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This week on the Velo Podcast, host Mike Levy is back with Alvin Holbrook and Will Tracy for the first official video podcast of 2025, and this week it's all about reflecting on our favorite rides of the past year.  A favorite ride doesn't have to be the longest, hardest, or have any certain superlative attached to it — it just has to be memorable in one way or another. But before recounting our favorite rides, which range from dream routes in far-flung locations to an overnight solo expedition, we discuss some news. Are AI coaching tools coming for the jobs of cycling coaches? We discuss Jim Cotton's story about Team UAE's new AI tool called Anna, and the implications it may have on training and race strategies.  In the world of cyclocross racing, the defending world champion Mathieu van der Poel is still out with a bruised rib, while Wout van Aert is back to his winning ways. How are things shaping up weeks out from the world championship? And Betsy Welch has a story about politics in bike lanes in Toronto. A premier wants to take away bike lanes — but a video game designer is fighting back. Alvin also fills us in on what's in the test pipeline for him: including an inflatable helmet and a gravel Brompton.

This week on the Velo Podcast, we have something a little different for you as former Pinkbike editor extraordinaire Mike Levy joins the show to talk gravel and road bikes. Some of you are no doubt asking yourself right now: “Wait, isn't he the mountain bike guy?” Right you are. He's a multi-faceted person though who has spent the last year exclusively riding road and gravel bikes and has fallen in love with the drop-bar world, taking on some monster rides along the way and learning what a carb is. In this special episode of the podcast, Levy is joined by yours truly Will Tracy, and tech editor Alvin Holbrook to discuss the pressing issues of our times in gravel and road biking. We start out with a discussion of some of the latest news, including what a possible SRAM smart trainer means for the market, the transition of Astana to Chinese manufacturer XDS bikes, and Alvin's review of the Factor Ostro VAM. Other topics include the emergence of carbon spokes and their impact on performance, as well as the unique features of the Kona Ouroboros and Santa Cruz Stigmata gravel bikes that the team has been riding recently. Finally, we get to the main segment: reflections on personal cycling experiences and the lessons learned throughout the year. We learned a lot on the bike in 2024 (or so we like to think) including knowing when to quit or solider on and how to maintain and in some cases rekindle the joy of cycling, as well as the importance of proper nutrition and fueling and the supportive community found in cycling.

This week on the Velo Podcast, host Will Tracy is joined by European correspondent Andrew Hood and retired pro Bobby Julich to discuss the best races, athletes, and moments of the 2024 pro road cycling season. What were the best grand tours and classics? Who had a standout year or reached that next level? Who had the grittiest performance? And of course, who were the best riders of the year? We bring our top picks as we look back on another great season of road cycling. Then, we cap things off with a discussion of our favorite heavy handed UCI moments of the year. We also start with a discussion of some top news stories of the week, including Tadej Pogačar's record setting new contract and the rider setting Strava KOMs who's searching for a pro contract.

Everybody loves to be hyperbolic about gravel, but we're only being slightly dramatic when we ask: Is gravel racing as we know it over? SBT GRVL organizers have been hit with difficult new requirements from law enforcement that will force major changes to the event, including cutting the field size by 40 percent, and not letting it be a race with prize money — so long as it's not on closed roads. Betsy Welch broke the story earlier this week and is here on the podcast to break down all the ramifications of SBT GRVL's problems and what this could mean for other gravel and cycling events around the country, whether negative or positive. This could be a positive inflection point for gravel, giving it a new format for pros separate from everyone else, or it could sink many events just as this discipline is taking off. Fast forward to 16:18 for the discussion on SBT GRVL and the future of gravel racing. Tech editor Alvin Holbrook, who was raced SBT multiple times, is on the episode as well, and gives us some updates on the latest tech and what he would do with $3,000 instead of buying the 20th anniversary edition CermaicSpeed pulley. Betsy also fills us in on Marathon MTB Worlds, and Will Tracy provides an udpate on road worlds.

Sometimes a horror film is called a “comedy.” But usually they are actually dark comedies, or simply dark drama. Well, the 2022 film THE MENU most certainly has some dark humor in it, but it is definitely a horror film through and through. With its exaggerated caricatures of those in certain social statuses, people are going to get a chuckle. But all in all, the frights do come through.A well known chef has opened up an exclusive restaurant on a remote island. Margot (Anya Taylor-Joy) has been invited to a private dinner there by her boyfriend. The restaurant is filled with various folks from the upper class, new money and old. When Chef Slowik (Ralph Fiennes) begins to serve each course, he brings a story with the food that is specific to each of the attendees. A quiet dinner turns out to be much more.The film is directed by Mark Mylod based on the script by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy. Starring Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy, the movie's cast also includes Nicholas Hoult and John Leguizamo. Having received a theatrical release, the film has garnered fine reviews by both reviewers and audiences members alike. Your co-hosts take a look at this commentary on the class system and people behaving badly and give their thoughts.

Unbound Gravel reaches new heights each year in terms of racing quality and excitement. 2024 was no exception as the elite women finally got the staggered start time they wanted, resulting in a thrilling nine-up sprint. Meanwhile, the People's Champ Lachlan Morton went for a memorable victory in a men's race marked by negative racing. Velo senior editor Betsy Welch was on the ground in Emporia, Kansas, along with social media manager Hannah Knapp. They're joined by Will Tracy for a discussion of the race, the drama, or lack thereof, the latest tech that leaked at the race, and our favorite story of the event, involving $198 beach cruisers.

Hola Gerardo aquí en otro episodio de Simplemente Yo; La selección de esta semana es The Menu, es una película de terror y comedia del 2022 dirigida por Mark Mylod y escrita por Seth Reiss y Will Tracy. Plot: Una pareja viaja a una isla remota para comer en un exclusivo restaurante donde el chef ha preparado un menú y evento especial para ellos. Espero que lo disfruten ;) Información adicional del podcast: Enlace del website official de Filmic Notion Podcast: https://filmicnotionpod.com/ Enlace a nuestra página de Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/446nl

Q&A on the Max series The Regime with actor & executive producer Kate Winslet, actors Andrea Riseborough and Guillaume Gallienne, showrunner/executive producer/writer Will Tracy, and directors and executive producers Stephen Frears and Jessica Hobbs. Kate Winslet stars in this limited series as the Chancellor of an unnamed Central European nation that is unraveling behind the palace walls.

We're baaaaaaaaack! Say this to yourself OR passers-by in the style of Poltergeist II.We love all our guests equally, of course, but this week's is extra spesh because - HELLO - it's Succession writer and showrunner of The Regime, Will Tracy! We have an exciting connection, and the discovery of that connection, during the interview, was a major podcast highlight. Plus: Sara roleplays being a Deliverer of Hard Truths and Geoff confronts his fears about UnfrostedWrite to us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comLet Sara see her dad many times before he dies: https://www.patreon.com/theyliketowatchSee Sara working it all out in Machynlleth: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/sara-barron-anything-for-you-work-in-progress/Or Brighton: https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/sara-barron-anything-for-you/Edited by our friend, her son's mother, and her lover's lover, Annabel Emily Port Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Regime is a limited series for HBO created by Will Tracy and released in 2024. Losing her grip on her country, Chancellor Elena Vernham (Kate Winslet) becoming increasingly paranoid and unstable and turns to an unlikely confidant in volatile and disgraced soldier, Herbert Zubak (Matthias Schoenaerts). With Zubak's help, Vernham attempts to diminish foreign superpowers like China and the US, defeat local rebels and stave off a lingering political threat from the country's previous Chancellor, Edward Keplinger, played by Hugh Grant. Make sure you're following Taking Hugh for Granted on Instagram and Facebook (@TakingHughforGranted) as well as TikTok and X/Twitter (@TakingHugh). You can get in touch with us there or via our email takinghughforgranted@gmail.com. Hugh Grant is a British actor who is best known for starring in films like Love Actually, Notting Hill and The Undoing alongside huge stars such as Nicole Kidman and Julia Roberts. In 2023, Hugh Grant continues to make movies and has a wife and children.

Hello my loves! Bankole, Ayisha and Lolade head to Middle Europe one last time to share their thoughts on the finale of HBO's 'The Regime' (6:03), including whether Elena was changed by her experience with Herbert (10:30), whether the show thinks America always gets its way (15:40) and much more. Then they talk about the Prime Video romantic film, 'How to Date Billy Walsh' and some recommendations for fans of the film (34:30).Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletterAlso available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/SqPHhF35ie4 Host: Bankole Imoukhuede and AyishaGuest: LoladeProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Therapy. Coups. Murder. A Happy Noel to you all from our favourite Opera enthusiasts as they discuss both 'The Barber of Seville' and the penultimate episode of HBO's 'The Regime' (6:45). Bankole shares why he thinks the show is actually more fantasy than satire (15:40), they ponder who is really in control of the central relationship (20:30), before finishing with the episode's big death (31:35).Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletterAlso available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/sJvqMsY1UBE Host: Bankole Imoukhuede and AyishaGuest: LoladeProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Your favourite political prisoners are back to discuss the latest episode of HBO's 'The Regime' (11:30), including Hugh Grant's long-awaited appearance & Ayisha's frustrations with the show (16:32), the growth of Elena and Herbert's relationship (39:40) and more.Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletterAlso available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/Xe7Xmf0128EHost: Bankole Imoukhuede and AyishaGuest: LoladeProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

You do not have a graceful mind! The holding company - and Bankole - are back to discuss the halfway point of HBO's 'The Regime'. They tackle the critical reception to the show and whether it was in line with their expectations (14:35), Elena's dad dream and wrestling out of Herbert's control (23:06) and some theories on what the rest of the show could look like (33:06).Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletterHost: Bankole Imoukhuede and AyishaGuest: LoladeProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Hello my loves! Join our favourite holding company as they discuss this week's 2nd episode of HBO's 'The Regime'. They start with an analysis of the show's title sequence (7:35), before discussing the development of Elena & Herbert's relationship (13:00) and finally with the machinations of the other characters surrounding them (39:17).Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletterAlso available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/nuRy_VKznwk Host: Bankole Imoukhuede and AyishaGuest: LoladeProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

“Never breathe in her direction, stay calm, don't vomit.” - AgnesKate Winslet returns to HBO to star as Chancellor Elena Vernham in a new political satire about a budding authoritarian regime in Central Europe. Filmed in Vienna and created by Will Tracy, co-writer of The Menu and several episodes of Succession, The Regime was announced in 2022, described as Downton Abbey set in an autocrat's palace. The first episode, "Victory Day," follows a recently-disgraced soldier appointed as the Chancellor's personal bodyguard, where their relationship quickly evolves into one of codependency. Join us to hear our initial impressions and rating of the pilot. Welcome to Today's Episode!

