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This week on Talking Sopranos it's At Home with the Cusamanos! Michael and Steve welcome Saundra Santiago (Jeannie and Joan Cusamano) and Bob LuPone (Dr. Bruce Cusamano ) to the podcast. Up first Saundra calls out a not so well-liked actor on the set of Miami Vice. Then she talks about about how she was originally brought in to read for the role of Carmela. But once she saw the script, she really wanted to play Melfi. She read for the part and even went to LA to audition in front of the folks from HBO. It wasn't meant to be and she ended up playing one of the two sets of twins on the show. Then it's the ultimate Wonderbread Wop…Dr Cusamano. Bob LuPone played the character to a tee. He talks about his inspiration for the role, and what it was like to work with James Gandolfini. Then Michael and Steve get into this week's episode. Can you believe we're already at Season 6 Episode 6. Talking Sopranos #72 “Live Free or Die”. Don't forget to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and go to the Talking Sopranos website to ask Michael and Steve questions and buy official merchandise. Pre-order your copy of WOKE UP THIS MORNING: The Definitive Oral history of the Sopranos everywhere books are sold, or go to hc.com/sopranosoralhistoryhttps://www.talkingsopranos.comhttps://www.betterhelp.com/talkinghttps://stathero.com/talkinghttps://www.stamps.com
Wet Hot Alien Summer 2: Summer Abduction Part 7: Author and Paranormal Researcher JOHN E.L. TENNEY returns for an update on the "Formanauts" of Michigan and chats about strange encounters in haunted places and the mysterious case of the apparating pencils! Then Michael opens up the conversation to the history of ALIEN GREYS and what they might really be! -- EPISODE LINKS John's Website: http://weirdlectures.com BCC Links: https://linktr.ee/bigfootcollectorsclub -- SHOW INFORMATION Bigfoot Collectors Club is produced by Riley Bray. Listener-Files Submissions: BigfootCollectorsClub@gmail.com Bigfoot Collectors Club Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/campfiremedia/albums/43248-bigfoot-collectors-club Instagram: @BigfootCollectorsClub Twitter: @Bigfoot_CClub To support the show and unlock new bonus episodes every month, check out BCC: THE OTHER SIDE on Patreon. Our theme song is “Come Alone” by Suneaters, courtesy of Lotuspool Records.
On the next edition of In the Studio with Michael Card our focus is on the hope of resurrection. In in the first half Michael welcomes Becky Nikins who is a life-long friend. They'll talk about the life, legacy and example of Her father George Murphy who was Michael's 5th grade Sunday School teacher. Then Michael opens to John chapter 20 as we see the people with no expectation of Christ rising from the dead become witnesses to the power of God. And throughout the hour Michael's music will amplify what we discover from God's word. Don't miss a session that reminds us of the foundations of our faith when you join us, In The Studio with Michael Card.
This week on Talking Sopranos Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa finish off season five with special guest Toni Kalem (Angie Bonpensiero). During the interview Michael and Steve are really surprised to find out that Toni was a finalist to play the role of Carmela! She was the one who went to LA for the screen test with Jim and the folks from HBO. Toni also talks about her early days as an actress in NYC. How she had to deal with the old casting couch mentality and how her bosses literally chased her around the desk. Luckily she was able to make the right connections and it was her talent that rose above. David Chase saw Toni in a film called The Wanderers and asked her to audition for the Sopranos. She didn't get the role of Carmela but did land the part of Angie Bonpensiero, and wrote one episode herself. In the early days HBO wouldn't fly her from LA so she lived with her parents while acting in one of the biggest TV shows in history. Then Michael and Steve get another letter from A S. This time he really rips into Michael, and Steve has had it!. This may be the end of AS…After that Michael and Steve finish off season 5. This is another incredible episode and one that David Chase originally thought could be the series finale. Don't miss Talking Sopranos #66 S5-Ep13 “All Due Respect”. Make sure to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and go to talkingsopranos.com to buy merchandise and ask Michael and Steve questions. See Zopa live at the Mercury Lounge in NYC. Click the link below for more details. http://www.mercuryeastpresents.com/mercurylounge https://www.talkingsopranos.comhttps://www.betterhelp.com/talkinghttps://www.scoremaster.com/talkinghttps://www.cbdmd.com
It's another fantastic episode with two amazing guests. First up, the legendary Peter Bogdanovich talks about how he started out as an actor in NYC and what gave him the bug to start directing. He shares stories about his friendship with Orson Wells, how he cast Tatum O'Neil in the Last Picture Show and of course how he ended up on the Sopranos. Peter became friends with David Chase who asked him to play the role of Melfi's psychiatrist. He also directed Michael and Steve in Sentimental Education S5-Ep6 of the Sopranos. Next Marianne Leone joins the podcast. Michael worked with Marianne on Goodfellas and the two remained friends ever since. She is a lot of fun and shares some great stories about her days on the Sopranos and how Federico Castelluccio restored a painting of her grandparents. Then Michael and Steve get into one of the most surprising and dramatic episodes of the entire series. Michael and Drea both won Emmys for their performances as well as Terry Winter for the screenplay. Tim Van Patten was nominated for directing. This is a great one…Talking Sopranos S5-E12 “Long Term Parking”. Make sure to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and go to talkingsopranos.com for official merchandise and to ask Michael and Steve questions.https://www.talkingsopranos.comhttps://www.betterhelp.com/talkinghttps://www.scoremaster.com/talkinghttps://www.stamps.com
Wet Hot Alien Summer 2: Summer Abduction Part 3: SANTINA MUHA (One Day at a Time, Greener Grass) shares a life altering event that inroduced her to the other side. Then Michael tells the the tale of PC Alan Godfrey and the TODMORDEN UFO INCIDENT! -- EPISODE LINKS BCC Links: https://linktr.ee/bigfootcollectorsclub -- SHOW INFORMATION Bigfoot Collectors Club is produced by Riley Bray. Listener-Files Submissions: BigfootCollectorsClub@gmail.com Bigfoot Collectors Club Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/campfiremedia/albums/43248-bigfoot-collectors-club Instagram: @BigfootCollectorsClub Twitter: @Bigfoot_CClub To support the show and unlock new bonus episodes every month, check out BCC: THE OTHER SIDE on Patreon. Our theme song is “Come Alone” by Suneaters, courtesy of Lotuspool Records.
