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Send us Fan MailThank you for tuning in!  On today's episode, I am joined by 3rd-time guest, author and pop culture expert, Mr. Chris Morgan.  In this episode, we discuss our top 5 "hot takes" on 90s pop culture. We did not share our lists until we recorded the episode, and I think you will find our perspectives interesting, unexpected, and hilarious! Here are a few places where you can find Chris:InstagramBooksYardbarkerLetterboxdChris has been on the show on two other occasions.  On the first episode, we talked about '90s television, and on the second, he answered 25 questions about pop culture.  Both episodes were a lot of fun, and I highly recommend checking them out! I also brought up Sticker Mule and the Rewind Envelope on this episode; please check them out! Support the showVisit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective!Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)!  Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetroReview the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/allEmail me anytime: amy@popcultureretrospective.com

In Hour 3 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington go more in depth on Draymond Green claiming that Wemby and European players are dirty players. Plus, the guys go a little off the rails with viral Diana Russini talks, we have a Simpsons edition of The Leftovers, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast. Topics of conversation on this week's episode of The Attractions Podcast: Shrek's Swamp at Universal Kids Resort: height requirements, activities, and parent tips Minions vs. Minions at Universal Kids Resort: rides, play areas, and parent tips Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift's 170-ft vertical spike | Universal Orlando Resort Six Flags Great Adventure's summer additions show the park is investing beyond rides Carowinds' newest ride promises three world records and one very big splash Matt Selman's Universal comments give fans of “The Simpsons” hope for Treehouse of Horror at HHN The Attractions Podcast is brought to you by MEI-Travel and Mouse Fan Travel. They provide premium service and expert advice to get the most for your vacation time and dollars. Visit them at mei-travel.com. We welcome your suggestions and want you to be a part of the discussion. Please send your comments to info@attractionsmagazine.com with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” Statements or opinions herein are those of the hosts and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the producers, Dream Together Media LLC, or staff.  

EP105: Fashion Meets Junkwax Era, Getting Detention at School & Simpsons Sing the Blues

Dan and Brian catch up with neo-noir The Kid Detective, a longtime watchlist entry for Dan. Join as they discuss Canadian cinema, Adam Brody, the boundaries of film noir, arrested development, a post-Simpsons world, census-designated places, structure-based riffs, and delicate tonal descent. Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/

Drew Taylor is back from the Toy Story 5 Premiere and Jim Hill gets all the details! They talk about some highly anticipated projects like The Doomies heading to Disney Plus, some Treehouse of Horror-related theming coming to The Simpsons at Universal, and plenty of other animation they're looking forward to like Gatto from Pixar (with a teaser dropping pretty much right now!) NEWS • Toy Story 5 has it's premiere, and Drew was there to get the scoop • Ice Age Boiling Point is on it's way in February 2027 • Pixar's Gatto is coming shortly after in March 2027, with a teaser trailer dropping June 11th • Universal may be losing The Simpsons theme park rights, but they're planning some spooky changes in the coming years • Friend of the show Josh Gad karate kicked his way back into Book of Mormon after 14 years at the Tony's and as it turns out, he's still amazing FEATURE •Toy Story 5 had its premiere and Drew has now seen the film twice, so what's going on with all of the Buzz Lightyears? Jim and Drew talk about his reaction (without diving into spoilers) and some of the new tech Drew is hoping will make its way into a movie-accurate Buzz toy.  HOSTS • Jim Hill - X: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Drew Taylor - X: @DrewTailored | Instagram: @drewtailored | drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - StrongMindedAgency.com SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by UnlockedMagic.com, the go-to source for great deals on Disney and Universal theme park tickets. If a 2026 theme park vacation is on your radar, their team can help you save money while making the planning process easier. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Jim Hill Media Sponsorship Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nintendo's stock is getting hammered without a new Mario, Monopoly GO is going all-in on The Simpsons, and Liftoff is back on the public markets. Meanwhile, Xbox finally seems to be doing what it should have done years ago.In this episode, we break down:● Liftoff's IPO and the AppLovin challenge● Monopoly GO's Simpsons mega-event● How Scopely uses IP for reactivation● Apple's crackdown on low-quality apps● Xbox's biggest Summer Showcase in years● Why Xbox is bringing exclusives back● Fable, Gears, Persona 6, and Minecraft Dungeons 2● Nintendo Direct's biggest announcements● The growing mystery of missing Mario● Why Nintendo investors are getting nervous● Paramount's new gaming division● TMNT, Star Trek, Avatar, and Marvel projects● Why Hollywood struggles to make games● The missing mobile strategy at Paramount● Apple IDFA rumors and what they mean for UA● The future of AppLovin, Meta, and Google adsCHAPTERS:01:36 Minecraft Summer Parenting03:22 Quick Correction Bond Sales05:18 Liftoff IPO Breakdown06:41 UA Ecosystem and AppLovin08:37 Private Equity Red Flags10:41 Simpsons Takes Monopoly Go11:53 Why the Crossover Works15:20 UA Reactivation and Celebs19:12 Apple's App Store Purge21:54 Xbox Showcase and Strategy25:57 Xbox Margin Unlock26:38 Platform Strategy Risks27:29 Minecraft Sales Reality28:30 Nintendo Direct Highlights30:42 Where Is 3D Mario36:12 Paramount Games Revealed38:17 Execution Over Press41:48 Mobile Missing Piece43:19 IDFA Rumor Rant46:20 If IDFA Returned48:10 Rumor Season Noise50:24 Closing The Episode

Drew Taylor is back from the Toy Story 5 Premiere and Jim Hill gets all the details! They talk about some highly anticipated projects like The Doomies heading to Disney Plus, some Treehouse of Horror-related theming coming to The Simpsons at Universal, and plenty of other animation they're looking forward to like Gatto from Pixar (with a teaser dropping pretty much right now!) NEWS • Toy Story 5 has it's premiere, and Drew was there to get the scoop • Ice Age Boiling Point is on it's way in February 2027 • Pixar's Gatto is coming shortly after in March 2027, with a teaser trailer dropping June 11th • Universal may be losing The Simpsons theme park rights, but they're planning some spooky changes in the coming years • Friend of the show Josh Gad karate kicked his way back into Book of Mormon after 14 years at the Tony's and as it turns out, he's still amazing FEATURE •Toy Story 5 had its premiere and Drew has now seen the film twice, so what's going on with all of the Buzz Lightyears? Jim and Drew talk about his reaction (without diving into spoilers) and some of the new tech Drew is hoping will make its way into a movie-accurate Buzz toy.  HOSTS • Jim Hill - X: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Drew Taylor - X: @DrewTailored | Instagram: @drewtailored | drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - StrongMindedAgency.com SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by UnlockedMagic.com, the go-to source for great deals on Disney and Universal theme park tickets. If a 2026 theme park vacation is on your radar, their team can help you save money while making the planning process easier. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Jim Hill Media Sponsorship Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar. Super Agent Leigh Steinberg joins the show to discuss the NY Knicks in the NBA Finals, NBA expansion, the Myles Garret trade & MLB salary cap. Gene is hyped for the Knicks. Bills camp wraps up. The DanDalorian shares his hot take.

IT'S TIME TO WATCH THE MUPPETS! This week we watched Dinosaurs - Green Card. Distracted rants include but are not limited to radio, pancakes, Pop Culture Jeopardy!, The Simpsons, Kermit's voice, allergies, birthdays, and much more!"The Chief Elder passes a law that forbids four-legged dinosaurs from living in Pangea. He demands they either marry a two-legged dinosaur or leave the country. Monica is threatened with deportation until Roy proposes so she can stay."Follow us:tiktok.com/@ittwtmInstagram.com/ittwtm

It's time to suck the evil out of Guy and Dando with this week's review of "American History X-Cellent", an episode that sees Burns go to prison, Smithers take over the power plant, whilst Bart and Lisa raise an ant.A step up form last week, although at times it felt like the show was more interested in parodying prison films than actually telling a story.We discuss how the Burns and Smithers plots could have been their own episodes, the difference between The Shawshank Redemption and The Last Castle, the assassination of Grogu and more.Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis - themovieguidepodcast.comThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.

The Simpsons has sprung up as a rumor and it is directly from the series' showrunner. We discuss what this could look like if it ends up at the event. Halloween Horror Nights construction is moving right along in Hollywood for HHN 2026 and has become visible in-park in Orlando for HHN 35. This is also a bittersweet episode as Jonathan will be making his final appearance before stepping away from 365. Want to be on the show? Leave us a voicemail! (407) 906-4134 Follow HHN 365 on social media: Instagram HHN365 Twitter @HHN365 TikTok: @HHN365pod Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jUD9nZav2U Merch: HHN365.com Featured audio is courtesy of White Bat Audio

Episode 378! Boosmakertje: de Orange Pride is hét toestel voor dit soort klussen maar KLM stuurt Oranje in een doordeweekse Dreamliner naar Amerika. Bekijk deze episode via Spotify of YouTube: https://youtu.be/JZZeEIMnK6I We hebben het factuurtje gevonden van de privéjet Royale Ruben: hij heeft 183.000 euro belasting-geld stukgeslagen voor een retourtje Halifax. Een brandweerwagen raakt een vliegtuig tijdens een water salute. De Simpsons voorspelden het incident met Duitse Dreamliner. Pausmobiel ingevlogen met A400 vrachtkist. Eerste resultaten van het onderzoek naar een freak accident met een vliegtuig in New Jersey. Vriend van de show Riekelt Pasterkamp heeft commentaar op het flitsende schakelwerk van de regisseur van deze podcast. Zomerse beats van onze DJ Turbulence, een vliegende piano en nog veel meer. (00:00) Summer Dreamliner Remix - DJ Turbulence (00:13) Klacht: TMHC te snel geschakeld (00:38) Taxi Hugo water in de studio! (02:28) Leader (03:51) Oranje boosmakertje: NL elftal niet in Orange Pride (08:16) Baptismo: vliegtuigen gedoopt (08:59) Incident tijdens water salute (09:36) Mooie A380 video (10:16) Rubriek: Wist jij? (11:21) Vliegende piano (11:50) Bonnetjes-gate: privéjet van Royale Ruben (14:31) Het Geheime Hoekje: F-47 boven Area 51 (16:12) Ultra Long Range: 22 uur in de A350 (18:20) Shout-out naar KLM-ambassadeur Jordi Soeters (19:27) Trump maakt slechte AI-video met Air Force One (20:32) Iraanse drone-aanval op Koeweit (21:00) Counter-drone van Oekraïne (21:44) Duitse Dreamliner zakt door zijn hoeven (21:58) The Simpsons waren helderziend (23:45) Officieel Taxi Hugo water moment (24:13) FAA onderzoekt freak accident (26:01) Het Geluid: A400M boven onze studio (26:51) Pausmobiel ingevlogen met A400M (27:37) Afsluit. Muziek: Edge of Desire - Jonas Blue & Malive. Tips en commentaar stuur je naar info@tmhc.nl TMHC wordt geproduceerd door Creative Sandbox van Menno Swart. Opgenomen in Studio Rietlandpark in Amsterdam. Luister ook naar @Pantserbakken de podcast, over gepantserder VIP-auto's.