Avec le pass Warner ce mois-ci, une petite pépite est disponible en France sur Prime Video. The Regime est une série télévisée satirique diffusée sur HBO, mettant en vedette Kate Winslet dans le rôle principal. Créée par Will Tracy (l'un des scénaristes de Succession) et co-réalisée par Stephen Frears et Jessica Hobbs, la mini-série explore les méandres de l'autoritarisme à travers l'histoire de la chancelière Elena Vernham, interprétée par Winslet, qui règne sur un petit pays fictif d'Europe centrale. Avec une combinaison de comédie noire et de drame politique, The Regime offre une perspective décalée et peut-être même visionnaire de la montée du pouvoir autocratique. En six épisodes qui arriveront hebdomadairement sur Prime, The Regime est enfin disponible. https://youtu.be/ptv-ZKAC11o?si=ms23XaNzY2Eja0_l L'intrigue de The Regime se déroule dans un pays non spécifié d'Europe centrale, dirigé par la chancelière Elena Vernham, une figure autoritaire et excentrique. Obsédée par sa santé et convaincue que le palais est infesté de moisissures mortelles, Elena recrute Herbert Zubak, surnommé "le boucher", pour la protéger des spores de moisissures en mesurant l'humidité de l'air. Au fil des épisodes, Elena devient de plus en plus paranoïaque et mégalomane, prenant des décisions politiques radicales et aliénant ses conseillers et son entourage. Son mariage avec Nicholas, joué par Guillaume Gallienne, devient de plus en plus tendu alors qu'elle s'engage dans une relation ambiguë avec Herbert, interprété par Matthias Schoenaerts. Galienne et Schoenaerts apportent la touche francophone bienvenue, le premier s'amusant comme un petit fou dans l'absurdité tandis que le second est implacable et imprévisible. Évidemment, Kate Winslet elle-même propose une performance spectaculaire dans le rôle de la chancelière Elena Vernham. Elle incarne avec brio la complexité du personnage, oscillant entre des moments de comédie excentrique et des moments de tragédie sombre. Sa capacité à naviguer entre le charisme séduisant et la tyrannie impitoyable donne à la série une profondeur et une intensité supplémentaires. Enfin, d'autres têtes connues complètement le cast, de Martha Plimpton à Andrea Riseborough en passant Hugh Grant en chef de l'opposition, la distribution est sans fausse note. [bs_show url="the-palace-2023"] Au-delà de ses personnages jubilatoires, la série explore également les relations internationales de la chancellerie, notamment ses interactions avec les États-Unis et la Chine, ainsi que les luttes de pouvoir internes entre les différentes factions politiques du pays. Les événements politiques sont souvent exagérés pour illustrer les dérives du pouvoir absolu, tandis que les personnages sont caricaturés pour souligner leurs défauts et leurs faiblesses. Cette comédie satirique aux dialogues ciselés pourrait plutôt faire grincer des dents que rire. Vous pouvez retrouver The Regime sur Prime Video avec l'abonnement au pass Warner.

You must strive to have a graceful mind as you join Bankole, Ayisha & Lolade as they get into the premiere of HBO's 'The Regime'(6:19), they discuss its surprising quirkiness, the performances at its center (23:13), what they are looking forward to in the rest of the season (37:55) plus they share some similar recommendations.Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletterAlso available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/OVXzMksEfvQ Host: Bankole Imoukhuede and AyishaGuest: LoladeProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Everybody get dressed! Legends Podcast is going out to eat! From director Mark Mylod comes a tale of wealth, class, and the perils of haute cuisine. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Ralph Fiennes, Hong Chau, John Leguizamo, Janet McTeer, and Reed Birney, the movie presents a seven-course meal that starts with oysters and ends with slaughter. The screenplay by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy was on Hollywood's “Black List,” with the dishes created by famed chef Dominque Creen and filmed by Chef's Table creator David Gelb. When the check comes due, is The Menu a delicious feast for the senses or does it leave a bad taste in our mouths? Join us as we chew on it a bit.   For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com   You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com   You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com

If we want to generate better ideas, then we need to get people back to the office.In this bonus meetings mini-series episode, we feature an episode from the newest podcast from Stanford Graduate School of Business – If/Then: Business, Leadership, Society. In this conversation with senior editor Kevin Cool, Professor of Marketing and former TFTS guest Jonathan Levav details his study of remote work and creativity. “Pairs that worked face-to-face generated 15 to 20% more ideas than pairs that worked on Zoom,” Levav notes. What's more, in-person brainstorming helped people consider a wider and more diverse range of possibilities. “Working on Zoom was a double penalty. Fewer ideas — and a narrower set of ideas.”Remote work may be the new normal in our post-pandemic world, but Levav cautions us from accepting the status quo — especially if we want to keep our creative edge. As this episode of If/Then explores, our best ideas could still lie ahead of us — if we can all get in the same room.If/Then is a podcast from the Stanford Graduate School of Business that examines research findings that can help us navigate the complex issues we face in business, leadership, and society. Each episode features an interview with a Stanford GSB faculty member. Key Takeaways: For hybrid work environments, managers should select “in-office” days based on tasks we perform better in person, such as collaboration and brainstorming.More flexible schedules for remote and office work allow employees to bring their best selves and perform better at their jobs. More Resources: Listen to Jonathan Levav's Webby-Award winning TFTS episode: "88. Best of: Leading From Home – How to Create the Right Environment for Communication."Be sure to also listen to Part 1 and 2 of our Making Meeting Matter mini-series.Connect:Episode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn Page & InstagramMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInStanford GSB >>> LinkedIn & TwitterChapters:(00:00:00) Introduction Matt introduces the If/Then podcast, and the episode featuring Jonathan Levav, previous Think Fast Talk Smart guest.(00:01:15) The Importance of In-Person CollaborationIf/Then host Kevin Cool and Will Tracy, former executive producer of Succession, on his experiences with writers rooms and why virtual meetings don't work in that context.(00:04:34) Introduction to Research on Virtual CollaborationKevin introduces guest Jonathan Levav, his research on the effects of communicating on video on creative idea generation. Jonathan shares the conversation that was the genesis of the research.(00:05:32) Research findingsThe study methods used and results: face-to-face collaboration leads to 15-20% more creative ideas than collaboration over Zoom.(00:08:26) Understanding the Difference People's responses to the study and the impact of a physical experience(00:11:54) Evaluating Task Types for Meeting TypeDetermining different modalities for tasks in order to determine the best environment for that work, and why some work best in certain contexts.(00:16:42) Return to the OfficeAs companies are encouraging employees to return to the office for a third day, the tension between employers and employees desires and how to add appeal as well as the lack of systemic study for data-base decision making.(00:20:30) Advice for Managers of Remote WorkersThe need for conscious change to adapt to the remote work experience, and Jonathan's personal experience doing this teaching. (00:24:31) Choice ArchitectureThe importance of incentivizing workers to return to the office by making workplace culture recognize and meet employee needs.(00:29:43) Jonathan Levav's Career and Next Research StepsHow Jonathan came to be in his field and his interest in studying networking and the way that virtual interactions shape relationship dynamics.(00:32:59) ConclusionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In High on the Hog's second season, producers Fabienne Toback and Karis Jagger continue to explore how Black hands in the pot influence what America eats. Screenwriters Seth Reiss and Will Tracy tackle issues of class, consumerism, and privilege in The Menu. With nearly 40% of the food bought in the US getting tossed, Tamar Adler finds delicious destinies for leftovers. Sisters Margaret and Irene Li crack the code for using wilted, nearly expired, and only-needed-a-tablespoon ingredients. The pandemic and an impulse to curb food waste led Balo Orozco to create Sunset Cultures, an artisanal kombucha and preserves company.

Nick and Tracy must solve a murder with the help of or perhaps in spite of an undercover cop named Bruce who seems determined to take matters into his own overly violent hands. Will Tracy see him for who he really is in time to keep him from exacting his own brand of justice? How many times can we use "Daddy" in a podcast? Questions for the ages.  There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network!Listen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat PodcastLove Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre related.Longing for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo.You can also:Join us on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulbookclub/⁠⁠⁠Join us on Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/strangeandbeautifulbookclub⁠⁠⁠Find us on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQ⁠⁠⁠ ....There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network!Listen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat PodcastLove Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre-related.Longing for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo.Not getting enough sweaty 90s sexcapades from your television and movie content? Listen to Meg and Rachel discuss the finer points of Geraint Wyn Davies' career over at Ger Can Get It!You can also:Join us on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulbookclub/⁠⁠⁠Join us on Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/strangeandbeautifulbookclub⁠⁠⁠Find us on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQ⁠⁠⁠

In this episode I speak about watching two Broadway Musicals: MJ and Back to the Future!  I also speak about watching the HBO series, Succession and wrap it up with another addition to our legendary segment “GOATs doing GOAT $hit” where we celebrate the true champions of greatness and highlight the phenomenal achievements of extraordinary individuals.   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spuntoday    Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode: MJ the Musical: https://newyork.mjthemusical.com/ Michael Jackson - Dangerous Diary MTV 1992 HD: https://youtu.be/OWC5uPK93fE?si=MQpzBldf_k9gqxoO   Back to the Future the Musical: https://www.backtothefuturemusical.com/new-york/   Succession: https://www.hbo.com/succession/season-1   Rebirth of a Bad Boy: Diddy Explains Handing Over Publishing Rights & Reveals His ‘Total Truth' https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/rebirth-of-a-bad-boy-diddy-explains-handing-over-publishing-rights-reveals-his-total-truth/ar-AA1gEX69   Get your Podcast Started Today! https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SPUN (Use Promo code SPUN and get up to 2-months of free service!)   Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support   Check out my Books: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way & FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your craft.  I'll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/    Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: http://www.amazon.com//ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?&tag=sputod0c-20&camp=216797&creative=446321&linkCode=ur1&adid=104DDN7SG8A2HXW52TFB&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spuntoday.com%2Fcontact%2F   Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10   Shop at the Spun Today store for Mugs, T-Shirts and more: https://viralstyle.com/store/spuntoday/tonyortiz   Background Music: Autumn 2011 - Loxbeats   Outro Background Music: https://www.bensound.com   Spun Today Logo by: https://www.naveendhanalak.com/   Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk   Listen on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Website   EPISODE TRANSCRIPT [00:00:00] What up? What up, folks? What's going on? Welcome to the Spun Today podcast, the only podcast that is anchored in writing, but unlimited in scope. I'm your host, Tony Ortiz, and I appreciate you listening. This is episode 243 of the Spun Today podcast. And in this episode, I speak about two Broadway musicals, which I can't believe I took this long to mention them, especially for one in particular. So definitely stay tuned for that. I also speak about watching the Succession Series. An HBO series that I was definitely late to, but had the added benefit of being late in that it allowed me to binge the entire series. And lastly, I wrap it up with another addition to our legendary segment goats doing goat shit where we celebrate the true champions of greatness and highlight the phenomenal achievements of extraordinary individuals. Stay tuned for all that good stuff. But first I wanted to tell you [00:01:00] guys about a. Quick way that you can help support the spun today podcast. Your support is greatly appreciated. Not only can it help out financially to help keep the lights on in good old spun today studios, but it definitely adds fuel to the motivational fire that I rely on to continue putting out episodes. And even more importantly, finding time to write. Nay, making time to write. So thank you. Thank you. Thank you to each and one of you, to each and every one of you that have shown your support to date. And thank in advance to each of you that will show support in the future. Here is one quick way that you can help support the Spun Today podcast. Definitely stay tuned for the outro of the episode where I'll tell you about a bunch of other ways that you can show your support. But here is one of those ways. And we'll jump right into the episode. The first musical that I wanted to tell you guys about was MJ, the [00:02:00] musical. Here is the official synopsis. He's one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry has finally arrived on Broadway in a brand new musical centered around the making of his 1992 dangerous world tour. And created by Tony award winning director, choreographer, Christopher And two time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Jackson into legendary status. I went to check this out with my best friend, Steven. Shout out to Steven's Spun Today alumni, who has been on the pod several times in the past. We thought it would be cool to check out. You know, kid touching and molestation and all that, which has obviously [00:03:00] tarnished Michael Jackson and how we view him, all that aside. And I know in and of itself, it's like a controversial topic where some folks are like, no, they're all 100 percent rumors and nothing like that ever happened. Nothing was ever proven in court. And then the other folks on the other side where say. You know, the rumors have been rumors for decades for a reason. It's all true. It was even worse. I know the audience is split when it comes to that. From an artistic body of work perspective, he's obviously, as the little synopsis says there, one of the most legendary entertainers of all time. Now from attending and, you know, watching this musical, And for someone who likes going to like Broadway plays and musicals and enjoys that genre of art and acting and singing and stuff like that as a consumer, from that perspective, [00:04:00] we had a great time. And Michael Jackson in his heyday, I was a kid for that, a little kid, but I obviously know his music and his body of work and I think you'd be hard pressed not to find. Or to find someone that wasn't aware of any of it, but I obviously never saw him live or anything like that going to see this play, though, the way they did it, you definitely get that experience, albeit at a much smaller scale, but you definitely get the, like, you feel you're watching Michael Jackson. That's how good of a performance, not just the Michael Jackson characters did with it. But just the entire cast and the world that they built and created around it. And from a storytelling perspective, it was interesting how they did it. Because it is this very, and I guess, makes sense. In terms of it being like a deliberate conscious [00:05:00] move to do it this way. So you don't have to bring in a lot of like the things we know about Michael now. The allegations and court cases and... Drug abuse and, and stuff like that. So they didn't have to bring too much of that into the story because again, from a storytelling perspective, it's a very myopic focused view of his time around his 1992 dangerous world tour, which is his biggest tour ever. One of the biggest tours ever. And it was chronicling, the buildup to that, all the practice sessions. And how he was as an artist getting ready for that performance. And in the play, there is an MTV crew that was given access to chronicle this whole thing to do a, a piece on, you know, this very much anticipated world tour, which was based on true events that MTV [00:06:00] piece. Actually exists and I'll link to it in the episode notes for you guys to check out. So we got to see this interesting view of. That MTV camera crew. Trying to put together their creative vision of this documentary. While also getting close enough. Access to Michael Jackson to see his inner workings and stuff like that and picking up on. Certain things like. The beginnings of his drug addictions, which we know now ultimately led to his death in that he had a private doctor giving him shots or like IVs of trim butyral or something like that. I forget the exact medication name of what he ultimately died of, but it's supposed to be a strong ass, sleep aid. And so much so that he was getting that shit [00:07:00] injected on a nightly basis just to be able to try to get some sleep. And ultimately that's what he died of. And the doctor that was prescribing him the medication wanted him to go to jail for a few years and losing his medical license, I believe. But in the play, it shows him getting drugs from his manager or other folks like that were part of the stage team. I think it was his manager. And you get some insight into the all too common story of, you know, people in positions of power, whether it's in our music, politics, whatever, just having a circle of yes men and women around them that do what they want and don't really check them. And we saw that through the lens of, again, the beginnings of his drug addiction. And we also saw that same dynamic playing out with his financial team and how he wanted to pay for [00:08:00] this over the top concert and do like never before happened things like him being shot out of not a cannon, but something that shoots, shoots him out and onto the stage and him running out of money. And then Pushing his accountant and his financial team to mortgage Neverland Ranch, where he lived just to continue funding this artistic vision that he had, even though all the financial folks around him, lawyers, accountants, financial advisors warned him against it, he still ultimately got his way, i. e. via these yes men. So that was definitely interesting to see. They also showed. A direct correlation between his abusive childhood with how Joseph Jackson, the father was always depicted as, you know, being super, super hard stage dad, forcing them to practice [00:09:00] all the kids when they were the Jackson five for hours and hours on end, no breaks, didn't really have a childhood. You know, they had fame when they were young. So they didn't have a, you know, especially Michael being the youngest. Of them, of the Jackson 5, or second youngest, I believe. But never really having a childhood, or traditional childhood. They showed correlations of that, instilled hard work ethic. And they kind of papered over the, physical abuse in the play. With how hard Michael Jackson was on his crew and the choreographers and everything. And the dance team around him and how they were all exhausted and he would force them to to work hours on end just like his dad did to him and kind of showing that traumatic shift, trauma shift of, you know, him being the recipient of that and then dishing it out as he got older in the same exact way [00:10:00] and then seeing himself as, you know, becoming his father in that sense. But the play did a great job in also showing different. Stages within Michael Jackson's life, they showed him as a child, you know, as a flashback scene, because the entire thing again takes place around him working up to this dangerous world tour and being interviewed by the MTV crew and them filming and interviewing him in between rehearsals, etc. But while they were interviewing him, he would flash back and tell stories of childhood, of his mother and his father, Jackson 5, transitioning, going solo. And you got to see different actors, which did a phenomenal job of playing Michael Jackson. Now we did go on an off day, I think it was like a Tuesday or Wednesday. So every cast member, including Michael Jackson, wasn't necessarily the best. Number ones, if you will. I believe the young Michael [00:11:00] was, but I don't believe the middle Michael that they showed as well as the older Michael Jackson that's being interviewed. I think he was also the understudy, but I mean, these are all top tier phenomenal actors, right? All did an amazing job. And we got to hear all the hits, all Michael Jackson's hits, all Jackson five hits. And it really did feel like a Michael Jackson concert experience as a narrative choice. Again, it does seem to me to have been a deliberate choice to tell this story from a specific point in time. And in doing so not have to, or I guess they had the ability to paper over all the negatives that we know of Michael, like the drug abuse and child molestation allegations, so on and so forth. So you definitely lose something historically. From that perspective, but as a piece of [00:12:00] entertainment, we do wind up enjoying a shitload of music and just how they put the musical together. It was definitely an entertaining watch. And I definitely recommend it. MJ the musical, check it out back to the future. The musical, if you guys know anything about me, I am a huge, Back to the Future fan. I've spoken about the movie multiple times. I've highlighted how the screenplay for Back to the Future 1 is considered a perfect screenplay and I think it's taught in theater classes. It's my personal favorite trilogy of any genre, any movies, all time. And I've also said, controversial to some, that it's one of the rare occasions where the sequel, Back to the Future 2. is even better than the first movie. And I know that's blasphemous for some folks to hear. And even I myself go back and forth [00:13:00] between that thought from time to time. But just from the creativity of it alone to delve back into the first movie through the second movie and find ways to tie into the first movie, And make things that already existed within the first movie, make them that way because of the actions of the second movie, which was filmed and created. I think it was something like five years later. It's just fucking amazing from, from that standpoint. And I'm such a fan that my debut novel fractal Available now, SpunToday. com forward slash books, so you can find all the links of all the different places where you can find it. Back to the Future is an inspiration for that story. It is a time travel tale, as I like to say. Furthermore, I dedicated that book to my first [00:14:00] born Aiden, and the quote, the very first quote after the dedication section of the book, is a quote. From back to the future, part one from George McFly to Marty McFly, stating, if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish absolutely anything in him speaking to writing his first novel. So there's a complete tie in on multiple levels there. I fucking love it. I literally have a life size replica of the hoverboard immediately to my left right now. That said, I signed up, or, like, I follow all the different Back to the Future fan pages, official, unofficial. And I saw months before that they were developing the musical. I also subscribed to a bunch of different newsletters having to do with Back to the Future and the DMC newsletter, even from the DeLorean Motor Company. And I signed up to be alerted when the pre sales went on, [00:15:00] and I bought these tickets months in advance, I think something like seven months in advance. That's how much I was anticipating going. So I copped the tickets and my wife and I, shout out to Zoila, sponsored alum, went to go see it and had an amazing time. Being such a fan holding, I'm both holding the musical to a very high bar. I don't want them to fuck it up while at the same time being completely biased and knowing that I'll find a way to love it some way or another. So holding my love for the story. And the history of the film aside, as much as is humanly possible and attempting to be objective, I personally thought they knocked it out the park. Now they clearly didn't have, I'm not sure if Back to the Future, if it's old enough, I think it came out in 89, where the story itself is public domain or if they actually got the rights to [00:16:00] retell the story in this format. Because I don't believe that Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale were involved with the musical. I could be wrong, but I don't believe they were. And I wonder if certain choices that they made throughout the musical had to do with not having the full rights, or if they had to do with just trying to retell the story on the stage. Because although it was still very, very, very true to the original Back to the Future 1 film, which was another thing that I was curious about if they were going to try to encapsulate all three films within the musical, but it wasn't. It was just a retelling of the first one. But everything is not, you know, word for word, verbatim, although it does have a lot of the same key scenes. But then... Certain other key, certain other key scenes. For example, the famous skateboard [00:17:00] scene in front of the diner, when Biff and his crew chase Marty and wind up crashing into the manure truck and Marty's getting around the skateboard, they didn't redo that scene, but in its place, they kind of extend the scene of the lunchroom where. Marty first confronts Biff, you know, where they both kind of grab each other and make fists and they're about to punch each other, but then Strickland shows up and breaks it up, essentially. And Biff tells him, why don't you make like a tree and, and get out of here. They elongated that scene instead and made that the chase scene and made it so that Biff was chasing Marty throughout the lunchroom. He was jumping over tables and hitting him with lunch trays and running through the school. And they had an original musical number there. So they took certain liberties that way. I guess it was easier to do [00:18:00] it that way. If it wasn't a licensing issue or concern, it was easier, it must have been easier to put that together versus the actual skateboard scene and having multiple cars and etc. But it was something that I was curious about. It was kind of interactive in that, you know, like they had the enchantment on the the sea dance and during it when Marvin Barry and the Starlighters are playing Earth Angel there were in the actual theater there was Bubbles, there was a bubble machine or something. There was bubbles going all throughout so we were in the first few rows and you know, we could swat the bubbles and that kind of built the atmosphere around around the whole thing And of course he did the Johnny B. Good scene in terms of the cast, all phenomenal. The gentleman who plays doc killed it. Oh, and that was another thing also, they did not do the, you know, terrorist Libyan terrorist [00:19:00] shooting scene, which I guess to make it more PG they made it that doc was using the plutonium for the 1. 21 gigawatt reaction that he needs. Within the flux capacitor to make the time travel possible, but that he was using an old radiation suit, which wasn't completely insulated. And that's how he wound up dying initially versus getting shot by the terrorists. But yeah, the gentleman who played doc amazing, super funny, steals the show. The guy who plays Marty's spot on, did a great job. But the person who played Crispin Glover's character of George McFly dead on balls accurate to quote Marissa Tomei fucking amazing spot on like they could reshoot back to the future drop this gentleman in place of [00:20:00] Kristen Crispin Glover who legend has it was like an absolute asshole on set and that's why he wasn't in part two or three, but. Drop him into that role and you wouldn't tell the difference. He was amazing. Fucking awesome. The guy who played Biff was really good. Really looked the part. Which brings me to the number one star of the show. The DeLorean. They did it so ill that it looked like an actual real DeLorean that was up there. I guess they just, you know, it's just like the outsides or whatever, but it really looked like an actual replica real DeLorean. And it's obviously the moment that all the fans are anticipating the most, you know, when they first see the DeLorean, which they did the big reveal and like the same same way at Twin Pines mall, [00:21:00] which then becomes Lone Pines mall at the end when Marty runs over. Old Man Peabody's Pine Tree. Symbolizing how the littlest change in the past could affect have a ripple effect on the future. But they did an amazing job with the car itself and then with the actual time travel sequence. So the theater, the decor of it, can't also, this is how it also immersed the, the crowd aside from the bubbles thing from, from earlier. The decor. The balconies on the sides, on the left, on the left and the right, they were also part of the decor. Like there weren't people sitting in the seats there. Instead, they had this metal widgets and circuitry spanning all of the balconies. And during the time travel sequence, like when Marty accidentally goes back to 1955, all those start lighting up in different [00:22:00] colors and it's reminiscent of the flux capacitor and the lights around the actual DeLorean, which they also show and really immerse you and bring you into it in that way. And then at the end, which was even more amazing because they could have just done that again. They with like a crane or something, something you couldn't see, but some sort of lift, they lift up the DeLorean. For the scene where, you know, the clock tower scene when he's going back to the future. They lift up the DeLorean and push it forward into the crowd. So it's hovering above us almost. Like above, the first couple rows. Not completely, but just enough for it to be off of the stage. Can you imagine the fucking lawsuit that thing would have fallen or something? But obviously it was secure and it was just so ill the way they did it. And I couldn't have been happier with Back to the Future the musical. I definitely, definitely highly recommend.