Podcast appearances and mentions of Santa Monica Pier

In this episode of the Rising Tide Ocean Podcast, hosts David Helvarg and Vicki Nichols Goldstein welcome Tom Ford, CEO of the Bay Foundation and Director of the Santa Monica Bay National Estuary Program. They discuss Ford's journey from his first ocean encounter in high school to his extensive work in kelp forest restoration. Ford shares insights into the Bay Foundation's efforts, including restoring 75 acres of kelp forest off Palos Verdes, California, reintroducing endangered white abalones, and collaborating with commercial sea urchin harvesters. The conversation covers the challenges and successes of these restoration projects, the impact of environmental changes, and the importance of continued funding and community engagement. Ford also talks about his memorable kelp dives and the significance of creating sustainable marine ecosystems. ** Links & Resources ** Sequoias of the Seas:** An award-winning documentary by Blue Frontier. https://sequoiasofthesea.org/ The Bay Foundation:** Tom Ford is the CEO of this organization. https://www.santamonicabay.org/ Santa Monica Bay National SJA Program:** Tom Ford is the director of this program. https://www.santamonicabay.org/ UCLA Ocean Discovery Center:** A small aquarium at the Santa Monica Pier where Tom Ford worked. https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/marine/ University of Rhode Island:** Where Tom Ford studied biology. https://www.uri.edu/ Bodega Marine Lab, UC Davis:** Involved in white abalone recovery efforts. https://marinescience.ucdavis.edu/bml/about Blue Frontier: bluefront.org Building the solution-based citizen movement needed to protect our ocean, coasts and communities, both human and wild. Blue Frontier on Substack: https://davidhelvarg.substack.com/ Inland Ocean Coalition: inlandoceancoalition.org Building land-to-sea stewardship - the inland voice for ocean protection Fluid Studios: fluidstudios.org Thinking radically different about the collective good, our planet, & the future.

Bill Belichick's ex-girlfriend Linda Holliday confronted Jordon Hudson at a Holiday party in Nantucket? The Belichick reality series knows no bounds...The Tush Push ban is shot down by an NFL vote, and we get former Pro Bowl lineman Andrew Whitworth's take on it...PLUS, Skateboarding star Nyjuh Huston joins the show prior to the Street Skateboarding League taking over the Santa Monica Pier this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:00 - Vic had such a fun time interview Clipper fans on the Santa Monica Pier before Game 6. So why not hit the streets again today and talk to Thunder fans? What should Vic ask them?14:33 - The NBA Draft Lottery isn't rigged. But it's also not not rigged? How on earth does Dallas end up with the #1 overall pick? It's drawing lots of conspiracy allegations for how perfectly it worked out. 34:17 - The City of Denver is moving forward with building a stadium for the brand new NWSL team.

Daryn reports back about seeing Lady Gaga and Missy Elliot at Coachella. John's boyfriend works at the Santa Monica Pier! SUBSCRIBE TO SHAKEN AND DISTURBED ON YOUTUBE! Watch and listen to this and every other episode several days early on Patreon! Patreon members can join us during our live recordings, comment on the case, participate in polls and get shout outs! Join for as little as $5 a month right here! Want Shaken and Disturbed merch? T-shirts, pillows, hoodies, phone cases, stickers and more are now available here: Shaken and Disturbed MERCH STORE Follow John on Twitter @jthrasher, Instagram @jthrasher and TikTok @johnthrasher Follow Daryn on Twitter @CarpeDaryn and Instagram @CarpeDaryn Join the official Shake and Disturbed Fans Facebook Group here!

Welcome back!  First thing I'd like to say is, I was wrong Santa Monica Pier didn't burn down, Palisades and Malibu were burned.  About the video, I was originally inspired by PJ Dreams' video years ago, and so, I've thought about making this video for awhile.  It's funny how interesting it can be to dig up memories like this, it was actually a pretty active thinking process and I encourage you to try!  By the way, in this video, I said I was born in California and later came to the west coast for the first time. We left California before I was one, so I have no memories of California as a child until I went again as an adult.  Many blessings and the sweetest of dreams!! ❤️❤️❤️

Live from the historic Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, it's the first annual Popcorn Boys Perfectly Popped Movie of the Year Awards! All of Hollywood's biggest stars have gathered under the boardwalk's iconic ferris wheel for their shot at cinematic glory. What will be crowed the Perfectly Popped Movie of the Year?! Can Diane Warren win a category named after her?! And most importantly, who will be named the hottest?!?! Put on your finest wear, grab a bottle of champagne and settle in for the biggest event in Popcorn Boys history. Pop, pop!

Designer-turned-food-writer Kristina Cho celebrates her Chinese heritage with delicious and approachable recipes. Bill Addison dives into pad see ew and other iconic Bangkok street food dishes at Holy Basil. Chef Govind Armstrong cracks into spiny lobster while celebrating a popular Santa Monica Pier restaurant's 25th anniversary. Dakota Kim embraces the modern boom in an ancient Korean drink — makgeolli. Monique King mourns the loss of Fox's, a family restaurant in Altadena, while trying to support her staff. Pastry chef Sasha Piligian uses olive oil and farmers market citrus in a cake destined for a charity bake sale.

Eat Thai street food and maple tofu sticks while sipping makgeolli. Designer-turned-food-writer Kristina Cho celebrates her Chinese heritage with delicious and approachable recipes Bill Addison dives into pad see ew and other iconic Bangkok street food dishes at Holy Basil Chef Govind Armstrong cracks into spiny lobster while celebrating a popular Santa Monica Pier restaurant's 25th anniversary Dakota Kim embraces the modern boom in an ancient Korean drink — makgeolli. Monique King mourns the loss of Fox's, a family restaurant in Altadena, while trying to support her staff Pastry chef Sasha Piligian uses olive oil and farmers market citrus in a cake destined for a charity bake sale Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date with all things Good Food! 