One of the cornerstone ceators on The Simpsons and Co-Creator Of The Critic Mike Reis is back ! He has a new travel book Bad Trips which is collection of his Substack essays about his trips to some of the scariest ports of call. From Iran and Iraq to The Ill Fated Titanic Submarine Tours. He scares us with tales of ABBA , the best food in the worst country, lots of Simpson TV writing tales and more. 

Kicking off season 4 with an all time favorite episode, plus one that got the Simpsons in a lot of trouble with the city of New Orleans. We also talk about our own Summer Camp experiences and more as we begin ranking the sweet spot of The Simpsons. Follow us on Instagram @simpsons_ottosjacket X- @smellsj Email - ottosjacketpodcast@gmail.com Facebook - Smells Like Ottos Jacket Podcast

Chris Compton hosts and asks the question, “If you had the free time and resources, what would you go back to school for?” We find out how a Visual Media major leads to a thesis on the Harlem Globetrotters, what it's like to go back to school and kick butt at basketball, we test the limits of our Simpsons and Looney Tunes rights when Wile E Coyote goes in for therapy, how Josh got a D on his only family history, and so much more! Cast: Sean Michael Boozer, Jen Burton, Chris Compton, Jarrett Lennon Kaufman, Josh Spence Ads: Stop Calling Me (improvised by Josh Spence…? off the prompts: Seriously, I mean it, who even is this?, I'm going to call the police, Dorothy Dandridge, fine whatever) Original release date: 6/10/26 Actual episode count: 142 Intro and outro music credit to Matt Walker  Various sound effects and music from https://freesfx.co.uk/

More fun from Wizard 128 with returning guest, Phillip Sevy discussing Wizard's picks for the Top 10 Most Influential Comic Book Artists of All Time, exploring the many comic book references on The Simpsons, a look at the new Cable/Soldier X creative team, a goofy Last Team Standing battle pitting the Avengers against the Justice Friends and more!Check out Phil's creator owned, NSFW comic book Kickstarter campaign here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/phillipsevy/she-comes-with-magic-1-a-nsfw-epic-fantasy-adventure?ref=discovery&term=she%20comes%20with%20magic&total_hits=1&category_id=250 Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Strange Hombre Richard Cocchi Shawn Robare Andrew Burt Brandon Whitmore Michael Johnson Eric Najjar Brock626 Tom Goodwin Matt and Lissy Poisso Lennon Patton Patrick McFadden Marvin Dupree Lunchlady Doris Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Greg Schueller MeltFaceKillah Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

RiskCellar is back with a packed episode that feels like the insurance industry itself, equal parts serious and unfiltered. Brandon Schuh and Nick Hartmann sit down to unpack a week that saw some of the biggest AI-driven headlines to hit the P&C space in recent memory. From a massive brokerage laying off 2,300 employees and blaming AI, to a CNN lawsuit targeting an AI search engine, to an InsurTech startup valued at $2.6 billion on just $40 million in revenue, nothing about this week is normal. And that's exactly the point.The episode digs into the Acrisure story, where roughly 2,300 jobs are being cut, the second round of layoffs in a single year, with AI cited as the primary driver. Brandon and Nick do the math. At $300,000 average revenue per employee, that's a $690 million bet on AI's ability to fill the gap. They zoom out to connect this to the broader PE pressure story, exits, soft markets, rising interest rates, and a potential IPO on the horizon. The conversation doesn't stop there. New York State's newly signed auto insurance tort reform law gets a thorough breakdown, including the new $100,000 cap on non-economic damages and tightened comparative negligence thresholds that could finally start moving the needle on affordability. And the CNN vs. Perplexity lawsuit opens a bigger conversation about AI as a derivative product, one that can't function without the journalism it may ultimately be destroying.Rounding out the news block is a closer look at Corgi, the AI-focused MGA that just raised at a $2.6 billion valuation despite generating only $40 million in revenue, a 65x multiple that leaves both hosts scratching their heads. Brandon draws a pointed parallel to boutique consulting firms now competing with McKinsey-sized players thanks to AI tools, a trend with direct implications for insurance brokerages of every size. The episode wraps with a "Three Truths and a Lie" segment on classic TV shows and a round of Simpsons trivia, staying true to the show's blend of sharp industry analysis and genuine conversation between two people who genuinely enjoy talking shop.Takeaways:Acrisure's 2,300-person layoff represents a (690M) bet that AI can replace human production capacity.PE-backed brokerages are under compounding pressure from soft markets, rising rates, and IPO timelines.New York's auto tort reform caps non-economic damages at (100,000) and tightens comparative negligence rules.AI is a derivative product, it depends on journalism and original content to function.CNN filed suit against Perplexity for alleged copyright infringement in New York federal court.Corgi's (2.6B) valuation at (65times) revenue raises serious questions about InsurTech market rationality.Boutique brokerages now have the firepower of Aon or Marsh thanks to accessible AI tools.Alleged class action litigation is brewing against a PE-backed brokerage over unpaid producer compensation.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to RiskCellar2:45 Big News Tease + What Are You Drinking?4:00 Memorial Day Weekend Recaps7:38 This Week's AI Theme Intro8:00 Acrisure Layoffs: The (690M) AI Bet17:30 Sponsor Break: IPFS + freeflow.ai17:4 CNN vs. Perplexity: AI and Journalism's Collision21:05 Corgi's (2.6B) Valuation and the InsurTech Bubble23:30 Boutique vs. McKinsey: AI Levels the Consulting Playing Field27:10 SpaceX IPO, Elon Musk, and Market Insanity29:00 Howden TROs and Industry Legal Wars30:38 Three Truths and a Lie: Classic TV Edition32:17 Simpsons Trivia: First 100 Episodes33:57 Upcoming Guests and Episode WrapConnect with RiskCellar:Website: https://www.riskcellar.com/Brandon Schuh:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552710523314LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-stephen-schuh/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schuhpapa/Nick Hartmann:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjhartmann/

