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Get It...Season 24: Lost & Found | Steve WormerWhat if confidence isn't about convincing everyone else that you have it all together?What if it's simply learning to believe that you're worthy enough to take the next step?In this episode of Other People's Shoes, I sit down with Steve Wormer, founder of the You Are Worthy Network, for a conversation about confidence, empathy, action, and what happens when we begin seeing value not only in ourselves, but in the people around us.Steve's mission is to enlighten people, heal hearts, and bring hope into their lives. Through the You Are Worthy Network, he creates space for people to share their stories, reflect on what they've walked through, and hopefully discover that their story still has value.And maybe that's where confidence begins.Not with arrogance.Not with having all the answers.But with knowing who you are and being willing to move.
Welcome to Peripheral Visions: A Peripheral (Prime Video) Recap & Discussion Podcast. In this episode, we discuss What About Bob and Fck You and Eat Sht. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
Welcome to Peripheral Visions: A Peripheral (Prime Video) Recap & Discussion Podcast. In this episode, we discuss What About Bob and Fck You and Eat Sht. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
Join John and Vee this week as they dive into two comedies from their childhood to revisit them and determine if they're actually still funny. This is: What About Bob? and Pure LuckSend us Fan Mail
Jake and Tyler are live from the AKC Andrew Downs Studio for another unfiltered episode of Off Panel Off Topic. They recap the D23 aftermath, break down HBO's Lanterns Episode 1 (Hal Jordan and John Stewart's buddy-cop Green Lantern story), and share their thoughts on the new Mortal Kombat movie plus this week's comics — including Absolute Batman #23, Infernal Hulk, Absolute Wonder Woman, Queen in Black Thor, and more.The guys also talk schedule changes (now 7 PM every Thursday), comfort-watch movies like What About Bob, local comic shop scores, and plenty of off-topic tangents.Sponsored by KnoPros Remodeling, Jenny Farrell RE/MAX Concepts, Iowa Beef Steakhouse, and Revelton Distilling Company.
LITTLE BROTHER MOVIE REVIEW Everyone has that one person who mistakes “You're welcome anytime” for a legally binding contract. Little Brother joins the “proud” tradition of unwanted-guest comedies like What About Bob? and Jack & Jill, as a successful real estate agent's carefully curated life is turned upside down when the eccentric “little brother” from […]
LITTLE BROTHER MOVIE REVIEW Everyone has that one person who mistakes “You're welcome anytime” for a legally binding contract. Little Brother joins the “proud” tradition of unwanted-guest comedies like What About Bob? and Jack & Jill, as a successful real estate agent's carefully curated life is turned upside down when the eccentric “little brother” from […]
It's time to dissect one of the most intense off-screen partnerships ever assembled that also may have bled onto the celluloid for all to behold! Travis wants us to find out if Frank Oz's What About Bob? (1991) holds up to modern scrutiny or not 35 years later. In addition, we have another round of Guess That Character Actor from our pal Joe Lowry. Who will it be this week? As always the fellas also offer their latest quarantine viewing picks. Please sub our YouTube where you can watch all of our episodes instead of just listening. We post the video version of each episode over there every week. Also, you can give us a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice. Do it right now! It takes 30 seconds. Thank you! If anything from this episode strikes you, email the show cinema9pod@gmail.com
In this episode of The Eureka Rewatch, Cory and Tom grow up but self isolate as they discuss season 3 episodes 1 & 2, Bad to the Drone and What About Bob? Blog Post
Erik Childress & Steve Prokopy have nine movies to review, though Steve ups that in this week's review round-up with a look at a music legend (Gregg Allman: The Music Of My Soul). From there Erik looks at a faux true crime documentary about murders on a movie set (Chapter 51) and a new WWII film from Rod Lurie (Lucky Strike). Steve checks out Angelina Jolie as a filmmaker during fashion week in Paris (Couture). There is also an Elmore Leonard-ish crime tale with Russell Crowe (The Get Out) and a historical tale of writers and mobsters from Julian Schnabel (In the Hand of Dante). Smalltown fishermen find themselves on a time traveling boat (Rose of Nevada).John Cena goes through a What About Bob scenario with Eric Andre (Little Brother). The crazy stunts and pranks of Johnny Knoxville and crew take one last bow (Jackass: Best and Last). Finally, the DC Universe presents their sophomore effort (Supergirl) and is it better or worse than Superman? Depends on who you ask.0:48 - No Influencers For The Odyssey10:51 - Review Round-Up – Gregg Allman: The Music Of My Soul17:20 - Chapter 5125:05 - Couture35:21 - Lucky Strike43:06 - The Get Out54:08 - Little Brother1:06:39 - In the Hand of Dante1:23:43 - Jackass: Best and Last1:31:54 - Rose of Nevada1:46:27 - SupergirlCLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCAST OR BUY FROM MOVIEZYNGBe sure to check outErik's Weekly Box Office Column – At Rotten TomatoesCritics' Classics Series – At Elk Grove Cinema in Elk Grove Village, ILChicago Screening Schedule - All the films coming to theaters and streamingPhysical Media Schedule - Click & Buy upcoming titles for your library.(Direct purchases help the Movie Madness podcast with a few pennies.)Erik's Linktree - Where you can follow Erik and his work anywhere and everywhere.The Movie Madness Podcast has been recognized by Million Podcasts as one of the Top 100 Best Movie Review Podcasts as well as in the Top 60 Film Festival Podcasts and Top 100 Cinephile Podcasts. MillionPodcasts is an intelligently curated, all-in-one podcast database for discovering and contacting podcast hosts and producers in your niche perfect for PR pitches and collaborations.USE COUPON “MOVIEMADNESS” TO GET 10% OFF ALL DUBBY PRODUCTSSIGN UP FOR AUDIBLE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erikthemovieman.substack.com
Patrick explores everything from the legacy of Pope Pius XII (including his actions toward Jews in World War II) to nuanced questions about priestly vocations, altar servers, and the details of Catholic liturgy. He answers questions about daily Mass devotions, kneeling protocols, what qualifies someone for sainthood, and what families can do when parents hesitate to baptize their children. Personal stories, raw questions, even discussions of movies like What About Bob—all swirl together, challenging and comforting anyone seeking answers in the modern Catholic experience. Nathaniel (12-years-old) - What do you think of Pope Pius XII? Some people thought he was bad but there is new information saying he helped the Jews. (00:42) Tom - What does the Church teach on ordaining gay priests or those with gay tendencies. (03:37) Sandy - I am 85 and am still working and I am looking forward to retirement. (21:50) Paul - If I attend Saturday vigil, does that count for the 1st Saturday devotion if I can't attend morning mass? (26:33) Richard - A man who is gay and wants to be a priest, and decides to be celibate, Catholic priesthood seems like the perfect place for him. (29:58) Linda - Are Catholic churches allowed to not have any kneelers in the pews? (35:54) Al - Graduation masses: is it appropriate during the Mass to bring other gifts to the altar area that are symbols for grads (like textbooks etc.)? (41:45) Margie – I want to get our grandchildren baptized. (47:16) Gina - Does a person have to be incorruptible to be considered for the cause for Sainthood to be opened? Do they have to be dead to start cause? (50:00)