Daniel 10 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1 In the third year of the reign of King Cyrus of Persia, Daniel (also known as Belteshazzar) had another vision. He understood that the vision concerned events certain to happen in the future—times of war and great hardship. 2 When this vision came to me, I, Daniel, had been in mourning for three whole weeks. 3 All that time I had eaten no rich food. No meat or wine crossed my lips, and I used no fragrant lotions until those three weeks had passed. 4 On April 23, as I was standing on the bank of the great Tigris River, 5 I looked up and saw a man dressed in linen clothing, with a belt of pure gold around his waist. 6 His body looked like a precious gem. His face flashed like lightning, and his eyes flamed like torches. His arms and feet shone like polished bronze, and his voice roared like a vast multitude of people. 7 Only I, Daniel, saw this vision. The men with me saw nothing, but they were suddenly terrified and ran away to hide. 8 So I was left there all alone to see this amazing vision. My strength left me, my face grew deathly pale, and I felt very weak. 9 Then I heard the man speak, and when I heard the sound of his voice, I fainted and lay there with my face to the ground. 10 Just then a hand touched me and lifted me, still trembling, to my hands and knees. 11 And the man said to me, “Daniel, you are very precious to God, so listen carefully to what I have to say to you. Stand up, for I have been sent to you.” When he said this to me, I stood up, still trembling. 12 Then he said, “Don't be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven. I have come in answer to your prayer. 13 But for twenty-one days the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia blocked my way. Then Michael, one of the archangels, came to help me, and I left him there with the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia. 14 Now I am here to explain what will happen to your people in the future, for this vision concerns a time yet to come.” 15 While he was speaking to me, I looked down at the ground, unable to say a word. 16 Then the one who looked like a man touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and began to speak. I said to the one standing in front of me, “I am filled with anguish because of the vision I have seen, my lord, and I am very weak. 17 How can someone like me, your servant, talk to you, my lord? My strength is gone, and I can hardly breathe.” 18 Then the one who looked like a man touched me again, and I felt my strength returning. 19 “Don't be afraid,” he said, “for you are very precious to God. Peace! Be encouraged! Be strong!” As he spoke these words to me, I suddenly felt stronger and said to him, “Please speak to me, my lord, for you have strengthened me.” 20 He replied, “Do you know why I have come? Soon I must return to fight against the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia, and after that the spirit prince of the kingdom of Greece will come. 21 Meanwhile, I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth. (No one helps me against these spirit princes except Michael, your spirit prince.
This week Michael and Steve welcome Sopranos writer and producer Matt Weiner to the podcast. Matt was an award-winning writer on the Sopranos but also created the incredible TV series Mad Men. He is a fascinating person and in 2011 he was named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. This is a candid and emotional interview where Matt talks about his difficult early days, working with David Chase and Jim's passing. Then Michael and Steve break down this week's episode which Matt wrote. It's a crazy one that definitely needs some explaining. Along the way Steve reads his living obituary which includes an intro to the Steve Motherf**ks the world video. He also busts Michael's chops about where he shops and the fact he has never been to Cosco. Michael also tells a great story about how he and Steve went to Jamaica and tried to get into Hedonism but were denied. Check out Talking Sopranos Ep #64 “The Test Dream” S5-Ep11. Make sure to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and go to the Talking Sopranos website to ask questions and buy official merchandise. https://www.talkingsopranos.comhttps://www.betterhelp.com/talkinghttps://www.untuckit.comhttps://www.cbdmd.com
In the final hour of the show, the guys are joined by CBS Sports radio host Robin Lundberg to debate LeBron's standing among top players in the NBA and if Kawhi could walk away from the Clippers. Then Michael and Carlo discuss the IIHF World Hockey Championship and Canada's OT winner over ROC to reach the semifinals against the US.
In the third hour of the show, the guys are joined by Game Day host Matt Cauz for his weekly hit to discuss LeBron James being eliminated in the first round for the first time in his career, the Jays' series with the Astros and more. Then Michael and Carlo talk to RDS analyst Bruno Gervais ahead of Game 2 between the Habs and Jets and get his thoughts on Mark Scheifele's four-game suspension.
In the second hour of the show, the guys discuss the difference between the style of game the Maple Leafs play and what the rest of the teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs are playing. Then Michael and Carlo are joined by TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger to talk about the latest on Mark Scheifele's four-game suspension ahead of Game 2 and a full recap of last night's Stanley Cup Playoff action.
In the final hour of the show, the guys are joined by TSN basketball analyst Jack Armstrong to discuss what his experience was like being in attendance for live baseball at Sahlen Field in Buffalo to watch the Blue Jays play and his thoughts on the NBA Playoffs. Then Michael and Carlo talk to former NHLer Andrew Peters about the Buffalo Sabres winning the draft lottery and who they might select first overall.
In the third hour of the show, the guys discuss the Avs' Game 2 win in overtime over the Vegas Golden Knights and the questionable call by the referees in OT. Then Michael and Carlo are joined by Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons to talk about his follow-up question to challenge Leafs president Brendan Shanahan and how much more public interviews are now.
In the second hour of the show, the guys discuss the Buffalo Sabres winning the first overall pick in the draft lottery and the biggest takeaways from the Leafs' players comments in their end of season interviews. Then Michael and Carlo talk to TSN's James Duthie about whether Mark Scheifele will face supplemental discipline for his hit on Jake Evans and how he would describe the Leafs' collapse against the Habs.
Michael Londgren is the CMO at Seismic. Today we're going to discuss the findings from the 2021 edition of Seismic's annual benchmark report on sales enablement titled, "Decoding the Best Practices of Visionaries." First, Michael shares how Seismic defines a sales enablement visionary. Then Michael and I dig into the 5 key findings for sales enablement leaders in Seismic's report. Position sales enablement as a strategic priority Drive go to market alignment by applying sales enablement across entire customer life cycle Avoid Tech silos by leveraging well integrated go to market tech stacks Encourage the adoption of sales enablement platform capabilities Use insights to scale best practices across the organization And what visionary organizations do differently in each of these categories to drive better results across all customer facing roles. All of this and much much more. Here's the link to download the report: https://seismic.com/sales-enablement-maturity-index-study/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Manhattan grand jury has convened to consider criminal charges against Donald J. Trump. Then Michael looks at the rising tide of extreme MAGA legislation. Finally, MSNBC’s Ari Melber drops by Mea Culpa to trade hip hop bars and political analysis with Michael.
