Podcasts about Pixar

https://triunfacontulibro.com/Hay un problema que casi ningún autor de no ficción quiere admitir. No es que su libro sea malo. Es que su libro se abandona. En la mesilla. En la app de lectura. En algún lugar entre el capítulo tres y el capítulo cinco, donde el lector dejó de sentir que necesitaba seguir. Y lo más frustrante es que el contenido era bueno. Las ideas eran sólidas. El autor sabía de lo que hablaba. Pero algo falló. Ese algo tiene nombre: las historias.  El error más caro de los libros de no ficción Cuando pensamos en storytelling, pensamos en novelas. En personajes ficticios. En tramas con giros inesperados. Y entonces los autores de no ficción desconectan. "Eso no es para mí. Yo escribo sobre liderazgo, sobre finanzas, sobre productividad." Error. De hecho, es precisamente en los libros de no ficción donde las historias hacen más falta. Porque sin ellas, el libro más riguroso del mundo se convierte en un manual. Y los manuales no se terminan. Se consultan. Si quieres que tu lector llegue a la última página, necesitas algo más que buen contenido. Necesitas que no pueda soltar el libro.  Lo que separa un libro que se termina de uno que se abandona No es la calidad de las ideas. Es cómo están contadas. Hay técnicas narrativas concretas — aplicables a cualquier tema, en cualquier capítulo — que cambian por completo la experiencia del lector. Técnicas que los mejores autores usan de forma casi invisible. Que el lector no detecta conscientemente, pero que siente en cada página. En este vídeo, Ana Nieto explica exactamente cuáles son y cómo aplicarlas en un libro de no ficción. Entre otras cosas, descubrirás: Por qué casi todos los autores tienen historias poderosas y no las reconocen como tales. Qué tienen en común Harry Potter, Cadena Perpetua y los mejores libros de ensayo que has leído. Qué hizo un vendedor de camisas en Tel Aviv para vender más que nadie — y qué tiene que ver eso con tu libro. Por qué Hemingway escribió el relato más devastador de la historia con solo seis palabras. Y qué significa realmente que Pixar tenga un único lema para crear historias que enganchan.  Una advertencia antes de ver el vídeo Si escribes no ficción y crees que las historias son "cosa de novelistas", este vídeo va a incomodarte un poco. Porque vas a darte cuenta de que llevas tiempo escribiendo con una mano atada a la espalda. La buena noticia es que tiene solución. Y es más sencilla de lo que parece. 

Long before Steve Jobs was the unstoppable force of nature atop Apple, shipping hit product after hit product, he was practically run out of the company after a series of bad product and management decisions. But as Geoffrey Cain argues in his new book, Steve Jobs in Exile: The Untold Story of NeXT and the Remaking of an American Visionary, the 12 years Jobs spent outside of Apple turned him into the leader the world came to know. Cain joins the show to talk about Jobs' experiences at NeXT and Pixar, how Jobs learned to be a successful leader, and the true power — and danger — of the reality distortion field. Further reading: Steve Jobs in Exile Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed.We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. (Timestamps are approximate.) 00:01:30 Intro 00:01:56 90 Seconds on The Verge 00:03:46 Interview with Geoffrey Cain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drew Taylor and Jim Hill dive into one of the busiest weeks in animation and entertainment news, from early reactions to Pixar's Toy Story 5 and its surprisingly Jessie-focused story to major developments involving Rick & Morty, X-Men '97, Jorge Gutierrez, and Netflix animation. Along the way, they unpack box office surprises, discuss the end of Disney Twenty-Three magazine, and explore what the future may hold for some of animation's biggest franchises. This episode also includes Drew's thoughts after seeing the first 45 minutes of Toy Story 5 and a look at why Pixar may have another blockbuster on its hands. NEWS • Early box office projections suggest Toy Story 5 could set a new franchise opening weekend record. • Pixar's Hoppers arrives on home video as the film continues its strong theatrical run. • Universal launches major Minions & Monsters promotion ahead of the film's July debut. • D23 members react to the discontinuation of Disney Twenty-Three magazine. • Rick & Morty's President Curtis is getting his own Adult Swim spin-off series. FEATURE • Drew shares impressions after seeing the first 45 minutes of Toy Story 5. • New details reveal a deeper continuation of Jessie's story from Toy Story 2. • The film revisits one of the franchise's most emotional storylines in an unexpected way. • Could Toy Story 5 set the stage for even more adventures beyond the fifth film? HOSTS • Jim Hill - X: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Drew Taylor - X: @DrewTailored | Instagram: @drewtailored | drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - StrongMindedAgency.com SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by UnlockedMagic.com, the go-to source for great deals on Disney and Universal theme park tickets. If a 2026 theme park vacation is on your radar, their team can help you save money while making the planning process easier. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Jim Hill Media Sponsorship Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Miller is one of the most influential voices in branding, marketing, and business storytelling. As the bestselling author of Building a StoryBrand, he has helped entrepreneurs, corporations, and even government organizations clarify their messaging and connect more effectively with customers. In this episode, Travis breaks down the biggest lessons he learned from his conversation with Donald, covering everything from simplifying your message and leveraging AI to the power of storytelling, positioning, and relentless optimism. On this episode we talk about: Why confusion kills sales and simplicity wins customers How AI can accelerate your work without replacing human judgment and creativity The role of "delusional optimism" in entrepreneurship and long-term success Why businesses should position themselves as the guide rather than the hero How Pixar's storytelling process reveals the importance of structure and planning Top 3 Takeaways If people have to work to understand your message, you've already lost them. Simplifying your communication is one of the fastest ways to improve sales and customer engagement. AI is a powerful tool for creating drafts and generating ideas, but great results still depend on human judgment, taste, and decision-making. Successful entrepreneurs combine strong belief with relentless action. Optimism alone isn't enough—it must be paired with consistent execution. Notable Quotes "Confusion is the enemy. Simplicity is the game." "AI is a dirty, rough draft machine, not a replacement for genius." "Delusional optimism is a feature, not a bug." Connect with Donald Miller: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldmiller Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldmiller/ Other: https://storybrand.com Book: Building a StoryBrand 2.0 A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney⁠ -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Taylor and Jim Hill dive into one of the busiest weeks in animation and entertainment news, from early reactions to Pixar's Toy Story 5 and its surprisingly Jessie-focused story to major developments involving Rick & Morty, X-Men '97, Jorge Gutierrez, and Netflix animation. Along the way, they unpack box office surprises, discuss the end of Disney Twenty-Three magazine, and explore what the future may hold for some of animation's biggest franchises. This episode also includes Drew's thoughts after seeing the first 45 minutes of Toy Story 5 and a look at why Pixar may have another blockbuster on its hands. NEWS • Early box office projections suggest Toy Story 5 could set a new franchise opening weekend record. • Pixar's Hoppers arrives on home video as the film continues its strong theatrical run. • Universal launches major Minions & Monsters promotion ahead of the film's July debut. • D23 members react to the discontinuation of Disney Twenty-Three magazine. • Rick & Morty's President Curtis is getting his own Adult Swim spin-off series. FEATURE • Drew shares impressions after seeing the first 45 minutes of Toy Story 5. • New details reveal a deeper continuation of Jessie's story from Toy Story 2. • The film revisits one of the franchise's most emotional storylines in an unexpected way. • Could Toy Story 5 set the stage for even more adventures beyond the fifth film? HOSTS • Jim Hill - X: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Drew Taylor - X: @DrewTailored | Instagram: @drewtailored | drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - StrongMindedAgency.com SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by UnlockedMagic.com, the go-to source for great deals on Disney and Universal theme park tickets. If a 2026 theme park vacation is on your radar, their team can help you save money while making the planning process easier. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Jim Hill Media Sponsorship Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(airdate: 6.2.26) Kim Kardashian makes her latest relationship Instagram official, Euphoria officially comes to an end as cast members react to the controversial final season, and Taylor Swift saddles up for Pixar with a brand-new original song inspired by Jessie from Toy Story 5. We'll break down the celebrity romance nobody asked for, the farewell to one of TV's most talked-about dramas, and why Taylor is heading back to her country roots for a toy cowboy adventure. It's another edition of The Who Cares News.  Voted 6th Best Entertainment News Podcast! Because being #1 is soooo overrated. And @HalleBerry Listen to the daily Van Camp and Morgan radio show at: https://vancampandmorgan.com/stations buy us a coffee    