Message us ANONYMOUSLYGuest Mark Barton, no, Mort Bergstrom…NO! MATT BARROW! returns with his choice “Orange County,” (2002 d. Kasdan). Starring: Colin Hanks, Jack Black, and Catherine O' Hara (RIP). We examine this film text more closely than high school counselor/self-defense expert (justified) Lily Tomlin does an official transcript. We ask existential questions like “is your name, Matt?” “What About Bob?” And Paul's live, pre-recorded apology, for the most egregious error in the history of podcasting. Watch ya fingers 5/12!****A member of the “Review Review,” family is in the fight of her life, you can help! - TAP/CLICK More With Matt Barrow: The Big Lebowski / Cast Is Streamin' DudeTrue Romance / Perfect StrangersSupport the show**All episodes contain explicit language**Main Artwork - Ben McFadden'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood"What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul RootLead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFaddenProduced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root
Bob Wiley wants you to know there are two kinds of people in this world. People who love Neil Diamond and people who don't. This week on Pop Culture Pastor, Dave & Cody revisit Frank Oz's What About Bob? (1991) in a Be Kind Rewind. The Bill Murray comedy turns 35 this year and might be the most documented on-set nightmare in Hollywood history. We dig into what holds up (the pacing, Dreyfuss as one of the great comedy villains of the 90s, peak-era Bill Murray), what doesn't (the third act goes completely off the rails, modern mental health audiences would have notes), and the full story of the Murray-Dreyfuss feud — from a 1978 SNL appearance that started it all, to thrown ashtrays, crushed sunglasses, and producers tossed in lakes.Plus: we Muppetize the movie, Cody breaks down why this film couldn't be remade today, and Dave makes the case that Dr. Leo Marvin is every dad who confused providing with being present.Bonus: the Blair Witch Project reboot is happening, and we want to hear from anyone whose parents took them to see it in theaters as a child.https://linktr.ee/PopCulturePastorPod
WHAT ABOUT BOB!?!?!?!?!?!? We try to answer that question in our official premiere episode of Season 9! We use Bob as a case study for how to use differential diagnosing. We also rip apart the portrayal of a therapist via Dr. Leo Marvin. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
This week we're talking about the Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfus comedy WHAT ABOUT BOB? We're defending a psychologist with very clear and professional boundaries who just wants a quiet vacation with his family. Plus we discuss the differences between fun crazy and not-fun crazy. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to another episode of Woody Allen Adjacent, right here on the Woody Allen Retrospective Podcast. This time around, we kick things off with a bit of Oscar 2026 talk - because, of course, we couldn't resist. Our good old boy Timmy C finds himself in a little bit of trouble, which we have some fun unpacking before getting into the main feature... For this month's Adjacent pick, James brings us a very special one: the 1991 comedy What About Bob? starring Bill Murray - an actor we wished had crossed paths with Woody Allen on screen. Admittedly, in the editing process for this episode, i (Don) wondered if we might've leaned into the nitpicking just a little bit too much :P … but honestly, that's part of the fun of doing a movie podcast no? All in all, it's a lively episode, and a good one to revisit or discover for the first time! Next month, we've got a special follow up - something we promised last year for a beloved actor Thanks as always for listening and supporting the show - we know y'all are just as excited as we are to tackle Woodys filmography again - remember, that starts this October 2026! ================================================================ For full cast details, user reviews, and more background on the film, check out:
In which Stuart & Tom come back for more...Join Stuart & Tom We've Seen These Movies continues with discussions of a new film, a rewatch, and an Intention Fail (a film they've been meaning to watch for a while, but haven't gotten round to yet). The films discussed in this episode are Iron Lung, Send Help, Hell Or High Water, What About Bob?, Frances Ha & Dark City. GET INVOLVED & LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK - If you'd like to let us know your thoughts on the episode, or tell us about the films you've been watching (and whether you'd Buy It, Borrow It or Bin It), or share your thoughts on the films discussed this episode, you can drop us an email at hauntednerds@gmail.com or send a voice-clip via our SPEAKPIPE page.LINKS -Stuart - LetterBoxdTom - LetterBoxdAnd Why Not?: LinktreeThis episode was recorded on Monday 9th Febrary 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What about Bill, actually? Bill Murray starred in the hit 1991 comedy, What About Bob? Playing the titular Bob, Murray was tasked with portraying a variety of mental health issues, much to the delight of critics and audiences. But now, decades later, is any of this a laughing matter? Is "stalking" adorable if the guy's Bill Murray? And is Richard Dreyfuss' Leo the good guy or something far sinister? The Old Roommates strap on some life vests and give this Frank Oz flick a revisit ... through their middle-aged lens. Grab some fluoxitine and join them! Old Roommates can be reached via email at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#WhatAboutBob #FrankOz #BillMurray #RichardDreyfuss #juliehagerty
We're cracking open 1991 like a fresh VHS rental and drafting the very best films the year had to offer. Rob, Dave, and Kurt will go head to head, assembling their dream rosters from a cinematic moment that still hums with electricity. This was the year of Terminator 2: Judgment Day rewriting the rules of the blockbuster, The Silence of the Lambs turning prestige drama into a pop culture event, and comedies lodging themselves permanently in the brain. What About Bob?, with Bill Murray at peak controlled chaos, sat right alongside Hot Shots!, proving 1991 could swing from psychological tension to perfectly timed lunacy without breaking stride. The draft unfolds across six categories, including comedy, blockbuster, big budget, and drama, forcing tough calls right out of the gate. Do you lock in T2 or Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves for sheer scale, grab Boyz n the Hood or Thelma & Louise for dramatic weight, or roll the dice on something like Point Break, where surf culture, skydiving, and philosophy collide? Strategy matters, nostalgia runs hot, and no one leaves without defending at least one hill they're willing to die on. By the end, we'll have three very different blueprints of 1991, built from quotable lines, seismic action, and films that still feel permanently etched into moviegoing memory Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/id1662282694 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11dk5TUoLUk4euD1Te1EYG?si=b37496eb6e784408 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1960c8f9-158d-43ac-89a6-d868ea1fe077/totally-80s-and-90s-recall YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH9lGakNgCDZUkkHMUu88uXYMJu_33Rab&si=xo0EEVJRSwS68mWZ Contact Us: Website: https://totally80s90srecall.podbean.com/ Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Voicemail #: (509) 426-4542
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Bar Talk (our recommendations):Jessica is reading Where Furnaces Burn by Joel Lane; drinking a canned Spiritless Old Fashioned.Damien is reading Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones; drinking a Redbreast 15 Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey.Ryan is reading Red Rabbit by Alex Grecian; drinking the Lagavuhlin 16 yr old.If you liked this week's story, watch The Forest (2016; dir. Jason Zada)Up next: "A Story Told In Church" by Ada BuissonSpecial thank you to Dr Blake Brandes for our Whiskey and the Weird music! Like, rate, and follow! Check us out @whiskeyandtheweird on Instagram, Threads & Facebook, and at whiskeyandtheweird.com
Bob Wiley is terrified of everything… and that just might save him. In this episode Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney dive into What About Bob? to explore how baby steps, awkward sailing trips, and even death therapy reveal God's plan to turn fear into freedom. We cover:why desperation can be a giftthe lie of self-reliance vs the power of communitydivine interruptions that reroute your lifeGrab the free study guide, share your biggest fear, and join the conversation as we discover how God meets us—one baby step at a time.