Update on the California fires. Inept politicians and Climate Change are both real! Sadly, more Anthony BS! Some playoff football and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we talk to Magician and busker Frank DeVille who spends everyday he is able entertaining folks on the Santa Monica Pier. Frank is really funny and has a unique performing style. Frank goes over act for years and the thinking that goes into his routines really shows. wesiseli.comPatreon.com/wes_iseli

On October 16th, 2024 I traveled from East Coast to West Coast to attend the musical celebration of life for Robbie Robertson, lead singer of The Band. It was being held on October 17th at The Forum in L.A., a venue I had never been to, and the artists performing were of a caliber I couldn't possibly miss out on seeing and hearing! Eric Clapton, Bob Weir & Van Morrison to name a few ;) As many of you know I LOVE live music and so this event was a MUST for this music mama!! It was an experience that also included visiting an area on the planet that I had never been to, exposing myself to new people, places and things, along with widening my spiritual life via another solo travel experience :) It was a 3 day whirlwind adventure that provided lot's of twisty turny happenings both challenging and exhilirating!  I invite you to take a listen as I share with you a bit of the carnival that is my life, with the hope of perhaps inspiring you to tap into and celebrate your own carnival ;)  Lifeline (988lifeline.org) Eagle Valley Hope Center: Your Hope Center: YOUR 24/7 SUPPORT LINE: (970) 306-4673 1 Million Strong - Supporting 1 Million People in Recovery High Country Infusion And Wellness : Ketamine Treatment In Frisco, CO Ketamine Treatment in Myrtle Beach, SC | Future Psych Ketamine Clinics (futurepsychsolutions.com) The Builders Journey - A behind the scenes look at the Vail, Colorado and its surrounding communities through the eyes of a builder. Below are some of the musicians that came to celebrate  Robbie Robertson Dead: The Band Guitarist Was 80: Robbie Robertson: a tribute concert worthy of the legend  at Home - Kia Forum Oct 17, 2024: Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson at Kia Forum Inglewood, California, United States | Concert Archives I did some other stuff while in L.A. as well:  Gjusta Bakery HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel - HI USA Santa Monica Pier Downtown Santa Monica I LOVE Ebay!! I've had an online shop for over 15 years! My podcast is proudy sponsored by SHYGIRL'S SHOP :) | eBay Stores I'm always in the process of rebuilding my inventory... In the meantime here's a link to other cool items you'll find on ebay:  https://www.ebay.com/e/fashion/ag-vans-converse-022621?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338914948&toolid=20014&customid=&mkevt=1 My intro & outro music came from the endless archives of Pond5!! Are you interested in Pond5's incredible catalog of music, sounds and videos for your own podcast? Use my link for 20% off your first order!  https://www.pond5.com?ref=ashy743 Interested in checking out some of the books I've mentioned in any of my episodes?   If so check out Audible or Amazon to find what your lookin' for :) AND feel free to use the links below to explore membership options available on Audible :) Try Audible Premium Plus and Get Up to Two Free Audiobookshttps://amzn.to/3JckYp5 https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/plus?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1524216631897&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=jabberjaw777-20&linkId=a99e6a781d9a05447fc1965421e65c63 https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/gift-membership-detail?tag=jabberjaw777-20&ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1524210806852&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&linkId=684d5bd8bca7a06ed5c2816b57fd73d9 https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/hz/signup?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1454291293420&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=jabberjaw777-20&linkId=0dfcda1f5ff3e45f2cb35569b0bd50db

Willkommen zur Shitshow! So jedenfalls nennt es einer der Interviewpartner für diese Folge am Santa Monica Pier, wenn er über die anstehenden US-Wahlen spricht.  Von Jan Kawelke &Vassili Golod.

From the Hollywood Hills to the Santa Monica Pier, we're sharing the ultimate highlights from our first-ever Los Angeles adventure! SplatCon Cancelled?! Yup, we have the story!

We drove over to Santa Monica from Phoenix for a few reasons.  One to have our wedding blessed by a Catholic Priest which created quite a bit of anxiety on my part with the usual response of "No" I'm not doing that.  But, I always give in and in the end I'm grateful I did.  We also had the celebration of life for my brother-in-law Barry which was truly fantastic and special. Also, I wanted to try my hand at pseudo street photography photographing people with a point and shoot camera at Venice Beach and the Santa Monica Pier.  Send us a textThank you for listening and help me grow this channel. Have a great day. Many of the photographs I talk about here are on Facebook: Brad Armstrong the Avatar picture is my wife and I with Smokey the Bear, Instagram @ shade_image / commercial and editorial portraits Instagram @ barmst360

Front Porch Politics and Tying It Together podcast host Tim Boyum, with photojournalist John Stampf, are wrapping their cross-country trip in a rented Tesla to test the realities of electric vehicles. They've talked with everyday Americans and local leaders about the issues that matter to them this election season reporting along the way. Tim and John have arrived at Santa Monica Pier in California nine days after departing from the big apple in their Tesla, packed full of new political and electric vehicle driving experiences. Here are the total EV stats: 9 day trip Covered 14 total states, 9 battleground states Distance: 3,753 miles Time charging: 15 hours, 45 minutes of total charging, or about 1 hour 45 minutes per day Charges: 28 total charges, or about three charges per day Cost: $449.91, or $49.99 each day So, Tim's take on EV's, way cheaper than gas but more tolling on your time. He believes it was only possible in a Tesla due to their routing feature. It routes in a charger before the car dies. Would he buy an EV after this experience? No way he's telling you, too political of a topic, he said. But he feels a lot more comfortable. As far as the politics, he learned America is no doubt divided right now, even in places where the election may not be as “hot” — you can feel it. But, Tim adds, America is much different meeting people in person than it is online. Battleground states he visited handled the divisiveness differently, and wonders how the rhetoric on either side will be handled after the election. There will always be differences that will need to be worked out in the country, and there are times and places for that like on political shows. For Tim, this was an opportunity to cover politics in a unique way, and he hopes you've enjoyed the trip.

  Front Porch Politics and Tying It Together podcast host Tim Boyum, with photojournalist John Stampf, are on the road. They're talking with everyday Americans and local leaders about the issues that matter to them this election season. And they're making the journey in a rented Tesla, reporting as they go on the realities of charging stops and range anxiety while crossing the country in an EV. Host Tim Boyum looks back on this leg of his EV trip from the Las Vegas strip. He brought up the fact that they have now reached two more battleground states, Arizona and Nevada. They drove 295 miles, needing three charges at an hour and 17 minutes total charging time and a total cost of about $46.  While in Flagstaff, Ariz. Tim talked to a man waving a Trump flag about whether he would accept the results of the election if he lost, to which he refused. Tim highlighted this as being a potential situation for certain supporters on both sides of the aisle in this tense election season. Tim also went to Nevada to talk to a group working to instill integrity back into the election system. The former governor told him some people are barely talking to each other. They end their trip with a visit to Santa Monica Pier.

