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When a message from "Tom Selleck" appeared after Karen Whitaker lost a childhood friend, it seemed like an unbelievable coincidence. But behind the celebrity's name was a master manipulator who slowly gained her trust, drained tens of thousands of dollars, and drove a heartbreaking wedge between a devoted husband, their family, and the people trying desperately to help. In one of the most tragic scam cases in recent memory, we'll explore the emotional manipulation, the devastating consequences, and the cautionary lessons behind the deaths of Donald and Karen Whitaker. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Grok says: “New York just passed one of the dumbest AI laws yet — a ‘Synthetic Performer Disclosure Law’ that forces advertisers to label AI-generated people in ads… but only if they're random nobodies. Famous faces like Taylor Swift or Tom Selleck? Apparently fine to deepfake. On this episode of Randumb Thoughts, Darren O'Neill tears into the law's ridiculous double standards, its impossible global enforcement on the borderless internet, and why the whole thing reeks of clueless politicians who don't understand technology or basic reality. He also hits China's hypocritical warnings about U.S. AI backdoors, Sam Altman floating the idea of handing the government equity in OpenAI, the $1.4 trillion Meta ‘your app is too addictive’ lawsuit, and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's latest claim that more free housing and groceries will magically end shootings. Expect the usual unfiltered rants on personal responsibility, government overreach, and why ‘won't you think of the children?’ is the laziest excuse in politics. Raw takes, zero filter, and a value-for-value closer you won't want to miss.” Thanks for listening! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:Mark KodraEricPP – Thanks for streaming!THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE SHOW! PLEASE SUPPORT RANDUMB THOUGHTS!TRY PROTONMAIL: https://t.co/9i2GPq3gNBTRY INCOGNI: https://incogni.cello.so/KpYfMWSF57i SUBSCRIBE / DONATE: http://randumbthoughts.com/donatePATREON: https://patreon.com/randumbthoughts CHECK OUT MY OTHER SHOWS: PLANET RAGE: https://planetrage.showUNRELENTING: https://unrelenting.showGRUMPY OLD BENS: http://grumpyoldbens.com Thank you for listening to Randumb Thoughts! Please, tell a friend!
In this episode of Retro Life 4 You, we're revisiting the overlooked 1984 sci-fi thriller Runaway, starring Tom Selleck, Cynthia Rhodes, and Gene Simmons. Join us as we explore Michael Crichton's surprisingly prophetic vision of a future filled with household robots, killer technology, and AI gone wrong—decades before smart homes became a reality. We'll dive into behind-the-scenes production stories, the cast, box office performance, VHS success, fun trivia, and why this forgotten gem deserves another look. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering Runaway for the first time, this episode is packed with nostalgia, fascinating movie facts, and a fresh appreciation for one of the 1980s' most underrated science-fiction thrillers.If you are new to the podcast then please consider following us on the platform that you love, we can be found most anywhere that you listen to your favorite podcasts. Please leave us a rating and review if you listen on iTunes and a 5 star rating if you listen on Spotify. If you like what you hear then please share the show with your friends and family. If you would like to help support the podcast by donating a small amount or any custom amount you choose then please visit the following link:https://retrolife4u.com/supportThis is not a membership or anything just a way for you to help support us without paying a reoccurring monthly fee when you feel like you are able to help.If you have any questions, comments, suggestions for shows or you have a question you would like us to read on air then email us at retrolife4you@gmail.comYou can find us on social media at the following places:FacebookInstagramTik TokYouTubeRetro Life 4 You Website
Zo somehow ended up in the wild west, but it's incredibly west and it's incredibly wild. At a port he notices there's a skirmish as people are disembarking a passenger ship. It's a fight between one man defending a woman against half a dozen men. The man handles himself well against the men and is only hampered by the woman accidently hitting that man while she's trying to help him. The man announced that his name was Mathew Quigley and at this the men stopped fighting, made amends and both Quigley and the woman join the men on their wagons and they head out to the Outback. It was the most curious exchange witnessed by all those gathered at the port that day. It left the people to wonder who was that man Quigley and what was he doing Down Under? Episode Chapters 00:04:10 Opening Credits for Quigley Down Under starring Tom Selleck, Laura San Giacomo and Alan Rickman 00:10:09 Favorite Parts of the 1990 film Quigley Down Under 00:42:45 Trivia from the Australian Outback western - Quigley Down Under 00:50:34 Critics' Thoughts on Simon Wincer's Quigley Down Under Links Quigley Demonstrates His Sharps Rifle Fan's Presentation of the Sharps Rifle Used in Quigley Down Under From The Frank Brownell Museum of the Southwest Please leave a comment, suggestion or question on our social media: Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links:Website: www.backlookcinema.comEmail: friends@backlookcinema.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@backlookcinemaTwitter: https://twitter.com/backlookcinemaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackLookCinemaInstagram: https://instagram.com/backlookcinemaThreads: https://www.threads.net/@backlookcinemaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backlookcinemaTwitch https://www.twitch.tv/backlookcinemaBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/backlookcinema.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mstdn.party/@backlookcinemaBack Look Cinema Merch at Teespring.comBack Look Cinema Merch at Teepublic.com Again, thanks for listening.
