Podcast appearances and mentions of troy barnes

Featured in Feedspot's Top 20 Insurance Podcasts, Kanopi's latest podcast series 'Building tomorrow's insurer' explores the intersection of InsurTech and digital disruption in the insurance industry. Join host and CEO of Kanopi, Nigel Fellowes-Freeman, as he interviews industry leaders and unpacks the latest trends shaping the future of insurance. In this insightful second instalment of our two-part series, host Nigel continues his deep dive with transformation expert Troy Barnes, focusing on rebuilding customer trust and driving innovation in the insurance industry. Troy, previously Chief Officer Omne at FWD Insurance and ex-Chief Customer/Digital Experience Officer at Pizza Hut APAC, shares his wealth of experience in enhancing customer engagement and trust across multiple countries and industries. Key topics covered: Redefining customer-centricity in insurance Transforming claims into a "moment of trust" Leveraging technology for rapid, transparent claims processing Developing proactive intervention strategies to enhance customer well-being Balancing cost pressures with customer value Exploring the potential of embedded insurance and strategic partnerships Troy shares his experience in achieving remarkable customer engagement, including the rapid adoption of a health and lifestyle platform by 4 million users across ten countries. He offers a thoughtful perspective on how insurers can transition from passive risk managers to active, trusted partners in their customers' lives. This episode provides a nuanced exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing the insurance industry, offering strategic insights for leaders committed to driving meaningful change. Join us for a discussion that goes beyond surface-level solutions, delving into the core of what it means to build lasting customer relationships in today's dynamic insurance market. #InsurTech #CustomerTrust #InsuranceInnovation #DigitalTransformation #AustralianInsurance

Featured in ⁠⁠Feedspot's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Top 20 Insurance Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Kanopi's latest podcast series 'Building tomorrow's insurer' explores the intersection of InsurTech and digital disruption in the insurance industry. Join host and CEO of Kanopi, ⁠Nigel Fellowes-Freeman⁠, as he interviews industry leaders and unpacks the latest trends shaping the future of insurance. In this eye-opening first instalment of our two-part series, host Nigel dives deep into the challenges facing the Australian insurance industry with transformation expert Troy Barnes. Troy, previously Chief Officer Omne at FWD Insurance and ex-Chief Customer/Digital Experience Officer at Pizza Hut APAC, shares his wealth of experience in driving digital transformation across multiple countries and industries. Key topics covered: The root causes of stagnation in the Australian insurance market Debunking myths about legacy tech holding back digital transformation Strategies for growth in an aging market with rising living costs How to achieve rapid digital transformation in weeks, not years The urgent need to engage younger demographics (21-35) with relevant, digital-first insurance products Troy provides actionable insights on how insurers can break free from the cycle of stagnation, drive innovation, and rebuild trust in the sector. Learn how he achieved NPS scores of 80+ in insurance and transformed operations across 13 countries in just one year. Don't miss this crucial discussion on finding new growth in a challenging landscape. Stay tuned for Part 2, coming soon! #InsurTech #DigitalTransformation #AustralianInsurance #InsuranceInnovation

In this podcast episode, Rachel and Paula introduce Troy Barnes, an insurance expert with extensive experience in Australia and Asia. Troy emphasizes the importance of understanding insurance options for expats. He advises utilizing comparison sites and seeking advice to tailor coverage to individual needs. Troy discusses the significance of health, life, and travel insurance, urging expats to plan for potential medical costs and retirement. He stresses the need for lifestyle adjustments to mitigate health risks. Troy also addresses concerns about pre-existing conditions and advises reevaluating insurance needs as life circumstances change. He emphasises transparency and recommends leveraging community resources for guidance.Contact Information if you would like more information on Insurance.Troy Barnes - LinkedinRemember, the conversation doesn't end here. Join us on our social media platforms to share your thoughts and continue the dialogue:Email: podcast@trulyexpat.comFacebook Page: Truly Expat PodcastInstagram: @trulyexpatpodcastTikTok: @trulyexpatpodcastLinkedin: Truly Expat PodcastWebsite: www.trulyexpatlifestyle.comPodcast: https://podcast.trulyexpatlifestyle.comDisclaimer:While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the nature of expat experiences can evolve. We encourage listeners to verify details independently. For inquiries or guidance, reach out to us at podcast@trulyexpat.com. Your questions are essential, and we're here to help you navigate expat life effectively.Thanks for tuning in to our latest episode. Subscribe for more valuable insights and information for expats in Singapore and beyond.