41. Happy Tuesday! We are back from our weekend benders. Mary takes us through her adventures in Oregon, through waterfalls, Smith Rock State Park, duck deaths, and more. Then Michael spills all the Long Island Iced Tea about his vacay in Florida, surprise engagements, rooftop bars, and dancing with Hurricanes in hand. Let’s go ✈
This week Michael Lilborn Williams shares a study he has been doing regarding temple worship and a discovery he made regarding the veil between the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies. Then Michael and Daniel continue the verse-by-verse crawl through Galatians, this week examining, very closely, Galatians 3:1. How foolish were the Galatians? How […]
David Eells - 4/21/21 The New Beast Money System - Exposing the DS Deception Melissa Pollock - 1/13/21 (David’s notes in red) I dreamed I was in a shopping area like a market place. (Representing the buying and selling Babylonish Beast system in the World) I was walking around and I wanted to get something to eat. I knew that I had previously had a couple dollars in my pocket but I didn’t have them anymore. All I had was a few dimes, a quarter and a penny. (This represents the fall of the current financial system and the devaluation of our current fiat monetary system. It will be inflated into oblivion and come to a sudden end.) I walked into a cafe where there were other UBMers too. There were small tables with glass tops for only two people. (UBM has been prophesied to be the spearhead for the Man-child ministry. The Man-child reformers will be sending out the Two Witnesses company in these end times around the world.) None of us sat down at the tables. (As it was with Jesus, Who chose and sent the two witness companies two by two in the beginning of the 3 1/2 years of what represents the tribulation. Since the two witnesses have not taken their seats because the tribulation has not begun. On the floor, I found a shiny new gold coin in plastic and cardboard like coin collectors put their valuable coins in to keep them from getting damaged. Then I found a shiny new silver coin wrapped up the same way. I knew these were valuable coins and that they were part of the new money system. (These coins have a two fold symbolic meaning. They represent the gold and silver vessels of honor in the house of the Lord. The unleavened bread that the UBM ministry has distributed for years has led to much sanctification in the lives of God's elect. Also, these gold and silver coins represent, on a natural level, the new monetary system that is backed by gold and silver, that is about to replace our current fiat monetary system.) On one of the tables was a little metal bucket with snacks and candy. The only thing I remember, distinctly, of the items that were in the bucket was a lollipop stick sticking up. I pulled it out and on the end of it was taffy. None of it appealed to me. (God’s chosen people for these high offices have learned to choose the good and refuse the evil. They have learned to discern “junk food” when they see it and choose instead the pure Word of God which makes the gold and silver vessels.) Then I found myself walking with a sister into, what was like, a theater with a big screen. (All the World’s a stage. There seems to be no limit to the deceptions of the enemy, especially in these last days, that have caused so many to fall into error in their understanding on some level. This is why it’s so important that we be led by the Holy Spirit and Christ’s discernment and to stay grounded in the Word of God.) (This big screen could represent the Worldwide broadcast through the Emergency Broadcast System that will be used to expose the DS criminality to the ignorant masses.) On the theater screen it was showing or projecting a scene that looked like a cave. (There have been many evils done by the DS satan/ists in the DU/MBs and caves: Ped/ophilia, sex traf/ficking, child sacr/ificing etc.) Isa. 2:8-22, Their land also is full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made. 9 And the mean man is bowed down, and the great man is brought low: therefore forgive them not. 10 Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, from before the terror of Jehovah, and from the glory of his majesty. 11 The lofty looks of man shall be brought low, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and Jehovah alone shall be exalted in that day. 12 For there shall be a day of Jehovah of hosts upon all that is proud and haughty, and upon all that is lifted up; and it shall be brought low; ...15 and upon every lofty tower, and upon every fortified wall, 16 and upon all the ships of Tarshish, and upon all pleasant imagery. 17 And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be brought low; and Jehovah alone shall be exalted in that day. 18 And the idols shall utterly pass away. 19 And men shall go into the caves of the rocks, and into the holes of the earth, from before the terror of Jehovah, and from the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake mightily the earth. 20 In that day men shall cast away their idols of silver, and their idols of gold, which have been made for them to worship, to the moles and to the bats; 21 to go into the caverns of the rocks, and into the clefts of the ragged rocks, from before the terror of Jehovah, and from the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake mightily the earth. 22 Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils; for wherein is he to be accounted of? The Lord has shown us that before the tribulation and the day of the Lord after it, there is happening a mini tribulation and day of the Lord to prepare the first fruits to raise up the Church in the 7 year tribulation. There were these rock pedestals that had something on them covered with a white veil. (The pedestals represent the act of Idolatry; elevating other people or things above God and the white veils are the deceptions that God allows people to be under who don’t love the truth or His Word.) One of the white veils was being pulled up by strings to reveal what was underneath. What was underneath it was an evergreen tree with a microphone and the tree was speaking something.(The unveiling of the idols and crimes done by the Satanist Deep State. Multitudes of people have believed what these people have said as well as the propaganda of the mainstream media. They've all been idols to a lot of people.) (Recently, there has been the exposure of the Evergreen/ Ever-given container ships like the one that was trapped and stuck in the Suez Canal with living and dead children in the shipping containers. This was a Clinton Funded syndicate and the Chinese that veiled the trafficking of humans and children all over the world from port to port.) I pointed to it and said to the sister, "That's an Asherah!” (Asherah functioned as a goddess and consort of what they thought was Yahweh and was worshiped as the queen of heaven, for whose festival the Hebrews baked small cakes. The only goddess whose name is commonly spoken in the Hebrew Bible concerning ancient Israel is Asherah. The association of Asherah with trees in the Hebrew Bible is very strong. For example, she is found under trees (1 Kings 14:23; 2 Kings 17:10) and is made of wood by human beings (1 Kings 14:15, 2 Kings 16:3–4). Trees described as being an Asherah or part of an Asherah include grapevines, pomegranates, walnuts, myrtles, and willows.) Then I saw a woman with white hair and she had on a white flowing tunic and a microphone in her hand as well. She had this evil look on her face and said the word “Faction." (The false prophets of the mainstream media and apostate leadership of the church have been Jezebels; taking authority that isn't theirs over the people and teaching and deceiving them to follow after the traditions of men and not the commandments of God. And they speak faction against the true leaders like Jezebel did.) (In the Old Testament we see a gender idolatry among the Jews. Asherah was worshipped by female royals such as the Queen Mother Maacah (1 Kings 15:13). But seemingly more commonly Asherah was worshiped within the household, and her offerings were performed by family matriarchs. Christianity today is invaded by this garbage. Contrary to the commands of scripture women preachers and pastors are taking authority over men which Jesus and His Apostles spoke against. 1Ti 2:12-13 But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness. 13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve. As the women of Jerusalem said in Jeremiah 44:19 When we burned incense to the Queen of Heaven and poured out drink offerings to her, did not our husbands know that we were making cakes impressed with her image and pouring out drink offerings to her?. Mark 7: 6 And he said unto them, Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoreth me with their lips, But their heart is far from me. 7 But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men. 8 Ye leave the commandment of God, and hold fast the tradition of men. 9 And he said unto them, Full well do ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your tradition.) (2 Cor. 10:13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, fashioning themselves into apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for even Satan fashioneth himself into an angel of light. 15 It is no great thing therefore if his ministers also fashion themselves as ministers of righteousness, whose end shall be according to their works.) We went to find a seat and I saw against the wall a group of UBMers seated. (Being seated against the wall represents sanctification and separation from the world and resting in the promises of the Word.) Their seats were running perpendicular to the screen rather than parallel like the rest of the rows. (We are sanctified and don't align ourselves with the world) Michael Hare was there. The sister squished in between a couple of people, but I didn't want to cramp anyone so I sat on the floor at their feet. I was thinking to myself that we should leave. (There will be things exposed that we really don't want to see.) (Also, deceptions will be revealed by God that will shock us all, as well.) Then, what was being projected on the screen was nothing but a big piece of red meat (or flesh) and the screen froze at that point. (The DS Beast is throughout the earth and devouring much flesh represented by the big piece of meat that filled the whole screen.) (When the elect of God's people find out what these people have done and that they have been pledging allegiance to it they will repent. Their own fleshly lusts and sin will be exposed. Heb. 12:14 Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man shall see the Lord: 15 looking carefully lest there be any man that falleth short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby the many be defiled; 16 lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one mess of meat sold his own birthright. 