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Send us a textWe start with NBC's disappointing coverage of this week's Sunday Night Football game and the handling of the weather delay. We criticize the lack of preparation by sports broadcasters, and compare past incidents like the 2013 Super Bowl blackout. This then leads into the debate on the current state of NFL commentators as a whole. Who do we like? Who do we not like? What is the impact of star commentators like Tony Romo and Tom Brady? We finish our football talk discussing the insertion of ads into the NFL Red Zone.We highlight IMBDs list of their 250 user rated shows. Specifically, we compare this list to shows that have never won an Emmy. Which shows from the list never won the coveted award? We then get into the discussion of businesses ( namely subscription services) offering better deals to new customers/subscribers than current customers/subscribers? Is this right? What do businesses operate this way?THEN: BRITISH CORNER: Rhea reviews season 2 of ‘The Marlow Murder Club' on PBS. Having previously reviewed season 1, what made her come back for season 2? How does Rhea feel this season compares to the last?Angelo and Jay finish the show by giving their thoughts on the season finale of ‘Dexter Resurrection', 'The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox' (both on Hulu) and the book ‘All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Show Business' showcasing behind the scenes stories and thoughts about the career of Mel Brooks.LISTEN NOW to stay up to date on all you need to know regarding the latest and greatest in television and the big screens.MAKE SURE TO VISIT OUR SPONSOR: Steven Singer Jewelers!The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussion of the latest shows and news. 

Sting, Stewart Copeland und Andy Summers streiten sich mal wieder um Geld…und wahrscheinlich auch um Anerkennung und künstlerische Credits. Was ist nur eine Performance, was ist ein creditwürdiger Beitrag. Das ist nicht neu im Showbusiness, also reden Henning und Till über berühmte Auseinandersetzungen, eigene Erfahrungen, vorbildliche Gegenbeispiele und Lösungsvorschläge, um Band-Streitigkeiten zu vermeiden. Die Songs der Sendung: 1) Every breath you take / The Police2) Amen, brother / The Winstons3) A whiter shade of pale / Procol Harum4) True / Spandau Ballett5) Gute Nacht, Freunde / Reinhard Mey6) Fall out (live in Boston) / The Police7) Straight outta nowhere / H-Blockx8) Forever young / Alphaville Links zur Sendung:Produzent Hugh Padgham über die Aufnahme mit The Police:https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/classic-tracks-police-every-breath-you-take Der GuitarPlayer über die Klage Gegen Sting:https://www.guitarplayer.com/music/andy-summers-stewart-copeland-sting-police-lawsuit-update Stings Demo von “Every breath you take”:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAsjsDalAio&list=RDUAsjsDalAio&start_radio=1 Informationen zu unserem Werbepartner:Das 3 Tagesticket für den Guitar Summit vom 26.9. - 28.9.24 in Mannheim jetzt bestellen auf www.guitarsummit.de ! Es gibt 10% Rabatt mit dem Code TRUMPF10 . Till ist am Freitag, dem 26.9. live auf dem Guitar Summit (Rockantenne Stage) mit einer Live-Folge von "Musik ist Trumpf“ u. Samstag, 27.9. mit einer Live-Folge seiner Gitarre & Bass-Kolumne „Till & Tone“! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leadership Lessons from Show Business In this episode, Tom and Adrienne chat with Steven Puri and trace his unexpected path from a “code monkey” in Northern Virginia to an Academy Award–winning visual-effects producer and later a tech entrepreneur. Steven shares how he bridged left-brain engineering and right-brain creativity on films like Independence Day, Braveheart, and several David Fincher projects. He reflects on lessons learned in Hollywood—managing creatives, nurturing “lightbulb” moments, and building culture—that carry over into hybrid and remote leadership. Long before remote work became a buzzword, Steven was orchestrating VFX teams across studios in Los Angeles, London, and Sydney, balancing creative, financial, and logistical mindsets over distance—an early test of distributed leadership that today's managers face. Throughout the conversation, candid anecdotes like the famed “Bart” trailer story illustrate why inviting every voice can spark game-changing ideas. As our work (and often our brains) has scattered in today's culture, Steven is dedicated to bringing us the tools for intentional focus. Here are a few of the gems gleaned from this fun and flowing conversation: Embrace Diverse Talents: Success in both film and tech comes from uniting creatives, technical experts, and business minds around a shared goal, much like assembling a movie crew. Manage Creativity with Intention: Great leaders know how to create the right environment for creativity—sometimes by giving people more than one project, or by encouraging "rubber ducking" (talking through problems out loud). Best Idea Wins Culture: The most effective teams foster a safe space where anyone, regardless of role, can contribute ideas—echoing Steven Spielberg's approach of valuing input from everyone, even the “coffee boy.” Hire for Passion and Culture Fit: Skills can be developed, but passion and alignment with the team's mission are essential. Hiring the right people is more important than micromanaging. Purposeful Markers and Storytelling: Leaders should set clear markers and use storytelling to help teams understand where they are and where they're going, just as a film uses acts and foreshadowing. Active Listening is Key: The best leaders practice active listening, seeking feedback from users, team members, and even critics, and using it to improve. Leadership is a Practice: Leadership isn't just a set of concepts—it's something you do and refine every day, much like honing a craft in show business. Steven is the Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company with the mission to help millions of people find their focus, achieve more and have a healthy work life. Steven's career started as a newscaster/interviewer for the #1 youth news show in the DC/Baltimore market (on WTTG-TV) and then as a junior software engineer & Thomas J. Watson Scholar at IBM.  After attending USC in Los Angeles, he began working in film production and produced computer-generated visual effects for 14 movies including Independence Day which won the Academy Award for Visual Effects.   Steven's first tech company was Centropolis Effects that produced those CGI effects, and he eventually sold it to the German media conglomerate Das Werk when he was 28. Steven then produced some indie films and eventually went studio-side to develop and produce live-action features as a VP of Development & Production at 20th Century Fox (running the Die Hard and Wolverine franchises) and an EVP at DreamWorks Pictures for Kurtzman-Orci Productions where he worked on Star Trek, Transformers and more. After Fox, Steven returned to building tech companies and founded The Sukha Company - ‘sukha' means ‘happiness from self-fulfillment' in Sanskrit.  The Sukha is a focus app that bundles all the tools necessary to have a focused experience and a healthy, productive workday. Steven lives in Austin, TX now. Connect with Steven: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-puri/. The Suhkha Company:  https://www.thesukha.co A Leadership Beyond exists to support the alignment between the business strategy and people strategy - to drive results with people not at the expense of people (Talent Optimization). Subscribe to our podcast to join the Leadership Beyond Community of Conversation and hear insights from thought leaders and human development experts leading the way in the field of Talent Optimization.  We are grateful to you and always eager to hear from you! To learn more visit https://aleadershipbeyond.com Adrienne & Tom

Showbusiness and the underworld can be intrinsically linked -nightclubs, corrupt cops, drugs, vice, rock'n'roll promoters, dodgy accountants and gangland shootings. One place where they have been tight bedfellows is Sydney's Kings Cross. 

This episode brings the laughs with a mix of parenting chaos, comedy insights, SNL hot takes, and even a little love for The Rock. From late-night kid struggles to breaking down whether SNL still has the magic, it's the perfect blend of real-life humor and pop culture commentary.