Today's guest is Dr. Troy Barnes, Vice President of Operations at CALIBRE Systems in Virginia. Founded in 1989, CALIBRE has over 30 years of operational excellence and history as a trusted-advisor, collaborating with clients to solve their toughest mission-related challenges. It is their vision to be a respected leader creating innovative solutions for their clients, inspiring their employees and enhancing their communities. The company's goal is to enable their clients' success by providing innovative management consulting and digital transformation solutions. As VP of Operations, Troy provides leadership and support to employees, programs and company leadership to help attain growth and profit for the business. He supervises organizations by coordinating and directing activities consistent with established policies, goals and objectives. He is also responsible to assess opportunities to produce ROI while implementing better procedures and management methods to optimize workflow. Troy also directs and structures operating units to effectively and efficiently support clients' objectives and missions. In today's episode, Troy talks about: The mission they are working on at CALIBRE Systems, His role as VP and current work within defence solutions, How AI and Data Analytics is utilized across the divisions, An insight into the team and working culture, What excites him about the potential of AI in defence, Future trends in the sector to keep an eye on

Troy Barnes did a funk album Twitter/Instagram - @MBFrecordspod Amanda's Twitter/IG - @Amandamoonchild Amanda's Art/moth IG - @SpicyPiscesCrisis Jason's Twitter - @FrequencyShifts Jason's Discogs - https://www.discogs.com/user/FrequencyShift/collection  Theme music by SHADE08 x 80root on YouTube   

That's right: It's time to celebrate Jenn's expulsion month (thanks for that one, Troy Barnes) with a bonus episode: #Top3 style!You asked, and Jenn gave her top 3 answers to the questions and categories you submitted. Joined by her trusty #Top3 Ruler, Chels (@chels725), the two answer all your questions about Community, Mythic Quest, food, and sitcoms.  Plus, Chels explains the Twitter game that started the #Top3 of it all.There's a lot of fun to be had in this one... so be sure to have a slice of cake (or your treat of choice) and enjoy!

The ambiguity of Tony Soprano's fate haunts fans to this very day. Josh Brown presents 10 TV Characters Whose Fates Are Never Resolved... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Wine Wednesday! Matt of The Communies fan account joins me this week to talk about one of my absolute favorite shows and fandoms of all time - Community! Our conversation is part of the podcast's Boozy Beginnings AKA pilot project series in which we discuss the pilot episode of various tv shows.  Matt and I head over to Greendale and kick off our discussion with what drew us to Community, whether we we completed the series, and then the deep dive into the pilot. We start by talking about the pilot's introduction to two of the more memorable characters from the series - Craig Pelton and Greendale Community College.  From there, we talk about our initial impressions of Jeff Winger and other memorable introductions to the study group members.  We were both struck at how fully realized these characters clearly were from the very start. Y'all know I love a little lighthearted zodiac fun, so I asked Matt to identify his big three signs in the form of Community characters.  Although we were both huge fans of the episode, there were a few minor things we might do differently.  Related to that topic, I asked Matt to share what his version of Community would look like if he were in charge of a revival or reboot of the show.  No discussion of Community would be complete without talking "Six Seasons and a Movie" - so of course I asked what his Community movie would look like.The main discussion closes with our thoughts on why you should keep watching, our favorite fandom moments, and we get a little less than wholesome with some fun Community-inspired thirst prompts.  Matt graciously stuck around and discussed overall thoughts about the series in a spoiler segment following the main discussion.Thanks for listening! Friendly reminder - we drink, we know things, we use adult language, and we have a great time! Be sure to support the Communies account on Twitter.  Follow the pod on IG and Twitter and send longer feedback to  morewinepod@gmail.com.Check out our prior episodes on She-Hulk, House of the Dragon, Justified, The Bob's Burgers Movie,  Queer As Folk (2022), Fire Island, Looking, Minx, Sons of Anarchy,  Abbott Elementary, Grand Crew,  Claws, Orphan Black,The Walking Dead, Teen Wolf,  Euphoria, and The Sopranos.  Support the show