Join me as we follow some criminals who took their pettiness to new heights... Support the Show!Patreon: patreon.com/excusemethatsillegalPaypal- paypal.me/excusemethatsillegalPodcast Magazine Voting- https://podcastmagazine.com/hot50Holla atcha boy:Email: excusemethatsillegal@gmail.comFacebook: Leroy LunaFacebook Group: Excuse Me, That's IllegalTwitter: @real_leroy_lunaInstagram : @real_leroy_lunaTiktok- @excusemethatsillegal.podSources:Garden Grove man arrested for threatening to blow up a ferris wheel in Santa Monica -Man claiming to have bomb arrested after climbing Ferris wheel on Santa Monica Pier - CBS Los AngelesPICTURED: Juan Gonzalez, 37, who scaled Santa Monica Pier's famous Ferris wheel - and claimed he had a suicide bomb on him as he's hit with a slew of charges | Daily Mail OnlineCouple Arrested For Having Sex On Ferris Wheel | The Smoking GunCouple Arrested After Having Sex On Ferris Wheel: Police | Across Ohio, OH PatchAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This should be fun, as I'm always stoked to get to talk to grass roots level racers like this dude. Mark is a club racer with WERA based out of Tennessee. In the last couple of years, the dude has really worked on his riding with more racing and getting coaching. This dude has even ventured into the MotoAmerica nationals. Lets find out what makes him tick! check him out on IG: @markkeown79 Enjoy!! Like / Subscribe / Comment / Share..... **Also, I'm fundraising for the Arthritis Foundation on my bicycle this September. I'll be riding my new Trek Madone SLR from Fisherman's Warf in San Francisco all the way to the Santa Monica Pier. This ride is 525 miles under normal circumstances, but I'm planning on extending every day of this ride to make each of the 8 day tour 100 miles. This should be epic. If you'd like to donate to this, please click the link below: https://events.arthritis.org/index.cf... ** ROCKWELL WATCHES: Check out their website https://rockwelltime.com/ Enter the code "TDZ20" at checkout and save 20% on a new Rockwell!! Sign up for your next TrackDaz event here: http://www.trackdaz.com *PIRELLI TIRES!! ** You can get your Pirelli rubber from us directly on our registration site. Our Next event is Labor Day Weekend Aug 31/ Sept 1 at Laguna Seca!!. This is a bucket list track for sure, especially at the 105db limit. Lets make some noise, and have fun ripping the cork screw. Sign up here: http://www.trackrabbit.com/s/2l1i Follow us on Facebook: / trackdaz Follow us on Instagram: @trackdaz Follow the TrackDaz Crew: @chili144 @jimmyz853 @phen2210 @gil823 @formula_r @chili144 @lgbrown_ @dkm60 @canea121 @g_offsims @ricardo.abueg @trackdazkaren @fharo3 @modbaez @m39023 @dreek46 @bubblesrides @r6_krissy_

In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount the final leg of my road trip down the West Coast of the United States, from San Francisco to San Diego, Tijuana, and back up to LA, ending in Death Valley. Our journey begins with a car swap fiasco at the LA Airport, where we end up with a convertible Chevy, perfect for cruising the Californian highways. San Diego offers us a culinary delight at Tacos El Gordo and a vibrant night at the Gaslamp District, while our brief Tijuana adventure is marked by a border-crossing mishap and a memorable breakfast at Georgina Restaurante. Back in LA, we explore iconic spots like Griffith Observatory, Venice Beach, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, indulging in local flavors at Petit Trois and a Korean BBQ in Koreatown. Our drive through Death Valley is a scorching experience, with temperatures soaring to 49.2 degrees Celsius. The trip concludes with a Cirque du Soleil show in Vegas and a return to Philadelphia for the 4th of July celebrations, before I finally head back home to Singapore.

In this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the journey begins with a chilling tale from the shores of California. A woman and her cousin claim to have witnessed something otherworldly near the Santa Monica Pier—creatures they described as 'mermaids,' though their eerie glow and malevolent presence suggest something far more sinister. The story then shifts to the Appalachian Trail, where a father, his son, and their loyal dog spend the night in a remote shelter. But as darkness falls, they encounter a mysterious entity known only as the "Brown Man." The unsettling realization soon dawns that this being might have attacked their dog without ever touching it. Amidst these strange encounters, Kyle shares a lighter yet equally puzzling experience of his own. Despite no intention of doing so, he's found himself walking miles after running out of gas and, in a stroke of misfortune, locking himself out of his office twice in just two weeks. The episode concludes with a tale from southcentral Ohio, where a lone driver on a deserted country road encounters something bizarre—a sight that defies explanation, floating eerily near the road's edge. After the break, Cam brings up some mysteries surrounding Antarctica. In the heart of the Earth's most desolate and unforgiving expanse, whispers echo through the icy winds, carrying tales of the unknown. Antarctica, a land untouched by time, shrouded in secrecy and bound by an unspoken pact among the world's nations, remains a blank page in the story of our planet—a page that invites both wonder and trepidation. The Antarctic Treaty, a veil of diplomacy, cloaks this frozen wasteland, rendering it off-limits to the eyes of ordinary men and women. But what truths are buried beneath the layers of ice, hidden from all but a select few? In the shadowed years before the world plunged into chaos, a group of Nazi explorers ventured to the White Continent under the guise of "research." Their true purpose? Shrouded in darkness, leaving us to speculate what they sought—and perhaps found—in this remote corner of the Earth. Did they establish a foothold, a secret stronghold far from prying eyes? As the war raged on, the United States, vigilant and wary, kept a watchful gaze on their adversaries. In a move that has fueled speculation for decades, the celebrated Admiral Byrd led Operation Highjump, an expedition that some say uncovered more than ice and snow. What did Byrd witness in the icy abyss, and what secrets did he bring back that might have changed the course of history? The tales do not end there. Rumors swirl like the Antarctic blizzards, telling of Nazi technology far beyond their time, perhaps even of extraterrestrial origin. Did they unlock the secrets of flight and machinery, not of this world? And what of the persistent murmurings of alien presence, of unidentified objects cutting through the endless night of the Antarctic sky? Satellite images, innocuous to the untrained eye, reveal cracks in the ice, jagged peaks, and distant research stations. Yet to some, these are not mere geographical features but signs—clues pointing to hidden cities beneath the ice, to places where the unimaginable might dwell. UFO crash sites, they whisper, alien civilizations encased in ice, waiting. Antarctica holds its secrets close, wrapped in the cold embrace of its icy plains. And as long as it remains unexplored, the mysteries of the White Continent will continue to beckon, daring us to uncover what lies beneath. All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives! Sponsors: AG1: If there is one product we had to recommend to elevate your health, it's AG1, and that's why we have partnered with them for so long. So if you want to take ownership of your health, you gotta start with AG1! Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase exclusively at drinkAG1.com/expanded.  Show Notes: Glowing Yellow-Green Luminescent "Mermaids" Seen at Santa Monica, California Our "Brown Man" Encounter on the Appalachian Trail! Flying "Mummy" What Did the Southcentral Ohio Witness Observe? Want to Share Your Story? Email: expandedperspectives@yahoo.com Hotline: 888-393-2783

