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Episode 149 - Tools and Techniques for Actors In part 2 of their interview on the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, host Matt Chastain continues his conversation with accomplished actor Todd Terry. Known for his roles in popular shows like 'Vindication,' '1923,' and 'The Chosen,' as well as many well known films, Todd discusses his career journey, the challenges of playing various roles, and his aspirations to diversify into comedy. He shares insights into the acting craft, emphasizing the importance of good writing, effective memorization techniques, and the impact of strong scene partners. The episode provides a deep dive into Todd's experiences and offers practical advice for aspiring actors.Highlights Include:Spotlight on Recent RolesComedy AspirationsBalancing Comedy and DramaScript MemorizationTools and Techniques for ActorsImportance of Scene PartnersWorking with the Vindication CastFuture Projects and AspirationsThe Resurgence of WesternsRespecting the Craft of ActingBio:Todd Terry, a native Dallasite, began his career in television, film and theater over 38 years ago. He studied theater at The National Youth Theater of Great Britain, American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco and Professional Actors Conservatory in Los Angeles. He has recently completed his fourth season as lead character, Gary Travis in the episodic series Vindication. Soon to be released film projects include The Senior, Hellcat and The Butcher. He will also be appearing in two comedic roles, the episodic series Fairwood and the film Empty Nets. He recently appeared in two of Taylor Sheridan's episodic Lioness and 1923. Additional film credits include Unbreakable Boy, Disciples in the Moonlight, Jesus Revolution, Five Feet Apart, Unplanned, Beyond the Farthest Star, Because of Gracia, Arlington Road and Walking Tall II. Todd has co-starred in several network television movies of the week including: The Legend of Cadillac Jack, In the Name of Love: A Texas Tragedy and The Year Without Santa Claus. He has recurred on such shows as Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Fear the Walking Dead, and American Crime. Additional co-star roles include Walker, The Winchesters, Mr. Mercedes, Drop Dead Diva, Dallas, My Generation, Chase, Walker-Texas Ranger and Friday Night Lights. He has appeared in commercials for Birdseye, JSX Airlines, Home Title Lock, Leaf Guard, Texas Oncology, American Airlines, Visionworks, Cabella's, Cooper Tires, Showtime, Blockbuster, TXU, Service King, Brookshire's, Pepsi and Braum's. He served as the President of the Dallas/Ft Worth branch of the Screen Actors Guild in 2001.Todd Terry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddterryactor/Purpose Film and Media Festival: https://www.purposefest.net/FAFF Association Online Meetups: https://faffassociation.com/#faff-meetingsScreenwriters Retreat - Mexico: https://www.faffassociation.com/writers-retreatJaclyn's Book - In the Beginning, Middle and End: A Screenwriter's Observations of LIfe, Character, and God: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9VVIP Producers Mentorship Program

Episode 148 - Becoming Detective Travis In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, your host, Matt Chastain interviews actor Todd Terry, renowned for his role as Detective Travis in the series 'Vindication'. Todd discusses his journey into acting, which began in high school. He shares his experiences in theater, film, and working with various directors, discussing the differences between stage and film acting. He reflects on his path to faith and its influence on his career choices. The conversation covers the evolution of his character in 'Vindication', the importance of subtlety in acting, and the challenges of balancing Christian values with the demands of the film industry.Highlights Include:Welcome and IntroductionEarly Acting JourneyExperiences with TheatreActing for Theater vs. FilmSubtlety in ActingTerry's Introduction to VindicationChallenges for Faith-Based FilmsBalancing Secular and Faith-Based RolesNavigating Content BoundariesDeveloping Detective TravisWorking with Director Jarod O'FlahertyConclusion and FarewellBio:Todd Terry, a native Dallasite, began his career in television, film and theater over 38 years ago. He studied theater at The National Youth Theater of Great Britain, American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco and Professional Actors Conservatory in Los Angeles. He has recently completed his fourth season as lead character, Gary Travis in the episodic series Vindication. Soon to be released film projects include The Senior, Hellcat and The Butcher. He will also be appearing in two comedic roles, the episodic series Fairwood and the film Empty Nets. He recently appeared in two of Taylor Sheridan's episodic Lioness and 1923. Additional film credits include Unbreakable Boy, Disciples in the Moonlight, Jesus Revolution, Five Feet Apart, Unplanned, Beyond the Farthest Star, Because of Gracia, Arlington Road and Walking Tall II. Todd has co-starred in several network television movies of the week including: The Legend of Cadillac Jack, In the Name of Love: A Texas Tragedy and The Year Without Santa Claus. He has recurred on such shows as Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Fear the Walking Dead, and American Crime. Additional co-star roles include Walker, The Winchesters, Mr. Mercedes, Drop Dead Diva, Dallas, My Generation, Chase, Walker-Texas Ranger and Friday Night Lights. He has appeared in commercials for Birdseye, JSX Airlines, Home Title Lock, Leaf Guard, Texas Oncology, American Airlines, Visionworks, Cabella's, Cooper Tires, Showtime, Blockbuster, TXU, Service King, Brookshire's, Pepsi and Braum's. He served as the President of the Dallas/Ft Worth branch of the Screen Actors Guild in 2001.Todd Terry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddterryactor/Purpose Film and Media Festival: https://www.purposefest.net/FAFF Association Online Meetups: https://faffassociation.com/#faff-meetingsScreenwriters Retreat - Mexico: https://www.faffassociation.com/writers-retreatJaclyn's Book - In the Beginning, Middle and End: A Screenwriter's Observations of LIfe, Character, and God: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9VVIP Producers...

Episode 36 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Todd Terry This week, host Geoffrey Whitt is on location, on the set of Empty Nets, and today's interview is with Actor Todd Terry. This is the forth interview in a series of short bonus episodes from the film set.Todd Terry, a native Dallasite, began his career in television, film and theater over 35 years ago. He studied theater at The National Youth Theater of Great Britain, American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco and Professional Actors Conservatory in Los Angeles. He is currently filming his fourth season as the lead, Gary Travis in the episodic series Vindication. He can also be seen in the upcoming films, The Senior with Michael Chiklis, Unbreakable Boy with Zachary Levy and Disciples in the Moonlight with Brett Varvel. Upcoming TV projects include the comedy series Fairwood and the Mike Rowe's series The Way I Heard It. Additional film credits include Jesus Revolution, Five Feet Apart, Unplanned, Beyond the Farthest Star, Because of Gracia, Arlington Road and Walking Tall II. Todd has co-starred in several network television movies of the week including: The Legend of Cadillac Jack, In the Name of Love: A Texas Tragedy and The Year Without Santa Claus. He has co-starred or recurred on such shows as Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Fear the Walking Dead, Walker, The Winchesters, Mr. Mercedes, American Crime, Drop Dead Diva, Dallas, My Generation, Chase, Walker-Texas Ranger and Friday Night Lights. He has appeared in commercials for Birdseye, Home Title Lock, Leaf Guard, Texas Oncology, American Airlines, Visionworks, Cabella's, Cooper Tires, Showtime, Blockbuster, TXU, Service King, Brookshire's, Pepsi and Braum's. He served as the President of the Dallas/Ft Worth branch of the Screen Actors Guild in 2001.Todd Terry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddterryactor/The Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every Monday, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Please help by becoming a supporting member or leaving One-Time Donation.Get Email Notifications Enter the Faith & Family Screenwriting Awards festival Faith and Family Screenwriting Academy: https://www.faffassociation.com/Script Notes and Coaching: https://www.faffassociation.com/script-servicesCopyright 2024 Ivan Ann Productions

Erle Nye, Owner of EN Consulting and the former Chairman, and CEO of TXU, transformed Texas-based TXU into an international energy corporation. Erle's career includes times as Chairman of the Nuclear Energy Institute and the Texas Board of Regents, as well as numerous leadership positions within the energy industry. We're diving into the life and experiences of Erle Nye, as he shares some of the moments that have helped shape his perspective and guided him in the right direction. Erle discusses his professional journey, including his time as a leader at TXU, and describes a few of the leadership challenges he overcame during that time. Finally, Erle shares his insights into what it takes to achieve personal and professional success, including the critical factors of integrity, responsibility, and empathy, and what ethical leadership means to him.   “Generosity has its own reward.” - Erle Nye   “Everybody is part of the solution.” - Erle Nye   “Be honest, be responsible, and care about people.” -  Erle Nye   This Week on The Wow Factor: What Erle learned about relationships and communication from his veterinarian father Some important mentors Erle has had throughout his life Erle's fantastic experience at Texas A&M University and how the decisions he made there shaped his life What Erle learned about the value of teamwork at college Erle's thoughts for parents or grandparents whose children don't follow the path they envisioned for them How Erle found himself growing and developing as a leader at TXU One particular challenge that Erle had to overcome as a leader and how it helped him develop personally and professionally How working with a psychologist at TXU changed the company culture for the better Core tenants of the culture at TXU, including service to others Erle's relationship with George H. Bush and what he learned about leadership from watching him The three factors that are critical to personal and professional success — integrity, responsibility, empathy   Erle Nye's Word of Wisdom: Be honest, be responsible, and care about people.   Connect with Erle Nye:  Erle Nye on LinkedIn   Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter  

