Podcasts about Storytelling

The Diary of a CEO's Director of Trailers, Anthony Smith, on capturing attention in the first few seconds, building cliffhangers and emotional momentum that keep audiences watching (or reading), and testing hooks and packaging without losing trust or story.You'll learn:Why you only have 3–5 seconds to earn attention, and what that changes about your opening lines and first scenes.How to take the guesswork out of hooks by testing titles and thumbnails to see what audiences actually care about.Ways to pull a more compelling later moment forward and work in reverse when the early material is setup.What makes a cliffhanger work across books and videos, and how to raise the stakes so people feel “gutted” not knowing the answer.How to build an “emotional rollercoaster” so the narrative never flatlines.Why sound and silence can help storytelling work, creating intensity and then giving the audience space to breathe.How to balance intrigue with respect for your audience by offering a “moment of value” instead of holding everything back.Why giving away too much can kill curiosity, and how to protect the reason someone keeps reading or watching.Resources and Links:

In this episode of The Journey, I sit down with Nathan Sill to explore the deeper themes behind the documentary film Afterglow. We talk about parkour as a pathway to personal growth, the role of urban exploration in self-discovery, and how community and connection can transform lives. We also dive into the vulnerable stories shared in Afterglow, its impact on mental health awareness, and why making the film freely available on YouTube matters. This conversation is about resilience, shared experience, and the power of story to help people feel less alone.

Journey with us as we review the book of 1 Thessalonians! We'll also spend time playing Guess the Sound and Guess the Imposter.

Hello to you listening in Marseille, France!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Maybe like me this time of year brings you face-to-face with something going not quite right in your business or maybe you're life. Maybe you're using an old play book that used to work but no longer does. Maybe your attitude could use a reboot.Deep down, we all know it - don't we? We have a hunch what's gone missing, a risk we need to take, a habit we need to break. It's like a desire to take up daily walking for all the right reasons. There's not much to it; only the decision to move our bodies and the wisdom to accept the difference between our will and our won't.Question: What's the risk you've been avoiding? What's the risk you're willing to take? And what might happen next? You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Communication Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

2026 - KI, Freuds Unterbewusstsein und weitere Top Strategien für das neue Jahr Warum „Standard-SEO“ 2026 so gut wie tot ist — und was du stattdessen brauchst, um im Kopf deiner Kunden zu landen. Wie ein unscheinbares Interview-Transkript plötzlich deine Lead-Maschine wird — wenn du es richtig aufbereitest. Warum 0815-Leadmagneten heute mehr Schaden anrichten als nützen — und was stattdessen echte Neugier weckt. Der eine Fehler, der dein ganzes Ad-Budget verbrennt: Wenn du unterschätzt, wie viele Entscheidungen deiner Kunden unbewusst laufen. Mit dem richtigen Mix aus Content, Storytelling und konsistentem Stil baust du eine Marke, die im Kopf bleibt — und nicht in der Flut untergeht. In dieser Folge sprechen wir darüber, warum die Macht des Unbewussten im Marketing und Vertrieb auch 2026 unverzichtbar bleibt. Wir zeigen anhand praxisnaher Beispiele, wie Psychologie zu mehr Top Leads führt und warum generische KI-Inhalte oft nicht mehr ausreicht, um sich abzuheben. Wir diskutieren, wie du mit individuellem Stil, echten Geschichten und gezielten Einfallstoren aus der Vergleichbarkeit herauskommst und nachhaltigen Erfolg sicherst. Erfahre, warum Consulting, Mentoring und der Blick von außen entscheidende Hebel sind – und wie du trotz KI-Boom echte Verbindung zu deiner Zielgruppe aufbaust. Starte mit uns in ein Jahr voller Durchbrüche und starker Botschaften!

Send us a textIn this reflective episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward revisits the impactful lessons learned throughout 2025, emphasizing themes like patience, consistency, and authentic relationships. From understanding the critical role of documented systems in business growth to leveraging personal stories as tools for differentiation, this episode is a roadmap for entrepreneurs aiming to refine their strategies and operations. As the year winds down, Mark urges listeners to pause, reflect, and consider how these insights might propel them into a successful 2026.Amid the hustle of growing a business, Mark highlights the importance of building sustainable practices over chasing overnight success. Essential keywords such as "business growth strategies," "podcast guesting," "storytelling," and "leadership in uncertainty" are interwoven as Mark shares insights on consistency, storytelling, and relationship-building. He brings attention to the art of podcast guesting, learning from failures and successes, and the importance of disciplined, intentional action over mere motivation. Through notable conversations with experts like Christine Campbell Rappin and Mike Perlo, the episode underscores the essence of developing systems and processes, highlighting the integral role they play in achieving sustainable business growth.Key Takeaways:Systems Over Spontaneity: Sustainable growth emerges not from sudden tactics but from building solid, repeatable systems.Storytelling as Leverage: Personal stories create trust, making storytelling a powerful tool for connection and differentiation.Consistency Trumps Motivation: Regular discipline and routine often lead to momentum and eventual success.The Power of Relationships: Long-term business success thrives on genuine relationships, not just transactional interactions.Energy Management: Protecting your energy through strategic rest is crucial for avoiding burnout and achieving sustainable performance.SPONSORPodcast Guesting is your best way to get visbility, credibility and trust by sharing how you add value to your clients. If you want to set up a call, go to the websitewww.podcastintroduction.comResources:Christine Campbell Rappin: Check episode details for her coaching contact information.Mike Perlo's Journey: Episode discusses his transition and storytelling approach.Tom Friedman and Joe Mindak's Networking Insights: Episodes featuring insights on relationship-building from their distinct perspectives.Robert Matson on Burnout: Highlighting strategic rest practices for sustainable business operations.Business Growth Talks cSupport the showIf you want to watch the full video of this episode go to:https://www.youtube.com/@markhayward-BizGrowthTalksDo you want to be a guest on multiple podcasts as a service go to:www.podcastintroduction.comFind more details about the podcast and my coaching business on:www.businessgrowthtalks.comFind me onLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayw...Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mjh169183YouTube Shorts - https://www.youtube.com/@markhayward-BizGrowthTalks/shorts

Did you know there are specific mental steps a viewer goes through before they lean in, stay, and eventually buy?From psychological triggers…to making people feel seen in their needs and problems…to the relatability factor…to emotional pacing…to 10 more hidden ingredients that make a video unscrollable.I break everything down by reverse-engineering a famous MASTERCLASS-style video so you can finally see the structure behind it — and recreate it for your own brand.If you've ever watched a video and thought,“Why does THIS work so well?”This class is your answer.Whether you're a marketer, founder, creator, or brand builder, this will completely change how you approach storytelling and video content.⚡️JOIN MY FREE REBEL ACADEMY 80+ FREE COURSES https://www.alexhouseofsocial.com/freerebelacademy

“It's hard to fix a manuscript that is not yet finished. This is what I counsel all of my clients and people who might want to work with me is write the whole first draft because there's something that brought you to the story.” - Beth BaranyIn this How To Write the Future episode, “How to Handle Plot Holes Effectively,” host Beth Barany answers a listener's question on how to handle your story's plot holes when you're deep into writing the rough draft and how to take the necessary steps, depending on whether you're a plotter or a panster.In this episode:Gain insight into how to handle plot holesTips to help you solve the problems in your story developmentGET HELP WITH YOUR WORLD BUILDING - START HEREFree World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/GET SOME FREE WRITING COACHING LIVE ON THE PODCASTSign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic with Beth Barany: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/Support our work for creatives!Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/bethbaranySHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranySHOW CO-PRODUCTION + NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDadeEDITORIAL SUPPORT by Iman Llompartc. 2025 BETH BARANYhttps://bethbarany.com/Questions? Comments? Send us a text!--- CONNECTContact BethLinkedInCREDITSEDITED WITH DESCRIPT (Affiliate link)MUSIC: Uppbeat.ioDISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

A viciously unhappy childhood causes Bruce Springsteen to retreat into work in an extreme way as he searches for success (and control). He channels his pain into focus and drive and gets everything he thought he wanted. He didn't yet know he was lying to himself. He will find that out soon. He falls into a deep depression. One that almost leads to s*icide. With the help of his true friend Jon Landau he seeks professional help. This help helps immediately. The lie he was telling himself was that work was the most important thing in his life. What he really wanted, was what he was incapable of doing: forming a lasting and loving relationship with a woman. For that he realizes he can't run. For that he realizes he has to stay. That thought terrifies him and is what caused him to seek help. He meets a truly singular woman and for the first time in his life he's able to have a healthy relationship with someone he loves. This realization comes almost 400 pages into Bruce's incredible autobiography (one of the best I've ever read) and it is shocking. I originally thought I was making an episode about Bruce Springsteen's extreme work ethic (one example: He wrote this book out by hand, multiple times, over 7 years. It's almost 600 pages. He's like this with everything btw.) But as I read, and reread this book over the last 6 months I realized that is not the most important part of the story. The work Bruce had to do to fix his mind is the heart and soul of the book. The work he did with Dr. Wayne Myers over 25 years is what allowed him to have a life. Not just a job. A life. As Bruce says after coming through the other side of this: “Work is work . . . but life . . . is life . . . and life trumps art . . . always.” This is a very unusual episode of Founders. I hope you enjoy it. If you want to skip to the part where he starts dealing with the struggles going on in his mind that starts 46 minutes in. Episode sponsors: ⁠ Ramp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud ⁠⁠⁠by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save time and money.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ramp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Automate compliance, security, and trust with Vanta.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vanta helps you win trust, close deals, and stay secure—faster and with less effort⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Find out how increased security leads to more customers by going to Vanta⁠⁠⁠. Tell them David from Founders sent you and you'll get $1000 off. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.vanta.com/founders⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Collateral⁠⁠ transforms your complex ideas into compelling narratives. Collateral crafts institutional grade marketing collateral for private equity, private credit, real estate, venture capital, family offices, hedge funds, oil & gas companies, and all kinds of corporations. Storytelling is one of the highest forms of leverage and you should invest heavily in it. You can do that by going to ⁠⁠https://collateral.com

One Life | One Story is a podcast about real people's lives. Each episode centers on a single person and a defining experience, sometimes one moment, sometimes a series of moments, that will reshape how you see the world, yourself, or the people around you.These stories are told in the speaker's own words. They can be hopeful, tragic, and sometimes uncomfortable, with most living somewhere in between. Just honest accounts of experiences that stay with you long after.This is a space for reflection, understanding, and listening.And if you have a story you would like to share on the podcast, email me at onelifeonestorypodcast@gmail.com.One Life | One StoryListen wherever you get your podcasts.This show will be a separate podcast, so you will need to subscribe to it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

Step into Episode 190 of On the Delo as David DeLorenzo sits down with longtime friend and Arizona hospitality pro Tiffany for a candid conversation about life behind the bar, responsible service, mental health, and launching a new industry-driven concept in downtown Mesa. From nearly two decades in restaurants and bars to opening “The Walk In” while navigating new motherhood, Tiffany pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to care for guests, protect your team, and still protect your own energy. If you're in hospitality, own a bar or restaurant, or just love the Arizona beer community, this one gives you real-world perspective and practical takeaways you can use right now.Hear how Tiffany went from a 19-year-old hostess at Native New Yorker in Tempe to a respected leader in Arizona's craft beer scene, shaping programs at spots like Cornish Pasty, Postino Gilbert, and The Sleepy Whale. She breaks down the psychology of reading guests, the art and “mama bear” finesse of cutting someone off, and why hospitality that feels like family is the only way to stand out when people are more selective than ever about where they spend their money. The conversation also dives into how therapy, boundaries, lifting, early mornings, and porch coffee help her manage burnout and stay grounded in an industry that often expects you to be “on” no matter what's happening in your own life.You'll also get an inside look at The Walk In, the new “grandma's basement” bar Tiffany is opening in a historic basement space in downtown Mesa with partners Chris Rogers and Thad Krosky. Think cozy couches, wood paneling, beer neons, beer, natural wine, vinyl nights, and a serious non-alcoholic program designed for people who want the full experience without the booze. Tiffany shares the real startup journey: losing their first dream Tempe location, regrouping with help from community and a strong broker, finding the former Sun Devil Liquor basement and its old cellar “relics,” and deciding they don't have to settle for anything less than the right space.Chapter Guide (Timestamps):(0:00 - 2:40) Saturday Morning Vibes and Episode 190 Intro(2:41 - 5:56) Tiffany's Start in Hospitality: Native New Yorker, ASU, and Falling in Love with the Industry(5:57 - 12:40) Psychology Behind the Bar: Reading Guests, Responsible Service, and Care Over Transactions(12:41 - 18:21) Arizona Beer Community: Hospitality, Storytelling, and Surviving a Changing Market(18:22 - 23:58) Building The Walk In: Concept, Partners, Mental Health Focus, and Learning the Business Side(23:59 - 30:38) Losing a Location, Finding a Basement: Tempe Setbacks, Downtown Mesa, and Not Settling(30:39 - 37:56) Non-Alcoholic Programs, Mental Wellness, Therapy, and Coping Without the Crutch of Alcohol(37:57 - 43:21) Motherhood, Support Systems, Arizona Roots, and Raising Riley in Hospitality(43:22 - 47:24) Rapid Fire: Music, Tattoos, Aliens, Gold Shows, and Strength Inside and Outside the Bar(47:25 - 48:39) What's Next: Copper State Beer Festival and Built Different Community Invite

It is Month of Jeff, so its time to talk to another Jeff, Jeff Pelletier.Jeff had a huge 2025. He paced and crewed at Cocodona, then took on Badwater 135 and followed it up with the inaugural Mammoth 200. We go deep on Badwater, why he was drawn to a race the core of the community has kind of fallen out of love with, and why he thinks it might be the hardest race in the world to crew. No aid stations, constant leapfrogging, the rulebook, the blinky lights, the penalties, and the reality of managing sleep, food, gas, and ice in Death Valley.Then we shift to Mammoth 200. What the course was like in year one, why it is going to be a major 200 because of how runnable and crewable it is, and how finishing timing completely changed the race experience once the weather rolled in. Jeff also talks about altitude issues, his first time puking in a race, and how it felt to miss his Badwater goals but still finish and learn something important.We also get into the filmmaker side, outsourcing rough cuts, what it is like trying to race and produce at the same time, the weirdest things he has done for a shot, and why telling the story can sometimes be the thing that keeps you moving forward. We wrap with what is next for Jeff, including Croatia, Spartathlon, Cape Town, and the always painful lottery season.This episode of the Free Outside Podcast is brought to you by Janji, Garage Grown Gear, and CS Instant Coffee.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview of Badwater 13507:11 The Challenge of Crewing at Badwater09:57 Logistics and Rules of the Race13:00 The Unique Terrain and Conditions16:14 Heat Management Strategies19:06 Hydration and Sodium Management22:04 Final Thoughts and Reflections on the Experience26:45 Testing Limits: Fluid and Electrolyte Management28:49 Data Collection in Extreme Conditions31:06 Balancing Filmmaking and Performance33:41 Lessons from Badwater: Setting Realistic Goals35:52 Transitioning to Mammoth: New Challenges Ahead37:06 Experiencing Coca-Dona: A Unique Race38:26 Mammoth's Inaugural Year: A Mixed Bag43:45 Resetting Goals: From Badwater to Mammoth48:01 The Unique Culture of Ultra Running50:04 The Rise of 200-Mile Races53:03 Storytelling in Ultra Running53:39 The Editing Process of Race Films56:50 Behind the Scenes of Filming Races01:03:00 Gear Recommendations and Future PlansSubscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.comSupport this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutsideBuy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSFEmail me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at jeff@freeoutside.comWatch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outsideWebsite: www.Freeoutside.comInstagram: thefreeoutsidefacebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside

Ray, Jess and Andrew dig into the 2nd batch of New Vegas feedback from Wil, Suliore, Rando, Jeff, Calm Horizons, Mr Sullivan, Vanessa, Lee and Kos1moModus Files Series Retrospectivehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mR9it4BgguQJoin our Discord:https://discord.gg/cVSN65jJoin in the Roundtable Fun with our Character Generators!Fallout 76: https://tinyurl.com/F76GeneratorFallout 4: https://tinyurl.com/Fallout4GeneratorFallout New Vegas: https://tinyurl.com/NewVegasGeneratorFallout 3: https://tinyurl.com/F3GeneratorThe NEW New Vegas Character Generator! DONATE:  https://fightcf.cff.org/site/TR/?fr_id=7889&pg=team&team_id=90760Shop:  optimistic.threadless.com/Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/asapodcastingEmail: thefalloutfeed@gmail.comWeb: http://www.asapodcasting.com/#/the-fallout-feed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFalloutFeedFB: facebook.com/groups/askyrimaddictpodcastSupport the show

Hello there! Welcome to Force Ghost Conversations. This podcast is your home for cozy, deep dives into all things Star Wars and Lucasfilm-adjacent properties. Each week, our host will be joined by fans, creators, and believers in the principles from the Galaxy far, far away to discuss the thematic elements from our favorite Lucasfilm properties. Without further adieu, it is time to gather around the campfire for some Force Ghost Conversations.Fantasy Feelings is the incredible clothing brand that blends storytelling with expression. Taylor, the owner of Fantasy Feelings, joins the show for an interview about the story behind the store, her love of the Star Wars Prequels, and what people can expect for the future. You do not want to miss out on this conversation as the holiday season approaches!Topics Discussed Include:1. Storytelling as Clothing2. The Journey Through Star Wars3. What Makes the Prequels Perfect for Clothing Design?Support Fantasy Feelings Here: https://www.fantasyfeelingsco.com/Support the show on Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/forceghostconversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to continue the conversation, please follow us at the following websites:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Sky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merchandise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Today's guest is Taylor, the owner and creator of Fantasy Feelings. Her work is an incredible blend of storytelling, the franchises and properties we love, and clothing. Fantasy Feelings embodies the perfect way to express your fandom. Support her shop online!

In this special episode, we're joined once again by two extraordinary figures in the world of opera, mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade, affectionately known as Flicka, and composer Jake Heggie. Flicka has graced the great opera houses and concert halls for over four decades, known for her captivating performances in roles by Rossini and Bellini, as well as her powerful interpretations of modern works like Heggie's own operas, including Dead Man Walking. Jake is renowned for his operas, having created over ten full-length works, including the widely acclaimed Moby-Dick and, of course, Dead Man Walking.In Part 1, we delve into their creative partnership, particularly focusing on their song cycle Paper Wings, inspired by Flicka's children. They share personal stories about the songs that resonate universally, illustrating how specific experiences can lead to broader emotional connections in art. The discussion also touches on the joy of collaborating and the importance of maintaining humor in their performances.[Subscriber Content] In Part 2, Jake and Flicka reveal more about their personal journeys with music and performance, including the importance of pushing through those dreaded "bad days" where things just don't seem to work right. Flicka discusses the emotional depth in her interpretations, while Jake reflects on the significance of trust in music. Their insights provide a deeper understanding of the art of singing, composing, and music in general enriching the listener's appreciation for the nuances of opera and lyrical storytelling. Listen in for a heartwarming conversation filled with memories, laughter, and profound insights into the world of music and creativity.Would you like more inspirational stories, suggestions, insights, and a place to continue the conversations with other listeners? Visit anthonyplog-on-music.supercast.com to learn more! As a Contributing Listener of "Anthony Plog on Music," you'll have access to extra premium content and benefits including: Extra Audio Content: Only available to Contributing Listeners. Podcast Reflections: Tony's written recaps and thoughts on past interviews, including valuable tips and suggestions for students. Ask Me Anything: Both as written messages and occasional member-only Zoom sessions. The Show's Discord Server: Where conversations about interviews, show suggestions, and questions happen. It's a great place to meet other listeners and chat about all things music! Can I just donate instead of subscribing? Absolutely! Cancel at anytime and easily resubscribe when you want all that extra content again. Learn more about becoming a Contributing Listener @ anthonyplog-on-music.supercast.com!

Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde discuss the 2001 film "61*." They introduce the film (1:10), with an overview of the story, the cast, and filmmakers, and review the 20-80 baseball scouting grades for rating the film, with a new metaphor (5:51). In Amount of Baseball (14:41), they discuss the use of actual Mark McGwire footage, the strength of this tool throughout, and the impact of the authenticity. There is a player comp. Baseball Accuracy (20:39) starts off with discussion of Billy Crystal as Mantle's friend and "Rain Man" on set, and then delves into the history, talking about Ford Frick, Fay Vincent, and the asterisk itself, Roger Maris and Babe Ruth plate appearances, Maris and Mantle's relationship with the press, Pascual or Ramos, the imbalanced AL/NL in 1961, Babe Ruth breaking Ned Williamson's record, Maris trade rumors, Mantle running to first in three seconds, Joe DiMaggio Jerk-o-meter, Moose Skowron, Elston Howard, Billy Martin escapades, Maris signing an X on a ball, Rogers Hornsby, Casey Stengel and Mantle, the slick nickname, Mantle's arm injury, Hoyt Wilhelm and Tom Candiotti. Storytelling (54:16) considers everything added by the inclusion of the McGwire framing device, the function of Claire Ruth and Pat Maris in the story, the opening day scene, and the handling of exposition. There are a few small instances of Shakespearing. The scouts discuss the nuanced depiction of male friendship, the character of the media, the character of Bob Cerv, and the cinematography and lighting. The Score Tool (1:24:53) discusses the main theme, the volume of the score, and songs by The Ventures, Bobby Darin, and the Shirelles. Why TF is there a Lyle Lovett song? Acting (1:31:20) pretty much worships Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Bruce McGill, Michael Nouri, Richard Masur, Peter Jacobson, Seymour Cassel, Chris Bauer, Anthony Michael Hall, Christopher McDonald and Joe Grifasi, plus the rest of the ensemble. Delightfulness of Catcher (1:51:17) considers 17% of Yogi Berra and not enough Elston Howard. Delightfulness of Announcer (1:52:44) revels in both the accuracy and the high delight of the depictions of Phil Rizzuto, with all of his Rizzuto catchphrases and digressions, and Mel Allen trying to reign him in. Ellen has a (Rizzuto-esque?) digression into a comparison with "Eight Men Out." In Lack of Misogyny (1:59:51), they discuss Mantle's womanizing, and how it's tempered with Maris's point of view, consideration of Pat's perspective, and the existence of female fans. No spoilers on the following segments: Yes or No (2:04:31), Six Degrees of Baseball (2:07:28), Favorite Moment (2:08:09) Least Favorite Moment (2:11:04), Scene We Would Have Liked to See (2:12:52), Dreamiest Player (2:15:49), Favorite Performance (2:16:30), and Next Time (2:19:05).  Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the shadowed hollows where myth bleeds into memory, the devil's footprints mark the ancient soil of Welsh lore. In this spellbinding episode of Time Between Times with Owen Staton, we journey deep into the dark heart of folklore to uncover the devil's many disguises: the horned tempter lurking at crossroads, the twisted whisper in windswept valleys that chills even the bravest soul, and the monstrous forms born of peasant fear and firelight tales. From cavernous caves beneath Cambrian hills to lonely tracks where lost travellers swear they've heard infernal laughter, Welsh tradition paints the devil not only as a tempter of souls but as a trickster spirit shaping the very landscape of fear itself. This isn't just legend — it's the folklore of shadowed hearts and ancient woods coming alive in the dark between the worlds.In this haunting episode, host Owen Staton welcomes special guest Amy Boucher, an expert folklorist, storyteller, and chronicler of ghostly traditions. Amy brings sharp insight and passion to the underbelly of folklore, illuminating how tales of the devil and otherworldly mischief reflect the fears, morals, and imaginations of communities through time. Together, Owen and Amy weave stories that blur the line between history and myth, revealing how tales of the devil endure in our collective psyche.About our guest: Amy Boucher is the writer and folklorist behind the blog Nearly Knowledgeable History — a trove of curious stories, folklore, and cultural insights. Explore Amy's work at https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html. About Owen Staton: Owen is a Welsh storyteller and host of Time Between Times, sharing myths and legends to soothe and spook. Visit his world of tales and blog at https://www.welshstoryteller.com/ and catch his writings at https://owenstaton.substack.com/. Owen's Ko-fi page www.ko-fi.com/owenstatonOwen's Patreon www.patreon.com/owenstaton7Take care my FriendsOwen x

Welcome to the Merry Month of Debts-cember!Part 2 - 8 Lazy Nights VI - On this week's show, because I just didn't have it in me to pull off another extended show, we're dialing it back with one of our shortest episodes of the year! 8 songs (one for each night of Chanukah) plus a bonus track to represent the starter candle.  All this & much, much less! Debts No Honest Man Can Pay is over 2 rock-solid hours of musical eclectica & other noodle stories. The show started in 2003 at WHFR-FM (Dearborn, MI), moved to WGWG-FM (Boiling Springs, NC) in 2006 & Plaza Midwood Community Radio (Charlotte, NC) in 2012, with a brief pit-stop at WLFM-FM (Appleton, WI) in 2004.

