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It is a privilege to welcome actor, stand-up comic, and LGBTQ+ activist Jason Stuart to the Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Born in the Bronx and raised in Los Angeles, Jason has built a reputation for bold, unexpected performances that blend humor, humanity, and fearless authenticity. A self-described insecure Jewish kid who found refuge in performance, he credits Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl with “saving his life”—a revelation that launched a lifelong pursuit of storytelling that challenges stereotypes and flips expectations. That instinct led to one of his most striking turns as a heterosexual Christian plantation owner in Nate Parker's The Birth of a Nation, a role that mirrored and reframed the prejudice he's fought his entire life. Most recently, he serves as actor, director, producer, and co-writer of the indie film REDLINING, a timely and provocative film examining systemic inequality and the personal cost of generational injustice. Anchored by a deeply human performance from Jason Stuart, the film also features Alexandra Paul in a striking turn that powerfully showcases her dramatic depth. Stuart brings nuance, empathy, and quiet power to a story that confronts America's unfinished business head-on. The film continues his commitment to socially conscious storytelling and adds another bold chapter to a career defined by fearless choices and cultural relevance.Jason Stuart has appeared in studio favorites including Kindergarten Cop and Vegas Vacation, and on hit series such as The Closer, My Wife & Kids, Goliath (opposite J.K. Simmons), and Judd Apatow's Love. Indie audiences know him from Oscar winner Sean Baker's Tangerine, Ira Sachs' Love Is Strange (with John Lithgow and Alfred Molina), and the Amazon comedy series Smothered, which he co-created and starred in alongside Mitch Hara. The series earned Jason Stuart the Indie Series Award for Best Actor in a Comedy and sparked a new wave of acclaim as a content creator with the motto: “We don't wait for permission to create.” A highly sought-after stand-up comedian, Jason Stuart tours nationally and released the comedy album I'm the Daddy and I Have Candy. He is also an in-demand speaker on diversity and inclusion and the author of the memoir Shut Up, I'm Talking! Offscreen, he serves as National Co-Chair of the SAG-AFTRA LGBTQ Committee, which he cofounded in 2004. Stuart has also recently completed the horror film Blackwood, the drama I Got Next, in which he plays a basketball coach mentoring a special-needs child, and the acclaimed indie drama Hank, which won Best LGBTQ Short at the Los Angeles International Film Festival and earned him a Best Actor nomination at the Glendale International Film Festival.On this episode of Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Jason Stuart spoke about the lessons that he learned from being on the sets of The Drew Carey Show, Everybody Hates Chris, Murder She Wrote, and My Wife & Kids; launching the SAG-AGTRA LGBTQ Committee in 2004; and previewed Redlining. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

Haydn from Price A Plan breaks down the massive operational flaw of residential builders doing their own estimating. Because owners lack the time to concentrate, they fall into the bad habit of delivering broad-brushstroke estimates just to win the job. This creates a chaotic cycle where the builder is forced to sit back down in the office and manually reprice materials while the project is already active, leading to nasty financial surprises for the client and locked-in losses for the business.To break this cycle, Hayden introduces the concept of partnering with an outsourced estimating firm like Price to Plan. By delivering highly detailed front-end estimates, the builder can immediately transition a signed contract straight into accurate purchase ordering. This system saves the owner 80 hours of weekend work per million dollars of project value and eliminates the massive risk of hiring and training an in-house estimator who might leave to start their own company.Links & Resources Price to Plan Website - priceaplan.com.au

Spider-Man star J.K. Simmons and Tom Brittney join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about The Westies, the gritty new MGM+ crime drama premiering July 12. Brittney has also recently been linked by unconfirmed reports to the DCU's future Batman role, while Simmons remains one of the most recognizable comic book actors through Spider-Man, Invincible and The Legend of Korra.In The Westies, Simmons plays Eamon Sweeney, the old-school leader fighting to maintain control of his criminal empire. Brittney plays Jimmy Roarke, a younger and more rebellious member of the organization who represents a generation hungry to change how business is done.Simmons and Brittney break down the growing conflict between the Westies' established leadership and the younger generation. They explain how control, ambition and survival create a dangerous internal struggle that could threaten the future of the entire organization.The conversation also explores why the quieter scenes can feel just as threatening as the show's violent moments. Simmons discusses using silence, listening and observation to reveal what Eamon is thinking, while Brittney opens up about Jimmy's relationship with Bridget, played by Sarah Bolger, and how their private moments offer a different side of his character.Simmons also explains his approach to researching the real Westies. Because Eamon and Jimmy are fictional characters created for the series, he focused on lifting the characters from the page instead of trying to imitate specific historical figures.The interview closes with Simmons and Brittney revealing one of the show's most unexpected elements: its dark humor. They discuss how Irish gallows humor brings moments of light into an otherwise brutal world and why humor becomes essential when the dramatic stakes are so high.Plus, Simmons delivers the ultimate compliment by calling Nerdtropolis “the best word in the history of words.”Visit Nerdtropolis.comFacebook.com/nerdtropolisInstagram.com/nerdtropolisTwitter.com/nerdtropolisTikTok.com/@nerdtropolis

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PETER PARKER'S GREATEST BATTLE IS THE ONE HE CAN'T ESCAPE! With Spider-Man: Brand New Day on the horizon and the MCU building toward Avengers: Doomsday, Paige Kimsey & Jackie Bonsignore experience Spider-Man 2 (2004) for the first time, continuing their journey through Sam Raimi's legendary Spider-Man trilogy. From Peter Parker losing his powers and Doctor Octopus' terrifying hospital escape to the unforgettable train fight, Aunt May's hero speech, and the emotional sacrifice at the heart of the story, this Spider-Man 2 reaction revisits one of Marvel's most celebrated superhero sequels. As the Road to Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues, Paige & Jackie discuss Tobey Maguire's deeply human Peter Parker, Alfred Molina's tragic Doc Ock, and the enduring influence Spider-Man 2 has had on the MCU and modern superhero movies. Spider-Man 2 Reaction (Full-Length Watch-Along):   / thereelrejects   Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code REJECTS at https://www.huel.com/REJECTS. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Directed by Sam Raimi (The Evil Dead, Drag Me to Hell), Spider-Man 2 stars Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Pleasantville, The Great Gatsby), Alfred Molina as Dr. Otto Octavius/Doctor Octopus (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Boogie Nights), Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson (Bring It On, Civil War), James Franco as Harry Osborn (127 Hours, Pineapple Express), Rosemary Harris as Aunt May (Being Julia, The Gift), and J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson (Whiplash, Juno). Jackie & Paige react to Doc Ock's tragic transformation, the unforgettable runaway-train sequence, Peter Parker's isolation and identity crisis, Harry's growing obsession with Spider-Man, and the emotional finale that sets the stage for Spider-Man 3. Follow Jackie Bonsignore: https://www.instagram.com/jackiebonsignore/ Follow Paige Kimsey https://www.instagram.com/paige.popcorn?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 17th July 2026, including:In 1980s Hell's Kitchen, the Westies crime gang eyes profits from the Javitz Center construction. Though vastly outnumbered by Italian mafia, their brutality earns them a share. Generational tensions rise as FBI probes deepen in MGM+ crime drama The Westies, starring J.K. Simmons.It's Sue's worst nightmare - an overly attentive, socially inept, second-hand robot carer. But maybe this droid has its uses... Diane Morgan stars in BBC iPlayer comedy Ann Droid.Lonnie Hawkins is 2004's top golfer, struggling to recapture his magic late in his career, refusing to believe he's anything other than one stroke away from golf's greatest comeback. Will Ferrell stars in Netflix comedy The Hawk.When a multi-million-dollar heist goes sideways, a con artist is forced to go on the run, pursued by both the FBI and a ruthless crime boss. Anya Taylor-Joy is Lucky on Apple TV.Follow Bingewatch on all major podcast players for your weekly rundown of the best binge-worthy shows across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more.Remember to leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser and Goodpods AND you can now show your support and leave a tip for Ian and Hannah.You can also stay in touch with the team via Twitter AND if you like Bingewatch but you're looking for a specific review, check out BITESIZE BINGEWATCH, our sister show making it easier to get the bits you want!Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://bingewatch.captivate.fm/neotaste For ad and sponsorship enquiries, email liam@mercurypodcasts.com now!

In this episode, Joel Simmons joins Tyler Bloom on the Leadership on the Links podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of Biological Soil Management, leadership, mentorship, and the future of the golf course industry. Joel shares the story of how EarthWorks was founded, his transition from Penn State Extension to recruiting and eventually launching EarthWorks with Jerry Brunetti, and the challenges of introducing carbon-based fertility in an industry that initially resisted the concept.The discussion explores why healthy soils create healthier turf with less effort, how today's superintendents have embraced carbon-based programs, and why soil testing remains the foundation of successful agronomy. Joel also discusses the impact of new technologies including AI, autonomous equipment, and data-driven agronomic recommendations while emphasizing that strong fundamentals will always matter more than gadgets.Tyler and Joel also dive into recruiting, mentorship, work-life balance, and what separates great golf course superintendents from average ones. Throughout the conversation, they highlight the importance of curiosity, continuous learning, discovering rather than simply being taught, and building careers through strong mentors and professional networks.Visit EarthWorks at: https://www.earthworksturf.com Podcasts: https://www.earthworksturf.com/earthworks-podcasts/ EW Turf Talks: https://www.earthworksturf.com/2-minute-turf-talks/

John Ross Bowie joins Jace to discuss returning as Barry Kripke in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the new Big Bang Theory spinoff premiering July 23 on HBO Max. John explains how the series takes Stuart, Denise, Bert and Kripke into a different universe with each episode while keeping the story grounded in the relationships between its characters. He also talks about expanding Kripke beyond his familiar punchlines, reuniting with Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus and Brian Posehn, and working on the first Chuck Lorre series built around extensive visual effects. John also reflects on the lasting impact of Speechless, why its edgy and absurd comedy was sometimes misunderstood, and the response the series continues to receive from families affected by disability. Plus, he previews his role as Kenneth Adelman in The Brink of War alongside Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris and J.K. Simmons and discusses the immersive Stuart Fails to Save the Universe experience coming to San Diego Comic-Con. Stuart Fails to Save the Universe premieres July 23, 2026, on HBO Max.

Treveles Simmons and his mother Jearlean Simmons are former residents of "Sugar Ditch Alley", a segregated black community in Tunica, Mississippi in the Mississippi Delta region where in 1985 officially the poorest county in the United States with a poverty rate of 56%. Jearlean and her nine children lived in a dilapidated wooden shack that lacked indoor plumbing, running water, and bathrooms. The house was next to an open sewage ditch that ran through the neighborhood where residents were forced to use portable containers for sanitation and dispose of waste in the open sewer. These homes were infested with rats and roaches, Jearlean even placed cotton in her children's ears at night to keep roaches out. Hear the Simmons story of resilience, love, and faith in God.

"We've heard this one before." Sermon by Charissa Simmons, Canon for Intergenerational Ministry, recorded live on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Tom Brittney first rose to global prominence with his multi-season turn on the celebrated British series "Grantchester," where he built a devoted international following through a performance defined by emotional depth and restraint. With his new series "The Westies," he hops "the pond" and ventures into darker and more volatile territory while delivering layered, character-first work surrounded by stellar co-stars like J.K. Simmons and Titus Welliver. On this episode, he explains why the lack of belief in his abilities that he felt from his teachers in drama school resulted in his own lack of faith it what they were teaching, how seven seasons playing the same character made him a better actor, why he will never get used to the instability of this profession, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft.  Subscribe to Back To One on Substack Follow Back To One on Instagram

Leadership on the Links Summit  Join us at the Leadership on the Links Summit on October 12, 2026 at Toftrees Golf Resort in State College, Pennsylvania. This one-day gathering brings together superintendents, directors of agronomy, club executives, and industry leaders for a day focused on personal branding, leadership development, and building high performing teams. Register here: https://bloomgolfpartners.com/our-events/ ------ In this episode of Leadership on the Links, we explore the science and philosophy of biological soil management with Joel Simmons, Founder and President of EarthWorks Natural Organic Products. Joel shares his journey from Penn State county extension agent to co-founding EarthWorks with the late Jerry Brunetti in 1988, pioneering a carbon based approach to soil health that was once dismissed by academics and is now standard practice across the turfgrass industry. Tyler and Joel discuss why soil testing functions like blood work for a golf course, what separates truly engaged superintendents from the rest, and how emerging technology, from autonomous mowers to AI driven agronomic programs, is reshaping the profession. Joel also reflects on his decade teaching soils at Rutgers University and how that work evolved into the GCSAA accredited Soil First Academy. If you care about agronomy fundamentals, superintendent development, or the future of soil health in golf, this is a conversation worth your time. What You'll Learn in this Episode How Joel's path from Penn State county extension agent and executive recruiter led to co-founding EarthWorks and establishing biological soil management in the turf industry. Why carbon based fertility was heavily criticized in the early 1990s and how it became a fixture in virtually every golf course maintenance facility today. Why Joel compares soil testing to a patient's blood work, and how roughly 15,000 annual soil tests anchor EarthWorks' agronomic recommendations. What has stayed constant in golf course maintenance, including superintendent intuition, and what is changing rapidly, from autonomous mowers to research on the rhizophagy cycle. How the Soil First Academy condenses Joel's ten years of Rutgers soils instruction into a GCSAA accredited seminar on soil chemistry, physics, and biology. How EarthWorks is developing an AI based program that tailors recommendations to each property's specific soil and water data. How Tyler and Joel evaluate genuine engagement and mastery of fundamentals when vetting superintendent candidates. Links and Resources Leadership on the Links Summit Registration: https://bloomgolfpartners.com/our-events/ Joel Simmons – LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-simmons-504b7241/ EarthWorks Natural Organic Products: https://www.earthworksturf.com/ Soil First Academy: https://www.earthworksturf.com/soil-first-academy/  

¿Merece la pena ver The Westies? En este nuevo Razones para Ver Express, Juan Francisco Bellón analiza sin spoilers la nueva serie de MGM+ protagonizada por J.K. Simmons y Titus Welliver. Ambientada en el Hell's Kitchen de los años 80, The Westies nos lleva al enfrentamiento entre la mafia irlandesa, la familia Gambino y un barrio que está cambiando para siempre. Una serie creada por Chris Brancato (Narcos, Godfather of Harlem) que apuesta por el crimen organizado clásico, grandes interpretaciones y una cuidada recreación histórica. Únete a nuestro canal y apoya a FUERA DE SERIES: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFNyyACx7XbgZ4-S4jzNnGQ/join Únete a nuestro chat de telegram en el que miles de personas hablamos cada día de series: - Telegram – Grupo de debate: https://telegram.me/fueradeseries - Telegram – Canal de noticias: https://t.me/noticiasfds Síguenos en nuestras plataformas y podcast sobre series: - Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/fuera-de-series/id288039262 - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3RTDss6AAGjSNozVOhDNzX?si=700febbf305144b7&nd=1 - iVoox - https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-fuera-series_sq_f12063_1.html Redes Sociales - Twitter: https://twitter.com/fueradeseries - Facebook: https://facebook.com/fueradeseries - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fueradeseries/ - Youtube: https://youtube.com/fueradeseries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Hanna speaks to J. K. Simmons and Tom Brittney about their new Hell's Kitchen crime drama THE WESTIES (02:42), while we review THE INVITE (14:39) and ROSEBUSH PRUNING (27:18). Our WAIT JUST A MINUTE (39:07) picks are NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE and SHOOT THE PEOPLE. Plus, in our HOT TAKE (41:52), in light of MOANA, should Disney declare a moratorium on live-action remakes? If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza, please visit: ⁠MAP⁠Buy Hanna's The Unofficial Buffy the Vampire Slayer Quiz Book hereBuy Clarisse's Wes Anderson: A Retrospective ⁠here⁠⁠Tweet us @FadetoBlackPod on Twitter or DM @FadeToBlackPodcast on Instagram.Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast - it makes a difference! The Fade To Black Podcast is part of the Stripped Media Network.CLARISSE: ⁠ ⁠@clarisseloughrey⁠⁠HANNA:⁠ ⁠@hannainesflint⁠⁠Music by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠. Jingles by Hanna Flint

Taylor Parker murdered 21‑year‑old Reagan Simmons‑Hancock on October 9, 2020, in Reagan's New Boston, Texas home while Reagan was 36 weeks pregnant. Parker had spent nearly a YEAR faking her own pregnancy, and when her supposed due date passed, she became desperate to maintain the lie. Parker attacked Reagan, then performed a crude, unauthorized C‑section to remove Reagan's unborn daughter, Braxlynn Sage. Parker fled with the baby and falsely claimed she had given birth on the side of the road. Doctors quickly determined she had not given birth, and investigators connected her to the murder scene, where Reagan's body was found. Parker was arrested that same day and ultimately convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death in 2022. Click here to join our Patreon.  Click here to get your own Inhuman merch.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD HERO CHANGED SUPERHERO MOVIES FOREVER! With Spider-Man: Brand New Day swinging into theaters soon and the MCU racing toward Avengers: Doomsday, Paige Kimsey & Jackie Bonsignore experience Spider-Man (2002) for the first time watching, revisiting the Sam Raimi classic that launched the modern superhero movie era. From Peter Parker's unforgettable origin and the legendary upside-down kiss to the terrifying Green Goblin mirror scene, Bonesaw McGraw, and the emotional finale, this Spider-Man (2002) reaction celebrates one of Marvel's most iconic films and the legacy that continues to inspire every new era of Spider-Man. Spider-Man (2002) Reaction (Full Length Watch Along): / thereelrejects The best businesses aren't built in boardrooms. They're built by people who just started. Free trial at https://www.SHOPIFY.com/rejects In this Spider-Man (2002) reaction, Marvel movie reaction, and review, Paige & Jackie experience Sam Raimi's (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Evil Dead) groundbreaking superhero classic starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker / Spider-Man (The Great Gatsby, Seabiscuit), Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn / Green Goblin (Poor Things, The Lighthouse), Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson (Bring It On, Civil War), James Franco as Harry Osborn (127 Hours, Pineapple Express), J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson (Whiplash, Invincible), Cliff Robertson as Uncle Ben (Charly, Escape from L.A.), Rosemary Harris as Aunt May (The Gift, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead), and Macho Man Randy Savage as Bonesaw McGraw (WWE Hall of Fame, Ready to Rumble). Featuring unforgettable moments like Peter's spider bite, "With great power comes great responsibility," the Bonesaw wrestling match, Spider-Man's first swing through New York City, the iconic upside-down kiss, the chilling Green Goblin mirror scene, the Queensboro Bridge showdown, and the emotional final battle, Spider-Man (2002) forever changed comic book movies. With anticipation building for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Paige & Jackie revisit the film that launched one of cinema's most beloved superhero franchises and continues to inspire every Spider-Man story that followed. Follow Jackie Bonsignore: https://www.instagram.com/jackiebonsignore/ Follow Paige Kimsey https://www.instagram.com/paige.popcorn?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You are currently listening to an extended preview of our We ❤️ Movies episode on Spider-Man 2 (2004). If you want to catch the whole conversation, click through here and sign up for our Patreon!“Folks, we're gonna talk about the pizza here for a while…” - EricOn this month's We ❤️ Movies, the 2026 Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza has us chatting about one of the best comic book movies of all time, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2! How is this impossible pizza delivery situation even remotely Peter Parker's fault? How incredible is J.K. Simmons in these original Raimi films? Who else was getting tired of Peter Parker pining over Mary Jane? Why does this dummy ride his little motorbike to the theater? Wouldn't it have been cool if Man-Wolf showed up here (or in part three)? Is Alfred Molina giving one of the finest comic book villain performances ever put to film? And there are fewer scenes harder to watch than this super-sad birthday party sequence we have here, no? PLUS: How much secret drinking is Aunt May doing in this movie? Spider-Man 2 stars Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Alfred Molina, Rosemary Harris, J.K. Simmons, Donna Murphy, Daniel Gillies, Dylan Baker, Bill Nunn, Aasif Mandvi, Willem Dafoe, Cliff Robertson, Ted Raimi, Elizabeth Banks, and Bruce Campbell as Snooty Usher; directed by the great Sam Raimi.Come hang out in Vegas with us this summer as we do a three-night stand at ST:LV to celebrate 60 years of Star Trek and 10 years of The Nexus! We'll be at the convention Thursday, Friday and Saturday night doing three Nexus shows on Wrath of Kahn, Generations, and First Contact! Best part is, you don't need to have a convention pass to attend, each show is ticketed separately. Click through to snag your tix now!Be sure to visit the WHM Merch shop over on Dashery and check out all the latest show-related designs you can slap on t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, stickers, whatever! Make your friends jealous by flaunting some WHM merch today!Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.

You can call J.K. Simmons a character actor, a sometime bad guy, sometime leading man, or an Academy award winner. Suffice it to say he's packed a lot into his 200+ screen credits and he didn't even get started until his late 30s! He joins Josh to talk about his return to TV with THE WESTIES, his iconic roles in SPIDER-MAN, the DCU, JUNO, WHIPLASH, and so much more. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rula.com/happy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #rulapod Quince -- Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/HAPPYSAD ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping and 365-day returns. Limited Time Offer–Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code happy15 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://huel.com/happy15.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter McCormick, founder of TurfNet, joins Joel Simmons for a candid conversation about retirement after more than three decades serving the golf course industry. Rather than focusing solely on finances, Peter shares the emotional transition of stepping away from a career that defined much of his life, the importance of completely disconnecting from work, and the unexpected relief that comes from simplifying life.The discussion covers practical retirement planning, including maximizing retirement contributions, understanding Social Security, working with financial advisors, downsizing possessions, avoiding debt, and preparing financially long before retirement arrives. Peter explains how thoughtful planning gave him confidence that retirement could be something to enjoy rather than fear.Beyond finances, Joel and Peter explore the psychological side of retirement, staying physically active, maintaining purpose, volunteering, mental health, and the value of letting go of possessions and responsibilities that no longer serve you. Peter also reflects on the meaningful relationships he built throughout his career and the touching retirement tribute organized by his family and industry friends.Whether you're just starting your career or beginning to think about life after work, this episode offers honest advice about preparing for retirement while also reminding us that success isn't measured only by money, but by health, relationships, and living a life with purpose.Visit EarthWorks at: https://www.earthworksturf.com Podcasts: https://www.earthworksturf.com/earthworks-podcasts/ EW Turf Talks: https://www.earthworksturf.com/2-minute-turf-talks/

Willy, Adam, and DMase talk about Jeffery Simmons being ranked on the top 10 DTs going into the 2026 season. They also have a question revolving another titans player is Tony Pollard being disrespected, also DVD talk about Tom Dundon Carolina Hurricanes owner putting his wife and Kids on the Stanley Cup engraving.

Imagine a world where AI is not just a tool but a partner that elevates human judgment, responsibility, and ethics. That's exactly what Helena Almeida, VP of Ethics at ADP, reveals in this electrifying episode, a true call to action for every HR leader and business executive. Dive into the real talk about AI governance, responsible use, and how to stay human in a tech-driven world. Your organization's future depends on it.  In This Episode:  Helena Almeida's journey from litigator to AI ethics pioneer.  The human side of AI: trust, hallucinations, and accountability.  How responsible AI standards are shaped by legal and ethical boundaries.  Practical advice for HR leaders: leveraging AI without losing the human touch.  The critical role of friction in HR processes to ensure fairness and accuracy.  Why AI isn't a replacement but an enhancer — and the importance of smart design.  Navigating complex legal landscapes: pay transparency, union rules, and cross-state regulations.  How business leaders without tech backgrounds can champion responsible AI.  The future of HR workflows with AI: rethinking old processes and embracing healthy friction.  What “responsible AI” really looks like for your organization.  Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to the bold new era of AI in HR 02:00 - Helena's transition from litigation to AI ethics leadership 04:00 - The myth of AI without human oversight 07:00 - Hallucinations in AI and how to manage trust 09:30 - Balancing AI accuracy with human judgment 12:00 - Ensuring data integrity in AI-driven HR systems 15:00 - Managing variations in employment law with AI 18:00 - The challenge of complex, multi-layered HR rules 21:00 - Standards for responsible AI: high stakes decisions 24:00 - The importance of skilled designers and human oversight 27:00 - The impact of automation on HR talent and friction 30:00 - How business leaders can lead AI governance without technical expertise 33:00 - Rethinking HR workflows for AI integration 36:00 - Healthy friction: the secret to responsible AI in HR 38:00 - Final thoughts: humans and AI working together for better workplaces Resources & Links:  ADP  Helena Almeida - LinkedIn  Responsible AI Guidelines  Book: "Human + Machine" by H. Simmons  Connect with Helena Almeida:  LinkedIn  Twitter  Final Call: The future of HR is human. The future of AI is responsible. You have the power to shape both. Listen now — and be bold enough to lead with integrity, insight, and purpose. 

 Elizabeth Simmons, chair, Cache Valley Symphonic Society -- Column: With tech, are we inhabiting our lives, or just documenting? 

A false pregnancy. A stolen infant. A murdered mother. This week Madison Reyes joins me and we're talking about the horrific murder of Reagan Hancock and the horrific acts of serial liar Taylor Parker.   Call the Hotline: 747-322-0273   Buy my book: prh.com/obitchuary   Come see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com   Write me: spencer@cultliter.com   Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcastinstagram.com/spencerhenry   Join our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliter   Check out my other show OBITCHUARY wherever you're listening now!    Sources:   https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/death_row/dr_info/parkertaylor.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Reagan_Simmons-Hancock https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/court-of-criminal-appeals/2025/ap-77-110.html https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeDiscussion/comments/1u5x621/taylor_parkermaternal_instinct_megathread/ https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/2026/may/29/supreme-court-will-not-review-taylor-parkers/ https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/maternal-instinct-director-interview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Deborah Simmons provides specialized counseling for infertility-related trauma and pregnancy loss. She works with clinics around the country. She is passionate about helping fertility patients (she calls them "pre-parents") as they work through the journey of becoming a parent, whether that be through IUI, IVF, donor eggs, donor sperm, donor embryos, or surrogacy. She shares so many great insights about how to handle the mental-wellness side of things when you're going through fertility treatment. Here are few key items she shares: For yourself: Find compassion for yourself throughout treatment If partnered: Looking to your partner and acknowledging their feelings about the journey With friends: Let them know what you need while also honoring what you need With Co-workers: Let them know you're having "medical problems" and don't feel you have to share everything.   Do you have questions about IVF, and what to expect? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Tune in on Dr. Aimee's website. You can find Deborah's website here: https://www.drdeborahsimmons.com/   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org  where you can schedule a consultation. Other places to find The Egg Whisperer: Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app. Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates

It's been the wildest week of the NBA offseason, and Robert Horry, Rob Jenners, and B-Dog Brandon Harper have a lot to get through. The show kicks off with an argument nobody asked for — Rob's theory that every undersized, unathletic kid in America should just go play soccer — before the guys dig into the trade that broke Twitch: Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and draft compensation.   They break down whether Boston's “JB and JT can't win a title together” reasoning holds up, debate how fast (or slow) Philly fans will actually embrace a guy who spent a decade calling them the enemy, and dig into what Paul George's fit looks like next to a Jayson Tatum-led Celtics squad.   From there it's a full lap around the Lakers, who added Luka Dončić, AR, and Walker Kessler to a roster that's got the internet cracking jokes about the “Mayo Mob” and “Live, Laugh, Lakers.” Horry and Harper get into the actual basketball case for the moves, what the Kessler trade cost L.A. in draft capital, and why Rui Hachimura bolted for the Clippers on a deal Horry thinks his agent should be fired over.   The back half covers the Wizards quietly stacking three former No. 1 picks, a Rich Paul clip that reignites the LeBron-to-Cleveland chatter, Donovan Mitchell's new max extension, and a run through free agency moves including Collin Sexton, Anfernee Simmons, and DeMar DeRozan hitting the open market. Pat McAfee gets Big Shout of the Week honors, and the guys close it out with a round of “History Repeating,” matching this year's NBA storylines to their 2018 twins.   00:00  Cold Open & Intro 01:30  Should American Kids Just Play Soccer? 09:30  Jaylen Brown Traded to the Sixers 12:00  Do Fans Really Forgive Former Rivals? 16:00  Will Philly Embrace Jaylen Brown? 19:00  Shams' Report: Were Tatum & Brown Really Done? 21:30  Paul George Heads to Boston 26:30  Tatum Becomes the Guy in Boston 28:30  Lakers' New Look Sparks TikTok Nicknames 31:00  Breaking Down the Walker Kessler Trade 35:00  Rui Hachimura Bolts for the Clippers 42:30  Wizards Land Three Former No. 1 Picks 44:00  Rich Paul's LeBron-to-Knicks Bombshell 46:30  Where Does LeBron Land? Cleveland Buzz Builds 48:00  Donovan Mitchell's Max Extension 49:30  Free Agency Roundup: Sexton, Simmons, Duren & More 53:30  Big Shout of the Week: Pat McAfee 55:00  History Repeating: 2018 Callbacks & NBA Trivia

Bijna oneerlijk was het vandaag in de Tour. De drie sterkste renners uit de kopgroep reden allemaal voor dezelfde ploeg: Lidl-Trek. Mads Pedersen hoefde het alleen nog af te maken en deed dat met fietslengtes voorsprong. In deze aflevering van In Het Wiel hebben we het over die masterclass. Niek Goedvolk bespreekt het tactisch plan van Lidl-Trek met Roxane Knetemann en wielerverslaggever Marijn Abbenhuijs. Waarom wilde de ploeg per se met Pedersen winnen? Was de situatie met ploeggenoot Mathias Vacek voorop niet misschien nog beter? En we blikken uitgebreid vooruit op de eerste massasprint van deze Tour. Woensdag neemt Olav Kooij het in Pau op tegen onder meer Jasper Philipsen en Tim Merlier. Marijn en Rox leggen uit waarom de Nederlander misschien wel topfavoriet is. Luisteren maar!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J.K. Simmons, the Oscar-winning star of "Whiplash", relishes being a character actor. He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his role as a mob leader in the new MGM+ series "The Westies", and recalls the difficult early days of his career – and how an unexpected kindness from an actor friend helped him when he needed it most.

Ken lays out a conspiracy theory that NBA media figures like Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe are downplaying a LeBron-to-Cleveland fit because they don't want to keep traveling back to the city if he stays for a farewell tour. Anthony counters Simmons' clip dismissing the fit with James Harden by pointing to the Cavs' actual playoff run this past season, arguing pundits too quickly eliminate teams from title contention before the season even starts. Both hosts push back on the media narrative, noting the NBA has had eight different champions in eight years and that "bad fit" takes ignore how often unexpected teams have won it all. The segment closes with a tease that Danny Cunningham will join to weigh in on where he thinks LeBron ultimately lands.

Grab your security blanket, a cold beverage, and your internal rage because Today we're continuing our No Maternal Instinct series, but we're taking a slightly different path than the documentary as we try and gain a broader understanding of fetal abduction. Because after Part One, a lot of you wrote to us. Some of you were excited. Some of you were surprised that we spent an entire episode talking about fake pregnancies instead of jumping right into Taylor Parker. And a few of you basically said… “…Okay, but when are we getting to Taylor?” Fair question. And today… we're getting closer. But before we talk about Taylor Parker… we want to tell you about the woman whose name almost slipped away- Reagan Simmons Hancock Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support.

Grab a beer and join us tonight as we cover the murder of Reagan Simmons-Hancock! On October 9th, 2020, Reagan was 21 years old and about eight months pregnant when she was killed in her home in New Boston, Texas. The woman who did it had spent months faking a pregnancy of her own. Her name was Taylor Parker. Tonight we'll go through who Reagan was, the deception that led Taylor to her door, the investigation, and the 2022 trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The military newspaper Star and Stripes, actor J.K. Simmons, "Little House on the Prairie" returns to screens, Founding Father Thomas Paine, a visit to George Washington's Mount Vernon, and hifi listening bars.

**THIS EPISODE STARTS WITH AN UPDATE ON THE OSCAR URIAS MURDER TRIAL. THIS CASE WAS ORIGINALLY COVERED ON EPISODE 198. THANK YOU TO THE LOVED ONES OF ELIZABETH AND HATTIE WHO REACHED OUT****This week Amber covers the murder of Reagan Simmons-Hancock, committed by Taylor Parker who faked a pregnancy for months and violently attached Reagan. Then, Naomi covers one of the most iconic concerts of all time, and the money it raised that wound up as weapons instead of food.Amber's Sources:Murder of Reagan Simmons-Hancock - WikipediaThe Taylor Parker Case, ExplainedWhere Is Taylor Parker Now? What We Know About the ‘Maternal Instinct' Killer on Texas Death RowTexas woman faked pregnancy for months before killing friend, abducting her unborn babyWhy Warnings About Taylor Parker's Fake Pregnancy Didn't Save Reagan Simmons Hancock | OxygenWhat Happened to Taylor Parker's Children After Her Pregnancy Hoax and Murder Conviction | OxygenTaylor Parker sentenced to death for killing pregnant friend to steal her unborn baby - CBS NewsTaylor Parker story: Texas woman sentenced to death for killing Reagan Simmons-Hancock, removing unborn baby from womb - ABC7 Los AngelesDeath Row Inmate Appeals Sentence, Claims Prosecution Fat-Shamed Her - Texas Scorecard‘Maternal Instinct' on Netflix: Where Is Taylor Parker's Ex-Boyfriend Wade Griffin Now?Maternal Instinct Documentary: Where is Taylor Parker now? True Story, Cast, What Is It About? - Netflix TudumNaomi's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_AidThe Truth About 1985's Live Aid ConcertThe Truth About 1985's Live Aid Concert - Grungehttps://ifmyrecordscouldtalk.com/the-decade-of-the-charity-single-benefit-concertLive Aid: The Complicated History of the World's Biggest Charity Concerthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Do_They_Know_It%27s_Christmas%3Fhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Are_the_Worldhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tears_Are_Not_Enoughhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Conspiracy_of_HopeSupport the showGo check out our patreon page athttps://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaosFor more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"https://www.crimewineandchaos.comCrime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. DavisAmber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or athttps://www.tinfoiltophat.comNaomi has a twenty year career in tech, and a lifetime interest in all things macabre. She walked away from #startuplife to strike a new path rooted in service. You can find out more about the work she's focused on, support those initiatives, and keep up on her socials here: https://linktr.ee/missgnomers

Ben and Rob swing into ‘Spider-Man 2', Sam Raimi's beloved 2004 superhero sequel that transformed a comic book blockbuster into one of the most emotionally enduring films of its genre. Starring Tobey Maguire, Alfred Molina, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Rosemary Harris and J.K. Simmons, Spider-Man 2 follows Peter Parker as he struggles to balance responsibility, romance and heroism, while facing the tragic rise of one of Marvel's greatest villains.Why does Doctor Octopus remain one of cinema's most enduring comic book villains, and what makes Alfred Molina the perfect actor to bring him to life? How close did Tobey Maguire come to losing the role? And is Spider-Man 2 secretly one giant metaphor for sexual performance anxiety?!CONSUUUME to find out all this and much, much more!Find us on your socials of choice at www.linktr.ee/everymovieeverpodcastPLUS we have a Patreon with EXCLUSIVE content just for you starting at less than £2 a month - Click the link below!

On Friday's ENN, Beach Bash recap, Boone on Yankees injuries, change at MSG, Simmons reaction to Brown trade, Drummond a Knick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Whiplash” contains Nick's favorite movie ending. Ever. This episode begins with Alex and Nick breaking down Damien Chazelle's “Whiplash.” The guys discuss the film's lasting popularity, Paul Reiser's face, cruel brothers, evil teachers, sociopathic bosses, and why J.K. Simmons' Oscar-winning performance is one of the greatest villains in cinema.In the second half (01:35:20), the guys discuss the ending of “Whiplash” in depth and list their favorite movie endings.Visit our website waywpodcast.comJoin WAYW Bonus Features on PatreonBuy WAYW Merch

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We're entering a new society, is what I said, and then laughed at hearing myself say something so extreme, but…It's what I truly believe!Dominant narratives are losing their zing, filmmakers (and audiences!!) are more discerning than ever about Hollywood's ultimate goals, and something new and non-dependent is rising like a perfectly baked soufflé. For the cost of an oatmilk matcha (pre-tip), you can unlock the vault of Town Hall workshops designed ~specifically~ to help non-dependent artists build audiences.It was an absolute pleasure to get into non-dependence, grief, the creative process, and well.. all of it with Laverne McKinnon, an executive producer, grief coach, and career strategist on her Substack Live a few weeks ago.Below you'll find the timestamps and 5 actions filmmakers can take right now to build their careers in the brand new world we're creating every single day.Timestamps & Topics* 00:03:42 — The “coziness” of Birdman and how it helped me learn screenwriting* 00:08:14 — The influences of seeing space shuttle launches in Florida as a kid* 00:10:10 — Learning that artistic freedom wasn't on my industry career path* 00:11:11 — Accepting reality: no one's looking for breastfeeding mom directors!* 00:15:30 — Career coherence and a resistance to having a “marketable” identity* 00:20:02 — The ambition it takes to chart a difference course* 00:22:53 — Instability brought on by mergers, strikes, and AI* 00:23:44 — Forging genuine relationships between filmmakers and audiences* 00:24:39 — The NonDē infrastructural builds we're currently working on* 00:27:35 — Why my negative self-talk is none of my business* 00:30:34 — The importance of collecting data for filmmakers* 00:32:07 — Collaboration over competition as a necessary strategy for audience-building* 00:32:30 — The current initiatives being run by the Non-Dependent Film Movement on and off FilmStack* 00:37:08 — How to generate momentum when it's lost* 00:41:22 — What folks get very wrong about non-dependence* 00:45:55 — Defining career grief and the language and support to process it* 00:47:41 — My personal story of not working for 3 years* 00:50:43 — Learning to “take the L” as a major life strategy* 00:55:02 — How severed attachments impact the brain's cognition* 00:57:18 — How being with my dad in his final days impacted my work* 01:00:13 — How holding all parts of life, including death and loss, can create meaning and even sometimes fulfillment5 Actions for Filmmakers to Take Right Now * Execute on one thing today. Execution is momentum. Waiting for “20/20 vision” or a perfect plan is a thinking trap because as much as I would la-hove to think my way out of every situation, situations usually require action before you can figure them out. But action doesn't have to be a grand gesture. You can catch a momentous wave by simply sending an email, following up with someone when a ball has been dropped or phoning in a favor. There's always something to do, and it doesn't have to be a big thing for it to have big impact.* Collect whatever data you have access to right now and write it down. We all know we're supposed to be collecting our data, but what does that mean?It could mean:* Your subscriber count* Your subscriber open rate* Your last film's overall seat count* Your conversion rate (for email or ticket sales or podcast eps, or…)* Your ACV (Average Customer Value), meaning, how much does each customer/audience member typically spend with you?* Funding raised across all projectsCollecting this kind of data puts you in the driver's seat whether you're going fully non-dependent or not. Because if you decide you want a traditional distribution deal down the line, when you collect your data now, having that data will give you better leverage when striking that deal.* Strike up a radical collaboration with another filmmaker. For non-dependent filmmakers, when you focus on competing rather than collaborating, you're kneecapping your ability to grow your audience. You aren't in a competitive business, you're in a collaborative one. Audiences do not get sick of movies. If they like your filmmaker friend's film, that is actually GOOD NEWS FOR YOU. It means they're more likely to watch yours. So whatever you can do today to radically collaborate with someone will only benefit you. It could be as simple as a joint Substack post or as complicated as a multi-city collaborative theatrical tour. Collaboration allows artists to collapse timelines, learn from each other's mistakes faster, and offset the risk from going it alone.* Participate in an infrastructural build. Because the traditional Hollywood system has become an unstable place to chart a career, it's incumbent on us to build the infrastructure we need. But we can't build the house without the scaffolding. We need small bits of infrastructure to build the bigger, better system as a whole. Small builds could be: rounding up all of the screening venues in your neighborhood or city and sharing them with NonDē Alternative Venue List, or suggesting an initiative within the NonDē 50 Films Project, or writing a Substack post on your post-production workflow. Small infrastructure is still infrastructure, and we need it to build the entire ecosystem.* Develop your career-grief literacy. The disappointment you feel in the industry (or in the speed at which you're able to build outside of it) creates legitimate physiological events in your body that impact cognition and physical health. Take the time to grieve it. Mourn the things you thought were for you. Mourn the direction you thought you were pointed in. Integrate that loss into your identity, you don't have to always just rise above. Sometimes you can wade directly through, and that's a faster salve. Remember: maintaining your emotional resilience is required to continue making art. Take good care of yourself, always.Psst. If you've made it this far in the post, then you deserve the insider secrets! You can grab a 7-day free trial to test drive past LGA Town Halls to see if they're valuable, before you commit. :)Feeling NonDē curious? Quick Ways to Get Started in the NonDē Film Movement ahead »* Subscribe to FilmStack Daily Digest and start getting your analysis and breakdown from thinkers on this platform with independent voices.* Try non-dependence one of these 64 ways.* Read about the New Film Criticism and subscribe to a swath of amazing film critics who don't just introduce us to new work, but also help us think and write about films in an altogether fresh, original, personal way. Check out Film Soup Zine run by KLA Media Group and C. C. Simmons who will be reviewing specifically-NonDē films.* Join the NonDē 50 Films Project by signing up here and checking out the dashboard here.* Start talking about it. Let's bring these ideas into the conversation. At first people will say we can't do it. That's fine, let's talk about it. Let's bring these big ideas into the rooms with us.* Discuss with your team. Be the leader on your production team and bring non-FilmStack filmmakers into the fold. Share resources and posts with them about how to do things differently.* Share about the NonDē Film Movement far and wide. A better world is inevitable if we make it so.Read the entire NonDē series:* It's not too late to say you were there when it started* You're invited to the table* If you say it, they will come* Went to Slamdance, and all I got was renewed faith in the future of film* The (not so) hidden agenda of non-dependent film (part 1 of 3)* The love of the game is a power move (part 2 of 3)* Who gets to speak about the future of film? (part 3 of 3) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsgoagain.substack.com/subscribe

Rich weighs in on LeBron James snubbing a return to the Los Angeles Lakers to possibly play alongside Steph Curry on the Golden State Warriors, or a return to the Miami Heat or Cleveland Cavaliers. Academy Award-winning actor J.K. Simmons joins Rich in-studio to promote his new MGM+ ‘The Westies' series, discusses his die-hard Detroit Tigers and Ohio State Buckeyes fandom, reveals how much of his memorable ‘Whiplash' scenes with Miles Teller were improvised, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:00 - Bill Simmons said there's some "smoke" around the Nuggets right now. Some of it is legit, and some of it isn't. He thinks there could be a mutually beneficial trade between the Nuggets and Celtics. It might be all conjecture and heresay, but Simmons also has his finger on the pulse of the Celtics.14:20 - What a busy few days for the Avs! They traded Nichushkin then then immediately re-signed Brent Burns and Brett Kulak. One thing's for sure: Sakic ain't done yet. How do we think Super Joe's handled the offseason so far?34:05 - Brett & Moser were gone last week when the news broke about the Timberwolves trading for LaMelo Ball. What's Tim Connelly's game plan here? Because again, at first glance this seems like an insane plan. The team is becoming Oops! All Guards!

In this funny yet vulnerable sermon, Aaron & Nicole share stories, remind us of vision, mission & history and activate freedom from shame. This Is Us | Pastor Aaron and Nicole Simmons Mission, Vision & Core Values Our Mission is To reveal the goodness of God to everyone everywhere. Join us at 10 am every Sunday Morning or for our Livestream worship service at 10 am on Facebook and at UpperRoomOhio.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/UpperRoomOhio/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/upperroomohio Give us a call: 937-667-5585 Address 648 N. Hyatt St. Tipp City, OH 45371

Wednesday evening service preaching from the pulpit of Woodland Baptist Church – Winston Salem, NC * Please feel free to visit our website at woodlandbaptistnow.com

Dr. James White of Rutgers University joins the EarthWorks Podcast to discuss the fascinating world of rhizophagy, a process in which plants actively farm, consume, and extract nutrients from soil bacteria and fungi. His groundbreaking research has helped identify and explain this remarkable relationship between plants and soil microbes, changing the way we think about plant nutrition and Biological Soil Management.Throughout the conversation, Dr. White walks through the entire rhizophagy cycle, explaining how plants bring microbes into their root cells, extract nutrients, and then release them back into the soil to continue the cycle. This process not only feeds the plant but also stimulates the formation of root hairs, allowing roots to explore more soil for water and nutrients.The discussion also explores the surprising role that some disease-causing organisms can play within a healthy biological system and why maintaining an active, diverse soil microbiome is essential for long-term plant health.Whether you manage golf course turf, sports fields, landscapes, or any other plants, this episode provides remarkable insight into one of the most important discoveries in modern plant science. It offers a deeper understanding of why soil biology matters and why Biological Soil Management continues to transform the way we grow healthier, more resilient plants.Visit EarthWorks at: https://www.earthworksturf.com Podcasts: https://www.earthworksturf.com/earthworks-podcasts/ EW Turf Talks: https://www.earthworksturf.com/2-minute-turf-talks/

Seth and Sean dive into some of what JJ Watt had to say on the Pat McAfee Show about Aaron Donald's potential return and Jeffery Simmons' extension.

