Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Pemberton

Send us a textEvery TV Sitcom yo've ever loved has been touched by this man's genius! What does it take to shepherding some of the most beloved British comedy shows from idea to cultural phenomenon? Jon Plowman OBE—the executive producer behind The Office, Absolutely Fabulous, Vicar of Dibley, Inside No. 9, and countless other comedy classics—offers a rare glimpse into the creative chaos that birthed these iconic programs.From surviving a motorcycle accident that landed him in the hospital (with a parade of celebrities visiting his bedside) to the surreal experience of being interviewed for Oxford University by candlelight during a power outage, Plowman's journey through British television is as unexpected as it is enlightening. His revelation about arriving at a meeting with French and Saunders three weeks before filming to find their "script" consisted of merely four Post-it notes on a wall surrounded by celebrity magazines speaks volumes about the creative genius he helped nurture throughout his career.The most valuable lesson from Plowman's storied career might be his philosophy of "never shouting cut"—allowing the moments between scripted lines and official filming to capture spontaneous comedy gold. This approach led to some of the most memorable moments in shows like Absolutely Fabulous, where improvisation flourished in the spaces between what was written and what naturally emerged on set.Beyond the humorous anecdotes—including the delightfully absurd story of settling a dispute between David Walliams and Matt Lucas about the appropriate size of a certain stain on a jacket lapel during a Little Britain sketch—lies Plowman's profound insight into recognizing and cultivating comedy genius. Whether championing Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's revolutionary mockumentary format for The Office or supporting Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton's anthology vision for Inside No. 9 against network pressures, Plowman's instinct for spotting innovation has shaped decades of entertainment.Ready to discover how the most iconic British comedy shows made it from concept to screen? Listen now and learn from the man Matt Lucas dubbed "The Godfather of Comedy."Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website. Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com You can email me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.uk Twitter thatchrisgrimes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :) Thanks for listening!

Better Man is a 2024 musical biopic depicting the life of English singer-songwriter and former Take That member Robbie Williams. It was written, directed, and produced by Michael Gracey (On the heels of his success with noted piece of treacly crap The Greatest Showman), and features the central conceit of replacing the film version of Robbie with that of an anthromorphic CGI chimpanzee. Robbie Williams himself stars as the narrator and singing voice of the film version of Williams, portrayed via motion capture and acted by stage actor Jonno Davies. Steve Pemberton, Kate Mulvany, Alison Steadman, and Damon Herriman also star, and the soundtrack features a collection of Robbie Williams hits set to theatrical set pieces.On a new (Wait, really?!) episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott take in a viewing of Better Man, and literally record the episode immediately after the screening from a car in the parking lot of a Showcase Cinemas. Join them as they cast a hypothetical Pearl Jam biopic, enjoy a delicious meal of spaghetti flingers and NASCAR fries, are thoroughly bewildered by the sight of a giant ape-man doing cocaine and other ilicit deeds....with Lilz and Scott!

On the 430th episode of Piecing It Together, film critic Courtney Howard joins me to talk about Better Man. If you don't know it by name, this is the Robbie Williams biopic where he's digitally replaced by a CGI Chimp. It's WILD. Puzzle pieces include All That Jazz, Rocketman, Babylon and of course, Planet of the Apes.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Better Man and the movies we discuss!Written by Michael Gracey, Simon Gleeson, Oliver ColeDirected by Michael GraceyStarring Robbie Williams, Steve Pemberton, Kate Mulvany, Alison Steadman, Jake SimmanceParamounthttps://www.bettermanmovie.com/Courtney Howard is a film critic whose work can be seen in Variety, AV Club and moreCheck out her Variety author page at https://variety.com/author/courtney-howard/Find her on Twitter @lulumaybelleMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Begin Again" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkb2VsJlH6sThe song at the end of the episode is "So Predictable" from The Pup Pups' latest album A Boy and His Dog and Three Cats and A Bear.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou can also support the show by checking out our TeePublic store to buy shirts and more featuring Piecing It Together logos, movie designs, and artwork for my various music projects at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/piecing-it-togetherShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don't forget to leave us a 5 star review on Goodpods,

Notre critique du film "Better Man" réalisé par Michael Gracey avec Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies et Steve Pemberton.Abonnez-vous au podcast CINECAST sur la plateforme de votre choix : https://smartlink.ausha.co/cinecast  ---  Titre : Better ManSortie : 22 janvier 2025Réalisé par Michael GraceyAvec : Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies et Steve Pemberton.Synopsis : L'ascension du célèbre chanteur/compositeur britannique Robbie Williams. Devenu une star avec le Boy Band, Take That, dans les années 1990, ce dernier a peu à peu plongé dans les paradis artificiels avant de retrouver le succès en solo en 1997 avec la chanson "Angels".#BackInAction #Critique #CINECASTHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

B etter Man is a 2024 biographical musical film co-written, produced and directed by Michael Gracey about the life of British pop singer Robbie Williams. Williams is portrayed as an anthropomorphic chimpanzee with CGI, performed by Jonno Davies using motion capture, and voiced by both Williams and Davies. Steve Pemberton, Kate Mulvany, Alison Steadman, and Damon Herriman also star. Better Man premiered at the 51st Telluride Film Festival on 30 August 2024. It was released in the United States on 25 December 2024, and in Australia and the United Kingdom on 26 December. The film received positive reviews from critics but was a box office bomb.

