Podcast appearances and mentions of Simon Cowell

Dan + Shay visit with Evan Paul and (1:04) expand on that difficult conversation they admitted to having, the one that nearly led to a breakup. Plus, (13:00) was there every any big shouting matches and what changed for the better. Then, (7:30) Shay Mooney provides a baby update, (6:14) Dan Smyers provides a lawn update

In July of this year millions across the country were blown away when the 82nd Airborne Division All-American Chorus appeared on the talent show America's Got Talent, impressing the judges and making it to this month's semifinals. But the Chorus has been around for decades, telling the story of the Army through song and performance. Hosts LTG (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey sit down with two Chorus members, SSG Marcus Gilbert and SGT Damarielis Vargas, to talk about the Chorus, their favorite performances, the intimidating nature of Simon Cowell… and perhaps belt out a tune or two…   Guests: SSG Marcus Gilbert, U.S. Army SGT Damarielis Vargas, U.S. Army   Credit: America's Got Talent clips courtesy of FremantleMedia North America, Inc. and Maidmetal, Ltd.   Donate: If you are interested in supporting AUSA's educational programs, such as this podcast, please visit www.ausa.org/donate. Feedback: How are we doing? Email us at podcast@ausa.org. Disclaimer: AUSA's Army Matters podcast primary purpose is to entertain. The podcast does not constitute advice or services. While guests are invited to listen, listeners please note that you are not being provided professional advice from the podcast or the guests. The views and opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of AUSA.

When they came to work with Stock Aitken Waterman, pop act Yell! had one top 10 hit under their belt already — a remake of Dan Hartman's "Instant Replay". Signed to Simon Cowell's Fanfare label, the duo comprised of Daniel James and Paul Varney recorded their follow-up, "One Thing Leads To Another", with SAW, but it was not the success anyone hoped it would be, despite being a fresh new sound from the Hit Factory and the guys both being talented singers. Paul joins us to discuss his start in the entertainment industry and Yell!'s short-lived career, while we explore the external factors that impacted their success, including record company wrangling and negative press that took a particularly cruel tone. As it would turn out, not even Jason Donovan was able to live up to his previous successes in mid-1990 as his latest single, "Another Night", became his first to miss the top 10. Jason talks about the reaction to that chart shock and why going out on the road later in the year would prove essential to his longevity. Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, Peter Day and David Howells also share their thoughts on the Between The Lines era of Jason's career. Subscribe for bonus material at chartbeats.com.au/sawTwitter: @ChartBeatsAU, @MrMattDenbyInstagram: @chartbeatsauFacebook: Chart Beats: A Journey Through PopEmail: chartbeats.au@gmail.com

Join Brett Weaver, Bryce, Justin, and Brian in the Green Room.  A frustrating "news" "article." The Simon Cowell of voice-over courses. Brett met Harvey Guillen?! Telemarketer$ as unsatisfying, but neat!  Plus, Bryce talks Monza and Ferrari fightin'! World's Greatest Con season 3! Go! https://shows.acast.com/worlds-greatest-con LFG Marbles! https://marbles.win/ Get a bonus episode every week only at https://www.patreon.com/greatnight and enjoy the preshow and postshow in all the public feeds! Not watching the show? Follow us on YouTube to see all the goods! http://watchgreatnight.com Email us! GreatNightPod@gmail.com

Join Brett Weaver, Bryce, Justin, and Brian in the Green Room.  A frustrating "news" "article." The Simon Cowell of voice-over courses. Brett met Harvey Guillen?! Telemarketer$ as unsatisfying, but neat!  Plus, Bryce talks Monza and Ferrari fightin'! World's Greatest Con season 3! Go! https://shows.acast.com/worlds-greatest-con LFG Marbles! https://marbles.win/ Get a bonus episode every week only at https://www.patreon.com/greatnight and enjoy the preshow and postshow in all the public feeds! Not watching the show? Follow us on YouTube to see all the goods! http://watchgreatnight.com Email us! GreatNightPod@gmail.com

Prepare for an eye-opening episode with the legendary Sinitta! Sinitta, the chart-topping pop singer, celebrity, and mother, takes us on a journey through her incredible life: She was a true 1980s sensation, sharing the UK charts with Michael Jackson, Rick Astley, Pet Shop Boys, and Def Leppard, hitting #2 with her unforgettable singles "So Macho" and "Toy Boy." Sinitta toured the world, rubbing shoulders with music icons like Michael Jackson, Prince, and Elton John. Recognized as one of the most beautiful and iconic figures of her time, Sinitta's star power continues to shine. Her 30-year on/off relationship with X Factor and record label mogul Simon Cowell is legendary, but her dating history also includes Brad Pitt and David Essex. In this episode, Sinitta reveals for the FIRST TIME George Michael's astonishing request for her to be his "pretend" girlfriend while concealing his sexuality – and why she declined. She shares her exciting plans for her 60s, which include dating, creating new music, embracing passion, and spreading the empowering message that older women are vibrant and full of life. Sinitta also opens up about her challenges with pregnancy, IVF, and surrogacy, sharing her intimate experiences of adopting her beautiful children, Magdalena and Zach. Get ready for an unfiltered, surprising, and deeply personal interview with Sinitta – this episode is a must-listen!

Brian McFayden stops by to talk about working in the entertainment industry, the time he met Robin Williams, and the worst job he's ever had.In This EpisodeBrian's eulogy as read by DennisWhy you're always out of a job in the entertainment businessHow COVID got Brian off the movie set and back into radioWhen Brian worked for a President and a Vice PresidentWhere to Dennis and Brian lie on the political spectrumWorking with Current Television under Al GoreWhat it was like growing up in Omaha with television dreamsWhy Brian become know as Alter Boy in his circlesThe weird transition from radio DJ to MTVGetting recognized in publicBeing friends with Mandy Moore and other leading ladies Brian hung out withThe time that Brian met Robin Williams at the Tribeca Film FestivalThe time that Dennis met Robin Williams at an airportA short talk about depression in the entertainment industryBrian's favorite thing to do in the entertainment industryBrian does impressions of Matthew McConaughey, Johnny Carson, and Casey KasemWhy Brian won't do stand-up comedyWhen Brian met Simon Cowell and got the job hosting CupidLooking for America's worst singer for Superstar USA and why Brian regrets itGetting fired from hosting Beauty and the GeekA little bit about Brian's son and what it's like to be a dadBrian's tips on how to succeed in the entertainment industry and how to deal with failureThe best and worst experience Brian has hadBrian's favorite decade of musicWhat's next for Brian McFaydenhttps://www.vlaw.com/uncommon-convos-the-brian-mcfayden-interview/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Madilyn Bailey over Zoom video!Pop singer-songwriter Madilyn Bailey recently released her Hollywood Dead LP! Prior to its release Madilyn dropped a scintillating trilogy of earnest pop bangers, “Doomsday in LA”, “Tattoos & Therapy”, and the most recent single, "Serious"."Serious" is a summer anthem that melds head-bopping percussion with infectious synth sparkles, and finds Madilyn with one foot out of the door, struck by the possibility of a momentous new beginning. Set against the sweltering backdrop of Los Angeles, Madilyn comes to terms with an impending and unexpected love, considering what it would feel like to tear her own walls down. A sunny whirlwind of rich guitar and danceable rhythms, "Serious" is a candid exploration of what it feels like to let loose and invite a new love into your story despite all odds.Along with the track, Madilyn also shared an accompanying music video featuring her husband that weaves through Madilyn's path towards unexpected love. Against a dreamy backdrop of floating pastel pink and set in reverse, Madilyn quite literally takes a stroll down memory lane, recounting the series of events that led her to see that she wouldn't have to give up any part of herself for the right person - her world would just get bigger.Madilyn says the song is about:“A person who is nervous that a relationship will get in the way of their future plans but meets someone they just can't stop thinking about. It's always been easy to stay unattached, at arms length in a relationship but not with this guy… and this is a serious problem.” Madilyn is a bonafide social media sensation with 9.5 million subscribers on YouTube, 3.2 million followers on TikTok, 1.8 million followers on Facebook and 1.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify. She made a name for herself covering popular songs on YouTube before gaining further notoriety in 2021 when she auditioned for America's Got Talent using her own original song with lyrics made up entirely of hate comments she had received on her channel. Madilyn's resilience and talent caught the attention of Simon Cowell and she swept through all the way to the competition's semi-finals. More Info: Hailing from a tiny town in rural Wisconsin, Madilyn began posting acoustic covers to her YouTube channel in 2009. Her viewership quickly exploded and her covers of Titanium (120 million views), Rockabye (71 million views) and Shape of You (52 million views) have all gone super viral on the platform. She found a passion for writing her own music shortly after and has defined her voice as an artist through a number of successful original singles like True Crime, Red Ribbon, and Tetris, all of which merge Madilyn's clever, relevant lyricism with powerful pop production.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #MadilynBailey #HollywoodDead #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter!https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodYEAH, I F*CKED THAT UP is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Billy Mann. Billy holds many titles - songwriter, entrepreneur, father, philanthropist, and now podcast host. Throughout his career, Billy has worked alongside many marquee names in entertainment. Their biggest achievements are what they are known for, but it's their biggest failures that made them who they are. In each episode, Billy will discuss those failures with his guests - actors, novelists, musicians, CEOs - and draw from it a potent combination of laughter and inspiration from the stories they share. Key show guests include L.A. Reid, Kelly Rowland, Liz Gillies, Aly & AJ, and more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4972373/advertisement

