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Matt and Daniel are together in the same room, in one of the few countries that will allow such an abomination: Jordan. They're filling the piggies in on their travels, and discussing New York's Israel Day parade, the Knesset's international humiliation exercise, and Jesse Brown appearing just as Islamophobic on US TV as he does in Canada despite the 72% exchange rate.Please donate to United Palestinian Appeal: https://upaconnect.org/Bad Hasbara Merch: https://estoymerchandise.com/collections/bad-hasbara-podcastSubscribe to the Patreon https://www.patreon.com/badhasbaraSubstack https://substack.com/@badhasbaraSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bad-hasbara/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In dieser Folge von "In kleiner Runde - Inside Medien" nehmen eure Lieblings-Medieninsider Julia Krüger und Maurice Gajda wieder das aktuelle Geschehen der nationalen und internationalen Medienwelt unter die Lupe. Diesmal im Gepäck: Spannende Branchen-Insights, Tech-Trends und jede Menge persönliche Meinungen.Blick über den Teich: Was gibt es Neues im US-TV? Julia und Maurice sprechen über den emotionalen Abschied von Late-Night-Legende Stephen Colbert und verraten, wie es mit der Kultserie Grey's Anatomy und dem heißerwarteten neuen Spin-off rund um Ellen Pompeo weitergeht.Deutschlandfunk baut um: Eine große Programmreform steht an – warum Podcasts dort künftig klassische Magazine ersetzen sollen und was das für die Radiolandschaft bedeutet.Morgenradio als Videostream? Netflix überrascht mit neuen Streaming-Trends und plant, demnächst eine morgendliche Radioshow als Live-Videostream zu übertragen.Zoff in der Branche: Die beiden beleuchten den aktuellen Rechtsstreit zwischen RTL und der Leipziger Dokumentarfilm-Produzentin Jana Bernhardt um die Offenlegung von Werbeeinnahmen.Kurioser Hörtipp: Zum Schluss wird es maritim – Julia und Maurice stellen den skurrilen wie spannenden Radiosender Yacht FM vor.Schaltet ein, schnappt euch einen Kaffee und blickt mit uns hinter die Kulissen!Wie gefällt euch der neue Streaming-Vorstoß von Netflix? Schreibt es uns in die Kommentare oder bei Instagram!Die Themen im Überblick:

Coming up on your Tapt News afternoon podcast:** Mourning the loss of a highly respected police officer** The Andrew Mount Batton Windsor police investigation deepens** And a popular US TV host says goodbye...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex sits down with the two stars of Hit Machine – Josh Radnor (known for playing Ted in How I Met Your Mother) and Noah Galvin (of The Good Doctor, Theater Camp and Dear Evan Hansen fame) – who will be performing at the Soho Theatre this summer. The new play by Jonathan Caren follows two estranged brothers, one a record mogul and the other an aspiring musician. It features original music by multi-Grammy Award winner Ben Harper with direction by Daniel Bailey. Why do the two US TV stars find themselves in London? We find out... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of the State of the Arts podcast (@sotapod), filmmaker and writer Des Doyle sits down with senior entertainment executive Scott Farris to discuss his role in shaping global franchise storytelling.Produced in partnership with Film Ireland and supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme, the State of the Arts series explores the creative processes, industry challenges, and new opportunities that both Irish and international creatives face in today's ever-evolving artistic landscapes.In this conversation, Scott discusses his experiences in the changing world of TV development, offering insight into how large-scale projects are developed from the ground up. He discusses the realities of working with major IP, the collaborative processes behind franchise storytelling, and how the industry is evolving in response to changing audience expectations, technology, and global demand.Follow the journey of State of the Arts here: https://www.instagram.com/sotapod/Read more about the podcast here: https://www.filmireland.net/state-of-the-arts-podcast-senior-entertainment-executive-scott-farris-with-des-doyle/Scott FarrisScott is a senior entertainment executive with over 15 years of experience shaping global franchise storytelling. One of the earliest creative hires at Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video, he helped build the studio from the ground up and played a key role in establishing Amazon as a major force in premium television.Scott pioneered Amazon's strategy for adapting global gaming franchises, securing and developing landmark properties including God of War, Mass Effect, Warhammer 40K, and The Sims, as well as the breakout hit Fallout, which drew over 100 million viewers worldwide and earned 16 Emmy nominations.Beyond gaming, his work focuses on large-scale worldbuilding and IP-driven storytelling, with projects including Mike Flanagan's upcoming adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie, RoboCop with James Wan, and Fourth Wing, based on Rebecca Yarros' bestselling romantasy phenomenon. Scott is particularly passionate about the intersection of creativity, technology, fandom, and the future of franchise storytelling.Des DoyleDes is a D.I.T. graduate who spent fifteen years working in the Camera Department in the Irish film industry before moving into directing. He is the writer/director of the critically acclaimed feature documentary Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show, featuring JJ Abrams (Alias, Lost, Fringe), Robert and Michelle King (The Good Wife), Ronald D. Moore (Outlander, Battlestar Galactica) and Bill Prady (The Big Bang Theory) amongst others.He has created a number of courses in conjunction with Screen Ireland over the last few years, which provide breakdowns of all the major US and international streaming networks and what their evolving programming needs may be. He also initiated the Pitching Programme for TV Drama and Comedy with Screen Ireland, giving a selected group of writers the opportunity to pitch directly to some of the major Irish production companies based on briefs they provide, and created the LA Writers Room Placements scheme, which allowed Irish writers to travel to LA and spend time in real-world US TV series writers' rooms.He has also lectured on Showrunning, US TV Production and the Future of Content at USC Los Angeles, Rowan University Philadelphia, Scriptmakers Berlin, APIT TV Producers Conference Lisbon, Northern Ireland Screen, IADT Dublin, Writers Guild of Ireland and as part of the recent Greenlight Screenwriting Labs in Galway. He is currently developing a new documentary series, which is a US/Irish co-production, as well as providing creative consultancy services to Irish producers, writers and directors with projects targeting the US or global streaming markets.Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Savanah Guthrie said in an emotional interview that she believed her mother Nancy's abduction was a kidnapping for ransom and that the notes demanding payment were most likely genuine. New York based journalist Harriet Alexander has been following the story.

Award-winning singer/songwriter John Galea releases his latest single “Songwriter” on March 27th. Galea continues to hone his craft and has been working with the top producers and writers from around the world, including Grammy-nominated production team ‘The Monarch' (Rita Ora, Chris Brown); Los Angeles-based ‘Beluga Heights' (Britney Spears, Jason Derulo, Rihanna), among others.  2026 now sees him release his first single, “Songwriter,” from his long-awaited debut album set for release early next year. The gospel-inspired love song, which was written by Galea, was co-produced by John & Oscar Lo Brutto (Wretch32, Scorcher) and has been remixed by Matt Pop & OLB, and its official music video was recently filmed on location in Central London.“Songwriter” follows the success of Galea's 5 Independent EP's starting with The Scrapbook EP (2012), Under Attack (2013), Notes From My Piano (2014) and ‘Missing Pages' (2016) which featured single ‘When You Truly Love Someone' which hit Top 10 in the Commercial Charts in 2017, which featured Celebrity Gemma Oaten in the music video. John followed up that success with his Christmas EP ' Christmas Round The Piano' (2018), scoring a Top 30 iTunes Charting track in 2019 with his Christmas song 'A Simple Christmas'. Galea followed up that success with his hit single “Hero Within You” featuring Guildhall Opera Singing Sensation Hannah Long. 2020 saw John score his first iTunes Number #1 in 2020 with his track  ‘Hero Within You' recorded with Singing sensation Hannah Long & John teamed up with Chart topping Rapper Ironik on the single ‘Don't Wanna Die' which was the first single taken from his 6th EP ‘The Art Of Collaboration'.When asked about his latest single Galea said, “‘Songwriter' was one of the longest songs I've taken to write, and probably now my favorite. It's taken literally years! I have had so many versions that have had different hooks or vibes and they just didn't feel right, then finally writing my 1st album, I sat down at my piano and the song just fell into place. The song is all about sharing whatever you have with the most special person in the world.”Galea started songwriting when he was 13 after winning a UK National Songwriting Contest with his track “I Am Not An Angel.” Following that win he started writing for artists such as Lao Ra (Jesus Made Me Bad), Thea Garrett (Frontline) & Gianluca Bezzina (Come Float Away) and more!  Around this time his track “Trendsetter” was synced on US TV. Galea has also toured the UK supporting the likes of McFly and Boyzlife, as well as performing on the main stage for London Pride, Birmingham Pride, Northern Pride, Norwich Pride, as well as the main stage on festivals like The Sundown Festival and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

The president of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, says Israel's military action in the south of his country is a prelude to a full-scale ground invasion. Israel has started blowing up bridges over a crucial river in southern Lebanon, saying it is targeting infrastructure used by Hezbollah. Could Israel be about to take the next step in the Middle Eastern conflict?Also in the programme: French voters have gone to the polls - will they tack to the centre ground or lurch to the far-left and far-right? And a British version of the celebrated US TV show Saturday Night Live has made its debut - did it translate well across the Atlantic?(Photo shows smoke rising after an Israeli strike on a bridge near Qasmiyeh, Lebanon on 22 March 2026. Credit: Amr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters)

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comNever mind the dodgy mortgages, oil spiking to $150/barrel in July, 2008, just before the panic set in, was as big a cause of the Global Financial Crisis.The price rise was like a sudden, unexpected liquidity drain on the economy. The US economy is built on oil. Costs suddenly rose across every supply chain. Disposable income was sucked out of households. Corporate margins got squeezed and inflation expectations rose effectively tightening financial conditions, just as the system needed liquidity. Funding costs then rose and collateral quality deteriorated. In a system already stretched with cheap credit and thin margins, highly leveraged institutions and ordinary borrowers were simultaneously pushed over the edge. The structure was fragile and it only worked in a low energy, low rate world. Subprime may have been the trigger, but the energy shock had already destabilised the foundations.The oil price tightened financial conditions before central banks didThis is not a one-offAs Charlie Morris points out in his piece What Happened in 1974, there have been three major oil shocks - in 1973/4, 1980 and 2008.In 1973 the US was dependent on Arab nations for most of its oil, and shortly after the Egypt-Syria alliance suddenly declared war on Israel, oil-producing Arab nations imposed an embargo on any nation that supported Israel. “You can support Israel or have cheap oil, but you can't have both,” the Saudi Arabian king had said on US TV.The oil price went from $3.50 to $10. It would eventually peak at $39.50 in 1980.I was only a little boy in the 1970s but we lived in South Kensington and I remember how many Arabs suddenly moved to the area, many of them with a great deal of money. My step-father ran a business in Belgravia selling modern Italian furniture and his clientele changed almost overnight. Hundreds of billions of dollars, previously in Western bank accounts, now made their way to the Gulf in a transfer of wealth like no other. Next came the Rolls Royces, the racehorses, the Harrods shopping sprees (indeed Harrods itself), the mansions, the public school educations, the City petro-dollar recycling trade and yes the over-priced, glitzy, Valentino furniture. London would never be the same.And what impact did those years have on bond and equity markets more generally? The 1970s were horrible, unless you were long commodities. The low reached in 1982 was so extreme that it marked one of the greatest long-term buying opportunities ever known, perhaps the greatest. While 2008 had its own consequences, not least the end of the City as a leading player in the global financial system (thanks to the regulation which followed), followed by the general decline of London.Each of these episodes follows a similar pattern: an energy shock tightens conditions, exposes leverage and forces a reset.It might not feel that way today with oil at $100, but we are still a long way from the extremes of 1974, 1980 or 2008. A lot of commentary is saying the investment world is too complacent and has not factored in what is coming.What is 2008's $150 oil in today's money?I'm not going to give you the CPI numbers because I consider CPI a bogus measure. Using money supply instead (M2), the equivalents look like this* 1974: $10 oil ≈ $120-150* 1980: $40 oil ≈ $360-440* 2008: $150 oil ≈ $375-450In the context of those extremes $100 oil does not look unreasonableThe sub-$60 prices with which we began this year now look extraordinarily cheap. I don't think we are going back to them any time soon.I'm also not saying we are going to those comparable numbers above. I merely show them for context.In terms of where we are going, I think Charlie has it right when he says, “We should assume that $100 oil implies a slowdown, $150 a recession, and $200 a depression”.$200 is not impossible if this was carries on.What to do?Let's take a quick look at how to position ourselves, and at what's in store for gold, silver, miners and the equities markets.It was the right call to move into energy at the beginning of the year, I'm pleased to say. With such quick profits the temptation is to sell. I'm maintaining my positions.The US, especially after the Venezuala episode, is self-sufficient in hydrocarbons. Europe is not. Whose oil and gas will it be buying now that Gulf supplies are in doubt, and Russian supply is off-limits?Meanwhile, high energy prices make shale extraction profitable again.North American oil and gas comes out of this strong.

Is Joe Kent this week's voice of reason? Is he the guy speaking truth in the fog of war? He spoke to Tucker Carlson, and the podcast is worth a listen. He's a MAGA guy. He was a Trump guy. But this week he turned his back on his President. He quit his job as America's top counter-terrorism official. He was a soldier. He served in Iraq. His wife was killed in a suicide bombing in Syria. He's no snowflake. He just doesn't want the US getting bogged down in wars it can't win. It's one thing to bomb the hell out of a country. But when the dust settles, the troops go home, the victory banners are unfurled, then what? In Iraq - a power vacuum and ISIS. So, in calling this out, in quitting, is Joe Kent a hero or a traitor? The FBI's now investigating him, but that's not unusual. Look at Jerome Powell (Fed Chair), John Bolton, right down to Jimmy Kimmel, who was investigated by the US TV regulator after criticising Trump. Only time will tell whether there was a pressing need to start this war we're all paying for. But history tells us it won't end just because a US President says so.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comNever mind the dodgy mortgages, oil spiking to $150/barrel in July, 2008, just before the panic set in, was as big a cause of the Global Financial Crisis.The price rise was like a sudden, unexpected liquidity drain on the economy. The US economy is built on oil. Costs suddenly rose across every supply chain. Disposable income was sucked out of households. Corporate margins got squeezed and inflation expectations rose effectively tightening financial conditions, just as the system needed liquidity. Funding costs then rose and collateral quality deteriorated. In a system already stretched with cheap credit and thin margins, highly leveraged institutions and ordinary borrowers were simultaneously pushed over the edge. The structure was fragile and it only worked in a low energy, low rate world. Subprime may have been the trigger, but the energy shock had already destabilised the foundations.The oil price tightened financial conditions before central banks didThis is not a one-offAs Charlie Morris points out in his piece What Happened in 1974, there have been three major oil shocks - in 1973/4, 1980 and 2008.In 1973 the US was dependent on Arab nations for most of its oil, and shortly after the Egypt-Syria alliance suddenly declared war on Israel, oil-producing Arab nations imposed an embargo on any nation that supported Israel. “You can support Israel or have cheap oil, but you can't have both,” the Saudi Arabian king had said on US TV.The oil price went from $3.50 to $10. It would eventually peak at $39.50 in 1980.I was only a little boy in the 1970s but we lived in South Kensington and I remember how many Arabs suddenly moved to the area, many of them with a great deal of money. My step-father ran a business in Belgravia selling modern Italian furniture and his clientele changed almost overnight. Hundreds of billions of dollars, previously in Western bank accounts, now made their way to the Gulf in a transfer of wealth like no other. Next came the Rolls Royces, the racehorses, the Harrods shopping sprees (indeed Harrods itself), the mansions, the public school educations, the City petro-dollar recycling trade and yes the over-priced, glitzy, Valentino furniture. London would never be the same.And what impact did those years have on bond and equity markets more generally? The 1970s were horrible, unless you were long commodities. The low reached in 1982 was so extreme that it marked one of the greatest long-term buying opportunities ever known, perhaps the greatest. While 2008 had its own consequences, not least the end of the City as a leading player in the global financial system (thanks to the regulation which followed), followed by the general decline of London.Each of these episodes follows a similar pattern: an energy shock tightens conditions, exposes leverage and forces a reset.It might not feel that way today with oil at $100, but we are still a long way from the extremes of 1974, 1980 or 2008. A lot of commentary is saying the investment world is too complacent and has not factored in what is coming.What is 2008's $150 oil in today's money?I'm not going to give you the CPI numbers because I consider CPI a bogus measure. Using money supply instead (M2), the equivalents look like this* 1974: $10 oil ≈ $120-150* 1980: $40 oil ≈ $360-440* 2008: $150 oil ≈ $375-450In the context of those extremes $100 oil does not look unreasonableThe sub-$60 prices with which we began this year now look extraordinarily cheap. I don't think we are going back to them any time soon.I'm also not saying we are going to those comparable numbers above. I merely show them for context.In terms of where we are going, I think Charlie has it right when he says, “We should assume that $100 oil implies a slowdown, $150 a recession, and $200 a depression”.$200 is not impossible if this was carries on.What to do?Let's take a quick look at how to position ourselves, and at what's in store for gold, silver, miners and the equities markets.It was the right call to move into energy at the beginning of the year, I'm pleased to say. With such quick profits the temptation is to sell. I'm maintaining my positions.The US, especially after the Venezuala episode, is self-sufficient in hydrocarbons. Europe is not. Whose oil and gas will it be buying now that Gulf supplies are in doubt, and Russian supply is off-limits?Meanwhile, high energy prices make shale extraction profitable again.North American oil and gas comes out of this strong.

Award-winning singer/songwriter John Galea releases his latest single “Songwriter” on March 27th. Galea continues to hone his craft and has been working with the top producers and writers from around the world, including Grammy-nominated production team ‘The Monarch' (Rita Ora, Chris Brown); Los Angeles-based ‘Beluga Heights' (Britney Spears, Jason Derulo, Rihanna), among others.  2026 now sees him release his first single, “Songwriter,” from his long-awaited debut album set for release early next year. The gospel-inspired love song, which was written by Galea, was co-produced by John & Oscar Lo Brutto (Wretch32, Scorcher) and has been remixed by Matt Pop & OLB, and its official music video was recently filmed on location in Central London.“Songwriter” follows the success of Galea's 5 Independent EP's starting with The Scrapbook EP (2012), Under Attack (2013), Notes From My Piano (2014) and ‘Missing Pages' (2016) which featured single ‘When You Truly Love Someone' which hit Top 10 in the Commercial Charts in 2017, which featured Celebrity Gemma Oaten in the music video. John followed up that success with his Christmas EP ' Christmas Round The Piano' (2018), scoring a Top 30 iTunes Charting track in 2019 with his Christmas song 'A Simple Christmas'. Galea followed up that success with his hit single “Hero Within You” featuring Guildhall Opera Singing Sensation Hannah Long. 2020 saw John score his first iTunes Number #1 in 2020 with his track  ‘Hero Within You' recorded with Singing sensation Hannah Long & John teamed up with Chart topping Rapper Ironik on the single ‘Don't Wanna Die' which was the first single taken from his 6th EP ‘The Art Of Collaboration'.When asked about his latest single Galea said, “‘Songwriter' was one of the longest songs I've taken to write, and probably now my favorite. It's taken literally years! I have had so many versions that have had different hooks or vibes and they just didn't feel right, then finally writing my 1st album, I sat down at my piano and the song just fell into place. The song is all about sharing whatever you have with the most special person in the world.”Galea started songwriting when he was 13 after winning a UK National Songwriting Contest with his track “I Am Not An Angel.” Following that win he started writing for artists such as Lao Ra (Jesus Made Me Bad), Thea Garrett (Frontline) & Gianluca Bezzina (Come Float Away) and more!  Around this time his track “Trendsetter” was synced on US TV. Galea has also toured the UK supporting the likes of McFly and Boyzlife, as well as performing on the main stage for London Pride, Birmingham Pride, Northern Pride, Norwich Pride, as well as the main stage on festivals like The Sundown Festival and more. Stay tuned to Galea's social pages below for more updates on future releases as he gets ready to release his next project.# # #Connect with John Galea: WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | SPOTIFY | TIKTOK Press Contacts:Brad Taylor    ​Big Machine Agency  brad@bigmachineagency.com  ​​​​​Maya BlakemoreBig Machine Agency​​​​​            maya@bigmachineagency.com Meijin BruttomessoBig Machine Agency  meijinb@bigmachinemedia.comView email in browserBig Machine Agency · 22 E 36th St Ste 8A · New York, NY 10016-3419 · USAupdate your preferences or unsubscribeCan you do March 13th ?   Lets say NOON EST ?  Will you send a zoom link? Show quoted textShow quoted textAbsolutely!  So grateful!!!!Hide quoted textOn Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 7:08 PM Brad Taylor wrote:Can you do March 13th ?   Lets say NOON EST ?  Will you send a zoom link?     Brad Taylor | Co-Founder and CEOBig Machine AgencyNYC • LONDONe: brad@bigmachineagency.comw: www.bigmachineagency.comp: +1 646.427.5476  On Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 10:42 AM arroe M'e wrote:Zoom is fantastic.  I'm in Charlotte.  I can bend around your schedule.  How about the 13th of March?On Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 10:40 AM Brad Taylor wrote:do you set up a zoom?  what are timings can you do?  Where are you based?  Obviously John is in London so the earlier in the day EST is better.  Brad     Brad Taylor | Co-Founder and CEOBig Machine AgencyNYC • LONDONe: brad@bigmachineagency.comw: www.bigmachineagency.comp: +1 646.427.5476  On Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 10:38 AM arroe M'e wrote:That would be an amazing experience for listeners.  Grateful!On Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 10:23 AM Brad Taylor wrote:ok do you want an interview with John?     Brad Taylor | Co-Founder and CEOBig Machine AgencyNYC • LONDONe: brad@bigmachineagency.comw: www.bigmachineagency.comp: +1 646.427.5476  On Sun, Mar 1, 2026 at 9:07 AM arroe M'e wrote:iHeart Radios Unplugged and Totally Uncut View from the Writing Instrument and Like It's Live.  You've blessed my life with many conversations in the past due to my connection to helping all up and coming performers have a pleasant place to spread their wings as creative souls. Wow that sounds like a very big artistic portrait but it's the truth! Radio doesn't serve the new artist like it should therefore there are a lot of us out here that believe that the inside sleeve of an album is still one of the greatest journeys of all time. But how can people find it if people aren't talking about it? Looking forward to creating with you!On Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 12:48 PM Brad Taylor wrote:Leslie can helpWhat's your outlet?    Brad Taylor | Co-Founder and CEOBig Machine AgencyNYC • LONDONe: brad@bigmachineagency.comw: www.bigmachineagency.comp: +1 646.427.5476  On Fri, Feb 27, 2026 at 5:47 PM arroe M'e wrote:Hey guys! Happy day to you!. If you guys are walking the path of doing interviews to help promote this please add me to your list.On Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 12:19 PM Big Machine Agency wrote:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Award-winning UK Singer-Songwriter John Galea Releases Latest Single “SONGWRITER” On March 27th Listen to “Songwriter”New York, NY – (February 27, 2026) – Award-winning singer/songwriter John Galea releases his latest single “Songwriter” on March 27th. Galea continues to hone his craft and has been working with the top producers and writers from around the world, including Grammy-nominated production team ‘The Monarch' (Rita Ora, Chris Brown); Los Angeles-based ‘Beluga Heights' (Britney Spears, Jason Derulo, Rihanna), among others.  2026 now sees him release his first single, “Songwriter,” from his long-awaited debut album set for release early next year. The gospel-inspired love song, which was written by Galea, was co-produced by John & Oscar Lo Brutto (Wretch32, Scorcher) and has been remixed by Matt Pop & OLB, and its official music video was recently filmed on location in Central London.“Songwriter” follows the success of Galea's 5 Independent EP's starting with The Scrapbook EP (2012), Under Attack (2013), Notes From My Piano (2014) and ‘Missing Pages' (2016) which featured single ‘When You Truly Love Someone' which hit Top 10 in the Commercial Charts in 2017, which featured Celebrity Gemma Oaten in the music video. John followed up that success with his Christmas EP ' Christmas Round The Piano' (2018), scoring a Top 30 iTunes Charting track in 2019 with his Christmas song 'A Simple Christmas'. Galea followed up that success with his hit single “Hero Within You” featuring Guildhall Opera Singing Sensation Hannah Long. 2020 saw John score his first iTunes Number #1 in 2020 with his track  ‘Hero Within You' recorded with Singing sensation Hannah Long & John teamed up with Chart topping Rapper Ironik on the singBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about escalating violence in Lebanon as Israel intensifies operations against Hezbollah in the Bekaa Valley, while Donald Trump warns citizens in Iran to stay home amid rising regional tensions. The conversation also looks at the baffling disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie, who vanished from her home in Tucson, Arizona more than a month ago, and ends with a lighter topic as experts warn that stacking saucepans in cupboards could damage cookware and shorten its lifespan. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist about escalating violence in Lebanon as Israel intensifies operations against Hezbollah in the Bekaa Valley, while Donald Trump warns citizens in Iran to stay home amid rising regional tensions. The conversation also looks at the baffling disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie, who vanished from her home in Tucson, Arizona more than a month ago, and ends with a lighter topic as experts warn that stacking saucepans in cupboards could damage cookware and shorten its lifespan. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode of the State of the Arts podcast (@sotapod), filmmaker and writer Des Doyle sits down with acclaimed television creator, writer, and showrunner Shawn Ryan to discuss his journey from playwriting in Illinois to creating some of the most influential drama series in modern television.Produced in partnership with Film Ireland and supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme, the State of the Arts series explores the creative processes, industry challenges, and new opportunities that both Irish and international creatives face in today's ever-evolving artistic landscapes.In this conversation, Shawn reflects on his early years writing plays after his move to Los Angeles, where he worked on popular series such as Nash Bridges and Angel before creating FX's first original drama, The Shield. He discusses his craft and his work on The Night Agent in some depth, his career journey, and the evolving landscape of television.Follow the journey of State Of The Arts on instagram.Listen to this podcast now on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Soundcloud, Podtail, Podbean and Deezer. https://www.filmireland.net/state-of-the-arts-podcast-showrunner-shawn-ryan-the-night-agent-the-shield-s-w-a-t-with-des-doyle/Shawn RyanShawn was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois, and graduated from Middlebury College, where he began writing plays. After moving to Los Angeles, he was staffed on Nash Bridges and Angel before creating and showrunning FX's first original drama, The Shield. For his work on The Shield, Ryan received a Golden Globe Award for Best Drama, an Emmy nomination for writing, a Peabody Award, and two AFI Awards.Other series Ryan has created, co-created, or showrun include The Unit, The Chicago Code, Terriers, Last Resort, Mad Dogs, Timeless, S.W.A.T., The Night Agent, and the forthcoming series American Hostage.Ryan has also served on the Board of Directors for the Writers Guild of America West and was Co-Chair of the WGA Negotiating Committee in 2020.Des DoyleDes is a D.I.T. graduate who spent fifteen years working in the Camera Department in the Irish film industry before moving into directing. He is the writer/director of the critically acclaimed feature documentary Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show, featuring JJ Abrams (Alias, Lost, Fringe), Robert and Michelle King (The Good Wife), Ronald D. Moore (Outlander, Battlestar Galactica) and Bill Prady (The Big Bang Theory) amongst others.He has created a number of courses in conjunction with Screen Ireland over the last few years, which provide breakdowns of all the major US and international streaming networks and what their evolving programming needs may be. He also initiated the Pitching Programme for TV Drama and Comedy with Screen Ireland, giving a selected group of writers the opportunity to pitch directly to some of the major Irish production companies based on briefs they provide, and created the LA Writers Room Placements scheme, which allowed Irish writers to travel to LA and spend time in real-world US TV series writers' rooms.He has also lectured on Showrunning, US TV Production and the Future of Content at USC Los Angeles, Rowan University Philadelphia, Scriptmakers Berlin, APIT TV Producers Conference Lisbon, Northern Ireland Screen, IADT Dublin, Writers Guild of Ireland and as part of the recent Greenlight Screenwriting Labs in Galway. He is currently developing a new documentary series, which is a US/Irish co-production, as well as providing creative consultancy services to Irish producers, writers and directors with projects targeting the US or global streaming markets.He is also the co-founder of Destination TV along with Ciarán Donnelly, a creative skills live events company that recently brought Oscar and Emmy-nominated writer/director/showrunner Jonathan Nolan to Dublin for a masterclass.Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave is joined this week by Darryl from Hollywood North News for a packed episode covering the February BAFTAs, a tribute to the late Eric Dane, fresh show impressions, a report from the London Anime & Gaming Con, and a full run of UK and US TV news.Darryl brings early thoughts on Talamasca: The Secret Order, the new Netflix entry in the Anne Rice universe, and whether it works if you haven't seen the other shows. He's also been into Cross Season 2 on Prime Video and reports back on whether it lives up to the first. There are impressions from The Night Agent Season 3, and some thoughts on Ryan Murphy's The Beauty that may save you some time.Dave breaks down the February BAFTAs in full, including the biggest upset of the night in Best Leading Actor, why Marty Supreme's 0-from-11 night made history for the wrong reasons, and the moment involving Tourette's campaigner John Davidson that dominated post-show coverage — and why the BBC's handling of it was the real story.There's also a heartfelt tribute to Eric Dane, who passed away on 19th February 2026 at the age of 54 following his battle with ALS. Netflix has released his episode of Famous Last Words, and it's well worth your time.On the TV news front: UK cancellations, renewals including Can You Keep a Secret? and The Floor, an ABC renewal status update, Peter Krause eyeing a new NBC pilot, first-look photos for S.W.A.T. Exiles, Robert Carlyle joining Line of Duty Series 7, and the first original cast member confirmed for the Fox Baywatch reboot.For more information on motor neurone disease, visit mndassociation.org and myname5doddie.co.uk in the UK, and targetals.org in the US.⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro and welcome back 00:18 – Talamasca: The Secret Order (Netflix) 04:37 – Cross Season 2 (Prime Video) 09:41 – London Anime & Gaming Con report 14:45 – The Night Agent Season 3 (Netflix) 17:28 – The Beauty (Disney+) 19:53 – BAFTAs 2026: winners, upsets and the John Davidson moment 28:20 – Tribute to Eric Dane 33:53 – Dave's weekly catch-up: Starfleet Academy, The Rookie S8, Watson, Matlock S2, The Lincoln Lawyer S4 38:29 – Cancellations: You Bet, Jeopardy! UK, Virdee, No Strings Attached 40:06 – Renewals: Can You Keep a Secret?, The Floor, The Mistletoe Murders, The Night Agent S4 writers room 42:10 – ABC renewal status round-up 45:03 – Peter Krause and the Protection pilot for NBC 48:17 – S.W.A.T. Exiles: photos released, still no broadcaster 51:18 – Robert Carlyle joins Line of Duty Series 7 53:05 – David Chokachi joins the Fox Baywatch reboot 56:02 – Highlights for next week on TV 59:00 – Outro and where to find everyoneSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a banner day for Wilderness Years junior campers as the 35mm prints of the TV Movie have been lovingly scanned and become a 4K release on Blu-Ray, at least in the UK (for now). Plus there's a new documentary on The War Between on Youtube for North Americans pining to see…well, anything about them there Homo Aquas, a new Rachel Talalay video revealing "The Star Beast" directorial trickery, and most excitingly, an interview with journalist Paul Kirkley about the current state of the UK industry. Hint…it ain't great! Set your VCR to channel 3 to find out more! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon Doctor Who: The Movie has been newly restored for 4K and Blu-ray Doctor Who: The Movie 4K trailer The War Between the Land and The Sea – Deep Dive The War Between not airing in March 2026 on Disney+ How I Filmed This – Rachel Talalay: The Star Beast: The Cardboard Box Problem Big Finish: From the Worlds of Doctor Who – Dark Gallifrey: The Meddling Monks due Apr-Jun 2026 Big Finish: Doctor Who – Time War Uncharted: Branches due May 2026 Big Finish: Star Cops – Conflict: Shadow of the Moonlight released World of Telly – Season 2 Trailer Interview: Paul Kirkley We're seeing the future of British TV – and it's American Deadline: British TV Dramatists Lament "Austerity" Era As They Navigate Funding Crisis With No Easy Solutions The New Statesman: Netflix is not going to destroy traditional broadcasting – because not everyone wants to watch US TV

In 1995, Canadian BMXer Jay Miron took part in the first ever Extreme Games. A celebration of action sports like skateboarding and BMXing, the event - now rebranded the X Games - has been held every year since and become a global phenomenon. Jay Miron, known in the sport as 'The Canadian Beast', tells Guy Kilty how one US TV network's decision to televise the first ever Extreme Games changed his life and his sport overnight. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive and testimony. Sporting Witness is for those fascinated by sporting history. We take you to the events that have shaped the sports world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes, you become a fan in the stands as we take you back in time to examine memorable victories and agonising defeats from all over the world. You'll hear from people who have achieved sporting immortality, or those who were there as incredible sporting moments unfolded.Recent episodes explore the forgotten football Women's World Cup, the plasterer who fought a boxing legend, international football's biggest ever beating and the man who swam the Amazon river. We look at the lives of some of the most famous F1 drivers, tennis players and athletes as well as people who've had ground-breaking impact in their chosen sporting field, including: the most decorated Paralympian, the woman who was the number 1 squash player in the world for nine years, and the first figure skater to wear a hijab. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the tennis player who escaped the Nazis, how a man finally beat a horse in a race, and how the FIFA computer game was created.(Photo: Jay at the X Games in 2001. Credit: Elsa/Getty Images)

"Three months ago, I made my biggest mistake and cheated on her..." These were the words that a Norwegian biathlete shared in his live press interview, minutes after winning bronze at the Winter Olympics. So why did Sturla Holm Laegreid choose to tell the world he messed up his chance with "the love of his life" and will his grand gesture to get her back work? Also, the world can't look away from the devastating true-crime story of the apparent abduction of US TV star Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy. Today, there's been an announcement that a man has been detained after the release of a nightmarish video, but why has this case captured the world's attention and does that spotlight help, or harm, a real-time investigation? Plus, Lindsay Vonn is a US ski-racer who should possibly never have started the race that just ended her career. So is her story a triumphant one about resilience, or a cautionary one about ego? And look, Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester were not going to leave the studio without a dose of scurrilous gossip: The footballer dumped immediately after they lost the Superbowl; why Kendall Jenner needed hand-holding in the Bad Bunny show; Kim and Lewis and, the couple most likely to infuriate their friends are (maybe) back together. Yes, it's JLO and Ben, 2.5. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Best (And Worst) Generations Of Parents. A Leaderboard! Listen: The Most Bizarre Celebrity Profile We’ve Ever Read Listen: Do I Matter? & The Bathroom Taboo Listen: The Female Emaciation Era — Holly & Jessie Weigh In Listen: An Urgent Theory About Kim Kardashian & Lewis Hamilton Listen: Scurrilous Gossip - Karl Stefanovic, Melania Trump & Sydney Sweeney, Oh My Listen: Fertility Vampires & The Murkiness Of 'Affair Baiting' Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: On Saturday, Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera disconnected. By morning, she'd vanished. 'All I can think about is the Winter Olympics penis scandal.' 'One moment during the Super Bowl halftime show brought me to tears.' A slap, a 24-year age gap, and the controversy surrounding Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Futterman, US-based journalist, discusses reports that Police in Arizona believe that Nancy Guthrie, the missing 84-year-old mother of TV presenter, Savannah Guthrie is still alive.

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pstrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom ****** This week on Let's Square Up the News, we break down the biggest gaming industry headlines shaping the future of PlayStation, Xbox, and PC gaming. AMD leadership signals that Microsoft's next-gen Xbox is progressing toward a potential 2027 launch window, lining up with the typical console lifecycle as current hardware approaches its seventh year. Meanwhile, Valve's upcoming Steam hardware push is expected to begin shipping new devices powered by AMD chips, expanding the Steam gaming ecosystem. We also dive into Sony's controversial generative AI patent, which proposes personalized gaming news podcasts voiced by PlayStation characters using player data and LLM technology — raising questions about voice actor rights, AI ethics, and the future of gaming media. Plus, we unpack Take-Two's response to rumors about GTA 6 skipping physical release at launch, the latest confidence signals around the game's roadmap, and what it means for collectors and physical media fans. Also in the episode: • Obsidian confirms no plans for The Outer Worlds 3 after the sequel underperformed • Marathon ranked mode leak details and progression system explained • Overwatch drops the “2” and launches new heroes to revive the franchise • Helldivers 2 major update adds vehicles, weapons, and new war content • Stardew Valley 1.7 update adds new romance options • Fallout TV countdown disappointment explained • The Last of Us TV future and God of War casting updates If you care about next-gen consoles, gaming industry trends, PlayStation vs Xbox strategy, and major upcoming releases like GTA 6, this is your weekly gaming news hub.

The fifth season of upstart LIV Golf teed-off today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  This year’s season opener is being played in the home country of the league’s $1 trillion owner, the Saudi Public Investment Fund. LIV Golf will feature some of golf’s top names like Americans Bryson DeChambeau and Phil Mickelson, Spain’s Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia, and Australia’s Cam Smith.  Each is a major championship winner. Differentiating themselves from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf starts each round at the same time for all players.  With 57 golfers in the field, they are positioned at each of the 18 tee boxes as a shotgun start begins play.  The daily playing conditions are identical for all golfers.  I really do like that concept. You’ll still find LIV Golf’s unique 4-player team concept this season, too. A significant pool of prize money is paid to the top three golf teams which have the lowest composite scores at the conclusion of each tournament.  This encourages every golfer – from first to last place – to try harder to help their team’s score. You will continue to hear music being played over loud speakers around the course during play. It doesn’t seem to affect the players one way or the other.  LIV Golf seems to think the music turns their golf tournament into a party for the fans. SwampSwami Rant ALERT!  LIV Golf’s US TV viewers must play “FOX Sports Whack-a-Mole” to watch the action this season The 14 LIV Golf events in 2026 (with only four being played in the US) will be televised again by FOX Sports.  Good luck trying to find the action on television from day to day. Today’s first round in Saudi Arabia began on FS1.  Two hours later, viewers were told to migrate over to FS2 to continue watching the golf action. Note to LIV Golf.  Not many US cable providers carry FS2 unless you pay for the highest price option.  I don’t.  To watch LIV Golf on television again this year, you will need a combination of the following channel options from day-to-day during their tournaments: Your local FOX TV affiliate FS1 FS2 Fox Business Network Fox Sports App (internet) The same issues occurred last year.  Sadly, it is being repeated in 2026. The US channel-surfing options might be more tolerable if LIV would simply offer a simulcast of the entire televised round via an internet (perhaps on a LIV Golf app?) as a service to viewers. LIV Golf needs the ratings support, so please make viewing as easy as possible. This maddening game of “Fox Sports Whack-a-Mole” is a major pain for American golf fans.  This should have been addressed and resolved during the lengthy off-season. These golfers said “Goodbye to LIV” In late December, it was five-time golf major champion Brooks Koepka walking out of LIV Golf’s door as he has announced a decision to rejoin the PGA Tour. Last week, former Masters champion Patrick Reed announced that he was no longer under contract with LIV Golf for 2026.  He wants to return to the PGA Tour just like Brooks Koepka. Keep in mind that LIV Golf doled out over $150 million in signing bonuses – just to snare both Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed less than four years ago. Koepka worked a deal with the PGA Tour and competed at last week’s stop in San Diego. Patrick Reed’s defection from LIV Golf came just one week before his former LIV Golf four-player team called the 4 Aces was set to start the 2026 golf season. That left LIV Golf’s 4 Aces a card short today. Team captain Dustin Johnson and Belgium’s Thomas Detry and Thomas Pieters scrambled to find a sub to take Patrick Reed’s spot in this week’s season opening event. Reed pocketed over $42 million in tournament earnings over his four seasons with LIV Golf starting in 2022.  That money was in addition to his initial signing bonus. The PGA Tour will not allow Patrick Reed to return for at least 12 months after his last appearance in a LIV Golf event (August, 2025). In the meantime, Patrick Reed quickly scored a victory ten days ago while playing on the DP World (formerly European) Tour.  He plans to enter several more European events this spring and summer until he is cleared to return to the PGA Tour in late summer. Na, Na, Na, Na…Hey, Hey, Hey…The LIV story…of Kevin Na Five-time PGA Tour winner Kevin Na also took the leap to LIV Golf in June, 2022.  The 42-year old Na had quietly amassed $38 million in PGA Tour earnings over his 17-year career. Kevin Na was made team captain of LIV Golf’s Iron Heads Golf Club four-man team in 2022.  He did not win a tournament at LIV Golf but still managed to pocketed more than $11 million in four seasons. Surprisingly, South Korean-born Kevin Na was recently booted off of his own LIV golf team! He was replaced with journeyman PGA golfer Ben An.  The LIV Golf team then renamed itself the “Korean Golf Club” for 2026. Ironically, one of the team’s current players is New Zealand citizen Danny Lee. Lee was born in South Korea.  His family moved to New Zealand when he was eight years old. Upon getting booted from LIV Golf, Kevin Na has also requested to be allowed back onto the PGA Tour.  His reinstatement status has not been announced. Pat Perez packed-up his LIV Golf bag, too Former LIV golfer Pat Perez (a three-time PGA Tour winner) is also seeking his PGA Tour reinstatement.  The 49-year old Perez was cut by LIV Golf after a dismal 2024 season but returned as their on-course television announcer in 2025. Like Kevin Na, Pat Perez is waiting to hear when he will be allowed to tee-it up again on the PGA Tour.  Perez will turn 50 in March and may opt to play on the PGA Champions (senior) Tour at some point. The biggest question remains – Will LIV’s top draw Bryson DeChambeau stay or go after this season? The charismatic 32-year old Bryson DeChambeau won the US Amateur title and later added two US Open major championships to his trophy case. In 2022, DeChambeau pocketed a reported $125 million signing bonus from LIV Golf to join the fledgling golf tour.  He has earned another $50 million in tournament winnings during his four seasons playing for LIV Golf. Bryson DeChambeau has worked hard to build his own personal brand.  His YouTube channel attracts millions of mostly younger viewers. DeChambeau’s popularity has been one of the few bright spots for the LIV Golf brand.  His four-man LIV Golf team called the Crushers is a fan favorite, too. Bryson DeChambeau’s contract with LIV Golf will expire at the end of the tour’s 2026 golf season this August. Word has it that he is asking for upwards of $500 million to sign a contract extension to remain with the Saudi-backed golf group. LIV Golf didn’t help matters if they wanted DeChambeau to stick around One recent change for the 2026 LIV Golf season has not set well with the popular Bryson DeChambeau. LIV (which is “54” in Roman numerals) played 54-hole golf tournaments over three days in previous years.  This helped to differentiate the league from the PGA Tour’s 72-hole four-day events. A stodgy organization calling itself “Official World Golf Rankings” assigns numerical rankings to professional golfers.  Their board of directors was unwilling to grant any points to top finishers for the LIV Golf for the past four years due to its 54-hole events. That issue has been a sore spot for LIV golfers since the league’s first season in 2022. The OWGR rankings are used to determine which golfers receive invitations to play in some of golf’s four major events. The LIV golfers have earned zero ranking points the past four years.  Top players keep falling down the world rankings list. LIV’s Jon Rahm was ranked #1 at the time he signed with LIV Golf three years ago.  Despite winning twice over the past three seasons and rarely finishing out of the top ten, Jon Rahm had dropped all the way to #96 in World Golf Rankings this week. To appease the overlords of rankings, LIV Golf will start playing 72-hole events this season. The World Ranking body announced Tuesday that LIV Golf’s top ten weekly finishers will now be awarded points for the new 72-hole events. Bryson DeChambeau spoke up recently that the initial premise for LIV Golf was to be different than the PGA Tour.  He had been in favor of maintaining the 54-hole tournaments to bring more focus and urgency to golfers on the course each day. “It’s definitely changed away from what we had been initially told it was going to be,” said DeChambeau.  He added, “We didn’t sign-up to play 72 (holes).” What happens if Bryson DeChambeau decides to leave LIV Golf after this season? DeChambeau is one of the league’s biggest draws.  His enthusiastic personality and famous length off the tee has been a fan magnet for LIV Golf. The PGA Tour won’t admit it publicly, but they would love to see Bryson DeChambeau return to help put the proverbial nail into LIV Golf’s coffin. Yes, LIV Golf would still have former World #1 golfer Jon Rahm under contract as its best player.  Australia’s Cam Smith and 53-year old Phil Mickelson still have plenty of LIV fans, too. Though LIV Golf has lost an estimated $2 billion during its first four seasons, the Saudi Public Investment Fund seems quite proud of simply owning a worldwide golf league.   Oil money literally flows out of the ground and right into their bank to replace the massive losses of LIV Golf. The PGA Tour has started to lure several of its more popular golfers by offering a more family-friendly US-based tour.  LIV Golf’s far-flung worldwide events have made it difficult on golfers with young families like Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed. The reputation of LIV Golf is starting to sink as more top golfers bail-out and return to the PGA Tour. The loss of Bryson DeChambeau after the 2026 LIV Golf season would be quite difficult to overcome. This would seem to be a great time for LIV Golf to broker a peace deal with the PGA Tour.  Allow golfers on both pro tours a chance to participate in a limited number of events on either tour every year. While you’re at it, please fix the “Fox Sports Whack-a-Mole” LIV Golf TV coverage, too!  The post Season 5 Begins – Is this Goodbye to LIV? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

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Episode 411 of PS This Is Awesome dives into a mix of PlayStation news, industry speculation, and creative fan innovation. We start with The Last of Us TV series, as HBO's Chief Content Officer suggests the show could wrap up after Season 3 — potentially shorter than earlier plans — sparking a conversation about adaptation fatigue, pacing, and how much story is really left to tell. From there, we shift into the wild world of modding with a fan-built handheld PS4, raising big questions about portability, practicality, and whether PlayStation should take handheld gaming more seriously in the future.The episode also tackles growing speculation around the PlayStation 6, with analysts suggesting the next console may arrive later than expected due to factors like RAM shortages and the massive shadow of GTA 6. We break down what a longer PS5 lifecycle could mean for hardware refreshes, first-party output, and player expectations. On the service side, Sony's PlayStation Plus Essential lineup for February gives us plenty to react to, featuring Undisputed, Subnautica: Below Zero, Ultros, and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.We round things out with a look at Sony's newly filed controller patent that could let players customize button placement via touchscreens, Capcom's community-driven Mega Man boss design contest, and fresh rumors pointing toward a possible OLED PlayStation Portal later this year. It's an episode full of “what if” moments — blending official news, grassroots creativity, and informed speculation about where PlayStation might be heading next.Visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome to support the show and help us continue producing the content you love!Please, if you enjoyed the content — or even if you didn't quite enjoy this one — come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Share with your friends and help us grow our awesome PlayStation community!As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening.http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This summer we're curating your 456 playlist listening to bring you some of our favourite interviews from MID and No Filter. Rachel Griffiths says she just got through her "peak mid-hell years" and she's here to tell us how. The actor, producer, and director has had many eras - from the "fast start" of Muriel's Wedding to being a Hollywood awards darling, a big-deal US TV star, the director of the Australian classic movie Ride Like A Girl, the co-creator of Total Control and now, the star of the TV show Madam. Through all that, she was also wrestling with the relatable MID dramas - parenting teens and young adults, a diagnosis that made sense of so much, caring for ageing relatives and trying to keep a long-term marriage going. No wonder, as she tells host Holly Wainwright, she and her husband needed a sabbatical. This conversation also veers off into ageing, the Hollywood stars Rachel used to envy but no longer does, how to stay optimistic in a tumultuous world and the relief of finding out she's "ADHD AF". You can follow Rachel Griffiths here. You can watch Madam here: Watch Madam Season 1, Catch Up TV Find more MID here. THE END BITS: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Follow us on Instagram @MidbyMamamia or sign up to the MID newsletter, dropping weekly here. Mamamia's new podcast BIZ is rewriting the rules of work with no generic advice - just real strategies from women who've actually been there. Listen here. CREDITS: Host: Holly Wainwright Executive Producer: Naima Brown Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some surprising trends in US TV viewing emerged in 2025. Here's what happened to traditional pay TV, vMVPDs, SVOD, FAST, and over-the-air, and the outlook for them in 2026.

David Harewood, who turned sixty this week, returns as Othello for the third time on stage. It's a role he first took on in 1997, becoming the first black actor to play the part at London's National Theatre. Growing up in multicultural Birmingham in the sixties and seventies, he was born to immigrants from Barbados. Described as gregarious by his teachers at school, Harewood showed an interest in entertaining from an early age and subsequently trained as an actor at the Royal Academy of the Dramatic Arts. In his early twenties, he had a psychotic breakdown, something he spoke about in a recent documentary. A string of roles in TV and film followed. And then came his breakthrough role as CIA agent David Estes in the acclaimed hit US TV show Homeland.Mark Coles looks back at his career. Contributors: Gary Turner – childhood friend Pete Mortiboys – school physical education teacher Jeremy Harrison – Royal Academy of the Dramatic Arts (RADA) classmate and friend Afua Hirsch – broadcaster, journalist and author of the book Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging Tom Morris – Theatre director and colleague Toby Jones – Actor and colleague Production team: Presenter: Mark Coles Producers: Ben Carter, Laura Cain Editor: Nick Holland and Justine Lang Sound: Gareth Jones Archive LIST COPYRIGHTED ARCHIVE USED Audio of David Harewood as Othello, 2025, Theatre Royal Haymarket, clean from trailer. David Harewood episode of BBC Radio 4 Desert Island Discs, 2022. David Harewood: Psychosis and Me documentary, 2019, for BBC, production company: Films Of Record Limited.

For our 60th episode, we weave words with DIY working class wizard Will Wright. Will is an occult artist, a narrative film maker and a magic practitioner. He finds himself at the intersection of many realms and subcultures and is the editor of acclaimed occult art zine Wyrd Zine, exploring contemporary shamanism, animism and visionary art.Here, in the Borderlands, we delve into a variety of diverse, yet interconnected, themes. Our lost relationship with the Neanderthals. The Cosmic Tree of Yggdrasil as an image of the human nervous system. Meetings with the fae and machine elves. A call to anarcho-animism. Stories of magic and wonder.WILL WRIGHT LINKShttps://www.instagram.com/wyrd.zine/https://www.wyldheartandwright.co.uk/PODCAST LINKS https://www.intheborderlands.com/ https://www.patreon.com/IntheBorderlands https://www.facebook.com/intheborderlands https://www.instagram.com/intheborderlands_podcast/ EMAIL contact@intheborderlands.com TORGRIM'S LINKS https://www.brittle.one/ https://www.facebook.com/kloverknekten https://www.instagram.com/kloverknekten/ MIKAEL'S LINKS https://smarturl.it/inanna https://www.facebook.com/mikael.oberg.performance.storyteller https://www.instagram.com/mikaelobergstoryteller/REFERENCESAlejandro Jodorowskyhttps://www.instagram.com/alejandro.jodorowsky/Mad Maxhttps://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Max_(franchise)Alan Moorehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_MooreStanley Kubrickhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_KubrickAkira Kurosawahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_KurosawaFrench New Wavehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_New_WaveThe Texas Chainsaw Massacrehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Texas_Chain_Saw_MassacreJaws https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaws_(film)Lars von Trierhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lars_von_TrierAlfred Hitchcockhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_HitchcockPanpsychismhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PanpsychismNLPhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuro-linguistic_programmingChaos Magickhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaos_magichttps://books.google.se/books/about/This_Is_Chaos_Embracing_the_Future_of_Ma.html?id=sOkZEQAAQBAJ&redir_esc=yRobert Anton Wilsonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Anton_WilsonOdinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OdinTerence McKennahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terence_McKennaDennis McKennahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_McKennaHeroic dosehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGqFxjQI3isKilling Jokehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_JokeThe KLFhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_KLFMaria Kvilhaughttps://www.patreon.com/mariakvilhaug/about?Brian Bates: The Way of Wyrdhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/767358.The_Way_Of_WyrdKundalinihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KundaliniVedashttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VedasRené Descarteshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_DescartesBaruch Spinozahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baruch_SpinozaMidgardhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MidgardPsilocybinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PsilocybinInclosure acthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inclosure_actMímirhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%ADmirTitanshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TitansNephilimhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NephilimJötunnhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%B6tunnFlood mythhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flood_mythFáfnirhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A1fnirJörmungandrhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%B6rmungandrFairyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FairyHighlanderhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highlander_(film)Herne the Hunterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herne_the_HunterRobin of Sherwoodhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_of_SherwoodValhalla Risinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valhalla_Rising_(film)Nicholas Winding Refnhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolas_Winding_RefnThe Neon Demonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Neon_DemonDario Argentohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dario_ArgentoSwamp Thinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swamp_Thing_(comic_book)Howl´s Moving Castlehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howl%27s_Moving_Castle_(film)Blurhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blur_(band)Göbekli Tepehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6bekli_TepeSomahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soma_(drink)Paul Stametshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_StametsSanxingdui Bronze Treehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SanxingduiArchonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ArchonThe Last of Ushttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_of_Us_(TV_series)Nicole Kidmanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicole_Kidman

This week, we discuss the road rage thriller that launched Steven Spielberg's career, Duel.SPOILER ALERT We will be talking about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we strongly suggest you do so before listening to our takes.An ABC Movie of the Week, produced by Universal Television. Aired on November 13, 1971 (US TV) and later released theatrically internationally. Directed by Steven Spielberg (his feature-length debut). Screenplay by Richard Matheson, based on his own short story. Starring Dennis Weaver (David Mann). Cinematography by Jack A. Marta. Music by Billy Goldenberg.

This week on The Gaming Duo — Valve officially steps into the console arena with the new Steam Machine, Black Ops 7 requires a constant online connection (even in single-player…), and early Metroid Prime 4 previews have longtime fans raising eyebrows.We've got all that and so much more… Episode 261 starts NOW.We're your hosts Rob (@RidicRob) and Kelvin (@Foxphotons), and this week we're joined by a very special guest: Kayla from JK! Games, cohost of Drop In Drop Out and Clickerbait, their Last of Us TV series podcast. Make sure to check out Jerica, Josh, and Kayla over at JK! Games here:

We talk real strategies for customer targeting, audience “alchemy”, and Adam's hands-on approach to crafting campaigns that actually convert. Plus, Adam shares why he's publishing guides, eBooks, and content to help even the smallest businesses buy media like pros.Whether you're a founder, marketer, or launching your first product – this episode gives you the straight-talking guidance you wish you'd had earlier.

Before Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme get to golf's biggest news of the past week - LIV Golf moving from 54 to 72 holes - we begin by detailing Smylie's brutal onset of “dad back” that left him crawling around the house. Charlie then recounts his cathartic return to golf at Hidden Creek - from a rain-soaked finish to a well-deserved steam shower. From there, the guys dig into LIV's move to 72-hole events: does it help majors performance, OWGR hopes, or brand identity? They hit fan reactions, Rory's take, player pathways, and why 72 holes might help some stars while blurring what made LIV different. In the back half of the episode, they tackle the DP World Tour dilemma: Rahm and Hatton's appeals, Ryder Cup eligibility, the PGA Tour partnership, TV product realities, and whether “home games,” nations, or mixed-gender teams could make team golf click. Chapters: 00:00 On the road; off-season check-in 00:28 “Dad-back” hits: stairs, stroller, and full-body spasms 04:59 Crawling the house, bathroom saga, and the recovery plan 07:24 Dry needling, PT, and week-to-week swing timeline 07:50 Hidden Creek trip: first rounds back after surgery 09:51 Birdies in a downpour, finishing 18, and the steam-shower reward 12:50 News segue: DP World Tour wrap, Ben Griffin's win, LIV headlines 13:31 Main topic: LIV moves from 54 to 72—first reactions 14:16 OWGR reality vs format; the closed-shop and pathways problem 15:38 Preparing for majors versus blurring LIV's brand identity 17:02 Rory's comments and field-strength implications 18:05 What would actually move the needle: tee times, relegation, field size 18:49 Why 54 could create different winners vs 72's “truer” leaderboard 19:29 Shotgun starts, sleeping on leads, and pressure differences 21:22 Everyone backtracks sometimes: gear, coaches, and sports takes 25:06 “54” spin vs holes played; player-lens view on 72 vs 54 26:21 The game-within-the-game over 72 holes; form building before majors 27:16 Major-exemption math and why results at the majors are the judge 33:13 Expectation-setting for LIV at the Masters and beyond 34:19 Shift to DP World Tour: Rahm/Hatton appeals, fines, and Ryder Cup stakes 35:36 DPWT's position in the ecosystem: partner with PGA Tour or pivot toward LIV? 40:03 Funding realities, TV product challenges, and sustainability questions 41:12 What if DPWT had been the Saudi-backed “strong international tour”? 42:42 US TV windows vs international schedules; business trade-offs 45:20 Team-golf ideas: legends + current pros + LPGA, or nations-based squads 46:47 Nations/home-game model and why fans might care more 47:35 Make it a fun product, not an OWGR product; formats beyond 72-hole stroke play 50:05 Borrowing from what works in modern golf content without breaking broadcast logic 51:26 Tape delay vs betting/live; what matters for engagement and sponsors 53:14 Bottom line: does the 72-hole shift simply aim at better major results? 53:41 Has LIV created a star? Tom McKibbin as a possible homegrown example 55:16 DPWT cards via top-10 pathway; late-season stakes and names to watch (closing)  #Golf #SmylieShow #LIVGolf #PGATour #DPWorldTour #OWGR #RyderCup #JonRahm #TyrrellHatton #HiddenCreek #GolfPodcast

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Tannis Gaffney, Chief Marketing Officer of Travel Alberta. Tannis walks us through the strategy behind Canada's wild side branding and the secret behind making their brand permeate everything they do. She shares more about Travel Alberta's collaboration with Indigenous Tourism Alberta and how that relationship has evolved, opening up new immersive cultural experiences for the right types of travelers. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Why Alberta chose to reposition its brand around "Canada's Wild Side" and how leaning into national identity helps the province stand out How research on traveler sentiment influenced their messaging How Travel Alberta encourages creativity and agility, allowing the team to rapidly jump on relevant trends and opportunities How their partnerships are creating authentic, immersive cultural experiences for visitors What strategies Alberta is using to attract American travelers, especially in the winter season How Travel Alberta operates as part of a collaborative "wolf pack" ecosystem, working closely with DMOs, operators, and national partners to drive tourism growth across the province Reimagining Alberta and Showing Off Canada's Wild Side Tannis and her team faced a dilemma familiar to many regional DMOs: international travelers often know Canada's big cities, but not its provinces. Travel Alberta strategically shifted their messaging and instead of leaning exclusively on provincial identity, they now lead with the power of the Canada brand and then highlight Alberta as its most adventurous, untamed offering. By anchoring Alberta's appeal in both its jaw-dropping natural diversity (like six UNESCO World Heritage sites) and the undeniable warmth of its people, the new branding sidesteps "provincial" confusion, offering travelers an invitation to experience "Canada's Alberta", a place where wild landscapes meet welcoming hospitality. Creative Agility Tannis credits much of Alberta's marketing agility to her strategic council. This monthly internal brainstorm is an incubator for spontaneous, opportunistic marketing ideas—ways to seize trends or conversations in innovative, resourceful ways. Take "The Last of Us" TV series, filmed in Alberta. The team quickly released itineraries mapping out the show's filming locations. The response was phenomenal: a thousand percent spike in website traffic as fans sought to experience these sites in real life. Another standout was the "Alberta's Least Liked" campaign, humorously spotlighting untouched, under-visited gems with a tongue-in-cheek video set to sad music and a sobbing moose. The effort won a creative innovation award at the Skift Global Forum and effectively helped spread tourism beyond hotspots, encouraging discovery without overburdening popular destinations. Partnerships and Indigenous Tourism A cornerstone of Alberta's approach is genuine partnership across organizations, sectors, and communities. Travel Alberta's collaboration with Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA) stands out as a model. Not only do Travel Alberta and ITA share office space, but their relationship is built on time, trust, and mutual respect. ITA leads in experience development with their members; Travel Alberta amplifies their stories and ensures the right, respectful traveler connects with authentic Indigenous experiences, like the acclaimed Métis Crossing, a boutique hotel and cultural hub on the North Saskatchewan River. This partnership reflects Indigenous values of sustainability, relationship-building, and stewardship, offering a far richer, more transformative experience for visitors. Resources: LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tannis-gaffney-076689/ Website: https://www.travelalberta.com/ LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/travelalberta/ To Be An Albertan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zzN-fV5HJM We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more o​f. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!

Ian Fleming's debut novel Casino Royale has been adapted for the screen three times, in wildly different versions. After having spoken about the other two, we decided it was time to take a look at the first, a live US TV play broadcast while the novel was barely off the press. Presented by J.R. Southall, with Matt Barber, Steve Hatcher and Dylan Rees

This week, join Mike McGuire to go over and look ahead at another wildly interesting week in pro wrestling! Special guests include: Winnipeg Pro Wrestling President, Devin Bray Recorded earlier this week, it was before the news that AEW star Mercedes Mone has tied the title-holding record with Ultimo Dragon.  Hear how Winnipeg Pro Wrestling came from uncoventional beginnings, and has become a signature promotion in Canada.  Also, we discuss the impact of having Mercedes Mone added to an already stacked show, and the continued evolution of pro wrestling in one of Canada's most traditional territories, Joe Aguinaldo Joe and Mike go through YOUR feedback on WWE's latest PLE from Australia, "Crown Jewel: Perth".  Plus, a story you just have to hear... Dave Meltzer In his weekly visit, Dave joins Mike to talk about some of the breaking stories from last week, including news on John Cena's final opponents, the US TV ratings possibly changing the value of wrestling on television, Austin Theory and much more! For more on our shows, please visit celebratewrestling.com  

Welcome to our latest podcast where today we are discussing TV shows who nailed their finale, stuck the landing so to speak and then some others we feel completely fell flat. If you do not agree with us or if you think we have missed an obvious one from British or US TV then get in touch via email: sam@stuffandthangspodcast.com We hope you enjoy the show!

An American who travelled all the way to County Clare to find love has achieved her goa! Mary Blair-Elizabeth Timby headed to the Matchmaking Festival in Lisdoonvarna after hearing it referenced in a popular US TV show and found a man. Mary Blair-Elizabeth Timby spoke with Alan Morrissey on Wednesday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Mary Blair-Elizabeth Timby via Facebook

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel returned to US airwaves on Tuesday night following his suspension over comments he made in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination. But local US TV station operators Sinclair and Nexstar Media Group have opted to replace his slot with other content, in line with the Trump administration's demands. In this edition, we take a look at the business considerations behind those decisions. Plus, Swiss banking giant UBS settles longstanding tax evasion charges in France. 

Kate Scott-Dawkins and Jeff Foster break down the Fed's first rate cut in a year, new US income data, and what a “two-speed” economy means for brands. They cover TikTok's uncertain US future, the rumored Warner Bros. Discovery–Paramount mega-merger, billion-dollar sports rights, fresh AI usage insights from Anthropic and OpenAI, and the IPOs that could reshape ad spend transparency.Key Topics DiscussedThe Fed's Big Move – A quarter-point rate cut is here. What does it mean for the economy, the ad market, and the rest of 2025?Two-Speed Economy – Fresh Census data shows income gains for some groups, declines for others, and a widening gender pay gap. How are brands balancing premium products with value options?TikTok's US Cliffhanger – Another deadline extension, a possible deal with US investors, and the big question: who controls the algorithm?A Media Mega-Merger? – If Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount join forces, they could dominate US TV ad sales, shake up sports rights, and rival Netflix in streaming scale.Sports & Ad Dollars – From the Super Bowl's billion-dollar day to tech giants eyeing broadcast rights, what's next for advertisers and networks?AI in the Real World – New data from Anthropic and OpenAI reveals how people are actually using AI — from coding to meal planning — and what it means for marketers.IPO Watchlist – Recent debuts like Klarna and Figma, plus private giants like ByteDance, OpenAI, and Shein that could reshape ad spend transparency.Looking Ahead – Industry events in Japan, upcoming inflation and consumer sentiment reports, and what to watch in Q4.Chapters00:00 - Introduction & Fed Rate Cut Overview03:33 - US Income Data & Two-Speed Economy07:30 - TikTok's Uncertain US Future11:00 - Warner Bros. Discovery–Paramount Merger Analysis19:53 - Sports Rights, Super Bowl Economics & Media Competition21:12 - AI Adoption Trends from Anthropic & OpenAI28:39 - IPO Trends & Advertising Spend Visibility32:44 - Upcoming Events & Closing RemarksLinks:This Year Next Year MidYear Forecast 2025: https://www.wppmedia.com/news/tyny-midyear-2025Anthropic (Claude) Economic Index interactive report: https://www.anthropic.com/economic-indexOpenAI (ChatGPT) "How People Use ChatGPT": https://cdn.openai.com/pdf/a253471f-8260-40c6-a2cc-aa93fe9f142e/economic-research-chatgpt-usage-paper.pdf

The American television network ABC has suspended late-night talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel, indefinitely over comments he made about the shooting of the right-wing influencer, Charlie Kirk. The announcement has reignited the debate about free speech in the US. Also: the latest on Donald Trump's state visit to the UK, thousands of Palestinians flee Israel's bombardment in Gaza City, an exclusive BBC interview with Brazil's President Lula, Indian-administered Kashmir's fruit industry on the brink of collapse, and how AI could predict your health in ten years' time.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

Today, President Trump has ruled out sending US troops to Ukraine as part of any possible security guarantee. Speaking to US TV, the president said any boots on the ground would be British, French or German but did suggest they would have US air support. Adam is joined by BBC diplomatic correspondent James Landale from London plus Vitaliy Shevchenko, host of Ukrainecast and Asma Khalid host of the Global Story in Washington to discuss the latest we've learned about how security guarantees for Ukraine might work and when and where a bilateral meeting between Presidents Putin and Zelensky could take place. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a whatsapp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Anna Harris and Shiler Mahmoudi . The social producers were Grace Braddock and Sophie Millward. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham

This week Jim gets Bookish, Elton is outraged by dabbing AI, Darren waits for a tow truck and Lee drinks a chilli and gets inappropriate photos of Hula Hoops. Then after a lot of feedback about Ice Cubes War of the Worlds and a Asking For Trouble section that disappears down a 70s and 80s US TV nostalgia rabbit hole, we get to this weeks movie.  This week we review Ridley Scotts sci fi adventure The Martian Media Discussed This Week Bookish - U & Alibi Channel / Now TV Weapons - Theatrical Release Bosch (Season 7) - Amazon Prime Wednesday (Season 2) - Netflix The Martian - Disney+ The Lost Island - In the dim and distant past reserved for old men whistfully remembering a tv show no one heard of. 

We are out and about this weekend, what tv show started good and ended bad?

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Kaye, Ben, Dennis, and Moxie talk about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, Chorus of Carcosa, The Alters, and much more! The Grind: Moxie: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4. The Division 2. Dominion. Kaye: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4. Chorus of Carcosa. Dennis: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4. Trackmania. The Alters. Ben: Twilight Imperium. City of Six Moons. The Multiplayer: What game sound effect or fanfare plays in your head when you accomplish something? The End Boss: SAG-AFTRA video game voice actors' strike ends with good AI protections and pay increases. Subnautica 2 development imperiled by executive bonus fuckery. Neil Druckman won't be part of the remaining Last of Us TV series episodes. A song from the Minecraft movie made it into Minecraft the game.

Hey there, nerds! In this episode of Scene N Nerd, Sarah and Will dive into some juicy entertainment gossip, starting with Neil Druckmann saying sayonara to "The Last of Us" TV series. Yep, he's heading back to Naughty Dog, and our hosts are here to ponder what that means for the show. Was this a strategic retreat from fan backlash, or is he just craving some creative freedom? Let's spill the tea! Then, they jump into the action-packed finale of "Ironheart," breaking down the last three episodes like pros. From Riri's epic showdown with Parker to the jaw-dropping reveal of Mephisto, they'll cover all the character drama, pacing hiccups, and those pesky unresolved plot threads that left them both cheering and scratching their heads. What's up with Parker's motivations? And what's the deal with Riri's devilish bargain? They've got thoughts, and they're not holding back! With plenty of laughs and some seriously insightful commentary, this episode is a must-listen for fans of "Ironheart," "The Last of Us," and anyone who loves the wild ride of superhero storytelling! 0:00 Welcome 0:35 Neil Druckmann's exit from "The Last of Us" 6:10 "Ironheart" Episodes 4-6 discussion 53:50 Closing thoughts Wanna keep the conversation going? Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) @SceneNNerd, Bluesky @SceneNNerd.bsky.social, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads @scene_n_nerd. Don't forget to check out our website at www.scenennerdpodcast.com. If you loved the episode, give us a rating and a shout-out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcast fix!  

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On this week's show we look at our favorite TV Series Finales from Network and Cable TV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: TCL Will Add Dolby Atmos FlexConnect to QD-Mini LED TVs Apple's smart home hub could reportedly make its debut later this year YouTube leads US TV viewing for 3rd consecutive month Top Series Finales of Network/Cable TV Shows Here is a rundown of our favorite TV Series Finales. What are your favorites? M*A*S*H – "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen" (CBS, February 28, 1983)   This 2.5-hour finale remains the highest-rated scripted TV episode in U.S. history, with a 72% audience share. It masterfully blended comedy and drama, reflecting the show's tone. The Korean War ends, and the 4077th unit disbands, with emotional farewells like Hawkeye's helicopter spotting B.J.'s "GOODBYE" in stones.  The Sopranos - “Made in America” (HBO, June 10, 2007) The final episode leaves viewers with a cliffhanger that remains open to interpretation. Tony Soprano is at a diner with his family when the screen cuts to black as a suspicious-looking man glances at him. The ending doesn't explicitly confirm whether Tony is killed, but rather leaves the audience to wonder if he will continue to live under the threat of violence inherent to his mob life. The episode's iconic music, Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'," plays in the background, adding to the tension and suspense. The Mary Tyler Moore Show – "The Last Show" (CBS, March 19, 1977)   When WJM-TV's new owner fires the entire newsroom except the incompetent Ted Baxter, the team shares a tearful group hug, and Mary delivers a poignant monologue. Her final act of turning off the studio lights became an iconic TV trope.      Snowfall - “The Struggle” (FX, April 19, 2023) The Snowfall saga chronicled the origins and spread of crack cocaine in South Central and how it ultimately threw Los Angeles neighbourhoods into chaos. Anti-hero Franklin Saint, who we first met on a bright summer day full of promise and big dreams, ended the series on that same street hopeless, delusional and destitute. He was last seen wandering away from the house he bought for his mother - his final possession -  as officers from the L.A. Sheriff's Department swooped in to evict him over unpaid property taxes. Newhart – "The Last Newhart" (CBS, May 21, 1990)   This finale is legendary for its meta twist. After eight seasons of running  a Vermont inn, Dick Loudon  (Bob Newhart) is hit by a golf ball and wakes up as Dr. Bob Hartley from The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978), next to his wife Emily (Suzanne Pleshette), revealing the entire series was a dream.   The Office - “Finale” (NBC, May 16, 2013) One year later, Dunder Mifflin employees past and present reunite for a panel discussion about the documentary and to attend Dwight and Angela's wedding.The episode features cameos and wraps up several character storylines, with characters attending the wedding and reflecting on their lives and experience. Pretty much everyone gets a happy ending - “That's what she said.” Asian Jim - The Office US Cheers – "One for the Road" (NBC, May 20, 1993)   Watched by over 80 million viewers, this 98-minute finale wrapped up the Sam-Diane romance with honesty. Diane (Shelley Long) returns, but instead of a fairy-tale ending, Sam chooses his bar—his true love—over rekindling their relationship. The final line, “Sorry, we're closed,” delivered to a late-night customer, symbolizes the show's end.   Justified - “The Promise” (FX, April 14, 2015) After five seasons of rivalry and dare we say friendship, Justified's sixth and final season saw Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens put his "nemesis" Boyd Crowder behind bars. But that isn't what made the finale so incredible. Aside from giving just about every character a bit of closure, there was one scene that we'll never forget: Raylan sitting across from Boyd in prison as he lies about Ava's death and then, when asked why he traveled long and far to deliver the news in person, he finally admitted the one thing viewers have always known - that Boyd isn't his enemy. Goggins then perfectly delivered the line that said everything about their relationship: "We dug coal together."  The Big Bang Theory – "The Stockholm Syndrome" (CBS, May 16, 2019)  Sheldon and Amy's Nobel win, paired with his heartfelt tribute to his friends, closed the sitcom with sentimentality and growth, though some felt it was overly tidy Friends – "The Last One" (NBC, May 6, 2004)   With 52.5 million viewers, this finale delivered closure for the six friends' arcs. Monica and Chandler move to the suburbs with their twins, Ross and Rachel reunite, and the group leaves Monica's apartment for the last time. It balanced humor, nostalgia, and emotional payoff without overstaying its welcome.    The Good Place – "Whenever You're Ready" (NBC, January 30, 2020)   This philosophical comedy concluded with the characters choosing when to leave their afterlife, reflecting the show's themes of morality and growth. Emotional farewells, especially Eleanor's influence on Chidi, resonated deeply, set against a hopeful yet bittersweet tone.  There is a really  good series twist at the end of season one as well. Which brings up the concept of season ending cliffhangers. Maybe for another show!            

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