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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!This week, we're thrilled to welcome legendary director and associate director Ken Diego, whose remarkable career has helped shape some of the most beloved moments in children's television. Since 1993, Ken has been a creative force behind Sesame Street, directing and associate directing countless episodes, fan-favorite segments, home videos, television specials, and educational outreach projects that have touched generations. We also dive into his work directing the planetarium production One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure, the musical event A Swingin' Sesame Street Celebration at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater, and the spin-off The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo. Beyond the Street, Ken shares stories from his work on Square One TV, Allegra's Window, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Out of the Box, Live by Request, and more. Plus, we chat about his ongoing role as associate director of the Tony Awards.Special thanks to Martin P. Robinson for connecting us!Taping date: January 19, 2025Edited by: Chris Bixby (Co-Host)https://www.facebook.com/cbixby2000Be sure to check out our website, where you can learn more about the podcast and find how to follow the Happy Nostalgia team!https://jakeshappynostalgiashow.weebly.com/Listen to the audio version wherever you find your podcasts!https://linktr.ee/JakesHappyNostalgiaShow

Have you seen the “Grinch prank” video trend? Bad parenting, yes. But also a nod to the conflicts, ancient and modern, embedded in Christmas.  Contrary to what Bill O'Reilly would tell you, there has never been a “war on Christmas.” Rather, Christmas itself has always been a battleground over love, dignity, and resources. What we're really fighting over is who gets care in systems built on scarcity and extraction. Vignette 1: The Original Creche Vignette 2: Krampus Vignette 3: Dickens, Chekhov, and Andersen Vignette 4: The Christmas Truce, 1914 Vignette 5: Dr. Seuss and the Grinch Show Notes Andersen, Hans Christian. The Little Match Girl. Copenhagen, 1845.https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10623 Boyle, James. “The Second Enclosure Movement and the Construction of the Public Domain.” Law and Contemporary Problems 66, no. 1–2 (2003).https://scholarship.law.duke.edu/lcp/vol66/iss1/2/ Chekhov, Anton. “Vanka.” 1892.https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13418 Dickens, Charles. A Christmas Carol. London: Chapman & Hall, 1843.https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46 Imperial War Museums. “Christmas Truce, 1914.”https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/christmas-truce-1914 Imperial War Museums. “Letter Describing the Christmas Truce.”https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/1030000503 Lenin, Vladimir Ilyich. The Principles of Socialism and the War of 1914–1915. Marxists Internet Archive.https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1915/princip/ McCoy, Michael. “What Is Tinsel Made Of? (and How It Changed Over the Years).” Chemical & Engineering News, December 15, 2014.https://cen.acs.org/articles/92/i50/Tinsel-Made.html Mitterauer, Michael. “Peasant and Non-Peasant Forms of Family Organization in Relation to the Physical Environment and the Local Economy.” Journal of Family History 2, no. 2 (1977).https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/036319907700200203 Nel, Philip. Dr. Seuss: American Icon. New York: Continuum, 2004.https://books.google.com/books?id=Yt4QAQAAIAAJ Nissenbaum, Stephen. The Battle for Christmas. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1996.https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/171502/the-battle-for-christmas-by-stephen-nissenbaum/ Restad, Penne L. Christmas in America: A History. New York: Oxford University Press, 1995.https://global.oup.com/academic/product/christmas-in-america-9780195043659 Schmidt, Leigh Eric. Consumer Rites: The Buying and Selling of American Holidays. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1995.https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691018448/consumer-rites Science History Institute. “History and Future of Plastics.”https://www.sciencehistory.org/topics/plastics Smithsonian Magazine. “The Origin of Krampus, Europe's Evil Twist on Santa.” December 4, 2015.https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-origin-of-krampus-europes-evil-twist-on-santa-180957438/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have a Giraffe mindset or a Hippo state of mind? Soren Kierkegaard said that “The door of happiness opens inward.” Dr. Seuss said, “Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.” Wait, did Dr. Seuss really say that? The Cranberries said, "Do you have to let it linger?" We think you do. We also think that Dr. Seuss didn't really say that, but we know who did. So come and Linger with us and bring in the New Year correctly. You'll be Happy you did.By the way we meant to post this Monday but due to some issues, we didn't get it posted in until actual New Years Eve so some of the dates/timeline we mentioned are no longer completely accurate.The song we used for the intro was "Happy Holidays (Beef Wellington Remix)" by Beef Wellington and 2003 Christmas Chill Inc. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We used "Linger" from The Cranberries. We also used "Baby It's Cold Outside" the original from the romantic comedy musical Neptune's Daughter released by MGM in 1949. We don't own any rights. Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays If you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

As the year comes to a close, Rich Horwath reflects on lessons learned from working with dozens of organizations and thousands of leaders in 2025. He re-centers the true meaning of strategic: possessing insight that leads to advantage. Rich states that strategy begins with curiosity, an explorer's mindset focused on learning, reflection, and deliberate choice. Rich walks listeners through a practical year-in-review framework, balancing achievements with an honest assessment of what didn't work. From identifying top learnings and priorities to establishing a rallying cry for the year ahead, the goal is clear: turn reflection into actionable insight. The episode culminates with ten practical ways leaders can sharpen their strategic edge, from managing energy to maximize time to improving decision-making, meetings, and planning. The message is simple but powerful: new growth comes from new thinking, and strategy is a discipline that must be practiced.  

A favourite family tradition for me and many is to attend Christmas concerts as the holiday season approaches. This year was no different. Today, I share with you two clips from concerts I attended, and I hope you'll enjoy them both! The first is a clip from Choir Choir Choir taped in Southam Hall at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa - I've included a bit of the background as to how they do what they do, as well as what was for us, the final product. The second clip I use with permission from band leader Ed Lister... a clever band member reworked the iconic theme song from Dr. Seuss' classic story, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! called "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch." It's a wild rendition, and I offer you a fair chunk of it. Enjoy!As always, all comments are welcome. Please drop me a line at meanderingswithtrudy@gmail.com. And share this episode around, and if you're of a mind, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.And join me again in March, 2026 after my winter break for more meanders on joy in the every day. Happy New Year!Episode links:Choir Choir ChoirPrime Rib Big Band   As always, this podcast is sponsored by the guests who give of their time, and by my company, Chapman Coaching Inc.Royalty free music is gratefully received and is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-HumaLive life joyfully, and always let kindness guide you.