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Ema Sasic, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks, Will Mavity & Tom O'Brien to review and discuss the latest film from Michael Gracey, "Better Man" starring Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Damon Herriman, Raechelle Banno, Alison Steadman & Kate Mulvany. A musical biopic about English poster Robbie Williams, the audacious, R-rated film portrays him on screen through its entire runtime as a CGI monkey with many musical numbers incorporating Robbie's most famous songs. What did we think of the story, the visual effects, the musical sequences, and the motion-capture performance of Davies combined with Williams's voiceover? Tune in as we discuss these topics, its awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this "Quick Screen" episode, Michael checked out the brand new theatrical film "Better Man". What are some of his thoughts of this biographical music dramatic film inspired by the true story of the life of pop singer and songwriter Robbie Williams starring Steve Pemberton, Kate Mulvany, Alison Steadman, Damon Herriman as well as a CGI anthropomorphic chimpanzee representing Williams motion captured by Jonno Davies and voiced by Williams and Davies? Check it out and see! Be a part of the conversation! E-mail the show at screennerdspodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitter @screennerdspod Like the show on Facebook (Search for Screen Nerds Podcast and find the page there) Follow the show on Instagram and Threads just search screennerdspodcast Check out the show on Bluesky just search screennerdspodcast Be sure to check out the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goodpods, Overcast, Amazon Music or your podcast catcher of choice! (and please share rate and review!) Want to be a guest or share your thoughts on the podcast? Send me an e-mail! Thanks to Frankie Creel for the artwork

Best of 2024 - Part 1 - IIIT'S nearly CHRIIIISTMAAAS! And we are choosing to look back on the year as any self-respecting podcast should - by putting out a series of highlights from every episode that released in 2024. That said, this time, we're still within the episodes that were recorded in 2023 - including Lee Mack talking about being in the secret Inside No. 9 episode "3 By 3", and Steve Pemberton on the Christmas he spent in a German hospital.See a live recording of RHLSTP - https://richardherring.com/rhlstpSUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELSee extra content at our WEBSITE Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

fWotD Episode 2718: The Riddle of the Sphinx (Inside No. 9) Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Sunday, 13 October 2024 is The Riddle of the Sphinx (Inside No. 9)."The Riddle of the Sphinx" is the third episode of the third series of the British dark comedy anthology television programme Inside No. 9. It first aired, on BBC Two, on 28 February 2017. The episode was written by the programme's creators, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, and directed by Guillem Morales. "The Riddle of the Sphinx", which is set in Cambridge, stars Alexandra Roach as Nina, a young woman seeking answers to the Varsity cryptic crossword, Pemberton as Professor Nigel Squires, who pseudonymously sets the crossword using the name Sphinx, and Shearsmith as Dr Jacob Tyler, another Cambridge academic. The story begins with Nina surreptitiously entering Squires's rooms on a stormy night and being discovered; this leads to Squires teaching her how to decipher clues in cryptic crosswords.The plot of "The Riddle of the Sphinx" revolves around the clues and answers to a particular crossword puzzle. The idea to focus an episode on crosswords came from Pemberton; he had long been a fan of cryptic crosswords, but particular inspiration came from Two Girls, One on Each Knee: The Puzzling, Playful World of the Crossword, a non-fiction book by Alan Connor. The crossword featured in "The Riddle of the Sphinx" was set by Pemberton, and was published in The Guardian on the day the episode aired, credited to "Sphinx". This crossword contains multiple ninas—hidden messages or words. Along with many of the crossword's answers, one nina is integral to the episode's plot. A second was introduced accidentally, and then incorporated into the episode. A third nina is an Inside No. 9 in-joke.Influences for "The Riddle of the Sphinx", which emphasises gothicism over comedy, include Anthony Shaffer's 1970 play Sleuth, the work of Anton Chekhov, and the 1989 film The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover. Critics responded extremely positively to the episode, lauding its writing and the precise attention to detail in the production. Commentators noted that the episode was very dark, and probably the cleverest episode of Inside No. 9 to date. Roach's performance was praised, as was the direction of Morales.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:43 UTC on Sunday, 13 October 2024.For the full current version of the article, see The Riddle of the Sphinx (Inside No. 9) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Aria.

Steve Pemberton shares his raw and vulnerable story of a childhood of growing up without parents. Shuffled through the foster care system, he was the 3rd generation to be orphaned in his family. He decided that he needed to end the cycle for himself, his children and future generations. His desire to accomplish this was further fueled when his oldest child asked about his childhood. This was the catalyst to writing his first book, A Chance In The World. Steve intended to write this book solely for his own children, never imagining that it would become a bestseller and later be made into a motion picture. Through this journey, he developed The Lighthouse Effect, also the name of the 2nd book. Steve dives into this concept and how this applies to people in life. Head to Steve's WEBSITE to learn more about him and his work, book him to speak, connect with him on social and buy his books. Don't forget to follow, leave a review and share Drinking With Gin. Special thanks to our sponsor, ine+ nutrition! Head to ⁠⁠⁠www.inenutrition.com⁠⁠⁠ and use discount code GIN10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order today! *Discount code does not apply to sample packs or stacking to a subscription purchase. Connect with Ginny: ⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠ ⁠⁠BOOK⁠⁠ for speaking ⁠⁠LINKEDIN⁠⁠ ⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠ ⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠ to free newsletter