17 For ye know that even when he afterward desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected; for he found no place for a change of mind in his father, though he sought it diligently with tears.) (Isa. 26:8 Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O Jehovah, have we waited for thee; to thy name, even to thy memorial name, is the desire of our soul. 9 With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee earnestly: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.10 Let favor be showed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness; in the land of uprightness will he deal wrongfully, and will not behold the majesty of Jehovah.) Then Michael (meaning, “Who is Like God?) started talking but it didn't quite sound like his normal voice. (The Lord speaking through the anointed Man-child ministers) Joh 10: 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand. 1 Jn 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3 and every spirit that confesseth not Jesus is not of God: and this is the spirit of the antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it cometh; and now it is in the world already. 4 Ye are of God, my little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world. 5 They are of the world: therefore speak they as of the world, and the world heareth them. 6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he who is not of God heareth us not. By this we know the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. I don't remember exactly what he said but he was addressing the people in the theater. He was talking about repentance and the fear of God and he was also praying. (The corporate Man-child body speaking to the elect of God in the world and praying for them.) I asked Father for some verses by faith at random for this dream and received: 1 Chr. 14:2 And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel; for his kingdom was exalted on high, for his people Israel's sake. Eze. 12: 16 But I will leave a few men of them from the sword, from the famine, and from the pestilence; that they may declare all their abominations among the nations whither they come; and they shall know that I am Jehovah. Mk 10: 1 And he arose from thence and cometh into the borders of Judæa and beyond the Jordan: and multitudes come together unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again. The Dragon Show - A Great Deception Amber Arney - 4/14/21 (David’s notes in red) I dreamed that I was headed into the enemies camp to gather information or to stop some plan or something similar. (The Lord warns us through dreams and visions about what is to come and what we need to pray for and do spiritual warfare against. Amos 3:6-7, Shall the trumpet be blown in a city, and the people not be afraid? shall evil befall a city, and Jehovah hath not done it? 7 Surely the Lord Jehovah will do nothing, except he reveal his secret unto his servants the prophets.) Their camp was in a bowl at the bottom of a dark mountain. (The dark mountain represents the current ruling Beast kingdom of our day. Jer.13:16, Give glory to Jehovah your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness.) There was a great show going on and a huge group of people were gathered to watch the performance. It was a live show like a broadway musical. It was colorful and bright and gay with dragons flying in the air, like a Disney production. It seemed so magical like a cartoon only it was really happening. (There are multitudes of people who are still under great deception by the MSM and all their witchcraft, lies and propaganda. Only God’s elect will awaken to the deceptions of the dragon and Beast in these last days. 2 Pe. 2:17-20, These are springs without water, and mists driven by a storm; for whom the blackness of darkness hath been reserved. 18 For, uttering great swelling words of vanity, they entice in the lusts of the flesh, by lasciviousness, those who are just escaping from them that live in error; 19 promising them liberty, while they themselves are bondservants of corruption; for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he also brought into bondage. 20 For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein and overcome, the last state is become worse with them than the first.) Something seemed very special about the air around the outside stage. It seemed as if the light was reflecting off “fairy dust” suspended in the air, so that everything sparkled magically. (This makes me think of chemtrails and the glare as the sun shines through the aluminum dust.) Everything else surrounding the stage was dark and the sun was almost gone. (We are living in very dark times and there are many people who are being affected by this “chemtrail fairy dust” that dumbs down the population and fogs up their minds; taking away any desire through the FunVax or Fundamental Vac/cine, to fervently seek after God. Eph. 4:17-19, This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye no longer walk as the Gentiles also walk, in the vanity of their mind, 18 being darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardening of their heart; 19 who being past feeling gave themselves up to lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.) I didn’t get a good look at the show because I was intent on making my way down one of the aisles toward the dark mountain that filled my view. (God’s elect who have sanctified themselves from the world are keeping their eyes on the straight and narrow road represented by the aisle. Our mission is to destroy the works of the enemy and of darkness through faith and intercession.) I went into the mountain and into a shop to get something fixed, like maybe a watch. (Indicating a timing). (This could mean that we need to get our timing fixed representing that we are hearing and seeing disinformation about the timing for certain events to occur?? Or maybe it is that God is going to supernaturally fix the times we are living in through the Man-child anointing and the “Great Awakening revival”.) There were two workers in this dark, cave-like workshop. There was a dim, dusty light filtering through a small, high window. The small ray of light also seemed to have this same “Fairy dust” in it but it didn’t seem so magical in the dark room. The shadows were a dark, blue color. (Matthew 6:23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is the darkness.) I waited while one of the workers tried to fix the watch or item I had brought in. The workers seemed intelligent, but something wasn’t quite right about them. (There are many people in the alternative media realm that are doing much slander and even putting out false timings for things, people, and events. 2 Co. 11:13-15, For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, fashioning themselves into apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for even Satan fashioneth himself into an angel of light. 15 It is no great thing therefore if his ministers also fashion themselves as ministers of righteousness, whose end shall be according to their works.) I knew the owner was away so I decided to investigate the house. The rest of the house was light and clean and modern. (This could represent the houses or lives of the GCR false prophets who seem to have really clean lives but they have a deep dark hidden false spirituality that is fashioned into Christianity.) This house or shop must have been in a mall because I happened to spy the owner through the glass, store front window. The owner was surrounded by oblivious shoppers as he made his way to the glass door. (So the mountain represents the beast system of buying and selling that is a large part of his kingdom. It is the means by which the Beast will eventually bring everyone into subjection to it. Rev. 13:11-17, And I saw another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like unto lamb, and he spake as a dragon. 12 And he exerciseth all the authority of the first beast in his sight. And he maketh the earth and them dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose death-stroke was healed. 13 And he doeth great signs, that he should even make fire to come down out of heaven upon the earth in the sight of men. 14 And he deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by reason of the signs which it was given him to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast who hath the stroke of the sword and lived. 15 And it was given unto him to give breath to it, even to the image to the breast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as should not worship the image of the beast should be killed. 16 And he causeth all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free and the bond, that there be given them a mark on their right hand, or upon their forehead; 17 and that no man should be able to buy or to sell, save he that hath the mark, even the name of the beast or the number of his name.) At first I was worried that he would be angry with me for wandering around his house but the owner seemed like a nice, professional guy. He spoke in a friendly manner, saying that the show was great now, but it would be amazing after he finished adding his touches. I knew that the show was happening now, but he would add something like CGI effects on top of the live images and then it would be released so that the general public could “enjoy” the show. (This represents the deceptions increasing to the point of most people not being able to discern falsehood from reality any longer. i. e. “deep fake videos” where CGI is added along with a different voice to implicate someone falsely. (Mat. 24:15-25, When therefore ye see the abomination of desolation, which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let him that readeth understand), 16 then let them that are in Judaea flee unto the mountains: 17 let him that is on the housetop not go down to take out things that are in his house: 18 and let him that is in the field not return back to take his cloak. 19 But woe unto them that are with child and to them that give suck in those days! 20 And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on a sabbath: 21 for then shall be great tribulation, such as hath not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever shall be. 22 And except those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. 23 Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is the Christ, or, Here; believe it not. 24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. 25 Behold, I have told you beforehand.) The Darkness is Closing In So Walk in Jesus’ Steps Marie Kelton - 3/27/21 (David’s notes in red) I had an open vision a couple of days ago while standing on my front porch. The sky had a reddish orange color to it. (Representing warning or danger) I was looking in the direction of the stepping stones in the grass. (These stepping stones represent the steps already laid by Jesus who is the Word. 1Jn 2:3-6 And hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him; 5 but whoso keepeth his word, in him verily hath the love of God been perfected. Hereby we know that we are in him: 6 he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked. These stones help us navigate the straight and narrow path, over our flesh nature, that leads to the manifestation of eternal life in Christ.) I had on a long, white skirt with a white top and a white head covering. (The Bride is clothed in a lampros garment, bright and pure which represents the righteous acts of the saints and she is submitted in obedience to her covering and heavenly Husband who is Christ. Rev. 17:7-8, Let us rejoice and be exceeding glad, and let us give the glory unto him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. 