Byrd Mena... From a Basement in Waterbury to Stages Around the WorldByrd Mena (@byrdmena) is one of the most original minds in the hair industry. Venezuelan roots. Connecticut hustle. Third degree black belt. Call of Duty leaderboard legend. And a brand builder who figured out content creation, community, and global reach before most people knew those were even skills.Fair warning... this one was a blast. Venezuelan food debates, Chuck Norris jokes, a Chuck E. Cheese trauma story, and two guys who walked into the podcast couch as strangers and left as best friends. Plus a special cameo from fellow Venezuelan Alejandra Wolff Pickering (@ale_wlff) who crashed the couch, proved her cachapa credentials, and earned her stamp of approval from Byrd himself.Recorded live at the American Beauty Show in Chicago. Hosted by Corey Gray (@hairdustry), co-hosted by Geno Chapman (@genochapman). Part of our live series sponsored by Serious Business (seriousbusiness.net | January 16-18, 2027, New Orleans).The Origin StoryByrd grew up in Waterbury, Connecticut... the dirty waters... with a barber brother, a hairstylist sister, and a best friend with clippers. He started cutting hair at 13 in a basement with an orange extension cord running to the neighbor's outlet. No proper shop. No formal training. Just a kid who wanted in and friends willing to sit in the chair.From Call of Duty to Content CreatorBefore Sharp Fade, before the stages, before the 40 countries... there was a PlayStation 3 and a Call of Duty leaderboard obsession. Byrd taught himself content creation making YouTube gaming videos in 2007... before Google even bought the platform. That same creative muscle became the engine behind everything that followed.Building Sharp FadeIn 2015 Byrd launched Sharp Fade... a barbering media brand inspired by ESPN. He spotlighted independent artists, flew them around the world with no agency fees, and built a platform with millions of followers that changed how the industry thinks about branding. He did it all while staying faceless for two years... pure Banksy energy.Live Fashion Hair and Giving BackA show in the Canary Islands opened his eyes to a whole new level of creative possibility. Today he is a part owner of Live Fashion Hair, doing shows in Brazil, Las Vegas, and Brooklyn with Davines. Off the stage he helped rebuild a barbershop in the favelas of Brazil for a man who lost his daughter to a stray bullet and his shop to fire... surprising him on stage with the keys in front of 5,000 people. He has also collaborated with Disney and Pixar on the film Soul, runs an annual mentorship retreat, and gives free haircuts to the homeless through a mobile barber program.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow to build a brand before anyone is watching. Why authenticity closes million dollar deals better than any suit. The dopamine hack Byrd uses to help creatives grow. And the live idea Byrd and Corey cooked up on the couch that might just become the next big thing.Follow Byrd: @byrdmena on Instagram Special cameo: @ale_wlff on Instagram Co-host: @genochapman on Instagram Hosted by: @hairdustry on Instagram Learn more: Sharp Fade | Live Fashion HairSubscribe to Your Day Off wherever you listen. New episodes every week.

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ encourages viewers to be better stewards of the planet. But the messages (and the comedy) fall a little flat. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

In this podcast, Vivienne discusses the question: What is the future of Disney/Pixar? She explains the history of these animation companies, what's changed since the golden ages, and what they can do to maintain dominance into the future. What do audiences dislike about Disney/Pixar's production of films today? Why has everything gone downhill? How can Disney and Pixar make a big switch back to their beautiful, original legacy? Listen to this podcast, and find out all the answers to this question, as well as other cool facts you never knew about the history of these companies.

For this 2-part episode, Roman takes us through the current quadrilogy of Toy Story 1-4 in preparation for the new movie coming out in June 2026. This Episode, we will be discussing our thoughts on the first 2 movies in the franchise, as well as discussing some history of Pixar and the legacy of the movies, shorts, etc.

What does it take to book a role in one of the biggest animated franchises of all time? In this episode of the Atlanta Voiceover Studio podcast, veteran voice actor John Morris shares the incredible story of how he landed the role of “Andy” in the legendary Toy Story franchise — and the surprising audition choice that changed his career forever. John has been working professionally in voice over since the age of 7 and is also known for voicing “Santa Boy” in The Nightmare Before Christmas, “Pepper Roni” in Lego Island, and “Young Eugene” in Adventures in Odyssey. He's also appeared in countless commercials, animation projects, and audio dramas, with upcoming roles in Extinguished Worlds and other new productions from Adventurous Ideas. In this episode, we dive into: How John's unconventional Toy Story audition helped him book Andy The difference between training and actually doing the work in voice acting What it was really like working with Pixar during the making of Toy Story Why animation acting skills matter more now than ever in today's voice over industry Advice for aspiring voice actors trying to break into animation and character work How the voice over industry has changed since John started as a child actor Whether you're an aspiring voice actor, animation fan, or just curious about behind-the-scenes stories from Toy Story, this episode is packed with insight, nostalgia, and practical advice from a lifelong working actor.

(airdate: 6.1.26) On today's Who Cares News: Hilaria Baldwin is laughing at the fact that her 26-year age gap with Alec Baldwin sounds like the setup for a bad comedy sketch, but says their marriage works because they're complete opposites. Pete Davidson is making headlines for praising ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian, calling her "superhuman" and a surprisingly talented actress. Plus, Taylor Swift fans are convinced she's somehow involved in Toy Story 5 after mysterious billboards and a cryptic Pixar social media post sent Swifties into full investigation mode. Is Taylor joining Woody and Buzz? The internet certainly thinks so.

WOWCUBE: http://bit.ly/wowcube_kristian_harloff Kristian Harloff breaks down the biggest movie news stories of the day including major new rumors surrounding Star Wars 10 and a potential new Skywalker Saga trilogy, a cryptic Avengers: Doomsday teaser from the Russo Brothers that has Marvel fans convinced a trailer is imminent, and huge box office projections for Toy Story 5 that could spell trouble for Supergirl and the DCU. Plus, Disney's Star Wars box office comeback hits another bump as The Mandalorian and Grogu loses the #1 spot to the surprise low-budget horror hit Obsession during its second weekend. Kristian dives into what this means for Lucasfilm, superhero movies, Pixar, and the current state of franchise filmmaking.