This week, to mark the beginning of one of the world's biggest arts festivals, we're diving into some of our best stories from the Edinburgh Fringe!First up, the hilarious Jack Dee tells us about his own unforgettable Fringe gig: performing in front of 200 murderers! Then we have the wonderful Adam Hills, who reveals the advice he received from Billy Connolly that helped him turn his part-time stand-up gigs into a full-time career that took him to the Fringe and beyond! Finally, the phenomenal Steve Pemberton tells us just how foundational his early Fringe success was for his career.For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenny and Jack are back to discuss another vintage episode of Taskmaster, and this week it's all about Series 4 episode 3.So, was Hugh Dennis unfairly treated? Did Noel eat the chocolate or not?Plus, find out why Steve Pemberton messaged Judge Jack for clarification on a task and what the stats say about the ideal age for a Taskmaster contestant.Next week we'll be watching series 9 episode 2 if you want to follow along!Have a question for Judge Jack or want to recommend a vintage Taskmaster moment to Jenny? Get in touch: fans@taskmaster.tvWatch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.comCatch up with old episodes from anywhere in the worldtaskmastersupermaxplus.vhx.tvVisit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmasterTaskmaster the Podcast is Produced and Edited by Christine Macdonald for Avalon Television

Inside No. 9 is a British black comedy anthology series that aired from February 5, 2014, to June 12, 2024. Written by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith and produced by the BBC. The only recurring elements are a setting related to the number 9 and a hidden brass hare statue. The show blends comedy, horror, and plot twists. The episode we watched, "The Devil of Christmas," is a Christmas special and the first episode of the third series, aired on December 27, 2016. Directed by Graeme Harper and written by Pemberton and Shearsmith, it took heavy inspiration from 1970s anthology programs such as Beasts (see episode 27 and 44 a and b), and Tales of the Unexpected (listen to episode 29 for more details), filmed at Studio D in the BBC Elstree Centre with rented 1970s costumes and props, the production used retrofitted 1970s cameras and lighting. This approach differed from the usual single-camera setup of the series. Producer Adam Tandy noted the blend of heritage and modern technology, while Shearsmith remarked "it looks shit, but it's brilliant". Graeme Harper, the episode's director, is well-known for his work on Doctor Who, being the only person to direct both the original and revived series. Harper's direction was widely acclaimed, with Peter Davison praising him as the best director he worked with on Doctor Who. The episode featured Rula Lenska, born Roza Maria Leopoldyna Lubienski, who has appeared in Special Branch, Minder, Boon, The Detectives, Footballers' Wives, To the Manor Born, One Foot in the Grave, Casualty, Space: 1999, Return of the Saint, Robin of Sherwood, Doctors, and EastEnders, where she played Frank Butcher's girlfriend, Krystle, in a 2002 Costa del Sol special. In the 1970s, she was shortlisted for the role of companion Jo Grant in Doctor Who and later appeared in Resurrection of the Daleks. She starred as Mrs. Peacock in series 2 of Cluedo and appeared with John Inman in the series Take a Letter, Mr. Jones. In 2009, Lenska joined the cast of Coronation Street as Claudia Colby, an old friend of Audrey Roberts. She left in May 2011 to join the Calendar Girls tour. Lenska was married to actors Brian Deacon and Dennis Waterman, with both marriages ending in divorce. She appeared in commercials for Alberto VO5 in the US during the late 1970s, becoming a running joke on Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show. Her work with the London Gay Men's Chorus led to her participation in the UK version of Celebrity Big Brother in 2006, where she made headlines for a role-play task with George Galloway. Since today's topic was a last-minute change to our schedule, we didn't have much time to research Steve and Reece thoroughly. I'm sorry we don't have more to share about them, but they seem like really nice guys. Both, along with the other two members of the League of Gentlemen, consistently create content that we pretty much universally like, if not love. (Ross is speaking for himself here, but I think Jon and James would agree.) This episode also features the voice of Sir Derek Jacobi, Professor Yana himself!!!!. Due to time constraints, our research for this episode was limited. We'll need to cover another project featuring Derek so we can properly explore the life and work of this wonderful actor. If you have any suggestions, please tweet us @GeneralWitch1. In May 2024, it was announced that Pemberton and Shearsmith had adapted the series into a West End stage play, Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright. They will perform in the production, premiering in January 2025 at Wyndham's Theatre, London. (Ross and his wife have tickets to go in April!) Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Pemberton (best-selling author, acclaimed speaker), How 'Lighthouse Moments' Can Help You Change The World "Believe in your dreams and rise above obstacles."  Those are inspiring words from Steve Pemberton, best-selling author of "A Chance in the World" and "The Lighthouse Effect," a visionary youth advocate, acclaimed speaker, and Chief People Officer for Workhuman.  Scarlett has a powerful conversation with Steve about their shared experiences through trauma. Growing up in the foster care system and overcoming an abusive childhood, Steve shares his insights and addresses how people can overcome their pain to live their best lives. He discusses the power of parenting and the role it plays in a child's life and future actions. Through their shared life experiences, Scarlett and Steve speak about navigating challenges and dealing with pain and loss and how our response to difficult times is part of the healing process. Steve explains the importance of having courage and taking on the responsibility to encourage and help others through pain and to be a lighthouse. Their conversation also covers fear and division in the workplace and the need to give and receive love in all facets of life to unite humankind. This meaningful podcast will stay with you and remind you of the importance of hope and working toward having 'lighthouse moments' to help you change the world. Learn more About Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org/

