Podcasts about Seinfeld

Headlines:  – Welcome To Mo News (02:00) – Federal Agent Kills U.S. Citizen As Minneapolis Protests Escalate (05:10) – Breaking Down Legal Questions About Latest Shooting, ICE (09:40) – Political Fallout From Shooting (17:20) – Details about Alex Pretti (21:00) – Ice Storm Knocks Out Power For 1 Million Americans As Snow Continues Monday (28:00) – Trump Reveals Secret 'Discombobulator' Device That Helped Capture Maduro (31:50) – The Cursive Comeback In U.S. Schools (33:50) – Super Bowl 60 Lineup: Seattle vs. New England (38:20) – On This Day In History (40:30) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Code: MONEWS – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Code: MONEWS – Factor - 50% off your first box | Code: monews50off – ShipStation - Try for free for 60 days | Code: MONEWS

Headlines:  – Welcome To Mo News (02:00) – Winter Storm To Bring Crippling Ice, Heavy Snow and Freezing Temperatures (05:30) – Will Texas Power Grids Hold Up This Time Around? (07:15) – U.S. Lays Out a Glittering Plan for Gaza, Including Skyscrapers (11:00) – Who's On Trump's Board of Peace (15:50)– Trump Seeks ‘Decisive' Options for Iran as Assets Move Into Middle East (16:45) – Jack Smith Stands By His Trump Investigation At Congressional Hearing (21:00) – ICE Detains 4 Minnesota Students, Including 5-year-old, School District Says (23:15) – How A Pay Phone Is Connecting People In Liberal SF To Conservative Texas (28:00) – ‘Sinners' Makes History, Setting Oscars Nomination Record (31:00) – What We're Watching, Reading, Eating (33:40) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS – Leesa - 25% off plus an additional $50 | Promo Code: MONEWS

On this week's show we look at Smart TV OS rankings according to BGR.com and we ask the question if there will ever be a show like Seinfeld again. We also read your email and take a look at the week's news. News: Sony and TCL Are Teaming Up to Make TVs Paramount+ - THE PRICE OF YOUR PLAN IS CHANGING Broadcast Remains the Most Powerful Platform for Reaching NFL Audiences SVS 3000 R|Evolution Series Smart TV OS Rankings The article Every Major Smart TV OS Ranked Worst To Best Based On User Reviews ranks eight major smart TV operating systems based on user reviews and comments from sources like Best Buy, Reddit, and cross-referenced with expert sites like RTINGS. The focus is on real user experiences regarding performance, app availability, bugs, ads, usability, and overall satisfaction — emphasizing that the OS heavily impacts whether a TV feels premium or frustrating. Ranking (from worst #8 to best #1): 8. VIDAA (used on Hisense TVs): Simple and snappy for basics like Netflix/YouTube, but severely limited app library (missing Stremio, Spotify, major music apps); no Android app support; frequent freezes especially on larger screens (>40 inches); users call it "horrible" and feel like a "dumb" TV. 7. VIZIO OS (formerly SmartCast): Great hardware/value (e.g., affordable 120Hz gaming TVs), but plagued by instability, bugs, frequent problematic updates, ad-pushing, and odd behaviors; many users recommend external streaming sticks over built-in OS. 6. Samsung Tizen: Fast and smooth on high-end models (e.g., S95D OLED), but laggy/slow on older/lower-end sets (button delays of seconds, freezes); heavy ads and unwanted TV Plus channels; users describe UI/Smart Hub as "extremely laggy" and "awful." 5. Fire OS (Amazon Fire TVs): Solid Alexa integration and budget appeal, but very ad-heavy (Prime Video promotions dominate); sluggish performance (1-2 second app launch delays); shifting toward new Vega OS (Linux-based, no sideloading). 4. Google TV: Strong content aggregation, smart home features (Google Gemini), intuitive when hardware is good (excellent on Sony models); can feel cluttered for casual users; performance varies greatly by TV brand/hardware (flawless on premium, weaker on budget). 3. Roku OS: Highly reliable, straightforward, and user-friendly (great for non-tech users); minimal ads/recommendations; rock-solid stability (compared to a "Toyota Camry"); dated/basic interface is the main downside. 2. LG webOS: Smooth, colorful, and easy navigation (Magic Remote point-and-click shines); supports Apple HomeKit/AirPlay 2/Chromecast; kind to non-tech-savvy users; praised for looking premium; downside is increasing home screen bloat/ads/full-screen menus (since 2024) plus screensaver ads. 1. Apple tvOS (via Apple TV device, not built into TVs): Near-perfect — zero lag, no ads, ultra-fluid 4K UI; standout features like InSight (real-time show info), automatic subtitles, Enhance Dialogue (AI vocal clarity); users rave about "super fast responsiveness" and call it underrated; main caveat is needing a separate (pricey) Apple TV box/streamer There Will Never Be a New 'Seinfeld We found a Wall Street Journal opinion piece titled "There Will Never Be a New 'Seinfeld'" which argues that a cultural phenomenon like Seinfeld cannot emerge again in the current media landscape. The show was massively popular and broadly talked about around the "water-cooler" the day after it aired nationally on NBC. The author (Mary Julia Koch) opens with a personal anecdote about young women at a dinner party casually mentioning shows they've watched that others haven't heard of, highlighting how fragmented viewing habits have become due to the explosion of streaming platforms and content choices. The central thesis is that the conditions that made Seinfeld a universal hit in the 1990s are gone forever: Media fragmentation — In the broadcast TV era, there were only a handful of channels, so millions watched the same shows at the same time, creating shared cultural references and conversations. Today, with countless streaming services (Netflix, Hulu, Max, etc.), on-demand viewing, and niche content, audiences are siloed and rarely overlap on the same program. Shift from mass appointment viewing to individualized consumption — No single show can achieve the same cultural penetration or "event" status when people watch on their own schedules and devices. Loss of common cultural touchstones — This makes it impossible for a new sitcom to become the kind of generational, quotable, everyone-knows-it phenomenon that Seinfeld was. Think about the movies and TV shows we watched in the 80s. We all watched the same stuff. It was either in the theater or on TV. So if I quoted Caddy Shack, all my friends knew what I was talking about and laughed. The piece laments that while there are still great comedies and talented creators, none will replicate Seinfeld's unique role in society because the technological and viewing ecosystem has permanently changed. This isn't about declining quality in comedy but about structural shifts in how media is produced, distributed, and consumed. Because of how we consume content, there simply won't be "a new Seinfeld"—the era of such singular, unifying pop-culture hits is over.

Headlines:  – Welcome To Mo News + National Hot Sauce Day (02:00) – Trump Greenland Deal Said to Involve Small Pockets of Land (06:00) – Trump Slams World Leaders In Davos Speech (14:10) – Prosecutors Subpoena Minnesota Democrats as Part of Federal Inquiry (19:40) – Massive Winter Storm Set To Hit Southern U.S. And Make Its Way East and North (26:00) – Supreme Court Seems Ready To Block Trump's Attempt to Immediately Fire a Fed Governor (28:40) – Iranian Journalist Describes Life In Tehran As Regime Says Protests Are Over (31:00) – Taylor Swift Makes History As She Joins Songwriters Hall of Fame (34:10) – Laundry Lowdown: Getting Sweat Out of Workout Clothes (36:20) – On This Day In History (39:20) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS – Leesa - 25% off plus an additional $50 | Promo Code: MONEWS

Poet and critic James Matthew Wilson drops by to share a few poems, discuss his writing process, and consider the re-emergence of form in contemporary poetry. Chris and James also discuss efforts to foster literary excellence in the culture more broadly. The episode includes its federally mandated Seinfeld reference, but this time it's James who brings it up. […]

