Podcasts about Stardom

Fred returns for the second-ever Great Wrestling Primer, where he gathers together a bunch of people smarter than him to talk about non-AEW promotions. This bad boy checks in at over eight hours of discussion of different promotions. Less than 10% of that is Fred mispronouncing things and messing up plugs for his lovely guests.Guests include:Case Lowe of Open the Voice Gate, discussing Dragon GateChris Samsa of Sport of Pro Wrestling, discussing NJPWJoe Gagne of Five Star Match Game, discussing EVOLVE and WWE IDKelly Harass of Jumping Bomb Audio, discussing Stardom, Marigold, TJPW, and the joshi scene in generalIan Hamilton of many places (but primarily on socials as IanWrestling), discussing RevPro, wXw, and the Euro scene in generalWill Young, discussing WWE & RoHMike Gilbert of The Mike & JD Show, discussing TNAGerard di Trolio of Emerald Flowshow, discussing AJPW, NOAH and DDTcubsfan of luchablog and so much more, discussing CMLL & AAAThis year's theme song is Tom Lehrer's "The Elements," released in the public domain by the artists.Our Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You've heard about those folks who become famous overnight thanks to TikTok, well now you get to learn all about one of them! Meet Breanna Stark, who cut her teeth in the competitive world of Texas barbecue and then one video later found herself cooking on the world's stage. Hear about her transition from competition to content, some of the biggest lessons she's learned and where to find the best bite of brisket in Texas in today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!0:00 - Start0:15 - Breanna Stark, Married To BBQ3:30 - Difference Between IBCA & KCBS11:00 - So Much Can Change In 10 Years16:50 - BBQ Friends Encourage Each Other21:20 - Biggest Lessons In Competition BBQ30:00 - Beef Tallow For Skin35:25 - Going From Competition To Recipe Videos41:50 - Ah-ha Moment In Video44:45 - Responding To Internet Trolls52:00 - What IS Memphis Barbecue?55:00 - Best BBQ Bite Ever?01:06:00 - Having Doors Opened01:15:00 - Life Before BBQ01:20:00 - Finding Married To BBQ OnlineJoin our online BBQ community "Shootin' the Que" on Facebook. Talking all things BBQ! https://www.facebook.com/groups/shootinthequeheathriles/Follow Heath Riles BBQ:https://www.heathrilesbbq.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeathRilesBBQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathrilesbbq/Twitter: https://twitter.com/heathrilesbbqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathrilesbbqPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/heathrilesbbq6901/Heath Riles BBQ Products: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/collections/allMerch: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/collections/merchandiseMore Heath Riles BBQ Recipe Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@HeathRilesBBQ/videosPrintable recipes at 'Shootin' The Que' recipe blog: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/blogs/favorite-recipesAffiliate Disclaimer: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links where we may earn a small commission if you use them. This is no additional cost to youHeath Riles, pitmaster• 81x BBQ Grand Champion,• 2022, 2024 & 2025 Memphis in May World Rib Champion • 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion • Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections#podcast #food #marriedtobbq #online #viral #cooking #competition #texas #bestbite #heathriles #bbq #tiktok

HOUR 4: Life after the Gold, as Olympic athletes navigate life after the lights of stardom go out. full 2187 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000 efapbqx4el81Hu8F5krDXKhqDrXkqiA7 news The Dana & Parks Podcast news HOUR 4: Life after the Gold, as Olympic athletes navigate life after the lights of stardom go out. You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News False

Former Patriots Linebacker and Super Bowl Champion Matt Chatham joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around Super Bowl week, the perspective of how a player experiences the matchup, Drake Maye and Sam Darnold's showdown, Maye's stature and more

In Cosmosexuals: Screen Acting, Stardom, and Male Sex Appeal (U Texas Press, 2025), Dr. Mark Gallagher presents an examination of male screen sex appeal and the ways that race, ethnicity, and national origin combine with performance tools and film and television style to aid or inhibit actors' circulation on an increasingly global stage. Sex appeal is complicated, especially for screen actors. Looking good is not enough. Charisma and charm have to register when the camera rolls. And sexiness has to travel. Today's heartthrobs are expected to raise temperatures all around the world. Cosmosexuals theorizes male sex appeal as a form of capital in an age of international stardom. Screen scholar Dr. Gallagher assembles a diverse cast—Idris Elba, Pedro Pascal, Simu Liu, Ryan Gosling, and more—analyzing how each actor uses his appearance, voice, and movement to perform in ways that viewers across cultural divides register as sexually appealing. Cosmosexuals also explores the intersection of global sex appeal and exoticism in historical and contemporary contexts—from the malleable racial identities of Omar Sharif and Conrad Veidt to Mads Mikkelsen's “accented whiteness”—and assesses the barriers that confine nonwhite actors, in spite of their talent or celebrity. Far more than handsome faces and chiseled abs, male sex symbols emerge as laborers subject to disciplinary regimes steeped in patriarchy, racism, and structural inequity. As such, they have much to tell us about the economies of taste at work in the construction of screen masculinity and the terms of human desire. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Cosmosexuals: Screen Acting, Stardom, and Male Sex Appeal (U Texas Press, 2025), Dr. Mark Gallagher presents an examination of male screen sex appeal and the ways that race, ethnicity, and national origin combine with performance tools and film and television style to aid or inhibit actors' circulation on an increasingly global stage. Sex appeal is complicated, especially for screen actors. Looking good is not enough. Charisma and charm have to register when the camera rolls. And sexiness has to travel. Today's heartthrobs are expected to raise temperatures all around the world. Cosmosexuals theorizes male sex appeal as a form of capital in an age of international stardom. Screen scholar Dr. Gallagher assembles a diverse cast—Idris Elba, Pedro Pascal, Simu Liu, Ryan Gosling, and more—analyzing how each actor uses his appearance, voice, and movement to perform in ways that viewers across cultural divides register as sexually appealing. Cosmosexuals also explores the intersection of global sex appeal and exoticism in historical and contemporary contexts—from the malleable racial identities of Omar Sharif and Conrad Veidt to Mads Mikkelsen's “accented whiteness”—and assesses the barriers that confine nonwhite actors, in spite of their talent or celebrity. Far more than handsome faces and chiseled abs, male sex symbols emerge as laborers subject to disciplinary regimes steeped in patriarchy, racism, and structural inequity. As such, they have much to tell us about the economies of taste at work in the construction of screen masculinity and the terms of human desire. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

In Cosmosexuals: Screen Acting, Stardom, and Male Sex Appeal (U Texas Press, 2025), Dr. Mark Gallagher presents an examination of male screen sex appeal and the ways that race, ethnicity, and national origin combine with performance tools and film and television style to aid or inhibit actors' circulation on an increasingly global stage. Sex appeal is complicated, especially for screen actors. Looking good is not enough. Charisma and charm have to register when the camera rolls. And sexiness has to travel. Today's heartthrobs are expected to raise temperatures all around the world. Cosmosexuals theorizes male sex appeal as a form of capital in an age of international stardom. Screen scholar Dr. Gallagher assembles a diverse cast—Idris Elba, Pedro Pascal, Simu Liu, Ryan Gosling, and more—analyzing how each actor uses his appearance, voice, and movement to perform in ways that viewers across cultural divides register as sexually appealing. Cosmosexuals also explores the intersection of global sex appeal and exoticism in historical and contemporary contexts—from the malleable racial identities of Omar Sharif and Conrad Veidt to Mads Mikkelsen's “accented whiteness”—and assesses the barriers that confine nonwhite actors, in spite of their talent or celebrity. Far more than handsome faces and chiseled abs, male sex symbols emerge as laborers subject to disciplinary regimes steeped in patriarchy, racism, and structural inequity. As such, they have much to tell us about the economies of taste at work in the construction of screen masculinity and the terms of human desire. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