You've probably seen the photos of stars like Courteney Cox or Simon Cowell, who have recently revealed a more natural look after removing their facial fillers or perhaps are one of Kylie Jenner's 381 million followers and saw that she had recently dissolved her lip filler. But what prompted this change? Fillers are injectable substances that are used to plump up areas of the face that have lost volume due to aging, weight loss, or other factors. They can also be used to enhance features like lips, cheeks, or jawlines. What are cosmetic fillers? Why are celebrities dissolving their fillers? But do fillers ever fully dissolve? How do you dissolve fillers? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : How can I recognise a narcissistic pervert? What is a man child? How to interact with ChatGPT? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen talk Bryan challenging Bo Nickal to a scrap and his recent trip to Colombia, Brendan's trip to Phoenix reuniting with fighters including Henry Cejudo and Cory Sandhagen and hanging out with Criss Angel, UFC 292 Aljamain Sterling vs Sean O'Malley, Simon Cowell's ever changing face, current events around the world and much more! DraftKings - Promo Code: Fighter Morgan & Morgan - https://forthepeople.com/fighter Magic Mind - https://magicmind.com/ House Of Macadamias - For a limited time, Fighter and the Kid listeners a free box of 45% macadamia snack bars - one of each flavor - when you visit houseofmacadamias.com/tfak plus 20% off your entire order with code TFAK

“The Chic Suite”  - RHOC S17 E10, RHOA S15 E13, WELCOME TO CRAPPIE LAKE S01 E06, RHONY S14 E04Mention it all: In case you missed Below Deck this past week..We have thoughts on Melissa and Joe Gorga's house.Real Housewives of Atlanta S15 Ep13:We need to buy our own Bedroom Kandi. Real Housewives of The OC S17 Ep10:How does everything always come back to Shannon? Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake S01 Ep06:Luann is channeling her inner Simon Cowell.Real Housewives of New York S12 E04:Brynsgiving! Timestamps:Intro/Opening : 00:00:00 -> 00:10:57MENTION IT ALL: 00:10:57 -> 00:23:45RHOA: 00:23:45 -> 00:36:32RHOC: 00:36:32 -> 00:55:59CRAPPIELAKE: 00:55:59 -> 01:07:36RHONY: 01:07:36 -> 01:31:39F*MARRYKILL: 01:31:39 -> ENDBuzzsprout Sign up link!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1801338Make sure to follow us on:Instagram | Youtube | TiktokAnd keep an eye out on therealhousemates.nyc for fun updates!

In this captivating episode of "Mind Your Leadership," we delve into the remarkable journey of Doug Patton, Founder and CEO of Patton Design, who has harnessed the power of his inner creativity to achieve unprecedented success across multiple domains. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and equipped to embark on your own creative exploration. Throughout the past three decades, Doug has created over 300 products in 40 different international market categories. He has worked closely with several Fortune 500 CEOs, offering visionary concepts, strategies, and innovative products for companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Disney, IBM, and more. Additionally, Doug had the opportunity to be a featured contestant on ABC-TV's "American Inventor," a show produced by Simon Cowell. Be sure to grab a copy of Doug's new book, "Inspirations of Creativity: Quotes from Conquering the Chaos of Creativity" and join the movement to embrace your creative potential today. Whether you're leading a team, managing a business, or striving for personal growth, Doug Patton's insights are sure to illuminate your path to unlocking your inner creativity.

#457 Platinum Heart - Rich is back in New Milton to continue his Edinburgh Fringe without going to Edinburgh run and is a bit perplexed by a T shirt that Twitter has been trying to make him buy. His guest is veteran stand-up and cheater of death Markus Birdman. They chat about his journeyman status on the circuit, whether being at a school where your dad worked propelled both Rich and Markus towards comedy, Markus' decision to go on Britain's Got Talent and whether Simon Cowell understands comedy, how Markus has turned two strokes and a heart operation into comedy, a scary ghost story and why two motorcycle accidents was enough to stop Markus getting on a bike again (not Rich though - he loves motorcycling).Book tickets for Platinum at the Fringe here https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/markus-birdman-platinum-freeCheck out Markus' tour dates here https://www.markusbirdmantour.com/book-ticketsCome and see RHLSTP live - all dates and confirmed guests here http://richardherring.com/rhlstpSUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELSee extra content at our WEBSITE Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Our American Stories, not many teen idols are able to carve a successful career for themselves as they mature, but Frankie Avalon is one of these exceptions. Avalon had 31 Billboard singles, including number one hits, "Venus" and "Why" in 1959. Avalon is also well-known for his role in the musical film Grease as Teen Angel, in which he sings "Beauty School Dropout." He appeared on American Idol to sing for Simon Cowell on his birthday. Here's Frankie Avalon to tell his story!  Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**JOIN US** for a day of empowerment and inspiration at "Move, Mimosas, Mingle" on September 20th at Zilker Park in Austin. Join the party with fitness influencer, ⁠Nikki Zahka⁠, Yogi ⁠Shayne Celebre⁠ and dancer ⁠Kay Cote⁠ to elevate your mind and body with invigorating yoga sessions, a transformative shuffle lesson, and captivating stories of resilience from special guest William Hung. Sip on refreshing mimosas while making meaningful connections and unleashing your true potential. Don't miss this opportunity to embrace your journey to success—get your tickets here: ⁠eventbrite.com/e/move-mimosas-mingle-tickets-690331418857?aff=ebdssbdestsearch⁠ In this episode of "Elevated You," host Kay Coté brings you an inspiring and transformative story of overcoming adversity and pursuing dreams. Join us as we welcome our special guest, William Hung, the iconic singer known for his unforgettable American Idol audition back in 2004. After facing harsh criticism from Simon Cowell, William didn't let it deter him. Instead, he used that experience to fuel his journey towards success and personal growth. Key Takeaways: Embracing Resilience and Persistence: William's story teaches us the value of resilience and persistence in the face of challenges and criticism. He refused to let negativity define him and continued to pursue his dreams, ultimately finding success. Defying Stereotypes and Expectations: William defied stereotypes and societal expectations by using his unique voice to make his mark in the entertainment industry. He encourages us to be authentic and true to ourselves while following our aspirations. The Power of Positive Mindset: Despite the initial setback, William chose to stay positive and focused on his mission to help others find their freedom by using their voices. His positive mindset enabled him to turn adversity into an opportunity. Balancing Dreams and Responsibilities: William's life philosophy of chasing dreams while not abandoning responsibilities resonates with many. He reminds us that the pursuit of dreams might not be easy, but it's essential to find a balance to lead a fulfilling life. Intentional Actions and Mindfulness in Pursuing Goals: William's journey demonstrates the importance of intentional actions and mindfulness while pursuing dreams. By focusing on his passions, seeking feedback from the right sources, and leaving room for exploration, he navigated challenges and found his purpose. Join Kay Coté and her guest, William Hung, on this powerful episode of "Elevated You" as they explore the transformative journey of overcoming adversity, embracing authenticity, and finding freedom by using your own voice. William's story is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and serves as a beacon of inspiration for anyone striving to achieve their dreams despite challenges and setbacks. Remember to stay positive, authentic, and persistent in your pursuit of greatness. Tune in now to elevate yourself and find the motivation to go after your goals. Follow William Hung on Instagram here: @williamhungofficial

Emma and Nick saw Barbie and Nick has gone full Ken with a deep v-neck shirt and a beach attitude. Julie's on a dark and twistier path - not Oppenheimer but The OC in honor of its 20th anniversary and catchy theme song. We also finish out this season of Drag Race All Stars and listen to NIck's breakdown of the latest in the Kpop world.  Show Notes: @1:00 - Hot takes | Barbie, X, Kpop Breakdown: Jung Kook's Seven, Prestige TV: The OC, theme songs, RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars Finale @29:15 - Tweets of the Week | Due to my agonies @52:00 - Game | Blank Slate  Want to support us and get fun extras? Join our Patreon!  At takespod.com or Patreon.com/takespod  Like 30 Rock? Like Nick and Julie? Listen to them on their 30 Rock rewatch podcast: Blerg! (@blergpodcast) wherever you listen to Takes. 

On today's What to Watch: A new episode of Justified: City Primeval, Simon Cowell looks back on some of his favorite moments from America's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent on special episode of AGT, and Jim Gaffigan is full of dad jokes in his new comedy special Dark Pale. Plus, Hollywood trivia, and entertainment headlines, including George R.R. Martin on his suspended deal with HBO and the latest on House of the Dragon season 2, and how you can get your own Ken sweatshirt as seen on Ryan Gosling in Barbie. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW on Twitter and @EntertainmentWeekly everywhere else. Host/Writer/Producer: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Producer/Writer: Ashley Boucher (@ashleybreports); Editor: Samee Junio (@it_your_sam); Writer: Calie Schepp; Executive Producer: Chanelle Johnson (@chanelleberlin). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's not quite the Simon Cowell of making bands but Nestor Aparicio finally had chance to unravel his role in helping Gina Schock put a Baltimore-based band together. Let The Go-Go's drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer tell you about her new band The House of Shock and its roots in the Dundalk soil and soul. The post Gina Schock tells Nestor about the new House of Schock at The Beaumont on MD Crab Cake Tour first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

TW: discussion of sensitive issues including sexual assault, suicide and addictionThis interview contains Lucy's account of sexual assault. That account starts about 30 minutes in and is flagged before we discuss it.I don't have many words to write about this extraordinary guest because I really need you to listen to her story, in her own words. The singer and songwriter Lucy Spraggan shot to fame as an X Factor contestant in 2012. She was just 20 when she was scouted to take part in the ITV series and she became an overnight sensation, with her audition watched by millions. But her time on the show was cut short after she was subjected to a horrific sexual assault. At the time, it was reported she had withdrawn from the talent contest owing to illness. That wasn't the case. For years, Lucy did not feel able to tell the story of what happened to her - until now.This is Lucy's only podcast interview and it marks the publication of her incredible and courageous memoir, Process: Finding My Way Through. It was Lucy, and her publishers, who approached How To Fail and it was only after extensive consultation with all of them that we agreed to sit down in an environment that felt safe and respectful to Lucy's experience.She is, quite simply, one of the bravest people I have ever met. This was an emotional and, at times, confronting interview. But what comes out of it loud and clear is Lucy's strength, her compassion and her resilience. Also, she's so lovely and funny too.This is not an interview about her trauma. She is so much bigger than that. This is an interview about the survivor that she is. We talk about sexuality, sobriety, reality television, the unexpected kindness of Simon Cowell and her journey to embrace the fullness of herself. I loved every second and I love Lucy Spraggan.--If you've been affected by any of the issues raised, Samaritans are here to help 24/7. Call for free on 116 123.--You can order Lucy's memoir, Process: Finding My Way Through here.--How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted and produced by Elizabeth Day. To contact us, email howtofailpod@gmail.com--Social Media:Elizabeth Day @elizabdayHow To Fail @howtofailpodLucy Spraggan @lspraggan

Denise Beighton has had an illustrious career in the music industry over the last 40 years, beginning in sales to moving on to become a Director at BMG before starting her own management company. In Part 1 of our chat she talks about discovering an act that opened a 'life changing door for a Mr Simon Cowell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Young has dealt with huge changes both in his personal and professional life. The original Pop Idol winner turned writer and actor has had eight albums, four of which went to number one, won two brit awards and a Laurence Olivier nomination for his performance in Cabaret in the West End. He is currently starring in the one man play Song From Far Away at Hampstead Theatre in London and hosts his own podcast 'The Wellbeing Lab' which discusses mental health and wellbeing. He's also written five books including 'Anything is Possible', 'To Be a Gay Man' and 'Be Yourself and Happier, the A-Z of Wellbeing'.In this compelling episode, Will talks to Annie about his relationship with change, snobbery in music, courage and standing up to Simon Cowell, his childhood at boarding school, learning boundaries, his brother's suicide and his search for joy. You can listen to The Wellbeing Lab here:https://podfollow.com/1614065266/viewContent warning: this episode discusses suicide. Should you be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, in the UK, The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123. Hotlines in other countries can be found here. Changes is a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here: https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Constantine Maroulis hit it big & became a household name during the heyday of “American Idol.”   He is best known today for his iconic star turn in Broadway's Rock of Ages for which he received a Best Actor Tony Award® nomination.  His stage acting work also includes Jekyll & Hyde, The Wedding Singer, RENT, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, The Toxic Avenger, and now he stars in the lead role of the off-Broadway blockbuster musical sensation…Rock & Roll Man.  We discuss: -What was it like growing up and did he always know he had singing & acting chops and did he always want to be a star? -How did he get on American Idol and what was it like taking the country by storm with his breathtaking performances on the show and emerging out of anonymity to an instant star? -How is it like getting on stage and performing in front of tens of millions on TV vs. a more intimate audience of a few hundred people on a stage. Does he get nervous on TV or stage? -How was American Idol's Simon Cowell?  -What made him excited about taking on the iconic, but challenging role of being the first person to ever portray trailblazing DJ Alan Freed (who actually is credited with coining the term Rock & Roll) in an entire show in the extraordinary new Musical Rock & Roll Man.  -What does he hope audiences feel and what does he hope they learn and take away from the show? - Rock & Roll Man features Rock & Roll Classics created by Legends such as Little Richard, Chuck Berry, LaVern Baker, Buddy Holly, Bo Diddley & The Killer Jerry Lee Lewis. However, Constantine sings all original songs which require a lot of heavy lifting. He tells us about the creative process in perfecting brand new songs no one ever did prior.  -What it is like getting standing ovations and having people dance in the aisles every show? -What are the secrets to his success and what he would advise other actors or other people in general that want to follow in your footsteps?    

Blackstone Publishing is thrilled to announce the forthcoming release of Critics Choice award winning producer known for creating some of the longest-running unscripted series in history Arthur Smith's book, REACH: HARD LESSONS AND LEARNED TRUTHS FROM A LIFETIME IN TELEVISION. One of the most daring, creative, and influential minds in nonfiction television, Arthur Smith draws on the most exciting moments of his pioneering career as a producer to show how far you can go when you reach for your dreams. Arthur Smith is famous for his innovation and audacity, and as the man behind some of the longest-running unscripted series in television history. His groundbreaking hit Hell's Kitchen forged the modern food competition reality genre, while his Emmy-nominated American Ninja Warrior has spawned a cultural movement, with Ninja-inspired gyms in every major American city. In Reach, Smith shares adventures, triumphs, and hard-won lessons from his astonishing career, beginning with his unprecedented ascension from the ranks of sports production to become the youngest-ever head of CBC Sports. Never one to rest on his laurels, Smith moved from Canada to the United States to produce a wide variety of entertainment programming with his mentor, television icon Dick Clark. Years later, he spearheaded an entirely new approach to sports television at FOX Sports Net, helping to grow the fledgling business into a true industry powerhouse. In 2000, Smith made the biggest reach of his career with the launch of A. Smith & Co. Productions, which has produced over two hundred television shows on more than fifty networks. Across genres, formats, and platforms, Smith and his A. Smith & Co. team have earned a reputation for original, emotional, buzz-worthy, and deeply personal storytelling. In these pages, Smith takes us behind-the-scenes of dozens of pivotal moments in sports and television history, ranging from the high-intensity control room at the Olympics to the development of The Titan Games with Dwyane ("The Rock") Johnson. We learn about a show that never was with Donald Trump, as well as a super-far-fetched idea that became the bizarro-classic genre-buster I Survived a Japanese Game Show. Through winning anecdotes involving a disparate cast of famous characters, including Marlon Brando, Gordon Ramsay, Magic Johnson, Little Richard, Wayne Gretzky, Simon Cowell, and Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen, Smith illustrates just how far you can go when you work hard, take risks, and reach for your dreams.

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Are you ready to uncover the secrets behind reality television? Join your hosts Alexi and Bob as they take you behind the scenes of  American Idol with personal experience as a six-time auditionee, Alexi reveals the truth about the audition process and what really happens off-camera. From the intense auditions before the real audition to the surprising decisions made by the judges, you'll discover that reality TV isn't always as real as it seems. Get ready for an eye-opening journey through the world of talent shows and find out why a 5-minute audition can change someone's life forever. Don't miss out on this thrilling podcast, filled with insider knowledge and entertaining stories. It's time to tune in and see what the algorithm brought you.Click below to support the show.  It helps so much!Alexi's Email List, Music and Podcast extras here!

Blackstone Publishing is thrilled to announce the forthcoming release of Critics Choice award winning producer known for creating some of the longest-running unscripted series in history Arthur Smith's book, REACH: HARD LESSONS AND LEARNED TRUTHS FROM A LIFETIME IN TELEVISION. One of the most daring, creative, and influential minds in nonfiction television, Arthur Smith draws on the most exciting moments of his pioneering career as a producer to show how far you can go when you reach for your dreams. Arthur Smith is famous for his innovation and audacity, and as the man behind some of the longest-running unscripted series in television history. His groundbreaking hit Hell's Kitchen forged the modern food competition reality genre, while his Emmy-nominated American Ninja Warrior has spawned a cultural movement, with Ninja-inspired gyms in every major American city. In Reach, Smith shares adventures, triumphs, and hard-won lessons from his astonishing career, beginning with his unprecedented ascension from the ranks of sports production to become the youngest-ever head of CBC Sports. Never one to rest on his laurels, Smith moved from Canada to the United States to produce a wide variety of entertainment programming with his mentor, television icon Dick Clark. Years later, he spearheaded an entirely new approach to sports television at FOX Sports Net, helping to grow the fledgling business into a true industry powerhouse. In 2000, Smith made the biggest reach of his career with the launch of A. Smith & Co. Productions, which has produced over two hundred television shows on more than fifty networks. Across genres, formats, and platforms, Smith and his A. Smith & Co. team have earned a reputation for original, emotional, buzz-worthy, and deeply personal storytelling. In these pages, Smith takes us behind-the-scenes of dozens of pivotal moments in sports and television history, ranging from the high-intensity control room at the Olympics to the development of The Titan Games with Dwyane ("The Rock") Johnson. We learn about a show that never was with Donald Trump, as well as a super-far-fetched idea that became the bizarro-classic genre-buster I Survived a Japanese Game Show. Through winning anecdotes involving a disparate cast of famous characters, including Marlon Brando, Gordon Ramsay, Magic Johnson, Little Richard, Wayne Gretzky, Simon Cowell, and Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen, Smith illustrates just how far you can go when you work hard, take risks, and reach for your dreams.

We're back for season 8 (our Bob The Drag Queen Era) with the critically and culturally acclaimed “Shrek 2.” We talk about the approximate weight of ogres, 3D-animated Simon Cowell, and of course, Shrek's chest hair (both in human and ogre forms)! Watch the video version of this episode here! Join our Discord server here! Check out our merch shop here! Get 15% off Casetify with code 15SLEEPOVER! Follow Sleepover Cinema on Instagram here! Follow Hannah and Audrey on Instagram here! Sleepover Cinema TikTok Sleepover Cinema Facebook Sleepover Cinema Twitter More about Too Pink Productions For more details on this episode, go to www.evergreenpodcasts.com/sleepover-cinema! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT ARTHUR SMITH AND REACH Blackstone Publishing is thrilled to announce the forthcoming release of Critics Choice award winning producer known for creating some of the longest-running unscripted series in history Arthur Smith's book, REACH: HARD LESSONS AND LEARNED TRUTHS FROM A LIFETIME IN TELEVISION.One of the most daring, creative, and influential minds in nonfiction television, Arthur Smith draws on the most exciting moments of his pioneering career as a producer to show how far you can go when you reach for your dreams.Arthur Smith is famous for his innovation and audacity, and as the man behind some of the longest-running unscripted series in television history. His groundbreaking hit Hell's Kitchen forged the modern food competition reality genre, while his Emmy-nominated American Ninja Warrior has spawned a cultural movement, with Ninja-inspired gyms in every major American city. In Reach, Smith shares adventures, triumphs, and hard-won lessons from his astonishing career, beginning with his unprecedented ascension from the ranks of sports production to become the youngest-ever head of CBC Sports. Never one to rest on his laurels, Smith moved from Canada to the United States to produce a wide variety of entertainment programming with his mentor, television icon Dick Clark. Years later, he spearheaded an entirely new approach to sports television at FOX Sports Net, helping to grow the fledgling business into a true industry powerhouse. In 2000, Smith made the biggest reach of his career with the launch of A. Smith & Co. Productions, which has produced over two hundred television shows on more than fifty networks. Across genres, formats, and platforms, Smith and his A. Smith & Co. team have earned a reputation for original, emotional, buzz-worthy, and deeply personal storytelling. In these pages, Smith takes us behind-the-scenes of dozens of pivotal moments in sports and television history, ranging from the high-intensity control room at the Olympics to the development of The Titan Games with Dwyane ("The Rock") Johnson. We learn about a show that never was with Donald Trump, as well as a super-far-fetched idea that became the bizarro-classic genre-buster I Survived a Japanese Game Show. Through winning anecdotes involving a disparate cast of famous characters, including Marlon Brando, Gordon Ramsay, Magic Johnson, Little Richard, Wayne Gretzky, Simon Cowell, and Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen, Smith illustrates just how far you can go when you work hard, take risks, and reach for your dreams. ARTHUR SMITH BIOArthur Smith, the chairman of A. Smith & Co. Productions, is a pioneering veteran of nonfiction television, known for creating and producing some of the longest-running unscripted series in history, including Hell's Kitchen and American Ninja Warrior. Smith was honored as one of Variety's "Titans of Unscripted TV" in 2022, inducted into the Realscreen Awards Hall of Fame in 2021, awarded Broadcasting & Cable's "Producer of the Year" in 2020, nominated for several Emmy Awards, and received dozens of awards, including NAACP Awards, Realscreen Awards, and Critics Choice Awards. Smith embarked on his career in television as a twenty-two-year-old wunderkind, talking his way into sports production at CBC in his native Canada. He quickly distinguished himself as a rising star at the network, where he produced three Olympic Games among countless other high profile events. At the age of twenty-eight, Smith was named the youngest-ever head of CBC Sports. His successful run at the network ended when American broadcasting icon Dick Clark lured him to Hollywood to develop and produce a wide variety of entertainment programming. Then as the head of programming and production at FOX Sports Net, Smith played an instrumental role in the launch and growth of this massive entity, before the biggest reach of his life-the creation of his eponymous production company that has since thrived for more than twenty years and counting. He lives in Los Angeles.Get the book Reach: Hard Lessons and Learned Truths from a Lifetime in Television:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B67WYVGG?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_XRF2S98G6QBS5X515HB9

Jamie was up until 3am helping Ralphie after he got something stuck in his eye. Nathaniel Ratliff crushed the Star Spangled Banner last night! The Nuggets rolled though the Miami Heat last night in Game 1 of the NBA Championship. The Airforce Academy had their graduation yesterday. President Biden delivered the commencement speech. Carson has an update on Avalanche player Val Nichushkin.  BJ saw a sick camper he wants to try using when he goes Catholic Camper. Jamie says that after using semaglutide she feels like her taste buds are changing. The other day she threw out a nearly full bag of her favorite flavor of chips. A choir from South Africa was on AGT. They performed a song from the late Nightbirde. It moved Simon Cowell to tears. Jamie is super excited to ride her big deck.