Looking forward to another chat with the Superbike Genius himself, Richard Stanboli of AttackYamaha. In this episode, we're going to chat about all the stuff that happened during the Mid-Ohio weekend. We're going to talk about "getting the band back together" briefly on Thursday getting to work with JP43 again. Also the colorful weekend that saw bikes being smashed in a big way, one rider out for Race 1. We'll also talk about the gnarly save Jake made in race 1, as well as the overall performance of his hand.. (is everything good there?) Enjoy!! Like / Subscribe / Comment / Share..... **Also, I'm fundraising for the Arthritis Foundation on my bicycle this September. I'll be riding my new Trek Madone SLR from Fisherman's Warf in San Francisco all the way to the Santa Monica Pier. This ride is 525 miles under normal circumstances, but I'm planning on extending every day of this ride to make each of the 8 day tour 100 miles. This should be epic. If you'd like to donate to this, please click the link below: https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=310567 ** ROCKWELL WATCHES: Check out their website https://rockwelltime.com/ Enter the code "TDZ20" at checkout and save 20% on a new Rockwell!! Sign up for your next TrackDaz event here: http://www.trackdaz.com *PIRELLI TIRES!! ** You can get your Pirelli rubber from us directly on our registration site. Our Next event is Labor Day Weekend Aug 31/ Sept 1 at Laguna Seca!!. This is a bucket list track for sure, especially at the 105db limit. Lets make some noise, and have fun ripping the cork screw. Sign up here: http://www.trackrabbit.com/s/2l1i Follow us on Facebook: / trackdaz Follow us on Instagram: @trackdaz Follow the TrackDaz Crew: @chili144 @jimmyz853 @phen2210 @gil823 @formula_r @chili144 @lgbrown_ @dkm60 @canea121 @g_offsims @ricardo.abueg @trackdazkaren @fharo3 @modbaez @m39023 @dreek46 @bubblesrides @r6_krissy_

Talkin' Motorbikes with the Superbike Genius himself, Richard Stanboli of AttackYamaha. In this episode, we're going to chat about all the Laguna Seca things. Richard brought out his son Mark for the first time, which was super fun. The boys still had a little bit of an up and down weekend. Jake still dealing with his hand/arm issues, so trying to make the best of it; while Cam is making forward progress, and finished P3 in race 1 in spite of a jump-the-start 5-second penalty. In race 2, he burned the clutch and had to DNF. **Also, I'm fundraising for the Arthritis Foundation on my bicycle this September. I'll be riding my new Trek Madone SLR from Fisherman's Warf in San Francisco all the way to the Santa Monica Pier. This ride is 525 miles under normal circumstances, but I'm planning on extending every day of this ride to make each of the 8 day tour 100 miles. This should be epic. If you'd like to donate to this, please click the link below: https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=310567 Enjoy!! Like / Subscribe / Comment / Share..... ** ROCKWELL WATCHES: Check out their website https://rockwelltime.com/ Enter the code "TDZ20" at checkout and save 20% on a new Rockwell!! Sign up for your next TrackDaz event here: http://www.trackdaz.com *PIRELLI TIRES!! ** You can get your Pirelli rubber from us directly on our registration site. Next event is July 23rd at Laguna Seca!!. This is a bucket list track for sure, especially at the 105db limit. Lets make some noise, and have fun ripping the cork screw. Sign up here: http://www.trackrabbit.com/s/2kxu Follow us on Facebook: / trackdaz Follow us on Instagram: @trackdaz Follow the TrackDaz Crew: @chili144 @jimmyz853 @phen2210 @gil823 @formula_r @chili144 @lgbrown_ @dkm60 @canea121 @g_offsims @ricardo.abueg @trackdazkaren @fharo3 @modbaez @m39023 @dreek46 @bubblesrides @r6_krissy_

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Today on our episode #389 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special show in honor of James Kent, also known as Jamal James Kent, an incredible chef, restaurateur, husband, father, and friend, who suddenly passed away this past weekend from a heart attack at the young age of 45. The New York Times wrote that James was “a distinguished chef and successful Manhattan restaurateur who seemed poised to become a food industry tycoon.” He was an extremely well-respected leader, and had already accomplished so much in our industry, and simply put, he was loved. As a tribute, we are rebroadcasting our episode #253 with James, which originally aired on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020, when Shari spoke with him remotely during the trying times of Covid. James' company, Saga Hospitality Group, includes restaurants, Crown Shy (one Michelin star) and Saga (two Michelin stars), and cocktail bar, Overstory (No. 3 on North America's 50 Best Bars list), which are all in the same building in Manhattan's Financial District at 70 Pine Street. Crown Shy is on the ground floor, and Saga and Overstory are part of the 62nd, 63rd, 64th and 66th floors, along with private dining room, 12 terraces and 360 panoramic views. James future plans included Snackville, re-imagined culinary concepts at the amusement park on Santa Monica Pier in California as a partnership with Saga Hospitality Group and private equity platform, S C Holdings; several projects from fine dining to a fast-casual chicken sandwich concept with NBA great LeBron James, whose investment firm is LRMR Ventures; a 140-seat restaurant at 360 Park Avenue South in Manhattan, inspired by the Grand Central Oyster Bar with Executive Chef Danny Garcia, who was just named winner of Top Chef: Season 21; a new bakery and casual all-day cafe in the newly renovated Domino Sugar factory building in Brooklyn with Executive Pastry Chef Renata Ameni; and five restaurants in partnership with Paris luxury department store, Printemps, at 1 Wall Street, led by Culinary Director Gregory Gourdet. James was also working with Shari's publisher Phaidon on a new book to tell the story of his restaurants at 70 Pine and his life growing up and cooking in NYC. Shari is proud to have called James a friend. Our deepest condolences to James' wife Kelly Kent and their children Gavin and Avery, and everyone who loved James too. Thank you, James, for sharing your story with us, and always making Shari feel special. She will greatly miss you. #RIP ** On episode #253 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is joined by James Kent, Executive Chef of Crown Shy, and the Owner/Partner of J2K Creative. A Greenwich Village native, James started his culinary career as a summer apprentice at Bouley when he was fifteen years old, and has since spent time in the kitchens of Babbo, Jean-Georges, and Gordon Ramsay. James joined the team at Eleven Madison Park (EMP) as a line cook and was quickly promoted to sous chef, and in 2010, he placed first in the Bocuse d'Or USA Competition; then representing the US at the international finals of the Bocuse D'Or in Lyon, France, placing 10th in the world. When he returned to New York, he was named chef de cuisine of EMP, and under his leadership, the restaurant received numerous accolades including four stars from The New York Times, three Michelin stars, and a coveted spot on World's 50 Best Restaurants. James was promoted to Executive Chef of The NoMad in the fall of 2013, the same year that it received one Michelin Star. In 2017, he left to pursue his first solo project, an ambitious pair of restaurants in the landmark Art Deco building at 70 Pine Street in New York's Financial District, with his partner Jeff Katz. Crown Shy, the first of those restaurants, opened in March 2019, and received 2 stars from The New York Times and one Michelin Star just six months after opening. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to strive for excellence; Industry News discussion, including COVID-19; and Solo Dining/Takeout experience from Einat Admony's Taim in the West Village, NYC. Stay safe and well. ** ** Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon). #chefwisebook **  Photo Courtesy of Saga Hospitality Group. Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. Also on the show, we explore a new study that found humans prefer AI answers to moral questions; we dive into the history of the Santa Monica Pier; we examine the downsides and upsides of art repatriation; and more. ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli & Hamas leaders (00:17) Do humans prefer AI morality? (20:44) History of Santa Monica Pier (33:17) Angeles National Forest to get new trees (51:39) What to know about art repatriation (1:11:38) How have car screens impacted drivers? (1:25:19)

Amy King hosts your Monday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House Correspondent Karen Travers talks about National Security Advisor expressing concerns over Rafah invasion in call with Israel counterpart. ABC News reporter Jim Ryan speaks on Omnichannel Marketing: The last hope for shopping malls? KFI reporter Steve Gregory shares a sneak peak into Cirque du Soleil returning to the Santa Monica Pier with Kooza: Under the Big Top. ABC News journalist Steven Portnoy closes the show discussing a State Department report saying Israel violated international law in Gaza.