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Welcome to Everyday People, a show featuring the admirable people all around us. Here are your timestamps:* 00:00 What's new with you, TxU?* 09:00 Everyday People w. Luvena Rangel* 01:12:16 Letters to MyselfEveryday People — Luvena RangelLuvena Rangel is a yoga teacher-trainer and runs The Curvy Yogi. She's also a single mother of three. We had a fantastic conversation about the appeal of teaching, being extroverts and communicators, and financial literacy.Highlights from this conversation will be posted on Instagram.com/thoroughandunkempt.Luvena's Recs:* curvyyogime.wordpress.com* luvenarangel.wordpress.com* luvenasreads.wordpress.com* https://www.facebook.com/curvyyogime/* https://in.linkedin.com/in/luvenarangelThorough and Unkempt is a reader-supported publication. Thanks for becoming a free or paid subscriber!Letters to MyselfHello Vaibhav,Another new year has started, and I am coming into it with a clean bill of health. I feel excited.But my excitement is muted, and I'm not sure why. Maybe it's just caution. As I enter undisputed adulthood AKA my thirties, I find that all excitement is tempered with caution.I've learned this from the people around me, from people on the internet. It feels like it's taboo to express unfettered enthusiasm because things go wrong so quickly. There's always a reason to feel bad, or gloomy, or cautious.But for now at least, I have goals again to distract me. I've made my New Year Resolutions, I've made my quarter plan. I wake up joyous, though sore as s**t. I'm willing to try erasing this taboo of enthusiasm, and instead of caution, approach it with grace.There's always a reason to feel bad, but by practicing grace, I am ready to feel genuinely excited again.2022 was good to me, and I'm looking forward to reading through my journals and my previous letters, and summarize what I learned. And I'm looking forward even more to new things, new experiences, and new people.Looking forward to new,Vaibhav. Get full access to Thorough and Unkempt at vaibhavguptawho.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Everyday People, a show featuring the admirable people all around us. Here are your timestamps:* 00:00 What's new with you, TxU?* 03:18 Everyday People w. Hina Agarwal* 01:09:50 Mailbag* 01:12:20 Letters to MyselfHi! This is the last episode of the year.Thorough and Unkempt is a reader-supported publication. Thanks for becoming a free or paid subscriber!What's new with you, TxU?This week's blog:Everyday People — Hina AgarwalHina is a manager in a SaaS startup in Bangalore, managing the customer success team and operations in India. She is also my colleague. We sat down for this conversation after 6 months of me chasing her and finally “putting her in a chokehold” by taking her laptop and blocking her calendar.We recorded this in a cafe, so apologies for the background noise.Quotes from the conversation:On maintaining friendships as an adult:Fortunately I have a lot of people who are very close to me. I have friends from school, which I finished in 2004! One of my best friends [is someone] I met in 2002. We do a lot of trips together. We are stupid together, although we think we're very intelligent. I have a lot of friends who go back 15-20 years.Obviously not everybody lives close by, but we're well-connected, and you can feel that connection. Any person that you can laugh with, without being judged, is a friend that lasts.On gardening as a hobby:I grew up in a small town (Meerat in UP). When you're not from a Tier 1 city, then you end up living in big houses. I had a garden, which I did not do anything to maintain. It was my parents doing it, and we had a gardener. But we had hundreds of plants.I am very close to nature. That's possibly why I can spend time on my own. I just moved into my own home last year, and before that I was on rent. But I always had a huge collection of plants. It makes you happy to look at greenery around you.Something that surprises me is that they need such little care. A little bit of sunlight, some water, and they're good. They're flourishing. As people, you need a hundred things every day to get by. The simplicity of [plants] is refreshing.On her work-life balance now in her mid-thirties:I don't think of a work-life balance and things like that. Now when I'm working, it's only a part of my life.But it is a pretty major part of my life because I'm spending most of my time working. That's something which I keep in mind, not to cause me stress, but because I am responsible for some things.Also I have pretty good people to work with. My manager is amazing and is a friend. When you're working and you can talk about things apart from work, then it's obviously good. If you can't have friends at work, it's not going to last.So now [work] flows well. I know what I'm good at, and what I need help with. In the initial bits of my career, it was very difficult for me to ask for help, because I wanted to figure everything out on my own. Because that's what makes a strong, independent woman. Now that feels overrated, you become that over time. It's not something that you need to be super serious about.Now I just want to just to make sure that I'm also able to provide the help I received. Sometimes [people] just want to talk it out, and maybe family or friends are not the right people because they don't understand the space. So then you need friends at work. That's something which Singular has also given me where I can express myself.On her relationship with money:Like with everything else, I think I've become more comfortable with it. I have always been responsible with money. I am not a spendthrift, but I have also not been somebody who has run out of money by the end of the month, even in my student days. And I'm also somebody like who will spend on others.I'm not somebody who is very hung up on always going to fancy places or spending on brands. So that helps save money. *laughs*My father used to work in a bank and he was the only one working and raising the entire family, and taking care of everything. Even though he was working in a bank, I think the only time he took a loan was possibly for when he was building his home. And I think a small one for his car.We were just surviving on one person salary, right? So there was always this notion that you have to use it very, very wisely. And because of that, he did not even let us take an education loan. So everything which I did, it was sponsored by my father, which is great. Like even my MBA was done. Otherwise I would have [struggled with a] loan with an extremely huge rate.That's what he taught us. You have to be good enough with what you are doing, what you are making. There's a saying in Hindi, “jitni chaadar utne pair” (Your legs should only be as long as your blanket). So you have to be wise with what you're doing.