When the MTA tells you “real-time information is unavailable,” that's not an update — that's a warning label. Plans are canceled, vibes are ruined, and suddenly you're standing at a bus stop like it's 1997, guessing. From there, we somehow end up deep in Dr. Seuss lore, trying to decode what a Sloo-Slunker is, why the Grinch has been angry for 53 years straight, and whether Roast Beast is a food or a threat. Then, because no year would be complete without it, we close the book — finally — on the Eric Adams era: the accomplishments, the controversies, the headlines, the side-quests, and the moments that made us all collectively squint at the news and say, “Wait… what?” Consider this part history lesson, part comedy special, part exit interview nobody requested but everyone survived. And before we step away for winter break, we pause — just briefly — because it's been a crazy year. From the tragedies of the helicopter crashes in the Hudson and in D.C., to the wild blue yonder. The news we've covered, the people we've met, the laughs we've had, and the stories we've shared. Your stories. My gratitude to all of you on this last episode before a much-needed break.In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Tuesday, five people – including two firefighters – were hurt when a massive blaze ripped through a Brooklyn home, officials say. Four years ago, Mayor Eric Adams swept into office with swaggering confidence, pledging to lead a government unlike any other in history and declaring himself the “future of the Democratic Party.” On the first promise, the mayor more than delivered. But as his tumultuous term comes to an end, Adams, 65, finds himself in the political wilderness, his one-time aspirations as a party leader now a distant memory.And an internal CBS News battle over a “60 Minutes” story critical of the Trump administration has exploded publicly, with a correspondent charging it was kept off the air for political reasons and news chief Bari Weiss saying the story did not “advance the ball.”

“Take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt . . . for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.” — Matthew 2:14 Not everyone loves Christmas. Maybe you've heard about Ebenezer Scrooge in the Charles Dickens novel A Christmas Carol, or about the Grinch in Dr. Seuss's story How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Both of these fictional characters eventually change and join in to celebrate Christmas—but, tragically, the real-life King Herod in our Bible reading  for today did not. Herod's cruelty and suspicion led him to respond with murderous hatred when he heard about Jesus' being born as “king of the Jews” (Matthew 2:2-3).Herod's cruelty may make us shudder, but the human heart is naturally prone to fight against God's gift of his Son for our salvation. Christmas confronts us with our need for a new king, one who dethrones our priorities and requires us to make space for God's plan in our lives. Christmas can be attractive as long as our focus is on tinsel and nostalgia. But when the coming of Christ demands that we turn our desires and goals over to God in repentance, our natural impulse is to fight back.Our anger and hostility over God's gift of Jesus bring heartache and tears. But God has a way of protecting his witness to us. Jesus escaped Herod's murderous grasp. But in the process Herod drove the Son of God away and could not hear the good news. His actions are a warning to us when we are prone to like the idea of Christmas but to resist its truth. Holy God, soften our hearts so that we may receive your grace and goodness in Jesus. Amen.

Michele Vogel, Director of Children's Faith Formation, is back for one more story this Christmas season. This one is a little different than the traditional church Christmas tale, but one that will probably be familiar to most: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Don't worry, Michele will explain how it fits into the reason for the season. So, grab the whole family, pour some hot cocoa and, if you have a copy, follow along in the book and look at the pictures! (Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/matt-stewart-evans/crazy-circus: License code: 65SOGVADX0GPE2II; https://uppbeat.io/t/matt-stewart-evans/mischief-makers: License code: NMR3NSI1ETTHNQSW; https://uppbeat.io/t/cory-alstad/the-night-circus: License code: 8IM3XVQ9SEKCROQJ; https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/snowbound-serenade: License code: KKQHRYZY3DIPY9FU; https://uppbeat.io/t/vocalista/sweet-lullaby: License code: 7L7K7Y7UBRNDZSEY)

Wenn du dir einige der größten Erfolgsgeschichten der Welt anschaust, wirst du darin auch Kapitel voller Scheitern und Entmutigung finden. Dr. Seuss' erstes Kinderbuch wurde von siebenundzwanzig Verlagen abgelehnt. Der achtundzwanzigste Verlag veröffentlichte es und verkaufte schließlich 600 Millionen Exemplare. Dr. Seuss' Beharrlichkeit hat dazu beigetragen, dass Millionen von Kindern lesen lernten. Coca-Cola verkaufte im ersten Geschäftsjahr im Schnitt nur neun Getränke pro Tag. Das Unternehmen hielt durch und ist heute der weltweit führende Anbieter von Erfrischungsgetränken. Henry Ford ging in den ersten drei Jahren seiner Automobilkarriere zweimal bankrott. Doch er gab nicht auf. ‘Ford' wurde das zweitgrößte US-amerikanische und das fünftgrößte Automobilunternehmen weltweit. Im Jahr 1905 lehnte die Schweizer Universität Bern die Doktorarbeit eines gewissen Albert Einstein ab und nannte diese „unbedeutend und fantastisch“. Gab Einstein auf? Nein. Er machte weiter. Und nun stell dir vor: Als erlöstes Kind Gottes hast du einen entscheidenden Vorteil: Gott ist auf deiner Seite! „Gott steht auf meiner Seite (Ps 56,10 ZB).“ Damit verändert sich die Gleichung, und das Blatt wendet sich zu deinen Gunsten. Der Apostel Paulus schreibt: „Wer wird uns scheiden von der Liebe Christi? Bedrängnis oder Angst oder Verfolgung, Hunger oder Entbehrung, Gefahr oder Schwert? …Doch in alldem tragen wir einen überwältigenden Sieg davon durch den, der uns geliebt hat” (Röm 8,35.37 ZB).