It's a sad day at Greendale: we're saying goodbye to Troy Barnes. And, of course, we have to have a big sendoff for him that involves a school-wide game of "the floor is lava."Jenn's joined by Zach and Stephen from You Can't Disappoint a Podcast (@youcantdisappod) to talk about all things related to "Geothermal Escapism." The group talks about Troy and Abed's relationship, saying goodbye to a beloved character, and the high-concept nature of the episode.Enjoy, friends!Our recommended media:Anderson .Paak's musicRuPaul's Drag Race (VH1/Paramount+)TangerinePEN15 (Hulu)Ms. Marvel (Disney+)Donate if you can to the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls!

Lost and Found - Community - series (Netflix) -  Episode 75Before Dan Harmon attained cult status for creating the black comedy satire animated series, Rick and Morty, he was known for a relatively lesser-known comedy television series called Community. That's the Lost and Found for today's episode, I'm your host NikhilSet in Colorado in the fictional city of Greedale, a disbarred lawyer named Jeff Winger joins a  local community college after his firm finds out that he did not have a legitimate bachelor's degree. Jeff, played by Joel McHale, decides to make the most of his time at the community college and brings everything in his repertoire to convince his classmate, Britta Perry, from his Spanish class to go out on a date. So he creates a pretend study group just for the two of them, only to discover that Britta invited another classmate, Abed Nadir, a slightly eccentric movie buff, who invited a host of others as well. The Spanish study group soon becomes a very tight-knit club as the series chronicles their misadventures. Dan Harmon has left an indelible mark on the series with his signature humour, satire, social commentary, and surreal set-pieces. The narrative at times requires a suspension of disbelief, but the over-the-top elements are deliberate additions carefully crafted to parody tropes from popular films and TV shows. Allison Brie essays the role of Annie Eddison, a bright young student who has a history of a public mental breakdown in high school, Donald Glover plays Troy Barnes a former NFL hopeful whose career prospects were dashed by a serious knee injury, Yvette Nicole Brown as Shirley Bennett, a very religious mother of two who dreams of expanding her horizons, whereas Chevy Chase essays a wealthy elderly man who has a penchant for being politically ‘incorrect', and Danny Pudi plays the heart and soul of the story, Abed Nadir, an eccentric movie buff who often struggles to communicate well with others. Ken Jeong, Jim Rash, and John Oliver play other important characters in this criminally underrated TV series. If you haven't watched Community yet, it's streaming on Netflix.Well that's the OTTplay Lost and Found for today's episode , until the next time it's your host Nikhil signing out.Aaj  kya dekhoge OTTplay se poochoWritten By Ryan Gomez 