In Cosmosexuals: Screen Acting, Stardom, and Male Sex Appeal (U Texas Press, 2025), Dr. Mark Gallagher presents an examination of male screen sex appeal and the ways that race, ethnicity, and national origin combine with performance tools and film and television style to aid or inhibit actors' circulation on an increasingly global stage. Sex appeal is complicated, especially for screen actors. Looking good is not enough. Charisma and charm have to register when the camera rolls. And sexiness has to travel. Today's heartthrobs are expected to raise temperatures all around the world. Cosmosexuals theorizes male sex appeal as a form of capital in an age of international stardom. Screen scholar Dr. Gallagher assembles a diverse cast—Idris Elba, Pedro Pascal, Simu Liu, Ryan Gosling, and more—analyzing how each actor uses his appearance, voice, and movement to perform in ways that viewers across cultural divides register as sexually appealing. Cosmosexuals also explores the intersection of global sex appeal and exoticism in historical and contemporary contexts—from the malleable racial identities of Omar Sharif and Conrad Veidt to Mads Mikkelsen's “accented whiteness”—and assesses the barriers that confine nonwhite actors, in spite of their talent or celebrity. Far more than handsome faces and chiseled abs, male sex symbols emerge as laborers subject to disciplinary regimes steeped in patriarchy, racism, and structural inequity. As such, they have much to tell us about the economies of taste at work in the construction of screen masculinity and the terms of human desire. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

Welcome to the sixteenth episode of Joshi'ing around WEEKLY! Eric and I are gonna cover the biggest shows, the best matches and the hottest topics in the world of Joshi on a weekly basis.Our Runsheet for this week:Introduction and Chit Chat 00:00:00FSM 50 and ShuPro News 00:05:50STARDOM 00:57:00Marigold 02:14:50TJPW 02:43:25Marvelous 02:58:05Diana 03:11:00AWG 03:32:30Match of the Week & Final thoughts 04:04:48Check out the Social Suplex Newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.socialsuplex.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/tim-hunter.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Hunter_S_TimsenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to Episode 164 of Wrestling Tonight, powered by G FUEL and Dick Lazers. Use code TAVERN for 20 percent off. Acefield Retro and Chad are back, and this week is built around the road to Royal Rumble: Riyadh, while also zooming out to examine how WWE, AEW, TNA, AAA, NJPW, Stardom — and the global wrestling economy itself — are all adjusting direction at the same time. We open with a full preview of Royal Rumble: Riyadh, taking place January 31, 2026 at the King Abdullah Financial District as part of Riyadh Season. This marks the first traditional Royal Rumble ever held outside North America, the first Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, and the first of WWE's "Big Five" events to take place in the Kingdom. We break down why this Rumble matters more than usual, with both the men's and women's winners earning world championship matches at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, the event's return to its traditional January slot, and the shift in distribution with ESPN streaming the Rumble in the U.S. for the first time while Netflix carries most international markets. From there, we dig into what's already locked in for Riyadh: the Men's and Women's Royal Rumble matches, Drew McIntyre defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against the winner of the Saturday Night's Main Event four-way, and Gunther vs. AJ Styles in a career-threatening match where Styles must retire if he loses. We also run through the early betting odds, where Roman Reigns and Bron Breakker sit at the top of the board, followed by Sami Zayn, Gunther, and Cody Rhodes, and discuss what those numbers tell us about WWE's short-term and long-term thinking. We cover the growing list of announced entrants on both the men's and women's sides and how the field is already beginning to take shape. We then pivot into Saturday Night's Main Event fallout from Montreal, breaking down Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu, AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, the Women's Tag Team Championship defense with Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY against Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez, and the massive four-way number one contender's match featuring Damian Priest, Randy Orton, Sami Zayn, and Trick Williams, with the winner stepping directly into McIntyre's title picture at the Royal Rumble. From there, we widen the lens to WrestleMania season planning. We discuss WWE's current reluctance to turn Cody Rhodes heel, how WrestleMania 42 plans remain fluid, and why AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch is shaping up as one of the most locked-in matches on the card. We also look ahead to WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia, with The Rock openly addressing his excitement for the event and internal speculation swirling about possible appearances from Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin as WWE enters its busiest stretch of the year. We then shift fully into the global business of wrestling, as Dave Meltzer reports that Místico has headlined 13 consecutive sellouts at Arena Mexico in 2026, a venue that holds approximately 16,000 fans. Meltzer called the run unprecedented, noting that sustained, high-frequency sellouts in the same building represent a business pattern rarely seen in wrestling history. We contextualize the streak against past drawing eras, the legacy of El Santo, and why comparisons to Japan or North American touring models often miss the structural realities of how wrestling draws actually function. We also discuss the growing push for Místico to capture a major championship currently held by talent from All Elite Wrestling, and what that would signal about CMLL's place in the current power structure. Outside WWE, AEW remains in a moment of transition. We break down Powerhouse Hobbs officially signing with WWE, the company parting ways with longtime executive Nik Sobic, and what those exits say about AEW's current phase. We also cover Will Ospreay's next step toward a return as he undergoes a medical evaluation, Hikaru Shida being backstage in Orlando as she edges closer to U.S. competition, and clarity emerging on AEW's streaming future as reports indicate the promotion is expected to remain aligned with Warner-backed platforms rather than moving to Netflix. TNA continues to operate within a shared ecosystem, as we revisit the fallout from Genesis and Impact's AMC debut amid lingering visa issues, the accidental TNA+ audio leak revealing No Surrender plans, Trey Miguel's emotional return, and the Knockouts Tag Team picture coming into focus with ZaRuca crowned as new number one contenders. We also hit international headlines, including AAA's FOX era officially beginning, Dominik Mysterio's accidental AEW belt graphic during a promo, El Hijo del Vikingo emerging as number one contender for the Mega Championship, NJPW seeing TMDK lose the NEVER Six-Man titles at Korakuen Hall, and Stardom keeping its options open following an alleged intellectual property violation involving trading cards. Episode 164 is a full-scale snapshot of the wrestling industry at a turning point — Royal Rumble season underway, WrestleMania plans coming into focus, media rights shifting, talent moving, and promotions everywhere adjusting direction rather than delivering final outcomes as the calendar heats up.  

Kelly and Taylor are back, and as a treat, they get to talk their very favorite promotion!That's right, the show kicks off with a review of Marigold's Mayu Iwatani 15th Anniversary show, including Taylor kicking voters out of the WON Hall of Fame process, Kelly's vote for funniest match of the year so far, and a lot of talk about announcers. Not only that, they also cover the start of two tournaments, Tokyo Joshi's Max Heart tournament, and SEAdLINNNG's title tournament headlined by Hiroyo Matsumoto vs. MIRAI!After that, they preview the next two weeks in joshi highlighted by Stardom's Supreme Fight in Osaka and the semi-finals of the Max Heart Tournament!Check it out!Please follow us on BlueSky: @jbombaudioYou can support this podcast at http://redcircle.com/jumping-bomb-audio/donationsOur Sponsors:* Check out our sponsor BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wrestling Omakase is finally back to its regularly scheduled programming, as we're once again going weekly from here on out following our part-time schedule earlier in January (due to a combo of Japan trip, post-Japan trip blues/jet lag and then work stuff). John is joined by returning guest Velkej Bracha to discuss NJPW's 1/19 & 1/20 Road to New Beginning Korakuens (feat. the end of EVIL, a classic tag match, and a hot unit feud), STARDOM's 1/21 Korakuen (feat. the Tokyo HATE Squad Showdown and more blissful Maki/Saori interactions) and Marigold's 1/24 Korakuen (feat. Mayu Iwatani's 15th anniversary, now without STARDOM IP). People needing to take Ls is a big overriding theme as you'll find out. Then John goes solo to discuss two more shows, DDT's 1/25 Korakuen (feat. unit movement and A Second Suzuki Incident Has Struck The Building) and GLEAT's 1/20 Shinjuku FACE show. Yes, this is a GLEAT podcast now, apparently. Who knew?Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialOur Sponsors:* Check out our sponsor BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Recorded at Skip Paige's Little Bar, this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans & Randy Florence welcomes musician, actor, and award-winning composer Tommy Fields for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, career pivots, and life in the desert. Tommy shares how growing up in small-town Indiana led to guitars, garage bands, and a leap to Los Angeles with little more than a one-way ti cket and a dream. He reflects on early hustle—music school, odd jobs, and club gigs—before finding his lane writing for TV, film, and commercials, including a fast-paced world of two-to-five-week scoring deadlines. The hosts dig into his inspirations, from Back to the Future-era orchestral storytelling to the quirky magic of Danny Elfman, and Tommy breaks down his writing process between piano and studio. He also tells the unreal story of nearly becoming the lead singer of Velvet Revolver, and why life ultimately steered him toward composing.Takeaways:A small-town upbringing can still lead to big creative careers with persistence.Moving to L.A. required hustle: school, odd jobs, and immediate band work.Film/TV scoring often runs on intense deadlines—sometimes just two weeks.Tommy's process starts with script themes, then moves between piano and studio.Classic composers shaped his approach: strong themes and scene-by-scene storytelling.Rock-band experience can translate into scoring, as many composers began in bands.He nearly fronted Velvet Revolver, but the band chose a different direction.Desert living helps balance high-pressure work with a calmer day-to-day rhythm.#BigConversationsLittleBarPodcast #PatrickEvans #RandyFlorence #SkipsLittleBar #MutualBroadcastingSystem #CoachellaValleyResidents #SkipPaige #McCallumTheatre #TommyFields #Musician #Actor #FilmComposer #TVScoring #MovieScores #VelvetRevolver #DannyElfman #JohnWilliams #IndianaToLA #DesertLife #CreativeProcess #NikkiBoyer