Hour 4 - A choir from South Africa was on AGT. They performed a song from the late Nightbirde. It moved Simon Cowell to tears. Jamie is super excited to ride her big deck, 

He's not known for being the giddiest goat in town so to get a smile from Simon Cowell is a big deal. It's an even bigger deal to make him laugh so much that he asks for more jokes. 'America's Got Talent' finalist Preacher Lawson might be the only person in the world to have achieved this, and now, he's bringing those jokes to Ireland. Preacher joined Dermot and Dave to chat about the differences between Europe and America and his Irish connection!

Disgraced billionaire, Elizabeth Holmes behind bars. Her life in federal prison with a famous fellow inmate. Then, Gisele Bunchen moving on after Tom Brady? The new video that just surfaced as another NFL quarterback gets down to Taylor Swift. Plus, Beyonce's mother-daughter concert surprise with Blue Ivy. And, Johnny Depp suffers another career setback. Why he's cancelling concerts. Then, we're with Lily Rose Depp talking her controversial new series. Plus, what you didn't see from behind-the-scenes of the “Succession” finale. And, news on the return of “Yellowstone”. Then, TLC spills the E-Tea. Chilli telling all about her romance with Matthew Lawrence. Plus, we're with the “America's Got Talent” judges ahead of tonight's premiere. The health concerns silencing Simon Cowell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plug in that In-Styler and pull out those hair serums, we've got our first behind the scenes special guest on the pod! Get ready to feel confident, beautiful, and free as the sweet voice of Hollywood Hair Guy and American Idol Head Stylist - Department of Hair, DEAN BANOWeTZ, joins the pod! Dean's styled hair for Leeza Gibbons, Simon Cowell, Ryan Seacrest, Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, Tony Robbins, Shark Tank's Lori Greiner, Lionel Richie and more! This episode is one for the ages. Not only do we get firsthand hair stories from working with Season 21's contestants, we also gain a better understanding of the intense production that the viewer at home don't see. It is truly remarkable! Need a last-minute Father's Day gift? Head on over to http://hollywoodhairguy.com/book and snag a signed copy of The Dean's List of Daddy Do's.For fabulous behind the scenes content follow him on Instagram: @dbano Follow us too and tell your friends about the pod: @idolnationpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Step into the glamorous yet gritty world of pop music with the latest episode of "Next to Madison." This week, we sit down with international pop star Aaron Paul, who opens up about his musical journey, the influence of fashion on his image, and the highs and lows of fame. Unearth the riveting story of how Simon Cowell, the music industry's powerhouse, discovered Aaron. Navigate through the glamour and the shadows of the music business as Aaron bares the realities often hidden behind the flashing lights and chart-topping hits. Our conversation isn't just about music; it's a symphony of style, individuality, and resilience. With Aaron's guidance, we unlock the secrets of finding your unique style and embracing the transformative power of makeup. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast or an aspiring artist, Aaron's insights will inspire you to embrace your authenticity and shine your brightest. Join us on this rollercoaster ride of fame, music, and self-discovery as we delve into the life of a pop star. Don't forget to engage with us on social media using #NextToMadison and #AaronPaulExperience, and let's get this conversation trending!

The brilliant and very funny and tolerant, Rob Mulholland joins us for one of our funniest episodes as historian Red Richardson takes us on a tour deep dive tour of 2002, a year when Eminem releases Lose Yourself and his biopic 8 Mile is released in cinemas, Afghanistan changes its name to the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan, Ben Affleck was finally named People magazine's sexiest man alive, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake split up, Simon Cowell starts American Idol, and the Fifa World Cup kicks off. Also Red can't remember his own name as he's sweating so much, Bobby takes offence at being interrupted and Rob has just learnt his hasn't got long to live.Watch/Listen to Bobby on Rob Mulholland and Freddy Quinne's very funny podcast Dead Men Talking - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S52PFbYKEQSet a reminder for Rob's special "Born Ready" coming out July 2nd on the Dead Men Talking YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DeadMenTalkingPodSign up now to our Patreon for early access, bonus weekly episodes not available anywhere else, posters, cameo messages, free tickets to online shows and discounts to live shows and much more - https://www.patreon.com/theyearispodPlease send us your suggestions for years to devote an episode of the podcast to and/or a story of your own for us to feature on our exclusive subscriber Patreon episodes - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yYq_k5DMjVnyDYKjjDJMHRSU3mB9KIcltJBIsAcsY0I/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RHLSTP Book Club 53 - The Debutante. It's a transatlantic podcast this week as Richard chats to fantastic author and journalist Jon Ronson, in a typically unlikely location in New York. They are chatting about his new Audible audiobook/podcast Debutante, a deep dive into the extraordinary life of Carol Howe, the former debutante who became a Neo-Nazi and then an informant and then… well who can be sure? It's a fascinating and often harrowing investigation into whether the Oklahoma bombing might have been prevented, who might have been involved and the often compelling conspiracy theories that have sprung up. Rich and Jon discuss how he copes with the dangers he puts himself in, the fight between rival strippers that provided a possible clue to whether Timothy Mcveigh was a lone wolf, the importance of keeping a sense of balance and not going down the rabbit hole, how Jon is the Simon Cowell of investigative journalism and whether, as middle aged men, Richard and Jon are in danger of getting obsessed with some mad theory and ruining their lives. It's a lot of fun.Listen to Debutante on Audible https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Debutante-Audiobook/B0BV18S28C. It's up to you whether you do that with your free book for joining or not!SUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELSee extra content at our WEBSITE Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As you listen to this episode today, you can replace Jane's name with yours. Jane could really be any one of us and the battle she fights is ours too. Simply insert the thing that you fear most in place of what she battled and this message will apply to, dare I say everyone. We've all experienced painful, helpless situations where we couldn't lift our hand to change our circumstance. We've all struggled with God through prayer and pain. What does God offer us when what we're praying for we never see come to fruition? I've been in this place of contemplation with God. I often grab ahold of something complicated, or at least complicated to me, and begin to talk with God about it. Sometimes He gives me understanding, discernment right away but other times He unfolds things as I talk with Him over a period of time. Allow me to lay some groundwork for this topic, albeit common knowledge but kindly be patient with me as I include any new listeners. This podcast is rooted in discovering the various ways that we personally experience God's presence in our pain. I find great encouragement to hear the different testimonies of God's goodness despite the painful places of this life. You could say that I embrace having difficult conversations and taking a closer look at the suffering in this life with the goal of finding God's presence in the midst.  Jesus entered into our pain way before we ever knew anything about sin and the resulting consequences and that was when He was crucified on the cross. He physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually experienced things He was never guilty of.  He felt every degree of shame, guilt, confusion, disappointment, trauma, sickness, rejection, abandonment. All of the things that come from sin and rebellion and that create fear and terror in our hearts. He took all of those things with Him, driving them down into the grave. When He rose from death to life, He left our sin and shame there, in the grave.  Having overcome the things that torture us in this life, He now attends to our pain from the position of having conquered it. Therefore, He's not afraid, He's not offended. There's nothing you can do to make Him turn away. That's good news right, we're never alone in our pain but the best news is that He knows the way out. So He meets us in our traumas to care for us and to show us the way to heal. The healing he purchased for us with His blood.  Since the unexpected passing of my husband and the intimacy that I experienced with Jesus through my grieving process I have a strong desire to discover God's heart for those who who are familiar with some of the darkest valleys that we can know in this life. Because of my curiosity, I've been pondering the story of Jane Marczewski. You may remember her as Nightbirde. Simon Cowell of America's Got Talent (AGT) awarded this surprising songstress the Golden Buzzer and she was showered with massive amounts of gold confetti. Simon's approval pushed her right past every other audition required to make it to the series of live shows. Talk about the favor of the Lord, I mean this was Simon Cowell. He was gold buzzer level impressed. In the music industry a gold buzzer from AGT is the breakthrough a music artist needs. At the very least, it's acknowledgement for all of the years of hard work, scrimping, saving, waiting tables, doing odd jobs, singing anywhere they'll let you…for pennies or nothing at all. Surely, it was just the start of her dream coming true. Course the AGT model for the show is that before Jane performs her original song titled, It's Ok, the panel of judges asked her a few questions and Jane reveals that she is receiving cancer treatments adding, that she has a "2% chance of survival" with "some cancer in my lungs, spine and liver."  When pressed a little more by the judges Jane replies, “You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy.” Adding, “I have a 2% chance of survival but 2% isn't 0%. Two percent is something and I wish people knew how amazing it is.” If you know of Jane's breakthrough moment and pursuit of living out her dreams to sing for the world, she most certainly did make an impression on the world. And you will also know that at the age of 31, she lost her four year battle with cancer in February 2022.  What does God have to say about Jane's life as an example to us? I'm not asking in an accusatory way, but in a genuine desire to know HIs heart for us when tragedy flips our world upside down and robs us of what we had planned, what we had hoped for, what we felt we were born to accomplish. I mean, why give us talents that we will never get to use….or at the very least, use for but a brief moment in time? I'm aware that that question creates mores questions. Why do we humans confine our value to this finite existence? Who is to say using our talents here, in this life is the only valid option? As I combed over the multitude of material produced about Jane I listened to her profess her faith in an NBC4 interview. She said that while she does not specifically sing to a Christian audience, anything and everything that she does will be influenced by her Christian faith.  Jane was a Christian believer who consistently showed her faith in believing that God would heal her this side of the grave. And yet that didn't happen. Did God fail her? Jane wrote a poem titled, God is on the Bathroom Floor and in that poem you can hear her struggle with God about her pain writing, "I have called Him a cheat and a liar and I have meant it. I have told Him I wanted to die and I meant it. Tears have become the only prayer I know." But you also hear the intimacy she discovered about God's heart woven in between the push and pull of living and dying. She wrote, "Call me bitter if you want to, that's fair, count me among the angry, the cynical, the offended, the hardened but count me also among the friends of God for I have seen Him in rare form. I have felt His exhale laid in His shadow, squinted to read the message He wrote or me in the grout, I'm sad too. In her poem Jane carries you along the journey of challenging God, looking deeper and deeper to find His heart for her. In the process she allows Jesus to embrace her, to comfort her to speak His truth with His presence and she begins to redefine what she thought she knew about living. There's a song written by Maverick City, a worship group, and it's one of the songs that Jane recorded titled, The Story I'll Tell. The opening line is “The Hour is dark and it's hard to see what you are doing here in the ruins and where this will lead.”  When tragedy, trauma, and even guilt and shame interrupt our lives to the degree that it's hard to fathom how we will ever put the pieces back together, let alone even find all the pieces, where is God? Is He capable of taking what used to resemble our life or parts of it, and making any sense out of the pile of ash and dust left behind? Moments like this is when we need a life line so it's good to remember that dust in the right hands, is new life in the making. We need hope because even if we have a strong faith there are simply times when we can't wrap our mind around how God will ever turn our situation into something redeemable especially when we're limited by this life and what we know. You may have heard me share this before because I heard this statement many times after my husband passed. It was said with the best intentions and I received it with grace. However, I found no comfort in it. God will not give you more than you can handle. Sweet friend, I want to personally acknowledge that God most certainly allows us to experience more than we can handle. But here's what I discovered about that. God doesn't allow anything that He doesn't plan to redeem. Because of the finished work of the cross, God's heart will always be for us to receive the fullness of our debt paid with His Son's blood so that we can walk in the benefits here. Now. Today. Jesus is qualified and capable to redeem the pain of this life because He already has. The only missing piece is our willingness to give God our pain and allow Him to guide us to the healing He has. In the times when we shut God out of our pain we've closed ourself off to anything good. Jesus is the only option for good in this life.  During Jane's treatment she stayed at a Cancer Center for Healing in Irvine California. Owned and operated by Virginia Dixon, this facility employs what their website describes as the R.E.S.T. (Relational, Emotional, and Spiritual Truth) and the Re-Constitution Method as an integrated approach to healing. If you want to know more information on that cancer center, I'll have the link in the show notes. What caught my attention on this particular bit of info on Jane's life is that it seems, and granted this is what I could discern having never been there. What I'm sharing with you today is based on a Youtube video of information produced by Virginia Dixon and the Cancer Center for Healing. It's about their principles, practices and how that tied into Jane's treatment there. So what intrigued me is that they seek hope, peace and freedom in the midst of uncertainty. Because although Jane's life had a glimmer of hope, remember 2%, all of the options were fading. In times like that life is confusing, full of chaos in your mind, literal pain in your heart, nothing familiar about your life and R.E.S.T. goes looking for hope, peace and freedom among the rubble. In the Youtube video it states (through a graphic) that “Jane's story with R.E.S.T. is more about reconciling relational, emotional and spiritual conflicts than the implications of a medial diagnosis.”  I don't know about you but I see that as a different approach. Maybe I'm just now becoming aware of it but seeing the person, and I mean really seeing the person not the disease alone; digging into the emotions, relationships and the spiritual nature of a person is going deeper than a physical issue, it's acknowledging the way God created us with mind, body and spirit. He's meshed these elements together and sometimes we need to look at these places individually. Through a series of slides in the R.E.S.T. video it says that Jane was willing to be vulnerable and transparent, laying her brokenness on the table. She made progress and never lost sight of her dreams. Suddenly, she began to decline and became conflicted. In her despair, anger rose to the surface.  She had some tough questions for God. “Why is God doing this to me? Why is He torturing me? I still have dreams. This isn't the way it's supposed to be. I've done all the right things. I'm exhausted. I'm tired. I'm mad as hell.” The next slide reveals the crux of Jane's struggle, saying, “This was a defining moment…A root of bitterness was the source of her conflict. Her body couldn't fight herself and cancer at the same time.”  Have you ever had your own bitter questions for God because we can replace that word cancer with doubt, fear, shame, guilt, trauma, addiction...whatever is terrorizing you. Virginia goes on to share that “There is no procedure or medical protocol that can overcome the damage from dark intrusive thoughts we choose to believe. They must be displaced with the truth.” And that “There is life in truth! When we embrace it, regardless of how painful, it builds our faith, and making sense of the world around us becomes easier.” That word truth always sticks out to me. It is not only key to orienting us to life but it also gifts with us freedom in the here and now. And for us, as believers in the God of the Holy Bible, we know the Fountainhead of truth. Christians describe it as the Trinity. God the Father, Jesus the Son and Holy Spirit. When I'm pondering something heavy with God, He'll often show me things in the most unlikely places. I saw a clip on (I think it was) Instagram and it's of Dr. Jordan Peterson talking to Joe Rogan.  I feel sure everyone knows Joe Rogan and you may also know Dr. Jordan Peterson. He is a Canadian psychologist, has an intellectual mindset yet grounded in reality, I had to mention that because sadly I think logic grounded in reality is a rare find in the psychiatry world today. I don't know that he's a believer but he has several episodes where he conducts round table discussions with other intellectuals and scholars on the various books of the Bible. I'm listening to the one he did on Exodus.  And because of that, I knew what Dr. Peterson was talking about with Joe Rogan. He's telling Joe about the snakes biting the Israelites in the desert. In the book of Numbers, Chapter 21, the Israelites go to Moses to apologize and acknowledge their sin against God and they beg Moses to plead with God for relief from the poisonous snakes. So Moses goes to God and God tells Moses to fashion a snake and lift it up on a pole and anyone who is bitten can look at it and live. So if the Israelites were obedient to God's instructions to literally stare at what they feared, they would find life. Then Dr. Peterson makes a reference to the scripture John 3:14, “Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up.”  And here's the revelation that God gave me and I'm sure it was the point that Dr Peterson was driving home but more times than not I need God's revelation when viewing Him through a deeply layered intellectual lens. And to be clear I'm not saying I'm the only one with this revelation. More than likely I'm late to the party but God downloads revelation when we seek to know Him. Here's the clarity that God gave me. Just like when the Israelites were obedient to God's instruction to stare at what they feared (the snake) and were given life, we too can look upon the finished work of the cross because what we find is under the victorious feet of Jesus are all the fears of this life. We stare at Jesus and what we find in Him replaces our fear with His truth. We share in His victory over all the things of this life that steal, kill and destroy. So we stare at Jesus, engage His heart, learn His word, and discover His truth. When we wrestle well with Jesus and at the same time behold His face, we discover profound beauty as He dismantles our fears and replaces them with His presence. Then we receive His peace for our anxiety, His love for our hatred, His acceptance for our rejection, His presence for our loneliness etc.  The word says that God catches our tears and that He will wipe away every tear. Keep this close to your heart, He does so with pierced, scarred hands. Backing up just a little bit to finish the journey between Jane and Virginia Dixon. After Jane expressed her bitterness and Virginia pointed out that cancer wasn't killing her that she was self-destructing because her body could not fight both the cancer and bitterness, the video slide says that Jane left their conversation “angry and despondent” and Virginia didn't know whether or not she'd ever see her again.  In the song, The Story I'll Tell, there's a part of the chorus and why the song is titled as such. I've chopped it up here so what I'm getting read is not verbatim.  My God did not fail…it's the story I'll tell. All that is left is highest praises, sing hallelujah to the Rock of Ages.  There's another full stanza that she sings, And I'll testify of the battles You've won, How You were my portion when there wasn't enough. And I'll sing the song of the seas that we crossed The waters You parted, the waves that I walked.  Jane showed incredible strength in the face of adversity, literal crossroads of life and death. She stood on her faith not only publicly but also in an authentic and transparent way through her music, poems and at the treatment center.  Virginia Dixon had privy to Jane's intimate struggle with God and here's what Virginia Dixon and R.E.S.T. shared in the Youtube video as it began to wrap up… “By faith we surrender outcomes, trusting that when God gives us a dream, He'll make a provision.”  I know what it sounds like vs what we know happened to Jane. It's tempting to think it was a futile fight. But read her poem, listen to her sing. Jane discovered things about God's heart that she would have never known in any other way. The discoveries she experienced were things that we don't have the ability to accurately verbalize.  Whether we get to hear her testimonies audibly (spoken by her) or she gets to proclaim them in the heavens beyond our human existence, she's seen God victoriously fight her battles and intimately attended to her when she had nothing left. Her voice fills the heavens with songs of praise about the seas that they crossed together, the waters that were parted and the waves she walked in faith. Admittedly, not in the exact way Jane had initially envisioned. But rather in God's value system, in heaven's embrace. And that's Jane's redemption. Communing daily with God, singing with the unique voice she was given, in the perfection and the opulence of how God created her. In the place where no eye has seen, no ear has heard and no human mind has conceived. In the exquisiteness that God has prepared for His beloved. The talents that we know of with regard to Jane were merely a shadow of her full expression. I'm not saying she isn't missed or that she didn't leave a gapping hole in the hearts of her family, friends and all those who loved her...because if I was her parent or a sibling I would be tempted to say, well that's great, but I really don't care, I just want her back here with me.... but the fact remains, because death is a reality in this life, God has gone ahead of us and prepared a way, through His Son Jesus, for us to be reunited with our loved ones.  Jane has never been more her than she is in the presence of her Creator who absolutely delights in her face to face. When she opens her mouth and continues to share her beauty, her voice, her song, you better believe that God is captivated by her excellence.  The R.E.S.T. video wraps up with Virginia doing rounds at a clinic and sees Jane 3 weeks after her angry exit. Jane “beckons Virginia to come over, to get closer” and she says to Virginia, “You were right, after three weeks of wrestling with God, I'm free.”  The freedom that God has for us is rooted in dismantling the fears of this life. When we look into the face of that which terrifies us and we allow God to speak His truth into the things we think are true, the lies we believe about our world/about people, offering Him the lens we've created based on our experiences, He gives us Himself, His presence, His truth. In doing so we can live in victory, unafraid of the terrors of this life.  For those who have the courage to engage God about their painful places, to allow Him into our struggle with good and evil, life and death there will come a time when God asks you like He asked me and has done so on several occasions. Sherrie, If I don't do what you'e asking me to do in the way you are expecting me do it, will you still love me? Am I still enough? I have learned that my submission to His sovereignty ensures my victory. And by victory I mean, peace that surpasses earthly comprehension, freedom to live above the brokenness of this life. God didn't fail Jane and He won't fail you either. When we have the courage to authentically and genuinely look upon the face of Jesus and struggle well, offering up that which fills our mind and our heart with fear, He graciously, gently gives His victory over the grave. Live Loved and Thrive!   Resource Links: Poem by Jane: God is on the Bathroom Floor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5r3Nmydp8A Youtube R.E.S.T. Video story of Jane Marcs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLbnh9FKSUwO NCR4 Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSOhtHtbVyI Youtube Jane singing The Story I'll Tell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX_Mb-jsb7c The Story I'll Tell Lyrics: https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/maverickcitymusic/thestoryilltell.html Dr. Jordan Peterson: Exodus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTXU78NC_h4 Nightbirde Foundation: https://www.nightbirdefoundation.org/ R.E.S.T. - Cancer Center of Healing website: https://www.virginiadixon.com/   Transcript: https://www.happyscribe.com/transcriptions/21496461de79484db10e05261c8a5cca/view?organization_id=868176

