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“I tell kids that books are not there to torment you. The author has to get you in the first ten pages. If they do not, they fail, because a book is like a lawnmower—you pull it, and either it starts or it doesn't start.” –Soman ChainaiSoman Chainani wants reading to feel irresistible. The bestselling author of "The School for Good and Evil," series and the recently released graphic novel, "Coven," shares how his own reading life began—powered by Anne Rice, Michael Crichton, and a complete lack of adult supervision—and how those early obsessions shaped his belief that stories should be bold, boundary-pushing, and personal.In this episode, Soman explains why middle grade books can (and should) feel dangerous, how his grandmother's glamorous storytelling shaped his imagination, and what a book needs to do in its first ten pages to hook a reader. He also unpacks the “moral grayness” that defines his favorite novels and his own writing, and makes a compelling case for why kids need more honesty, not less, in the stories we give them.Tune in for a fast-paced episode that includes Madonna, hot takes, and tips for breaking (all) the rules. ***Soman's reading challenge, Immersive, is all about getting lost in a story. The books he curated blur the line between fiction and reality, pulling the reader in so completely you forget the world around you. Learn more and download Soman's recommended reading list at threadingculturepod.com/soman-chainani***This week's featured librarian is Jasmine Haverly from Aldine Independent School District in Texas. Jasmine shares how competitions and “book tastings” are growing the reading culture in her library.Show ChaptersChapter 1 - Florida Man Chapter 2 - Well, That Escalated Quickly Chapter 3 - The Picture of Dorian GrayChapter 4 - The Rules Are Made UpChapter 5 - Main Character Energy Chapter 6 - Use Your ImaginationChapter 7 - Express YourselfChapter 8 - Reading ChallengeChapter 9 - Beanstack Featured LibrarianLinksThe Reading CultureThe Reading Culture Newsletter SignupSoman ChainaiSoman Chainani SubstackSoman Chainani Instagram“The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar WildeFollow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content)Beanstack resources to build your community's reading cultureJordan Lloyd BookeyHost and Production CreditsHost: Jordan Lloyd BookeyProducers: Mel Webb and Lower Street MediaScript Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Mel Webb, Jordan Lloyd Bookey
In this episode, I sit down with Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar after completing our annual ritual of the ‘Last Long Run', this time from Porbandar to Dwarkadhish. We dive into their personal journeys, motivations, and life philosophies. Ankita shares her inspiring story of overcoming her fear of swimming to becoming an open water swimmer, as well as her experience of quitting alcohol and embracing a life of balance and discipline. Milind reflects on the importance of shutting out external noise to connect with your true self. He talks about his motivations, the return of Pinkathon and its plans for expansion, why he encourages pushups for selfies, and how fitness can transform lives. We also discuss how this memorable run shaped our thoughts, their guiding principles in life, and how both Milind and Ankita continue to inspire a nation to live healthier, more mindful lives. Tune in for a conversation filled with wisdom and inspiration! We hope you will enjoy this episode and let us know your thoughts in the comments. If you have any guest suggestions for our podcast, mail us at:- findyourultra@gmail.com Follow Find Your Ultra's Social Media Handles: YouTube: / @findyourultra Instagram: / find_your_ultra Facebook: / findyourultra WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakf... For any other queries EMAIL: findyourultra@gmail.com Follow Ankita Konwar's Social Media Handles:- Instagram: / ankita_earthy Facebook: / ankitamkonwar X: https://x.com/5earthy Follow Milind Soman's Social Media Handles:- Instagram: / milindrunning Facebook: / milindrunning X: https://x.com/milindrunning
The Best New Year Inspiration In this inspiring 10-minute episode of Find Your Ultra, we sit down with Usha Soman, the 85-year-old mother of Milind Soman, who continues to prove that age is no barrier to living an active and adventurous life. Starting her fitness journey in her 60s, Usha has gone on to conquer some of the world's most iconic treks, including the Everest Base Camp, Annapurna, and Mount Kilimanjaro. She's not slowing down anytime soon! Usha shares her passion for long walks, her approach to challenging herself, and her secret to staying fit and motivated as she grows older. Whether you're looking for a dose of inspiration to kickstart your New Year or proof that it's never too late to begin, this episode will leave you uplifted and energized. Don't miss this special conversation with a true role model who embodies strength, resilience, and the spirit of continuous growth. We hope you will enjoy this episode and let us know your thoughts in the comments. _____ If you have any guest suggestions for our podcast, mail us at:- findyourultra@gmail.com Follow Find Your Ultra's Social Media Handles: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FindYourUltra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/find_your_ultra/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findyourultra/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakfwa0DjiOca1x9vI1G For any other queries EMAIL: findyourultra@gmail.com Follow Usha Soman's Social Media Handles:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somanusha/
Welcome back to the SaaS Fuel podcast, where we fuel your journey to scaling success in the SaaS industry. Today we dive into the dynamic world of performance marketing with our special guest, Naomi Soman.Naomi brings a wealth of experience from high-growth startups, offering insights into creative and data-driven strategies to optimize your marketing efforts. In this episode, we'll uncover the art of retargeting, the power of brand campaigns, and the rising importance of platforms like TikTok for B2B advertising. Discover how storytelling can transform your copywriting, the significance of marketing and sales alignment, and emerging trends like AI integration and a cookieless future. Packed with practical advice and examples from industry leaders, this episode is your ultimate guide to navigating the complex landscape of SaaS marketing. So grab your notepad and get ready for an insightful conversation as we explore how to make your startup's marketing efforts resonate and drive results.Key Takeaways00:00 Origin stories connect past, future, and customers.06:45 Immersion in data improves marketing team communication.10:01 Relatable journey from struggle to hopeful solution.13:16 Define success clearly for all stakeholders; identify barriers.17:38 Identify current solutions, improve with technology.19:15 Testing validates insights through actual results.21:47 Separate investor and user pitches effectively.26:26 Champion Leadership Group enhances SaaS scaling success.30:16 Use desire, objection, solution for strategic ABM.33:35 Test early; prioritize quality over sheer quantity.37:17 Bid on brands; consider YouTube and Facebook ads.40:57 Asking favors makes people feel needed.43:01 Strict MQL definitions and open communication help.46:45 Ads must imitate organic posts to engage users.Tweetable QuotesThe Emotional Side of Success: "I feel like I'm more in control or my teammates appreciate me, or they admire me or respect me, or everyone knows our company's name because now we're seen as industry leaders because we adopted this new technology." — Naomi Soman 00:14:25 "Validation Through Real Results": "But at the end of the day, your best, your best form of, validation, your best form of feedback are are your actual results." — Naomi Soman 00:19:47 "Crafting Effective ABM Campaigns": "If you are talking to somebody who is not directly involved in the weeds, they are not dealing with everyday problems, they're sort of overseeing things, then agitating those pain points is not going to be as effective because they don't feel that pain as much." — Naomi Soman 00:30:37 Always Be Testing: "Even if your results are not a 100% statistically significant, you wanna keep testing because the more tests you run, the more confident you'll be in your results." — Naomi Soman 00:34:02"Empowering Through Feedback": "So what I love to do is I love to bring salespeople into the fold and say, what kind of insights are you hearing? What kind of phrases really affect people? What messaging do you find hits? Or what kind of messaging doesn't work on people?" — Naomi Soman 00:42:03SaaS...
Send us a textStop losing customers because of a bad user experience. Try Mouseflow for free and get a free extended trial at Go.Mouseflow.com/tryUnlock the secrets of human-like AI content creation as we sit down with Naomi Soman, a seasoned copywriter from SimilarWeb. Discover how to make ChatGPT mimic your unique writing style, transforming it into an essential tool in your content creation arsenal. Naomi walks us through her expert strategies for crafting prompts that sound authentically human, by feeding ChatGPT a mix of content to ensure it captures your voice flawlessly. From developing a style guide to mastering the nuances of language, get ready to elevate your writing game while ensuring consistency and resonance with your audience.But that's not all—explore how to leverage ChatGPT for marketing, even when you're short on information or operating in niche markets. Naomi shares her wisdom on creating user personas and storytelling frameworks that help paint realistic scenarios and generate compelling case studies. With insights into adopting customer language for impactful copywriting, Naomi equips us with actionable strategies that enhance marketing communications across various platforms. Tune in to discover the power of custom prompts and maximize the potential of ChatGPT to transform your content creation process.Check out the video version on YouTube.Meet NaomiNaomi has worked in several hyper-growth startups in Tel Aviv, the heart of Startup Nation, including both scrappy series A companies and even a powerful unicorn. She focuses on crafting messaging and writing copy for performance marketing teams to consistently improve conversion rates and bring in higher-quality leads.Follow her on LinkedInGrab Naomi's swipe files.Join my events community for FREE monthly events.I offer free events each month to help you master your business's growth through marketing, sales, systems, and offer strategy. Join the community here! Are you tired of prospects ghosting you? With a Gateway Offer, that won't happen.Over the next Ten Days, we will launch and sell our Gateway Offers with the goal of reaching booked-out status!Join the challenge here.Support the showCome tour my digital home :) >>>WebsiteWanna be friends? >>> LinkedInLet's chat every Tuesday! >>> NewsletterCatch the video podcast on YouTube >>> YouTube
This week, Naomi Soman, Senior Copywriter at Similarweb, joins Dustin to discuss the importance of balancing creativity and strategy in Marketing and why understanding your target audience and their journey is crucial for developing effective campaigns. Naomi shares a lot of knowledge around creating practical personas that focus on pain points rather than demographics, and highlights the need for continuous testing and research. They also touch on the importance of clear differentiation in competitive markets and offer tips on aligning marketing, sales, and customer success teams around a unified message. If you have any questions or thoughts, you can reach out to Naomi through LinkedIn. Also, check out Similarweb's website to learn more about their work.
Optimize B2B Email Messaging Linda Fanaras, host of the B2B Brand 180 podcast, interviews Naomi Soman from Storylogick about optimizing B2B email marketing strategies. Naomi emphasizes the importance of authenticity and personalization in email content, advising against overly visual-heavy emails. She outlines different types of emails, such as top-of-funnel media buying and retention emails, and discusses the need to tailor messaging to various B2B buyer personas. Naomi recommends using customer data from tools like Gong and Chorus to build accurate buyer personas and suggests personalizing emails based on actions taken by the recipient. She also highlights the value of using visual language to stand out in a crowded market. Action Items [ ] Transcribe sales calls and recordings to gather insights into buyer pain points, success criteria, and concerns. Use these to build buyer personas. [ ] Test more text-heavy email content with a deeper, more authentic message over visual-focused emails. [ ] When cultivating lists, ensure contacts are properly tagged based on their entry point and level of engagement to enable personalized outreach. Outline Introduction and Guest Background Linda Fanaras, introduces herself as the host of the B2B Brand 180 podcast and CEO of Millennium Agency. Linda introduces the guest, Naomi Soman from Storylogick, and outlines the topic of the discussion: email marketing and its role in driving growth. Naomi's background is highlighted, including her experience in hyper-growth startups and her focus on crafting messaging and performance marketing. Naomi thanks Linda for having her and expresses her excitement for the conversation. Addressing Email Marketing Misconceptions Linda asks Naomi to address common misconceptions about email marketing in the B2B space. Naomi debunks the myth that emails need to be visual-heavy with little text, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and providing more text. She explains that users are savvy and can spot marketing language easily, so providing a deeper, more personalized message can earn clicks. Naomi stresses the importance of creating an intimate connection through email by going deeper into the messaging. Email Marketing Funnel and Techniques Linda inquires about different layers within the email marketing funnel and the types of emails used to move people through it. Naomi explains various types of emails, including top-of-funnel media buying, product-led growth emails, retention emails, and sales-led outreach emails. She discusses the importance of adapting messaging based on the stage of the funnel and the specific audience being targeted. Naomi provides examples of how to tailor messaging for different roles within a B2B buying committee, such as champions, upper management, and end users. Personalizing Email Campaigns Linda asks Naomi about the number of emails to send and how to personalize them effectively. Naomi advises aiming for three to five personalized emails, emphasizing the importance of making them relevant and personalized based on the recipient's seniority. She recommends including details like their location, university, and relevant business news to make the emails more personal. Naomi highlights the importance of researching the recipient's background and including specific details to make the emails feel authentic and less corporate. Building Buyer Personas and Research Methods Linda asks Naomi about research methods for building accurate buyer personas. Naomi explains the challenges of B2B research and...
While B2B marketers have progressed their thinking to be more B2C-minded, there are concepts we simply shouldn't borrow from our B2C counterparts regarding ad copy and creative. Naomi Suman, founder of Storylogick Consulting, is an English major turned SaaS marketing consultant who has tested thousands of campaigns. In this episode, she breaks down the elements we should borrow from B2C marketing and, on the flip side, details the concepts B2B marketers should leave alone. Does ad copy containing a question convert, what about ads that feature people? Tune in to get these questions and more answered. Connect with Naomi: Connect with Lindsey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseygroepper/ Learn more about BLASTmedia: https://www.blastmedia.com/
Join us for a captivating episode of Unlock Your Potential, where we sit down with the brilliant Soman Chainani, the mastermind behind the bestselling "School for Good and Evil" series. In this eye-opening interview, Soman shares his incredible journey from artistic struggles and business failures to becoming a successful writer. In this episode, you will discover: Artistic Talent: Discover how Soman honed his creative skills and turned them into a thriving career. Business Failure: Learn about the setbacks Soman faced in the business world and how he turned those failures into stepping stones for success. From Failure to Successful Writer: Uncover the secrets behind Soman's transformation from struggling artist to bestselling author. Going Against the Market: Find out why Soman chose to defy conventional market trends and carve his unique path to success. Dealing with Rejection: Gain valuable insights on handling rejection and using it as motivation to persevere. Trusting Yourself: Hear Soman's advice on the importance of self-belief and staying true to your vision. This interview is packed with inspiring stories and practical advice for anyone facing challenges in their creative or professional journey. Soman Chainani's resilience and determination will inspire you to trust yourself, embrace failure, and pursue your passions with unwavering confidence.
