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Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Halloween takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Buck's Gentle Nudge Buck Sexton encourages voter turnout ahead of the upcoming off-year elections, spotlighting key races in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City. He emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and early voting, particularly in tight contests like the New Jersey gubernatorial race and the NYC mayoral and city council elections. A major focus of the hour is the ongoing government shutdown, which Buck attributes to Democratic leadership, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. He critiques their handling of negotiations and highlights the impact on federal workers, especially air traffic controllers and TSA agents, citing safety concerns and economic stress. Buck argues that Republicans are pushing for a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government, while Democrats are obstructing progress for political leverage. Healthcare policy also comes under scrutiny, with Buck condemning the legacy of Obamacare and current Democratic efforts to expand subsidies and entitlements. He frames these moves as part of a broader welfare state agenda that burdens taxpayers and prioritizes illegal immigrants, particularly in sanctuary cities like New York. Why Elections Matter Guest Karol Markowicz joins to offer insights on NYC politics and cultural shifts, especially from the perspective of Russian Jewish communities in Brooklyn. She discusses the ideological divide between conservative immigrant populations and progressive enclaves like Park Slope and the Upper West Side. The conversation touches on Jewish voter trends, noting a significant shift away from Democratic candidates in recent elections. Kamala, Are You Serious? Clay’s travel nightmare amid widespread airport chaos caused by the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting how air traffic controller shortages and TSA delays are creating nationwide disruptions. This segues into a sharp critique of Democratic leadership, with Buck questioning whether mounting pressure from unions and airline executives will force Democrats to end the standoff. The conversation then shifts to Kamala Harris’s controversial book tour and her attempts to defend the Biden administration’s handling of President Biden’s cognitive decline. Buck dismantles Harris’s argument that Biden was fit to govern but not to campaign, calling it “absurd” and pointing out the administration’s deception about Biden’s mental state. Harris’s excuses for her crushing 2024 election loss to Donald Trump—including claims of “misinformation,” “disinformation,” and the “Elon Musk factor”—are dissected in detail. Buck argues that Harris’s failure reflects a broader rejection of identity politics and DEI-driven promotions, emphasizing that voters now demand competence over optics. Do You Believe? Buck welcomes Miranda Devine, host of Pod Force One, for an in-depth discussion on her recent interview with Vice President JD Vance. Topics include the administration’s stance on Russia-Ukraine peace prospects, the fallout from Zelensky’s Oval Office clash with Trump, and growing speculation about U.S. military operations in Venezuela—raising questions about whether these strikes target drug cartels or signal regime change. Miranda also shares JD Vance’s candid thoughts on UFOs and spiritual forces, his Catholic faith, and personal anecdotes about President Trump’s work ethic and family-friendly demeanor, offering listeners a rare glimpse behind the scenes of the White House. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay and Buck: https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton on Social Media: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A DEEPLY PERSONAL BATTLE AGAINST RACISM - RIPPLE OF HOPE: FROM THE BOILING FROG'S PERSPECTIVE by Darrell Nathaniel BridgersKai Jones is a Black male attorney living in New York City. He is in an interracial relationship, married to an Italian woman that he met in law school. They thought they were living the American dream, living on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and raising two young daughters. But when they come under attack by racist neighbors in their building (the "Hagmans"), Kai must use his legal training to defend his family and their home against the Hagmans and the Co-Op Board they control. If he fails, he not only risks losing his home but his family as well.Darrell Nathaniel Bridgers, a trailblazing African American attorney, celebrated screenwriter, and visionary creative force, has unveiled his first full-length novel, Ripple of Hope: From the Boiling Frog's Perspective. This debut work is a powerful fictionalization of Bridgers' profound and deeply personal battle against racism in New York City. Blending his experience as a legal professional with his storytelling prowess, Bridgers crafts a narrative that is as moving as it is transformative.AMAZONhttps://darrellnathanielbridgers.com/www.KingPagesPress.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/103025kpp3.mp3   

Cinda Canning wanted a great twist for her 'All is not OK in Oklahoma' podcast - she'd have loved ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5, Episode 10 "The House Always..." which sees that, maybe, you can fight City Hall. Nighty night, Nonna. Howard says 'Hello!' and Charles, Mabel and Oliver enjoy only 3 months of peace before it begins anew. 00:00 Intro 00:09 Uncovered Clues 01:03 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Building 02:24 Upcoming Podcasts 02:47 Credit Clue Easter Eggs 03:11 London Calling 03:47 Season 5 Dangling Threads 05:56 Grading Season One 08:06 Grading Season Two 09:35 Grading Season Three 11:16 Grading Season Four 12:50 Grading Season Five 18:28 Feedback The murder mystery/true crime podcast spoof with Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez! Upper West Side neighbors Charles, Oliver and Mabel bond over a shared love of true crime. The trio doubles their efforts to expose Lester's killer in a showdown that reveals the answers they've been seeking. Do you watch on Disney+, Hulu or Star+? Did we miss any clues? Twitter/Instagram/Threads: @DoublePHQ http://facebook.com/doublephq #onlymurdersinthebuilding #omitb #bloodymabel #OnlyMurders #ONLYMURDERS IN THE BUILDING Explained ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Recap ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Review ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Theory Theories s5e10 s05e10 #selenagomez #stevemartin #martinshort #arconia #TheAcronia Directed by Jamie Babbit Writing Credits Steve Martin ... (created by) & John Hoffman ... (created by) JJ Philbin ... (written by) & Ben Smith ... (written by) Cast Steve Martin ... Charles-Haden Savage Martin Short ... Oliver Putnam Selena Gomez ... Mabel Mora Michael Cyril Creighton ... Howard Morris Meryl Streep ... Loretta Durkin Téa Leoni ... Sofia Caccimelio Logan Lerman ... Jay Pfluig Christoph Waltz ... Bash Steed Dianne Wiest ... Lorraine Coluca Renée Zellweger ... Camila White Keegan-Michael Key ... Mayor Tillman Bobby Cannavale ... Nicky Caccimelio David Patrick Kelly ... Miller Amy Ryan ... Jan Bellows Ryan Broussard ... Will Putnam Vanessa Aspillaga ... Ursula Tina Fey ... Cindy Canning Ryan Broussard ... Will Jackie Hoffman ... Uma Da'Vine Joy Randolph ... Detective Williams James Caverly ... Theo Dimas Teddy Coluca ... Lester Richard Kind ... Vince Fish Anthony Ruiz ... José the Super Jane Lynch ... Sazz Pataki Jason Veasey ... Jonathan Julian Cihi ... Tim Kono Emory Cohen ... Young Lester Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Mrs. Morris Adriane Lenox ... Roberta Putnam Madison Wray ... Young Rainey Isabella Aparicio ... Young Mabel Shea Buckner ... Tony Caccimelio James Ciccone ... Doorman Joaquin Simone Recasner ... Wondify Executive Dane DiLiegro ... Caccimelio Aaron Dean Eisenberg ... Braden Caccimelio Beanie Feldstein ... Althea Jermaine Fowler ... Randall Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Mrs. Morris Jacob MacKinnon ... Young Howard Evan Mulrooney ... Johnny Caccimelio Joshua Iverson ... Young Artful Dodger John Leone ... Realtor Hayes McCracken ... Young Oliver Jim O'Hare ... Al Ivy Schur ... Tween Girl Ian Unterman ... Fagin Produced by Dan Fogelman ... executive producer Selena Gomez ... executive producer John Hoffman ... executive producer Steve Martin ... executive producer Jess Rosenthal ... executive producer Martin Short ... executive producer Music by Siddhartha Khosla ... (music by) Consulting Producers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

 EPPY & NNPA Award-Editor & Publisher Honoree Elinor Tatum currently serves as publisher, editor-in-chief, and CEO. The newspaper launched a companion web site and online edition, amsterdamnews.com, in 2009. She was recently awarded the prestigious the EPPY Award honor excellence in digital publishing by Editor & Publisher Magazine.She is the first Owner/ Black Publisher to have won the EPPY. New York Amsterdam New has won over 30  Presitigious Awards for Oustanding Jounalism!The Amsterdam News was founded on December 4, 1909, and is headquartered in the Harlem neighborhood of Upper Manhattan. The newspaper takes its name from its original location one block east of Amsterdam Avenue, at West 65th Street and Broadway.. An investment of US$10 in 1909 (equivalent to $339 in 2023) turned the Amsterdam News into one of New York's largest and most influential Black-owned-and-operated business institutions, and one of the nation's most prominent ethnic publications. It was later reported that James Henry Anderson published the first copy: "...with a dream in mind, $10 in his pocket, six sheets of paper and two pencils."The Amsterdam News was one of about 50 black-owned newspapers in the United States at the time it was founded. It was sold for 2 cents a copy (equivalent to $1 in 2023) from Anderson's home at 132 West 65th Street, in the San Juan Hill section of Manhattan's Upper West Side. With the spread of Blacks to Harlem and the growing success of the paper, Anderson moved the Amsterdam News uptown to 17 West 135th Street in 1910. In 1916, it moved to 2293 Seventh Avenue, and in 1938, it moved again, to 2271 Seventh Avenue. In the early 1940s, the paper relocated to its present headquarters at 2340 Eighth Avenue (also known in Harlem as Frederick Douglass Boulevard).  Subscribe @ amsterdamnews.comIn August 1982, Wilbert A. Tatum, chairman of the AmNews Corporation's board of directors and the paper's editor-in-chief, became publisher and chief executive officer. Under Tatum's leadership, the Amsterdam News broadened its editorial perspective, particularly in international affairs. This expanded thrust has produced considerable interest and readership from all sectors of the local, national and international communities.In July 1996, Tatum bought out the last remaining investor, putting the future of the paper firmly in the hands of the Tatum family. In December 1997, Tatum stepped down as publisher and editor-in-chief and passed the torch to his daughter, Elinor Ruth Tatum, who at the age of 26 became one of the youngest newspaper publishers in the United States. Mr. Tatum died in 2009.© 2025 Building Abundant Success!!2025 All Rights ReservedHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

Penultimate episode wild twists take ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5, Episode 9 "LESTR" in a whole new direction. The Nonna took stealing food from the fridge to a whole new level as she wheels and deals. We know how an important clue slipped through the fingers of the podcast trio on its way to Camila. Randall runs, Dimas drinks, and the Arconia empties. 00:00 Intro 00:02 Fingers Crossed 01:08 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Building 02:23 Credit Clue Easter Eggs 02:57 Looking Ahead 04:33 Season 6 Mystery Pitch 10:27 Victim Profile: Lester 12:42 Victim Profile: Nicky 'the Neck' 13:24 LESTR 2.0 14:09 Randall 14:55 The Caccimelio Boys 15:06 Nonna 16:40 Camila White 17:06 Jay Pflug 17:52 Vince Fish 18:03 Teddy Dimas 18:36 Theo Dimas 19:04 Miller 19:32 Uma 19:41 Howard 20:33 Oliver 20:50 Charles 21:03 Bloody Mabel 21:10 Tin-Foil Hat Theory: Motive for Murder 26:00 Feedback The murder mystery/true crime podcast spoof with Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez! Upper West Side neighbors Charles, Oliver and Mabel bond over a shared love of true crime. Told through the lens of one annoying robot who may hold the keys to more secrets than anyone realized - the Arconia throws one last party as the residents discover that a killer may still be in their building. Do you watch on Disney+, Hulu or Star+? Did we miss any clues? Twitter/Instagram/Threads: @DoublePHQ http://facebook.com/doublephq #onlymurdersinthebuilding #omitb #bloodymabel #OnlyMurders #ONLYMURDERS IN THE BUILDING Explained ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Recap ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Review ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Theory Theories s5e9 s05e09 s5e09 #selenagomez #stevemartin #martinshort Directed by Jamie Babbit Writing Credits Steve Martin ... (created by) & John Hoffman ... (created by) Max Searle ... (written by) & Alex Bigelow ... (written by) & Cast (in credits order) Steve Martin ... Charles-Haden Savage Martin Short ... Oliver Putnam Selena Gomez ... Mabel Mora Michael Cyril Creighton ... Howard Morris Meryl Streep ... Loretta Durkin Téa Leoni ... Sofia Caccimelio Logan Lerman ... Jay Pfluig Christoph Waltz ... Bash Steed Dianne Wiest ... Lorraine Coluca Renée Zellweger ... Camila White Keegan-Michael Key ... Mayor Tillman Bobby Cannavale ... Nicky Caccimelio David Patrick Kelly ... Miller Amy Ryan ... Jan Bellows Ryan Broussard ... Will Putnam Vanessa Aspillaga ... Ursula Tina Fey ... Cindy Canning Ryan Broussard ... Will Jackie Hoffman ... Uma Da'Vine Joy Randolph ... Detective Williams James Caverly ... Theo Dimas Teddy Coluca ... Lester Richard Kind ... Vince Fish Anthony Ruiz ... José the Super Jane Lynch ... Sazz Pataki Jason Veasey ... Jonathan Julian Cihi ... Tim Kono Emory Cohen ... Young Lester Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Mrs. Morris Adriane Lenox ... Roberta Putnam Madison Wray ... Young Rainey Isabella Aparicio ... Young Mabel Shea Buckner ... Tony Caccimelio James Ciccone ... Doorman Joaquin Simone Recasner ... Wondify Executive Dane DiLiegro ... Caccimelio Aaron Dean Eisenberg ... Braden Caccimelio Beanie Feldstein ... Althea Jermaine Fowler ... Randall Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Mrs. Morris Jacob MacKinnon ... Young Howard Evan Mulrooney ... Johnny Caccimelio Joshua Iverson ... Young Artful Dodger John Leone ... Realtor Hayes McCracken ... Young Oliver Jim O'Hare ... Al Ivy Schur ... Tween Girl Ian Unterman ... Fagin Produced by Dan Fogelman ... executive producer Selena Gomez ... executive producer John Hoffman ... executive producer Steve Martin ... executive producer Jess Rosenthal ... executive producer Martin Short ... executive producer Music by Siddhartha Khosla ... (music by) Consulting Producers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

Anne Ganguzza sits down with Billy Collura, a powerhouse agent with over 30 years at CESD New York. Billy shares his unique perspective on the dramatic evolution of the voice acting industry, from the early days of union-only radio spots to the current market dominated by non-union and digital opportunities. This conversation provides essential insight into the biggest voice acting trends that have shaped the industry and reveals the simple, authentic quality that makes a voice actor successful today. 00:03 - Anne (Host) Hey guys, it's Anne from VO Boss here.  00:06 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) And it's George the Tech. We're excited to tell you about the VO Boss. Vip membership, now with even more benefits.  00:12 - Anne (Host) So not only do you get access to exclusive workshops and industry insights, but with our VIP plus tech tier, you'll enjoy specialized tech support from none other than George himself.  00:23 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) You got it. I'll help you tackle all those tricky tech issues so you can focus on what you do best Voice acting. It's tech support tailored for voiceover professionals like you.  00:34 - Anne (Host) Join us guys at VO Boss and let's make your voiceover career soar. Visit vobosscom slash VIP-membership to sign up today.  00:43 - Speaker 3 (Announcement) Slash VIP-membership to sign up today. It's time to take your business to the next level, the boss level. These are the premier business owner strategies and successes being utilized by the industry's top talent today. Rock your business like a boss, a VO boss. Now let's welcome your host, Anne Ganguzza.  01:08 - Anne (Host) Hey everyone, Welcome to the VO Boss Podcast. I'm your host, Anne Ganguzza, and today I am thrilled to welcome someone who truly defines what it means to be a powerhouse in the voiceover industry. With more than 30 years at CESD New York, Billy Collura has been at the forefront of commercials and beyond, representing talent with a direct and grounded approach that has earned him the trust of clients and voice actors alike. I think it's fair to say that he doesn't just follow the changes in the business. He really helps to shape them. So, Billy, I am so excited to have you here on the podcast.  01:44 - Billy (Host) Thank you for asking me. Yeah, this is so nice, yeah.  01:47 - Anne (Host) Yeah, I love it, and of course we're like on opposite coasts here, so you're on my home coast and so I do miss New York quite a bit and we did have a little.  01:58 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) How often do you get out here, pardon me, do you get out here often?  02:00 - Billy (Host) Do you ever get out. You know what?  02:01 - Anne (Host) Not as often as I should. I really have now started to say I'm only coming out during the warm season because I'm done with the snow. Yeah, I hear you. But I would imagine like do you travel like elsewhere in the wintertime in New York, Because I know I stay here.  02:22 - Billy (Host) I travel a lot in general um during the course of the year, but um you know, I right now I'm upstate in well. I'm up in the Hudson Valley and in the city of Hudson, which is two hours North of Manhattan, so I go back and forth Um in the winter time. No, I'm usually, I don't know, I'm usually in the Northeast sometimes.  02:43 - Anne (Host) Okay, Are you a skier? Are you a skier? No, absolutely not, Absolutely not. That was, that was what a lot. What kept a lot of people on the East coast? Um, in my area anyways, they're like oh no, I have to be able to ski in the winter.  02:56 - Billy (Host) No, I don't like the cold.  02:57 - Anne (Host) Well, I have a. I have a mountaineer in California, Uh huh.  03:00 - Billy (Host) Uh-huh.  03:02 - Anne (Host) Oh my gosh. Well, anyways, it's so nice to see you again. It's been a while. I saw you at VO Atlanta and I'm just really thrilled that I have the opportunity to talk to you. I know how busy you are, but I'm just so excited that the bosses are going to get this opportunity to really benefit from your wisdom. And so, benefiting from the wisdom speaking of that, you've been at CESD for over three decades. Um, that's, that's amazing. So how would you say that your role as an agent has evolved during that time?  03:37 - Billy (Host) Well, you know like it started when I started. Um, it'll be. Um, it'll be 32 years in May. Oh my gosh, when I started, voiceover was a smaller industry and I dabbled in a little bit of everything, okay.  03:55 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) I did commercials.  03:57 - Billy (Host) There really wasn't. There was no internet back then. So we did radio and TV commercials and industrials and I'm not even sure cable was around when.  04:08 - Anne (Host) I started. I hear you. You know we didn't have computers, any of that.  04:13 - Billy (Host) So we did a little bit of everything. And then, you know, and promos, promos were a thing, and narration and trailers, and so, you know, we did a little bit of all of that. And then, as the industry kept getting bigger and bigger, we started specializing. And all of a sudden, in animation, I dabbled in gaming, but I also, you know, but pretty much my focus was commercials, because that's where the money is, you know, and that was the day where it was just, you know, it was just TV and radio, and you made the actors made a lot of money. Yeah, it was only union, we only worked on union jobs. And now fast forward to now, where 60% to 70% of my desk is non-union. We started doing non-union in 2019. Okay, the union opportunities have pretty much dried up, and I say that, but it's ebb and flow.  05:22 I mean right now this year it was a slow summer for some reason. It was like the old days, it was really slow and I mean that union and non-union. And then I go away on vacation and it just like exploded while I was away and I've been and since then I've been playing catch up and it's been so busy with union, lots of union stuff with non union. Yeah, so it's been great there.  05:49 Yeah. So I mean that's changed and I guess for me what's changed for me is because now I specialize much more on commercials. I do have a few non-union accounts, but I have my large union study accounts, steady accounts. Um, so most of my work, uh is you know, is in the commercial world. I also happen to handle the audio books, but I always say I'm not an audio book agent. I'm the agent at CESD that handles the audio books.  06:18 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) So it's a little difference.  06:20 - Billy (Host) Um so, but the audio book, what I do love about it. You know an an an agent who left um cause she was having. She got married and had babies and she said, take the audio books. They're the nicest people in the world. And I got to say they really are, and so I've kept it.  06:36 I love it. The people are so nice. Um, I really, really enjoy it. So that you know, so I I've been doing that. I also do ADR and loop group stuff, again very specialized, and there really aren't a lot of industrials. Now I know some of the other. I'm one of five, six agents in the department and then there's another two agents that work with agencies that cater to medical industrials.  07:04 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) So they're doing I don't do personally.  07:05 - Billy (Host) I don't do a lot of industrials. I think a lot of the industrials have gone to the pay-to-play sites, so but the union stuff, the medical ones, they are still at the big agencies. I just personally don't happen to have those. I would say maybe the commercial aspect of right Healthcare like pharmaceuticals and that sort of thing is huge and more and more of those blue chip companies are going non-union and those rates are you know.  07:34 - Anne (Host) Sure. What do you attribute that? Why is that happening? What do?  07:39 - Billy (Host) you attribute it to is when it started, when digital work started happening, and these great companies, the Droga5s and there was so many, that's just the first one they were doing great work with the digital work. You know, they were just with stuff before even streaming, when they were just doing they were making commercials for digital work and they were doing fine work. They were doing really good work and these companies, these blue chip companies, were saying, hey, you did that for this much money, why don't you just take all of our network stuff? And that's how I remember, like 10, 12 years ago, a large fast food chain started going, you know, went totally non-union. And then the large fast food chain started going, went totally non-union.  08:25 Then there would be some that because they had a celebrity voice on certain spots, and then they would get a third party and more and more I feel like these agencies, these digital agencies, just kept getting better and better at it and the actors were getting better and better at it. And it's not like the cable stations that you see up here that you know these infomercial things that you know that you can tell it's non-union. You know I've fallen and I can't get up kind of stuff. These. They're doing great work.  08:56 - Anne (Host) I can't tell, are they doing great work because they have great actors or are they doing great work because the entire production value of it?  09:05 - Billy (Host) Yes.  09:06 - Anne (Host) Yes, yes, you know, people are getting better at it.  09:09 - Billy (Host) The voiceover people certainly, and it's not even I mean the voiceover so many people. Covid just changed the game and everybody you know voiceover was the one business in town that didn't shut down during.  09:23 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) COVID.  09:24 - Anne (Host) And every I always say every jaboni with a mic, you know, just set up a studio at home and said I'm going to do voiceover, and not only you know they were well-established Broadway and TV and film you know everybody was doing it and that's and that's so interesting because I would say the majority of people that you know cause I was I was super busy coaching during COVID and I just had so many people that just wanted to like make the demos and get into the industry. But I had a lot more of the talent that were more beginner right to intermediate. But I would imagine that with COVID, with celebrities right them wanting to get into voiceover because what else was there? Because they weren't able to go into a studio, and so I would say that a good portion of that, I would say a good portion of people that were getting those jobs, were probably the celebrities right.  10:27 - Billy (Host) Absolutely coaching. You know they just kept getting better and better at it. And you know, and, and we're willing to work for low wages, I mean that's the other thing. And you know we always say somebody takes a job for $100. You know it's just a race to the bottom. Yeah, you know, if you're gonna add, because you know we don't work on the non union stuff, we don't work on the non-union stuff, we don't work on certain things. I won't work on stuff just because it's not worth my time.  10:48 - Anne (Host) Sure.  10:49 - Billy (Host) And I don't mean to be like, oh, but $250 is a lot to some people. Oh yeah, for all the work that I have to go into it, for me to do it and have my assistant do it and doing the editing to maybe get it, it's just not worth it. But I do. I mean that's usually. My threshold is 250.  11:10 - Anne (Host) And I understand that because I always tell people, because I do a lot of non-broadcast narration, coaching and demos, and I'm always telling people they're like, well, I want an agent. I'm like, well, an agent doesn't get excited about non-broadcast stuff because it's a one and done thing. You don't make your money on that, and so typically you want to have a tip top commercial demo because that's where they're going to be making their money with the residuals and and that sort of a thing. So would you do? You think it has to do with the sheer volume of people that got into voiceover as well. If you've got enough, you know, if you throw spaghetti against the wall right there, some of them will stick. And so then I started to drive down. I'm going to say it started to drive down maybe the prices, uh, or people willing to do the work for less, because it just got to be competitive.  11:56 - Billy (Host) It did.  11:57 There's so many people doing it now, so many people, and especially in the non-union world, there's so many opportunities out there and you know, with the pay to plays and I've kind of changed my tune a little on the pay to plays and I kind of see they're there for a reason. They're a great, you know, tool for learning, for getting the experience, for the auditioning. And I and I learned recently when I was at a conference in Holland and met the CEO from Voices 123. And I learned that they love to put people together and to put the actor and the company together. Take it off the platform and do your thing.  12:41 They don't want to micromanage, like there are other pay-to-plays that micromanage everything.  12:45 But I really found that you know, oh, that's really nice, and then people can make money that way. They're not interested, they're just interested in making the match. So, but, that being said, there are so many people that are doing this now and, yeah, driving down the prices because you know, they may be this may not be their full-time gig, it just may be a side hustle for them. So, yeah, sure, an extra $200, an extra $100, an extra $350. That can accumulate. But unfortunately then they're like well, you did it last time for $100. Why can't you? So it's hard, it's hard.  13:21 - Anne (Host) It is, but would you say that the amount of jobs is diminishing or no, it's just as volume you know, I don't see volume as normal.  13:33 - Billy (Host) I'm busy, you know, but I don't know, like, like I said, this summer was slow with the opportunities, with the, with the auditions. I find that my casting directors, my union casting, just my casting directors in general, um, they, you know, I have some that are busier than others, some I will hear from, you know, once every other month, and then some I will hear from three or four times a week. You know, um, so it's and it's all you know. There's no logic to it.  14:03 - Anne (Host) And then on the um isn't that the truth. Yeah, and then um after all these years, wouldn't you think like you could? You could predict, you know.  14:14 - Billy (Host) I would say to actors you know, I'm not booking, it's just one phone call, it's one job, don't forget. They're only picking one person, but yeah, yeah, picking one person. You, yeah, you know, only picking one person you know and you don't know.  14:25 - Anne (Host) That's a way to put it in perspective. Actually, if you think about it, but in 400,.  14:30 - Billy (Host) You know how many people are auditioning.  14:31 That's why with select VO. You know that only allows you X amount of people to submit. So if they, if the agency says, if they invite you and they say you can only submit three people per role, they won't let you submit a fourth person. So you really have to be smart and we're not the type of agency that will send you know to ten people and then, sophie's Choice, the three that I want. You know, I don't believe in that. I don't. I feel it's a waste of time of the actor. It's certainly a waste of time for my assistant and for me to have to listen to, then you have to listen to them Exactly.  15:10 - Anne (Host) What's the point, you know, and so that translates to me to a good relationship with everybody that's on your roster, absolutely, that that knowledge of their capabilities and you can communicate, uh, back and forth to make sure that the two of you are are, you know, keeping up with one another, and you would be the one that say, okay, I'm going to handpick this audition and send this to this many people, because you're the one that has to do the work right To send it the top three, to the. So the client.  15:43 - Billy (Host) Yeah, absolutely so. It's my reputation and there are some casting directors that you know they will.  15:48 I will submit a list and they will pick who they want to hear you know, back up, if I lose, or if we lose somebody, who else would you like? Or, you know, sometimes they'll say these are the three I want to hear. Send me one of your choice that maybe I, somebody, I don't know, um, and then there are certain casting directors that will micromanage and they have to. They, you know they will only see these people and they're, you know, not flexible. But it just kind of makes me a better agent.  16:14 - Anne (Host) That's why we're.  16:15 - Billy (Host) Cesd is an exclusive agency. We don't oversign in the union or non-union world. We're still building up our non-union roster. You know we're still doing that, but that's where we have the most amount of opportunities. You know, in the non-union world, Sure, Plain and simple.  16:34 - Anne (Host) Absolutely, absolutely. So what would you say after all these years? What's kept you loving your job?  16:42 - Billy (Host) Because it's different every day. You know, that's the— that's the thing. I never know what's ahead of me. So I, you know, I just love. Every day there's some, there's a new challenge, there's something new. Also, recently I have a new assistant who I adore and I love teaching him. He's a little sponge and he wants to learn.  17:09 And so that kind of inspires me to want to teach him, and you know so that that is. I guess that's the difference, and also being able to, because the business has changed. Remotely, you know, I can start earlier, I'm not in the office, I I can work later, you know. It just kind of like the whole. It's such I don't want to say a relaxed, but I feel I feel more relaxed Now. It could be because I've been doing this for a hundred years, but I just feel relaxed, I enjoy what I do. I don't feel the pressure. I don't feel like there's no such thing as a voiceover emergency If somebody screws up or, you know, if I've given you know there's no such thing.  17:51 - Anne (Host) Bravo to that. I always say there's never a VO emergency.  17:54 - Billy (Host) No, there's never a first you know, if something went wrong, don't freak out. How?  17:59 - Anne (Host) do we fix it? How do we?  18:00 - Billy (Host) fix it, that's all you know.  18:02 - Anne (Host) Now, that's from your perspective. What about your client, your casting director? Your client's perspective? Are there VO emergencies? Yeah, there could be, that's on them, not on me. Yeah, okay, I love that.  18:13 - Billy (Host) I don't, you know, I wanna help fix the problem, you know, sure so. And I mean, yeah, you know, it's always something. Fortunately I haven't had any of those emergencies in a while. But you know, the other night I was it was nine o'clock my time and an LA. It was an LA agency booking a client. She happened to be on the West coast, so it worked out okay, but it was nine 30. And I was like you know, I'm old, I can't stay up. And then I thought, and I got a text from the casting director she goes we want to book so-and-so. I left all the information on the email. So I was like, oh well, I have to finish Gilded Age, this episode, and then, as soon as I'm done, I will get on my computer.  18:56 - Anne (Host) I love it, that's great?  18:59 - Billy (Host) I guess yeah. So that's what keeps me going. The relationship with my clients, I don't. It's different because back in the day, actors used to come into the office to audition. West Coast was different because you guys were MP3ing long before, because you all wouldn't get in a car and drive a half hour to the studio.  19:20 - Anne (Host) But in New York, well, because of the traffic.  19:24 - Billy (Host) Yeah, yeah, and that's why you couldn't get to three auditions back in the day, but it was our job in New York to get you, you know, to get you from the Upper West Side down to Wall.  19:34 - Anne (Host) Street over to Midtown yeah, I know so many voice actors who still um go into studios to audition in New York. I mean, I almost don't hear about it anymore, except for well, I'm sorry, excuse me to go into the go on for booking.  19:48 - Billy (Host) No for bookings, they will.  19:49 - Anne (Host) They encourage that now but I have heard people in the last couple of years. I mean it's not every day, but sometimes they are going in. I don't know if it's to audition or if it's to actually do the job it's usually you know there's one or two the studios.  20:03 - Billy (Host) You know a couple of the studios that do auditioning, because that's what changed? Oh, okay, that makes sense, like all the advertising agencies that were in-house casting directors and those casting directors ended up going to the studios in New York and they have in-house casting directors, so they will encourage the Sonic Unions. The. Headrooms the Sound Lounges they will encourage hey, if the client is local to New York, boom, have them come in. Oh, that makes sense. And it kind of opened up because not everybody got SourceConnect especially our older clients.  20:40 It wasn't cost effective for them for that one audition every other month. It wasn't so the foreign language people, they weren't getting it because there weren't enough opportunities. But especially I I want to say the older clients they really weren't getting so this kind of opened up. If you lived in New York you could still send an MP3 and you're able to go to Sound Lounge for the booking that was always that's always a nice caveat.  21:06 - Anne (Host) So I'm sure people ask you this all the time. Commercial voiceover has changed, evolved over the years. Advertisers have changed how they buy and consumers have changed, I think, how they listen. What would you say is what sort of things have changed in terms of trends for commercial VO? What are you looking for now that maybe is different than what was relevant maybe five, even five or 10 years ago, Because I know probably you're going to say like 30 years ago it was more of that announcer sort of style, it was promo. But you know, maybe five, 10 years ago, what has changed?  21:43 - Billy (Host) You know, it was the, you know, when I first started. It was the time, when, you know, Demi Moore started with Keds and there was that raspy, damaged sound that has kind of you know, demi Moore started with kids and she there was that raspy damage sound that has, kind of you know, was such a thing for so long and our and I know our women back then, you know, were the most successful.  22:04 - Anne (Host) I coveted that which is not a part of my genetic makeup at all. I'm like I can't, I can't get a raspy.  22:11 - Billy (Host) No, if you don't, you know you can't put oh, I woke up with a, you know, with a sore throat today. I sound great I should audition. No, you shouldn't. Exactly. So that was. You know, that was always the thing and yeah, it was the rough and tough announcers and you know all those, all those guys, and then that kind of went away and it was the John Corbett kind of sound and he was you.  22:31 he stuck around for a long time as a prototype and now it's Paul Rudd and Rashida Jones and then. So those trends kind of changed. But then about 10 years ago, everything you know really were, it was people of color. You know they wanted voices for actors and that really opened up a wide, you know a wider net. There was no general market anymore because they used to say, you know, they were very specific, we want a Caucasian voice. But now you only see that if you're doing a demo for the on-camera and the on-camera actor happens to be a certain color. But they want authenticity. I remember you know getting. Now, everybody, especially in the union world, they want authenticity. I remember you know getting. You know everybody, especially in the union world, they all want to check boxes. You know, yeah, yeah, they, yeah, so they, you know it's all ethnicities. You know we want non-binary people and I'm like what does a non-binary person sound?  23:27 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) like I don't, it took me you know.  23:29 - Billy (Host) Then I realized oh, they don't really, they're just checking off boxes, but for the, you know, for the African-American community, they were in vogue. They were, you know, I would get breakdowns, all ethnicities, and the prototypes would be Viola Davis, Tiffany Haddish and Angela.  23:49 Bassett, Do the math you know, so that was a thing. And Angela Bassett do the math. You know, so that was a thing. And I think you know, I still think that that is happening. But I'm finding a trend like that is kind of changing, where general market is truly general market. Now they want, you know, it's everybody, it's everything.  24:09 - Anne (Host) That's great. Yes, I love to hear that.  24:12 - Billy (Host) That's the way it should have been, but unfortunately it was so the other way for so long and then it shifted and now it's kind of evening out.  24:21 - Anne (Host) Sure.  24:21 - Billy (Host) Sure, I don't know.  24:23 - Anne (Host) Well, I mean, that's what I was thinking would happen at some point. Right, it would even out and it's kind of nice to hear that that's happening.  24:31 I mean, I wouldn't want it to go another extreme you know, at all, you know, and especially because the world's a little chaotic right now and I know that it's affecting companies and their advertising, and so that to me says gosh, I hope that there's still as much opportunity for everybody as there ever was. And so that's just one of those things where I think if there was a slow part of the season, maybe it's people, you know. I think there's companies trying to gauge like what's happening and what's going to be what's going to work for them in terms of advertising.  25:08 And it's not so much the voice, but the whole, the whole thing, yeah, the whole, all of it On camera, all of it, all of it. How are they going to advertise it to be effective?  25:18 - Billy (Host) And I think you know, and I think that and this is just me I feel like voice wise, I feel that the union world is more tries to check the boxes, much more than the non-union world.  25:32 - Speaker 3 (Announcement) I truly than the non-union world.  25:33 - Billy (Host) I truly believe the non-union world they're gonna pick the best voice for the job, no matter what ethnicity you are.  25:41 I find, and I just because of the actors that I speak with, not only because I speak with my non-union actors in general so much more, just simply because there's so much opportunity there. But I notice, with my union actors I just don't A I don't really have that many opportunities for them. But you know it is. I speak to certain ones more, a lot more than the others. But I don't find that, I find it much broader in the non-union world. I mean it's a different and I've learned so much about the non-union world. I mean it's a different and I've learned so much about the, the non-union community and how. You know how different it is. I feel that it is much more I don't know how to say it. It's much more of a community, I feel.  26:27 I feel that they, they really are supportive of each other, they help each other. It's not as competitive or as petty competitive as it can sometimes be in the union world, it's just, and I think it's fabulous that they really everybody's out to help each other much more in that community.  26:52 - Anne (Host) Well, that's refreshing to hear. I like that from you, Absolutely. So then for you, for talent on your roster. What sort of qualities are you looking for in any talent that might appear on your roster? You know what's funny.  27:06 - Billy (Host) When I first started, you know, when COVID happened first thing, when I and I did a lot of these classes, first thing I was like, obviously the first thing was do you have SourceConnect? You know if?  27:17 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) you have SourceConnect, because so few?  27:18 - Billy (Host) people did.  27:19 - Anne (Host) You went right to the top of my list.  27:22 - Billy (Host) Yeah, if you had SourceConnect, and then it's, you know, and then it's just about reading the copy, and that's the same basic thing is, how do you read copy? Some of my most successful people, my white actors over 40, I have a couple of them and they just read copy. So well, I don't know what it is, they just they're just, they're just great they were. And so, yeah, there's. You can't teach it, it's, you know, it's just natural. This one particular guy, yeah, does he have that Paul Rudd feel to him? Just that guy next door, just that real comfortable, relaxed, nothing pushed, that's how he is in life and that's how it comes across Right, right. Oh, there was something else.  28:06 Oh, I did this one class and there was this woman, you know, like late 20s white woman, and there was just something. I was on a panel, I was one of three people and, oh my God, she was. There was just something about her read that made me crazy and like the next day I was like I have, you know, I want to set you up. I love you, you know, I love you the best. And now, here we are. I love you, know, I love you the best, and now here we are, fast forward to probably a little more than a year. She is one of my most successful actresses on my roster. And what is it about her? I don't know. She's just fabulous. You know, she just, she just reads. It's just, it's honest.  28:50 - Anne (Host) So I'm always looking for that honest. I like that honest, yeah, authentic, yeah. And I like, with that honest, I like that honest, yeah, authentic, yeah. And I like how you know we've heard for for so long right, bring you to the party, bring you to the party, it's that. I think that's so important. And and we throw it around like, oh yeah, okay, I can bring me, but and yet so many people still try to perform, uh and and if they really can just stop in their own head and and just bring themselves to the party because, like you and I like talk like there's something about like I really like Billy, and it's, it's, it's like an intangible thing and it's your personality, right, it's, it's how we connect.  29:23 - Billy (Host) And I think that's what's so right away. The first time we met, we would just like exactly.  29:30 - Anne (Host) I think that's the same thing for voice actors. If you can, you know, if, if you've got a great personality and you're like one of those people that you can connect with right away, I mean that's what I think we're looking for, that authenticity it's you're not trying to, you know, push anything and and this is who you are and I love to hear that, because I keep telling people gosh, you are enough. I mean it really is. Please don't try to be anything other than yourself, because I really like you.  29:55 - Billy (Host) Yes, and so many voice actors. They forget that.  30:00 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) you know this is acting and I said you know you got to get out of your head into your gut.  30:05 - Billy (Host) Whether you're selling peas for 99 cents, it doesn't matter. You have to be, you know, honest and authentic with it, so important. Now I have to ask the question authentic with it, so important?  30:14 - Anne (Host) Now I have to ask the question because you know probably everybody does. And what do you think about the threat of AI in the industry, and especially now that there's? It's not even just voice, it's on camera too.  30:27 - Billy (Host) Yeah, yeah. So I mean, we keep our eye on it. We read every contract, we read every contract, we read every breakdown. You know SAG is doing their best. Bless their hearts.  30:42 You know, nava is you know, above and beyond, what they're doing with the rules and the legislation and what they're doing. You know it's coming, it's not going away and it's going to get better and better. So we just try to keep our eyes and ears on everything and try to follow the rules and say, nope, large deal right now. And there was a huge component with um. They wanted an AI replica and fortunately, the person um doing it was like no, I've heard replicas of my voice and they're not, and they never sound as good as the real thing.  31:27 - Anne (Host) Um, so that's a really interesting point because I know for a fact that that's true, because I, you know back in the day. Well, back a few years ago, I started really delving deep into that and researching companies and how they made voices, and I've heard a lot of voices and there are some people who are amazing actors but yet their voice doesn't translate. Well, either it's the AI technology that has not given, it's just it's not doing the right thing for them and, yeah, it doesn't translate.  31:56 - Billy (Host) Yeah, and he said no, I, I will not. It's my, it's my voice, it's my reputation, and I will be available whenever they need me. They were like well, what in case he's what? You know? What if he's away on vacation?  32:08 - Anne (Host) Yeah, he said there are no VO emergencies. No, there are no VO emergencies, Right, there's no VO emergencies.  32:15 - Billy (Host) So yeah, so are we concerned about it? Yeah, am I concerned, absolutely, but you know I can't lose sleep over it.  32:23 - Speaker 3 (Announcement) It's coming.  32:24 - Billy (Host) You know, it's coming, and so we just have to manage it and make it work to our advantage.  32:30 - Anne (Host) Yes, I agree, I agree, I and make it work to our advantage. Yes, I agree, I agree, I love that. So I'm very excited because you're going to be doing a class for us, a VO Boss workshop, in November. As a matter of fact, it's going to be November 12th. Can you tell us a little bit about what we're going to be doing in that class?  32:48 - Billy (Host) Well, what I usually do is I like to just kind of give my spiel about what I've been doing and I guess the do's and don'ts of the proper way to get in touch with an agent, what to expect, what not to expect from you know. Once you're submitting to an agent, I just try to, I try to just say the things you know, kind of give the tips that actors need to know. You know what's proper, what's not, what's gonna get you. You know what's gonna get you seen, what's gonna get you heard. You know what makes it easy for me, the agent.  33:24 And I've come to also realize that it works differently from agency to agency. So I can only speak to what works for me, um, at CESD, um, but we'll, you know, I'll talk about that and I'll just talk about my feelings on on what it takes, what tools you're going to need and I mean like literal tools, what kind of demos you're going to need, that sort of stuff. Do a little Q and a and then read some copy, you know and anybody that does come to the class.  33:54 um, it's gotta be commercial copy, because that's that's what I do, you know um. I, I'm, I'm not going to be able to judge you on your animation copy or you know that kind of stuff. That's not really what I do. So we'll, you know, we'll do that and we'll tear it apart and hopefully get to two pieces within the class.  34:14 - Anne (Host) Yeah, I love that. We'll see. Yay, well, I'm very excited for that and, bosses, I'll be putting a link so that you can sign up for it, because I'm quite sure it's going to go quickly. Now my last question is because you said you're in upstate New York and I, you know, I have my own, like my own, nostalgic memories of upstate New York, and so, for me, I'd be riding a horse, you know, in in the countryside. So if you weren't an agent, philly, what would you be doing right now? Oh God, would you have a different career? Would you be retired and riding horses, or?  34:49 - Billy (Host) Yeah, well, you know, I've only had three different jobs in my life, okay, well, you know, other than high school jobs. I was an actor slash waiter, and then I became an agent. You know Like I've been it's you know. So I moved to New York to be an actor and that didn't happen, but I always kind of I was. I had a friend who was a commercial casting director and so I used to go in and help him out at the casting calls.  35:20 That was back in the days of Polaroids and signing up and I really was fascinated by it. And he would you know. And he kept saying there's an opening at this agency. Do you want to go? And I would go and audition, you know, to be an assistant. Sure, and then boom, boom, boom.  35:35 And then, it just so happens, he said CED, because we weren't CESD at that point it was looking to expand the voiceover department and was I interested, and my partner at the time said go and audition. I mean go and audition, apply for the job, cause one of these days you will make more money than me. And so you know. And um and so um, and now, every year, every year. I'm still in touch with him and I call him and I say thank you, greggy, for allowing me to have this job.  36:08 - Anne (Host) Here's my annual income report allowing me to have this job.  36:11 - Billy (Host) Here's my annual income report yes, so anyway, yeah. So I've thought about this. What do I do? I'm too old to be a waiter.  36:23 - Anne (Host) I'm not going to go back, though I think I would be really good at it.  36:25 - Billy (Host) I have these- I agree, actually, you've got the social I think I could do. Yeah, so do I go. But when I retire, whenever that is, I want to social. I think I could do. Yeah, you know, so do I go. But you know, when I retire, you know, whenever that is, I'm on a travel. I just love to travel, that's, that's my thing. So you know. You know, I feel like when this is behind me, that I will, you know, I'll just travel. I'm not going to be on a horse up here, but I always had.  36:50 You know, sometimes I've had, you know, I don't know if I even want another. You know job and I'm at that point now where you know, I'm old and I don't want another career. It's not like I'm. You know, I'm going to be an artist, or you know, I once thought I thought well, maybe I'll just go do community theater somewhere.  37:07 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) I have a friend.  37:08 - Billy (Host) I have a friend, interestingly enough, a little older than I am, lives in Chicago and he started taking an acting class just for the hell of it.  37:16 - Anne (Host) For the hell of it.  37:17 - Billy (Host) And he said, the others they love it because they have somebody to play the old man in all those scenes. And I thought, oh my God, that's great, I could do that. Yeah, I love that. I thought yeah, why not community theater you? Know, if that was it. Now there's no community theater in New York City, so if that's where I retire, you know. But if I was to retire up here, you know that would interest me, and you know because I am a lover of theater, so I do.  37:46 - Anne (Host) Yeah, Well, I feel like you kept yourself in the acting world, you know by being an agent I mean in that you know, it's still like a. It's still you're very much immersed in it, and so I feel like, if that was your one love, you came to New York, by the way. Where did you come from?  38:02 - Billy (Host) I grew up in Waltham Massachusetts, oh okay. Okay yeah, just a little outside of. Boston.  38:07 - Anne (Host) Yeah, very familiar with it. I went.  38:09 - Billy (Host) Yeah, I grew up in Waltham and then I went to UMass, Amherst and then to New York.  38:14 - Anne (Host) That was my. Oh, fantastic, yeah, there you go. Well, my gosh, it has been such a pleasure chatting with you today. I mean, I could go on. I feel like we could go on, but at some point, I do have to quit at some point.  38:32 But yeah, thank you so so much for sharing your wisdom. It's been really a joy talking with you. I'm so excited for November. Guys, bosses, remember November 12th. Get yourself to vobosscom and sign up to work with this gentleman. He's amazing, and I'm going to give a great big shout out to our sponsor, ipdtl. You, too, can connect and network like bosses like Billy and myself, and find out more at IPDTLcom. Guys, have an amazing week and I'll see you next week. Bye, bye.  39:05 - Speaker 3 (Announcement) Join us next week for another edition of VO Boss with your host, Anne Ganguzza, and take your business to the next level. Sign up for our mailing list at vobosscom and receive exclusive content, industry revolutionizing tips and strategies and new ways to rock your business like a boss. Redistribution with permission. Coast to coast connectivity via IPDTL.   

Margit Wennmachers ist die vielleicht einflussreichste Storytellerin im Silicon Valley – tritt selbst aber nur selten vors Mikrofon: Dass sie heute bei Wunderbar Together zu Gast ist und Felix dafür in seiner Wohnung an der Upper West Side besucht hat, ist also eine besondere Ehre für uns. Als PR-Pionierin hat Margit das Tech-Storytelling neu erfunden – und im Hintergrund die Narrative einer Industrie geprägt. Jetzt startet ihr „drittes Karriere-Kapitel“ – uns erzählt sie, was sie vorhat.

Jeffrey Bank is CEO of Alicart Restaurant Group, which owns Carmine's and Virgil's in New York City, as well as one location of seafood concept Mermaid Oyster Bar.Carmine's is an Italian-American concept that was founded on Manhattan's Upper West Side 35 years ago and now also has restaurants in Times Square as well as in Las Vegas; Atlantis in the Bahamas; Atlantic City, New Jersey; and Washington, D.C.Virgil's is a barbecue restaurant in Times Square, Atlantis and Las Vegas. These are large, consistent, high-volume restaurants, generally 18,000-20,000 square feet, with 700-800 seats and, at Carmine's, annual sales between $14 million and $30 million.Carmine's Times Square location alone serves 3,000 people each day.Their success depends on consistency and volume, maintained by a steady hand that understands not to mess with what already works. Bank, who has been CEO of the company since 1999, says his biggest fear is what he calls “death by a thousand cuts” — making changes that seem small but end up damaging the system. He explains why food that's consistent and delivered with great service in a nice setting is harder than it looks, but is basically all you need for a successful restaurant business.He also explains why the Carmine's location in Times Square closes on the biggest party night, New Year's Eve.

In this powerful and emotional episode, Brenda K. Starr sits down to open up about her incredible journey from a young dreamer in NYC’s Upper West Side to a chart-topping singer who helped shape Latin pop and R&B. Raised by a single Puerto Rican mother of seven, Brenda shares how her entire family rallied behind her dream of stardom from acting at 12 to landing her first record deal at just 13. Brenda reveals the story behind introducing her then–backup singer Mariah Carey to industry exec Tommy Mottola, a move that would change music history forever and her own life’s path. After being dropped by her label to focus on Mariah and facing hard times, Brenda found herself working everyday jobs, on welfare and relying on pure hustle to feed her two kids, all without ever asking for help. Now, decades later, Brenda reflects on her resilience, her pride in creating a Spanish-language album despite not being fluent, and her continued passion for performing and releasing new music. Her story is one of perseverance, legacy, and pure heart. ❤️✨See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Camila White telling the truth? Is she an unreliable narrator? But the biggest question of all: Is she a good landlord? She's got 51% of the Arconia and all of the tea to spill on ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5, Episode 8 "Cockoo Chicks." A birding app shows a shocking reveal as the Elevator cranks this episode up to the breaking point! 00:00 Intro 00:02 Can you trust your own eyes? 00:54 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Building 01:45 Credit Clue Easter Eggs 02:11 Time's Up 03:29 Dangling Clue Threads 05:32 Victim Profile: Lester 05:47 Victim Profile: Nicky 'the Neck' 07:28 Althea 07:50 Lorraine 08:40 Randall 09:05 Camila White 10:27 Vince Fish 10:55 Dr. Grover Stanley 12:01 Loretta 12:19 Oliver 12:26 Charles 12:45 Bloody Mabel 13:05 Tin-Foil Hat Accusation 18:29 Feedback The murder mystery/true crime podcast spoof with Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez! Upper West Side neighbors Charles, Oliver and Mabel bond over a shared love of true crime. Mabel gathers a ragtag group to crash an exclusive ladies night. While trying to save the Arconia from being sold, Charles and Oliver accidentally end up in couples' therapy.  Do you watch on Disney+, Hulu or Star+? Did we miss any clues? Twitter/Instagram/Threads: @DoublePHQ http://facebook.com/doublephq #onlymurdersinthebuilding #omitb #bloodymabel #OnlyMurders #ONLYMURDERS IN THE BUILDING Explained ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Recap ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Review ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Theory Theories s5e8 s05e08 s5e08 #selenagomez #stevemartin #martinshort Directed by Jessica Yu Writing Credits Steve Martin ... (created by) & John Hoffman ... (created by) Kristin Newman ... (written by) & McKenna Thurber ... (written by) & Cast (in credits order) Steve Martin ... Charles-Haden Savage Martin Short ... Oliver Putnam Selena Gomez ... Mabel Mora Michael Cyril Creighton ... Howard Morris Meryl Streep ... Loretta Durkin Téa Leoni ... Sofia Caccimelio Logan Lerman ... Jay Pfluig Christoph Waltz ... Bash Steed Dianne Wiest ... Lorraine Coluca Renée Zellweger ... Camila White Keegan-Michael Key ... Mayor Tillman Bobby Cannavale ... Nicky Caccimelio David Patrick Kelly ... Miller Amy Ryan ... Jan Bellows Ryan Broussard ... Will Putnam Vanessa Aspillaga ... Ursula Tina Fey ... Cindy Canning Ryan Broussard ... Will Jackie Hoffman ... Uma Da'Vine Joy Randolph ... Detective Williams James Caverly ... Theo Dimas Teddy Coluca ... Lester Richard Kind ... Vince Fish Anthony Ruiz ... José the Super Jane Lynch ... Sazz Pataki Jason Veasey ... Jonathan Julian Cihi ... Tim Kono Emory Cohen ... Young Lester Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Mrs. Morris Adriane Lenox ... Roberta Putnam Madison Wray ... Young Rainey Isabella Aparicio ... Young Mabel Shea Buckner ... Tony Caccimelio James Ciccone ... Doorman Joaquin Simone Recasner ... Wondify Executive Dane DiLiegro ... Caccimelio Aaron Dean Eisenberg ... Braden Caccimelio Beanie Feldstein ... Althea Jermaine Fowler ... Randall Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Mrs. Morris Jacob MacKinnon ... Young Howard Evan Mulrooney ... Johnny Caccimelio Joshua Iverson ... Young Artful Dodger John Leone ... Realtor Hayes McCracken ... Young Oliver Jim O'Hare ... Al Ivy Schur ... Tween Girl Ian Unterman ... Fagin Produced by Dan Fogelman ... executive producer Selena Gomez ... executive producer John Hoffman ... executive producer Steve Martin ... executive producer Jess Rosenthal ... executive producer Martin Short ... executive producer Music by Siddhartha Khosla ... (music by) Consulting Producers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

On this Friday's Feels ep, J&J review You've Got Mail, the iconic Upper West Side rom-com starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, diving into the movie that kicked off the era of online dating while nostalgically saying goodbye to small bookstores. They explore the magic of falling in love online before apps made dating complicated, from over-30 chat rooms to the classic AOL dial-up sound that defined a generation. From slow, meaningful email connections to Joe Fox's low-pressure dating style, they debate whether this vintage romance still holds lessons for modern love. Plus, they question if Kathleen was actually forced to fall for Joe after his store puts hers out of business, wondering if romance can survive a little ruthless competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A road trip to Connecticut to confront the Billionaires reveals their evil casino plans: What are the odds?! And now the future of Arconia hangs in the balance! ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5, Episode 7 "Silver Alert" sees Oliver dressed as Cowboy Carter, Mabel and Charles winning at Game Night and Bash's creepy kid! 00:00 Intro 00:02 Paying for the Finger 00:46 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Building 02:07 Credit Clue Easter Eggs 02:33 Top Suspect Talk 09:59 Victim Profile: Nicky 'the Neck' 10:17 Victim Profile: The Finger 10:36 Mayor Tillman 11:22 Romy 11:45 The Billionaires 12:18 Camila White 13:02 Algernon 13:19 Bash Steed 14:29 Jay Pflug 14:52 Oliver 15:07 Charles 15:14 Bloody Mabel 15:19 Tin-Foil Hat Theory 17:47 Spoilers from new Teasers 19:34 Feedback The murder mystery/true crime podcast spoof with Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez! Upper West Side neighbors Charles, Oliver and Mabel bond over a shared love of true crime. The mayor warns the trio about the billionaires, sending them to investigate further at a villainous lair upstate - as Oliver boots it in an attempted escape. Spoiler Videos discussed:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnUSZT6mZbo  https://www.instagram.com/onlymurdershulu/?hl=en Do you watch on Disney+, Hulu or Star+? Did we miss any clues? Twitter/Instagram/Threads: @DoublePHQ http://facebook.com/doublephq #onlymurdersinthebuilding #omitb #bloodymabel #OnlyMurders #ONLYMURDERS IN THE BUILDING Explained ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Recap ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Review ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Theory Theories s5e7 s05e07 s5e07 #selenagomez #stevemartin #martinshort Directed by Jessica Yu Writing Credits Steve Martin ... (created by) & John Hoffman ... (created by) Taylor Cox ... (written by) & Pete Swanson ... (written by) & Cast (in credits order) Steve Martin ... Charles-Haden Savage Martin Short ... Oliver Putnam Selena Gomez ... Mabel Mora Michael Cyril Creighton ... Howard Morris Meryl Streep ... Loretta Durkin Téa Leoni ... Sofia Caccimelio Logan Lerman ... Jay Pfluig Christoph Waltz ... Bash Steed Dianne Wiest ... Lorraine Coluca Renée Zellweger ... Camila White Keegan-Michael Key ... Mayor Tillman Bobby Cannavale ... Nicky Caccimelio David Patrick Kelly ... Miller Amy Ryan ... Jan Bellows Ryan Broussard ... Will Putnam Vanessa Aspillaga ... Ursula Tina Fey ... Cindy Canning Ryan Broussard ... Will Jackie Hoffman ... Uma Da'Vine Joy Randolph ... Detective Williams James Caverly ... Theo Dimas Teddy Coluca ... Lester Richard Kind ... Vince Fish Anthony Ruiz ... José the Super Jane Lynch ... Sazz Pataki Jason Veasey ... Jonathan Julian Cihi ... Tim Kono Emory Cohen ... Young Lester Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Mrs. Morris Adriane Lenox ... Roberta Putnam Madison Wray ... Young Rainey Isabella Aparicio ... Young Mabel Shea Buckner ... Tony Caccimelio James Ciccone ... Doorman Joaquin Simone Recasner ... Wondify Executive Dane DiLiegro ... Caccimelio Aaron Dean Eisenberg ... Braden Caccimelio Beanie Feldstein ... Althea Jermaine Fowler ... Randall Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Mrs. Morris Jacob MacKinnon ... Young Howard Evan Mulrooney ... Johnny Caccimelio Joshua Iverson ... Young Artful Dodger John Leone ... Realtor Hayes McCracken ... Young Oliver Jim O'Hare ... Al Ivy Schur ... Tween Girl Ian Unterman ... Fagin Produced by Dan Fogelman ... executive producer Selena Gomez ... executive producer John Hoffman ... executive producer Steve Martin ... executive producer Jess Rosenthal ... executive producer Martin Short ... executive producer Music by Siddhartha Khosla ... (music by) Consulting Producers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

New Yorkers receiving unemployment are now eligible for a weekly payment of up to $869, up from the previous max of nearly $500. Also, Saul Zabar, the longtime owner of the iconic Upper West Side gourmet Jewish food market, has died at the age of 97. And finally, the city's largest landlord was hit with a $3.1 million penalty for illegally charging tenants for water.

Welcome to Episode 244! In years past, the cooler temps and changing leaves were indicators that the year was winding down. This year, we also have THE PENGUIN BOOK OF GHOST STORIES: From Elizabeth Gaskell to Ambrose Bierce as a gauge. After this episode, we have only three more stories left to read – can you believe it? (We can guess the mixed responses to this question! haha.) We both enjoyed “The Moonlit Road” by Ambrose Bierce, which we discuss in this episode. Other books we've read and talk about include A HOUSE WITH GOOD BONES by T. Kingfisher, 107 DAYS by Kamala Harris, SUNNY SIDE UP by Katie Sturino, MARGARET FULLER: Collected Writings edited by Brigitte Bailey, Leslie Eckel, and Megan Marshall, and DEATH AT THE WHITE HART by Chris Chibnall. In Biblio Adventures, Emily recaps some of the bookish highlights from her vacation on Cape Cod, including BOOKSTORES (Provincetown Bookshop, Tim's Used Books, and Titcomb's Bookshop), LIBRARIES (Provincetown Public Library, the Sturgis Library, Eldridge Public Library and the South Chatham Library), and a bunch of LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES, including a charming mosaic #LFL. Chris spent a day working in the Barnard College Archives and then met a friend for a delicious dinner at Osteria Accademia, a book-lined restaurant on the Upper West Side. Afterwards, she headed to Grand Central to catch a train home to Connecticut and experienced the building's power outage, which made her worry about Dementors and rats. Last but not least, we are thrilled to welcome back OUR MYSTERY MAN, John Valeri for his 14th guest appearance. John joined us to discuss two ghost stories that are on our Ghost Stories Bingo card: “The Mask of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe and “The Canterville Ghost” by Oscar Wilde. He also drops a few reading recommendations because it wouldn't be a proper visit from Our Mystery Man without them. Happy Listening and Happy Reading! https://www.bookcougars.com/blog-1/2025/episode244

Who says 'you can't go home again'? ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5, Episode 6 "Flatbush" has Charles catfished, Loretta red-hot about losing her apartment, Oliver moving out, and a casino moving in??? + Sunny and Cloudy back together! 00:00 Intro 00:05 Lester at the Wedding 01:05 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Building 02:17 Credit Clue Easter Eggs 02:34 Dumpster Diving 04:58 Victim Profile: Lester 06:25 Victim Profile: Nicky 'the Neck' 07:10 Victim Profile: The Finger 07:25 LESTR 2.0 07:47 Althea 08:56 Mayor Tillman 09:48 Lorraine 10:29 Nonna 10:35 Sofia 10:55 Bash Steed 11:27 Loretta 12:06 Howard 12:13 Oliver 13:05 Charles 13:19 Bloody Mabel 13:44 Spoilers from the new Teaser 15:38 Feedback The murder mystery/true crime podcast spoof with Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez! Upper West Side neighbors Charles, Oliver and Mabel bond over a shared love of true crime. The investigation takes Oliver and Loretta back to the streets of his childhood, where buried memories surface and secrets about Lester and Nicky's widows emerge. Mable and Charles follow leads after a break-in. Do you watch on Disney+, Hulu or Star+? Did we miss any clues? Twitter/Instagram/Threads: @DoublePHQ http://facebook.com/doublephq #onlymurdersinthebuilding #omitb #bloodymabel #OnlyMurders #ONLYMURDERS IN THE BUILDING Explained ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Recap ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Review ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Theory Theories s5e6 s05e06 s5e06 #selenagomez #stevemartin #martinshort Directed by Shari Springer Berman Robert Pulcini Writing Credits Steve Martin ... (created by) & John Hoffman ... (created by) John Enbon ... (written by) & Jake Schnesel ... (written by) & Cast (in credits order) Steve Martin ... Charles-Haden Savage Martin Short ... Oliver Putnam Selena Gomez ... Mabel Mora Michael Cyril Creighton ... Howard Morris Meryl Streep ... Loretta Durkin Téa Leoni ... Sofia Caccimelio Logan Lerman ... Jay Pfluig Christoph Waltz ... Bash Steed Dianne Wiest ... Lorraine Coluca Renée Zellweger ... Camila White Keegan-Michael Key ... Mayor Tillman Bobby Cannavale ... Nicky Caccimelio David Patrick Kelly ... Miller Amy Ryan ... Jan Bellows Ryan Broussard ... Will Putnam Vanessa Aspillaga ... Ursula Tina Fey ... Cindy Canning Ryan Broussard ... Will Jackie Hoffman ... Uma Da'Vine Joy Randolph ... Detective Williams James Caverly ... Theo Dimas Teddy Coluca ... Lester Richard Kind ... Vince Fish Anthony Ruiz ... José the Super Jane Lynch ... Sazz Pataki Jason Veasey ... Jonathan Julian Cihi ... Tim Kono Emory Cohen ... Young Lester Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Mrs. Morris Adriane Lenox ... Roberta Putnam Madison Wray ... Young Rainey Isabella Aparicio ... Young Mabel Shea Buckner ... Tony Caccimelio James Ciccone ... Doorman Joaquin Simone Recasner ... Wondify Executive Dane DiLiegro ... Caccimelio Aaron Dean Eisenberg ... Braden Caccimelio Beanie Feldstein ... Althea Jermaine Fowler ... Randall Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Mrs. Morris Jacob MacKinnon ... Young Howard Evan Mulrooney ... Johnny Caccimelio Joshua Iverson ... Young Artful Dodger John Leone ... Realtor Hayes McCracken ... Young Oliver Jim O'Hare ... Al Ivy Schur ... Tween Girl Ian Unterman ... Fagin Produced by Dan Fogelman ... executive producer Selena Gomez ... executive producer John Hoffman ... executive producer Steve Martin ... executive producer Jess Rosenthal ... executive producer Martin Short ... executive producer Music by Siddhartha Khosla ... (music by) Consulting Producers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

If money buys silence, who's silent? ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5, Episode 5 "Tongue Tied" brings the upstairs residents and downstairs staff of the Arconia together for Arconiacon - the first-ever tenant/staff mingle for hard truths and no snacks - singing optional! Charles' test trial drug trip brings a steamy night with Sofia! 00:00 Intro  00:02 Show me the Money 01:09 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Building 02:06 Credit Clue Easter Eggs 02:32 Whodunnit Poll 04:10 The Grand Arconia Theory/5th Bird 08:54 Victim Profile: Lester 09:39 Victim Profile: Nicky 'the Neck' 10:07 Victim Profile: The Finger 10:24 Victim Profile: LESTR 11:13 Mayor Tillman 11:29 Romy 11:38 Lorraine 11:59 Randall 13:10 Bash Steed 13:34 The Caccimelio Boys 13:46 Nonna 13:54 Sofia 14:15 Vince Fish 14:27 Dr. Grover Stanley 14:56 Miller 15:14 Jose 15:27 Ursula 15:56 Uma 16:09 Howard 16:23 Oliver 16:38 Charles 16:50 Bloody Mabel 16:54 Tin-Foil Hat Theory: Strangers on a Train 17:37 Slight Spoilers 20:08 Feedback The murder mystery/true crime podcast spoof with Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez! Upper West Side neighbors Charles, Oliver and Mabel bond over a shared love of true crime. Thwarted in their investigative podcast plans, Mabel and Oliver look for help from the Arconia support staff - as Charles dines with another suspect and gets caught up in "catching" more than he bargained for. Do you watch on Disney+, Hulu or Star+? Did we miss any clues? Twitter/Instagram/Threads: @DoublePHQ http://facebook.com/doublephq #onlymurdersinthebuilding #omitb #bloodymabel #OnlyMurders #ONLYMURDERS IN THE BUILDING Explained ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Recap ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Review ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Theory Theories s5e5 s05e05 s5e05 #selenagomez #stevemartin #martinshort Directed by Shari Springer Berman Robert Pulcini Writing Credits Steve Martin ... (created by) & John Hoffman ... (created by) J.J. Philbin ... (written by) & Pete Swanson ... (staff writer) Cast (in credits order) Steve Martin ... Charles-Haden Savage Martin Short ... Oliver Putnam Selena Gomez ... Mabel Mora Michael Cyril Creighton ... Howard Morris Meryl Streep ... Loretta Durkin Téa Leoni ... Sofia Caccimelio Logan Lerman ... Jay Pfluig Christoph Waltz ... Bash Steed Dianne Wiest ... Lorraine Coluca Renée Zellweger ... Camila White Keegan-Michael Key ... Mayor Tillman Bobby Cannavale ... Nicky Caccimelio David Patrick Kelly ... Miller Amy Ryan ... Jan Bellows Ryan Broussard ... Will Putnam Vanessa Aspillaga ... Ursula Tina Fey ... Cindy Canning Ryan Broussard ... Will Jackie Hoffman ... Uma Da'Vine Joy Randolph ... Detective Williams James Caverly ... Theo Dimas Teddy Coluca ... Lester Richard Kind ... Vince Fish Anthony Ruiz ... José the Super Jane Lynch ... Sazz Pataki Jason Veasey ... Jonathan Julian Cihi ... Tim Kono Emory Cohen ... Young Lester Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Mrs. Morris Adriane Lenox ... Roberta Putnam Madison Wray ... Young Rainey Isabella Aparicio ... Young Mabel Shea Buckner ... Tony Caccimelio James Ciccone ... Doorman Joaquin Simone Recasner ... Wondify Executive Dane DiLiegro ... Caccimelio Aaron Dean Eisenberg ... Braden Caccimelio Beanie Feldstein ... Althea Jermaine Fowler ... Randall Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Mrs. Morris Jacob MacKinnon ... Young Howard Evan Mulrooney ... Johnny Caccimelio Produced by Dan Fogelman ... executive producer Selena Gomez ... executive producer John Hoffman ... executive producer Steve Martin ... executive producer Jess Rosenthal ... executive producer Martin Short ... executive producer Music by Siddhartha Khosla ... (music by) Consulting Producers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

Is Jay the actual Jay? We go birding via Google to ask why Vince Fish thinks Jay is the Eurasian Jay in Lester's ledger! ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5, Episode 4 "Dirty Birds" fly across the Arconia with lies, betrayal, and duck à l'orange! Mabel's eye lashes flutter either from Jay Pflug or the PBR! Howard hangs with LESTR so look at his handwriting yet again! 00:00 Intro 00:02 3 Big Stars... again! 00:51 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Building 02:07 Credit Clue Easter Eggs 02:54 Birds of Prey 05:12 Victim Profile: Lester 05:35 Victim Profile: Nicky 'the Neck' 06:20 Victim Profile: The Finger 06:27 LESTR 07:02 Althea 07:29 Randall 07:39 Camila White 08:22 Bash Steed 09:06 Jay Pflug 10:21 Vince Fish 10:36 Uma 10:41 Howard 10:49 Oliver 10:58 Charles 11:05 Bloody Mabel 11:30 Tin-Foil Hat Theory: Charles' drugs 11:55 Feedback The murder mystery/true crime podcast spoof with Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez! Upper West Side neighbors Charles, Oliver and Mabel bond over a shared love of true crime. Snooping goes sideways when three billionaire suspects catch the trio and invite themselves over for an evening at Oliver's. Do you watch on Disney+, Hulu or Star+? Did we miss any clues? Twitter/Instagram/Threads: @DoublePHQ http://facebook.com/doublephq #onlymurdersinthebuilding #omitb #bloodymabel #OnlyMurders #ONLYMURDERS IN THE BUILDING Explained ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Recap ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Review ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Theory Theories s5e4 s05e04 s5e03 #selenagomez #stevemartin #martinshort Directed by Chris Koch Writing Credits Steve Martin ... (created by) & John Hoffman ... (created by) Kristin Newman ... (written by) & Pete Swanson ... (staff writer) Cast (in credits order) Steve Martin ... Charles-Haden Savage Martin Short ... Oliver Putnam Selena Gomez ... Mabel Mora Michael Cyril Creighton ... Howard Morris Meryl Streep ... Loretta Durkin Téa Leoni ... Sofia Caccimelio Logan Lerman ... Jay Pfluig Christoph Waltz ... Bash Steed Dianne Wiest ... Lorraine Coluca Renée Zellweger ... Camila White Keegan-Michael Key ... Mayor Tillman Bobby Cannavale ... Nicky Caccimelio Amy Ryan ... Jan Bellows Ryan Broussard ... Will Putnam Vanessa Aspillaga ... Ursula Tina Fey ... Cindy Canning Ryan Broussard ... Will Jackie Hoffman ... Uma Da'Vine Joy Randolph ... Detective Williams James Caverly ... Theo Dimas Teddy Coluca ... Lester Richard Kind ... Vince Fish Jane Lynch ... Sazz Pataki Jason Veasey ... Jonathan Julian Cihi ... Tim Kono Emory Cohen ... Young Lester Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Mrs. Morris Adriane Lenox ... Roberta Putnam Madison Wray ... Young Rainey Isabella Aparicio ... Young Mabel Shea Buckner ... Tony Caccimelio James Ciccone ... Doorman Joaquin Simone Recasner ... Wondify Executive Dane DiLiegro ... Caccimelio Aaron Dean Eisenberg ... Braden Caccimelio Beanie Feldstein ... Althea Jermaine Fowler ... Randall Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Mrs. Morris Jacob MacKinnon ... Young Howard Evan Mulrooney ... Johnny Caccimelio Produced by Dan Fogelman ... executive producer Selena Gomez ... executive producer John Hoffman ... executive producer Steve Martin ... executive producer Jess Rosenthal ... executive producer Martin Short ... executive producer Music by Siddhartha Khosla ... (music by) Consulting Producers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

It's weekend at the Arconia! Oliver stinks up the elevator, Charles takes experimental drugs & Mabel doomscrolls her Insta account: ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5, Episode 3 "Rigor" rolls out a chatty corpse, a Wondify songstress and a young man with more billions than fingers! 00:00 Intro 00:02 Killer Intros 01:17 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Building 02:11 Credit Clue Easter Eggs 03:05 Clue Clean-Up: Bird Call 04:03 Clue Clean-Up: Howard Handwriting 06:03 Victim Profile: Lester 06:46 Victim Profile: Nicky 'the Neck' 08:36 Victim Profile: The Finger 08:52 Althea 09:22 Lorraine 10:29 Randall 11:07 Camila White 11:16 Bash Steed 11:22 Jay Pflug 11:37 Uma 11:56 Oliver 12:19 Charles 12:50 Bloody Mabel 13:07 Tin-Foil Hat Theory: Opera Clues 14:26 Feedback The murder mystery/true crime podcast spoof with Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez! Upper West Side neighbors Charles, Oliver and Mabel bond over a shared love of true crime. The trio stumbles upon a crucial piece of evidence - and promptly compromises it. With time running out, they scramble to solve the mystery before the police close in on them. Do you watch on Disney+, Hulu or Star+? Did we miss any clues? Twitter/Instagram/Threads: @DoublePHQ http://facebook.com/doublephq #onlymurdersinthebuilding #omitb #bloodymabel #OnlyMurders #ONLYMURDERS IN THE BUILDING Explained ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Recap ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Review ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Theory Theories s5e3 s05e03 s5e03 #selenagomez #stevemartin #martinshort Directed by Chris Koch Writing Credits Steve Martin ... (created by) & John Hoffman ... (created by) Max Searle ... (written by) & Ella Robinson Brooks ... (written by) Jake Schnesel ... (executive story editor) Ella Robinson Brooks ... (executive story editor) Pete Swanson ... (staff writer) Cast (in credits order) Steve Martin ... Charles-Haden Savage Martin Short ... Oliver Putnam Selena Gomez ... Mabel Mora Michael Cyril Creighton ... Howard Morris Meryl Streep ... Loretta Durkin Téa Leoni ... Sofia Caccimelio Logan Lerman ... Jay Pfluig Christoph Waltz ... Bash Steed Dianne Wiest ... Lorraine Coluca Renée Zellweger ... Camila White Keegan-Michael Key ... Mayor Tillman Bobby Cannavale ... Nicky Caccimelio Amy Ryan ... Jan Bellows Ryan Broussard ... Will Putnam Vanessa Aspillaga ... Ursula Tina Fey ... Cindy Canning Ryan Broussard ... Will Jackie Hoffman ... Uma Da'Vine Joy Randolph ... Detective Williams James Caverly ... Theo Dimas Teddy Coluca ... Lester Richard Kind ... Vince Fish Jane Lynch ... Sazz Pataki Jason Veasey ... Jonathan Julian Cihi ... Tim Kono Emory Cohen ... Young Lester Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Mrs. Morris Adriane Lenox ... Roberta Putnam Madison Wray ... Young Rainey Isabella Aparicio ... Young Mabel Shea Buckner ... Tony Caccimelio James Ciccone ... Doorman Joaquin Dane DiLiegro ... Caccimelio Aaron Dean Eisenberg ... Braden Caccimelio Beanie Feldstein ... Althea Jermaine Fowler ... Randall Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Mrs. Morris Jacob MacKinnon ... Young Howard Evan Mulrooney ... Johnny Caccimelio Produced by Dan Fogelman ... executive producer Selena Gomez ... executive producer John Hoffman ... executive producer Steve Martin ... executive producer Jess Rosenthal ... executive producer Martin Short ... executive producer Music by Siddhartha Khosla ... (music by) Consulting Producers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

Our new interview with Margot Kingon, an artist and the founder of Second Wave Supplies, has a wonderful sweep to it.  As an artist and creative instigator, much of Margot's work could be labeled “art as social practice.” Her many projects have included a long-running pop-up dance party (Dance/Play), a year-long series of Covid-era family portraits, and most recently, an art supply thrift store in Beacon.  When she takes something new on, Margot typically isn't only out to express herself creatively but also to invite others to engage and build something together.  All of this is fairly new. Margot grew up in Manhattan's Upper West Side during a period of high crime. (She was mugged multiple times). She took a million art classes as a kid but strayed from making art as she grew up. She only returned to it in force after working for decades in work she didn't love, as a lighting technician. The initial spark that renewed her creative life came when she became a mother, as she and her husband (musician Josh Stark) made a pact to do the work they wanted their child to know them for. But even after making that commitment, she grappled for nearly two decades with work/life balance, her responsibilities to her ailing mother, and how to live.  That all sounds rather serious but Margot recounts her stumbles and epiphanies with a lot of humor and insight. And of course she talks at length about Second Wave Supplies' mission to provide affordable access to art materials to folks in Beacon while keeping them out of the landfill. 

Sit back and enjoy 32 years of The Arconia's history as we see Lester's first day and last day as a Doorman! And he only has two ages: Too Young Lester and Final Lester. More questions arise as he makes the mistake of taking the cash! 00:00 Intro 00:02 Listen to the subtle show 01:10 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Building 01:59 Credit Clue Easter Eggs 02:52 Murder Night Speculation 05:56 Victim Profile: Lester 08:40 Victim Profile: Nicky 'the Neck' 09:21 Victim Profile: The Finger 09:40 Althea 10:16 Romy 10:51 Lorraine 11:38 Randall 11:55 Caccimelio Nonna 12:22 Sofia 13:19 Ursula 13:56 Uma 14:01 Howard 14:36 Oliver 15:08 Charles 15:41 Bloody Mabel 15:58 Tin-Foil Hat Theory: Old vs New The murder mystery/true crime podcast spoof with Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez! Upper West Side neighbors Charles, Oliver and Mabel bond over a shared love of true crime. A look back at Lester's early days at the Arconia reveals how a young dreamer became a steadfast doorman - sacrificing his future to protect the residents from the building's secrets. Do you watch on Disney+, Hulu or Star+? Did we miss any clues? Twitter/Instagram/Threads: @DoublePHQ http://facebook.com/doublephq #onlymurdersinthebuilding #omitb #bloodymabel #OnlyMurders #ONLYMURDERS IN THE BUILDING Explained ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Recap ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Review ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Theory Theories s5e2 s05e02 s5e02 #selenagomez #stevemartin #martinshort Directed by John Hoffman Writing Credits Steve Martin ... (created by) & John Hoffman ... (created by) Ben Smith ... (written by) & Ella Robinson Brooks ... (written by) Jake Schnesel ... (executive story editor) Ella Robinson Brooks ... (executive story editor) Pete Swanson ... (staff writer) Cast (in credits order) Steve Martin ... Charles-Haden Savage Martin Short ... Oliver Putnam Selena Gomez ... Mabel Mora Michael Cyril Creighton ... Howard Morris Meryl Streep ... Loretta Durkin Téa Leoni ... Sofia Caccimelio Logan Lerman ... Jay Pfluig Christoph Waltz ... Bash Steed Dianne Wiest ... Lorraine Coluca Renée Zellweger ... Camila White Keegan-Michael Key ... Mayor Tillman Bobby Cannavale ... Nicky Caccimelio Amy Ryan ... Jan Bellows Ryan Broussard ... Will Putnam Vanessa Aspillaga ... Ursula Tina Fey ... Cindy Canning Ryan Broussard ... Will Jackie Hoffman ... Uma Da'Vine Joy Randolph ... Detective Williams James Caverly ... Theo Dimas Teddy Coluca ... Lester Richard Kind ... Vince Fish Jane Lynch ... Sazz Pataki Jason Veasey ... Jonathan Julian Cihi ... Tim Kono Emory Cohen ... Young Lester Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Mrs. Morris Adriane Lenox ... Roberta Putnam Madison Wray ... Young Rainey Isabella Aparicio ... Young Mabel Shea Buckner ... Tony Caccimelio James Ciccone ... Doorman Joaquin Dane DiLiegro ... Caccimelio Aaron Dean Eisenberg ... Braden Caccimelio Beanie Feldstein ... Althea Jermaine Fowler ... Randall Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Mrs. Morris Jacob MacKinnon ... Young Howard Evan Mulrooney ... Johnny Caccimelio Produced by Dan Fogelman ... executive producer Selena Gomez ... executive producer John Hoffman ... executive producer Steve Martin ... executive producer Jess Rosenthal ... executive producer Martin Short ... executive producer Music by Siddhartha Khosla ... (music by) Consulting Producers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

Starts with a funeral, ends with a dead body, and in between, someone gives Oliver the finger = We are so back! Welcome to Season 5 - where the ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5, Episode 1 "Nail in the Coffin" has Mob pods, cryptic casinos and Mabel's new studio apartment makeover! 00:00 Intro 00:02 Never tell me the odds 00:36 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Building 01:47 Housekeeping 02:09 Credit Clue Easter Eggs 02:56 Victim Profile: Lester 04:26 Victim Profile: Nicky 'the Neck' 05:38 Victim Profile: The Finger 06:02 Mayor Tillman 06:36 Romy 06:52 Lorraine 07:26 Randall 07:39 The Caccimelio Boys 08:02 Caccimelio Nonna 08:14 Sofia 08:39 Dr. Grover Stanley 09:01 Ursula 09:20 Uma 09:27 Howard 09:55 Oliver 10:41 Charles 10:55 Bloody Mabel 11:11 Tin-Foil Hat Theory: Episode Titles The murder mystery/true crime podcast spoof with Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez! Upper West Side neighbors Charles, Oliver and Mabel bond over a shared love of true crime. While investigating Lester's mysterious "accidental" death, the clues lure Charles, Oliver and Mabel out of Manhattan - and straight into some dangerous new "old" territory. Do you watch on Disney+, Hulu or Star+? Did we miss any clues? Twitter/Instagram/Threads: @DoublePHQ http://facebook.com/doublephq #onlymurdersinthebuilding #omitb #bloodymabel #OnlyMurders #ONLYMURDERS IN THE BUILDING Explained ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Recap ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Review ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Theory Theories s5e1 s05e01 s5e01 #selenagomez #stevemartin #martinshort Directed by John Hoffman Writing Credits Steve Martin ... (created by) & John Hoffman ... (created by) John Hoffman ... (written by) & Taylor Cox ... (written by)  Cast (in credits order) Steve Martin ... Charles-Haden Savage Martin Short ... Oliver Putnam Selena Gomez ... Mabel Mora Michael Cyril Creighton ... Howard Morris Meryl Streep ... Loretta Durkin Téa Leoni ... Sofia Caccimelio Logan Lerman ... Jay Pfluig Christoph Waltz ... Bash Steed Dianne Wiest ... Lorraine Coluca Renée Zellweger ... Camila White Keegan-Michael Key ... Mayor Tillman Bobby Cannavale ... Nicky Caccimelio Amy Ryan ... Jan Bellows Ryan Broussard ... Will Putnam Vanessa Aspillaga ... Ursula Tina Fey ... Cindy Canning Ryan Broussard ... Will Jackie Hoffman ... Uma Da'Vine Joy Randolph ... Detective Williams James Caverly ... Theo Dimas Teddy Coluca ... Lester Richard Kind ... Vince Fish Jane Lynch ... Sazz Pataki Jason Veasey ... Jonathan Shea Buckner ... Tony Caccimelio James Ciccone ... Doorman Joaquin Dane DiLiegro ... Caccimelio Aaron Dean Eisenberg ... Braden Caccimelio Beanie Feldstein ... Althea Jermaine Fowler ... Randall Siobhan Fallon Hogan ... Mrs. Morris Jacob MacKinnon ... Young Howard Evan Mulrooney ... Johnny Caccimelio Produced by Dan Fogelman ... executive producer Selena Gomez ... executive producer John Hoffman ... executive producer Steve Martin ... executive producer Jess Rosenthal ... executive producer Martin Short ... executive producer Music by Siddhartha Khosla ... (music by) Consulting Producers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

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Join Opie and Matt for a hilarious and unfiltered conversation at Gephardt's Beer Culture on the Upper West Side. From tasting a smoky Doppelbock and debating its "silky" mouthfeel to sharing wild summer stories—like saving a kid from a riptide and getting a $1,200 bottle of Pappy Van Winkle as a thank-you—this episode is packed with laughs, beer reviews, and unexpected tangents. They dive into everything from counterfeit money conspiracies to finding a mysterious leg on the beach, all while planning a guys' weekend and celebrating their bar's "Love Handles" magazine feature. Tune in for a fun, chaotic ride with great brews and even better stories!

Chelsea Clinton and Jack Schlossberg (grandson of John F. Kennedy) are reportedly both eyeing New York Congressman Jerry Nadler's seat now that he's planning to call it quits.  Congressman Nadler's district covers high-profile New York neighborhoods: Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and everything down to Union Square. Apparently, these two nepo babies aren't ready to let go of their fancy zip codes just yet. Follow Kennedy on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KennedyNation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Kennedy Now Available on YouTube: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/kennedyytp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kennedy_foxnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Kennedy for Happy Hour on Fridays! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWlNiiSXX4BNUbXM5X8KkYbDepFgUIVZj⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Epstein-saken forsvinner ikke uansett hva Trump gjør. Nå har flere av ofrene uttalt seg for første gang under en pressekonferanse utenfor Kongressen. Trump tapte i retten om nasjonalgarden i California, men det vil ikke forhindre ham i å forsøke å sende inn nasjonalgarden i Baltimore og Chicago. Og kongressrepresentanten for Upper West Side og Upper East Side på Manhattan trekker seg etter over 30 år. Det kan føre til et skred av kjendiser som vil forsøke å overta plassen hans. 

To share her birth story today on Yoga | Birth | Babies, I have Emily Silver. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Emily is 34 year old PYC alumni and Kindergarten teacher on the Upper West Side. She went to school at SUNY Brockport with majors in Dance and Interdisciplinary Arts for Children, and earned her Masters at Hunter College for Early Childhood Education. Emily's story is a lesson in recognizing your needs, staying true to yourself, allowing birth to switch course, and how valuable a well-gathered support team is. Enjoy this inspiring birth story. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Escape to a cozy basement sanctuary with "A Happy Accident in 1972," the latest episode in the Cozy Launderette Series. Tonight's rainy bedtime story story is your ticket to a night of deep relaxation and peaceful rest. When a tropical storm arrives on the Upper West Side, you find yourself at the Cozy Launderette, a charming hideaway where a beautiful new chapter is about to unfold.As the soothing hum of machines and the gentle rhythm of falling rain wash away your worries, you'll witness how life's unexpected turns can lead to the most profound blessings. This heartfelt narrative is a quiet celebration of found family, unconditional love, and the magic of finding home where you least expect it.Get cozy and cuddle up as you drift to sleep with this calming sleep story. It's time to dream away.Original Script, Narration, Music, Sound Design, and Production by Michelle Hotaling, Dreamaway Visions LLC 2025 All Rights ReservedMentions: Food, unexpected pregnancy and motherhood, sudden life changes, difficult family relationships, nostalgia, emotionsYOUTUBE: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/michellessanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/michellessanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK:⁠https://www.facebook.com/michellessanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Michelle: ⁠michellessanctuary@gmail.com⁠If you would like to support this channel:⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/michsanctuary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.me/michellessanctuary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.venmo.com/michellehotaling⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out my new podcast, Meditation Tides, for guided meditations and let the tides of your breath bring the tranquility you deserve. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meditationtides/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle's Sanctuary is a place where you may enjoy high quality relaxing stories for sleep and guided sleep meditations completely FREE with a focus on mental vacations, sleep hypnosis, manifestations, and using your imagination to enjoy relaxing adventures before bedtime. Grown-ups deserve bedtime stories too!Having firsthand experience with anxiety, insomnia, and a strong desire to connect with my higher self and live my best life, I have tailored these recordings in ways that I have personally found helpful. This channel is not a replacement for consultations with a doctor or medical professional but can help you find more balance and a healing night's sleep. I always welcome comments, feedback & suggestions.

#GoodBar #history #truecrimeIn this episode we feature a return guest from 2021, Deb Berry, and we will discuss the 1970s fictional book and film Looking For Mr Goodbar as well as the actual case that was its inspiration and the reporter, Lacey Fosburgh, who covered it.Travels With the Dark: Stories from humans in the “Limit-Experience”This “special” episode is the first in what promises to be a series concerning real occurrences of human beings when they are brought into or more aptly, up against “limit-experience”, a phrase from French and German philosophers that attempts to describe in the most general way what human beings undergo when they are thrust into situations that push them to their limits and conditions of maximum intensity. While originally this was intended to be a series in the “True Crime” genre  I wondered to myself if subject and theme could extended outward. It might not even only encompass the most negative aspect of human experience.I have been fascinated with the so-called "Goodbar" case yet I loved and knew about the 1977 movie and then the novel before I even knew that it concerned a real woman and her story - Roseann Quinn. It was genuine delight to talk with Deb on the subject and I honestly can't think of any better collaborator for this episode.Notes from our special guest, Deb BerryOn this week's episode, we're joined by Madame B (aka Deb) for a deep dive into the 1973 murder of Roseann Quinn, the case that inspired the Judith Rossner book “Looking for Mr. Goodbar,” which was later adapted to the film starring Diane Keaton in a sharp turn against her previous role as Annie Hall and a young Richard Gere in his stunning breakout role. While the book and film have generated much discourse over the years, most of it has revolved around Quinn's victimology, with little discussion of her killer, John Wayne Wilson, and his respective background, psychopathology and motives. So today, Mitch and Deb draw upon another book about the Quinn case, “Closing Time: The True Story of the ‘Goodbar' Murder” by the late New York Times reporter Lacey Fosburgh, to explore the lesser-discussed aspects of the crime which occurred on the Upper West Side of Manhattan during the height of an era of cultural- and social upheaval in America. Set against the backdrop of the early 1970s with the forces of the sexual revolution and second-wave feminism behind it, the Quinn murder was a perfect storm of social, cultural, psychological and even religious factors that begs examination of this complex landscape and its relevance to the murder.More about amazing Deb:Madame B (aka Deb) grew up in Chicago during the 1970s when it was disco balls, Cubs games, deep-dish pizza—and the occasional serial killer hiding in plain sight as a birthday-party clown-for-hire. Like a lot of girls at that time, she loved roller-skating, “Laverne & Shirley” and “Donny Osmond” (and she had the purple socks to prove it). But beneath her feathered hair and Bee Gees T-shirt was a secret obsession she didn't dare share with anyone—not her parents, not her teachers, not even her best friends: murder.In her public life, she swooned right along with her girlfriends over Leif Garrett and Scott Baio in issues of “Tiger Beat,” but in secret, she read “Helter Skelter” and devoured every detective show the ‘70s had to offer—“Kojak”, “The Rockford Files”, “Starsky & Hutch”, “Beretta”, “Ironside” and “Hawaii Five-0”, just to name a few. She came to see these shows not just as entertainment, but as something that held the key to understanding the danger that lurked right outside her door.Back then, being into true crime wasn't just uncool—it was weird, creepy, and not a thing that girls (or anyone) are supposed to be into. She believes you can dive into the darkest corners of human behavior without glamorizing or mythologizing it, and maybe even laugh about it now and then, as long as you know where the punchlines end.

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Kenny and Mark critique/celebrate this lesson in sexology while Madonna resurrects and re-embraces Dita Parlo. Topics include being Game & Giving, Sniffies, blatant innuendo, the Summer of Spitting, licorice, golden showers, breaking the beds, raw meat recipes with mayonnaise, grillz, a phenomenal demo bridge, Samantha's hand-rolled sushi, masks, the 1994 version of S.E.X., and having a “bad attitude”. Mark makes a nostalgic pilgrimage back to the Upper West Side and Kenny makes a case for getting out the meat. Whatcha know about sex?

Mark discusses the New York City Mayoral race; The View may get cancelled; possible Presidential candidates in 2028; Meta wants to produce their version of Google glasses with sunglass maker Oakley; cell phones are making us dumber; new Upper West Side skyscraper upsetting people; no cell service in super tall buildings and Mark expects Colbert to be pulled off the air soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark discusses the New York City Mayoral race; The View may get cancelled; possible Presidential candidates in 2028; Meta wants to produce their version of Google glasses with sunglass maker Oakley; cell phones are making us dumber; new Upper West Side skyscraper upsetting people; no cell service in super tall buildings and Mark expects Colbert to be pulled off the air soon. 

Taylor's ride through the burned-down Pacific Palisades neighborhood, and architect Neale Payton's insight into rebuilding the area as a Transit Oriented Development in the April 2025 Bike Talk episode https://biketalk.org/2025/04/2513-state-of-the-union-rebuilding-a-bike-oriented-la-and-bike-storage/ (0:28). Two vigils, four car victims, one day for NYC: Transportation Alternatives Communications Director Alexa Sledge shares audio of speakers at the vigil for the double car killing of Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok on July 23 in NYC https://transalt.org/press-releases/mayor-adams-fix-canal-street-reduce-manhattan-bridge-speed-limit-after-speeding-driver-hits-and-kills-ta-member-riding-bike-and-woman-sitting-on-bench-at-canal-street-and-bowery-in-manhattan (3:09). The NY Times article “Drivers vs. Cyclists” both-sides-ism makes it seem that whether or not Toronto's bike lanes increase traffic congestion is a matter of opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/world/canada/bike-lanes-toronto.html (7:03). Alberta Transportation Minister, former trump staffer Devin Dreeshen, is talking about removing bike lanes in Calgary, because he believes they interfere with car traffic (8:15). Los Angeles Metro extended pro-labor union bikeshare operator Bicycle Transit Systems' contract through November 30, 2025, but it may go to Lyft after that. Is LA Metro's preference for Lyft due to car bias https://la.streetsblog.org/2025/05/22/metro-quietly-withdraws-lyft-bike-share-contract-vote (9:13)? New York City's August 2 “Summer Streets,” an open streets event, will be almost the length of Manhattan https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/summer-streets-manhattan-flyer-2025.pdf (10:26). September 14 will be the Los Angeles “Historic South Central Meets Watts CicLAvia" https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_historic_south_central_meets_watts25 (10:46). Harry Potter actress Emma Watson was banned from driving after caught going 38 mph in a 30 mph zone. She had 9 points on her license, but still-would that have happened in the U.S. (11:10)? The worst states for bike commuters are ranked in a new study https://drive.google.com/file/d/18O7HQSZwrzMomlsHNKH3XnvkS_iO6WzX/view (12:24). A recent cyclist death on St. Claude Avenue in New Orleans focused some attention on Bike Easy's “Safer St. Claude” campaign. With Bike Easy Executive Director Allene La Spina https://bikeeasy.org/our-work/advocacy/mnob/safer-st-claude/ (13:00). Bike The Drive, Chicago's August 31 annual fundraiser for Active Transportation Alliance, comes just as safe/multimodal street advocates struggle with the Illinois DOT for a saner configuration than DuSable Lakeshore Drive's 8-lane speedway along Chicago's waterfront. With John Greenfield, Streetsblog Chicago editor https://bikethedrive.org (22:57). BikeWalk Nebraska just got a Vulnerable User Law passed that's good for cyclists, but there are some unwelcome riders in the law's final version. With BikeWalk Nebraska Executive Director Julie Harris (34:11). Nick sits and reflects by an Upper West Side bike lane with Carl Mahaney, Director of Streetopia Upper West Side for Open Plans https://www.streetopia.city (41:00).

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In Mark Kurlansky's novel Cheesecake, a Greek family living on Manhattan's Upper West Side sets out to follow a recipe dating back to ancient Rome. What results is a block-wide battle to make the best cheesecake, set against the backdrop of a quickly-changing neighborhood. In today's episode, Kurlansky talks with NPR's Scott Simon about coming across the oldest written recipe, the food writer's relationship to fiction, and Kurlansky's own favorite cheesecake.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Join Betsy Helmuth in this episode of Affordable Interior Design as she dives into the world of interior design and shares her insights on creating a luxe look without breaking the bank. Betsy discusses her exciting project on the Upper West Side, where she's designing a stunning $6 million apartment filled with bold and colorful art. In this episode, Betsy answers a listener's question from Veronica in Bournemouth, England, who is renovating her Edwardian home. Veronica seeks advice on creating a layered and welcoming living room with a green color scheme, pink velvet sofas, and plans for a Victorian-tiled fireplace. Betsy provides expert tips on color drenching, wall decor, and the importance of finding an inspiration piece to guide the design process. Later, Betsy shares her thoughts on the thought-provoking Netflix documentary "Tell Me Who I Am," which explores themes of memory, trauma, and familial relationships. Tune in for design tips, inspiration, and a deep dive into the complexities of memory and identity. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes! Topics Covered: Designing a luxe apartment on a budget Tips for creating a layered living room The importance of inspiration pieces in design Discussion of the documentary "Tell Me Who I Am" Timestamps:00:00:52 - Designing a $6 Million Apartment00:03:30 - Listener Question from Veronica in England00:05:17 - Betsy's Design Advice for Veronica00:15:21 - Review of Netflix's "Tell Me Who I Am"00:24:16 - Closing Remarks and Acknowledgments Links: Affordable Interior Design Website Submit your design questions Follow Us: Instagram: @uploftinteriordesign Facebook: facebook.com/UploftIntDes Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Opie and the crew for a wild live episode of the Opie Radio podcast at Gebhards Beer Culture on NYC's Upper West Side! From Samuel Jackson's pinball machine rants to absurd tales of ocean peeing and app-locked trash cans, this episode is a hilarious rollercoaster. Dive into quirky discussions about 1864 baseball rules, New York City's craziness during heatwaves, and why Ron's rotting foot and whoopee cushion antics almost got him banned. Expect unfiltered banter, unexpected tangents, and a whole lot of laughter in this unhinged barroom chat!

Mark Kurlansky is a James Beard Award-winning writer whose books span fiction and non-fiction but share food-related subjects, with titles like Salt, Milk, and Salmon. He'll talk about his latest novel Cheesecake, which takes place entirely on the Upper West Side, and follows a Greek coffee shop facing rent increases that adds an ancient Roman recipe to its menu. Acclaim, imitators, and competition follow.

Dr. Jordan has an acupuncture clinic in the Upper West Side of NYC. He focuses on the treatment of pelvic floor disorder, musculoskeletal disorders, and has published research in 2024 on trigger point size reduction in the trapezius by dry needling acupuncture. Curious about Chinese medicine and acupuncture? Listen to his introduction to it.

Did you know that a reported 1 out of 5 people who give birth experience PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders)? However, the professionals I have spoken to believe the number is closer to 1 in 3. Today we explore the world of PMADs- how to recognize the line between baby blues and PMADs, when it might be time to seek support, and where to find the help you need. Joining me today on Yoga| Birth| Babies, I have Sydney Pollack-Tobert. Sydney is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), certified perinatal mental health therapist (PMH-C), and a child therapist located on the Upper West Side. Sydney is a mom to one human baby and two dogs- and is a a proud alumn of Prenatal Yoga Center! Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling mysteries surrounding The Dakota, one of New York's most iconic and enigmatic buildings. From its origins as a luxurious Upper West Side residence to its association with John Lennon's tragic murder, The Dakota carries a legacy of both history and hauntings. We explore the tales of spectral figures like the Crying Lady and a ghostly young girl, alongside Lennon's own eerie encounters in the building. Are these events a result of lingering energies from its storied past, or is there a psychological explanation tied to its fame and architecture? Join Tony Brew-ski as he delves into the eerie phenomena and unresolved mysteries that make The Dakota an enduring fascination for believers and skeptics alike.

In this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling mysteries surrounding The Dakota, one of New York's most iconic and enigmatic buildings. From its origins as a luxurious Upper West Side residence to its association with John Lennon's tragic murder, The Dakota carries a legacy of both history and hauntings. We explore the tales of spectral figures like the Crying Lady and a ghostly young girl, alongside Lennon's own eerie encounters in the building. Are these events a result of lingering energies from its storied past, or is there a psychological explanation tied to its fame and architecture? Join Tony Brew-ski as he delves into the eerie phenomena and unresolved mysteries that make The Dakota an enduring fascination for believers and skeptics alike.

Join Opie and the crew for a hilarious and unfiltered episode of the Opie Radio podcast, broadcast live from Gebhards Beer Culture on Manhattan's Upper West Side.VIDEO VERSION here https://youtube.com/live/nzqHgbbuLuw?feature=shareSip along as they dive into a wild mix of topics, from motorcycle mayhem and New York City gripes to debunking Jimi Hendrix myths and uncovering Freddie Mercury's rumored daughter. Expect plenty of laughs, craft beer cheers, and street cam shenanigans in this lively, no-holds-barred session. Tune in for the chaos and stay for the iHeart Radio announcement! Like, share and SUBSCRIBE!

VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtube.com/live/YYWbDvUz824?feature=share Join Opie and his crew for a raucous ride at Gebhards Beer Culture on the Upper West Side! In this first part of a live podcast extravaganza, the gang dives into a nostalgic love fest for the Toadies, debates the best cuts of meat (New York strip, anyone?), and rants about everything from overpriced coffee to cartoon controversies. Expect unfiltered banter, music riffs, and a few wild tangents about fishing, Springsteen, and surviving the chaos of New York City. Grab a beer and buckle up for the Opie Radio experience!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VIDEO version here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwKK5oHdgBQ Join Opie and the crew for a wild, unfiltered live episode at Gebhards in NYC, where the rain-soaked Upper West Side sets the stage for a whirlwind of crude humor, local gossip, and conspiracy-fueled tangents. From a 12-foot Times Square statue sparking debate to P. Diddy’s egg-tossing party antics, the gang dives into NYC’s gritty pulse. Matt shares a hilarious tale of his daughter Millie’s “fucking bam it” outburst, while Ron rants about pit bull attacks, AI draining the grid, and fluoride’s Illuminati roots. Expect locker room stories, a nod to the Bruins’ “Black Betty,” and a heartfelt family moment with Matt’s kids, all capped with a Bubba Gump shrimp roll plug. This episode is a raw, chaotic love letter to NYC’s barroom banter. Tune in for laughs, shocks, and a taste of Gebhards’ Wednesday shrimp special!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.