It is a pleasure to welcome Angel City Chorale's Artistic Director and Conductor, Sue Fink, to Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. In 1993, Sue brought together 18 singers at McCabe's Guitar Shop to form the Angel City Chorale. Now in its 30th year among the premier choral groups in Southern California, Angel City Chorale is proud to represent the spirit and diversity of Los Angeles in its membership, music, and outreach activities, thereby fulfilling its mission to "Build Community One Song at a Time." With over 180 talented and dedicated singers, the Angel City Chorale presents a broad and eclectic repertoire that includes classical, gospel, jazz, pop, and world music. In 2018, Sue Fink led the Angel City Chorale as they competed in the long-running NBC talent competition America's Got Talent. They received the Golden Buzzer from guest judge Olivia Munn for their rendition of "Baba Yetu." Series creator and judge Simon Cowell praised them as "one of the best choirs we've ever had." The choir touched nearly 20 million viewers with its rich sound and compelling message of unity and diversity. The video of Angel City Chorale's cover of Toto's "Africa" has been viewed more than 80 million times by people worldwide. The choir has performed at various venues, including Carnegie Hall, London's Cadogan Hall, the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, and South Africa's Cape Town International Convention Centre. They also recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios and shared stages with Burt Bacharach, Dianne Reeves, Jeff Goldblum, Teri Hatcher, and Michael Buble. In this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Sue Fink previewed 30 Rocks and shared a behind-the-scenes story regarding their AGT experience.

