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In this episode, we discuss how much and what you should share on a first date! I am an oversharer, so it was a hard pill to swallow that maybe I shouldn't share my entire life story and every trauma with everyone I meet. We talk about things that are 'safe' to talk about and how to find out if they are a good match for you without scaring them away. We also nibble on The Wedding Singer, Jersey Shore, When the Moon Hatched, Love on the Spectrum, dating in LA, alt-right pipelines, feminine energy, diet culture, and more!
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This week, the pod dives into the best Drew Barrymore-Adam Sandler flick of all time, The Wedding Singer (1998). After the show's impromptu hiatus (thank you, LAFSters, for your patience!), has Madison finally picked her first rom com of the season? Either way, Chelsea has a bone to pick with Barrymore and stands firm that Sandler is not the comedic genius Hollywood seems to think he is. Plus both our hosts have questions about the wedding industry, finance bros, and why women settle.Connect With UsFollow us on Instagram @loveatfirstscreening or send an email to loveatfirstscreening@gmail.comProduction Hosts: Chelsea Ciccone and Madison HillMusic: Good StephArtwork: Chelsea CicconeSocial Media: Marissa CicconeAbout the ShowAn examination of classic tropes and iconic characters pits connoisseur against cynic—one romantic comedy at a time. The cinematic world of love and laughter had rom-com enthusiast Madison head over heels from the time Harry met Sally. For genre skeptic Chelsea, however, it's been a grueling enemies-to-lovers plot. In Love at First Screening, Madison introduces Chelsea to all the fan-favorite love stories she's never wanted to watch. One friend's passion might be the other's displeasure, but doesn't love conquer all? Tune in every Wednesday to find out.
In episode 6, season 7 of Ravage Love we continue Renee's Birthday Month Movie Extravaganza! We watched: The Wedding Singer, 1998
This week on No More Late Fees, we meet the woman who made fashion history—without ever being on camera. Join Jackie and Danielle as they sit down with the legendary costume designer Mona May, the visionary behind the iconic looks of Clueless, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, The Wedding Singer, and yes, even Xenon: Girl of the 21st Century. We talk plaid, we talk pleather, we talk Lemonade Mouth, and we discover how Mona basically dressed every millennial's dreams from the late '90s through the glitter explosion of the early 2000s.From Cher's yellow plaid suit to mesh shirts on dudes in A Night at the Roxbury, Mona spills the tea on building looks that defined characters before they even spoke. We get behind-the-scenes secrets about glue guns chasing actresses, trust-building with Drew Barrymore and Anna Faris, and the spiritual power of color—spoiler alert: Mona is team “Clothes are soul makeovers.” So grab your platform flip-flops, crank up that boy band playlist, and tune in for a nostalgia-packed trip through the fashion archives of one of Hollywood's unsung heroes.—No More Late Fees https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com909-601-NMLF (6653)—Follow Us on Social:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nomorelatefees TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@nomorelatefees Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/nomorelatefeesYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@nomorelatefees Twitterhttps://x.com/NoMoreLateFees —CONQUERingmyconquering.com10% Off Code: JACKIE10—NostaBeautyhttps://nostabeauty.com 20% Off Code: NMLF—Mona MayInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/itsmonamay/Webpagemonamay.comPreorder: The Fashion of Clueless (Release date October, 2025)https://amzn.to/3Y9YShg
From playing Annie on stages for children's theaters… to becoming a Heavy Metal radio host… to stepping into her “Fitness Barbie” era…… to becoming one of the most well-known and prolific speakers of our time… yup, it's safe to say, Jen Gottlieb has done it ALL. And the one thing that underscores her journey… is an unquenchable desire to BE SEEN.Jen Gottlieb had to lose it all before she could rebuild her dream life from scratch. An international speaker, powerhouse entrepreneur, and co-founder of Super Connector Media, Jen never doubted that she was meant for center stage, but she also never could have predicted the journey that an early passion for theater would take her on. From one leading role in the Broadway National Tour of The Wedding Singer to another on the hit VH1 TV series That Metal Show, Jen realized that achieving what she thought was her purpose had only left her feeling like a stranger to herself. Before long she knew that it was time to publicly inhabit her most challenging but fulfilling role yet on some of the world's biggest stages: her true self.We hear about Jen's days as a Hooters' girl (yup, that happened!), the harsh behind-the-scenes realities of touring a Broadway show, how daily ice baths taught her to make fear her friend, the prescient first four words her husband ever said to her, the unexpected night Jerry Seinfeld showed her the power of being seen as a beginner, and how everything had to fall apart before she could build her dream life and become the most authentic and grateful version of herself.IN THIS EPISODE:[01:17] Jamie introduces Jen Gottlieb.[03:56] Jen starts to talk about her childhood & finding her purpose as an actress.[05:57] Jen talks about working at Hooters, struggling with body image, and her eating disorder.[10:03] Jen describes moving to NYC, manifesting her dream role, and discovering that her new lifestyle wasn't everything she had imagined it would be. [18:35] Jen speaks of losing herself during the five years that she stayed on That Metal Show.[20:56] Jen explains the beginning of becoming a personal trainer and how she truly learned discipline. [25:20] Jen begins to explain how she got her start as a public speaker.[32:04] Jen talks about how she manifested/“created” her husband and ideal relationship.[43:38] Jen describes her advice to manage fear and find the strength to take action.[46:17] Jamie asks Jen to talk about her weekly ice plunge and why it's an important part of her routine.[52:03] Jen explains the intention of her Instagram “lives” every morning. [56:32] Jen speaks about her methods before going up on stage for her Keynote Presentations.KEY TAKEAWAYS:[18:13] Jen describes her belief that opportunities come your way when you are your most authentic self.[32:11] Jen explains that she actualizes her desires by utilizing a vision board, shifting her beliefs, and stepping into actions that coincide with the reality of what she wants to attract to herself. [43:13] Jamie describes Jen's practices for overcoming fear by asking herself how she'd want to feel after doing X thing: Regret…or Proud of Herself?************Make sure to follow Jamie @jamiehess on Instagram for news & updates, and visit our companion Instagram account @gratitudeology for a sneak peek into the personal moments discussed on the show.************Thank you to Jen Gottlieb for sharing your truth with us today. Follow Jen on Instagram @jen_gottliebTo check out more about Jen, visit her website: https://jengottlieb.com/************The Gratitudeology Podcast theme music is by HYLLS, performed by Nadia Ali @thenadiaali ************Jen's Bio:Introducing Jen Gottlieb, powerhouse entrepreneur, international speaker, host of the I Dare You Podcast, and co-founder of Super Connector Media – an award-winning training, events, and online education company. With a successful five-year stint as a VH1 host and a career as a Broadway actress, Jen has been making waves in the entrepreneurial world by teaching business owners how to build profitable brands and become “The Recognized Expert” in their field.As a sought-after speaker, Jen has shared the stage with top thought-leaders and celebrities, including Gary Vaynerchuk, Marie Forleo, Eric Thomas, Emmit Smith, Snoop Dogg, and Martha Stewart. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Maxim, Goop, Women's Health, and other major publications.Jen's company, Super Connector Media, was recently listed on the INC 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America, and Jen herself was named one of the “Top 50 Speakers in The World” by Real Leaders Magazine.Despite her many accolades, Jen remains a true New Yorker at heart and shares her Manhattan home with her husband Chris and their three adorable dogs, Tammie, Teddy, and King Arthur.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
What should a vagina smell like? Hint: not a bouquet of roses. In this week's bonus episode, DB tackles one of the most Googled (and least talked about) questions in sexual health. From the history of floral-scented shame to what's actually normal down there, we break down myths, signs of infection, and why your vagina's natural scent isn't a problem to fix! Mentioned in this episode: The Wedding Singer with Hari Kondabolu: Rom-Com Vom CONNECT WITH US Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbTwitter: @sexedwithdb Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB ROM-COM VOM SEASON 11 SPONSORS: Lion's Den, Uberlube, Magic Wand, & Arya. Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here! GET IN TOUCH Email: sexedwithdb@gmail.comSubscribe to our newsletter for behind-the-scenes content and answers to your sexual health questions! FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Check out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand" ABOUT THE SHOW Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education—delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted. SEASON 11 TEAM Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams Logo Design: Evie Plumb (@cliterallythebest)
This week on Rom Com Vom, comedian and cultural critic Hari Kondabolu joins us to dig into The Wedding Singer—one of DB's childhood favorites! We talk emotional manipulation, passive female leads, and why so many rom-coms treat marriage like a finish line. Julia deserves better! Plus, softboy meltdown karaoke, marriage as the ultimate female achievement, and The Not Like Other Girls Olympics. GUEST DETAILS Queens-raised Brooklyn-based comedian Hari Kondabolu has performed on Comedy Central, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Late Show with David Letterman, and on stages around the world as a touring headliner. A public radio favorite, Hari is a regular panelist on NPR's Wait! Wait! Don't Tell Me and has been guest on Fresh Air, Morning Edition, Code Switch, and more. He's released two chart-topping comedy albums, a Netflix comedy special, "Warn Your Relatives”, which made a number of Best Of lists and his newest special “Vacation Baby” is available on YouTube. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbTwitter: @sexedwithdb Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB ROM-COM VOM SEASON 11 SPONSORS: Lion's Den, Uberlube, Magic Wand, & Arya. Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here! GET IN TOUCH Email: sexedwithdb@gmail.comSubscribe to our newsletter for behind-the-scenes content and answers to your sexual health questions! FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Check out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand" ABOUT THE SHOW Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education—delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted. SEASON 11 TEAM Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams Logo Design: Evie Plumb (@cliterallythebest)
As the gang waits for legendary rockstar Billy Idol to grace the studio, they brainstorm questions to ask him and try to create a cool nickname for Bobby. When Billy enters, Bob peppers him with many compliments. Jay shows off his interviewing skills with questions about the "Cradle Of Love" girl in the video. Billy once lived in New York City for a while and tells of his early punk days. He was in the The Doors movie with Val Kilmer who passed away days ago. Bob says that Billy basically stole the "Wedding Singer" movie with his surprise appearance in the end. Billy Idol is on tour at the end of April and has a new album "Dream Into It" which the guys are really digging so far. *JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL TAPING OF THE BONFIRE LIVE FROM NASHVILLE ON TUESDAY APRIL 8TH! IF YOU'LL BE IN THE NASHVILLE AREA ON APRIL 8TH, VISIT SIRIUSXM.COM/THEBONFIRENASHVILLE BEFORE 5 PM EASTERN ON APRIL 4TH FOR YOUR CHANCE TO ATTEND. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE CONTINENTAL U.S. AND AT LEAST 18 TO WIN. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolfSubscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
We meet Gary Kemp, one of the UK's most successful songwriters of the past 40 years. As guitarist and founding member of the most influential and iconic band of the 80s, Spandau Ballet, he was responsible for writing the words and music for 23 hit singles and albums, including modern day standards like True and Gold. We discuss his passion for the Arts & Crafts movement, William Morris, collecting and living with Edward William Godwin furniture, the 70s and 80s creative scene, and why art and design is so important to his life.Gary's songs have had an extraordinary combined total of over 500 weeks in the charts and are hits all over the world. They've generated over 25 million recordsales and the songs were part of the soundtrack to the 80s. Last year, he received the BMIIcon Award at the 2023 BMI London Awards for his contributions to popular culture and music.He joined an elite group that includes The Bee Gees, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Ray Davies, PeterGabriel, Queen, Sting, and Van Morrison.Kemp's songs have proven truly timeless. The ubiquitous hit single True has logged over 5million air plays in North America alone, and his songs have featured in an incredible 100feature films over the years including Sixteen Candles, The Wedding Singer, Charlie's Angels,Pixels and Crazy Stupid Love as well as countless TV programs including The Simpsons, SpinCity, Gilmore Girls (all three times each) Euphoria, Modern Family and, Ugly Betty plus many,many more.In 2012, he was presented with the Ivor Novello's prestigious Outstanding Song Collectionaward. Gary has also won numerous awards and accolades for his work in Spandau Ballet,including an MTV award, a Brit and a Q award.In recent years, Gary has become synonymous with the Rockonteurs podcast which he hostswith fellow musician Guy Pratt, interviewing music legends and becoming the most listened tomusic podcast in the UK. Gary is a Trustee of the Theatres Trust with a passion for keeping theatres at the heart ofcommunities.Gary grew up in Islington (born October 16, 1959) and attended local grammar school DameAlice Owens and Anna Scher's Children's Theatre drama club, becoming a child actor in filmand TV before concentrating on playing guitar and songwriting and forming Spandau Ballet .In the 90s, Gary decided to return to acting, starring in numerous films including hugelysuccessful British crime thriller, The Krays and Hollywood blockbuster, The Bodyguard. He hascontinued to feature regularly on stage and in film and TV.Follow @GaryJKempVisit https://www.garykemp.com to learn more about his new album This Destination, out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode dives into the intersection of pop culture, culinary creativity, and community connection. Logan Janis and Andy The Giggler from Mostly Superheroes lead an engaging conversation with James Enstall from Geek to Me Radio and Chef Liz Schuster from Tenacious Eats, celebrating the vibrant world of geek culture through events like 2 Rivers Comic Con May 23rd-25th, May the 4th Brunch, The Wedding Singer Event, and The Big Lebowski Event. Together, they explore the passion and creativity driving these experiences, highlighting how pop culture and food bring people together. Key Discussion Points: Geek Culture in the Midwest: The impact of events like 2 Rivers Comic Con in fostering community and celebrating fandom. Star Wars Celebration: Insights into the themed May the 4th Brunch and its unique appeal to fans. Food Meets Fandom: Chef Liz's creative culinary approach at Tenacious Eats, merging movie screenings with thematic dishes, including the upcoming Wedding Singer and Big Labowski events. Media and Advocacy: James's role in Geek to Me Radio, showcasing local talent and elevating geek culture in creative ways. Check out upcoming events, support local pop culture initiatives, and embrace the geek community. Where to Tune In: Geek to Me Radio Official Website: http://geektomeradio.com/ Geek to Me Radio YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GeekToMeRadio Geek to Me Radio on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geek-to-me-radio/id1182792271 Geek to Me Radio on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-geek-to-me-radio-55297424/ Official Website: http://www.tenaciouseats.com/ Yelp Reviews: https://www.yelp.ca/biz/tenacious-eats-saint-louis-4 Article on Chef Liz Schuster's Creative Menus: https://www.riverfronttimes.com/food-drink/how-chef-liz-schuster-interprets-mean-girls-as-a-five-course-menu-for-tenacious-eats-2629163 Feature on Chef Liz Schuster's Journey: https://www.stlmag.com/dining/chef-liz-schuster-leaves-west-end-grill-pub-tenacious-eats/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenacious_eats/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenaciousEats/ Subscribe and more https://mostlysuperheroes.com/posts/2-rivers-comic-con-st-louis ©2025 Carrogan Ventures, LLC
In this episode of Flop Fan, host Casey Miko and special guest Kelsey Rogers discuss the 2006 original Broadway production of "The Wedding Singer”! If you would like to request that the podcast cover a certain production, please email flopfanpodcast@gmail.com or comment at @flopfanpodcast on Instagram.The data mentioned in this episode can be found at: https://playbill.com/production/the-wedding-singer-al-hirschfeld-theatre-vault-0000008204
This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpeter, band leader and iconic plunger mute designer Kenny Rampton, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "Kenny Rampton trumpet interview" About Kenny Rampton: Trumpeter Kenny Rampton grew up in Las Vegas, and studied music at both the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and the Berklee College of Music. In 1989, he moved to New York, where he quickly established his reputation as a versatile musician, touring and performing with a veritable who's who in jazz. Kenny's first road gig was a world tour with The Ray Charles Orchestra. He subsequently went on the road with legendary jazz drummer Panama Francis and The Savoy Sultans, and soon thereafter, with The Jimmy McGriff Quartet. As a sideman, Kenny has also performed with jazz greats Jon Hendricks, Chico OFarrill's Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band, Lionel Hampton, Charlie Persip and Supersound, Illinois Jacquet, Dr. John, Edy Martinez, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Reuben Wilson, Charles Earland, Tony Monaco, Clark Terry, Slide Hampton, Marcus Roberts, Christian McBride, Geoff Keezer, Richard Bona and a host of others. Kenny Rampton joined the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis as a full time member in 2010. He also leads his own groups in addition to performing with the Mingus Big Band, The Mingus Orchestra, The Mingus Dynasty, George Gruntz' Concert Jazz Band, and The Manhattan Jazz Orchestra. Kenny is also well known as being the trumpet voice on the legendary Sesame Street. Some of his Broadway credits include "Anything Goes" (lead/solo trumpet), "Finian's Rainbow," "The Wiz," "Chicago: The Musical," "In The Heights," "Hair," "Young Frankenstein," and "The Producers," "The Drowsy Chaperone," "Spamalot," "Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me," "The Wedding Singer," "Hot Feet" and several other shows on Broadway. Finally, in 2020 Kenny started collaborating with Hirschman Mutes to design the innovative KR Indigo plunger mute, which has been a hit ever since its release. In our conversation today, Kenny shares how he got his start growing up in Las Vegas in a family of entertainers. Studying trumpet at the time largely meant classical trumpet, but Kenny soon developed a deep love for jazz. This took him across the country to Berklee, and the rest is history. Kenny tells us what it was like getting a sudden call from Ray Charles to join his orchestra, being on-screen on Sesame Street, and working closely with Wynton Marsalis at the Lincoln Center. And, we learn the story of how he developed the famous KR Indigo plunger mute, in the midst of the pandemic, as not just a useful tool for musicians but a way to stay engaged with the community during that tough time. Kenny Rampton is brimming with inspiration and heart, and it was a pleasure to have him on the podcast today. Podcast listeners! Enter code "podcast" at checkout for 15% off any of our guard bags! Visit trumpetmouthpiece.com for more info. Episode Links: kennyrampton.com National Trumpet Competition YouTube channel International Women's Brass Conference, May 19-24, Hartford, Connecticut. Sign up sheet for valve alignments: bobreeves.com/iwbc International Trumpet Guild Conference, May 27-31, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. Sign up sheet for valve alignments: bobreeves.com/itg William Adam Trumpet Festival, June 19-22, Clarksville, Tennessee. Sign up sheet for valve alignments: bobreeves.com/williamadam hirschmanmutes.com Podcast Credits: “A Room with a View“ – composed and performed by Howie Shear Podcast Host – John Snell Audio Engineer – Ted Cragg
It's Episode 70 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme was Breakup & Heartbreak Songs! Valentine’s Day is over... and love is so last week. This week on the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, Mike and Joe are diving headfirst into the FNK ExFiles—a heartbreak-fueled, soul-baring, sometimes hilarious, and always powerful collection of breakup and heartache songs brought to life by the amazing FNK community. It’s the ultimate anti-Valentine’s celebration, packed with raw emotion, witty revenge anthems, and the kind of karaoke therapy we all need from time to time. Whether you’re nursing a broken heart or just love a good breakup jam, this episode is guaranteed to hit all the right (and wrong) notes—in the best way possible. FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS Mike Wiston AND Joe Rubin: Janee Luts D'Ippolito kicks it off with a hauntingly beautiful version of "Creep" by Radiohead. Moody, emotional, and absolutely gripping. Anthony Gorby Sr tugs at the heartstrings with "I Can Still Make Cheyenne" by George Strait. Classic country storytelling at its finest. Angel Lark lets loose with "Love Stinks" by J. Geils Band. It’s bitter, it’s bold, and it’s a total bop. Mike Wiston brings the dramatic flair with "Somebody Kill Me" from The Wedding Singer. Darkly hilarious and oddly relatable. Karen Pavkov says exactly what we’re all thinking with "No More F***s to Give" by Thomas Benjamin. It’s cheeky, empowering, and a total mood. Eric Dubrofsky offers some heartfelt healing with "It'll Be Okay" by Shawn Mendes. Gentle, soothing, and full of hope. Dana LaValle turns the tables with "Gives You Hell" by The All-American Rejects. A perfect revenge anthem with serious singalong energy. Kevin Parish Sr closes the show with a punchy and fun cover of "The Breakup Song" by Greg Kihn Band. A retro jam that still hits hard. So grab some ice cream, throw on your best breakup playlist vibes, and join us for an episode that proves heartbreak sounds a lot better with a mic in hand. Let’s karaoke those ExFiles—FNK style! Love what you hear? Join the Friday Night Karaoke Facebook group here and be part of the magic! It's negativity free, ad-free, and all about the music: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emotion Sickness. Bass extraordinaire, bonified rock star and the coolest dude to ever wear a pair of designer sunglasses, Michael Shuman, is our guest on Episode 331 of Sappenin' Podcast. The Queens Of The Stonge Age playboy, shares secrets on strutting his way across the worlds most famous stages, having an addiction to create more projects and his biggest internet rumours. In this conversation, Mikey Shoes opens up on his QOTSA status, transitioning from a hired gun to Josh Homme right-hand man, their songwriting vs touring relationship, that birthday joke, headlining festivals worldwide, secret tracks, staying humble vs rock personas, comedy store hangs, a UFO conspiracy, appearing in The Wedding Singer, ending Mini Mansions, his new GLU allies, wanting a excuse to create old school hip-hop, death metal lingerie parties, online memes, fake facts, producing new artists, favourite goths, tour mishaps, journalist beef and more! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael, Scarlet Charlton, Dilly Grimwood, Mitch Perry, Nathan Crawshaw, Molly Molloy, James Bowerbank, Amee Louise, Kat Bessant, Kieran Lewis, Alexandra Pemblington, Jonathan Gutierrez, Jenni Robinson, Stuart McNaught, Jenni Munster, Louis Cook, Carl Pendlebury, James Mcnaught, Martina McManus, Jason Heredia, John&Emma, Danny Eaton, RahRah James, Sian Foynes, Evan, Ollie Amesbury, Dan Peregreen, Emily Perry, Kalila Keane, Adam Parslow, Josh Crisp, Vicki Henshaw, Laura Russell, Fraser Cummings, Sophie Ansell, Kyle Smith, Connor Lewins, Billy Hunter, Harry Radford, George Evans, Em Evans Roberts, Thomas O'Neill, Sinead O'Halloran, Kael Braham, Jade Austin, Charlie Wood, Aurora Winchester, Jordan Harris, James Page, Georgie Hopkinson, Helen Anyetta, John Wilson, Lisa Sullivan, Ayla Emo, Kelly Young, Jennifer Dean, Tj Ambler-Shattock, Chaz Howkins, Michael Snowden, Justine Baddeley, David Winchurch, Jim Farrell, Scott Evans, Andrew Simpson, Shaun Croucher, Lewis Sluman, Ellie Gowers, Luke Wardle, Grazyna McGroarty, Nathan Matheson, Matt Roberts, Joshua Lewis, Erin Howard,, Chris Harris, Lucy Neill, Amy Thomas, Jessie Hellier, Stevie Burke, Robert Pike, Anthony Matthews, Samantha Neville, Sarah Maher, Owen Davies, Bethan Downing, Jessica Tiernan, Danielle Oldershaw, Samantha Bowen, Ruby Price, Jule Ferl, Alice Wood, Billy Parmiter, Emma Musgrave, Rhian Friggens, Hannah Kenyon, Patrick Floyd, Hayley Taylor, Loz Sanchez, Cerys Andrews, Dan Johnson, Eva B, Emma Barber, Helen Macbeth, Melissa Mercury, Joshua Ryan, Cate Stevenson, Emily Moorhouse, Jacob Turner, Madeleine Inez, Robert Byrne, Christopher Goldring, Chris Lincoln, Beth Gayler, Lesley Dargie-Walker, Sabina Grosch, Tom Hylands, Andrew Keech, Kerry Beckett, Leanne Gerrard, Ieuan Wheeler, Hannah Rachael, Gemma Graham, Andy Wastell, Jay Smith, Nuala Clark, Liam Connolly, Lavender Martin, Lloyd Pinder, Ghostly Grimoire, Amy Hogg.Diolch and Thank You x Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today I am chatting with one of my members - Rebecca Cole. Rebecca has an amazing background in the entertainment industry and has spent the last decade working as a wedding singer. We chat about navigating a career change, a young family and keeping up with the industry changes.Find Rebecca on TikTok, Facebook or InstagramVisit Rebecca's websiteFind out about the Wedding Pro Members LoungeTime Stamps:00:10 - Introduction to Wedding Business Strategies06:18 - Transitioning to Wedding Singing08:44 - Starting a Career in Wedding Singing20:51 - Navigating Work and Family Life31:56 - Navigating the Wedding Industry: Community Over Competition34:26 - Navigating the Challenges of Wedding Business
Revisit THE WEDDING SINGER [1998] with Shea and Stacy to kick off Drew Barrymarch!Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/MVjxRD9M Show some love for Ebert: https://shorturl.at/vBFU5 Check out our website: https://www.blockbusterwivespodcast.com/home Subscribe to our Patreon for our first ever Side Quest; Laguna Beach! https://www.patreon.com/blockbusterwives Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blockbuster-wives/support#blockbuster #podcast #movies #comedy #romance #romcom #review #wedding #weddingsinger #singer #adam #sandler #drew #barrymore #nineties #90s #march #love #marriage #married #march
A Pennsylvania-based CEO recreated a scene from “The Wedding Singer” and proposed to his girlfriend on a flight. Sam Riber, 34, and his fiancé, Lissy Alden, 37, were traveling to Mexico on Lissy's birthday when Sam surprised her with a performance that ended with him down on one knee.In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Friday, Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose studied portraits ranged from reluctant heroes to conniving villains and made him one of the industry's most respected and honored performers, has been found dead along with his wife at their home. He was 95. An off-duty FDNY firefighter apparently blew through a red light and barreled into an unsuspecting motorist in a deadly DWI crash in Queens, according to cops and video of the collision.And a grassroots organization is encouraging U.S. residents not to spend any money as an act of “economic resistance” to protest what the group's founder sees as the malign influence of billionaires, big corporations and both major political parties on the lives of working Americans.
Should you hire a wedding band or a DJ for your reception? On today's episode of Wedding Secrets Unveiled!, Kevin O'Brien of Ripcord Music explains why, in his opinion, the answer is simple: a wedding band is the way to go! Kevin offers expert tips and advice for choosing the perfect entertainment to match your reception and your budget. If you're weighing the pros and cons of live music, this episode is a must-listen! Please rate, review and subscribe to this podcast wherever you're listening so you never miss an episode. Even better share it with a friend! It's a great way to show your support and let us know what you think. Thank you for listening. To get the full show notes head to https://sarazarrella.com/2025/02/hiring-the-perfect-wedding-band-for-your-reception/ For more information check out our website at www.sarazarrella.com/podcast Join our Monthly Newsletter for tips, tricks and Freebies! https://sarazarrella.com/newsletter Would love to be friends on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/sarazarrellaphotography/
Rom-Com Month continues as we discuss the quintessential Sandler & Barrymore movie
It's Drew's Valentine's Day Show and she's got a special love themed Drew's News featuring a couple who went viral for a “Wedding Singer” themed proposal. Plus, Drew is joined by love gurus Valerie Bertinelli, Taye Diggs, Oliver Hudson and Dr. Tiffanie Davis Henry for a dating Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we can't help but fall victim to la bella luna as Feb2ary Is For Lovers continues with a classic rom-com about how it's impossible not to cheat if you're Italian. It's 1987's Moonstruck, directed by Norman Jewison, written by John Patrick Shanley, and starring Cher, Nicolas Cage, Vincent Gardenia, Olympia Dukakis, Danny Aiello, Julie Bovasso and John Mahoney. The story of a young woman who accidentally falls in love with her fiancé's brother, the movie exudes charm at every turn -- so much so that this little rom-com took home three Oscars in '88, for Cher and Dukakis's performances as well as Original Screenplay for Shanley's script that is funny without being rife with straight-up jokes. There are rich characters here, beset by curses and fatal strains of bad luck, who get laughs not by mugging or ripping one-line zingers but by believing in the seriousness of their tragedies so completely. This is character-driven comedy of the highest order, grounded by the Canadian coziness that Jewison can't help but leave all over the film. Plus: J Mo's got theatrical field reports on both Sonic The Hedgehog 3 and Companion. If you'd like to watch the film before listening along to our discussion, it is one of the more widely available films we have ever covered as Moonstruck is currently streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime, Crave, Starz, Criterion Channel, Tubi and Hoopla at the time of publication. Other works discussed in this episode include Abigail, The Sixth Sense, The Usual Suspects, Identity, Trap, Fargo, The Wedding Singer, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning: Part One, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Ocean's Eleven, L.A. Story, Paint, Napoleon Dynamite, ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing, A.I.: Artificial Intelligence, The Fabelmans, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Bicentennial Man, Bottoms and Punch-Drunk Love. Love Month continues next week with another VHS plucked from Hayley's collection as we'll be discussing 1996's Jerry Maguire with Tom Cruise and Renee Zellweger, and will do our best not to get side-tracked discussing the Mission: Impossible franchise but can't promise we won't. Jerry Maguire is currently streaming north of the border on Crave, Starz and for free (with ads) on the CTV app. And of course we're closing out February with a rom-com canon selection, 10 Things I Hate About You. Until then, we'll see you at the movies!!
“Live from New York, it's Saturday night!” In this special edition episode, Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee celebrate the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live (SNL), exploring its origins, cultural impact, and the legacy of its iconic cast members. They discuss the show's evolution, the Not Ready for Primetime Players, and the comedic landscape of both past and present. The hosts reflect on notable alumni, behind-the-scenes contributions, and the future of SNL, emphasizing its significance in the world of comedy and entertainment. Listen in for all of the wonderfully warm nostalgia surrounding the satire Saturday Night Live gave us. Happy 50 SNL!! Let's caramel CELEBRATE!!
Is love in the air or just a great movie night? Join me and my valentine, Janeil Hampton, as we share our passion for films, especially the romantic comedies that tug at our heartstrings. With Janeil's unique habit of meticulously logging each film on Letterboxd, we embark on a nostalgic journey through the 90s, featuring gems like "The Wedding Singer" and "Only You." Our cinematic ride doesn't just stop at romance; we also explore Janeil's fascination with the horror classic "Nosferatu" and our shared excitement for the upcoming Super Bowl as we cheer for the Philadelphia Eagles.Do you believe in destiny or does love require a bit of deception? Through laughter and lively debate, we unpack the whimsical plot of "Only You," where mistaken identities lead to an enchanting yet comedic romance between Robert Downey Jr. and Marisa Tomei. From Ouija boards to quirky encounters in Rome, we dissect the elements of spontaneity versus stability, and the intricate dance of love and deception. Janeil and I reflect on the captivating dynamic between the characters, pondering how these themes play out in real-life relationships.Our cinematic chat wouldn't be complete without a spotlight on Adam Sandler's "The Wedding Singer." From humorous heartbreak to a heartfelt romance, we explore the film's charm and why it remains a favorite. The comedic chemistry between Sandler and Drew Barrymore, infused with an unforgettable 80s soundtrack, provides the perfect backdrop for this feel-good movie discussion. Whether you're a rom-com devotee or just enjoy reminiscing about iconic 90s films, this episode promises laughter, love, and a sprinkle of nostalgia.https://msha.ke/thisseatstaken
Send us a textJam Fam, you are in for a treat today! Today's episode is one of living your best life, following your dreams, advocating for yourself and doing things that make you feel good. We so lucky to have Kimberly Marable with us today, currently starring on Broadway in Chicago!Kimberly Marable has spent over 15 years as a working actor. Her Broadway appearances include CHICAGO (Velma Kelly), THE LION KING (u/s Nala, Shenzi, Sarabi) and SISTER ACT (u/s Deloris van Cartier). She was an original cast member of the TONY and GRAMMY Award winning musical HADESTOWN on Broadway where she understudied Persephone and a Fate. Her National and International Touring credits include HADESTOWN (Persephone), THE BOOK OF MORMON, SISTER ACT (standby Deloris van Cartier), DREAMGIRLS, HAIRSPRAY, and THE WEDDING SINGER (u/s Linda). Kimberly has performed at regional theaters including The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, The Signature in Arlington, VA and Arkansas Repertory Theatre ("The Rep") in Little Rock, AR; and has participated in the pre-Broadway development of HADESTOWN, PAL JOEY with Marin Mazzie & Patina Miller, and THE WANDERER with NKOTB's Joey McIntyre, which made its world premier at Papermill Playhouse. She has appeared on CBS' FBI & BULL, NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert series, and numerous television specials, including the 85th & 93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades and the 73rd Annual TONY Awards. Kimberly is the voice of Lorelai in the Netflix Anime series, CANNON BUSTERS and does promotional voice overs for various tv networks. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Kimberly earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in Theater modified with Sociology from Dartmouth College. She was an adjunct professor for the Theatre Program at Drexel University. In 2012, Kimberly co-founded Broadway Serves, an affiliate program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, which provides theater professionals with community service opportunities. She serves as the Vice Chair on the Advisory Committee for the Entertainment Community Fund's Looking Ahead program, is on the Entertainment Community Fund's Human Services Committee, and serves on the Board of Trustees for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.We hope you enjoy today's conversation with the incredibly talented, Kimberly Marable.Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!Facebook: JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance PodcastInstagram: jam_dance_podcastTwitter: @jamdancepodcastEmail: jamdancepodcast@gmail.com
On this week's episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo sits down with Nicholas Stoller, the filmmaker behind "You're Cordially Invited," a star-packed wedding comedy hitting Prime Video on January 30. Stoller, the mind behind "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "Neighbors," returns with another laugh-out-loud project, this time revolving around two weddings that are double-booked at the same venue. Will Ferrell steps in as the devoted (and increasingly unhinged) father of one bride, while Reese Witherspoon plays the protective, take-no-prisoners sister of the other? As expected, wedding warfare and chaos ensue. Rounding out the ensemble are Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner, Jimmy Tatro, Rory Scovel, and Leanne Morgan. With wedding comedies being a well-worn path sub-genre in films —"The Wedding Singer," "Bridesmaids," "Wedding Crashers"—Nick Stoller had no intention of simply rehashing old formulas. In fact, he didn't even think of it as a “wedding movie” at first. “I just thought [Will and Reese] would have great chemistry together,” Stoller explained. “I've always been obsessed with Will, but I was also obsessed with Reese and really wanted to see her do a hard comedy again. She's just so funny.”
Today, we're diving back into our Movieline magazine archives with the issue that played a huge role in shaping our early Drewbiedom! The April 1998 edition features an extensive Q&A with our girl Drew Barrymore, offering some truly captivating insights into her career. From her behind-the-scenes work as a “silent producer” helping get Scream off the ground and the impetuses for The Wedding Singer & Ever After, to the projects that never came to be—like Showgirls and All She Wanted—this article is packed with juicy details. Plus, the sweet and glamorous photos that accompany the feature perfectly capture Drew's blossoming status as America's Sweetheart! Join our Patreon! All members will receive access to high resolution scans of the full magazine feature. Visit us on the web! @howdoyoudrewpod / howdoyoudrew.com @drewseum / thedrewseum.com
Lords: * John * https://abbydenton.itch.io/the-blade-of-cutiepants-a-very-cutie-christmas * Elena Topics: * Potluck advent calendar * NES games in my collection that are currently ranked rather low according to Science * http://8bitnintendo.science * Subtopic: I've grown to love engaging with criticism and differing opinions of silly things I like. * How animals read * https://jamchamb.net/projects/animal-crossing-letters * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy-kIXzX5Cc * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGlpWJ80d_Y * https://ailbey.tumblr.com/post/750880084257374208 * https://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-Wrinkles-Drapery-Solutions-Drawing/dp/0823015874 * https://www.drawright.com/ * https://www.amazon.com/Colour-Atlas-Human-Anatomy/dp/0723408823 Microtopics: * Crispy Shrimp Balls. * What makes it Dim Sum? * Whether there's always a cart that you roll around. * Tapas Lords, a new ASMR podcast. * The Blade of Cutie Pants: a Very Cutie Christmas. * Christmas Dangerous Dave. * Here's a song. I'm going to scroll past that. * Stock footage of Godzilla attacks. * An album about making games in Kilk n Play. * Granny Cream's Hot Butter Ice Cream. * Jim's songs in the Hypnospace OST. * Knowing a lot of people just by hanging out and being entertaining. * Recognizing sounds by looking at them. * Tea and Jam Advent Calendars. * Tippy Tops. * 3D-printed animals with wiggly arms. * Taking the economics of Halloween and applying it to Christmas. * Stocking Stuffers Every Day. * 365-day Advent Calendars. * Santa with a Fanta. * Showing Home Alone to a kid who already loves setting up traps. * An Advent Calendar filled with traps. * Never playing board games but opening up the boxes and playing with the pieces. * Fake Winstons. * Getting 2.5 trinkets from each person. * Half-Lego, Half-Chocolate. * Why your favorite NES games are terrible. * Shipping a game that's no good but damned if it doesn't exist. * A Failure of Science. * Rare game or Rare game? * The Treasure Master walk cycle. * The worst NES games with the best soundtracks. * British developers succeeding on the Commodore 64 but failing on the NES because people are willing to pay 6 quid for the latest Rob Hubbard track, but not $50. * Your neighbor who had Big Nose Freaks Out. * Punching the clues. * Buying the 3D version of Urban Champion on purpose. * Trying to go back to Super Monkey Ball. * Nostalgically revisiting your best Super Monkey Ball replays. * Accidentally transposing two digits and now you have a Super Monkey Ball world record. * Making local copies of videos you want to continue to exist. * Recognizing when something works for someone else but not you. * Writing letters to your animal neighbors. * The seven criteria to judge a letter. * How to safely write a letter about VVVVVV to your Animal Crossing neighbor. * Roleplaying James Joyce in Animal Crossing. * Teaching Animal Crossing a slur and then returning the cartridge to Gamestop. * Deciding that it's okay if local news stations freak out. * Taking joy in extremely mundane activities. * How you spend your moments and how you feel about them. * Watching TV so that in several decades you can go to a bar and find out who's the same age as you. * Practicing love by trying to love yourself. * The breakup song from the Wedding Singer. * Corollaries of aphantasia. * Blind people watching TV. * Learning to draw by studying human anatomy and proportions in detail and imagining the body kinesthetics. * Looney Tunes artists making faces in the mirror. * Knowing how bones go. * The Bone Book. * That's Topics!