[00:23:00] If I have the chance to see it again, I definitely will. Tickets should be a lot more reasonable now. That's the only issue I had with it. Although I was willing to pay, so whatever. But apparently it's not doing well, or as well as anticipated. And the. Ticket prices. I checked the day of for my same seat and it Was like 40 percent less in terms of the actual pricing But that aside it was an amazing experience. I Loved every bit of it. If you're back to the future fan as I am you will too Back to the future the musical Check it out HBO's original series succession Is a series that ran from 2018 to 2023. Like I mentioned in the intro, I didn't start watching the series until 2023. Literally while the final season was, was airing. [00:24:00] So, that came with the benefit of being able to binge it and see it all the way through. But in terms of sharing some of my personal takeaways and tidbits here. It's it shows a bit out of the zeitgeist. And some references might be dated, but we'll share them nonetheless for posterity. Here is the official synopsis. The Roy family is known for controlling the biggest media and entertainment company in the world. However, their world changes when their father steps down from the company. And as we like to do here on the Spun Today podcast, I wanted to shout out each and every one of the writers, starting with the show's creator, Jesse Armstrong. Followed by Jamie Carragher, Susan Soon Hee Stanton, Alice Birch, Miriam Batty, She a Batty, she knows she a 10. Georgia Pritchett, Tony Roche, Nathan Elston, Callie Hirshaway, [00:25:00] John Brown, Will Tracy, Lucy Preble, Jonathan Glaser, Ted Cohen, Anna Jordan, Mary Laws, and Will Arbery. Shout out to each and every one of the writers on Succession who put together an amazing show. And I particularly want to shout out the, the writers in this particular series, because they took what is the embodiment of quote unquote evil rich people, you know, just like the vile borderline sociopathic Narcissistic archetype of, you know, the greedy, quote, unquote, greedy, rich people. And they made us, the viewers, through the strong characters that they created, that the writers created, and that the actors, which were phenomenal, and I'll speak to it in a minute, brought to life. They made us, as the audience, connect [00:26:00] with those characters, and in some cases, in a lot of cases, actually root for them to win. Which, if you take a step back and look at the ruthlessness with how they navigate the world with little to no care of who or how they affected others. When you look at it objectively through that lens, it's like, fuck these people. But since they're developed so richly as characters, and it's such a character driven show in my opinion. we still connect with them and root for them on a human level. And that I think is a testament again to just amazing writing. So shout out again to the writers there. Now the cast absolutely killed it. Kieran Culkin is one of my favorite characters. He plays Roman Roy, the youngest of the four children. Brian Cox is the matriarch, the Rupert Murdoch like character who [00:27:00] created this Conglomerate multi billion dollar company. He's just amazing. Tom Wombs Gans played by Matthew McFadden. Such a cool character. Very selfish. It turns out as, as all of them have traits of selfishness, but he was in it for himself from the jump and. He plays possum throughout, so much so that he's married to Shiv Roy, the daughter, played by Sarah Snook, also does a great job, but she's like a, you know, princess, always gets what she wants, kinda has the quote unquote trophy husband, cheats on him, and he just takes it all, and his character is such that you hate him at first, so. because he's such a pushover and you're like yo stand up for yourself you fucking pussy then you wind up rooting for [00:28:00] him then you wind up finding out that either he's been running a game the entire time or he just got caught up in it and began running a game somewhere along the line and became fed up great characters both in real life British I believe it's a good job with the American accents there Same as Logan Logan Roy's character, Brian Cox. And by British, that's just my dumb American interpretation of their accent. You know, it could be Australian, Zealand, or who knows. Conroy, the eldest half brother played by Alan Ruck. Shout out to Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Really cool character. Shout out to the Conheads out there. Jeremy Strong. Not the eldest, but the eldest of the full siblings of the three, you know, Kieran Culkin's character, Sarah Snook's character, and himself, Kendall Roy. He was the heir to the throne, if you will. And in the very [00:29:00] first episode, which sets the stage for the entire series, the first half of the episode is him going through The process of getting ready to take over the company because the father had announced his retirement. He was gonna step down Kendall Roy is gonna take over and in that very first episode the father winds up Literally fucking him over and saying nah, I changed my mind. He's like, wait, what my You changed your mind. I'm supposed to take over next week. He was like now let's give it a couple more years I decided to stay on He was like, but we announced it to the world and the, you know, it's a publicly traded company and the stock and this and that and blah blah blah. He was like, yeah, that's all bullshit. Don't worry about it. And you have this tension within the family always throughout the entire series of the son trying to take over from the father, the father trying to maintain control, the father getting sick, the other siblings trying to vie for control, sometimes being on the same page with each other, most of the time not, and just like this complete [00:30:00] dysfunction. And it was such an interesting, family dynamic that really keeps you hooked. I also thought it was particularly interesting the way that the show was shot. And I got this from some of the, not behind the scenes, but the extras of the show where they, you know, interview different characters and they also have a podcast, et cetera. So I don't remember if it's from one of the extras or from the actual podcast, but one of the directors, I think the main one Mark Millard. Maybe it was Jesse Armstrong, the creator of the show, but they were breaking down how they shot in a way where they zoom in to the actual characters for emotional exclamation points. So they called it. And you notice that throughout the entire series where they'll, you know, they'll shoot a scene and then. For the character reaction, they'll zoom in to the character's face, which is pretty interesting. And he also mentioned that on set, they [00:31:00] always kept live cameras around so that the art, the actors themselves, they didn't know when they were being shot or not. So it forced them essentially to stay in character. And he likened it to filming theater, similar to when you go see a play. How all the characters, as long as they're on stage, they're in character, you know, that whether they're the main focus of a scene or not, or a background character, they're always doing something. They're always on, if you will, then I'm going to jump to in season two, episode 10, I jetted down here. There was a dope line that Logan Roy said again, the matriarch of the family played by Brian Cox, and he was speaking to money and wealth and how most things don't exist. Or companies rather. And he said that the Ford motor company hardly exists. He said that it's just a time saving expression for a collection of financial [00:32:00] interests. Again, all the Ford motor company was to this psychopath was just a time saving expression for a collection of financial interests. I thought that was such an interesting way, such a financially motivated lens to view the world through. And I just love the way that was phrased. All the four Ford Motor Company is, is just a time saving expression for a collection of financial interests. Jesus. There's a lot of double crossing in the show the siblings with each other, the father to the, to the kids, the kids to the father. There's a point in the season two finale where you think Kendall is going to rise to the occasion and, you know, be the heir to the throne that the father, [00:33:00] you know, wants him to be, that is grooming him to be. But he winds up double crossing his father again, as he did multiple times throughout the series. And I thought it was interesting that he had a lot of ups and downs, you know, he had addiction issues in the show. They reference all the time that he had a stint in rehab. And just from a mindset perspective, he was always either completely out of it and crying and in the dumps or completely manic and on the fucking ball. He reminded me a lot of Kanye. And or the public version of Kanye that we've been seeing in. You know, recent news and media cycles and all the drama around the Kardashians and all that shit and his manic episodes. That's what he was reminiscent of to me. I loved the relationship between two main characters, both outsiders of the family in their own right, which was Tom Wamskantz, which I [00:34:00] mentioned earlier, which was the husband of the daughter, Shiv Roy. His relationship with Greg Hirsch, played by Nicholas Braun, which is a second cousin, extended cousin to the family that they barely know, but that works his way into the fold and Tom brings him under his wing kind of because he sees himself in, in Greg in some ways, you know, being an outsider of the family, but also because he wants to have someone to have power over. And he finally found someone lower than him on the totem pole, if you will, within this family structure. And they just have a back and forth, funny, quippy, really interesting dynamic throughout the entire series. And I'll wrap it up with a, a line of dialogue from Alan Ruck's character, Connor Roy, when it spoiler alert, this happened in season four, episode seven. But Connor, who decides to run for president, out of all things, of the [00:35:00] United States, and Kieran Culkin's character, Roman Roy, hilariously tells him, don't you think you should try for something smaller first? You know, maybe like running a CVS or something? But Connor gets himself in a position where... essentially his actual, you know, the two rivals for, for president, the Democrat and the Republican running, they're neck and neck, like razor sharp, you know, 49 percent to 49 percent margins. And Connor is polling at like 1 percent or something like that. It's something, something sick that pretty much put him in a position to make a deal with one of the other guys where he would drop out of the race and His supporters would vote for that person, and that person would essentially become the, the president. And he's trying to see what he can get, you know, what position he could get from the person that would ultimately win. And one of them offers him to be the diplomat of Alman, which is a [00:36:00] country that I had never heard of. And he tells him that it's an interesting thought. He'll, he'll definitely mull it over. And that Oman is the poor man's Saudi Arabia and the rich man's Yemen. And again, I just thought what an interesting way to view the world and view things. But yeah, yo succession dope show. I definitely recommend you guys check it out if you're into that type of thing. It's supposed to be loosely based on Rupert Murdoch and you know, Fox news, that type of billion dollar conglomerate company and the tension and dynamics. Within his children, for example Rupert Murdoch, I think I've spoken about here on the past. One of them is like liberal, liberal leaning, which is kind of like Shiv's character in succession. And the other one is very conservative. Then they're both vying for succession of Fox, for example. So this show is loosely based on that, or at the very least, it's like one of those are imitates life imitates art type of things. [00:37:00] But that is my little recap and review on Succession, streaming now on HBO Max. Check it out. Goat doing goat shit. And I want to create a drop for, specific to this segment of the podcast because it is a recurring one. And I have some things that I've been tinkering with and working on. But speaking it aloud to see if I can hold myself to task because I've been meaning to do that, , forever. I just haven't gotten around to it, but the goats doing goat shit segment is a segment where I like to celebrate the true champions of greatness and highlight the phenomenal achievements of extraordinary individuals, especially when they do things that they do not have to do. And in this episode's edition of goats doing goat shit, I'd like to welcome none other Then Sean P. Diddy Combs to the list. Now, for the longest time, and still, [00:38:00] Puffy is known as being a ruthless businessman, if you will. Someone who hustled and busted his ass and built and created bad boy entertainment, which has brought us countless acts and music that we all love to this day. And many, many artists, but one thing that he did in building his empire from the ground up was recreate the, what some may say myself included, archaic, traditional, let's call them music artist deals, where the label that signs an artist winds up owning their publishing their masters, essentially making the lion's share of the money that is to be made from the art created by the actual artist. And the artist is often times in doing this type of bad business left fending for scraps. And music artists, [00:39:00] historically, this has happened to across different genres since the beginning of time. Some but few and far between have had more savvy, you know, teams and lawyers and sound financial advice around them and just the foresight of ownership. of your creation, being able to reap the benefits of it in perpetuity versus, you know, taking a bigger bag up front, but then never being able to profit from it down the line. So that's definitely been the biggest knock, in my opinion, on, on Puffy over the years in this respect. As of September of 2023, it became public that Puffy was returning his publishing rights. Which, by the way, he did not legally have to do. Returning the publishing rights to the artists and songwriters that helped him build Bad Boy Entertainment. Folks like Ma$e, which was the most vocal, [00:40:00] and actually recently dropped, and by recently I mean within the last year or two, diss tracks and did a lot of interviews and references to all of this, which are actually pretty good. Faith, The Locks, which is another vocal components of, you know, Puffy's business practices, 112, and the estate of Biggie, the Notorious B. I. G. They are all getting, or have gotten, their publishing back because the paperwork and agreements have all been signed and are actually finalized. And according to Puffy, in an interview that he gave to Billboard. He had a lot of offers back in like 2021 when, you know, like folks like Justin Timberlake and Shakira and a lot of folks were selling their, their publishing, their, their catalogs for like a hundred million dollars, $300 million, et cetera. He got an offer, an alleged nine figure [00:41:00] offer. To purchase his catalog, which included all the publishing that he owned, owned legally from all these artists. And that's when he supposedly decided to not sell and give the publishing back to the respective artists. It just took a lot of time between then and now to actually execute the legal documentation, etc. But I thought that was a dope move. It wasn't something that he had to legally do. Did Puffy make, over the decades, a shitload of money off everybody's catalog? Yes, of course he did. Was he legally correct to do so? Yes, he was. Whether it was ethical or moral or not, and hypocritical in some sense, those are all valid criticisms in my opinion, but he wasn't technically or legally... it wasn't something he had to do. So I definitely applaud him for doing [00:42:00] so. I'm always of the mentality of just own your shit and be of the mindset that if someone, a publishing company, a label, if you're in music, a publishing company, if you're in, you know, writing or creating different types of art, a platform, et cetera, if they're coming to you with a bag, To purchase outright, whatever it is that you created big bag, small bag, whatever. They would also pay you for just licensing it. It'll be a smaller bag, but in my opinion, and I'm not the fucking Messiah here, but in my opinion, if you're offering me a big bag to just own my shit outright, it's because you from a financial standpoint, believe that you're going to make that money back and more over time. So it would also be a sound business move from your perspective to license [00:43:00] it for a smaller bag for a shorter period of time, because you will also make your money back within that shorter period of time. And then some, and in that type of scenario, you keep your shit then afterwards, license it out to someone else, make money off of it yourself, maintain the ownership. So you could do whatever it is that you want with it in the future. Turn your book into a movie, turn it into a TV series after that, do both at the same time, turn it into a fucking VR spectacle that hasn't even been created yet, but will exist in 10, 15 years. And since you have the ownership of your IP, you could do that instead of handing it over for a bit bigger bag now, and then the company that purchased it from you. Maintains that ability moving forward. So again, with that said, I'd like to welcome Sean P. Diddy Combs officially onto the Spuntoday goats doing goat shit list. [00:44:00] And that folks was episode 243 of the Spuntoday podcast. Thank each and every one of you very much for listening. I really, really appreciate it. Before I let you go, just wanted to tell you guys about a Few quick ways that you can help support the spun today podcast. If you so choose, you continue support is amazing. I appreciate it very, very much. Whether you're using my affiliate link to shop on Amazon, which you can find that spun today. com forward slash support, or you're buying t shirts or coffee mugs or my books sponsored. com forward slash books, or using any of my affiliate links that all can be found that spun today. com forward slash support. Which will get you a discount on whatever said thing that it is that you're looking for that I have an affiliate link for. Whichever way you choose to support, it means a ton. I really, really appreciate it and just wanted to say thank you. Here's a breakdown of a few of the different ways you can help support the [00:45:00] Spun Today podcast if you so choose. And I'll check you all out next time. Peace.