TRASH IN THE CAN: THE GRINCH THAT STOLE BITCHES This week, the boys ruin Christmas with the help of a horny ex-con Grinch, drug dealing elves, and more ass shaking than a 2 Live Crew! Returning guest and podcaster, Caroline Sulek, helps us unwrap this trap house Dr. Seuss retelling that reminds us Tubi is […]

Highlights of what's new in streaming for the week of December 27, 2025. YouTube Taskmaster: New Years Treat VI (Jan. 2 & Jan. 3) Netflix Members Only: Palm Beach (Dec. 29) Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story (Dec. 30) Ricky Gervais: Mortality (Dec. 30) Stranger Things, season 5: The Finale (Dec. 31) Dr. Seuss's Red Fish, Blue Fish, season 2 (Jan. 1) Love from 9 to 5, season 1 (Jan. 1) My Korean Boyfriend, season 1 (Jan. 1) Run Away, season 1 (Jan. 1) Time Flies, season 1 (Jan. 1) Land of Sin, season 1 (Jan. 2) Acorn TV A Royal Residence (Dec. 29)

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From 2007- We speak with Dr. Seuss expert Charles D. Cohen about the 50th anniversary edition of the book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

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"Oh the Who-manity!" - The GrinchZack (from the NeatCast) is joined by Kory (from the World Is My Burrito), Chis (from Comic Zombie), Frost (from The Super Switch Club and the RPG Years w/ Bill), and Vigo (@DeftStrokeSound) to talk about the live action adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000) - starring Jim Carrey!(Edited by Erik Slader)The Podcasters will Assemble again... If you would like to be featured on an upcoming episode head over to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://probablywork.com/podcasters-assemble/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can also join the discussion in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Our Merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Network InfoThis podcast is a production of the We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network. Follow us below to keep up with this show and discover our many other podcasts! The place for those with questionable taste!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @probablywork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.probablywork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ProbablyWorkPod@gmail.com⁠

Settle in and enjoy a cozy Christmas episode of Gaston's Great! ✨Steven invites listeners to slow down and soak in the magic of the season with a heartwarming holiday lineup perfect for all ages. He begins by reading the beloved Christmas classic "'Twas the Night Before Christmas", bringing a timeless tradition to life.Along the way, Steven shares some of his favorite Christmas movies and reflects on the simple joys that make this season so special. To wrap things up, he closes the episode with the Dr. Seuss favorite "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" — a story that reminds us all of the true meaning of Christmas.Grab a cup of cocoa, gather the family, and enjoy this festive episode filled with stories, nostalgia, and Christmas cheer.

Some days you're sharp, calm, and decisive. Other days you're flat, reactive, and forcing it.The difference isn't discipline or motivation. It's energy, recovery, and awareness.This is about noticing the early warning signs, resetting fast, and learning how high performers stay composed under pressure — even on full days.4:00 A-side vs B-side performance — what no one sees, and the hidden strain high performers carry 9:10 Why opening up matters, what high performance really means, and how to reset when you drift 11:55 Energy as a competitive advantage — sales, stress, and recovery 15:30 What the Olympic creed gets wrong, and why athletes recover better than professionals 18:45 Reading your body in real time, circadian resets, and what a “good day” actually looks like 25:50 Micro-recovery in minutes — 3x3x3 down-regulation and simple breathing tools 39:45 Focus, mindset, and why most people are mentally overloaded 44:00 The science of mindfulness and how to use it without slowing your day down 50:10 How world champion Matt Formston stays composed under pressure (and a Dr Seuss truth) Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

“The Grinch has a FUPA!” - Andrew On this holiday unlock episode from seven Christmases ago, the gang travels to Whoville to chat about the outrageous live-action Dr. Seuss adaptation, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Get in the holiday spirit as you watch the Grinch do all the beloved gags you remember him doing, like shove stuff up his ass, swear in front of children, murder a yodeler, and motorboat a random woman he went to high school with! PLUS: Donald Sutherland starring as the Grinch in the 1970s? Sign us up!  How the Grinch Stole Christmas stars Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Christine Baranski, Bill Irwin, Molly Shannon, Kelly the Dog, and Clint Howard; directed by Ron Howard. This episode is brought to you by Sonos! This holiday season, give the gift of Sonos sound! Looking for the perfect last-minute gift? Sonos is offering up to 25% off now through December 28, 2025 at sonos dot com. Throughout 2025, we'll be donating 100% of our earnings from our merch shop to the Center for Reproductive Rights. So head over and check out all these masterful designs and see what tickles your fancy! Shirts? Phone cases? Canvas prints? We got all that and more! Check it out and kick in for a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.

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Have you noticed how the Grinch is more popular than usual this year? Of course, I talked about the McDonald's Grinch Meal a while back. But I've noticed more people dressing as the Grinch this year. We had the Grinch stop by our office last week. One of my nephews wants to dress up in a costume for the amusement of the younger nieces and nephews. There were rumors that they were working on an update to the Jim Carrey film from years ago. But that's only a rumor. This year is no big anniversary. Next Christmas it will be 60 years since the debut on TV. In 2027, it'll be the 70th anniversary of the original Dr Seuss book... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-694cb3f90eaec').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-694cb3f90eaec.modal.secondline-modal-694cb3f90eaec").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });

Every year Random House Children's Books celebrates the Dr. Seuss classic by encouraging young readers and their families to “Grow their hearts three sizes” by doing good deeds throughout the holidays. Follow #grinchgooddeeds and share your good deed! Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty_V5h12RHw Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zo finds himself within a snowflake. What strange magic that caused him to be inside the snowflake is unclear, but he is amazed with what he finds inside. There is an entire civilization with strange human-like creatures; there are even some who seem indistinguishable from human. There are mountains, trees, rivers and an actual town - a town called Whoville. What's even crazier is that they're preparing to celebrate Christmas. This begs several questions: how did they come to know our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ? How long has this singular snowflake been floating in the atmosphere? Are there other snowflake civilizations?   All is not cheery though as Zo noticed that among all the people here there is one who isolated himself on a mountain. This creature is even stranger than the folks of Whoville being green, covered in fur and walking about stark naked. The Whovillians talk about how mean and nasty he is and that he absolutely hates Christmas, though no one seems to know why. Whenever they refer to him they would only whisper "The Grinch." Episode Chapters00:05:24 Opening Credits for Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas Starring Jim Carrey and Taylor Momsen00:22:16 Favorite Parts of the 2000 film Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas01:13:21 Trivia from the Holiday Classic - Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas01:22:48 Critics' Thoughts on Ron Howard's Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas Taylor Momsen and The Pretty Wreckless perform Christmas, Why Can't I Find You? on YouTube   Please leave a comment, suggestion or question on our social media: Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links:Website: www.backlookcinema.comEmail: fanmail@backlookcinema.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@backlookcinemaTwitter: https://twitter.com/backlookcinemaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackLookCinemaInstagram: https://instagram.com/backlookcinemaThreads: https://www.threads.net/@backlookcinemaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backlookcinemaTwitch https://www.twitch.tv/backlookcinemaBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/backlookcinema.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mstdn.party/@backlookcinemaBack Look Cinema Merch at Teespring.comBack Look Cinema Merch at Teepublic.com Again, thanks for listening.