What About Bob? Marvel Studios turns to treacherous CIA director Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld) to help them identify New Avengers to replace their most iconic superheroes, and carry the franchise forward. But will longtime MCU fans buy a ticket (or even a box of Wheaties) for a ragtag assembly of antiheroes known as the Thunderbolts? Listen Now to find out if former Black Widow Florence Pugh, her drunken surrogate father David Harbour, newly elected Congressman Sebastian Stan, bitter super soldier Wyatt Russell, and barely there Hannah John-Kamen can pull it off.
Join Alex in a celebration of the past six years of CinemaPsych Podcast content and 100 episodes! It's been a journey, with so many films and guests, and so what better way to highlight that time with a clip show! In this double-sized episode, explore some of my favorite moments and discussions, from great films, actors, and directors to awesome psychology content and critical thinking in art. In addition to the past episode clips, Alex describes the new additions to the website, a reimagined resource for this show and the larger aim of film pedagogy in psychology. The film and clips discussed are grouped by broad psychology category. Of course, if you love what you hear in this super-sized episode, you should check out the rest the show! This episode features clips from the following episodes, in order of appearance: Clip from the first show, affectionately numbered Episode 000: An Introduction & a Memento (2000) for the Future A quick defintion of amnesia and how it is used in the film Memento (2000): Episode 039: Do You Remember the Last Time We Talked About This Film? Memento (2000) An introduction to the emotions in Inside Out (2015), with Dr. Molly Metz: Episode 010: I Need to Remember That Jingle Like I Need An HQ Crisis in My Head! Inside Out (2015) with Molly Metz A brief primer on Gestalt problem solving in Cast Away (2000) by Dr. Marc Klippenstine: Episode 002: Is Being Stranded a Problem? Cast Away (2000) with Marc Klippenstine Social influence and jury deliberations, featuring Dr. Jordan Wagge and Jason Spiegelman, in both versions of 12 Angry Men (1957/1997): Episode 038: Men Can Get Really Angry! 12 Angry Men (1957 & 1997) with Jordan Wagge & Jason Spiegelman Along a similar vein, Dr. Olivia Aspiras explains social conformity and relational aggression in Mean Girls (2004): Episode 005: On Podcasts, We Wear Pink—Mean Girls (2004) with Olivia Aspiras Dr. Christina Ragan "rages" on the 10% brain myth depicted in Lucy (2014): Episode 009: One Neuron, You're Alive; Two Make a Pair! Lucy (2014) Rage Watch with Christina Ragan Exploring Oliver Sacks and when real life meets drama with Dr. KatieAnn Skogsberg in At First Sight (1999): Episode 074: Virgil Picked Up His Hammer and Saw, and Hated it — At First Sight (1999) with KatieAnn Skogsberg How classical and operant conditioning are differentiated in A Clockwork Orange (1971) with Dr. Wind Goodfriend: Episode 001: Come Viddy, Me Little Droogies—A Clockwork Orange (1971) with Wind Goodfriend Learning is either baby steps or flooding in What About Bob? (1991) with Dr. Jordan Wagge: Episode 041: If Freud is the Butt of the Jokes, What Does it Mean? What About Bob (1991) with Jordan Wagge Learn a little about the history of chimp language projects with Dr. Karen Brakke and how they were depicted in Project X (1987): Episode 040: Wait, A Chimp Can Fly A Plane?! Project X (1987) with Karen Brakke Get a quick rundown of the developmental stages of each of the Von Trapp children from The Sound of Music (1965) with Dr. Jill Swirsky: Episode 092: Developmental Psychology… In Song Form! The Sound of Music (1965) with Jill Swirsky Learn a little something about Organizational Citizenship Behaviors (OCBs) in Office Space (1999) with Dr. Ed Hansen: Episode 047: I Wouldn't Say I've Been Missing Work—Office Space (1999) with Ed Hansen Learn the opposite of OCBs with Counterproductive Worplace Behaviors (CWBs) in Clerks (1994) with Nic Baldwin: Episode 059: He Wasn't Even Supposed to Be There Today! Clerks (1994) with Nic Baldwin Explore the history of L-dopa and how experimenting with it changed the lives of so many patients in Awakenings (1990) with Dr. Sara Bagley: Episode 033: With L-Dopa, You Too Can Do the Hokey Pokey (But Only if You're Rigid)—Awakenings (1990) with Sara Bagley Get a great psychological definition of addiction from Dr. Melissa Maffeo as portrayed in Requiem for a Dream (2000): Episode 078: Drugs are Bad, MMKay? Requiem for a Dream (2000) with Melissa Maffeo Sports and stats are a dream made in heaven, at least in Moneyball (2011) and to Dr. Jess Hartnett: Episode 060: Baseball is a Game of Statistics! Moneyball (2011) with Jessica Hartnett Hypothesis testing is the core feature of Groundhog Day (1993), as devised by Dr. Jordan Wagge: Episode 083: Behaviorism and Research Methods on Repeat? Sign Me Up! Groundhog Day (1993) with Jordan Wagge Explore the reasons why satire might be a good avenue for discussing hard topics, like the conversion therapy in But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) with Drs. Molly Metz and Will Ryan: Episode 045: A Juicy 90s Satire of Conversion Therapy—But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) with Molly Metz & Will Ryan Learning about the true definition of "gaslighting," its resurgence into the lexicon, what students think of it now and its origin in Gaslight (1940) with Dr. Wind Goodfriend: Episode 089: You Haven't Listened to this Episode, You're Forgetful — Gaslight (1944) with Wind Goodfriend Explore the rivalry of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, two heavyweight sin early Western psychology, and this rivalry's portrayal in A Dangerous Method (2011) with Dr. Sheila Thomas: Episode 064: Sex, Drugs, and Psychoanalysis? A Dangerous Method (2011) with Sheila Thomas Discover how accurate the depiction of the 1970s was in The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) with Dr. Keli Braitman and the late, great Dr. Jen Simonds: Episode 044: Wait, Zimbardo Didn't Do An Experiment? The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) with Keli Braitman and Jen Simonds In a final bonus segment, Alex shares one of his most favorite moments from the past six years, with a quick introduction to how the music of Star Wars (1977) was intended to make you feel with Dr. Jim Davies and Hollywood composer Joe Kraemer: Episode 068: This Music Makes Me Feel… The Psychology of Star Wars (1977) Music with Jim Davies & Joe Kraemer Please leave your feedback on this post, the main site (cinemapsychpod.swanpsych.com), on Facebook (@CinPsyPod), or Threads/Instagram (@cinemapsych_podcast). We'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check out our Paypal link to contribute to this podcast and keep the lights on! Don't forget to check out our MERCH STORE for some great merch with our logo and other designs! Legal stuff: 1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended). 2. Intro and outro music by half.cool ("Gemini"). Used under license. 3. Film reel sound effect by bone666138. Used under license CC-BY 3.0. Episode Transcription Go to this link to read a transcript generated by Whisper AI Large V3 Model. Disclaimer: It is not edited and may contain errors!
Josh and Alex discuss their favorite movies that help them relive that summer blockbuster feeling Intro (0:00) John Stamos and the Beach Boys (2:19) Sugar Coated Murder Promo (4:29) M3GAN 2.0 blind review (5:25) Feels-Like-Summer Movies honorable mentions (6:02) Jaws (7:27) What About Bob? (9:11) Armageddon (11:23) Happy Gilmore (15:02) Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (17:15) Jurassic Park (20:22) Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (24:19) The Sandlot (28:59) The Crow (36:32) The Rocketeer (40:01) National Treasure (51:38) Spider-Man 2 (59:23) Independence Day (1:09:27) Social media plugs and goodbyes (1:21:27) Post credits shenanigans (1:23:32) Please remember to check out the Sugar Coated Murder podcast, and don't forget to join our Discord and check out our merch store!
On this episode of the Hands of Z, the .5 series continues as this episode is all about "What About Bob?" Shawn and Keith watch two matches, once centered on Bob Backlund and one with Bob Armstrong! Backlund defends the WWF Title against Sgt. Slaughter from MSG 10/22/83 and Bob Armstrong challenges Tully Blanchard for the NWA TV Title from April 1987!
Eli and Meg share insights on the impact of Pee Wee Herman on their childhoods and reflect on the complexities of Paul Rubins' life and career, discussing his legacy and the controversies surrounding him. The conversation highlights the intersection of comedy, family entertainment, and LGBTQ representation.Plus: Survivor 28, Eli's TokTok stardom, Decorating Sense, SNL docuseries, What About Bob?, But Why, Beartown, and The Dutch House
Does your therapist hate you? Do you know someone who struggles with boundaries? What makes a person a sailor?All these questions, and more, are answered when we talk about What About Bob?!Follow the boys on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letstalkaboutflixInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutflix/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkaboutflixSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/talkaboutflix
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Eulogies & more with Tom Mazawey, the ChillerCon 2025 lineup, The Who v. Zak Starkey, Bobby Brown v. Britney Spears, a new Bonerline, Jim's Picks and a What About Bob? deep dive. Stuttering John is doing the con circuit now. He's appearing at ChillerCon with other huge stars to sign autographs. 2 killed and 6 injured in a shooting at FSU. Drew caught The Secret World of Incels on Hulu. This led Drew down the rabbit hole of Herb Baumeister. The family of Karmelo Anthony held a press conference and kicked out the murdered kid's father. The latest Blue Origin stunt has people divided and the conspiracy theorists are out and about. Our listeners sent in their own lists and Jim hates them all. Tom Mazawey joins the show to eulogize Wink Martindale, Lee Corso finally hanging it up after one more College GameDay, the Aaron Rodgers / NY Jets drama, the upcoming NFL Draft, the Pistons in the playoffs, Riley Greene's slump, and more. Zak Starkey has been BLOWN OUT of The Who because of this performance. Bobby Brown vs Britney Spears. Piper Rockelle is the worst. So is Sami Sheen. Reminder to connect with Amanda Bynes on OnlyFans. 3-year-old Angelica Nero butchers Let It Be (it's not thaaaat bad). 209-66-Boner is the number to text or call to communicate with the show. Joe Biden had a few gaffes yesterday. Tyler Fischer asked the wrong girl out and Fox News kicked him out. Kiki Hernandez has cool taste in hats. Haley Joel Osment arrested for being BOMBED at a ski resort. Rolling Stone Magazine breaks down What About Bob?. Diddy is trying to get the Cassie video tossed. Don't forget to check out Mando and use promo code DREW. Jim's Picks: Songs to scenes in movies. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).
Last year, Leonard and Jessie got a rare opportunity to interview Frank Oz at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas before a live audience. His alter egos are world-renowned, but Leonard and Jessie didn't focus on Miss Piggy or Yoda in this conversation. The main topic was directing movies, which Oz has done so well for so many years: The Muppets Take Manhattan, Little Shop of Horrors, In & Out, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Bowfinger, and What About Bob? are just a few of his credits. What is the through-line, if any, from puppetry to filmmaking. Listen and hear what the amazing Oz has to say.
00:00:00 --> 00:10:00 – The hosts reminisce about the show's evolution, from early image feeds to livestreams and changing co-hosts. Mike shares updates about working as a sound engineer for his wife's band and reflects on the challenges of music production. The show dives into Alex Jones clips, including bizarre rants and confusion between Jeff Goldblum and “Jeff Goldberg.” 00:10:00 --> 00:20:00 – More absurd Alex Jones quotes are played and analyzed, filled with shirtless rants and chaotic statements. The team introduces headlines, focusing on a new alien abduction thriller called Watch the Skies, and discuss its AI-generated dubbing and visual effects. 00:20:00 --> 00:30:00 – They continue analyzing Watch the Skies and its use of AI for dubbing and mouth animation. The discussion leads into re-edited trailers that change film genres (What About Bob, The Shining). Paranormal news headlines are teased, including a man arrested for collecting periodic table elements and Argentina releasing secret Nazi documents. 00:30:00 --> 00:40:00 – Focus shifts to a viral story about a Chinese woman living in a workplace toilet to save on rent. The hosts review images and videos of her setup and speculate about her living conditions. Mike plays a satirical rock ballad he wrote called “Living in a Chinese Toilet.” 00:40:00 --> 00:50:00 – The conversation returns to the Nazi documents released by Argentina. They discuss the possibility of Hitler having escaped to Argentina and its potential historical implications. Theories about U.S. intelligence knowing but covering it up are explored, along with links to post-war intelligence programs and Antarctica. 00:50:00 --> 01:00:00 – They explore absurd ideas about Hitler in retirement mode, drinking pina coladas in beachwear. Then a shift to food trends: the team mocks the marketing of protein-added foods like coffee and chips. They introduce the legend of “Little Foot,” a small Bigfoot-like creature spotted in Pennsylvania. 01:00:00 --> 01:10:00 – The legend of the “Albatwitch” (Little Foot) is explored further, including historical sightings, folklore, and a local festival. Researchers and authors discuss theories ranging from escaped primates to young Bigfoot. Quartz deposits and strange disappearances in the area are also touched on. 01:10:00 --> 01:20:00 – Mike shares a personal family story resembling a missing 411 case, where his grandfather disappeared mysteriously in Pennsylvania. Listeners call in, discussing cryptid sightings and humanoid encounters, including creatures crawling from drains and explosions with no explanation. 01:20:00 --> 01:30:00 – A caller talks about vacationing in Argentina and visiting German-influenced towns possibly tied to post-WWII Nazi escapees. They describe tourist-friendly areas, statues, and being asked for papers in an eerily “authentic” way. The discussion drifts into absurdity about Hitler disguises and statues with rubbed-down anatomy. 01:30:00 --> 01:40:00 – More listener calls cover cryptids possibly being ancient genetic experiments. Topics include dogmen, fallen angels, and Nephilim. There's discussion about a theory where dogmen are creations of hybridization or supernatural tinkering, and how various cryptids may have originated from biblical or mythological events. 01:40:00 --> 01:50:00 – A news story about Florida ranking among the best states to survive an alien invasion is covered and mocked. The group critiques the bizarre criteria used, including caves and healthcare access, and compares state rankings. They explore the absurdity of a website called "Gigacalculator" being the authority on alien readiness. 01:50:00 --> 02:00:00 – Ohio ranks #19 in alien invasion survival, while states like Nevada and Arizona are at the bottom. They joke about calculating alien defense readiness with giggle-based math. Another local story is covered about a Portland man repeatedly finding gallons of urine in his recycling bin. Speculation includes tiger urine sales and the return of the woman living in the toilet exporting her waste. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Phone: 614-388-9109 ► Skype: ourbigdumbmouth ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2 - Affiliates Links - Jackery: https://shrsl.com/3cxhf Barebones: https://bit.ly/3G38773 - OBDM Merch - https://obdm.creator-spring.com/ Buy Tea! Mike's wife makes some good tea: Naked Gardener Teas: https://www.thenakedgardener.us/store Bags Art Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/BagsDraws/
This week, I invited my four siblings--Cassie Gadd, Brad Singley, Brett Singley, and Hayley Kirkland--into the studio to talk about our top family movies. We intended to each share 5 favorite movies from our childhood and then in our own families, but we definitely got carried away. I'm going to list our childhood movies and then our current favorite family movies by the person who recommended them. I'll omit the ones that we mentioned but do not recommend. (Sorry, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) We also talk about how we make family movie nights happen and what they look like for each of us. Of course, check ratings and Commonsensemedia.org to decide if these movie are appropriate for your families. Movies from Our Childhood (80s and 90s) Musicals: Sound of Music, Singing in the Rain, Music Man, Fiddler on the Roof, Newsies, Meet Me In St Louis, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (proceed with caution), Peter Pan (with Mary Martin. Definitely niche), Alice in Wonderland (made for TV movie), Into the Woods All ages: Three Amigos, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Nacho Libre, Princess Bride (Teen? Those ROUSes are pretty scary), Hook, Sandlot, Three Ninjas, Swiss Family Robinson, That Darn Cat, Flight of the Navigator, Sister Act Teens: Happy Gilmore, Goonies, Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, So I Married An Axe Murderer, Life Is Beautiful Suspense: Rear Window Top Movies for our Own Families Whitney: Dan in Real Life, Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Hitch, Hunt for the Wilderpeople (language), The Truman Show, Castaway Cassie: Jurassic Park, Blackbeard's Ghost, Remember the Titans, Princess Bride, Night at the Museum, National Treasure Brad: Safety Last, School of Rock (language), Fantastic Mr. Fox, Hunt for the Wilderpeople (language), The Red Balloon, What About Bob, Raising Arizona Brett: My Neighbor Totoro, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Surf's Up, Three Ninjas, All Lego Movies Hayley: School of Rock (language), Princess Bride, Hook, Singing in the Rain, Music Man, Newsies, Paddington 2, Napoleon Dynamite, Monty Python and the Holy Grail Weekly Open Lab: Wednesdays at 10 am MT (through April 30 2025, then resuming in September) Join Whitney in her virtual studio to share ideas, solve problems, craft experiments, chat about past and future episodes, discuss this quarter's book, or just drop in to say hi! https://riverside.fm/studio/listener-ideas?t=880793c622433a15fcce
Today on Buzzn The Tower, Mo & Max sit down with Charlie Korsmo. You might remember him from such movies as Dick Tracy, What About Bob?, Hook, and Can't Hardly Wait. One of the few child actors who actually survived to tell his story, Charlie will give us an inside look at working with Hollywood's most elite...including but not limited to Warren Beatty, Madonna, Al Pacino, Bill Murray, Richard Dreyfuss, Frank Oz, Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, and Steven Spielberg!
Kelli and Sarah catch up with Alex Propson from Sailing Yacht and Winter House anddiscuss Season 5, Episode 15 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht. Topics include: Glenn's punishment for the drinkers, Chase and Gary conflict, difficult dietary restrictions, Danni's admission, Glenn going easy on Gary, What About Bob? and episode 4 of The Traitors. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss listener comments, Keith's WWHL appearance, if Daisy and Keith are still together, an update from Chase and the Odyssey Sailing Festival. What are non-human biologics? A new episode of Above Deck is out now! Follow us on Instagram: @abovedeckpod Get in touch: abovedeckpod@gmail.com Get ya some Above Deck merch! https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/above-deck Thank you to Coconut Bowls for sponsoring this episode! Go to http://coconutbowls.com and use code ABOVEDECKPOD for 10% off your order. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve interviews Oscar-winning screenwriter Tom Schulman, who won his Academy Award for "The Dead Poet's Society," but also wrote the comedy classics "What About Bob?" and "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids."
Episode 111 of Inside Quotes! This week we're joined by special guest Kaleb Keenan to discuss the 1991 film “What About Bob?” JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/InsideQuotes On Today's Episode: What About Bob as a Stalker Thriller - Trailer Mix $5 Walmart DVD bin TV Guardian vs. The Tourettes scene Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfus - real life feud Road Trip stories with Kaleb's family Who is the bad guy? - Bob vs. Dr. Leo Marvin Show Notes: Inside Quotes Merch Store Linktree: @insidequotescast INSIDE QUOTES - LISTEN ON YOUTUBE Artwork by Bryce Bridgeman: @Groovybridge
Send us a Text Message.This month on My Take, I'm unpacking my thoughts about Aromatic Chat Episodes 104, 105, & 106, Aromatic Chats with Christie Strickland, Tanya Moulding, and Helen Nagle-Smith. In this episode, you'll hear about:RapportDolly PartonBill MurrayAttunementPresenceMoreCLICK HERE to get your free copy of "From Stressed to Your Best: 5 Tips to Stress Less"CLICK HERE to schedule the conversation to start your healing journey.Join the Aromatics In Action 2024 Conference.Embracing and Composing Sustainable AromaticsSeptember 26-28, 2024 In Nashville, TN USAEarly Bird Pricing is available through March 31, 2024CLICK HERE to join us in Nashville.We look forward to seeing you there. Try Blend Precisely, the software business toolkit for Aromatherapists, Herbalists, and Formulators, risk-free for 14 days to discover how they can support you in your Aromatic Life and Business.SIGN UP HERE to begin blending and take advantage of this fantastic toolkit, which includes safety information, dilution, Chakras, perfumery notes, Pricing, and more.Support the Show.I have a gift for you for listening to the podcast "From Stressed to Your Best: 5 Tips to Stress Less." Download your FREE E-BOOK HERECLICK HERE to be the first to know about every episodeMusic by Adipsia Shownotes by VerdantHeart VA Be a Guest on Aromatic Chat HERESupport the Show
Tom Schulman graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.A. in Philosophy. He studied at USC Graduate School of Cinema, with Jack Garfein at the Actors and Directors Lab, Los Angeles, and with director Joan Darling. He directed the Actors' Studio first west coast production, Harold Pinter's The Caretaker.Tom wrote Dead Poets Society for which he received an Academy Award for best original screenplay. He also wrote What About Bob?, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Medicine Man, and Holy Man. He wrote and directed Eight Heads in a Duffel Bag He was an executive producer on Indecent Proposal and Me, Myself and Irene. He was the writer/producer of Welcome to Mooseport. He co-wrote and co-produced with Rafael Yglesias and J.J. Abrams, The Anatomy of Hope, a pilot for HBO. He recently wrote, with Callie Khouri, Trae Crowder, and T Bone Burnett, a pilot for Amazon.He recently wrote and directed Double Down South, an indie feature that will be released in April. Tom served on the board of directors and then as vice president of the Writers Guild of America, West. Tom was the president of the Writers Guild Foundation and serves on its board. He serves on the advisory board of the Science and Entertainment Exchange.Please enjoy my conversation with Tom Schulman.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.
This week the Squad Reviews Mark's pick "What About Bob?". Thank you all for listening, we hope you enjoy the podcast.
Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells sit down to chat about what Media they just can't stand. From The Hobbit to Harry Potter, join us on this confusing road of hate and confusion. Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/tag/newsletter/#footerInterested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson.com/(0:00) - Movies We Truly Hate (1:05) - "What About Bob" Like Media (4:07) - Marvel Eternals Shade(5:54) - Fantastic Beasts is a Bore(9:11) - The Long Form Webcomic Problem (10:27) - The Other Harry Potter Movies(12:10) - Disliking James Joyce(18:30) - Finding Dan's Hate(20:18) - Dan LIKE'S The Last Jedi?(21:24) - The New Generation Artists(25:55) - The Latchkey Generation (26:40) - The Oliver Artist Corner Interruption (27:30) - Back to Busting Ghosts(29:39) - The Hobbit Films (Check For Shorts)(32:20) - DC Disappointment, Not Hate
This week, we're scratching The Itch to catch fire! Taylor Carroll and Arejay Hale of KemikalFire are back for another great, coffee-and-fragrance-fueled time. We discuss transitioning from being exclusively behind the kit in their other bands (Lit and Halestorm, respectively) to acting as co-frontmen, getting more nervous playing in front of 200 people than 20,000, and words of wisdom from Hoobastank. Plus, family cameos, pranks gone wrong, and a brilliant plan involving... What About Bob? We cover so much that we nearly forget to mention their ferocious new single, "The Drop". You're gonna love this one. Enjoy. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Louis area, you can stream the show from 891thewood.com, TuneIn, Radio.net, and OnlineRadioBox! And if you have the itch to hear some of the best new tracks in rock, follow our New Rock Roundup playlist! For any and all friendship, questions, inquiries, and offers of pizza, The Itch can be found at the following: Website: itchrocks.com Twitter: Twitter.com/itchrocks Facebook: Facebook.com/itchrocks Instagram: Instagram.com/itchrocks Email: itchrocks@gmail.com Thank you so much for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a positive review and rating on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser to help our audience grow. If you don't like what you hear, please tell us anyway to help our skills grow. Our theme song "Corrupted", is used with permission from the amazing Skindred. All other content is copyright of The Itch. All rights reserved, including the right to rock on.
Wellness + Wisdom | Episode 632 What can biohacking reveal about your life and why is it a more masculine approach to holistic health? Jerry Kuykendall, Founder of Biohacking Truth, joins Josh Trent on the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 632, to share why he approaches biohacking as a holistic health tool, how you can use attunement to heal, and why self-love is the key ingredient that will end your suffering. "Why are you called to biohacking? Why are you compelled to immerse yourself in your optimization at this point in your life? If that's what you truly authentically want to do, then decipher the symbol that the biohacking world is pulling out of you. Because this particular venture is a representation of everything else that's going on in your life." - Jerry Kuykendall ❄️ Biohack Your Mind & Body with Plunge Ice Baths! Save $150 on your PLUNGE order with code "WELLNESSFORCE" As seen on Shark Tank, Plunge's revolutionary Cold Plunge uses powerful cooling, filtration, and sanitation to give you cold, clean water whenever you want it, making it far superior to an ice bath or chest freezer. ☀️ Live Life Well from Sunrise to Sunset Save 20% with code "WELLNESSFORCE" on everyone's favorite Superfoods brand, ORGANIFI, including their Sunrise to Sunset Bundle and their Women's Power Stack that includes HARMONY + GLOW for true hormonal balance and great health radiating through your beautiful skin. Click HERE to order your Organifi today.
Apparently we completly forgot to upload this episode!!!! Or just forgot to press SAVE on our podcast site. We are so sorry. Here's a bonus for you! What About Bob from 1991.
His alter egos are world-renowned, but Leonard and Jessie didn't focus on Miss Piggy or Yoda in this conversation, recorded in front of a live audience at Esther's Follies in Austin. The main topic was directing movies, which Oz has done so well for so many years: The Muppets Take Manhattan, Little Shop of Horrors, In & Out, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Bowfinger, and What About Bob? are just a few of his credits. What is the through-line, if any, from puppetry to filmmaking? Listen and hear what the amazing Oz has to say.