Stian Ringvold Lilleheim er musiker og låtskriver i You Know Who. Han har et veldig sterkt forhold til anger, og har vært nødt til å bestemme seg for å slutte å angre over ting for å kunne leve videre. Vi snakker bl.a. om at reisen hans i bandet startet med at han spurte om å få være vikar, og så fikk han fast jobb veldig raskt, at ingenting er viktigere i livet enn barna hans, og den ekstreme gleden han får av å kunne bygge lego lenge etter at barnet har lagt seg, å ha kommet til det punktet at man spiller så mange konserter sammen at det blir et stort savn når det er stille, at han ikke spiller i et band som snakker om de store følelsene, men at de er flinke til å si at de er glad i hverandre, å ha vokst opp i et religiøst hjem og måtte gjemme rockeplatene under puta, det nye livet som separert, og prøve å manøvrere seg gjennom familie, jobb og band, å ikke klare å holde en pils på scenen fordi adrenalinet gjør at han rister så fælt, å føle at plassen på Tons of Rock er veldig fortjent, men at flere fra undergrunnen skulle vært med og en god del om å endelig kunne stå for all musikken han lager, og om Tom Selleck og Jason Waterfalls.Programleder: Sivert MoeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/anger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Whitney, Collin, and Doug wrap up their chit-chat about the new Netflix series 'The Boroughs' by discussing the erotic leanings of 'Alien', Tom Selleck's sexiness, and the confusion between Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel. Oh, and also... bathtubs full of goo, why Sam glitched, and what the monsters did with the quartz. (Hey, if you know, you know.) So be charmingly patronizing, grab your Costco camembert, and join us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Cathy and Todd continue their summer blockbusters series with Raiders of the Lost Ark, the George Lucas and Steven Spielberg collaboration born from a beach conversation in Hawaii, diving into the film’s origins, iconic casting (Tom Selleck almost got the role), and the chaotic Tunisia shoot where nearly the entire cast and crew got food poisoning. They rank history’s oddest movie titles, wrestle with the film’s deeply uncomfortable Marion subplot, and close out with why Raiders still holds up as a masterclass in humble heroism and why Indy wins in the end by simply closing his eyes. Subscribe to Cathy's weekly Zen Moment and upgrade to hear a weekly Zen Moment podcast hosted by Cathy and Todd! Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World
Kevin Kline and an Oscar-nominated Joan Cusack have a gay old time in 1997's In & Out. Back then, the comedy was a modest hit with critics and audiences as it juggled social commentary and slapstick humor while tackling a (then) hot-topic theme: homosexuality (gasp!). But now, decades later, should we leave this Frank Oz flick in the closet? When are “gay jokes” funny? And should Kline's character consider pressing charges against Tom Selleck's entertainment reporter? The Old Roommates revisit all the Macho Man madness through their middle-aged lens. Pop on some Streisand and join them.Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#In&Out #FrankOz #KevinKline #JoanCusack #DebbieReynolds #MattDillon #TomSelleck
00:00:00 – Sunday storm outage and Ohio data-center power 00:03:06 – Fallen cherry tree, fried AC, and repair-guy economics 00:07:41 – CIA gold bars and a fake black-budget program 00:17:15 – Intelligence fraud as the perfect money funnel 00:17:15 – Luke Rudkowski's "oh boy" intro montage 00:22:05 – King Tut's alien glass and ancient impact theories 00:26:39 – John Quincy St. Clair's remote-viewing patents 00:31:34 – Remote-viewing a tropical military outpost 00:36:35 – Soul modules, chakras, and Pleiadian contact 00:41:16 – Insect aliens, black triangles, and Earth 2 evacuation 00:45:48 – Billy Meier, Nordic aliens, and federation recruitment 00:50:43 – Galactic Federation origins and reptilian prison-planet lore 00:55:38 – Tom Selleck impersonator scam ends in murder-suicide 01:05:22 – Brooklyn manhole crawlers spark sewer mystery 01:14:42 – NDAA language ties U.S. defense funding to Israel 01:19:44 – Idaho teens report Sasquatch stalking their camp 01:33:39 – South Park Hitler cake triggers bakery backlash 01:43:28 – Waymo robotaxi blocks first responders 01:52:43 – Uber's strangest lost-and-found items 01:56:45 – Garden damage, chainsaw cleanup, and show plugs 01:59:42 – Coal-plant parody outro and sign-off Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2
Plenty of gossip to catch up on this morning. First up - Idra Elbis has officially been knighted and did you know that he's big mates with the King? The biggest biopic of all time - MICHAEL will be available to rent from Apple+ from next weekend, will you be renting it out? Iconic daytime soap General Hospital's 16,000 episode was aired yesterday. Plus, Steven Spielberg recently revealed that Harrison Ford was very nearly not Indiana Jones, can you guess who was the top pick? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke look at how the French and Indian War helped forge a distinct American identity through hardship, failure, and the colonies' growing frustration with British control. The guys connect taxation without representation, George Washington's early battlefield lessons, and the founders' fight for liberty to today's entitlement culture. Zach challenges modern Americans to get “skin in the game” through family, work, ownership, and faith, while Al reflects on Phil's longtime defense of America's founders as flawed men who still built something worth honoring. Watch the trailer for Hillsdale's full-length documentary Revolutionary America, narrated by Tom Selleck at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jeBinuMUhE Today's conversation is about Lesson 6 of Colonial America: From Wilderness to Civilization from Hillsdale College. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/. More about Colonial America: Professors of history and politics guide us through the perilous journey of the Mayflower and the grueling winters of Cape Cod. They explore the ideas of religious liberty and natural rights, as well as the brutal conflicts, such as the wars on the frontier and the French and Indian War. Through this six-lesson appreciation of the colonial experience, you will learn how the unique American spirit was shaped. Journey to the New World and discover the origins of the American spirit. Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 Hillsdale's New Film 04:05 Al Watches His Story On-Screen 08:15 Washington's Translation Disaster 15:10 Larger Than Life Washington 19:00 America Becomes the Battleground 27:30 Taxation without Representation 31:50 John Luke Asks the Big Question 38:50 Liberty & the Danger of Wanting a King 45:30 America's Flawed Story of Liberty— Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A special message from Jeremiah Regan. Get your tickets here: hillsdale.edu/film Revolutionary America tells the story of the American Founding, the greatest political achievement in history. The American colonists had developed a unique way of life as they practiced self-government for 150 years. In the struggles between the colonies and the mother country that followed the French and Indian War, Britain declared that Americans had no right to rule themselves. This went against everything the Americans knew. In response, our ancestors risked their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” to fight the War for Independence. Against all odds, they won, and in victory formed a stable, lasting republic. This documentary, produced by Hillsdale Studios, narrated by Tom Selleck, and featuring interviews with prominent scholars and commentators, will help you see the Revolution through the eyes of the Americans who lived through it. With expert commentary, historical documents, compelling cinematography, and beautiful music, experience the Revolution like never before! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A special message from Jeremiah Regan. Get your tickets here: hillsdale.edu/film Revolutionary America tells the story of the American Founding, the greatest political achievement in history. The American colonists had developed a unique way of life as they practiced self-government for 150 years. In the struggles between the colonies and the mother country that followed the French and Indian War, Britain declared that Americans had no right to rule themselves. This went against everything the Americans knew. In response, our ancestors risked their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” to fight the War for Independence. Against all odds, they won, and in victory formed a stable, lasting republic. This documentary, produced by Hillsdale Studios, narrated by Tom Selleck, and featuring interviews with prominent scholars and commentators, will help you see the Revolution through the eyes of the Americans who lived through it. With expert commentary, historical documents, compelling cinematography, and beautiful music, experience the Revolution like never before! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Three Men and a Baby opened on 25th November 1987, few could have predicted that a low-budget remake of a French comedy, shot in Toronto, starring two television actors, a comedy star and a baby girl, would become the highest-grossing film of the year in the US and a genuine turning point in Hollywood history. Yet that is precisely what it did.The film arrived at a specific cultural inflection point. More women were entering the workforce, the feminist movement was reshaping assumptions about domestic labour, and the recession of the early eighties had nudged more fathers into caregiving roles. Against that backdrop, watching Tom Selleck's broad-shouldered leading man coo helplessly over a baby carried real comic charge, and tapped into something the culture was quietly working through: what modern fatherhood might actually look like.But the film's off-screen legacy is arguably more significant than anything on it. Disney in 1983 had nearly gone bankrupt on the catastrophic failure of The Black Cauldron. The creation of Touchstone Pictures and its low-budget, high-concept adult comedies was the rescue plan. Three Men and a Baby was its greatest proof of concept: the studio's first ever $100 million domestic grosser, crowning Disney as the number one studio in Hollywood by the end of 1987. The revenue that film and its Touchstone stablemates generated bought the animation department enough time, talent, and resources to complete The Little Mermaid two years later, and triggered the Disney Renaissance.A film about three hapless bachelors and an abandoned baby, made cheaply and quietly in Canada, may be one of the most consequential comedies Hollywood ever produced.Support Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app
Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin discuss Tom Selleck's appearance at an Angels-Tigers game before transitioning to the Cleveland Browns' quarterback situation. Analysis centers on a report from Mary Kay Cabot regarding the competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, debating the value of practice performance versus in-game talent. They explore whether the current depth chart setup creates a disadvantage for a gamer-style player. 01:14 - Tom Selleck Baseball Appearance 02:59 - Watson Versus Sanders Battle 10:51 - Browns Quarterback Competition Discussion
The economy is in freefall. Democracy is crumbling. The president is an idiot and we're all going to die. That's the story in the news, anyway. Meanwhile, the Dow just hit 50,000. David and Brad take a moment to appreciate how markets, unlike the media, don't have a narrative to protect.Also on the docket: Joey Chestnut, 17-time Nathan's champion and reigning Bologna Showdown king, has been cleared to compete by Major League Eating after a regrettable but jurisdictionally convenient incident outside an Indiana bar. And in the state of California, a woman spent months sending cash and gift cards to a man she believed to be Tom Selleck, who had reached out via Facebook to help honor her late friend. The lesson, delivered with appropriate gravity: if Tom Selleck contacts you on social media asking for a Starbucks gift card, do not send it. Especially not in Seattle, where the mayor has made that particular transaction ideologically complicated.