Ben Waites: Leaping into Destiny Despite Disabilities and LimitationsWhat is the one physical or mental limitation that you believe is keeping you from taking the leap? Our guest today will share how his choice to leap despite his limitations landed him on national television.Ben's Bio:Ben Waites is a husband and singer who was born with arthrogryposis, and while his body may be bound to a wheelchair, his spirit is soaring through the gift of song. In December of 2010, Ben graduated from Louisiana College with an interdisciplinary concentration of music, communications, and theater arts. Singing has become such a crucial part of Ben's life and career, but music is not his whole life. Growing up, he had a happy, fulfilling life and supportive family. He says he did everything the other kids did, just with a little help sometimes. Ben chose to sing, but he knows that he will be fine with or without his gifted voice.Sponsored Resources Mentioned:5 Week Leap Mentoring: Sign Up HereRGS Group: Learn More HereThe 5 Leaps Quick Guide: Grab it HereConnect With us:Ben WaitesPersonal Website | https://www.benwaites.com/homeInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/bjwaites/ Rachel ScottWebsite| https://rachelgscott.com/Website| http://the5leaps.com/Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelgscott/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamrachelgscott

Yvie is an opera singer and vocal coach to the stars, working with A List names in music, from Sam Smith to Lewis Capaldi.  Yvie tells me about her own journey as a performer, and the challenges of work and being a mother…  You'll hear about how a chance conversation with Louis Walsh led to her becoming the resident vocal coach on Simon Cowell's X Factor…  And we chat about Yvie's new series ‘Scotland Sings' on BBC Scotland, and why you don't want to miss it.  www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/ Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01

In the third episode of our girl group trilogy, US Editor and Culture Director of Service 95 Brennan Carley joins the show to discuss the (very) brief rise and fall of the last major American girl group of note, Fifth Harmony. Louie and Brennan discuss 5H's assembly by Simon Cowell on the reality singing competition show X-Factor, how they discovered their signature brand of 2010s female empowerment and borderline goofy ethos on their very good debut, 2015's Reflection, the trop-house vibes of their sophomore album, 2016's 7/27, home to their signature hit, the ridiculous, sleek smash "Work From Home", and member Camila Cabello's sudden departure as well as the gang's final self-titled album in 2017. Louie and Brennan then touch in on the member's respective solo careers before ranking Fifth Harmony in the official Pop Pantheon. Check out Pop Pantheon's Fifth Harmony Essentials Playlist on SpotifyJoin Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our New Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More!!Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store!Grab Tickets to See Louie DJ at his Queer Pop Party, Gorgeous Gorgeous, 5/6 in Los Angeles!Follow Brennan Carley on TwitterFollow Brennan Carley on InstagramFollow DJ Louie XIV on InstagramFollow DJ Louie XIV on TwitterFollow Pop Pantheon on InstagramFollow Pop Pantheon on Twitter

So you think you can Dance??? Tune in this week with our Dynamic guest Dan Karaty!! There is so much more to him than dance     Dan's career started as a dancer on Broadway and on award show stages with Britney Spears. After transitioning to a choreographer, he worked with Britney Spears, NSYNC, Jessica Simpson, Kylie Minogue, Justin Timberlake and Usher. Although he quickly became known for his work dancing and choreographing for pop music superstars, Karaty broadened his reach with powerful dancing and cutting-edge choreography in commercials and events for iPod, Best Buy, Mattel, Dance Central 2, Miller, Xbox Kinect, IKEA, and many more. In 2005, So You Think You Can Dance debuted in the US with Dan as a judge. After three successful seasons, he took the format to Europe where he became the Simon Cowell of the Netherlands and Belgium leading judging panels for numerous talent shows. Dan, with his effortless cool brand, made his acting debut by starring in Soof, the number one film franchise in Dutch history. Despite keeping his personal life private and his effortless cool brand, Dan took the brave step of sharing with the public his lifelong struggles with anxiety and alcohol. Dan is a doting and devoted father and husband that made mistakes due to his struggles. In addition to releasing another film and returning to the judging panel of Got Talent, in 2022 Dan is launching a podcast exploring recovery, and a book about his life that details his career and struggles.   Instagram: @dankaraty Website: DanKaraty.com

From dealing with the pain of public criticism to suddenly becoming a household name, William Hung's journey is one of hope, determination, and the power of never giving up. My guest, William Hung, and I discuss: William Hung gained fame after auditioning for American Idol and singing Ricky Martin's hit song "She Bangs." All three phases of the American Idol audition, including the infamous one with Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell. Despite his audition not going well, William's positive outlook helped him deal with the negative criticism that came his way. Four months after auditioning, William's appearance on American Idol was promoted, making him an overnight sensation. The exposure of his audition led to appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Tonight Show, and other popular television shows. William's popularity also led to him landing a record deal and performing in front of 60,000 people at the Rose Bowl. He later returned to the stage as an "American Idol legend" for their 20th-anniversary special. William's book, "Champion by Choice," chronicles his journey from obscurity to fame and how he dealt with the highs and lows of sudden celebrity. and SO MUCH MORE! You're going to love my conversation with William Hung Instagram Facebook YouTube Cameo Linkedin William's book William's American Idol Audition SPONSOR: Morgan and Morgan: For more information go to https://ForThePeople.com/CLASSIC Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host): Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Join my mailing list Buy me a coffee (support the show) Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!) Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 4  of today's show. The guys take a look at a new mock draft from Charles Davis. We ask Hugh to become Simon Cowell for a moment and evaluate a couple of singing performances by athletes.

Lately, there has been a lot of trending news regarding aesthetic procedures gone wrong and, in one highly profiled case, a death when a woman crossed the border into Mexico to seek a tummy tuck. Dr. Rahban will give insights into these three trending topics in this episode. Among the issues will be the recent tragedy at the border and the overall consequences of medical tourism, the facts about paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia (PAH), a condition that Linda Evangelista was diagnosed with after undergoing several treatments of Coolsculpting and Simon Cowell and Courtney Cox's recent admission to Fillerfatigue. How can you avoid becoming a statistic and having these things happen to you? We welcome you to listen in as Dr. Rahban sheds light on these procedures and puts into perspective how this can affect us when considering them.Instagram: @DrRadyRahban Facebook: @RadyRahbanMDRadyrahban.com

Live from Chicago on 6/19/22, Schubes is joined by Mugglecast's Eric Scull to take your favorite HP characters and put them through a Hunger Games-style tournament to see who reigns supreme! It's a wonderfully goofy time. Topics include: Malort, Father's Day, Stanley Tucci, theatrics, PS1 Hagrid, safety precautions, Vegas dice, chess, bathroom trolls, Super Mario, couch prices, pixies, Pokemon Go, Simon Cowell, Erumpent horns, dead people boogers, Bob the Builder, dad stories, wand-weighing Eric Munch, anti-rice crowd, poodles, Roosevelt Island, magic ice cream, Percys, and more!WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/Oqbz5Yh92D4 POTTERLESS LIVE SHOWS: www.potterlesspodcast.com/live–Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don't want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On! WEBSITE: www.potterlesspodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!)PATREON: www.patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!)TWITTER: www.twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!)INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!)FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!)MERCH: www.potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!)MIKE'S OTHER SHOWS: www.schub.es Created/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert

We start with the fallout over Nikita Dragun's arrest (we did ask her to come on the pod) and subsequent he-said-she-said about whether or not she was in a men's prison, the Andrew Tate vs Jake Paul potential boxing match, Mads Lewis and Charly Jordan going on vacation together, Noah Beck and Dixie D'Amelio OFFICIALLY being broken up (again), some cleanup from the Drake vs Taylor Swift battle last week, David Dobrik opening up his own pizza shop and whether Dave will review it, Jennifer Anniston saying that movie stars don't exist anymore, Gisele moving on from Tom Brady, Simon Cowell potentially being a fraud, and Britney Spears not wanting Millie Bobby Brown to play her in a movie. We then get into BFFs corner where EmRata (who is now dating Pete Davidson) is going after Bri over Boa Gate, Josh potentially stealing Brent Rivera's girlfriend Pierson Wodzynski, Dave getting clowned by KD over his 3-point shot, and update on Bri's moving saga, and finish with some fan questions. Support Our Sponsors! Raising Canes: Come for the Chicken Finger meals, stay for the Sauce. Order online at https://barstool.link/RaisingCanesBSS HeyDude: Go to https://barstool.link/HEYDUDEBFF and use code BARSTOOL for 15% off. Cannot be combined with other discounts. One time use per code. 15 item limit. Must enter code at checkout. Not valid on previous purchases. No rainchecks.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/bffspod