It's time for our 99th episode as we spin right round with one of our favorite Adam Sandler films! Why does Julia have 90's hair? How punchable is Glen? Would this movie be as good without Steve Buscemi? Tune in now for some fun insights on a 90's classic!
A man recreated a scene from the The Wedding Singer and proposed to his girlfriend mid-flight— VIDEO: https://www.wdjx.com/man-proposed-mid-flight-by-recreating-this-the-wedding-singer-scene/
Dustin and Shawn are covering The Wedding Singer! Whoopity doo! If you love 80s music this is the week you've been waiting for! This soundtrack is so chock-full of 80s glory it needed 2 volumes and even that couldn't hold all of the songs. Robbie Hart and his wedding band play all the hits from Madonna, Dead or Alive, Culture Club, The J. Geils Band and a few originals from Adam Sandler himself.
For the capstone of his Hollywood Stories series exploring the 1990s — an era of explosive creativity and innovation in the entertainment industry — Richard Rushfield talks to two execs who helped New Line Cinema become the movie studio of that golden moment. Mike De Luca is today the co-chair and CEO of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, but in the '90s he was the head of production at New Line, a powerful role he stepped into at the tender age of 27. Richard Brener started as a temp at New Line in 1995 and never left, working his way up to run the studio (now a division of Warner Bros.) as its president and chief creative officer. Together they recall how the indie house launched by Bob Shaye in 1967 struck gold nearly 30 years later with comedy blockbusters (Austin Powers, Dumb and Dumber, Rush Hour, The Wedding Singer) and revered auteur-driven dramas (American History X, Boogie Nights, Se7en). As an indie, "you were kind of locked into lower-budget acquisitions and films — that all coalesced into a business plan of sleeper hits," De Luca says. “We were not afraid of trying things that we liked, even if other people had passed on them.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dylan and Connor are joined by Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti (Gypsy, My Fair Lady). Y'all, this is an episode of DRAMA. for the herstory books! Instantly canon. Laura joins the twins for a cozy, Christmastime chat that includes favorite traditions, Laura's miniature holiday village, and her daughters' wish list for Santa. Laura is hot off the literal presses after speaking about her experience with a certain castmate in She Loves Me, but we're more curious about favorite moments with the beloved, late Gavin Creel. We were all misty-eyed as she honored sweet Gav. Laura's extraordinary resume goes on and on, so tune in for highlights from Gypsy (Patti! Arthur Laurents! A Tony win!), Meteor Shower, The Wedding Singer, The Sound of Music, and My Fair Lady. Wouldn't it be loverly, tho tbh? More moments: working with Jennifer Lawrence in No Hard Feelings, becomings with Briga Heelan, the Hot Teens of the Gossip Girl reboot, and her friendship with Amy Schumer. The boys also describe their bucket list experience of attending a dress rehearsal of Saturday Night Live, hosted by Paul Mescal, as well as laugh laugh laugh with Laura on this episode. Check out Laura's original musical comedy show “Nobody Cares,” now available on Audible.Follow Laura on Instagram & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
Welcome to the Cancelled courtroom Drew Barrymore, it's nice to meet you. Why are you fondling my hand? Drew is an American actress and producer, who started her career as a baby, before going on to star in The Wedding Singer, Charlie's Angels and Fifty First Dates.Drew's very early relationship with acting and fame has shaped her into an overly honest and intense person. She invites the big celebrities onto her self-titled talk show and we all squirm while watching her interact.We're investigating the serious stuff today, like is she a scab? Does she know what personal space is? And why do you make us feel so weird? We also address Drew's awkward role in the writers strike and that time she almost ruined Kamala Harris' presidential election campaign before it even started. Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here A LIST OF EVERYONE WE'VE CANCELLED ALONG THE WAY: Hugh "Made Some Terrible Decisions" GrantKaty "Feud With Taylor Swift" Perry Emily "Wait, Did You Say Divorce?" Blunt SEND US YOUR LAZY GEWL STORIES: podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS:Hosts: Clare and Jessie Stephens Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz & Kimberley BraddishAudio Producer: Thom Lion 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom Presenting a really special holiday Broadway episode with Chad Beguelin who recently wrote his first novel called Showmance! Showmance is about a down-on-his-luck Broadway playwright who is marooned in rural Illinois in this sharply funny queer rom-com. Chad knows a lot about the Broadway industry since he is a six-time Tony Award nominee, and his Broadway works include The Prom, Disney's Aladdin, Elf and The Wedding Singer. He also co-wrote the screenplay for The Prom, currently available on Netflix. Because I can't help myself, I asked Chad about his relationship to Wicked, and he reveals how Stephen Schwartz, the composer, has been such a wonderful mentor to him. He shares how Schwartz provided valuable feedback and guidance during the development of The Wedding Singer and expresses admiration for Wicked's important messages about acceptance. I ask Chad what he thinks about The Wedding Singer's recent resurgence in popularity with younger audiences and ask him what he thinks about it being revived? And because Laura Benanti's recent interview on That's a Gay Ass Podcast has made headlines (mostly because of her critique of Zachary Levi), I ask Chad what he thinks about Laura apologizing to him and Matthew Sklar (his writing partner) about negative comments she's made about her experience in the musical? Then, Chad discusses the process of writing his first novel, Showmance, and the differences between the structured, collaborative nature of musical theater and the more solitary, open-ended approach of novel writing. And finally, Chad shares details about his upcoming musical projects, including a new farce called Horrible People and an adaptation of the novel Something Fabulous, which he describes as a "gay Bridgerton." Throughout the interview, Chad's creative commitment to creating more queer-centric stories and characters shines through! You can find more information about Chad's work and his new novel Showmance here: https://www.chadbeguelin.com/ Follow him on Instagram, @chadbeg. Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom Our Sponsors: To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Editor)
In light of Happy Gilmore 2's soon release, Wiggins thinks Billy Madison was his best, and Annie thinks it was The Wedding Singer. You?
IT'S TONY AWARD WINNER LAURA BENANTI, YOU GAYS. In a top ten episode for the ages, we discuss:- Laura's gay uncle (an angel)- Zachary Levi (the devil)- Laura's Melania Trump theory- doing The Wedding Singer on Broadway during a divorce- Patti LuPoneplus we ask, "will you host the Tonys please?"**********************************************************************This episode is sponsored by:TUSHYOver 2 million butts love TUSHY. (And Eric has TWO of em!)Save BIG at https://hellotushy.com/gayass PURE FOR MENUse code GAYASS20 for Pure For Men's Stay Ready Fiber:https://puremen.co/GAYASS20To listen to Trader Tony, Glizzy Gamer and more on GAY ASS S*X, head to https://www.patreon.com/gayasspodcastGay Ass Merch: https://gayasspodcast.com/Follow Laura (and check out her incredible one woman show NOBODY CARES on Audible!):https://www.instagram.com/laurabenanti/https://www.tiktok.com/@laurabenantihttps://www.audible.com/pd/Laura-Benanti-Nobody-Cares-Audiobook/B0D42RFP7Z?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZdjLeT0Eibe8mBiSJu6cn4IZYXrAgRhiD7767Hrmpv6IKa_WZEIWSdtTw_aem_8ZQ7l18w43ozS-j0pt55ZwFollow Eric + Gay Ass Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/ericwillz/https://www.instagram.com/gayasspodcast/That's A Gay Ass Podcast is Executive Produced by Eric WilliamsProduced by Nathanael McClureMusic by Nathanael McClureStay gay :)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thats-a-gay-ass-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this endearing Retro Trek, hosts Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee dive into the 1985 romantic comedy, The Wedding Singer. They explore the film's nostalgic elements, character dynamics, and the themes of love and heartbreak, all while reflecting on the cultural significance of the rockin' tubular 80s. The discussion highlights memorable performances by Adam Sandler & Drew Barrymore, the film's iconic soundtrack, and its lasting impact on audiences. With a mix of humor and heartfelt insights, the hosts share their personal connections to the film and its characters, ultimately rating it on a scale of one to five caramel apples. Listen in to party like it's 1985!Subscribe, rate and leave us a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts, Deepcast.fm or Spotify. If you enjoyed what you heard this week, contact us on our official website retrotrekcaramelapples.com or send us a message, requests and/ or experiences you'd like to hear featured in a future episode at Spotify for Podcasters-->https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-trek-the-caramel-applesHit us up on social media! Stop by and say hi! Leave a comment & share with us some of your favorite retro topics! May every bite be sweet!!X: @CaramelApples16The Gram (Instagram): @retrotrekthecaramelapplesTikTok: @retrotrekcaramelapplesYouTube: @thestickycaramelapplesOur Official Website: retrotrekcaramelapples.com
The great Jon Lovitz talks about comedy, acting, stand-up comedy, dogs, The Groundlings, Managers, A league of Their Own, The Simpsons, The Critic, and the serendipity of show business. Bio: Jon Lovitz has been one of the best known comedians for the last thirty years. He got his start acting in High School plays and developing his skills at the University of California, Irvine where he earned a B.A. in Drama. He also studied acting with Tony Barr at the Film Actors Workshop. At the advice of Tony Barr, Jon decided to concentrate solely on comedy. He began taking classes with the famous improv comedy group, “The Groundlings” in 1982. One year later, after being accepted into “The Sunday Company”, Jon got his first acting job on the television show “The Paper Chase: the Second Year”. Thinking he was on his way, he promptly quit his job at a clothing store…and became a messenger. The next three years – nothing!!! Then, in September of 1984, he was accepted into the main company at “The Groundlings”.On March 28, 1985, “The Groundlings” appeared on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” where Jon premiered his character “Tommy Flanagan of Pathological Liars Anonymous”. Following the introduction of this persona, Jon got an agent, and booked a movie, a series, a voice over for a cartoon, and “Saturday Night Live”. Jon has been working non-stop since. He was nominated for an Emmy his first two years on “Saturday Night Live”. While on SNL, he became known for his characters “Tommy Flanagan of the Pathological Liars Anonymous” (“Year, that's the ticket”), “Master Thespian”, “Hanukkah Harry”, and “the Devil”. He has appeared in over 40 films, including “Big”, “A League of Their Own”, “The Wedding Singer”, “High School High”, “Small Time Crooks”, “Rat Race”, “The Producers”, “Eight Crazy Nights”, “The Benchwarmers”, “Grown Ups 2”, “The Ridiculous 6”, among many others. He has also worked with acclaimed directors such as Penny Marshall, Rob Reiner, Jerry Zucker, and Woody Allen. He one of a handful of actors used regularly in almost all his movies by Adam Sandler.This year, in 2024, he just completed the lead character in the film “The Toast” and will be appearing in “Happy Gilmore 2” starring Adam Sandler.Along with his comedy, Jon is well known for his distinctive voice. He was the lead voice for the character “Jay Sherman” in the acclaimed cult cartoon series, “The Critic”. He has also appeared in twelve episodes of “The Simpsons”, even creating the character of Marge Simpson's boyfriend, “Artie Ziff” (who sounds suspiciously like Jay Sherman). Jon has also appeared on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre in Neil Simon's play “The Dinner Party”, taking over the lead role from Henry Winkler. He has sung (yes, he can sing!) at Carnegie Hall three times (including “Great Performances: Ira Gershwin at 100: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall) and sung the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium and the U.S. Open. He also sang with English rock star, Robbie Williams at the Royal Alpert Hall and appears on his album, “Swing While You're Winning!”He currently is performing his new musical comedy show, “From the Shower to the Stage” with celebrated musical conductor and arranger, Randy Waldman. Randy has been Barbra Streisand's personal pianist for the last 36 years and is her current musical conductor as well.Jon has also had an illustrious television career. He was the first famous guest star on the hit show “Friends”. In the same week, he appeared on an episode of Seinfeld. Jon also has had recurring roles on “Hot in Cleveland”, “Las Vegas”, “Two and a Half Men”, “Hawaii Five-O”, and “New Girl”.Editing Notes: Jon Lovitz episode seem to go on and on. Jon won't stop talking. Interested in how you think it is. I think I talk too much about wanting to have sex with Kate Upton. I do it TWICE. (Kate Upton might not be famous anymore) Funny? If not, feel free to cut it.
Episode 127: This week Andy Matlock returns to the program to discuss a number of different topics including a recap of this year's Halloween adventures, Limp Bizkit is back in the studio making more dad rock, and we analyze a new kitchen product that seems to be both dangerous and misleading at the same time. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)1:01 - First Summer / Record Temperatures 6:22 - Halloween, Bars & Contests11:39 - Champagne, Drinking & Celebrations14:39 - Trick-or-Treating / Candy Bars / Kids & Sports17:16 - Halloween Bars / Karaoke DJs26:16 - Best Celebrity Costumes / Worst34:33 - Limp Bizkit / Van Halen39:28 - Multi-Cooker Infomercial / Thigh-Master48:28 - Andy's Drink Recommendation 49:01 - Love Stinks / Glen Campbell / Wrecking Crew53:46 - They Were Cones! / Fist Explosion54:19 - Outro / Close
Welcome to another episode of Hit Rewind, where Michael and Jacob dive into the cinematic landscape of 1998. The duo kicks off the discussion with "Hard Rain," an action-packed heist movie set during a massive flood, featuring Christian Slater, Morgan Freeman, and a series of spectacular practical effects. Filmed in a unique setting, the film's production anecdotes and ultimate box office flop provide a fascinating backdrop for this underappreciated gem. Next up, the hosts explore the stoner comedy "Half Baked," starring Dave Chappelle. They reminisce about the film's cult status, hilarious cameos, and its impact on the genre. The conversation highlights the comedic performances and the film's enduring appeal, despite its initial mixed reception. The discussion takes a romantic turn with "The Wedding Singer," a nostalgic trip back to the 1980s with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Michael and Jacob discuss the film's charm, its standout soundtrack, and the undeniable chemistry between its leads that contributed to its success. The episode also covers the cult classic "The Big Lebowski" by the Coen Brothers. The hosts delve into the film's quirky characters, unique narrative style, and its rise to cult status despite an initial lukewarm reception. They appreciate the film's humor, memorable lines, and the iconic performances by Jeff Bridges and John Goodman. Finally, the episode wraps up with "Sour Grapes," a lesser-known comedy by Larry David. They discuss the film's satirical take on greed and misfortune, drawing parallels to "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." Despite its obscurity, the hosts find value in its humor and dark comedy. Join Michael and Jacob as they rewind the clock to 1998, revisiting these films and sharing their insights and memories. Whether it's action, comedy, romance, or cult classics, this episode has something for every movie enthusiast.
My guest is six-time Tony Award nominee Chad Beguelin, who has created book & lyrics for Broadway musicals The Prom, Disney's Aladdin, The Wedding Singer, and Elf. Today, he joins me to discuss his captivating new novel set in the world of theater, SHOWMANCE. The beautifully crafted plot of Showmance opens on the disastrous opening night of a new Broadway musical — Stage Of Fools — with book, music, and lyrics by Noah Adams, the novel's central character. The scorching reviews the show receives, coupled with a family emergency, send Noah back to his Podunk hometown of Plainview, Illinois, where he figures he can hide out for a bit and lick his wounds. There, to his horror, he discovers that his agent (and longtime boyfriend, Chase) has secretly arranged for him to stage an amateur production of his musical at the hometown community theater he grew up in. And, of course, he also runs into Luke, the hot, sexy jerk from high school, whom he may have misjudged, all of which sets the stage for a delightful and often hilarious romantic comedy. How to become a PATRON of Broadway Nation! This podcast is made possible in part by the generous support of our Patron Club Members, including longtime patron Neil Hoyt. For just $7.00 a month, you will receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussions that I have with my guests — in fact, I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. You will also have access to additional in-depth discussions with my frequent co-host, Albert Evans, that have not been featured on the podcast. All patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgment of your vital support of this podcast. And if you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation, there are additional PATRON levels that come with even more benefits. If you would like to support the work of Broadway Nation and receive these exclusive member benefits, please just click on this link: https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/ Thank you in advance for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Step into the fascinating world of Hollywood's most prolific character actor, Al Burke! With nearly 1,000 roles to his name, Al takes us behind the scenes of his incredible career - from memorable music videos to his countless appearances as law enforcement on screen. Best known to many as the enthusiastic Billy Idol fan in “The Wedding Singer,” Al shares candid stories from his decades in the industry. To get exclusive content about "The Wedding Singer", donate here: www.buymeacoffee.com/goldcoffee
In the world of Broadway, success can seem like a dazzling dream. But behind every show that makes it to the stage, there are countless moments of uncertainty and setbacks. For writers, especially, the journey from writing a script to getting it produced is anything but predictable. As an actor, I know firsthand that without writers, I wouldn't have a character to play or lines to say. It's their words that bring us to life on stage, and one of my greatest joys is collaborating with writers—especially on new works—helping to refine characters and the dialogue that shapes them. And our guest today knows a little something about that unpredictable journey. Chad Beguelin is a six-time Tony nominee and five-time Drama Desk nominee for his lyrics and book writing. And while he may not have any wins yet for his work, his shows have sure have been big hits with audiences, musicals like Aladdin, The Prom, Elf, and The Wedding Singer. However, his career has taken some surprising turns as well. He's been hung up on by a Broadway producer, he's tried venturing into motion pictures, and earlier this month he just released his debut novel called Showmance. Through it all, Chad has learned that success in this industry is never guaranteed, and perseverance is everything. But as you'll hear, even when a show seems poised for greatness, things can unravel in ways no one could predict. ---------- Subscribe to get ad-free access to the full conversations, which include auditions stories. Donate to WINMI and support podcast production with a one-time or ongoing contribution. Contact me directly if you'd like to support WINMI but have limited funds to do so, then I can offer you reduced-price or even free access to the subscription. Follow WINMI: Website | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Why I'll Never Make It is an award-winning, Top Theater Podcast with actor and singer Patrick Oliver Jones and is a production of WINMI Media. Theme music created by Patrick Oliver Jones, and background music is by John Bartmann (used under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE PROM is an original musical that very much connected with audiences when it first premiered on Broadway in 2018. It features great characters, clever dialogue, and energetic songs. But those things don't write themselves, do they?! This week we sit down with the show's lyricist, and half of its book writing team, six-time Tony nominee Chad Beguelin! (THE WEDDING SINGER, ALADDIN, ELF) Chad takes us to "the prom" by way of exploring colorful characters like the Dee Dee Allen, inspirations from his hometown and childhood, and the pit stops his creative team passed up along the road to Broadway. (Spoiler alert: GOONIES THE MUSICAL was almost in the opening number.) Be sure to follow Chad on Instagram at @chadbeg and order his new novel SHOWMANCE. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out our past episode Broadway Podcast Network - FUN HOME with guest Alyssa M Simmons Have you subscribed to PATREON! and, if you haven't, what are you waiting for? Bonus episodes, trivia nights, and an upcoming cooking show await you for only $1 a month! Plus, you get the satisfaction of supporting "A Musical Theatre Podcast." We're active on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Our Spotify playlists can keep you company in between episodes. And our TeePublic Store has great designs that benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Above all, thank you for being part of this wonderful podcasting community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this new series What's the TEA? host Jason Blitman gets the inside scoop on new books–authors are tasked with describing their books with 3 words using the letters T, E, and A. This episode features Chad Beguelin talking to Jason about his debut gay romcom, Showmance. Chad Beguelin is a six-time Tony Award nominee. His Broadway works include The Prom, Disney's Aladdin, Elf and The Wedding Singer. Chad also co-wrote the screenplay for The Prom, currently available on Netflix. Chad is a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Dramatic Writing Program. He currently lives in Bridgehampton with his husband Tom and their dog, Tucker.BOOK CLUB!Use code GAYSREADING at checkout to get first book for only $4 + free shipping! Restrictions apply.http://aardvarkbookclub.comWATCH!https://youtube.com/@gaysreadingBOOKS!Check out the list of books discussed on each episode on our Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/gaysreading MERCH!Purchase your Gays Reading podcast merchandise HERE! https://gaysreading.myspreadshop.com/ FOLLOW!@gaysreading | @jasonblitman CONTACT!hello@gaysreading.com
Chad Beguelin is a six-time Tony Award-nominated book writer and lyricist, whose name is synonymous with Broadway hits like The Prom, Disney's Aladdin, The Wedding Singer, and Elf: The Musical. From his humble beginnings in a small town where he fell in love with theater to becoming a key figure behind some of Broadway's biggest productions, Chad shares his remarkable journey. He takes us behind the scenes of his latest creative venture, a novel called Showmance, giving us a glimpse into the challenges of transitioning from writing musicals to penning fiction. With parallels to his own life, Showmance follows a struggling Broadway writer navigating the highs and lows of theater life. Chad opens up about the resilience it takes to thrive in show business, recounting career-defining moments like the crushing reviews of his early work and the ultimate triumph of Aladdin on Broadway. He also discusses the collaborative process of writing for musicals versus novels and shares advice for aspiring writers and theater professionals. Whether you're a fan of his Broadway musicals or curious about the world of showbiz from behind the curtain, this conversation offers something for everyone. Chad Beguelin is a Tony-nominated book writer and lyricist known for his work on The Prom, Disney's Aladdin, The Wedding Singer, and Elf: The Musical. He recently made his debut as a novelist with Showmance, a witty and heartfelt story inspired by his own experiences as a Broadway writer. Chad's works have graced both stage and screen, earning critical acclaim and legions of fans. With a career marked by both creative triumphs and challenges, Chad continues to be a dynamic force in the world of theater and beyond. Connect with Chad: Get Showmance Instagram: @chadbeg Website: www.chadbeguelin.com Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support the podcast on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast YouTube: YouTube.com/TheTheatrePodcast Threads, Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com My personal Instagram: @alanseales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus Episode: "Why Actors Bully Other Actors"Hey Stage Combat listeners! We're sharing with you a special full episode sneak preview of one of our companion series from Stage Combat at Patreon: THE MENTAL HEALTH POD. In this episode of THE MENTAL HEALTH POD, Sean and Broadway actor Michael McGurk ask the question "Why Actors Bully Each Other." And Michael shares his own experience of bullying while working on Broadway in The Wedding Singer. If you're only listening to Stage Combat the Podcast, you're only getting half the Stage Combat experience. Check out STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastListen to Bonus Content from Stage Combat the Podcast episodes with extended conversations and Sean's personal post-show wrap up. Plus you can experience our companion series: JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.We are member supported programming. We simply can't bring you Stage Combat the Podcast without your support at Patreon. So consider becoming part of the Stage Combat at Patreon community today!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat
Set in 1985, Adam Sandler plays a nice guy with a broken heart who's stuck in one of the most romantic jobs in the world, a wedding singer. He loses all hope when he is abandoned at the altar by his fiancé. He meets a young woman named Julia (Drew Barrymore), who enlists his help to plan her wedding. He falls in love with her and must win her over before she gets married.