Podcasters need stimulation too, ya bastards! Well, there's plenty of stimulation to be had with our review of "A Million Little Fibers", a pretty average "South Park" episode, but certainly a funny journey which sees Towelie write a successful book and Oprah's "minge" decide it's had enough of being neglected.LISTEN on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fzFQbj LISTEN on Apple - apple.co/4fCJmBvWATCH on YouTube - bit.ly/southparkpodcastSupport the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auThe Movie Guide with Leonard Maltin - themovieguidepodcast.comSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSaturday Night Dive (SNL) - spreaker.com/podcast/saturday-night-dive-an-snl-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/goin-down-to-south-park--5828978/support.Goin' Down To South Park is brought to you by The Four Finger Discount Network.

On today's episode: Liam’s getting roasted for his Socceroo's kits 610 Quiz: Say hi to your Mum for me Ben’s sneaking Simpsons quotes into the show Knicks fans are fuming at Elmo Why is Rove only getting an OAM now? Whom was in ya room? What did you catch the kids googling? Camping disasters Simpsons quote tally See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke and Janine are back for episode 100 of the show, with the announcement of the Secret Treasure Hunt! On the Simpsons, they explore the solitude of male friendships, on One Piece, a nasty goo boy rolls out, and the hosts get distracted talking about Glee. Happy 100 Episodes! Covering One Piece Episodes 596-601 Cover art by Mike Patten Edited by Andie. Links! Itunes – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dohmance-dawn/id1620557454… Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0iOBMkRGKTz04wJB2kitx7… RSS – https://pinecast.com/feed/dohmance-dawn… Bluesky – https://bsky.app/profile/dohmancedawn.bsky.social Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/lukeherr