This week, we pair casual drinking with 2022's dark comedy satire, The Menu. Cam dishes on the trials and tribulations of running a bar and restaurant through COVID, and explains why he decided *not* to turn some of his customers into human smores. Directed by Mark Mylod. Written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy. Starring Anya Taylor Joy, Ralph Fiennes, and Nicholas Hoult

We begin the program with some casual opening patter. Then it's time to be briefly airdropped on the Faroe islands. Will Tracy buy some wool? Will Mike buy some wool? Did everybody buy wool? There's only one way to find out.

Season 9 of Million Dollar Listing cast member, and real-estate queen, Tracy Tutor joins Pol' and Patrik this week for a luxurious conversation about the most expensive and legendary estates and properties in LA and abroad!  From the Brady Bunch house to The Royal Atlantis in Dubai, Tracy gives us the inside scoop on some of the world's richest celebrities and their to-die-for real estate properties.  Pol' and Patrik test Tracy's pop-culture and entertainment knowledge, and dish the trending Haute Topics of week: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's $25M Spotify deal, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Tori Spelling's divorce, Kevin Costner's ex-wife demanding $250K in child support, and of course, so much more.  For Runway Rundown, Patrik pulls looks from 2023 red carpet's including Dove Cameron's unconventional look from the 2nd Annual Cameron Boyce Foundation Gala, Elizabeth Olsen's sexy and elegant red gown from the premiere of her new show ‘Love & Death', Simone Ashely's hideous hot pink and lace assemble from the Little Mermaid Premiere, and for fun, Patrik pulls looks from Tracy Tutor on-and-off screen of Million Dollar Listing.  The guys play ‘This or That' with Tracy, giving her two options to choose from. From Selling Sunset to Buying Beverly Hills to Kyle Richards Aspen Ski Chalet or Kim Kardashian's Malibu Beach estate to Barbie's Dream House or Brady Bunch House to Chanel's Diamond Forever Purse or a Himalayan Birkin bag– the guys pull out their notepads (and pocket books) as they get a sense of Tracy's expensive habits and tastes! Later, Pol reads Tracy's Armenian coffee cup. Did you know that Tracy is Armenian?!? There's a trip full of “success” in her near future. But someone in Tracy's circle is hiding something from her... Pol' also sees that Tracy will be receiving gifts soon– is it a Himalayan Birkin bag?! Will Tracy be offered a new show deal with Bravo?! Will she close on a $2 Million dollar listing?! Will the gifts be there when Tracy gets back from her trip?! You do not want to miss this fortune!  Chapters:  [0:00] Who is Tracy Tutor?  [8:00] Tracy Tutor on joining Season 9 of Million Dollar Listing Cast & Becoming a woman in real estate  [12:47] Tracy Tutor on being the US ambassador for The Royal Atlantis in Dubai [15:07] Tracy and Pol' on legendary estates including Betty White's mansion  [18:58] Tracy and Pol's Armenian heritage  [22:03] Which Real Housewives franchise would Tracy like to join?  [24:23] Haute Topics (Scandoval, Harry & Megan Markle Spotify deal, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Tori Spelling's Divorce, Kevin Costner's Ex-Wife, and more!)  [43:34] Tray Tutor on Divorce, dating, and having kids over 40.  [47:28] Runway Rundown  [59:39] This or that game  [1:15:30] Armenian Coffee Reading  Show Notes:  Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow our guest, Tracy Tutor:  Instagram: @tracytutor Twitter: @thetracytutor For updates on the premiere of Season 15 of Million Dollar Listing click here Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpsonbh Follow Snow White 90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 Watch Season 4 of Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  Pol' and Patrik have been nominated for The American Reality TV Awards (ARTAS)! Vote daily here. (Public Vote is live now through July 20, 2023) Follow Vocal Podcast Network: Instagram: @vocalpodcasts Twitter: @VocalPodcasts #VocalPodcasts #VocalPodcastNetwork #UndressedPodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to another episode of B Bin Horror! On this week's episode we talk about the 2022 comedy/horror, The Menu. The Menu was directed by Mark Mylod, written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy and produced by Adam McKay, Betsy Koch and Will Ferrell. The film stars Ralph Fiennes, Hong Chau, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Janet McTeer, Reed Birney, Judith Light, Aimee Carrero and John Leguizamo. On this episode we talk about what we would do in the most dangerous game situation, what kind of courses we would prepare and what our favorite dish was. If you like what you hear, please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @bbinhorror. You can also send us emails at bbinhorror@gmail.com.

