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In this episode, we talk about an old case with a really big update.This podcast was made possible by www.labrottiecreations.com Check out their merchandise and specifically their fun pop pet art custom pieces made from photos of your very own pets. Use the promo code CRIMEXS for 20% off a fun, brightly colored, happy piece of art of your own pet at their site.Music in this episode was licensed for True Crime XS. Our theme song is No Scars from slip.fmYou can reach us at our website truecrimexs.com and you can leave us a voice message at 252-365-5593. Find us most anywhere with @truecrimexsThanks for listening. Please like and subscribe if you want to hear more and you can come over to patreon.com/truecrimexs and check out what we've got going on there if you'd like to donate to fund future True Crime XS road trip investigations and FOIA requests. We also have some merchandise up at Teepublic http://tee.pub/lic/mZUXW1MOYxMSources:www.namus.govwww.thecharleyproject.comwww.newspapers.comFindlaw.comVarious News Sources Mentioned by NameAd Information:New Era Caps: https://zen.ai/dWeCYLHxxANOaZ6NcKocEwLiquid IV: Link: https://zen.ai/45lYmDnWl1Z3cR66LBX5mAZencastr: Link: https://zen.ai/SFkD99OGWGNz_plc2c_Yaw

Episode Overview:In this special on-location episode [00:14], the crew takes the podcast outside and broadcasts live from Philly Prints, a premier one-stop custom print and t-shirt shop located in North Philadelphia [00:21]. Hosts Rocky, Indie, and Izzy balance out their signature contrasting energies as they recap their week and dive into recent headlines before sitting down with the creative minds behind the venue.Episode Breakdown:Introductions & Catching Up: The hosts kick things off by joking about their personal routines, their aging journeys—debating exactly what age one officially becomes an "Unk" (Uncle) [11:12]—and sharing funny memories from their high school days, including skipping classes and befriending school security guards [09:14].Current Events & Wild News Headlines:The crew discusses recent legal updates surrounding local criminal investigations and arrests [13:27].They react to a wild local news story about two men who successfully robbed a Brinks truck in Philadelphia for $1.8 million [16:21].They share a laugh over a bizarre $34,000 "Lego Heist" scheme in California, where a man swapped out high-end Lego sets with bags of pasta before returning them to retail stores [21:34].The hosts touch upon larger retail issues, contrasting the atmospheres of shopping at Target versus Walmart, and discuss corporate diversity initiatives (DEI) [22:39].Special Interview with Philly Prints Owners:Xavier, the owner of Philly Prints, details how the business handles everything from custom t-shirts to graduation and birthday apparel, alongside his personal clothing brand, What If [26:29].Sonia, owner of the clothing line Self-Made Nation, shares her background in custom art, painting apparel, and expanding the shop's personalized gift services [26:44].The guests open up about their inspirations, growing up around tattoo artistry, and turning their artistic passions into thriving, positive family businesses within Philly [29:33].Connect with the Guests:Philly Prints / What If: Instagram: @philly_215_prints / @what_if_prints_ [33:50]Self-Made Nation: TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @self.nation [34:03]

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 30, 2026 is: unctuous • UNK-chuh-wus • adjective Unctuous is a word that's undergone change in recent years. It now often describes food that is fatty and oily, especially in a pleasing way. Formerly it was more typically applied as a formal adjective describing someone who is figuratively oily—that is, overly or insincerely flattering. Both uses can be found today. // Braising chicken thighs with their skins on creates a rich, unctuous sauce that can be spooned back over the finished dish. // The mayor's unctuous assistant was making the rounds at the fundraiser, chatting up those known to have the biggest bank accounts. See the entry > Examples: “The thinly sliced pork belly is shaved into curlicues and cooks up super quickly and crisply, so it's great for an impatient group or as a first round. Thick slices are more akin to what you'd find at Korean BBQ restaurants nowadays; they'll cook and sizzle in their own fat … resulting in juicy, unctuous bites.” — Irene Yoo, Soju Party: How to Drink (and Eat!) Like a Korean, 2025 Did you know? Unctuous is a slippery word in multiple ways. Its ultimate source is a Latin word meaning “to anoint; to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance,” and this oily character was key to the word's meaning when it first appeared in the 14th century, as when John Trevisa wrote “Þe fruit of olyue is ful of liȝt, likynge, and vnctuous” (in modern English: “the olive fruit is bright, delicious, and unctuous”). Unctuous here means “fatty” or “oily,” as did its immediate Medieval Latin predecessor unctuosus. This same use of unctuous is quite prominent today, as the word often describes deliciously fatty foods and the sensation of such foods on the palate (as in “an unctuous mouthfeel”). But come across unctuous in literature of the 19th or 20th century and you're more likely to see a less pleasant application, with the word describing a person or behavior that is figuratively oily—that is, overly or insincerely flattering.

Ever been ready to kick someone out of your car for touching the radio, grabbing the upper "oh sh*t" door handle, or having a loud intercessory prayer session on the phone? Yeah, us too.In this episode of the Palm Wine Central Podcast (PWC), Unkle AK, Tutu, and Hannah get into the nitty-gritty of passenger privileges and the absolute worst car habits. We also break down the wild Stefon Diggs lawsuit with Chef Miller, debate whether calling someone "Auntie" or "Unk" is a sign of respect or totally out of line, and tackle the viral "Red Button vs. Blue Button" survival question. Plus, why are Mother's Day flowers $140?!.Timestamps: - Intro & The ultimate car passenger pet peeves- Visors, changing the driver's music, and slamming doors- The death of printed maps and backseat navigation- Stefon Diggs lawsuit breakdown & receipts- Spending $140 for Mother's Day flowers?!- The hidden meaning behind flower colors (Black roses = death?)- The viral Red Button vs. Blue Button survival debate- Is calling someone "Auntie" or "Unk" disrespectful?- Texting etiquette: Do you HAVE to say "Good Morning" first? - Party etiquette: Do you have to say goodbye to everyone?- Giving rides to older relatives (and the icy hot smells)If you wouldn't survive the Red Button test, hit that SUBSCRIBE button for more debates, drama, and PWC episodes every week! Let us know in the comments: what is your ultimate car pet peeve?Produced by: Palm Wine Central ProductionsListen On: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon MusicWatch more: https://www.youtube.com/@pwcpodcast

Your weekly mixtape of Funk, Soul, Disco, House, and a few things in between.Vin & Vinyl • Tim TitsworthFor More Info:   toolcrateradio.com or @vinandvinyldjFound a Cure (12 Disco Mix) | Ashford & SimpsonDancin' in my Eyes (Risky Rework) | Risk AssessmentMakin' Music | Gary's GangLittle L (Dave Lee Reblend) | JamiroquaiWhere Is the Love | Joey ChicagoAll I Do (Radio Edit) | CleptomaniacsWho Is He? (feat. Kevin Haden) | Alaia & GalloHaven't You Heard (Joey Negro Disco Mix Edit) | Patrice RushenI Feel for You | Chaka KhanInside Your Love (2 People) | Disco Dandies, Leon WareAfraid To Feel | LF SystemThe Cure & the Cause (Dennis Ferrer Remix) | Fish Go Deep & Tracey KDance Wit' Me | Rick JamesThe Groove Line | HeatwaveLove Sensation (Dimitri from Paris DJ Friendly Classic Re-Edit) [2017 - Remaster] | Loleatta HollowayMy Paradise | Jamie JonesTonight | Block & Crown, LissatCan't Stop (feat. Angela Johnson) [Dennis F's Falling 4 U Mix] | Reel PeopleOne Nation Under a Groove | FunkadelicAtomic Dog | George ClintonLady Marmalade | Patti Labelle

Alex brings the history for The Magic Kingdom's New Fantasyland. To make sure Ryan and Chris stay on topic, Alex even brought in New Fantasyland expert Ashley, from Adventures Awaits by Ashley.Want to hear more from Ashley? Check out ⁠Adventures Awaits by Ashley⁠Please visit Unk's silent auction. Fundraiser for Autism SocietyFor more Dizneyverse, head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dizneyverse.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or check us out on Instagram ⁠@Dizneyverse ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our shirts on our Tee Public store. ⁠T-Shirts by Into the Dizneyverse | TeePublic

Brace yourself for a sports-filled jog with a dash of tech debates, a sprinkle of streaming snobbery, and a whole lot of March Madness madness. Perfect for those who love their sports hot, their gadgets cooler, and their takes a bit sarcastic. Because who doesn't want to hear about flag football, NBA playoffs, and the age-old debate: Apple Watch or Aura Ring? The March Madness blend of blue bloods versus Cinderella tales The future of NBA expansion into Las Vegas and Seattle The epic saga of streaming subscriptions—HBO vs Peacock and the perils of canceled accounts Flag football's rise as an off-season filler and its potential as a televised sport Wemby's dominance and the NBA playoffs preview—Jokic, LeBron, and the rising stars Marvel shows: a love-hate relationship with Netflix Marvel, and the hype for Daredevil Season 2 and Spider-Man's latest trailer The sports culture: college basketball upsets, NBA milieu, and the potential of flag football as an Olympic sport 00:00 - March sports frenzy: from Super Bowl to Madness 00:47 - Debating Apple Watch vs Aura Ring: the subscription dilemma 01:34 - Gift ideas for the big 3-0: Watch bands and flashy upgrades 05:00 - The aging uncle debate: Unk or Big Bro? 08:47 - Fanatics flag football classic: real athlete action or just fun? 10:07 - Flag football in the XFL — the next big thing? 11:22 - Comparing NFL, college, and flag football—what actually translates? 12:02 - Olympics and flag football: which players will represent? 14:33 - Off-season basketball chatter: NBA playoffs and team form 17:05 - March Madness: upsets, blue bloods, and favorite matchups 22:25 - The rise of casual brackets and the decline of Cinderella teams 29:33 - NBA expansion into Vegas and Seattle—what's the hype? 41:32 - Naming the Vegas NBA team—what should it be? 44:01 - Daredevil and Marvel: Season 2 hype and Netflix throwbacks 50:54 - Spider-Man's future and upcoming movies—what's next in Marvel land?

Your weekly mixtape of Funk, Soul, Disco, House, and a few things in between. Vin & Vinyl • Tim TitsworthFor More Info:   https://linktr.ee/toolcrateradio or @vinandvinyldjI'll Be Good (Extended Mix) | Rene & AngelaI Shoulda Loved Ya | Narada Michael WaldenThe Way Love Goes (Nudisco Mix) | Block & CrownAl Green - Let's Stay Together (Party Pupils Remix) | PARTY PUPILSLove Sensation (Shep Pettibone Remix) | Loleatta HollowayBounce, Rock, Skate, Roll  - Vaughan Mason & Crew BE YOUR GIRL(KAYTRANADA REMIX) | Teedra MosesI Wonder If I Take You Home (with Full Force) | Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full ForceMost Precious Love (feat. Barbara Tucker) [DF Future 3000 Mix] | Blaze & UDADisco's Revenge (Freemasons Vocal mix) | GustoTurned On | Risk AssessmentMakes Me Love You (2021 Clubmix) | Block & CrownFly Up to the Sky | BabertBill Withers - Lovely Day (Party Pupils Remix) | PARTY PUPILSMoney(Original Mix) | Ministry Of FunkTake That To The Bank | ShalamarSlicker Than Your Average (Original Mix) | DiscotronMichael McDonald - I Keep Forgettin' (Gigamesh x Party Pupils Remix) | PARTY PUPILSLuther Vandross - Never Too Much (amapiano edit) | MorwellKiss of Life | Micbeatz

Text The Too T3rpd Hotline You might recognize these guys separate but you've never seen them together like this on Too T3rpd. Donovan and Curt Davis aka Unk and Nef are in the studio for this episode! the two talk about the origin of Unk and Nef, going to Portland, Oregon for the North West black comedy festival, taking a weed tour around Portland, performing on the Not So Late Show, and much more! You can find Unk and Nef:@unkandnef on instagramCurt Davis: @curtddavis on social media  Follow Too T3rpd on Instagram  Check out our videos on our Too T3rpd YouTube channel  Leave voicemails to our Too T3rpd hotline (314) 282-7358Sign up for our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TOOT3RPD Follow Donovan @Donovan2408 on all socialsSupport the show

Hygien är på tapeten, kanske det mest viktiga vid första mötet med en annan primat. Vissa kan inte hjälpa det, vissa bryr sig inte.. hur ska man berätta när nån luktar UNK? Skicka gärna tips (frågar åt en polare).. Johan förutspår vinnare av Mello i felfri analys. Men om någon annan än X tar hem det så äre nog riggat. Vad tippar du? Sist men inte minst: De Vet Du har förevigats på tavla gjord av ArtByTindra, riktigt nice!

Rouspert verléiert 0:2 géint den UNK a kee vun de Vogels war an der Buvette... pardon dofir. Trotzdeem kucke mir wat an der BGL Ligue leeft, wie wichteg Punkten an der Éierepromotioun geholl huet a wat zu Sandweiler sou besonnesch war. Et geet, wéi et sech och gehéiert, méi ëm déi Saachen niewent dem Terrain wéi um Terrain. D' Episod 202 vun der Buvette befaasst sech och mam Theema firwat et am Fong ëmmer ëm Fussball geet.

Interview Date: February 8th, 2026Episode Summary:In this powerful and entertaining episode of The Business of Dance, Menina Fortunato sits down with legendary casting director, choreographer, and creative producer Tony Gonzalez (Tony G). With credits spanning the Bring It On franchise, Olivia Rodrigo's “Good 4 U,” Britney Spears' Femme Fatale Tour, Wayne's World, The Birdcage, The Masked Singer, and Kids Bop, Tony shares the real story behind his decades-long career in Hollywood. From being told he was “too short” and “not the look,” to building an empire rooted in hustle and business savvy, Tony proves longevity comes from mindset—not just movement.Tony dives deep into the difference between being talented and being bookable, why dancers must understand they are a business first, and how listening (ears before movement) is the true audition superpower. He unpacks pivotal career moments—including being fired from the first Bring It On film only to choreograph the next six installments—and how advocating for dancers' pay shaped his reputation.From TikTok virality (“Unk” with 315K+ followers) to creative directing large-scale productions, Tony reminds dancers that opportunity is everywhere—not just in LA or New York. This episode is perfect for dancers who want longevity, leadership, and a competitive edge in auditions, choreography, and beyond.Shownotes:(0:00) –  Intro to Tony G(11:50) – Early roots: Soul Train to modern dance(14:11) – Meeting Paula Abdul & industry breakthrough(19:56) – Rejection from agents & pivot to choreography(24:27) – Wayne's World & Birdcage career milestones(28:32) – Fired from Bring It On, built the franchise(31:29) – Audition advice: ears first, then movement(36:53) – Creative director vs. choreographer explained(43:53) – TikTok fame: “Rooftop Tony” & 315K followers(1:09:16) – Final message: you are the businessBiography:With four decades of genre-shaping experience in entertainment, Tony Gonzalez—better known as Tony G—is a creative force in Hollywood. A casting director, acclaimed choreographer, creative director, and producer, his work spans dance, film, television, and music videos. Tony G has shaped movement and storytelling across more than 360 broadcast television commercials, iconic episodic and sitcom series including The Office, Community, Up All Night, and 3rd Rock from the Sun, as well as feature films such as Universal Pictures' Bring It On franchise.Known for capturing the essence of movement on screen, Tony G thrives in the moment—crafting, adjusting, and elevating choreography instantly on set. His passion for teaching while creating fuels collaboration and opportunity, resulting in bold staging, electric flow, and unforgettable visual storytelling. Whether on a film, television, commercial, or music video set, Tony G delivers precision, adaptability, and undeniable vibe.Connect on Social Media:Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/tonygcast/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gfresh

My thoughts, prayers and condolences to the family of James Jones. You will be missed Unk!

Ok let's really discuss that last episode of “his&hers” could you relate to the mom?The Rip on Netflix was cool but made wonder do I appreciate storylines more than just action movies?In 2016 a lot of yall was mid!!Was the last episode of Tommy Show underwhelming?The owner of Destination Smoke House told Unk Tendernism that he had nothing before he met him. Then the trademark “Tendernism” owner says he feels shortchanged by all of Unk's fame.French Montana is a real friend cause him saving that (I went Def) song for when Max B came home is real friend stuffRumors are circulating that Roddy Ricch might be shelving The Navy Album for good. It's been delayed 6 times since 2024.Claressa Shields Caught Calling into YouTube Live Under a Fake Persona to Defend Her ReputationLudacris & Nelly Face Backlash for Upcoming “Rock the Country” Performances: Money Makes Most Forget About Their Own People' Stephen A. Smith says he's confused about why Black people don't like him when he has done so much for themBenzino goes off on Stephen A. Smith, claiming he was for Black people until he sold out, became right-wing, and then started attacking Black men and women.Issa Rae Inks First-Look Film & Television Producing Deal At ParamountJ. Cole Announces New Album “The Fall-Off” & Release DateJudge calls out Tyreek Hill's baby mother for seeking a $40K monthly child support increase after buying a $200K BentleyJayda Cheaves says ‘rumors are true' as fans speculate about an alleged relationship between Ari Fletcher and Lil Baby: ‘It's been going on—like, it's not rumors, that shit is true.'Kevin Gates accuses his estranged wife Dreka of stealing money from him and calls her a "goddess of manipulation and darkness."Fans notice Gucci Mane has taken down his “Welcome Home” post for Pooh Shiesty as rumors circulate that they have parted ways.Florida bride denied wedding venue refund after her fiancé tragically passed away days before they were set to tie the knot. Instead, the venue told her to hold a 'memorial here on your wedding day.'Josh Allen cool. It's the media who will call him Superman one minute then treat him like a make a wish kid after a loss.Martin Lawrence goes viral after looking healthier and younger following his recent weight lossIndia Love says she made $2 million on OF but quit after her mom called her crying, saying kids at India's little brother's school saw her images.Woman says she's exposing her boyfriend for being heartless and insensitive because he won't let her give a homeless stray cat a place to stay at his house, amid their ongoing toxic relationship that's coming to an end. Thoughts?Desmond Scott, who has been with Kristy Scott since they were 14, allegedly sabotaged his marriage by cheating—because they are Jehovah's Witnesses, and cheating (adultery) is reportedly the only Scriptural ground for divorce in their faith. Too Soon? Popular TikToker Kristy Scott's Soon-To-Be Ex-Husband Desmond Scott Spotted Kissing Mystery Woman Days After Divorce Filing Man says he's been talking to a girl for 4 months, and she recently told him she has an STI. He said he's willing to take the risk to get some play and that his friends told him he should do it too.Charlamagne says the only time he's heard anything related to ASAP Rocky's music is when he disses DrakeGunna drops “WGFT” (Remix) Ft. Chris Brown“I Hate Y'all”: Claressa Shields Blasts Tasha K For Calling Her Man “Broke” And Living Off Her $8 Million Bag"What you look for in the area you live in, goes to your age group and your life wants and needs!!”Parking prices for the Miami vs. Indiana CFP

Recorded live on YouTube on November 18, 2025, this Airey Bros Radio roundtable goes belly to belly with the top NAIA wrestling programs in the country for a full 2025–26 NAIA Wrestling Season Preview.We're joined by four of the biggest hammers on the small-college scene:

Peggy Abels, Director of Health Sciences at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, joins Peter to share her 30-year journey guiding students into health care careers. She discusses her rural roots, the growing needs across Nebraska, and the programs UNK and UNMC have built to strengthen the state's health care workforce.Peggy walks through the creation of Health Science Explorers and the Kearney Health Opportunities Program (KHOP), explaining how these initiatives spark interest early, support first-generation students, and help rural communities build long-term access to care.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.01:48 Seeing rural roots shape her path toward health care service.02:50 Nebraska's rising need for a stronger rural health care workforce.05:29 Health care education remains hands-on despite industry shifts.07:17 KHOP supports rural students from college to eventual practice.08:24 Nebraska builds a uniquely comprehensive health care workforce pipeline.Resources Mentioned:Peggy Abelshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-abels-396557162/University of Nebraska at Kearney | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-nebraska-at-kearneyUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney – Health Sciences | Websitehttps://www.unk.edu/academics/health_sciences/Kearney Health Opportunities Program (KHOP)https://www.unk.edu/academics/health_sciences/kearney-health-opportunities-program.phpThank you for listening to “People Worth Caring About.” If you found value in this episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star rating to help others discover these important stories.For more information and to connect with our guests, visit PeopleWorthCaringAbout.com.#HealthcareLeadership #SkilledTrades #PeopleWorthCaringAbout

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Dec. 10, include: AltEn cleanup update, Nebraska Public Service Commission approves Black Hills Energy rate increase, UNK proposes $4.8 million in cuts, Sen. Daniel McKeon charged with disturbing the peace, staffing shakeups for Nebraska football.

Ladies and gentlemen, howdy & aloha — we are HERE, you are THERE, and you're now rockin' with the best. This episode of Airey Bros Radio is a full 2025–26 NJCAA Wrestling Season Preview roundtable featuring four of the top JUCO wrestling programs in the nation.We go belly to belly with:Clackamas CC – Head Coach Brett Sanchez (2025 national runner-up)Iowa Central – Head Coach Luke Moffitt (7x NJCAA team champions)Indian Hills – Head Coach Cole Spree (defending national champions)Western Wyoming – Head Coach Art Castillo (multi-time NJCAA national champions)If you're a wrestler, recruit, parent, coach, or true JUCO wrestling junkie, this is your official 2025–26 NJCAA Wrestling preseason preview. We break down returning All-Americans, impact freshmen, transfers, key duals, team culture, and what it'll take to win a team trophy in Council Bluffs.This episode is fueled by Black Sheep Endurance Coaching and powered by our value-for-value model. If you get value from the show, consider giving a little value back:Buy Me a CoffeeCONNECT WITH AIREY BROS RADIO:Instagram: @aireybrosradioYouTubeSpotify⏱️ TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Howdy & aloha intro, value-for-value, Buy Me a Coffee link01:12 – Tonight's NJCAA wrestling roundtable lineup02:21 – Clackamas CC – Coach Brett Sanchez joins03:30 – Early season recap, Mountaineer Weekend, SWOCC dual04:02 – Southern Oregon preview, managing recovery04:25 – What's different about this year's team05:22 – Key returners: Reggie Resiz, Henry Dillingham06:32 – Impact freshmen & transfers: Zuniga, Ruiz, Bernard, Josie08:26 – California & Clovis/Buchanan pipeline09:59 – Room culture and regional pride11:19 – What kind of recruit fits Clackamas13:06 – Standards and expectations14:48 – Redshirting philosophy17:02 – Dillingham's weight class adjustments18:20 – Key dates on schedule19:51 – Leading Clackamas into a new era22:46 – NJCAA vs NWAC structure24:40 – Cool crossover: XC scoring wrestler26:30 – Closing with Coach Sanchez27:02 – Iowa Central – Coach Luke Moffitt joins27:53 – Early opens and finalists29:01 – Dual meets as progression29:26 – Growth moments vs Iowa Lakes30:34 – First semester philosophy31:24 – Jan 21 Iowa Central vs Indian Hills on IPTV32:35 – Conference title vs Nationals33:55 – Coaching evolution over 20 years35:10 – Key returners37:49 – The Iowa Central athlete profile38:48 – Lineup battles40:02 – Guys who weren't starters but became champs41:50 – Phil Haw story43:48 – NJ → Iowa pipeline45:43 – Burroughs upset story46:52 – Closing with Coach Moffitt47:17 – Indian Hills – Coach Cole Spree joins47:48 – Early season overview48:52 – 2–0 start and lineup building49:49 – Returning champs' mindset50:34 – New challenges with veteran roster52:12 – Newcomers already making noise53:27 – Under-the-radar recruiting54:50 – Key duals, North Idaho, IPT57:33 – National TV exposure59:19 – Balancing NJCAA vs 4-year opens1:00:20 – Recruiting boost after national title1:01:26 – NIL reality check1:02:29 – Building student-athletes, not just wrestlers1:03:53 – Where to watch Indian Hills duals1:05:00 – Fan experience & home duals1:05:23 – Closing with Coach Spree1:05:28 – Western Wyoming – Coach Art Castillo joins1:06:00 – On the bus to Snow College1:07:00 – Early season recap1:08:44 – Returning All-Americans1:10:02 – Why athletes stay in Rock Springs1:10:46 – New faces: Stockton Allen, Trevan Gates1:11:37 – Veteran lineup dynamics1:12:12 – Key events: UNK, Reno, National Duals1:13:34 – Long bus travel, recovery, balance1:15:05 – Study hall on wheels1:16:23 – Old-school vs new-school bus culture1:18:41 – Coaching evolution1:20:06 – Building the program from scratch1:22:04 – CrossFit integration1:22:23 – Going all-in on coaching1:23:41 – Vision, belief, proving doubters wrong1:25:01 – Final thoughts on this team1:25:44 – Closing with Coach Castillo1:26:12 – Outro – value-for-value, Buy Me a Coffee reminder, upcoming episodes

The new podcast studios are up and running. Are Kelly and Lizz ready to introduce themselves as podcasters? It does sound a little better than 'influencer'. Either way, they are ready to make 2026 the year of The Carpool Podcast!  Kelly is starting things off strong with a Fast Lane Philosophy that will get you thinking. "Don't compare your start to someone else's middle?" This leads into a conversation on comparing yourself to others on social media, finding the right sources and learning from those that have done it all. It's been a while, but the Millennial Word of the Day is BACK! Do you know what an "Unk" is? Lizz has an explanation. Luckily, it's not as annoying as the 6-7 craze... Kelly and Lizz both have products in the Detail Shop that you're going to want to hit 'add to cart' on. First, Kelly is obsessed with the new dry shampoo she recently tried. But not so obsessed with the med spa facial she recently tried out. Lizz is working on getting out of her ugly era and the beef tallow she recently tried seems to be doing the trick.  An advice question came in from a mom that is on a journey to become a truck mom. Is there a good electric truck she should look for? Since they are on the subject of cars, it's the perfect way to transition into  Industry News with the Top 10 Best Selling Cars of 2026. Did your favorite make the list? Finally in Ditch the Drive-Thru, Lizz is making Pesto Chicken Pasta and Kelly is raining on her parade. Then it's time for 'Dancing with the Stars' predictions. Will Andy finally go home?!?  Today's episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠Clean Simple Eats⁠⁠. Use code 'Carpool10' at checkout to get 10% off your order. ⁠⁠CleanSimpleEats.com

Send us a textFloWrestling's JD Rader joins the podcast to help preview Iowa State's first home dual of the season! The former Loper wrestler breaks down D2 #1 UNK and talks expectations for the Cyclones' season.  

Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Clara on the tools covering our resident rainbow Eds AKA Eric as they're a lil mauiui today, with Producer Alonaa also taking a day off ... Here's what you missed on the show: We talk nicknames that you have for your Aunt and Unk's We interviewed legendary Black Fern Portia Woodman-Wickliffe about her brand new Barbie doll and what she's been doing on her break Tegan squares up to everyone in the office for sending her emails before her Bali holiday Someone finaaaally wins EZ-PEEZY money We hear how you wind up your siblings Shot for listening, From Producer Clara, 9th choice and stowaway xx

This week on the Secret to Success Podcast, the guys go deep on why most people stay stuck financially and personally. From Cracker Barrel's branding mistakes to the truth about passive income, standards, and self-sabotage—this episode will challenge you to stop listening to the wrong voices and finally become the right person.

Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska (CSS) (csshope.org) kicked off its 2025 fundraising season in grand style with the 21st annual Trumpet Fest on Sunday, February 16, at St. Joseph Church in Lincoln. Guests enjoyed an afternoon of exceptional music from some of the area's finest trumpeters, including Kevin Murray, UNL's Dr. Darryl White and the Darryl White Trio, and UNK's Dr. Louie Eckhardt. Admission was free, and generous free-will offerings collected during the event will help support the vital programs of CSS. If you couldn't make it — or want to enjoy it again — here's the complete one-hour audio recording of Trumpet Fest. Sit back, press play, and enjoy every note from this unforgettable afternoon.

On this action-packed episode of *Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast*, Remy, Jen, and Unk are back at the table, bringing you another wild ride through Florida's theme parks!**This week's episode is loaded with laughs, surprises, and theme park magic. First up, the crew dives into a **jaw-dropping story about a Disney superfan who purchased an actual fiberglass Dumbo ride vehicle at auction!** That's right—a full Dumbo from the classic *Dumbo the Flying Elephant* attraction found a new home, and we break down how much this one-of-a-kind piece of Disney history sold for. (Spoiler alert: it wasn't cheap!)Then, **Jen takes us on a journey back in time with her segment, *This Day in Disney History*.** From magical milestones to unforgettable park moments, Jen's got all the trivia and facts to make any Disney fan smile.In **The Latest Theme Park Updates**, the Roundtable shifts gears into spooky season mode! We cover some of the **confirmed houses and scare zones coming to this year's *Halloween Horror Nights* at Universal Orlando**. Horror fans, get ready—because it sounds like HHN is stacking the lineup with some terrifying new additions. Whether you're into classic monsters or original nightmares, we've got the early scoop!Next up, **Unk gives us a Travel Guide Update**, reminding theme park guests about the importance of checking those **ride photos at Disney attractions**. Whether you're coming off *Space Mountain*, *Splash Mountain's replacement*, or *Seven Dwarfs Mine Train*, Unk explains how to make sure you grab the right photo—because no one wants to end up with strangers in their magical memories!And finally, **Remy brings it home with the *Ride of the Week*, spotlighting none other than the *Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular* at Disney's Hollywood Studios!** From death-defying stunts and exploding airplanes to rolling boulders and whip-cracking action, Remy breaks down what makes this live-action stunt show a must-see piece of Disney entertainment history.So buckle up, theme park fans! Whether you're into Disney, Universal, travel tips, or classic stunt shows, this episode is packed with adventure, thrills, and a few laughs along the way.---

Standup Comedian, Comedy Show Producer and one half of Unk & Nephew Podcast, Jerrel Beamon

On this jam-packed *guys-only* edition of **Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast**, Remy, Mike, and Unk take the mics for an exciting ride through Florida's theme park scene and beyond: no filters, just three theme park-loving dudes talking shop, updates, food, and nostalgia.Remy opens the episode with **The Latest Theme Park Updates**, covering everything from big developments at the parks to the latest rumors, including chatter around Cars Land possibly making its way to Florida and the buzz surrounding NBA star Paolo Banchero's brand-new 5-year contract with the Orlando Magic. Then, the crew shares a bittersweet moment as they officially say goodbye to **Rivers of America** at the Magic Kingdom. With the Liberty Belle Riverboat docked for good and Tom Sawyer Island fading into memory, the guys reflect on what made this corner of the park so special and what might be coming next.In this week's **Mike's Munchies**, Mike takes us over to **Disney's Coronado Springs Resort** where he breaks down a delicious dining experience, highlighting his favorite appetizer, entrée, drink, and dessert from the resort's vibrant menu. Remy tallies up the total, and the Roundtable gives their official rating, complete with some foodie banter and laughs.Next up, **Unk shares a travel update**, diving into his recent Disney family vacation. From long lines to magical memories, Unk recounts the highs, the lows, and everything in between, offering great travel tips for any family looking to plan their next Disney getaway.To wrap things up, Remy launches a brand-new segment called **Ride of the Week**, where he breaks down a classic attraction or show. For this inaugural edition, he takes listeners on a deep dive into **Fantasmic!**—exploring its creation, behind-the-scenes magic, changes over the years, and why this nighttime spectacular still holds a place in the hearts of Disney fans across the globe.So buckle up for a fun, informative, and nostalgic ride with your favorite Florida theme park podcast crew. It's *Remy's Roundtable*—where the magic meets the microphone, and there's always something new to explore.https://linktr.ee/remysroundtablehttps://refer.link/7sg3Podcast Links to check out:https://dizneyverse.com/https://nonewfriendspodcast.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/4cU7xObhAgccO87Rd5poo3?si=ee8e7174483e47d6 (Nerd Archive Podcast)https://open.spotify.com/show/3FezPPwDqOjXla8aWANKaQ?si=7c002501422d4561

On this episode of **Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast**, Remy, Jen, and Nicole are at the mic while Mike was working and Unk was enjoying some well-deserved family time at Walt Disney World. Even without the full crew, there's no shortage of theme park fun and insight!

On this episode of **Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast**, Remy kicks things off with a wild question — has anyone ever been attacked by an animal? Things only get more adventurous from there!In **The Latest Theme Park Updates**, we dive into the buzz around a possible *Epic Universe* expansion, and share the latest news about the **MLB Orlando Dreamers** making headlines once again.**Mike's Munchies** takes us on a tasty trip to **Morimoto Asia** at Disney Springs for some top-tier sushi picks you won't want to miss.Then it's time for a **Travel Update with Unk**, as he shares his upcoming Disney theme park plans with his family—pro tips and all!And don't forget — head over to (https://vote.orlandoweekly.com) and cast your vote for **Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast** under **Local Notables: Best Local Podcast**. Let's bring the magic home to the beautiful state of Florida!

Welcome back to another jam-packed episode of *Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast*! This week, Remy is joined at the Roundtable by Jen, Mike, and Unk, while Nicole and Jimmy take the night off. Even with a few chairs empty, the crew dives headfirst into a fun-filled episode full of theme park magic, foodie finds, legal drama, and travel tips!We kick things off with Remy's icebreaker question that sparks some fun debate: *If you could live in any Disney home from any movie, show, or attraction, where would you settle down?* The answers range from dreamy castles to iconic park attractions, and you might be surprised by Remy's pick straight out of a Disney theme park itself!Next up, it's time for your **Latest Theme Park Updates**, where the team covers a wave of construction news happening across both Disney and Universal parks. But that's not all — things get a little wild as we dive into a breaking story: both Disney and Universal have filed lawsuits against an AI company for copyright infringement. What does this mean for the future of intellectual property and entertainment technology? The Roundtable shares its thoughts.Then, it's time to pull up a chair and get hungry for **Mike's Munchies**, as Mike takes us on a tasty trip to the **Diamond Horseshoe** inside Magic Kingdom. From hearty entrees to sweet desserts, Mike breaks down the full dining experience while Remy calculates the total, as always!And finally, Unk closes out the episode with another **Travel Guide Update**, offering helpful tips and insights for anyone planning their next theme park adventure to Florida. From hidden gems to pro-level travel advice, Unk has you covered.So grab your favorite park snack, sit back, and enjoy this packed episode of *Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast* — where the magic, the laughs, and the theme park news never stop!https://linktr.ee/remysroundtablePodcast Links to check out:https://dizneyverse.com/https://nonewfriendspodcast.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/4cU7xObhAgccO87Rd5poo3?si=ee8e7174483e47d6 (Nerd Archive Podcast)https://open.spotify.com/show/3FezPPwDqOjXla8aWANKaQ?si=7c002501422d4561 vote.orlandoweekly.com vote for Remy's roundtable under the category local notables for best local podcast every day until July 14th

On this heartfelt episode of *Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast*, we kicked things off by sharing our favorite Muppets—from *The Muppet Show* to the silver screen—in a special tribute to **MuppetVision 3D** at Disney's Hollywood Studios, as we prepare to say goodbye to this beloved attraction.Joining Remy at the Roundtable tonight are Jen and Unk! While Nicole, Mike, and Jimmy couldn't join us for this episode, don't worry—they'll be back real soon!In our **Latest Theme Park Updates**, we discuss another major farewell: **Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit** is officially leaving Universal Studios Florida, and we reflect on what that means for thrill seekers and longtime fans of the ride.We're also excited to announce the **return of a fan-favorite segment**—but with a twist! *This Day in Disney History* is back, and now it's all Jen's. She's taking the lead and diving into some magical moments from the past that happened this week in Disney history.To wrap up the episode, Unk shares a **travel update**, and there's a bit of playful speculation—will Remy and Jen run into Unk at Disney soon? Only time will tell!✨ **Don't forget!** You have until **July 14th** to vote for *Remy's Roundtable* as **Best Local Podcast** under the “Local Notables” category at [vote. orlandoweekly.com.](https://vote.orlandoweekly.com). Could you help us keep the magic going?

We're kicking things off with a little **“Teacher Talk with Jen & Unk”** — a surprisingly wholesome and educational convo about what Unk can do with his kids over the summer (spoiler: it doesn't involve theme parks… yet).Then it's time for your **latest theme park updates** with Remy & Jen, and oh boy — the big headline? **Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure might be joining the Express Pass lineup** at Universal! Is the wait finally over, or is the magic just beginning?Also, can we discuss those **Epic Universe Medallions** selling for **$1,000 on eBay?! ** Yeah… we said it. That's messed up. Seriously, stop reselling the magic, y'all.And what's this?

On this jam-packed episode of **Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast**, your favorite Florida theme park crew is back at it again! Join **Remy**, **Unk**, **Jen**, and **Nicole** as they dive headfirst into all the latest and greatest news from the theme park capital of the world.First up, Remy takes the lead with some **huge theme park updates**, including his excitement over the long-anticipated **grand opening of Epic Universe**. That's right—Universal's newest park is finally open to the public, and Remy gives us the inside scoop on what's coming, what fans can expect, and why this park could shake up the entire Central Florida theme park scene.But wait—Remy was *right* about something else too (yes, he's still celebrating). After lots of rumors and speculation, it's now official: **Orlando is getting an MLB baseball team**, and they'll be called the **Orlando Dreamers**! The team reflects the heart of Orlando's spirit and ambition, and the crew shares their reactions, predictions, and a few "dreamy" puns along the way.Then, it's time for a bittersweet moment as we say a heartfelt **goodbye to MuppetVision 3D**. This classic Disney's Hollywood Studios attraction is reportedly on its way out, and the team reminisces about their favorite Muppet moments, the history of the show, and what they think could be taking its place.Things get competitive next when **Jen and Unk** go head-to-head in a fast-paced **theme park attraction guessing game**, where they have to figure out which ride is being described based on some tricky clues and—believe it or not—the **MPH (miles per hour)** of the ride. It's harder than it sounds and totally hilarious.And finally, we wrap up the episode with everyone's favorite nerdy segment: **Let's Get Nerdy with Nicole**. This time, Nicole takes us on a fascinating deep dive into the world of **butterflies and mosquitoes**. Yeah, you read that right. From pollinators to pesky biters, Nicole brings the science, fun facts, and a few surprises that'll make you look at those fluttering wings and buzzing wings a little differently next time you're out in the Florida sun.So grab a drink, find a comfy spot, and hang out with us for another wild ride on **Remy's Roundtable**—**The Florida Theme Park Podcast** that mixes theme park news, games, nerdy facts, and a whole lot of laughs. You don't want to miss this one!

Send us a textHave you ever tried to grow your social media following legitimately without resorting to bots or buying fake followers? I'm dropping some real knowledge today with my "hand-to-hand combat" method for Instagram growth – a simple strategy that involves following 50 people daily from legitimate accounts in your niche, letting it sit for a few days, then using data comparison to strategically unfollow those who didn't follow you back. This technique builds authentic engagement while keeping your account in good standing.My cinematic journey took me to Arizona Mills to see "Sinners" in 70mm IMAX format, enduring those old-school, straight-backed theater seats that reminded me of midnight premieres from years past. The experience was completely worth the back pain! I also caught "Final Destination: Bloodlines" and despite my skepticism about that 94% Rotten Tomatoes score (which felt like a payoff!), the storyline was solid even if the acting made me grimace.The most surprising development in my life? Picking up my first book since dropping out of school. Starting with "Good Morning Beautiful" by Daines L. Reed on a recommendation from a Barnes & Noble employee, I discovered my imagination could actually visualize what I was reading. Now I'm hooked, reading "Molly the Maid" and ordering Stephen King's "Later" – though my frugal decision to buy used might mean that book never arrives! Every morning, Winston (my dog) and I have a routine where I read aloud while he gazes out the window. It's a peaceful ritual that's opened up a whole new world for this formerly book-averse guy.Working in nightlife promotion for over a decade has kept me surrounded by 21-25 year olds, which explains why being called "Unk" feels like a Jigsaw trap moment. It's the brutal reality of aging, but at least my job has prevented the typical midlife crisis – no sports cars or motorcycles needed when you're still in the mix. Share this episode if you've ever felt the sting of an age-related nickname or if you're looking for legitimate ways to build your social presence!Thank you for listening now please go back and check out some of my previous episodes.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showInstagram your questions and spread the love using the hashtag #seasonablecloutpod on X,Threads and everywhere else, and don't forget to Subscribe, rate & review, listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.⁣

Matt is from Glenwood, IA. He was a 4x state qualifier for the Rams, placing 5th as a junior and winning a state title as a senior. Matt spent his redshirt year at Iowa before transferring to Nebraska-Kearney and becoming a Loper legend. Matt was a 5x AA, placing 4th and 5th to go along with 2 national titles. In 2022, he helped lead UNK to their first team title since 2013. After spending two years as a teacher and head wrestling coach at Bellevue East HS in Nebraska, Matt is now an assistant wrestling coach at North Dakota State. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Assistant Coach Matt Malcom!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

The voice of the Pitt State Gorillas Eddie Lomshek joins me to talk last weeks game @ UNK and preview this weeks big game vs Fort Hays. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cliffnotespod/support

On this new episode the boys sit down with Unk, Owner and creator of the gym and heavy music inspired clothing brand BARBELLS AND BREAKDOWNS!! he was a blast to have on. The guys got into everything from growing up in Canada, to moving to California with his now wife. Starting the brand and his plans for the future. Unk was a pleasure to have on and can't wait to hear from him again. check it out its AFTER THE BREAKDOWN LETS GOOOO!!!

In this episode, Dr. Shannon Mulhearn discusses her dissertation titled "Looking Inward: Does Physical Activity Promotion Training Transfer Beyond PETE?" Wellness promotion is the overarching theme that ties together Dr. Mulhearn's body of work. Her current research focuses on innovative techniques of building resiliency in various areas of education, from elementary to higher education. She also considers how stakeholders within K-12 education can identify and overcome obstacles to the integration of whole-school physical activity programming. A third are of research relates to effective practices in teacher education, with a specific interest in physical education teacher education. Dr. Mulhearn currently teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses in physical education at UNK, actively engages in the campus through committees and attendance at events, and is involved in the local Kearney community. She has given presentations at numerous regional and national conferences and has work published in many scholarly journals.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pwrhpe/support

I asked the question a few weeks ago: Does anyone know what the check from YouTube looks like for 50 million views of a 3-hour video? Welp, Shannon Sharpe and Night Cap co-host Chad Johnson gloat about Unk's unbelievably large haul for his internet-breaking Katt Williams interview. The funny thing is, Katt (further) exposed the concept of “plants” and “installs” while joining Sharpe in his pot where his roots enjoy the richest of soil - and the purest of water… --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-always-personal/support

By December of 1941 The Great Gildersleeve was such a hit that Kraft ordered thirteen weeks of repeats for eight more west-coast NBC stations to air Thursdays at 6:30PM beginning in January. The program would now air on sixty total NBC stations. Summerfield was a pleasant slice of rural Americana. Most of the action took place in an eight-block area. There was a city park with an old-fashioned bandstand and a large reservoir that would soon come to play a major role. On October 18th, 1942 Gildersleeve would be appointed water commissioner, beginning an illustrious career that might be described as doing nothing at all. The Great Gildersleeve's rating cracked the top fifty in the first year. It rose to twenty-fourth in 1943, and by November it was pulling an 18.1. In the middle of March 1944 it was up to 19 points, good for fifth overall on Sundays. On March 12th at 6:30PM eastern time, The Great Gildersleeve took to the air with an episode on the importance of registering to vote. In his early twenties, Walter Tetley was already a radio veteran, having worked on The Children's Hour, The Fred Allen Show, Raising Junior, and many other programs. As Leroy, he was a perfect deflater of Gildy's tender ego. "Are you kiddin'?” he would snarl, bringing out the inevitable Gildersleeve retort—“Leee-eee-roy!” To Leroy, Gildy was simply “Unk,” a guy whose performance was usually out-stripped by his intentions. "What a character!” Leroy would bleat as he caught his uncle in the fib of the week. He later worked with Phil Harris and Alice Faye. By 1944, then thirty-seven, Lurene Tuttle was one of the most versatile actresses on the air, capable of playing any part that required any age, and almost any dialect. Lilian Randolph played Birdie Lee Coggins, housekeeper and voice of reason. Of note, this recording came courtesy of the Armed Forces Radio Service. At this time, Howard Duff, still an unknown actor, was working for the AFRS and recutting many shows to get them on the air for enlisted servicemen around the world.

On this week's episode, I have Writer/Executive Producer, Jonathan Collier (Bones, The Simpsons, King of the Hill, Monk, and many many more) and we dive into the origins of his career. We also talk about his side hustle and how that came about! Tune in as we have so much more.Show NotesJonathan Collier on X: https://twitter.com/collierjonathan Jonathan Collier IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0171927/Jonathan Collier on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_CollierA Paper Orchestra on Website: - https://michaeljamin.com/bookA Paper Orchestra on Audible: - https://www.audible.com/ep/creator?source_code=PDTGBPD060314004R&irclickid=wsY0cWRTYxyPWQ32v63t0WpwUkHzByXJyROHz00&irgwc=1A Paper Orchestra on Amazon: - https://www.amazon.com/Audible-A-Paper-Orchestra/dp/B0CS5129X1/ref=sr_1_4?crid=19R6SSAJRS6TU&keywords=a+paper+orchestra&qid=1707342963&sprefix=a+paper+orchestra%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-4A Paper Orchestra on Goodreads: - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203928260-a-paper-orchestraFree Writing Webinar - https://michaeljamin.com/op/webinar-registration/Michael's Online Screenwriting Course - https://michaeljamin.com/courseFree Screenwriting Lesson - https://michaeljamin.com/freeJoin My Newsletter - https://michaeljamin.com/newsletterAutogenerated TranscriptJonathan Collier:It was after season eight, and I thought they were trying to get me to go to King of the Hill, and I had whatever, I had the chance to stay at Simpson's. And I thought, well, there's no way it goes past season 10.Michael Jamin:Yeah. Or any show goes past season 10.Jonathan Collier:It just doesn't happen. And so I left. I thought, I kind of felt badly leaving, but I thought, what's much better? Do you want to show with some like in itMichael Jamin:You are listening to What the Hell is Michael Jamin talking about conversations in writing, art, and creativity. Today's episode is brought to you by my debut collection of True Stories, a paper orchestra available in print, ebook and audiobook to purchase. And to support me in this podcast, please visit michael jamin.com/book and now on with the show.All right, everyone, welcome back to What the Hell is Michael Jamin talking about? My next guest is an old colleague of mine, old friend from my days on King of the Hill before I let him talk his name's John Coly or welcome to the show, but let me tell you what he's done. The Sky's credits are pretty incredible. So you sit back and relax. Lemme tell you what he's done. So he wrote on The Simpsons. Okay, we've heard of that show and I'm only giving some of the highlights, some of the highlights, some Scooby dos, which I did not know. King of the Hill Monk, the Good Family Bones, the Good Cop Law and Order. I mean, this guy has done well. He's done a lot. But thank you so much, man, for doing the show.Jonathan Collier:Oh, it's a pleasure, Michael. Thank you for having me.Michael Jamin:Let me tell you about who you are because I remember very clearly walking to my, on my way to my office on King of the Hill. Yours was, I would always walk past you and I would often stop and say hello. Or sometimes I would just sit and you always had a big smile. You're always so happy to greet me and have me there. And I never felt like I was getting in the way you Yeah, come on in. Come on. You're always very kind.Jonathan Collier:I am endlessly in search of distractions.Michael Jamin:Well, I do remember walking past you on days when you're on script and just looking miserable. IJonathan Collier:Am. Thank you. Nope, that's exactly it. Well observed. I am never more miserable than I am alone in writing.Michael Jamin:But why is that? Do you feel?Jonathan Collier:Oh, it's a horrible thing to do. TV writing is one of the most fun, engaging, productive things you can do if you're with other people. And I love that part of it. And the small portion of the job that relies on you being alone entails, I should say, you being alone and actually writing something without people around is misery for me.Michael Jamin:But is it the comedy part? You also do drama now? Which one is harder?Jonathan Collier:Comedy is harder.Michael Jamin:Okay. But yeah, I would agree with that as well. But is it miserable to write drama as well?Jonathan Collier:I find the process of keeping stuff alive and interesting and propulsive is really, really hard.Michael Jamin:And how do know? You know when it's alive?Jonathan Collier:What, sorry?Michael Jamin:How do you know?Jonathan Collier:How do I know when it's right?Michael Jamin:Yeah. How do you know?Jonathan Collier:Part of what makes it so miserable is you can always second guess yourself. And even more so when there's jokes involved.Michael Jamin:Yeah. Well, for jokes for sure. And what was that transition like for you? I'm amazed that anyone can do it.Jonathan Collier:Oh, I got very lucky. What happened was that King of the Hill was, we got canceled. You remember? It was time. The show got canceled. It was canceled two times.Michael Jamin:We left after the first time.Jonathan Collier:Yeah, left. So it got canceled. And I really realized it was for real when they started moving our furniture out of the officeMichael Jamin:Because you were going to squat there.Jonathan Collier:I had every intention of squatting.Michael Jamin:You thought it was all Big bluff until they moved at the furniture.Jonathan Collier:And so that was happening. And I had done comedy for about 17 years at that point. And I didn't love doing for camera comedy. I liked doing animation and there were no real single camera comics, comedies on the air at the time, and I didn't quite know what to do, but I knew I stopped watching comedies. I kind of could feel the sweat on them and the work on them because I worked in so many comedy rooms. And I got really lucky, which is that Andy Breckman, who was running Monk at the time, who created the show, he used to have three guest writers come in every season. And he did that because he felt like he kept him on track. If you came in as a guest to the room in New York, it made him concentrate and work harder and make sure that in five days you would break a story.Michael Jamin:Why? Because people flew in, you mean?Jonathan Collier:Yeah, because the network would fly, the studio would fly you into New York and put you up and they would only keep you there for five days.Michael Jamin:Okay, that's interesting.Jonathan Collier:I got one of those. So I got one of those guest shots. And the other thing I got way I got lucky wasMichael Jamin:Wait, but how did you get that guest shot?Jonathan Collier:I got that guest shot because this is embarrassing. My agent at the time who I didn't think was doing enough for me, got me a meeting with Andy Breckman, and I thought it was just one meeting with Andy Breckman, who's a great guy, and I love the show, but who knows if it's going to turn into anything. I fired my agent, moved on to another agent, and then Andy called me up and said, oh, we want you to do this episode a month.Michael Jamin:Right.Jonathan Collier:But there was no,Michael Jamin:But I've already fired my agent.Jonathan Collier:That was done. What happened was that, anyway, Andy used to only hire comedy writers to do guest episodes.Michael Jamin:Why?Jonathan Collier:Because his theory was that he could teach a comedy writer how to write a procedural. He could not teach a procedural writer how to be fun. So anyway, they flew into New York, I was in the room, we broke a story and I wrote it and it went well. The whole thing went well, and I got very lucky again because no one had ever really left the show or been added to it. This was the fourth season and one writer was leaving and Andy offered me the job. So I came in and went on staff the next season.Michael Jamin:How many seasons did you do there?Jonathan Collier:I did two more seasons and then the writer's strike of 2007 happened. And when that happened, I didn't know how long that would go on. Mike and the Good Family was starting up and they got what was called a strike waiver, and there were certain production companies and one was MRC, media Rights Capital, and they made a deal with the WGA, with the Writers Guild that they could do shows that were during the strike and it would not be strike breaking to work on those shows if they agreed to abide by the Wgas terms, the writer's terms. The WGA was using that as a tactic to try to force the studios to,Michael Jamin:And it's funny, they didn't really do that this last strike.Jonathan Collier:No, I don't think it really helped.Michael Jamin:You don't think it helped?Jonathan Collier:I don't know if it did or actually, no, I can't say if it did or not. I thought all I can say is I think this last strike was better run than the first one. I think a lot was learned from the first one. Anyway, I left Monk because I got a job right away rather than being strike.Michael Jamin:Right. Let me ask you that. When you're on Monk and you are with procedural writers who are not comedy writers, when they would pitch something that you and I would call a clam, or if you would pitch it in the room at the Simpson, the King of the Hill, someone would say, right? Was there a lot of that going on? Were you the guy who said, yeah, that's not really a joke?Jonathan Collier:Well, no. At Mon though, you had, first of all, it was comedy writers. It was a small staff and it was four people whose background was comedy, including Andy Breckman, and then one High Conrad, who was just a terrific mystery writer. And he had written something like 200 mystery books. Oh,Michael Jamin:Wow.Jonathan Collier:And the way he got on was that Andy met with him and took him out for lunch and said, look, I love your mystery books, and you have two choices. One is you come on staff or two was I'm just going to steal all your plots anyway.Michael Jamin:Oh wow.Jonathan Collier:Hi was on whatever came on staff, and he was on UNK for the whole run. And then he was on The Good Cop with Me Too. It was on, that was another Andy Breckman show.Michael Jamin:Right. It's so interesting. And to what did you think of that world? I mean, compared to comedy?Jonathan Collier:Well, it was a really kind of easy, delicate transition because it was a mystery show once again, written by comedy writers.Michael Jamin:Writers. It was light. It was fun.Jonathan Collier:Yeah. A procedural written by non-com writers would've been a tougher adjustment for me.Michael Jamin:But even the procedural explain to me and everyone else, how do you write a procedural?Jonathan Collier:I think there's many different ways to write a procedural. The way I write a procedural is what really happened comes first.Michael Jamin:What really happens comes first. What does that mean?Jonathan Collier:Okay. What you have to think of is what was our crime? What's the procedure about? What are we investigating?Michael Jamin:Okay, so give me an example.Jonathan Collier:It's not a medical procedural. This is a criminal procedural. I'm talkingMichael Jamin:About, okay, so someone's dead,Jonathan Collier:Someone is dead. And then you have all sorts of questions you can ask that can form the basis for an episode. You can say, oh, is it an accident? Is it a suicide? Is it a murder? If it is a murder, or who did it? Why did they do it? Who could have done it? There any number of, is it an open book where the audience knows what happened? Is it a closed book where the audience doesn't know and learns along with our investigators?Michael Jamin:Did you basically do both?Jonathan Collier:Monk did both opened and closed book. And Monk also did a combination of who done, its who was the killer, why done, its, we know who the killer is, but why on earth would they kill someone? And that's how we can prove they did it. And how done its, it's an incredibly, it's a locked room mystery, for instance, where someone was killed inside the locked room, how did the killer get in there and doMichael Jamin:It? Interesting. HadJonathan Collier:To figure out how the crime was done.Michael Jamin:And so these words are so funny. So as you were breaking the story, you'd break 'em in the room with all the writers, I assume, right? And then throw out ideas, and then someone would say, okay, but let's do this, make it a wide, let's make it a wide done at this week. Is that what it is?Jonathan Collier:Well, I think we'd look at the killing and say, what's a really, really ingenious killing? We could do?Michael Jamin:Okay.Jonathan Collier:Say, okay, let's look at the motive. And then we'd say, last, you'd spend probably say you were breaking a story over the course. If it was just us, we probably spent seven to eight days breaking a story. We weren't having a guest writer in. And the first three or four days probably spent just figuring out how the crime was done and why really gettingMichael Jamin:It seems very hard to me. This seems very hard to me.Jonathan Collier:For me, it was somewhat natural way to do it because it was really fun. And for some, I feel like I was using my comedy muscles, even my plotting muscles to figure out why you did it. And then you work backwards once, and this is just us. Other shows do it different ways. There's probably a million different ways to do it.Michael Jamin:Okay. But you start work backwards. So first you decide if it's going to be a who, what or why is that what it's,Jonathan Collier:First of all, first of all, you can't figure out who kills who and why, who killed who, who kills who. How do they do it, why do they do it, where do they do it? All those things. Then you figure out how do we solve it? And for a show like Monk, he'd also say, well, I have someone who has OCD. I have someone who was painfully shy as someone who was any number of traumas in his life. Also a comic character who happens to be the saddest person on television, and he has a tragedy to his life. And what's the world I can put him in to make him the most uncomfortable?Michael Jamin:Right? And that's how you begin. That's where you start. That'sJonathan Collier:Often where, that's often where the fun of it comes from. The comedy is from seeing him in the world where he's uncomfortable, because comedy is all about discomfort. The emotional story would often come from how he will relate to the world and what it would bring up in his own life. And then the procedural story is how you solve the crime.Michael Jamin:YouJonathan Collier:Go ahead. Sorry.Michael Jamin:No, no, go ahead.Jonathan Collier:The way one could look at it is for us on that show, the procedural story was almost with the armature. It's what you would call the plot, I guess. And the real story was the emotional story that was threaded through the plot.Michael Jamin:Right, of course.Jonathan Collier:And the two of them dovetail and one comment on the other, like a musical comedy, for instance, where songs are the twists, they provide the transition points in the story. You could say the emotional twists or the procedural twists would provide a transition point for each other.Michael Jamin:It still sounds very hard to me. Does it get easier?Jonathan Collier:Well, I think it probably sounds hard because I'm probably overcomplicating it.Michael Jamin:Well, not really, because you're solving, because see, and I are thinking of writing a procedural, and so we're watching some, and I'm like, I don't know. I don't think I know how to do this.Jonathan Collier:Oh, I'll help you with it.Michael Jamin:Oh, good. You're hired.Jonathan Collier:It is not that hard because it's actually easier I found than writing an episode of King of a Hill where someone buys a new hat and it changes their life and life. You have to make a whole story out of that.Michael Jamin:Right. But you still have to figure out, it's a mystery. You're solving a crime and you have to make it so it's smart. I mean, I've watched other ones where they throw in a clue just when you need it, oh good, I dug a new clue so I can figure out another scene.Jonathan Collier:And there's shows that do that. And there's shows that I like, if you don't get a show like Merab Town,Michael Jamin:Right? I haven'tJonathan Collier:Seen it. Okay. That's real lies procedural. And what you realize is it is not about solving the crime. I mean, it's all the crime, but it is really about the emotional drama that's happening. And the crime is, once again, is almost the backdropMichael Jamin:For it. But to me, that's what makes it so that's why I want to get rid of the crime. Can we just focus on the relationship between the mother and the daughter that I get?Jonathan Collier:And the one I thought does comment on the other, and they're both of us family, and I felt like that show worked pretty well. It's very much not a show that I would know how to do.Michael Jamin:Well, and that takes me to law and your latest, but Okay, bones, and let's talk about what you're doing now. That's very different. Law and order.Jonathan Collier:Well, I'm not doing Law and Order now. I stopped after last season.Michael Jamin:Oh, you did? Okay. But that must be very procedural. I mean, procedural.Jonathan Collier:Procedural, very procedural, very different beast. I mean, it was a challenge to figure it out, but I think I'm much more comfortable in this space where there's more character involved.Michael Jamin:Yeah, right. I would thinkJonathan Collier:The part I like best is where I've been most comfortable and enjoyed the most is character driven procedurals.Michael Jamin:Right. Which is kind of like what USA does, right?Jonathan Collier:Well, back when they existed,Michael Jamin:Back when they were doing it.Jonathan Collier:So no, in other shows, there's been a lot of character-based procedurals on TV over the years, and that's what Bones was. Keone was a character-based procedural.Michael Jamin:And you were the showrunner that you were the executive producer?Jonathan Collier:I was the showrunner for a while, yes.Michael Jamin:Yeah. And that was the first time. Was that the first time you ran a show or no?Jonathan Collier:No. I've run another show on the CW called As IfMichael Jamin:Before. Oh. But this is the, I still would imagine now that you're the boss of a procedural, I don't know. I need help. So it seems so hard to me. Wellm hung up on that.Jonathan Collier:I took over a show that was already working veryMichael Jamin:Well.Jonathan Collier:Har Hansen, who created, it was a hundred yards away on the Fox lot in his office. I could always go running to him for help if I neededMichael Jamin:It. Right. And you had the same staff,Jonathan Collier:Sorry.Michael Jamin:And you had the staff, the previous same staff.Jonathan Collier:We had much of the same staff. And I had a co-Ho Runner, Michael Peterson, who was terrific. And I had Steven Nathan, who I took over the show from and only left because I was still a very close friend, and I could call him up whenever I needed to.Michael Jamin:Yeah,Jonathan Collier:I think starting from scratch is always much harder, or walking into a situation not immediately comfortable is always much harder too.Michael Jamin:But now that you've, I see this as opening a lot of doors for you. Has it? Because now you have two genres under your belt.Jonathan Collier:Yes and no. It's always hard. I mean, you have to always be out there in whatever writing. And there's a limited number of jobs that a lot of people want to do, and the people who want to do those jobs tend to be, when you think of it, just in terms of being practical, it's a great profession when you're doing it. But it's one of the stupidest professions to try to do because your competition is really smart, really talented, really talented, really inspired, really wants to do it and works really hard. There's a lot of businesses that aren't like thatMichael Jamin:You are listening to. What the Hell is Michael Jamin talking about? Today's episode is brought to you by my new book, A Paper Orchestra, A collection of True Stories. John Mayer says, it's fantastic. It's multi timbral. It runs all levels of the pyramid at the same time. His knockout punches are stinging, sincerity, and Kirks Review says, those who appreciate the power of simple stories to tell us about human nature or who are bewitched by a storyteller who has mastered his craft, will find a delightful collection of vignettes, a lovely anthology that strikes a perfect balance between humor and poignancy. So my podcast is not advertiser supported. I'm not running ads here. So if you'd like to support me or the podcast, come check out my book. Go get an ebook or a paperback, or if you really want to treat yourself, check out the audio book. Go to michael jamin.com/book. And now back to our show.How do you know, were you in a lot of businesses?Jonathan Collier:I have a side business.Michael Jamin:What is your side business? Is it you rent folding shows for parties?Jonathan Collier:Well, no. I actually do multifamily housing.Michael Jamin:Wait. Oh, I knew about this. Right.Jonathan Collier:And believe me, my competition in multifamily housing will be damned if they want to spend 80 bucks to fix the toilet the right way.Michael Jamin:Now, do you build or you refurbish? What does that mean?Jonathan Collier:I do it with a partner who's also a writer, and we refurbish and build and rent.Michael Jamin:And Is it in LA or all over the country?Jonathan Collier:It's in Los Angeles.Michael Jamin:This is amazing. I remember, but I don't know. That's a whole different skillset. Who told you you were qualified to do that?Jonathan Collier:I think we always revert back to who we are,Michael Jamin:Which was, you were always a real estate mogul in the beginning.Jonathan Collier:Oh, I'm not a mogul by any means. We're mom and pop level of multifamily housing, but whatever. My family had small family businesses probably going back to the Middle Ages and they were butchers and bakers and ran a little in, did all those things. And that's where I immediately felt comfortable doing this.Michael Jamin:Really. Was it your idea to get into, how did that idea come up?Jonathan Collier:That came up during the 2007 strike also?Michael Jamin:Yeah, everything comes up during the strike when you're out of work.Jonathan Collier:So you're out of work, you're walking around with a picket sign. Yeah. I was thinking, wait a second. I'm walking around with a picket sign with a lot of angry, middle-aged guys. We're all mad at their fathers and taking it out in the studio.Michael Jamin:Okay,Jonathan Collier:We are at the mercy. We're putting yourself in a position where we're walking around with a sign waiting for a giant multinational corporation to pay us a lot of money to do something that we frankly love to do. And I'm not really in control of my faith here.Michael Jamin:No, we're not.Jonathan Collier:And so that's where my partner and I decided to do it. And then fortunately for us, I know what happened. I talked about it and I started talking about it with one of my daughter's, babysitters.Michael Jamin:How many babysitters does she have?Jonathan Collier:We had a hundred babysitters, a hundred best babysitters in all of LosMichael Jamin:Angeles. She required a lot of babysitters. Okay,Jonathan Collier:Whatever. When we go out, we'd have whatever, five people we call, whatever. And I've all come over at once. This woman was actually getting, I talked to her about it because while she was babysitting for us, she was getting her real estate license.Michael Jamin:Okay. Wow.Jonathan Collier:And so she called me up and said, I have a building for you, and it is a really good deal, and Washington Mutual Bank is trying to unload it really fast. This is now 2008 or so, and the whole real estate market's falling apart.Michael Jamin:And how many units is this building approximately?Jonathan Collier:This building has five units.Michael Jamin:Okay. So it's small. WeJonathan Collier:Did not know what we were doing, but we went and looked at it. We bought it.Michael Jamin:Okay. We had to make a company first. You had to do all the legal stuff.Jonathan Collier:Yeah. We formed what's called an LLC. We talked to a lawyer who was a cousin of someone, and they told us what to do.Michael Jamin:Real estate. As it turned out, a brilliant idea. It was probably the best idea you've ever had in la.Jonathan Collier:It was a very, very lucky time to do it. And so people, I found once again, like I was saying earlier, my competition in real estate was not as talented or hardworking or smart as my competition in television writing, but they were a lot luckier. And just by the strange confluence of events where interest rates went down and the economy started to pick up eventually, we all just by good fortune, by luck, it worked out well. It worked. Yeah.Michael Jamin:This is important because as you mentioned, nothing is guaranteed as a writer, nothing is guaranteed. And so to have something on the side is really helpful. Gives you some breathing. I highlyJonathan Collier:Recommend to people. I always tell whatever, when I talk to actors, I'm always thrilled when I hear that they're writing, even though they tend to be very good writers, and I don't like that. Or when they're doing something, when they're going to law school, when they're doing anything else, it's just nice to have a backup. It helps you sleep better at night.Michael Jamin:It does. Yeah, it really does. What's that?Jonathan Collier:You have your podcast.Michael Jamin:This is my empire, as you see. There youJonathan Collier:Go.Michael Jamin:Yeah. My media empire. Now, you wrote an episode of King of the Hill, because when I talk about King of the Hill, and this is 20 years ago, we were doing it. One episode people often bring up to me is Bobby is the Pygmalion episode, which you wrote.Jonathan Collier:Oh,Michael Jamin:People want to know about that. And we were just joining the show at that time. I'mJonathan Collier:Glad to hear that. I still think about that episode actually, when I said, I hate writing alone. I don't hate all of writing alone. I love the last two or three days of writing alone, punching up. I feel like face with a blank page. And once I've kind of taken a sledgehammer and beaten that script into shape, actually turning it from serviceable to good is actually fun. That part of it. And I remember the last three days or so on that script were really fun.Michael Jamin:But how did it, I mean, that was a departure. I mean, everyone there said, this is the departure. This is the episode, which ended in a really dark place.Jonathan Collier:It was a gothic thriller.Michael Jamin:How did you sell it to Greg? To the staff? I dunno if he was running the show then How did you sell? It was there. It was a departure.Jonathan Collier:Greg was there, so Greg was still there. I don't know if he was officially running the show, but he was there. Greg had to approve everything. He was basically, and Greg, God bless him. Not only did he embrace the gothic nature of it, but he pushed it even more. And some of the really strong gothic elements like killing.Michael Jamin:Yeah. The guy died at the endJonathan Collier:Who loved. I think that may have been Greg's idea.Michael Jamin:Was there a moment though, when you go, wait a minute. Are you sure that this doesn't seem like the tone of the show? I mean, it's mostly Hank watering his lawn.Jonathan Collier:Oh, no. Once we were going to do it, I was off full speed ahead. I wanted to embrace it also. Now, there were other people there at the time. It was a big staff and whatever. Everyone had valid opinions or people who did not embrace it the way that they were entitled to that. But I think we pretty much got the episode we wanted up on the screen forMichael Jamin:Sure, man. I mean, that got some big, I remember watching the Color in the animation. We watched the color in the Room. That's a big, it was like, whoa.Jonathan Collier:Yeah. There were very large twists and turns. Yeah. It is always really fun to push a genre.Michael Jamin:It isJonathan Collier:Carefully, closely observed family comedy and turned it into a large scale gothic drill.Michael Jamin:I had a conversation with Dave Krinsky. He ran the show at one point that, and the funny thing is, because people on social media, they're still watching King of the Hill. I haven't watched it since we were on it, because that's it. You leave it alone, you're onto the next show, and people really remember it. They remember it. They want to talk about it. And I'm like, I'm sorry. I don't really remember this episode. And Krinsky felt the same way, and he ran it. It's like, I don't really remember this. Do you remember everything? Oh, no. No. It's interesting that I think people have this expectation of the writers that we should still be living in it and we can't because we have to move on to whatever else we're writing.Jonathan Collier:Yeah. No, you only have so much room in yourMichael Jamin:Head. Yeah.Jonathan Collier:I mean, part of it is we're too busy hanging on every grudge and slight and moment of shame in our lives to use in our comedy.Michael Jamin:Yeah. Well, okay, so I know you don't have too much time, but what do you writing? What do you want to write next? Do you want to write procedural comedy? What do you want to do? IJonathan Collier:Really like the procedural space. I'm working on a procedural right now with a terrific writer who I was on bones withMichael Jamin:To sell as a pitch.Jonathan Collier:Yeah,Michael Jamin:Yeah. Yeah. Well, that makes sense. I mean, and given your track record, I would assume it'd probably be easier for you to sell a procedural. I don't know. There, no,Jonathan Collier:I have no idea. We are in an odd market, so we'll see.Michael Jamin:What do you know about the market? I hear just from talking to other writers, I don't think anybody really know. What do you know about the market?Jonathan Collier:Oh, nothing. I know what I read in the trades. I know what I read in Deadline Hollywood.Michael Jamin:And by that you mean what's getting picked up?Jonathan Collier:Yeah, I know what everyone else knows. I have no information. I do know anecdotally, my friends at least have had trouble selling things.Michael Jamin:They're having trouble selling right now. That's what I'm telling them, because they don't know how much money they have. Yeah.Jonathan Collier:It is an inflection point in the business, and there's been periodic inflection points, whatever, where it's pointed in one direction or another, but no one really knows what they mean while you're in them.Michael Jamin:Yeah, yeah. It's so, so smart about real estate. I'm still hung up on that, and I know this is not a podcast about that, but in a way it is. It's a podcast about having your fingers in many whatever it is, pots or something. Pies. What is it? I don't know what the expression is.Jonathan Collier:It is generally pies.Michael Jamin:Is it? What about a pot pie, like a chicken pot pie? It's generally pies, you said, man. So, okay. So that's kind of what you're taking out there is you're working on, and how often do you meet and do you work on it?Jonathan Collier:Oh, we meet every day really? More or less every day. I like to work for about three or four hoursMichael Jamin:In person. You meet?Jonathan Collier:No, we work on Zoom. And I don't like Zoom rooms, and I've been in some of those, but I like working with just one writer on Zoom, if you know them Well, it's fun. I mean, I found that in a regular room, and I'm sure people have told you this on your podcast and otherwise that, especially when you're No anything character based, any show, if it is not character based, the fun of it really is. And a lot of the creativity comes from what's not going on in the room. It comes from walking to lunch. It comes from Brow Cup coffee. It comes from killing time doing something else on the lot or your office. And that's when the ideas kind of come out of you. And you don't get that on Zoom.Michael Jamin:No, you don't. I wonder. Yeah. So was never Back. The rooms never got back. The last show I was on, it was still Zoom. Have you gone back in person?Jonathan Collier:No.Michael Jamin:No. Isn't that weird?Jonathan Collier:Really? I mean, I helped out, I did some punch up on a movie, and that was in person and on some punch up on an HBO series. Really? That didn't go, but that was whatever, a mini room. And those were both in person, but they were small and they were limited duration. So like a full functioning show in person. I have not done since theMichael Jamin:Pandemic. I wonder. Yeah, I wonder. They're just trying to save money. I don't think they're about saving lives. I think it's about saving money.Jonathan Collier:I think they're saving money. I think that sometimes one thing they found during Zoom is you get to writers in different cities. And so if you have writers in different cities to even the playing field, whatever, everyone's on Zoom rather than someone being in New York and someone being in Seattle and someone being in Los Angeles. But I certainly enjoy and benefit from the physical presence of other writers. It's hard enough to do it much easier and more fun when you're with other people.Michael Jamin:For me,Jonathan Collier:I have worked with writers who love being alone doing it. They have an entirely different experience and approach to it.Michael Jamin:Well, a lot of it's about the commute to work. You're probably central.Jonathan Collier:I'm fairly central, but I know people who actually, they don't want to be in a room. I've worked with wonderful writers who would much prefer to be alone and knock it out.Michael Jamin:Do you like going, working on set? Do you like being on set?Jonathan Collier:Yeah, I do. I mean, I think it depends. Every set has its own character politics, and it's not particularly fun being on set if you have a difficult lead or whatever, if there's something going on there or if there's tension between the stars or if there's, there's any number of ways you can have tension on the set. By and large, I've been very lucky. They've been good sets, and it's been fun. And also, it's the last step and whatever. One thing you realize on the set is when you spend significant time on the set, you realize how many people are really offering the show that you may have ridden,Michael Jamin:That you may have, I'm sorry, what?Jonathan Collier:Your name is on a script, but everyone on that set, hair and makeup, your whatever, your director, everyone has your camera operators. They're all helping create that show.Michael Jamin:Yeah.Jonathan Collier:Writers in their own way, and they're adding elements to it.Michael Jamin:Yeah. And I know I have to ask this because we have so many fans of The Simpsons, but what was that whole experience like for you? Because you were there in the early days?Jonathan Collier:Fairly early days. It was really, first of all, it was a huge break in my career that was good for me. I didn't have my first child until very late in my stay there. And that changed everything where suddenly, oh wait, sitting here with our comedy writers till 1130 at night might not be as energizing and fun when you have a baby to get homeMichael Jamin:ToJonathan Collier:That you want to see. So the hours were fairly brutal back then, but I still wouldn't trade it for anything.Michael Jamin:I can't imagine, though, that the hours were like that now, right?Jonathan Collier:No, they're fairly from what friends, were still there. And the hours are very sane now. And they're generally home for dinner.Michael Jamin:I mean, that's so interesting is that they've made a career that show's been on 30, what, 35 years or something?Jonathan Collier:Oh, yeah. And they can still turn out some terrific episodes,Michael Jamin:But it's a career. Your career, okay. You might as well be working at Exxon. That's your career. You get a gold watch and then that's you're done.Jonathan Collier:When I left, it was after season eight, and I thought they were trying to get me to go to King of the Hill, and I had whatever, I had the chance to stay at Simpson's. And I thought, well, there's no way it goes past season 10Michael Jamin:Or any show goes past season 10.Jonathan Collier:It just doesn't happen. And so I left. I thought I kind of felt badly leaving, but I thought, what much better do you want to show with some life in it?Michael Jamin:Yeah. But then again, it's also these people that's, they have job security, which is unheard of in Hollywood.Jonathan Collier:It is absolutely unheard of. And no, actually, that's one of the great gigs to have right now.Michael Jamin:Yeah, yeah. For sure. For sure. I know you got to go. We talked about this earlier, but I want to thank you in person as we want to hang up and then briefly thank you, and then I'll let you leave.Jonathan Collier:Oh, thank you for having me. This was really fun.Michael Jamin:This is, honestly, it was so interesting catching up and just hearing your perspective on all this. And yeah, you're going to be our, if the show ever goes, you're our first hire to make a procedural. I don't know how to make, I don't know how to do any of this. Oh, thank you. Yeah.Jonathan Collier:Are we on air now or are we recordingMichael Jamin:Still? Not yet. I'll sign off and I'll stop recording. Okay. Okay, everyone, thank you so much. That was John Collier. Great guy. Okay,Jonathan Collier:Everyone. He promised me a job on air. You heard it.Michael Jamin:I did say that. Yeah, but there's always got to go. That's a bigger, so it's an empty promise. So, all right, everyone, thank you so much. Go. Yeah. A paper orchestra dropped this week, my new collection of True stories@michaeljamin.com. Go check it out. Alright, everyone, thanks so much. Until next week. Keep writing.Wow. I did it again. Another fantastic episode of, what the Hell is Michael Jamin talking about? How do I do it week after week? Well, I don't do it with advertiser supported money. I tell you how I do it. I do it with my book. If you'd like to support this show, if you'd like to support me, go check out my new book, A Paper Orchestra. It asks the question, what if it's the smallest, almost forgotten moments that are the ones that shape us most? Laura Sanoma says, good storytelling also leads us to ourselves, our memories, our beliefs, personal and powerful. 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From Wichita Heights to UNK to the Gopher RTC, Daniel DeShazer has seen his share of success. At last weekend's US Open in Ft. Worth, the 2011 Heights grad qualified for the 2024 Olympic Trials by placing in the top five at the Open. DeShazer finished in fourth-place at 57 KG

The Furbie Orchestra - "Takes Over" [0:00:00] Todd Rundgren - "Intro/Breathless" - Something/Anything? [Todd demonstrates all the terrible things that can go wrong when making a record] [0:02:04] Johnny Burnette And The Rock 'N Roll Trio - "Train Kept A Rollin'" - Tear It Up 17 Wild Rockabilly Classics [Did Paul Burlison really take one of the tubes out of his amp in order to get this beautifully broken and dirty sound??] [0:05:28] The Creative Arts Club of The Saint Matthew's Lutheran Church of Jersey City - "Scratching Rapping Rappy Rap" - Live on WFMU! Studio C! [0:12:20] Christian Marclay - "Guitar Drag (excerpt)" - Guitar Drag [0:15:52] Christian Marclay - "Jimi Hendrix" - More Encores (Christian Marclay Plays WIth The Records Of…) [0:17:58] The Doors as unintended - "Hello, Oswald About You" [0:22:04] Homer Dudley (Bell Labs) - "The Voder (1939)" [before it became the vocoder and wrecked a nice beach] [0:23:20] John Larry Kelly Jr and Louis Gerstman - "IBM 704 Sings Diasy Bell, 1961" [0:30:06] Kraftwerk - "Tanzmusik (remixed)" [0:32:34] 2 AI Chatbots - "Can't get it right" [0:34:18] Another AI Frank Sinatra - "Creep (Radiohead Cover)" [0:36:55] Happy Valley Band - "In The Air Tonight" - Organum Perceptus [humans reinterpret algorithms attempting to interpret humans] [0:45:34] Unk. - "The Talking Car (1953)" [0:42:35] Unk. - "Hijinx" - Great Phone Calls! (V/a) [0:45:05] AI Jukebox Frank Sinatra - "Hot Tub Christmas" [0:49:01] Ray Bradbury - "Dial Double Zero" [0:52:09] Dave - "Takes out HAL" [0:53:59] Ace Cannon - "Blues Stay Away From Me, losing steam" [0:55:57] https://freeform.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/134363

The Furbie Orchestra - "Takes Over" [0:00:00] Todd Rundgren - "Intro/Breathless" - Something/Anything? [Todd demonstrates all the terrible things that can go wrong when making a record] [0:02:04] Johnny Burnette And The Rock 'N Roll Trio - "Train Kept A Rollin'" - Tear It Up 17 Wild Rockabilly Classics [Did Paul Burlison really take one of the tubes out of his amp in order to get this beautifully broken and dirty sound??] [0:05:28] The Creative Arts Club of The Saint Matthew's Lutheran Church of Jersey City - "Scratching Rapping Rappy Rap" - Live on WFMU! Studio C! [0:12:20] Christian Marclay - "Guitar Drag (excerpt)" - Guitar Drag [0:15:52] Christian Marclay - "Jimi Hendrix" - More Encores (Christian Marclay Plays WIth The Records Of…) [0:17:58] The Doors as unintended - "Hello, Oswald About You" [0:22:04] Homer Dudley (Bell Labs) - "The Voder (1939)" [before it became the vocoder and wrecked a nice beach] [0:23:20] John Larry Kelly Jr and Louis Gerstman - "IBM 704 Sings Diasy Bell, 1961" [0:30:06] Kraftwerk - "Tanzmusik (remixed)" [0:32:34] 2 AI Chatbots - "Can't get it right" [0:34:18] Another AI Frank Sinatra - "Creep (Radiohead Cover)" [0:36:55] Happy Valley Band - "In The Air Tonight" - Organum Perceptus [humans reinterpret algorithms attempting to interpret humans] [0:45:34] Unk. - "The Talking Car (1953)" [0:42:35] Unk. - "Hijinx" - Great Phone Calls! (V/a) [0:45:05] AI Jukebox Frank Sinatra - "Hot Tub Christmas" [0:49:01] Ray Bradbury - "Dial Double Zero" [0:52:09] Dave - "Takes out HAL" [0:53:59] Ace Cannon - "Blues Stay Away From Me, losing steam" [0:55:57] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/134363

UNK set a Division II attendance record last night in Kearney.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 9, 2023 is: unctuous • UNK-chuh-wus • adjective Unctuous is a formal word used to describe someone who speaks and behaves in a way that is meant to seem friendly and polite but that is unpleasant because it is obviously not sincere. It can also mean “fatty,” “oily,” and “smooth and greasy in texture or appearance.” // Politicians are often at their most unctuous during election years, full of empty promises made solely to win over certain voters. // Braising chicken thighs with their skins on creates a rich, unctuous sauce that can be spooned back over the finished dish. See the entry > Examples: “The fate of a sycophant is never a happy one. At first, you think that fawning over the boss is a good way to move forward. But when you are dealing with a narcissist … you can never be unctuous enough.” — Maureen Dowd, The New York Times, 18 June 2022 Did you know? Nowadays, unctuous usually has a negative connotation, but it originated as a term describing a positive act: that of healing. The word comes from the Latin verb unguere (“to anoint”), a root that also gave rise to the words unguent (“a soothing or healing salve”) and ointment. The oily nature of ointments may have led to the use of unctuous to describe things marked by an artificial gloss of sentimentality. An unctuous individual may mean well, but the person's insincere effusiveness can leave an unwelcome residue—much like that of some ointments.

Hoch is cool with "Unk" after his apology today but Crowder thinks his outburst at the Lakers - Grizzlies game was unacceptable. 

-It's been an interesting year+ for Coach Held, getting let go from Nebraska, to going to North Alabama, and now the new head coach at UNK…how would you describe the last 14 months of your life?-How much does recruiting change from the Division 1 level to the Division 2 level?-Many people were high on Noah Walters from Lincoln East locally and he played for you at North Alabama…how good of a player has he become?Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKINGAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Bob Wager has made 14 straight playoff appearances as the head coach of Arlington (TX) Martin and is well-respected in the state per sources-Nebraska also recently hired another HS coach from Florida—Philip Simpson—who will assist on the DL and also in recruiting. Thoughts on bringing in 2 HS coaches?-Also, Ryan Held officially named head coach at UNK…and Ronnie Green is retiring at UNLShow sponsored by GANA TRUCKINGAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy