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Closing out our In Memorium stretch, we pay respect to Robert Redford, one of Hollywood's greatest leading men. Not only could he act, he also directed iconic films. A career that started in the 60s and ended with relevance in the Marvel universe, Redford's filmography is tremendous. We look back on it all, inlcuding favorites like The Sting, All the President's Men, The Natural, and Sneakers. In honor of his grand stature and good looks, we then draft our favorite traditional Hollywood leading men. Movie stars only here! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen!Want to support our show and become a PCY Classmate? Click here!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramSupport the Show
Closing out our In Memorium stretch, we pay respect to Robert Redford, one of Hollywood's greatest leading men. Not only could he act, he also directed iconic films. A career that started in the 60s and ended with relevance in the Marvel universe, Redford's filmography is tremendous. We look back on it all, inlcuding favorites like The Sting, All the President's Men, The Natural, and Sneakers. In honor of his grand stature and good looks, we then draft our favorite traditional Hollywood leading men. Movie stars only here! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen!Want to support our show and become a PCY Classmate? Click here!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramSupport the Show
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (12-16-2020), PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn guest hosted for Wade Keller and was joined by PWTorch Contributor and host of the PWTorch VIP podcast “Podcast of Honor,” Tyler Sage, to talk AEW Dynamite with listener calls. Discussion points include the Kenny Omega vs. Joey Janela main event, Omega's continued heel presentation, Callis doing commentary around the ringside area as the match went on, the potential of Rey Fenix as Omega's next challenger, Cody's big announcement, Sting's appearance and if more will have diminishing returns, positive steps for the AEW women's division with a focus on analyzing Hikaru Shida, Britt Baker, and Thunder Rosa, the Adam Page hero journey, new talent trying to make their mark, and more. Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Saturday morning, the 13th of December, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in the Gospel of John 11:17:”So when Jesus came, He found that he had already been in the tomb four days.” We are talking here about Jesus' friend, Lazarus. He had already been buried for four days. In the Middle East, in the early days, when somebody died, they had to bury him the very same day, because of the heat in the Middle East, the body starts to decay. Lazarus had already been buried for four days. Remember Mary and Martha? ”Oh Lord, if only you had been here on time you could have healed him.” Of course we know what happened. Yes, Jesus prayed and Lazarus came out of the tomb. I have been to Israel, I have been to the place where the tomb is, and I've actually climbed down into that very tomb where Lazarus lay and the Lord called him out and he was instantly resurrected. Folks, death has lost it's sting. I'm talking to somebody today who's afraid to die, if you know Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour, you have nothing to fear. If we look at 1 Corinthians 15:55, the Bible says: “O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?” There is no victory for the devil. I want to say to you that if you are walking with the Lord as your Personal Saviour and your Best Friend and you are having communion with Him every day, then you've got nothing to fear. Paul said in Philippians 1:21: ”For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” In other words, what we always say here, tongue in cheek, you cannot frighten a Christian with heaven, can you? No, no! If we live, we live for Christ, if we die we go home to heaven, and I want to reassure somebody that is very afraid of death. You don't have to be afraid of death. It's a continuation of the life that you are living. It's only going to be so much sweeter and so much more full of love and peace. So if you are living in the Spirit, if your everyday affairs concern the Lord, whether you're driving a vehicle, whether you're building something, whatever you might be doing, if the Lord is constantly with you, when you die, that's just going to continue. There is no big jump, no big movement, no, a continuation of a simplistic life lived in the Spirit of God.Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day.Goodbye.
Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip with host John Poz, as he shares the best of the War Games matches. Poz will talk about NWA, JCP, WCW, WWE, NXT, Sting, Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Rick Rude, The Road Warriors, the Four Horsemen, The Bloodline, and so much more!Follow us on Twitter and IG @TwoManPowerTripStore - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPT
Road Trip After Hours w/ WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long and Host Mac Davis
Ever wonder why crowds once believed with their whole hearts? We sit down with legendary referee and promoter Nick Patrick to trace the line from real-deal kayfabe to today's indie surge in Atlanta—and we don't dodge the messy parts. From growing up with The Assassin, Jody Hamilton, to flushing blades as a kid and learning the code that kept heels and babyfaces apart, Nick maps how presentation shaped passion and why belief is a choice a promotion must earn every night.We unpack the Starrcade storm around Hogan vs Sting from the person counting the fall. Nick walks through conflicting instructions, a missing all-hands huddle, and the trust gap that turned a dream finish into a debate that still rages. Then the conversation shifts to craft: why calling it in the ring beats memorized marathons, how announcers should react to what unfolds, and how a ref can get real heat by playing the guy everyone thinks they can whip—until his friends show up.The story lands in Atlanta with Deep South Wrestling. Nick breaks down a smart local model: outdoor brewery shows along the BeltLine that hook walk-up fans, a family-friendly tone with room for edge, and a card built for variety—technical, high-flying, comedy, and grit in the right spots. It's not two hours of the same match; it's a show that changes gears like a great main event. We share a moving moment when a fan took his graduation walk in the ring, then pivot back to business with dates, a new indoor home at Monday Night Garage, and monthly livestreams on the horizon. The takeaway is simple and powerful: make moments, not checklists. Teach young pros to work the people, not just the moves. That's how you make wrestling feel real again.If this conversation hits your wrestling brain, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves WCW history or indie gems, and leave a review so more fans can find it. Then come see Deep South Wrestling in Atlanta and tell us what moment stole your night.Send us a text
Pünktlich zu Weihnachten eine Technikfolge: Wir reden über Chat-Bots und kaputte Fernseher und stellen fest, dass Chinesen Jörn im Schlafzimmer filmen. Aber dann gibt es auch wieder Limonade. Und zwar viel! Die Ohren werden gelockt mit süßen Versprechen von Brazil, Paradiso, Exotic und Caribic - da kommt die Zunge kaum hinterher. Später sitzen wir in Jörns selbstgebauter Sauna, machen Riechproben und lernen Wichtiges über Sting! Ein Abend wie mit den Skat-Kumpels!
✨ Dos gigantes. Dos universales.El inglés más latino y el dominicano más global.Sting y Juan Luis Guerra se unen en “Estrellitas y Duendes” — una joya poética donde el idioma se vuelve desafío, y la voz se transforma.
Plane Lands on Car. Morons in the News. Toonight's Tree Lighting. The Reckoning. Everyone Needs a Laugh. The Mistletoe. Talkback Callers. Can You Believe This? From the Vault. Talkback Callers. Don't Mess with Sting.
PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Dan Kuester to discuss the Dec. 10 edition of AEW Dynamite including Wade proposing this might have been the most "perfect" Dynamite episode to date, and just because of Speedball's stellar upset win over Kyle Fletcher. Lots of good and an absence of bad added up to a formula that could work every week with this crew. Also, an on-site report that included in person details and then a long sidebar discussion on the merits of Sting being grouped with top tier main event peers. Praise for Stokely Hathaway, Renee Paquette, Jon Moxley, Eddie Kingston, Samoa Joe, Danny Garcia, Don Callis, Rocky Romero, Josh Alexander, Hangman Page, Toni Storm, and many others.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
Is your life guided by choice… or by your cosmic design? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with world-renowned astrologer and psychotherapist Debra Silverman to explore how astrology, psychology, and past-life patterns intersect to shape who we are today. Debra shares how discovering astrology at a young age set her on a path to helping thousands understand themselves through their birth charts. She breaks down the difference between surface-level horoscopes and true chart analysis, and explains why Carl Jung believed psychology was incomplete without astrology. They unpack how planetary influences can impact personality, relationships, purpose, and even rebellion against authority, and how that awareness can become a powerful tool for healing and self-acceptance. In this episode, Darius and Debra will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Debra Silverman (02:17) Debra's Origin Story and Early Fascination with Astrology (05:06) The Intersection of Astrology and Psychotherapy (10:37) Understanding Astrology: Beyond the Basics (15:24) The Science and History of Astrology (19:14) Applying Astrology in Psychotherapy (25:31) Finding Fulfillment Through Astrology (28:28) The Dance of Ego and Soul (30:47) Understanding the Ego's Role (34:06) Astrology as a Tool for Self-Discovery (37:17) The Intersection of Ego and Soul (40:37) Living in the Present Moment (43:12) Surrendering Control for Inner Peace (51:26) Overcoming Barriers to Greatness Debra Silverman is a pioneering psycho-therapist and astrologer with over 35 years of experience helping people understand their strengths, challenges, and life purpose through an integrated approach to psychology and astrology. Her work has been featured in major publications, conferences, and on radio, and she has applied her expertise in unique settings, including on tour with Sting and The Police and in private school environments. A futurist at heart, she is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and teams cultivate self-awareness, reduce stress, and live with greater clarity and intention. Connect with Debra: Website: https://debrasilvermanastrology.com/ Email: info@debrasilvermanastrology.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-silverman-38946078 Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Believe-Astrology-Therapists-Life-Changing/dp/1250342392 Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the first hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel live inside the wide-ranging emotions of the Bears heartbreaking loss to the Packers Sunday.
In 1988 history was made by JCP. A Premium Live Event given away free on TBS showcasing some of the best and brightest for our entertainment. Titles defended. Grudges resolved. Legends are born. Henceforth known as the Clash of the Champions. Join us as the Backbone on this journey recapping these amazing show of shows. In the finale of a two-part reunion Keithie is joined by Sting's number 1 fan, Scott Shifflett. Clash of the Champions VIII: Fall Brawl '89 live from the Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, South Carolina on what was forever known to be Ric Flair Day in the The Palmetto State. The Road Warriors vs The Samoan Swat Team The Cuban Assassin vs the "debuting" Z-Man Tom Zenk Sid Vicious (Our Lord & Savior) vs Ranger Ross NWA World Tag Team Champions The Fabulous Freebirds vs The Steiner Brothers (with Robin Green & Missy Hyatt Brian Pillman vs Norman the Lunatic Steve Williams vs Mike Rotunda NWA United States Champion Lex Luger vs "Wildfire" Tommy Rich NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair & Sting vs NWA Worlds Television Champion The Great Muta & "Dirty" Dick Slater All this and Gordon Solie on Fall Brawl '89!
AEW Star Darby Allin joined The Locker Room and talked about his no fear approach to wrestling, living in Atlanta, how he got his start in professional wrestling, climbing Mt Everest, plans to partner with friend Tony Haw to launch a skate park right outside Atlanta in Henry County, working with the legend Sting and more AEW Dynamite: Winter Is Coming will take place on Wednesday, December 10 at Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta and will air live on TBS and stream on HBO Max Tickets available at AEWTix.com and Ticketmaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12-09-25 - Raiders Taking Heat Over Ending That Affected Point Spread - Tempe Tavern Owners Respond To Latest Sting Involving 245 Underage Drinkers As We Remember Getting Fake IDs - Mother Laments Prison No Longer Accepting Written Letters To Her SonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Laurence & Spiegs begin the show discussing the sting & hope that came from the Bears heartbreaking 28-21 loss to the Packers Sunday.
Author, runner, and New Jersey legend Lyle Smith (@nymblegram) joins Airey Bros Radio to talk about his new book Blood, Sweat & Spikes: The Wetmore Way — a deep dive into Mark Wetmore, Bernards High School, and the NJ running culture that helped shape American distance running.From asthma and allergies to becoming a HS All-American, from small-town heroes and bus-trip mixtapes to Boulder, Niwot, and Colorado running, this episode is pure nostalgia, storytelling, and wisdom for runners, coaches, and parents.We get into:The making of Blood, Sweat & Spikes and why running needs more honest storytellingMark Wetmore's coaching philosophy from Bernardsville to ColoradoNew Jersey's “golden era” of distance running & the tradition that still lives onAsthma, sick buildings & how running literally changed Lyle's lifeFeeder programs, culture, and what really builds a dynastyCollege recruiting: what Lyle wishes he knew before choosing VillanovaRegrets, honesty, and why this book became a personal therapy sessionFatherhood, Niwot XC, and watching the next generation find their own wayMovies, music, Prefontaine takes, and why Breaking Away & The Sting still hitIf you love New Jersey running, Colorado running, Mark Wetmore lore, or just want a beautifully told running story, this one's for you.
12-09-25 - Raiders Taking Heat Over Ending That Affected Point Spread - Tempe Tavern Owners Respond To Latest Sting Involving 245 Underage Drinkers As We Remember Getting Fake IDs - Mother Laments Prison No Longer Accepting Written Letters To Her SonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send us a textRHOP-The Cannabis, The Chaos, The Comebacks⭐ PODCAST SUMMARY — RHOP S10 E10: “Blunt Truths”We open with Gizelle shopping for an electric car at AMC, where Wendy meets her to talk leases, G-Wagons, and—of course—Stacey. Wendy says Stacey's not a bad person; Gizelle says she can have her. The salesman in the backseat on the test drive deserves his own confessional. The ladies also reflect on Monique's return and how much they miss Karen.Stacey gears up for her June 19th cannabis brand launch—she's the first Black woman in Virginia to own a cannabis business—but the other women are anything but supportive. She vents to boyfriend AJ about Tia trying to give her a “British read.”Tia, meanwhile, is in her real estate office giving a mini memoir about growing up rich (Boy George for a neighbor, Sting's daughter as a classmate) and how quickly it all vanished in the 80s. She calls Stacey about her launch invitation and insists they need a talk first.Over at the arcade, Ashley and Josh are racing digital cars, but the relationship has run out of gas. Ashley breaks up with him, realizing she wants a partner who can stand beside her, especially after watching her mom struggle.Next: Gizelle & Monique reunite. And honestly? This was the scene of the episode. They revisit the infamous “drag me” moment, Monique's five years of self-reflection, and how her divorce forced her to unpack her own patterns. Monique is fully accountable, calm, and reflective—owning her role, discussing her emotional triggers, and even apologizing for how her actions affected Gizelle's daughter. Gizelle admits her part a little, but Bravo didn't show the full accountability Monique says happened (confirmed on WWHL).At the jewelry store, Greg, Michelle (Kei's mom), and Angel look at engagement rings, but Greg doesn't want to buy the condo as a wedding gift without talking to Kei first.Ashley takes her sister Jessica shopping. Jessica reveals her father is the alcoholic partner they've been talking about, breaks down, and Ashley steps in as the supportive big sister.Wendy & Eddie host their Pop-Up at Far & Dotter, featuring Eddie's new strain, The Nutty Professor.Then it's time for Stacey's Shayo launch—but Wendy's not invited because it's a “competing brand.” Stacey's gummies are a partnership product (not fully owned by her), which producers make very clear.Ashley arrives wearing the same exact denim dress Stacey has on—same dress, same hairstyle, same day. You can't make this up. Stacey pulls Ashley aside and demands they reset. After loud back-and-forth (and Ashley calling her a “lying ass ho”), they agree to “no more lies, no more negativity.” For now.The group gathers, and Stacey confronts Tia about her comments and about allegedly siding with Wendy and Eddie. Tia fires back that she gave Stacey grace despite hearing a lot of accusations. Gizelle jumps in to call Stacey “a liar.” Then the gloves fully come off:Tia: “Why don't you shut up for a second?”Stacey: “You're not gonna tell me to shut up.”Tia: “I am prim and proper.”Stacey: “You're a try-hard just like your fashion.”Living the Dream with CurveballOn the living the dream with curveball podcast I interview guests that inspire.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the showhttps://www.wewinewhenever.com/