Sometimes comedy can be a gateway to deeper emotions. We explore those depths with our guest dad, Leighton Smith, and his selection of Groundhog Day (1993). Bill Murray's quest to be better, is something very relatable. We also watched a Movie You Can't Wait To Show Your Kids in What About Bob? (1991). An early "dive" into mental health and how a different perspective can yield tremendous results.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com
Just in time for turkey day, in which we have a lot to be thankful for, comes this delightful discussion with plenty of fixins. Fresh from their excellent new podcast, A Tripp Through Comedy, two new guests join me but I've been following them ever since we all met during Triviaspotting. Ross Bratin and Tripp Burton join me to talk all about the filmography of Frank Oz, someone each of us love and grew up with - whether as a Muppet or as a director, his achievements and talent are immeasurable. We start with his very first solo gig as a director, The Muppets Take Manhattan and go all the way up to his last narrative feature, Death at a Funeral. We discover some thematic ties and most importantly, we have lots of laughs due to Oz's incredible skills as a comedic filmmaker. In other words, mostly (but not entirely) a love fest for someone that we hope gets together again to make another film in the future. But if not, we're glad he accomplished so much throughout his career. Thank you so much to Tripp & Ross and to you for listening! 00:00 - 36:29 - Intro / Get To Know Ross + Tripp 36:30 - 01:21:27 - The Muppets Take Manhattan, Little Shop Of Horrors, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels 01:21:28 - 01:48:47 - What About Bob?, Housesitter, The Indian in the Cupboard 01:48:48 - 02:27:15 - In & Out, Bowfinger, The Score 02:27:16 - 02:56:43 - The Stepford Wives, Death at A Funeral 02:56:44 - 03:07:30 - Top 3 Frank Oz Films / Outro Follow Ross: https://letterboxd.com/rbratin https://twitter.com/rbratin Follow Tripp: https://letterboxd.com/enb3 https://twitter.com/TrippBurton13 A Tripp Through Comedy: https://twitter.com/attcpod Jim Is Here: https://linktr.ee/jimlaczkowski https://5years.substack.com
I wasn't feeling so hot yesterday so took a time-out day and watched "Shrinking", the Apple TV series that has a superb cast and follows the lives of three therapists and their friends and families. It's full of expletives, especially the f bomb. Which is fine by me but there's wasn't one person in the cast who didn't explore its complete usage… It's also very moving. And I was relieved to see that except for some entertaining but weirdly unethical behavior, the therapists are painted as caring and trying hard to help. But also having HUGE struggles in their own lives. I get it. There have been times when my struggles have been larger than others. And yet it's still my job to be there for my clients – the way they've come to expect me being there. Because I'm a shrink. So, I thought today we could talk about what those expectations – at least the basic ones – the stuff that both behind the scenes and front and center can be the building blocks of trust and safety in therapy. an episode on creating emotional safety in therapy. That'll be in your show notes. Today, we're focusing on basics. The listener email today is from a listener in Bermuda who's tried several therapists but not found one that has helped her – what she calls “manage' her depression as its recurrent. And do I know any international treatment options? ‘I'll do my best to answer her. Our Advertiser's Links Click HERE for the NEW fabulous offer from AG1 - with bonus product with your subscription! Have you been putting off getting help? BetterHelp, the #1 online therapy provider, has a special offer for you now! Vital Links An episode on creating emotional safety in therapy. You can hear more about this and many other topics by listening to my podcast, The Selfwork Podcast. Subscribe to my website and receive my weekly newsletter including a blog post and podcast! If you'd like to join my FaceBook closed group, then click here and answer the membership questions! Welcome! My book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression is available here! Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life. And it's available in paperback, eBook or as an audiobook! And there's another way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You'll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you're giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I'll look forward to hearing from you! Episode Transcript 350 SelfWork: Being A Shrink and What You Can Expect from Yours I wasn't feeling so hot yesterday so too a time-out day and watched “Shrinking” the Apple TV series that has a superb cast and follow the lives of three therapists and their friends and families. It's full of expletives, especially the f bomb. Which is fine by me but there's wasn't one person in the cast who didn't explore its complete usage… It's also very moving. And I was relieved to see that except for some entertaining but weirdly unethical behavior, the therapists are painted as caring and trying hard to help. But also having HUGE struggles in their own lives. I get it. There have been times when my struggles have been larger than others. And yet it's still my job to be there for my clients – the way they've come to expect me being there. Because I'm a shrink. So, I thought today we could talk about what those expectations – at least the basic ones – are. There are skads of different approaches and schools – that we'll leave for another episode. But I'm talking basic stuff here – the stuff that both behind the scenes and front and center – can be the building blocks of trust and safety in therapy. I'd already published an episode on creating emotional safety in therapy. That'll be in your show notes. Today, we're focusing on basics. The listener email today is from a listener in Bermuda who's tried several therapists but not found one that has helped her – what she calls “manage' her depression as its recurrent. And do I know any international treatment options? ‘I'll do my best to answer her – have done several episodes on emotional regulation or managing emotions so I'd start by having her search for managing depression or managing emotions on my website at drmargaretrutherford.com to help locate things I've already mentioned could be helpful. Before we go on, let's hear from BetterHelp – rated the “best” online therapy service… Yesterday I woke up in a bad mood. I'm usually quite cheerful in the morning, a trait others might love or might need me to tone down a bit, depending on their own morning ritual. But yesterday, several things cropped up. We'd eaten at a place that we hadn't been to in a long time for dinner the night before. And my stomach didn't particularly care for what it had been offered. And my gut is usually like iron, so I haven't built many skills for handling that discomfort. And I was tired. I'd been going pretty strong for several weeks with no break - and like every other time I do that, the same thing happens. Overwork and overbusy brings bad mood - a little feeling of self-pity or entitlement that I can act less nicely to my spouse - just because I'm in a bad mood. That choice only makes my mood worse however, because I know what I'm doing - giving myself permission to be a jerk - when the little part of me that's watching what's going on is saying, "What in the hell are you doing and why did you talk to him like that?' But I rode in sullen silence to our usual Saturday breakfast diner. (which might've been a relief for said spouse...). And when we got there, they'd put in new lighting that was flickering every few seconds, a glitch that needed fixing. As I was already feeling kinda yuck, then I felt like I might be thrown back into vertigo which I'd experienced for the first and hopefully last time a few months back. So, I was staring down at the table, trying to decide what I could eat, trying to be nice to the waitress, when my husband made me laugh, making fun of the plethora of physical complaints expressed by the two of us since rising. Thank God for laughter. It didn't help my stomach - but my bad mood lifted almost instantly. Not that that happens every time. Sometimes, like everyone else, I can hold onto worry or feeling sorry for myself - whatever's constituting my "mood..." until... I get to the office. And I become your therapist. My mood needs to change - and it's my job to know how to do that. To get out of my head as much as possible - and tune into you. Not that where I am isn't going to affect that. But I need to try as much as possible to take my little bruised ego and put it on the shelf (fancy word here.. compartmentalized) until I have the time and space to look at what might be causing it. And that time is AFTER I've seen you. Interestingly, what I've noticed is that when this happens, or when I'm actually sad about something in my life, I focus differently. Maybe better in some way, because I'm coming from a quieter place? That's at least what I've thought. So when I also finished watching the first season of "Shrinking" yesterday, I had to stop and consider - once again - how others may see their therapists, what they expect on both an intangible but also a very tangible, pragmatic level. The series is filled to the brim with f... this and f... that and there's a lot of sex being had, drugs being taken, and sarcasm being passed out. But all in all, at least the therapists are portrayed as really caring and wanting to help, although ethical boundaries are entertainingly (but not realistically) loose. Not since 1991's "What About Bob" - which if you haven't seen it and you're in therapy, you definitely should see - has there been more dual or triple relationships between therapist and patient. But back to how you see your therapist... I was always curious about mine. I was relieved when one very helpful but more soft-spoken therapist told me she'd thrown a plate at her husband when she got mad one time - after the hundredth time of me shaming myself in her office for the way I'd acted when angry. It's not that my choices didn't need to change. But her joining me in living with regret was helpful. Now, we're going to turn to talking about these basic intangibles and tangibles in the therapeutic process. I do want to announce this – I took a lot of this from my very first SelfWork episode! The one I created “in class” – I was so very nervous… So I used the ebook I'd created for subscribers to my website as my “structure.” It was funny – when I pulled out that book today to see if I could use any of the material, I realized that most of it is still very good. And hits the basics. What I need to add to that today is so much more about online therapy and changes in HIPAA due to that. Also, the rise of life coaches – a career that's been around quite a while but within the last five or more years, has exponentially grown. And even more techniques to choose from – which is wonderful but also confusing. So let's first talk about the intangibles.. there are seven of them. Have a strong therapeutic alliance: feel that the two of you are working together well. What does this mean? One my FB group members commented – when I told them I was writing this post and what might they want to add… said the “power differential” was difficult for her. Meaning that her life was the focus of the relationship as well as her vulnerability being exposed… and that was one of the most difficult things for her. To me, this may mean the therapeutic alliance isn't strong enough. She may want a more collaborative kind of therapy – one where there's a little more ease – even though again, the work is hers to do. But you want to feel as if your therapist understands you – and is working toward helping you in the way you understand and want. Know how you're moving toward positive change; be able to say how you're getting better in a tangible way. This may be harder with some approaches than others – and honestly, probably reflects my own bias toward a more collaborative approach. So, I'm admitting my bias. I think it fits our lives today – and with both of you knowing what you're aiming for, the changes that when they happen, you'll both be able to know you've done “the work” – that's vital to me. That doesn't need to mean the change itself isn't in the emotional or mental realm. But knowing you got there – and how you got there – is important. Have a therapist that is attentive in session. Believe it or not, I have heard stories of therapists going to sleep. Or forgetting major things that you've told them. This is a pragmatic thing but it has huge relational components. If you feel I am really listening to you, really seeing you, and helping you see yourself – then trust is built. I have a fairly new patient right now – a fairly young guy – who says he loves therapy because of this very thing. His family situation was tough in some ways – and being seen means the world to him. Believe your therapist knows what they're doing. And you know their basic treatment strategy. What do I mean by this? Well, let's say for the first four to six sessions, I tell you we're going to start connecting your past with your present because, after hearing you tell your story in the first session, I think there would be some helpful connections to make – due to how you're reacting to the present. Maybe things are making you so sad you can't stand it. Or way too mad. Maybe if you understand how you're getting triggered, then you can have more control over those emotions. And you agree to that. But in the third session, I say, “I think we need to start couples work.” That's never been mentioned – I just decide. You can see how that can be unsettling – now if I have a really good reason to change course, okay. Let's talk about it. But out of the blue? Not helpful. Expect reasonable business practices. Okay… the fact is that what can make someone a good therapist may not be what helps them be a good business person. But if not, that's not your responsibility. You need to understand the business aspect of your relationship and that needs to be solid and secure. We'll talk more about that. 6 and 7. I realize six and seven are very integrated – they're about the therapist gaining your trust with your information – not only written information, but you knowing and trusting that confidentiality is being highly respected. And that their business is operating in a way that their staff only has limited access to your information. And also vital – that personal physical and sexual boundaries are being respected as well. There is absolutely no reason why a therapist should engage in any kind of physical touching without your express consent or your request for it. Obviously if my patient suggested something sexual, then I'd need to establish a boundary there and that would become a therapeutic focus. So those are the intangibles. What are the pragmatics? We'll hear those right after this message from AG1. So, here's the quick and dirty list of what you can and should expect pragmatically from a therapist. You should sign a well-written statement concerning your consent to treatment and a confidentiality agreement. That agreement should include information on what the therapist charges and what occurs if you miss an appointment without calling within an appropriate amount of time. HIPAA documents should be made available to you. Or a form that states you have seen the document. Online therapy has its own HIPAA requiremends and you can ask questions about how confidentiality is being kept when and if online therapy is occurring. You should know about how insurance or payment is being handled. Many therapists do not file insurance at all. Some do. You should know whether or not your insurance is through "managed care" or not. That means whether or not your therapist is free to make all clinical judgements or whether your treatment might be modified by your insurance company. This information is available through your insurance company. There is huge variety about the way therapists deal with financial matters. Some will reduce their fee. Some will not. You can ask questions about these topics as you are contacting mental health professionals as a potential therapist or certainly in an initial session. Also, bills should come regularly and as stated initially and costs should not change unless you're notified well ahead of time. Confidentiality in the case of treatment of children, adolescents and in marital work should be outlined. The boundaries of that confidentiality should be understood by all. Your therapist should be very clear with you about whether or not they provide emergency or after hours coverage. You need to know that going into the relationship. You and your provider need to have a plan on what you should do in case of emergency. There are several different mental health degrees that allow people to practice as "therapists." The training is very different between them. Psychiatrists are medical doctors. They prescribe and sometimes offer therapy. The rest are psychologists, social workers, licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists. Perhaps even other designations. When choosing to educate yourself about the training in the different professions so that you can choose well for your particular condition. Feel free to ask how much experience he or she has in working with patients with your particular issue. Ask what specific techniques they will use to help you get better! The profession of life coaching has greatly increased. But it should be made clear that a life coach is not a licensed mental health professional. It's my understanding that there are certifications you can obtain by going through courses offered by life coaching platforms. But please realize the two professions are very different. That doesn't mean better or less than. It means different. I've referred a few patients to qualified life coaches I know and it can be very helpful – as they help the patient deal more with pragmatic things. If you do not feel you are improving, look elsewhere! Ask a medical doctor for other referrals. Frequently, family physicians, pastors or gynecologists have a referral list of mental health professionals. Remember, the "fit" is extremely important! Listener email Hello and good afternoon ,Dr Rutherford, Hope you are well. I am a huge fan of your podcast and listen to it regularly on my walks! I have gained a lot from it, but was also interested in one to one therapy! I am based in Bermuda, and understand from your website that you wouldn't be able to help with potential clients outside of Arkansas; I just wanted to get in touch to ask if there is anyone globally that you would recommend that can provide therapy remotely? I have tried various therapists all over the world and none have seemed to work for me. I have suffered from recurring depression since a young age, but instead of accepting that and living with it, I would love to finally learn how to manage it. I am very grateful for any guidance or recommendation you are able to share. Kind regards, My response: Hello and thank you for being a listener. I wish I could help with the one-on-one part of what you're seeking. Maybe a way I can help is to write a podcast episode about what “managing” depression actually means. I'd like to research that a bit myself because I can certainly think of clients of mine who do just that. But I'm sure you're not the only person who doesn't exactly know what that might look like. To me, it means asking yourself what's happening or what are you doing or experiencing when you don't feel depressed - and try to add those kinds of things more into your life. And then when you do feel more depressed, what do you do when you're in it? I hope that perhaps that might help. I'll write myself a note so I don't forget! Basically, managing depression – especially recurrent depression – is managing triggers. Knowing what may cause a “flare-up” of emotions that can easily cycle into depression – and either avoiding those triggers if you can – or at the least, being aware of what they are. The most obvious example I can think of right now -.. let's say a wife had an affair or several on business trips out of town. So they work really hard together and things are going well. Then the wife goes out of town without there being any safety or trust plan. Guess what? Something happens and al hell breaks loose. Trust is lost again – perhaps not due to any distrustful behavior, but because the couple hadn't planned on how to stay in touch in order to AVOID a problem. I call that walking into a mine field, knowing it's a mine field, but thinking you can do that unscathed. Being aware – even listing – what is likely to trigger me? Very helpful.
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