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Air Conditioner Repair, published by Zvi on June 27, 2022 on LessWrong. A thing happened to me, seemed worth sharing. What Happened A few weeks ago, the in-wall air conditioner in our bedroom ceased to function. Troy Barnes was unavailable, so instead we talked to the super, he recommended a company called Amhac, we ignored normative determinism (e.g. “Am a hack”) and called them. They charged a rather large amount simply to come out and take a look, with a diagnostic fee and also a noticeably generous per-hour fee. Then, a few days before they were supposed to show up, our other in-wall air conditioner sprung a leak – or rather, the leak got big enough that we noticed it – and the super advised us we had to shut it down until it was fixed, but he thought that one would be a simple fix plus the addition of a failsafe that should have been there to stop the leak; he wasn't sure about the bedroom one. The repairmen showed up, but they hadn't completed the necessary certificate of insurance to be let into the building – this policy is even more annoying and friction generating than it sounds – and we had to reschedule while they sorted this out. A number of rather hot nights later, they managed to come in. Their report was that both air conditioners were unfixable. The one in the bedroom was completely shot. The one in the living area was fixable in theory, they said, but due to some EPA regulation it wasn't possible to fix it. They could send over a contract for the new units, it would be. $28,000. I Googled for various new air conditioners, and couldn't find ones that would be that expensive. The guy explained I would need two of each unit, for four units total. I asked some trusted friends about all this, as well as the super, and all agreed a second quote would be a very good idea. I asked the super who else had done work in the building, and he remembered M.LaPenna Refrigeration, Inc. They charged by the hour as well, but without a ‘diagnostic fee' up front. Which on reflection should have been a hint about the first company. If you're charging for the labor, as you do, starting with minute one, why is there an additional diagnostic fee? It doesn't actually make any sense. This time, they took care of the certificate of insurance as fast as the insurance company could handle it, then got a guy out to look the same day that got approved. Almost as if things were urgent. Different attitude. Instead of two workers, this time there was one, who was keen to explain to me what was going on as he worked. The super was busy, so I explained the situation as best I could and he got to poking around in various places. Two hours later, both air conditioners were working again, and they sent out for the part to install the failsafe. I asked the man if there was any way the other repairmen could have made an honest mistake saying the units needed to be replaced. His answer: “No.” If I hadn't checked, I wonder how much they finally would have tried to get me for, but I'm sure it was a lot. What To Do About That First Company? I'm not sure. I emailed my contact to say what happened and suggested a full refund would be appropriate. The response was that the person was on vacation for weeks (with no warning). Which did not endear me. If it was one unit, I could imagine an honest mistake. But it wasn't. It was two units, with distinct setups, experiencing distinct problems. This was not a mistake. What am I supposed to do now? Chargeback? Report to better business bureau? Report to someone else? Do something else? What's the responsible thing to do here? I don't know. Thoughts and Takeaways What about takeaways in general? First of all, get a second opinion. Do not trust contractors of any kind, who you don't have damn good reason to trust, who tell you that you need something massiv...

Link to original articleWelcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Air Conditioner Repair, published by Zvi on June 27, 2022 on LessWrong. A thing happened to me, seemed worth sharing. What Happened A few weeks ago, the in-wall air conditioner in our bedroom ceased to function. Troy Barnes was unavailable, so instead we talked to the super, he recommended a company called Amhac, we ignored normative determinism (e.g. “Am a hack”) and called them. They charged a rather large amount simply to come out and take a look, with a diagnostic fee and also a noticeably generous per-hour fee. Then, a few days before they were supposed to show up, our other in-wall air conditioner sprung a leak – or rather, the leak got big enough that we noticed it – and the super advised us we had to shut it down until it was fixed, but he thought that one would be a simple fix plus the addition of a failsafe that should have been there to stop the leak; he wasn't sure about the bedroom one. The repairmen showed up, but they hadn't completed the necessary certificate of insurance to be let into the building – this policy is even more annoying and friction generating than it sounds – and we had to reschedule while they sorted this out. A number of rather hot nights later, they managed to come in. Their report was that both air conditioners were unfixable. The one in the bedroom was completely shot. The one in the living area was fixable in theory, they said, but due to some EPA regulation it wasn't possible to fix it. They could send over a contract for the new units, it would be. $28,000. I Googled for various new air conditioners, and couldn't find ones that would be that expensive. The guy explained I would need two of each unit, for four units total. I asked some trusted friends about all this, as well as the super, and all agreed a second quote would be a very good idea. I asked the super who else had done work in the building, and he remembered M.LaPenna Refrigeration, Inc. They charged by the hour as well, but without a ‘diagnostic fee' up front. Which on reflection should have been a hint about the first company. If you're charging for the labor, as you do, starting with minute one, why is there an additional diagnostic fee? It doesn't actually make any sense. This time, they took care of the certificate of insurance as fast as the insurance company could handle it, then got a guy out to look the same day that got approved. Almost as if things were urgent. Different attitude. Instead of two workers, this time there was one, who was keen to explain to me what was going on as he worked. The super was busy, so I explained the situation as best I could and he got to poking around in various places. Two hours later, both air conditioners were working again, and they sent out for the part to install the failsafe. I asked the man if there was any way the other repairmen could have made an honest mistake saying the units needed to be replaced. His answer: “No.” If I hadn't checked, I wonder how much they finally would have tried to get me for, but I'm sure it was a lot. What To Do About That First Company? I'm not sure. I emailed my contact to say what happened and suggested a full refund would be appropriate. The response was that the person was on vacation for weeks (with no warning). Which did not endear me. If it was one unit, I could imagine an honest mistake. But it wasn't. It was two units, with distinct setups, experiencing distinct problems. This was not a mistake. What am I supposed to do now? Chargeback? Report to better business bureau? Report to someone else? Do something else? What's the responsible thing to do here? I don't know. Thoughts and Takeaways What about takeaways in general? First of all, get a second opinion. Do not trust contractors of any kind, who you don't have damn good reason to trust, who tell you that you need something massiv...

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Another Effin' Podcast About Sitcom is four friends, Mo Laikowski, Stan Laikowski, Luke Ward and Dan McInerney, watching sitcoms and carefully pulling all the joy out of them.  This week, they're watching the "Remedial Chaos Theory“ episode from Community.

In this compilation episode, I'm revisiting conversations with Sherif Mityas, CXO at TGI Fridays, and Troy Barnes, Chief Customer Officer at Pizza Hut Asia Pacific. Their high-level positions had them entrenched in work in which they oversaw CX strategies that impacted numerous restaurants.  Sherif talks about how he assessed the work that needed to be done while in the role, and you'll hear Troy discuss the ongoing journey of level setting expectations and uniting the C-Suite around improving efforts. 

It's time to wave goodbye to Troy Barnes with a thrilling round of Hot Lava. Featuring A-list guests The Bitter Jurors, Sam & Derek! (sorry about Kevin's audio quality. it's what it is) 00:13:47 Intro/Waterworld 00:32:49 Geothermal 01:18:40 Rankings 01:37:19 Bitter Jurors

On these episodes we tackle the criminal ways of a student, the musical genius that is Pierce. We discuss the Football ways of Troy Barnes, The face off between Jeff & Annie. We learn the main stream ways of Feminism by Shirley teaching the Girl Code rule to using the Ladies room to Britta. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/consumedbytv/message

We discuss the pilot episode of Community, from the types of people you meet in college, to Spanish vocabulary, to how NOT to study.Find us on Twitter: @inmyqueuepod • @adinaterrific • @karaaa_powell or send comments, questions, and show suggestions to us at itsinmyqueuepod@gmail.com!

Are you leading customer experience in a global organization? In this episode, I speak with Troy Barnes, the CCO of Pizza Hut for the Asia Pacific region. This is Troy's second CCO role, and his background is in Lean Six Sigma and change management. Our conversation around change management and leadership is valuable, and you'll especially find Troy's advice helpful if you're in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry and work with franchises.

OUR 50TH EPISODE. For our 99th and 100th couple we dive into a love affair between two flying pieces of fabric: Aladdin's Magic Carpet and Doctor Strange's Cloak of Levitation! Then, what happens when Lando Calrissian meets a young community college student who looks just like him? Will Lando and Community's Troy Barnes hit it off? After we find out, we'll also play matchmaker for the super green hero, Captain Planet! Can we save the Earth AND his love life? Find out as Greg and Zach welcome Jesse Klein back to celebrate FIFTY episodes of wonderful fictional depravity. 

We interview Troy Barnes of Estate Protectors on end of life coaching and best practices for preparing your trust and estate plan.We also talk about specific scenarios when Reverse Mortgages could be a life saver for a surviving spouse.

A kid genius, a demonic entity, a college student and a high-school super hero go head to head this weekMatch 1: Dexter (Dexter's Lab) Vs. Michael (The Good Place)Match 2: Troy Barnes (Community) Vs. Static ShockMatch 3: Match 1 Winner Vs. Match 2 Winner (listen to find out who it is!)Please subscribe and leave a review, let us know what you think!Keep up with usShow: @UFCPodMatt: @TheMattAcevedoChristian: @Christian_HumesYoutube: Youtube.com/ZyteHeistVideosWebsite: www.ZyteHeist.com/UFCPod Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take a journey with us and imagine Bellamy Blake blasting open the bunker doors with McCreary's air cannon only to find his dad in a MURDER PIT while his sister just CHILLAXES ON HER SKULL THRONE 'cause it's just another day in Blodreinaville.

The Chief Customer Experience Officer for AIA Malaysia, Troy Barnes joins us and shares that he tries to keep it as simple as possible. He see’s his position as ultimately him being personally accountable for the experiences the organization creates for customers. He, of course, credits his very talented team for actually getting the job done. The biggest thing that management tries to endorse is that when they talk customer, they practice customer. Meaning that rather than simply talking about the customer experience, he and the team actively get out into the world and experience what the customer experiences so that they can improve on that very thing.

We break down some listener feedback in the first part of the show. If you want to jump right into the episode recap, skip to sixteen minutes in.  Dean Pelton decides that Greendale Community College must have its own flight simulator and cannot be bested by the competition, "City College," which is planning its own flight simulator. He enlists the study group to clean and refurbish the Greendale Community College simulator. As Jeff, Pierce, Britta, Annie, Shirley and Troy wash the tattered simulator down, they end up accidentally launching it - sending everyone on an unexpected journey into "outer space." Abed is left behind to try and navigate a safe "return" for everyone.  You can join the study group on our Facebook or Twitter pages. Do you have any feedback? Email us at trentplusdaniel@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (919) 391-8425. iTunes | Stitcher Radio | RSS Feed | Podcast Website | Google Play Music "Uh, we appear to be forty light years outside of the Buttermilk Nebula. Although, I think that... Yeah, it's a sticker." - Troy Barnes  

Lancée cet automne sur FX, Atlanta aura marqué les esprits par sa densité narrative, sa beauté formelle et sa contemporanéité dénuée de moralisme et de complaisance. En dix épisodes de 30 minutes (publicité incluse), la série de Donald Glover parvient en effet à dresser un constat à la fois accablant et terriblement cynique d'une Amérique où se pose avec d'autant plus d'acuité la question d'être noir que s'ouvre l'ère Trump, frappée du sceau de la crispation communautaire. Créée, produite, interprétée, parfois écrite et même réalisée par Donald Glover, touche-à-tout (acteur, stand-uper, rappeur, DJ) qui s’était révélé en 2009 dans la comédie loufoque Community où il tenait le rôle de Troy Barnes, Atlanta nous entraîne sur un terrain plus indiscernable où le potache le dispute au sinistre, et inversement. Objet protéiforme et imprévisible, la série pose à la fois la question du format 30 minutes, nouvelle boîte de Pandore des auteurs américains, et celle de l’injustice raciale à l’heure où Donald Trump accède au pouvoir. Sans oublier le tournant que pourrait bien marquer la série dans la politique censoriale de FX, voire du câble basique tout entier. Avec Émilie Semiramoth ([Soap](http://www.soap-editions.com)) et Marie Turcan ([Business Insider](http://www.businessinsider.fr/author/mturcan), [Soap](http://www.soap-editions.com)), nous relevons les différences majeures entre Atlanta et le tout-venant des séries américaines, tout en soulignant son profond ancrage dans l’Amérique contemporaine. Entre péripéties ponctuelles et arcs au long cours, ellipses inattendues et détours oniriques, plans aériens et amorces musicales, la dramédie de (et avec) Donald Glover met un soin particulier à instaurer une atmosphère dépressive sans virer au pamphlet récriminatoire, à scruter la misère sociale sans misérabilisme ; bref, à instaurer une véritable dialectique entre propos et réception de celui-ci. Attention ! Ce podcast dévoile des éléments cruciaux de l’intrigue de la saison 1 d'Atlanta. Nous vous recommandons donc d’avoir vu celle-ci intégralement avant de l’écouter.

Lancée cet automne sur FX, Atlanta aura marqué les esprits par sa densité narrative, sa beauté formelle et sa contemporanéité dénuée de moralisme et de complaisance. En dix épisodes de 30 minutes (publicité incluse), la série de Donald Glover parvient en effet à dresser un constat à la fois accablant et terriblement cynique d'une Amérique où se pose avec d'autant plus d'acuité la question d'être noir que s'ouvre l'ère Trump, frappée du sceau de la crispation communautaire. Créée, produite, interprétée, parfois écrite et même réalisée par Donald Glover, touche-à-tout (acteur, stand-uper, rappeur, DJ) qui s’était révélé en 2009 dans la comédie loufoque Community où il tenait le rôle de Troy Barnes, Atlanta nous entraîne sur un terrain plus indiscernable où le potache le dispute au sinistre, et inversement. Objet protéiforme et imprévisible, la série pose à la fois la question du format 30 minutes, nouvelle boîte de Pandore des auteurs américains, et celle de l’injustice raciale à l’heure où Donald Trump accède au pouvoir. Sans oublier le tournant que pourrait bien marquer la série dans la politique censoriale de FX, voire du câble basique tout entier. Avec Émilie Semiramoth ([Soap](http://www.soap-editions.com)) et Marie Turcan ([Business Insider](http://www.businessinsider.fr/author/mturcan), [Soap](http://www.soap-editions.com)), nous relevons les différences majeures entre Atlanta et le tout-venant des séries américaines, tout en soulignant son profond ancrage dans l’Amérique contemporaine. Entre péripéties ponctuelles et arcs au long cours, ellipses inattendues et détours oniriques, plans aériens et amorces musicales, la dramédie de (et avec) Donald Glover met un soin particulier à instaurer une atmosphère dépressive sans virer au pamphlet récriminatoire, à scruter la misère sociale sans misérabilisme ; bref, à instaurer une véritable dialectique entre propos et réception de celui-ci. Attention ! Ce podcast dévoile des éléments cruciaux de l’intrigue de la saison 1 d'Atlanta. Nous vous recommandons donc d’avoir vu celle-ci intégralement avant de l’écouter.

Episode 12 of the Frozen North Dinnercast proves to be the most epic podcast of all time. In addition to the regular band of misfits, we've got two East Coast who didn't know any better: all the way from NWR Connectivity, which is Zach's other podcast, comes Neal Ronaghan and his lovely wife Lauren. Couldn't get a better bunch of people together. I'm not saying this show was difficult to edit, but it DID require editing, which is unusual. Beer was consumed, and topics of unspoken social taboos came up. I'm not sure a bunch of white people can discuss this hilarious YouTube video starring Troy Barnes, but it WAS, and I cut that shit out of the show. So there's THAT. But you know what? We talked about other things instead, like Wes Anderson's Batman movie (thanks to Crosstawk Comics for that brilliant spoof. Then there's something about Superman choking a bitch, false allegations that Zach doesn't know how to fucking read, an incredible feature film starring the incomparible Vanilla Ice, a hair-licking cat, and a certain Rob Zombie song that was EVERYWHERE in the 90's. Like the show? Of course you do. You should leave a note on the website (www.crosstawk.com) or sit down and take five minutes to rate and review us on iTunes because happiness is what powers our souls, like Care Bears but with more booze. You can follow most of us on Twitter: Zach @zmiller1902, Marcus @Marchaos1, Neal @nron10, and you can try to follow Lauren @sohavewe but don't be surprised if she completely ignores you. As usual, Gina, Nelson, and Courtney remain ever vigilent in their off-hand dismissal of that superior social media platform.