Ally had a 'hot girl' weekend in Vegas, complete with outfit changes, plunging necklines, bottle service, and an 'ass-only' swimsuit photoshoot. She learned a lot about what it takes to be a 'real' woman while experiencing John Summit at LIV + No Doubt at the Sphere. If you wanna see her She's All That transformation, go to our IG @kleinallyshow. Meanwhile, Klein was on a soccer field rooting against his own kid after her team got into a post-season tournament. Is he a bad parent for rooting against his daughter's ambitions? Graduation speeches are being shared all over social media right now, but could robots do it better? We find out with a round of Man Vs Machine: Graduation. Note: Quoting Gandolf in your speech does not qualify as inspirational. We also learned Jake has never purchased an avocado, everyone's mom wants to f*ck Tom Selleck, and Johnny thinks Neil Armstrong rode Sputnik to get to the moon. In the words of Postmaster Johnny: Take that, Russians!
Police found both 79-year-old Karen Whitaker and 80-year-old Donald Whitaker dead in their California home in a suspected murder-suicide. Friends of the couple say Karen had been defrauded by a person posing as Tom Selleck who had scammed her out of at least $30,000 over the past year. Detectives say there is no evidence the unknown scammer was involved in the couples’ deaths, but the stress of the fraud may have been the tipping point for the couple. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Police found both 79-year-old Karen Whitaker and 80-year-old Donald Whitaker dead in their California home in a suspected murder-suicide. Friends of the couple say Karen had been defrauded by a person posing as Tom Selleck who had scammed her out of at least $30,000 over the past year. Detectives say there is no evidence the unknown scammer was involved in the couples’ deaths, but the stress of the fraud may have been the tipping point for the couple. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Police found both 79-year-old Karen Whitaker and 80-year-old Donald Whitaker dead in their California home in a suspected murder-suicide. Friends of the couple say Karen had been defrauded by a person posing as Tom Selleck who had scammed her out of at least $30,000 over the past year. Detectives say there is no evidence the unknown scammer was involved in the couples’ deaths, but the stress of the fraud may have been the tipping point for the couple. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Police found both 79-year-old Karen Whitaker and 80-year-old Donald Whitaker dead in their California home in a suspected murder-suicide. Friends of the couple say Karen had been defrauded by a person posing as Tom Selleck who had scammed her out of at least $30,000 over the past year. Detectives say there is no evidence the unknown scammer was involved in the couples’ deaths, but the stress of the fraud may have been the tipping point for the couple. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
America keeps trying to solve spiritual problems with political answers, but Al, Zach, John Luke, and Christian look back at the Great Awakening to show how true liberty began with repentance and surrender to God. Zach connects Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield, and the rise of personal responsibility in faith to the eventual deconsolidation of political power in colonial America. The guys compare revival movements then and now, wrestling with emotionalism, denominational unity, and why freedom can't flourish when people forget the God who gave it. Watch the trailer for Hillsdale's full-length documentary Revolutionary America, narrated by Tom Selleck at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jeBinuMUhE Today's conversation is about Lesson 5 of Colonial America: From Wilderness to Civilization from Hillsdale College. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/. More about Colonial America: Professors of history and politics guide us through the perilous journey of the Mayflower and the grueling winters of Cape Cod. They explore the ideas of religious liberty and natural rights, as well as the brutal conflicts, such as the wars on the frontier and the French and Indian War. Through this six-lesson appreciation of the colonial experience, you will learn how the unique American spirit was shaped. Journey to the New World and discover the origins of the American spirit. Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 John Luke's Bunk-Bed Setup 05:30 Christian Shaves His Beard 08:25 Spiritual Lethargy & Revival 14:15 Revival Highs & Lasting Faith 20:05 Deconsolidating Religious Power 30:20 Edwards, Whitefield & Being Born Again 37:25 Revival in the Fields 42:20 Repentance, Freedom & Surrender 46:00 Old Lights vs. New Lights — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What killed Kyle Busch? The sudden death of the NASCAR star at just 41 years old is sending shockwaves across the country. Now we're hearing the 911 call placed the day before his death. As Ann Mercogliano reports, the caller says Busch was on the bathroom floor coughing up blood. And friends and family of an elderly couple are in shock. The couple was found dead in their home. Cops say it was a murder suicide. In their final days they had been scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars. The wife thought she was helping Blue Bloods star Tom Selleck, but it was actually someone pretending to be the actor, and she was scammed. The sheriff's office tells us there is no evidence at this time that the scammer pretending to be Tom Selleck was directly involved in the couple's death. Plus, AAA predicts a record 45 million Americans are traveling this Memorial Day weekend. But are you ready to board a plane or get in your car for a road trip? Meteorologists warn it will be a washout for much of the country. Alison Hall has what you need to know. And today a seven year old daredevil became the youngest person ever to scale the famous El Capitan summit. It's no wonder his name is Joey Danger.
On this week's episode, Tom Selleck joins us to discuss You Never Know: A Memoir (Dey Street, May 5), out now in paperback with bonus material. “The beloved actor shares his splendid life and career” Kirkus writes in a review of Selleck's excellent memoir, written with Ellis Henican, calling it “a celebrity memoir worth reading.”THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:So Many Are the Drowned by Anthony JosephsonConspirator in Chief by Stephen F. KnottAmerican Jap Girl by Richard OkumotoThe Words We've Lost and Found by Jody DollMirage by Tony BurnettSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
“That's where I got my callsign, Yoko, because I broke up the band.”Navy veteran, history podcaster, and YouTuber, Mrs. Jenn Bennie (aka Yoko), joins us in our virtual studio for this episode to tell us about her time as a Navy helicopter pilot. From growing up as a military brat to falling in love with aviation and from search and rescue missions to finding new passions in American history and motherhood, Jenn has made history of her own! Plus, Tom Selleck's bodyguards, being neighborly with Penn State legend LaVar Arrington, gymnastics at the Naval Academy, and so much more!Jenn joins us in the Free Fire Area as we nerd-out about history, movies, and why France is terrible (except Normandy) - then she turns the tables to ask a Free Fire Area question of her own. How the turntables have turned. https://walkwithhistory.net/Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/
It's the story of a guy on a road trip across the country, checking out America's classic greasy spoons. And the adventure is all about finding the restaurant owners and creative cooks serving up the very best of down-home style food. That's the premise of the hit series Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives starring everyman chef Guy Fieri. Today we're going to talk with the show's creator, two-time Emmy Award winning food journalist and executive producer David Page. Interview Transcript David, I can't wait to talk to you about the show. But before we dive in and talk about the specifics, how long did the show run and how many episodes were done? My impression it's still on and it's always been there. Yes. I created it in 2006, 2007. I did the first 11 seasons and moved on. And funny story, in the first month of the show we had a couple of strong initial outings. And everyone was all excited thinking maybe this will be a hit. A food network executive called me up to tamp down my expectations and said, look, this is all fine and dandy, but this thing isn't gonna go more than a season or two. There's just not that many restaurants. And you know, to quote the great screenwriter William Goldman whose rule of Hollywood is 'no one knows anything.' I did 11 seasons. It's now in season 40 or something, I think. Holy cow. I could just think of enough restaurants around me to do a couple of seasons worth. So, tell us the origin story. How did Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives come about? Well, I had left a career in network news and moved to the Twin Cities because I thought I wanted to be in business for a public corporation. And I took a job as the Senior Vice president at a home shopping channel, and I was all excited, and I hated it. It was just horrible. I did not want to sell second rate gold jewelry to shut ins. So, I quit, and I opened a production company and began to starve because I wasn't selling anything. Then I called Al Roker, who has a production company and who had technically worked for me, although stars don't work for executive producers in the real world. When I was the co-producer of the Weekend Editions of the Today Show. Al was on the weekend show at the time. He hadn't yet moved up to the big show. And I said, hey, Al, I'm starving. You got any work you could throw me? And he said, yeah, I'm doing a lot of stuff for the Food Network. I'll subcontract some of it to you. Which was good for both of us. I got to work, and Al got to take a cut without doing anything. So, that hooked me up with the Food Network. I started working for them and Al and I both knew I wasn't gonna get rich doing a pass-through deal, so I started pitching them directly. And I was getting nowhere. There was this very nice development exec who would talk to me on the phone. And everything I proposed she would shoot down. And one day I'm on the phone with her and we're going through a pitch call and I'm proposing this and proposing that, and she's saying, no, no, no. Finally, the Food Network had asked Al to do a documentary on diners and the history of diners and such. And Al had subcontracted it to me. So, this development exec had a frustration and I think pity for me and finally said to me on this call, don't you have another thing on diners? And I immediately, I said, oh, absolutely. I'm developing a show called Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. And I told her all about it. And this was like late on a Thursday or Friday afternoon. And she said, 'you know, that sounds good. We have a development meeting Tuesday. Get me a writeup on Monday.' And I got off the phone elated because it was the first time she'd expressed interest in anything. But also, I'd kind of put myself in a jam because I was not developing a show called that. I had literally pulled the title out of thin air. Or a body part, depending upon how scatological you want to get. And that gave me the weekend to try to put a pitch together. So, this was in the old days when you didn't email people, you called them. I did as much research as I could, and I started calling restaurants around the country. And on Monday I sent her a pitch for a one-hour special with, I think, it had seven restaurants in it. And, they had their meeting on Tuesday and here here's, you know, you get lucky. Guy Fieri had just won their second Food Network Star competition. Back then they naively believed that that contest was gonna generate them a new star every year. Someone who would be a big deal for it. In fact, Guy is the only one who ever made it and, when I'm drunk and immodest, I take a lot of credit for having taught him how to make it. But he has immense natural talent. Anyway, they wanted to make Guy a star. And they were trying to get a primetime show for him. And big deal, major league production companies had been asked to come up with proposals, which had not come back yet. They figured, what the hell, let's do a special with Guy just to keep on the air so people wouldn't forget about him. So, they picked up this special from me. It was gonna be a one-shot deal. We did it. I think they were kind of stunned by how well it did. And then something really great happened for me. They looked at the proposals from the big boys and didn't like them. And they were kind of stuck. They were desperate to get Guy on the air in prime time. So, they figured, well, you know, let's pick up a very short season of this thing. And they bought, I don't know if it was eight or 10 episodes, but they committed to that. And very quickly, we became a hit and off we went. It's an amazing story. So many people have seen so many episodes of that show. But nobody would have any idea that's how it got started. It's wonderful to hear about that. Once you got going and got your feet on the ground with this, what were you hoping to accomplish through this show? Well, look, TV's about storytelling. I've been a storyteller, hell, for 50 some odd years now as a mostly broadcast journalist. You learn, if you're any good, that the best stories come from and are about people. I conceive this not as a food show, but as an opportunity for the viewer to meet really cool, passionate people doing something they cared about. You know, independent restaurant owners make a buck 3.80 at best. They're passionate about making good food. If they're any good. They're often trying to keep family legacies alive. And more than anything else to succeed in the food biz you gotta wanna serve people. You gotta wanna make people happy. So, I went out to document the stories of some of the coolest people in America. Now, it was in the food world, which is a world of shared experience. We all eat. Most of us have favorite foods. Most of our favorite foods are the kinds of foods that I featured on Diners. TV is about one thing: hanging out with someone you want to hang out with. That's why Tom Selleck remains a star; whatever crappy TV show you put him in. That's why for your older audience, Tyne Daly kept getting series after series, or James Garner. There are just people you want to hang out with and that's all television is. Guy is someone people want to hang out with. His personality comes through the screen in a particular way. And you know, I said earlier, frankly or implied, that I taught him a lot about how to make TV. I did, but that's because at heart, he is the most naturally talented performer I've ever worked with in 50 years in the business. And was brilliantly able to soak up anything he learned along the way. I mean, it's like a chef. If you're a good chef, a better chef can make you better. But if you're not a good chef, you'll never be a good chef. To be good on TV, you have to have it. I can't define IT, but to quote the Supreme Court justice about pornography, I know it when I see it. And Guy has IT. So basically, this show put together people you wanted to