Mukul Soman joins me to discuss his background in art and how that connects to his wildlife photography, how he stays authentic when sharing his photos and videos, and how he has transitioned into shooting more wildlife video than stills. Follow Mukul: Instagram: @mukul.soman Website: www.mukulsoman.com
Based on a real-life incident that happened in Thankamany village of Idukki district in Kerala on October 21, 1986. The tragedy began with an altercation between bus operators and college students over bus service. The route between Kattappana and Thankamany was in poor condition and most of the buses would not ply till Thankamany, but would stop at Paramada. From this stop, people would have to travel another two kilometers to reach Thankamany. However, the passengers would be charged ticket fares up to Thankamany. People in the village and students were upset and angry over this. One day, a bus named Elite, as usual, stopped at Paramada. Some of the passengers questioned this and forcefully made the bus employees drive it till Thankamany. The owner of the bus, Devasya, reached the village with cops and tried to take back the bus. This resulted in a quarrel between the police and the locals. Under the leadership of circle inspector I.C. Thamban, the police unleashed violence on the villagers—they opened fire at people, demolished houses, and sexually assaulted women. The movie, Thankamani, is expected to be a retelling of these events. The 1987 Malayalam film Itha Samayamayi, directed by P. G. Viswambharan, was loosely based on this incident. The movie featured Ratheesh, Shari, M. G. Soman, Jagathy Sreekumar, and Innocent in the lead.
Soman Chainani is the bestselling author of The School for Good & Evil book series, which has sold more than 4 million copies, been translated into 35 languages across six continents, and been adapted into a major motion picture from Netflix that debuted at #1 in more than 80 countries. Visit SomanChainani.com to learn more and follow Soman on Instagram (@somanc).Please enjoy!Timestamps for this episode are available below.Sponsors:Wealthfront high-yield savings account: https://wealthfront.com/tim (Start earning 5% interest on your savings. And when you open an account today, you'll get an extra fifty-dollar bonus with a deposit of five hundred dollars or more.)AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://drinkag1.com/tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)Eight Sleep's Pod Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: https://eightsleep.com/Tim (Save $250 on the Pod Cover by Eight Sleep this winter.)Timestamps:00:00 Start04:54 Intro07:31 Follow the flow24:02 “Your bull might be gay”36:37 The work of visual artist Christopher Marley40:36 Coaching Generation Alpha59:31 Experience with ketamine01:08:13 “Shadow Self” vs "The Double"01:13:53 “Quarterback”01:17:35 Career lessons from Taylor Swift01:29:55 Cross-collar dating01:35:15 Language of couples01:36:59 Hookups01:41:37 St. Louis01:43:00 Allergies01:48:41 Parting thoughts*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
OK, no corrections on language or pronunciation, but I did manage to get members of The Cure and The Smiths mixed up last week, so let that be a lesson. Todd's memory is shot. But in my defense, I drank for free for a lot of years working in clubs... Don't forget that we have a new Shirt Sale. We'll only be taking order for just over another week. Next weeks show will be your last call! https://realsyntheticaudio.bigcartel.com/product/rsa-2024-t-shirt Train To Spain - My Spirit Is Free (Club Edit) Soman - 89 (Single Peak) Stahlschlag - Biomechanik (Violet Wanda) Lights Of Euphoria - Euphoric Light (Tg Club) Llumen - Like My Pain (Aiboforcen) Nuquatron - Publicity Emex - Helix Aiboforcen - Cycle Of Life (Single Edit) http://synthetic.org/ https://synthetic.threadless.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@RealSyntheticAudio
January 15th, 2024: Communion After Dark - featuring the latest and best in Dark Alternative-Electronic Music - This week's show features music from Eisfabrik, Black Nail Cabaret, Soman, Aiboforcen, Neuroticfish, and many more artists worldwide
Deep Dive - Eurovision's Language Rule - 1:19 Interview - Go_A (Ukraine, 2021) - 18:19 Tops and Bottoms - Soman Chainani (The School for Good and Evil) - 32:30 In this week's episode we explore Eurovision's language rule-- which, during the eras' it's been in effect, has required that countries only submit songs in their own national languages. Defenders of the rule claim that it's necessary to preserve the diversity of language in Eurovision, while critics point out that it's unfair to require representatives from smaller nations to perform in languages unfamiliar to the televoting audience. We talk about how the on-and-off implementation of this rule tracks with larger issues at Eurovision, including the commercialization of the festival, the balance of power between larger and smaller nations, whether globalization necessarily means loss of national identity, and whether pop music is moving into a new phase of internationalism. Then we talk to 2021 Ukrainian Eurovision entrants Go_A. The band is steeped in Ukrainian folklore and, in the interview, they provide a unique perspective on the importance of language choice in songwriting, and how music can communicate cultural history. Something very important right now in the shadow of Putin's war. Finally, we play a Eurovision game with New York Times Best Selling novelist Soman Chainani (The School for Good and Evil). As this is the language episode, we focus specifically on the lyrics, and Soman brings the experience of watching his novel adapted into a hit Netflix movie to bear on a discussion of how language choices affect staging. GO_A's Shum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCr0R8rbOAA GAME CLIPS: Fulenn - Alvan and Ahez (2022, France), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO07xLUlK2g Hard Rock Hallelujah - Lordi (2006, Finland), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAh9NRGNhUU Monsters - Sara Aalto (2018, Finland), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEeIeQ-j2zk Fallen Angel - Tix (2021, Norway), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJcE8G8J8VI Heroes - Mans Zelmerlow (2015, Sweden), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sGOwFVUU0I Fairytale - Alexander Ryback (2012, Norway), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXwgZL4zx9o
Hey Pluckies! In our series of re-listening in on some beautiful Plucking Up episodes from the past, today we're replaying my conversation with Soman Chainani. Soman Chainani is an insanely successful fantasy novel series that would become, first, a New York Times bestseller and second, a soon-to-be major motion picture on Netflix! He is behind “The School For Good and Evil,” a book series that has sold more than 2.5 million copies and has been translated into 30 languages across 6 continents.In this episode, we talked about Soman's two biggest influences, Walt Disney and Madonna! But of course, we go beyond Soman's highlight reel. Let's re-listen together!
Hey Pluckies! In our series of re-listening in on some beautiful Plucking Up episodes from the past, today we're replaying my conversation with Soman Chainani. Soman Chainani is an insanely successful fantasy novel series that would become, first, a New York Times bestseller and second, a soon-to-be major motion picture on Netflix! He is behind “The School For Good and Evil,” a book series that has sold more than 2.5 million copies and has been translated into 30 languages across 6 continents.In this episode, we talked about Soman's two biggest influences, Walt Disney and Madonna! But of course, we go beyond Soman's highlight reel. Let's re-listen together!
Two brothers. One Good. One Evil. In exchange for power and immortality, they watch over the Endless Woods and rule the School for Good and Evil. Yet all School Masters must face a test. Theirs is loyalty. But what happens when loyalty is corrupted? When the bonds of blood are broken?Who will survive? Who will die? And what will become of the school and its students?The journey that started a hundred years ago throttles toward its end. This final chapter in the duology that began with the Rise of the School for Good and Evilbrings the tale of the twin School Masters to the brink of war and a shocking conclusion that will change the course of the school forever.- HIGH-STAKES CONCLUSION TO AN EPIC DUOLOGY: Rise of the School for Good and Evil introduced us to School Masters Rhian and Rafal as their rule over the School for Good and Evil was tested, and left readers on a shocking cliff-hanger. In Fall of the School for Good and Evil, we come to the Great War, when brother battles brother, students' loyalties and courage are tested, and the school is changed forever, just in time for the arrival of two best friends named Sophie and Agatha and the new future they bring.- PERFECT BRIDGE FROM NETFLIX MOVIE TO BELOVED SERIES: Rise of the School for Good and Evil and Fall of the School for Good and Evil cast a wide net to draw in movie fans as well as devotees of the series and bring a new generation of readers to the world of the School for Good and Evil. Speak with Soman about his experience having his book made into a movie starring Charlize Theron and Kerry Washington.- SUMMER READING: Every year, Soman visits schools around the world to speak to kids and share his secret: that reading is the path to a better life. Soman can give summer reading tips and recommendations to kids and parents!Soman Chainani's debut series, THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL, has sold more than 3.5 million copies, been translated into 32 languages across six continents, and has been adapted into a major motion picture from Netflix that debuted at #1 in over 80 countries. His book of retold fairytales, BEASTS & BEAUTY, also debuted on the New York Times Bestseller List, his seventh book in a row to do so, and is slated to be a limited television series from Sony 3000, with Soman writing and executive producing. Together, his books have been on the New York Times Bestseller List for 44 weeks.
June 19th, 2023: Communion After Dark - featuring the latest and best in Dark Alternative-Electronic Music - This week's show features new music from VNV Nation, Funker Vogt, Blutengel, Soman, ESA, and many more artists worldwide.
A drizzly "English" Sunday gives me lots of time to work on RSA and get some small projects complete around the house. I always "Proof Read" the shows before the final mix, and I was able to listen for "Oh dear I messed that one up" moments while doing mundane tasks like taking the recycling out. Remember folks, life is what happens when you're waiting for the next big thing! So just turn it up loud and enjoy the waiting! J:Dead - Surrendering Lifelong Corporation - Under Your Sun Vogon Poetry - Gargle Blaster (Nature Of Wires) Discotheque - Revelation Method Cell - The Fallacy Soman - 45 (Industrialized) The Saint Paul - Melancholy Of the Sun (Remix) First Aid 4 Souls - Burning Horizon http://synthetic.org/ https://synthetic.threadless.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/RealSyntheticAudio
Well I grossly underestimated how much running around from place to place I'd be doing on my European vacation. Enough that I realized fairly quickly that I had bitten off WAY more than I could chew. Wound up coming back early as the lack of sleep (and absolutely atrocious hotel breakfast food) caused me to start getting sick. I realized that I couldn't handle being sick in a hotel room in Berlin when everything is closed on a Sunday and Monday is a public holiday. But I'm back and recovered and going back to the old days of getting the show posted a day late! J:Dead - Surrendering (Faderhead) Zynic - Land Of The Free (Club) Fractal Age - Enemy Simon Carter - Erase My Mind (Fredrik Croona) Elektrofish - Augusttag (Dance) PreEmptive Strike 0.1 - Marauders From Earth (First Aid 4 Souls) Soman - 45 (Techno Cut) Maschinegeist - Celestial Storm (Remix) https://linktr.ee/djtodd
Alison Soman, Legal fellow from The Pacific Legal Foundation and part of the TJ legal team, talks to John Reid about the ongoing legal battle between the Coalition for TJHS and the Fairfax County School Board is over the admissions process
Were you a fan of the TV show Silicon Valley? If so, make sure to check out this podcast episode featuring John Altschuler, one of the show's creators.Show NotesJohn Altschuler IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1014365/John Altschuler Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_AltschulerJohn Schuler Emmys - https://www.emmys.com/bios/john-altschulerMichael's Online Screenwriting Course - https://michaeljamin.com/courseFree Screenwriting Lesson - https://michaeljamin.com/freeJoin My Watchlist - https://michaeljamin.com/watchlistAutomated Transcription:John Altschuler (00:00:00):And I got back from delivering pizzas. And this is like, we didn't even have an answering machine. Okay? This is like we had no money or whatever. I get back, my phone's ringing and I, I remember it was about four in the afternoon and I, I pick it up and I can I speak to John Altschuler and I go, this is, this is he? And he goes, this is Mad Simmons. No, his rats. I think this rats, you know, this is rats of Soman. And he goes, money talks. What have you got? . Okay. I'll be like, what is, I got your dollar beer bill right here. What have you got?Michael Jamin (00:00:33):You're listening to Screenwriters. Need to hear this with Michael. Janet.(00:00:41):Hello everyone. Welcome back to Screenwriters. Need to hear this. I'm Michael Jamin, and I have another great guest today that I don't know how many people are listening. I have thousands and thousands of listeners. And I'm telling you, not one of them is deserving to hear this man speak because this guy, the credits, his credits. And I'm gonna start off by saying, say, welcome to my show. It's John Altschuler. I'm gonna give him the proper introduction. He's my friend, but also many times he's been my boss and this guy, he, he was the, he ran, he and his partner, Dave Krinsky, ran King of the Hill for many years. They created Silicon Court, co-created Silicon Valley, their movie credits, or they also created The Good Family. Do you remember that show? They, they ran Beavers and Butthead for a while. They, they're in credits in they created, wait, did I say Silicon Valley? Yes. Their movie credits are included. Well geez,John Altschuler (00:01:31):John Henry, I'll tell you, blades of Glory,Michael Jamin (00:01:34):My Tongue, blades of Glory. But also produced X Track. And and they ran Lopez on I think that was tbs. Where was that? Tb?John Altschuler (00:01:44):That was Viacom, yeah,Michael Jamin (00:01:46):. And, and I worked on it. I don't remember what, but never . But John, thank you so much for the coming to the show. This is a go, this is gonna be a great one because John is one of, first of all, lemme start from the beginning cause I'm not even sure if I know all this. Like, when did you decide you wanted to be a writer?John Altschuler (00:02:03):You know it's interesting because I think, I would say when I was 10 or 12, Uhhuh , I was one of those kids from our age that comedy was everything. Okay. And back then you had three networks and you were just like, oh my God. You know, the, you know George Carlin is going to be on this show and you just get 10 minutes of it, you know? And so I always loved comedy and I always kind of loved the deep dive into comedy. And then, but so it, it always was kind of important to me. And then I went to the University of North Carolina and I majored my dad. You know, I come from an academic family, so I majored in anthropology and economics Uhhuh. But I was really interested in writing. Now my thing was, well, I didn't think that I should major in, you know, writing for screen, whatever, you know, whatever.