On this episode of 30 Screams or Less episode, we give you the Podcaster's Cut with an extra 7 minutes of content from episode 5 where we reviewed ‘The Menu'. So enjoy the mistakes that were initially edited out! Directed by Mark Mylod and written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, ‘The Menu' is about a young couple traveling to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where... The post 30 Screams or Less 018: The Menu (Podcaster's Cut) appeared first on Shining Wizards Network.

On this episode of 30 Screams or Less episode, we give you the Podcaster's Cut with an extra 7 minutes of content from episode 5 where we reviewed 'The Menu'. So enjoy the mistakes that were initially edited out! Directed by Mark Mylod and written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, 'The Menu' is about a young couple traveling to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises. It sounds like an artsy feel-good movie, but we assure you it is not.

For this special episode Tracy Marak, member of the Belle Toffee family, is my guest. She shares the Belle Toffee story, and then tries to identify the fiction in the mostly-true story about another candy maker, Forrest E. Mars.Although this story doesn't fit neatly into the true crime category, Forrest Mars' road to ownership of Mars, Inc. wasn't a smooth one and it certainly wasn't sweet. Today,  Mars, Inc. is one of the largest privately held companies in the world, and Forrest's descendent are among the world's richest citizens.Listen to learn how Forrest Mars achieved his success, but remember that one fiction has been inserted into the story. Will Tracy guess the fiction? Will you? It's tricky to know if something is Fact or Fiction? Ready to play?Images and resources used in this episode can be found at factorfictionpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this show, please support the pod by giving it a five star rating, writing a complimentary review, or joining the Fact or Fiction Fan Club. Thanks for listening!

Cordial from Delano Joined Tom this week to talk about a new competence centre for energy efficiency that will be opened in Luxembourg this week by Energy minister Claude Turmes. With this energy efficiency centre, the government wants to create training opportunities for companies active in construction and skilled trades to increase the resources available in Luxembourg to speed up the energy transition and provide specialised knowledge on the technology behind the energy transition. Cordula's events for this week included: 17th March: St Patrick's Day -Different events going on, including live music at Eirelux in Howald and also at the Black Stuff. 18th of March: National voting registration day happening in communes around Luxembourg https://www.vdl.lu/en/living/administrative-procedures/vote-elections/registration-non-luxembourg-nationals 18 March to 1 April: The Writer, a 2018 experimental play by Ella Hickson about contemporary gender relations - https://theatres.lu/fr/thewriter 19 March: Jonk Fuerscher Concours - Open house from 1pm and awards ceremony from 4pm - https://www.facebook.com/fjs.lux Her personal pick was the movie 'The Menu' written by Will Tracy and Seth Reiss, directed by Mark Mylod and starring Ralph Fiennes, Nicholas Hoult and Anya Taylor-Joy together with an all-start cast that also includes Janet McTeer and John Leguizamo, among others.

When it comes to rain, we basically have three choices: mitigate, measure, or celebrate. Will Mike choose correctly? Will Tracy? What's a jpeg anyway? And why would anybody do that to a horse?

Jessie and Jeff discuss the 2022 film, The Menu. SPOILERS ARE AHEAD!!!! Jessie and Jeff breakdown the plot of the film, discuss the characters and give their ratings. The Menu is a 2022 American comedy horror film[4][5] directed by Mark Mylod, written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, based on an original story created by Tracy, produced by Adam McKay, Betsy Koch and Will Ferrell, and starring Ralph Fiennes as a celebrity chef with Hong Chau playing his assistant and Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Janet McTeer, Reed Birney, Judith Light, and John Leguizamo playing diners who attend his exclusive restaurant. Where to Watch: HBO Max --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviestobemurderedby/support

This episode of Welcome To The Party Pal celebrates The Menu, the black comedy horror film directed by Mark Mylod, written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, based on an original story created by Tracy, and produced by Adam McKay, Betsy Koch and Will Ferrell. It features an ensemble cast that includes Ralph Fiennes as a celebrity chef with Hong Chau playing his assistant and Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Janet McTeer, Reed Birney, Judith Light, and John Leguizamo playing diners who attend his exclusive restaurant. In The Menu, a young couple travels to a remote island to eat at a swank restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises. This episode features a consummate breakdown of the film, wherein hosts Michael Shields and Douglas Grant discuss the bevy of recent films targeting the rich with satire while exploring the depth behind the multi-course meal that resides at the heart of the The Menu. They tip their chef's hat to the remarkable cast, the rich hilarity of the dark comedy found within The Menu, and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone knows love is the most important ingredient. Ride the ferry, take the tour, and grab a seat at our painstakingly prepared four-course episode discussing The Menu. This week we're joined by returning guest, our sister, Marianne! Bon appétite. Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ookzXk31jIU TIME CODES: 00:00 - AMUSE BOUCHE 01:33 - FIRST COURSE 03:53 - SECOND COURSE 51:00 - THIRD COURSE FILM INFORMATION: The Menu (2022) “A couple (Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult) travels to a coastal island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef (Ralph Fiennes) has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.” Directed by Mark Mylod, written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, and produced by Adam McKay and Betsy Koch. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, Judith Light, Reed Birney, Paul Adelstein, Aimee Carrero, Arturo Castro, Mark St. Cyr, Rob Yang and John Leguizamo. Read more from Searchlight Pictures: https://www.searchlightpictures.com/the-menu/. Find out where to stream The Menu on JustWatch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-menu-2022. OUR LINKS: Main Webpage: https://anchor.fm/recentlylogged Letterboxd HQ: https://boxd.it/30uy1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@recentlylogged Micah's Stuff YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqan1ouaFGl1XMt_6VrIzFg Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/AkCn Twitter: https://twitter.com/micah_grawey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_grawey_films/ Robbie's Stuff Website: https://robbiegrawey.com EPISODE CREDITS: Recently Logged Podcast creators - Micah and Robert “Robbie” Grawey Hosts - Micah and Robert “Robbie” Grawey Songs used in this episode - Sloppy Clav, On the Island, Trickling Up, Melancholia, and To Ponder by Godmode Editor - Robert “Robbie” Grawey Episode art designer - Robert “Robbie” Grawey Episode Description - Robert “Robbie” Grawey --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recentlylogged/support

81% of Google users liked this movie The film, penned by Will Tracy and Seth Reiss, "focuses on a young couple who visits an exclusive destination restaurant on a remote island where the acclaimed chef has prepared a lavish tasting menu, along with some shocking surprise."Deadline notes, "Fiennes plays the world-class chef who sets it all up and adds some unexpected ingredients to the menu planned. The action follows one particular A-list couple that takes part. I've heard Stone will play half of that couple."Description Release date: November 18, 2022 (USA) Director: Mark Mylod Nominations: Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, MORE Screenplay: Seth Reiss, Will Tracy Music composed by: Colin Stetson Distributed by: Searchlight Pictures

The 2022 new release The Menu stars favorites Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult. The film, written by Will Tracy and Seth Reiss, is about a young couple visiting an exclusive, high-end restaurant on a remote island. What's on the menu? Death! Discussion points include: social commentary, how terrible foodies are, the food we'd want to try off the tasting menu. Episode edited by Tedd Williamson. Music by Zach Pfeifer.

On this episode of 30 Screams or Less, we discuss the grossly overlook film called ‘The Menu'. Directed by Mark Mylod and written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, ‘The Menu' is about a young couple traveling to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises. Sounds like an artsy feel-good movie, but we assure you it... The post 30 Screams or Less 005: The Menu appeared first on Shining Wizards Network.

Hi friends! Welcome back to another week of WAM!Kaleidoscope (2022) available on Netflix. A master thief and his crew attempt an epic heist worth $7 billion, but betrayal, greed and other threats undermine their plans.The Menu (2022) available on HBOMAX. The film, penned by Will Tracy and Seth Reiss, "focuses on a young couple who visits an exclusive destination restaurant on a remote island where the acclaimed chef has prepared a lavish tasting menu, along with some shocking surprise."Deadline notes, "Fiennes plays the world-class chef who sets it all up and adds some unexpected ingredients to the menu planned. The action follows one particular A-list couple that takes part. I've heard Stone will play half of that couple."The Lovely Bones (2009) available to rent. After being brutally murdered, 14-year-old Susie Salmon (Saoirse Ronan) watches from heaven over her grief-stricken family (Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz) -- and her killer (Stanley Tucci). As she observes their daily lives, she must balance her thirst for revenge with her desire for her family to heal.

On this episode of 30 Screams or Less, we discuss the grossly overlook film called 'The Menu'. Directed by Mark Mylod and written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, 'The Menu' is about a young couple traveling to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises. Sounds like an artsy feel-good movie, but we assure you it is not.

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing THE MENU (2022), currently playing on HBO Max but available on Prime and Hulu with a premium subscription. Written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, the film is directed by Mark Mylod and follows 12 diners to an exclusive dining experience at the Hawthorne, where Chef Slowik (Ralph Fiennes) and his team curate an exquisite dinner experience for those with deep pockets. Margot (Anya Taylor-Joy) has been swapped in as Tyler's (Nicholas Hoult) last minute plus one, much to Chef's dismay as her appearance has disrupted the proceedings of the planned evening. Mayhem ensues and Margot is caught in the middle of a very dangerous game. A strong, sharp script and a remarkable performance from Fiennes make this a film watching treat - don't miss it. The film has a run time of 1 h and 47 m and is rated R. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In this episode we salivate over breadless appetizers, inhale the aroma of fresh laundry and cleanse our palates with The Menu.

On this episode we are treated to the delicious movie The Menu, directed Mark Mylod, written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy and starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes and Nicholas Holt. Streaming now on HBO Max this is definitely a must watch for anyone that is in the mood for a great horror/comedy. Then we talk about The Wonder, streaming now on Netflix and starring Florence Pugh, Tom Burke and Kila Lord Cassidy; written and directed by Sebastian Lelio, this drama/mystery was a surprise for both of us and had us talking long after the movie was over. Follow us @troyandtarawatchpod and email at troyandtarawatchpod@gmail.com. Time Stamps 00:00 - Intro and The Menu 06:45 - The Menu Spoilers 24:00 - The Wonder 31:30 - The Wonder Spoilers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/troyandtarawatch/message

(Season 2, Episode 9) "So, I Was Watching..." The Menu on HBO Max When in doubt…order a cheeseburger. Under Mark Mylod directing eye, viewers are transported into a dining experience they'll never forget in “The Menu” written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy. The film follows an elite group of people including a food critic, movie star, tech bros, and a self-proclaimed foodie who travels to a remote island to dine at the exclusive restaurant Hawthorne run by Chef Slowik and his devoted staff. Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Ralph Fiennes, Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, Paul Adelstein, Rob Yang, Arturo Castro, Mark St. Cyr, John Leguizamo, Aimee Carrero, Reed Birney, and Judith Light star in the film. If you think you know where this meal is heading you have no idea. Spoilers ahead and trigger warning: talk of suicide. Talking Points in This Episode The plot of The Menu Breakdown of the characters Losing love of your craft Questions about The Menu New episodes of “So, I Was Watching…” drop Wednesdays on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and on Glambergirlblog.com. Feel free to send me an email at soIwaswatchingpodcast@yahoo.com with a film or TV show I should add to my watchlist or if you're interested in being a guest on the podcast. Follow Glambergirlblog on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @Glambergirlblog Follow “So, I Was Watching…” on Tumblr @SoIWasWatchingPod and Twitter @SoIWasWatching

Screenwriters Seth Reiss and Will Tracy tackle issues of class, consumerism, art, and privilege in "The Menu." Katianna and John Hong, the husband-and-wife duo behind Korean American restaurant and deli Yangban Society, discuss their blended Hanukkah and Christmas traditions. Michael W. Twitty, an African American Jewish writer and culinary historian, considers the "braid of influences" that have shaped his Hanukkah traditions. Want a new twist on the latke? Chef Chris Scott's herbed potato and onion waffle is the perfect Hanukkah treat. From the ancient history of the tamal (which existed before the tortilla), to the variety of fillings, to regional twists, to different methods of preparation, Indigenous culinary anthropologist Claudia Serrato talks about tamales, top to bottom. Food writer Aleksandra Crapanzano shares the French approach to making dessert at home. Finally, chef Scott Zwiezen reopens Elf Cafe in Echo Park with a new look and some new additions to the menu.

The Menu is a 2022 American black comedy horror film directed by Mark Mylod, written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, and produced by Adam McKay, Betsy Koch and Will Ferrell. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, Reed Birney, Judith Light, and John Leguizamo. The Menu had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2022, and was released in the United States on November 18, 2022, by Searchlight Pictures. The film received largely positive reviews from critics, who praised the screenplay, direction, production design, and cast performances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcorn-junkies/message

This week we're heading to a couple of islands to solve a murder mystery, eat at a five-star restaurant and piss off the chef, all while discussing the brand new releases ‘Glass Onion' and ‘The Menu'. 00:00 - 26:14 - Glass Onion Discussion 26:14 - 52:25 - The Menu Discussion Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is a 2022 American mystery film written and directed by Rian Johnson and produced by Johnson and Ram Bergman. It is the sequel to the 2019 film Knives Out, with Daniel Craig reprising his role as master detective Benoit Blanc as he takes on a new case. The ensemble cast includes Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson, and Dave Bautista. The Menu is a 2022 American black comedy horror film directed by Mark Mylod, written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, and produced by Adam McKay, Betsy Koch and Will Ferrell. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, Reed Birney, Judith Light, and John Leguizamo. We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema chain showing everything from blockbusters to arthouse and indie films. Find them at https://www.dendy.com.au/ If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at wewatchedathing@gmail.com Or, Twitter - @WeWatchedAThing Facebook - @WeWatchedAThing Instagram - @WeWatchedAThing and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and think we're worth at least a dollar, why not check out our patreon at http://patreon.com/wewatchedathing. Every little bit helps, and you can get access to bonus episodes, early releases, and even tell us what movies to watch.

Host Alison Herman talks to THE MENU co-writers Will Tracy and Seth Reiss about the transition from satirical newspaper to late-night to feature writing, finding humor in sadness, the shared qualities between restaurant kitchens and writing rooms, and much more. Will Tracy and Seth Reiss are veterans of late-night shows like LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER and LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS, and before that, the satirical newspaper The Onion. Their first-ever feature screenplay is THE MENU, a horror satire that is set in the world of fine dining. The film was released in November 2022 and is now playing in theaters. Alison Herman is a staff writer for The Ringer, where she writes about culture in general and television in specific. When not fighting a losing battle against Peak TV, she tweets at @aherman2006. --- Before it was a podcast, OnWriting was a print publication. Check out OnWriting: The Print Archives. Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: www.onwriting.org/ Follow the Guild on social media: Twitter: @OnWritingWGAE | @WGAEast Facebook: /WGAEast Instagram: @WGAEast

Chris and Taylor review the new black comedy horror film "The Menu" written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy and directed by Mark Mylod.  A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.  The film stars Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, John Leguizamo, Reed Birney, Judith Light, Paul Adelstein, Aimee Carrero, Arturo Castro, Rob Yang and Mark St. Cyr.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotentialpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepotentialpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepotentialpodThanks to our sponsor Let'sGetChecked.  Get 25% off a health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter the code POTENTIAL25

Robert Winfree, Alexis Hejna, Dorian Price, Jason Teasley and Mark Radulich present their The Menu 2022 Movie Review! The Menu is a 2022 American black comedy horror film directed by Mark Mylod, written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, and produced by Adam McKay, Betsy Koch and Will Ferrell. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, Reed Birney, Judith Light, and John Leguizamo. The Menu had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2022, and was released in the United States on November 18, 2022, by Searchlight Pictures. The film received largely positive reviews from critics, who praised its screenplay and cast performances. Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network. Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things: https://linktr.ee/markkind76 also snapchat: markkind76 FB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSW Tiktok: @markradulich twitter: @MarkRadulich

Robert Winfree, Alexis Hejna, Dorian Price, Jason Teasley and Mark Radulich present their The Menu 2022 Movie Review! The Menu is a 2022 American black comedy horror film directed by Mark Mylod, written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, and produced by Adam McKay, Betsy Koch and Will Ferrell. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, Reed Birney, Judith Light, and John Leguizamo. The Menu had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2022, and was released in the United States on November 18, 2022, by Searchlight Pictures. The film received largely positive reviews from critics, who praised its screenplay and cast performances. Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network. Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things: https://linktr.ee/markkind76 also snapchat: markkind76 FB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSW Tiktok: @markradulich twitter: @MarkRadulich

This week, John is REPLACED by Matt from the Matt and Mark Movie Show to discuss The Menu (at 14:00), the new Mark Mylod (Succession, GoT) thriller starring Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Nicholas Hoult, oh and John Leguizamo and Judith Light (Who's The Boss?), oh and Tony Winner Reed Birney and Oscar nominee Janet McTeer and movie-stealer Hong Chau (Downsizing, Watchmen), oh and Mark St. Cyr (HWM:TM:TS, Marshall), oh and so many more amazing memorable people. Once we get to the film, we discuss the film's Dark Comedy vs Satire elements, the cast, the ensemble, and why it worked so well!  Find all of our Socials at: https://linktr.ee/theloveofcinema Additional Cast/Creatives: Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Christine Brucato, Peter Grosz, Aimee Carrero, Paul Adelstein, Seth Reiss, Will Tracy, Peter Deming, Colin Stetson. Guest co-host: Matt Gilbert from The Matt and Mark Movie Show. Hosts: Jeff Ostermueller, John Say. Edited and produced by Dave Green. Music: soundcloud.com/dasein-artist Beer: @cbarrozo.beer

Welcome to Right on Cue, the podcast where we interview film, TV, and video game composers about the origins and nuances of their latest works.   It's hard to think of a more overt lens through which to satirize the divisions of class more than through food: Fast food vs. haute cuisine, Michelin stars over star-shaped chicken nuggets. Mark Mylod's The Menu is a sizzling satire of the snootiness of fine dining, and the class conflicts it unfurls.   Set on a remote island that's home to one of the most exclusive restaurants in the world, The Menu treats us to a multi-course prix fixe of mayhem centered around high-profile chef Julian Slowik (a beautifully ostentatious Ralph Fiennes). But as the eclectic group of well-off diners sample one conceptually-minded meal after another, it becomes clear there's more than meets the eye for Chef Slowick's menu.   Accompanying each course of the menu Mylod, his cast, and screenwriters Seth Reiss and Will Tracy have set out for us is a cheekily propulsive score courtesy of Hereditary composer Colin Stetson. He lays out ornate soundscapes and unusual instruments (glasses played with chopsticks, pans as percussion) with the same perverse mirth as Fiennes' devilish chef, granting each course, and each sick joke on Chef Slowik's guests, a unique voice. And all throughout lays an arch counterpoint to the kind of chamber-music regalness we aesthetically associate with fine dining.   It's a pleasure to welcome Colin Stetson to the podcast to talk about all these ideas and more.   You can find Colin Stetson at his official website here.   The Menu is currently playing in theaters. You can also listen to the score on your preferred music streaming service courtesy of Milan Records.

"The Menu" had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and is now playing in theaters from Searchlight Pictures. The film stars an ensemble cast of characters played by Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Janet McTeer, Judith Light, and John Leguizamo, among others, who dine at the fine cuisine restaurant of world-renowned chef Julian Slowik, played by Ralph Fiennes. The evening takes a deadly turn for the worse, and the mind games from Chef and his right-hand woman, Elsa, played by Hong Chau, continue in a torturous evening for the guests. Hong Chau was kind enough to spend some time talking with me about her work in the film along with what the last year has been like, also working on Darren Aronofsky's "The Whale" and Kelly Reichardt's "Showing Up." I also had the pleasure of speaking with the screenwriters Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, plus director Mark Mylod. Each conversation reveals another layer to the brilliant inner workings of what makes "The Menu" such a full-course meal, but please be warned, SPOILERS are ahead. Enjoy!   Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

This is Part 2 of our chat with Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, the screenwriters behind the fictional restaurant, Hawthorn, featured heavily in the 2022 film, The Menu. This conversation breaks down the importance of the food and how The Menu was brought from the page to the screen. 

Brush off your evening wear and get ready for the feast of a lifetime with the writers for the Searchlight Pictures release, The Menu. Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, the minds behind this devilishly brilliant satire are here to discuss the magic behind the film from start to finish. While they are in the shop, they also wanted to talk about a true Overdue Rental, the 1988, Chevy Chase starring comedy, Funny Farm. So, get your plate of lamb fries and join in on one fabulous discussion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overduerentals/support

Fox Searchlight's 2022 film, The Menu is in theaters on November 18. The fictional restaurant in The Menu is called Hawthorn. We are talking to the writers and creators of Hawthorn, Seth Reiss, and Will Tracy.

In this fifty-sixth entry in the lucrative Gift Horse franchise, Mike and Tracy gift each other roles in major motion pictures. Will Tracy be the phoenix or the egg? Will Mike's proletarian legs fail him when he needs them most? And how thoroughly soundproofed is their basement, anyway? It's (briefly) our loudest episode yet.

Mike and Tracy work to revolutionize Thanksgiving. Will Tracy's pantry raiding philosophies prevail? Or will Mike's Gratitude Gang win the day?

The Sprue Cutters Union is the new podcast from Will Pattison, Tracy Hancock and Chris Meddings, experienced model makers and authors, Will Tracy and Chris dive deep into the how why and WTF of scale modelling, twice a month, with special guests and plenty of High Brow concepts discussed with a LOW Brow attitude.Please visit our sponsors! Hobbyworld USA - hobbyworld-usa.comTetra Modelworks - tetramodel.comHost LinksInside the Armour Publications - www.insidethearmour.comMusic (c) Andy Preston 2021, used with kind permission.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/SprueCuttersUnion)

In this episode of Brewedistilled we're discussing the recent news in the NFL draft. What's the best way for an NFL team to draft new players? We're also recapping the recent episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney Plus.  What is Zemo's motive? Is Karli a villian? How will Sam and Bucky proceed with the arrival of government officials from Wakanda? With a shocking ending, its sure to lead Sam and Bucky to some high octane adventure. For All Mankind from Apple TV is also on the agenda. What's next for Margo and her Soviet counterpart? Will Tracy and Gorgo reconcile in Space? What will Ellen do with her recent government appointment?  Is Molly's a future at NASA in jeopardy? Also, with a shocking ending, how will this effect the joint US and Soviet mission? It's all here on episode 4 of Brewedistilled with beer pairings included!

Success is almost in Tracy’s hands as we are on the 12th and final episode of the Do or Die Series, few more days towards 90 days in doing wholesaling! It has not been an easy journey for Tracy, but she has gained a lot from Brent’s coaching and journey experiences. In the previous episode, Tracy gave positive updates on the properties she has. Tracy and Brent also talked about partnering up with JVs, finding the right JVs to work with, and working with realtors. In this final episode, Tracy will share the deals she closed and those on the pipeline. She will share her feelings in undergoing the journey and getting her first deal. She will also share her challenges and advice for others who want to do real estate investing. Will Tracy finally gets paid for all her hard work? Find out in this episode. Join her in her real estate investing journey! RESOURCES: The Land Sharks Program

This is the 11th episode of the Do or Die Series, a journey closer to Tracy’s 90 days in doing wholesaling! Another week has passed, and a lot of differences have happened to Tracy’s wholesaling journey. Major breakthroughs are happening that make Tracy’s journey more exciting! In the previous episode, Tracy attempted to call clients live! Brent also revealed what Tracy is doing wrong in working on her leads and cracked it. Also, Brent gave bits of advice on how to detect serious buyers. A lot of learnings are in store for the listeners in this episode. Aside from the great updates, Tracy and Brent will talk about partnering up with JVs and finding the right ones to work with, and how to work with realtors. Will Tracy finally get her first deal? That, and more surprises from Tracy in this episode. Get hooked! Listen and enjoy the journey with Tracy. RESOURCES: MLS Craigslist The Land Sharks Program

Welcome to the final week of Rick Moranis month here at Movies that MakeUs! This week we are discussing the 1987 film Spaceballs: The Moviestarring Rick Moranis, John Candy, and Bill Pullman.Make sure to buckle your seatbelts because we are going to Ludicrouslevels of silliness in this episode. A screwball comedy that gently mockssuch sci-fi classics as Star Wars, Star Trek, Alien, and Planet of the Apes.There are so many groan worthy jokes but the majority land and it’s a fun90 minute film. It’s not on the same level as Blazing Saddles or YoungFrankenstein, but it holds up pretty well and it was a pleasant trip tonostalgia for us.What are your thoughts on the film? Next week it’s staff picks as we startMarch Madness films and we’ll each discuss a director that is unusual anddifferent and three films of theirs you should check out. Will Tracy darepick Anthony C. Ferrante and three of the best Sharknado films? Tune inand find out! As always, you can reach us atpodcast@moviesthatmakeus.com.Did you miss the video premier of this episode? Be sure to subscribe to ourYouTube channel, and then click the little bell to receive notifications whenwe add a new video or go live.You can also follow our Facebook page so you can receive notifications fornew audio or video of our episodes. Sometimes we are even live onFacebook, so you can give us feedback right then and there. It’s prettysweet.As always, thank you for listening, drive safe if you’re tense, and for now,we won’t see you at the movies… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New year, new season of 30 Rock, same Go To There! With season 6 welcoming back viewers with  little time to spare, let's hop in, eh? With a new attitude (and less redundant torso fabric) Liz Lemon is ready to kick off 2012 taking care of Liz first, and worrying less. But what's with the new Liz, why won't she respond to Tracy's wacky antics and monkeyshines? Will Tracy get to the bottom on the new, improved Liz Lemon? Elsewhere, Jenna is riding high off of her newfound success as the mean judge on America's Kidz Got Singing, but when Jack realizes that she could actually being hurting their feelings, he sets out to decide what's more important: emotions or money? Finally, when Kenneth's reverend does the math and learns the Apocalypse is nigh, Kenneth sets out to do everything he's always wanted to do. But level-headed Pete does his best to reassure Kenneth that while the world isn't ending, he should try and live a life that's full of moments regardless of what tomorrow may bring. Season 6 has started off strong with an excellent premiere episode, and with a jam-packed season ahead of us, we're looking forward to more in 30 Rock's penultimate season. As always, if you'd like to donate for production costs, website hosting, etc, hit up our Ko-Fi link to do so. And, subscribe and rate/review on Apple Podcasts to help us grow even further!

In this Patreon exclusive minisode, the girls play What's In Tracy's Purse during the Baddie Baby Shower. Can you guess all of the weirdness that Jess pulls out of that bag? Will Tracy ever learn the difference between AMSR and ASMR? There's only one way to find out! If you want to hear the full clip, become a VIP Baddie for even more Tray & J, at patreon.com/badexamples! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the First Congregational Church of Western Springs' episode of the Unraveled podcast. This episode features Mel and Will Tracy reflecting on Will's health journey. Interested in sharing your unraveled story? Contact beth@wscongo.org.

Dick Tracy finds "The Black Pearl Of Osiris" inside the bullet in Tracy's leg! A Madagascan plans "The Silken Rope Of Death" for Tracy. Another meeting of the "Dick Tracy Secret Service Patrol." Tracy will have a surprise for members on Friday! The system cue has been deleted. Hummi Batique a member of the cult gave Dick Tracy in search of a black pearl belonging to the Egyptian cult of Osiris a ring containing a secret compartment. Batique whom Tracy had captured told him that if he found the Black pearl to conceal it in the ring. In the last episode Dick received a call from Cooper of the Ballistics bureau. They'd been examining a bullet, which the Doctor had taken from Tracy's leg. It seems that the bullet was peculiar in more ways than one. Will Tracy find the black pearl of Osiris and what has Cooper discovered about the bullet that makes it so interesting?

We're going up on a Tuesday Fangirl Nation. This week's Fangirl Playbook is all about the NFL Combine, CBA vote and the NBA Playoff Push. We also completely Fangirl over Sabrina Ionescu and her record-setting day. Was Steph wrong about the Sixers? Will Tracy ever stop talking about the Astros? Listen in to find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie & Lynn break down episode 2 of Colton's journey, and make a major announcement. What in the world is with paper, rock, scissors? Can someone please check on Miss Alabama. We have our first "hot tub in the desert" date. Demi knows how to play the game, and what mortal The Bachelor sin did she commit? Will Tracy survive? Billy Eichner or Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally? When will Heather's job title change? Read Eddie's hilarious weekly episode recap on Philly Voice: https://www.phillyvoice.com/the-bachelor-recap-season-23-ep-2-colton-underwood/ For 40% off all Lola subscriptions, visit mylola.com and enter "ROSEBUDS" when you subscribe! Visit www.MizzenandMain.com for the best damn dress shirt! Visit AudibleTrial.com/RoseBuds for your free audiobook download today! Leave us a voicemail at 484-450-8864. Name and town and we will play it on air on our next episode! Feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts too :) Send any thoughts/ love/ suggestions to eddieravert@gmail.com @RoseBudsPodcast, @eddie_rage and @blynngin.

SPOILERS! How did you feel about Robbin' Season? We got to see more of the insides of Earn, Darius, and Alfred and, man, it got deep and scary. Will Alfred fire Earn? Will Darius put his foot in some European pasta? Will Tracy break in and squat until he figures it all out? Will Lottie escape the pen? Is Alligator man still running? Pile on the outdoor couch with us, smoke this, and discuss. 

This is The Decision: The podcast where people try to convince me to finally abandon The Knicks, and become a fan of their favorite team. This is Episode 16: The Portland Trailblazers, featuring Will Tracy, writer for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. The Decision is produced by Alex Kapelman. Original music from Louis Stein, Alessio Romano, and Scott Kapelman. There will be five new episodes of the show every weekday until Tuesday, October 17, when the final episode will be released. Until then, follow Alex on Twitter at twitter.com/alexkapelman.

The Dans start with talking with Troy Grey, General Secretary for the ETU and there dispute with CUB witch disrupted the flow of something both Australians and Canadians feel strongly about,......BEER!. Then retuning to the show from the MUA National office Will Tracy and Ian Bray. They talk with us about the importance of political action and some of the MUA successes in political action.

Will Tracy gives Dan a update on the struggles with Chevron and MUA fighting for workers in oil and gas. Then we are joined by two MUA vets, Gary Smith and Fred Krausert. We finish this one with Michael Cross Branch Committee offshore rep in NSW branch.

Laughed my butt off talking to Will Tracy and Gabe Koplowitz about their new book from Z2  Comics. Great dudes, super fun conversation, but I must warn you, sit down before you listen because you will laugh your butt off too and will be unable to sit down after you listen. Be sure to shout out to these two amazing creators on the Twitter @williamtracy and @gabekoplowitz A bit about the book (from Z2's promo department): Writers Will Tracy (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) and Gabe Koplowitz, are, with artist Miguel Porto, creating their comic book debut ALLEN: SON OF HELLCOCK, due out this December from Z2 Comics. Title character Allen is cowardly, directionless, and less physically menacing than a daffodil. He’s also the only son of the mightiest hero ever to plunge his sword hilt-deep into the dark heart of evil… the mighty HELLCOCK! Enjoy the ride as Allen is thrust sword-first into a not-so-classic fantasy quest that, frankly, he would rather just sit out.