This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/SCB to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period.  Y'ALL The final trailer for Toy Story 5 just dropped, and it may have just revealed the return of one of the most important characters in Pixar history: EMILY. While she only appears briefly in Toy Story 2's iconic "When She Loved Me" sequence, Emily's decision to abandon Jessie shaped the entire future of the character—and arguably changed Pixar forever. Now, thanks to some hidden clues throughout the final Toy Story 5 trailer, it looks like Jessie may finally get the closure she (and we) have been waiting for FOR decades! Plus, if Emily really is returning... could Pixar finally be revisiting one of the oldest Toy Story theories of all time?  Is Emily actually Andy's Mom? #Pixar #ToyStory #ToyStory5

The Bancroft Brothers go way back to 2014 for this Flashback Friday episode with the legendary director Brenda Chapman. She discusses her early story years and Tony gushes about working with her for 3 months on The Lion King. Many references are made to the late great Roger Allers too, as he was a huge influence on Chapman. Oh, and has anyone heard about her directing of Dreamworks' Prince of Egypt and Pixar's Brave? Well, you will here! Check out this episode on iTunes, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.

It's a lot like Avatar. This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins jack in to watch the Pixar movie about nature with somehow the most and least to say, Hoppers. They nitpick the beavers, the humans, and of course the ants.   Recommendations DJ - Oz the Mentalist, Debunked (video), R.I.P. Comedy Roasts (article) Diggins - Widow's Bay (series), The Sheep Detectives (movie) Nando - Exit 8 (movie), Dead as Disco (video game), Widow's Bay (series), Game Changer (series)   Plugs Mostly Nitpicking on Bluesky The Nando v Movies Discord Roses and Rejections Diggins' Substack - A Little Perspective All of Nando's Links   Mostly Nitpicking theme by Nick Porcaro Logo by Michelle Chapman

In the latest episode of Boz To The Future, Meta CTO, Head of ATA and Reality Labs, and host Andrew "Boz" Bosworth talks to Ed Catmull—co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios, former president of Walt Disney Animation Studios, Turing Award laureate, and author of the bestselling book Creativity, Inc.Ed spent 20 years turning an impossible dream—making a feature film entirely with computers—into reality with Toy Story. Along the way, he invented foundational computer graphics techniques, built one of the most innovative companies in entertainment history, and worked alongside Steve Jobs for over two decades.Together, they explore how Ed built a culture of sustained creativity at Pixar, the mechanics of the Braintrust, why failure is an investment and not a verdict, and what it was like to work with Steve Jobs. They also discuss what the intersection of technology and art means for the future of creative tools and AI.Leave Boz feedback on Instagram, X, and Threads. 