(00:03:06): Because I kind of thought you learned by doing Uhhuh , and I wanted an academic degree. But what happened in college is that at Carolina, at the time, we had an incredibly bad communications department. Okay. It was so bad that I'm not making this up. They had equipment in the basement that students weren't allowed to use because they might break it. Yeah. Okay. Literally not allowed to use it. Okay. . So, but this these people who I knew started S T V Student television using cable access cuz they have to provide it and da da and Dave and I and our friend David Palmer, were just vultures and like, all these guys did really hard work. They got the campus to, you know, the university put up money and they got cable. And we just showed up and took all the cameras and, and filmed our stupid comedy show. Know, probably you're, you're familiar with Friday the 13th, the stage musical, and Bonnie and Clyde and Ted and Alice and, and Point and Wave you.Michael Jamin (00:04:12):And so you, I, this is obviously, cause I, I don't know this cause I haven't visited the Library of Congress re recentlyJohn Altschuler (00:04:18): Yes. With the Smithsonian.Michael Jamin (00:04:20):But, so with these, like, these were a single camera show that you acted, did you act in as well?John Altschuler (00:04:24):Oh yeah, yeah. It was me, Dave, Dave Krinsky, and this guy David Palmer. And we did a half hour comedy show just while we were, you know, in school. And then when we graduated, it was, I, I was like, well, I had an econ degree, which means, and not a graduate degree. I didn't. So it was kinda like, well, you go work as a teller in a bank, there's not much you could do. And I was like, you know what? I want to, I want to, I think I'm interested in writing. And my mom, who is, she passed away, like going to 99 years old. I I was like, I think I wanna do it. She goes, well, why wouldn't you? You know? And I was like, you know, go out to California. You're, you're young, you're stupid. If it doesn't work, you just come back.(00:05:06):There's no, and Amazon was like, oh, she's right. And so from North Carolina though, so graduated. Yeah. And what Dave and I did is we basically both worked service jobs in Chapel Hill to save up money to come to California. And in the interim, I had this idea, and actually it was a, it turned out to be a, a pretty important one is I was like, let's get published. Okay? Now, back then they had these things called books. Okay. You know, you didn't have the internet and you went to the library and it was a book called The Writer's Market. And it was, yeah, it was every magazine and what they're, you know, so we're looking up, you know, well, where could we get comedy stuff published? And there were only, there weren't many outlets. There was just, national Lampoon was the only national Humor magazine.(00:05:59):Playboy did humorous pieces. And then after that it was just porn because they were all trying to maintain First Amendment thread. So they would publish articles. So like, I remember there was like something called Nut Nugget and Smut in the Butt, . And we were like, okay, let's start with National Lampoon, and then when we get rejected, we'll end up hopefully getting published by Smut in the butt. Okay. So what happened, is that we start with National Lampoon. So I, I find them in the, the Writer's Query, and I mean, and the writer's market, and it says specifically National Lampoon does not accept any unsolicited material. Right? Okay. So now you probably know this about, I'm a little off the beaten path kinda guy. And so I'm like, well, you know, Dave and I had come up with a bunch of ideas. And so what I did was I put a letter together and explaining an incredibly snotty, sarcastic terms, how important you are at Nash Lampoon.(00:07:02):And, you know, your time is so valuable. So here I'm, I, I'm, I'm enclosing something for your time. And I enclosed a dollar bill with the letter Uhhuh . And, and I sent it to the managing editor Chris Simmons, and then his son Mad Simmons. No, mad Simmons was the, the managing editor. He, he invented the Diner's card. Okay. He invented the credit card. Right. And then bought National Ha as a large Wow. Mad Simmons, Chris Simmons and Ratso Sloman. So I sent it out the, and I swear to God I was, I, I worked, I delivered pizzas and worked at a Chinese restaurant as a waiter, and I got back from delivering pizzas. And this is like, we didn't even have an answering machine. Okay? This is like, we had no money or whatever. I get back my phones ring, and I, I remember it was about four in the afternoon, and I, I pick it up and I can I speak to John Altschuler and I go, this is, this is he?(00:08:01):And he goes, this is Matt Simmons? No, his rats, I think it was Rats told, you know, this is rats slow. And he goes, money talks . What have you got? . Okay. I'm be like, what is, I got your dollar beer bill right here. What have you got? And so, right off the bat, I just started pitching. And he goes, okay, okay. We, we had one idea about, there was this woman named Kathy, Evelyn Smith, who went to jail. She was the one who was with John Belushi when he overdosed. Okay. Okay. Now, he was a freaking drug addict. He was gonna die. Okay? But they blamed her because she supplied some drugs and da da da. And so the thesis of the article is that all she was getting out of prison, and Hollywood was terrified because of her, her abilities to make them do things they don't wanna do.(00:08:52):You know, like Richard Pryor says, she made me set fire to myself, freebasing. And they, and they're all like, so they liked that. So wrote that and it got published. Now, back then, national Lampoon was a big deal. Yeah. Animal House had ju had come out just a few years before National was vacation and Stripes. Mm-Hmm. all in a freaking row. So us being published by National Lampoon coming out Hollywood, it opened up huge doors. I mean, go ahead. No, I'm, I, I'm, I didn't know. I'm surprised. So what kind of doors did it open? Well, like, for example okay. So you can't be shy. Okay? It, it, it's simply nobody's gonna do it for you. As I sometimes tell kids, nobody wants you here. Nobody wants you to do, there's plenty of people doing and nobody's looking for. Let's get one more. Okay.(00:09:41):But I'd gotten the name of an agent at C a a, Lance Tendler, and Lance Tener was in the music and of ca but I didn't know anybody. Right? So I, I said, and you know, here's the thing. If you show some manners and take a little bit of time, it's a big, it's a big deal. So I sent him nice letter, explained, well, this is what we're trying to do. And he ended up giving it to a colleague, and the colleague said, well, I C A A was a, I mean, that's who where I am now after, you know, 30 years. But at the time, I mean, they were the biggest deal. Like, you know, nobody could get ripped by and blah, blah. But they offered to pass our material on, and one of the people they passed it on to was a producer named Neil Maritz.(00:10:26):Now Neil, Neil Maritz ended up producing all the Fast and Furious movies. Right? Okay. And he had not gotten a movie made yet, and so he loved National Lamp and he jumped on it. So our first producer was this guy Neil Maritz. And our first agent, no, no, he was a producer. Okay. The agent sent our stuff to him. Oh, I see, okay. And so that was kind of an in, and he was a hustler and kind of new. And so, and he is actually a nice guy. He really is. Like, he's, he's very Hollywood, but kind of in a way that you miss. But he wasn't, he wasn't a, he wasn't toxic. He was like a, a good sort that really wanted it to work out. And so that was our, our end. And then it's kind of funny because we were trying, okay.(00:11:18):We moved to Burbank, California, and Dave and I, my part, we, we got a a two bedroom, one bath apartment in the Valley, $625 a month, no air conditioning. Okay. Right. And I mean, it was freaking brutal , because, you know, you'd have Yes, I can imagine. Oh, yeah. You know, it'd be like a hundred degrees and a Yeah. You know and I worked room service up at Universal, and Dave was a bellman, and I finally got a connection after six months of being a PA on a movie. And that was like, huge, right? Like, oh my God. You know? So I'm a, I'm a pa and and what movie was that? It was called Miracle Mile. And the, it was not a good movie, but it was directed by a really nice guy, talented writer, g you know, actually some people like Miracle Mile, I don't know.(00:12:13):Not me. But but he was a good guy. His name is Steve Dejak. And he he ended up being like, I, I just sort of worked. And he, he was a good sort. But that led to being a pa on a movie called Tort Song Trilogy, which was produced by Howard Gottfried. Right. And Howard Gottfried produced network and altered states. And so there's something that Dave and I learned is that p I'm really cheap, okay? Because I came up with no money didn't have Wealthy f . It was all, I, I was on my own now, my parents were great, just didn't have money. Okay? So what I found is that writing is expensive, because if you're writing, you're not making money. Mm-Hmm. . Okay. And I figured out that every day to write cost me back then about 60 to 80 bucks because I could live on nothing.(00:13:11):Right. But I needed about 60, 80 bucks a day to get, you know, to, to survive. That's what I needed to make. And what I found is I would work these PA jobs, and I found that I could work for a month to write for a month. It was almost one to one. And it was interesting because when I was a interest, I've said that three times, it was interesting to me, you know, that when I was working as a pa I also tell the youngins this is that if you are a pa, just don't be insane. If you're an intern, don't be out of your mind, okay? Because if you are not crazy, and you make your boss's life that much easier, right? They love you. Yeah. I mean, they love you. And so all I did on Torch, on Trilogy is I made sure that Howard Gottfried always had a coffee cup in his hand.(00:14:02):I anything, if there was an errand there, be run, it was done like hours before it needed to be done. And I just did my job. And one time Howard was walking by and he goes, John, John, John, look, you don't wanna be a pa. What do you, what do you wanna be? I go, well, I wanna be a writer. He's like, well, I know something about writers, you know, because he was Patty CHAI's producer. He goes, let me read what you got. Okay? So I gave him something that we were working on, and it was interesting. It was interesting. He, he, he says, this isn't gonna sell Uhhuh. You write five, five scripts. He goes, if, if you write five scripts, you are going to sell it. And I swear to God, the fifth script sold, because you need to write, fail, write, fail, write, fail. And he read it and he goes, you know what? There's some stuff here you need to, he goes five times.Michael Jamin (00:14:56):Right.John Altschuler (00:14:57):That's what, that's what it took. And so that was the break was a, an idea that I had, it's something I'd read, read something in the, the Wall Street Journal, one of those things about like, you only use one-tenth of your brain power, right? And this idea was like, well, what if these scientists unlocked the other nine-tenths? But it didn't make you smart, it just made you this throbbing biological mess. You can hear everything and it bef while you're raining. And in't that was called Brain Man, right? And we sold that, and that was our entree into Hollywood.Michael Jamin (00:15:35):You see, one thing I wanna interrupt is that for the most people who were listening, they don't know this, but John is easily the most entrepreneurial writer that I know. Many writers. Like, he makes his own path. And so this is just, this is, okay. I'm not surprised at all that, I mean, but then, okay, so then you sold that. Then what, what happened after that?John Altschuler (00:15:53):Well, back then, back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, you literally could only work either TV or features Uhhuh. . Okay. Mo they were completely separate as a, and I just liked comedy. I liked it. Like I didn't care if it was, but that made no sense to anybody. Okay. They were like, no, no. And to the point where agents would get into fights mm-hmm. if a movie client did TV or Vice, because it was taking money out of their pocket. Right. You know, I gotta give, Ari was one of the early guys who was like, no, no, no, we gotta, we gotta, we need everybody. Everybody's gotta be working to bring money to me, . So, so we gotta share, you know? But it was very divided. So we started out with a, in the movie business, and, you know, we would, we would sell a pitch or every year, year and a half.(00:16:51):Yeah. You know, and just, we were just sort of hanging in there. And this was sort of odd. The phone again, is that I remember, okay. Got down to 92. Do, and this is about steering your own ship. Okay? Yeah. We got down to $92 and had a meeting with an a comedian called Pauly Shore. And Pauly Shore was a huge deal back then. He was a, you know, comedian and he had this character, the Weasel, and he was like and oddly enough, his manager was and his our manager now. Okay. So we go into this meeting and it was like, now if you knew Polly Shore, he is, this is Guy blah. And this is very eighties you know, it might have been 90, but whatever. So I had this idea, the Sound of Music, but instead of Julie Andrews, it's Poll Shore is the nanny to all these kids.(00:17:49):Okay? Very simple. Okay. So I just said, well, here's this idea. And the executive that knew I loved it, oh, go in. You gotta pitch, you gotta pitch Polly. Okay? So Dave and I go in to pitch Polly's Shore, and you know, I've actually heard he is a good guy. This, this was not . We, we go in and I, I, it was so vivid is that he kinda looks at it and he is like, well, I don't know Michael Rotenberg, that these guys kind of greasy. And like, you know, okay, I have this thing. We've had a very rough ride, is that I do my job, okay. I've had an executive while we're pitching, get up and leave the room. Mm-Hmm. I just keep pitching, okay. Because I'm gonna do my job. Okay. That's all I can control is what I do. So these guys are kind of greasy and just hear what they have to say.(00:18:39):So I go, sound of Music. So I've done it, and he is like, what sound of, why would I want the sound of Music? I don't know what that is. No, this I'm not doing a music video, man. I'm doing a movie. And, and I remember Rotenberg going, Polly, you know, sound of Music, okay, it's on every year, you know? And he is like, oh no. He like, ah, man, this is all I want, man. Is it? So I'm gonna go like in England, I might say like, Cheerio chap. And then like, maybe you send me to Germany and I'll maybe wear those funny leather pants and go, you know, Hey, hi. You know? And so we leave that meeting and it was just like, what the fuck? Yeah. It was just crazy . And we get, I, I check on the agent and she goes, they wanna hire you.(00:19:28):And I'm like, what? Now here's the thing. People have different views of careers. I've always believed that if I made one misstep my career's over, because I'm kind of a snob. So I'm kind of like, you know, well, you know, and I was sitting there going like, well, I know who does Polish Shore movies, okay. I can't be the guy who does Polys shore movies because I didn't drive, you know, in my car, didn't have air conditioning either, you know, across and work for three a three years as a pa break in to be that guy. Now I got nothing against it. There's a place in it. But I knew that I would never ever get out of that. Yeah, okay. Some people can, some people can then, you know, have Academy Award-winning careers, you know, but not me. I knew it. So I said, well, call the agent.(00:20:21):I don't wanna do it. And Agent turns, she says, don't worry. Okay, so what do you mean? Okay, what do I do? She says, I'm gonna ask for so much money that they'll pass. No problem. Cuz I, now, this was for New Line Cinema who, who I, and Dave and I literally moved the furniture into their offices. Okay. Wow. We were, when I was a PA for Georgetown Sure. It was for New Line. So we sort of know, knew these people, you know. And so we, I get, again, with the phone call, I get a phone call and I pick it up and it's a guy just starts yelling, who the fuck do you think you are? ? Who the fuck do you think? I'm like, well, wait, is this John? I'm like, yeah, who the fuck do you think you are passing on Polly Shore?(00:21:08):I'm like, we, we didn't pass on Polly Shore. He goes, oh yeah. Like, we're gonna pay you 400,000 fucking dollars. No fucking wait. You're gonna do it and you're gonna do it for what you should get paid. And I'm like we didn't do it. Okay. And I'm glad that we didn't do it because it would've been probably the end of who knows You, you, you make with whatever you, you do. But we ended up not doing it. And then went back to being a pa and I never had any doubts about it. But then what happened is an executive at H B O named Carolyn Strauss, who actually was a producer of game of Thrones, and she was the, the head of H B O for a, for a little while. And the, she was the head of their scripted, and, and she really liked a, a, a screenplay that Dave and I wrote.