Podcasts about Swing Shift

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

It's our 100th episode of the show, we've got on some big suits, we're flopping around on the ground, and we're screaming nonsense about James Brown. We talk about Jonathan Demme's documentary debut (sort of his first film, if you think about it) STOP MAKING SENSE, the live performance film from Talking Heads. We draw some oblique strategy cards, get into the band's history, Chris Frantz' bizarre book, David Byrne's good book, RISD kids, boomers playing on easy mode, Brian Eno, Lou Reed eating ice cream with a heroin spoon, John Cale, The Modern Lovers, Demme at the edge with Swing Shift, Joe Viola's return, Jordan Cronenweth also returning, Hal Ashby's insane editing rig. Then we close out with a little listening party, chatting about one of the best concert films ever. Thanks everyone for listening to us for 100 eps, and 2 years!! Here's to 100 more Follow Altmania: https://altmaniapod.com https://estebannoel.com DEMME ARCHIVE Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/altmania

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Well, isn't that something...here we promised a 100th episode celebration on STOP MAKING SENSE, and we come out with an entirely different episode?? Well, we ended up having to cover this one FIRST - so the 100th episode is on hold for now, we're going George Lucas style and doing the episodes out of order. It's SWING SHIFT. A film that has not one, not two, but THREE different cuts that you can watch (linked below). Produced at the exact same time as that Talking Heads one, it technically came out first and went through one hell of a production — Jonathan Demme gets shut out by Goldie Hawn and Warner Bros, Robert Towne comes in and starts messing with the script, editors quit, Elaine May tries to save it, a power couple blossoms. Join us this week for ALTMANIA as we talk about Jonathan Demme's loving ode to his grandmother, that got trampled on in post-production. Follow Altmania https://altmaniapod.com https://estebannoel.com Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/altmania

Is your kid's batting average telling the truth—or just messing with your head? In this episode of the Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast, I break down why batting average is one of the most misleading stats in youth baseball and softball… and what to track instead if you actually want to see progress. As a former Division I Fresno State ballplayer, author of the Amazon bestseller The Catapult Loading System, and founder of HittingPerformanceLab.com, I've seen too many hitters judged on the wrong numbers. Today, we're flipping the script and focusing on quality contact, smart pitch selection, and competitive at-bats—the metrics that truly measure growth. You'll discover: The hidden flaws of batting average and how it can hurt a young hitter's development. Three powerful alternative metrics that give a complete picture of progress without expensive tech. The two-zone tee game drill to instantly improve pitch recognition and decision-making. How to protect your hitter's confidence while building timing, approach, and consistency. A real-life success story showing how a “low average” hitter was actually making huge strides at the plate. Whether you're a coach, parent, or player, this episode gives you a science-backed framework to track what really matters—so you can stop stressing over numbers that don't tell the whole story and start seeing results that last. If you're ready to move beyond outdated stats and build a better hitter, check out my Swing Shift program—a daily, bite-sized video series packed with drills and clear cues you can use immediately. Visit HittingPerformanceLab.com/SwingShift to get started.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Is your young athlete flinching, freezing, or backing out of the batter's box? You're not alone—and this episode is here to help. In today's episode of the Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast, Joey Myers dives headfirst into one of the most common (and least understood) roadblocks in youth baseball and softball: the fear of getting hit by a pitch. And this isn't just a “toughen up” pep talk. Instead, Joey blends sports psychology, biomechanics, and real-world drills to help parents and coaches support young hitters through fear—with clarity, compassion, and science-backed strategy. Whether your kid dominates in practice but disappears on game day, or you're just tired of watching talent get hijacked by fear, this is the episode you need.

Matt Cook and Buttsy navigate a lively episode, beginning with a discussion on a viral Canadian golf course brawl and the appeal of Irish golf courses. They delve into sponsor updates, sharing hints about upcoming products. The tee-off report covers golf lessons for significant others, while the Scottish Open preview includes odds and player analyses, particularly focusing on Tommy Fleetwood and Bobby Mac. The Open Championship at Royal Portrush is previewed, with a debate on LIV golfers' participation. Tips for desert golf are shared alongside a Phil Mickelson anecdote. The episode wraps up with mental coaching insights, Swing Shift indoor golf reflections, and social media highlights, before concluding with sponsor acknowledgments and weekend plans.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

What if your child's throwing arm wasn't just protected—but also powered up with every rep? In this inspiring episode of the Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast, we're joined by Alan Jaeger of Jaeger Sports—renowned mental performance coach and creator of the world-famous J-Bands. This conversation goes far beyond warm-ups—diving into the mental, emotional, and physical strategies that elevate youth athletes into confident, resilient performers on and off the field. Alan shares battle-tested insights from decades of working with MLB players, elite college programs, and youth athletes, delivering simple yet powerful techniques every parent, coach, or athlete can implement immediately.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Is your child crushing it in practice but crumbling at the plate during games? You're not alone—and you're not crazy. In this episode of the Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast, host Joey Myers from HittingPerformanceLab.com pulls back the curtain on a question that's burning up Reddit threads, Facebook parent groups, and Twitter/X feeds: Are hitting lessons actually worth it—or are they just burning a hole in your wallet? Drawing from both coaching and parent perspectives, Joey unpacks three hidden truths most instructors never talk about. Whether you're investing $60 a week in private hitting sessions or managing lessons on a budget, this episode breaks down exactly what you need to know to get real results from your investment. You'll discover:

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

If you want to go from slow hitter to pro hitter, the Swing Shift video training subscription from Hitting Performance Lab has been created to help young baseball and softball players improve their skills. Visit https://www.truthaboutexplosiverotationalpower.com/swing-shift-sales-page for details. Hitting Performance Lab LLC City: Fresno Address: 8930 North 6th Street Website: https://hittingperformancelab.com/ Email: joey@hittingperformancelab.com

Add science to your swings! The Swing Shift video training series is designed to improve swing mechanics, power, and overall performance for young hitters. More details available at https://www.truthaboutexplosiverotationalpower.com/swing-shift-optin Hitting Performance Lab LLC City: Fresno Address: 8930 North 6th Street Website: https://hittingperformancelab.com/ Email: joey@hittingperformancelab.com

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Don Wooten hosts an hour of swing-era favorites.

Send us a textFrom GenPop to the lap of luxury, we're talking about the Disneyland Hotels. Grande Californian, Pixar Place, The Disneyland Hotel, and Good Neighbor Hotels. This weeks we're drinking a Swing Shift from Napa Rose made with Sazerac, Amaro, Vermouth, and bitters.Here's who we are and what is in store for you

Marissa's boyfriend has been working the swing shift. When she wakes up in the middle of the night, he's not home. He says he's out with coworkers, but she thinks he's seeing someone else. Today, we're putting him to the test. 

Marissa's boyfriend has been working the swing shift. When she wakes up in the middle of the night, he's not home. He says he's out with coworkers, but she thinks he's seeing someone else. Today, we're putting him to the test. 

Siskoid Cinema presents... No Escape from Kurt Russell, the show that explores the filmography of one of American cinema's best leading men and tries to get a handle on his mystique. Why is it we'll watch anything so long as Kurt Russell's name is attached to the project? On this episode, Siskoid and Diabolu Frank discuss 1984's Swing Shift. A Rosie the Riveter romance, Siskoid? Yeah, but Kurt Russell is in it! Listen to the episode below, or subscribe to FW Team-Up on Apple or Spotify! This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK! Visit our WEBSITE: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Subscribe via Apple Podcasts as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Credits: Bonus clips: "Swing Shift" by Jonathan Demme, starring Ed Harris, Goldie Hawn, Dennis Fimple, Kurt Russell, Christine Lahti, Holly Hunter, Patty Maloney, and Charles Napier; and "Someone Waits for You" by Carly Simon. Thanks for leaving a comment!

I worked a different shift last week and LOVED IT. I read a lot, I watched some TV and read some books that I recap during this episode. Plus, Golden Sky -- my honest opinion and I have some reality TV tea that directly involves someone I know.

The Alan Cox Show

The Alan Cox Show

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Chris Lemmon, Son of Legendary Actor, Jack Lemmon, Actor & Author, “A Twist of Lemmon: A Tribute to My Father" About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, Chris Lemmon, an actor, producer and author who's appeared in many movies including “Airport ‘77”, “Seems Like Old Times”, “Uncommon Valor”, “Swing Shift”, “Cannonball Run 2”, “Weekend Warrior”,  “Lena's Holiday”, “Roe vs Wade”, and 2 very special movies, “That's Life” and “Dad”, in which he appeared with his legendary father, 2-time Academy Award winner Jack Lemmon, who's been immortalized in movies like “Mr. Roberts”, “Save the Tiger”, “The Apartment”, “Irma LaDouce”, “The Odd Couple”, “The China Syndrome”, “Glengarry Glen Ross”, and of course, the greatest comedy film of all time, “Some Like it Hot”.   In fact, our guest portrayed his father in a re-enactment of his time on the set of “Some Like it Hot”, in the Marilyn Monroe biopic, “Blonde”.     On television, our guest has brought us many memorable roles including “Checko” in “Brothers and Sisters”, “Richard Philips” in “Duet” and “Open House”, “Jeff Cameron” in “Knots Landing”, and “Martin Brubaker”, better known as “Bru”, in “Thunder in Paradise”.  On the stage, he's starred in “Barefoot in the Park”, “Shay”, “Love Letters”, and his highly acclaimed one-man show “Twist of Lemmon”, based on his best selling, highly compelling and heartwarming 2006 memoir entitled, “A Twist of Lemmon: A Tribute to my Father”.    He also wrote, produced and hosted the wonderful documentary film, “Magic Time”, which is all about the brilliant artistry of Jack Lemmon. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To learn more about Chris Lemmon, go to:https://www.stonemanorproductions.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therealchrislemmon/ www.youtube.com/@stonemanorproduction #ChrisLemmon    #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Ryan Burschinger and Beau Benson have sold out like they said they would. After 4 seasons of covering the Dodgers independently, the guys have gigantic news on the future of this humble podcast. This episode has no baseball talk whatsoever. The guys look back on the beginning of their friendship, the World Series win, the awful playoff exits, and everything that has made Swing Shift something that a few people actually liked. Thank you to each and every one of you who have spent even a second of your time with us. Except for Don Wooten, we will hate you forever.