Founder and Executive Director of FirstRepair in Evanston, Robin Rue Simmons provides an update on the latest setback to the reparations movement after the Department of Justice blocked reparations for Black Americans whose ancestors suffered housing discrimination.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Welcome back to True Crime Sucks! On this episode, Adam and new permanent co-host Kari Martin discuss the new Netflix documentary Maternal Instinct, which covers the absurdly shocking crimes of Texas woman Taylor Parker. Intro/Outro music: "Witch" - Wicked Cinema - https://www.soundstripe.com/library/songs/16460

I'll be honest with you — this conversation gave me chills more than once. JoJo Simmons grew up with one of the most recognizable names in music history, the son of Joseph "Run" Simmons, co-founder of Run-D.M.C. and a pioneer of hip hop culture. But what I've always respected about JoJo is that he's never coasted on that name. He's spent years carving out his own path in music, entertainment, and now podcasting, while quietly doing the harder work of becoming a present father and a committed husband. We went everywhere in this conversation. We talked about what it was like growing up under a microscope, making the kinds of mistakes every teenager makes except having them show up on TMZ. We talked about his parents, how they kept love intact through divorce, how his mother made one of the hardest decisions a parent can make to protect her son, and how his dad evolved from tough love to open communication in a way that shaped the father JoJo is today. This episode is filled with wisdom I didn't expect and moments that made me stop and think about my own home. JoJo has been married to his wife Denise for nearly seven years, together for 17. They're raising a ten-year-old daughter named Mia and a four-year-old son, Joseph, who is nonverbal and receiving occupational therapy. Watching JoJo talk about both of his kids, the way he's learning to hold space for his daughter as she grows into her own person, and the way he's modeling confidence and calm for his son, you can see a man who is fully in it. Not perfect. Fully in it. He's also building something. His podcast and media community, For Good, launched just a year ago and it's already growing fast. The name says everything: it represents forever, and it represents putting good into the world. JoJo's vision for it goes beyond episodes and downloads. He wants festivals. He wants a movement. He wants people from every walk of life sitting in a room together feeling heard and seen. After spending an hour with him, I believe he'll build it.   Timeline Summary [1:02] Growing up as the son of Run from Run-D.M.C. — the good and the hard of a very public childhood [3:47] How JoJo's parents stayed committed to their kids' wellbeing despite divorce, and why he never felt an absence of love [5:07] The arrest that showed up in the New York Times and TMZ, and the moment JoJo knew he had gone too far [10:24] What his dad did specifically that shaped the father JoJo wants to be, including the shift from discipline to conversation [14:28] Dad Edge June offer — signed copy of The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood, the Patience course, and more at thedadedge.com/join [17:28] JoJo's mom: a single mother with a doctorate who ground every day, never spoke ill of his father, and made the hard call to send JoJo to live with his dad at 13 [22:23] How JoJo met Denise at McDonald's — two vegetarians, one bold move, and a phone call to her mother [28:38] Ten years of dating, a breakup, a promise ring, and why the time apart made the relationship real [32:21] How communication and being willing to ask "are we really this bad?" has kept their marriage intact through seven years [36:56] Raising a ten-year-old daughter — learning to listen instead of lead, and why how you treat her now shapes who she'll accept later [40:44] JoJo's morning routine: up at 5:30 a.m., candle lit, meditation music, 20–30 minutes of emotional regulation before the household wakes up [44:54] Raising his four-year-old son Joseph — teaching both kids that they are the value in every room they walk into [46:30] How JoJo thinks about raising kids in the public eye, protecting them from attaching their worth to fame [49:39] How the For Good podcast started, what the name means, and the community and movement JoJo is building [57:38] A ten-year dinner table visualization — what JoJo wants his wife and kids to say when they look back   Five Key Takeaways Growing up in the spotlight teaches you fast that public mistakes carry a different weight — JoJo's arrest at a pivotal teenage moment became front-page news, and he now uses that experience to stay honest with his own kids about consequence and accountability without shame. The way your parents handle their relationship with each other after a split shapes your children more than you realize — JoJo's parents never let him see the turmoil between them, and that protection of the family unit became one of the greatest gifts they gave him. Marriage takes courage from both people — brushing arguments under the rug feels like peace in the short term but builds into the bigger blowups, and JoJo has learned to address issues in the moment rather than let them accumulate. As a father of a daughter, your emotional regulation sets the template for what she will tolerate and accept in her own relationships — staying calm, listening deeply, and being the safe place she can come to at 2 a.m. at age 20 is the whole job. You are the thermostat in your home, not the thermometer — JoJo wakes up at 5:30 every morning before the household starts because he knows the energy he brings into the day is the energy the whole family will operate in.   Links & Resources Join the Dad Edge Alliance (June offer — signed book, Patience course, marriage course, and more) — https://www.thedadedge.com/join Kid Questions resource — https://www.thedadedge.com/kidquestions Full show notes for this episode — https://www.thedadedge.com/1493 For Good Podcast website — https://www.forgooduniverse.com JoJo Simmons on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jojo_simmons For Good Podcast on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/forgoodpodcast For Good Podcast on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@ForGoodPodcast   Closing JoJo came into this conversation humble, honest, and more self-aware than I expected from someone who's been in the public eye since he was a teenager. That moment where he talked about looking back ten years from now at the dinner table — not asking for perfection, just asking that every person around that table felt seen, heard, and not forced into anything — that hit me. That's the goal. That's the whole thing. If this episode spoke to something you're working through in your own home, share it with another dad who needs to hear it. And if you haven't already, please follow The Dad Edge, leave a rating, and drop a review. Go out and live legendary.