(00:22:01):Mm-Hmm. and she, she said, you know, Hey, would you consider working in television? And David, I like, yeah, nobody will let us, you know? And, and she's like, well, if you'll consider it, can I, there's a new show that H B O has with this writer, Adam Resnick. Now Adam Resnick, as I said, maybe the greatest guy I've ever met in Hollywood outside of Michael Jamin. He's, he's extremely funny, extremely talented, extremely nice. Okay. Everything you want. Okay. So we get on the phone with him and we basically talked about The Godfather for an hour, hour and 15. And we get off and, and you know, we only had one phone day. What do you think? He likes The Godfather. said, I like the Godfather. I think, you know, I don't know. And then they say, we get a call, he wants to hire us, and will you guys move to New York?(00:22:56):Now, this is the good thing about living below your means or at your means, is that we're like, well, yeah, we'll move to New York. And then they go, will you move in three days? Okay. And it's like, yeah. So literally locked the apartment in Burbank on the corner of Pass Avenue in Verdugo. And three days later we're in the Ed Sullivan Theater. It was produced by David Letterman. Right. So we were in the Letterman offices with an o overlooking Broadway three days later. Wow. And, you know and that was interesting because writing for TV was such a huge win for us because we'd written screenplays and sold screenplays, but nothing had been made. Right. You don't learn anything when things aren't made. Mm-Hmm. . So being, and also Adam was such a great, generous guy, and the staff was me, Dave, and this guy, Vince Calandra.(00:23:53):There was no staff. So we were allowed to do every, you know, everything, but you would see things that you think are written, well, not playing. And now it wasn't, it wasn't a com it was a con, it was comedic, but it wasn't a joke driven show by any stretch. But you, that was the high life, right? That was the high life. Yeah. But you learned by doing, it's all about doing. And I've told, you know, executive for years, if you wanna rewrite them, you don't hire a movie. You guy, you gotta hire TV guys, because like Dave and I have rerun, rewritten, run, probably 300 rewrites. Okay. That means you, you, you put it up there, you keep what matters. You lose what's screwing things up, and you gotta make it better. Okay. And I think we're particularly good at it of some people, the only way they know how to rewrite is by throwing everything away, which is a waste.(00:24:52):Right. It's, it's a waste of time and you lose good things. But if you want to have your movies rewritten, higher TV writers, because what Dave and I learned through working and TV is you just see it again and again and again. And I always tell people like, the most remarkable thing about comedy is that there is something that you like, you know, Dave and I ran King of the Hill for eight years, you know, and there were, there's both sides of it. Is that, you know, we're, we are the last decision makers, okay? So they're things that we are convinced are gonna kill. Okay. Thi this is so freaking funny, we can't wait. And so the table read happens. Mm-Hmm. And everybody, and you're, and you're not laughing . Okay. And you're like, what? Because you can't make yourself laugh. Yeah. You know, there, there's one guy who worked on King of the Hill, and he had this trick, he, he sort of very nice guy, but very political in a way that he knew how to go to make a laugh happen.(00:26:01):Mm-Hmm. , I think you learned that on SNL or something. You , you know, and that would, but you can't make yourself laugh. And then on the other hand, there'd be a joke that I would condescendingly agree to put on, you know, and Dave, shall We slum with this? And, and, and then the the roof comes off. Yeah. And you're like, you just don't know. It's, it's dark magic. I mean, that's part of magic. But did, no, you joined King, who, was it season two or one, were you Oh, season one. We, we, we, we came in during the first, you know, the, the first run, they were just, they, they, they had broadcast one or two episodes, but, you know, in animation. So we worked on episode three for all, you know, all through. And we're the , this is awful. But Dave and I we're the only ones who worked on that show, except for, I mean, the actors, 13 Seasons David are the only ones like beginning to, yeah. It's it was a lot.Michael Jamin (00:27:08):And tell me about, cause I was, I was there for it. But when you got the, when you guys got the bump to run the show, I mean, what, that was a big, that's a big step in any writer's career.John Altschuler (00:27:16):Well, you know what, what it boils down to is you should always be ready. Uhhuh , you just gotta be ready. And what happened, the wheels had come off King of the Hill for various reasons. And the episodes simply weren't the being delivered. It was, it was, they were gonna cancel the show. And w it was a very weird combination of we were working these incredibly long hours one time, like almost, I think we worked three days without going home one time, two and a half. AndMichael Jamin (00:27:47):I remember there were jack hammering in the lobby while we were trying to sleep in on the fourth floor. Oh yeah. You remember that?John Altschuler (00:27:54):Oh my God. Yeah. So it was just awful. And what Dave and I, we just wanted to go home. Yeah. So we just on our own with a few writers, let's go write an episode because there, it just wasn't happening. And so we wrote an episode and what's interesting is that the show was gonna be canceled and they had no choice because there was a script. We gotta do it. And it played great. Right? And so then, well, they needed another script and they needed another. And what happened, and this is because of Mike Judge, is that it, we were just doing it in the like, oh, let's go, let's go get it done. And it was so gratifying because we liked the show a lot. Yeah. We loved the show. And to see it go off the rails to get it moving again. And basically Mike Judge found out that we were writing all this scripts not by ourselves. Right. With all theri You were there, you know, with all the writers just putting, and they he just said, I'm not doing another year unless John and Dave are running the show. Now. We were very low on the totem pole. Okay. No,Michael Jamin (00:29:02):You were No, you were, you were, weJohn Altschuler (00:29:04):Were co-producers.Michael Jamin (00:29:04):You were co-producers at that point.John Altschuler (00:29:06):Yeah. Yeah. Okay. Believe me, I know. It turned in, it turned into a big problem with Fox because we saved the show. All we asked to take over and run it was to get paid what other people have been paid. And they're like, well, no, we'll give you a 15% bump from no producer. And you're just like, no.Michael Jamin (00:29:29):Hey, it's Michael Jamin. If you like my videos and you want me to email them to you for free, join my watch list. Every Friday I send out my top three videos. These are for writers, actors, creative types. You could, whenever you want, I'm not gonna spam you and it's absolutely free. Just go to michaeljamin.com/watchlist.John Altschuler (00:29:53):There. Apparently there's still animosity to us, cuz we were seen as arrogant mm-hmm. for that.Michael Jamin (00:29:58):Right. Well, you got paid, you gotta get paid, paid this suck guy.John Altschuler (00:30:02):Yeah.Michael Jamin (00:30:02):Yeah. You guys did it for many years and then they canceled the show. Then they, they brought it back and then you were back in charge of it again for the final circum excuses.John Altschuler (00:30:10):Well, yeah, yeah. So they, they kept, Dave and I kept it, kept it alive, is that they, they tried to cancel it two more times. Right. But we kept the, like we just, we always delivered the show on time and the ratings kept going up so they literally couldn't cancel it. They tried a total of three times. Yeah. And then it, there's something kind of interesting to us that a lot of people don't understand is that the last episode, one thing I always said, like, well you didn't do this, you didn't tie it up, you didn't do that. You didn't have, you know, these people there is that. I decided I'm not making the last episode. Okay. If this is the last episode, great. But we had been canceled. Right. The last two. So I'm like, I'm gonna make an episode. That could be the last episode, but I'm not the one putting the, I'm not gonna be the one who puts the, you know,Michael Jamin (00:31:05):Nail the coffin. Right. Because you wanna keep it goingJohn Altschuler (00:31:08):. Well, but I also didn't feel like that was the right thing to do is that, you know, we didn't create it Uhhuh, you know, and I was just like, you know and Mike was good with that. He would've been, he was okay with killing it, you know, he was like, you know, he was, you know, done. But I'm, I'm, yeah. So anyway, that, that was the run of King of the Hill. But what's great about doing that is by learning how to rewrite and also it was a three act show. It helped our movie writing dramatically. Yeah. And so while we were running King of the Hill, we wrote Blades of Glory and got that in production, which we, we simply wouldn't have had the skills Yep. To do it without all of that. The foundations from all those rewrites.Michael Jamin (00:31:57):I was just, I used telling people just the other day, if you wanna be a feature writer starting TV, so you learn Yes. Three act structure, you learn how to do it. And I said exactly what you said, you know, five minutes ago, which was we, we did, we sold the movie a couple movies and the exec said I wish all feature writers were as easy as TV writers. You know, because nothing's precious.John Altschuler (00:32:17):Nothing's precious.Michael Jamin (00:32:17):Rewrite it. Well, fine. Yeah. As long as I can check I'll rewrite it. You know. Well,John Altschuler (00:32:21):I always tell people like, it doesn't disappear, appear, put it to the side, it can always come back. Yeah. You know, be because, and if it co if it makes its way back fine but you don't care by then, you tend to like better. Cuz obstacles, you know how like people who don't have obstacles, you'll like, how'd that piece of shit get made? You know, or you know how it got made, but why is it so bad? It's cause you didn't have obstacles. Right. You always need people going, huh. What? Huh? Wait, because then you got to justify yourself and then you gotta bulletproof it and you gotta try harder. That's how something gets, gets good.Michael Jamin (00:32:59):Yeah. And then what, how did, how did Silicon Valley come about?John Altschuler (00:33:04):Silicon Valley happened because I was reading a book about Steve Jobs by Howard Isaacson. Okay. And I remember reading this book about Steve Jobs and there was this paragraph just a, and it was about Bill Gates making fun of Steve Jobs because the asshole can't even write code. And I'm sitting there, I was on a plane and I remember laughing, reading this going, that's freaking funny. The guy created the biggest brand name in the history of the world. Right. And there's some other guy going, what an asshole. You can't write code. And I was just like, well that's freaking funny. And so then I didn't even know really what writing code meant. Right. So I was like asked my brother who's an engineer and my brother-in-law is in an engineer. Everybody is engineers. And then, so I was like, well, there's something here.(00:33:58):Okay. And then we went up to Silicon Valley to do a little r and d cuz it's like, okay, there's something important here. Couldn't quite put my finger on it. And it was hilarious cuz I was able to get, we got meetings with these tech executives mm-hmm. . Okay. And three out of three said they want, look, we're not, we're not trying to make money. We're trying to make the world a better place. Mm-Hmm. we're just trying to make, and, and, and I was like, that's freaking funny. I remember telling Mike, I was like, Mike, this is, this is a freaking gold mine nobody. They just wanna make the world a better place. Yeah. One place that we, we we met with, they're not there anymore. That's when we, most of the things that you see through the first season, were just from that one trip because you're like, there was a guy number seven and you're like number seven.(00:34:51): And it turns out in Silicon Valley your importance was the lowest, how low your number was because that's how the number you were hired. Right. He was number seven at Microsoft. You know, whatever the hell it was, I don't, you know, so number sevens there. And then this company was, you know how, I can't even remember. I got, I'm sure I got the Snapchat gives you 15 seconds. Okay. We're gonna give you nine. Okay. And I remember going well, wait, so is less a proprietary concept? Absolutely. . They're like, okay, so your whole and these offices overlooked San Francisco Bay, they were fund on and they're pick being, we give you less. Right. and so you're like, well this is ripe for the taking. Yeah. Because self-important. You know, like the original pitch it was in there was like basically never a history of the world.(00:35:49):Have these guys been in charge? Yeah. You know, it's like nerd, you know, nerds in, in charge and there's an angry vibe, kind of an underlying insecurity, which is funny. You know, the, if, if you , when we went into production, the, the, the name of the you always have to have a holding company for a production. Right. And if you look at the end, it says, you know, s b H productions, that's the company that made Silicon Valley. It's because we were flying in and I, I looked down and I turned to my, I go, ah, the ship Brown Hills of Silicon Valley. And so when they, they said, what's the production name? I went, how about SB H productions and how funny. Yeah. So that was Silicon Valley. You know, one, one thing interesting about Silicon Valley I think was that we, we, Dave and I is, is, we met Thomas Middleditch, who was the star of it.(00:36:50):He had an animated show that we helped him with where he drew it and did all the voices. Oh, I good. Yeah. And so when we had this idea, I was like, well, let's write it for him. Okay. Because he was the right age. He was really heavy into gaming and we didn't know that age group, like kind of who, so we wrote it for him. As a matter of fact, the original name was Thomas Pecking of Richard's character because pecking is Thomas Mill ditches. Ma mom's maiden name pecking. Well, that's kind of funny. And so we wanted him, but HBO o didn't want him. Nobody wanted him. And I remember, you know, some thought, they thought, oh, he is too old or whatever. And I'm like, you know, I I tell you, you can't, you don't cast a 22 year old as a 22 year old these days.(00:37:43):He's gotta be older. So I remember he had like a full beard and we had like, we were doing casting. I said, Thomas shave the goddamn beard and get down there. And we, we kept running him up the flagpole and then every he was the best. Yeah. So, you know, so that, you know, that that was, and Silicon Valley was good because what not to, you know, that aren't we great? But we had done animated half hour, we had done live action features, you know, succeeded. This was live action tv. So we kind of like, okay guys, we've done it. You know, and which is, there aren't a lot of people who have succeeded in various moments, which it's inter to me, I often get asked like, well, what, what's, what's the, what's the length of, you know, this project and I don't care. Mm-Hmm. , if it's a half hour, you go, you, you make adjustments. If it's an hour, it, it's just, it's a, it's dr it's a dramatic concept. Right. If I got 15 minutes, I divide it up differently. Right. So we have the skills to do that if that from grinding it in these different arenas.Michael Jamin (00:39:00):Now how so, given that the industry's changed so much, so, you know, even since we, since both of us started, like what do you tell, what do you tell new writers? Or what, how do you see, like, how do you see making it now?John Altschuler (00:39:12):Yeah. That, that's tough because it's so different. It used to be, I would say easy to tell. Like I went, you know, to N C and I would say, well, go to la Just go to LA and start working. Because once you're working, you're around other creative people, you kind of, you know, you get in the mix a bit. You, you, you learn who's doing what. That's not LA's not LA anymore. You know, every people are in Atlanta, people are in New Mexico, PE every, everybody's spread out. Mm-Hmm. . So, and then the biggest difference is difference is that you would write a spec script just to show that like in TV or even in in features, you would write a feature script to sell. Right. For a million dollars. Okay. And there was such a hunger for the next big script that they were, oh my God, we were, nobody's officer NK Krinsky have a new speck.