KFI reporter Steve Gregory shares a sneak peak into Cirque du Soleil returning to the Santa Monica Pier with Kooza: Under the Big Top.KOOZA: Under the Big TopUnder the watch of a fascinating Trickster with unique powers, KOOZA follows the self-discovery adventures of the Innocent, a naïve clown, who is magically transported to an exotic yet zany kingdom.For ticket information go to:https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/usa/santa-monica/shows

Herzlich Willkommen bei dieser Premiere! Endlich ist es soweit und wir blicken mit der History-Reihe auf die Ursprünge des Ultracycling, und in dieser Ausgabe speziell auf die Anfänge des RAAM, zurück.Santa Monica Pier, 1982: Vier Männer trafen sich auf ihren Stahlrädern, um einmal quer durch die USA zu radeln. Drei davon hatten schon ihre eigenen Erfahrungen auf der Langstrecke bis hin zu Kontinental-Durchquerungen gemacht, ein anderer war ehemaliger Radprofi, mehrfacher Olympia-Teilnehmer und Ironman-Weltmeister. Doch ein Rennen dieser Dimension gab es noch nicht. Das war die erste Austragung des „Great American Bike Race“, die Strecke führte bis zum 5000 Kilometer entfernten Ziel beim Empire State Building in New York. Es war ein wilder Ritt, keiner der Athleten wusste so wirklich, worauf er sich da einließ - ein Abenteuer konnte beginnen, allerdings eines mit Renncharakter.Im Jahr darauf wurde die Mutter aller Ultracycling Rennen in „Race Across America“ umbenannt, nun standen bereits 12 Namen – darunter die erste weibliche Teilnehmerin – auf der Startliste. In den Folgejahren entwickelte sich das Rennen weiter, es wurde bekannter und zog immer mehr Menschen in seinen Bann.Warum machen wir das überhaupt und widmen uns „alten Geschichten“? Weil wir die Leistungen gar nicht genug würdigen und respektieren können, aber auch um die Entwicklung unseres Lieblingssports besser zu verstehen. Und natürlich auch um von den Pionieren des #weitradlfoan zu lernen. Und: manchmal ist es gut, heutige Leistungen mit damals zu vergleichen. Das relativiert vieles und hält uns am Boden. Man sieht, dass vor über vier Jahrzehnten die Leute schon ähnlich gut waren, natürlich gab es im Bereich der Ausrüstung – Stichwort dünne Reifen, schmale Lenker ohne Aufleger, brutal harte Übersetzung, keine Funkverbindung, kein klimatisiertes Begleitfahrzeug – komplett andere Voraussetzungen. Sind heute alle fitter? Nein. War früher alles besser? Nein. Es war anders.Vergleicht man zum Beispiel die Durchschnittsgeschwindigkeit von Lon Haldeman, dem Sieger von 1983, mit aktuellen Zeiten, wäre er im Jahr 2019 Dritter geworden, und 2023 hätte er bei den Männern sogar gewonnen – ja, das war das grandiose Jahr, in dem die Schweizerin Isabelle Pulver Gesamtsiegerin wurde. Auch die Rekordfahrt von Pete Penseyres aus 1986 wurde erst 28 Jahre später von Christoph Strasser verbessert, und bei den Frauen ist Seana Hogans schnellstes RAAM aus 1995 sogar noch heute unübertroffen.Wir widmen uns aber nicht nur den ersten Jahren des RAAM, sondern portraitieren auch die Persönlichkeiten, die diese Ära prägten, und haben auch einige kuriose Geschichten und absurde Rekorde aus ihren Biografien in der "Hall of Fame der Ultracycling Association" entdeckt.Wir freuen uns über Rückmeldungen und Feedback! Wie hat euch diese History Episode gefallen? Sollten wir solche Themen in Zukunft öfters besprechen? Welche historischen Ereignisse in Bezug auf „weitradlfoan“ interessieren euch?Links:Youtube Video vom GABR 1982: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNrzfZSY8VsYoutube Video – John Haldeman Interview zur RAAM Entwicklung: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cUbdtsUEfEYoutube Video – Lon and Susan's 1986 Transcontinental Tandem Record: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kICztnbd8PcRAAM Ergebnisse der 80er Jahre: https://www.raceacrossamerica.org/history/rec1982.htmUltracycling Hall of Fame: https://ultracycling.com/hall-of-fame/John Howards Speed Rekord: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeYaSvB-pnw +++++Gewinnspiel für RACA Startplatz und den gefüllten Wiesbauer Rucksack:Bitte per Email an info [ at ] raceacrossaustria.com – Betreff: Gewinnspiel SitzfleischSchreibt mit Namen, Adresse und Telefonnummer euren Tipp, wie die schnellste Finisherzeit des RACA 1000 lauten wird. Wer die beste Schätzung abgibt, gewinnt einen Startplatz für das RACA 300 und den Wiesbauer Rucksack!Einsendeschluss wird noch bekannt gegeben, das wird im Laufe des Mai sein. Details folgen!