368 - This little story couldn't find a publisher. Instead, it changed holiday movies forever! Tuck in to hear how thisChristmas classic, It's a Wonderful Life, was born.Get cozy and listen as we turn back time for the original tale.

Elizabeth Birkelund is not just a novelist and journalist. She's a traveler of landscapes, both worldly and emotional, and a gifted listener to the human heart. Her newest book, A Northern Light in Provence, sweeps us from the crystalline silence of Greenland's ice fields to the golden, lavender-scented slopes of Provence. With her unmistakable tenderness and immersive storytelling, she reminds us how profoundly place can shape our imaginations, our choices, and our inner lives. Drawing on her own adventures, from the raw, rugged beauty of the Arctic Circle to the quiet, contemplative corners of rural France, Elizabeth writes with the authenticity of someone who has breathed these worlds in. In this episode, she invites us behind the scenes of her creative life: what it's like to research remote settlements at the edge of the map, how she absorbs the slow, sunlit rhythms of Provence, and why stepping outside familiar boundaries can spark the most unexpected insights.With wit, wonder, and a generosity of spirit, Elizabeth reflects on how landscapes mirror our private truths, how displacement can open doors we didn't know were locked, and how surrendering control in the creative process can make a story sing with honesty.For anyone who loves travel, transformation, and the quiet magic of being reshaped by the world, this conversation with Elizabeth Birkelund is a luminous journey and one you won't want to miss.Only on Speaking of Travel!Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Gift from the Heart: István's Festive Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-12-14-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hó csendesen hullott Visegrád kis utcáira, vastag, fehér takarót hagyva maga után.En: The snow fell silently on the small streets of Visegrád, leaving behind a thick, white blanket.Hu: A Város szíve ünnepi fényekkel ragyogott.En: The heart of the town glowed with festive lights.Hu: A boltok ablakán megcsillantak a díszvágókék, amitől a város mesebeli helynek tűnt.En: In the windows of the shops, the decorations glimmered, making the town seem like a fairytale place.Hu: Az emberek sietős léptekkel jártak, karácsonyi dalok hangjai hallatszottak mindenfelől.En: People walked with hurried steps, the sounds of Christmas songs could be heard everywhere.Hu: István a főutcán sétált, mélyen a gondolataiba merülve.En: István walked on the main street, deeply lost in his thoughts.Hu: Tudta, hogy már csak pár nap van hátra karácsonyig, és még nem vett ajándékot Lilinek.En: He knew that there were only a few days left until Christmas, and he hadn't yet bought a present for Lili.Hu: Lili mindig mellette állt, támogatta őt minden nehéz pillanatban.En: Lili had always stood by him, supporting him through all the tough moments.Hu: István számára fontos volt, hogy valami különlegeset ajándékozzon neki.En: For István, it was important to give her something special.Hu: A jégkásás úton botorkálva István hirtelen megállt egy üzlet előtt.En: As he stumbled along the slushy road, István suddenly stopped in front of a shop.Hu: Az ablakon keresztül gyönyörű kézműves ékszereket pillantott meg.En: Through the window, he glimpsed beautiful handcrafted jewelry.Hu: Ez volt Károly boltja.En: This was Károly's shop.Hu: Károlyt régóta ismerte, hiszen minden karácsonykor itt találta meg a tökéletes ajándékot családtagjainak.En: He had known Károly for a long time, as he always found the perfect gifts for his family members here every Christmas.Hu: István belépett a boltba, ahol melegség és fenyőillat fogadta.En: István entered the shop, greeted by warmth and the scent of pine.Hu: Károly egy kedves mosollyal üdvözölte.En: Károly welcomed him with a kind smile.Hu: "István, kedves barátom, miben segíthetek?En: "István, my dear friend, how can I help you?"Hu: " kérdezte Károly.En: asked Károly.Hu: "Igazi mestermunkát keresek Lilinek.En: "I'm looking for a real masterpiece for Lili.Hu: Valami különlegeset, ami megmutatja neki, mennyire értékelem őt," válaszolta István.En: Something special that shows her how much I appreciate her," replied István.Hu: Károly a pult mögé lépett, és néhány ékszert elővett.En: Károly stepped behind the counter and took out some pieces of jewelry.Hu: István figyelmesen vizsgálgatta a darabokat.En: István examined the items attentively.Hu: Egy karcsú, ezüst nyaklánc fogta meg a tekintetét.En: His gaze was drawn to a slender silver necklace.Hu: A medálja kecses madarat formázott, Lili kedvenc állatát.En: Its pendant was shaped like a graceful bird, Lili's favorite animal.Hu: "Ez valóban különleges," mondta István, "de nem vagyok biztos benne, hogy megengedhetem magamnak.En: "This is truly special," said István, "but I'm not sure if I can afford it."Hu: "Károly megértően bólintott.En: Károly nodded understandingly.Hu: "Tudom, hogy nehéz döntés, de az ajándék szívből jön, és Lili biztosan értékelni fogja.En: "I know it's a tough decision, but a gift comes from the heart, and Lili will surely appreciate it."Hu: "István hezitált.En: István hesitated.Hu: Már régóta gyűjtögetett némi pénzt egy új kabátra.En: He had been saving up for a long time for a new coat.Hu: Azonban ahogy a nyakláncra nézett, eszébe jutott Lili boldog arca.En: However, as he looked at the necklace, he thought of Lili's happy face.Hu: Végül megszólalt: "Megveszem.En: Finally, he spoke: "I'll buy it."Hu: "Az üzletből kilépve István érezte a hópelyheket az arcán.En: Leaving the shop, István felt the snowflakes on his face.Hu: Tudta, hogy megfogadta azt az ígéretét, hogy a legjobbat adja Lilinek.En: He knew he had kept his promise to give the best to Lili.Hu: Megtanulta, hogy a tervezés fontos, de az is, hogy néha a legjobb dolgokat a szív diktálja.En: He learned that planning is important, but sometimes the best things are dictated by the heart.Hu: Mikor Visegrád ünnepi fényei alatt hazafelé tartott, már alig várta, hogy lássa Lili arcát, amikor kibontja az ajándékát.En: As he headed home under the festive lights of Visegrád, he couldn't wait to see Lili's face when she unwraps her gift. Vocabulary Words:silently: csendesenfestive: ünnepiglistened: megcsillantakfairytale: mesebelihurried: sietősdeeply: mélyenthoughts: gondolataibapresent: ajándékotsupporting: támogattastumbled: botorkálvaslushy: jégkásásglimpsed: pillantotthandcrafted: kézműveswelcomed: üdvözöltemasterpiece: mestermunkátexamined: vizsgálgattaslender: karcsúgaze: tekintetétgraceful: kecsespendant: medáljaafford: megengedhetemhesitated: hezitáltsaved up: gyűjtögetettpromise: ígéretétunwraps: kibontjathick: vastagblanket: takarótglowed: ragyogottstood by: mellette álltdecision: döntés

Ali went over to visit his friend who'd had a recent work accident. His friend was still recuperating at the hospital, but his wife Cynthia was home. Cynthia was lonesome and needed company. She demanded that Ali stay over . . . who knows what's going to happen later on.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shango-s-zone--3005964/support.

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Fluent Fiction - Italian: Venezia's Hidden Christmas: A Gondolier's Secret Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-12-14-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Le luci di Natale brillavano sopra i canali di Venezia, riflettendosi sull'acqua gelida.En: The Christmas lights shone above the canals of Venezia, reflecting on the icy water.It: L'aria era fresca, e l'odore del mare si mescolava con quello delle caldarroste vendute dai venditori ambulanti.En: The air was fresh, and the smell of the sea mixed with that of roasted chestnuts sold by street vendors.It: Era Natale, e la città sembrava una cartolina vivente.En: It was Christmas, and the city seemed like a living postcard.It: Tra quelle acque, Luca remava con grazia e passione.En: Among those waters, Luca rowed with grace and passion.It: Non era un semplice gondoliere; era un custode delle tradizioni veneziane, e oggi aveva una missione speciale: mostrare a Chiara, una turista di Milano, la vera magia di Venezia.En: He wasn't just a simple gondolier; he was a guardian of Veneziana traditions, and today he had a special mission: to show Chiara, a tourist from Milano, the true magic of Venezia.It: Chiara indossava un caldo cappotto rosso e un cappello di lana bianco, osservando con meraviglia il panorama.En: Chiara wore a warm red coat and a white wool hat, observing the scenery with wonder.It: Era affascinata dalla città: i suoi ponti, le sue minuscole piazze, i palazzi antichi.En: She was fascinated by the city: its bridges, its tiny squares, the ancient palaces.It: "Venire a Venezia a Natale è un sogno", disse con un sorriso.En: "Coming to Venezia at Christmas is a dream," she said with a smile.It: Ma mentre scivolavano attraverso i canali principali, folla e suoni commerciali riempivano l'aria.En: But as they glided through the main canals, crowds and commercial sounds filled the air.It: "Dov'è la vera Venezia?"En: "Where is the real Venezia?"It: si chiese Chiara ad alta voce.En: she wondered aloud.It: Luca la sentì e decise di cambiare rotta.En: Luca heard her and decided to change course.It: "Seguimi", le disse, remando verso canali meno conosciuti.En: "Follow me," he said, rowing towards lesser-known canals.It: Le strade si fecero silenziose, lontane dalle voci turistiche.En: The streets became quiet, far from the tourist voices.It: Passarono sotto ponti bassi e lungo calli segrete, dove il tempo sembrava essersi fermato.En: They passed under low bridges and along secret alleys, where time seemed to have stopped.It: Solo il suono dolce della gondola che tagliava l'acqua li accompagnava.En: Only the sweet sound of the gondola cutting through the water accompanied them.It: Improvvisamente, si fermarono sotto un piccolo ponte drappeggiato di luci dorate.En: Suddenly, they stopped under a small bridge draped with golden lights.It: "Qui," disse Luca, indicando le luci.En: "Here," said Luca, pointing at the lights.It: "È Venezia che pochi vedono.En: "This is the Venezia few see.It: È questo il Natale autentico, lontano dalle folle."En: This is the authentic Christmas, far from the crowds."It: Nello stesso momento, le campane della Basilica di San Marco iniziarono a suonare in lontananza, creando una melodia che riempiva l'aria gelida della sera.En: At that moment, the bells of the Basilica di San Marco began to ring in the distance, creating a melody that filled the chilly evening air.It: Chiara si sentì sopraffatta.En: Chiara felt overwhelmed.It: In quel momento, capì che Venezia era più di una semplice attrazione turistica.En: In that moment, she understood that Venezia was more than a mere tourist attraction.It: Era un luogo di bellezza intima e storie antiche.En: It was a place of intimate beauty and ancient stories.It: "Grazie, Luca", disse con occhi luccicanti.En: "Thank you, Luca," she said with sparkling eyes.It: "Questo è il Natale più bello che abbia mai vissuto."En: "This is the most beautiful Christmas I've ever experienced."It: Luca sorrise, sapendo di aver condiviso qualcosa di speciale.En: Luca smiled, knowing he had shared something special.It: Non era solo un gondoliere; era un narratore delle meraviglie di Venezia.En: He wasn't just a gondolier; he was a storyteller of the wonders of Venezia.It: Chiara partì da Venezia con un cuore pieno di gratitudine e un profondo amore per la città, promettendo di tornare.En: Chiara left Venezia with a heart full of gratitude and a deep love for the city, promising to return.It: Mentre la gondola ritornava al molo, Luca guardò le stelle riflesse nell'acqua e pensò che, anche nel silenzio e nel freddo dell'inverno, l'anima di Venezia continuava a brillare.En: As the gondola returned to the dock, Luca looked at the stars reflected in the water and thought that even in the silence and cold of winter, the soul of Venezia continued to shine.It: I suoi sforzi per preservare l'autenticità veneziana non erano stati vani; una turista aveva visto la magia oltre le luci appariscenti, sentendo il vero spirito del Natale veneziano.En: His efforts to preserve Veneziana authenticity had not been in vain; a tourist had seen the magic beyond the flashy lights, feeling the true spirit of a Venetian Christmas. Vocabulary Words:guardian: il custodegondolier: il gondolierevendor: il venditorepostcard: la cartolinascenery: il panoramatiny: piccolecrowd: la follatourist: la turistabridge: il pontecommercial: commercialisecret alley: la calle segretabell: la campanamelody: la melodiaguardian of traditions: il custode delle tradizioniicy water: l'acqua gelidagrazia: gracewonder: la meravigliaintimate beauty: la bellezza intimaancient stories: le storie antichestar: la stellaauthenticity: l'autenticitàmagic: la magialiving postcard: una cartolina viventechilly evening: l'aria gelida della seragondola: la gondolasparkling eyes: gli occhi luccicantisea: il maretourist attraction: l'attrazione turisticareflection: il riflessopromise: la promessa

Don't believe you're cut out to be a writer? Think again. Cozy mystery author Iris Applewood talks about how personal challenges and a whole lot of curiosity shaped her path to writing cozy mysteries and what she's learned about the genre.We explore the creation of her magical town, Serenity Falls, how community is a character, and discuss what to do when your “whodunit” isn't so clear. It's a grounded, encouraging conversation about following your heart and finding joy in the mystery of creating novels.Timestamps: 01:23 Meet Iris Applewood 02:44 Draft It Scared announcement 04:13 Iris's writing journey 13:04 Writing process + challenges 17:57 Community as a character 19:36 Storytelling challenges 19:56 Internal narratives 20:34 First manuscript struggles 24:56 Plotting vs. pantsing 26:55 Building a routine 27:47 Turning real-life into a story 31:05 Creative vulnerabilityTo connect with Iris and read her books, please visit her website: https://irisapplewood.com/Have a comment or idea about the show? Send me a direct text! Love to hear from you.Support the show To become a supporter of the show, click here!To get in touch with Stacy: Email: Stacy@writeitscared.co https://www.writeitscared.co/wis https://www.instagram.com/writeitscared/ Take advantage of these Free Resources From Write It Scared: Download Your Free Novel Planning and Drafting Quick Start Guide Download Your Free Guide to Remove Creative Blocks and Work Through Fears

In this episode of the We LOVE Arabian Horses® Podcast, Paul Kostial sits down with Kerri Hill, publisher of Arabian Horse Lifestyle magazine in Australia, lifelong horsewoman, author, and global advocate for the Arabian horse.Kerri shares her deeply personal journey, from falling in love with Arabians as a child, to surviving a life-altering riding accident that left her in a wheelchair, and finding her way back to horses as both therapy and purpose. Her story is one of resilience, creativity, and an unwavering bond with the breed.Listeners will hear about:The unique role Arabian horses play in Australia, including purebreds and derivativesHow Arabian Horse Lifestyle magazine was reimagined as a true community-driven publicationThe versatility of the Arabian horse across disciplines, from halter to endurance to beach ridesKerri's time in Arizona, including success at Scottsdale with her horse SantiagoHer children's book Santiago, inspired by her real-life Arabian and a touch of imaginative fantasyThis conversation highlights the global nature of the Arabian horse community and the power of storytelling, collaboration, and passion to bring people together across continents.Whether you're a breeder, rider, enthusiast, or simply love hearing meaningful stories tied to great horses, this episode is one you'll want to settle in and enjoy.

Watch This NEXT: https://youtu.be/FA8kGL3JXx8  Apply to Work with Voics: https://www.voics.co/schedule-youtube Join Aura: https://www.aura-app.ai/ Guest: Dan MartellYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danmartell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmartell 0:00 — Preview & Intro3:06 — How to Start a Business Properly5:51 — Free Models and Validation8:35 — Bootstrapping vs VC Funding12:00 — Building Products People Actually Need14:46 — Prioritization and Systems20:25 — The Shift That Unlocked Content Growth29:01 — Consistency and Long-Term Success32:10 — Storytelling and Personality in Content41:20 — Rapid-Fire Business Beliefs45:39 — Selling Ideas the Right Way47:54 — Choosing What Content to Publish51:40 — Communicating Simply at Scale55:04 — Improving Through Feedback58:58 — Health and High PerformanceSupport the show

Music as Cultural Storytelling w/Clipper EricksonFrom Juilliard to Dett's rediscovery: a pianist's mission to reveal hidden brilliance.Clipper Erickson has been hailed by Fanfare as “one of the finest pianists of his generation…a consummate musician.” A devoted musical explorer, he made his debut at age 19 with the Young Musicians Foundation Orchestra in Los Angeles before training at The Juilliard School, Yale University, and Indiana University under legendary pianist John Ogdon. His artistry has earned international acclaim on stages such as the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall, as well as through his landmark Navona Records release My Cup Runneth Over – The Complete Piano Works of R. Nathaniel Dett, named a Gramophone UK “Critic's Choice” and Album of the Year in 2016. Today, Erickson continues to champion overlooked voices in American music while sharing his passion with students at the Westminster Conservatory and through master classes worldwide.Linkhttps://www.clippererickson.com/Tags:Arts,Composer,Culture,Music,music education,Music History,Music Interviews,Performing Arts,pianist,recording artist,Music as Cultural Storytelling w/Clipper Erickson,Live Video Podcast Interview,Phantom Electric Ghost Podcast,PodcastSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

The Golden Globes and Critics Choice-nominated star of Monster: The Ed Gein story reveals that he's still just "a frustrated writer and director" at heart, and shares how his lifelong love of storytelling brought him to the ambitious limited series about the serial killer, plus a whole lot of other projects that seemed like they'd be impossible to make. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to Prestige Junkie After Party bonus episodes for just $5 a month. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to the Prestige Junkie newsletter.  Follow Katey on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Ankler. 

In this cozy, coastal episode, Natalie Golub takes us back to her childhood summers on Long Beach Island — the smells, the sounds, the routines, and the tiny details that shaped who she became. She shares the moment she realized her love for LBI needed to become a story, how raising her own children on the island influenced her books, and why Shelly the Seagull felt like the perfect character to capture its spirit. We also get into illustrations, challenges, surprises, and the future adventures she's dreaming up next.

Welcome to the return of the "True Tales By Disability Advocates" podcast! In Episode 24, hosts MsBoye, Jennifer McKinney, and Adam Griebel hear multiple stories from Tanya Winters about "Maurice," the arm of her friend Susie Angel that has its own personality. This episode was recorded in September of 2024, and it will be the last episode hosted by Ms Boye due to her unfortunate passing. In Ms Boye's final episode she, Jennifer, and Adam discuss with Tanya about remembering our friends who have passed, learning to love your own body, and how important dance can be in expressing your disability.LinksArt Spark DanceBody Shift CollectiveDanceAbility InternationalClick here to listen with the full transcriptFor more details about our programs go to Art Spark Texas, True Tales Podcast Page.

It's faster than a speeding bullet. It's smarter than a polymath genius. It's everywhere but it's invisible. It's artificial intelligence. But what actually is it?Today we ask this simple question and explore why it's so damn hard to answer.Special thanks to Stephanie Yin and the New York Institute of Go for teaching us the game. Mark, Daria and Levon Hoover Brauner for helping bring NETtalk to life. And a huge thank you to Grant Sanderson for his unending patience explaining the math of neural nets to us. To learn more about how these 'thinking machines' actually think, we highly recommend his wonderful youtube channel 3Blue1Brown (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aircAruvnKk).EPISODE CREDITS: Reported by - Simon AdlerProduced by - Simon AdlerOriginal music from - Simon AdlerSound design contributed by - Simon AdlerFact-checking by - Anna Pujol-Mazzini Sign up for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Signup (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)!Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today.Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Gordon and Betty

Max has got a crash pad in Yokohama with just one rule. Don't fall asleep in the living room. Thank you, Max, for sharing your story with Spooked!Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Lalin St. Juste, scouted by Dan Yashinsky.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Julie Solomon didn't just see entrepreneurs struggling with Instagram marketing; she lived the frustration herself. Despite growing an audience, her revenue stalled until she invested $25K in high-level mentorship and uncovered the real drivers of social media growth. Within nine months, she scaled from $250K to $1.3M and now shares her strategy with other creator entrepreneurs. In this episode, Julie reveals how to build a magnetic Instagram brand, boost engagement, and convert followers into paying customers regardless of your audience size. In this episode, Hala and Julie will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Redefining Visibility in Influencer Marketing (07:53) The Importance of Value-Driven Content (12:38) Foundations for Magnetic Instagram Branding (19:05) Building a Profitable Instagram Ecosystem (26:19) Automating Instagram Sales and Messaging (35:46) Monetizing Small Audiences on Social Media (48:07) Marketing Tips for Boosting Engagement (52:05) Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Mastermind (59:23) Manifestation Practices for Entrepreneurs' Success Julie Solomon is a brand strategist, bestselling author, and host of the Woman of Influence podcast, where she helps entrepreneurs grow their visibility and monetize their influence. A trusted voice for aspiring influencers and established creatives, she is known for her expertise in content creation, social media strategy, and personal branding. Julie has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider, and was named one of the top 100 leaders in influence marketing by Influence Co. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING  Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting.  Revolve - Head to REVOLVE.com/PROFITING and take 15% off your first order with code PROFITING  DeleteMe - Remove your personal data online. Get 20% off DeleteMe consumer plans at to joindeleteme.com/profiting  Spectrum Business - Visit Spectrum.com/FreeForLife to learn how you can get Business Internet Free Forever. Airbnb - Find yourself a cohost at airbnb.com/host  Northwest Registered Agent - Build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes at northwestregisteredagent.com/paidyap Framer - Publish beautiful and production-ready websites. Go to Framer.com/design and use code PROFITING Intuit QuickBooks - Bring your money and your books together in one platform at QuickBooks.com/money  Resources Mentioned: Julie's Website: juliesolomon.net  Julie's Instagram: instagram.com/julssolomon  Julie's Podcast, Woman of Influence: bit.ly/WOI-apple  Julie's Book, Get What You Want: bit.ly/GWUWant  Julie's Program, The Revenue Growth Lab: juliesolomon.net/profiting   Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, SEO, E-commerce, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Content Creator, Storytelling, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Communication, Video Marketing, Social Proof, Marketing Trends, Digital Trends, Content Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing Podcast  

You've likely heard the parable of two brothers with an alcoholic dad. One brother becomes an alcoholic, blaming his father and stating, "What else could I do?” While the other brother becomes a teetotaler, blaming his father and stating, "I watched my dad, and don't want to end up like him.” We all have things that happen in our lives, and we create a story about it, based around a perspective we think is true. We attach meaning, and we believe it. Even though we often change our perspective later. What would it be like if we questioned our perspective to begin with? A few years ago I sat down with Kindra Hall to discuss this. Kindra is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author, international speaker, and the former Chief Storytelling Officer of SUCCESS Magazine. She wrote a book titled, Choose Your Story, Change Your Life: Silence Your Inner Critic and Rewrite Your Life from the Inside Out, which was my muse for our conversation. As you're about to hear, this isn't some Pollyanna positivity motivation. The point is to reveal how we are not writing about facts, but perspectives, and if we accept this, we can free ourselves. Find Kindra's book anywhere and connect with her at kindrahall.com. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevin Go to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The deal is signed, sealed, and delivered! The Hardys are one of the featured acts in the new TNA/AMC media rights deal, and on this week's Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, Matt opens up about how the deal came to be, the future of TNA programming, and his thoughts on TNA's creative.   Plus, a must-see debate about the AEW "sickos."   The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast is a pro wrestling podcast that covers Matt Hardy's journey through WWE, AEW, TNA, and other wrestling adventures.   It's the age-old question: What makes a five-star match? This week on the Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, Matt and Jon dive into that debate, while talking about what kind of wrestling storytelling works and what doesn't in 2025. Special thanks to this week's sponsors!   BUBS Naturals - Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals.  For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code HARDY at Bubsnaturals.com   BlueChew - Visit BlueChew.com today and get 10% off your BlueChew GOLD subscription with promo code HARDY at checkout!     FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE TO ALL THINGS MATT HARDY at https://linktr.ee/matthardypod   Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com   On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com   If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on the Extreme Life of Matt Hardy.  You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to AdvertiseWithHardy.com now and find out more about advertising with the Extreme Life of Matt Hardy.     The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast is a pro wrestling podcast that covers Matt Hardy's journey through WWE, AEW, TNA, and other wrestling adventures.   Download the podcast:   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QGKxeH8v8Ea6eawO90Q44 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-extreme-life-of-matt-hardy/id1602252129 Everywhere else: ExtremeHardy.com   #WWE #AEW #TNA #HardyBoyz