(00:40:08):And it's like, we haven't even got anything made. Okay. But they, they were like all on it. And then, or in TV you would write from a hit show, cheers, Seinfeld, you know, whatever in episode just to show what you could do. Cause everybody knew those shows. Right. So now you really can't write a spec because nobody sees any shows. I mean, I think Hill Silicon Valley's a hit. Right. And people have written specs of it, but most people haven't seen it. So you can't, you can't do that. You have to do original work. So the good and bad of the now is that you have to write an original pilot for tv. And actually, what I tell a lot of people starting to say, you gotta make something. Mm-Hmm. . Okay. And I, I'm not a fan of what, there are some really good examples of this, like insecure where Isa Ra makes her own stuff and then it transitions.(00:41:12):Okay. But what we've ended up with in general are, is a failure of craft, is that if everybody does, if you have to do everything mm-hmm. , the writing's not as good. The directing's not as good, everything's not as good. So there's a little bit of a sloppiness to the media a bit, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's worse. Mm-Hmm. . So I think now you gotta make something, you gotta either make a web series or do some pieces and put 'em out there. Yeah. So even if they're not seen at, unless you at least you have them and you can compile them and send them to somebody because nobody cat, sorry. Nobody knows what anything is. So you go, well here's my my pieces from my you know, reviewed on Collider or whatever. No. Nobody knows. Right. so, but you really gotta do it.Michael Jamin (00:42:12):Right. You gotta, you gotta put yourself on Hu Hustle. And, but I still think it's important to come to LA Cause I still think that this is where people are and you know, this is your, this, you, you get involved, you get, you have a graduating class of people. Yes. Whoever, whatever group you're in, that's your, that's the class you're in.John Altschuler (00:42:28):Well, I, I think you're right because now, but you're talking about writing specifically. Yes. Because Hollywood is still the brain center. Right. And this is where all the improv groups are and all that. So it's there for me, the MEU simply not there. Because what I always liked is that see, costume designers are talented and creative set designers are talented and creative. It, they used to all be around you. Now they can't afford to live in la Wow. So they live in Atlanta and the entry jobs are not as plentiful as they used to be. Like, I mean, they always wanted somebody to feed the beasts. Like, you could get a job as a pa, you could be an assistant that you could do, you know what you want. So that's a little different. But I do agree with you that if you're gonna live somewhere and you wanna write, LA is probably the best place to be.Michael Jamin (00:43:24):One thing I wanna mention is that even now, like I said, you're, you're so entrepreneurial, even now, it's like you don't wait for projects. So many people are like, oh, well, they're asking Hollywood for permission. Yeah. I make my script, read my script, you know, and even like now, you don't ask any anybody for permission. You're out there, you're getting, I know you're traveling to Europe to set some deals up. I'm like, you're constantly hustling for your next job. And look what you've done. You'd think that it would all f you know, nothing falls on your plate. You have to hustle for it,John Altschuler (00:43:53):You know? Yes. And the, you know, well, first of all, I'm, I'm more entertained by, by this I've moved a lot of the things that I'm doing and that David and I are doing to Europe mm-hmm. , you know, like for example, the Gangsters Guide to Sobriety, which you can see backwards. Okay. It was an idea that we could have sold as a, a pitch. And I was like, well, we already cracked it. Let's write it as a book. Because then everybody, ip ip, well then we own the ip. So now we, it's about this gangster and Irish gangster moved to America total re re drug addict dealer charming guy. It's very Scorsese like, but he basically got sober. And I liked all the stories of his horrid past, but I also liked his stories of getting clean. And so he kind of put those together.(00:44:51):It's like you go through 12 steps in aa. This has 12 chapters, so now we're long, we, we were going to do it in America. And then realize, you know what, he's Irish. Let's check out Ireland. Mm-Hmm. . And it's just a little bit fresher to have an Irish company backing us with Irish talent. Mm-Hmm. and doing it as a co-production. And so that's what we're doing in Italy. That's what we're doing in France. The I got the rights to this book, which you can see backwards burning down the house. Uhhuh , which is about the the pump movement in East Berlin before the fall of the wall. Right. And so I'm going to Germany in two weeks. Interesting. You know? Yeah. Because, you know, look, the fact is nobody's gonna do it for you. And the what I like about Europe is that you can talk about the projects more here. Issue one is always race. Issue two is gender identification is, then it's politic. And then, oh yeah. There's an idea in there somewhere. And that gets a little bit grinding when you just wanna talk about what, how cool this project is.Michael Jamin (00:46:06):I wanna mention by the way that your, that first book, the Gangsters Guide is based on a true story. So you had that guy. Yeah. And then, and it's like, that book is now available on Amazon. Everyone goes, check it out. Read it. It's, it's, it's fascinating.John Altschuler (00:46:18):So he, it, it, it's really great. And what's nice is that it's an elevating story, but it's, it, it's pretty damn harrowing. But it is, you know, you know, he survives. So there's a positivity to it. Like he says, like, I just want people to know because Ri Richie Stevens, who it's his life. Like I, I'm not telling anybody what to do. I don't have the answers. I just want them to know if somebody's fucked up as me, can survive and get clean and move on with his life. Anybody can,Michael Jamin (00:46:50):And these meetings in Europe, cuz you know, you're a writer, producer, but you're, you're, you're setting these up yourself. I mean, how are you reaching out to people?John Altschuler (00:46:57):You know what, here's the thing, luck, but also you just take what you have is that during the pandemic, for an odd reason, we ended up in Rome mm-hmm. . And because we, my wife's a psychologist. Our daughter was, hadn't gotten accepted to the school in high school, which Oh, that was great. And everything went freaking haywire, obviously. And so we're like, well, there's nothing going on here. Let's go to Rome. So we're in Rome and it's all locked down. Yeah. And somebody, oh, you should meet this woman Kissy Duggan. Now she was a standup comedian in la She's lived in Rome for over 20 years. She's married, has two kids. And and I connected with her and she started Women in film for Italy. Oh wow. And then I start kind of going, well wait, what's missing here? And I'm looking at Italy as a marketplace and I'm in it. Yeah. And people like me usually aren't there. Right. So people who go to Europe don't tend to have credits. They recognize. Yes. So it's, it it, well theyMichael Jamin (00:48:02):Recognize you. I mean No, not you. They recognize your work.John Altschuler (00:48:05):They recognize my work. Right. Yes. That's not who usually shows up. Right. Usually it's, it's people who have failed and are trying to go, oh. Whereas I'm going, you know what, what if we do this as an Italian American co-production? But Italy first, like I, these twins who I worked with a lot, one of them lived in bologna for seven years working in Tati. And his job was to come in and help turn Ducati. Right. Now, if you spend any time in Italy, it's, it's, it's wonderful and ridiculous because they are the most inefficient society ever and the most blessed. So you sit there and you go like, well, they gotta change, but they don't wanna change and they don't know how to change. Right. And that conflict makes for a really good comedic stew.Michael Jamin (00:48:58):Interesting.John Altschuler (00:48:59):So, you know, like we, we took a biotech project that was really ripe for America and we're like, you know what? We were, you know, while I was in Europe, went to London, met with this great company called Rough Cut. And he is like, it's biotech do it in Cambridge. So we're like, okay, let's set it in Cambridge cuz it's a little more, you know, sounds jaded, but we've kind of . It's not that we don't love doing stuff here, but we've done it. Right. You know, so it's kinda like, all right, well let's do another TV show here. Eh, this is all like, kind of fresh and fun. And also there's a real shortage of writers in Europe. Mm-Hmm. . So you're kinda like, okay. You know, it's just, it's just a fun vibe. Like why I like talking to students is why I like being in Europe is that there's kind of a, you're bringing people along for the ride. IsMichael Jamin (00:49:54):Krinsky going with you on this next trip?John Altschuler (00:49:56):He is not, you know, the, the, he, he is very tolerant of this is all just my crazy bo I get bored easily and Dave's just real like, ah, that sounds great. So yeah. Cause I kinda, it's sort of free moving, like, okay, I'm doing this, you know. But I would say that Dave is 105% supportive of my European adventures.Michael Jamin (00:50:26):So you have a lot of meetings set up then, basically.John Altschuler (00:50:28):Oh, yeah. Yeah. Like, I'm gonna be in Berlin for a week and then what's kind of nice about Europe is that the Italian company, they come to Berlin. There's the Bur Berlin Alley. It's a film, European film market in Berlin, then it's Venice, then it's Khan. Right. Rome and then the American Film Market. And so they just sort of, and that's how business is done. Right. So I'm meet, I work with this Luxembourg producer, Bernard Micheaux. He has a mo, he, he got two Academy Award nominations for documentary called Collective. That was great. And he's probably, there's a good chance he'll get an Academy Award nomination for his new movie Corsage Uhhuh . But it's all fun. Yeah. I mean, I know it sounds stupid, but you know, I didn't drive a car without air conditioning across the country and then work as a pa three years to be miserable. Right, right. And you know, we, we've, I don't know if this is untoward, Michael, but I've had this conversation where you, you do everything possible to figure out how to break into the business and then everything possible, figure out how to get outMichael Jamin (00:51:37):. Yes. That's, I mean, I've heard Yes, that's, yes. There's some truth to that . That's so funny. Wow. Wow. This is so interesting. So is there any other, any other advice you, you, you can share with people who are listening to this? I mean, I think you're so, he's such an interesting person to talk to. And like I said, you've been a great boss but a great friend over over the years. But it's because you also, like I said, have this entrepreneurial spirit where you're not doing it the way everyone else is doing necessarily. So,John Altschuler (00:52:08):Well, you know what, here's the thing. On one hand, being off the grid in my outlook has sometimes hurt Dave and I. Cause I kind of, I kind of lead, you know, and Dave is okay with that, you know. But as Dave points out, we wouldn't have anything if you didn't kind of like, well here's the even comedically you worked on King Hill with me. Everything has to be turned on its head. Okay. So if you, you, you got it. Everybody thinks this. Well no, let's do that. Right. And to me, that's the essence of comedy. That's the epi essence of drama. One of the problems I have with entertainment now is that there's this weird belief that everybody, that there's a right and a wrong and , I'm always go, everything's wrong. You know, you think those, you think this is good. Guess what? Oh, you think it's bad? Guess what? Throwing curve balls. Right. which is what I like to see. I like being surprised.Michael Jamin (00:53:09):Yeah.John Altschuler (00:53:09):So now, so the only advice I have is that it's what you always hear. You go, well write, write what you know, what the hell is right. What you know me Well now more than ever, it has to be specific. It has to be your story. Mm-Hmm. your journey. It's the only thing that you own. Yeah. Is your mindset and your experience. So you mine that. Now Jeremy, you probably had to listen to, you know, I talk and like every, like one time my judge goes, we got 150 episodes outta what pisses John Al Schuler off. And it's kinda true. HeMichael Jamin (00:53:49):Say that .John Altschuler (00:53:50):Yeah. He's like, because I'd sit there and I'd go, you know what veterinarians, they piss me off. And so I funnel my experience of taking my cat and them going WellMichael Jamin (00:54:03):That's so funny that he said that. But, but, but that was your, that's always been your take. It's your even on, even on Lopez, when we work together, it's it's like your, your take on what's going on in society. It was like, and, and the absurdity and that,John Altschuler (00:54:16):Well, everything, everything absurd. Cuz people, like, sometimes the the tone of what we do doesn't make sense to people. Because if you read just the synopsis of King Hill episodes, they'd sound, someone would sound pretty horrible. Uhhuh , they'd sound like offensive. But we're not in the offensive business. Okay. We're in the entertainment business. And so if there is a message, it's gotta be at least two or three levels deep. Yeah. You know, that's another problem is that people are coming out swinging with like, well this is my episode, this is my series about racism being bad. Uhhuh . Well that means that you're under the impression that there is a large population that thinks racism is good. Right. Okay. Well that's cuz you don't know anything. Like I lived in a trailer park and actually I have a whole, we have a project to imagined based on when I was 15, I lived in a mobile home that I owned by myself.(00:55:19):And I didn't see how the other half lived. I lived how the other half lived. And guess what, they're not a bunch of racist, horrible people that are gonna shoot. Now, they may shoot you , but there's, but there's a good and bad to them, to them running around with guns is then you start going, you know what, there's a human experience that is universal. And one of the problems is everybody these days has their team. And I don't like teams. You know, I, I I really hate teams. I don't think, you know, liberals like they drive me fucking nuts. Mm-Hmm. right wing. Like I like And it's, this used to be the job of comedy is that you're supposed to make fun of power. Yeah. Okay. Right. Well, you know, it's like, you know, the Matt and Trey from South Park, the, they're really nice and they're really great guys. Cause they're like, yeah, you probably get asked a lot, what side are you on? Mm-Hmm. . And it's like, I'm on the side of comedy. Right. It's not like comedy is a religion to me. I think it matters. I think it has to be cared for. And when I see people thinking that comedy means getting an applause line on a late night show, cuz you go Trump mad, that's not comedy. Right. You know, you gotta work.Michael Jamin (00:56:37):Interesting. That's wonderful. What? Yeah, I mean, I even Lopez, season two, it was, it was all about his quest for relevance. And we're like, what does that even mean,John Altschuler (00:56:47):? Well you, but you know what it, what it meant to me was everybody's trying, like, the world changed. Okay. Yeah. And he, he, there he is like 60 years old or whatever, and the world changed. And he was relevant because he existed. Right. Okay. And you were on tv, it was like, Seinfeld. Why did people watch? Cause it's on tv. Okay. Then relevance. Relevance became this phrase where Well, okay, but what's rel because there was no other metric. Right? There weren't, there weren't ratings, there weren't, people weren't, these companies weren't trying to make money. It was all about relevance. Yeah. So, if you remember, that was part of the, the comedy of nobody knows what relevance means yet. That's what was driving everybody.Michael Jamin (00:57:31):Yeah. We had fun that season. That was fun. Really was a great,John Altschuler (00:57:34):Okay. Well, well to your Michael Jamin is not only him and his partner Sievert, they're pros. Okay. Now, what is a pro and a pro is somebody who has the skills to do whatever you want them to do. Okay. So if you want something hacky and crappy and they're working for you, right. They'll do it. They'll do a really good version of it. But if you don't want something hacking and crappy, they can do that. They have the skills to do what you want. So you guys have always been a delight to work with, but also specifically on the set because you, you're, you know that you're quick. Yeah. You're quick. And it, the, the interesting thing, cuz I'm like, you guys, when I work for other people, they're the boss. Yes. I have no problem with that. I have no problem. As a matter of fact, my wife is like, like if I could work for myself, I would a hundred percent do it.(00:58:33):Cause then I wouldn't have the headaches of running things. But in our business, you often work for assholes who are unhappy and don't wanna go home to their wives. So you're, you're, you're, you're stuck. But you guys are always great because, you know, you have the skills, you're funniest shit. But we never, we always knew eight, you don't, you're not gonna try to e stab us in the back, but if it had to be done, you were gonna get it done. Yeah. So professionalism is key. But you, you guys wrote one of my favorite scripts ever, which was theMichael Jamin (00:59:08):What wasJohn Altschuler (00:59:08):That? The of the, the the garden. Now if you read that, you should, you should reread it because you did not understand how good it was. I remember, I remember you turning it in like, and, and you know, everybody's self-effacing when they turn something in. Right. But you were like, eh, you know, you and Steve were like, and if you reread that, you could be nothing but proud because it's like Anir story. Yeah. And it just builds and builds to the point where Bobby and Hank have murdered this thing. They gotta cover it up, but it's beautifully written.Michael Jamin (00:59:48):And Hank is selling out his son. .John Altschuler (00:59:51):. Exactly. You know, but you, you took him along for the ride. So yeah, no, you guys are, you, you're, you're truly, I don't know, pros, IMichael Jamin (01:00:02):Say this, I say this a lot. It's like the job of anybody who's not the job of showrunners is the hardest job there is. And it's stressful. And so everyone else is, my opinion of everyone else's job is to make the best version of the show that the showrunner wants to make. Right. And everything else is subjective. But who's to say it's better or worse? It doesn't matter. Your job is to serve the showman. They get to decide and, and great. It works out great if you can, as soon as you can accept that you'll be happy.John Altschuler (01:00:28):Well, and, and that was one of the big problems in our industry, is that nobody knows how shows get on the air. Mm-Hmm. . So they don't realize that when you get right down to it, if you are gonna hire somebody, all that matters is the showrunner. Right. Cause there are great writers, but you don't know how the script got there. So many people have gotten good jobs off of scripts that Dave and I had to write from beginning to end, but our name's not on it.Michael Jamin (01:01:01):You know, I I've heard that complaint from other store runners on other shows as well. So you're not, soJohn Altschuler (01:01:05):What happens is, like, remember everybody off of Seinfeld got these huge deals, but all that matters is Larry David, you know, and it was like, you know, the, and the the other thing that's kind of funny is that we would be asked to do a lot of writers round tables. Okay. Where, you know, big, big comedians, a big movies. And they'd ask, and they'd get tables together where you go through the script and pitch jokes on 'em. Okay. And they, Hey, do you know some good people that you could bring in? I'd go, well, yeah. And I one, this was literally the, the, my response and the answers like, well, do you want the guys and the girls the every literally, cause we had a lot of women, they're like, do you want the people who actually can deliver? Or do you want names? Mm-Hmm. . Oh, we want namesMichael Jamin (01:01:51):. He said that to you.John Altschuler (01:01:54):Yes. It's like all they want is to go, whoa. Yeah, we got, we got Neil Simon. Yeah. We've got the ghost of William Faulkner. We've got, you know, they, they don't want people to actually nail it because, so the inside of a staff is, it's inside baseball that nobody really knows what's going on.Michael Jamin (01:02:15):It's funny you say that. Oh no. Oh, it's so heartbreaking. John Altschuler (01:02:20):. It's a tough, ugly business.Michael Jamin (01:02:22):It really is. Well, that's a good place to end. John it. Thank you so much. Let's plug your book again so that people can go out and get it on Amazon. There it is Backwards.John Altschuler (01:02:32):The Gangsters Guide to Sobriety My Life in 12 Steps.Michael Jamin (01:02:36):Yep. Go out and run it. I gotta copy you in my house. Was great. So yeah, John, thank you again so much. It's and I'll see, you can tell k Crisco I'm gonna have from on next at some point just to, so we get the, the other version of the story.John Altschuler (01:02:48):Yeah, exactly. What, what he said. What?Michael Jamin (01:02:50):Yeah. . Why would he say that? . All right man. Thank you so much everyone. Thank you. It was a fun episode. Thank you for listening. And yeah, until the next week. Thanks so much. Bye-Bye.Phil Hudson (01:03:02):This has been an episode of Screenwriters. Need to Hear This with Michael Jamin. If you'd like to support this podcast, please consider subscribing, leaving your review and sharing this podcast with someone who needs to hear today's subject. For free daily screenwriting tips, follow Michael on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @MichaelJaminWriter. You can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok at @PhilAHudson. This episode was produced by Phil Hudson and edited by Dallas Crane. Until next time, keep writing.
The Brainy Business | Understanding the Psychology of Why People Buy | Behavioral Economics
In today's conversation, I am joined by Dr. Dilip Soman, coauthor of Behavioral Science in the Wild. Dilip is a Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Science and Economics and serves as a Director of the Behavioural Economics in Action Research Centre at Rotman [BEAR]. His research is in the area of behavioral science and its applications to consumer well-being, marketing, and policy. He has written multiple books including The Last Mile, The Behaviorally Informed Organization, and Behavioral Science in the Wild (all of which we will discuss a bit today) and he also teaches a massive open online course called "BE101X: Behavioural Economics in Action" on EdX. That is actually how he and I first got introduced years ago when someone who was taking BE101X tagged us both on Twitter suggesting my podcast as a resource for students taking his class. We had connected a bit then but didn't end up making it the "last mile" to getting a meeting in the books (see what I did there?). So when this new book, Behavioral Science in the Wild came out, I knew it was the perfect time for us to have this first chat and it was so much fun! Listen in to hear about the pain of paying (and some interesting thoughts and research about dental work), the duration heuristic, the importance of virtual progress and supposedly irrelevant factors (SIFs) and so much more! Show Notes: [00:43] In today's conversation, I am joined by Dr. Dilip Soman, coauthor of Behavioral Science in the Wild. [03:31] Much of his early research was about how memory from pain depreciates. [05:01] Memories of factual things remain. Memories of experiences tend to depreciate. [06:30] Melina shares a recent experience at the dentist where her hygienist said that 40% of people don't want novocaine because they don't like feeling numb after the appointment. [07:40] Dilip shares a story about his neighbor getting a snow blower. [09:35] Often people don't want to pay more to get something done sooner. People learn in some domains that the longer the service the better. [12:10] You would think that your overall evaluation of an experience depends on the sum of all of your experiences. Sometimes experiences feel better if you feel like you are making progress as opposed to actual progress. [13:49] We are actually happier when we are driving than sitting in traffic (even if the trip takes longer). [16:25] Waiting time is an opportunity. It is an opportunity to educate, amuse, and engage people. [18:09] Dilip shares his background and the work that he does. He is a mechanical engineer by training. [20:10] His entire motivation for coming to academia was to understand why people think and how we can help people lead happier lives. He has tried many ways to take science to the field. [23:06] Medical sciences actually have a science for how to implement stuff called implementation science – behavioral science should have this too. [23:41] The first book in his series, The Behaviorally Informed Organization talks about what an organization should do to embed behavioral science. [25:15] Behavioral Science in the Wild was written to tackle the challenge that the results are not as formidable as we would like them to be. [26:58] SIFs are supposedly irrelevant factors, things that we think should not influence decisions but do. [29:04] Every intervention could have multiple interpretations and pathways. [31:11] Successfully scaling an intervention doesn't mean that intervention has to be homogenous. You don't have to do the same thing for everyone. Often you actually need to customize it. [32:23] There are two sources of differences in situations that might cause the effect of our interventions to change. [34:47] Oftentimes we explain failures by just saying it is a different context (don't let this be your excuse and stop there). [37:34] The moment you change the lens to try and understand the friction, you start seeing things. [37:44] Think small. The success of big ideas gets tripped up by small things. [39:22] Sometimes it is the little stuff that trips people up. [41:02] Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best ones. [43:16] Melina shares her closing thoughts. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show. I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: Melina@TheBrainyBusiness.com The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Join the BE Thoughtful Revolution – our free behavioral economics community, and keep the conversation going! Learn and support The Brainy Business: Check out and get your copies of Melina's Books. Get the Books Mentioned on (or related to) this Episode: Behavioral Science in the Wild, by Dilip Soman & Nina Mazar The Behaviorally Informed Organization, by Dilip Soman Nudge, by Richard Thaler & Cass Sunstein The Last Mile, by Dilip Soman Misbehaving, by Richard Thaler Connect with Dilip: Behavioural Economics in Action at Rotman (BEAR) Dilip on LinkedIn Dilip on Twitter Top Recommended Next Episode: Do Nudges Work? with Michael Hallsworth (episode 218) Already Heard That One? Try These: Pain of Paying (episode 240) Confirmation Bias (episode 102) Peak-End Rule (episode 97) IKEA Effect (episode 112) Surprise and Delight (episode 60) Framing (episode 16) Defaults: The "D" in NUDGES (episode 38) How To Change, an interview Dr. Katy Milkman (episode 51) Hawthorne Effect (episode 117) How to Finally Change Your Behavior (So it Sticks) (episode 81) How To Set Up Your Own Experiments (episode 63) Friction - What It Is And How To Reduce It, with Roger Dooley (episode 72) Precommitment (episode 120) Other Important Links: Brainy Bites - Melina's LinkedIn Newsletter The Duration Heuristic Virtual Progress A Megastudy of Text-Based Nudges Encouraging Patients to Get Vaccinated at an Upcoming Doctor's Appointment Behaviourally Informed Organizations
Today Julie and Chad are joined by The School For Good And Evil author Soman Chainani. Soman shares his unlikely journey from Harvard to pharmaceutical sales to the New York Times bestselling list to Netflix. Soman opens up about realizing his gifts for writing, finding inspiration, and life growing up as a gay Indian American in mostly white environments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week rather than making Sunday all about "must get RSA posted immediately!" I took some time to work on some personal IT projects around the house. Trust me, when you have a DJ who is also a data and backup hoarder (see my 2 drive loss disasters in the early 2000s) storage and infrastructure around the house is a chore. These days about finding more low power components so my 2 servers in house use as little electricity as possible. But thats all done, so it's time to get a great new RSA to you! This weeks show includes tracks from Simon Carter & Fabsi, Soman, Lights Of Euphoria, davanTage, Sea Of Sin, Helalyn Flowers, Beyond Border, and Matt Hart. Matt Hart - Terraform (Blue Ant)Simon Carter & Fabsi - Witch Hit (Possessed)Soman - Divine (Too Much Of All)Lights Of Euphoria - Man And MachinedavanTage - Take Shelter (Elektrostaub)Sea Of Sin - Shine A Light (The New Division)Helalyn Flowers - Halos (Aesthetische)Beyond Border - Modern Love (N-Frequency) http://synthetic.org/https://www.instagram.com/djtodd242/https://twitter.com/djtoddrsahttps://www.youtube.com/c/RealSyntheticAudio
This week on DJ cypher's Dark Nation Radio, I'm pleased to present DEEP SOUND: a two-hour uninterrupted DJ mix of contemporary electronica. This is a good one to put on and let yourself float. Included in the mix are Hybrid, Joey Fehrenbach, Boris Brejcha, Soman, Trentmøller, iVardensphere, and Autoclav1.1. This Tuesday (11/22), I host DJ cypher's Psychobilly Family Power Hour (rockabilly / psychobilly / horror punk) and then I'm pleased to present the Dark Nation Radio DARK THANKSGIVING special this Sunday (11/27)—be thankful for GOTH! All shows live at 9 PM EST on sorradio.org. Thank you for your support! DJ cypher's Dark Nation Radio Playlist 20 November 2022: DEEP SOUND Hybrid, “The Decision Mirror” Joey Fehrenbach, “A Subtle Effect” Dysphemic, “Megacity” Zinovia, “A Time to Make Amends” Oxyd, “Frozen Moon (remix)” Grains of Sound, “Call of the Cacti (Mojave mix)” Displacer, “Traveller” Lights A.M., “Your Secret Place” Noise Unit, “Alone Again” Download, “Kundi” Triode, “Into the Deep” Stendeck, “Learning How to Walk Through Walls” Nebulo, “Darkopale (Ginormous remix)” Boris Brejcha, “Gravity” Soman, “Kallisto (Gravity mix)” Jeremy Inkle, “Dig” daddybear, “Science Fiction (Thinktank mix by Sawtooth)” Pandora's Black Book, “You Breathe and I Dream” Trentmøller, “Killer Kat” Atiq + EnK, “In Chains” Inkraktare, “We Are Broken” Headdreamer, “Snowflakes” Psy'Aviah, “Through the Motions” Autoclav1.1, “Inhale / Exhale” iVardensphere, “Papa Legba” Talvekoidik, “Goodbye to the Certainty” DJ CYPHER'S DARK NATION RADIO—23 years strong! **Live Sundays @ 9 PM Eastern US on Spirit of Resistance Radio sorradio.org **Recorded @ http://www.mixcloud.com/cypheractive **Downloadable @ http://www.hearthis.at/cypheractive **Questions and material for airplay consideration to darknationradio[at] gmail[dot]com **Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/groups/darknationradio
In this episode we speak to bestselling children's author Soman Chainani about working in the film industry, overcoming failure and rejection, working as a tutor to make ends meet and how he wrote and pitched his first book series 'The School For Good And Evil' that sold 3 million copies and is now a Netflix film. Plus how he balances deep creative work with life and the power of myth and fairytale. Plus why you should never believe anything anyone tells you in Hollywood.*ABOUT SOMAN CHAINANISoman Chainani's debut series, The School for Good and Evil, has sold more than 3 million copies, been translated into 30 languages across 6 continents, and is a Netflix film starring Charlize Theron and Kerry Washington. He has made films that have played all over the world, and his writing awards include honors from Big Bear Lake, the CAPE Foundation, and the Sun Valley Writers' Fellowship. His latest book, Beasts & Beauty: Dangerous Tales, Soman reimagines old stories into fresh fairy tales for a new era.*RESOURCES:The School for Good and EvilBeasts & Beauty: Dangerous Tales*For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.comFor free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!