Life hits hard. Pavement hits harder.On today's episode of The Rizzuto Show, Rizz suffers a catastrophic public wipeout outside the Wildwood post office after attempting the impossible: carrying multiple packages while existing over the age of 30. What starts as a simple errand instantly turns into a full public humiliation event featuring flying boxes, ripped jeans, one silent elderly witness, and the horrifying realization that falling in public no longer looks “funny” — it looks medically expensive. Honestly, this might be the most relatable thing this daily comedy show has ever discussed.Naturally, the crew immediately spirals into a deep conversation about aging, embarrassment recovery strategies, and the exact moment your body transitions from “athletic” to “fragile Home Depot lawn decoration.” Meanwhile, Rafe contributes his own emotional damage after stepping barefoot into dog poop TWICE in under 30 seconds. One mystery pile. One homemade disaster. Somehow bleach, Q-tips, and psychological trauma all become part of the story. This is what happens when a daily comedy show is powered entirely by caffeine, sarcasm, and questionable life choices.The chaos somehow escalates from there:Would you admit to clogging a gas station toilet during a road trip?If cartel money washes ashore… are you legally required to be honest?Is keeping accidental extra cash from a cashier technically stealing or just “winning?”Why do modern cars all look like Pixar characters with anxiety?And at what point does your neighborhood friend become a full HOA supervillain?Then the show pivots into celebrity chaos, nostalgia, and existential dread because apparently everyone realized June is already here and adulthood is basically one long speedrun toward knee pain and suspiciously loud joints. The crew debates Ozzy Osbourne AI avatars, Taylor Swift's viral kindness, Russell Crowe vs autograph seekers, and whether Barry Gibb secretly teaches funk magic at Hogwarts while moisturized somewhere in Miami. Completely normal topics for functioning adults.Also:Burt Reynolds chest hair appreciation becomes weirdly emotionalRoxette triggers an accidental 80s nostalgia spiralYellowstone spin-offs continue multiplying like raccoons behind a dumpsterTV's most shocking character deaths reopen old emotional woundsSomebody incorrectly declares Barry Gibb dead and immediately gets corrected by the roomAnd because society apparently enjoys suffering, the crew tackles the modern horror known as tipping culture. Why are frozen yogurt machines asking for 25% tips when YOU did literally everything except plug the machine into the wall? Is a $9 tip on a $600 steak dinner grounds for prison? Why do Costco employees reject tips like undercover federal agents? Nobody knows anymore. America feels tired.Chris Kerber joins the show to absolutely torch WalletHub's “Best Hockey Cities” rankings, the gang debates NHL expansion rumors, and hockey nicknames somehow sound like rejected mobster aliases from a low-budget casino movie.The episode also takes a heartfelt moment to honor listener Danielle following her tragic passing after injuries sustained during PointFest. The show sends love to her fiancé Jason, family, and friends during an incredibly difficult time.This episode has everything:public humiliation, celebrity gossip, hockey rage, AI weirdness, dog poop trauma, tipping arguments, nostalgic movie debates, existential panic, and middle-aged chaos wrapped into one beautiful disaster of a daily comedy show.If you enjoy sarcastic humor, weird news, celebrity fails, comedy podcast chaos, and hearing grown adults argue passionately about frozen yogurt economics and cartel ethics… welcome home.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.Blind North Chicago man sues Grayslake car dealership alleging they pulled ‘bait and switch' during new car purchaseFalkville votes to end 140-year alcohol ban by single voteNew AI pet translator claims it can understand dogs and catsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode of The Rizzuto Show starts the only way a true daily comedy show should: with public humiliation, shredded jeans, and one elderly witness silently watching Rizz eat absolute pavement outside the Wildwood post office.What begins as a simple “Hey honey, can you drop off these packages?” quickly becomes a full-blown middle-aged disaster movie. Rizz trips over a curb while carrying a giant box, launches packages across the parking lot, rips his jeans, and spends a solid 10 seconds on the ground questioning every life decision that led him there. No help. No sympathy. Just one old man staring from an SUV like he was witnessing nature take its course.And because this is The Rizzuto Show, the conversation somehow spirals into:the exact age when falling becomes medically concerning,why nobody looks cool hitting the ground,public embarrassment recovery strategies,and whether moving to Boca Raton is now inevitable.Meanwhile, Rafe contributes his own trauma after stepping barefoot into dog poop… TWICE… within 30 seconds. One pile was mystery poop. The other was homemade. There are Q-tips involved. There's bleach involved. There's emotional scarring involved.The gang also debates:whether you admit clogging a gas station toilet on a road trip,what happens if cartel money washes up on shore,the morality of keeping accidental extra cash from a cashier,shady stereotypes about car salesmen, lawyers, tow truck drivers, and real estate agents,and if you should narc on your boss's underage kid at the bar.Plus:Lern wants a boxy old-school car because modern vehicles “look like Pixar characters,”Scott continues operating as the neighborhood HOA nobody asked for,and Rafe may or may not become the unofficial “cool uncle” for the Rizzuto children.It's another completely normal day for your favorite daily comedy show, where every conversation starts somewhere reasonable and ends with somebody discussing bathroom disasters or federal crimes.Honestly, if you've ever fallen in public, stepped in something disgusting, lied after damaging a parked car, or debated laundering cartel money through a casino buffet… congratulations. You're one of us now.And yes — somehow this still counts as a daily comedy show.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fresh out of the studio, Geoffrey Cain, author of Steve Jobs in Exile and Samsung Rising, returns to the Analyse Podcast to argue that the twelve years between Jobs's 1985 ouster and his 1997 return to Apple were not a footnote but the forge. Drawing on private archives at Carnegie Mellon and Stanford, unbroadcast footage from inside NeXT, and interviews with the people who lived it, Cain reframes the wilderness decade as the cause, not the gap, in Jobs's transformation. We trace the NeXT collapse and the failed IBM licensing deal, the parallel crucible of Pixar where Catmull and Lasseter barred Jobs from creative meetings, and the deep Japanese and Zen influences — Akio Morita, Sony, the beginner's mind — that Isaacson and Schlender underplayed. We close on Apple at fifty, John Ternus's ascent, and what Jobs would have done with AI. "The successes that we see in the world for every iPhone there is, for every SpaceX rocket there are perhaps dozens or maybe even hundreds of failures behind that we don't see. And so the wilderness, as they call it, this is the greatest moment in the lives of many founders. It's the wilderness that we all have to go through before we can achieve greatness, and if we don't go through that, then we don't learn those lessons." - Geoffrey Cain Profile: Geoffrey Cain, author of "Steve Jobs in Exile"LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gcain/Personal Site: https://geoffreycain.net/Episode Highlights: [00:00] Quote of the Day by Geoffrey Cain, author of Steve Jobs in Exile [00:30] What Geoffrey has been up after his first book: Samsung Rising [04:05] Working in the US House on technology policy & rebuilding America's industrial base [04:50] De-industrialisation, and rebuilding America's industrial base [05:24] The central thesis on Steve Job's exile [07:13] The Steve Jobs we don't know — before the turtleneck and the iPhone[09:07] The wilderness — where every great founder is forged[12:30] The failed coup against John Sculley[14:10] Was Jobs early or wrong about what universities needed?[16:31] Object-oriented programming — the real innovation Jobs couldn't see[18:36] Jobs of 1997 was not the Jobs of 1985[20:00] Technology does not change the world — it makes things easier[22:38] The butterfly effect — if NeXT had gone differently, no iPhone[25:13] A failure of ego — Jobs versus the company he hated[28:49] NeXTstep — twenty years into the future in 1990[32:24] Pixar as the parallel crucible — bought for $5 million[35:25] Toy Story and the IPO that made Jobs a billionaire[38:57] What the NeXT and Pixar years really reveal[40:38] Three biographies, three frames — Isaacson, Schlender, Cain[45:26] Why NeXT became the ugly duckling of Apple lore[48:12] The Japanese influence Isaacson never pulled on[51:30] Apple at fifty — Ternus and the era of execution over reinvention[54:11] How Jobs would integrate AI — quiet, in the background[55:10] The Apple-Google Gemini partnership and swallowed pride[56:38] Jobs as second mover — Macintosh, iPhone, the bicycle for the mind[57:30] Why ChatGPT and Claude would look ugly to Jobs[1:00:30] What NeXT veterans say about the Ternus appointment[01:02:33] What success means for the book[01:03:13] Closing Podcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. The proper credits for the intro and end music are "Energetic Sports Drive." G. Thomas Craig mixed and edited the episode in both video and audio format. Here are the links to watch or listen to our podcast.Analyse Podcast Main Site: https://analysepodcast.com

Pixar invited Next Best Picture to Disneyland for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at “Toy Story 5” ahead of its June 19th release. During our visit, we had the opportunity to spend time with the filmmakers behind the highly anticipated next chapter in one of Pixar's most beloved franchises. Joining us for these interviews are director Andrew Stanton, co-director Kenna Harris, producer Lindsey Collins, production designer Bob Pauley, and visual effects supervisor Thomas Jordan as they discuss returning to the world of Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the gang while crafting a brand-new adventure for audiences old and new. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on June 19th from Disney Pixar. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the gang tackles the legend of “Lawnchair Larry” - the guy who basically did Up, but with a lawn chair, weather balloons, and absolutely zero Pixar-level forethought.

If your leadership strategy still depends on being the smartest person in the room, AI is about to make that a painful game to play. We sit down with Chris Deaver, culture shaper, leadership coach, former HR leader with experience at Apple, Disney, and Pixar, and co-founder of Brave Core, to talk about what actually scales now: bravery, co-creation, and the skill of leading with questions. We unpack why fear is normal in a fast-changing world and how the “loss equation” fuels resistance to new technology, layoffs, and disruption. Chris shares how great leaders flip that script by focusing on purpose, stacking uniquely human strengths, and treating AI as augmented intelligence that clears the busywork so teams can do deeper creative work. We also get practical on what brave space really means: emotion is contagious, connection creates courage, and shared flow is possible even in everyday meetings when ego gets parked at the door. Along the way, we use memorable metaphors like the Avengers and the orchestra conductor to rethink what leadership looks like when your job is to bring out heroes around you. If you want a clear next step, start here: be the last one to speak, ask one better question, and invite the quietest voice in the room into the conversation. Subscribe, share this with a leader who needs it, and leave a review so more people can learn to lead with curiosity, courage, and care.

We're closing out our Dadvice series with one of the all-time great family movies: Brad Bird's 2004 animated superhero classic, The Incredibles! Join in as we discuss the film's place in Bird's career, Michael Giacchino's iconic score, the retro-futurist design, and our favorite Pixar shorts. Plus: What makes this movie look so much better than its peers all these years later? Is Bob fighting robots every time he goes to a "conference"? What happens to Mirage? And, most importantly, is Bomb Voyage the greatest villain in film history? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Poison (1991)---------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:IGN interview with Brad Bird"The Incredibles Rejected Villain Xerek Explained" (Comic Book Resources)"Incredibles Edna Mode is Based on these Fashion Mavens" (New York Post)"Jack Black Regrets Turning Down The Incredibles" (Variety)"The Passion of Brad Bird" (The Atlantic)Anthony Lane's weirdly horny review of Incredibles II (New Yorker)

What really drives behavior inside organizations? In this episode of Will This Be on the Test, we'll explores organizational culture as the invisible operating system that shapes decision-making, communication, leadership, and change. Through stories from aviation and contemporary business examples such as Southwest Airlines, Netflix, and Pixar, you'll discover why culture often determines whether strategy succeeds or fails, and how leaders shape culture through what they model, reward, and tolerate.