8 And it was given unto her that she should array herself in fine linen, bright and pure: for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.) There was a thick darkness (representing demons) coming towards the stairs up to the left of me and a thick darkness (also representing demons) coming to the right of me. Isa. 60:1-3 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of Jehovah is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the peoples; but Jehovah will arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. 3 And nations shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising. Then, while standing there, I saw Jesus who was walking on the stone pathway, but it was no longer a stone pathway but a white light. Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path. He stopped and held out his hand for me to take it. I was standing on the white pathway on my porch. I knew Jesus wanted me to walk with Him on the pathway of light in the midst of the darkness. (Isa. 52: 1-12 Awake, awake, put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean. 2 Shake thyself from the dust; arise, sit on thy throne , O Jerusalem: loose thyself from the bonds of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion. 3 For thus saith Jehovah, Ye were sold for nought; and ye shall be redeemed without money. 4 For thus saith the Lord Jehovah, My people went down at the first into Egypt to sojourn there: and the Assyrian hath oppressed them without cause. 5 Now therefore, what do I here, saith Jehovah, seeing that my people is taken away for nought? they that rule over them do howl, saith Jehovah, and my name continually all the day is blasphemed. 6 Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak; behold, it is I. 7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace, that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation, that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! 8 The voice of thy watchmen! they lift up the voice, together do they sing; for they shall see eye to eye, when Jehovah returneth to Zion. 9 Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of Jerusalem; for Jehovah hath comforted his people, he hath redeemed Jerusalem. 10 Jehovah hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. 11 Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; cleanse yourselves, ye that bear the vessels of Jehovah. 12 For ye shall not go out in haste, neither shall ye go by flight: for Jehovah will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rearward. 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This episode of the pod was awesome. You will love the conversations we had today. First we had John and Andy from the Out Lap F1 podcast to discuss F1 and the preview of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Go check out their podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast and more. Also check them out on Twitter and Instagram at OutLapF1 podcast. Then Michael, our contributor, is back! We discuss Lamarcus Aldridge and Julian Edelman shocking retirement, Sam Darnold to the Panthers and some NFL draft talk. I know the Sam Darnold news is a little bit old, but I thought it would be great to talk about The former USC product. Like normal we have Questions from Instagram, Highlight of the week, poll Question, The Sports Lightning Round and more. Another thing to note before we start the podcast is follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @sportstown_podcast or at Twitter @sportstownpod. Because we will have a new drawing that will begin next week so definitely go check that out. But you have to follow us on one of our social media sites to enter.Links to this epiosde:Links to this episode:https://www.instagram.com/sportstown_podcast/https://www.facebook.com/sportstownpodcasthttps://twitter.com/sportstownpodhttps://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1719213.rsshttps://www.youtube.com/c/TheSportsTownPodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRT8K1jrB1-KbjsruQIHhYiLobbj91csQhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sports-town-podcast/id1503395201?uo=4https://open.spotify.com/show/1ySGCAuDZTcj0EpYU5Cqocwww.sportstownpodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/outlapf1podcast/@outlapf1podcastwww.outlapf1.comhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-lap-f1-podcast/id1468668959https://open.spotify.com/show/6a1C92KrmSZcXijojbzk1Bhttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZTBjM2YwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNzlinktr.ee/OutLapF1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_SGVqERVwcDdyok_ELxYQhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelmentzer28/https://twitter.com/MichaelMentzer4
Matt Gaetz got one step closer to the orange jumpsuit last week when it was revealed that he allegedly paid for sex via Venmo. The paper trail discovered by the Daily Beast is likely just the beginning of more terrible receipts to come. Then Michael discusses the GOP’s recent Palm Beach retreat. Finally, New York Magazine’s, Olivia Nuzzi joins Mea Culpa to discuss Gaetz, Trump and what’s next for the GOP.
If, Wait, Then: The Surgery of Hope Life can be very difficult, and sometimes it seems like we're all alone and without hope in a dark world. But here's a few minutes about the self-brain surgery technique that will help you find hope and see the light again! Scriptures mentioned in this episode Habakkuk 1:2 “How long, Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen?” Isaiah 30:18 (NIV) 18 Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! Habakkuk 2:3 “Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV 14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Isaiah 1:19 IF you are willing and obedient, (THEN) you will eat the best from the land Deuteronomy 28:1 IF you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, (THEN) the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. Daniel 10 (NIV) 2 At that time I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks. 3 I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips; and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over. 4 On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river, the Tigris, 5 I looked up and there before me was a man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. 6 His body was like topaz, his face like lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of burnished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. 7 I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision; those who were with me did not see it, but such terror overwhelmed them that they fled and hid themselves. 8 So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision; I had no strength left, my face turned deathly pale and I was helpless. 9 Then I heard him speaking, and as I listened to him, I fell into a deep sleep, my face to the ground. 10 A hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. 11 He said, “Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he said this to me, I stood up trembling. 12 Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. 13 But the prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with the king of Persia. 14 Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the future, for the vision concerns a time yet to come.” Romans 4:18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed. Hosea 12:6 Therefore, return to your God, Observe kindness and justice, And wait for your God continually. Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord Psalm 33:20, 21 NIV “We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.” Psalm 33:3, 4 NLT “Sing a new song of praise to him; play skillfully on the harp, and sing with joy. For the word of the Lord holds true, and we can trust everything he does.” Romans 15:13 NLT “I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Psalm 27:14 ESV “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” Psalm 46:1-3 CSB “God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. Therefore we will not be afraid, though the earth trembles and the mountains topple into the depths of the seas, though its water roars and foams and the mountains quake with its turmoil. Selah” Psalm 121:1,2 NIV “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” (Listener did this- look for help!) Romans 8:37 NIV “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” We will conquer the gap with self-brain surgery of doing, seeking, praying, trusting, pressing in, looking for help. Hope-tox doesn’t inject itself. John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Ephesians 3: “14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” Books mentioned in this episode Almost Everything: Notes on Hope by Anne Lamott I've Seen the End of You by Dr. Lee Warren Check out the prayer wall! Consider supporting the podcast! Patrons get bonus episodes, transcripts, free books, and more! Tommy Walker's song, Wait on the Lord!
Mea Culpa celebrates President Joe Biden’s first major legislative victory with the passage of the $1.9 Billion Covid Relief Package. Merrick Garland is confirmed as Attorney General and vows to fight domestic extremism while the walls close in on Roger Stone. Then it’s all the Trump news fit to shit. We look at the latest in Cy Vance’s investigation into Trump’s finances and spotlight the growing feud between Trump and the GOP over using his name and likeness for fundraising. Then Michael speaks with Jason Flom, host of the Wrongful Conviction Podcast about the rot and corruption inside America’s prison system.
Table TalkThe Way of Fasting Scripture: “Then John's disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?” Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.” - Matthew 9:14-15 “And when they had come to the multitude, a man came to Him, kneeling down to Him and saying, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and suffers severely; for he often falls into the fire and often into the water. So I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not cure him.” Then Jesus answered and said, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him here to Me.” And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him; and the child was cured from that very hour. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” - Matthew 17:14-21“Suddenly, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. He said to me, “Daniel, you are a man who is highly precious. Consider carefully the words that I am about to say to you. Stand up, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he had said this to me, I stood up trembling. “Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia. Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision concerns those days.” - Daniel 10:10-14Discussion: What is the Father saying to you? Why do we fast? What's the goal? What does fasting accomplish? Take some time in your community today to pray together.