Pat Finn is a well-known actor, comedian, and writer with over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He's appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, including The Middle, Seinfeld, "It's Complicated," and the "I Am Chris Farley" documentary.  He has an almost endless list of professional accomplishments, and I wanted him on the show because he's also a husband, father, and regular guy who really seems to "get" the whole jewelry thing.  Here is Pat's IMDB link: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0278156/ We're going to discuss his own experience of buying an engagement ring, how he was clueless about the whole process, and how sometimes you just have to trust the experts.   He called me a "Sherpa," in this episode, and you know what?  I kinda liked it.  His company is Improv+Ability: https://www.improv-ability.com/ GoFundMe for the Finn Family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-finn-family-through-pats-fight If you want to talk with me personally you can email me at andy@buylikeaguy.com. I'm happy to personally help you find the right jewelry for your special occasion, or put you in touch with a jewelry pro that's closer to home. Or, you can shop online at my jewelry store right here: https://www.koehnjewelry.com/ Music credits: Preacher Man by Miles Neilson and The Rusted Hearts, used with permission. A killer band with original songs that get stuck in your head.  They're awesome. Listen To Preacher Man on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7ImcaJKIk0ZVtPzuUVV4vc?si=80581c74a9be4987 

La télé des années 90 fut celle des séries américaines à succès. Entre Les Simpson, Friends, Urgences et Seinfeld, il y en avait une qui se démarquait par sa bizarrerie et sa capacité à voir des monstres partout : X-Files. 30 ans plus tard, que reste-t-il de ces 218 épisodes où le complot régnait en maître ?Thomas Rozec raconte.Cet épisode a été écrit par Lucie Inland.Programme B est un podcast de Binge Audio présenté par Thomas Rozec. Réalisation : Estelle Colas. Production et édition : Charlotte Baix. Générique : François Clos et Thibault Lefranc. Identité sonore Binge Audio : Jean-Benoît Dunckel (musique) et Bonnie El Bokeili (voix). Identité graphique : Sébastien Brothier et Thomas Steffen (Upian). Direction des programmes : Joël Ronez. Direction de la rédaction : David Carzon. Direction générale : Gabrielle Boeri-Charles.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Headlines:  – Welcome To Mo News (02:00) – Major Winter Storm Targets The South, East With Potentially Damaging Ice, Heavy Snow (05:50) – President Trump Heads To Davos As Tensions Flare Over Greenland (07:30) – Greenland PM Tells People to Prepare for Possible Invasion (20:50) – Usha Vance Announces She's Pregnant With Fourth Child (24:20) – New Study Says Americans Are the Ones Paying for Tariffs, Not “Foreigners” (25:50) – Salesforce's Benioff Calls For AI Regulation, Says AI Models Have Become ‘Suicide Coaches' (28:40) – ‘Poetcore' Is The New Granny-Chic Trend That's Transforming Fashion For Angsty Geeks and Celebs (31:40) – On This Day In History (34:10) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS – Leesa - 25% off plus an additional $50 | Promo Code: MONEWS

You want DEEP FOCUS!!!!this week we delve into the trash, pass a stone and maybe prove some theories about Jerome…If you think you can help, call 5-SEINFELD-6 Be sure to follow us on social media and please, leave a five star review anywhere you can!You can also Join our discord and yada yada yada your brains out.All it takes is a monthly donation to our Patreon “The Human Fund”The link is in our bio https://patreon.com/Ruiningseinfeld?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_linkFind us on Instagram:John (@surrealfeld)Adam (@seinfeldepisodes) The show (@ruiningseinfeld)Another great way to help us out is by checking out, or even better, grabbing a fun Ruining Seinfeld tchotchke over atwww.teepublic.com/surrealfeldwww.ruiningseinfeld.com Coming soon!Here's to feeling good all the time.​•if for some reason you feel that we are on the wrong episode, that's understandable.While Netflix or many other platforms may list the episodes in airdate order,We follow the DVD (production) order.This ensures that the story lines make sense and there aren't too many more plot holes…We have provided a handy link below to a list of episodes in the proper order :https://thetvdb.com/series/seinfeld/allseasons/dvd

Tom Wilson (Back to the Future, SpongeBob SquarePants) joins us for a deeply reflective, funny, and unexpectedly moving conversation about legacy, identity, and the long shadow of iconic roles. Tom opens up about the weight of Back to the Future, how fame can both elevate and trap an artist, and why learning to respect his own craft mattered more than applause. He shares vivid stories from the early stand up comedy scene alongside Seinfeld, Leno, and Reiser, his experiences working with Crispin Glover and Michael J Fox, and the personal philosophy that helped him build a grounded life beyond Hollywood expectations. Thank you to our sponsors: x __________________________________________________

Headlines:  – Welcome To Mo News + Indiana Wins College Football Championship (02:00) – Trump Links His Push for Greenland to Not Winning Nobel Peace Prize (05:50 – Look Back On Trump's First Year Of Second Term: What's Next? (13:40) – DOJ Investigating After Protesters Disrupt Service at St. Paul Church Where ICE Officer Is Pastor (28:50) – Trump's Peace Board Faces Messy Start: Is Goal To Compete With UN? (31:20) – Death Toll in Spanish Train Collision Rises To 40 (35:50) – Valentino Garavani, Legendary Italian Fashion Designer, Dies at 93 (36:50) – Pop Music Has Become Sadder, More Stressful and Less Sophisticated (38:40) – On This Day In History (41:50) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS – Leesa - 25% off plus an additional $50 | Promo Code: MONEWS

What do Americans still have in common? Michael sits down with Wall Street Journal entertainment reporter Ben Fritz to explore the rise and fall of the American monoculture. From 'I Love Lucy' and 'Seinfeld' to streaming algorithms and TikTok feeds, they unpack how infinite choice fractured shared experience, weakened social glue, and may even be deepening political and cultural divides. Is sports the last thing left that unites us—or is the monoculture gone for good? Original air date 20 January 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on an another encore edition of the Rarified heir Podcast, we bring you part one of our conversation with Patricia Weidenfeld, daughter of 'The Outrage Comic', Pat Cooper. Known for his explosive (but funny) temper on stage and his somewhat rogue temperament in the business, Cooper's humor revolved around his Italian heritage and calling out things that bothered him, his album cover parody, his seemingly endless Vegas showroom shows, a well-known Seinfeld episode and in later life, his time on The Howard Stern Show. We spoke to Patti about growing up with a father she loved dearly and a mother who seemed to smooth everything over when things went a little awry. We talk about Pat's years growing up in Coney Island, how he got his start in comedy, his early years making his bones on The Ed Sullivan Show, an appearance on the Tom Snyder's Tomorrow show that froze his career in limbo after he called out an show business injustice and more. We also get into their move to Las Vegas in the 1970s, numerous dates in Atlantic City, guest hosting shows like The Merv Griffin Show and other gigs that took him on the road. Life in the Cooper household seemed perfectly as it should be. Until it wasn't. Some things she heard from her parents didn't add up. It seemingly boiled over during a visit to New York City outside a Broadway Theater when her family was confronted by a person claiming to be Pat's son, hijacking their family outing. Who was that person and why hadn't Patti ever heard of or seen him before? And why here and why now? Take a listen to part one of our interview with Patricia Weidenfeld to hear what turns out to be the first out-of-nowhere moment that in many ways turned her idyllic life upside down. This is the Rarified Heir Podcast and everyone has a story. Take a listen.