In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Liz Galloway a global brand strategist, PR pro, experiential marketer, storyteller, TEDx curator, wellness advocate, and adventure-driven entrepreneur. Liz's work spans luxury hospitality, wellness retreats, publishing, consulting, media production and high-impact brand development across Central America, Europe and the U.S. Liz shares how she built a life and career around curiosity, creativity and courage blending strategy with soul to help brands cut through noise and connect with people on a deeper level. She and Jason explore the power of storytelling, experiential branding, adventure as a lifestyle, and why reinvention is essential for personal and professional growth. A vibrant, wide-ranging conversation full of insights for creatives, founders, marketers and anyone designing a meaningful life or meaningful work.  Topics Discussed • Liz's background in branding, PR and experiential marketing • What makes a story compelling in today's world • Why strong brands need emotional resonance, not just visuals • Adventures that shaped her perspective and leadership style • The rise of experiential marketing and immersive experiences • How she coaches TEDx speakers and curates powerful talks • Building wellness, travel and transformational retreats • Authentic storytelling in the age of social media • Balancing creativity with business execution • How to build a brand people genuinely care about • Liz's advice for founders reinventing themselves  Support CavnessHR CavnessHR is building an AI-native HR system for small businesses with 49 or fewer employees automation plus a dedicated HR Business Partner.  Invest on Wefunder: https://wefunder.com/cavnesshr  Download 7 free eBooks: https://www.buildcavnesshr.com/ebooks  Join the Builders Club: https://www.buildcavnesshr.com/ Connect with Liz Galloway LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizgalloway/ Website: https://brandsanitymedia.co/liz-galloway  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travel.to.wellness  

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In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, I—Stewart Alsop—sit down with Garrett Dailey to explore a wide-ranging conversation that moves from the mechanics of persuasion and why the best pitches work by attraction rather than pressure, to the nature of AI as a pattern tool rather than a mind, to power cycles, meaning-making, and the fracturing of modern culture. Garrett draws on philosophy, psychology, strategy, and his own background in storytelling to unpack ideas around narrative collapse, the chaos–order split in human cognition, the risk of “AI one-shotting,” and how political and technological incentives shape the world we're living through. You can find the tweet Stewart mentions in this episode here. Also, follow Garrett Dailey on Twitter at @GarrettCDailey, or find more of his pitch-related work on LinkedIn.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 Garrett opens with persuasion by attraction, storytelling, and why pitches fail with force. 05:00 We explore gravity as metaphor, the opposite of force, and the “ring effect” of a compelling idea. 10:00 AI as tool not mind; creativity, pattern prediction, hype cycles, and valuation delusions. 15:00 Limits of LLMs, slopification, recursive language drift, and cultural mimicry. 20:00 One-shotting, psychosis risk, validation-seeking, consciousness vs prediction. 25:00 Order mind vs chaos mind, solipsism, autism–schizophrenia mapping, epistemology. 30:00 Meaning, presence, Zen, cultural fragmentation, shared models breaking down. 35:00 U.S. regional culture, impossibility of national unity, incentives shaping politics. 40:00 Fragmentation vs reconciliation, markets, narratives, multipolarity, Dune archetypes. 45:00 Patchwork age, decentralization myths, political fracturing, libertarian limits. 50:00 Power as zero-sum, tech-right emergence, incentives, Vance, Yarvin, empire vs republic. 55:00 Cycles of power, kyklos, democracy's decay, design-by-committee, institutional failure.Key InsightsPersuasion works best through attraction, not pressure. Garrett explains that effective pitching isn't about forcing someone to believe you—it's about creating a narrative gravity so strong that people move toward the idea on their own. This reframes persuasion from objection-handling into desire-shaping, a shift that echoes through sales, storytelling, and leadership.AI is powerful precisely because it's not a mind. Garrett rejects the “machine consciousness” framing and instead treats AI as a pattern amplifier—extraordinarily capable when used as a tool, but fundamentally limited in generating novel knowledge. The danger arises when humans project consciousness onto it and let it validate their insecurities.Recursive language drift is reshaping human communication. As people unconsciously mimic LLM-style phrasing, AI-generated patterns feed back into training data, accelerating a cultural “slopification.” This becomes a self-reinforcing loop where originality erodes, and the machine's voice slowly colonizes the human one.The human psyche operates as a tension between order mind and chaos mind. Garrett's framework maps autism and schizophrenia as pathological extremes of this duality, showing how prediction and perception interact inside consciousness—and why AI, which only simulates chaos-mind prediction, can never fully replicate human knowing.Meaning arises from presence, not abstraction. Instead of obsessing over politics, geopolitics, or distant hypotheticals, Garrett argues for a Zen-like orientation: do what you're doing, avoid what you're not doing. Meaning doesn't live in narratives about the future—it lives in the task at hand.Power follows predictable cycles—and America is deep in one. Borrowing from the Greek kyklos, Garrett frames the U.S. as moving from aristocracy toward democracy's late-stage dysfunction: populism, fragmentation, and institutional decay. The question ahead is whether we're heading toward empire or collapse.Decentralization is entropy, not salvation. Crypto dreams of DAOs and patchwork societies ignore the gravitational pull of power. Systems fragment as they weaken, but eventually a new center of order emerges. The real contest isn't decentralization vs. centralization—it's who will have the coherence and narrative strength to recentralize the pieces.

Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you're in the right place.Entertaining with Ease Series: Join Wendy in her kitchen as she shares the magic of these holiday experiences for your loved ones:Dec 17: How to Host a New Year's Eve PartyThe Entertaining with Ease BundleIn this episode, Wendy talks with memoirist and former actress Alison Rand, whose extraordinary life journey has been shaped by loss, love, reinvention, and the profound wisdom of her beloved dog, Dea. Alison shares how writing two deeply honest memoirs helped her understand her own resilience, navigate grief, and ultimately learn to trust herself again. Through humor, vulnerability, and the lens of a dog's-eye view, she offers a moving reflection on identity, connection, and what it means to choose yourself after life has asked you to begin again.They explore: How self-trust grows after years of doubt, loss, and seeking external permissionThe transformative power of memoir, and why writing from her dog's perspective changed everythingLoneliness, connection, and the healing impact of the human–animal bondTune in for a tender, wise, and unexpectedly joyful conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the stories that shape us.Connect with Alison:AlisonRandAuthor.comGet her books ________________________________________________________________________________________ Say YES to joining Wendy for her: LinkedinInstagram: @phineaswrighthouseFacebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated France Trips Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review—it helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find the first Back to the Future review here:https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-08-08T15_26_59-07_00 In this episode, Maverick and Andrew review 'Back to the Future II', discussing their initial impressions, character development, and the overarching themes of consequences and growth. They explore the film's opening scene, the portrayal of Marty McFly, and how the narrative sets up for the third installment. They explore the nuances of Biff as a villain, the character arcs of Marty and Doc, and the film's climactic moments. The discussion also touches on the lasting legacy of the film and its place within the 'Back to the Future' franchise, ultimately questioning its depth and storytelling effectiveness.----------Highlights:0:00 'Back to the Future II' Introduction4:24 Opening Scene10:11 Marty McFly30:44 Biff x345:26 The Climax & Side Characters50:16 Lasting Impact#backtothefuture #martymcfly #heymcfly #alostplot #filmthoughts #film #heydoc #emmettbrown #thefuture #2015 #biff #themes #characterdevelopment #sequels #timetravel