Opportunities are the theme of this podcast. Dr. Uma Soman is an assistant professor at Fontbonne University, nonprofit director for Listening Together, and teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing and listening and spoken language specialist. In this podcast, she discusses the opportunities that she has personally and professionally experienced to pay it forward. Dr. Soman shares about the nonprofit, Listening Together, which focuses on advancing the education and rehabilitation of children who are deaf and hard of hearing through parent empowerment, professional development, and public awareness around the world. We also take a deeper dive into the role of the teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing, training opportunities to reduce the shortage, and building student, parent, and educator capacity. Get motivated to take opportunities to the next level. For more information visit: Website - www.listeningtogether.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ListeningTogether Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/listeningto_dhh/ Email - info@listeningtogether.com To access this episode and a transcript, please visit: www.3cdigitalmedianetwork.com/empowear-audiology-podcast
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While nudge theory has guided much thinking in behavioural science, sludge, those hidden frictions that impede behavioural change, is an equally important concept. As Canada's Research Chair in Behavioural Science and Economics at the Rotman School of Management, Dilip Soman, is one of Canada's most prominent speakers in the field. So refine your understanding of nudge and harness your ability to leverage sludge in this week's episode.
This week's Dark Nation Radio broadcast can now be streamed/downloaded and features a mix of dark styles. Among the new tracks are ones by Ayria, Blackcarburning, Junksista, Ghosting, The Paper Road, SØLVE, Rina Pavar, Silver Walks, and J:Dead. Also in the mix are Skinny Puppy, Information Society, Soman, Blaklight, Pixel Grip, daddybear, Stendeck, and many others. The playlist is below for your reference. Thank you for your continued support! Also available this week is my “Cold Cooperation” collaboration with DJ Cold Transmission. https://www.mixcloud.com/coldtransmission/cold-cooperation-with-dj-cypher-160622-no-170/ DJ cypher's Dark Nation Radio Playlist 19 June 2022 Blackcarburning, “All About You (John Freyer remix)” Dread Risks, “Trauma Ties (Moris Blak remix)” Bestial Mouths, “Unshivered (If I Could Feel mix by ADULT)” Daddybear ft. Grabyourface, “Science Fiction” Pixel Grip, “Club Mania” Ultra Sunn, “Night is Mine” Diffuzion, “Ain't Gonna Fuck With My Brain” Esoterik, “Magnesium” Rina Pavar, “The Things We Hide” Silver Walks, “In Consequence (Leaetherstrip remix)” Stereoskop, “My Side” Hante., “In Cold Water” Soman, “Kallisto (Gravity Mix)” Blaklight, “Nightmares (Stefan Netschio remix)” Junksista, “Cravings” Ayria, “Irreplaceable” SØLVE, “Harm // Heal” Glaare, “Suffer” Information Society, “Creatures of Light and Darkness” Stendeck, “Like Falling Crystals” Skinny Puppy, “Tormentor” Ghosting, “Upright” The Paper Road, “The Bleeding” Letten 94, “Empty Landscapes” NamNamBulu, “Sorry (Rob Dust remix)” J:Dead, “I'll Wait” DJ CYPHER'S DARK NATION RADIO—22 years strong! **Live Broadcasts Sundays @ 9 PM Eastern US on Spirit of Resistance Radio sorradio.org **Recorded broadcasts @ http://www.mixcloud.com/cypheractive **Downloadable broadcasts @ http://www.hearthis.at/cypheractive **Questions and material for airplay consideration to darknationradio@gmail.com **Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/groups/darknationradio
Chinmay is Co-Founder and CEO of EarthSense, an agricultural robotics and AI company that is developing a technology platform to support the next generation of sustainable and large-scale agriculture. Tune in to hear the fascinating origin story of his company, his perspective on agtech trends, and more! Visit researchpark.illinois.edu/podcast for other podcast episodes.
Real-time analytics are difficult to achieve because large amounts of data must be integrated into a data set as that data streams in. As the world moved from batch analytics powered by Hadoop into a norm of “real-time” analytics, a variety of open source systems emerged. One of these was Apache Pinot. StarTree is a The post Pinot and StarTree with Chinmay Soman appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.
Real-time analytics are difficult to achieve because large amounts of data must be integrated into a data set as that data streams in. As the world moved from batch analytics powered by Hadoop into a norm of “real-time” analytics, a variety of open source systems emerged. One of these was Apache Pinot. StarTree is a The post Pinot and StarTree with Chinmay Soman appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.
A Load of BS: The Behavioural Science Podcast with Daniel Ross
I'm excited to welcome Dilip Soman and Nina Mažar to the podcast to talk about their new book 'Behavioural Science in the Wild' which is hitting the virtual and physical shelves on May 15th.Dilip Soman is a Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Science and Economics, and serves as a Director of the Behavioural Economics in Action Research Centre at Rotman [BEAR]. As well as his imminent release, he is also the author of 'The Last Mile' and 'The Behaviourally Informed Organisation'. He teaches the MOOC (massive open online course) Behavioural Economics in Action and, as I was delighted to learn, Dilip is a big cricket nut.Nina is a behaviorial scientist focusing on topics ranging from ethics to social & environmental impact with multiple strings to her bow. She sits on the board of Irrational Labs, which is dedicated to designing products that make people happier, healthier and wealthier. She's also part of a team of scientists of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative at Wharton. She helped establish the World Bank's Behavioral Insights Initiative (eMBeD) to use behavioral science to make development interventions more effective and, with Dilip, co-directed BEAR at Rotman.She also co-founded BEworks, one of the first commercial consulting companies dedicated to the application of Behaviorial Economics to real-world challenges. There she remains Chief Scientific Advisor.In my conversation with the pair, we talk about BS in the wild - translating behavioural science from the academic laboratory to messy, real world environments; and all the challenges and benefits that this work brings.SUBSCRIBE to all my podcasts and articles here!
Read Nudge and you are inspired by how behavioral science works. But how can we translate and scale behavioral science effectively into policies and organizations? Indeed, can all academic research be applied “in the wild”? Our two guests on this episode, Nina Mazar PhD and Dilip Soman PhD have co-edited a book “Behavioral Science in the Wild” that addresses exactly this. If you're a practitioner, wanting to apply behavioral science in corporate, non-profit, or governmental work, we think you should check this book out. It's full of excellent ideas for how to apply behavioral science in the wild! Nina Mazar is a professor of marketing and co-director of the Susilo Institute for Ethics in the Global Economy at the Boston University Questrom School of Business. Her work focuses on topics ranging from ethics to social & environmental impact. She sits on the board of Irrational Labs and belongs to the team of scientists of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative at Wharton. Dilip Soman is a Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Science and Economics. His research is in the area of behavioral science and its applications to consumer wellbeing, marketing and policy. Together Nina and Dilip established the Director of the Behavioural Economics in Action Research Centre at Rotman [BEAR], on which Dilip still serves as director. Our discussion with Nina and Dilip explores the journey of working on their book together and why it's vital reading for all behavioral scientists. To summarize the discussion, as always, Tim and Kurt end the show with a Grooving Session to recap what we learn about behavioral science in the wild! Topics (5:04) Welcome to Dilip and Nina with speed round questions. (10:01) Why do we need a book about applying behavioral science research “in the wild”. (14:29) Why not all academic research is destined for the practitioner world? (18:04) Social norms matter but the right reference group is vital. (21:35) Background variables influence behavioral science in the wild. (29:27) Speed of testing can be a barrier. (31:33) Overcoming the issue of scalability. (35:24) How your time frame can affect output. (38:55) What to do when you don't get the results you expect. (44:07) Don't get caught shopping in the nudge store. (45:50) Music choices of Dilip and Nina. (51:29) Grooving session about behavioral science in the wild. © 2022 Behavioral Grooves Leading Human™ Leading Human™ Workbook and Playbook: https://www.behavioralgrooves-store.com/products/copy-of-the-leading-human-playbook-workbook-package Leading Human™, Free Whitepaper Download: https://www.behavioralgrooves-store.com/collections/leading-human/products/human-centered-workplace-checklist Links “Behavioral Science in the Wild (Behaviorally Informed Organizations)”: https://amzn.to/3xxAD04 Nina Mazar: http://ninamazar.com/ Dilip Soman: https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/FacultyAndResearch/Faculty/FacultyBios/Soman Episode 102, Cristina Bicchieri: Social Norms are Bundles of Expectations: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/cristina-bicchieri-social-norms-are-bundles-of-expectations/ Episode 232, Katy Milkman: How to Make Healthy Habits that Actually Last: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/katy-milkman-habits-that-last/ Episode 16, Nudge-A-Thon with Dr. Christina Gravert: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/nudge-a-thon-christina-gravert/ Episode 202, How Chaning Jang Works Around Not Being WEIRD: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/how-chaning-jang-works-around-not-being-weird/ Behavioural Economics in Action at Rotman (BEAR): https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/facultyandresearch/researchcentres/bear Musical Links Paul Simon “Graceland”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP6a-7MP91g Mark Knopfler “What It Is”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGmtonlys5A Kishori Amonkar “Swaranjali”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-FuttzRlWE Dire Straits “Brothers in Arms”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhdFe3evXpk Supertramp “Take The Long Way Home”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLP0y-X4uYs Fleetwood Mac “Dreams”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3ywicffOj4 Subramaniam and Stephane Grappelli “Conversations”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFI4TzUDc-8&ab_channel=AhmadAlArabii The 1988 Subramaniam-Bismillah Geneva: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGOp7APcuMs The Cure “Just Like Heaven”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3nPiBai66M Kate Bush “Wuthering Heights”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1pMMIe4hb4
Steve talks with Anomal Soman about Keycloak, an open source tool for handling authentication and authorization in web apps. They discuss the various installation and environment options for running Keycloak, how to set it up and configure it, the various options in setting up users and roles, and how to easily integrate it with Nuxt. Sponsors Top End Devs (https://topenddevs.com/) Coaching | Top End Devs (https://topenddevs.com/coaching) Links How To Integrate Keycloak in NuxtJs (https://medium.com/js-dojo/how-to-integrate-keycloak-in-vuejs-nuxtjs-557cc4bcef41) Step by Step Guide to Setup Keycloak on Local Machine (https://medium.com/weekly-webtips/step-by-step-guide-to-setup-keycloak-on-local-machine-5abe8c89566) Keycloak (https://www.keycloak.org) Vue Gates (https://williamcruzme.github.io/vue-gates/#/installation/quickstart) Special Guest: Anamol Soman.
Monday, Feb 14, 2022: Communion After Dark -- featuring the latest and best in alternative-electronic music -- spins new music from Soman, Eisfabrik, Massive Ego, Moris Blak and more.