This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE.A helmet, a child, and a galaxy that used to feel infinite now shrunk to the size of a corridor.Synopsis:Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure.DREW TAYLOR is a reporter for The Wrap. He has written for The New York Times, Vulture, Vanity Fair, The Playlist, and Collider. He also wrote The Art of Onward, which gives an inside look at the making of the 2020 Pixar film. The book is available to purchase here. He also co-hosts a weekly podcast about animation called Fine Tooning, which is available on all podcast platforms.Twitter: @drewtailoredInstagram: @drewtailoredPodcast: Light the FuseFollow Drew:Twitter: @drewtailoredInstagram: @drewtailoredPodcast: Light the FuseOne Heat Minute ProductionsWEBSITE: oneheatminute.comTWITTER: @OneBlakeMinute & @OHMPodsMERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/en-au/stores/one-heat-minute-productionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dale and Amy take Bless Your ‘Hardt live from JR Motorsports Fan Day, and the chaos starts almost immediately. Amy recaps getting pulled over in front of the school drop-off line, Dale shares stories from the Red Bull Soapbox Derby in LA, and somehow The Band Perry becomes a full conversation topic. The crowd joins in for a live round of Red Flag/Green Flag covering ketchup on eggs, phones face down at dinner, sharing toothbrushes, sleeping with socks on, and more. Dale also talks about his latest attempt at becoming a wine guy, including drinking an entire bottle of Pinot Grigio on the boat while still not knowing how to pronounce it. Plus, fan questions lead to stories about doing the girls' hair, Dale's cameo in Cars, Pixar's hidden speakeasy sheds, and the future liver mush vs. tomato sandwich taste test challenge that now has to happen. It's a packed live episode full of random stories, crowd reactions, and complete chaos from start to finish. Grab a High Rock and enjoy. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're baaaaccckkk. Welcome to Season 4 of Pizza Planet y'all!!! So good to be back. Though in all honesty and transparency, it will probably be a little break until the rest of the season comes out as we continue working on the new season so please be patient :) Enjoy this review of Pixar's latest film, Hoppers. If you haven't seen it yet, you gotta check it out. It will either make your laugh or if you're a younger audience, possibly disturb you...Enjoy!---Join the Pizza Planet Pack on IG @pizzaplanetpodcast

The summer box office is already popping, with The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Michael raking in millions before Memorial Day — and with new movies coming from Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg, Marvel, Pixar and A24's youngest director ever, it feels like the industry might have its best summer since 2019. (Even if The Mandalorian and Grogu fails to launch.) Elaine Low, Sean McNulty and Natalie Jarvey make their picks for the season's biggest hits in Ankler Agenda‘s first-ever summer box office draft (fantasy football-style), as they predict the next top performers of the summer. Plus: With President Trump voicing support for The Hills alum Spencer Pratt in his run for mayor of Los Angeles — “I'd like to see him do well” — and Pratt gaining ground among the Hollywood elite, the town gets closer to seeing the reality show president push the reality show mayoral candidate to the top (or is it bottom?) of the food chain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Movie of the Year: 2006A New Season Begins The Movies of 2006 Podcast Begins: 128 Films Enter the BracketThe movies of 2006 podcast is officially underway, and the Taste Buds are ready to take on one of the richest film years of the 21st century. Ryan, Mike, and Greg kick off the 2006 season on PopFilter by introducing the year, explaining the bracket structure, and beginning the first round of eliminations. Furthermore, Part 1 of the intro sets the tone for a season packed with genuine heavyweights, unlikely contenders, and some of the most debated films of the decade.2006 delivered a field that refuses to cooperate with easy rankings. The Departed sits alongside Pan's Labyrinth, Children of Men, and Little Miss Sunshine in the same calendar year. Additionally, Casino Royale, The Prestige, Babel, Borat, and Idiocracy all arrived in 2006, representing wildly different visions of what cinema can accomplish. The Taste Buds have their work cut out for them.About the 2006 Film Year2006 stands as one of the most celebrated film years of the decade. Martin Scorsese's The Departed swept the Academy Awards, winning Best Picture and earning Scorsese his first Oscar for Best Director. Meanwhile, Guillermo del Toro delivered Pan's Labyrinth, a Spanish-language dark fantasy that works equally as a fairy tale and a historical horror. Alfonso Cuarón's Children of Men earned near-universal acclaim for its singular, one-take-heavy vision of a dying civilization.The box office reflected 2006's breadth. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest topped the global charts. Casino Royale relaunched the Bond franchise with Daniel Craig in his debut as 007. Cars kept Pixar's winning streak intact. Moreover, the comedies were just as crowded: Borat, Talladega Nights, Idiocracy, and Clerks II each built devoted audiences. Consequently, building a bracket from this year means making choices that will draw genuine disagreement from all directions.International cinema contributed heavily to 2006's depth. Alejandro González Iñárritu's Babel earned seven Academy Award nominations after competing at Cannes. Pedro Almodóvar's Volver brought Penélope Cruz one of her most celebrated screen performances. The year also produced major releases from Darren Aronofsky (The Fountain), Sofia Coppola (Marie Antoinette), Christopher Nolan (The Prestige), and Mel Gibson (Apocalypto). In practice, few years in recent memory offer this density of debate-worthy titles across this many genres. The movies of 2006 represent a year when every corner of the industry produced something worth arguing about.How the Movie of the Year Bracket WorksMovie of the Year uses a bracket format borrowed from sports tournaments. The Taste Buds seed 128 films from a given year and match them head-to-head across multiple rounds until one earns the title of best of the year. The movies of 2006 provide an especially deep pool to draw from. Each round cuts the field in half: 128 to 64, 64 to 32, 32 to the Sweet 16, and on through the Elite Eight, Final Four, and championship. Notably, the bracket covers the full range of the year — prestige titles, genre pictures, comedies, blockbusters, and deep cuts all compete on equal footing.The seeding and matchups drive the conversation. A high-seeded favorite facing a scrappy underdog often produces the most spirited debates, because the Taste Buds evaluate every film on its own terms. No film earns an automatic pass based on reputation alone. A beloved blockbuster can fall in round one. A smaller film can advance much further than anyone expects. Therefore, the bracket functions as a pressure test for every assumption the hosts carry into the season.The format also distinguishes Movie of the Year from a standard best-of list. The hosts cannot simply rank their favorites and close the debate. Instead, they defend each pick against a direct opponent, round after round. Above all, the bracket produces arguments that a list never could, because every vote carries immediate consequences. To see what this process looks like across a full season, the Movie of the Year archive includes complete coverage of every year the Taste Buds have tackled, including the recently completed 1971 season.The 2006 First Round: Inside the Movies of 2006 Podcast BracketThe first round of the 2006 season pits 64 matchups against one another and cuts the field in half. Part 1 of the intro covers the opening set of battles, with Part 2 completing the round. Even the quickest first-round decisions carry weight, because an early upset can remove a major contender long before the serious rounds begin.2006 gives the hosts no shortage of compelling first-round scenarios. High-profile releases like Superman Returns, X-Men: The Last Stand, and Blood Diamond arrive as recognizable titles but face real scrutiny on merit. Films like Half Nelson, Brick, and Thank You for Smoking represent the indie side of the year with strong critical backing. Moreover, the international titles — Pan's Labyrinth, Volver, Perfume: The Story of a Murderer — introduce a different set of criteria into the matchups entirely.The documentary field adds another dimension. An Inconvenient Truth became one of 2006's most discussed releases and earned Al Gore an Academy Award. Jesus Camp generated controversy and critical notice in equal measure. Additionally, the horror entries, the prestige dramas like United 93 and The Good Shepherd, and the awards-season crowding all create pressure across the bracket from the opening round. Roger Ebert's four-star review of The Departed captures the critical consensus around 2006's most decorated film. Nevertheless, the first round is only the beginning.Why 2006 Still Matters2006 represents a pivotal moment in 21st-century cinema. The year demonstrated that prestige filmmaking and mass entertainment could share a single calendar without one displacing the other. The Departed and Pan's Labyrinth both belong to 2006. Borat and Children of Men arrived the same year. That range matters because the best film years do not produce one kind of great film — they produce many kinds simultaneously.Moreover, 2006 produced titles that have only grown in cultural stature since their release. Idiocracy arrived with little fanfare and now functions as a widely cited cultural reference point. Children of Men drew modest theatrical audiences and currently ranks among the most admired films of the decade in retrospective criticism. The Prestige built a devoted following that continues to generate debate about its structure and its final image. Additionally, Casino Royale remains the gold standard for modern Bond films nearly two decades later.The movies of 2006 podcast gives these films a structured arena to compete. That structure reveals something a ranked list cannot: which films hold up under sustained comparison, which reputations survive direct opposition, and which consensus picks turn out to be more fragile than they appear. 2006 deserves this treatment. The Taste Buds are the right crew to find out which film earns the crown.Related Episodes from Movie of the YearMovie of the Year — Full Episode ArchiveThe Last Picture Show — Movie of the Year: 1971A Clockwork Orange — Movie of the Year: 1971More 2006 episode pages will be linked here as the season progresses.FAQ: Movies of 2006 Podcast and Film YearWhat is the movies of 2006 podcast intro episode about? This episode launches the 2006 season of Movie of the Year on PopFilter. Ryan, Mike, and Greg introduce the 2006 film year, explain the bracket format, and work through Part 1 of the first round, taking the field from 128 films down toward 64.How does the Movie of the Year bracket format work? Movie of the Year seeds 128 films from a given year into a tournament-style bracket. Films compete head-to-head across multiple rounds — from 128 to 64, then 32, the Sweet 16, Elite Eight, Final Four, and championship — until one film earns the title of best of the year. The format produces arguments that a simple ranked list cannot, because every vote has immediate consequences.What films are in the 2006 Movie of the Year bracket? The 2006 bracket includes 128 films from across the year: prestige dramas like The Departed, Babel, and Letters from Iwo Jima; international titles like Pan's Labyrinth and Volver; genre films like Children of Men and The Prestige; comedies like Borat, Idiocracy, and Little Miss Sunshine; and blockbusters like Casino Royale and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.What won Best Picture for the 2006 film year? The Departed, directed by Martin Scorsese, won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 79th Academy Awards in 2007. The film also earned Scorsese his first Best Director Oscar. However, Oscar history and the Movie of the Year bracket determine their...