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dawnn Lewis. Summary of the Interview On Money Making Conversations Masterclass, Rushion McDonald interviews Dawnn Lewis—iconic actress, singer, songwriter, voice actress, philanthropist, and founder of the A New Day Foundation. The conversation traces her extraordinary career, starting from her childhood as a singer, dancer, and actor, through her rise to fame on A Different World, her decades-long voiceover career (including The Simpsons, Futurama, Star Trek: Lower Decks), and her ongoing philanthropic work supporting youth nationwide. Dawnn discusses the challenges of being a multi-talented artist in an industry eager to box people into one lane, how A Different World both elevated and pigeonholed her, and how animation opened a vast new chapter for her that has lasted more than 30 years. She shares her philosophy on longevity, discipline, relationships, and the responsibility to give back. The interview also highlights her foundation’s programs supporting students, HBCUs, and underserved communities. Purpose of the Interview 1. Celebrate Dawnn Lewis’s multi-decade, multi-disciplinary career The interview showcases the depth of her talent—from singing and songwriting to acting, animation, and Broadway. 2. Highlight representation and legacy Dawnn discusses the cultural impact of A Different World and her groundbreaking role as a Black female captain in Star Trek: Lower Decks. 3. Inspire audiences with her journey from Bed-Stuy to global success Her story emphasizes perseverance, big dreaming, and ignoring limitations others impose. 4. Promote the A New Day Foundation Dawnn details programs empowering youth, HBCU students, and underserved communities. 5. Provide insight into surviving and thriving in entertainment She shares the importance of relationships, versatility, and constant self-improvement. Key Takeaways 1. She was a “triple threat” long before Hollywood discovered her Singing, dancing, and acting from age 7–11, she began performing professionally at 10 and even launched her own musical theatre degree program at the University of Miami. 2. A Different World brought fame but also typecasting While it launched her into global visibility, it also led people to underestimate her songwriting, music, and voiceover abilities. 3. Her voice acting career spans more than 30 years She has voiced characters on The Simpsons, Futurama, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Craig of the Creek, Fairly OddParents, Mortal Kombat, and many more.Her entry into animation came from imitating her young niece for a role. 4. Representation matters deeply to her Seeing Nichelle Nichols on Star Trek inspired her as a child; today, Dawnn is one of the very few Black captains in the Star Trek universe. 5. The industry rewards resilience and relationships Dawnn emphasizes that her longevity comes from consistently doing excellent work and nurturing her professional network. 6. She founded the A New Day Foundation to uplift youth Her programs serve teens, HBCU students, and communities nationwide, providing mentorship, laptops, scholarships, and life skills training. 7. Dawnn’s journey is one of intentional growth and constant reinvention She never stopped expanding—into Broadway, television, songwriting, animation, philanthropy, and leadership. Notable Quotes (All quotes from the uploaded transcript.) On talent and early training “I was singing, dancing at seven, acting at eleven… doing all three professionally since I was about ten years old.” “I thought I was going to be a recording artist… I had my own single out. I was charting on Billboard.” On being boxed in “I didn’t start getting pigeonholed until I did A Different World… now you’re just an actress.” On entering animation “There weren’t very many people of color in the animation world… the director said, ‘Who are you? How come I never met you before?’” “I get to voice characters they wouldn’t hire me visually to play.” On representation and Star Trek “In the legacy of Star Trek, it’s me and Avery Brooks as the Black captains.” “Seeing Nichelle Nichols made me hopeful… she was my hero.” On career longevity “You quiet the naysayers by just showing up and doing the work.” “God keeps opening doors and giving me what I need to walk through them successfully.” On giving back “I am my best investment.” (also used in her foundation’s mission) “Where you were yesterday is not where you have to end up today.” @#SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dawnn Lewis. Summary of the Interview On Money Making Conversations Masterclass, Rushion McDonald interviews Dawnn Lewis—iconic actress, singer, songwriter, voice actress, philanthropist, and founder of the A New Day Foundation. The conversation traces her extraordinary career, starting from her childhood as a singer, dancer, and actor, through her rise to fame on A Different World, her decades-long voiceover career (including The Simpsons, Futurama, Star Trek: Lower Decks), and her ongoing philanthropic work supporting youth nationwide. Dawnn discusses the challenges of being a multi-talented artist in an industry eager to box people into one lane, how A Different World both elevated and pigeonholed her, and how animation opened a vast new chapter for her that has lasted more than 30 years. She shares her philosophy on longevity, discipline, relationships, and the responsibility to give back. The interview also highlights her foundation’s programs supporting students, HBCUs, and underserved communities. Purpose of the Interview 1. Celebrate Dawnn Lewis’s multi-decade, multi-disciplinary career The interview showcases the depth of her talent—from singing and songwriting to acting, animation, and Broadway. 2. Highlight representation and legacy Dawnn discusses the cultural impact of A Different World and her groundbreaking role as a Black female captain in Star Trek: Lower Decks. 3. Inspire audiences with her journey from Bed-Stuy to global success Her story emphasizes perseverance, big dreaming, and ignoring limitations others impose. 4. Promote the A New Day Foundation Dawnn details programs empowering youth, HBCU students, and underserved communities. 5. Provide insight into surviving and thriving in entertainment She shares the importance of relationships, versatility, and constant self-improvement. Key Takeaways 1. She was a “triple threat” long before Hollywood discovered her Singing, dancing, and acting from age 7–11, she began performing professionally at 10 and even launched her own musical theatre degree program at the University of Miami. 2. A Different World brought fame but also typecasting While it launched her into global visibility, it also led people to underestimate her songwriting, music, and voiceover abilities. 3. Her voice acting career spans more than 30 years She has voiced characters on The Simpsons, Futurama, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Craig of the Creek, Fairly OddParents, Mortal Kombat, and many more.Her entry into animation came from imitating her young niece for a role. 4. Representation matters deeply to her Seeing Nichelle Nichols on Star Trek inspired her as a child; today, Dawnn is one of the very few Black captains in the Star Trek universe. 5. The industry rewards resilience and relationships Dawnn emphasizes that her longevity comes from consistently doing excellent work and nurturing her professional network. 6. She founded the A New Day Foundation to uplift youth Her programs serve teens, HBCU students, and communities nationwide, providing mentorship, laptops, scholarships, and life skills training. 7. Dawnn’s journey is one of intentional growth and constant reinvention She never stopped expanding—into Broadway, television, songwriting, animation, philanthropy, and leadership. Notable Quotes (All quotes from the uploaded transcript.) On talent and early training “I was singing, dancing at seven, acting at eleven… doing all three professionally since I was about ten years old.” “I thought I was going to be a recording artist… I had my own single out. I was charting on Billboard.” On being boxed in “I didn’t start getting pigeonholed until I did A Different World… now you’re just an actress.” On entering animation “There weren’t very many people of color in the animation world… the director said, ‘Who are you? How come I never met you before?’” “I get to voice characters they wouldn’t hire me visually to play.” On representation and Star Trek “In the legacy of Star Trek, it’s me and Avery Brooks as the Black captains.” “Seeing Nichelle Nichols made me hopeful… she was my hero.” On career longevity “You quiet the naysayers by just showing up and doing the work.” “God keeps opening doors and giving me what I need to walk through them successfully.” On giving back “I am my best investment.” (also used in her foundation’s mission) “Where you were yesterday is not where you have to end up today.” @#SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show Bill Oakley returns once again, and this time, he's got an exciting new project to plug: Audible's Space: 1972. Listen in as we talk to Bill about his ongoing sci-fi/comedy audio series, and then ask him many increasingly obscure questions about seasons five and six of The Simpsons. Secrets about the wizard's key will be revealed! Be sure to check out Space: 1972 when it hits Audible on June 11th!

Papers' hair is throwing free and easy and he's heading down to Busch to celebrate. Sweet Sweet Bill. New TMA hats. Joe Buck will joins us at 8:00. Doug wants the lede to be the Stanley Cup, not McGreevy's round yesterday. Audio of Torts's post game presser.Happy birthday Kenny G and RIP Peabo Bryson. Tim doesn't like sports radio beds. Anticipating the Spurs to strike back tonight. Sweating the Cubs/A's over. The return of The Noot. Audio of Lars Nootbar talking about coming back and being a fan of the Tarps Off phenomenon. We're in the process business around here. Audio of Albert Pujols talking about the 2026 Cardinals team and the energy the team brings. No one is talking about the Battlehawks playoff run. Paul is on the line and wants to talk Lars Nootbar. Building on the moon. Friend of the show, Joe Buck joins the show. Joe's not much of a podcast guy. Joe's thoughts on the 2026 Cardinals up to this point. Joe doesn't think this team is a move or two away from being a serious contender. Little Elvis. Player and media relations now compared to the past. Joe hasn't written his Cooperstown speech just yet. Good on-the-fly self-edit there by Joe. New tradition having Hall of Fame broadcasters on on Fridays. The celebrity is going to Jackson's head. Gotta run the kids to camp.Fallout Boy and The Simpsons. Jackson won't be watching the NBA Finals Game 2 because he'll be at the Cardinal game. People want to see Doug in nothing but his new TMA hat. Hurricanes get the win in OT and tie up the Stanley Cup at 1-1. Audio of Sean McDonough's call of the Hurricanes Game 2 winning goal. Lena The Plug and Adam 22's alleged divorce. Lena says they're not getting divorced and someone submitted the paperwork without her knowledge. Is Doug going on Plug Talk? Bryce Chandler Hill.Santan Dave. Drops of the Week. And that's the show, huh?Happy 57th Birthday, Brian McKnight. Did we ever get McGreevy's score? McGreevy with an 83 and May with an 87. Sharon doesn't get a voice in creative decision making. The Collinsville Catsup Bottle wants to know why Iggy is famous. Audio of Nevin Shapiro talking about Mario Cristobal flipping an LSU recruit to Miami. Martin is limping into break guy. Irish goodbyes are quite pleasurable.Jackson's a poor workman. Papers' putting issues. Cousin Nick firing shots. Doug's Quarter Zip is on the phone lines. DQZ won't be at the game this evening and would like Jackson to lead the chant for him. Let's hear that chant again. 0% approval rating in the text inbox. Audio of Jackson fans heckling McGreevy about Papers beating him in golf. Being a Busch Stadium usher is like the G league for berating people at Lambert.Jordan Walker has fallen a little off the 80 homerun pace. Doug wants to maybe move him up in the order. Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD.Is this more Kenny G? Jackie Papers will be out next Friday. Wedding SZN in full effect for people in Jackson's age range. Domestic partnerships. Double majoring in psychology and journalism. Bradley Cooper. The poor female intern that Pronger took it easy on.Navy Caps on the Road will be the 2026 Cardinals version of Gloria. McGreevy's scared to wear the NCOTR shirt. Weird off-day Saturday coming up soon for the Redbirds. Celebrity World Cup appearances for Jackson. Waterloo is the public golf course capital of the midwest. Doug says no number 2s at the golf course. Nothing but urinals.Is it possible in 2026 to lead a double life?And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-12:20) Fallout Boy and The Simpsons. Jackson won't be watching the NBA Finals Game 2 because he'll be at the Cardinal game. People want to see Doug in nothing but his new TMA hat. Hurricanes get the win in OT and tie up the Stanley Cup at 1-1. Audio of Sean McDonough's call of the Hurricanes Game 2 winning goal. Lena The Plug and Adam 22's alleged divorce. Lena says they're not getting divorced and someone submitted the paperwork without her knowledge. Is Doug going on Plug Talk? Bryce Chandler Hill.(12:28-16:55) Santan Dave. Drops of the Week. And that's the show, huh?(17:05-29:43) Happy 57th Birthday, Brian McKnight. Did we ever get McGreevy's score? McGreevy with an 83 and May with an 87. Sharon doesn't get a voice in creative decision making. The Collinsville Catsup Bottle wants to know why Iggy is famous. Audio of Nevin Shapiro talking about Mario Cristobal flipping an LSU recruit to Miami. Martin is limping into break guy. Irish goodbyes are quite pleasurable.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comme toujours, la première partie de notre émission sera consacrée à l'actualité. Aujourd'hui, nous discuterons d'un rapport du ministère français de l'Intérieur qui fait état d'une augmentation significative des actes antireligieux. Le ministère signale que ces actes menacent la cohésion nationale et le droit à la liberté religieuse. Nous parlerons ensuite des célébrations du 250ème anniversaire des États-Unis, qui se tiendront le 4 juillet prochain. Plusieurs musiciens ont annulé leur participation à la série de concerts qui était prévue. Le président Trump demande l'annulation de tous les concerts et suggère d'organiser un rassemblement « Make America Great Again » à la place. Dans notre rubrique sciences et technologies, nous commenterons les résultats d'une nouvelle étude, qui révèle que la proximité physique constante représente un défi important pour les équipes qui vivent dans un isolement extrême. Puis, pour conclure la première partie de l'émission, nous parlerons d'une nouvelle candidature à la présidence des États-Unis : le scénariste des Simpsons qui a « prédit » la présidence de Trump.    Le reste de l'émission d'aujourd'hui sera consacré à la langue et à la culture françaises. Notre point de grammaire de la semaine sera : Conjunctive Phrases sans que, si bien que, tandis que, tant que, and quoique. Nous parlerons de la nouvelle bande dessinée de Marion Montaigne qui est sortie le 22 mai dernier. Elle revient sur son aventure d'il y a dix ans quand elle a suivi l'astronaute Thomas Pesquet pour faire un album qui a eu beaucoup de succès. Nous terminerons avec l'expression de la semaine : En quatrième vitesse. Nous reviendrons sur le casse du siècle qui a eu lieu au Louvre en octobre 2025. Plus de sept mois après les faits, l'enquête avance, mais les bijoux restent malheureusement introuvables. - Un rapport gouvernemental alerte sur la forte augmentation des actes antireligieux en France - Suite au désistement de plusieurs artistes, Trump demande l'annulation des concerts prévus pour les célébrations du 250ème anniversaire de l'indépendance - Une étude révèle la complexité des interactions sociales en milieu isolé et confiné - Le scénariste des Simpson qui avait « prédit » la présidence de Trump se présente à l'élection présidentielle - Marion Montaigne revient sur sa rencontre avec Thomas Pesquet dans une nouvelle bande dessinée - Sept mois après le casse du Louvre, les bijoux de la Couronne toujours introuvables