With Washington on edge from the threat of renewed extremist violence, Congress passed sweeping new voter rights protection aimed at beating back the GOP onslaught currently going on in state governments across the country. Then Michael sits down with Jeet Heer, National Affairs correspondent for the Nation Magazine. For cool Mea Culpa gear, check out www.meaculpapodcast.com/merch
On todays show Michael talks about Joe Biden's immigration policies. Michael also talks about the changes in policing/bail reform across the country leading to more homicides. Then Michael discusses how lockdowns are effecting children with Bethany Mandel. She wrote an article in the New York Post titled "Lockdowns are breaking our kids — and the damage may be permanent". Michael also talks to Daniel Greenfield, who Is a Shillman Journalism Fellow at the David Horowitz Freedom Center, on his article discussing how the Southern Poverty Law Center treats hate groups different based on their race.
On Tonight's show Michael talks about the difference in coverage over Ron DeSantis and Andrew Cuomo. Also, Michael discusses the George Floyd trial starting up. Then Michael talks to The Daily Wire's Matt Walsh on a bevy of topics including how we make sure Texas is prepared for the next winter storm. Also, Michael talks to author Alex Berenson on Fauci, Covid, and his other books. His booklet, Unreported Truths of COVID & Lockdowns was taken down by Amazon without any explanation. When Amazon removed the restriction on his book, they simply said, “the book was removed in error”
Diana, Tom, Michael & Erin are back and catching up on what we've been running for, where we've been running, what we've been watching and listening to along with our usual randomness. We got a new 5 star review, a couple of goal getters and discuss a little more about our Will Run For Virtually Live Race on April 10, 2021. Then Michael introduces us to a new game called Run, Hike, Yoga... Come laugh with us as we share our running experiences and talk about everything from our favorite beer runs to our chafing nightmares. Tell us what YOU run for... Email us or leave a voice memo at WillRunForPodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram @WillRunForPodcast Tag your pictures and stories @WillRunForPodcast and help grow our community.
On tonight's show Michael talks about a change happening in politics. Michael talks to London based Breitbart reporter & the host of the "Delingpod", James Delingpole, about "The Great Reset" & the global economy. We also talk to Michael Barone, who is a senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner, about his article discussing Biden's "racial quotas" and "preferences". Then Michael talks to Entrepreneur and business executive, Jeff Webb, on if middle class is currently "shackled" and about his background in Cheerleading.
Michael checks in on this MLK Day podcast with some brief reflections (0:00). Then Michael gets into the NFL Playoffs including picks (5:30), followed by some chatting on the Harden trade (10:50) and The Bachelor (14:30). Michael also tells you what the stuff is (19:30) including The Queen's Gambit, Dare to Lead, Rob Has A Podcast, and chess! Follow Michael on the podcast Twitter account (@MichaelLikesPod) or on his Instagram (@themichaelcling)
Join us for an edition focused on community, In the Studio With Michael Card. We’ll honor the memory of Dr. King with a conversation with Pastor and Jazz saxophonist, Kirk Whalum. Kirk will talk about his project “Humanite” and following Christ in what Dr. King called “The Beloved Community”. Then Michael will answer audience questions based on teaching about hessed during a Biblical Imagination conference. Learn to watch for God’s grace as we hear conversation and music that will encourage us to live out our faith, In the Studio With Michael Card.
Michael and Steve kick off season four by welcoming Federico Castelluccio (Furio Giunta). Federico talks about his incredible career as both an actor and a painter. How he got the role on the Sopranos, and how he originally read for the part of Johnny Sack. When he walked into the audition with an Italian accent, and said he was born in Naples but grew up in Patterson NJ, he was destined to play Furio. Federico shares a great story about his first day on set and the infamous brothel scene. The pressure was on and he knocked it out of the park…literately. Then Michael and Steve talk about travel, places they’ve been and places they would love to go. Why is it no surprise that Steve is a terrible traveler…and Tony Sirico is even worse.After that the guys break down the Soprano’s season four premiere. This is a crazy one and when it first aired the folks at Icelandair complained about the horrible way their stewardesses were being depicted…..but Quasimoto predicted all of this…. Don’t miss Talking Sopranos #41 “For All Debts Public and Private” S4 – Ep1. Make sure to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Ask Michael and Steve questions or get official merchandise at http://www.talkingsopranos.com.
This week Michael and Steve are joined by the incredible and talented Annabella Sciorra (Gloria Trillo). Annabella’s role of Gloria was one of the most memorable characters on the series and she was nominated for an Emmy for her performance. Annabella talks about how she got her start in the business, how she landed her first big role in True Love and her early days with Aida Turturro. Then she talks about her incredible time on the Sopranos. Originally she read for another role but she fell in love with the character of Gloria. At first David wanted Gloria to look more like Melfi but Annabella said No No No…She went with a much more alluring look and it worked. Tony was drawn in like a moth to a flame. She shares a great story about how she may have gone a little too far in a fight scene with James Gandolfini. Then Michael and Steve get onto this week’s episode which is absolutely fantastic. It's like a masterclass in acting as Annabella and Jim deliver some of the best performances of the series. Gloria is pushing Tony to the limit. Jackie Jr makes the worst decision of his life and Carmella is questioning everything. David Chase always liked to make the 12th episode of a season a big one and this does not disappoint. Talking Sopranos #38 “Amour Fou” S3 Ep-12. Make sure to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and go to the Talking Sopranos web site to ask questions and buy merchandisehttp://www.talkingsopranos.comAlso make sure to check out the Friends of Firefighters Virtual event, Friday December 18th at 7pm ET.This special two-hour event will feature members of the original Sopranos cast who will answer questions and perform a live script reading written by Terrence Winter and David Chase. It’s an important organization that supports active and retired FDNY firefighters and their families who have been impacted by the trauma these heroes face daily. For more information go to https://tiltify.com/+sopranos/reunion.
While we’ve been serving lockdown realness from our lounge rooms, our lady and saviour Dolly Parton has been busy. Not only has she used a stack of her millions to help fund the development of a Covid vaccine, she’s also just casually composed, co-produced and performed in a Christmas movie musical. So naturally Em and Michael will be spending a large portion of this episode deep diving into the seasonal wonder that is the Netflix movie ‘Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square’. To start we’ll need to talk about the outfits, we also need to talk about how Dolly is a VERY sparkly, glamourous, homeless woman, but...she’s Dolly, so as if she isn’t going to be Dolly. Christine Baranski is amazing as Lady Scrooge, but we need to state for the podcast record that Em is quoted as describing it as “really bad, it’s bad, but it’s so bad, it’s good, it really is in that realm”. Em and Michael’s excitement about Mariah Carey’s upcoming Christmas special needs to be reflected too. Speaking of being in Santa season, Michael feels that everyone’s been very eager to put up their Christmas decorations this year, something Em helped confirm when she dropped her “Jason Momoa in a Sparkly Leotard” Christmas extravaganza the previous week. There’s also Rhonda Burchmore being omitted from performing at Carols by Candlelight and how much they loved that she publicly called them out about the snub. Then Michael takes a moment to talk a lot of smack about Carols in the Domain, because he feels that Carols by Candlelight is vastly superior. So secure the drip guard around the base of that lit candle, grab a bag of festively tainted popcorn, and settle in for all that tea to be spilt. Then we talk about the brand new Shawn Mendes documentary that left Em feeling largely underwhelmed, her take away being “he’s clearly a young man who’s just terrified all the time”. Sadly it wasn’t a great rockumentary, especially when you compare it to the benchmark that Madonna set when she released her groundbreaking ‘Truth or Dare’/’In Bed with Madonna’ doco. To see us out Em has an announcement about how Drake should absolutely never play Barack Obama, so secure those headphones of yours over your listen holes or hit the volume on your speakers and get some Emsolation happening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week In the Studio with Michael Card we start off the session with listener’s most requested song. Then Michael takes us to the Gospel of Luke to uncover the meaning behind the details in Jesus life. To help us launch our new partnership with the Christian Standard Bible, Trevin Wax with Lifeway Publishers joins us to discusses the process of making the CSB translation. Keep your Bible in hand as we hear music and conversation that will give you direction for life…In the Studio with Michael Card.
Michael and Steve are joined by Ariel Kiley (Tracee) the Bada Bing dancer who was featured in this episode. In this extremely compelling interview Ariel talks about how working on the Sopranos was actually her first acting job. How she was able to play such a difficult role and the incredible advice she got from James Gandolfini that changed her life. After Ariel’s interview Michael and Steve break down one of the Sopranos most controversial episodes. At this point in the series David Chase thought fans were starting to glorify the characters and needed to be reminded that these were brutal gangsters. The mother, the daughter, the goomah, the sister, the hooker and the dancer. They all play an important role in this dramatic story of power, privilege, violence and misfortune. When this episode originally aired it got a huge amount of pushback and many fans dropped their HBO subscriptions and boycotted the series. This one gets a bit heavy.Then Michael and Steve lighten things up with some hilarious stories of insane parties that last for days. Michael also talks about his favorite cars on the show including the beautiful Maserati. It’s all on this episode of Talking Sopranos #32 “University” S3 Ep 6. Remember to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and remember to go to talkingsopranos.com to ask Michael and Steve questions and order official Talking Sopranos merchandise.
“At that time I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks. I ate no choice foods; not meat or wine touched my lips: and I used no lotions until three weeks were over.” Daniel 10:2-3 (NIV) “I looked up and saw a man dressed in linen clothing, with a belt of pure gold around his waist. His body looked like a precious gem. His face flashed like lightning, and his eyes flamed like torches. His arms and feet shone like polished bronze, and his voice roared like a vast multitude of people. Only I, Daniel, saw this vision. The men with me saw nothing, but they were suddenly terrified and ran away to hide. So I was left there all alone to see this amazing vision. My strength left me, my face grew deathly pale, and I felt very weak. Then I heard the man speak, and when I heard the sound of his voice, I fainted and lay there with my face to the ground.” Daniel 10:5-9 (NLT) God cares more than you know. “Just then a hand touched me and lifted me, still trembling, to my hands and knees. And the man said to me, ‘Daniel, you are very precious to God, so listen carefully to what I have to say to you. Stand up, for I have been sent to you.’ When he said this to me, I stood up, still trembling.’” Daniel 10:11-12 (NLT) God is doing more than you see. “Then (Jesus) said, ‘Don’t be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven. I have come in answer to your prayer. But for twenty-one days the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia blocked my way. Then Michael, one of the archangels, came to help me, and I left him there with the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia.” Daniel 10:12-13 (NLT) God’s strength is made perfect in your weakness. “‘How can someone like me, your servant, talk to you, my lord? My strength is gone, and I can hardly breathe.’ Then the one who looked like a man touched me again, and I felt my strength returning. ‘Don’t be afraid,’ he said, ‘for you are very precious to God. Peace! Be encouraged! Be strong!’” Daniel 10:17-19 (NLT)
This week features two conversations. In the first, Michael Kimmelman, the architecture critic for The New York Times, speaks to Julián Castro, former mayor of San Antonio, Texas and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, about the housing crisis and the role cities play in national politics. Then Michael speaks with Janette Sadik-Khan, former Commissioner of New York City Department of Transportation, about how public transit can drive economic recovery in cities. JULIAN CASTRO was the mayor of San Antonio, Texas from 2009 - 2014. He also served as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2014 - 2017. JANETTE SADIK-KHAN was Commissioner of New York City Department of Transportation from 2007 - 2013 under Mayor Michael Bloomberg she is now a principal at Bloomberg Associates. You can find a transcript of this episode at Aventine.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There’s excitement in the air with Odie heading back to school and Em has found herself wistfully thinking of when she was 13, back then she obsessing over Fred Savage from the TV Show ‘The Wonder Years’, and just wanting to be around her teeny tween friends, so she’s impressed with how well Odie has dealt with lockdown. Then there’s time to reflect on Em’s recent appearance on the podcast of her old radio boss Craig, they haven’t talked in a really long time and Em wasn’t even keen on the idea initially, but then she decided to pull on her big girl pants and have at it. So Em finally got to vent a bunch of negative feelings and as a result it actually turned into a very healing experience. Then Michael returns to help Em sort through the latest developments around Victoria’s Covid restrictions, the weekend saw the Government opting for a cautious pausing of restriction lifting in Victoria while they wait for more results. There’s a brand new Sasha Baron Cohen movie called ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ that’s got social media worked up into a frenzy and Em has a LOT to say about that. Also across the weekend Em and Michael found time to check out some of the latest episodes of the Netflix series ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman’. His new season of guests includes Kim Kardashian West, Robert Downey Jr., Dave Chapelle and the always amazing Lizzo so there’s LOTS to chat about, plus there’s also Adele’s appearance on ‘Saturday Night Live’ to work through too. So this episode of Emsolation is really a pop culture bonanza with a sprinkling of reminiscing and vengeful podcast venting thrown in, so situation normal really. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s been epiphany central at Em’s over the weekend, these things tend to happen when you dwell on thoughts about people who kind of hate you. This is not in any way a spoiler alert, but it’s something Em sometimes obsesses about, and by sometimes...I mean way too much. When Em was a twenty something, other people’s hatred kind of fueled her and drove her on, now it doesn’t sit so well. Over time Em’s realised she's more interested in having a life that feels as good as it can feel, which is why she’s so open and honest online. In sharing her struggles, it allows her to get them out of her own head, whilst hopefully helping other people feel better in their lives too. Em described this intro as being like a shower ramble, it’s basically a massive verbal spew of all the stuff she thought about while she had insomnia over the weekend, so you have her permission to skip it all if you’re not up for the full download, pffft good one. Em may have also admitted that she uses the start of this podcast as her own personal one way therapy session, which for Em is really the ultimate therapy session hehe. Then Michael returns to help deliver a brief rundown on the hectic meme cycle that kicked into action after that fly appeared on the Vice Presidential Debate, turns out 10 minutes after it landed on Pence, Em was officially done with the fly memes, swift result. There’s also the stunt that Trump apparently wanted to do when he left the hospital, Em and Michael actually think his idea was amazing and they’re actually disappointed he didn’t actually deliver on it. Then it’s time for a full deep dive into ‘Emily in Paris’ on Netflix, Em has a very complicated relationship with it, her pros are it’s from Darren Star who created shows like ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’, ‘Melrose Place’ and ‘Sex in the City’ but it’s also got lots of problematic issues too, especially if you’re actually French, Em figures you’re probably annoyed if that's the case. Ultimately Em hated it and loved it in equal measure, yes she consumed it very quickly, and yes they really go there and break it down. Then finally, because of course there’s more, in Melbourne it seems like everyone is battling with this last little bit of lockdown, it kind of feels like we’ve run the marathon, only to trip and stumble just 10 minutes from the finish line, so we’ll delve into that too. So take a deep breath and dive right in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aida Turturro (Janice Soprano) joins Michael and Steve for this week’s hilarious episode of Talking Sopranos. Aida chats about her early days with James Gandolfini and how he had to put his clothes in garbage bags when he moved from place to place. But even back then Aida always said he was destined for greatness. When the role of Janice came up it was Jim, or James as she calls him, who put her up for the part. She said fate would determine if she got the role or not but either way Jim had to lend her rent money. Then Michael, Steve and Aida share a bunch of really funny behind the scenes stories you just have to hear. How Jim and Aida fought like brother and sister on set, the infamous chicken salad incident and a great story about Nancy Marchand. Then Michael and Steve break down this week’s episode which is a big one for both their characters. They also talk about how the real life underground gambling business works and what it’s like to be a “Made Man”. It’s all this week on Talking Sopranos Ep #29 “Fortunate Son” S3 Ep3. Remember to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and go to talkingsopranos.com to submit questions and hear Michael’s original music.