Joining us today is a man jointly responsible for some of the most dynamic, forward-thinking and utterly superb television we've seen in this country. He's also a fabulous actor you'll know from the likes of Benidorm, Happy Valley, Doctor Who and loads more - it's Steve Pemberton!As its final season airs on BBC Two, Steve chats to Kate about Inside No. 9's incredible run, twenty-five years after his debut hit, The League of Gentlemen, also took the country by storm. They also chat about how much fun he had starring in Benidorm, having to lie through his teeth on The One Show and adapting Inside No. 9 for the stage - both here and in China!The final season of Inside No. 9 is available now on BBC Two and iPlayer. Plus, get your tickets to Inside No.9 Stage / Fright right here! For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reece Shearsmith rose to fame with the darkly comic League of Gentleman. Since then his fascination with the macabre has led to starring roles on TV and stage, as well as to an enduring writing and acting partnership with Steve Pemberton. He is currently on our screens with his latest and last series of the genius Inside No9 - and these are his Inheritance tracks. Inherited: White Christmas by Darlene Love Passing on: Tonight we Fly by The Divine ComedyProducers: Catherine Powell and Ben Mitchell

Glittery conches, orange juice task hacks, and finding fish - it must be episode 7 of series 17!This week Jack and Jenny get into the nitty-gritty of why men like rakes, correct pronunciation of charades, plus some surprising stats about Sophie and why Steve Pemberton should be worried. And we hear from you, The People, about Blobby merch and face-swapping.Want to get involved? Know any other Keats poems about willies? Why not get in touch: fans@taskmaster.tvWatch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.comCatch up with old episodes from anywhere in the worldtaskmastersupermaxplus.vhx.tvVisit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmasterTaskmaster the Podcast is Produced and Edited by Christine Macdonald for Avalon Television

Matt and Dawn are joined by regular guest and token American Mo Walker to review 4 new shows debuting this week. Martin Freeman returns in the brilliantly tense crime drama The Responder. Steve Pemberton & Reece Shearsmith prepare to say goodbye to Inside No.9 as the ninth and final series begins on BBC Two. Over on Netflix the trio review two very different dramas in David E Kelley's adaptation of Tom Wolfe's A Man in Full and a take on Neil Gaiman's Dead Boy Detectives.   There's also discussion on Mo's recent trip to the UK, the good and bad surrounding the huge conversation around Baby Reindeer as Race Across the World.

Just nine months after Doctor Who's twenty-first century iteration burst triumphantly onto our screens, we all get together with Steven B to watch as the BBC's flagship drama introduces its exciting new lead to nearly 10 million viewers on Christmas Day on BBC One. It ends up going pretty well. Notes and links We were all more or less certain that David Tennant would get the Doctor Who gig on the strength of his charismatic performance in Russell T Davies's Casanova (2005). It's worth a look — it definitely feels like an audition piece for Doctor Who. Christopher Eccleston's audition piece for Doctor Who was probably not his performance as cat theatre proprietor Dougal Siepp, which you can get a sense of here (if you can tolerate a terrible racial stereotype played by Steve Pemberton). In...

Historian Andrew Graham-Dixon and art curator Kate Bryan discuss Michelangelo: the last decades, a major new exhibition at the British Museum which focuses on the last thirty years of Michelangelo's life. Reece Shearsmith discusses the ninth and final series of the BAFTA award winning Inside No. 9. Written with Steve Pemberton, the six episodes will feature new stand-alone stories, starting with ‘Boo To A Goose' . Guest stars include Charlie Cooper and Katherine Kelly.Jembaa Groove perform live. The Berlin-based band produce Ghanaian highlife/American R&B fusion music, an optimistic and positive sound created when they got together during the covid pandemic.Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Claire Bartleet

Steve introduces ‘The Lighthouse Effect', the qualities of a lighthouse and its symbology (and therefore why we still have lighthouses even though technology has moved on) and how the lighthouse provides a framework for leadership.  Reflecting on the shift from work-life balance to life-work balance, Steve discusses the inversion driven by the pandemic and the opportunities for HR. Noting that in many stories superheroes are orphans, and sharing his own story, Steve discusses examples of work and his thoughts on equity in systems, diversity and inclusion.  Acknowledging HR is often caught in the middle can feel fatigued, Steve encourages you, with humility, to celebrate HR's achievements – asking you to be part of ‘HR celebrating HR'.  Thank you to Visier for supporting How HR Leaders Change the World  ​Do ​your ​people ​insights ​drive ​business ​impact? ​ This ​episode ​is ​sponsored ​by ​Visier, ​whose ​secure ​and ​extensible ​workforce ​data ​analytics ​platform ​and ​generative ​AI ​empower ​leaders ​to ​unlock ​data ​driven ​insights ​faster. 