SEGMENT 1 — Setting the StageQuestion posed: “Are these the worst Christmas songs of all time?”Hosts clarify their relationship with Christmas music:One listens only occasionally (tree decorating, Christmas morning).One avoids it entirely—would rather plug their ears. SEGMENT 2 — Reviewing the List (Song by Song)1. “I Never Knew the Meaning of Christmas” – NSYNCSome familiarity.Reaction: “It's whatever… I get why it's on the list.”2. “Cherry, Cherry Christmas” – Neil DiamondCo-host's childhood connection (mom's album, first concert).Agreement: belongs on the “worst” list.3. “Don't Shoot Me Santa” – The KillersNeither host knows it.Judged purely by title: immediate “no.”4. “Dominic the Donkey” – Lou MonteImmediate agreement: belongs on the list.One host has never heard it.5. “Funky Funky Christmas” – New Kids on the BlockReactions: sounds awful, questionable attempt at creating an original Christmas hit.6. “Santa Baby” – Michael BubléDiscussion about the original (Eartha Kitt).Disagreement: Bublé can sing—should it really be on the list?7. “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas”One host doesn't hate it.Other host is glad they've avoided it.8. “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer”Strong reaction: “Worst Christmas song of all time.”Always gets turned off instantly.9. “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” – Jackson 5Debate: cute classic vs. slightly “risqué.”10. “The Christmas Shoes” – NewSongBoth hosts OUT.Described as sad, slow, and “not the best.”11. “Wonderful Christmastime” – Paul McCartneyDivisive!One host loves it: “He's a Beatle—come on!”The other thinks he should've stuck to Beatles songs.12. “Do They Know It's Christmas?” – Band AidDiscussion about the big lineup: Bono, George Michael, Sting, etc.Despite the star power, hosts find it just “okay.”13. “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)” – Alvin & The ChipmunksChildhood nostalgia for one host.A one-listen-per-day max.Other host fully checks out and stares at the studio TV. SEGMENT 3 — Launa's Christmas Music StanceReiterates: doesn't hate Christmas, just the music.Tree decorating soundtrack? → Breaking Benjamin, not Christmas music. SEGMENT 4 — Bonus Mention“Christmas Cookies” – George StraitControversial take: maybe not his best song.“Don't ever say that about the King!”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Daily Dad Jokes (09 Dec 2025) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Seeyalaterelevator, elmonoenano, Squeezer999, maximusheadroom, lisamariefan, VordovKolnir, finagloost, Morfang_, kwan_e, Healthy_Ladder_6198, MDK613, houndoom92, brahsir, , Longjumping_Glass157, skullchin, VordovKolnir, Left-Distribution-13, IEnjoyDadJokes, IEnjoyDadJokes Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Daily Dad Jokes (09 Dec 2025) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Seeyalaterelevator, elmonoenano, Squeezer999, maximusheadroom, lisamariefan, VordovKolnir, finagloost, Morfang_, kwan_e, Healthy_Ladder_6198, MDK613, houndoom92, brahsir, , Longjumping_Glass157, skullchin, VordovKolnir, Left-Distribution-13, IEnjoyDadJokes, IEnjoyDadJokes Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The week we are joined by The Tavern's own Acefield Retro and Colton! Join us as we ask will TNA's AMC TV deal positively or negatively affect AEW; did Survivor Series prove WWE cares more about making shows look huge than actually telling fresh stories; and with Sting proving how strong an AEW retirement can look, does Chris Jericho risk a flatter ending if he finishes up in WWE instead? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!
The Russia-Ukraine War Report provides comprehensive, fact-based news coverage about the war in Ukraine. Our team of journalists, researchers, and analysts is based in Georgia, Finland, Ukraine, the U.S., and the U.K. We go beyond content aggregation and provide analysis and assessments of how today's stories shape the war's future. Today's Podcast The Russia-Ukraine War Report Podcast is finally back! Today's return episode is with Alex Roslin, the Foreign Support Coordinator with the Wild Hornets Charitable Fund. Wild Hornets builds a variety of drones, including the Sting interceptor drone and the Queen Hornet heavy quadcopter combat drone. What you may not know is that Wild Hornets also makes smaller interceptors to shoot down Russian first-person view (FPV) and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) drones, as well as control units and antenna systems. David Oblelcz and Alex Roslin discuss the challenges militaries will face in combating drones, Wild Hornet's history and innovation, their methodology and development cycles, the role drones play in providing close air support (CAS), Wild Hornet's other works, and how you can support them financially. All the work done by Wild Hornets is crowd-sourced. Resources and Links Wild Hornets English website https://wildhornets.com/en/ Wild Hornets on Twitter https://x.com/wilendhornets Wild Hornets on Telegram https://t.me/wild_hornets The Russian-Ukraine War Map is a great resource to use while listening to the podcast Support Independent Journalism As independent journalists, most of our costs are covered by subscribers. Not one? For $5 a month, you can support Malcontent News and get access to our Russia-Ukraine War Situation Reports and Flash Reports, which provide updates throughout the day about the situation in Ukraine and other geopolitical hotspots around the world. The Russia-Ukraine War Situation Report includes information not included in the podcast. Become a Patreon today, and we now offer a seven-day free trial subscription at the Bronze support level. https://www.patreon.com/TheMalcontent Or, you can subscribe to our Substack for the same information, with the added benefits of Notes. https://malcontentnews.substack.com/ And you can subscribe to our news channel on Newsbreak. https://www.newsbreak.com/m/malcontent-news-345985551 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (12-9-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com's Joel Dehnel to analyze AEW Dynamite with live callers and emails. They discuss Sting's talk with Tony Schiavone and Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega & Don Callis rationalizing their win last week and downplaying the Impact involvement, the Inner Circle Ultimatum, Dark Order recruiting Dustin Rhodes and Hangman Page, Young Bucks vs. Hybrid 2, Shaq and Brandi Rhodes, Hikaru Shida-Abadon, and more. Then, a bonus segment featuring PWTorch columnist Sean Radican's interview from earlier this week with The Young Bucks that VIP members heard earlier this week on the PWTorch VIP podcast feed.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Dec. 2 and 3, 2010.On the Dec. 2, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discuss with live callers the breaking news on MVP's release and cover the news from all angles for the first 30 minutes of the show, then discuss how WWE has handled Alex Riley's DUI, The Miz's first week as WWE Champion, whether WWE's announcers could be shifted around as a result of the Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole feud, C.M. Punk's work on commentary, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they attempt to look at a question on what wrestling might look like today if WCW bought WWE, plus discuss Miz's ESPN interview and how he's presenting himself as champion, the NXT Season 4 cast, TNA's Final Resolution PPV on Sunday, and more.Then on the Dec. 3, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell, he discusses with live callers breaking news of TNA's Impact ratings, analysis of the ratings trend, TNA's final hype for Final Resolution, the state of wrestling announcing in WWE & TNA, Smackdown woes and how to improve the show, Top 3 shake-ups on Raw, why some listeners are hopeful for Raw going forward, direction of Michael Cole-Jerry Lawler, whether and when WWE will reveal the Raw GM, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
It was a GLORIOUS no-drama kind of evening against Brentford which made for GOOD discussion. Pedro, Matt, and Johnny discussed:
It's a right old mixed bag of messages from you lovely listeners this week. There's info about a Chatabiscuit's podcast, an offer of some help from a drone operator, a bit of behavioural psychology, an old FHM anecdote, a barrage of pub jokes, a quip query, a visit to a Bristol comedy club, a trip to London to see the Queen, more on Sting's brother and a trio of recollections about Princess Diana's funeral. FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chatabixpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatabix Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chatabix Merch: https://chatabixshop.com/ Contact us: chatabix@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip with host John Poz, as he shares the top 10 War Games matches. Poz will talk about NWA, JCP, WCW, WWE, NXT, Sting, Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Rick Rude, The Road Warriors, the Four Horsemen, The Bloodline, and so much more!Follow us on Twitter and IG @TwoManPowerTripStore - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPT
Welcome back to The Lawcast! This time our hosts cover Starrcade '89: Future Shock, featuring the Iron Man and Iron Team Round Robin Tournaments.In the singles tournament we have Ric Flair, Sting, Lex Luger, and The Great Muta. In the Tag Team Tournament we have The Road Warriors, The Steiners, The New Wild Samoans, and Doom. Those are two strong fields, but the show is overstuffed and ultimately disappoints.Plus we discuss AEW's Continental Classic 2025 and TNA landing a new TV deal.
Will and Josh talk about police interrogation, Sting, and writing music with AI.Listen to the Jortscenter playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ioAsKKw7AhdJ0cCrasqfH?si=6c2cef121c3a4a9aJoin our Peloton! https://www.patreon.com/JortsCenterFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/342135897580300Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/jortscenterFollow us on Twitter:@JortsCenterPod Will is @wapplehouse Josh is @otherjrobbins Ryan is @ryhanbeard Vic is @DokktorvikktorZack is @ZackVanNus
Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weeknight from 6-8pm on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more! Sting ‘Em - Haynes King ACC POY Bulldog Beat – UGA Bama Defenses Say What?! - Ohio State #1 and its not close Chop It Up – Trade for Byron Buxton? Final Word See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happened In the 90's hosted by Steve and Matt picks a day, any day, and then goes back in time to that magical decade we all know and love the 90's, to revisit episodes of tv, movies that premiered, or cultural events that occurred on that day in the 90's.This week Steve & Matt discuss the beginning Steve Austin's rise to legendary status, the truth behind calling in sick, & polite wrestling promos from the mid-90s!!!SEGMENT 1Show: The Adventures of Pete & PeteEpisode: “Sick Day” (Season 2| Episode 13)Premiere Date: 12/4/1994Story: Little Pete fakes food poisoning in order to stay home from school. As he ventures around Wellsville, he begins to realize that there's a whole different world than meets the eye.SEGMENT 2Show: WCW Monday NitroPremiere Date: 12/4/1995Story: Booker T & Stevie Ray vs Marcus Alexander Bagwell & Scotty Riggs, Sting vs Kurasawa, The Giant vs Scott Norton, & Macho Man Randy Savage vs Lex Luger
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Released in 1979, "Message in a Bottle" was the opening track on The Police's second album, Regatta de Blanc. The song features the signature sounds of the band: Sting's evocative vocals and bass, Andy Summers' intricate guitar work, and Stuart Copeland's dynamic drumming. But what exactly makes this song resonate with so many listeners, even decades later? Listen to this episode and we'll find out. "Message In A Bottle" (Sting) Copyright 1979 G.M. Sumner, published by Magnetic Publishing Ltd and Administered by EMI Blackwood Music in the USA and Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Discover how Kate Wik, CMO of Las Vegas, drives bold innovation and storytelling to transform the city into a global destination brand. Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. Damian Fowler (00:00):I'm Damian Fowler.Ilyse Liffreing (00:01):And I'm Ilyse Liffreing.Damian Fowler (00:02):And welcome to this edition of The Big Impression.Ilyse Liffreing (00:09):Today we're joined by Kate Wik, chief Marketing Officer at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The team behind the city's newest brand campaign, which launched in September,Damian Fowler (00:20):Las Vegas, is known around the world for its energy, its entertainment, and its edge. But this ladies' campaign takes a closer look at what the city means today beyond the casinos and into its growing identity as a cultural and sports destination.Ilyse Liffreing (00:34):We'll talk with Kate about the ideas behind the campaign, how Vegas is connecting with new audiences, and what it takes to evolve one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Q,Damian Fowler (00:45):Frank Sinatra. It's okay. You have an unusual role in that you represent a city as an iconic one, but could you tell us about the role?Kate Wik (00:56):That's exactly right. So I work for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Nobody knows what that is or what that means. So really, I shorthand it and I say I am the CMO of four Las Vegas. Las Vegas is my product, which is very unique. It is a city, it's a destination. It's unbelievably dynamic. And what's so unique and thrilling for a CMO of Las Vegas is that our product is always changing, always evolving. If you think back, we were known as the gaming destination. We've evolved into, we're the number one hospitality destination in the US with more hotel rooms than any other destination. And we are the entertainment capital of the world. You've got the world's best artists coming and performing on stages across destination every single night. And we've worked really hard to evolve ourselves into the sports destination as well through a lot of recent things. So really the exciting thing for me in this role is no one day is ever the same. Our product is constantly iterating and evolving, and that is a marketer's dream come true.Damian Fowler (02:10):Just on that point about the evolution of the city and the perception of it, how fast has that happened in the last, say, five, 10 years?Kate Wik (02:20):Yeah, absolutely. Incredibly fast. And so today we are known as the sports and entertainment capital of the world, but less than 10 years ago, we did not have any sports teams. Yes, sports has kind of always been in our DNA. We'd host major boxing matches in the eighties, NFR we've had for decades. NBA, we hosted their in-season tournament, NBA Summer League, but really it was through infrastructure development that really led to the explosion of sports today. So what I mean by that is we had T-Mobile Arena, which was a joint venture between MGM resorts and a EG that enabled NHL to come to town with the Vegas Golden Knights in 20 17, 20 18, we purchased the WNBA team, which we renamed the Las Vegas ACEs. And so now we've got A-W-N-B-A team. And then in 2020, of course with Allegiant Stadium, we welcome the Raiders. And so now we've got the Las Vegas Raiders, and we are, so actually in four years, we went from having zero professional sports teams to having three, and we're actively working to bring our fourth to town, which is the major league baseball. We're welcoming the Las Vegas a,Damian Fowler (03:34):Not to mention Formula One.Kate Wik (03:36):Yes, exactly. And Formula One now an annual event on our calendar. So it's a lot. It's a lot. And it creates new reasons to come to Las Vegas for our visitors. And what we found through research actually, is that the sports traveler, number one, we know sports tourism has just exploded the sports traveler. Through our research, we found that it creates a new reason to come to Las Vegas for those that haven't been here before. It creates a reason to explore the destination, see it, consider it, and then ultimately come. And then most importantly, we find that they spend more money than the average leisure traveler. So it's a really rich new audience for Las Vegas. And F1 has definitely exploded that for us too.Ilyse Liffreing (04:24):Do you know by just how much more do they spend?Kate Wik (04:27):It's usually anywhere from 500 to 800 more per trip.Ilyse Liffreing (04:31):Wow, that's a lot. And the rest on gambling,Kate Wik (04:36):AnythingIlyse Liffreing (04:36):Extra? It'sKate Wik (04:37):Funny. Gambling hasn't been, revenue from gaming hasn't been the primary source of how consumers are spending their budget while they're in town. Hasn't been that for over a decade.Ilyse Liffreing (04:51):AndKate Wik (04:51):I think it speaks to the diversification of the experience in Las Vegas. And when I say we're the entertainment capital of the world, we absolutely are. People come here to see shows, to see comedians, to experience not just like a touring show, but unbelievable residencies where our property resorts will build these amazing theaters where Lady Gaga performs, Bruno Mars performs, Adele performs, they'll create these residencies, which is unlike nowhere else in the US or world.Damian Fowler (05:26):I mean, I've been aware of that. I mean, obviously it goes right back to the Rat Pack, but more recently, like Sting had a residency there. I've been aware, IKate Wik (05:34):Just saw Backstreet Boys at the Spear, which was probably mind blowing, which was mind blowing. That's a whole nother level to the entertainment experience where it's just completely immersive that has changed the game for live music.Damian Fowler (05:48):The perception of Vegas has changed or is changing, and maybe that teases up to talk a little bit now about the new brand campaign and why this is the right moment to do it.Kate Wik (06:00):Yeah, absolutely. So we just launched a new campaign September of this year, so just a couple of weeks ago really. And the intent behind it is this notion that there are so many different reasons to come to Vegas, but there are also so many different vacation options. What we wanted to do was break through the noise and make sure that people understood that Vegas is the ultimate destination regardless of the experience you're looking for. We have it all, the breadth and depth that exists within our destination iss, it's uncomparable to any other destination. So we needed to get out there and get that message out there in big form. And why now what we found was through a lack of big brand messaging over the summer, we actually took a hit with a lot of negative headlines. And so we needed to get in front of that. And I think one of the big takeaways for marketers out there is that if you're not actively talking about your brand day in and day out, you create room for others to create their own narrative. And so after we launched the campaign, it's been about a month in market, we've seen a lot of that negativity drop because now everybody's covering, oh, here's the new elements, here are the new promotions they're doing, here are the new experiences that you can find. So it's really about driving the narrative that you want for your brand.Ilyse Liffreing (07:29):Very cool. And could you tell us a little bit about the campaign itself, maybe the creative, and then what channels are you leaning into?Kate Wik (07:36):Yeah, absolutely. In looking at how we were going to develop the work around this new brand campaign, what we wanted first and foremost was to be really authentic about Las Vegas and be very unique to a message that only Las Vegas can deliver. And so we took inspiration from our iconic welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign. So it's the sign that exists literally on Las Vegas Boulevard as you drive into town. And that sign, it's 65 years old today, but it is more iconic. And the awareness on that is it puts it as one of the highest elements assets within our portfolio. So you think Las Vegas, you think of Bellagio, you think of Wynn, even Luxor or all these amazing resorts. When we show that sign, the amount of awareness of what that is and where it is and what it's for just exceeds every other asset that we have out there. So we took inspiration from that. We took the neon, the lights, the really, the notion of setting the example of fabulous Las Vegas. That's the experience that our visitors can come to expect when they come to Las Vegas. So it truly has been our brand promise for over 65 years. So that's the inspiration behind the campaign.Damian Fowler (08:57):Yeah, I can see that sign now.Ilyse Liffreing (08:59):Yes,Kate Wik (08:59):That's right.Ilyse Liffreing (09:00):Yeah, that's right. Do you have a sense of the audience that you're trying to reach and through, I guess, which channels are you trying to reach them?Kate Wik (09:10):Yeah, so we have a really diverse audience set, which is very unique for a marketer, which usually has a single product or they've got a very specific audience for that product. Vegas is really the 21 and older adult playground. And so if you look at just an average audience, it's like a 45-year-old split, 50 50 male, female, et cetera. But what we offer is an unbelievable unbeatable experience at every single price point. So we absolutely cater to that high-end luxury market, that luxury traveler, all the way down to the entry level budget conscious traveler. And so we've got products from a circus circus all the way up to a win Las Vegas. And so for us, our audience is very broad, but generally it's adult travelers, people that have traveled in the past year looking to travel again,Ilyse Liffreing (10:11):We just had Marriott on the podcast and we were talking about how more travelers now are singles and single people. And I would think that might be particularly true for Vegas. For some reason, people are coming for a new experience and to get away.Kate Wik (10:28):I think that's exactly right. Not necessarily single travelers, but the idea of it's a getaway, it's a new experience. What we find from our visitors is number one, it's really high repeat visitation because every time they come, they're finding something new. So we usually get at least 80% repeat visitation from our visitors and really high satisfaction rate, but it's that mindset of wanting to try something new. For sure. Yeah.Damian Fowler (10:56):One thing that just occurs to me as we are talking is how the awareness of Las Vegas has been so kind of embodied in so many movies and TV shows. I was just thinking, I watched the studio recently, the Seth RoganKate Wik (11:09):Show,Damian Fowler (11:09):Which I think that has a combination in Vegas whileKate Wik (11:12):I actually haven't seen it yet. So no spoilers on my list.Damian Fowler (11:16):I mean, I was thinking about Oceans 11, you can go back and back. I have to see it. But that is all kind of part of the kind of braided cultural iconography as it were of the city, I guess.Kate Wik (11:27):Yeah, I think movies represent, you almost have to think of it as a channel for marketing. It represents an amazing opportunity to penetrate culture, reach new audiences that you wouldn't normally get to talk to. And so we have a history of iconic movies. Actually this past summer, you might've seen it, but the F1 movie, that was a partnership that we did with them to make sure that they filmed in Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit. That was really important. But again, reaching new audiences, keeping us sort of at the pinnacle and sort of leading culture. Also really awesome to have Brad Pitt lead in that. I'm not going to lie. That was pretty awesome. But a ton of movies. And it's kind of interesting to think of it as almost like a marketing channel, not a traditionalIlyse Liffreing (12:17):One, but yes. Yeah, like free marketing too sometimes, because a lot of things are based in Vegas,Kate Wik (12:22):Right? On the marketing channel front, I know you had sort of asked about how do we launch the campaign, and it was very much an integrated multi-channel approach. We did everything from brand marketing, product marketing, I call it value, but it's really promotional as well as experiential. So of course, from a brand marketing point of view, TV or movies are wonderful, but there's also tv. And we launched the campaign actually with NFL kickoff, so September 4th. We know that when people tune into tv, they're tuning in really into an NFL game. That's where the most eyeballs are at any single time. So from a marketing point of view, it's great return on your investment there. So we launched with a 62nd ad on September 4th on kickoff, but really it was about making sure that this is not just a TV campaign, but it's a platform that reaches the consumer at every different touch point throughout their travel journey or through their daily life.(13:27):And so we maximized the viewership by making sure that, yes, we had a TV spot, but we partnered with the Raiders to actually take over the tunnel walk. And so when players arrive at the stadium, any stadium across the us, it's usually sort of this gray back of house space. And what we did was we installed neon all over the wall as the backdrop. And so it gave our players the sense of pride as they're walking in where they see this huge fabulous Las Vegas neon sign, and then they get a bit of a swagger. And then we partnered with GQ to cover sort of the fit that the players are wearing because that's a whole thing, this sort of new cultural moment where you've got the intersection of professional sports and these athletes in fashion. And so GQ wants to cover that. And so now the backdrop for all of this is the fabulous Las Vegas neon sign that we installed.(14:22):And so then CVS and ESPN want to cover it because they're like, oh, what's going on with the Vegas tunnel walk? And so every time Vegas shows up, we want to make sure that we're sort of breaking through the clutter. We're doing something very unique, bold and different, and whatever we do, it's sort of Vegas worthy. So I guess another channel is outdoor. We don't just buy outdoor. We worked with media partners to find these super high impact spectacular units that just command attention. So around the corner, in Times Square, we have this huge 3D board where you've got a 3D view of the iconic welcome to Las Vegas sign that rotates and dice come out, chips come out, an F1 race car comes out, right? It's a showstopper. And when you walk into Times Square, you see people taking pictures of advertising and that blows your mind.(15:21):And then on the other side of the country, we've got an actual neon installation on Sunset Boulevard. So we took, quite frankly, one of the ideas behind the campaign is let's take the neon and export it. Let's take our Neon National. And so we've got these big neon relics all across the us and so this one on Sunset Boulevard is spectacular. And then you walk across any of our resorts in Las Vegas and you see our Neon Signs Launch week. We took over all of our, well in our top 10 markets, we took over our digital outdoor boards and we had a roadblock for the whole week of launch. So just doing these big spectacular moments to capture the attention of our viewers. Wow,Damian Fowler (16:08):That's a lot that you're doing a tremendous amount, but on the other side of it, how are you kind of measuring and tracking all of these moments that you've created?Kate Wik (16:18):Yeah, I think measurement is incredibly important for any brand. We are actually consistently in market every single week with a research tracker, a brand health tracker. We've been doing it for decades. Making sure that we're keeping a finger on the pulse of our consumer is really important to us. So before we launched the campaign, obviously we tested it to see, number one, does it break through? Does it resonate? Does it deliver on the message of escape? Does it make people want to go to Las Vegas? It actually tested stronger than any other campaign that we've tested, and we test all of our campaigns. So that was pretty exciting. And then post-launch, again, we're in the market every single week. We found that we continue to uptick in terms of likability of the campaign, the campaign that makes you want to travel to Las Vegas. Those metrics are really important to us, intent to travel, and so it's continued to climb every single week since we've been in market. That's really strong. I think outside of traditional campaign testing, something that we consistently do is social listening, and so understanding what the current conversation is on social, I had mentioned this summer was a little bit rough. There was a lot of negativity out there for us. What we found was we had peaked in terms of negativity online in, gosh, in August. We launched Campaign in September, and that number has dramatically reduced, which is fantastic. It goes back to this point of you have to constantly be talking and driving your own narrative.(18:01):Otherwise if there's a void, others are going to fill it for you. That's was aIlyse Liffreing (18:05):Quick turnaround time too fromKate Wik (18:07):InIlyse Liffreing (18:07):August to launching inKate Wik (18:08):September. Absolutely. So a couple weeks. So I would say early August was peak and then Campaign formally launched September 4th, but working with our property partners to seed components of the campaign before, that was a big part of it as well. And then I think a very tactical measurement is we launched actually the first ever destination wide sale, so we called it the Fabulous Five Day Sale. Our campaign is Welcome to Fabulous, so fabulous five day sale. We wanted to make sure that we were putting a spotlight on the value that exists across the destination. And what we found was we drove four times the amount of website volume that we normally do to visit las vegas.com and that we actually were driving more referrals, so people were coming in to see what these deals were, what the sale was, this first ever limited sale, and then the traffic, the referral traffic that we were sending out to the booking engines of each of our property partners. That was 120 times the normal weekly average that we have in terms of, oh my gosh, yeah, referral, wait. So really unbelievable. It was kind of mind blowing for us in terms of the results of that. Nice.Ilyse Liffreing (19:28):And what was the reception from businesses in Las Vegas too, because that involved all of them?Kate Wik (19:34):Absolutely. Yeah. We don't launch a campaign without the support of our property partners. The reception was fabulous to use a cliche, incredibly fabulous. They leaned into it, you'll see part of the campaign. We created these neon elements and literally handed over this toolkit to our property partners so they can push out on all of their digital signage, on all of their marketing elements, sort of reflections of the campaign work as well and tie into it.Damian Fowler (20:05):Great. Just out of curiosity, is the campaign driven from the ground up by businesses or does it come top down as it were, from what your office, what's the kind of interaction?Kate Wik (20:19):Yeah. Well, the interaction is we are the DMO, the destination marketing organization for Las Vegas. So what we do is we work closely with our property partners to understand what's the business needs, what are the trends they're seeing. We do research and provide them top level trends, and then we work with them on what do we need the advertising to accomplish, and then we develop the campaigns. We're funded by them. We're actually funded by a room tax, which is paid by our visitors. And so there is complete coordination with our property partners, and we really do all of the upper funnel marketing for them. That's kind of the role we play for them.Damian Fowler (21:00):Interesting. Yeah. Yeah. I want to ask you, actually, I guess this is a big picture question. Are there other big cities that kind of have similar outreach or similar marketing campaigns, or are you unique in lots of ways?Kate Wik (21:15):I think the big destinations like New York, la, they will have a tourism authority within their destination that we'll do it for them. I think what's unique about Las Vegas is how we're funded. Again, it is through this room tax. And so generally, I'm not out there every day trying to drum up membership funds or anything. Our job is to go market the destination 365 days a year. That is why we exist. And so I think other destinations have something similar, but not quite the structure or the support behind it. And I think what is unique for Las Vegas is tourism is the number one economic driver for southern Nevada, and so we're the engine behind that. We have to make sure we're continuing to fuel that. Tourism represents 55 million or 55 billion, excuse me, in direct economic impact. That's visitors coming, spending fueling the local economy. And so the role we play matters. The advertising that we do matters because it fuels the entire ecosystem and the economic climate for Southern Nevada. Wow.Damian Fowler (22:33):Another quick question, follow up question there because you keep making me think of things. You have a lot of international visitors. Do you have a sense of where the majority of them are comingKate Wik (22:42):From? Yeah. Yeah. So international visitors are really important to us. Interesting. Canada's typically is our number one market. We have seen a decrease this year from our Canadian visitors. That's true for the US overall. We love our neighbors to the north and we welcome them back. But Canada is generally number one. Mexico is number two. Mexico is still going strong. They've actually seen growth year over year. UK is our number three market. We love our UK visitors and our partnership with F1 continues to grow that, which is phenomenal. And then interesting, our fourth market is actually Australia, and we don't have a direct flight there today, but it's an easy stopover from la. But the Australians and the Aussies, they love coming to Las Vegas. Great cultural alignment, but in general, we love all of our international visitors, and it's about anywhere from 10 to 15% of our overall visitor mix,Damian Fowler (23:46):So Cool.Ilyse Liffreing (23:47):Well, so along with just how many changes Las Vegas has seen, how would you, I guess, describe the expectations around hospitality and how that has changed over the years?Kate Wik (23:59):Gosh, hospitality, not unlike marketing, it's really fueled by tech innovation. Everything from keyless check-in, you can check in on your phone, you can use your phone as your key. All of these things have been unbelievable accelerants to a great experience, but that's across the board in every city, across the world. Technology