Tour of Japan is BACK talking about...Rossy Ogawa and StardomSaya KamitaniEvil to WWE?#njpw #noah #marigold #stardom #bodyslam #japan #wrestling

Well folks, it's finally here. After we couldn't tear ourselves away from the karaoke rooms, Club MOGRA, or.....other activities long enough to get you an Omakase live from Japan this time, returning guest Arametha and I are here to recap 16 days and 22 shows of absolute insanity. We talk about attending everything from Wrestle Kingdom & Dream Queendom to Just Tap Out and Sportiva, plus answer YOUR questions about food, who the best karaoke performer was, what the gayest thing Arametha ever saw in his life was (hint: John did it), and much much more! I could never possibly do this one justice with a longer description, so just enjoy 4 hours and 47 minutes of utter depravity.Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialOur Sponsors:* Check out our sponsor BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ryan is joined by Scott Edwards to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Tam Nakano.Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.Watch Scott's "Tam Nakano's Legacy: A Personal Look at STARDOM's Twilight Dream | Five Star" VideoRyan's Stardom Attendance Research: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e4L0czWWhPRyh0ap2AdGLfOPUAjJq6iWfhIgHro-Hdg/edit?usp=sharingLINK DUMP:Tam Nakano vs Saya Kamitani: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp4Q22HbQlwTam Nakano vs Giulia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLI0P-uK_q8Tam Nakano vs Arisa Hoshikli: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7tabdpSubscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hit-the-books-realistic-wwe-fantasy-booking/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

While Jessie Buckley began her career in reality television back in 2008, is it common for contestants to make the transition to the big time like her?Joining Seán to discuss is Orlaith Condon, Host of ‘Pod Save Us'.

It's a new year, but the same old cool guys are back as Kelly and Taylor return to talk joshi!There's so much to talk about, from big shows from Stardom and Tokyo Joshi, Marigold annoyances, some interesting SEAdLINNNG ideas, and even some positive news for Ice Ribbon (for once)!After that, they preview the next two weeks in joshi highlighted by the beginning of Tokyo Joshi's Max Heart Tag Tournament and another big Stardom Korakuen Hall show!Check it out!Please follow us on BlueSky: @jbombaudioYou can support this podcast at http://redcircle.com/jumping-bomb-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're kicking off the New Year with a BIG one — actor Keith Coogan joins The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel to start the year off right. And if that's not enough, next week we're covering one of the greatest sequels of all time… Bride of Frankenstein.

In Touch talks to three visually impaired rising stars of show business. Betsy Griffin does many things: she writes music and sings, but her main goal is to become a radio host, where she has already presented on In Touch and a BBC Three Counties Radio show. Eleanor Stollery began performing with the National Theatre in her role of Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol, and she is now involved with delivering live audio description for theatre performances. Bonnie O'Mera is the star of Maddie + Triggs, a children's TV programme that puts visual impairment at its heart. The three discuss their careers so far and their experiences of working in showbiz with their visual impairments. A very Merry Christmas from the In Touch team: Presenter, Peter White Producer, Beth Hemmings Production Coordinator, Kim Agostino Website image description: Peter White sits smiling in the centre of the image and he is wearing a dark green jumper. Above Peter's head is the BBC logo (three separate white squares house each of the three letters). Bottom centre and overlaying the image are the words "In Touch" and the Radio 4 logo (the word ‘radio' in a bold white font, with the number 4 inside of a white circle). The background is a bright mid-blue with two rectangles angled diagonally to the right. Both are behind Peter, one is a darker blue and the other is a lighter blue.

Today we jump back five years to an episode of the PWTorch Livecast from Dec. 27, 2020, a special "Deep Dive" mailbag episode with Rich Fann and Chris Maitland. Topics included the late Brodie Lee, New Japan's changing Young Lions, could The Miz be a top star with one tweak, Stardom and what needs to be done by Bushiroad, whether the quest for five-star matches has lead to a dearth of good talkers, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Bruce Lord and Karen Peterson review NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 20 in Tokyo Dome, featuring Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada and the retirement of Tanahashi after a twenty-six-year career.The semi-main event of Konosuke Takeshita vs. Yota Tsuji in a double championship match for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship and IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.Highlighted topics including the impact of live domestic broadcasting on the company's biggest show on their annual calendar, utilizing various fandom paths to draw in new viewers, the imbalance of ring-time versus length of entrances, inclusion of STARDOM and DDT talents, the EVIL/Wolf group project debrief, the emotional closure of Tanahashi's career with the parade of old rivals in Jay White, Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Katsuyori Shibata, and a returning Tetsuya Naito and cherished mentors in  Keiji Muto and Tatsumi Fujinami.  Access all of our NJPW reviews by becoming a member at http://postwrestlingcafe.com------NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20January 4, 2026Tokyo DomeTokyoHiroshi Tanahashi's Retirement Match: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada - RecommendedIWGP World & IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Konosuke Takeshita (c) World vs. Yota Tsuji (c) Global - RecommendedAaron Wolf Debut/NEVER Openweight Championship: EVIL (c) vs. Aaron Wolf (Debut) - RecommendedIWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender 4-Way: El Desperado, Kosei Fujita, Taiji Ishimori & SHOShingo Takagi, David Finlay, Gabe Kidd, Drilla Moloney & Hiromu Takahashi vs. Great O'Khan, Callum Newman, HENARE, Andrare El Idolo & Jake LeeIWGP & NJPW STRONG Women's Championship: Syuri (c) IWGP vs. Saya Kamitani (c) STRONG - RecommendedNEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Championships Tornado Rambo: TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr.) vs. Master Wato, Toru Yano & YOH (c)  vs. Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI) & Oleg Boltin  vs. BULLET CLUB War Dogs (Clark Connors, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice)  vs. House Of Torture (Ren Narita, SANADA & Yoshinobu Kanemaru)  vs. Kaisei Takechi, Shota Umino & Yuya Uemura  vs. Ryusuke Taguchi, Tiger Mask & Togi Makabe  vs. Team 150 (Satoshi Kojima, Taichi & Tomohiro Ishii) NJPW World TV Championship: El Phantasmo (c) vs. Chris BrookesYoung Lions Kick-Off: Shoma Kato & Tatsuya Matsumoto vs. Katsuya Murashima & Masatora Yasuda Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Max and Blackhawk are back to take you on another Tour of Japan, and keep you up to date on all things Japanese Wrestling.#njpw #njwk #wrestling #prowrestling #bodyslam

Closing out 2025 with STARDOM and Yuu's retirement match while opening 2026 with Pro Wrestling NOAH!