It's Christmastime pretty baby once again, and It Happened One Year is all over it like tinsel on the holiday goose! The highest grossing domestic film of the year was Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, so naturally Sarah & Joe needed to weigh in on this semi-classic of the millennium year, with details on all the Jim Carrey antics and development of a live-action Seuss picture and the return of show favorite Taylor Momsen! And mere weeks later, over on VH1, the timely Dickens adaptation A Diva's Christmas Carol starring Vanessa Williams as Ebony Scrooge and Chilli from TLC as...Marley hit the airwaves. Our punch bowl runneth over!

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We're delighted to return with another Christmas audio drama. This time we're revisiting Dr Seuss's classic The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and giving it an accessibility twist. We truly appreciate all those who lent their voices to make this possible.  Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year from the Audio Pizza team!

Send Kevin a Text MessageIn this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz welcomes Jon M. Chu on the opening day of Wicked: For Good, a film that generated exciting audience reactions during test screenings. From his family's Chinese restaurant in Silicon Valley to directing one of the most anticipated musicals in Hollywood history, Jon's journey reveals how generosity, gratitude, and respect for storytelling shape extraordinary movies.The Most Explosive Audience Reaction Ever (00:29): Kevin describes how Wicked test screenings produced reactions unlike anything he'd experienced. The Risk of Adapting a Broadway Phenomenon (03:57): After 20 years of failed attempts by other directors, Jon wasn't sure he should take on Wicked. But Elphaba's lyrics, "something has changed within me," convinced him to take on the project.The House of Stories: A Silicon Valley Restaurant (18:40): Jon's family restaurant, Chef Chu's (now 56 years strong), became "a house of stories,” an intersection where customers shared beginnings and endings while Silicon Valley engineers dreamed of the future.The Spielberg Meeting and the Costume Chest Pitch (29:52): After creating a musical short, Steven Spielberg saw it and invited Jon to Dreamworks. Jon describes the hilarious pitch meeting that included a trunk full of costumes.Finding Cynthia and Ariana: No Chemistry Read Required (41:15): When casting Wicked, Jon was guided by the saying, "It's about the girls, stupid." Cynthia Erivo brought vulnerability and dignity to Elphaba, while Ariana Grande proved to be the perfect choice.The Fiyero Tree Nest: What Cinema Is All About (46:10): Jon breaks down every intentional choice in the intimate scene between Elphaba and Fiyero.What's Next: From Dr. Seuss to Britney Spears (52:59): Jon's upcoming slate includes Oh, The Places You'll Go!,Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the Britney Spears biopic based on The Woman in Me, and a live-action Hot Wheels movie.The Sacred Space of Movie Theaters (56:11): Jon delivers a passionate defense of theatrical exhibition, "You have to put your phone down, sit in the dark with strangers and live through someone else's eyes for two hours.”Jon Chu shows how great art can come from a foundation of gratitude, generosity received and given forward, and unwavering commitment to stories that challenge us to become who we want to be. Host: Kevin GoetzGuest: Jon ChuProducer: Kari CampanoWriters: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, and Kari CampanoAudio Engineer: Gary Forbes (DG Entertainment)For more information about Jon M. Chu:Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_M._ChuIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0160840/Instagram: For more information about Kevin Goetz:- Website: www.KevinGoetz360.com- Audienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678- How to Score in Hollywood: https://www.amazon.com/How-Score-Hollywood-Secrets-Business/dp/198218986X/- Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Substack: @KevinGoetz360- LinkedIn @Kevin Goetz- Screen Engine/ASI Website: www.ScreenEngineASI.com

In the year 2000, the estate of children's author Theodor Geisel, better known by his pen name Dr. Seuss, sold the live-action movie rights to one of the writer's most beloved works. Decades earlier, an animated television special brought to life, via the voice of Boris Karloff and the talents of Chuck Jones, the cranky green curmudgeon known simply as The Grinch. With a plot to steal Christmas from the irrepressibly cheerful Whos of Whoville, the Grinch and his dog Max discover the true meaning of the holiday in this perennial holiday viewing favorite. After a rocky production, director Ron Howard reimagined the cartoon in living color with Jim Carrey donning yellow contact lenses and a dyed-green yak fur suit as The Grinch. The movie, despite mixed reviews, was box office gold, becoming the highest-grossing film of the year and taking home an Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. But will our hosts' hearts grow three sizes today? Or will we be the mean ones to say that the How the Grinch Stole Christmas ruined Christmas? WHO CAN SAY?   For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com   Special Thanks To Rita - For the pic! You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com    You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com    You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com    Show Music:Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Book Vs. Movie: The Mean One (2022) vs How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957)Dr. Seuss's “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and Steven LaMorte's “The Mean One”Today, we are joined by special guest co-host, Kelly Espitia of Bookish Explorations with Kelly. We discuss the Dr. Seuss's holiday classic, which this podcast has covered before, and it's most recent adaptation in the spoof horror holiday film, “The Mean One”In this episode, we discuss:Dr. Seuss's classic bookThe differences between the book and the movie.Dangers of spoofing a beloved child's bookThe clever storytelling tricks that make this film your next holiday favoriteFollow us on the socials!Kelly Espitia on Instagram @bookishexplorationswithkelly“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on Bookshop.org*You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupInstagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmoviebookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo P's Instagram: @shesnachomama Margo P's Blog: coloniabook.comMargo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama*Please support your local booksellers or buy your books online at Bookshop.org, where proceeds support local, independent booksellers.