has fueled that. I think what's unique for Las Vegas is actually doubling down on the core of who we are. And that's about service, and that's about kind of going back to the brand promise of the campaign where the welcome to fabulous Las Vegas isn't just a sign. It is the brand promise of the experience you're going to have here. And before we launched the campaign, we actually went around to all the CEOs and all the presidents of all our resort property partners to say and to remind them, we're going to launch this campaign, we're going to go back to the roots of Las Vegas. And the roots of that is hospitality, and it's about making every individual feel like somebody special that is so uniquely Las Vegas. You can walk into a circus, circus, an Excalibur, and have this mind blowing unbelievable experience. You could also walk into a Bellagio, an aria, a fountain blue, and have a mind blowing unbelievable experience. It's not based on your economic value or your financial worth. It's based on who you are as a visitor coming. We're going to deliver that unbelievable experience, and that is service related, hospitality related for us.Ilyse Liffreing (25:39):Very cool. So what's next then? How are you planning to build on the success?Kate Wik (25:44):I think for us, welcome to Fabulous is not just like an A Flash in the Pan ad campaign. What we intended to do was create a marketing platform that will just stand the test of time that will continue to iterate off of it. We have three big announcements, not yet announced, but still coming out later this year that just continue to build on this platform. So it's a platform for us as the DMO, but it's also a platform for our property partners to continue to iterate because it is so unique to us.Damian Fowler (26:20):Now we've got some kind of quickfire questions now we've looked at that bigKate Wik (26:24):Picture.Damian Fowler (26:25):What are you obsessed with figuring out right now?Kate Wik (26:29):I am obsessed with figuring out how you hack the social algorithms. And I think what's super interesting is something that can go viral that isn't necessarily representative of the brand or the experience that you have. And so really making sure that for us, it's fueling a ton of content out there to make sure that we're dominating what that narrative is. And that's not just from brand voice, it's influencers or whatever, but that social algorithms I think is really important forDamian Fowler (27:05):Brands. Yeah, absolutely. I would love to figure that out too. It seems like a kind of a magic unlock.Ilyse Liffreing (27:11):Yes. Right.Damian Fowler (27:14):Okay.Ilyse Liffreing (27:15):This year you are included on the Forbes list of 50 Fierce Global leaders.Kate Wik (27:20):Yes.Ilyse Liffreing (27:20):Congratulations. Thank you. What is one piece of wisdom you'd pass on to other marketers?Kate Wik (27:27):Oh gosh. Constant learning, constant iteration. Nothing is ever done, right? You put something out in the world, there's always a chance to continue to iterate and learn and get feedback and continue to push it further. Yeah.Damian Fowler (27:44):Another is ai, a marketer's friend.Kate Wik (27:46):Yeah, absolutely. But actually, let's be careful with that. It's a friend, but it's like a starting point, right? I think using it as information, as research, as sort of an input but not a final output is really important.Damian Fowler (28:01):I like that. That distinction is important.Ilyse Liffreing (28:03):One last fun one for you, maybe outside of the Brad Pitt movie from the summer. What's your favorite movie set in LasKate Wik (28:12):Vegas? Oh, gosh. I love Oceans 11. I mean, how can you not? I mean, it's still Brad Pitt, butDamian Fowler (28:20):Oh, yeah.Kate Wik (28:20):But it's an icon. He can be at anything, everything.Ilyse Liffreing (28:27):And that'sDamian Fowler (28:27):It for this edition of The Big Impression.Ilyse Liffreing (28:29):This show is produced by Molten Hart. Our theme is by Love and caliber, and our associate producer is Sydney Cairns.Damian Fowler (28:36):And remember,Kate Wik (28:37):If you're not actively talking about your brand day in and day out, you create room for others to create their own narrative.Damian Fowler (28:45):I'm Damian, and I'm Ilyse, and we'll see you next time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Join the Tales From Hollywoodland crew as they celebrate the remarkable career of Robert Redford — legendary actor, Oscar-winning director, producer, and lifelong activist. From Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid to The Sting, Ordinary People, and the founding of Sundance, we explore Redford's impact on Hollywood, independent film, and social activism. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, […] The post Robert Redford: Celebrating a Hollywood Legend — Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast appeared first on The ESO Network.
Join the Tales From Hollywoodland crew as they celebrate the remarkable career of Robert Redford — legendary actor, Oscar-winning director, producer, and lifelong activist. From Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid to The Sting, Ordinary People, and the founding of Sundance, we explore Redford's impact on Hollywood, independent film, and social activism. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, career milestones, and why Robert Redford remains one of cinema's most influential icons. Join the crew as we uncover surprising stories, bold personalities, and the lasting legacy these moguls left on Hollywood history. Perfect for fans of classic cinema, film history, Hollywood legends, and anyone fascinated by the industry's most influential figures. We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at talesfromhollywoodland@gmail.com and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found. #RobertRedford #RedfordLegacy #HollywoodIcons #FilmIcon #ClassicCinema #OldHollywood #ModernHollywood #IndieFilmHistory #SundanceFounder #OscarWinner #FilmDirector #MovieHistory #CinemaLovers #PodcastEpisode #FilmPodcast #HollywoodStories #BehindTheScenes #FilmCommunity
A fast-moving story surrounding 19-year-old former Georgia GOP assistant secretary Ja'Quon Stembridge, whose sudden resignation made headlines after a vigilante sting video swept across social media. Ron spoke directly with "Angelus" of Street Sweepers TV, who explains how his group's decoy operation unfolded and why the encounter escalated the way it did. Later, Ron brings on Eric from Blue Georgia, who shares how GOP leadership reacted—and why his posts quickly drew blocks from party officials. The episode shifts to national news as Ron caught up with CBS News White House reporter Stacy Lyn for an update on the tragic National Guard shooting in Washington, D.C., and the political finger-pointing now underway. His opinion: the blame goes back all the way to Trump 1.0.Fresh developments in South Carolina, where Rep. Nancy Mace faces upheaval inside her own campaign team. Home sellers are de-listing at record pace in and around metro Atlanta, and Ron (who's also a REALTOR) has some insights, plus with Six Flags over Georgia pulling the plug on "Holiday in the Park" comes some alternate festive spots throughout the state, including Stone Mountain Park. Tune in to catch the Ron Show weekdays from 4-6pm Eastern time on Georgia NOW! Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com.#HearGeorgiaNow #TheRonShow #StreetSweepersTV #BlueGeorgia #NancyMace #GeorgiaPolitics #GAGOP #NationalGuard #AtlantaNews #PoliticalNews