Stay On Course Podcast - Episode Show NotesLead Louder: How Storytelling & Psychological Safety Transform Team PerformanceGuest: Jesse Pudles, CEO & Founder of SpotCorpHost: Julie RigaOverviewIn this powerful episode, Julie sits down with Jesse Pudles, the visionary CEO and founder of SpotCorp, where creativity meets compassion in workplace transformation. Jesse shares how his company uses theatrical innovation, bold facilitation, and the ancient art of storytelling to help teams build psychological safety—the secret ingredient behind high-performing teams. Discover why acknowledgment is your most powerful leadership tool, how different generations find meaning at work, and the practical steps to create environments where people feel seen, heard, and valued. This conversation will transform how you think about team building, purpose-driven leadership, and authentic connection in the workplace.Lead Louder: How Storytelling & Psychological Safety Transform Team PerformanceGuest: Jesse Pudles, CEO & Founder of SpotCorpHost: Julie RigaAbout This EpisodeJesse Pudles revolutionizes workplace culture through storytelling and experiential learning. Since 2021, he's been growing SpotCorp with a mission to help teams "lead louder and connect deeper" through experiences that blend theatrical innovation with research-backed team development.Together, Julie and Jesse explore why psychological safety—not individual talent—creates high-performing teams, how to bridge generational workplace divides, and why being "more interesting than your phone" is essential for modern leadership.Key Topics DiscussedThe Power of Psychological Safety:Google's Project Aristotle revealed that successful teams are built on psychological safety, not high performersTeams with psychological safety see 34% productivity gainsEmployee turnover costs one-third of each person's salaryGenerational Workplace Dynamics:Baby Boomers & Gen X: Value tangible learning and practical applicationMillennials: Built social networks through workGen Z: Demand purpose-driven work where their ideas matterThe SpotCorp Three-Act Framework:Playful Skill Building: Games and improv targeting specific business needsWheel of Mediums: Creative expression through rap, comedy, puppets, and moreSpotlight Session: Deep storytelling that creates authentic connectionThe Art of Strategic Acknowledgment: Jesse's #1 leadership advice: Move beyond "great job" to specific, behavior-focused acknowledgment that signals value, guides future behavior, and dramatically improves retention.Memorable Quotes"You have to be more interesting than your phone.""Stories are what bring us together. When you hear someone's story, you realize how aligned you are.""Acknowledgment is your best friend. It is your easiest tool for retaining your employees.""We spend one-third of our lives at work—we should absolutely have fun at work."Key TakeawaysPsychological safety is the foundation of high-performing teamsSpecific acknowledgment is your most powerful (and free) retention toolStories bridge generational and role dividesLeaders must participate to create authentic team cultureFun isn't frivolous—it's essential for productivity and well-beingConnect with Jesse PudlesWebsite: www.spotcorpevents.comInstagram: @SpotCorpEventsLinkedIn: Jesse Pudles & SpotCorp Events

Send Catherine a text MessageThe end of a year and our seasonal holidays invite evaluation, reflection on what the future holds, and longing for some type of renewal. A fresh start. A clean slate. Restoration. A new green world. The Grimm fairy tale "The Goose Girl at the Well" is not a holiday story and yet, the symbolic language of transformation and value, of what truly matters in a good life, speak to the concerns and longings of December. Like many fairy tales, characters in this story undergo transformation through encounters with enigmatic forces that reveal deeper truths.What does "The Goose Girl at the Well" hold for you?This is the final episode of 2025. Thank you for your attention and support of Myth Matters, and thank you for being you! Best wishes for a peaceful year end. See you in 2026.Support the showEmail Catherine at drcsvehla@mythicmojo.comPost a positive review on apple podcasts! Learn how you can work with Catherine at https://mythicmojo.comBuy me a coffee. Thank you!

Do you leverage emotional, client-centered storytelling to transform your sales process? Stories resonate more than stats, and you, as an agency owner, can use them as a strategic sales tool rather than just a creative tactic.In this episode of The Agency Blueprint podcast, we discuss how to leverage stories that build trust, spark excitement, and make your agency unforgettable. We explain how by framing sales conversations around transformation stories, case studies, and third-party proof, you can help potential clients see themselves in the narrative.Listen in to learn the difference between pitching and storytelling, why context matters, and how to strategically curate stories in advance so they feel authentic and memorable.Key Questions:[01:52] Why is storytelling more impactful than just listing results or stats?[03:23] What's the difference between pitching and telling a strategic story?[05:02] How do you use third-party stories to connect with a prospect's pain points?[12:27] What types of proof (beyond testimonials) can you use to make clients feel confident in their decision?[14:26] What does it take to tailor a story so the prospect feels invited into your world?What You'll Discover: [02:06] Why emotions are the real drivers of memory and decision-making, not dry statistics.[03:23] Why bragging about yourself in a pitch pushes prospects away, while telling a client's story draws them in.[05:02] The importance of focusing on transformation and connecting client pain points to powerful success stories.[07:31] Third-party selling framework: start with the negative emotion, explain the challenge, describe your process, and end with the positive result.[09:25] Understand why numbers alone make you forgettable, but stories make you memorable and trustworthy.[10:36] An airplane analogy illustrating how clients first need belief that success is possible before they trust you to deliver it.[12:40] Why convincing rarely works and how to use social proof, testimonials, and case studies to let prospects persuade themselves.[15:01] How testimonial videos and real client stories can provide the final validation prospects need before committing.[19:48] How to curate stories strategically so they feel natural in the moment but are actually carefully designed for maximum impact.

Join me at the firepit as I read two of the dark winter tales of author Glen Buglass who is a tremendous Friend of the show. As the winter nights grow ever darker these stories will chill you to the very bone . I hope you enjoy ........www.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7Take care my friends Owen

368 - This little story couldn't find a publisher. Instead, it changed holiday movies forever! Tuck in to hear how this Christmas classic, It's a Wonderful Life, was born. Get cozy and listen as we turn back time to revisit the original tale.

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In this engaging episode, Ed Parcaut sits down with publishing expert, author, and former film & TV producer Aurora Winter to explore the power of books as authority builders and business growth tools. Discover Aurora's journey from screenwriting and producing television in Canada to launching multiple successful businesses through publishing—plus her deep dive into the neuroscience of communication and why storytelling matters more than data alone. You'll learn practical tips on using books (and even short books) as lead magnets, how to turn your expertise into a compelling story that attracts your ideal clients, and why self-publishing could be the smartest route for experts and entrepreneurs. Aurora shares case studies and her personal method for transforming a single interview into a business-launching book, as well as insights on translating books into courses, TV series, and more. Whether you're an aspiring author, entrepreneur, or established pro ready for your next pivot, this episode is packed with wisdom on building authority, connecting with your audience, and creating content that lasts. Plus, if you're curious about turning your book into a potential TV or streaming series, Aurora brings her unique publishing-to-Hollywood perspective to the table. Highlights: The neuroscience-backed formula for unforgettable messaging How Aurora's burnout led to a new business and a bestselling book—using her own lead magnet technique Turning books into courses, podcasts, media opportunities, and even Hollywood pitches Real-life tips for boosting your authority in any industry Ready to amplify your impact? Don't miss Aurora's free resources at turnwordsintowealth.com. Tune in for a blend of strategy, inspiration, and actionable steps to elevate your business and brand! *Contact Ed Parcaut:** -

Syndicated cartoonists Jerry Scott and Rick Kirkman share their journey of collaboration that spans over 35 years, focusing on their iconic comic strip, "Baby Blues." They discuss their initial meeting, the challenges of working together, the creative process behind their gags, and the evolution of their work. The dialogue highlights the joys and conflicts of collaboration, the importance of humor in parenting, and the unique dynamics of their partnership. They discuss their early encounters with legendary cartoonists, the challenges and joys of taking over legacy strips, the impact of awards on their careers, and the importance of authenticity in parenting comics.You can read "Baby Blues" at Gocomics.com/babybluesHuionHuion is sponsoring today's show, and they're offering additional discounts on the following products when you use the discount code: ComicLabKamvas 22 Plus — A luxurious large-screen, high-resolution digital pen display with an etched glass surface that simulates the texture of paper while it protects your eyes from harmful glare.Kamvas 13 (Gen 3) — With a large 13.3-inch screen and an FHD (1920X1080) resolution, this model ensuring seamless collaboration with your laptop. The durable back cover also offers superior protection while ensuring interface stability.Huion Note — You found your new on-the-go brainstorming tool. With writing synchronizing, offline storage, document management, one-click PDF sharing, and portable A5 size, Huion Note will redefine what a new generation of notebooks can do.TakeawaysJerry and Rick's collaboration spans over 35 years.Their wives introduced them, both aspiring cartoonists.They bonded over a shared love for comics and cartooning.Baby Blues was inspired by their experiences as parents.They learned the importance of hitting deadlines.Collaboration requires open communication and compromise.Writing gags often starts with the punchline first.The creative process is a blend of writing and drawing.Their friendship enhances their creative output. Meeting legendary cartoonists was a pivotal moment.Legacy strips come with both pressure and opportunity.Awards can create a sense of responsibility.Parenting comics resonate deeply with readers.Book titles can encapsulate the essence of the work.Professional jealousy is detrimental in the creative field.Authenticity in storytelling is crucial.The weight of awards can be both a blessing and a burden.Creating relatable content helps connect with audiences.Collaboration and community are vital in the cartooning world. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.