Liftoff finally went public this week — at a valuation that tells you exactly what the public market thinks mobile ad networks are worth. That's just one of four stories this week that genuinely matter if you run UA.Matej Lančarič flies solo for the breaking news segment, ranked from biggest to most practical. Liftoff listed on Nasdaq as LFT after a second attempt, raising $437M at a $3.83B valuation — a 25% haircut from the $5B it wanted in January, and below the private valuation General Atlantic paid in 2025. A Niko Partners report buried a number most Western publishers still aren't modeling: minigames are now almost 20% of mobile game spending in China. Akin launched AMF Capital with Makers Fund, opening with a $28M UA financing facility for Birhack. And the throughline of the week — mobile has officially shifted from core-first to event-first, with Monopoly Go's Simpsons crossover, Rovio's own admission, and Supercell's MoCo reboot all pointing the same direction.The bar keeps moving up. The industry is consolidating around scale, capital, and live-ops.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Supercell reboots MoCo's live-ops00:30 Liftoff goes public at $3.83B — the IPO breakdown03:00 China minigames are now 20% of mobile spend05:30 AMF Capital launches with a $28M UA financing deal07:00 Mobile shifts from core-first to event-first09:00 What event-first actually means for your UA

Brook and Robin Lopez are known as the powerhouse twins of the NBA... but they'd prefer to be thought of more as the real life Chip 'n' Dale (you know, if they were seven feet tall).As lovable and wild as they are competitive, Brook and Robin get into how they became inseparable - from an upbringing that included them being literally leashed together as kids, their brothers making them duke it out, and what it was like playing each other as they were coming up as teammates and NBA rivals. The brothers also reveal the origins of their lifelong passion for animation, what the perks of being NBA stars are for them (like attending a dream come true table read of "The Simpsons"), and how much of their lives off the court revolves around their shared love of Disney - including Brook meeting his now wife at Disney World's Animal Kingdom and buying homes at Magic Kingdom on both coasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brook and Robin Lopez are known as the powerhouse twins of the NBA... but they'd prefer to be thought of more as the real life Chip 'n' Dale (you know, if they were seven feet tall).As lovable and wild as they are competitive, Brook and Robin get into how they became inseparable - from an upbringing that included them being literally leashed together as kids, their brothers making them duke it out, and what it was like playing each other as they were coming up as teammates and NBA rivals. The brothers also reveal the origins of their lifelong passion for animation, what the perks of being NBA stars are for them (like attending a dream come true table read of "The Simpsons"), and how much of their lives off the court revolves around their shared love of Disney - including Brook meeting his now wife at Disney World's Animal Kingdom and buying homes at Magic Kingdom on both coasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Forbidden Fruit" (January 16, 1996) At long last, we are proud to announce the first episode of our podcast to feature both hosts of Talking Simpsons, Henry Gilbert and Bob Mackey. It's also the last episode to feature them both, because we are kicking this podcast into its grave. But in the process we manage to have a nice conversation about adult animation and how Duckman compares to the Simpsons episode "Homer Badman."  Listen to the Talking Simpsons episode that goes deeper on Duckman history. Listen to Talking Simpson's special about the Family Guy/The Simpsons crossover — and support Minnesota immigrants in the process!

The Simpsons are going to Jerusalem! Why? Don't ask. Without a doubt one of the worst episodes of the series (so far) and boy do we take it to task.We discuss how this story could have made more sense, the nonsensical use of Sacha Baron Cohen as Jakob the tour guide, whether it was anti-semitic, a theory on when The Simpsons quality "dropped off" and more.Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis - themovieguidepodcast.comThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.

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"Sony Music Publishing confirmed an agreement to acquire Blackstone's Recognition Music Group catalog for $3.5 billion. The Red Hot Chili Peppers just sold their catalog for $300 million. Other Funds are raising billions to start buying. These buyers are called Music Rights Funds. I became interested in how these Funds actually made money. How does one invest and can I sell my own music. I have the answers for you."

"The New York Times released their 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters list a short while ago. I know online lists usually have some click bait to start conversation but this list was overtly egregious. Not for who was on it. It was who was left off. We will go over the list and play some artists that should have been on there."

"It is no secret that music contracts can be rather brutal on artists. Often the stories focus on not getting paid but there is also the interesting idea of a lawsuit ordering a musician to fill his or her contract and record what we are calling a court ordered album. We have multiple examples plus one where the band was paid NOT to record an album."

Dave tells Jenn about the new season (album) on Monopoly Go being The Simpsons. 

We've reached the end of the month, which means it's time for another episode of our community podcast! As this slow news season continues, we report on the continued lack of exclusive Disney+ episodes, The Simpsons assisting the Colts in launching their 2026 schedule, and the long-awaited return of the Quebecois dub. And, as always, we read and respond to your questions and comments from the last round of podcasts. It's all happening on Talk to the Audience: the only podcast to blow the lid off of the reverse vampire conspiracy! Support this podcast and get over 200 ad-free bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod, not to mention Bluesky and Instagram!

This month's mailbag may not have a spy camera, but it's packed with your questions which we were more than happy to answer! Where would we like to work in Springfield? Is Marge an underrated character? What is the best Marge episode? What did we get our Mum for Mother's Day? We answer all this and more!Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis - themovieguidepodcast.comThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.