The final Flagship of 2025! This week, we preview NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 20, featuring the in-ring debut of Aaron Wolf, Hiroshi Tanahashi's final match, and more.We also preview major New Year's shows for Pro Wrestling NOAH, All Japan Pro Wrestling, review STARDOM's Dream Queendom show, discuss fallout from AEW Worlds End 2025, Brandon Thurston's article on Vince McMahon and WWE/Endeavor, and our now-annual look at the Uncrowned Awards. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ring Post Radio is back for a LOADED episode reviewing AEW Worlds End and STARDOM DREAM QUEENDOM 2025 while also previewing the big events in Japan over the next week -- including Wrestle Kingdom 20 featuring Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement!Write the next episode's Intro! Post it online with #RingPostIntro, and we'll read it and shout you out on the next episode!Get some merch!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hit-the-books-realistic-wwe-fantasy-booking/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The final Flagship of 2025! This week, we preview NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 20, featuring the in-ring debut of Aaron Wolf, Hiroshi Tanahashi's final match, and more.We also preview major New Year's shows for Pro Wrestling NOAH, All Japan Pro Wrestling, review STARDOM's Dream Queendom show, discuss fallout from AEW Worlds End 2025, Brandon Thurston's article on Vince McMahon and WWE/Endeavor, and our now-annual look at the Uncrowned Awards. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/voices-of-wrestling-flagship/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ring Post Radio is back for a LOADED episode reviewing AEW Worlds End and STARDOM DREAM QUEENDOM 2025 while also previewing the big events in Japan over the next week -- including Wrestle Kingdom 20 featuring Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement!Write the next episode's Intro! Post it online with #RingPostIntro, and we'll read it and shout you out on the next episode!Get some merch!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ring-post-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw with AJ Styles & Dragon Lee vs. The Usos, Stephanie Vaquer vs. Nikki Bella vs. Raquel Rodriguez, and Austin Theory vs. Rey Mysterio.XL: John & Wai welcome Brandon Thurston to discuss his report on unsealed documents in the WWE shareholder suit. Then, they chat about Stardom's Dream Queendom and William Regal's post about dangerous bumps.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.How Vince McMahon's 2022 WWE comeback was anticipated by Endeavor execsAnthony Joshua injured in a car crash that killed twoStardom Dream Queendom William Regal's post about dangerous bumpsNXT & AEW New Year's Smash lineups POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Monday: Rewind-A-Raw XLThursday: Rewind-A-Dynamite XL (Live 1pm ET)Thursday: Book Club - The Last Hart Beating (Dbl Dbl & Espresso)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: Collision CourseSunday: Wrestle Kingdom 20 ReviewFREE Shows:Monday: Rewind-A-RawTuesday: upNXTWednesday: Pollock & Thurston Thursday: Rewind-A-Dynamite Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDownPhoto Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

James and Christy examine the rise and rise of Stardom as they go back to Sumo Hall for one of their biggest shows of the year. Saya Kamitani defends her World of Stardom Championship against Saori Anou, the Wonder of Stardom title is on the line when Konami defends against Saya Iida, and Goddesses Of Stardom Champions Natsuko Tora & Ruaka from HATE defend against Aya Sakura & Sayaka Kurara of Cosmic Angels. Christy and James dissect the matches, talk about the stories and give an insight as to what is making Stardom the hottest property in Japan right now.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unexpected Stardom: A Night of Joy at Wutuobang Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-30-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 寒冷的冬夜，乌托邦社会文化节上，灯火辉煌，空气中弥漫着烧烤和糖炒栗子的香气，人头攒动，大家都在期待新的一年。En: On the cold winter night at the Wutuobang Cultural Festival, lights were bright, and the air was filled with the aromas of barbecue and candied chestnuts.Zh: 明和静手挽着手，一边欣赏热闹的表演，一边讨论今晚的计划。En: The place was crowded, with everyone looking forward to the new year.Zh: “明，我希望今晚能平静一点，不要再惹麻烦了，”静小声嘟囔。En: Ming and Jing walked hand in hand, enjoying the lively performances as they discussed their plans for the evening.Zh: “放心吧！En: "Ming, I hope tonight can be a bit calmer, without any more trouble," Jing mumbled softly.Zh: 今天是个特殊的夜晚，我保证会让你难以忘怀。En: "Don't worry!Zh: ”明兴奋地说。En: Tonight is a special night, and I promise it will be unforgettable for you," Ming said excitedly.Zh: 他眼中闪烁着冒险的光芒，迫不及待地想要行动。En: His eyes sparkled with a sense of adventure, eager to take action.Zh: 走着走着，他们发现了一条小路，似乎被节日的热闹遮掩了。En: As they walked, they discovered a small path that seemed to be hidden by the festival's bustle.Zh: 好奇心驱使下，他们走了进去，却不知不觉中进入了一个只有表演者才能进入的区。En: Driven by curiosity, they entered, unwittingly stepping into an area meant only for performers.Zh: 那里灯光璀璨，音乐节奏欢快。En: The place was dazzling with lights and lively music.Zh: 忙忙碌碌的人群没有注意到他们的存在。En: The busy crowd didn't notice their presence.Zh: “明，你确定我们能待在这里吗？En: "Ming, are you sure we can be here?"Zh: ”静拉着明的袖子，显得有些担心。En: Jing tugged on Ming's sleeve, appearing a bit worried.Zh: 就在这时，一位组织者误认为他们是下一个节目表演者，催促他们快些准备。En: At that moment, an organizer mistakenly thought they were the next performers and urged them to prepare quickly.Zh: 明犹豫了一秒，乘机拉着静上了舞台。En: Ming hesitated for a second, then seized the opportunity to lead Jing onto the stage.Zh: 他心想，这是一个实现梦想的好机会。En: He thought this was a perfect chance to fulfill his dream.Zh: “明！En: "Ming!Zh: 你在做什么？En: What are you doing?"Zh: ”静急切地低声说道。En: Jing urgently whispered.Zh: “跟着我，静。En: "Follow me, Jing.Zh: 这是个挑战，也是我们的机会。En: It's a challenge and our opportunity," Ming said, showing a determined look of adventure in his eyes.Zh: ”明眼中透露出冒险的决心。En: On stage, Ming and Jing began an impromptu performance.Zh: 舞台上，明和静开始即兴表演。En: Ming cleared his throat and started singing an old song familiar to everyone in the crowd.Zh: 明先清了清嗓子，然后开始唱一首大家耳熟能详的老歌。En: Although his pitch was somewhat off, it brought about laughter and applause.Zh: 虽然音调有些不准，却掀起了全场的笑声和掌声。En: Jing gradually relaxed and began to join in with a dance.Zh: 静慢慢放松下来，开始加入舞蹈，她的动作灵动优美，和明的歌声相得益彰。En: Her movements were graceful and complemented Ming's singing perfectly.Zh: 观众的欢呼和掌声让他们忘却了初来的紧张和不安。En: The cheers and applause from the audience helped them forget their initial nervousness and unease.Zh: 满怀信心，他们完成了整场表演，彼此对视，两人都忍不住笑了。En: Full of confidence, they completed the entire performance, exchanged glances, and both couldn't help but laugh.Zh: 演出结束后，他们悄悄溜下舞台，手心冒汗，心跳加速，但脸上都挂着灿烂的笑容。En: After their performance, they quietly slipped off stage, palms sweaty and hearts racing, but with bright smiles on their faces.Zh: 没人看出破绽，明和静的意外表演带给观众一场欢乐的盛宴。En: No one noticed the mistake, and Ming and Jing's unexpected performance had brought the audience a feast of joy.Zh: 节日的最后一声钟响，代表新的一年已经到来。En: The final bell of the festival rang, marking the arrival of the new year.Zh: 明感到无比自信，他的心愿实现了，而静也发现，偶尔的冒险并不那么糟糕。En: Ming felt incredibly confident, his wish fulfilled, and Jing realized that an occasional adventure wasn't so bad.Zh: 两人携手离开，走进新年的夜空下，畅谈着刚刚过去的奇妙时刻。En: Hand in hand, the two stepped into the new year's night, chatting about the wonderful moments they had just experienced. Vocabulary Words:aromas: 香气barbecue: 烧烤chestnuts: 栗子lively: 热闹的adventure: 冒险bustle: 热闹unwittingly: 不知不觉中performers: 表演者dazzling: 璀璨nervousness: 紧张hesitated: 犹豫opportunity: 机会impromptu: 即兴complimented: 相得益彰applause: 掌声confidence: 信心unforgettable: 难以忘怀tugged: 拉着curiosity: 好奇心glances: 对视feast: 盛宴illumination: 灯火辉煌expressions: 表情spectator: 观众serenity: 平静mistakenly: 误认为graceful: 优美arrival: 到来fulfilled: 实现driven: 驱使下