„Wie oft ich mich an Autobahnraststätten umgezogen habe, halbnackt auf Parkplätzen stand oder mir an Tankstellen die Haare geföhnt habe. Ich habe alles durch - glamourös war es bei mir nie.“ - Vera Int-Veen ist eine echte TV-Legende und spricht in dieser Folge BUNTE VIP GLOSS mit Podcast-Host Jennifer Knäble über die Realität hinter dem Glanz der Fernsehwelt. Gemeinsam werfen sie einen Blick hinter die Kulissen und würdigen die oft unsichtbaren Heldinnen und Helden des Showbusiness: die Maskenbildner. Von ihnen hat Vera Beauty-Tricks gelernt, die sie bis heute begleitet. -- Welche Routinen aus dem Backstage nimmt sie noch immer mit in ihren Alltag? Auf welchen Wirkstoff schwört sie in der Hautpflege? Und weshalb sollte man vor einem der wichtigsten Tage im Leben lieber auf Sushi verzichten? Vera verrät, wie sie mit Beauty-Eingriffen umgeht - und ob sie sich vielleicht selbst einen zum 60. Geburtstag schenken würde. -- Doch es geht nicht nur um Äußerlichkeiten: Vera spricht auch über ihr Leben nach dem Fernsehen. Mit Ehefrau Obi und Hund Poppy genießt sie ihre persönliche „TV-Rente“ – beim Kochen in der geliebten Küche, beim Kajakfahren im Pool oder bei Spaziergängen im Wald. Und sie hat eine klare Botschaft: „Jeder Mensch sollte Bratkartoffeln kochen können.“ -- Ein ehrliches, persönliches und überraschend privates Gespräch – Vera Int-Veen bei BUNTE VIP GLOSS. Zuhören macht schön! -- Hier findet ihr alle Informationen zu unseren Podcast-Partnern: https://www.wonderlink.de/@buntevipgloss-partner -- Ein BUNTE Original Podcast.

Today I am sitting down with life long stand up comedian Carole Montgomery. Carole is a classic in show biz, a Brooklynite through and through, she has performed all over the United States, was on the road, in L.A., in Las Vegas. Being a stand up comedian has been her fulltime job. Until she turned 50.Her environment signaled her silently but clearly, that her time is done, over, chapter closed. She shifted and worked as a producer, comedy teacher, and writer to stay connected in the business.At 59 she had a break through idea:  Funny Women of A Certain Age. A stand up comedy show featuring older comedian women. With a talent pool of about 100 artists, Carole has been producing shows for the past ten years, TV channel SHOWTIME made three Comedy Specials with Funny Women of A Certain Age.Listen to a conversation about ageism, about how funny never gets old, and about facing the truth. Carole loves playing for younger audiences, she is not afraid, as they look at her as though she's Yoda. ####On another note: I am so proud and excited to announce that SHIFT HAPPENS' Season 5 is supported by London based jewellery brand Tilly Sveaas. Its founder, Tilly Sveaas creates gorgeous, timeless pieces that have been featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, The Times, The New York Times etc. … Her jewellery is for women of all ages. Guess who is wearing it too: noone less then Taylor Swift.And if you Watch this episode on YOUTUBE and you can see me wearing the legendary TBar necklace.Go to www.tillysveaas.co.uk and use my code SHIFTHAPPENS to get 15% off. ####To learn more about my guest Carole Montgomery and Funny Women Of A Certain Age, please visit her social media pages:Instagram: @carolemontgomerycomic, @funnywomenofacertainageWebsite: Carole Montgomery, Funny Women Of A Certain AgePodcast: Funny Women Of A Certain Age - Funny Never Gets OldTo learn more about SHIFT HAPPENS, click here To learn more about Claudia's business Curated Conversations and her Salons in New York, Zurich and Berlin, click hereYou can also connect with Claudia on Instagram @shifthappens.podcast and LinkedIn at ClaudiaMahlerNYCThis podcast is created, produced and hosted by Claudia Mahler.Social Media support Magdalena Reckendrees

The very funny Josh Denny joins Randy this week for an unfiltered, hilarious, and brutally honest conversation about getting cancelled and having to reinvent yourself, Josh's time at the Food Network, negotiating in show business, social media controversies, being authentic in politics, and identity politics. The boys close the show with the weekly news - a new study shows the average lovemaking session only lasts about 5 minutes, and artificial intelligence LLM models like ChatGPT get 60% of their data from Reddit and Wikipedia.   Every Wednesday, the Ready Set Blow Podcast brings you real talk with comedians, actors, musicians, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and fascinating guests from all walks of life. No scripted BS. No playing it safe…Just raw, funny, and authentic conversations you won't hear on your average podcast.   If you enjoy comedy podcasts like Your Mom's House, Flagrant, The Joe Rogan Experience, or Theo Von, you'll love this show.   What We Talk About in This Episode: 00:00 Podcast Intro 01:00  Cancel Culture 05:00  Food Network Show 10:00  Negotiating in Show Business  23:00  Social Media & Josh Getting Canceled 33:00  Authenticity in Politics 42:00  Identity Politics 1:05:00  The Weekly News   New Episodes Every Wednesday:

Entrepreneur / business owner Snoop Dillard stops by the Live with Carisha Show to discuss her new reality show 'Snooping 4 Love" coming to a TV screen near you, her mentoring program, owning multiple businesses in Atlanta and more.Follow Carisha on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carishathediva/

This podcast has a special place in my heart because it is with my beloved niece. Paris Naster. She was bound for the Spotlight of Broadway when the Ohr of Judaism shined brighter. Ohr  is one of the two main Kabbalistic metaphors for the light of understanding God with the mystery of divine influence, along with the other metaphor of the human soul-body relationship. Esther Lewin is now her Jewish, married name as she lives joyfully with her husband and son in Israel.     Esther's journey is profound and fascinating as she shares not the coincidences of her path but the God-instances that led her to Israel.

There's no business like show business. Chris is talking Disney and ESPN. It's all on KFIAM-640!!

On today's show; everything you need to know about Taylor Swift's appearance on Travis Kelce's "New Heights" podcast, including when we can expect the new album and the first new song. She also elaborates on her relationship with Travis and what it meant to her to regain control of her masters. Also, Good Vibes at 6:55! Hash It Out: Carly and Brandon returned home from vacation to a big surprise and it's caused some tension. Alyssa's College of Knowledge! Plus, why do you keep your ex's number in your phone?

It's a quick one this week as we talk about Walnuts time with the game Peak, Chris read Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz, and Drootin's been playing College Football 26. We also have a brief chat about the Mel Brooks memoir, All About Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business and Walnut recaps some of the Nintendo Indie Direct. Continuing with our Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon challenge, our next book club pick is The Hunt for Red October (1990), which included James Earl Jones, who is the voice of Darth Vader, including in Rogue One. The goal of the game is each of us will pick a movie that includes an actor from the previous pick with the hopes of the final pick (number 6!) will include Kevin Bacon. Picks so far: Rogue One - Using Forest Whitaker who was in The Last Stand (Pre-Game pick) The Hunt for Red October - Using James Earl Jones Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:17 - Agenda 00:07:54 - Peak (Game) 00:27:27 - All About Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business by Mel Brooks 00:35:10 - Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz 00:39:31 - College Football 26 00:44:11 - Nintendo Indies Direct 00:52:50 - Outro Support One-Quest https://www.Patreon.com/OneQuest Follow Us Email - Social@one-quest.com Twitter - @One_Quest Instagram - @One_Quest Facebook - OneQuestOnline Follow Chris on Twitter - @Just_Cobb Follow Richie on Twitter - @B_Walnuts Follow Drootin on Twitter - @IamDroot Check out Richie's streaming and videos! Twitch b_walnuts YouTube BWalnuts TikTok b_walnuts Intro and Outro music Mega Man 2 'Project X2 - Title Screen' OC ReMix courtesy of Project X over at OCRemix

It's a quick one this week as we talk about Walnuts time with the game Peak, Chris read Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz, and Drootin's been playing College Football 26. We also have a brief chat about the Mel Brooks memoir, All About Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business and Walnut recaps some of the Nintendo Indie Direct.

08/12 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 47:00 Hour 3 - 1:25:00 Hour 4 - 2:07:00 The Sports Junkies break down the top headlines around the sports world. Today's guests were Brent Pry and Luke Thomas.

Today's "F-isode" is the soundtrack to the upcoming indie game "MAKRANA" designed, developed, and scored by Matt Miller of Des Moines-based Chronarian Games. Matt sits in with St. John at Nerd Noise Studios for a Channel 2-style in-person conversation to discuss the soundtrack and various other matters of varying degrees of relevance. ;-) All tracks from the game MAKRANA, an upcoming game by Chronarian Games for PS5, XBSX and probably other platforms as well. All tracks composed, arranged, and performed by Matt Miller. Tracklist A1) "Production Disclaimer" Earcatcher (St. John on the now NNR-customary $400 Shure SM7B Mic) - 00:00:00 A2) "Episode Opener" Earcatcher (St. John on the now long-deprecated $100 AudioTechnica AT2020 Mic which was the mic St. John used on NNR from 2017-2022) - 00:00:59 01) "ZENITH" (game and track titles all capitalized for stylistic purposes by developer)  a) Music - 00:01:12  b) Discussion and Top-of-Show Business (St. John and Matt sharing a single AT2020) - 00:04:50 02) "OBSERVE"  a) Music - 00:29:39  b) Discussion (all voice recordings from here on out using that same single AT2020) - 00:33:27 03) "REFLECT"  a) Music - 00:47:59  b) Discussion (our shortest conversation of the episode by far!) - 00:51:47 04) "QUADRANT"  a) Music - 00:59:04  b) Discussion - 01:03:21 05) "DEVIATE"  a) Music - 01:28:28  b) Discussion and End-of-Show Business - 01:33:51   B1) Outtakes - 02:04:08 Total Episode Runtime: 02:10:02 Matt and Chronarian Games can be found at www.chronariangames.com as well as on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky, Mastodon, YouTube, and X. Special Thanks to Erin Miller, Nora Miller, and Jodee Wedgeworth (aka "St. Jodee") for making this recording session / episode possible.  Produced in a mix of Audacity and Ardour in Fedora Linux on a 2023-model Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop (docked in a "desktop" context) using the aforementioned mics, a Focusrite 4i4 XLR-to-USB audio interface, and in the case of the SM7B, a Cloudlifter in-line signal booster. No alcohol was involved in this recording - however, I do think sleep deprivation may have been a factor! ;-) :-D Enjoy!!

Beyoncés wird immer wieder als Göttin des Showbusiness bezeichnet, ebenso Taylor Swift. Ihre jeweiligen Fangemeinden verehren die beiden wie Ikonen. Theologen und Theologinnen loten das spirituelle Potential ihrer Lieder aus und veranstalten Beyoncé-Messen oder Swift-Seminare. «Wir haben 50 Leute erwartet. Es kamen fast 1000», sagt die Theologin Yolanda Norton. Sie hat 2018 die erste „Beyoncé-Messe“ in der Grace Cathedral in San Francisco veranstaltet. Die Lieder von Beyoncé führen dabei durch die Liturgie. «Wir vergöttern nicht Beyoncé. Aber ihre Texte laden dazu ein über Befreiung zu sprechen. Darüber, was es bedeutet, selbst im eigenen Geburtsland eine Fremde zu sein», erklärt Norton. «So helfen uns ihre Lieder im Gottesdienst dabei besonders die Erfahrungen Schwarzer Frauen ins Zentrum zu rücken. Aber auch die anderer Communities, für die die Kirche nie ein Ort der Zuflucht, sondern ein Ort des Schmerzes und der Ablehnung war.» Linda Kreuzer, römisch-katholische Theologin und Philosophin, hat sich mit Taylor Swift aus feministisch-theologischer Perspektive beschäftigt: «Swift wird von ihren Fans wie eine Art Alltagsheilige verehrt – und offensichtlich stillt sie spirituelle Bedürfnisse.» Für Linda Kreuzer ist Taylor Swift eine Art «popkulturelle Care-Ikone». Die Sommerserie «Gott und Pop» läuft vom 13. Juli bis 17. August 2025 auf Radio SRF 2 Kultur, sonntagmorgens 08:30 Uhr, und online als Podcast srf.ch/perspektiven. In der Sendung zu Wort kommen: · Yolanda Norton, Pfarrerin, Assistenzprofessorin und Vertreterin der so geannten "Womanist"-Befreiungstheologie · Linda Kreuzer, Sozialethikerin und römisch-katholische Theologin an der Universtität Wien Autorin: Anna Jungen

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There's no business like show business! Chris is covering the deaths this week. Also we try to find Foosh love. He likes big butts and he cannot lie.

Not Today Jenn and Eddie talk about the business of show business. How does watching our parents relationship affect our own realtionships? There's a little talk about the Superman movie.  Traveling sucks now when youre getting old. Plus, Florida Man Friday!

The multitude of books written about business and leadership is nearly incalculable. If you began reading now and did nothing else you could spend the rest of your life reading business books and still have many unread at the end of your life. Yet the wealth of knowledge contained within these books still pales in comparison to the insights provided to us by THE book—the Bible. In this episode Greg and I are happy to announce we are working on a new project called Business By The Book, which combines biblical insights with real-world applications. Check out the video version of this episode.  Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens  ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

Uggams performed in Beulah, Hallelujah Baby, Roots, Empire, American Fiction and the Deadpool films. She was the first Black woman to host a TV variety show. At 82, she's appearing in The Gilded Age. She spoke with Terry Gross about her long, winding career.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Uggams performed in Beulah, Hallelujah Baby, Roots, Empire, American Fiction and the Deadpool films. She was the first Black woman to host a TV variety show. At 82, she's appearing in The Gilded Age. She spoke with Terry Gross about her long, winding career.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall   Josiah Sutton (Fruitless) joins a lads-less Brian as he revisits the inspiration for his first video essay: Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Pulse. Topics include revisiting old work, breadtube, and what we can learn from the ghosts from internet eras long past.   Josiah Sutton: Twitter // Substack // Instagram   Fruitless Podcast: A show about history, politics, faith, media, and the internet hosted by Josiah Sutton. Patreon // Apple Podcasts // Spotify   Fruitless video essays: “A Brief History of Zombie Films” “Why You Should Watch Motern Media (feat. Will Sloan)” “Everyone Else is an NPC”   Media Referenced in the Episode: Pulse. Dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa. 2001. The Tunnel by Friedrich Durrenmatt “Pulse (2001): How J-Horror Predicted 2020” by Brian Alford. 2020. Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business by Neil Postman. Viking Penguin. 1985. “I Can't Stop Watching Contagion” by Folding Ideas. March 31st, 2020. “Massacre on Martin and 3rd” by Jack Saint. October 20th, 2018. Mike D'Angelo's Scenic Routes: Pulse. The A.V. Club. April 4th, 2011. “The Problem With Video Essays” by Philosophy Tube. June 27th, 2025. “Steve Bannon” by Philosophy Tube. February 4th, 2019. “Wo Ich Wohne” by Ilsa Aichinger. The Dedalus Book of Austrian Fantasy 1890-2000. Translated by Mike Mitchell. Dedalus Limited. 2003.   TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com   Interstitial: “A Little Ditty” // written and performed by A.J. Ditty

On the show today, the list of highest-grossing actors has dropped and a woman is sitting at number one for the first time. Scarlett Johansson's box office total has everyone talking, but the real tea is in comparing this list to the highest-paid actors and what that reveals about Hollywood's pay gap.Plus, Andrew Garfield's romance debut at Wimbledon has given us the most romantic celebrity photos of the year, but we can't ignore how differently fans treated his last girlfriend. From witch accusations to love spells, we're unpacking why the internet's double standards should upset you.And Lena Dunham is addressing the backlash against 'Girls', but we have some controversial thoughts about whether these conversations are actually helping anyone. Plus Laura's about to share an opinion that might upset people, and she's working through her feelings in real time.Here is Ksenija's witch podcast on Apple and Spotify.WANT MORE CELEB CONTENT?Check your feed at 8am every Monday to Thursday for Morning Tea, where we will bring you all the latest entertainment headlines in the time it takes you to have your morning coffee (or tea!) GET IN TOUCH:Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP!Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. THE END BITSThe Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here.Subscribe to MamamiaCREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik and Ksenija Lukich Executive Producer: Monisha IswaranAudio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton. Visit: fentonandfenton.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scammers gonna scam. ‘Tow truck bandits' are rushing to crash scenes: L.A. drivers warned. Couple loses $8,000 in elaborate phone scam, warns others to stay vigilant. There's No Business Like Show Business. Lockdowns and fights: Sean 'Diddy' Combs back in Brooklyn jail ahead of sentencing. Dr. Phil's studio files for bankruptcy. Too hot for clothes? Balls Out Bowling is back where nudity is required. Chuck E Cheese Opens New Arcade for Adults.

[2025 Addendum….sorry for the ultra long-winded] Normally, we only share one rerun a month at Nerd Noise Radio. But due to the confluence of a) our having missed the May rerun completely, b) our not getting a June rerun out until the very end of the month, and c) a very important thematic connection to an event currently happening in the VGM podcast scene this month, I'm releasing…..not one……not two……not four…..but THREE reruns in July! From 2022 through 2024, the greater VGM podcast community participated in a glorious group experiment called “Masters of VGM” (or “MoVGM” for short - I think I might've even been the one to coin the shorthand…..maybe), where a master theme was decided upon by the community, and then every participating podcast would do an episode, or a handful of episodes in keeping with the crowdsourced theme. Nerd Noise Radio participated all three years - with a Channel 2 in 2022, a Channel 1 in 2024, and in 2023, with a whopping FOUR installments where we had a Channel 1, a Channel 2, and two Channel Fs. Channel F, for the new faces in the crowd is our mechanism for betas, and bonuses, and things which just don't fit the mold for a regular episode. Channel F is “format agnostic” and does not have any sort of regular release cadence whatsoever. So, “F-isodes” as I call them (and am probably WAY too proud of myself for that), can be just whatever, and come out just whenever. The people who devised and oversaw MoVGM have largely significantly reduced their presence in the podcast scene over the past couple years, and so had elected to not continue MoVGM into 2025. However, a handful of us, Alex “The Messenger” Messenger of “A VGM Journey” (https://terraplayer.com/shows/a-vgm-journey), Professor Tom from “Shujin Academy VGM Club” (https://terraplayer.com/shows/shujin-academy-vgm-club), and myself have decided that, while not formally reviving MoVGM, we were going to do something of our own, in that same spirit. While the name hasn't been officially finalized as of this writing on July 2nd, and could still change, the “working title” (that will very likely become the final title), which was proposed by Professor Tom is “VGM Hall of Fame” I'll go ahead and dub it “HoF” for short. Naturally, we're trying to also inspire other podcasters to join us so that it is not just we three, but at the very, very least, there will be an HoF episode from all of us on the theme of “a soundtrack that belongs in a theoretical “VGM Hall of Fame” (hence the name). Nerd Noise Radio's contribution to this will be a Channel 1 featuring the Super Metroid soundtrack (C1E97). If I have the time, and the mental energy, I might also supplement this with an F-isode on a much more obscure soundtrack that begs to enjoy greater awareness and celebration (Lucid 9, if it ends up happening). One other major difference between HoF and MoVGM is that MoVGM occurred in June (2023 was so big that it extended into July) where HoF will occur in July. We all wanted to do this in June, but we were all too deep into production of our respective June content at the time that we all agreed to just push it back to July instead. Anyway, over the river and through the woods, to the point I *FINALLY* get: in a bid to not only help draw extra attention to HoF and hopefully drum up a little excitement for it, among both listeners as well as other podcasters, especially prospective participants, as well as to simply celebrate some of the glory that was this remarkable moment in time for a community, this month, I will rerun our 2022 MoVGM contribution, our 2023 Channel 2 contribution, which was a sort of “spiritual sequel” to our 2022 outing (with links to our other 2023 contributions in that rerun's show notes), and finally, to our 2024 offering. And naturally, we'll start with 2022. The theme of 2022 was “which composers would you put on your ‘VGM Mount Rushmore'”? So everyone was to pick four composers. Since Ch 2 was Hugues and I, rather than picking just two, we each picked four for a grand total, of course, of eight, and then did a thing where we each picked one track from each of the eight composers (one each for our own composers, as well as one each for the other guys' composers). With this being a 2022 production, all the usual caveats about production quality differences and deficiencies. Between a lesser mic and less fully developed production techniques, the sound quality will not be up to the standards of a 2025 episode (I also hadn't started editing out the “umms” yet….apologies for that!). But it's still pretty decent. Certainly decent enough that it doesn't really feel like a barrier to enjoyment like, say, a 2018, or especially 2017 episode would be. And so, without further ado: our first of three reruns this month, the first of three to celebrate the memory of MoVGM as well as hopefully whet people's appetites for HoF: C2E8: “Our Four Favorites” - originally released 06/30/2022.   Enjoy!   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Original Show Notes: Today's Broadcast is C2E8 for Theme Thursday, June 30th, 2022. Today's episode will be Nerd Noise Radio's contribution to the greater VGM podcast scene massive group project “Masters of VGM” (https://mastersofvgm.com) and like all “MoVGM” episodes from all the participating podcasts, will be a focus on our four favorite composers (with a surprise “East meets West” twist) - on a program that we're quite simply calling “Our Four Favorites”   01) Earcatcher: 00:00:00 02) Hugues' Composer #4: Yoko Shimomura! Hugues' Yoko track: Ken's Theme - Street Fighter II - Arcade Music - 00:00:03 Intro: 00:02:13 Top of Show Business: 00:04:08 Track (and composer) Discussion: 00:19:19 John's Yoko Track: Kairi 1 - Kingdom Hearts - PS2 Music - 00:24:26 Discussion - 00:26:09 03) John's Composer #4: Martin Iveson! John's Martin Track: Shop Theme - Jaguar XJ220 - Sega CD Music - 00:33:23 Discussion - 00:34:48 Hugues' Martin Track: Country Select - Jaguar XJ220 - Sega CD Music - 00:38:24 Discussion - 00:39:44 BEGIN: Bad Audio for voice (backup copy - see note after track list) - 00:40:15 04) Hugues' Composer #3: Yuzo Koshiro! Hugues' Yuzo Track: Daiba Freezing Town - 7th Dragon 2020 - PSP Music - 00:42:38 Discussion - 00:45:55 John's Yuzo Track: Undiscovered Realm (in-game symphonic vers) - Actraiser Renaissance - multiplatform Music - 00:50:21 Discussion - 00:52:39 05) John's Composer #3: Spencer Nilsen! John's Spencer Track: Cathedral and Sewers - Batman Returns - Sega CD Music - 00:57:33 Discussion - 01:00:44 END: Bad Audio for voice (backup copy) - 01:06:09 Hugues' Spencer [maybe] Track: The Vents - Ecco the Dolphin - Genesis (possibly composed by Andras Magyari and/or Brian Coburn instead - or as well) Music - 01:06:25 Discussion - 01:08:38 06) Hugues' Composer #2: Nobuo Uematsu! Hugues' Nobuo Track: The Oath - Final Fantasy VIII - PS1 Music - 01:14:53 Discussion - 01:18:09 John's Nobuo Track: Esto Gaza - Final Fantasy IX - PS1 Music - 01:25:26 Discussion - 01:29:05 07) John's Composer #2: Matt Furniss! John's Matt Track: The Red Woods - Puggsy - Genesis Music - 01:34:57 Discussion - 01:37:59 Hugues' Matt Track: Title - Sega Chess - Mastersystem Music - 01:42:39 Discussion - 01:44:46 08) Hugues' Composer [TEAM] #1: Hayato Sonoda and/or Takahiro Unisuga [Falcom Sound Team JDK]! Hugues' Falcom Track: Blue Destination - Trails of Cold Steel II - Vita/PS3/PS4/PC Music - 01:51:41 Discussion - 01:56:28 BEGIN: More Backup voice audio - 02:01:07 END: More Backup voice audio - 02:01:13 John's Falcom Track: Crystal Valley - Zwei II - PC [EDITOR'S NOTE: I missed my chance to point out that Zwei (pronounced “TsvI”)is the German word for “two”. So this game is basically called “Two Two”. :-D - St. John] Music - 02:07:38 Discussion - 02:10:10 09) John's Composer [TEAM] #1: The Super Follin Bros [Tim and/or Geoff Follin] John's Follin Track: Gambit - Spider-Man / X-Men: Arcade's Revenge - SNES Music - 02:13:51 Discussion - 02:17:56 End of Show Business (and FINALLY titling the episode!) - 02:23:47 Our other Programs - 02:29:09 Hugues' Follin Track Discussion - 02:31:46 Sign Off - 02:34:38 Hugues' Follin Track: Parking Garage - Target Renegade - NES - 02:35:33 10) Blooper Reel (contains both high and low quality voice audio - AND OUR CENSOR SOUND!!!) - 02:38:48 11) Bonus 1: The Oath - Distant Worlds Symphonic Concert Version - 02:46:29 12) Bonus 2: Rain Angel - AtJazz (post-VGM non-VGM works by Martin Iveson) - Lab Results (album) - c 2002 - 02:51:47   Total Episode Runtime: 02:58:04   NOTE ON BACKUP [bad] AUDIO - SHORT[ISH] VERSION: when Hugues and I meet, we have our Google Meet output recording, as well as each having higher quality Audacity recordings of just our own sides of the conversation. We keep the Meet recording in case there is an emergency with the Audacity recording, but otherwise don't use it in the final episode, and I just align and combine our high quality Audacity recordings. On this episode, however, (a first for Ch 2) we lost a portion of Hugues' Audacity recording, so we did have to use our fallback a little bit. At the very bottom of the show notes, I'll include a LONG[ISH] VERSION which explains more. I did everything I could to minimize the impact of the Google Meet recording in the final episode. But it is noticeable at points.   You can find Brian and Kristen Peterson's GoFundMe here: https://gofund.me/1ef0f855. Again, absolutely zero pressure to contribute, but anything you do would certainly be most appreciated!   You can find our "Introduction to Nerd Noise Radio - 2022" blog here: https://nerdnoiseradio.blogspot.com/2022/06/nnr-blog-st-john-introduction-to-nerd.html   The Masters of VGM Website, once again, can be found at https://mastersofvgm.com/. You can also follow MoVGM on Twitter @MastersOfVGM! Please do check out some (or preferably, ALL) of the other shows' episodes in the series!   Retro Game Club can be found here:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/retro-game-club/id1453018680   You can also follow Retro Game Club on Facebook and Instagram @retrogameclubpodcast and on Twitter @rgcpodcast.   Hugues' blog (and his Sega Genesis demo) can be found here:    https://huguesjohnson.com/   You can find Nerd Noise Radio on Facebook and on Twitter each @NerdNoiseRadio. There are also two Facebook Groups: Nerd Noise Radio “Easy Mode” where we just have general video game and nerd fun, or for the gearheads among you, Nerd Noise Radio “Expert Mode” where we deep dive sound hardware, composer info, and music theory.    You can find the blog at www.nerdnoiseradio.blogspot.com. Where we sometimes share additional show notes, and inside info. You can also find Nerd Noise Radio on Archive.org, where we have remixes and super bonuses only available there (such as a music-only alternative version of today's show).   Nerd Noise Radio is also a member of the Retro Junkies community, which can be found at www.theretrojunkies.com. And we are a member of the VGM Podcast Fans community on Facebook. St. John is also the admin of the Podcasters of Des Moines Facebook group, which features a number of other podcasters and great programs from the greater Des Moines area.   Thanks for listening! Join us again in July on Channel 1 for two separate retrospective episodes: C1E65a: “The Best of 2020 / 2021 - St. John's picks” and C1E65b: “The Best of 2020 / 2021 - Hugues' picks”. Then join us again in August on Ch 2 for C2E9: “Just Deserts”. And wherever you are….Fly the N!

2025 Addendum (original show notes below) Today's rerun includes a tacked on 2025 introduction directed primarily at listeners on Terra Player, and also references links to two other “made on Steam Deck” NNR episodes. See those links below: C1E71: “The Wonder Years” [Channel 1]: https://nerdnoiseradio.podbean.com/e/noise-from-the-hearts-of-nerds-c1e71-the-wonder-years/ C2R3: “Best of 2023” [Channel 2]: https://nerdnoiseradio.podbean.com/e/ch-2-nerd-noise-game-club-c2r3-the-best-of-season-3/ -------------------------------------------------------- Original show notes (minus updated timestamps) -------------------------------------------------------- Today's Broadcast is C2E10 for Theme Thursday, October 20th, 2022. Today's episode (our final “normal” episode of Season 2 [calendar 2022]) will be a focus on Sega CD music to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the system's North American launch. Also, including an endearingly terrible improvised gag attempt at the very beginning! :-D   Track # / Track / Game [System, of course, will always be Sega CD, or at least Mega CD] / Composer (s) / Selected by   A1) 2025 “For The Terra Player Listeners” Addendum: 00:00:00  01) False Intro (Gag!) - 00:09:30 02) Track 03 - Robo Aleste - Katsumi Tanaka, and/or Satoshi Shimazaki - Hugues Music - 00:11:50 Introduction - 00:06:06 Top of Show Business pt 1 - 00:15:36 Opening Track  Discussion - 00:24:09 Return of the Top of Show Business pt B - 00:28:20 02) West Side Andore Cage Battle - Final Fight CD - c: Harumi Fujita, Yasuaki Fujita, Manami Matsumae, Yoshihiro Sakaguchi, Yoko Shimomura, Hiromitsu Takaoka, and/or Junko Tamiya / a: T's Music - St. John Music - 00:31:08 Discussion - 00:34:23 03) Track 08 - Spider-Man vs The Kingpin - Spencer Nilsen and/or David Young - Hugues Music - 00:40:36 Discussion - 00:43:52 04) Rolling Bad Guys - Lethal Enforcers - Kenichiro Fukui - St. John Music - 00:56:33 Discussion - 01:01:37 05) Ice Berg - Popful Mail - c: Mieko Ishikawa / a: Hirofumi Matsuoka - Hugues Music - 01:10:31 Discussion - 01:13:01 06) Wacky Workbench (past) - Sonic CD - Naofumi Hataya, and/or Masafumi Ogata - St. John Music - 01:16:27 Discussion - 01:20:04 07) Ending - Earnest Evans - Motoi Sakuraba, and/or Hiroki Itou - Hugues Music - 01:26:54 Discussion - 01:31:30 08) Track 7 - Keio Flying Squadron - Tsukasa Tawada - St. John Music - 01:36:12 Discussion - 01:40:56 09) Overworld Theme - Vay - Shigeki Sako - Hugues Music - 01:49:13 Discussion - 01:51:23 10) Ancient Temple - Wolfchild - Martin Iveson - St. John Music - 01:53:50 Discussion - 01:59:05 11) Meribia - Lunar: The Silver Star - Noriyuki Iwadare - Hugues Music - 02:03:42 Discussion - 02:06:14 12) The Undercaves - Ecco the Dolphin - Spencer Nilsen - St. John Music - 02:08:45 Discussion - 02:01:56 13) Melee Island - The Secret of Monkey Island - Michael Z. Land, Barney Jones, Andy Newell, Patric Mundy - Hugues Music - 02:16:53 Discussion - 02:19:06 End of Show Business / Our Other Shows - 02:24:06 Final Track Discussion - 02:31:41 Sign-off - 02:35:16 14) Jamie's Theme - Snatcher - The Konami Kukeiha Club - St. John Music - 02:35:48 Blooper Reel - 02:38:15   Total Episode Runtime: 02:47:09   Retro Game Club can be found here:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/retro-game-club/id1453018680   You can also follow Retro Game Club on Facebook and Instagram @retrogameclubpodcast and on Twitter @rgcpodcast.   Hugues' blog (and his Sega Genesis demo) can be found here:    https://huguesjohnson.com/   You can find Nerd Noise Radio on Facebook and on Twitter each @NerdNoiseRadio. There are also two Facebook Groups: Nerd Noise Radio “Easy Mode” where we just have general video game and nerd fun, or for the gearheads among you, Nerd Noise Radio “Expert Mode” where we deep dive sound hardware, composer info, and music theory.    You can find the blog at www.nerdnoiseradio.blogspot.com. Where we sometimes share additional show notes, and inside info. You can also find Nerd Noise Radio on Archive.org, where we have remixes and super bonuses only available there (such as a music-only alternative version of today's show).   Nerd Noise Radio is also a member of the Retro Junkies community, which can be found at www.theretrojunkies.com. And we are a member of the VGM Podcast Fans community on Facebook. St. John is also the admin of the Podcasters of Des Moines Facebook group, which features a number of other podcasters and great programs from the greater Des Moines area.   Thanks for listening! Join us again one week from today (Thurs, Oct 27th, 2022) for C1E68: “They're Coming to Get You, Barbara” - spooky, dissonant, and unsettling music for the occasion of the Halloween season”. Delicious VGM on Noise from the Hearts of Nerds! And wherever you are….Fly the N! -------------------------------------------------------- 2025 Addendum 2: C1E68 was an incredible episode! One of the most sophisticated[ly sorted] mixtapes I've ever made! Here's the link if you're curious! https://nerdnoiseradio.podbean.com/e/channel-1-noise-from-the-hearts-of-nerds-c1e68-they-re-coming-to-get-you-barbara/ --------------------------------------------------------

This week, Justin catches up Barca Jim and Noz at Lily's, and Daliso Chaponda, Stephen Bailey, and Keith pre-raffle in Lymm. Alfie Joey tells us how it's all about The Watergate scandal, we go back in time to Top Trumps in Bury, and we grab Izzy for a chat in-between Rome and Scotland.   Get in touch here: X – @3045podcast Facebook - @3045podcast Instagram - @3045podcast Email – podcast@justinmoorhouse.com   THIS WEEK'S GIGS:   See Justin on Friday here: https://themet.org.uk/event/justin-moorhouse-2025/   See Justin on Saturday here: https://justinmoorhouse.seetickets.com/event/justin-moorhouse-greatest-performance-of-my-life/pocklington-arts-centre/3259228   And/or here: https://justinmoorhouse.seetickets.com/event/justin-moorhouse-greatest-performance-of-my-life/pocklington-arts-centre/3081119     EPISODE LINKS:   Lily's: https://lilysindianvegetarian.co.uk/   OTHER STUFF:   Watch my YouTube Special: https://www.youtube.com/@justinmoorhousecomedian   The Greatest Performance of My Life: https://www.justinmoorhouse.com/   Music by Liam Frost. Produced by Rachel Fitzgerald and Justin Moorhouse

Send a Message to the TeamIn this episode, the team explores the effect of a longer career for Lon Cheney, Sr.Panel:Helena Nash and Chris. You can follow and interact with A Fork In Time on….Discord: https://discord.com/invite/xhZEmZMKFSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aforkintimeTwitter: @AFITPodcastOur YouTube ChannelIf you enjoy the podcast and want to support it financially, you can help by:Supporting us monthly via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aforkintime....or, make a one-time donation via Podfan to A Fork In TimeWebsite: www.aforkintimepodcast.comE-Mail: aforkintimepodcast@gmail.comTheme Music: Conquer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

This week on The Pet Buzz, Petrendologist Charlotte Reed talks with Pawsitively Famous Dawn Wolf about making your pet a star and with veterinarian Dr. Paolo Gomes, Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Dermatology at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine about Flea Allergy Dermatitis.

Bababam donne le LA à la musique ! A l'occasion de la Fête de la Musique le 21 juin, découvrez ces couples de chanteurs et chanteuses qui ont marqué la musique. Y a t-il plus emblématique comme couple ? Pas si sûr. Alors certes, ils sont un peu kitsch, mais leur histoire vaut le détour, et leur amour a construit une des plus belles carrières de l'histoire de la musique. Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture et voix : Alice Deroide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And now, a diversion from the news.When Weird Al's debut single, "My Bologna," came out, there wasn't really a model for how a parody artist could have any longevity in their career. Yet Al's figured out how to stay popular for over four decades. Ahead of his summer "Bigger and Weirder" tour, he talks with Wild Card with Rachel Martin about staying weird as he ages, parenthood, and his devoted (some might say obsessive) fans.We'll be back in your feeds tomorrow with the weekly roundup.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Was Jan Hofer unter Berufsjugendlichen versteht und woher David Puentez seinen DJ-Namen hat, das und noch viel mehr gibt's in dieser Podcastfolge von "1 plus 1" zu hören. Lass uns gerne eine Bewertung da! Feedback, Freundschaftsbriefe & liebe Grüße an: 1plus1@swr3.de. Eine neue Folge gibt es jeden Mittwoch auf SWR3.de, in der ARD Audiothek und überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. Mehr Infos zum Podcast gibt es auf SWR3.de. (00:00): Intro (12:20): Wie kam es zum Namen "Puentez"? (15:40): Sport (17:30): unerwartete Verbindungen zwischen Puenti und Jan (19:30): Berufsjugendliche (22:00): Angst vor der Zukunft (27:10): Kinder kriegen (39:00): Jans Erfahrung: Interviewführung (43:30): Nachrichtenkonsum (47:00): Oldtimer (01:01:00): Showbusiness (01:10:00): Outro

Hi Everyone! Happy Tuesday. This week's episode is many months in the making! We recorded the first half of this interview with Brent Spiner back in January, but we were interrupted because Brent had to evacuate from his home in the Palisades during the Los Angeles fires. We were finally able to get together— in person this time— to finish our conversation, but it was not without more interruptions (I'll let you watch and see what I mean). What can I say, I guess Brent and I are all about the drama! You know the great Brent Spiner from his performance as Data, starting with Star Trek: Next Generation and in many other Star Trek vehicles over the last 40 years. He's also a fantastic writer and character actor, and I'm glad we got to talk about some of his other work in this episode, including his book Fan Fiction, his role as Bob Wheeler on Night Court and his long career as an actor. I'm such a fan of Brent and I'm so glad to finally able to share this conversation with you! This week's Hindsight is pretty epic because my producer Jeph and I get into everything that went on behind the scenes to get this episode ready for release. Plus, we answer your fan questions from the Mailsack! Fresh Hell - https://www.youtube.com/@freshhellseries Fan Fiction by Brent Spiner - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/56269181 Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow

Aries Spears is a legendary comedian and impressionist who has been commanding the stage since the age of 14. Known for his breakout work on MAD TV and his savage crowd work, Aries has become renowned for his edgy, unfiltered takes and ability to reinvent his set with every performance. With a career spanning over 36 years, Aries draws inspiration from greats like Eddie Murphy, prides himself on quick wit and improvisational skills, and never shies away from exposing the raw realities of the comedy world. In addition to standup, he hosts the popular podcast "Spears and Steinberg," where he continues to push boundaries and spotlight real, unvarnished perspectives on entertainment and life. Takeaways: Resilience is Essential: Aries details the mental and emotional challenges of comedy, emphasizing that the business can "beat your spirit up," but staying in the game means believing in yourself, even when support from loved ones is lacking. Mastering Your Craft Means Versatility: Aries likens standup to being an all-star quarterback—you must have the material (playbook), but true greatness comes from the ability to improvise crowd work, proving you can win no matter what the audience throws at you. Legacy Is in the Eyes of the Fans: Despite feeling he hasn’t fully “arrived,” Aries acknowledges that comedians often become benchmarks for new generations, and sometimes strangers (fans) provide more validation and appreciation than family or the industry. Sound Bites: “If you’re going to be a complete comedian, you need to have all the facets of your game on point... there were no weaknesses in Mike [Michael Jordan].” “Hollywood is like an uncle that molested you but put you through college.” (quoting Chris Rock) “I never cut my comedy cocaine. I’ve always kept it 100% Bolivia Yayo... there’s nothing better than having that laugh you feel like you’re not supposed to have.” Quote by Mick: “You are to [my kids] what a Pryor and a Redd Foxx were to me… Everybody can’t go to where you and I were from a database of history and comedy. So you are that benchmark to a lot of people, bro.” Connect & Discover Aries: Website: https://ariesspears.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariesspears/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ariesspears/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Z6Tbjk4AesZwwGggZC7qQ FOLLOW MICK ON:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickunplugged/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mickunplugged LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/Website: https://www.mickhuntofficial.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mick-unplugged/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Showbusiness, spying and civil rights - the extraordinary life of Josephine Baker had it all. From difficult beginnings, Baker transformed herself into the world's first black superstar, before turning her talents to espionage on behalf of the French Resistance. Hanna Diamond tells Ellie Cawthorne more about Baker's showbiz lifestyle, tireless campaigning, troupe of 12 adopted children and pet cheetah. (Ad) Hanna Diamond is the author of Josephine Baker's Secret War: The African American Star Who Fought for France and Freedom (Yale University Press, 2025). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Josephine-Bakers-Secret-War-American/dp/0300279981/?tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Producer, Actor, Choreographer, and Momager - Brittany Perry-Russell is THAT GIRL! From dancing with icons like Ciara and Beyoncé to raising a successful kid actor (Isaiah Russell-Bailey), Brittany joins the Mamas to discuss managing her son's career while still chasing her own dreams. There's no blueprint for motherhood, but for Brittany, being spirit-led has always kept her aligned with a higher purpose. If you've ever thought about giving up on your own dreams, this episode is your reminder to keep going - because Brittany is the Momager who's survived the hustle, come out on top, and still she rises!======We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas:Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona

Good gahd! This week the EarWax crew hits the One and covers the Hardest Working Man in Show Business. Mr. Please Please himself, James Brown!Whatchu know about betting on yourself? James Brown told his label a live record was the sauce, and when they said no, he financed it himself.The legendary Apollo, a raucous crowd, and James Brown's electrifying performance collide to create this blistering time capsule of 1962."Live at the Apollo" captures James Brown and the Famous Flames in their element. At 300 shows/year, they were razor sharp, and delivered a vicious set that stands the test of time.Thanks for listening! Check out everything we have going on via the info below: Instagram: @earwaxpod TikTok: @earwaxpod Amoeba on Instagram: @amoebahollywood @amoebasf @amoebaberkeley Questions, Suggestions, Corrections (surely we're perfect): earwaxpodcast@amoeba-music.com Credits:Edited by Claudia Rivera-TinsleyAll transition music written and performed by Spencer Belden"EarWax Main Theme" performed by Spencer Belden feat. David Otis

A Battle of Dreams goes sideways, Penn revisits a movie he hated and comes away with a different outlook, Penn & Teller ride the Goodyear Blimp, and more.

In this dystopian tale set in the year 2076, crimes against society are punishable by community service — in show business. A time traveler moves forward in time and discovers a future where the business is anything but entertaining; and where stunts and special effects often lead to death. Hear the story from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0387Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “There's No Business Like” (January 19, 1976) ***WD00:47:28.376 = Quiet Please, “I Always Marry Juliet” (April 05, 1948) ***WD01:17:13.599 = Radio City Playhouse, “First And Last” (November 15, 1948)01:47:58.959 = Boulevard of Make Believe, “Wally Talks to Police” (ADU)02:02:29.616 = Richard Diamond, “William Carter Memory Loss” (November 26, 1949) 02:31:42.875 = Ripley's Believe It Or Not, “Killed By Bashfulness” (1930) ***WD02:34:57.968 = The Saint, “Reflection On Murder” (August 20, 1950)03:05:21.009 = Sam Spade, “Quarter Eagle” (November 28, 1948) ***WD03:30:45.949 = The Sealed Book, “My Beloved Must Die” (July 22, 1945)04:01:12.489 = The Shadow, “House of Fun” (October 22, 1939) ***WD04:27:13.189 = Sleep No More, “I Am Waiting” and “Browdean Farm” (January 23, 1957)04:57:46.399 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0387

Screenwriting legend Zak Penn talks about how he got so savvy in the business of show.  We talk about how coming to LA and scouting out the city geared him up for his big move after college and his sale of “The Last Action Hero” started him on a 35 year journey of being one of Hollywood's most sought after writers. We talk about the good times with Speilberg, JJ Abrams, Shawn Levy, Ryan Reynolds, & Dwayne Johnson and we talk about the bad times with others. Bio: Zak Penn's career began as a screenwriter when he sold his first script, LAST ACTION HERO, at the age of twenty-three. Since then, Penn has become known for his work on numerous films based on Marvel comics, including X-MEN 2 and X-MEN: THE LAST STAND, ELEKTRA, THE INCREDIBLE HULK and THE AVENGERS. He has also dabbled in other genres, writing scripts for disparate films such as P.C.U., BEHIND ENEMY LINES and SUSPECT ZERO.Penn's shift into independent cinema began when he collaborated with his idol, Werner Herzog, on the script for RESCUE DAWN. Penn directed and co-starred with Herzog in INCIDENT AT LOCH NESS, his award-winning “hoax” documentary about the legendary director's attempts to make a film about the equally legendary monster. THE GRAND, Penn's second completely improvised film, was his third film with Herzog, and featured an eclectic cast including Woody Harrelson, David Cross, Ray Romano, Cheryl Hines, Dennis Farina and Gabe Kaplan.In addition, Penn co-wrote the original story for ANTZ and produced the animated film OSMOSIS JONES. He has also acted in a number of independent films, including STAR MAPS and CHUCK & BUCK. His first foray into television was the critically acclaimed original series ALPHAS starring David Strathairn. Penn directed the documentary ATARI: GAME OVER for Xbox Entertainment Studios.More recently, Penn adapted the New York Times bestselling novel READY PLAYER ONE for Warner Bros. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film was released in 2018. Penn also co-wrote the script for the action comedy FREE GUY, starring Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer. The film is directed by Shawn Levy and was released in August of 2021.

BRUTALITY OF SHOW BUSINESS:  4/8: Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided by  Scott Eyman  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Scott-Eyman/dp/1982176350 Bestselling Hollywood biographer and film historian Scott Eyman tells the story of Charlie Chaplin's fall from grace. In the aftermath of World War II, Chaplin was criticized for being politically liberal and internationalist in outlook. He had never become a US citizen, something that would be held against him as xenophobia set in when the postwar Red Scare took hold. Politics aside, Chaplin had another problem: his sexual interest in young women. He had been married three times and had had numerous affairs. In the 1940s, he was the subject of a paternity suit, which he lost, despite blood tests that proved he was not the father. His sexuality became a convenient way for those who opposed his politics to condemn him. Refused permission to return to the US after a trip abroad, he settled in Switzerland and made his last two films in London. In Charlie Chaplin vs. America, Scott Eyman explores the life and times of the movie genius who brought us such masterpieces as City Lights and Modern Times. “One of the finest surveys of the man and the artist ever written” (Leonard Maltin) this book is “a sobering account of cancel culture in action.” (The Economist) 1918 WWI 'THEY WON'T LET ME BE A DRILL SERGEANT!"

BRUTALITY OF SHOW BUSINESS:  6/8: Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided by  Scott Eyman  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Scott-Eyman/dp/1982176350 Bestselling Hollywood biographer and film historian Scott Eyman tells the story of Charlie Chaplin's fall from grace. In the aftermath of World War II, Chaplin was criticized for being politically liberal and internationalist in outlook. He had never become a US citizen, something that would be held against him as xenophobia set in when the postwar Red Scare took hold. Politics aside, Chaplin had another problem: his sexual interest in young women. He had been married three times and had had numerous affairs. In the 1940s, he was the subject of a paternity suit, which he lost, despite blood tests that proved he was not the father. His sexuality became a convenient way for those who opposed his politics to condemn him. Refused permission to return to the US after a trip abroad, he settled in Switzerland and made his last two films in London. In Charlie Chaplin vs. America, Scott Eyman explores the life and times of the movie genius who brought us such masterpieces as City Lights and Modern Times. “One of the finest surveys of the man and the artist ever written” (Leonard Maltin) this book is “a sobering account of cancel culture in action.” (The Economist) 1921 LONDON CLARIDGE'S

BRUTALITY OF SHOW BUSINESS:  5/8: Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided by  Scott Eyman  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Scott-Eyman/dp/1982176350 Bestselling Hollywood biographer and film historian Scott Eyman tells the story of Charlie Chaplin's fall from grace. In the aftermath of World War II, Chaplin was criticized for being politically liberal and internationalist in outlook. He had never become a US citizen, something that would be held against him as xenophobia set in when the postwar Red Scare took hold. Politics aside, Chaplin had another problem: his sexual interest in young women. He had been married three times and had had numerous affairs. In the 1940s, he was the subject of a paternity suit, which he lost, despite blood tests that proved he was not the father. His sexuality became a convenient way for those who opposed his politics to condemn him. Refused permission to return to the US after a trip abroad, he settled in Switzerland and made his last two films in London. In Charlie Chaplin vs. America, Scott Eyman explores the life and times of the movie genius who brought us such masterpieces as City Lights and Modern Times. “One of the finest surveys of the man and the artist ever written” (Leonard Maltin) this book is “a sobering account of cancel culture in action.” (The Economist) 1921 CHAPLIN FAIRBANKS PICKFORD

BRUTALITY OF SHOW BUSINESS:  7/8: Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided by  Scott Eyman  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Scott-Eyman/dp/1982176350 Bestselling Hollywood biographer and film historian Scott Eyman tells the story of Charlie Chaplin's fall from grace. In the aftermath of World War II, Chaplin was criticized for being politically liberal and internationalist in outlook. He had never become a US citizen, something that would be held against him as xenophobia set in when the postwar Red Scare took hold. Politics aside, Chaplin had another problem: his sexual interest in young women. He had been married three times and had had numerous affairs. In the 1940s, he was the subject of a paternity suit, which he lost, despite blood tests that proved he was not the father. His sexuality became a convenient way for those who opposed his politics to condemn him. Refused permission to return to the US after a trip abroad, he settled in Switzerland and made his last two films in London. In Charlie Chaplin vs. America, Scott Eyman explores the life and times of the movie genius who brought us such masterpieces as City Lights and Modern Times. “One of the finest surveys of the man and the artist ever written” (Leonard Maltin) this book is “a sobering account of cancel culture in action.” (The Economist) 1923 POLA NEGRI

BRUTALITY OF SHOW BUSINESS:  3/8: Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided by  Scott Eyman  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Scott-Eyman/dp/1982176350 Bestselling Hollywood biographer and film historian Scott Eyman tells the story of Charlie Chaplin's fall from grace. In the aftermath of World War II, Chaplin was criticized for being politically liberal and internationalist in outlook. He had never become a US citizen, something that would be held against him as xenophobia set in when the postwar Red Scare took hold. Politics aside, Chaplin had another problem: his sexual interest in young women. He had been married three times and had had numerous affairs. In the 1940s, he was the subject of a paternity suit, which he lost, despite blood tests that proved he was not the father. His sexuality became a convenient way for those who opposed his politics to condemn him. Refused permission to return to the US after a trip abroad, he settled in Switzerland and made his last two films in London. In Charlie Chaplin vs. America, Scott Eyman explores the life and times of the movie genius who brought us such masterpieces as City Lights and Modern Times. “One of the finest surveys of the man and the artist ever written” (Leonard Maltin) this book is “a sobering account of cancel culture in action.” (The Economist) 1917 THE ADVENTURER

BRUTALITY OF SHOW BUSINESS:  2/8: Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided by  Scott Eyman  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Scott-Eyman/dp/1982176350 Bestselling Hollywood biographer and film historian Scott Eyman tells the story of Charlie Chaplin's fall from grace. In the aftermath of World War II, Chaplin was criticized for being politically liberal and internationalist in outlook. He had never become a US citizen, something that would be held against him as xenophobia set in when the postwar Red Scare took hold. Politics aside, Chaplin had another problem: his sexual interest in young women. He had been married three times and had had numerous affairs. In the 1940s, he was the subject of a paternity suit, which he lost, despite blood tests that proved he was not the father. His sexuality became a convenient way for those who opposed his politics to condemn him. Refused permission to return to the US after a trip abroad, he settled in Switzerland and made his last two films in London. In Charlie Chaplin vs. America, Scott Eyman explores the life and times of the movie genius who brought us such masterpieces as City Lights and Modern Times. “One of the finest surveys of the man and the artist ever written” (Leonard Maltin) this book is “a sobering account of cancel culture in action.” (The Economist) 1916 VAGABOND

BRUTALITY OF SHOW BUSINESS:  1/8: Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided by  Scott Eyman  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Scott-Eyman/dp/1982176350 Bestselling Hollywood biographer and film historian Scott Eyman tells the story of Charlie Chaplin's fall from grace. In the aftermath of World War II, Chaplin was criticized for being politically liberal and internationalist in outlook. He had never become a US citizen, something that would be held against him as xenophobia set in when the postwar Red Scare took hold. Politics aside, Chaplin had another problem: his sexual interest in young women. He had been married three times and had had numerous affairs. In the 1940s, he was the subject of a paternity suit, which he lost, despite blood tests that proved he was not the father. His sexuality became a convenient way for those who opposed his politics to condemn him. Refused permission to return to the US after a trip abroad, he settled in Switzerland and made his last two films in London. In Charlie Chaplin vs. America, Scott Eyman explores the life and times of the movie genius who brought us such masterpieces as City Lights and Modern Times. “One of the finest surveys of the man and the artist ever written” (Leonard Maltin) this book is “a sobering account of cancel culture in action.” (The Economist) 1915

BRUTALITY OF SHOW BUSINESS:  8/8: Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided by  Scott Eyman  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Scott-Eyman/dp/1982176350 Bestselling Hollywood biographer and film historian Scott Eyman tells the story of Charlie Chaplin's fall from grace. In the aftermath of World War II, Chaplin was criticized for being politically liberal and internationalist in outlook. He had never become a US citizen, something that would be held against him as xenophobia set in when the postwar Red Scare took hold. Politics aside, Chaplin had another problem: his sexual interest in young women. He had been married three times and had had numerous affairs. In the 1940s, he was the subject of a paternity suit, which he lost, despite blood tests that proved he was not the father. His sexuality became a convenient way for those who opposed his politics to condemn him. Refused permission to return to the US after a trip abroad, he settled in Switzerland and made his last two films in London. In Charlie Chaplin vs. America, Scott Eyman explores the life and times of the movie genius who brought us such masterpieces as City Lights and Modern Times. “One of the finest surveys of the man and the artist ever written” (Leonard Maltin) this book is “a sobering account of cancel culture in action.” (The Economist) 1931