We give a grade and Two Thumbs Up (Two Positive) and Two Thumbs Down (Two Negative) aspects of the Season 3 "Seinfeld" episode "The Note."We talk with those responsible for making Seinfeld the greatest sitcom in TV history. Our guests are Seinfeld writers, Seinfeld actors and actresses and Seinfeld crew.We also welcome well-known Seinfeld fans from all walks of life including authors, entertainers, and TV & Radio personalities.We analyze Seinfeld and breakdown the show with an honest insight. We rank every Seinfeld episode and compare Seinfeld seasons. If you are a fan of Seinfeld, television history, sitcoms, acting, comedy or entertainment, this is the place for you.Do us a solid, support the Podcast

Headlines:  – Welcome To Mo News (02:00) – Trump Ups Greenland Takeover Threat: Calls For 10% Tariffs On European Allies (07:00) – Pentagon Readies 1,500 Soldiers for MN; Gov. Tim Walz Mobilizes National Guard (18:00) – Iran's Supreme Leader Acknowledges Thousands Killed In Anti-Government Protests (25:20) – People Losing Trust In Media & Government — Only 39% Even Hear Opposing Views (30:30) – Measles Outbreak In South Carolina Doubles In A Week (33:00) – Ben Affleck & Matt Damon On The State Of Movie Making (34:30) – On This Day In History (39:10) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Code: MONEWS – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Code: MONEWS – ⁠Boll & Branch⁠ – 15% off on first order, plus free shipping | Code: MONEWS – Factor - 50% off your first box | Code: monews50off – ShipStation - Try for free for 60 days | Code: MONEWS

#423 Do Sniglets! - Rich is delighted about the new comedic discovery that his daughter has discovered and her enthusiasm for expressing it. His guest is comedy legend and unique brained Rich Hall. They talk about why Rich's appearance (or non-appearance) in a movie is an indicator of its failure, how he started his comedy career on the streets baptising dogs, trying to take that level of performance into clubs, working alongside Seinfeld and Larry David and making up 90 minutes of comedy every morning for David Letterman. How a successful TV appearance become an albatross round his neck, the freedom of coming to the Edinburgh Fringe and recreating national monuments out of cornflake packages, going to a funeral in character and having another success that came with negative effects, what it's like to be immortalised on the Simpsons and whether being a rebellious, self-sabotaging comedian is possible any more. Or desirable. This is an absolutely cracking chat with a master of the form and you should not miss it!Come and see us live http://richardherring.com/rhlstpBuy Richard's new book here http://gofasterstripe.com/ballSUPPORT THE SHOW!See details of the RHLSTP LIVE DATES Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Headlines:  – Welcome To Mo News (02:00) – Trump Threatens Insurrection Act in Minneapolis (05:20) – Iran's Heavy Crackdown Quells Protests For Now (14:15) – Mo News Talks To Former Wash. Post Tehran Bureau Chief For Insight (16:45) – Trump Given Nobel Peace Prize By Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado (24:00) – Sprawling Gambling Scheme Uncovered Across Professional Basketball Leagues (28:40) – Saks Files For Bankruptcy; Amazon Says Not So Fast (31:00) – Netflix to Stream Sony's Films Globally After Release in Theaters (33:50) – What We're Watching, Reading, Eating (35:40) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS – Leesa - 25% off plus an additional $50 | Promo Code: MONEWS

For the past 11 years, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has released his annual “Festivus Report” to air grievances. While the name is a reference to a Seinfeld episode, the report itself is legitimate, detailing what he believes were some of the most egregious examples of the federal government wasting our tax dollars in the previous year.Since the start of the report, the dollar amount of the government “waste” he cites has grown significantly.In 2015, it was a little over a billion dollars. By 2019, it was $50 billion dollars. The latest report for 2025 showed that the figure hit a cool $1.639 trillion dollars. It's worth mentioning that a huge portion of that total comes from interest payments on the national debt, which Senator Paul now includes in his overall tally. U.S. taxpayers paid $1.22 trillion dollars in interest just to service the national debt last year. That is significantly more than the Pentagon's entire budget—and given the fact that that money is literally going to nothing other than interest, there's a good case to be made to include that figure in the overall wasted spending report.Setting the interest payments aside, let's go through nine of the most interesting examples of government waste from the report.

The boys dive into aq lively discussion that spans various topics, including reflections on the cultural impact of Seinfeld, the nature of hobbies, the influence of advertising on masculinity, and the evolution of TV dads. They also delve into the mixed listender comments surrounding the finale of Stranger Things, exploring themes of expectation versus reality in storytelling. Then, a time warp from last year's episode where the Alan, Murr and Foxman discuss A.I. sex robots. 

Headlines:  – Welcome To Mo News + Verizon Outage + Trump/Mamdani Text Relationship (02:00) – Will Greenland Become Part of US? Denmark Has ‘Fundamental Disagreement' After White House Talks (07:30) – Increasing Concern About ICE Tactics, Including By Trump Supporters (16:45) – Six Prosecutors Quit Over Concerns About ICE Investigation Probe (21:20) – NASA Returns Humans To Deep Space After Over 50 Years (26:15) – FBI Executes Search Warrant At Washington Post Reporter's Home (30:15) – Airlines To Save Big Money On Fuel As New Weight-Loss Pills Gain Popularity (33:10) – Home Sales in December Jump, Biggest Gain in Nearly 2 Years (35:20) – ‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air” Iconic Estate To Hit The Market (37:20) – On This Day In History (39:00) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS – Leesa - 25% off plus an additional $50 | Promo Code: MONEWS

Steve introduced his kids to Seinfeld, Metallica going to perform at the Sphere and John Mellencamp is tired of being a "clown." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Which one of our Patreon members will win the T-shirt or tote bag this month?The only way to find out is to tune in !If you think you can help, call 5-SEINFELD-6 Be sure to follow us on social media and please, leave a five star review anywhere you can!You can also Join our discord and yada yada yada your brains out.All it takes is a monthly donation to our Patreon “The Human Fund”The link is in our bio https://patreon.com/Ruiningseinfeld?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_linkFind us on Instagram:John (@surrealfeld)Adam (@seinfeldepisodes) The show (@ruiningseinfeld)Another great way to help us out is by checking out, or even better, grabbing a fun Ruining Seinfeld tchotchke over atwww.teepublic.com/surrealfeldwww.ruiningseinfeld.com Coming soon!Here's to feeling good all the time.if for some reason you feel that we are on the wrong episode, that's understandable.While Netflix or many other platforms may list the episodes in airdate order,We follow the DVD (production) order.This ensures that the story lines make sense and there aren't too many more plot holes…We have provided a handy link below to a list of episodes in the proper order :https://thetvdb.com/series/seinfeld/allseasons/dvd

Headlines:  – Welcome To Mo News (02:00) – US Supreme Court Conservatives Lean Toward Allowing Transgender Sports Bans (06:00) – Trump Tells Iranian Protesters ‘Help Is On Its Way', Unclear What That Means (13:00) – Clintons Refuse to Testify in Epstein Inquiry Despite Facing Contempt Threat (22:30) – The Inflation Breakdown For December 2025 — And What It Means For Interest Rates (25:40) – Nearly 15,000 Nurses Go on Strike at Major New York City Hospitals (28:10) – More Americans Are Surviving Cancer — Even The Deadliest Ones (32:20) – South Carolina Reports New Measles Cases As Outbreak Grows (34:40) – Gen Z Declares That ‘Jessica' Is The New ‘Karen' (35:30) – On This Day In History (39:10) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS – Leesa - 25% off plus an additional $50 | Promo Code: MONEWS

Johnny Mac discusses a provoking article by Jason Zinoman from the New York Times, questioning whether the worst Netflix special of the year, Ricky Gervais's 'Mortality,' deserved its Golden Globe win. Other highlights include Trevor Noah returning as the host of the Grammy Awards, Netflix's deal with Shane Gillis for more specials, and Jerry Seinfeld's rigorous workout routine at 71. Additionally, there is news about CBS News revamping with new hires including one named Seinfeld and Amy Schumer's humorous Instagram post. The episode concludes with jokes from late-night shows and news that Dilbert creator Scott Adams has died.01:23 Ricky Gervias Controversy04:55 Trevor Noah to Host the Grammys05:39 Netflix's New Deal with Shane Gillis07:12 Jerry Seinfeld's Fitness Regimen08:19 Late Night Jokes and Comedy Survivor09:01 Craig Ferguson's New Special09:12 Amy Schumer and Chelsea Handler Updates09:50 Bill Maher's Emmy Frustrations10:06 Scott Adams' Passing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors!Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNFor Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.