This week we hear about a live truly well lived when I catch up with retired Pepperdine University Professor, Dennis Torres a man who has undertaken over 64 career paths and all the adventures that go along with them. He has written 3 autobiographical adventure novels that follow his endeavors from running the merry-go-round at the Santa Monica Pier, to being a Post Office letter carrier, dairy farmer, bartender, commercial pilot, mediator and arbitrator of litigated cases, soldier in Vietnam, driving through countries with new friends to reach the Amazon and more, he's embraced it all. You will not want to miss this chat!_____________________________________Pick up Dennis' Books Here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07XTNPG5F/allbooks?ingress=0&_____________________________________Link to all things Not in a Huff Podcast: https://linktr.ee/notinahuffpodcastPlease follow/subscribe to the podcast to be the first to see new episodes when they come out each week. Be extra awesome and rate us on Apple Podcast and Spotify! :)

Today we wanted to share an episode from a little while back. We believe that it provides immense value and there are some new listeners, so we wanted to re-post it. On today's episode, Dennis sits down with Retired Santa Monica Officer Cristina Coria. Cristina was born and raised in Santa Monica, California, and grew up in a family of police officers who worked for the Santa Monica Police Department. Coria has been a police officer for almost 14 years. During this time, she has gone through two life-threatening experiences. First, she was nearly crushed to death when she was pinned up against her police car by another vehicle driven by an intoxicated driver. Second, she sustained an almost career-ending injury to her left arm after being shot by a murder suspect during a hostage standoff which occurred on the Santa Monica Pier on July 4, 2000. She sustained severe bone and nerve damage and was initially advised by doctors that she might lose her arm. After extensive reconstructive surgery she was told by doctors that she would never be able to have full use of her arm again nor return back to work. Through dedication, determination, faith and perseverance, she beat the odds and regained use of her arm. In 2000, Cristina was a contestant on the 13th season of Survivor: Cook Island and in 2001, she returned back to work full duty patrolling the streets of Santa Monica. After such hardships, she manages to keep upbeat and continues to have a positive outlook on life. Cristina talks about overcoming adversity, keeping a positive mindset when times are tough and how everything happens for a reason. If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining

Hometown Radio 01/29/24 5p: Guest host Gary J. Freiberg: Santa Monica Pier Executive Director Jim Harris on the history and current appeal of one of the country's most historic piers.

Second Episode of the year and we have the one and only Bernie Gaps (CEO of Absolutely Fabulous Events & Productions INC. and Spandex USA) on the pod. Before they kick off their chat Anthony has a TIPSY about rethinking your approach to "Breakout Sessions" and Alex'i YaiYai-ism all about doing not just watching. In their research the Bollotta-philes learned how Bernie is one of the foremost innovators in the special event industry and Alex and Anthony get into how he has made it happen all starting with his invention of battery operated table top neon to eventually include his own design innovation with spandex linens. Boots on the ground stories designing some of the features for Paris Hilton's wedding celebration on the Santa Monica Pier, Super Bowl Halftime Shows and pushing the envelope.Connect and plan an event with Bernie http://absofab.net/Follow @bollottaentertainment on InstagramSubmit ASK ANTHONY questions on the form at www.bollotta.com/podcast

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits with Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada of the Austin-bred psychedelic soul duo Black Pumas. ... They get into the duo's upbringings in California and Texas, early music inspirations such as Willie Nelson and Nirvana, and the story of how they formed after Eric sang to Adrian over the phone. They also talk about Adrian's time playing in Prince's backing band, Eric's days busking along the Santa Monica Pier and his stint on American Idol, and the quick success of their Grammy-winning self-titled 2019 debut. They dive into the making of their latest album, Chronicles Of A Diamond, how they received blessings from Rodríguez and Tracy Chapman to cover "Sugar Man" and "Fast Car," and, of course, some "Top 5s." Tune in for an exciting and inspirational conversation with the coolest to ever do it — Black Pumas! (... And you'll even get to hear Eric sing a bit of their record-breaking hit song, "Colors")

Mac grew up without his father, who was incarcerated for much of Mac's childhood, but found solace in the strong female figures in his life. He first picked up a violin in elementary school and later pursued a music business degree at Arkansas Baptist College. After his father's release from prison, he opened an R&B nightclub and it was at his father's club where Mac began honing his live performance skills. In 2016, Mac moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams. One day when singing at the Santa Monica Pier, his friend captured Mac's performance and posted it to Facebook. The video went viral and led to collaborations with P. Diddy, Andre Harrell and Stevie Wonder. In 2019, Mac's beloved grandmother passed away, and a year later he lost his father. These events caused Mac to pause his music career and move back to Arkansas. However, one night, he had a powerful dream where his father appeared to him, reminding him of their warrior bloodline. This experience sparked a new determination within Mac to fight for his dreams.

Raymond Chandler in Santa Monica. As well as The Big Sleep and The Long Goodbye, we discuss Farewell, My Lovely, Chandler's favourite of his own novels, as we walk the noir streets of ‘Bay City' – or Santa Monica in Southern California – retracing Philip Marlowe's footsteps from City Hall to Santa Monica Pier, and chatting about Dick's hard-boiled and hilarious Chandler tribute, Sleeping Dog. Penguin Classics omnibus edition of The Big Sleep, Farewell, My Lovely and The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandlerhttps://www.penguin.co.uk/books/57024/the-big-sleep-and-other-novels-by-raymond-chandler/9780141182612https://apple.co/3uH9E2J Penguin Audio edition of Farewell, My Lovely, read by Scott Brickhttps://www.penguin.co.uk/books/11358/farewell-my-lovely-by-chandler-raymond/9780241989418https://apple.co/3NatWrM Dick Lochtehttps://www.fantasticfiction.com/l/dick-lochte/ Penguin Crime Classics edition of Sleeping Dog by Dick Lochtehttps://www.penguin.co.uk/books/458455/sleeping-dog-by-lochte-dick/9780241656921https://apple.co/3sV2583 Penguin Audio edition of Sleeping Dog, read by Robert G. Slade and Daniela Vanascohttps://www.penguin.co.uk/books/458455/sleeping-dog-by-lochte-dick/9780241671726https://apple.co/47B39g9 Santa Monica City Hallhttps://www.santamonica.gov/places/city-facilities/santa-monica-city-hall The Georgianhttps://www.thegeorgian.com/ Santa Monica Pierhttps://www.santamonicapier.org/ Raymond Chandler Mystery Map of Los Angeleshttps://apps.lib.umich.edu/online-exhibits/exhibits/show/litmaps/item/4934?exhibit=130&page=1028 Presenter – Henry Eliot: https://www.henryeliot.co.uk/Producer – Andrea Rangecroft: https://www.andrearangecroft.co.uk/Producer – Megan Tan: https://www.megantan.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for another thrilling Bonus Episode of 'The Golden Bachelor' as our charming bachelor, Gerry, takes his lovely ladies on a wild adventure to the Santa Monica Pier! With the backdrop of cotton candy skies and screaming seagulls, Gerry and his gaggle of gorgeous gals will test their amusement park survival skills – from navigating funnel cakes to winning oversized stuffed animals.But hold on to your roller coasters, folks, because things take a heart-pounding turn on an unforgettable one-on-one date that's not for the faint of heart! Gerry and his chosen lucky lady will be facing their fears head-on, like a tandem skydiving plunge into love. Will they scream their way into each other's hearts, or will it be a relationship free fall?As the hometown dates loom closer, emotions run high among the ladies. Feel the tension rise and join Andrea as she breaks it all down with the scoop on roller coaster romances, high-stakes love, and hometown heartbreak on 'The Golden Bachelor.' Grab some popcorn, folks, it's going to be one unforgettable ride!"Support the showInstagram:@itsandreaknoche@from.mrs.2.msTikTok@itsandreaknoche@from.mrs.2.msEmail: info@frommrstoms.net

This week, Tristra Newyear-Yeager and Dmitri Vietze take you on a retrospective of our annual Music Tectonics conference in sunny California. We'll reminisce about the energetic atmosphere of the Carousel at Santa Monica Pier, dig into our unique AI Alley, and reveal the magic of our innovative sound chairs. Then we turn our attention to the international stage with our discussions with Trade delegations from Korea and Norway.   Hear wonderful insights, like those shared by speakers Andrew Batey, Adam Rabinovitz, and Michael Pelczynski, as they dissected data-driven understanding of people's habits. Dae Bogan and Britnee Foreman shared with us their fervent discussions on metadata and its potential to empower artists. We grappled with thorny issues, such as streaming fraud, and celebrated encouraging trends like the surge in revenue for independent artists.    Finally, we'll gaze into the future of music, discussing the disruptive potential of AI. Join us as we navigate the space where music and tech intertwine, promising a future filled with exciting possibilities. The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Amye is joined by Steph to recap The Golden Bachelor S1:EP5 You're My GirlGerry takes Faith on an amazing date in a helicopter which she white-knuckles through because she hates heights. The rest of the gang get to explore their inner child at the Santa Monica Pier. Gerry makes out with everyone and in the end, he breaks the hearts of three women.SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join Little Miss Recap EXTRA for Sister Wives content and ad-free versions of all of our shows. https://www.patreon.com/littlemissrecaphttps://littlemissrecap.supercast.com/THE SHOW:Get in touch with us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/littlemissrecapFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/littlemissrecapInstagram: @littlemissrecap Voicemail: www.littlemissrecap.comEmail: Info@littlemissrecap.comYou can find Amye at @amyearcherwriterYou can find Amanda at @amandalipnack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Christine and Michelle as they recap the fifth episode of the Golden Bachelor where Gerry goes on a once in a lifetime magical date with one lucky lady. Gerry takes the ladies to the Santa Monica Pier for a group date where there is a literal rollercoaster of emotions.There are only six ladies left at the mansion but there are only three roses which represent hometown dates next week.Join us in a new season of Reality TV as Christine and Michelle recap the ABC Series the Golden Bachelor.  

Si & Veronica are feeling like kids again with episode 287! It's crunch time for the ladies and Gerry as this week halves them to take the final 3 to hometowns next week. The week starts off with the most Bachelor-inspired one-on-one with Faith where they ride in a helicopter, land on a yacht, and spend time in a hot tub and she secures the first rose and hometown spot. The group date takes Gerry and the ladies to the Santa Monica Pier to let their inner child out as they play games and ride the rides. It is do or die time and Theresa confesses she is falling in love, Ellen affirms how she said that last week, and Leslie expresses her feelings more too. Gerry can't give out the group date rose and saves it for the rose ceremony where he sends Sandra, Susan, and Ellen home. The Paradise Gods listened and sent down a new Sam with a rose to give out and the boys are clamoring for a chance at it. Canadian Sam ends up giving it out to Peter after Olivia chooses John Henry for her rose over him. Mercedes chose Tyler over Will, which means he, Sean, Aaron S., and John B. all head home. It's Kat's bday in paradise and all she wants is a date card and time with Tanner and instead Rachel gets the date card and takes her ex Brayden, and then Davia comes down and takes Tanner on her date. Tanner's immediate yes and Kat's inability to just directly say how that upsets her to him leads to her spiraling into sobs and pounding a pinata in his and Davia's absence. A game of truth or dare spices things up and reveals that Jess feels locked in with Blake when she isn't sure if that's even what she wants and hasn't felt like she has gotten to explore. The beach is tense after Davia and Tanner get back from their date as we all wait to see how Kat will handle Tanner next week… Join us for what is always a good time and leave us a rating and review for a shoutout! Follow us @thefuturebachelor on Instagram! Thanks to you all who have subscribed! -- For fun, great music updated weekly, follow FUTURE BACHELOR on Spotify!

After a romantic one-on-one and a thrilling group date at the Santa Monica Pier, Gerry chose his final three women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Steve Gregory joins Tim to discuss the Santa Monica Pier evacuation after man scales Ferris wheel // Steve Gregory breaks down the new laws Gov. Newsom signed // LAX Passengers arriving at LAX from Israel recount terrifying moments Hamas attack unfolded // Retailers Rethink Self-Checkout Kiosks Amid Growing Criticis

Update on the 'Foot Loose' HS dancer: Principal reinstates her in student gov and will push for scholarship...oh, and he's taking the rest of the year off, Santa Monica Pier evacuated after man claiming to have a bomb climbs the ferris wheel, Tractor-riding man arrested for DUI 17 minutes after being released for DUI

 Mihaela Roe is a ghost tour guide who tells us the history (and ghosts) of Santa Monica and Santa Monica Pier. She also lets us in on some authentic vampire folklore from her home in Romania.Check out Mihaela's tour company at usghostadventures.com/santa-monica and her language learning institute at strommeninc.comWe're gearing up for our big livestream event on September 24. Grab your tix now at homespunhaints.com/basementPatrons get to attend the event for free. To join our Patreon, go to patreon.com/homespunhaintsWant to get in on our livestream, "Diana's Haunted Basement Beckons?" Go to homespunhaints.com/basement to RSVP now!Support the show

On this week's episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Steve & Vero hosting a special episode of the podcast. First, we have an interview with Michelle Rojas, voice of Yamato in Crunchyroll's One Piece! Then, we have Steve & Vero on to talk about the Santa Monica Pier premiere of the Netflix series One Piece, as well as the first episode of the live-action series.CONTENT WARNING: For the Michelle Rojas interview, note that if you are sensitive to graphic conversations depicting childhood abuse, be it fictional or in reality, please be advised.Credit to Steve for this week's episode image! Check out all of the alternate images and titles on our Patreon, subscribe today at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast!This week's episode is edited by Zach!0:00:00 - Introduction0:04:22 - Interview Time: Michelle Rojas1:26:38 - OPLA Oomfies with Steve & VeroPodcast Announcements:We are happy to announce our new Maji Media Streaming Network on twitch.tv/onepiecepodcast, featuring many of our contributors and guests playing their favorite games, and having fun! Join us every weeknight at 6:30 PM ET or 9:30 PM ET!The One Piece Podcast Atlas: a One Piece Podcast fanbook with art & articles from the crew and community, we are excited to create a project that showcases everything we love about being part of the One Piece community!New episodes of “The Grand Line” — our OPPTTRPG with Dan, Josh, Vero, Brodsky, Sam, Ruby, Zach & Sean — are out the first Friday of every month!You can pick up One Piece Podcast merch from our TeePublic store! Check it out!You can subscribe on Patreon and get access to our 700+ episode archive, ad-free episodes, 4'ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length documentary OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. Don't miss out, subscribe at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast to get the full One Piece Podcast experience! Next week we have our recap of One Piece Chapter 1091 & One Piece Episode 1074! See you then!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5846933/advertisement