Book Vs. Movie: The Mean One (2022) vs How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957)Dr. Seuss's “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and Steven LaMorte's “The Mean One”Today, we are joined by special guest co-host, Kelly Espitia of Bookish Explorations with Kelly. We discuss the Dr. Seuss's holiday classic, which this podcast has covered before, and it's most recent adaptation in the spoof horror holiday film, “The Mean One”In this episode, we discuss:Dr. Seuss's classic bookThe differences between the book and the movie.Dangers of spoofing a beloved child's bookThe clever storytelling tricks that make this film your next holiday favoriteFollow us on the socials!Kelly Espitia on Instagram @bookishexplorationswithkelly“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on Bookshop.org*You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupInstagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmoviebookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo P's Instagram: @shesnachomama Margo P's Blog: coloniabook.comMargo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama*Please support your local booksellers or buy your books online at Bookshop.org, where proceeds support local, independent booksellers.

This week on Down to Watch, our hearts grow two sizes in one episode! Dan and Raul watched the 2000 live action remake of How the Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey to get into the holiday spirit, Who-style. Ron Howard made an extended version that includes backstories for some of the classic Seuss characters and leans deeply into the aesthetic of the Chuck Jones Looney Tunes-esque cartoon special from the 60s. A bevvy of comic and character actors fill in Whoville's community of revelers who are too focused on materialism and are poised to learn a lesson delivered by a very un-jolly fellow. Make your Christmas green and furry by giving it a watch and giving us a listen!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) – In A NutshellPaul's PickMovies In A NutshellDon't just watch movies — understand them!PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven't seen it (SPOILER-FREE!)A completely spoiler-free breakdown of Ron Howard's live-action adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic, expanding a familiar festive story into a full cinematic origin tale.We explore the film's tone, heightened visual style and world-building, along with its central themes of belonging, rejection, bullying, identity and what Christmas really means beneath the excess.We also look at how this version compares to other Christmas movies and live-action “cartoon” adaptations, and where it sits within Jim Carrey's run of high-energy, physical performances.By the end of Part 1, you'll know whether this bold, chaotic and unmistakably festive take on a Christmas classic belongs on your watchlist.PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you've seen itWhat Did You Miss?A closer look at how the film reframes an iconic character, builds sympathy through backstory, and layers in themes around conformity, commercialism and childhood experiences.We also unpack visual details, character dynamics, and surprising comparisons that give this version a very different feel from the original animated adaptation.Paul's Facts of the DayBehind-the-scenes surprises, production scale, and eye-opening trivia — including:The extreme prosthetics and makeup processThe physical and psychological toll of the Grinch suitCasting alternatives considered for the roleRon Howard's hands-on involvement during productionSet size, props, and production statisticsWhy this became one of the biggest Christmas releases of its eraHate It or Rate It?Marc, Darren & Paul give their brief opinions and scores, then see where How the Grinch Stole Christmas lands in the Legend League.PART 3 – Listener LoungeThe LobbyYour questions, your comments and your shout-outs.Question of the WeekWe read out the best of last week's answers and ask this week's burning question!Next Week's MovieAnd of course… the reveal of next week's movie.Listen Now:https://2ly.link/24tPIJoin our SubReddit:https://www.reddit.com/r/MoviesInANutshellView the Legend LeagueEvery movie we've featured and rated on the podcast…https://linkly.link/2BfcvView the Listener LeagueSee how we rated the movies you have chosen!https://linkly.link/2Bi9lJoin the conversationVoice message:https://linkly.link/2FuSQEmail:hello@moviesinanutshell.comSocialsMovies In A NutshellWebsite:https://www.moviesinanutshell.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanutFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanutHostsMarc FarquharInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquharFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquharDarren HorneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhornePaul DayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23Recorded atSunbeams Studios – https://www.thestudioatsunbeams.co.ukPart of Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust – https://sunbeamsmusic.orgMusicMain Theme: BreakzStudios –...

We're halfway through the month and only 10 days away from Christmas, so it was time to start featuring red, white and green movies on Have You Ever Seen. And for the 701st episode, I'm prattling on about Jim Carrey playing  The Grinch. And does he! The rubber-faced Canadian was about as perfect as anybody could have been playing Dr. Seuss' iconic mean one...and he also brought dozens of over-the-top ad libs and wisecracks to the dance. His schtick doesn't always land though and more than a few things in this film just don't make sense in a kids' picture. Also, Chuck Jones' 1966 animated TV special is classic partly for how sweet it is, including the Whos...who are such jerks here. Ron Howard's impersonal (and inferior) take on the big, green grump & his neighbours is just garish, loud and only occasionally funny. Yet this is one of the great change-of-heart stories ever, so there ARE things to like. So load up with a heaping helping of Who Hash and some roast beast as I talk about How The Grinch Stole Christmas. To let me know that you didn't love the audio distortion in this episode, write me an email to complain: haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com. I'm working on improving that. Stay tuned. You can also tweet me (@moviefiend51 on Twi-X) or Sky me (ryan-ellis on Bluesky). Subscribe to Have You Ever Seen, especially since extra content is soon coming your way on days other than just Mondays. The show will just pop up in your feed. Rate the show, write a review, tell your friends. I also jot down thoughts about movies old AND new on Letterboxd. I'm "RyanHYES" on that venture.

Welcome to a special Holiday Edition of Pop Goes the Couch, a limited series that looks at some of the greatest Christmas TV Specials in history.   In this edition, Steve Riddle is joined by Mirandia Berthold as they live-watch the 1966 special, "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas". Join the pair as they discuss what was on TV that same night, the special being adapted into two movies, differences in holiday traditions between the US and Europe, favorite Christmas songs, the Grinch being the most memorable Dr. Seuss character, the importance of Boris Karloff to the special, Max being an underrated dog sidekick, the intricate instruments and toys, roast beast, the Grinch's plan to steal Christmas, the innocence of Cindy Lou Who, the Whos still celebrating despite the loss of everything, and the Grinch learning the true meaning of Christmas.   So join Steve and Mirandia as they traverse Mr. Crumpit and discuss one of the greatest Christmas TV Specials of all time.