Dolly Parton BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Dolly Parton, the indomitable Queen of Country, has been making waves even from her sickbed, as AOL reports shes still pushing herself to work despite doctors orders to rest, with loved ones fretting shes stressing her health into the ground. No public appearances in the past few days, but her name lights up stages nationwide through her timeless productions. Ticketmaster lists Dolly Partons Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol running hot in Lexington, Kentucky on December 26, while Concerts50 hypes a tribute show at Huntsville Levity Live on December 28, tickets vanishing fast. Looking ahead with that signature sparkle, Travel and Tour World announced on December 28 that her lavish SongTeller Hotel a 245-room Nashville stunner with a museum exhibit tracing her rags-to-riches saga in pink-and-gold glory opens spring 2026, poised to redefine Music City luxury and draw fans into her world. Shes also revving up the trucker crowd, partnering to rebrand Tennessean Travel Stops flagship as Dollys Tennessean Travel Stop in 2026 per 995 The Wolf, expanding her empire with Southern flair. Health whispers cast a shadow over her future gigs JamBase notes a Las Vegas residency date shifted from December 6, 2025 to September 19, 2026 amid challenges but her spirit shines undimmed. At 77, the Oreate AI blog celebrates her as a timeless icon blending music, philanthropy, and bold ventures like these travel stops. Her Journey of a Seeker exhibit endures at the Country Music Hall of Fame, chronicling her fearless path. No fresh social media buzz surfaces, but Dollys legacy hums on, from Imagination Library nods at Scappoose Library to her reflective new book Star of the Show, where AOL says she muses on turning 80 without slowing down. Insiders whisper these expansions could etch her as Nashvilles ultimate hospitality mogul, blending glitter, grit, and goodwill into history.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

FROM IOWA RADIO TO WARNER BROTHERS STARDOM Colleague Max Boot. Boot details Reagan's college romance with Margaret Cleaver and his early career shift from sportscasting in Iowa to acting in Hollywood. He explains Reagan's initial success in B-movies at Warner Brothers and his courtship of actress Jane Wyman, leading to their marriage and his ascent in the film industry. NUMBER 2 1940 SANTE FE TRAIL

Wrestling Omakase is back already after going 9 and a half hours for our two part Wrestle Kingdom Week preview, but thankfully this time we kept it under 3.5 hours. Yes, somehow! John and returning guest Arametha are just a few days away from leaving from Japan and somehow manage to keep the off topic/trip chatter to a minimum (well, at the start at least- later on there's a Gundam tangent among other things), and that's a good thing because they have a whole bunch of final wrestling shows to talk about leading up to all the upcoming big ones! They open up with (what else?) STARDOM with a trio of shows: the special 12/18 PPV from Shin Kiba featuring the "first and last" Natsu & Saori vs. Team 200KG match, 12/21 from Osaka in front of another super hot crowd, and finally the 12/24 Korakuen. They discuss a very long title reign coming to an end, how John is feeling about Saori Anou's red belt chances in the final days before Dream Queendom, and a whole lot more!Then it's over to NJPW to discuss the Road to Tokyo Dome shows: first, the continued road to Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement as he took on Hiromu Takahashi and El Desperado, then the full 12/22 Korakuen featuring his main event with Kosei Fujita, a baffling TV Title match, a lot of angles of varying quality heading into Wrestle Kingdom, and much more! DDT is next up with their own last Korakuen of the year on 12/21, as they break down an excellent KO-D title match, ass paint, and more, then discuss the upcoming D-Generations tournament.In NOAH, they review the 12/23 Korakuen featuring an excellent tag match from the juniors and a bunch of other stuff that also existed. Finally, they wrap things up with some Dragongate talk as they review their 12/16 Korakuen, and Arametha gives some interesting thoughts in particular as a longtime puro fan who never really watched DG before this year. Another fun show, and up next we'll be coming live from Japan!Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

(Originally aired April 2022.) Living Legends is a series where Harley and Em deep dive into the careers of active wrestlers to explain why they should be getting their flowers now. From balancing law school with time in the ROH Dojo, training under Daizee Haze, winning the PWI award for Rookie Of The Year, work in ROH, Shimmer, Stardom, and TJPW, meeting Speedball, and transitioning into commentary, this is the life and career of Veda Scott!   WATCH LIST Veda vs. Daizee Haze Horizon Wrestling Alliance (5/15/2011)   “Change Is Coming”, Veda w/Gregory Iron Absolute Intense Wrestling (9/19/2012)   Veda vs. Athena for the AIW Women's Championship AIW Girls' Night Out 14 (10/4/2014)   Veda vs. Heidi Lovelace ROH Women Of Honor (12/2/2015)   Veda vs. Yuki Aino TJPW The God Of Pro Wrestling - My Arms Fell! - Blurry Confession (12/30/2018)   Bird Law vs. Club Tropicana Riptide Brighton Spirit (10/5/2019)   “I'm a pro wrestler.” YouTube (1/6/2020)   Veda vs. Edith Surreal GCW Effy's Big Gay Brunch Chicago (9/5/2021)