RMIT research assistant Steve Pemberton wants more frequent public transport services as apartments fast outgrow the transport services in Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Ed is joined by comedy loyalty, Steve Pemberton. As well as talking about his experience on Taskmaster, Steve shares which past contestant helped him decide to do the show AND how he felt about missing out on points in the egg task in Episode 1! Watch all of Taskmaster on E4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster store for all your TM goodies! taskmaster.tvVisit the Taskmaster YouTube Channel : youtube.com/taskmaster

This week, Rob looks back at some of the best moments of the series. From Steve Coogan on Julia Davis and Alan Partridge, to Steve Pemberton on the final series of Inside No. 9 and Ashley Jensen sharing stories about some of the famous faces she worked with on Extras.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#487 Beige Towel - Richard finally has a chance to prove whether his or a rival's podcast is the most popular, but will he like the answers? His guest returns after 11 short years, it's BAFTA award winning Steve Pemberton. They talk about that bus episode of Inside Number 9, the official ranking of all of the episodes, Mel Smith punks and non-existent dog poo chocolates, the other Steve Pemberton, surviving a heart attack (according to the Daily Mirror) and using a holiday snap as your acting headshot.See RHLSTP on tour- http://richardherring.com/rhlstpSee Rich's stand-up tour Can I Have My Ball Back - https://richardherring.com/ballback/SUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELSee extra content at our WEBSITE Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clean the earwax out of those non-brand earbuds, it's time for another episode of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast!This week Jenny and Jack are making their Series 17 predictions, and guess what? They've brought our beloved Lou Sanders and her Magic 8 Ball back in to help! Jenny once again uses her waters to make her prediction, and Jack uses ever-reliable stats. They also ask question such as: will podcasters do well on the show? Is this the most talented cast of all time? And will Greg be scared of Steve Pemberton? Plus, Jack accidentally pitches Survivor in the form of 'Taskmaster Island' and Jenny pitches an even higher-stakes format about whether or not she'd be able to tolerate being stuck in a lift with various people.Don't worry, Jenny has also done her vintage Taskmaster episode homework, and this time it's all about Tony Three Pies. Want to weigh in on the predictions or add a new column into Jack's 'Vintage Episode Recommendations' spreadsheet? Email fans@taskmaster.tv.Get in touch:fans@taskmaster.tvWatch all of Taskmaster on All 4www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.comCatch up with old episodes from anywhere in the worldtaskmastersupermaxplus.vhx.tvVisit the Taskmaster YouTube Channelyoutube.com/taskmaster Taskmaster the Podcast is Produced and Edited by Christine Macdonald for Avalon Television Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Brydon &, Rob is joined by actor, comedian and writer Steve Pemberton to talk about latest play "The Pillowman," out now at The Duke of York's Theatre. Steve reminisces about his early days at the Edinburgh Fringe, his breakthrough with "The League of Gentlemen" and tells Rob where he gets his Inside No.9 character inspiration from. Steve also reveals he will be starring in a new movie ‘Better Man', about the life story of Robbie Williams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jayne Amelia speaks with foster care alumnus Steve Pemberton. Steve is a best selling author, philanthropist, businessman and acclaimed speaker. Steve's "story is about defying seemingly insurmountable odds to become a trail-blazing corporate executive, enlightened diversity leader, visionary youth advocate, and acclaimed speaker. His best-selling memoir, A Chance in the World: An Orphan Boy, A Mysterious Past, and How He Found a Place Called Home , recounts his triumphant life journey and drive to become a man of resilience, determination and vision. Now an upcoming major motion picture, A Chance in the World further amplifies Steve's highly motivational messages: Believe in your dreams, rise above obstacles, create opportunities for others, and most of all, persevere."A Chance in the World (Young Readers Edition): An Orphan Boy, a Mysterious Past, and How He Found a Place Called Home "This new youth adaption, written for 8 to 12 year-olds, shares Steve's journey with sensitivity, honesty, and hope. Adapted from the USA Today bestselling memoir, A Chance in the World."A Chance In The World  the movieThe Lighthouse Effect "In this stirring follow-up to his memoir, Steve Pemberton gives practical encouragement for how you can be a 'human lighthouse' for others and through these inspiring stories will renew your hope for humanity."Find about more about Steve and his work here: StevePemberton.ioSee bonusbabies.org to know more about what we are doing and please donate to support us by making a 100% tax-deductible contribution. Yeah!IG@bonusbabiespodcastTW@BonusBabiesPodFB@BonusBabiesPodcast

Well hello there! Start your week with The Graham Norton Radio Show Podcast with Waitrose.This week:The League of Gentlemen's Steve Pemberton is in to talk about the revival of dark comedy play The Pillowman.Matt Cain talks about the launch of the third year of Virgin Radio Pride and his brand new book Becoming Ted.Nish Kumar fills us in on his podcast Pod Save the UK.Times Radio's Aasmah Mir tells us about her brand new memoir A Pebble In The Throat.Show Chef Martha makes some rather special cookies.And Graham and Maria solve a couple Graham's Guide dilemmas.Follow us on @VirginRadioUK for more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Friday 13th and Gareth thinks the safest thing to do is stay at home and wait for it to pass. But after an unexpected knock on the door, and some misinformation on a radio show he can't ignore, the gods have something else in mind for his day. Email us: aquietnightinsideno9@gmail.com, find us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/aqnin9 or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/aquietnightinsideno9

It's another very hot episode this week: not because of excessive sexy chat but rather because the AC in the studio is broken again. So please put any delirium or rambling (over and above the usual amount) down to that. Other than a large quantity of sweat, Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton join us to talk about the new eighth series of Inside No.9 (Inside No. 8?) and Big Tom Davis hangs out with Boyd to chat the new series of The Curse. Plus, we get ChatGPT to review the podcast and try very hard not to melt.

Outspoken, authentic leaders are our jam at PeopleForward Network. There's nothing better than people who challenge the status quo for the greater good and push others to innovate, and that's a pretty great description of what they're doing on the Chad & Cheese Podcast. Listen in as we feature episodes from their show but be warned, they are the world's most dangerous HR podcast. In this episode, Steve Pemberton, best-selling author, philanthropist, acclaimed speaker, and CHRO of Workhuman, joins Chad & Cheese to discuss leveraging technology and scaling human interactions to drive positive change in the workplace. Steve wasn't given a chance in the world but dedicated himself to flipping the switch and making his own path. Listen in to hear Steve share his thoughts on the pace of change, the end state of remote work, and the future of equity. Additional Resources: Original Episode: https://www.chadcheese.com/post/a-change-in-the-world Chad & Cheese Website: https://www.chadcheese.com/ Subscribe to Chad & Cheese Podcast: https://www.chadcheese.com/subscribe Connect with Chad Sowash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadsowash/ Connect with Joel Cheesman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcheesman/ Meet Chad & Joel: https://www.chadcheese.com/meet-us Learn more about PeopleForward Network: https://peopleforwardnetwork.com/

 We discuss Luther: The Fallen Sun and Whitechapel Luther: The Fallen Sun  is available  on Netflix in the US  Whitechapel is available on Britbox in the USTV news discussion at :32Discussion of  Luther: The Fallen Sun  begins at 11:45Discussion of   Whitechapel begins at 24:18Murder Most English now has a shop where you can purchase merchandise with our logo. You can find it at https://www.cafepress.com/murdermostenglish The music for our podcast is Grand Dark Waltz Trio Allegro by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7922-grand-dark-waltz-trio-allegroLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseOur artwork is by Ilan Sheady of https://www.unclefrankproductions.comSupport the show

“Is homunculus a verb?” Wandering absent mindedly into a local shop, the panel of peril become quite concerned as one of the proprietors begins to strip naked whilst the other rants at them about having been in a war. They are summarily tied to a stake and told to watch this week's film The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse (Steve Bendelack, 2005). World's collide as The League of Gentlemen (Mark Gatiss, Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton) are confronted by their own creations from two fictional worlds – but what do Geoff Tipps, Herr Lipp, Hillary Briss, Dr. Erasmus Pea (David Warner), Sir Nicholas Sheet-Lightning and the gang want with the writer-actors? Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBCfhBEH2jQ ********PLOT SPOILER ALERT******** Discovering a portal into the real world, the fictional characters of Royston Vasey venture forth to implore their creators not to kill them off or turn their attentions to new script The King's Evil. But when the characters of that new script get wind of the nature of their existence, they too seek the creators. And their plan is of a far more diabolic nature. What did the panel think of this week's movie? How can they improve upon the villains' masterplan? And who will be coronated this week's most diabolical?

There is so much negativity in the world. It seems to be everywhere we turn, and many of us quietly ask ourselves if this will ever improve. Even more, we are asking where we turn for hope and inspiration. Enter The Lighthouse Effect! We often think of actors or celebrities as those with the most influence, but each of us can think of those unsung heroes who have led us down brighter paths. The Lighthouse Effect is the idea that any of us can be a lighthouse for someone or find a lighthouse for ourselves in any given moment and interaction. Understanding your lighthouse effect will change how you see the world and awaken you to the possibilities you have to shape that same world. All of us have an opportunity to say yes. Steve Pemberton found a lighthouse in an ordinary man named John Sykes, his former high school counselor. John gave Steve a safe harbor after Steve escaped an abusive foster home, and together, they navigated a new path that led to personal and professional success. Through stories of people like John and several others, you will identify how the hardships you have overcome equip you to be a "human lighthouse," inspiring those around you. You're going to love Steve's story. You might need a tissue, and I know you will be inspired! Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Heart Happy at triciagoyer.com/heart-happy! Mentioned in This Episode The Lighthouse Effect | Steve Pemberton Heart Happy | Tricia Goyer A Chance in the World: The Impact of Gratitude | Tedx Talk by Steve Pemberton --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetriciagoyershow/support

We've all heard stories about leaders who guided people through a storm, the proverbial lighthouses on the edge of cliffs to guide those lost at sea safely home. Steve Pemberton, Chief Human Experience Officer at Workhuman, has had many such people in his life, inspiring him to capture his stories and others' in a book called The Lighthouse Effect. In this episode, Steve shares his deeply personal story and talks about the ‘lighthouses' in his life, from the high school teacher who took him in when he had nowhere else to go, to a volunteer firefighter who died rescuing others on 9/11. As you listen, you'll learn how you can channel the lighthouse effect as a leader and have an extraordinary impact on the world. Along the way you'll gain insight into the importance of collective collaboration and how to shift your vision as your circumstances change. Book Recommendation: Watership Down by Richard Adams The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Additional Resources: Check out Steve's Website: https://www.stevepemberton.io/ Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

Steve Pemberton is Best Selling Author, Philanthropist, Acclaimed Speaker, and Senior Level Executive. He wasn't given a chance in the world; he proved them wrong. Steve's chance is now focused on change. In this interview we talk about the pace of change, the fluidity of change, scaling belief and purpose, the end state of remote work, the future of equity, who was responsible for getting companies through the pandemic, and more.  Steve was not given a chance in the world and now he's changing it. Enjoy!

When author Steve Pemberton was growing up, he suddenly found himself in the foster care system after his mother, who struggled with alcoholism, was unable to care for him. When all seemed dark, different adults shone a light for Steve along his journey to adulthood, and today he endeavors to be that same “lighthouse” by helping others with what he has to give. Quotes “I often get asked, ‘Well, who was the person who helped transform your life?' And it's hard for me to point to that individual and say that there was that one person because it really wasn't. It was more the love of language and words and all that accompanied it.” —Steve Pemberton “I think there's something instructive for all of us in recognizing that each day any of us can be a lighthouse to someone and we can also find one for ourselves.” —Steve Pemberton “We can almost certainly touch and impact somebody else's life. I'm a really good example of what happens when you do.” —Steve Pemberton   Steve Pemberton's LinksSteve Pemberton's Website Steve Pemberton's Facebook Steve Pemberton's Twitter Steve Pemberton's Instagram   Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeA Chance in the World by Steve Pemberton The Lighthouse Effect by Steve Pemberton Work Human Encyclopedia Brown  Alfred Hitchcock   Connect with Sally Lloyd-JonesJesus Storybook Bible Facebook Jesus Storybook Bible Instagram  Sally's website Sally's Facebook Sally's Instagram   *Episode produced by Four Eyes Media*

Alex started music in 7th grade with a teacher named Ken Wilson, who was gracious enough to let Alex do chores to pay for lessons. He studied at University of Lynchburg for 2 years under Ed McKinis, Brian Mesko, Chris Sharpe, Chris McGee, and Johnson Scott. Alex then transferred to the Los Angeles College of Music, and took classes with Jerry Watts Jr., John Avila (of Oingo Boingo), Peter Boscovich, Key Kim, Marke Brown, Tim Landers (Billy Cobham, Al di Meloa), Steve Jenkins, and Steve Billman. He has been in ensembles directed by Mitch Foreman (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Brian Pezzone (Animaniacs), Carlos Campos, and Steve Pemberton. He graduated this past March of 2022, and has his sights eventually set on Nashville, but for the time being, Roanoke is home, and he is wanting to get back into the community and play.

My guest in this episode is the man, the myth and the legend himself, Steve Pemberton. Steve is the chief human resources officer of Workhuman and the bestselling author of two books, including his latest book, “The Lighthouse Effect.” Steve and I are talking about his journey from poverty to leading a top-notch HR department. We also talk about what it means to recognize and reward people in today's talent market and get some insight into what it was like working at Walgreens when they were doing deals with Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/the-lighthouse-effect

In this episode, Steve Cadigan and Shane Howard are joined by the CHRO of WORKHUMAN Steve Pemberton. They dive into the world of work, how we make the workplace more human, how we think about the future, and how we plan for the ever-evolving Future Of Work.

Steve Pemberton is the Chief Human Experience Officer at Workhuman, the world's fastest-growing integrated Social Recognition® and continuous performance management platform. Steve works with HR leaders and senior management executives worldwide to help build workplaces where every employee feels recognized, respected, and appreciated for who they are and what they do. Before joining Workhuman, Steve served in senior HR executive roles for Walgreens Boots Alliance and Monster.com. Steve holds multiple degrees from Boston College and serves on several nonprofit boards, including UCAN (Chicago), Academy for Urban School Leadership and Loyola Academy. A passionate human rights champion, Steve has made equality, access, and opportunity the foundation of his personal and professional life. A frequent presenter on Capitol Hill, in 2015, he was appointed by U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez to serve on the Advisory Committee for the Competitive Integrated Employment of People with Disabilities. He is the author of two critically-acclaimed books, “The Lighthouse Effect”, which highlights the goodness of humanity and empowers readers to be a lighthouse to others, and the USA Today best-selling memoir and subject of the film, “A Chance in the World,” in which Steve chronicled the extraordinary journey of his search for family. His tireless advocacy for the disenfranchised has also earned him multiple honorary doctorates and the prestigious Horizon Award presented by Congress, given to private sector individuals who have expanded opportunities for all Americans through their own personal contributions. Read the show notes here: https://bwmissions.com/one-away-podcast/

I had a wonderful time speaking with Steve Pemberton. He opens up to us about a lot of the personal struggles he's had in life, and how through the journey of writing his first book he discovered how we impact each other's lives. We discuss his second book, “The Lighthouse Effect,” and how each and everyone of us can act as a guide for those around us. That it is up to us to take our own hardships and turn them into empathy for others; the struggles we face are not isolating, but a way to connect and help those that experience the same challenges. This episode is a must-listen for those who are worried about breaking negative cycles, either personal or generational. Read the show notes here: https://bwmissions.com/one-away-podcast/

Steve Pemberton is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at Workhuman. Previously, he's also held roles as Chief Diversity Officer at Walgreens and Monster Worldwide. Steve is also the author of A Chance in the World, which became a best-seller and was made into a movie. Steve is also the husband of Tonya and the proud parent of 3 children. Before all of his professional success in his adult life, Steve was an orphan and a foster child. For 11 years, he was abused mentally, physical and emotionally by his foster parents. Eventually, he told his social worker about the abuse and was able to escape his foster parents. In this interview, we talk about: - Steve's childhood and living with foster parents who physically, emotionally and mentally abused him for 11 years - How Steve gathered the courage to tell his social worker about his parents' abuse and got the opportunity to leave his foster parents - Steve's thoughts on the foster care system and his advice to kids currently in the system - Going to Boston College - How Steve managed to create a great personal life - getting married and having 3 children, despite all the trauma from his childhood - How Steve grew to become a C-Suite Executive at Monster, Walgreens and now Workhuman __ Steve's Socials: Website: https://www.stevepemberton.io/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/iStevePemberton Latest Book “The Lighthouse Effect”: https://www.amazon.com/Lighthouse-Effect-Ordinary-People-Extraordinary/dp/0310362326/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&qid=1617308084&refinements=p_27%3ASteve+Pemberton&s=books&sr=1-2&text=Steve+Pemberton Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro to Steve 1:00 Steve's childhood 3:06 Any piece of advice you would give to someone currently in the foster care system? 7:43 What made you tell your social worker about your foster parents' abuse? 10:01 Are there any signs that a foster child is being abused that a teacher could spot? 12:06 How did you continue perform so well in school? 15:57 Did you ever consider suicide? 18:11 How did you remain faithful? 23:31 Did you have nightmares after you moved out of your foster home? 26:08 If someone is struggling with resolve, is there something you would say to them? 31:18 How was adjusting to Boston College? 35:32 How was love for you since you didn't have a frame of reference? 39:57 Did you ever feel unworthy? 42:14 How did you approach BC mentally? 44:10 Any thoughts on working in higher ed? 46:35 Any love advice? 53:12 How much did you tell your eventual wife about your past? 58:38 How honest were you with your kids about your past? 1:01:22 Did you fear anything negative happening to your business career as a result of your books? 1:03:28 Did your past ever trigger you? 1:09:40 What lessons have you learned to become a C-suite executive? 1:16:30 What's best way to support you? Grateful Living Info: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo0LHtRJJNJBUYIceg27w Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttttmbWfVqAhWh4Jhi Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1503185956 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?hl=en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4 Medium: https://gratefulliving4.medium.com/

Jeremy Dyson is a writer best known as a member of the BAFTA winning comedy group, The League of Gentlemen alongside Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith. He co-wrote The League of Gentlemen including a radio series, 3 television series, numerous tours, a feature film, a Christmas special and three 20th anniversary episodes. He co-created the play Ghost Stories with Andy Nyman which ran in the West End and on tour for many years as well as at The Sydney Opera House in Australia. He co-created the BAFTA-nominated television series Funland, which aired on BBC Three and was script editor and writer on BBC1's BAFTA winning The Armstrong & Miller Show. Jeremy has written several books including Bright Darkness: Lost Art of the Supernatural Horror Film, two collections of short stories entitled Never Trust a Rabbit and The Cranes That Build The Cranes. Jeremy Dyson is guest 186 on My Time Capsule and he chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow Jeremy Dyson on Twitter: @dysonjeremy .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mark Gatiss is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer and novelist. His work includes writing for and acting in the television series Doctor Who, Sherlock, and Dracula. Together with Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton and Jeremy Dyson, he is a member of the comedy team The League of Gentlemen. He played Tycho Nestoris in the HBO series Game of Thrones.The guys talk about growing up, schooldays, the giant maggots from Dr Who, meeting life-long friends at drama school plus his new movie, the Road Dance.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

In the latest episode of A Seat at the Table, I'm excited to be joined by Steve Pemberton, chief HR officer at workplace recognition company, Workhuman. Listen in as we discuss the importance of having a seat at the table, the power of recognition and innovation, gender in the workplace, and so much more.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest, Steve Pemberton, CHRO of WorkhumanIn this episode of the HR Leaders podcast,Thanks to Workhuman for partnering with us to bring you this content!Join Workhuman Live in Atlanta from May 16 - 19 and get a 15% discount by registering with promo code: HRPOD0:00 - Intro00:23 - About Steve03:37 - Steve's background17:09 - The Evolution of HR33:34 - The Lighthouse effect36:39 - The power of beliving in someone46:40 - Steve's final bit of adviceDid you enjoy the episode? Subscribe to HR Leaders for more content like this http://bit.ly/2wFkCEqYou can learn more about us at www.hrdleaders.com/podcastDiscussion topics include:HR Innovation, Talent Management, HR Tech & Analytics, Heath & Wellbeing, Culture & Engagement, Leadership & Coaching, Learning & Development, Recruitment & Retention.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you ever doubt the value you bring to others, this episode will change that in a powerful way.-Nataly talks with Steve Pemberton, recent author of The Lighthouse Effect: How ordinary people can have extraordinary impact in the world, and the CHRO of WorkHuman.-In this inspiring, deeply moving conversation, Steve shares his incredible life story and inspiration for all of us to share our own — so that it might help and inspire others.-What you'll learn: What makes an ordinary human a lighthouse in someone else's life How to shift from doubt about your ability to have an extraordinary impact How bringing our humanity and vulnerability to our interactions with others creates a meaningful impact-As a bonus, Steve shares some fascinating facts about lighthouses!-To learn more about Steve and his new book, check out: https://www.amazon.com/Lighthouse-Effect-Ordinary-People-Extraordinary/dp/0310362326-For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly's weekly awesome newsletter! If you'd like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Steve Pemberton's story is unforgettable. His award-winning memoir, A Chance in the World, describes his escape from brutal foster homes and his decades-long quest to discover the identities of his birth parents. Along the way, Steve learned in his journey that family is not just what you are born into; it is also who you find along the way. And some of those people are called lighthouses. Every now and then, you come across a book that is so timely it stops you in your tracks. Steve Pemberton's second book, The Lighthouse Effect: How Ordinary People Can Have an Extraordinary Impact in the World is one such book. It offers readers real hope and a path forward, through our divided times.  Steve's highly motivational messages: Believe in your dreams, rise above obstacles, create opportunities for others, and most of all, persevere.