From the guy that lives in the middle of a highway to the real-life version of the house in Pixar's ‘Up', let's drop in for a visit with some of the world's most unbelievably stubborn homeowners that flat-out refused to move.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What if the thing standing between you and your best work isn't talent but the pressure you keep putting on yourself to produce?    Painter Tiffani Glenn has built a body of work around a radical idea: Black women deserve to be seen in their full confidence and color. In this episode, Tiffani shares how mentorship opened the door to her first gallery show, why self-love is the foundation of everything she puts on canvas, and the one thing she does every time creative block hits. Chapters   00:00 Question the Mirror 02:12 Saturday Morning Masterclasses 04:58 Pivot from Pixar 09:13 Paint the Confidence 11:31 The Fenty Formula 13:54 Beyond the Gallery Walls 20:40 Surrender to the Block 23:33 Off the Canvas   Connect with Tiffani: Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artbytiffanig/ Website: https://tiffanigart.com/home Support the show Website: Martine SeverinFollow on Instagram: Martine | This Is How We CreateSubscribe to the Newsletter: Martine's Substack This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives  

Disney has made some massive acquisitions over the years. Pixar. Marvel. Lucasfilm. 20th Century Fox. Each one reshaped the future of the company—and pop culture itself. But now that Josh D'Amaro is stepping into the CEO role, the question becomes… what should Disney buy next? In this episode, we play armchair executives and pitch our picks for the best acquisition targets for Disney's future. In this episode, we cover: What Disney currently lacks in its portfolio The companies and brands we think Disney could target next Which acquisitions would help the parks, movies, streaming, and gaming divisions most A few wild-card ideas that could completely reshape the company Whether you love Disney business strategy, theme parks, movies, or pure speculation, this episode is a fun look at where Disney could go next. Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don't forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube -Patreon Get your Enchanted Ears merch now Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Countdown to Episode 400 01:09 Should Disney Buy Hasbro? 01:59 A Disney Renaissance Fair? 07:37 If Disney Made a Transformers Attraction 10:23 LOTR x Disney??? 12:31 Our Pitch for a Wreck It Ralph Land 16:28 Could Bridgerton Fit in a Theme Park? 19:20 A Legofied Disney World 20:54 YA 23:01 Are People Over KPop Demonn Hunters? 29:22 Who Do You Think Disney Should Buy? 32:24 The End of Superhero Fatigue 32:39

Top 5 Pixar Animation Films So the last time I did one of these "Top 5" lists, it was for my Top 5 Disney Animation studios without Pixar. I received several messages and a couple of comments on the post wanting to see my Top 5 Pixar movies... So, here it is. This is my Top 5 Disney / Pixar movies, along with two honorable mentions. I guess it's more of a Top 7, but we will survive the confusion. Let me know in the comments what you think ... did I miss a movie? Would you rank the movies I selected differently? LET ME KNOW! Pop Culture Addicts Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners - Level Up Sabers - https://bit.ly/LevelUpFSF Once Upon a Tee - https://www.onceuponatee.net/?ref=pcapod Sign Up for Free Loot here - www.pcapod.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/popcultureaddicts Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.pcapod.com PCA on Instagram, and Threads - @pcapodshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The Disney Destiny ship is the newest ship in the Disney fleet. Setting sail in November 2025, she is themed with Heroes and Villians. Black Panther graces the ship’s lobby with mosaics of the Wakanda King’s Guard. Disney embraced Marvel and Pixar heavily in the design and entertainment. Donna took her 20 year old son […]

We review and explain Pixar's new Toy Story 5 trailer! Listen for our thoughts and insights into this highly anticipated movie! Leave your thoughts in a review on Apple Podcasts or comment on our YouTube or Instagram and we'll give you a shoutout in our next episode!For more Mouse Ears Movie Thoughts content, check out our Instagram, website, and YouTube:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mouseearsmoviethoughts?igsh=MTZjYW5ranE0MG0wdQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mouseearsmoviethoughts9688Website: https://memtpodcast.com/Magic Candle Company: https://magiccandlecompany.comIf you have any comments, questions, or episode ideas you would like to share with us, email us at memtpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why does having too much freedom often lead to business failures? How do strict boundaries drive innovation at companies like Pixar and Apple? How can investors use "satisficing" to make better choices in an overwhelmingly complex market? Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross talks with David Epstein, author of Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Bette Host: Andy Cross Guest: David Epstein Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement.We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a new follow-up to his bestselling book Range, author David Epstein reveals his new contrarian take: The best thing for innovation is actually constraints. Epstein talks with host Jeff Berman about the fascinating research he did to prove out this idea, with examples from Silicon Valley, Pixar and more. Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Note from James:Today on The James Altucher Show, I'm excited to welcome back one of my favorite guests, David Epstein.David is the bestselling author of Range, which completely changed how I think about my own jack-of-all-trades life. In his new book, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better, David flips the usual idea of creativity on its head. We're always told that creativity comes from total freedom: the blank page, the blank canvas, unlimited resources. But David shows that the opposite is often true. Constraints can make us more creative, more focused, and better at solving problems.We talk about why General Magic had unlimited talent and money but still fell apart, while Pixar thrived by using strict story rules. We talk about Dr. Seuss writing Green Eggs and Ham with only 50 words, Bach boxing himself into fugues, Duke Ellington working inside the limits of early recording technology, and how the periodic table came out of a textbook deadline.This conversation gave me a new way to think about my own writing, podcasting, and creative process. So if you ever feel stuck, blocked, or overwhelmed by too many options, this episode is for you.Episode Description:James talks with David Epstein about a counterintuitive idea: creativity often improves when freedom is limited. David's new book, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better, argues that blank-slate freedom can push people toward obvious, repetitive solutions, while the right constraints force the brain to search for something new.The conversation moves across business, science, music, writing, sports, and education. David explains why General Magic had nearly unlimited resources and still failed to build a useful product, why Pixar's storytelling rules helped it create hit after hit, and why Dr. Seuss became more original by writing inside strict word limits. James connects the idea to writing, podcasting, public speaking, genre fiction, and the hero's journey.What makes the episode useful is that it gives creators and learners a practical reframe. If you're stuck, the answer may not be more freedom. It may be a better box.What You'll Learn:Why total freedom often leads to less original work.How constraints force creativity by blocking the most convenient solution.Why Pixar succeeded with storytelling rules while General Magic struggled with too much freedom.How Dr. Seuss used strict word limits to transform children's books.Why Bach, Duke Ellington, jazz, genre fiction, and the hero's journey all show the creative power of structure.How to use specific questions, projects, and “brain first, tool second” learning to improve creativity and education.Why later specialization can produce better long-term results than picking a lane too early.Timestamped Chapters:[02:00] Why blocking the easiest solution can spark creativity[02:49] A Note from James: David Epstein returns[04:09] Remembering in-person interviews vs. Zoom interviews[04:23] Memory, mnemonics, and what we forget over time[06:34] How Range helped James rethink being a generalist[08:23] The core idea of Inside the Box[09:07] Why the blank slate often fails[10:01] General Magic and the problem of too much freedom[12:05] Pixar as the opposite model[13:17] The three-pitches rule and small-team story development[14:21] The hero's journey as a storytelling constraint[15:25] George Lucas, Neil Gaiman, and inherited story structures[16:19] How David structured Inside the Box[17:06] The real story behind the periodic table[18:00] Why the Mendeleev dream story is probably false[19:09] Bach, Duke Ellington, and musical constraint[20:12] Bach as a “constraint zealot”[21:43] Dr. Seuss and the word-limit breakthrough[23:13] Beginner Books and the rules that changed children's literature[25:20] Practical constraints for writers, painters, and creators[25:45] Specific curiosity and idea linking[27:41] How David uses a master thought list[29:45] How specific questions powered David's earlier books[31:00] Roger Federer, Tiger Woods, and delayed specialization[33:00] Why generalists often win later[34:01] Why chess and golf are poor models for most learning[36:31] How parents can use constraints to help kids learn[37:15] The constraints-led approach to coaching[38:30] Swim coaching and letting learners find their own solution[39:15] Teaching astronomy through specific projects[40:37] The generation effect: why guessing improves learning[42:00] “Brain first, tool second” in the age of AI[43:26] Why developing brains benefit from analog difficulty[44:18] Early specialization in the UK vs. broader sampling[45:00] Why later specializers can win long-term[46:21] James on applying constraints to writing and podcasting[47:32] Jazz, grammar, and improvisation inside limits[48:01] Genre fiction and creativity within rules[49:21] Why originality became linked to total freedom[50:14] Communicating with an audience through familiar forms[51:13] Stoner, plot, and literary constraint[53:04] James suggests a constraints workbook[54:24] Writing on the subway and using life's limits[55:04] Closing thoughts on Inside the BoxAdditional Resources:David Epstein's official websiteInside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better official book pageInside the Box on AmazonRange: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World official book pageRange on AmazonDavid Epstein's Range Widely newsletter. 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Back in 2019, David Epstein joined me to talk about his book Range and why generalists often thrive in a specialized world. Now he's back with a new book that explores a seemingly opposite idea: the power of constraints. In Inside the Box, David argues that limits — deadlines, boundaries, and even setbacks — are often the very things that spark creativity, sharpen focus, and help us actually get meaningful work done.Today on the show, David shares how, in a world of endless freedom and options, constraints might actually be the thing you need most. He shares the surprising true story behind the creation of the periodic table, explains how a broken arm changed the course of his own life, and explores why giving people too much leeway can actually kill innovation. We discuss what Pixar did right that doomed companies like General Magic got wrong, why brainstorming sessions are usually ineffective, how to identify the bottlenecks holding back your work and life, and why learning to settle for “good enough” may be the key to getting more great things done.Resources Related to the PodcastDavid's previous appearance on the AoM podcast: Episode #512 — Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized WorldPixar's Tin ToyAoM Article: Curing Your Restlessness — Limiting Your ChoicesThe Goal by Eliyahu M. GoldrattDavid's This American Life Episode: “Something Only I Can See”AoM Article: Via Negativa — Adding to Your Life By SubtractingConnect With David EpsteinDavid's websiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on The Gist, breaking down how the UAE and Saudi Arabia have been secretly carrying out strikes on Iran, and what this means for U.S. ceasefire efforts, the global oil market, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Then, bestselling author David Epstein returns to the show to discuss his new book, Inside The Box: How Constraints Make Us Better. The conversation dissects the myth that boundless freedom fuels creativity, examining the epic failure of the unconstrained tech startup General Magic, how Pixar uses popsicle sticks to force prioritization, and why a lack of strict parameters fueled the scientific community's replication crisis. Produced by Corey Wara Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠sales@amplitudemediapartners.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Disney Parks Podcast Show #927- Disney New For The Week Of May 11, 2026: Disney Springs Sizzles & BoardWalk Buzz!

William Green chats with David Epstein about his groundbreaking new book, Inside the Box. In this conversation, David shares practical strategies & research-based insights to help you flourish professionally & personally. In a world of infinite choices & complexity, this episode directs your focus to what matters most. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:05 - What David Epstein learned from a brilliant Nobel Prize-winning economist 00:04:14 - Why it's smart to aim for “good enough” 00:05:59 - How a brutal injury led David to life-changing breakthroughs 00:20:14 - What he does to preserve his attention 00:25:58 - How Isabel Allende illustrates the powerful benefits of silence & structure 00:35:59 - How to identify bottlenecks & tackle limiting factors 00:50:42 - Why one of the world's hottest start-up companies flamed out 00:54:51 - How a structured system made Pixar a creative & financial trailblazer 01:03:01 - How to balance a grand vision with practical steps along the way 01:07:16 - What a dead blues guitar hero can teach you about focused learning 01:12:14 - Why limitless autonomy may not make you as happy as you expect 01:16:46 - How to identify values that give meaning & coherence to your life 01:22:35 - What David learned from his most inspiring role models Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIP Mastermind Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Inquire about William Green's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richer, Wiser, Happier Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. David Epstein's books: Inside the Box, Range, The Sports Gene. William's book, Richer, Wiser, Happier. Follow William Green on ⁠X⁠. Related ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Intrinsic Value Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Investor's Podcast Starter Packs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow our official social media accounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIP Finance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Enjoy exclusive perks from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠favorite Apps and Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠best business podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our ⁠⁠sponsors⁠⁠: ⁠HardBlock⁠ ⁠Human Rights Foundation⁠ ⁠Plus500⁠ ⁠Netsuite⁠ ⁠Shopify⁠ ⁠Vanta⁠ References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor's Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

He's the chief creative officer of Pixar, and the Academy Award-winning director of Soul, Inside Out, Up, and Monsters, Inc. Pete Docter and Steve talk about Pixar's scrappy beginnings, why it costs $200 million to make an animated film, and the movie moment that changed Steve's life. This episode originally aired on March 26th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Beavers are having a moment, thanks to the new Pixar movie “Hoppers.” Amid some body-swapping shenanigans, the film is about humans coexisting with wildlife—particularly oversized rodents capable of reworking landscapes in profound ways.  The beaver science consultant on “Hoppers,” Emily Fairfax, joins Flora to talk about beavers' brilliant, chaotic landscape engineering, and how the creatures show up in the movie. Then, reporter Zac Ziegler walks Flora through a successful beaver-centric engineering project in Oregon.  Guests:  Emily Fairfax is an assistant professor of geography at the University of Minnesota. She was a science consultant for the Pixar movie “Hoppers.” Zac Ziegler is a reporter at KLCC in Eugene, Oregon. Other episodes you may enjoy: How The Humble Beaver Shaped A Continent Beavers Build Ecosystems Of Resilience Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Want SciFri gear? Check out our new shop! Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-4-SCIFRI

Jim Hill and Drew Taylor return with a packed episode that jumps from a galaxy far, far away to the runways of a surprise box office hit. They break down the evolving strategy behind Disney's theatrical releases, spotlight a full-circle Star Wars character comeback, and dig into the unexpected success of a long-awaited sequel. Along the way, they explore new animation experiments, streaming debuts, and what's next for both studios and theaters as summer heats up. HIGHLIGHTS • “The Devil Wore Prada 2” stuns with a $236 million global opening weekend, far exceeding expectations • Strong ongoing demand suggests the sequel has real staying power beyond its debut • Disney's $80 million marketing push helps turn the film into a true theatrical event • “The Mandalorian & Grogu” positions itself as a lower-risk, high-upside Star Wars release • Rotta the Hutt returns in a full-circle moment from Dave Filoni's earliest Star Wars work • “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” continues expanding the Disney+ storytelling universe • Disney experiments with ASL storytelling via “Songs in Sign Language” featuring Encanto, Frozen 2, and Moana 2 • Pixar's “Hoppers” crosses $375 million globally and shows strong post-theatrical life on digital • Annecy 2026 lineup teases the next wave of global animation talent and projects HOSTS • Jim Hill (@JimHillMedia) – jimhillmedia.com • Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) – drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by UnlockedMagic.com – your go-to source for great deals on Disney and Universal theme park tickets. Whether you're planning ahead or finally ready to book that 2026 trip, their team helps you save money and skip the stress so you can focus on the fun. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Hannah and Marcelle go to Disneyland, you can pretty much bank on them returning happier, out some cash, and deep in the throes of processing the experience! So what better return to the pod than an episode about Pixar and Henry Jenkins' theory of affective economics.Tune in for a conversation, led by Hannah, about CGI, John Lasseter, the impact of Pixar's first CGI feature Toy Story (1999), the fantasy of living outside of capitalism, and what Jenkins' theory of affective economics (Convergence Culture, 2006) can do to help us make sense of it all!Related ListeningDisney x PinkwashingAppendix: Fan Studies Revisited (Witch, Please)Works Cited“Computer Animation Production System.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_Animation_Production_System. Visited on 28 April 2026. “John Lasseter.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lasseter. Visited on 28 April 2026. “Pixar.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixar. Visited on 28 April 2026. Sandlin, Jennifer A. and Julie Garlen Maudlin. “Disney's pedagogies of pleasure and the eternal recurrence of whiteness.” Journal of Consumer Culture 17.2 (2017): 397-412. https://doi-org.proxy.lib.sfu.ca/10.1177/14695405156023. Music Credits:"Shopping Mall”: by Jay Arner and Jessica Delisle ©2020Used by permission. All rights reserved. As recorded by Auto Syndicate on the album “Bongo Dance”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My team is on our first ever retreat this week! I wanted to practice what I preach and give everyone the chance to relax and restore in Arizona, so this week, I hand picked one of my all-time favorite episodes to share with you. If you care about feeling good, about happiness, this episode is gonna change your life—I recorded it over a year ago and I still talk about it weekly. Also, it'll make you feel good while listening. Enjoy, and see you next week for a fresh new episode! - xo Liz You've probably heard that you should spend more time in nature, practice gratitude, or meditate—but you may not know that one single emotion underlies the benefits of all of those things. Today, we're talking about awe: what it actually is, why the science says it might be the most important emotion you're not prioritizing, and exactly how to build more of it into your life starting today. I'm joined by Dr. Dacher Keltner, professor of psychology at UC Berkeley, founder of the Greater Good Science Center, and the world's leading researcher on awe. He's also the scientist behind the emotions in Pixar's Inside Out and Inside Out 2. Over 15 years of research, Dacher has studied awe across 26 countries, gathered over 2,600 stories of awe from around the world, and built a growing body of evidence showing that this one emotion can reduce anxiety, lower inflammation, ease chronic pain, combat loneliness, and even help with PTSD, sometimes more powerfully than pharmaceuticals. The best part? You don't need a trip to the Grand Canyon to find it. Awe is closer than you think.