hang out with and brought them into your living room or your bedroom or whatever room you watch in. The show is very compelling and you're right, you get to know the chefs, the restaurant owners in these little places, and there's something wonderfully wholesome about it. It's so good that you came up with this idea. You know, I was reminded as you were talking about a conversation you and I had when we first got to know each other by Zoom a few weeks ago. And I was mentioning I was going to do a self-guided drive called the Blues Triangle Tour. Starting in Memphis going down to Tupelo, over to Mussell Shoals, ending up in Nashville. And immediately you started telling me about places I needed to go. You said, oh, there's this wonderful place in Memphis. It's down an alley and down these stairs. Yeah, the rendezvous. Yes. They have the best Memphis dry rub ribs. I thought, oh my God, I'm, I can't tell you how grateful I am for that recommendation. Well, did you go? I'm going plan my trip around that. And then as I was reading your book, Food Americana, which we've discussed in a separate podcast, you mentioned the hot wings in Nashville. You mentioned former Mayor of Nashville, Bill Purcell, who was an inspiration for the hot wing festival they have there. Well, I happen to know him. And because our professional paths intersected around some health and wellness things, and he's a wonderful guy. So, you inspire me to get back in touch with him. You know, I wrote to him, I said, I'm going to be in Nashville. Let's go out for some hot wings. You know, at the place where they were invented. How wonderful is all this? Well, the story behind them is phenomenal. Apparently, the guy, Prince I guess was his last name... he was not a real faithful husband or boyfriend. I'm not sure if he was married to the woman. But he came in one night after gallivanting around and told his partner, told apparently, didn't ask, to make him some wings. And she was so teed off at him that she made them hotter than hell and he liked them. And you know, an industry is born. Or so the story goes. That's so interesting. Tell us some of your most memorable experiences doing the show. And some of the places you were, the people you met. There must be so many that stand out and you did so many. But give us a few examples. Well, I understand I kind of lost out on part of this after the first season. I, I was back at home base putting the show together. So, okay, my in-person experiences were somewhat limited. Although I made some phenomenal friends in the course of it. Louie Miller's Barbecue in Taylor, Texas. Which, I visited. It's a legacy joint. Opened 80 some odd years at this point in a converted, they always include the word girls, a converted girls basketball gym in this small town in Texas. And when we went to shoot there, Louis Miller had passed away. His son Bobby was running the place. Bobby has now passed away and his son Wayne has the place. But I just fell in love with Bobby, who was, mm-hmm, dry as a bone and hilarious. I mean, Guy says to him, well, what are you gonna cook these over? You know, expecting post oak or mesquite. Bobby looked at 'em and said, wood. I said, oh, so that's how it's gonna go. And, and that's how it went. Now we started at three in the morning. That's when they start the fire. And, you know, we're in the middle of an interview in front of one of the pits, which was at that point, I don't know, maybe 60 years old. And without looking, without checking, Bobby turns around and starts moving briskets from one part of the pit to the other. And either I or Guy said, why are you doing that? How do you know to do that? He said they needed it. It's that kind of innate understanding of his food, his technique, the pit - which had a personality of its own - and he understood it. It was just extraordinary. It's the best barbecue I've ever had. The brisket there is extraordinary. It's unbelievable. They make their own sausage, out of bull meat. You know, again, food of the poor. Barbecue started as a way to salvage tough cuts and meat that was going bad in Czech and German owned butcher shops in central Texas. It was all about making do and the argument has allegedly been that bull meat has a better chew. BS. Once the old Bull was done siren, you had to do something with 'em. Grinding them up into sausage was efficient. And I, I mean, it's fascinating what you learn along the way. Bulls are kinda lean. So, when you make sausage outta bull meat, you actually add fat. That you've taken from other animals to get the right mix. Their sausage is amazing. It's the finest barbecue I've ever had. There's a place in West Lafayette, Indiana, called the Triple XXX Family Restaurant. They added family restaurant to it 'cause when it was just the Triple XXX Drive-In, they used to get phone calls, yeah, from people asking what time the next show was. And the married couple that owns it, they started going there when they were in high school dating. His father owned it at one point. It's basically a burger joint, but much more than that where they make the burgers out of steak. They name the burgers after star athletes from Purdue University right down the street. And they just, their, their love for the business, their love for the community, it's just something really, really special. And, you know, Wayne Miller's become a friend. They've become friends. It, it, it's a delight to see. there's a barbecue joint in Lexington, Kentucky. And I know Lexington because when my daughter was in high school, she was a competitive equestrian. And, Lexington has a pretty big deal horse show every year. And we would go there, and she actually ribboned there. She was damn good at it. But there was a barbecue joint that I found there. I didn't find it on a trip there. I mean, my research department found it. And their specialty was, as is the case in that part of Kentucky, mutton. And we sent a crew down there and Guy and did a segment with them. Like the next year when we were in Lexington, I took the family there and we had dinner. And it turned out I couldn't go there very often because they wouldn't let me pay. And they would just fill the table with all this food because as it turned out, they told me that being on Diners saved them from going bankrupt and shutting down. And I found out that we actually saved a bunch of restaurants, which was not our intent. But I'm damn glad it happened. And by the way, if you've never had mutton barbecue, you gotta go for it. It's fabulous. You know, when you were talking about Texas barbecue, I don't think I've ever come across barbecue I don't like. And, you know, North Carolina has its own distinctive barbecue, and Kansas City and Memphis, you know, all that. But by far my favorite, and I shouldn't say this because I live in North Carolina, but it's Texas barbecue, just like you said. Well, I think we're talking central Texas barbecue because... Yes. In Southern Texas, there's a Mexican style of barbecue, in Southeastern Texas there's the kind of barbecue you're used to because there was an African American migration from the Southeast into that area, so they're making pork. But yes, central Texas barbecue is second to caviar and hallava. Probably the third best substance on earth. Oh my God, I totally agree. I have a good friend in Austin, so I've been down there and I've gone to Lockhart and, you know, Austin and places, and you're right, that Central Texas barbecue is just unbelievable. It, it hijacks every atom in my body. And, and what's incredible about it is in most cases. There's no sauce. No, I was just gonna say... that it's only with salt and pepper. You don't... the meat is so good. Yeah. You don't want to besmirch it with sauce. No, no. At other places you need sauce because the meat's not that good to begin with. Oh, it's just absolute heaven. And again, it was born of a need to do something with bad meat. And, and by the way, interestingly enough, you know, unlike North Carolina barbecue, which was born of whole animals, this kind of barbecue was impossible until the meat cutting industry was born. And pieces of beef were being shipped that were not whole carcasses or half carcasses. This old form of food is actually also a modern form of food that couldn't exist until the industrial age began treating beef differently. You know, I'm dying to make a trip down to Austin, use that as a base and do nothing but barbecue for about three or four days. I don't know if the body can tolerate that, but, oh... Oh sure it can! But I'm going to find out perhaps. Well, you know, there's three Michelin star barbecue joints in Austin now. I interviewed the owner of La Barbecue, which has a Michelin star who was actually married to a woman who is a descendant of Louis Miller's family. And she unfortunately passed away. Her widow runs the place alone now. But they're doing some remarkable stuff. And of course, there's Franklin's, which is famous, which I've never been to. But oh, Obama was the only one allowed to cut the line there. Yeah, I wasn't, I had to stand in line a long time. How good was it? Unbelievably good. I mean, you go up and, you know, Aaron Franklin was there at the counter chopping up the brisket and asked which part you'd like. And you just don't... sauce belongs nowhere near it. The meat is just so tender, so beautiful. But it does raise a definitional issue. He was one of the first to use prime beef. Is that cheating? Barbecue's goal is to make the most out of the least. I don't know. If it's good. It's good. Okay. Cheating or not? It's really good. Okay. Just checking. So, let's get back to food television. Social media has come into the picture, since you began doing the Diners show. How has that changed things? And is TV still the predominant place people are learning about food or is it social? How do the two interact? Where does that work? I think it's mostly social media these days.I mean, look, TV evolved. Food TV evolved into two things. Truly beautiful paeans to food and chefs done generally on streaming channels. And they're fine. They're good. A bit, too dreamy for my taste. They take you out of the real world of your shared experience, but that's okay. I, I like going to museums and looking at pretty pictures. What troubles me is that so much of food TV turned into competition shows and BS reality shows. They glorify, you know, Gordon Ramsey's a great chef. I doubt he runs his real kitchens the way he screams and yells on that show. And given the toxicity in the restaurant kitchen culture, that got a spotlight a few years ago and is still, you know, it hasn't been eradicated. I'm not in love with the glorification of screaming and yelling. But the Bear has the same problem. I mean, this 'yes chef' mentality but it's still the French brigade system and an awful lot of the chefs I enjoy talking to these days will tell you, you don't have to do that. But I think the impetus in food as an audio-visual medium. Or food presented as an audio-visual medium is very much social media [these days. And you know, on the one hand, that's fine. The more interest there is in food. Hopefully the more people may sample my podcast Culinary Characters Unlocked. Look for it wherever you get your podcasts. But look, I confused the folks at the Food Network by insisting that my show be completely factual. You know, if they would ask me to stretch a point or something, I would say no. I held it to the same standards that I held all the reporting to when I was the senior investigative producer at 2020. I believe you should tell the truth. Well, social media doesn't give a damn. Most food shows, frankly, don't give a damn. But you've got influencers who have their own agendas. Who are wheedling free meals out of restaurants. I mean, why the hell glorify to buy chocolate? It's a goddamn chocolate bar, but it's 20 bucks. That's ridiculous. Food has been turned into a designer, accoutrement. It's, you know, it's a YSL designer bag. That doesn't make me happy. But then again as a society it's harder and harder to get people to be interested in actually learning stuff. They wanna be titillated, they wanna be shocked, they wanna be amazed. And look, teaching people stuff or imparting information doesn't have to be broccoli. I believe, frankly, one of the things I'm proudest of is that Diners, while entirely factual, was entertaining as hell. You can do both. But there's no code of honor or honesty or obligation among anybody picking up a camera and going on social media and saying, look at this. Where could it go? How could it be better? Well, don't take money or free meals to go pump places up. Have some expertise in what you're analyzing. I mean, criticism's fine, but if you don't know what you're talking about, the criticism is not valid. And I look to food critics to guide me toward where I want to go and eat and what I should like and help me broaden my palate and my understanding. Is it entertaining? Yeah, fine. It's okay. But again, I'm a grumpy old man telling kids to get off the shed. So David, you know, I'm really grateful you joined us today because the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives is such an important part of American food television history. And it's amazing to hear how it got started and where it went and your vision of how things could be better. But boy, it's just fun to talk to you about food in general and places to eat and the people. And it is just this wonderful world of connection, isn't it? It, it is. And for example, this conversation, Kelly, I didn't know you till we started talking about doing this podcast, and now you're a new buddy. I love talking food with you. BIO David Page is the President and Executive of Page Productions. He is a two-time Emmy award winning Executive Producer with a focus on culinary projects and a special expertise in creating entertaining and engaging programming that combines the highest production values with the richest storytelling. Page is best known for creating the Food Network hit Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and executive producing the program for eleven seasons. He is also an author, having written the book Food Americana about the evolution of American cuisine. And he is now producing and hosting the podcast Culinary Characters Unlocked, featuring entertaining but substantive interviews with important people in the world of food.
For Season 3's finale, Austin and Tim travel back in time to the day Return of the Jedi came out........ and (unlike season's 1 and 2) actually saw it. In addition to the finale of the original Star Wars trilogy, they also a Star Wars rip-off Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone in 3D, the slasher film House of Sorority Row, Tom Selleck trying to break out of Television hell with High Road to China, Martin Scorsese's huge flop The King of Comedy, and wrapping up the season with Tony Scott's debut vampire flick The Hunger featuring David Bowie.
Braga, King, and Ski talk Quigley Down Under, a Tom Selleck flick about a sharpshooting cowboy who goes to Australia, connects with a woman who has deep rooted trauma, and kills a bad guy. It's darker than it looks. Is it any good? Listen!
We discuss this Tom Selleck movie
“We asked her daughter, our friend Karin, to come on and talk with us about her mom, Linda, and what it was like to grow up the daughter of an eighties TV lady.” - Susan Lambert HatemSusan and Sharon welcome Karin Elstad — a modern TV powerhouse and Vice President at HBO — to celebrate the incredible life and legacy of her mother, the legendary television writer Linda Elstad. From the high stakes of Dallas, to family comedy One Day at a Time, to the hallowed halls of Fame, Linda was a prolific voice who helped shape the landscape of 80s television.THE CONVERSATIONA PROLIFIC LEGACY: Linda's impressive career spanning over 20 television shows, including her work on iconic hits like Dallas, Fame, and The Facts of Life.ONE DAY AT A TIME: Diving into Linda's time as a staff writer from 1983 to 1984 on the beloved series that defined a generation.AWARD-WINNING WRITING: Remembering Linda's 1982 Humanitas Prize win for the television movie Divorce Wars: A Love Story, starring Tom Selleck and Jane Curtin, and her nomination for her work on Fame.SERVING THE GUILD: Linda's impactful leadership serving on the Writer's Guild Board of Directors from 1986 to 1990. And a ground-breaking cultural exchange between Award-winning United States and USSR screenwriters.MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS: Karin shares personal stories of growing up in the heart of the television industry and how her mother's trailblazing career influenced her own journey to becoming a top executive at HBO.THE SCINTILLATING LADIES OF THE 80s: A look back at the shows that featured the complex mother-daughter dynamics we love, from The Golden Girls and Mama's Family to Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Roseanne, and Kate & Allie.GREEN ENVELOPE DAYS: How much is the green envelope residual check Linda's daughter receives for her mom's 1980s television shows being rerun and streamed? Can you guess before the check is opened on-air?AUDIO-OGRAPHYWatch episodes of Fame on Peacock and Dallas at YouTube or Amazon Prime.Catch One Day at a Time streaming on Tubi.Find Divorce Wars: A Love Story and other classic TV movies on DVD via Amazon or eBay.VITAL READINGCheck out Democracy Docket here.Learn more about the ACLU here.PROMO DEALSGet 21% OFF on awesome sheets and pajamas at COZY EARTH.Be sure to use the promo code: 80STVLADIES.Happy Shopping!MARCH 8TL DEALS BLOCK:80s TV Ladies deals and discounts:Cozy Earth (21% Off)
Michael, Pax, and Rob are back in the lounge a little early this month talking about Silver Age Etta Candy, Scream 7, Tom Selleck's memoir, how Les Misérables plays in 2026 Minneapolis, The Will of the Many by James Islington, and Tom Selleck movies.
Nic and Ally talk Godzilla, Star Trek, Brandon Sanderson and Tom Selleck.
What's up, dudes? I've got Todd and Michael from the Saturday Morning Mafia here to talk “Magnum P.I.”! There's an art heist, a military training drill, and that sweet, sweet, Selleck ‘stache! Hawaiian shirts and leis abound! Oh yeah! There's a voice over, too! Grab some popcorn and check it out! Good times to the Max!Christmas ClatterFB: @christmasclatterIG: @christmasclatterTwitter: @XmasPodThe Wonderful World of NothingGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!
Send a textEric, Neil and David talk about the futuristic Michael Crichton movie, Runaway. We talk about how older ladies love Tom Selleck and how Gene Simmons was pretty decent in this movie. We talk quite a bit about the movies our parents took us too and how they were unique bonding moments. Grab your robot spider and join us!