#WDRadio WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30, 2025 | On May 19, 1780, colonists lit candles at midday, cows returned to their barns, and preachers warned the end was near—all because the sun simply disappeared. An inexplicable darkness fell over New England so complete that people couldn't see their hands in front of their faces—and it's never happened again.HOUR ONE: “MJ12: JFK and UFOs” *** No one likes uninvited guests – and it appears, neither do those in the afterlife. (Dead Village) *** Ask Pedro Rodrigues Filho and he'll tell you he's a nice guy. After all, he may be a serial killer – but he only kills bad guys. (The Real-Life Dexter) *** What caused the sky to go dark in the middle of the day back in 1780? (New England's Dark Day)==========HOUR TWO: What caused complete darkness to engulf the New England town of Newburyport in 1871 – and what were the strange lights seen by dozens of students and their teacher? *** Engineers working to link Scotland and England with cables on the floor of the ocean have stumbled across an amazing find from Word War 1… a submarine that was sunk due to a sea monster! (The Submarine Sunk by a Sea Monster) *** “The Mira Theater Haunting” by Bili White ==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Paul Bernardo, with the help of his wife Karla Homolka, stalked a Canadian suburb with a number of terrible rapes that were only the beginning of their life of cruelty. They would come to be known as the Ken and Barbie Killers. (The True Horror of the Ken and Barbie Killers) *** When you think of a con artist, you think of slick players like Johnny Hooker and Henry Gondorf from “The Sting”, masters of disguise and ID like Frank Abagnale from “Catch Me If You Can”, or even the mysterious Keyser Söze from “The Usual Suspects”. But I'm guessing what you never picture in your head is a Victorian woman named Madame Rachel. She never got her own movie, but she was the real deal. (The Con Woman Madame Rachel) *** A forest in beautiful West Sussex, UK is only beautiful from the outside – for within, witnesses have seen mysterious things… including UFOs, mysterious deaths, and unexplained vanishings. (Danger Lurking In The Woods)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:“The Mira Theater Haunting” by Bili White from Paranormality Magazine“The Shadow Over Newburyport” posted at Esoterx.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y62cmsun“The Submarine Sunk by a Sea Monster” from Earth-Chronicles.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ve7bwnvh“The True Horror of the Ken and Barbie Killers” by Frankie Stein for FilmDaily.co: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5ddyr25y“The Con Woman Madame Rachel” by Geri Walton: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/f5jnwjwz“New England's Dark Day” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2OEuVTl“Dead Village” by Dreyk: http://bit.ly/33lz1Eg“The Real Life Dexter” by Kara Goldfarb: http://bit.ly/2IUuQaP“Danger Lurking In The Woods” by Ellen Lloyd: (link no longer available)“JFK And UFOs” from Paranormality Magazine==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2025==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).==========
In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #361 of the PWTorch including the low morale in WWF, the rise of the Clique, first look at the In Your House 5 card, WCW rushing Sting vs. Hogan, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Released in 1979, "Message in a Bottle" was the opening track on The Police's second album, Regatta de Blanc. The song features the signature sounds of the band: Sting's evocative vocals and bass, Andy Summers' intricate guitar work, and Stuart Copeland's dynamic drumming. But what exactly makes this song resonate with so many listeners, even decades later? Listen to this episode and we'll find out. "Message In A Bottle" (Sting) Copyright 1979 G.M. Sumner, published by Magnetic Publishing Ltd and Administered by EMI Blackwood Music in the USA and Canada Take advantage of our discount code lovethatsong and save 15% off t-shirts & merch from your favorite bands at OldGlory.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (12-2-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's Jake Barnett to analyze AEW Dynamite with live callers and emails. They discuss Kenny Omega beating Jon Moxley for the AEW Title with a big angle involving Don Callis with an Impact Wrestling tie-in, Sting debuts and Tony Schiavone goes absolutely bonkers for it, Cody Rhodes & Darby Allin vs. Ricky Starks & Powerhouse Hobbs, Chris Jericho vs. Frankie Kazarian, The Acclaimed make fun of The Young Bucks book cover, Brit Baker in action, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
Robert Redford and Paul Newman reunite for one of the greatest con-artist films ever made and one of the most purely entertaining movies Hollywood has ever produced. In the first episode of our Robert Redford Arc, Four Play dives into The Sting (1973), a film that blends slick plotting, old-school charm, and razor-sharp chemistry between two of cinema's most charismatic stars. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code FOURPLAY at shopmando.com! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FOURPLAY and use code FOURPLAY and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Wrestling historian and bestselling author Keith Elliot Greenberg returns to unpack the biggest moments, matches, and behind-the-scenes stories from THIS BOOK IS ALL ELITE: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling. He breaks down how AEW built six years of groundbreaking history, shares the real stories behind stadium-shaking matches like Thunder Rosa vs. Britt Baker, Sting & Darby's unreal run, Anarchy in the Arena, the first Stadium Stampede, and Hangman Adam Page's evolution into a true AEW World Champion. Keith talks Excalibur's rise as the voice of AEW, the Gunn brothers keeping Daily's Place alive during the pandemic, the emotional backstage moments from Wembley, and the candid perspectives from AEW talent who helped define the company. If you want the untold stories, unseen photos, and definitive history of AEW's first 5 years, this is the episode—and the book—that delivers it. Purchase THIS BOOK IS ALL ELITE: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755079/this-book-is-all-elite-the-inside-story-of-all-elite-wrestling-by-keith-elliot-greenberg-and-all-elite-wrestling/ AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. The AEW SP Game Used set is out now – packed with autographs, tech cards, and real match-used relics. Get it today! https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Opie sobs over his shredded baseball card and some genius finds Superman #1 worth NINE MILLION DOLLARS in his attic—meanwhile Sting's supposedly banging for eight straight hours like a tantric god. We savage childhood trauma, garbage moms, flat-earth lunatics, and why broke kids now let AI diagnose their ass warts. Savage laughs, zero filter—go raid your parents' crap before they burn the only thing that could've saved you.
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad rewind 30 years to revisit the very first time Sting went one-on-one with Hulk Hogan on WCW Monday Nitro! Was this match a glimpse into the future of the company? And did Hogan's all-black gear hint that he was already testing the waters of a heel turn? Eric breaks down the atmosphere, the intrigue, and the bizarre context of this moment in WCW history — long before the nWo was even an idea. If that's not enough, Eric gives his LIVE reaction to Tony Khan's interview on The Ariel Helwani Show. What did Eric think about Tony's comments on him, his influence, and his impact on Tony's own thought process and career? All that, plus so much more, on this jam-packed edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff! STEVEN SINGER JEWELERS - No one does real diamond jewelry better. Experience the difference at Steven Singer Jewelers. Go to HTTP://IHATESTEVENSINGER.COM always with fast and FREE shipping. SIGNOS - Go to signos.com, and get $10 off select plans with code 83WEEKS. BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code 83WEEKS -- just pay $5 shipping. INDACLOUD - If you're 21 or older, get 40% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code 83WEEKS at https://inda.shop/83WEEKS ! #indacloudpod PRIZE PICKS - Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/83WEEKS and use code 83WEEKS to get $50 in lineups after you pay your first $5 lineup! CASH APP - Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/j5ojws30 #CashAppPod As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct Deposit, Overdraft Coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. QUINCE - Layer up this fall with pieces that feel as good as they look. Go to http://Quince.com/83WEEKS for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. STOPBOX - Not only do you get 10% Off your entire order when you use code 83WEEKS10 at https://stopboxusa.com/83WEEKS10 , but they are also giving you Buy One Get One Free for their StopBox Pro. #stopboxpod HARRY'S PLUS - Get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://harrys.com/83WEEKS #Harryspod SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more.