Electro-industrial takes center stage on DJ cypher's Dark Nation Radio this week, with fierce new tracks from FADERHEAD, JUNO REACTOR, IVARDENSPHERE, SOMAN, DISSONANCE, DEATH LOVES VERONICA, NEUROKLAST, and STABBING WESTWARD, among others. Also in the mix are EMPIRION, NOISUF-X, VELVET ACID CHRIST, THIS MORN' OMINA, PSY'AVIAH, SHIV-R, and many more.This is one to play loud! Thanks, as always, for your support. DJ cypher's Dark Nation Radio Playlist 30 January 2022 Faderhead, “All Black Everything” [x]-Rx, “Lightning Strike” Matthew Creed, “Submission” Dissonance, “Slowburn (Ra Hen Microchip League remix)” Soman, “Kallisto (Gravity mix)” Umek, “Ricochet Effect” Velvet Acid Christ, “Caustic Disco (Mindless Faith remix)” Juno Reactor, “Navras (Reaky Reakson remix)” This Morn' Omina, “One-Eyed Man” Captive Six, “Shut Down Everything (single mix)” Terminal, “Riot Shields” Psy'Aviah, “Not What I Expected” Empirion, “S.E.T.I.” Noisuf-x, “Fulfill Its Promise” iVardensphere, “The Shattering Queen” Neuroklast, “Totentanz, Part 1” Death Loves Veronica, “When I Was Dead” Chiasm, “Gone” Supersimmetria, “Et Omnias Vanitas” Jeremy Inkel, “Embrace” Cervello Elettronico, “Metal” Stabbing Westward, “Ghost (Christopher Hall remix)” Shiv-R, “Borne From Hate” Static Logic, “Be Ready (Static Logic + Tokyo Noir remix)” First Aid 4 Souls, “Ordinary Demonism” Euringer, “Problematic (Ash Code remix)” Massiv In Mensch, “Dark Rave (Nino Cortex remix)” Neikka RPM, “Here's Your Revolution” Rammstein, “Tattoo” DJ CYPHER'S DARK NATION RADIO **Live Broadcasts Sundays @ 9 PM Eastern US on Spirit of Resistance Radio sorradio.org **Recorded broadcasts @ http://www.mixcloud.com/cypheractive **Downloadable broadcasts @ http://www.hearthis.at/cypheractive **Questions and material for airplay consideration to darknationradio@gmail.com **Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/groups/darknationradio
Monday, Jan 31, 2021: Communion After Dark -- featuring the latest and best in alternative-electronic music -- spins music from Massive Ego, BAK XIII, Soman, Odonis Odonis and more.
To whom Marudhappan was talking to? Who came there and for what? What Narayanan told about his acquaintance with Soman? What did Marudhappan tell Narayanan about the loan he gave to Soman? What was Narayanan's response? Why did Marudhappan decide Narayanan is smart?மருதப்பன் யாருடன் பேசிக்கொண்டு இருந்தார்? அப்போது அங்கே யார் எதற்காக வந்தது? சோமனை தெரிந்தது பற்றி நாராயணன் என்ன சொன்னார்? சோமனுக்கு கடன் கொடுத்ததைப் பற்றி மருதப்பன் நாராயணனிடம் என்ன சொன்னார்? நாராயணனின் பதில் என்ன? நாராயணன் சாமர்த்தியசாலி என்று மருதப்பன் ஏன் நினைத்தார்?Youtube Story Link: https://youtu.be/Zhy6ClLzL3M You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com
Sanju Soman is one among 18 young climate leaders selected by United Nations from India. In this episode #21 of Dream Malayalam Podcast, Sanju talks about why he chose the area of climate action, his fears, his hopes and aspiration for the future of humanity and Kerala. Sanju has already spent more than a decade in the social service and environment area. He sometimes finds hopelessness in the area of climate change, mainly due to the people's attitude of rejecting or ignoring the effects of emissions that has on humanity's future. Also, due to the fact that people are destroying nature for profit or for convenience. However, he continues to build self confidence and hopes for a brighter future. The time is running out. Hope you join his mission of saving the mother earth before it is too late. 'വി ദ ചേഞ്ച്' എന്ന കാലാവസ്ഥാ കാമ്പെയ്നിനായി ഐക്യരാഷ്ട്രസഭ ഇന്ത്യയിൽ നിന്ന് 18 യുവ പരിസ്ഥിതി ചാമ്പ്യന്മാരെ തിരഞ്ഞെടുത്തു. 18-33 വയസ് പ്രായമുള്ള ഈ പരിസ്ഥിതി പ്രവർത്തകരുടെ സംഘം ആഗോളതാപനത്തിന്റെ ആഘാതത്തിനെതിരെ പോരാടുന്നതിന് വിവിധ മേഖലകളിൽ അക്ഷീണം പ്രവൃത്തിക്കുന്നവരാണ്. നമ്മുടെ നദികളെയും ജലാശയങ്ങളെയും സംരക്ഷിക്കുന്നതിനെക്കുറിച്ചും പരിസ്ഥിതിക്ക് അനുസൃതമായിട്ട് എങ്ങെനെ ജീവിക്കണം എന്നതിനെ കുറിച്ചും അവർ അവരുടെ ജീവിതം വഴി നമ്മെ കാണിച്ചു തരുന്നു. ഈ മിടുക്കന്മാരിൽ കേരളത്തിൽ നിന്നും തെരെഞ്ഞെടുക്കപ്പെട്ട സഞ്ജു സോമൻ ആണ് നമ്മുടെ ഇന്നത്തെ അതിഥി. Here are his areas of expertise: i. Climate/Social Entrepreneurship ii. Climate Governance iii. Participatory conservation of wetlands iv. Non-profit management v. Fundraising for climate projects vi. Climate Campaigns
Episode Notes Show Highlights (0:02:21) Driving force behind collaborations (0:07:41) Performing Spontaneously on stage (0:10:51) What happens behind the scenes during collaborations (0:12:34) Work with Purbayan Chatterjee (0:14:09) Level of readiness needed for collaboration (0:16:24) The importance of listening to music (0:18:51) Riyaaz rituals and nuances (0:24:41) Using a mirror for riyaz (0:26:31) The importance of finding the right apartment (0:28:08) Behind the scenes: Mharo Pranam (0:31:05) Dancing on rough surfaces (0:31:41) The beginnings of Rujuta soman Cultural Academy (0:38:43) Trends in previous decades (0:41:18) When students go their own way (1:00:56) Outreach work: Orphanages and NGOs (1:08:09) Legacy and Impact Rujuta Soman is one of the international leading Kathak dancers of India and founder of the Rujuta Soman Cultural Academy. Rujuta was honed and polished under the tutelage of late Guru Pandita Dr. Rohini Bhate for over 20 years. She has completed her Master's Degree in Kathak from Pune University. Born with an artistic flair, Rujuta has also explored the nuances of Taal and Laya under the guid?ance of Taalyogi Pt. Suresh Talwalkar. Recently she is learning intricacies of Jaipur Gharana of Kathak under the able guidance of Pt Rajendra Gangani . She is creative advisor at Rithwik Foundation for Perfprming Arts, and also curator at Ishaanya- Art & Culture Club of Creaticity, Pune. Her academy, RSCA , is a knowledge partner with MIT ADT University. She is mentor at M.E.S. College of performing arts, is on panel of Guru at Lalit Kala Kendra, (Savitri Bai Phule University) and BVDU School of Performing Arts. She is also working as a visiting faculty at Flame University, Pune. She has been bestowed with many honors and titles like “Nritya Alankaar” by Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya and “Singaar Mani” by Sur Singar Samsad. In January 2018 , Rujuta has been awarded the “ Shree Nandini award" for outstanding contribution in the field of dance by the FIFTH NOTE ACADEMY ( a new vertical of Shakhri Begum Memorial Trust) at the hands of Mr. Praveen Kadle , Ustaad Rashid Khan and Prof. Mandavi Singh . She has been awarded with “Dr. Vijaya Bhalerao Kathak Nrutya Puraskar” by Ganawardhan Sanstha, Pune (2019). Last year, Rujuta presented ‘Rajhansa' in Kathak with over 13 dancers on stage ( it had lavish sets, costumes and music) on a theme of environmental concerns interlaced with two dancers' journey and jealousy, and this mega production won the 'Mrinalini Sarabhai Choreography Award at the Trivandrum Festival.' Rujuta is empaneled with 'Established Category' of ICCR's (Indian Council For Cultural Relations, Ministry of External Affairs) reference panel of Artists. Under the aegis of the 'Rujuta Soman Cultural Academy', Rujuta and her dance troupe has delighted and enthralled dance enthusiasts all over India and the world at various prestigious platforms including China, France, United Kingdom and Germany. Through ICCR Rujuta has got an opportunity to travel and showcase Indian Culture through Indian classical dance Kathak along with her senior disciples to the seven European countries Switzerland, Ger?many, Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, Austria and Spain. The troupe had 17 performances and 2 workshops which were very well received. Rujuta has performed in various prestigious music and dance festivals across India like 'Ganasaraswati Mahotsav' on one of the compositions by Ganasaraswati Kishori Amonkar, 'Khajuraho Festival', Swarateerth Festival', 'Kathak Mahotsav' by Kathak Kendra and many more. Additionally, she has collaborations with “ Saxophone melody and Kathak” with George Brooks, “Sufi and Kathak” with Suha Khan, “Kathak along with Rajasthani folk music” with the famous Mame Khan, "Flute and Kathak" with the great flautist Pt. Pravin Godkhindi. Rujuta was a part of the concept “Sangam” - a Confluence of Kathak, Sitar and Tabla featuring Purbayan Chatterjee , Ojas Adhiya and Rujuta herself. These performances were remarkably applauded and well-received. She has to her credit many productions like Rajahansa, Trishna, Krishna Sankeertan, Shivashakti Tatva, Bhairav Bhawataraka and many more which were highly appreciated on various presti?gious platforms. FACETS Rujuta has on her facets a video CD "Kathak Ranga"- A duet performance based on traditional Kathak repertoire produced and marketed by "Alurkar Music House" Pune. Rujuta also has the video CD of her production “Bhairav Bhavatarak” produced and marketed by R.S.C.A. Pune. Rujuta Soman Cultural Academy (RSCA) The Rujuta Soman Cultural Academy (RSCA) was founded and managed by Rujuta to provide one platform for her various teaching engagements. Here, she trains students of all ages from different cities and countries in pure classical Kathak - in gratitude to her Guru and to carry forward her work. RSCA aims to extend the boundaries of Indian traditional dance and create a new benchmark in the aesthetics of presentation by using state-of-the-art technology and innovative dance techniques. FILM CHOREOGRAPHY Rujuta has choreographed for the Marathi film 'Bayo' directed by Mr. Gajendra Ahire. She has also choreographed and performed in the Marathi film Mai-Baap also directed by Mr. Gajendra Ahire. Rujuta has also conceptualised and choreographed for some ad films. WORK REFERENCES WEBSITE : www.rujutasoman.com YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW_ZX9AkWYFg0L7sGbNmPWw SOLO PERFORMANCES : https://drive.google.com/open?id=1peKDJqWWk4LXa7rERrGy?HQ9EfhS3oRX FACEBOOK PAGE : https://m.facebook.com/rujutasomanculturalacademy/ LATEST PRESS REVIEWS : https://epaper.thestatesman.com/m5/2077227/ SECTION-2/21-03-2019#dual/2/1/ Title Track Audio Credit: Doug Maxwell | Bansure Raga
Monday, Nov 15, 2021: Communion After Dark -- featuring the latest and best in alternative-electronic music -- spins music from Schwarzchild, Zeromancer, PIG, Plastic Noire, Soman and more.
In today's podcast, we speak to Carol Soman, the president of two businesses: Dashboard NY and Fix Your Books 911. Carol has a professional background that gives her all the merit in her two companies. Her background in finance, combined with sales and business development, put her in the unique position to help clients learn more about their business practices in order to “increase their take home income, the market value of their business, and their overall quality of life.” Even more, she has been recognized as one of the 50 Top Most Influential Women in Business. This episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast talks about her path leading up to the successful entrepreneur she is today, by way of initiative, smarts, and professionalism. Carol is an entrepreneur who understands that the unknown is opportunity, and not something to be fearful of. Her entrepreneurial spirit is what led her to growth as well as understanding about how to scale as a new business in an efficient, forward-thinking way. If you need help learning from your own business's numbers, find out more information by either https://dashboardny.com/ and or https://fixyourbooks911.com/ We would love to hear from you, and it would be awesome if you left us a 5-star review. Your feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to send you a special thank you for your kind words. Don't forget to hit “subscribe” to automatically be notified when guest interviews and Express Tips drop every Tuesday and Friday. Interested in joining our monthly entrepreneur membership? Email Annette directly at yourock@ievolveconsulting.com to learn more. Ready to invest in yourself? Book your free session with Annette HERE. Keep evolving, entrepreneur. We are SO proud of you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annette-walter/support
This episode of the BEworks Conversation series features a discussion with Dilip Soman. Dilip is a Professor of Marketing at Rotman and holds the Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Science and Economics. He is the Director of the Behavioural Economics in Action Research center (BEAR) and is the Director of the Behaviourally Informed Organizations Partnership Grant. His research is in the area of behavioral economics and its applications to consumer wellbeing, marketing, and policy. ----more----In this conversation, Dilip and Kelly discuss: Behavioral science and COVID-19 Digital transformation strategies Reimagining the online learning experience For more information about this episode, including the full transcript, visit our blog at https://blog.beworks.com/becurious/beworks-conversations-with-david-rand-the-role-of-behavioral-science-in-the-era-of-covid-19-0
Today's guest, Soman Chainani, is an insanely successful fantasy novel series that would become, first, a New York Times bestseller and second, a soon-to-be major motion picture on Netflix! He is behind “The School For Good and Evil,” a book series that has sold more than 2.5 million copies and has been translated into 30 languages across 6 continents.We'll talk about Soman's two biggest influences, Walt Disney and Madonna! But of course, we'll go beyond Soman's highlight reel. In this episode, Soman generously shares his HUGE pluck ups and the big bets he lost, namely the multiple jobs he got fired from, including one job that involved his own freakin' book!--Join our podcast and send a voice memo/audio recording for our new segment "I Plucked Up!" :Anchor Voice Message: anchor.fm/pluckingup/messageEmail: liz@lizbohannon.co--Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review!Follow Liz on Instagram:@lizbohannon@ssekodesignsThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on @sincerelyhueman.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monday, Oct 12, 2020: Communion After Dark -- featuring the latest and best in alternative-electronic music -- spins new music from Suicide Commando, Soman, Minuit Machine and more.
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