We kick off with the Great American Outdoor Show highlights: the Henry Mare's Leg in the X-Model, Taylor's & Co.'s badass short-throw 9mm lever action (including that Space Cowboy version collab), and Whiskey River Antiques loaded with old-school surplus munitions. Then we dive deeper into The Running Man follow-up—turns out Christopher Reeve was originally cast as Ben Richards before major script changes that turned a darker, more book-faithful story into the over-the-top '80s action classic we know. Would it have stuck closer to Stephen King's novel with Superman in the lead? We speculate! We vent about the dumbest internet comments out there (why do people even?), geek out over classics like Big Trouble in Little China, Top Secret!, Tom Selleck's detective flicks, and why owning physical media for movies and music still rules in 2026. Grab a seat—this one's packed with guns, movies, rants, and laughs. Thanks for hanging! Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot
Family Movie MonthThree Men and a Baby [1987]: Episode 396There are three men who are in charge of taking care of a baby, but the catch is... IT'S THE 80's! Whatever will they do! How will they survive? Well, somehow Tom Selleck, Ted Danson and Steve Guttenberg survived. And kept the baby alive.#ThreeMenAndABaby #TomSelleck #MovieReview
“What does it really mean to be an expert in America today?” That's the question Sandy throws at Tricia as they kick off a lively, laugh-out-loud episode of The Sandy Show! From the moment the mics go live, Sandy and Tricia's chemistry is electric—playful banter, witty jabs, and genuine warmth set the tone for a morning that's as unpredictable as it is entertaining.This episode is packed with nostalgia and surprises. Sandy and Tricia take you on a whirlwind tour of 2006, reminiscing about the year Pluto lost its planet status, Twitter was born (with a hilarious story about Lance Armstrong's introduction), and Dexter changed the way we binge-watch TV forever. Tricia's confession—“It was like the second part of my life began when I discovered binging”—will resonate with anyone who's ever lost a weekend to a great show.But it's not all throwbacks! The duo dives into the upcoming Super Bowl, teasing celebrity-packed commercials featuring Lady Gaga, Kendall Jenner, Emma Stone, Pete Davidson, and more. Tricia's take on Andy Cohen's nerds candy ad (“I will officially boycott nerds candy. Even the nerds clusters? I cannot.”) is a must-hear moment that'll have you laughing out loud.Sandy's quirky observations—like the most-Googled winter storm recipe (white chicken chili!) and the “expertise” Americans claim in reality TV—spark hilarious debates. Tricia's candid reactions (“I do not watch reality television because it makes me so uncomfortable.”) and Sandy's playful ribbing keep the energy high.The episode also delivers heartfelt insights, from the importance of mixing up your workout routine (thanks to a Harvard study) to the surprising health risks of being a night owl. And don't miss the jaw-dropping story of a forgotten lottery ticket worth $50,000—Tricia's outrage is pure gold!Memorable Quotes & Moments:“You're only as old as you think you are.”“I loved Tom Selleck. Magnum PI and the shorts and the Ferrari. The mustache. Loved everything about Tom Selleck.”“I will officially boycott nerds candy. Even the nerds clusters? I cannot.”“It was like the second part of my life began when I discovered binging.”Why Listen?This episode is a rollercoaster of nostalgia, pop culture, and real-life laughs. Sandy and Tricia's dynamic is infectious, their stories relatable, and their insights both hilarious and thought-provoking. Whether you're a morning go-getter or a high-maintenance night owl, you'll find something to love—and laugh about—on The Sandy Show.Call to Action:
The civic duty of distinguishing fire from the fire brigade. Happy Birthday to Tom Selleck! A clip from President Obama discussing immigration law in 2010. We're joined by Johnny Estes, Vice President of Operations of CMI Gold & Silver. Mr. Bill joins the show to talk about Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-MO) impromptu push-up contest with a West Point cadet. The Wall Street Journal’s Future View opinion piece, “Generation Z’s Battle of the Sexes.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Carton Show takes a hard left turn from Tom Selleck jokes and Hogan's Heroes trivia into a full-blown Yankees debate. Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to Brian Cashman's latest comments and push back hard on angry Yankee fans screaming about “running it back.” Carton argues Cashman has built a championship-caliber roster, questions what fans actually want, and explains why winning 94 games every year isn't something to take for granted.
Dan, Manny, & Billy open up the unhinged Nostalgia Test Mailbag and put a bunch of nonsense to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “I would argue that Tom Selleck has the greatest mustache ever [...] It's hands down him or Burt Reynolds.” -Billy It's very easy, the guys answer a ton of insane questions and do mini tests from the listeners and their other podcast friends, and things fall off the rails immediately. That's it! Hahahahahah! We talk about Kmart, Stallone's bad movies, TV Theme songs, beverages form our past, AI, and so much more. There's nothing too dumb that they won't have an opinion on, so if you're looking for a replacement for E! Hollywood News and Best Week Ever, subscribe to The Nostalgia Test Podcast. So, grab your best friends, sharpen your knives, and get ready to yell at us for being the most honest podcast out there in the pop culture space right now! Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode! Approximate Rundown 00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia Test Mailbag 01:15 Hollywood Power Couples and E! News Rant 03:45 Kmart and Other Retail Giants 08:47 Stallone's Cobra: Cult Classic or Just Bad? 13:26 Movie Theater Rant and Nostalgic Drinks 23:22 Classic TV Theme Songs 29:48 Confusion Over TV Characters 30:22 Problematic Yet Hilarious Shows of the 80s and 90s 30:39 Nostalgic TV Theme Songs 32:00 MTV VMA Memories 34:27 Favorite Home Video Exclusives 42:13 AI in the Military: A Dangerous Path 46:37 The Importance of Physical Media 55:46 Nostalgic Snacks and Drinks 01:01:47 Final Thoughts and Farewell Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events! The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected
Some time during the mid 1980's Pierre Robert had a chance to chat with Tom Selleck. The Magnum, P.I. star dives into whether there will be another season of the show, his love of volleyball and what New Jersey artist's music that killed one of his plants.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SEGMENT 1: Opie vs Meathead Lightning RoundChallenge time! Can you beat Spunky at identifying which iconic 1980s films were directed by Ron Howard (Opie from The Andy Griffith Show & Ritchie from Happy Days) versus Rob Reiner (Meathead from All in the Family)? We're putting your '80s movie knowledge to the test in this fast-paced game. Think you know your Splash from your Stand by Me? Listen and play along!SEGMENT 2: The Mustache MVPsWe're ranking the most legendary lip caterpillars of the ‘70s and ‘80s. From Burt Reynolds' hairy dominance to Tom Selleck's Magnum P.I. perfection, we debate which mustaches reigned supreme across movies, music, and sports. Who wore it best? The competition is fierce and the facial hair is glorious.SEGMENT 3: RIP Rob Reiner (A Celebration) In this segment, we explore what made Rob Reiner's transition from beloved sitcom actor to legendary director so special. From The Princess Bride to When Harry Met Sally, we discuss the projects that cemented his place in Hollywood history and our hearts.Keywords: Ron Howard, Rob Reiner, 1980s movies, 1970s sitcoms, mustaches, movie trivia, directorsPlease leave us a voicemail at:https://www.speakpipe.com/The70sVsThe80s
Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde discuss the 1992 film "Mr. Baseball." They introduce the film (1:07), with an overview of the story, the cast, and filmmakers, and review the 20-80 baseball scouting grades for rating the film, with a new metaphor (5:31). Amount of Baseball (14:02) has a good variety, and they contrast the unnecessary Yankee stadium with the real Japanese baseball stadiums, plus the Frank Thomas appearance and a player comp. Baseball Accuracy (19:52) is strong, although the MLB and NPB do not trade, and you shouldn't bring your top hand over. A dive into the shuuto pitch (Yu Darvish, Aaron Nola, Shohei Ohtani) and Ricky Davis's debut (Frank Thomas, JP Arencibia). There are timeline issues with MLB/NPB seasons and the Dodgers series, there are problems with Doc the Agent, the nightmare as a hitter's nightmare, and some poor scouting practices. But there are fun references to the hotfoot tradition (Roger McDowell?) and John Kruk. A brief history of the Chunichi Dragons franchise and their most famous player Michio Nishizawa, plus Larry Doby, Don Newcombe and Matt Stairs. NPB home run records include discussion of Sadaharu Oh, Randy Bass, Tuffy Rhodes, Alex Cabrera and Wladimir Balentien. Cultural differences between Japanese baseball and American baseball, including facial hair (Bob Horner, Eric Thames), the "Gaijin strikezone," extra innings, and the cap-tipping tradition (Osamu Higashio, Dick Davis). Also the Brett Myers/Kyle Kendrick prank, Don Mattingly comparisons, and Tom Selleck's athleticism. Storytelling (50:30) discusses how a formula is good for reversals but bad for long scenes, the bunting trope in baseball movies, the film's cultural in/sensitivities, Cleveland/Nagoya comparisons, the bath scene, and problems with the Lame Romantic Subplot. The Score Tool (1:15:37) discusses this 1992 timepiece from Jerry Goldsmith, which slightly divides our scouts. Acting (1:19:18) considers the performances of Tom Selleck, Ken Takakura, Toshi Shioya, Aya Takanashi, and the baseball team ensemble. Neither Delightfulness of Catcher (1:26:08) or Delightfulness of Announcer (1:27:18) offer much. In Lack of Misogyny (1:27:56), they consider the believability of the Lame Romantic Subplot, Hiroko's own issues, and the repairing of the father/daughter relationship. But why does Hiroko like Jack? No spoilers on the following segments: Yes or No (1:40:23), Six Degrees of Baseball (1:44:12), Favorite Moment (1:45:26) Least Favorite Moment (1:47:44), Scene We Would Have Liked to See (1:49:42), Dreamiest Player (1:51:03), Favorite Performance (1:51:27), and Next Time (1:53:15). Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Magnum, podcast holiday special is here! We watched the failed 1979 pilot for Boston and Kilbride, “The Chinese Typewriter,” starring Tom Selleck (as Tom Boston) and James Whitmore Jr. (as Jimmy Kilbride). The dubbing! The fake signs! The weird casting! The original Al’s Automotive and Muffler King Tigers! We break down everything that makes this pilot a fitting failure, though with some admiration about how it does a lot with almost zero budget. Also: you, the listeners, introduce many segments. See you next year! Jason Snell, Philip Michaels and David J. Loehr.
The Magnum, podcast holiday special is here! We watched the failed 1979 pilot for Boston and Kilbride, “The Chinese Typewriter,” starring Tom Selleck (as Tom Boston) and James Whitmore Jr. (as Jimmy Kilbride). The dubbing! The fake signs! The weird casting! The original Al’s Automotive and Muffler King Tigers! We break down everything that makes this pilot a fitting failure, though with some admiration about how it does a lot with almost zero budget. Also: you, the listeners, introduce many segments. See you next year! Jason Snell, Philip Michaels and David J. Loehr.
On this week's episode of The Therapy Crouch, chaos is very much the theme as Abbey and Pete dive straight into tash turmoil, surprise mood swings and a Fashion Awards night that left Abbey fuming in her fleece at home.We get a full breakdown of Pete's accidental “golf-club-after-party” at their house, while Abbey confesses to the most unhinged hangover day of her life—complete with a Chinese and a Big Mac.The pair also open up about a genuinely frightening night when their tiny puppy had to be rushed to an emergency vet, before lightening the mood with the funniest listener messages about accents, school slang and childhood run-ins—including Abbey being hit in the head with a Coke can by a young Wayne Rooney.Names turn into a battlefield this week too, as a listener's football-inspired baby dilemma sends Abbey and Pete spiralling into their own stories about Jack's almost-name, why Rafa was banned, and Abbey's unexpected crush on Phil Foden's footwork.In the Agony Abs, things get more emotional as they tackle trauma-based parental anxiety, hidden dating history, and the disastrous consequences of snooping through your partner's phone.If you need laughter, honesty and a bit of relationship chaos—this week's pod has everything.00:00 – Pete's “Tom Selleck vibes” tash saga01:37 – Abbey ill in bed while Pete attends Fashion Awards02:16 – The role-reversal “Get Ready With Me” story03:53 – Weekly Whine: Pete brings the entire golf club home… again05:09 – Abbey's hangover day of Chinese and McDonalds06:32 – Their puppy's poorly saga08:31 – Listener letter: Classroom accents turning Scouse10:09 – Abbey's childhood story of Wayne Rooney throwing Coke at her13:20 – Language learning in football changing-room culture16:22 – The “Tilly Tilly” wedding name story17:07 – Ross nearly becoming “Ross Ross” as a child18:01 – Hilarious name combos20:05 – Listener expecting a baby & football-inspired name debate21:29 – Abbey's full Phil Foden obsession spiral23:03 – Abbey & Pete talk about picking baby names (Julian, Rafa, Jack)28:33 – Abbey's Christmas chaos & home renovations31:22 – School Christmas fairs, nativities & Abbey'sTV show reading voice33:04 – Listener struggling with parental anxiety & trauma36:04 – Relationship dilemma: girlfriend's hidden dating history41:08 – Phone snooping disaster: partner's private notes exposed46:31 – “Say it, forget it. Write it, regret it.”Find great deals on the things you love https://www.ebay.co.uk/ Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg#TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, Jamie confronted John for backing out of plans. Then, of course, they discuss problems with time travel. Finally, they debate who is the better actor, Burt Reynolds or Tom Selleck. Is John Tom Selleck 2.0? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dave broke up with Wolfbang cuz she ate his Dad's WHAT?! Tammy tries to sell too high at their Yard Sale. Crystal gets her Tom Selleck plate stolen from Diamond?! Tammy, Dave, and Crystal will remain friends no matter what! #ChelcieLynn #JeremiahWatkins #Podcast #LibbieHiggins CRYSTAL'S GO FUND ME: Donate at https://www.crystalscreationsllc.com GET YOUR NEW TRAILER TALES MERCH HERE!: https://thecomedyoutlet.com/collections/trailer-tales New episodes every Friday on this channel. Subscribe! New Trailer Tales merch is here!: https://thecomedyoutlet.com/collections/trailer-tales Jeremiah's Patreon is LIVE: https://www.patreon.com/jeremiahwatkins NEW MERCH IS HERE!: https://www.jeremiahwatkins.com FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailertalespod See Tammy LIVE on tour: https://www.eatmytrash.com @ChelcieLynn See Jeremiah LIVE on tour: https://www.jeremiahwatkins.com @jeremiahwatkins @standupots See Crystal LIVE on tour: https://www.libbiehiggins.com @LibbieHiggins Want to send some mail into the show? P.O. BOX JEREMIAH WATKINS/TT P.O. BOX # 78375 LOS ANGELES, CA 90016 Sponsored by: Cash App Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/0xf8aiko #CashAppPod As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Visit https://www.cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. #CashAppPartner Edited by Ryan Armendariz and Jeremiah Watkins Intro Music: Produced by https://www.instagram.com/professorcmusic Intro Vocals: Jeremiah Watkins
Tom Selleck's mustache and Hawaiian shirt combo do charity work in Hazel Park, and our special guest tells Erika, Marc […]