John's trip to Switzerland, Woolie's Heated Rivalry, Mewgenics, Starfox Remake, Widow's Bay, Woolie trudges through the latest season of The Simpsons, John hangs out in the Cul-de-sac with Ed, Edd N Eddy, and then they meet up at Anime North for a LIVE Recommend or Die Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/VersusWolvesPodcast Versus Wolves is a podcast hosted by Eyepatch Wolf and Woolie Versus. Each month, they force each other to experience different media, and then report back on each recommendation. Hilarity/Violence ensues. Watch the show: youtube.com/@VersusWolvesPodcast Listen to the show: http://versuswolves.libsyn.com http://www.soundcloud.com/versus-wolves iTunes, Spotify, and most podcast platforms Follow us on: http://www.twitter.com/VersusWolves http://www.tiktok.com/@versuswolves http://www.instagram.com/versuswolves Versus Wolves is: Eyepatch Wolf (youtube.com/@supereyepatchwolf3007) Woolie Versus (youtube.com/@WoolieVersus )

In this bonus minisode, Nate and Adam give their bite-sized reviews of the recently released Mandalorian and Grogu. With the 50th anniversary of Star Wars looming over our upcoming season, is this the way?Lobby Chats are short bonus episodes where Adam and Nate share their thoughts on new releases, what they're watching besides The Simpsons, and more.For more Simpsons movie parody content, check out SpringfieldGoogolplex.com, or follow us @simpsonsfilmpod on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, YouTube, and Letterboxd. Discover more great podcasts on the That Shelf Podcast Network.

"Many summer tours are having to scale back or cancel altogether. The nickname given to this practice is Blue Dot Fever. It is named after the blue dots that appear on unsold seats when a ticket buyer uses Ticketmaster. It has become indicative of a larger societal and financial concern that is leading to people not being able to attend live music. We will explain."

Dan Greaney, the Simpsons writer behind the famous “President Trump” joke, is now launching his own 2028 presidential campaign after years of being credited with predicting Trump’s rise. He says the episode was never a real prediction but a satirical warning about American politics, and he’s now using that attention to promote his message that the government should work for everyone. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s campaign for California governor is losing momentum as key fundraising groups shut down and major donors pull back support, signaling trouble for his candidacy. Despite raising millions and backing from Silicon Valley leaders, Mahan is struggling in polls and failing to gain traction in the crowded 2026 governor’s race. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode wraps up Season 3 as we continue to watch and rank every Simpsons Episode of all time. These two finish very close in the rankings. Of the many random things we get into one is how the final episode technically should be Season 4 based on air date. Please give us a follow on our social medias for more Simpsons content including the clips from these episodes. Instagram  @simpsons_ottosjacket X- @smellsj Email - ottosjacketpodcast@gmail.com Facebook - Smells Like Ottos Jacket Podcast

In this lively episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes author-illustrator Maddie Frost to celebrate her new illustrated middle grade novel, Really Ruby, along with her other upcoming releases. Maddie introduces us to Ruby Fox, an 11-year-old heading off to a month-long summer camp in Vermont—without her best friend Riley, who's sidelined with a broken ankle. Based on Maddie's own camp experiences, the story explores anxiety, homesickness, friendship shifts, and the scary-but-exciting feeling of stepping outside your bubble. Maddie shares her journey from Mass College of Art animation student and restaurant worker to full-time children's book creator—complete with the "no backup plan" leap where she quit her teaching job to seriously pursue books. She talks about the joy of making deeply personal, funny, slightly awkward stories for middle grade readers and how Ruby's doodle-style illustrations let her embrace imperfection and authenticity. We also hear about her whirlwind June releases: Really Ruby, Stuffy Stand (a picture book about burnout, asking for help, and collaboration), and Farm Shark, a wildly silly farm story written by former Simpsons writer Bill Canterbury. Later in the episode, Jed is joined by Paul Paolilli and Dan Brewer, co-authors of Pondering: A Story in Cinquains. Dan, a high school English teacher, explains how the American cinquain form helps kids play with language, rhythm, and imagery, while Paul reflects on ponds, nature, and how poetry invites kids to slow down, observe, and imagine. Together, they and Jed explore how poetic picture books can spark conversations, creativity, and deeper family reading experiences.

Send us Fan MailParents, we know the struggle: school's out, it's 100 degrees outside, you're working… and the kids are home asking, “What should we watch?”This week, The Fixate & Binge Podcast becomes your summer streaming lifeline with binge-worthy TV picks for tweens and teens. From MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE and LEGO MASTERS to GRAVITY FALLS, SWEET TOOTH, WEDNESDAY, THE X-FILES, ONE PIECE, classic seasons of THE SIMPSONS, and more, Joe Curdy breaks down great shows and exactly where to stream them. Plus: a spoiler-free reaction to STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU. Smart picks, fun picks, nostalgic picks — your family's next binge starts here.Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below!Read our Letterboxd reviews at:https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=msFollow us on TikTok at:https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbingepodcast

THE BIG PODCAST - ALL NEW SNOOP DOGG BIG Interview | More Drake New Albums Reactions | Louie Was Robbed In Vegas | Mariana On How To Get Flown Out | The Freaky Landlord | Secrets From The SimpsonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's podcast has a strict "no touching" policy as we delve into a real missed opportunity of an episode that sees Bart fall in love with a girl named Nikki (voiced by Sarah Silverman). Meanwhile, Lisa feels sad (again) because she's an over-achiever.We discuss how the main story could (and should) have expanded to a town-wide situation and not simply focus on the Bart/Nikki relationship, our first kiss and more.Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis - themovieguidepodcast.comThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.