It's the time of year that we tell stories of irredeemable characters whose hearts are cold, or too small, or filled with a gaping void, who are offered a chance at redemption. In the vein of Scrooge from Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol,” and the Grinch of Dr. Seuss' “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” I give you a contemporary story with another repulsive and self-absorbed character, Dipsh*t Supreme, the hateful man who would be king. Surrounded by sycophants, toadies, enablers, and ass-kissers, can Dipsh*t, an incompetent and unintelligent man bent on revenge, retribution, and the accumulation of more and more power, find a path to redemption? Will reality win, in the end? Will he ever fill the void in his hateful heart? Filled with captivating characters like Dipsh*t, Spud Muffin, Big Brain Bobby, and more, told through compelling narration, this new and timeless classic is exclusively available here, offered in two parts. Curl up next to the fire in a warm blanket, pour yourself a cup of hot coffee, sit back, relax, and strap in for a wild and satirical ride into the depths of Dipsh*t's depraved heart for a holiday story like no other … NSFW or Children! 

In time for the holidays, Rivka and Frank cover the 2000 Jim Carrey adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The duo dig into whether this Dr. Seuss classic is truly an anti-consumerist tale—or if it ultimately misses the mark. They also unpack Whoville as a surprisingly prophetic preview of our current plastic-surgery obsession and the class aesthetics baked into its cheerfully creepy smiles.   For next week's movie, we'll be watching another Christmas classic, Tim Allen's 1994 The Santa Clause.

Bonus content! We dig into the vault from season 2's Patreon exclusives to give you this lil gem!This episode was the second half of the recording from season 2 episode 14 entitled Sex Talk! Along with references to John Harvey Kellog, Rob, Colin, and Kevin talk AirBnb horror stories, museumification, Dr. Seuss. We also break down some of our nightmarish tour stories from when we all were trying to be musicians.Speaking of music, don't forget to stay tuned til the end for track five of the Nostalgia Pit Patreon exclusive release entitled Toxic Crusaders. This one's titled Blimp and features Bellingham emcee Heist.At this time, we want to thank our sponsors StrangeLoop Animation. A brand new visual arts company specializing in 2D traditional animation, the founders of Strangeloop have been supporters of the show since day one. As they are now supporters of our show, we are now supporters of their art, so make sure to go check them out on instagram @strangeloopanimation (all one word).EtsyLinktreeYoutubesong at end of episode: Dave Niehaus - The Toxic Crusaders feat. HeistInstagram:@madshroommc@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@blackmagicnoize206@strangeloopanimation

In this episode of Geektown Talks To…, Dave sits down with composer Greg Nicolett, whose work spans Disney animation, award-nominated game scores, sci-fi pilots and experimental live action projects. Greg talks about blending orchestral writing with unexpected sounds, from kazoos and chipmunk-style vocals in Dr. Seuss's The Sneetches, to amplified cellos and duduk in Talon, and even a bowed one-string guitar for the horror feature Dead of Night.Greg shares how a viral collaboration with Shia LaBeouf led him into Disney's animation world, how he approaches world-building through music, and why video games offer a unique creative space. He also discusses the influence of composers such as John Williams and Trent Reznor, the challenge of scoring emotionally dark material while raising a family, and his ongoing search for new sonic ideas.If you enjoy this interview, you can hear more behind-the-scenes conversations right here on Geektown Talks To…, as well as weekly TV news and reviews on Geektown Radio, and deep dive storytelling on Geekstorians, our documentary podcast exploring the history of geek culture.Listen, subscribe and explore more at Geektown.co.uk.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Send us a textA simple plan to tackle Nevada's ET Highway turns into a cross-state quest for awe. We kick things off in Phoenix and climb toward Flagstaff, chasing a crisp horizon and a stop at a veterans memorial built to catch the sun at 11:11 on 11/11. The Grand Canyon delivers that familiar shock of scale from new South Rim overlooks, and then Route 66 starts pulling us back in time. Seligman feels like a living postcard, Kingman frames your car under an iconic sign, and Oatman steals the show with wooden storefronts, a daily shootout, and wild burros who wander the street like they own it.We veer into California for Joshua Tree National Park and watch the landscape morph into Dr. Seuss silhouettes and boulder gardens. Earthcaches push us off the road to touch geology, and the golden-hour light makes even the cholla glow. On the way back, a roadside cache under a giant Coke bottle and a plane casually landing for supplies remind us that desert highways never run out of surprises. Then it's Vegas for a quick reset, where budget-friendly beds come with steep fees and the food is pricey but memorable. We meet friends, pull the slot lever once, and wake up early for the main event.Nine cars. Thousands of caches. A system that replaces every container and turns a blank desert shoulder into a well-oiled route. The ET Highway demands patience, spare tires, and teamwork, but the payoff is huge: a full sweep logged and a convoy full of stories. Tonopah adds color with dinner at the Mizpah Hotel—said to be the most haunted in America—and a stroll past the Clown Motel and its neighboring historic cemetery, where hand-stamped plaques record how lives ended in stark detail. It's a raw counterpoint to the neon a few hours south.The finale is pure future: The Sphere and The Wizard of Oz in 16K. The tornado brings wind and cold across the seats. Snow drifts from the ceiling. Apples drop. And flying monkeys become drones circling overhead. It's the classic film, intact, surrounded by AI-extended worldbuilding that turns watching into inhabiting. If the Grand Canyon is a natural wonder that humbles, this is a man-made wonder that lifts your jaw and won't let go. Hit play for the full route, the geocaching tactics, the small-town gems, and a cinematic experience you'll be talking about for weeks. If you enjoy the journey, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review to help others find these hidden treasures.https://sunshinehousecoffee.com/our-story Wizard of Oz the making at the Sphere.Support the showFacebookInstagramYoutube

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Curl up with a blanket, a warm drink, and a stack of Christmas classics—Victoria from BiblioLifestyle is back to help us build a cozy, low-pressure December reading plan. In this episode, we go beyond A Christmas Carol and talk about beginner-friendly classics, emotional reads, and the magic of reading aloud at the holidays.We chat about why classics hit differently in our hyper-busy lives, how to pick approachable reads if you're intimidated, and why some stories just land better in December. Victoria walks us through a four-week Christmas classics challenge (with lots of public-domain options), child and adult read-aloud ideas, and her own tradition of reading Letters from Father Christmas every year. I also share a bit about my childhood Christmases, Disney trips, and why I always reach for comfort reads this time of year.Whether you're craving something short and heart-squeezing like The Gift of the Magi or want to finally tackle Little Women or Persuasion, this episode is your invitation to slow down, pick one classic, and actually enjoy it—no pressure to rush or “keep up.