(This is all from the first 20 minutes of the conversation! Listen to the podcast for more like this.)Hina's recs:A travel channel Hina enjoys is Ronnie and Barty. She strongly recommends it as something you can just watch again and again.MailbagSend your letters for the show by commenting below, or by emailing vaibhavguptawho@substack.com.Where do you see yourself in 5 years?This question used to be the cliche interview question, but nobody asks it anymore. Planning 5 years ahead is no longer feasible, not in your professional life nor your personal life.If you do want to plan ahead, I suggest trying a year long deadline at most. Also, try creating a vision board - a collection of images that inspire the goals you want to set. That gives you a visual tool to help you plan better.Thorough and Unkempt is a reader-supported publication. Thanks for becoming a free or paid subscriber!Letters to MyselfHello Vaibhav,I'm ending the year happy, but burnt out. It's such a strange experience.Happiness feels so fragile. It's hard not to treat happiness as the absence of discomfort. The moment something goes wrong, I'm no longer “happy”.This has been an incredible year for me. I turned thirty. I took my first-ever solo trip. I planned, though could not execute, international travel. I restarted Everyday People as a podcast. I became leaner, healthier, and more stable. I learned, I taught, I made people laugh. Loneliness started to mean less, and being social became easier.And yet as I approach the finish line, I find myself flagging again, not enjoying the things I loved, not wanting to do anything, not wanting to chase more.Happiness feels so fragile, but when I loosen my grip on it, it doesn't break as easily. I'm not happy, and that's okay. You don't have to be happy. Just be.We do things because we want to do them, and this year, that has never been more true. We do things because nothing matters, so we might as well pass the time and smile along the way. Who said happiness has to be the goal? We will continue to chase newness, because then happiness comes right back, kowtowing us to take it along for the ride.Let happiness chase us. We're done running behind anybody.Not a chaser,Vaibhav. Get full access to Thorough and Unkempt at vaibhavguptawho.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Everyday People, a show featuring the admirable people all around us. Here are your timestamps:* 00:00 What's new with you, TxU?* 01:22 Everyday People w. Dr Anoosha* 56:00 Mailbag* 59:00 Letters to MyselfWrite in to the show: https://forms.gle/MCZZic3h6vTDXriF8Thorough and Unkempt is a reader-supported publication. Thanks for becoming a free or paid subscriber!What's new with you, TxU?This week's blog:Bonus podcast:Everyday People — Dr. Anoosha N ShastryDr. Anoosha is an ayurvedic doctor from Bangalore, currently residing in Munich. She is also a professional Bharatnatyam dancer with 25 years of experience and a Masters degree.Her research deals with integrating holistic sciences like ayurveda, yoga, and dance in pain management, especially in post-surgical recovery.Quotes from the conversation:Why she chose pain management for her research:There is no person who doesn't have pain - physical, mental, emotional - some or the other pain will always be there. I chose pain management because of personal experience.I've been connected to dance and yoga since I was six. I met with an accident and had pain and it kept me away from everything I loved. Fortunately at that time, I was in the final year of an internship, and I asked, “why not look at it from a medical perspective?”On her relationship with the stage:I love being on stage! With dance and performance, I went on stage at a very young age. I've been the MC for the Ministry of Ayush and hosting global wellness meets, and so on. Theatre, dance, and MCing - it's wonderful.I drive my energy from the butterflies in my stomach, and once they're resolved, it's meditative to be on stage.On principles she wants to follow for yourself:Staying true to yourself, believing in yourself, and handling bad situations gracefully. My father once told me [the last one]. To accept every situation is something that is a huge principle for me.You do not need to mask yourself to achieve things. The same sun that hardens clay, melts ice - [situations are different for different people].On her mental health:Ups and downs with mental health is something everybody goes through and I'm not exception. Especially with a lot of changes - professionally, personally, change in country, in work. To handle all these situations [was stressful]. That's when those principles I mentioned helped.Now that I look back, I don't think I handled it very neatly… but I don't have a lot of regrets. The struggle is still real, but I'm in a better place now.Dr. Anoosha's recs:* Instagram: @sanatana_akademie* http://sanatanaakademie.com/* Facebook (page and closed support group)MailbagSend your letters for the show by commenting below, or by emailing vaibhavguptawho@substack.com.Abhilash - What, if any, is the impact and importance of literary fiction on designing one's life?I think it's paramount. As we go through life, it is important for us to travel and engage with different cultures so that we can see how many of our rules are made up and so that we can overcome some of our cultural biases and conservatisms.Not everybody can travel though, and reading is a cheap and comprehensive way to travel. When you read non-fiction, you read accounts from people all over the world and learn new things.And when you read fiction, you read what is possible and how creators put their hopes and dreams into new worlds where the problems of this one don't exist. What does a world like that look like? What can we learn from it. This sort of input is helps us overcome our shortsightedness and expand our horizons.Thorough and Unkempt is a reader-supported publication. Thanks for becoming a free or paid subscriber!Letters to MyselfHello Vaibhav,I've been unwell. I don't know if it's an illness, or if it's just fatigue. I find myself coasting through days, working or playing or creating, without much attachment to any of it.On one hand, that's good! Dispassion is a friend of consistency, and to have been able to be consistent (up to a reasonable standard, not my insane one) has filled me with some joy and some pride in myself. This is what I've wanted for all of this year.On the other hand, dispassion is not a lifestyle I want to live. I want to enjoy everything I'm doing, and that's really hard if I'm doing a lot. Finding true balance still remains an unachieved goal. I wonder what balance is, because it sounds really boring.I am going to sleep a lot this week, because sometimes sleep is the best reset. Remember that. As much as possible, sleep. Recover. From there, you will find a foundation to not just chase achievements, but to actually enjoy them.Zombie walking through time,Vaibhav. Get full access to Thorough and Unkempt at vaibhavguptawho.substack.com/subscribe

Write to the show: https://forms.gle/MCZZic3h6vTDXriF8 See the blog version: https://vaibhavguptawho.substack.com/p/pradeep-juniorWelcome to Everyday People, a show featuring the admirable people all around us. Here are your timestamps:* 00:00 What's new with you, TxU?* 03:58 Everyday People w. Pradeep Junior* 45:20 Mailbag* 56:37 Letters to MyselfThorough and Unkempt is a reader-supported publication. Thanks for becoming a free or paid subscriber!What's new with you, TxU?This week's blog:Also, there's a new Books of Zemera dropping this week, titled “The Mischievers in the Shadows”. Books of Zemera is my offering for paid subscribers: a growing library of short-form fiction set in my original fantasy world of Zemera.Everyday People — Pradeep JuniorPradeep Junior is a tattoo artist, a crossfit artist, an artisan and craftsman, and in general, a fantastic human being. His story of humble beginnings, teaching himself how to ink, and working with his hands, was a great insight into why his art is so beautiful. He did a tattoo for me on my left forearm, as well as my mom's first tattoo ever.Quotes from the conversation:Only a few quotes this week, sorry!

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On today's show, we discuss our recent endeavor with TXU energy company. Brandon follow this up with a brief history of tentacle porn, important stuff indeed. Then we got an update from Bill Gates. He totally didn't seem suspicious while being asked about Jeffrey Epstein recently. Totally seemed like he genuinely had nothing to hide and just made a mistake. Who hasn't made a mistake? Speaking of mistakes, Prince Andrew has officially been served papers despite it being reported that he hadn't. Not the first time he's gotten some details wrong, God willing he actually goes on the stand. It's a weird world getting weirder folks! If you enjoyed the show, please Like & Subscribe to our channel and share the links. This show can be found @hiddeninplainsightradio on Instagram and @thehiddenpod on Twitter. iTunes Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-in-plain-sight/id1488538144?i=1000459997594 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zsntvl63Do7m9gNTD8Za2?si=MczvbuMlRuCbmWChclVUZA YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNRejWJs0hn8pefj5FiE7ZQ If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hiddeninplainsightpod

On today's show, we continue to breakdown the never ending story of our struggle with TXU shutting off our electricity. After berating many a call screener, we finally made it to the final boss level Karen who is a bad mother. This experience has further reinforced our belief in preparing for the imminent disaster that is retards running the power grid. Perry tells has tale about being offered a job at Little Caesar's by the autistic fella making pizzas & Brandon recounts the group of drunk Texans outside Hyena's Comedy Club after Chrissie Mayr's show. The world's wild folks! If you enjoyed the show, please Like & Subscribe to our channel and share the links. This show can be found @hiddeninplainsightradio on Instagram and @thehiddenpod on Twitter. iTunes Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-in-plain-sight/id1488538144?i=1000459997594 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zsntvl63Do7m9gNTD8Za2?si=MczvbuMlRuCbmWChclVUZA YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNRejWJs0hn8pefj5FiE7ZQ If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hiddeninplainsightpod

On this timely and relevant podcast, our guests discuss the latest buzzword on Wall Street: Inflation. The conversation touches on Fed policy and corporate risk, such as which sectors are the most vulnerable to rising costs. Relatedly, they also provide insight into potential investment opportunities as inflation picks up. Colin Adams is a senior managing director at M-3 Partners. He brings more than 20 years of experience in the restructuring arena and has been involved in multiple high-profile workouts including American Airlines; Cengage Learning; General Motors; Skillsoft; TXU and United Airlines. Keshav Lall is a managing director at M-3 Partners and has been involved in corporate debt restructurings for more than 15 years as an investment banker, principal investor and corporate executive. Keshav previously served as the president of Global Special Opportunities and the CEO and chairman of Essar Capital Americas. Prior to Essar, Keshav spent 10 years as an investor in distressed companies at Balyasny Asset Management, Citadel Investment Group and Deutsche Bank.

Sam Sen and Bryan Stewart oversee value added smart home services and renewable energy options for TXU Energy, one of the largest electricity providers in the state of Texas. They sit down with hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to share details about TXU's bundled home services, iThermostat product, wind and solar energy plans, and Alexa skill for customer service, as well as what the future of smart homes and renewable energy in Texas may look like.

In this episode, we speak to the motorcycle riding, heat-packing, never to be messed with Monique Washington. Who tells her story going back to the first day of prep school and meeting her lifelong battle buddy Ingrid Powell Dawkins. Monique had a conflict with the F2 Zoo tactical officer who was reassigned after an inexplicable situation; We also learn of her need for speed on her pink and gold Honda CVR-RR Racing Bike - and the rolling roadblock that followed. Ingrid calls in, fellow prepster Scott Clemenson also calls in. Together they all remember Andy Clements.  Her brief bio:  Although nursing is not my first career, it is my first love. I served my country as soldier and now my community as a nurse. I was a cardiac progressive care charge nurse at Texas Health Resources in Fort Worth for about 3 years. Now I am VA Acute Med Surg Nurse at Dallas North Texas VA.  I have a 2013 BSN from The University of Texas at Arlington and am currently enrolled in their Family Nurse Practitioner Program. I have a board certification in medical surgical nursing. I hail from a family of nurses: Granma was med/surg; mom was pediatrics; dad was OB; brother is psych; cousin is OR; niece will graduate in May from ODU with her BSN.  A ‘military brat' to proud Army nurses, I began my journey as a cadet at the US Military Academy at West Point, NY. After graduating in 1991 with a degree in Mathematical Economics, I served in the Army as a logistics officer. After receiving a Master's in Human Resources, I transitioned to corporate America and eventually became a senior project manager at TXU.  I continued on in the Army Reserves. My military unit was mobilized for about 5 years to support Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. I volunteered to cross train as a Medical Operations Officer to care for injured or ill servicemen and women. This inspired me to join the family business of caring after completing my military obligation.  

Former Reuters reporter Eileen O'Grady recalls her experiences covering the TXU expansion and the scoop that almost uncovered the buyout's secret. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/10-txu.html.

Jim Marston of Environmental Defense Fund gives his account of the fight against the TXU coal expansion and his secret negotiations with the buyers. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/10-txu.html.

Former Public Strategies managing director Tom Stewart takes us inside the TXU "War Room" to explore the role of the crisis consultant. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/10-txu.html.

Fmr. TXU media relations advisor Tom Kleckner discusses the challenges of getting the company message across when faced with environmentalists, rival companies, and former Eagles frontmen. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/10-txu.html.

In the introduction of my series on the 2007 TXU buyout, I explain the events that led to the largest private equity buyout in the history of finance. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/10-txu.html.

Davidowitz & Associates Chairman Howard Davidowitz discusses the retail implosion. Raymond James' Kevin Giddis focuses on fixed income. And Sterne Agee's Peter Arment explains why Honeywell's offer for TXU won't be the last. All this and more on Bloomberg Surveillance with Tom Keene and Michael McKee. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Davidowitz & Associates Chairman Howard Davidowitz discusses the retail implosion. Raymond James' Kevin Giddis focuses on fixed income. And Sterne Agee's Peter Arment explains why Honeywell's offer for TXU won't be the last. All this and more on Bloomberg Surveillance with Tom Keene and Michael McKee.

Professor Rae discusses the case TXU v. EDF, about an electric company private equity deal that involves environmental interest groups. Professor Rae structures the discussion by contrasting the deal as viewed from the perspective of Austin, TX and Washington DC. Actors in both locations prioritize different aspects of the deal differently. The case highlights the importance of the "customer voter base," and the role of public opinion toward both companies and their associated politicians. Professor Rae highlights how private companies can ally themselves with environmental groups to achieve mutually beneficial goals.

Professor Rae discusses the case TXU v. EDF, about an electric company private equity deal that involves environmental interest groups. Professor Rae structures the discussion by contrasting the deal as viewed from the perspective of Austin, TX and Washington DC. Actors in both locations prioritize different aspects of the deal differently. The case highlights the importance of the "customer voter base," and the role of public opinion toward both companies and their associated politicians. Professor Rae highlights how private companies can ally themselves with environmental groups to achieve mutually beneficial goals.

Fred Krupp, President of Environmental Defese Fund Fred Krupp discusses his new book Earth: The Sequel - The Race to Reinvent Energy and Stop Global Warming. The Environmental Defense Fund helped reduce acid rain in the 1990s by using market forces, and last year it played a role in the buyout of Texas utility TXU that reduced the number of planned coal-fired power plants. The advocacy group's president, Fred Krupp, believes business-friendly approaches such as carbon cap-and-trade systems are the best way to fight global warning. His new book, Earth: The Sequel, highlights the entrepreneurs, scientists, and even a former bus driver on the Trans-Alaska pipeline, who are betting on the free market to create new wealth and build a post-carbon economy. This program was recorded in front of a live audience on April 23, 2008

Happy Easter from the Texas Kaos Gang!!!! The show starts out with part of an interview with Boadicea one of the front pager at Texas Kaos blog and she also has her own blog - Boadicea. There is a blogswarm dedicated to the separation of church and state, which will be held Easter Weekend, April 6-8, 2007. In the show, I discuss some of my feelings dealing with respecting all families. To get more information on the separation of church and state check out First Freedom First . Warren Chisum & Women Who "Try Things on Their Own" by: moiv Texas State Representative Warren Chisum made national news in February by endorsing the idea that teaching the theory of evolution in public schools is unlawful: Copernicus got it all wrong, and the rumor that the Earth rotates around the Sun is only a Kabbalistic plot. His hasty assertion that it was all a misunderstanding is belied by his effort to force Texas high schools to teach a Bible curriculum full of misrepresentations and outright lies. Chisum's stunning ignorance of science and American history is surpassed by his bland disregard for the lethal nature of another of his current initatives. Should Roe v. Wade be overturned, Chisum's HB 175 would make abortion a crime. Illegal abortion currently kills at least 68,000 women each year - somewhere in the world, another woman dies in the time it takes to read this story - but for Warren Chisum, that's not worth worrying about. For the rest of the story, check out < a href="http://tinyurl.com/2jndqy">Texas Kaos TXU takes back blackmail threat by: lightseeker DALLAS - TXU Corp. told regulators Friday to disregard a threat to shut down some of its power plants because of a dispute over accusations of price manipulation and said it might even put some mothballed plants back into operation. Chief Executive C. John Wilder acknowledged that the company had mishandled the situation and promised to "get it right the next time." For more on the story, check out Texas Kaos. Mitt Romney Proves He is a Bigot Yet Again. by: refinish69 Mitt Romney, in an effort to win support from the ultra conservatives, calls for a new try at the Federal Marriage Amendment. This type of Bigotry and hatred has marked the Republican party for so long that it seems it is the only way they know to campaign. For more on the story, check Texas Kaos. Dan Patrick (R) Walks Out on First Muslim Prayer in Senate by: krazypuppy The man who has shown his compassion (not to mention his IQ) for women by offering to buy their babies from them for $500, showed his tolerance for religious freedom at the Texas Senate...by walking out on the first Muslim prayer ever held in the Texas Senate. Yes. That's right. Dan Patrick, the reichtwing radio talk show host whose "baby buying" bill was first reported by TexasKaos' moiv and has since brought widespread condemnation of Patrick, the Texas GOP and (of course) Texas, walked out on the very first Muslim prayer held in the Senate and then had the audacity to call himself tolerant! "I think that it's important that we are tolerant as a people of all faiths, but that doesn't mean we have to endorse all faiths, and that was my decision," he said later, "I surely believe that everyone should have the right to speak, but I didn't want my attendance on the floor to appear that I was endorsing that." Patrick was the only Texas Senator to walk out on him. For the rest of the story, check out Texas Kaos Easter Bonnet Hope you enjoy the show!!!!