Headlines:  – Welcome To Mo News (02:00) – Trump Says Any Country Doing Business With Iran Will Face 25% U.S. Tariff (07:00) – White House Weighs Iran's Nuclear-Talks Offer as Trump Leans Toward Strikes (10:00) – All Former Fed Chairs Condemn Criminal Investigation into Jerome Powell (14:00) – Minnesota and Illinois Sue Trump Administration Over ICE Deployments (23:50) – New High of 45% in U.S. Identify as Political Independents (26:10) – Astronauts' Brains Change Shape And Position After Time In Space, New Study (30:50) – What Happens When Astronauts Get Sick? NASA Plans First Space Station Medical Evac (34:00) – This Island Off Miami Is Now America's Most Expensive ZIP Code (36:10) – On This Day In History (37:50) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS – Leesa - 25% off plus an additional $50 | Promo Code: MONEWS

On Tuesday's   Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett starts off the show discussing Felix Hernandez's chances at the hall of fame, he's gaining steam. Plus, Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA Tour and that's a good thing. John Canzano from JohnCanzano.comstops by to chat about the Oregon Ducks getting hammered by Indiana, does Dan Lanning need to change his coaching style, Demond Williams saga, predictions on the title game, John's interview with WSU president Elizabeth Cantwell and the future of the college football playoffs. Danny Kelly, The Ringer, pays his weekly visit to recap the crazy wild card weekend in the NFL.  Does he expect to see the same 49ers and Seahawks game this week that we saw in week 18?  Who's Danny's coach of the year in the NFL?  Who will be playing the championship games, will there be any surprises?  Lastly, Danny and his Ringer podcast crew are officially on Netflix! “On This Day…”   Wilt the Stilt, Michael Jordan and Seinfeld! Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”    Mike Tomlin steps down as the head coach of the Steelers. (1:00) Puck (7:30) John Canzano  (36:15 Danny Kelly, The Ringer (1:07:41)  “On this Day….”  (1:07:13) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

We give a grade and Two Thumbs Up (Two Positive) and Two Thumbs Down (Two Negative) aspects of the Season 2 "Seinfeld" episode "The Pony Remark."We talk with those responsible for making Seinfeld the greatest sitcom in TV history. Our guests are Seinfeld writers, Seinfeld actors and actresses and Seinfeld crew.We also welcome well-known Seinfeld fans from all walks of life including authors, entertainers, and TV & Radio personalities.We analyze Seinfeld and breakdown the show with an honest insight. We rank every Seinfeld episode and compare Seinfeld seasons. If you are a fan of Seinfeld, television history, sitcoms, acting, comedy or entertainment, this is the place for you.Do us a solid, support the Podcast

Headlines:  – Welcome To Mo News (02:00) – Death Toll Surges In Iran As Trump Threatens U.S. Military Action (05:00) – U.S. Military Strikes ISIS Targets In Syria (13:40) – U-Haul Drives Into Crowd During Anti-Iranian Regime Rally In LA (14:30) – DOJ Opens Criminal Probe Into Fed Chair Powell (18:00) – Trump Calls For 1-Year, 10% Credit Card Interest Cap (22:30) – Anti-ICE Protests Held Nationwide After Renee Good's Death (28:20) – Antisemitic Attack At Mississippi Synagogue, Pro-Hamas Chants In NYC (32:10) – Grateful Dead Lead, Co-Founder Bob Weir Dies At 78 (36:40) – 2026 Golden Globes Winners (38:10) – On This Day In History (41:10) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS – Leesa - 25% off plus an additional $50 | Promo Code: MONEWS

(00:00-3:01) Why did George from Seinfeld sing that Billy Joel song? Was it pre or post Seinfeld?(3:09-16:43) E-Mail of the Day(16:53-21:29) Google Me. Joe Buck sending us return music. Mendoza and Moore. Blues aren't beating Colorado in the first round, so everybody's on the table.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey, it's Dave Jackson here! In this episode, I'm diving letting you see why patience and persistence matter more than anything else in podcasting (and, honestly, in most creative pursuits). We've all been spoiled by the microwave mentality (wanting quick results and instant gratification) but the real success stories are built over years, not weeks.I kick things off with the story of the microwave's invention as a metaphor for how society craves instant results, then flip the script to talk about why that approach just doesn't work in podcasting.What Does it Take to Be Known?You'll hear me break down the journeys of big names like Morgan Freeman, Samuel L. Jackson, Harrison Ford, Bryan Cranston, Lucille Ball, and even musicians like Bonnie Raitt and Andrea Bocelli—all of whom pushed through years (sometimes decades) before their “big break.” Yes, even Adam Sandler and Jerry Seinfeld had plenty of failures, awkward moments, and years of grinding before the world knew their names. I share how their experiences relate directly to podcasting, and why embracing your own style and sticking with what you love can make all the difference.You Need To Be More Than "Good"I also talk about the importance of consistency, cross-promotion, knowing your audience, and making your content “remarkable”—the kind people just have to talk about. I share how Seinfeld didn't become a household name overnight, and how even my own podcast journey has been about slow, steady growth, not big, sudden leaps.Plus, I get into listener engagement strategies, word-of-mouth tactics, and why you should appreciate the connections and opportunities podcasting brings, from new friendships to dream gigs. And yes, you'll hear a little power rant about the NFL's approach to consistency (or lack thereof)!Because of My Podcast Lou MongelloFinally, I wrap up with plenty of listener “because of my podcast” stories, examples of how podcasting opens doors you never imagined, and a reminder that there's nothing stopping you from growing your show except your own willingness to put in the time and effort.If you want to get inspired and set the right expectations for your own podcast journey—or just need a reminder that you're not alone in the slow grind—this episode is for you. Thanks for tuning in!Mentioned In This EpisodeLou Mongello and his WDW RadioLou Mongello on SOP 713Because of My Podcast Post on RedditBecause of my podcast showMentioned in this episode:Podcast Hot SeatAttention podcasters! Are you ready to take your show to the next level? Introducing Podcast Hot Seat, the ultimate resource for podcasters who want to elevate their game. Just like a friend who tells you you've got spinach in your teeth, we're here to give you the honest feedback you need to shine. At podcasthotseat.com, we specialize in helping good podcasts become great. Hall of Fame podcaster Dave Jackson will identify your strengths and show you how to leverage them to keep your audience hooked. Don't let small oversights hold you back from podcasting stardom. Visit podcasthotseat.com today and put your show in the hot seat. Your listeners will thank you! Order now and get a free month at the School of Podcasting included in your purchase.Podcast HotseatLive AppearancesI'd love to see you at these events.

Headlines:  Welcome To Mo News (02:00) NASA To Bring Astronauts Home From Space Station Early Due To Medical Issue (02:10) Minnesota Governor Authorizes National Guard As Protests Erupt After Fatal ICE Shooting (05:40) What We Know About the Victim and the Officer Who Pulled The Trigger (13:40) Trump Says U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Could Last for Years (21:25) Trump Slams GOP Senators Over Venezuela War-Powers Vote (26:40) Sean Combs Requested a Pardon in a Letter, but Trump Is Unimpressed (29:30) Iran Is Cut Off From the Internet as Protests Intensify (32:15) America's Healthiest, Least Healthy States (36:00) Why Globes Host Nikki Glaser Has Banned Ozempic, Plastic Surgery Jokes (37:50) What We're Watching, Reading, Eating (41:30) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  – LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS– Aura Frames -  $35 off best-selling Carver Mat frames | Promo Code: MONEWS – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS

Headlines:   Welcome To Mo News (02:00) Minneapolis Driver Shot And Killed By ICE Officer During Immigration-Related Operation (07:30) What The Law Saws About Officer-Involved Shootings (14:00) One Year After the L.A. Fires: Hope, Blame and Debt (19:20) Spencer Pratt Announces Run for L.A. Mayor On Fire Anniversary (22:15) Trump Looks To Ban Big Investors From Buying Homes (24:40) Iran Protests Continue As Death Toll Rises (28:50) RFK Jr.'s New Food Pyramid (31:45) Blue Zones: New Study Shows Where People Really Live Longer (35:45) On This Day In History (39:00) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  – LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS– Aura Frames -  $35 off best-selling Carver Mat frames | Promo Code: MONEWS – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS

Headlines:  Welcome To Mo News (02:00) Trump Says Venezuela Will Give U.S. Up To 50 Million Barrels of Oil (07:10) Why Trump Didn't Tap Venezuela's María Machado to Replace Maduro (11:50) White House Discussing ‘Options' to Acquire Greenland (13:15) Flu Reaches Highest Level In The US In 25 Years (24:00) 40 Million People Turn To ChatGPT For Health Care (26:00) US Car Market Shows Signs of Fatigue (28:30) Parents Are Going Broke From Their Kids' Sushi Obsession (30:30) On This Day In History (34:45) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  – LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS– Aura Frames -  $35 off best-selling Carver Mat frames | Promo Code: MONEWS – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS

Breaking developments in the Nick Reiner case. The 32-year-old charged with murdering Rob and Michele Reiner has been removed from suicide watch at Twin Towers Correctional Facility, just one day before his scheduled arraignment. He remains in high-observation housing but is no longer considered at risk of self-harm. Meanwhile, questions mount about who is paying for his high-profile defense attorney Alan Jackson.Sources close to the Reiner family tell multiple outlets that estate money is funding Jackson's representation. Jackson reportedly charges upward of $2,000 per hour and his past cases have run into the millions. Karen Read's defense cost an estimated $5-6 million. Nick Reiner has no known employment history and was living rent-free in his parents' guest house while receiving a $10,000 monthly allowance at the time of the killings.The Reiner estate is valued at approximately $200 million, built from Rob's legendary career directing films like When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, and A Few Good Men, plus Castle Rock Entertainment residuals from Seinfeld and The Shawshank Redemption. Under California's Slayer Statute, Nick cannot inherit if convicted. But relatives can still use estate funds for legal defense — which is exactly what sources say is happening.Nick is expected to enter a plea tomorrow on two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances. The defense appears to be building toward a mental health argument. Nick was reportedly diagnosed with schizophrenia and his medication was changed weeks before the killings.#NickReiner #RobReiner #AlanJackson #ReinerArraignment #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #MicheleReiner #BrentwoodMurder #SuicideWatch #MurderTrialJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Molly and Tom are at CES 2026 this wee so no new episode. Please enjoy this rebroadcast of a CES classic from the archives:Tom and Molly are back from CES and ready to talk about some things! Tom's been watching college basketball and seeing neon, while Molly's been rocking a distinctive new pair of shoes and spotting Man Buns at CES.Plus, Molly may have found the cure for the CES cold, and Tom doesn't do a Seinfeld bit.Get the episode here.Links:Molly's New JordansChinese SneakersMolly's CES Cold CureMiami Heat Neon Jerseys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*PLEASE EXCUSE THE FIRST 16 min* This week on The Underground Lounge, the fellas sit down with comedian and actor Tony Rock for an unforgettable conversation filled with laughter, real-life lessons, and behind-the-scenes stories from the heart of comedy culture. From growing up in a massive, close-knit family to navigating life in the shadow of legends, Tony opens up about what it truly means to build your own identity in an industry that constantly compares and measures success. Tony takes us back to the very beginning, discovering comedy through icons like Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy, learning how to command a room just by watching family members tell stories, and eventually finding the courage to step on stage himself. He shares how seeing his brother's journey firsthand didn't intimidate him it motivated him, proving that proximity to greatness can be fuel if you let it be. The conversation dives deep into the realities of coming up in comedy: sneaking into clubs, studying greats like Seinfeld and Sandler from the back of the room, earning respect in the comedy hierarchy, and understanding when it's time to stop being the student and become the mentor. Tony reflects on powerful moments touring and working alongside heavyweights like Tracy Morgan, and the life-changing lesson Tracy taught him about knowing when to push someone forward instead of holding them back. Beyond the laughs, this episode is packed with gems for anyone chasing a dream. Tony breaks down how he creates material from everyday life, why comedians see the world differently, and how paying attention to the “elephant in the room” can turn ordinary moments into unforgettable jokes. He also talks about giving back to the next generation of comics, continuing the cycle of mentorship that helped shape his own career. Whether you're a fan of stand-up, a creative trying to find your voice, or just someone who loves a great story told the right way, this episode delivers on every level, humor, heart, and real insight into the grind behind the laughs.

Larry Page said in the early day, a guiding principle is Do No Evil. I wonder if we can say that today or is it just business as usual? Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom-and-pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. So, here’s one of those. [Out of this World Plumbing Ad] Dave Young: This is the Empire Builders Podcast, by the way. Dave Young here, Steve Semple there. I wonder, Stephen, if we could do this whole episode without mentioning the name of the company that we’re going to be talking about. I ask that for the simple reason of they already know. They already know what we’re talking about. They already know we’re talking about them. They probably knew we were going to talk about them. Stephen Semple: Because of all the research I’ve done on my computer. Dave Young: No, because they’re listening to everything. They probably already know the date that this is going to come out and how long it’s… I don’t know, right? When they first started, and I don’t think we felt that way about them, and I can remember back in the early 2000s, just after the turn- Stephen Semple: In the early days, they had a statement. Larry Page was very famous. Dave Young: Yeah, “Do no evil.” Stephen Semple: “Do know evil. Do no evil,” and that was a very, very big part. In fact, in the early stages, they made a bunch of decisions that challenged the company financially because they were like, “This is not good experience for the person on the other end.” I wonder if anybody’s guessed yet what we’re going to be talking about. Dave Young: Well, then you go public, and it’s all about shareholders, right? It’s like the shareholders are like, “Well, we don’t care if you do evil or not. We want you to make money.” That’s what it’s about because you have [inaudible 00:03:01]. Stephen Semple: All those things happen. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: This company that we’re talking about, we’ll go a little while before we’ll let the name out, was founded… On September 4th in 1998 was when it was actually founded. Dave Young: Oh, ’98. It goes back before the turn of the century [inaudible 00:03:14]. Stephen Semple: Yeah. It was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, who met at Stanford. Interesting note, the Stanford grads also created Yahoo. Dave Young: Okay, yeah. Stephen Semple: That’s giving you another little clue about the company that we might be talking about. Dave Young: In the same geek club. Stephen Semple: Yeah, so 1998. I was thinking back, one year after I graduated from university, Windows 98 is launched and, believe it or not, the last Seinfeld episode aired. Dave Young: Are you kidding me? Stephen Semple: No, isn’t that crazy? Dave Young: ’98. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: I mean, I was busy raising four daughters in ’98. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Today, this company, as you said, because you didn’t want me to name the company, has more net income than any other business in US history. It has, now, I got to let the cat out of the bag, eight and a half billion searches a day happen. And yes, we’re talking about the birth of Google, which is also now known as part of the Alphabet group. Dave Young: Alphabet, yeah. It’s funny how they got to get a name that means everything. Did they have a name before Google? I know Google was like… Oh, it’s a number really, right? It’s a gazillion, bazillion Googleplex. Stephen Semple: As we’ll go into a little bit later, they actually spelled it wrong when they registered the site. That’s not actually the way that the word is spelled. I’ll have to go… But yeah, the first iteration was a product called BackRub was the name of it. Dave Young: Backrub, okay. Stephen Semple: Alphabet also owns the second largest search engine, which is YouTube. Together, basically, it’s a $2 trillion business, which is larger than the economy of Canada. It’s this amazing thing. Going back to 1998, there are dozens of search engines all using different business models. Now, today Alphabet’s like 90% in the market. Up until this point, it’s been unassailable, and it’s going to be really interesting to see what the future of AI and whatnot brings to that business. But we’re not talking about the future, we’re talking about the past here, so back to the start. Larry Page was born in Lansing, Michigan. His dad is a professor of computer science. His mom is also a computer academic. This is in the ’70s. Between 1979 and ’80, his dad does a stint at Stanford and then also goes to work at Microsoft. Now, Larry and Sergey meet at Stanford, and they’re very ambitious, they’re equal co-founders, but Larry had this thing he also talked about where he said, “You need to do more than just invent things.” It wasn’t about inventing things, it was about creating things that people would use. Here’s what’s going on in the world of the web at this time to understand what’s going on. Here’s some web stats. In 1993, there’s 130 websites in the world. In 1996, three years later, there’s 600,000 websites. That’s a 723% growth year over year. The world has never seen growth like that before. Dave Young: Right, yeah. It was amazing to experience it. People that are younger than us don’t realize what it was. Josh Johnson, the comedian, has a great routine on trying to explain to people what it was like before Google. You needed to know something- Stephen Semple: What it was like for the internet. Dave Young: Yeah. You had to ask somebody who knew. If you needed the answer to a question, you had to ask somebody. And if they didn’t know, then you had to find somebody else, or you had to go to the library and ask a librarian and they would help you find the answer- Stephen Semple: Well, I don’t think it’s like a- Dave Young: … maybe by giving you a book that may or may not have the answer. Stephen Semple: Here’s an important point. I want you to put a pin in that research. We’re going to come back to it. I was about to go down a rabbit hole, but let’s come back to this in just a moment, because this is a very, very important point here about the birth of Google. Larry and Sergey first worked on systems to allow people to make annotations and notes directly on websites with no human involved, but the problem is that that could just overrun a site because there was no systems for ranking or order or anything along that lines. The other question they started to ask is, “Which annotations should someone look at? What are the ones that have authority?” This then created the idea of page rankings. All of this became messy, and this led to them to asking the question, “What if we just focused on ranking webpages?” which led to ranking search. Now, whole idea was ranking was based upon authority and credibility, and they drew this idea from academia. So when we would do research, David, and you’d find that one book, what did you do to figure out who the authority was on the topic? You went and you saw what book did that cite, what research did this book cite. The further you went back in those citations, the closer you got to the true authority, right? Do you remember doing that type of research? Dave Young: Yeah, sure. Stephen Semple: Right. They looked at that and they went, “Well, that’s how you establish credibility and authority is who’s citing who.” Okay. They decided that what they were going to do was do that for the web, and the way the web did that was links, especially in the early days where a lot of it was research. Dave Young: Yeah. If a whole bunch of people linked to you, then that gives you authority over the words that they used to link on and- Stephen Semple: Well, and also in the early days, those links carried a lot of metadata around what the author thought, like, “Why was the link there?” In the early days, backlinks were incredibly important. Now, SEO weasels are still today talking about backlinks, which is complete. Dude, backlinks, yeah, they kind of matter, but they’re… Anyway, I could go down a rabbit hole. Dave Young: Yeah. It’s like anything, the grifters figure out a way to hack the system and make something that’s not authoritative seem like it is. Stephen Semple: Yeah. It’s harder that you can’t hack the system today. Anyway, but the technology challenge, how do you figure out who’s backedlinked to who? Well, the only way you can do it is you have to crawl the entire web, copy the entire web, and reverse engineer the computation to do this. Dave Young: Yeah. It’s huge. We’ve been talking about Google’s algorithm for as long as Google’s been around. That’s the magic of it, right? Stephen Semple: Yeah. In the early days, with them doing it as a research project, they could do it because there was hundreds of sites. If this happened even two years later, like 1996, it would’ve been completely impossible because the sheer size to do it as a research project, right? Now, they called this system BackRub, and they started to shop this technology to other search engines because, again, remember there was HotBot and Lyco and Archie and AltaVista and Yahoo and Excite and Infoseek. There were a ton of these search engines. Dave Young: Don’t forget Ask Jeeves. Stephen Semple: Ask Jeeves? Actually, Ask Jeeves might’ve even been a little bit later, but yeah, Ask Jeeves was one of them once when it was around. Dave Young: There was one that was Dogpile that was… It would search a bunch of search engines. Stephen Semple: Right, yeah. There was all sorts of things. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: There was another one called Excite, and they got close to doing a deal with Excite. They got a meeting with them, and they’re looking at a license deal, million dollars for BackRub, and they would go into the summer and they would implement it because they were still students at Stanford. They got so far as running for the executives there a side-by-side test. They demo this test and the results were so good with BackRub. Here’s what execs at Excite said, “Why on earth would we want to use your engine? We want people to stay on our site,” because, again, it would push people off the site because web portals had this mentality of keeping people on the site instead of having them leave. So it was a no deal. They go back to school and no one wants BackRub, so they decide to build it for themselves at Stanford. The original name was going to be Whatbox. Dave Young: Whatbox? I’m glad they didn’t use Whatbox. Stephen Semple: Yeah. They thought it sounded too close to a porn site or something like that. Dave Young: Okay, I’ll give them that. Stephen Semple: Larry’s dorm mate suggested Google, which is the mathematical term of 10 to the 100th power, but it’s spelled G-O-O-G-O-L. Dave Young: Googol, mm-hmm. Stephen Semple: Correct. Now, there’s lots of things here. Did Larry Page misregister? Did he decide purposely? There’s all sorts of different stories there, but the one that seems to be the most popular, at least liked the most, is that he misspelled it when he did the registration to G-O-G-G-L-E. Dave Young: I think that’s probably a good thing because when you hear it said, that’s kind of the first thing you go- Stephen Semple: That’s kind of how you spell it. Dave Young: … how you spell it. I think we’d have figured it out, but- Stephen Semple: We would’ve, but things that are easier are always better, right? Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: By spring of ’98, they’re doing 10,000 searches a day all out of Stanford University. Dave Young: Wait, 10,000 a day out of one place. Stephen Semple: Are using university resources. Everyone else is just using keywords on a page, which led to keyword stuffing, again, another one of these BS SEO keyword stuffing. Now, at one point, one half of the entire computing power at Stanford University is being used for Google searches. It’s the end of the ’98 academic year, and these guys are still students there. Now, sidebar, to this day, Stanford still owns a chunk of Google. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Worked out well for Stanford. Dave Young: Yeah, I guess. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Now, Larry and Sergey need some seed round financing because they’ve got to get it off of Stanford. They’ve got to start building computers. They raise a million dollars. Here’s the interesting thing I had no idea. Guess who one of the first round investors are who ended up owning 25% of the company in the seed round? Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell Ad] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off and trust me you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: Guess who one of the first round investors are who ended up owning 25% of the company in the seed round? Jeff Bezos. Dave Young: Oh, no kidding. Stephen Semple: Yeah, yeah. Jeff Bezos was one of the first four investors in Google. Dave Young: Okay. Well, here we are. Stephen Semple: Isn’t that incredible? Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Now, AltaVista created a very interesting technology because AltaVista grew out of DEC computers who were building super computers at the time. They were basically one of the pre-leaders in search because what they would do is everybody else crawled the internet in series. They were crawling the internet in parallel, and this was a big technological breakthrough. In other words, they didn’t have to do it one at a time. They could send out a whole ton of crawlers, crawling all sorts of different things, all sorts of different pieces, bringing it back and could reassemble it. Dave Young: Got you. Stephen Semple: AltaVista also had therefore the most number of sites indexed. I remember back in the day, launching websites, like pre-2000, and yeah, you would launch a site and you would have to wait for it to be indexed and it could take weeks- Dave Young: You submit it. Yeah, there were things you could do to submit- Stephen Semple: There was things you could submit. Dave Young: … the search engines. Stephen Semple: Yes, yeah, and you would sit and you would wait and you’d be like, “Oh, it got crawled.” Yeah, it was crazy. We don’t think about that today. [inaudible 00:15:57] websites crawl. Dave Young: You’d make updates to your site and you’d need to resubmit it, so it would get crawled again- Stephen Semple: Oh, yeah. Yeah. Dave Young: … if there was new information. Stephen Semple: People would search your site and it would be different than the site that you would have because the updates hadn’t come through and all those other things. In 1998, Yahoo was the largest player. They were a $20 billion business, and they had a hand-curated guide to the internet, which worked at the time, but the explosive growth killed that. There was a point where Yahoo just couldn’t keep up with it. Then Yahoo went to this hybrid where the top part was hand-curated and then backfilled with search engine results. Now, originally, Google was very against the whole idea of banner ads, and this was the way everyone else was making money, because what they knew is people didn’t like banner ads, but you’re tracking eyeballs, you’re growing, you need more infrastructure, because basically their way of doing is they’re copying the entire internet and putting it on their servers and you need more money. Now, one of the other technological breakthroughs is Google figured out how to do this on a whole pile of cheap computers that they just stacked on top of each other, but you still needed money. At this moment, had no model for making money. They were getting all these eyeballs, they were faster because they built data centers around the world because they also figured out that, by decentralizing it, it was faster. They had lots of constraints. What they needed to do at this point was create a business model. What does one do when one needs to create a business model? Well, it’s early 1999, they’re running out of money. They hire Salar Kamangar, who’s a Stanford student, and they give him the job of writing a business plan. “Here, intern, you’re writing the business plan for how we’re going to make money. Go put together a pitch deck.” Dave Young: I wonder if they’re still using the plan. Stephen Semple: What they found at that point was there was basically three ways to make the money. Way number 1 was sell Google Search technology to enterprises. In other words, companies can use this to search their own documents and intranets. Dave Young: I remember that, yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Number 2, sell ads, banner ads, and number 3, license search results to other search engines. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Based upon this plan, spring of ’99, they do a Series A fundraise. They raised more money, and they also meet Omid [inaudible 00:18:22] who’s from Netscape, and he’s kind of done with Netscape because Netscape had been just bought by AOL, and they recruit him as a chief revenue officer. Omid tries to sell the enterprise model, kind of fails, so things are not looking good on the revenue front. It’s year 2000, and the technology bubble is starting to burst. The customer base is still growing because people love it, love Google, but they’re running out of money again. They decide to do banner ads, because they just have got no money. Here’s the interesting thing is, in this day, 2000, I want you to think about this, you have to set up a sales force to go out and sell banner ads to agencies, people picking up the phone and walking into offices, reaching out to ad agencies. Dave Young: Yeah, didn’t have a platform for buying and selling… And banner ads, gosh, they were never… Google ads, in the most recent memory, are always context-related, right? Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: But if you’re just selling banner ads to an agency, you might be looking for dog food and you’re going to see car ads and you’re going to see ads for high-tech servers and all kinds of things that don’t have anything to do with what you’re looking for. Stephen Semple: That’s how the early banner ads work. Hold that thought. You’re always one step ahead of me, Dave. Dave Young: Oh, sorry. Stephen Semple: Hold that thought. No, this is awesome. Dave Young: I’m holding it. Stephen Semple: What I want to stress is, when we talk about how the world has changed, in 2000, Google decides to do banner ads and how they have to do it is a sales force going out, reaching out to agencies, and agencies faxed in the banner ads. Dave Young: Okay. Yeah, sure. It would take too long for them- Stephen Semple: I’m not making this up. This is how much the world has changed in 25 years. Dave Young: “Fax me the banner.” Stephen Semple: Salespeople going out to sell ads to agencies for banners on Google where the insertions were sent back by fax. Dave Young: For the people under 20 listening to us, a fax machine- Stephen Semple: Who don’t even know what the hell a fax machine is, yeah. Dave Young: A fax machine, yeah, well, we won’t go there. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Now, here’s what they do. They also say to the advertisers at this point, “Google will only accept text for banner ads for speed.” Again, they start with the model of CPM, cost per a thousand views, which is basically how all the agencies were doing it, but they did do a twist on it. They sold around this idea of intent that the ads were showing keyword-based and they were the first to do that. What they did is they did a test to prove this. This was really cool. They set themselves up as an Amazon affiliate and dynamically generated a link on a book search and served up an ad, an affiliate ad, and they’re able to show they were able to sell a whole pile of books. The test proved the idea worked. And then what they did is they went out and they white-labeled this for others. For example, Yahoo did it, and it would show on the bottom of Yahoo, “Powered by Google.” But here’s the thing, as soon as you start saying, “Powered by Google,” what are you doing? You’re creating share of voice. Share of voice, right? Dave Young: Well, yeah, why don’t I just go to Google? Stephen Semple: Why don’t I just go to Google? Look, we had saw this a few years earlier when Hotmail was launched by Microsoft where you would get this email and go, “Powered by Hotmail,” and you’d be like, “What’s this Hotmail thing?” Suddenly, everybody was getting Hotmail accounts, right? Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: No one has a Hotmail account, no longer they have Gmail accounts, they hardly have Gmail accounts anymore. Dave Young: No, I could tell you that we’ve got a lot of people at Wizard Academy that email us off with a Hotmail. Stephen Semple: Still have Hotmail accounts? Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: Oh, wow. So it’s still around? Okay. Dave Young: And then some Yahoos, yeah. Stephen Semple: Wow, that’s amazing. That’s amazing. Well, still- Dave Young: Yahoo, the email, not the customer. They’re not a Yahoo, but they have an account there. Stephen Semple: In October 2000, they launch AdWords with a test of 350 advertisers. And then, in 2002, they launched pay-per-click Advertising. And then 2004, they go public. Now, here’s one of the other things I want to talk about in terms of share of voice. They had a couple things going on with share of voice. They had that, “powered by Google,” which created share of voice because… We often think of share of voice as being just advertising in terms of how much are people knowing about us. I remember knowing nothing about Google and then learning about Google when Google went public because Google dragged out going public. They talked about it for a long time, but it meant it was financial press, it was front page news. It got a lot of PR and a lot of press around the time that they went public. That going public for them also created massive share of voice because there was suddenly a whole community that were not technologically savvy that we’re now suddenly aware of, “Oh, there’s this Google thing.” Dave Young: And they’re in the news, yeah. So I’ve got an idea for us, Steve. Stephen Semple: Yep, okay. Dave Young: All right. Stephen Semple: Let’s hear it. Dave Young: Let’s pick up part 2 of Google at the point they go public. Stephen Semple: All right, let’s do that. That’ll be an episode we’ll do in the future, yeah. Dave Young: We don’t do very many two-parters, but we’re already kind of a lengthy Empire Builder Podcast here. Stephen Semple: Oh, yeah. I was just taking it to this point, but I think that would be very interesting- Dave Young: Oh, okay. Stephen Semple: … because look, Google is a massive force in the world today- Dave Young: Unbelievable, yeah. Stephen Semple: … and I think it would be interesting to do the next part because there’s all sorts of things that they did to continue this path of attracting eyeballs. Dave Young: We haven’t even touched on Gmail yet. No, we have not. We have not. Stephen Semple: Because that happened after they went public. Correct. Let’s do that. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Here’s the lesson that I think that I want people to understand is share of voice comes from other things, but we’re going to explore that even more in this part 2. I like the idea of doing this part 2. They really looked at this problem from a completely different set of eyeballs, and this is where I commend Google, from the standpoint of there’s all this stuff in the internet and what we really want to know is who is the authority. They looked at the academic world for how does it establish authority, and how authority is established is how much is your work cited by others, how much are other… So, now, Google has of course expanded that to direct search and there’s all these other things, but they’ve always looked at it from the standpoint of, “Who in this space has the most authority? Who is really and truly the expert on this topic? We’re going to try to figure that out and serve that up.” Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: That’s core to what their objective has been. Dave Young: We could talk about Google for four or five episodes probably. Stephen Semple: We may, but we know we’re going to do one more. Dave Young: All right. Stephen Semple: Awesome. Dave Young: Well, thanks for bringing it up. We did mention their name. Actually, if we just put this out there, “Hey, Google, why don’t you send us all the talking points we need for part 2?” There, I put it out there. Let me know how that works. Stephen Semple: My email’s about to get just slammed. All right. Thanks, David. Dave Young: You won’t know it’s from them though. You won’t know. You won’t know. Isn’t that good? Stephen Semple: That’s true. That’s true. Dave Young: Thank you, Stephen. Stephen Semple: All right. Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us, subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and leave us a big, fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