The guys explore the classic Christmas tale "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" by Dr. Seuss as a timely portrayal of our culture's own "grinchy" spirit. In what ways has our culture taken up the Grinch's attitude of cynicism, bitterness, and resentment? How can we learn from the indomitable joy of the who's? What does choosing joy and meaning at Christmas look like for Christians?  What tools does the Gospel give us to prevent our heart from being "two sizes too small"? Welcome to the conversation!

On this edition, host Gary Zidek talks to the star of an R-rated holiday comedy that's back for a fifth consecutive year. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to a review a new production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Later in the show, Gary talks to artist/curator Pablo Helguera about his new exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art. And Gary takes a closer look at Christmas play that tells the story of one family over the course of 90 years.

A deep-dive into a forgotten set of rumored Dr. Seuss paintings that may reveal why some artwork was never meant to be seen.   Written By ► Mr. Freaky   Music By ► Kevin MacLeod   Mr.Freaky Discord server ► https://discord.com/invite/5SyDc2DFDJ   © 2025 Freaky Attractions. All rights reserved. This Creepypasta is for Entertainment Purposes Only.

Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne brings a lighthearted and informative perspective to cancer detection. After a listener praises her for making cancer more approachable, Saranne realizes the impact humor can have in the fight against this illness. She recounts her own journey with Stage IV breast cancer and emphasizes the importance of regular cancer screenings, especially for skin cancer. Infusing humor into serious topics, she utilizes a Dr. Seuss-inspired rhyme to remember critical signs of skin anomalies and introduces the ABCDEF mnemonic from the Princeton Longevity Center as a practical self-checking method. "Catchy rhymes can save lives; check for brownish spots, dark black dots, and odd-shaped moles." ~ Saranne Today on Beating Cancer Daily: ·     Emphasize the importance of regular skin checks for early detection of cancer·     Use humor to make self-checking for skin cancer more approachable·     Explain a helpful mnemonic (ABCDEF) for remembering key signs of skin anomalies·     Share personal experience to illustrate that even those focused on one type of cancer should remain vigilant about others·     Encourage taking photos of any suspicious skin changes for comparison over time·     Highlight the importance of knowing your family history related to skin cancer·     Recommend consulting with healthcare providers when any changes are noticed·     Remind listeners to help each other with skin checks, especially in hard-to-see areas Resources Mentioned: Princeton Longevity Centerhttps://princetonlongevitycenter.com/ EWG Sunscreen Guidehttps://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/2025 People's Choice Podcast Awards Finalist Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025, and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in over 130 countries across 7 continents and features over 390 original daily episodes hosted by Stage IV survivor  Saranne Rothberg.   To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions To sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/ Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne 

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 336: Alice Brooks, ASC For cinematographer Alice Brooks, ASC, shooting both Wicked and Wicked: For Good concurrently was a huge feat. The giant sets, precise camerawork and complex, live lighting cues for the musical numbers required detailed planning and prep. But first, Alice and her long-time collaborator, director Jon M. Chu, broke down the scripts and discussed the emotional intentions for each scene. “When we first start talking about a movie, we talk about emotion,” says Alice. “I love getting an emotional cue for the camera the same way an actor would. What is the emotional intention in the scene? An actor gets to tell the story through their breath and through their looks and through their being. And I get to tell the story, the emotional story, through camera and lenses and lighting.” Separation, seclusion and surrender were the emotional themes in Wicked: For Good. “It became very clear that the first movie would live in this ever-present daylight,” explains Alice. “And the second movie would have this weight and complexity and maturity and density to it and live in the shadows.” 90% of Wicked takes place in the daytime, with the sun setting as Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) embraces her power, sings “Defying Gravity” and flies away. In contrast, Wicked: For Good takes place mostly at night, in the shadows, forest, and underbelly of Oz while Elphaba is in hiding. Alice chose to frame the characters Glinda and Elphaba in contrasting ways for the story. Now separated from Elphaba, Glinda (Ariana Grande) is central to the world of Oz. Alice kept her center punched, carefully composed and choreographed. Elphaba is framed always to the right or left, with tight close-ups and static hand-held shots, to emphasize her loneliness. When the two are together, Alice repeated the same motifs from the first movie, with Ephaba framed to the right and Glinda to the left, often holding hands. Though Wicked: For Good is a huge fantasy movie, Alice and the production crew tried to do as much practically and in camera as possible. The “Girl in the Bubble” dance sequence was done entirely with carefully choreographed mirrors and flyaway walls that were removed as Glinda dances. Alice planned it out using her daughter's bath toys and her husband's shaving mirror. The art department storyboarded it, then the special effects team was able to figure out all the mirror technology needed to pull it off. The camerawork had to be very precise, with many of the frames exactly matching the last, combining both a Technocrane and a Steadicam. Unreal Engine was an indispensable tool for Alice to aid the film's sophisticated lighting and shot design. She used the software to pre-visualize outdoor sets, making sure the sun was at the right angle for perfectly backlighting Glinda in her bubble over Munchkin Land. It also helped her discover where the sun would hit tall buildings and spires of the Emerald City. Unreal assisted with pre-lighting, finding where practical light sources could be integrated and built into interior sets. She even tested different camera lenses to see how they would look in the space under certain lighting conditions and at various angles and heights. Alice is the cinematographer for the upcoming animated Spiderman: Beyond The Spider-verse as well as an animated version of the Dr. Seuss book, Oh The Places You'll Go with director Jon M. Chu. See Wicked: For Good in theaters. Find Alice Brooks: Instagram @_alicebrooks_ SHOW RUNDOWN: 01:22 Close Focus 08:41-51:09 Interview 51:36 Short ends 01:01:40 Wrap up/Credits The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social

Christmas Band & Orchestra Concert Concert BandStar Spangled Banner – Composed by John Stafford Smith, Words by Francis Scott Key, Arranged by Paul Clark How The Grich Stole Christmas – Composed by Albert Hague, Lyrics by Dr. Seuss,Arranged by Larry Clark  String OrchestraLet There Be Peace On Earth- Arranged By Michael J. MillerString Quartet No.17 in Bb Major- Comp. Wolfgang Amadeus MozartI'll Be Bach For Christmas- Arr. Michael HopkinsSaxophone EnsembleWe Need A Little Christmas- Arr. Steve Lyon Guitar Ensemble “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” - Composed by Tommie Connor, Arranged by Greg Snyder“Panama” - Composed by Michael Anthony, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen, and Edward Van Halen, Arranged by Greg Snyder INTERMISSION Freshman BandFrosty The Snowman- Arr. Michael SweeneyLas Trompetas Grandes Bajo El Arbol- Arr. Paul Clark Peoples BandGreensleeves- Arr. Greg YasinitskyAngels We Have Heard On High- Arr. Paul Clark Honors BandComfort and Joy – Traditional, Arranged by Rick HirschSanta is Comin' - Composed by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie, Arranged by Tom ScottHo, Ho, Ho (Who Wouldn't Go) - Composed by Benjamin Hanby,Arranged by Steve ParsonsWhite Christmas – Words and Music by Irving Berlin, Arranged by Jack Mason

Sometimes all you want from family is attention..and all of it. In this week's episode, Alex and Jon once again tackle your questions from “How do I get more attention?” to “Was Dr.Seuss on drugs?”. I think we can all agree he was on SOMETHING when writing his books, right? Alex seems to think so since all she does now is read to Lucy. Jon can't focus on reading because he's too busy defending crimes like vandalism. If you can't tell, this episode has a range of topics so there's something for everyone! Submit your questions here!⁠0:00 - Intro37:43 - You Can't Hold My Baby40:42 - We're Moving…Again. 43:38 - My Sister Leaves Me For The Holidays 49:40 - My Husband Wants To Flee 55:26 - How Bad Is Vandalism, Really? 59:04 - I Need Attention!!01:03:19 - Fear of Commitment 01:08: 23 - I Like My In-Laws More Than My Family01:16:45 - Recs of the WeekSoft Minky Blankets: Visit https://SoftMinkyBlankets.com and use code STRAIGHT at checkout for 50% off all full priced blankets.Aura Frames: Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/STRAIGHT. Promo Code: STRAIGHTPerelel Health: New customers can enjoy 20% off their firstorder with code: STRAIGHTVisit https://perelelhealth.comNeiman Marcus: If you're looking for gifts that are guaranteed to surprise and delight, head to Neiman Marcus.Wayfair: Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.Skims: Shop the best underwear for Men and Women at https://SKIMS.com.And if you're looking for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list - the SKIMS Holiday Shop is now open at https://SKIMS.com.Visit our website ⁠www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com⁠Visit our other website ⁠www.alexjon.com⁠Find us on Instagram!⁠Podcast⁠⁠Alex⁠⁠JonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim and Eric unwrap a very different kind of holiday story this week: the wild, demanding, and downright unbelievable making of How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000). Fresh from Jim's trip to IAAPA and holiday visits to the Universal parks, the guys trace how the film's production shaped today's Grinchmas offerings, from the makeup performers wear to the version of Whoville Universal still uses. Along the way, they dig into this year's seasonal additions, Wicked's strong opening, and the latest rumblings from Epic Universe. NEWS• Universal Orlando and Hollywood launch their holiday seasons, including new decorations, Tribute Store theming, and Grinchmas updates • Wicked for Good posts a massive opening weekend, powering Universal's awards-season buzz• Epic Universe construction heats up with a major new permit near the Ministry of Magic• Butterbeer expands again with Coffee Mate creamers arriving nationwide soon FEATURE• The unbelievable true story of making the 2000 Grinch.• The intense Hollywood bidding war that secured Dr. Seuss's beloved book for Universal• What Jim Carrey endured inside a full yak-fur bodysuit, yellow contacts, and nine-hour makeup sessions• The military-level torture survival training Carrey received just to get through filming• How Ron Howard, Rick Baker, and even Eddie Murphy tried to keep morale up on set• And how all of this still influences the Grinch performers greeting guests at Universal today HOSTS• Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com• Eric Hersey - IG: @erichersey | X: @erichersey | Website: strongmindedagency.com FOLLOW• Facebook: JimHillMediaNews• Instagram: JimHillMedia• TikTok: JimHillMedia PRODUCTION CREDITSEdited by Dave GreyProduced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSORThis week's episode is brought to you by Unlocked Magic. Save on regular Disney theme park tickets and discounted after-hours event tickets when you book through UnlockedMagic.com. Lock in your winter plans while deals last! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a Black Friday special! Phillip and Brian explore how capitalism commercializes everything it touches, as exemplified beautifully by community-driven Buy Nothing groups facing trademark enforcement and Walmart's WhoKnewVille campaign, which misses the point of Dr. Seuss entirely. They examine Mariah Carey's evolution from background music to Sephora partner, the disturbing rise of skincare for toddlers, and why new media's infinitesimally short news cycles are reshaping how we consume culture itself.PLUS: Get Plus! Use code BLACKFRIDAY for a year of Future Commerce Plus at our lowest rate ever. Black Friday Isn't Dying, and Neither Is Kris Jenner! Key takeaways:Buy Nothing chooses to wage its trademark battle during the SNAP benefits pause.As long as digital channels and Kris Jenner continue to thrive, Black Friday will never die.Mariah Carey's “It's Time” video is sponsored by Sephora. Finally!The new media ecosystem demands we live in the immediacy of the moment. Media cycle half-lives grow shorter by the day.“Mel Gibson was for Boomers what Johnny Depp was for Gen X, and I get the same feeling about Timothee Chalamet for this generation.” –– Brian Lange“Any gift you give or receive is actually a flaming fireball in the sky of your identity.” –– Brian Lange“Let he who is without screen time cast the first stone.” –– Phillip Jackson“Buy Nothing groups disintermediate the knife fight.” –– Phillip Jackson, Craigslist knife fight survivorAssociated Links:Get a year of Future Commerce Plus for $50 with code BLACKFRIDAYCheck out Future Commerce on YouTubeCheck out Future Commerce Plus for exclusive content and save on merch and printSubscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more about what we are witnessing in the commerce worldListen to our other episodes of Future CommerceHave any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on futurecommerce.com, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hair politics, Harris County scandals, immigration ops with Dr. Seuss names, and aging rock stars in stretchy pants—Michael Berry brings humor and hard truths about culture, corruption, and America’s skilled trade crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.