Podcasts about Uncle John

Did you know that a famous ad campaign, Hall of Fame baseball career, common phase, and a classic rock song all have a little-known connection to Father's Day? Uncle John's Know It All Bathroom Reader  tells all!* In case you are not familiar, Uncle John's Know It All Bathroom Reader is packed with laugh-out-loud trivia, weird facts, unforgettable stories, and addictive short reads that make it the ultimate gift book for anyone who loves random knowledge and humor. Brian “Uncle John” Boone has been a contributor to the book for more than two decades. Brian picked up a lot of fascinating knowledge and stories about the world around him from an early age, and learned how to share it in amusing ways as he studied journalism and went on to publish books of jokes, music, sports, and literature, as well as hilarious stuff for the likes of Funny or Die, Vulture, Mad, The New Yorker, The Onion, and Someecards. He has written a couple of stage musicals and a wacky sci-fi novel, developed major podcasts and radio shows, and showed off his Uncle John cred as a contestant on Jeopardy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Since 1988, Uncle John - the legend, not the one on our show today - has been providing trivia for you to learn while in the bathroom. Why in the bathroom? Because what else are you going to do? Doomscroll? I wouldn't recommend it.

I’VE GOT THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FATHER’S DAY: THE BATHROOM READER! And I’ve been interviewing the team from the Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader for like 20 years because I love these books of knowledge doled out in short doses. Today I’ve got Brian Bloom on to talk about the Uncle John’s Know It All Bathroom Reader: Superior Trivia! Amazing Facts and Figures! which you can buy here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**YouTube Summary/Description**We invite you to watch this deeply moving and thought-provoking tribute to our beloved brother in Christ, Uncle John Martin (1931–2021). This wonderful memorial video captures the heart of a man whose passionate, expositional teaching brought the Scriptures to life for so many. Through revealing personal recollections and powerful clips, you'll witness how Uncle John's love for God's Word—and his rare gift for making Bible characters like Elijah, Samson, and our Lord Jesus Christ resonate across generations—has left an indelible mark on our community. His insightful method of unlocking Bible echoes and his unwavering commitment to the truth continue to inspire us. Join us as we celebrate a life prioritised by faith and family, and reflect on the lasting legacy of a brother who simply wanted us all to read, love, and live by every word of God.**Chapters**00:00 – Introduction: Remembering Uncle John 01:11 – A Life Prioritised by Faith and Family 06:57 – The Legendary June Weekends & the “Samson” Study 13:18 – Bringing Elijah to Life: A Teenager's Turning Point 19:50 – The Influence of Brother John Carter & Bible Method 28:54 – Personal Memories, Humour, and Heartfelt Stories 44:45 – A Vision of the Kingdom (Zechariah 8) 48:14 – A Solemn Warning: Humanism & Righteousness 53:34 – Conclusion: Looking Forward to the Resurrection

Chris Stoddard's story doesn't begin with strength—it begins with survival. Raised in a financially strained household, Chris grew up watching his mother fight tirelessly to keep them afloat, while enduring the chaos of an abusive, alcoholic stepfather. On the other side, love from his biological father was complicated by manipulation and psychological pressure, leaving Chris feeling like the cause of his parents' divorce and fundamentally broken from a young age. By third grade, he was already battling thoughts no child should carry. The only refuge came from his Uncle John and Aunt Kathy, who showed him what real family looked like—until that foundation was shaken by his uncle's passing. As the years went on, the weight of abuse and bullying began to take its toll. Chris's teenage years marked a turning point—not toward healing, but toward darkness. Placed in an alternative program for troubled youth, he found connection, but also a gateway into crime, drugs, and violence. The loss of his close friend Andy to a heroin overdose became a defining moment, hitting him at one of the most vulnerable times in his life. What followed was a deeper descent into a dangerous world, including ties to a 1%er motorcycle club. But everything changed when Chris met the woman who would become his wife. Faced with the reality of becoming a father, he made a choice—to walk away from the life that was consuming him and break the cycle he was born into. Chris's journey didn't magically resolve from there. He endured a severe nervous breakdown, time in a psych ward, and moments where he came dangerously close to ending his life. But in one of those darkest moments, something small—a video—pulled him back. From there, he began rebuilding piece by piece. He found stability in real estate, but more importantly, he found purpose in storytelling. After losing a close friend who helped spark the idea, Chris eventually launched Roll The Bones—a podcast rooted in real conversations, real struggles, and real transformation. Today, as a father of three and a committed husband, Chris is focused on one mission: turning pain into purpose, and using his voice to speak on addiction, mental health, and the silent battles many are still fighting. Find Chis Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rollthebonespodcast203/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@Rollthebones203   Find The Suffering Podcast The Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram Apple Podcast Spotify Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with Runway Rooms co-founder Craig Conway, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore La Haine's impact, An American Werewolf In London analysis, and It's A Wonderful Life's influence on his personal growth and cinema's transformative power on him. Craig Conway also discusses why he set up the people led micro-studio ecosystem RUNWAY ROOMS. Movies That Changed Your Life   Find out about why Craig Conway set up Runway Rooms and the lasting impact of cinema on their lives with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast.   [1:20] How Beeston Film Festival selects films and what we can expect at 2026's edition 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life La Haine impact  [18:20] Craig Conway says La Haine is where his love of film and film education begins via watching movies and eating pizza at his Uncle John's house.   An American Werewolf In London analysis [23:40] Craig Conway says An American Werewolf In London blew him away. In particular the use of the fourth wall, use of music and being compelled to watch a lead who is so flawed, he positively awful. It's A Wonderful Life Influence   [32:30] Craig Conway says It's A Wonderful Life is an example of a film that when he shows friends they come away thinking he's insane. He believes It's A Wonderful Life moulded him to a filmmaker who is willing to be as bold as he wants and do stories that have never been done before.  Key Take Aways:   Discover how movies that changed your life shape personal and professional growth. Learn about how Runway Rooms is a people led micro-studio ecosystem built to support independent creatives and practitioners for actors, writers, directors, producers, crew and makers, many of whom come from working class backgrounds and have historically had to navigate the creative industries without clear routes, safety nets or ownership Understand cinema's transformative power through La Haine (1995), An American Werewolf In London (1981), It's A Wonderful Life (1946) About the Guest:   Craig Conway is an actor producer writer & director. He is also the co-founder of Runway Rooms. For more information see https://www.issairview.com/runway-rooms Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow on Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts for more movies that impacted your life!  Share your favourite movies that impacted your life on X (@leytonrocks) and leave a 5-star review and tell us which 3 films impacted your adult life. Best ones get read out on the podcast. Credits:   Intro/Outro music: *Rocking The Stew* by Tokyo Dragons (https://www.instagram.com/slomaxster/)  Written, produced, and hosted by Stuart Wright for [Britflicks.com](https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Friday, May 15th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Vietnamese Communists arrest four Christians On May 12th, Vietnamese Communist authorities arrested four clergy and lay leaders accused of sharing documentation of human rights abuses online, reports Christian Solidarity Worldwide. The group was also indicted for associating with Dr Nguyễn Đình Thắng, the president of Boat People SOS, a Vietnamese-American human rights group, who was sentenced to 11 years in prison in absentia in April on false terrorism charges for his alleged role in the 2023 Dak Lak uprising.  While two of the four were released, the others remain behind bars. Psalm 23:4 says, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You, [God], are with me; Your rod and staff, they comfort me.” China's Jinping warns Trump about Taiwan On May 14th, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump that the two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue was not handled properly, reports the Associated Press. The exchange at a highly anticipated summit in Beijing underscored just how far apart Trump and Jinping remain on thorny issues, including the war in Iran, trade disputes and Washington's relations with Taiwan, which is self-ruled but which China claims as part of its territory. The pair met for about two hours behind closed doors at the Great Hall of the People after an elaborate welcome ceremony featuring booming cannons, a band playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and China's national anthem, and hundreds of school children waving flowers and American and Chinese flags. President Trump's opening remarks were optimistic. TRUMP: “President Xi, I want to thank you very much. We've had a fantastic relationship. We've gotten along. When there were difficulties, we worked it out. I would call you, and you would call me, and whenever we had a problem, people don't know, whenever we had a problem, we worked it out very quickly. “I have such respect for China, the job you've done. You're a great leader. I say it to everybody. You're a great leader. Sometimes people don't like me saying it, but I say it anyway, because it's true. I only say the truth. “And I just want to say on behalf of all of the great delegation that we have. We have the greatest businessmen. Every single one of them. We asked the top 30 in the world. Every single one of them said, ‘Yes,' and they look forward to trade and doing business. It's going to be totally reciprocal on our behalf. It's an honor to be with you. “It's an honor to be your friend. The relationship between China and the USA is going to be better than ever before.” Trump's pick for Federal Reserve Chairman confirmed President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve won Senate confirmation on May 13th, just in time to officially take over as the leader of the central bank, reports National Public Radio. Trump is hoping Kevin Warsh can lead the Fed into much lower interest rates — but the president could be frustrated by persistent inflation. Warsh was confirmed on a 54-45 vote, mostly along party lines. Prior to the vote, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, spoke from the Senate floor and shared an overview of Kevin Warsh's biography and questioned why the Democrats have objected to his nomination. THUNE: “He credits his knowledge of the real economy to growing up in upstate New York, where his dad ran a children's clothing store and manufacturing company. From Shaker High School, he went on to Stanford University and then Harvard Law School. He then started a career on Wall Street, but he shifted to public service, joining the Bush administration's economic policy team in 2002. “Four years later, President Bush nominated him to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. At age 35, Kevin Warsh was unanimously confirmed here in the Senate and became the youngest governor in the history of the Federal Reserve. Being the youngest person to take a seat in the Federal Reserve's boardroom is impressive enough, but Kevin Warsh didn't just take a seat. He was a key player during the time he was on the board. “Kevin Warsh seems to have just the profile of a Federal Reserve Chairman, yet Democrats oppose his nomination. For the first time in its history, the Banking Committee reported out a nominee for Fed chairman on a party line vote because every single Democrat opposed Mr. Warsh's nomination, and actually only one Democrat was even present for the vote. “The other 10 Democrats on the Banking Committee didn't even bother to show up for it. I wish I could say I'm surprised, but this is just how bad Trump Derangement Syndrome has gotten on the other side of the aisle. Democrats won't say so, but that's what it is.” Kevin Warsh has argued there's room to lower rates, but he also promised to use his own judgment in setting monetary policy — and not to take orders from the White House. Warsh denied charges from Democrat Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts that he would be Trump's "sock puppet." Warsh will replace Jerome Powell, who has led the Fed since 2018. Although Trump appointed Powell to the job, he has relentlessly criticized the outgoing Fed chairman for not moving more aggressively to lower borrowing costs. Powell's term as chairman ends today. In a break with tradition, Powell will remain on the Fed's governing board for a period of time after stepping down as chairman. That's unusual since Fed chairs typically leave the central bank when their term as the head is done. But Powell is determined to safeguard the institution from political pressure. He has vowed to keep a low profile and not overshadow Warsh. But Powell will continue to have a vote on the 12-member committee that sets interest rates. Missionary John Vassar commissioned as evangelist And finally, on May 15, 1850, John Vassar—often referred to as "Uncle" John—was formally commissioned as an evangelist for the American Tract Society of New York. Following a distinct conversion experience at the age of 28, Vassar left his family's prominent brewing business in Poughkeepsie, New York, to dedicate his life to soul-winning.  As an agent for the American Tract Society, he traveled extensively, selling and distributing Christian literature. Known for his intense earnestness, he was described as a "living fire" who would ask everyone he met about their relationship with Christ. He became one of the most powerful personal evangelists of the 19th century.  Isaiah 52:7 says, “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!'” Later in John Vassar's career, in 1863, he was commissioned to work among soldiers during the Civil War. Upon being captured, he famously asked Confederate General Jeb Stuart, "General, do you love Jesus?" Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, May 15th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Animated Horror Month is going out with a bang—and a heavy dose of rock and rotoscoping. To close out our April journey, we are boarding a space-bound 1957 Chevy and diving into the ultimate cult anthology: Heavy Metal.We aren't finishing this marathon alone, though. Uncle John is in the house to help us navigate the cosmic weirdness of the Loc-Nar!Make sure you stick around for our final ranks and leave us a comment telling us what you learned this month!Follow us @ReviewedtodeathMusic:Wonder  by creatormix.com All additional music provided by Groove Witness - www.groovewitness.usCreate your ⁠podcast⁠ today! #madeonzencasterRead our companion written reviews - imgur.com/user/trojaSpaceBandit

Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with Beeston Film Festival Program Director Ciaran Shea, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Police Story's impact, High Fidelity analysis, and Rubber's influence on his personal growth and cinema's transformative power on him. Ciaran Shea also discusses how Beeston Film Festival selects films and what we can expect at 2026's edition. Movies That Changed Your Life   Find out about how Program Director Ciaran Shea and the brilliant programming team of Beeston Film Festival select their films and what we can expect at 2026's edition and the lasting impact of cinema on their lives with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast.   [1:20] How Beeston Film Festival selects films and what we can expect at 2026's edition 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life Police Story impact  [18:20] Ciaran Shea says Police Story is where his love of film and film education begins via watching movies and eating pizza at his Uncle John's house.   High Fidelity analysis [23:40] Ciaran Shea says High Fidelity blew him away. In particular the use of the fourth wall, use of music and being compelled to watch a lead who is so flawed, he positively awful. Rubber Influence   [32:30] Ciaran Shea says Rubber is an example of a film that when he shows friends they come away thinking he's insane. He believes Rubber moulded him to a filmmaker who is willing to be as bold as he wants and do stories that have never been done before.  Key Take Aways:   Discover how movies that changed your life shape personal and professional growth. Learn about how Beeston Film Festival selects films and what we can expect at 2026's edition Understand cinema's transformative power through Police Story (1985), High Fidelity (2000), Rubber (2010) About the Guest:   Ciaran Shea is the Program Director for Beeston Film Festival, Ciaran is also filmmaker, 1st AD and stand up comedian. Find and follow him on IG @ciaran_filmmaker Beeston Film Festival 2026 is 23-26 April 2026 at the Arc Cinema in Beeston For more about Beeston Film Festival program/screenings and links to tickets see https://www.beestonfilm.com/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow on Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts for more movies that impacted your life!  Share your favourite movies that impacted your life on X (@leytonrocks) and leave a 5-star review and tell us which 3 films impacted your adult life. Best ones get read out on the podcast. Credits:   Intro/Outro music: *Rocking The Stew* by Tokyo Dragons (https://www.instagram.com/slomaxster/)  Written, produced, and hosted by Stuart Wright for [Britflicks.com](https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on JJ Meets World, we dive into the surprising cultural dominance of Just Dance—a franchise that has quietly become a massive global juggernaut. From school carnivals to YouTube dance sessions, we break down why this game continues to thrive across generations. We also explore how the internet—especially YouTube—may have completely disrupted the karaoke industry, and what that means for performers, venues, and nostalgia. Plus, a spoiler-free discussion of Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die and a deep appreciation for the unmatched versatility of Sam Rockwell. From indie gems to blockbuster hits, we examine why he might be one of the most underrated actors working today. Along the way: theater kids, DuckTales confusion, Scottish karaoke fame, and the strange logic of tugboat captains. 00:00 Intro – What's Coming Up 00:01 School Carnival & Theater Kids Chaos 02:57 Discovering Just Dance 03:20 What Just Dance Actually Is 04:27 The Endless Just Dance Releases 05:48 Spin-offs, Licensing & Variants 06:58 YouTube Replacing Gameplay 07:44 Why Kids Love It 09:29 Karaoke & DuckTales Debate 10:27 Did YouTube Kill Karaoke? 11:08 Uncle John's Karaoke Obsession 12:53 Scottish Karaoke Fame Story 14:24 "Shawny and the Dragon" Legacy 15:29 Tugboats & Career Identity Debate 18:49 Fear of Light Bulbs Exploding 22:34 Rotten Diet Coke Routine 23:22 Movie Recommendation (No Spoilers) 25:33 Why Going in Blind Works 26:15 Sam Rockwell Appreciation 29:12 Best Performances & Range 32:31 Leslie Bibb Connection 33:18 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

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“Send Coach John a message”It's story time with Uncle John, I mean with Coach Daly. I've recently been reading “Hurdleᐤisms - Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball” by Clint Hurdle.  Find more connections to Clint HERE.   Find the book HERE. This gem comes from Hurdle-ism 16 -(pg. 68)  “I'm Just Trying to Be a Simple Person in a Complex World!”  We are in a complex world for sure. In fact, during my 60 years on this planet - I can speak for myself that this is the most complex time during my lifetime. I like how he connects so many different connections in this passage to trying to “take care of the tasks in front of me one by one.”  I need to do a much better job on simplifying the way I approach life in general, but for sure - my life! This helps all of us (me for sure) to ride the waves of the ups and downs of life, which I have been trying to do for a long time. I hope it helps you too.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

You want NOTHING TO DO with THIS JUICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!You do want some of these tasty internet reviews, including finding out about the movie 'Faithful Findings', the Professional Hypnotism Manual, getting a bra at the world's biggest yard sale, Fallout: New Vegas, and watermelon juice. For the segment, we look at a review for James Cameron's Avatar from Uncle John's Bathroom Reader on Great Reviews of History. Eeeeyucky!Want more party? Check it out at https://www.reviewpartydotcom.com/ !

As we turn the calendar to 2026, we present the second set from the band's performance at the Boston Music Hall on December 1, 1973.  This is a very interesting second set, with songs that you don't always associate with that second set making an appearance.  They open with what is often a set closer - 'Around and Around' Then ease into some more traditional fare, with 'They Love Each Other' and 'Me & My Uncle' Things get interesting for me with 'Me and Bobby McGee' a favorite from the period, then 'Mississippi Half-Step' before we get to the real meat of set 2 with a 'Playin' In The Band> Uncle John's Band'>Playin' sandwich. a nice 'Row Jimmy folows then a rocking 'Greatest Story' and a fine 'Not Fade Away'>Goin Down the Road Feelin' Bad'.   Grateful Dead Boston Music Hall Boston, MA 12/1/1973 - Saturday Two      Around And Around  They Love Each Other  Me And My Uncle  Don't Ease Me In  Me And Bobby McGee  Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [7:35]  Playing In The Band [13:42] > Uncle John's Band [9:16] > Playing In The Band [6:44]  Row Jimmy  Greatest Story Ever Told  Not Fade Away [10:24] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [8:23] > One More Saturday Night [5:05]   You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010226.mp3   My most sincere thanks to those of you who kindly supported the Deadpod this past year - and to everyone who enjoys the show and makes producing this podcast a pleasure. thank you.  

Our sons Shootar and Stabbar that we got from the sperm bank tricked us into eating a candy called Wiener Zucker and saying it was good so we brought them back. Barstool Milking Factory on a Kindle Fire is the new Uncle John's Bathroom Reader. Dr Witnesser is right about Christmas but wrong about Saturday. We need to find Amara and find out what it is as well

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