In Los Angeles, it's basically become a holiday. They light up the Santa Monica Pier, and buildings around the city to commemorate 8/24, or Kobe Bryant Day.Given how important this day is for so many fans, and the impact Kobe still has on the league and the city, we looked back at his career and took questions from viewers/listeners to the show. First, it's interesting to think about the different ways Kobe impacts different fans, and the multiple eras he spans. For some, he's an athlete they covered professionally. For others, an athlete they watched for 20 years as an adult. That's a different experience than cheering for him as a kid, or engaging in the mythology of Kobe at the end of his career, after he retired, or even after the helicopter crash that took his life.There are many eras of Kobe Bryant, one of the many things that make him such a fascinating presence.The mailbag asks: What are some of your favorite memories covering Kobe? How did he interact with his teammates? What are the What Ifs? What if he hadn't been drafted by the Lakers? What if he hadn't hurt his Achilles? Could he have still been performing at a LeBron-esque level in his year 20? How much life did those legs have left? HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: It's 8.24. How many different ways did people experience Kobe Bryant?SEGMENT 2: Covering Kobe. Memories of interacting with him, and favorite moments.SEGMENT 3: What if?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code locked when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED.BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free white tech hat with any purchase. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, when you bet on a Super Bowl Winner, you can GET BONUS BETS EVERY TIME THEY WIN IN THE REGULAR SEASON! FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Los Angeles, it's basically become a holiday. They light up the Santa Monica Pier, and buildings around the city to commemorate 8/24, or Kobe Bryant Day. Given how important this day is for so many fans, and the impact Kobe still has on the league and the city, we looked back at his career and took questions from viewers/listeners to the show. First, it's interesting to think about the different ways Kobe impacts different fans, and the multiple eras he spans. For some, he's an athlete they covered professionally. For others, an athlete they watched for 20 years as an adult. That's a different experience than cheering for him as a kid, or engaging in the mythology of Kobe at the end of his career, after he retired, or even after the helicopter crash that took his life. There are many eras of Kobe Bryant, one of the many things that make him such a fascinating presence. The mailbag asks: What are some of your favorite memories covering Kobe? How did he interact with his teammates? What are the What Ifs? What if he hadn't been drafted by the Lakers? What if he hadn't hurt his Achilles? Could he have still been performing at a LeBron-esque level in his year 20? How much life did those legs have left? HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: It's 8.24. How many different ways did people experience Kobe Bryant? SEGMENT 2: Covering Kobe. Memories of interacting with him, and favorite moments. SEGMENT 3: What if? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code locked when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free white tech hat with any purchase. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, when you bet on a Super Bowl Winner, you can GET BONUS BETS EVERY TIME THEY WIN IN THE REGULAR SEASON! FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We wanted to provide quick update about a previous set of episodes. Nakiah Cherry Chinchilla was kind enough to share the story of her husband and son's struggles with Huntington's Disease. In March of this year, her son August Gianpiero King Chinchilla passed away.  In just one week, on what would be Auggie's birthday, Nakiah will be holding the celebration of life that Auggie helped planned. As Nakiah says: "While it took many iterations over the years, he never went too far from his original beach party idea. He wanted a party at the Santa Monica Pier and for his friends to ride the rides all day and eat cotton candy. And so that's what we are going to do!!" Find out more about Auggiepalooza on Facebook or GoFundMe, keep Nakiah and Auggie in your thoughts next Friday, August 4, and be sure to hug those you love.

How Past Extinctions At The La Brea Tar Pit Can Teach Us About Our Climate Future If you drive through Los Angeles, you'll pass by some of California's most iconic sites—the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Universal Studios, the Santa Monica Pier. But if you don't look for it, you may miss the La Brea tar pits—a place where Ice Age life from around 50 thousand years ago got trapped and preserved in sticky black ooze. Visitors can see megafauna, including skeletons of saber tooth cats and dire wolves, along with a vast collection of specimens, including things as small as beetle wings and rodent dung. La Brea was recently named as one of the world's most important geological heritage sites by the International Union of Geological Sciences. The museum is currently planning an extensive redesign that will seek to connect visitors to research, offering lessons about climate, extinction, and survival. Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, president and director of the Los Angeles Museum of Natural History, joins Ira to explain the significance of the site, and how a trove of Ice Age specimens can serve as a modern-day climate laboratory.   Across The Country, RSV Is Overwhelming Medical Systems If you have a child—or interact with children on a regular basis—odds are you've heard about a very contagious virus: RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus. This isn't a new illness, but it has been surging across the country. This has left parents and caretakers stressed about how to keep their kids safe. Hospitals across the country are having trouble coping with this year's surge, which has come earlier and stronger than normal. This week, Science Friday is spotlighting two regions affected by the wave: Wisconsin and Washington, D.C. The two regions have their own challenges when it comes to the RSV surge. In Wisconsin, care deserts and a large elderly population make containing this virus important to avoid dangerous consequences. In Washington, D.C., hospitals are feeling the effects of years of shutting down pediatric units to make room for adult beds. Joining Ira to talk about RSV in Wisconsin and Washington D.C. are two journalists who have been following this: Jenny Peek, news editor for Wisconsin Public Radio and Aja Drain, reporter at WAMU public radio.   What You Should Know About This RSV Surge Respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, is the number one cause of infant hospitalizations in the United States, and cases are soaring this year. Because young children have spent part—if not most—of their childhoods isolated, masking, or staying home due to the pandemic, many of their immune systems haven't been exposed to RSV until now. It's caused a huge surge in cases, and placed a heavy burden on pediatric clinics and hospitals. What do you need to know about the spike in infections? Ira talks with Dr. Carol Kao, a pediatrician and assistant professor at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, who has treated RSV for years. They dig into why this surge is happening now, the basics of the virus, how RSV is treated, and where we stand with an RSV vaccine.   Mapping Brain Connections Reinforces Theories On Human Cognition Brain regions are associated with different functions—the hippocampus is responsible for long-term memory, for example, and the frontal lobe for personality, behavior, and emotions. After decades of research using sophisticated brain imaging, there's a growing consensus among neuroscientists that understanding the connections between brain regions may be even more important than the functions of the regions themselves. When it comes to understanding human cognition, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Ira speaks with Dr. Stephanie Forkel, assistant professor at the Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging at Radboud University in Nijmegen in the Netherlands, who wrote a review article in the journal Science about the importance of brain connectivity, and what it means for the future of neuroscience. Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.