Co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz are back for another season of Streamed & Screened, and the pair waste no time diving into some of the biggest topics. There is a bit of controversy surrounding "Song Sung Blue." "Stranger Things" comes to an end with a strong ending compared to final episodes of other big franchises like "Game of Thrones" and "Seinfeld." "Avatar: Fire and Ash" came out at the end of the 2025 and felt a lot like its predecessor, leaving us to wonder what's next for a franchise that has at least two more movies in the works. We also catch up Ginnifer Goodwin, who returns as Judy Hopps in "Zootopia 2," before discussing new programs coming for HBO including "The Pitt," two "Game of Thrones" series and the return of "Euphoria." About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest. Theme music Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY

 Headlines:  Welcome To Mo News (02:00) Venezuela's Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in First U.S. Court Appearance (04:40) Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Drops Re-Election Bid as Fraud Scandal Deepens (13:40) CDC Cuts Routine Childhood Vaccine List (19:15) Pentagon Moves to Demote, Censure Sen. Mark Kelly (23:20) Paris Court Convicts Ten Over Gender Claims About France's First Lady (25:40) America's Love Affair With Pizza Shows Signs of Fading (28:00) On This Day In History (29:40) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  – LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS– Aura Frames -  $35 off best-selling Carver Mat frames | Promo Code: MONEWS – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS

About John Dwyer:John is a marketing enigma, a “direct response customer attraction expert” who thinks way outside the box, and his marketing consultancy business is called The Institute Of Wow, with John's mantra being that one's marketing needs to “wow” prospects. He's also the guy who shocked the marketing world some years back when he convinced Jerry Seinfeld to come out of retirement to be the spokesman for an Australian banking institution, The Greater Building Society, heading up a “free vacation campaign” which broke home loan lending records and remains folklore in the global banking industry. This was probably one of the most successful “incentive-promotions” in the world, resulting in many billions of dollars in extra home loans. John helps business owners understand how to exploit platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn by implementing “incentive-based marketing offers” that can be targeted specifically to certain audiences. His client list reads like a Who's Who of business and includes the likes of Rupert Murdoch's News Ltd, 7-Eleven, Westfield Shopping Centres, Walt Disney, KFC, and BP, because they acknowledge he is “the master of creating incentives that work.” In this episode, Dean Newlund and John Dwyer discuss:Why most marketing efforts fail to prove real ROIHow direct response marketing builds brands and drives sales simultaneouslyThe role of incentives and sampling in moving customers off the fenceUsing data and statistics to earn credibility with executivesTranslating creative ideas into measurable business outcomes Key Takeaways:Track cost per lead and conversion rates daily so you can identify ad fatigue early and change creative before performance drops.Design marketing offers that distract attention from price by using incentives, sampling, or bonuses instead of discounts.Present marketing results to executives using statistics and ROI metrics rather than ideas, branding language, or vanity metrics.Turn your expertise into a high-converting offer by giving value first, then inviting prospects to engage deeper instead of selling immediately. "Give, give, give, give before you ask.” — John Dwyer Connect with John Dwyer:  Website: https://theinstituteofwow.comEmail: john@theinstituteofwow.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/instituteofwow/See how incentive-based vacations can drive instant leads: https://vacationsincentive.com/Discover how Facebook contests can generate qualified leads fast: https://fbcontestleads.com/   See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

No guest this week, but Mark and Sam cover it all: martinis and why they secretly destroy you, Carnegie Hall nerves, IV recovery, casino gigs, and traveling with Shane Gillis. Mark talks hooping with Adam Sandler, run-ins with Seinfeld, and the pressure of performing with comedy legends in the crowd. The guys unload a massive stack of pet peeves, from tall sandwiches and bad dating profiles to browser glitches, password resets, airplane etiquette, and inconsiderate New Yorkers. They also dive deep into the Diddy documentary, celebrity power, old-school movies, inspiration hitting at the worst times, and why being single rules until Sunday night. Sponsored by: Bodega Cat Whiskeyhttps://www.bodegacatwhisky.com Subscribe to We Might Be Drunk: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToWMBDMerch: https://wemightbedrunkpod.com/Clips Channel: https://bit.ly/WMBDClips Sam Morril: https://punchup.live/sammorril/ticketsMark Normand: https://watchoutlive.com/marknormand/tickets ⸻ Check out That Sounds Right, the comedy panel show hosted by the producer of WMBD:https://www.youtube.com/@thatsoundsrightshow Produced by Gotham Production Studios: https://www.gothamproductionstudios.com @GothamProductionStudios | Producer: https://www.instagram.com/mrmatthewpeters #WeMightBeDrunk #MarkNormand #SamMorril #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #BodegaCatWhiskey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Headlines:  Welcome To Mo News (02:00) Venezuela's Maduro Arrives In U.S. After Military Operation (05:45) What's Next For Venezuela (12:50) Maduro Operation Legal Questions (22:50) Iranian Islamic Regime Faces Mounting Protests (31:30) Trump Admin Freezes Child Care Funds After Minnesota Fraud Claims (38:00) Inside Investigation Into The Swiss New Year's Club Fire (40:50) New Flu Variant Surges, Doctors Warn Peak Is Still Ahead (44:00) Kraft Fights To Keep Its Mac & Cheese Crown (46:00) On This Day In History   Thanks To Our Sponsors:   LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase ⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50  Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS  Aura Frames -  $35 off best-selling Carver Mat frames | Promo Code: MONEWS  Monarch - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS

In this episode of Super Terrific Happy Hour, Steph and I return with our customary blend of easy-going banter coupled with a shameless plug and a sobering assessment of the global financial landscape. What begins with complaints about the cold weather and Seinfeld callbacks, as well as our upcoming live event in St. Petersburg, quickly turns into a candid examination of sovereign refinancing risks, leveraged corporate balance sheets, and a Treasury market increasingly supported not by central banks but by hedge funds and private foreign buyers. As short-term debt dependence grows and refinancing waves collide across governments, corporates, and AI-driven capex, we explain why we continue to sleep better owning gold—and why this moment feels less like a trade than long-term insurance for an unstable monetary age. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper, Silver and Gold Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com.  Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm… Gold Tier subscribers have access to my new series of in-depth video conversations, About Time.

It's officially the most wonderful time of the year— or is it?  During the holidays, many of us are anything but cheerful. From Thanksgiving to Diwali, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza and New Year's, it‘s enough to make anyone feel frantic and frazzled.  In this episode, Jill sits down with Niro Feliciano, cognitive psychotherapist and author of the new book ‘⁠All is Calmish– How to Feel Less Frantic and More Festive During the Holidays⁠,' about the best ways to handle stress and feel joy during the holiday season. Niro has tips for dealing with grief, savoring key moments, knowing when to say "no," and even how to help kids (and adults) handle the influx of comparisons caused by social media and diverse holiday traditions. You can subscribe to Niro's newsletter, ⁠Three Good Things⁠ , for more on gratitude, relationships, and wellness. Jill Wagner (⁠@jillrwagner⁠) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's the Managing Editor of Mo News. Jill previously worked as a correspondent for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.

Mo News' 2026 Predictions: – Politics: Trump's Future, Midterms/2028, Cabinet Survival, Mamdani, Pardons (04:00) – Overseas: Ukraine, Middle East, Venezuela (27:00) – Business: "Jobless Boom," AI, Warner Bros. Merger, Tariffs (35:50) – Entertainment/Sports: Taylor & Travis, Diddy/50 Cent, World Cup, Upcoming Movies (46:00) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  – LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS – Factor Meals – 50% your first box plus free shipping | Promo Code: monews50off – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS