Podcast appearances and mentions of Wally Amos

Two guys who started an ice cream business in Burlington Vermont turned it into one of the world's most popular and most successful brands, Ben & Jerry's. in this 1994 interview former Ben & Jerry's CEO Fred "Chico" lager provides the "inside scoop" on how the company was built.Get your copy of Ben & Jerry's: The Inside Scoop by Fred “Chico” LagerAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases.You may also enjoy my interviews with Wally Amos and Frances & Ginger Park For more vintage interviews with celebrities, leaders, and influencers, subscribe to Now I've Heard Everything on Spotify, Apple Podcasts. and now on YouTube#entrepreneurs #icecream #business #socialresponsibility

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – A look at the rich history of Wally Amos, founder of the iconic cookie company ‘Famous Amos,' and plans for the 50th anniversary block party celebration taking place Saturday, May 3, in Hollywood Blvd…PLUS – Thoughts on the Toys ‘R' Us live-action movie in the works AND Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos' claim that Netflix is “saving Hollywood” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

Today on the show we have 18 time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jeff MacIntyre. Jeff is the director of the new film The Great Cookie Comeback. Famous Wally Amos introduced us to his famous cookie in 1975. It was love at first bite!

The Rev. Shawn Amos has had an extraordinary life and career in the music business. His father Wally Amos, best known as the delicious genius behind the Famous Amos cookie brand, was also a successful talent scout (the first black talent scout in the country to be exact) working with the likes of Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Simon & Garfunkel and many more. So you could say that the music business is in Shawn's blood. Shawn forged his own path, working his way up as an A&R man for Shout! Factory! and Rhino Records. Among the many great artists he worked on records with include soul singer Solomon Burke, Herb Alpert, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Matthew Sweet, and the late great Quincy Jones, who sadly passed away shortly after we recorded this interview. Also an acclaimed author, Shawn's book "Cookies & Milk" was awarded the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Youth/Teens! And on top of all that Shawn is a accomplished blues musician and singer/songwriter. His latest albums include the funk-inspired joyful blues album "Soul Brother No. 1" and a live album of 13 Rev classics entitled, "Vivir En España". Recorded on a recent tour of Spain. We get into all that and more in this fascinating conversation with The Rev. Shawn Amos. www.shawnamos.com . . Come check out my band, Chris J Norwood & The Knockdown Dragout, at the legendary Longhorn Ballroom in south Dallas on Fri. Dec. 6, 2024. We'll be opening for Marc Broussard. Tickets at: www.chrisjnorwood.com/shows . Follow The Strangest Gig on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/thestrangestgig 

The public is invited to attend a celebration for "Famous Amos" cookie creator, Wally Amos; A new opera featuring a man trapped in an elevator premieres in Hawaiʻi

This is a poem in memory of Famous Amos Cookies creator Wally Amos told from the perspective of an eight-year-old character named Spencer Tate. 

Former aide to New York Governors charged with acting as an agent of the Chinese government. California is racing to combat deepfakes ahead of the election. The new recruitment challenge: Filtering out AI-crefted resumes by adding screening steps. Wally Amos launched and lost a cookie empire. His family reveals the trailblazer's secrets.

For 40 years a modest family-owned business has been supplying folks in Washington DC with the treat no one dislikes – chocolate. It was started in 1984 by sisters Frances and Ginger Park, daughters of a Korean immigrant. And their story is as appealing as the morsels they sell at their store, called Chocolate Chocolate. In this 2011 interview Ginger and Frances recall how they got into the business, and what has kept them going. Get Chocolate Chocolate by Frances & Ginger ParkAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases.You may also enjoy my interviews with Wally Amos and Debbi Fields For more vintage interviews with celebrities, leaders, and influencers, subscribe to Now I've Heard Everything on Spotify, Apple Podcasts. and now on YouTube #chocolate #candy #Korean-American #entrepeneurs

After an electric week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Kamala Harris now faces the real test in her bid to be president. Can she convince American voters? In the third part of our series on dating apps, we visit Brazil, China and Pakistan (10:24). And our obituaries editor celebrates the life of Wally Amos, the American king of cookies (19:06).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After an electric week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Kamala Harris now faces the real test in her bid to be president. Can she convince American voters? In the third part of our series on dating apps, we visit Brazil, China and Pakistan (10:24). And our obituaries editor celebrates the life of Wally Amos, the American king of cookies (19:06).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

Today on the LA Food Podcast, is work/life balance possible in fine dining? What the heck is postmodern craft beer? And why should Angelenos care about the passing of Famous Amos founder Wally Amos?  James Beard-nominated reporter Gab Chabran is with us today to explore all of these topics, and to tell us why he believes the city's best tacos are in Whittier, and where you should consider heading next time you're craving sushi or in need of Japanese pantry goods.  Our interview today is with Chef Daniel Shemtob, the founder of The Lime Truck and HATCH Yakitori in Downtown LA. Daniel's most recent venture is called Snibbs. Snibbs is bringing cutting-edge, and rather good-looking work shoes, I might add to professional kitchens. Daniel saw a big hole in the market for stylish, functional footwear after slipping in the kitchen and missing the opening of his own restaurant. Daniel exudes entrepreneurialism, and this is a deeply inspiring conversation for anyone who's ever thought of starting a business, or who's even remotely interested in foot health and/or fashion. And did I mention that Daniel won two seasons of The Food Network's Great Food Truck Race?  Helpful links: LA FOODSTACK, our free newsletter containing links to all of the stories we discuss on today's podcast https://thelacountdown.substack.com/ LAist Food Friday coverage https://laist.com/news/food Gab Chabran on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gabchabran/?hl=en Daniel Shemtob on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daniel.shemtob/?hl=en Snibbs https://snibbs.co/ The Lime Truck https://www.thelimetruck.com/ HATCH Yakitori https://www.hatchyalater.com/ The LA Food Podcast is produced with the help of: Adam Skaggs Tiffany Perez Tim Bertolini -- Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods -- Get 10% off on your first purchase of wagyu beef at First Light Farms using code "LAFOOD10" https://www.firstlight.farm/us/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/support

Hey cousins! Your fave duo Court and Rima are back for another week. This week we share our condolences for Wally Amos and Club Godzilla Beat King. Discuss Michael Rubins thoughts on the black community and Tank's very HOT take envolving the late and great Michael Jackson and Chris Brown. We also dive into list and rankings and how you should mind yours. Get into this weeks episode of music and MESS. Happy hour: Pina Colada In the mix: RIP BeatKing, Michael Rubin speaks on the black community, Tank says they Chris Brown is better than Michael Jackson BeatKing https://www.instagram.com/p/C-u94zLgPT0/?igsh=aDJ1OXJ5czFrdWsy Michael Rubin https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-qm8FgP6-n/?igsh=b2tkODd5bDA2eGV5 https://www.instagram.com/p/C-q7LSHtWPj/?igsh=MXM5OHh5ajJ3Z2tpNg== https://www.instagram.com/p/C-sy1GRpGF9/?igsh=MWZ2cHIycGl0eTc0bQ== Tank https://www.instagram.com/p/C-uwg1WupDo/?igsh=cXprMjFwYXd1eGdi Topic: Let's talk list and rankings    The soundtrack: Khalid- Adore U Elijah Blake- Ghostbuster Ragz Originale- I Choose Violence Latto ft. Coco Jones- Ear Candy   Say HI to kidz on Social: Rima IG| rimababyy_ Court IG| keepinitcourtt Pod IG| rccpod Rate, and Review on Apple Podcast  Website: https://www.redcuppod.com Email: Redcuppod@gmail.com

A DNC delegate on the Democrats' mood in ChicagoPlus: “He believed he was filling the gap.” A former producer on the approach that made Phil Donahue a talk show innovator.Also: How to keep swimming at 100; a tribute to cookie impresario Wally Amos and giant sea scorpions!

Welcome back to another thought-provoking episode of the "That's Absurd Podcast." This week, we're diving deep into questions of identity, the latest news in politics, hip-hop, and pop culture, and some controversial moments in sports. Let's jump into it! Question of the Week: Do African Americans Consider People Like Kamala Harris as Black Historically? This week, we're tackling a complex question: How do African Americans view figures like Kamala Harris in terms of their racial identity? We explore the historical context and modern perspectives on what it means to be "Black" in America, especially when it comes to biracial or multicultural individuals. Notable News: Politics: Kamala Harris Announces VP Tim Walz: In a surprising political move, Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her running mate, Tim Walz, for the upcoming election. We discuss what this partnership means for the Democratic ticket and how it could shape the future of American politics. Hip Hop: Nelly Arrested in St. Louis: Hip-hop star Nelly was arrested in St. Louis due to an outstanding traffic summons. We break down the details of his arrest and discuss its implications for his career and public image. Pop Culture: Michael Rubin Speaks Out on "Black Hate on Hate": Michael Rubin, a prominent figure in sports and entertainment, has expressed his concerns over the rumors regarding Meek Mill's sexuality and the broader issue of "Black hate on Black hate." We delve into the impact of his statements and what they reveal about race and community in today's culture. Wally Amos Passes Away: We pay tribute to Wally Amos, the legendary founder of the Famous Amos cookie brand, who has sadly passed away. We reflect on his legacy and the impact he had on the food industry and African American entrepreneurship. Sports: Noah Lyles: The Rise of an Unlikable Star? Track and field sensation Noah Lyles has been making headlines, but not always for the right reasons. We discuss his recent comments and actions that have led some to label him as "unlikable." Is this criticism fair, or is it just part of being in the spotlight?   That's a wrap for this week's episode of the "That's Absurd Podcast." From political maneuvers and hip-hop arrests to cultural commentary and sports controversies, we've covered a lot of ground. We hope you enjoyed the conversation and gained some new insights along the way. Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe, share, and join the discussion on our social media channels. Your feedback and participation help keep the show fresh and relevant. We'll catch you next week with more absurdity and deeper discussions. Stay informed, stay engaged, and as always, stay absurd!   Leave Voice Message by Clicking Here.  

On this episode we talk about the inaugural Workers Work show, pay our respects to Wally Amos, Dame Dash selling Reasonable Doubt, Michael Rubin talking out of line, Noah Lyles being a terrible hater + MORE! TUNE IN

Dash and J.D. discuss the passing of Wally “Famous” Amos, Celia Cruz's quarter and an AITA about sneaking meat in a vegan household.

In this week's episode in our Au-guest series, Alex is joined by Chelsea and Donny from the I'm the Cute One podcast! Hot takes are welcome as they cover everything from favorite and least favorite characters, Phyllis, Jim & Pam, and more! Then in the Conference Room Edwin and Alex talk about the sad news that Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos and one-time Office guest star, has passed away, and highlight a podcast appearance from Office co-creator Stephen Merchant. Support our show and become a member of Scott's Tots on Patreon! For only $5/month, Tots get ad-free episodes plus exclusive access to our monthly Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons, as well as our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, and early episodes of our new show Captive Audience. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our Discord. Visit our merch store at mspcstore.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Las Vegas was hit with a 4.4 earthquake last night / Whiparound: How many hotel rooms are in Vegas? // WHIP answer 151K! Car insurance in CA is skyrocketing. // Tim reviews the Golden Bachelorette men and their fun facts. // Famous Amos founder Wally Amos passes away at 88. 

What's your go-to vending machine snack? Chad opens the hour with that discussion coming off the passing of Famous Amos himself, Wally Amos.

What's your go-to vending machine snack? Chad opens the hour with that discussion coming off the passing of Famous Amos himself, Wally Amos. We also talk about the exoneration of a man after 48 years in prison and the woefully small amount of money he's receiving in compensation. Plus, Jason DeRusha joins for the usual fun on several topics.

Movie star Gena Rowlands also died yesterday.

Today on America in the Morning   Trump Holds Battleground State Rally It was billed as a speech about the economy, but former President Trump's rally in North Carolina turned into something quite different. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story.    US & The Gaza Talks A new round of talks to end the Gaza war is set to begin today, with Egypt, Qatar and the United States acting as mediators between Israel and Hamas. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that there's still no word if the terror group will send a representative to the planned meeting.   Preparing For More College Unrest A Federal Judge is weighing-in on pro-Palestinian demonstrations on American college campuses with the fall semester about to start. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports this comes as the president of a prominent Ivy League school abruptly resigned.    New Hunter Biden Trouble President Biden's son reportedly sought assistance from the U.S. government for a lucrative energy project in Italy. Fox News is reporting that Hunter Biden wrote at least one letter to the U.S. ambassador to Italy in 2016 seeking assistance for the Ukrainian gas company Burisma.    Judge Says No To Trump The judge in Donald Trump's New York hush money case again is refusing to step aside. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Menendez's Replacement New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy plans to name his former chief-of-staff to become the temporary replacement for outgoing Senator Bob Menendez. George Helmy, who was a former staffer for New Jersey Senator Cory Booker and is now a healthcare executive, is expected to be named.     A Texas Gun Ban Following a shooting at the Texas State Fair last year, organizers of the annual event announced it is banning firearms, drawing the ire of a number of Republican officials, including the Texas attorney general who is threatening a lawsuit. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.      Hitting The Campaign Trail We're in mid-August with the Democratic National Convention coming up next week, and the Presidential campaigning with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris along with their V-P choices J.D. Vance and Tim Walz is in full force ahead of November's election. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on the busy campaign trail.    Latest On Inflation One of the major topics for the election involves the kitchen table. Annual inflation in the U.S. last month hit its lowest level in more than three years, setting the stage for the Federal Reserve to start cutting its key interest rate next month. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Hurricane Ernesto Ernesto is now a hurricane after pummeling the northeast Caribbean, and leaving three quarters of a million people without power in Puerto Rico, and they may stay in the dark for days. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, while Ernesto may not make landfall in the continental United States, Atlantic coast beaches from Florida to Maine could be severely impacted this weekend with dangerous rip currents.    Face Mask Ban A first-of-its-kind ban on face masks is now the law in a county outside of New York City. Sue Aller reports from Long Island.    MPOX Concerns There's new concern about the fast-spreading Monkey Pox, or M-POX as it's called, as the deadly virus is rapidly moving through Africa, and is now officially a global health emergency. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Remembering Gena Rowlands She starred in movies including “The Notebook.” Actress Gena Rowlands passed away at her California home.     Remembering Famous Amos In 1975, Wally Amos took out a $25,000 loan to make baked goods, and the rest is history. The man who became known as Famous Amos built an empire on the cookies he learned to make from his aunt.      Finally   Who said there's never a police officer around when you need one. It was a man in blue and some good Samaritans who raced to action when a woman drove into a Texas pond, saving her life. Lisa Dwyer reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1198, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Poetic Animals 1: These animals "couldn't put Humpty Dumpty together again". the king's horses and king's men. 2: When asked "Is there balm in Gilead?", this bird replied in the negative. the raven. 3: Thomas Gray wrote an "Ode on the Death of" 1 of these pets, "drowned in a tub of goldfishes". "a Favourite Cat". 4: In William Blake's poem, it was "burning bright in the forests of the night". Tyger Tyger. 5: By the end of "The Walrus and the Carpenter", the title gluttons have eaten every 1 of these. oysters. Round 2. Category: 2011 News 1: He fell out of the top 50 world golf rankings for the first time since 1996. Tiger Woods. 2: Acting under Chapter VII of their charter, the U.N. voted to institute one of these over Libya, grounding Qaddafi's aircraft. a no-fly zone. 3: Starting Sept. 17, part of Lower Manhattan was occupied 24/7 by the protest group "Occupy" this. Wall Street. 4: This homeless man from Ohio stepped into the batter's box of fame thanks to his golden voice. Ted Williams. 5: Democratic state senators fled this state to stall Gov. Walker's union-busting budget bill. Wisconsin. Round 3. Category: Ben And Jerry'S Flavors 1: There are almond cookies in the flavor called "Mission to" this confection. Marzipan. 2: This fan-suggested flavor is the first named for a rock legend. Cherry Garcia. 3: The U.K. was treated to "Bohemian Raspberry", a flavor in honor of this band. Queen. 4: In a Ben and Jerry's flavor, this candy bar comes between "Coffee" and "Crunch". Heath. 5: It's the rhyming name of the flavor that includes fudge-covered peanut butter-filled pretzels. Chubby Hubby. Round 4. Category: Famous Amos'S 1: John Amos got an Emmy nomination for playing this character as an adult in. Kunta Kinte. 2: Living to age 102, pioneer coach Amos Alonzo Stagg was acclaimed as this sport's "Grand Old Man". football. 3: Before he became "Famous" for cookies, Wally Amos was 1 of these with William Morris. an agent. 4: This comedian of Lebanese descent, aka Amos Jacobs, was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal for humanitarianism. Danny Thomas. 5: On "The Real McCoys", he was Grandpappy Amos "Head of the clan, he roars like a lion, but he's gentle as a lamb". Walter Brennan. Round 5. Category: A Clash Of Symbols 1: The eagle on the one-dollar bill grasps in its talons these seemingly antithetical items. arrows and an olive branch. 2: In 2013 France's Communist party said adieu to this pair of symbols, saying "It isn't so relevant to a new generation". the hammer and sickle. 3: In the NFL, both the Raiders and the Buccaneers have these weapons clashing on their logos. swords. 4: In an 1874 cartoon Thomas Nast drew this creature scaring other animals, including an elephant. a donkey. 5: The shield of Mars and the mirror of Venus are symbols for these, often known to clash. men and women. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The Reverend Shawn AmosAmos was born in New York. He is the youngest son of Famous Amos chocolate chip cookie founder Wally Amos and the only son of Shirley Ellis Amos, (professionally known as Shirl-ee May in the early 1960s). Throughout Amos' childhood and adulthood, his mother suffered from schizoaffective disorder and ultimately committed suicide in 2003. The trauma of the event and his subsequent discovery of her early singing career were the inspiration behind his 2005 album release Thank You Shirl-ee May. http://www.makingascene.org

If you give a mouse a cookie, he is going to ask for a glass of milk. If you give a shark a cookie, they may just take your entire company. Today in the tank, we have a famous founder looking to sell happiness one cookie at a time.  Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Seeking a business partner to cover your weaknesses Aligning price point, to market, to messaging Pivoting after failure Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

Are we alone in the universe, or is there a possibility of life in distant galaxies? Prepare to challenge your presumptions as we take an entertaining, mind-bending ride through the enigma of extraterrestrial life. We'll also delve into some intriguing side topics, drawing back the curtain on the captivating life of Wally Amos, the talent behind famous celebrities such as Diana Ross, Sam Cook, and Marvin Gaye. Plus, who knew that the origin of something as commonplace as Spam could be so fascinating or that it would take a mere drop of water three whole months to traverse the mighty Mississippi River? Ever wondered if the concept of 'aliens' could be parallel to the spiritual realm? Our discussion takes a thought-provoking direction as we contemplate the scriptures in Psalm 19 and Romans 1, investigating the profound relationship between the glory of God, the beauty of creation, and our worship. We'll weigh the cosmic implications of Adam's sin and Jesus' sacrifice, culminating in a provocative question: If 'green men' exist, is there redemption for them? Brace yourselves for an engrossing and enlightening discussion.As we wrap up our discussion, we tread into the intriguing world of conspiracy theories and their impact on faith and trust in God. Instead of succumbing to fear, we encourage listeners to focus on the reassuring truth that Jesus is always with us. End times theories of spiritual warfare that often ensnare Christian podcasters and YouTubers - we discuss them all. Tune in for this refreshingly unique conversation as we take you on a journey filled with spiritual insights, intriguing questions, and a pinch of humor. This episode is a must-listen, whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or simply looking for an engaging podcast.You can contact Dr. Jonathan and Dr. Marla Behler:graceintheshadowsor.orgdrjonathan@graceintheshadowsor.org(251) 244-4645*If you are searching for a clinical counselor and you live in Alabama, Virginia, or North Carolina, Dr. Jonathan Behler would be happy to see you as a client! He does all counseling virtually through a secure portal. He will also work with you on payments - don't let finances keep you from getting counseling!If you live out of the US or not in Alabama, Virginia, or North Carolina, Dr. Jonathan Behler is an ordained minister and trained in pastoral counseling. If you are seeking pastoral counseling, please reach out as well!Check out our Etsystore and buy merch: https://shadowsofgrace.etsy.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Grace-in-the-Shadows-109541368379527Consider becoming a supporter of our show!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1966440/supporters/newConsider using Covenant Eyes -Covenant Eyes helps you and the ones you love live porn-free through transformative accountability relationships.Use our promo code grace1998 to get 1 month free of Covenant Eyes Porn Blocker http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Zd202RThe Mystic CaveAn exploration of the spiritual terrain on the far side of conventional religion.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Wally Amos built, sold, worked for, and quit. He got brought back and might have got a return on the final sale just because he liked baking cookies. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I'm Stephen's sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today's episode, a word from our sponsor, which is ... Well, it's us, but we're highlighting ads we've written and produced for our clients, so here's one of those. [Tapper's Jewelry Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast. I'm Dave young, and I'm alongside Stephen Semple. And Stephen, you got the story today of another cookie guy, another famous cookie. This one's really famous. Stephen Semple: Totally. Dave Young: Totally famous. Famous Amos. Stephen Semple: Famous Amos. Yeah. So Famous Amos Cookies was started by Wally Amos on March 9th, 1975 on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. And here's what's really interesting. It is the first, it was the first cookie store in history, and this story is... There's a lot to it. There's success. There's decline. There's return. There's so much going on here that I really don't know what to say other than it's really interesting journey that we're going to go on. Dave Young: Lots of chapters in the Famous Amos story. When you say the first cookie store, like all the others were just like a bakery where it was other things besides cookies? Cookies, they also had. Stephen Semple: Right. Yeah. This is the first one where it was just cookies and that was it. It even predates another podcast we did, which was Mrs. Fields' Cookies. It even predates Mrs. Fields by a couple of years. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So first cookie store in history, and it's a really interesting journey because Wally went to school to study to be a secretary. Dave Young: Really? Stephen Semple: Yeah, and the first job he got was in the mail room of the William Morris Talent Agency, which is one of the top talent agencies in the world. He worked his way up, and he became the first black talent manager. First one, so he was really groundbreaking on that. And he reached a point where he decided he wanted to leave the agency and set up his own agency to manage his own clients, but this new agency he started was really struggling, and he would go home at the end of the days and he'd feel frankly depressed, and he wanted to feel good about things. So at the end of the day, he would go home and he baked cookies at night. And he'd baked these chocolate chip pecan cookies like his aunt made. Dave Young: As one do. Stephen Semple: And he really did this to self soothe. It was never a business idea. It was something he did to make himself feel good. Dave Young: Just made some cookies. Stephen Semple: Made some cookies and he'd bring them back to the office. And when clients were in, he'd give them to clients. And one day light goes off. He said, "The one thing that makes me happy is making cookies. Why don't I start this as a business?" He gets on the phone. He calls old clients. He gets an investment from Marvin Gay and a bunch of others. He raises $25,000 from these well known musicians and decides I'm going to start this business. So in March of 1975, he opens the first shop dedicated the cookies in the world called Famous Amos Cookies. Dave Young: Famous Amos Cookies. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: I love the fact that the cookies were a form of therapy for him. I mean, it's like a Ted Lasso moment, isn't it? It's... Stephen Semple: It sort of is. Yeah. Yeah. And so he opens it up in this highly visible location in Los Angeles on the seedy, because at the time very seedy Sunset Boulevard was full of runwa...

Brian breaks into the mailbox and reads new feedback and questions on Dave Matthews Band, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and... COOKIES! Send your notes to the show at wearethestoryguys@gmail.com or hit Murdock on Twitter at @HeyItsMurdock SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: "I am a Predator" by Ted Nugent https://observer.com/2022/08/why-is-this-trending-the-dave-matthews-band-chicago-river-incident/ https://tellersuntold.com/2019/04/07/2019-4-7-wally-amos-was-the-first-known-talent-agent-and-entrepreneur-who-founded-famous-amos-cookies/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wally_Amos https://www.slashfilm.com/908369/jean-claude-van-dammes-predator-casting-was-doomed-from-day-one/#:~:text=A%20footnote%20in%20the%20career,the%20late%20Kevin%20Peter%20Hall.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 444 with Food Guru Adam Richman Season three of popular nonfiction series "The Food That Built America" will satisfy viewer's appetites by sharing the origin stories of a new group of bold pioneers behind America's most iconic food empires such as Orville Redenbacher, Ettore "Chef" Boiardi, Wally Amos, Debbi Fields and Tom Carvel among others. Before these brands became household names, they came from brilliant - sometimes ruthless - visionaries who revolutionized food and changed the culinary landscape of America forever. Through dramatic recreations, fascinating facts, and expert commentary, this season delves into the unbelievable stories of grit, creativity and determination by these culinary entrepreneurs whose unrelenting innovation helped them come out on top.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 444 with Food Guru Adam Richman Season three of popular nonfiction series "The Food That Built America" will satisfy viewer's appetites by sharing the origin stories of a new group of bold pioneers behind America's most iconic food empires such as Orville Redenbacher, Ettore "Chef" Boiardi, Wally Amos, Debbi Fields and Tom Carvel among others. Before these brands became household names, they came from brilliant - sometimes ruthless - visionaries who revolutionized food and changed the culinary landscape of America forever. Through dramatic recreations, fascinating facts, and expert commentary, this season delves into the unbelievable stories of grit, creativity and determination by these culinary entrepreneurs whose unrelenting innovation helped them come out on top.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 444 with Food Guru Adam RichmanSeason three of popular nonfiction series "The Food That Built America" will satisfy viewer's appetites by sharing the origin stories of a new group of bold pioneers behind America's most iconic food empires such as Orville Redenbacher, Ettore "Chef" Boiardi, Wally Amos, Debbi Fields and Tom Carvel among others. Before these brands became household names, they came from brilliant - sometimes ruthless - visionaries who revolutionized food and changed the culinary landscape of America forever. Through dramatic recreations, fascinating facts, and expert commentary, this season delves into the unbelievable stories of grit, creativity and determination by these culinary entrepreneurs whose unrelenting innovation helped them come out on top.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 444 with Food Guru Adam RichmanSeason three of popular nonfiction series "The Food That Built America" will satisfy viewer's appetites by sharing the origin stories of a new group of bold pioneers behind America's most iconic food empires such as Orville Redenbacher, Ettore "Chef" Boiardi, Wally Amos, Debbi Fields and Tom Carvel among others. Before these brands became household names, they came from brilliant - sometimes ruthless - visionaries who revolutionized food and changed the culinary landscape of America forever. Through dramatic recreations, fascinating facts, and expert commentary, this season delves into the unbelievable stories of grit, creativity and determination by these culinary entrepreneurs whose unrelenting innovation helped them come out on top.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 444 with Food Guru Adam Richman Season three of popular nonfiction series "The Food That Built America" will satisfy viewer's appetites by sharing the origin stories of a new group of bold pioneers behind America's most iconic food empires such as Orville Redenbacher, Ettore "Chef" Boiardi, Wally Amos, Debbi Fields and Tom Carvel among others. Before these brands became household names, they came from brilliant - sometimes ruthless - visionaries who revolutionized food and changed the culinary landscape of America forever. Through dramatic recreations, fascinating facts, and expert commentary, this season delves into the unbelievable stories of grit, creativity and determination by these culinary entrepreneurs whose unrelenting innovation helped them come out on top.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 444 with Food Guru Adam Richman Season three of popular nonfiction series "The Food That Built America" will satisfy viewer's appetites by sharing the origin stories of a new group of bold pioneers behind America's most iconic food empires such as Orville Redenbacher, Ettore "Chef" Boiardi, Wally Amos, Debbi Fields and Tom Carvel among others. Before these brands became household names, they came from brilliant - sometimes ruthless - visionaries who revolutionized food and changed the culinary landscape of America forever. Through dramatic recreations, fascinating facts, and expert commentary, this season delves into the unbelievable stories of grit, creativity and determination by these culinary entrepreneurs whose unrelenting innovation helped them come out on top.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 444 with Food Guru Adam Richman Season three of popular nonfiction series "The Food That Built America" will satisfy viewer's appetites by sharing the origin stories of a new group of bold pioneers behind America's most iconic food empires such as Orville Redenbacher, Ettore "Chef" Boiardi, Wally Amos, Debbi Fields and Tom Carvel among others. Before these brands became household names, they came from brilliant - sometimes ruthless - visionaries who revolutionized food and changed the culinary landscape of America forever. Through dramatic recreations, fascinating facts, and expert commentary, this season delves into the unbelievable stories of grit, creativity and determination by these culinary entrepreneurs whose unrelenting innovation helped them come out on top.

On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class we have Adam Richman, host of the History Channel series "Adam Eats The 80s," & "The Food That Built America"; Food Author and Culinary Entrepreneur. We discuss his journey from graduating from Emory University right here in Atlanta, to traveling the world hosting multiple HISTORY channel series. He breaks down key elements behind the success of popular and nostalgic products.Topics covered with Adam Richman:Importance of execution & planning to successful brands."Adam Eats the 80s," the idea behind it and the stories of revisiting beloved food.Season 3 of hosting "The Food That Built America"Why certain brands have more success over time.More on Adam RichmanAdam Richman, TV personality, culinary traveler, cook and author, was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. With the diverse culinary mecca of New York City at his fingertips, Adam's love affair with—and intense interest in—food and food culture developed at an early age.More on "Adam Eats the 80s:"Follow food author and culinary entrepreneur Adam Richman as he travels the country reliving his childhood and tasting some of the most iconic and forgotten foods of the 1980s. The 1980s was a decade when food was all about the flavor and this ten-episode series follows Richman as he digs into the most nostalgic and notorious foods of the decade to prove that flavors lost to the 80s are worth searching for and savoring. Do you remember when you first walked into a mall and smelled a Cinnabon cinnamon roll? Or perhaps Domino's long-lost breakfast pizza was the key to your heart and your stomach? And did French fries really taste better in the 80s? In “Adam Eats the 80s” viewers will relive this tubular decade by joining Richman on a journey back to where these brands all began, learn about the amazing secrets never revealed, and watch as Richman tries versions of products that were never intended for the public. - The History ChannelMore oon "The Food That Built America:"Season three of the popular nonfiction series “The Food That Built America” will satisfy viewers' appetites by sharing the origin stories of a new group of bold pioneers behind America's most iconic food empires such as Orville Redenbacher, Ettore “Chef” Boiardi, Wally Amos, Debbi Fields, and Tom Carvel among others. Before these brands became household names, they came from brilliant – sometimes ruthless – visionaries who revolutionized food and changed the culinary landscape of America forever. Through dramatic recreations, fascinating facts, and expert commentary, this season delves into the unbelievable stories of grit, creativity, and determination by these culinary entrepreneurs whose unrelenting innovation helped them come out on top. - The History ChannelSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you do if a big corporation took over the company you built, then told you you had no more right to use your own name to sell the product you invented? Welcome to Wally Amos's world. The founder of Famous Amos Cookies eventually lost the company. And then he lost the right to use his own name to sell cookies. But the Florida native with the irrepressible sense of humor and enthusiasm turn the situation around. Eventually. He wrote about it in a 1994 book that he called Man With No Name.

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The iconic Stonewall Inn in NYC recently received some financial support from The Gill Foundation to help with operating costs. It is so important to be visible and maintain historic landmarks like The Stonewall Inn, so thank you to The Gill Foundation. But first, Wally Amos of chocolate chip cookie fame is our Business Birthday and John revisits some comedy albums from another time. Tim wonders what space smells like and promises John a new cologne, Eau de Space. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1 Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu Google Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVW Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

Today’s guest is Amos King, Principal CEO at Binary Noggin, and host on the Elixir Outlaws and This Agile Life podcasts. This episode is centered around a casual conversation about everything from programming, the military, sarcasm, and puns to systems and application architecture, domain-driven design, and bitmasks. Amos shares with us how he got into programming, after wanting to be a doctor or an engineer first, and tells us how he met Famous Amos. We talk about spectrum analyzers, Elixir resources, and MUDs, as well as type-first design and Haskell. Amos gives us his takes on domain-driven design, API, booleans, and enums, and even roasts his co-host Chris Keithley a little. Don’t miss this episode for everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the legendary Amos King (and a whole lot more)! Key Points From This Episode: * Amos explains what Adkron means, which is his gaming and social media handle. * Where the name Elixir Outlaws for the podcast came from. * How Amos got into programming as a career, after wanting to be a surgeon and an engineer. * What Amos’s first opportunity as a programmer was, and how he met Wally Amos. * Amos explains what a spectrum analyzer is, based on his experience in the military. * Amos shares why Steve Bussey’s book, Real-Time Phoenix, is his favorite Elixir resource. * Eric and Amos talk about the MUD engine that they worked on together. * What systems and application architecture means to Amos and how it differs from design. * What type-first design (TFD) is and Amos’s opinion on it as a thought exercise. * Amos talks about Haskell programming and domain-driven design. * Relating domain-driven design to a car dealership to describe types and terminology. * Amos talks a bit about his company and what they do. * Justus, Eric, and Amos debate the term “architect” and what it actually means. * Amos shares his take on API architecture, booleans, enums, and bitmasks. * Amos gives his hot take on his co-host Chris Keithley. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Amos King on Twitter — https://twitter.com/adkron Elixir Outlaws Podcast — https://elixiroutlaws.com/ Wally Amos — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WallyAmos Windows 3.0 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows3.0 Real-Time Phoenix on Pragmatic Bookshelf — https://pragprog.com/book/sbsockets/real-time-phoenix Elixir School — https://elixirschool.com/en/ Elixir Inaction — https://twitter.com/gausby/status/986550202248187904 This Agile Life Podcast — https://www.thisagilelife.com/ Screen — https://screen.so/#/home Haskell Book — https://haskellbook.com/ Binary Noggin Website — https://binarynoggin.com/ Binary Noggin on Twitter — https://twitter.com/BinaryNoggin SmartLogic — https://smartlogic.io/ Justus Eapen on Twitter — https://twitter.com/justuseapen Eric Oestrich — https://oestrich.org/ Kalevala — https://github.com/oestrich/kalevala Eric Oestrich on Twitter — https://twitter.com/ericoestrich Eric Oestrich on GitHub — https://github.com/oestrich Special Guest: Amos King.

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Hr 1: * Guest: James Edwards – Race, Politics & Hypocrisy in 21st Century America – thepoliticalcesspool.org. * Guest: Bryan Rust – Over the past 50 years, Rust Coins has been working to educate customers about precious metals – RustCoinAndGift.com. * Honest Money Report: Gold: $1726.10 Silver: $17.50. * ‘If you don’t want your dose’ of Kavanaugh treatment: Limbaugh raises specter of Supreme ‘intimidation’ – ‘I now think a whole lot of stuff is possible I used to not think was’.* Are Supreme Court justices being intimidated to rule in favor of leftist causes? * Glenn Beck: I Can-t Take it Anymore! * Quaker Oats retiring Aunt Jemima, acknowledging racist stereotype. * Mars announced: The Uncle Ben’s brand identity will be changed. Hr 2: *Snap CEO Says Exercising Free Speech Rights by Limiting Trump. * Nigel Farage Resigns From Radio Show After Comparing Statue Destroyers to Taliban – Charlie Nash. * Luxury quarantining: Inside the Wyoming resort renting for $175,000 a week. * Modesto Teen Who’s Legally Blind, Hearing Impaired Becomes Household Name In World Of Bowling – Ashley Williams. * Kamala Harris: Trump’s Tulsa rally is a deliberate ‘welcome home party’ for white supremacists. * Scouts’ Latest Badge Inspired by Black Lives Matter You’ll now need to earn a diversity and inclusion badge to become an Eagle. * Ultra-Rich Hollywood Locale Beverly Hills Passes Emergency Order Banning Protests And Autonomous Zones! * ocean-city-maryland-beating – White kid knocked out, then stomped on by mob. Is racial violence out of control in America? * Uncle Ben, Mrs. Butterworth and Cream of Wheat Face Review. * Famous Amos is a brand of cookies founded in Los Angeles in 1975 by Wally Amos, a former talent agent with William Morris Agency. * Book: Watermelon Magic: Seeds Of Wisdom, Slices Of Life. * Nolte: New York’s 25,000 Lockdown Violations Give Me Hope for America. * Retail sales jump record 18% – Stun economists, who had expected hike of only 7.4%. * Father, Son Hand Out Roses to New York Police Officers. * Restaurant declares itself a ‘safe haven’ for law-enforcement officers – Ryan Foley. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

* Snap CEO Says Exercising Free Speech Rights by Limiting Trump. * Nigel Farage Resigns From Radio Show After Comparing Statue Destroyers to Taliban - Charlie Nash. * Luxury quarantining: Inside the Wyoming resort renting for $175,000 a week. * Modesto Teen Who’s Legally Blind, Hearing Impaired Becomes Household Name In World Of Bowling - Ashley Williams. * Kamala Harris: Trump's Tulsa rally is a deliberate 'welcome home party' for white supremacists. * Scouts' Latest Badge Inspired by Black Lives Matter You'll now need to earn a diversity and inclusion badge to become an Eagle. * Ultra-Rich Hollywood Locale Beverly Hills Passes Emergency Order Banning Protests And Autonomous Zones! * ocean-city-maryland-beating - White kid knocked out, then stomped on by mob. Is racial violence out of control in America? * Uncle Ben, Mrs. Butterworth and Cream of Wheat Face Review. * Famous Amos is a brand of cookies founded in Los Angeles in 1975 by Wally Amos, a former talent agent with William Morris Agency. * Book: Watermelon Magic: Seeds Of Wisdom, Slices Of Life. * Nolte: New York’s 25,000 Lockdown Violations Give Me Hope for America. * Retail sales jump record 18% - Stun economists, who had expected hike of only 7.4%. * Father, Son Hand Out Roses to New York Police Officers. * Restaurant declares itself a 'safe haven' for law-enforcement officers - Ryan Foley.

A memoir in the Huffingpost titled, "Cookies and Milk," set's the prologue to this conversation with activist, bluesman Reverend Shawn Amos. Growing up in Hollywood in the '70s, post-civil rights movement, and the age of sexual freedom. Shawn takes us through what childhood was like in the home of Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos, and a mother that suffered from schizoaffective disorder. Then placing anger, rage, angst, and even courage to transfer into his music. Shawn Amos recognizes that these are challenging times where we can take one step forward and another back in light of the murder of George Floyd. Recognizing Shawn's music makes a statement that stands the test of time but self-admittingly is pursuing something bigger than himself, while not BS'ing himself. Blue Sky, the latest record, is out now.

{A-Blast From The Past} this is one of my replays from my time on CNN radio in Houston Texas and--WOW ...I had so much fun with this interview featuring the former Famous Amos cookie founder my friend Wally Amos. You'll hear him shares what inspired him to get into the cookie business and his 4 important ingredients of success. Plus Queen of accountability Kimberly Borgen gets into stepping into discipline, self esteem and shares "accountability foundation" and some benefits of accountability and making accountability fun! Oh...also TedX speaker, author and all time great guy Johnny Campbell joins us too-AWESOME ! Enjoy :)

​On July 1, 1936, Wallace Amos, Jr. was born in Tallahassee, FL where he would live until the age of twelve. After his parents divorced he moved to Manhattan, New York to live with his aunt Della. While living with his aunt Amos found a love for cookies and baking. His aunt was the first to introduce him to baking chocolate chip cookies, which would change his life forever. His love for baking would lead him to enrolling into the Food Trades Vocational High School. At the high sch [...]

"Famous" cookie maker with an unbeatable positive attitude, whose life has embodied both the good and the bad of being an entrepreneur.

Cookie legend Wally Amos is the founder of the world known cookie brand "Famous Amos”. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinvestors... Books: www.wesleylearnstoinvest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinvestor... Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/prince-dykes Twitter: https://twitter.com/royalfinancials Website: www.theinvestorshowtv.com

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In addition to great cookies, Wally Amos knows first hand about success. Listen to some of the success principles Wally shared in this powerful interview with Dr. Willie Jolley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Famous Amos Cookies founder, Wally Amos turned 80 years old this year!  Why did I allow a guy on the show?  Cause it’s Wally Amos!  This awesome man is a positivity icon that I look up to with deep respect.  He’s got humor, he’s got a positive attitude and he believes that the only thing that can get in our way is ourselves.  He also believes that we are the only ones that get in the way of our own success.  Have a listen and enjoy this lovely episode!

Join us as we explore Africans of Black Economic Achievement. This week we're highlighting; Wally Amos of Famous Amos Cookies.  Master Minds Monday is a segment that offers business advice, hands-on meditation exercises, and effective rituals for the proper generation of wealth. Your finances and money motivation does not have to be devoid of spiritual guidance. Learn the tools needed to be a financial success in all you do today. Damon Rawls can be reached at For Consultations:  www.damonrawls.com Phylecia Tarael-ANU can be reached at:     For Consultations: www.OrishaReligion.com    For General Information: www.iHairNatural.com

On the show this week is Wally Amos who is “The Caretaker of the Taste.” He’s the William Morris talent agent who took his Auntie’s recipe for chocolate chip cookies, opened the world’s first gourmet cookie store, and became a famous and beloved figure in American popular culture. He’s the author of ten books, one of the nation’s most inspirational speakers, and a tireless advocate for childhood literacy. And, he’s also the guy who basically lost the brand that made him famous, wrote of his experiences, good and bad, and managed to stir and encourage millions as he worked to fight his way back. Now Wally’s back with a new brand name, The Cookie Kahuna!  It's the ORIGINAL RECIPE with the same orginal taste. Order yours today @ thecookiekahuna.com  

Wally Amos appears at the 2011 National Book Festival. Speaker Biography: Wally Amos founded the Read It Loud! Foundation in 2005, urging parents and caregivers to read aloud to children for at least 10 minutes each day from birth to 6 years old. Read It Loud! is partnered with MARSYS, the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, First Book, the Heart of America, the Children's Book Council, the American Library Association and Nemours to launch a national campaign. In 1994 Amos co-founded Uncle Wally's Muffin Company. As founder of Famous Amos Cookies in 1975 and father of the gourmet chocolate chip cookie industry, he has used his fame to support educational cause For captions, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5388.

In folk tales, as in cartoons, the laws of physics and biology often are violated without a second thought. Things get blown up, and then are fine; coyotes run off the edge of a cliff and hover in mid-air a moment before plunging; and mice have their tails cut off and then restored. As in the British story "The Cat and the Mouse", which is based on the cumulative list motif, similar to the nursery rhyme "The House That Jack Built". The best-known version of the story is itself told in rhyme by folklorist Joseph Jacobs, who included it in a volume of English stories published in 1890. And it was this version that was familiar to our winner in the Be A Character Contest, a young man from Indiana named Aiden. He requested this story, so we made him the mouse (Ouch! Sorry about that.) But of course we weren't content to copy someone else's version of the tale (tail) despite its appealing rhyming rhythmic lines. We devised, as usual, our own madcap, quasi-improvised retelling.We bring this podcast to you from Quincy, IL and Hannibal, MO, where we return to perform at libraries in both cities. And the libraries, we're happy to say, were not damaged by the recent flooding of the Mississippi River, though some parts of both cities definitely were soaked. So far, all systems are go for the annual Tom Sawyer Days held during the Independence Day weekend in Hannibal. And we're back to participate for the first time in several years.We also tell you all about our recent encounter in Hawaii with Wally Amos, the famous cookie guru who now is heavily involved with promoting reading, particularly reading aloud to children. Not only does he read to kids himself, he is chair of the Read It Loud Foundation, which has a goal of enticing at least 5 million parents to read to their kids each day for at least 10 minutes. He donates 10 percent of the profits from his cookie stores in Kailua and Honolulu to this endeavor, and makes promotional appearances across the country to promote it -- including Savannah, GA., where Read It Loud! Savannah already has enjoyed considerable success. One of the activities of the program in Savannah is to donate a book to the parents of each child born in the community. It's never too early to start!We salute Wally Amos and Read It Loud for the admirable work they do -- which, after all, is very much in line with the work we do ourselves.Happy Listening (whatever your age),Dennis (Narrator, Cow, Farmer's Wife, Butcher, Painter), Kimberly (Cat, Farmer, Baker), and Zephyr (Mouse)Link: Folktales to Read Out Loud

Aloha! That's a word that can mean “Hello”, “Goodbye”, or “I love you”. But in this case, it means yes,  we finally took our trip to Hawaii. We had a glorious week packed with activity on the island of Oahu, and we've devoted this podcast to telling you about some of the things we did, interlaced with some sounds we captured at the Polynesian Culture Center. We spent a day at the Polynesian Culture Center, soaking in the sights, sounds and tastes (a luau was included in our package) of several Pacific Island cultures. We visited Pearl Harbor, where we stood on a platform that overlooks the USS Arizona, sunk in the water a few feet below the surface.We went snorkeling at Hanauma Bay coral reef, where we were face to face with exotic species of fish we'd never seen before – Zephyr even had a close encounter with a huge sea turtle. We also went swimming at Waikiki Beach and Kailua Beach, where Kimberly used to swim when she lived in Hawaii as a child. And in Kailua we met Wally Amos, the founder of the original Famous Amos cookie company, who now owns a cookie shop there, and also is active in promoting reading to children.Now we're back at “home” (I.e., the Continental U.S.) and it's crunch time to get our new show ready for its premiere on June 11. We're now a two-person act onstage, since Zephyr recently retired, but you can still hear his voice on the podcasts.Our apologies for the tardiness of this post. In addition to our trip, we've faced a mountain of technical difficulties lately.Mahalo!Barefoot Dennis, Flower-Haired Kimberly and Sunburned Zephyr