Ari Meirov's NFL Spotlight Guest of the Week is a true example of what hard-work & dedication can lead to no matter where you are in life. Broncos tackle Garett Bolles walks us through the troubles he went through as a teen and how a few key decisions put him on track to the NFL, and becoming one of the best OL in the game. 00:00 - Cold open
 01:01 - Ari's opening thoughts
 03:22 - Start of interview
 04:05 - What it feels like to be winning
 06:17 - Early years, football journey
 16:15 - FanDuel.com DAL/WAS Pick 18:21 - Draft process
 23:51 - Early struggles 28:13 - First extension
 30:56 - Protector of the year award
 34:13 - Walter Payton Man Of The Year
 39:16 - Reflecting on life/NFL 43:21 - What fans should know about Broncos 47:24 - Who deserves a Spotlight? 49:13 - Visit Root.com / What's driving Bears success?
 51:15 - Ari's final thoughts --------------- Sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook today! New customers visit FanDuel.com & if you win your first $5 wager, you get $150 in bonus bets! ———————————— Visit Root.com and find out how you can get rewarded for safe driving with Root Insurance. NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB
 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GRAMMY® Winner, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductee! Happy Holiday's, Merry Christmas!! Featured in the Academy Award Winning Documentary "20 Feet from Stardom", Darlene Has done a LOT!! #1 Hit Make, Actress on Stage & in Motion Picture Blockbusters like the "Lethal Weapon" Movies Rolling Stone Magazine has proclaimed Darlene Love to be “one of the greatest singers of all time” and that certainly rings true, but perhaps Paul Shaffer says it even more concisely: “Darlene Love is Rock N' Roll!” From her first number #1 Hit,"He's A Rebel", through her string of label hits with legendary producer Phil Spector, including "Da Doo Ron Ron", "He's Sure The Boy I Love & "Christmas Baby Please Come Home" a classic she sangs every Christmas season on the "Late Show with David Letterman (it is David's favorite). Darlene on Lead Vocals #1 Hit ~ "He's a Rebel" ~ The Crystals #10 Hit ~ "He's Sure the Boy I Love" ~ The Crystals Darlene solo ~ "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" In December 2010, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" first on its list of The Greatest Rock and Roll Christmas Song, saying that "nobody can match Love's emotion and sheer vocal power." Several of the classic hit song's she sings backup on: Sam Cooke's ~ "Chain Gang", Bobby "Boris" Pickett ~ "The Monster Mash" "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" ~ The Righteous Brothers "Walking In The Rain" ~ The Ronettes The Beach Boys ~ "In My Room" "Poor Side of Town" ~ Johnny Rivers "Rock and Roll Lullaby" ~ B.J. Thomas "Let Us Pray" ~ Elvis Presley "Get It Right" ~ Luther Vandross And many other top 10 hits of the Rock n Roll Era. Her voice is on countless songs she sang backup on for artists like Sam Cooke, Elvis Presley, Dionne Warwick, Cher, Luther Vandross and Aretha Franklin. One of Darlene's biggest fans is "The "Boss" Bruce Springsteen. She has proven herself a talented actress as well, on stage and screen, starring as Danny Glover's wife in all of the LETHAL WEAPON films and lighting-up Broadway in such musicals as GREASE and the Tony-award nominated LEADER OF THE PACK. Darlene Love was just a high school sophomore in Los Angeles when she was discovered out of a gospel choir, and asked to join a burgeoning girl group called The Blossoms, who began recording for Phil Specter. Soon thereafter, other artists like Sam Cooke were attracted to her powerful sound, and sought Darlene on their recordings. With The Blossoms and Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans, Darlene sang lead vocals on some of the greatest music hits of the 60's. The Blossoms landed a weekly spot on the landmark television series SHINDIG & Elvis's 1968 Comeback Special and through the 60's and 70's, Darlene continued to perform with and back-up such diverse artists as The Beach Boys, The Mamas & The Papas, Tom Jones, The Righteous Brothers and Sonny & Cher. She has received great national press exposure, including a feature in PEOPLE magazine, a CNN television documentary on her life, and bookings on numerous national television programs, including NBC-TV's TODAY, Wendy Williams, CW and Oprah as her yearly stint on the David Letterman show which she has done 26 years strong. A feature film based on Darlene's autobiography “My Name Is Love” is in the works Along with more great new music collaborations & concerts thru 2026 © 2026 Building Abundant Success!! Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBAS Spot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23ba Amazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBAS Audacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

#127 - The Šarunas Marčiūlionis Episode. Recorded at 1:00 PM CDT on Thursday, December 18th, 2025. Timestamps: The Šarunas Marčiūlionis Episode (0:00). The Chris Paul Situation (8:30). Giannis Trade Talk (19:07). Deni Avdija's Rise to Stardom (54:29). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoop_theory?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc | Twitter: https://twitter.com/HoopTheory_Pod | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoop.theory_pod/ | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lojowo17/reels/ | Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/show/5hR9hfjbn | Apple Podcasts: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the

In the final proper episode of the Stardust Press Podcast this year. Beth and XAVI review matches from SENJO, STARDOM, MARIGOLD, and celebrate a decade of Madness for Kaito Kiyom iya.

It's the biggest episode of Wrestling Omakase ever- so big in fact that we had to split it in two, and here's the second part! John is back with an absolutely enormous lineup of 13 (!) guests for a two-part preview of Wrestle Kingdom Week, as we break down a simply absurd number of different promotions- 20 in total. All of our guests start by giving their opinions on each promotion's 2025 by giving them a letter grade, with thoughts on what went well and what could have gone better, as well as a look ahead at what 2026 could be for each one in general. Then we break down the Wrestle Kingdom Week schedule for every promotion: everything from the big ones (Wrestle Kingdom, Dream Queendom, Marigold at Ota Ward, TJPW's annual 1/4 Korakuen and more!) to the many other Korakuens and tiny shows being held all over the rest of Tokyo. No stone is left unturned in this one- it's a total breakdown of all of Japanese wrestling!Part 2 focuses on all of the women's (joshi) promotions. Please see below for the exact list of promotions covered in the order they appear on the show:-Marigold-Tokyo Joshi-Actwres girl'Z-STARDOM-OZ Academy-Ice Ribbon-Marvelous-SEAdLINNNG-ChocoPro-Diana-Pure-J-WAVEIn addition to covering all these different promotions, reviewing and recapping their years and looking ahead to their WK Week shows, we also get the breaking news of Saya Kamitani becoming the first ever women's wrestler to win the Tokyo Sports MVP while we were recording the AWG segment of this episode, so we all react to that live on the air!The guests who appear in Part 2, in their order of appearance, are below:-Dylan (Eastern Lariat: https://easternlariat.libsyn.com/)-Arametha-John DK (Check out his website here: https://dk1105.neocities.org/)-Jamie (DramaticDDT: https://dramaticddt.wordpress.com/)-Tim (Joshi-ing around podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vEhF921sFtprCxTsWhqt6?si=d1da6785766042cd)-Snazzy (Also Joshi-ing around!)-Velkej Bracha (ActWres Stage podcast)-Rodrigo-Xyon (Derailments of Thought blog: https://derailmentsofthought.com/)Don't forget to check out Part 1 (Episode 276) if you missed it, which featured all of the men's promotions (NJPW, NOAH, AJPW, DDT & more!).Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2025 is quickly coming to a close and what an honor it was to sit down for an intimate conversation with Carl Broemel in his hometown of Nashville for the 300th episode of Roadcase!!  Carl is best known for his work in My Morning Jacket, and has released a series of notable solo projects over the past several decades. His upcoming album, Celestun, set for release on January 15, marks a continuation of his work with longtime collaborator Tyler Ramsey, formerly of Band of Horses.  In this landmark year, My Morning Jacket released both a new album, “IS,” and celebrated the 20th anniversary of the album “Z” in a year-long celebration of spectacular live performances.Carl talked to me about how he sees the current state of the band, and he discusses with me exactly how he goes about continuing to feel refreshed and energized in this ever-changing musical landscape. Carl shares with me many of his “life hacks,” as we discuss the importance of being in the moment, and the unstoppable force of incremental growth in pushing forward towards one's life goals, whatever they may be.=======================================Episode Chapters:00:00 Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg04:05 Reflecting on a Year of Music and Growth06:59 The Spiritual Connection in Music09:59 The Creative Process Behind 'Is' and 'Z'12:49 The Live Performance Experience15:47 Navigating the Challenges of Touring18:49 The Influence of Family and Background21:54 The Journey of Self-Discovery in Music24:45 The Importance of Incremental Growth27:31 Finding Balance in a Chaotic World30:43 The Joy of Collaboration and Connection33:33 Exploring New Horizons in Music and Life54:25 Resonating with the Crowd58:09 The Power of Community and Incremental Growth59:21 Navigating Stardom and Popularity01:04:17 The Challenges of Modern Music Promotion01:04:30 Maintaining Humility in Success01:10:04 The Emotional Connection to Music01:13:08 The Journey of Finding Your Place in Music01:20:39 Exploring the Dynamics of Band Relationships01:22:38 The Solo Experience and Personal Growth01:25:21 Stripping Down to Basics in Music01:31:04 Reflections on Spirituality and Music01:18:33 The Solo Experience and Personal Growth01:21:16 Stripping Down to Basics in Music01:26:59 Reflections on Spirituality and Music01:38:34 Episode Outro with Host Josh Rosenberg=======================================For Carl Broemel and Tyler Ramsey tour dates, click hereWe discussed the book Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman: Click hereFor more information on Roadcase:https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comOr contact Roadcase by email:  info@roadcasepod.comRoadcase theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Born Patricia Louise Holte in 1944 in Southwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the woman we know as Patti LaBelle was raised in a large family as the second-youngest of five children. Her father worked on the railroad and performed in clubs, while her mother was a domestic worker. From a young age, Patti found solace and purpose in music — she joined her church choir at age 10 and by 12 was singing solo. Her early life wasn't easy. The marriage of her parents was troubled, and after her parents separated when she was 12, she experienced deep personal trauma. Yet despite hardship, she held onto music — both for comfort and as an outlet — listening to jazz, R&B and gospel as she grew up.In her mid-teens Patti began dreaming of making music beyond the church. By 1960, she formed a girl group called The Ordettes with friends at school. The next year members changed and the group evolved into Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles — soon to become simply Labelle in the '70s. The Bluebelles enjoyed moderate success: in '62 they scored a Top-20 hit. Later, they found acclaim covering classics like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” In the '70s Labelle's sound evolved. The group embraced funk, soul, and rock — culminating in the '74 smash hit Lady Marmalade. The song and its style cemented their place in music history.But amidst growing fame, internal tensions and changing musical landscapes led to the group's split in '77. That difficult moment became the launchpad for Patti's solo journey. Patti's debut solo album, simply titled Patti LaBelle, came out in '77. Her true breakthrough came mid-'80s. A string of hits turned Patti into a household name. 1986's album Winner in You — featuring the duet On My Own with Michael McDonald — topped U.S. charts and solidified her commercial success.In the '90s Patti continued to release albums. She earned a second and sold tens of millions of records worldwide.Patti's talents reach far beyond singing. Over the decades she's dabbled in acting and is also a successful author. Her 1996 memoir Don't Block the Blessings: Revelations of a Lifetime gives insight into her hardships, faith and perseverance. She later penned cookbooks, launched a food brand with frozen comfort foods, and her signature sweet-potato pies.Today Patti LaBelle shows no signs of slowing down. In 2024, she marked her 80th birthday by announcing a brand new album titled 8065 — a tribute to her 80 years alive and 65 years in show business. She's also hit the road with the “8065 Celebration Tour,” which will take her to audiences around the world — including stops planned for Australia and New Zealand early in 2026.At 81, Patti remains a powerhouse performer. Her message to fans? Age is just a number — and she's proof. Reflecting on her decades-long career, she recently said she feels blessed to still be “standing” — able to sing, walk, and create. Her fans, across generations, couldn't agree more.From “The Ordettes” to Stardom, this episode details the rise and rise of the legend we knowas Patti Labelle.Catch her on tour here:Jan 16 Rancho Mirage, CA, United StatesJan 17 Thunder Valley Casino Resort Lincoln, CA, Jan 20 Riverside Theatre Perth, AustraliaJan 22 Palais Theatre St Kilda, Jan 24 Adelaide Entertainment Centre Jan 25 Sydney Event Centre Jan 28 The Star Gold Coast Jan 30 The Civic Auckland, New ZealandFeb 12 Jacksonville, FL, Feb 13 Charlotte, NC, United StatesFeb 15 St Louis, MOFeb 19 New OrleansFeb 20 Houston, TXFeb 22 Fort Worth, TXMar 14 Westbury South, NY

Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Stage Fright to Stardom: Axel's Symphonic Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-15-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Vejen snoede sig gennem det danske vinterlandskab, dækket af et hvidt tæppe af sne.En: The road wound through the Danish winter landscape, covered with a white blanket of snow.Da: Axel sad ved siden af Freja i bilen, og skovene omkring dem så ud til at strække sig uendeligt.En: Axel sat next to Freja in the car, and the forests around them seemed to stretch endlessly.Da: Luften var frisk og fyldt med duften af grantræer.En: The air was fresh and filled with the scent of pine trees.Da: Det var juleferie, og hvert hus, de passerede, var pyntet med lys og dekorationer.En: It was Christmas vacation, and every house they passed was decorated with lights and decorations.Da: Axel var nervøs.En: Axel was nervous.Da: Skolens musikalske konkurrence nærmede sig, og hans hænder rystede ved tanken.En: The school's musical competition was approaching, and his hands trembled at the thought.Da: Han var en talentfuld pianist, men scenefrygt havde altid været hans største modstander.En: He was a talented pianist, but stage fright had always been his biggest adversary.Da: Freja, hans bedste ven, sad ved rattet.En: Freja, his best friend, was behind the wheel.Da: Hun vidste, hvad denne konkurrence betød for ham.En: She knew what this competition meant to him.Da: "Vi er der snart," sagde Freja med et opmuntrende smil.En: "We're almost there," said Freja with an encouraging smile.Da: De var på vej til en lille, hyggelig hytte, hvor Axel kunne øve uden forstyrrelser.En: They were on their way to a small, cozy cabin where Axel could practice undisturbed.Da: "Dette vil hjælpe dig med at finde din ro, Axel."En: "This will help you find your calm, Axel."Da: Axel nikkede og kiggede ud af vinduet.En: Axel nodded and looked out the window.Da: Han spekulerede på, hvordan han kunne klare sig mod Lars, klassens konkurrent, der altid stræbte efter at være den bedste.En: He wondered how he could measure up against Lars, the class rival who always strove to be the best.Da: Men i Frejas tilstedeværelse følte Axel sig en smule modigere.En: But in Freja's presence, Axel felt a bit braver.Da: Da de nåede hytten, blev de mødt af en smuk udsigt.En: When they reached the cabin, they were met with a beautiful view.Da: Sneen lå tungt på de høje træer, og alt var stille og fredfyldt.En: The snow lay heavily on the tall trees, and everything was quiet and peaceful.Da: Freja tændte op i pejsen, og snart fyldte en hyggelig varme rummet.En: Freja lit the fireplace, and soon a cozy warmth filled the room.Da: Axel satte sig ved klaveret, der stod i det lille hjørne.En: Axel sat down at the piano in the little corner.Da: Han spillede forsigtigt, og tonerne fyldte hytten.En: He played cautiously, and the notes filled the cabin.Da: Dagene gik, og Axel fortsatte med at øve.En: Days passed, and Axel continued to practice.Da: Freja sad ofte ved siden af ham, tilbød råd eller lyttede bare.En: Freja often sat beside him, offering advice or just listening.Da: Hendes støtte fik Axel til at føle sig bedre tilpas.En: Her support made Axel feel more comfortable.Da: Han besluttede sig for at spille et nyt stykke, noget mere udfordrende som han havde arbejdet på i hemmelighed.En: He decided to play a new piece, something more challenging that he had been working on in secret.Da: Den store dag kom, og Axel stod bag scenen.En: The big day arrived, and Axel stood behind the stage.Da: Han kunne høre publikums summen og mærkede nervøsiteten stige.En: He could hear the murmur of the audience and felt the nervousness rising.Da: Lars havde allerede optrådt og vundet stort bifald.En: Lars had already performed and received great applause.Da: Axel tog en dyb indånding.En: Axel took a deep breath.Da: Han kunne vælge det sikre stykke eller risikere alt med det nye.En: He could choose the safe piece or risk everything with the new one.Da: Da det blev hans tur, gik Axel frem til klaveret.En: When it was his turn, Axel stepped up to the piano.Da: Han så ud over publikum og fangede Frejas smilende ansigt.En: He looked out over the audience and caught Freja's smiling face.Da: Det gav ham styrken.En: It gave him strength.Da: Han valgte det nye stykke.En: He chose the new piece.Da: Musikken flød ud, og hver tone blev spillet med en selvtillid, han aldrig før havde følt.En: The music flowed out, and every note was played with a confidence he had never felt before.Da: Han lod sig selv opsluge af rytmen og melodien.En: He let himself get absorbed in the rhythm and melody.Da: Ved slutningen af stykket var der et øjebliks stilhed, før publikum brød ud i et stort bifald.En: At the end of the piece, there was a moment of silence before the audience erupted in a huge applause.Da: Dommerne annoncerede resultatet: Axel og Lars delte førstepladsen.En: The judges announced the result: Axel and Lars shared first place.Da: Axel kunne næsten ikke tro det.En: Axel could hardly believe it.Da: Hans hjerte svulmede af stolthed.En: His heart swelled with pride.Da: Senere stod han med Freja ved sin side.En: Later, he stood with Freja by his side.Da: Sneen faldt blidt omkring dem.En: The snow fell gently around them.Da: "Du klarede det, Axel!"En: "You did it, Axel!"Da: sagde Freja begejstret.En: Freja said excitedly.Da: Axel nikkede og smilede.En: Axel nodded and smiled.Da: Han havde lært, at det at skubbe sig selv ud over sin komfortzone kunne føre til store ting.En: He had learned that pushing himself beyond his comfort zone could lead to great things.Da: Han var ikke længere bare en genert pianist.En: He was no longer just a shy pianist.Da: Han var en vinder med nyfundet selvtillid.En: He was a winner with newfound confidence. Vocabulary Words:wound: snoede sigblanket: tæppeendlessly: uendeligttrembled: rystedestage fright: scenefrygtadversary: modstanderencouraging: opmuntrendecabin: hytteundisturbed: uden forstyrrelserbraver: modigerequiet: stillefireplace: pejscautiously: forsigtigtchallenging: udfordrendesecret: hemmelighedmurmur: summenapplause: bifaldconfident: selvtillidabsorbed: opslugtemelody: melodiensilence: stilhedannounced: annonceredepride: stolthedpushing: skubbecomfort zone: komfortzonewinner: vindernewfound: nyfundetlandscape: landskabscent: dufttalented: talentfuld

(00:45) Recapping Chris Paul, Clippers Fallout(10:30) Orlando Magic Injuries (16:00) The Desmond Bane Play (20:45) OKC's Roster Construction (25:30) Shai Should Be The Face of League (30:45) Celtics Perform w/o Tatum (34:45) LeBron's Streak Ending (38:15) Where Does Harden Rank Among SGs All Time? (43:00) Jalen Johnson's Rise to Stardom (49:30) Pat Spencer is that “Guy” (50:30) Addressing Zach Lavine's Comments (55:30) Is "Linsanity" The Best 10-Day Contract? (57:30) Bones-Hyland + The Power of Hard Work  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Enjoy this free podcast from POSTWrestlingCafe.com — WH Park & Karen Peterson cover the biggest news and results from Japanese professional wrestling, including NJPW, AJPW, Pro Wrestling NOAH, Stardom, Marigold, Sendai Girls, and TJPW.This month's highlights include:2025 Best Of SelectionsYear-End/New Year Schedule of ShowsTanahashi vs. Okada ThoughtsYuma Aoyagi's SuspensionStay tuned for in-depth analysis of Japan's top promotions and tournaments, plus insight into the stories shaping the future of puroresu and joshi wrestling.------POST Puroresu Merch: https://chopped-tees.com/collections/post-wrestling-network/post-puroresuPOST Puroresu Theme by Chris Maffei: https://soundcloud.com/cmstrikeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kelly and Taylor are back with a light episode covering a quiet period in joshi!With not much going on, the boys talk the end of the Stardom Tag League, including a dive into the worst-rated matches in Stardom history. Then, they discuss title matches in Ice Ribbon, Marigold and Sendai Girls and Kelly gets heated about what wrestling should be!After that, they preview another light two weeks, highlighted by Stardom's Korakuen Hall show with a big #1 contenders match and the in-ring return of Maika!Check it out!Please follow us on BlueSky: @jbombaudioYou can support this podcast at http://redcircle.com/jumping-bomb-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We welcome actress Erin Murphy, who spent her first eight years of life charming TV watchers as young Tabitha Stephens on Bewitched. Erin takes us behind the scenes at one of television's most beloved classics, sharing vivid memories from a childhood spent witnessing the creation of Hollywood magic.Erin and her fraternal twin sister Diane were originally cast together to share the role of Tabitha, following child labor laws which severely limit the number of hours a toddler can spend working. But, as Erin reveals with a laugh, in the 1960s, rules were “suggestions.” Erin was the twin who took to the craft of acting and she was often brought right back to the set while producers pretended to swap her out. Soon, Erin became the show's singular Tabitha.Erin recalls the delight of working with fantastical props, whimsical effects, and a cast she adored. A natural performer, she memorized not only her own lines but everyone else's, and she truly cherishes her time on the set. Erin and Diane were treated with kindness and respect and were even given Donna Reed's former dressing room where the amenities of home gave them space for play and nap time. Erin's success on Bewitched soon led to appearances on other iconic shows, including Lassie.Erin is coming with “two Darrins” insights. She worked with Dick York and Dick Sargent for three years each and she  shares a touching story about reconnecting with the original Darrin, Dick York, years later through the Kevin and Bean morning radio show. She weighs in on whether Bewitched can be read as a metaphor for being different or even being closeted and she opines on why the show still resonates today as a fun, campy, nostalgic, yet surprisingly modern-feeling classic.Erin also recalls the many rising stars who made early Bewitched appearances and she shares thoughts on why she never truly  connected with Paul Lynde. She reflects on a groundbreaking episode, written by high-school students, that confronted racism. The story involves Tabitha and her best friend Lisa who is black. When told by an adult that they  could never be sisters, Tabitha uses witchcraft to turn them both polka dotted. Erin identifies this as Elizabeth Montgomery's favorite episode.After her early TV career, Erin enjoyed a normal childhood in Orange County before returning to the entertainment world as a host and reality-show participant in projects like Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Wrestling and RuPaul's Drag U. She went on to raise six children, including a son with autism, and has devoted herself to community service and volunteerism. Erin even launched her own alpaca farm, and turned it into a thriving business selling knit goods! This TV icon is as endearing as she is inspiring and Erin's Hollywood and beyond journey is a testament to her grace, charm and character.In current media --Weezy: One Shot With Ed Sheeran on NetflixFritz: The American Revolution from Ken BurnsPath Points of Interest:Erin Murphy on FacebookErin Murphy on InstagramErin Murphy on WikipediaErin Murphy on IMDBOne Shot With Ed Sheeran on NetflixThe American Revolution - PBS

In this week's Interview Classic podcasts, we're jumping back to two interviews - one from Paul Heyman and another from Bob Roop.Ten years ago this week, we published a PWTorch editor Wade Keller's interview with Paul Heyman from 1992 that aired live on his KFAN Pro Wrestling Focus radio show. In this interview, Heyman predicts super-stardom for Steve Austin and explains why he never paid for a wrestling ticket. This show also includes news coverage at the start of the and live callers.Then we present the Dec. 2, 2015 episode of the PWTorch Livecast when Pat McNeill interviewed Bob Roop, a territory veteran wrestler who reacted to Raw from earlier in the week, his thoughts on the terms "jobber" and "enhancement talent," who was the most over-pushed wrestler in WCW, the Authority taking up so much TV time, WWE asking which other TV shows fans watch, Charlotte mentioning the death or Reid on the air, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

In this powerful episode of Music Saved Me, host Lynn Hoffman sits down with multi-platinum country music superstar Chris Young to explore how music and mentorship became his lifeline through adversity and transformed him into one of Nashville’s most successful artists. From winning Nashville Star to topping the country charts with hits like “Gettin’ You Home,” “Tomorrow,” “I’m Comin’ Over,” and the chart-topping collaboration “Famous Friends” with Kane Brown, Chris Young shares the untold story behind his rise to stardom. The Tennessee native opens up about the challenges, setbacks, and moments of doubt that could have derailed his career—and how music, mentorship, and unwavering resilience saved him. Discover the inspiration behind Chris Young’s biggest songs, his songwriting process, and the relationships that shaped his journey in country music. From his early days in Murfreesboro to selling out arenas worldwide, Chris reveals how faith, family, and the healing power of music guided him through life’s toughest moments. This episode dives deep into the intersection of mental health, creativity, and perseverance in the music industry. Whether you’re a die-hard country music fan, an aspiring artist, or someone who’s found solace in song, Chris Young’s story will inspire you to believe in the transformative power of music and mentorship. #music saved me #mentorship #country music #chris youngSupport the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.