The sun begins to set on Wet Hot Alien Summer, but comedy writer and podcaster JORDAN MORRIS is here to keep the party going! In the episode Jordan discusses his affection for Nessie and his fond memories of Art Bell. Then Michael presents one of the weirdest UFO stories of the Summer: THE GREENSBURG CASE! -- EPISODE LINKS Stegasaurus is That You? -- SHOW INFORMATION Bigfoot Collectors Club is produced by Riley Bray. Listener-Files Submissions: BigfootCollectorsClub@gmail.com Bigfoot Collectors Club Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/campfiremedia/albums/43248-bigfoot-collectors-club Instagram: @BigfootCollectorsClub Twitter: @Bigfoot_CClub To support the show and unlock new bonus episodes every month, check out BCC: THE OTHER SIDE on Patreon. Our theme song is “Come Alone” by Suneaters, courtesy of Lotuspool Records.
This is a great one! Lorraine Bracco (Dr Melfi) joins Michael and Steve for a very special Talking Sopranos podcast. She reveals how David Chase originally wanted her to play Carmela, but she said it was Melfi or nothing. She talks about how she was absolutely blown away when she first saw The Sopranos pilot, and shares some crazy stories about what James Gandolfini used to do to her off camera. This week the Pundit returns and Steve goes absolutely ballistic. Is there really anything to the theory that Tony actually dies in season one? It’s Steve vs the Pundit round 2. Then Michael and Steve break down this week’s episode. Tony is now running the executive card game but when an old friend loses big, things are definitely headed down a bad road. Talking Sopranos Episode #19 "The Happy Wanderer", Sopranos S2 E6. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and post questions for Michael and Steve at talkingsopranos.com
Emmy award winner Edie Falco (Carmela) joins Michael and Steve for the exciting Talking Sopranos season one finale. Edie talks about how she got her start in the business, her first thoughts about the Sopranos script, and how she thought she had absolutely no chance at the role of Carmela. She also reminisces about all the fun she had on the set, the show’s amazing success and what it was like to work with James Gandolfini. Then Michael and Steve breakdown the incredible finale of season one. Make sure to check out Talking Sopranos S1 Ep13 “I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano”. Remember to keep your questions coming for Michael and Steve at Talkingsopranos.com.
Steve and Michael reveal a story about how Tony Sirico was horrified when he saw the script for this episode. He complained to David Chase who changed a line about Paulie Walnuts. Then Michael and Steve are joined by director Henry Bronchtein. He explains how he shot the amazing scene with Detective Makazian plunging to his death and the dramatic moments between Tony and “Big Pussy”. Who was telling the truth, who was the rat? Even Henry and Vinny Pastore didn’t know for sure. This is a wild one and the title tells it all….This week Talking Sopranos takes on “Nobody Knows Anything” Season 1 Episode 11 of greatest TV series ever! Thanks for all your support and keep those questions coming at talkingsopranos.com.
Casting directors Georgianne Walken and Sheila Jaffe join Michael and Steve to talk about how they cast James Gandolfini, Steven Van Zandt and the rest of the Sopranos characters. They also share stories about Tony Sirico, Aida Turturro and how Jerry Stiller almost became Hesh. Then Michael and Steve breakdown this week’s episode which was a break out for Drea de Matteo. It’s all this and more on Talking Sopranos Episode #10 “A Hit is a Hit”. Go to Talking Sopranos.com to post AMA questions for Michael and Steve and don’t forget to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
This week Michael and Steve take on the Sopranos S1 Ep 9. Michael tells how David Chase brought in a retired mobster to help the writers develop the concept for this episode. He also shares a crazy story of a night that got completely out of control when he and John Ventimiglia (Artie Bucco) sublet an apartment from a real duke in NYC. Steve gives new meaning to the term “Beatle Wig” and explains why real mobsters won’t do what Junior Soprano is so good at. Then Michael and Steve head into the mouth of the rat and breakdown all the secrets buried in this episode. Don’t miss Talking Sopranos episode #9 “Boca”, and remember to keep the questions for Michael and Steve coming at talkingsopranos.com.
Jamie Lynn-Sigler tells Michael & Steve how she got the role of Meadow Soprano, what it was like to work with James Gandolfini and her amazing time on the groundbreaking HBO series. She talks about how she originally thought the Sopranos was a musical and asked David Chase if he needed her to sing at the audition? Then Michael and Steve breakdown the Sopranos S1 Ep 8 “The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti”. Michael talks about how this episode was a turning point for his character and his first thoughts on the script. All this and much more in this episode of Talking Sopranos. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and send questions to Michael and Steve at talkingsopranos.com
Guest Robert Iler (AJ Soprano) joins Michael and Steve to talk about working with James Gandofini, his incredible time on the Sopranos, and being a professional poker player. Did he really shave his eyebrows in season 5? Then Michael and Steve break down the Sopranos S1 Ep 7. They discuss the flashback to 1967 and some of the David Chase’s interesting music choices. Tony tells Melfi he was always proud to be Johnny Soprano’s son but was it Livia who was the real gangster? It’s all in this this week’s episode of Talking Sopranos #7 “Down Neck”. Go to talkingsopranos.com to ask questions and more.
A Talking Sopranos exclusive! Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa read all new lines written by HBO series creator David Chase for the Soprano’s characters as if they were in quarantine. Then Michael and Steve breakdown this week’s episode discussing Junior’s move to the big chair, Tony’s love for Melfi and whether Livia is now pulling the strings. They also discuss what some of the Sopranos actors were really like off screen. Is Edie Falco as good a cook as Carmela and was Jim Gandolfini really more Birkenstock then gangster? It’s all in this episode of Talking Sopranos #6 “Pax Soprana”. Go to talkingsopranos.com to ask questions and more.