Podcasts about Wiz

A few weeks ago, “Cannonball” hosted its first live show at the 2026 Tribeca Festival. Wesley Morris thought to himself, “What could we talk about in front of a bunch of New Yorkers that would be interesting to them?” And then the answer came to him: New York movies! Movies about New York City. Joining him for the conversation is Cynthia Nixon, one of our great New Yorkers. She's made iconic work in the city (like, of course, “Sex and the City”) and is a fierce advocate for the TV and film industry to continue making work here. Also, no big deal, she ran for governor in 2018. Together, Wesley and Cynthia chat about three N.Y.C. movies of their choice: “Breakfast at Tiffany's,” “The Taking of Pelham 123" and “The Wiz.” Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wiz, Fade and Elevator lead us to Melba toast, Club crackers, Dj Am Adal and some awful Tv and Movie Fade outs.New episodes every Tuesday.Editing by: Julia WD HarrisonTheme by: Arne Parrott Logo by: Casey BordenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Flopcast episode 737! Our series of Wizard of Oz adaptation reviews brings us to 1978’s The Wiz, an ambitious reimagining with an all-star all-Black cast led by the great Diana Ross. Also featuring: Richard Pryor, Lena Horne, Nipsey Russell, Mabel King, graffiti Munchkins, crow monsters, poppy girls, and way more long slow musical numbers than […] The post Flopcast 737: Ease On Down to Chickentown appeared first on The ESO Network.

Our series of Wizard of Oz adaptation reviews brings us to 1978's The Wiz, an ambitious reimagining with an all-star all-Black cast led by the great Diana Ross. Also featuring: Richard Pryor, Lena Horne, Nipsey Russell, Mabel King, graffiti Munchkins, crow monsters, poppy girls, and way more long slow musical numbers than anyone really wanted. (Seriously, they could have cut the running time in half with no complaints.) Can Emerald City survive the disco era? Perhaps. Just barely. #wizardofoz #thewiz #dianaross #esonetwork #eso #geektalk #geekpodcast #geek #nerdtalk #nerd #nerdpodcast #podcast #flopcast The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: Monster Attack!      

People loved Wicked and the new Michael Jackson biopic, but did you know there's already a movie that combines The Wizard of Oz with the King of Pop?Join Manny Muskets and me as we celebrate Black Music Month with a fun review of the iconic 1978 classic The Wiz starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, and Ted Ross!https://youtube.com/live/JQBj1v4IWj8https://rumble.com/v7bhy9g-is-the-wiz-wonderful-hack-the-movies.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_l

Let's put on a show! It's season 8 for Paul and Corey Cross the Streams, and this season we're watching musicals. It's a singular art form with a dynamic history, and we get to listen to a lot of cast recordings... This week, Paul continued along, and is now easing down, the Yellow Brick Road as he and Corey discuss The Wiz (1978). It's another example of a film adaptation of a hit Broadway show that radically reimagines the book and premise - for good or for ill. Paul and Corey discuss the historic exclusion of Black musicals from Broadway, as well as the conditions that led to a welcome influx of them in the early 1970s. They talk about the somewhat fraught pre-production, and the people (Geoffrey Holder, Stephanie Mills) and events that led to its rousing success. They also talk about how Motown Productions came to produce the film, some of the history of the company, and most especially the involvement of Diana Ross behind and in front of the camera. The Wiz (the film) was a critical and box-office failure at the time of its release; however, it found its audience and has become its own cultural institution. Paul and Corey discuss what works and what doesn't and how much of the blame can and should be attributed to having the film directed by Sydney Lumet(!) and written by Joel Schumacher(!!).

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Jonathan Meagher-Zayas, MSW, MPA, CFRE, nonprofit strategist, IDEA consultant, and AFP Global board member, to explore what it really means to lead change from any role. Jonathan shares how emerging leaders can prepare themselves for change, bring others along with them, and stay grounded when progress feels uncertain. In recognition of Pride Month, the conversation also dives into LGBTQ+ philanthropy and leadership, and what the fundraising sector still needs to do to create genuine belonging and inclusion for LGBTQ+ professionals and donors. Guest: Jonathan Meagher-Zayas, MSW, MPA, CFRE (he/him/él) is a Nonprofit Educator and Accountability Architect who educates professionals on equitable strategies and systems to make change stick! He is Queer Latinx Millennial nonprofit strategist dedicated to addressing equity issues, building capacity, engaging the community, motivating impact leaders, and getting stuff done. He wears many professional hats, including Nonprofit Capacity Building & Community Engagement Strategist, Adjunct Social Work Professor, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Consultant, Leadership Development Trainer, Award-Winning Fundraiser/Resource Mobilizer, Social Sector Coach, Learning and Social Contexts Doctoral Candidate, and Social Justice Champion. He is the Founder & Chief Strategist of Equity Warrior Strategies, LLC, a consulting company that accomplishes social equity, leadership development, and capacity-building goals through coaching, learning, facilitation, and strategic planning. He intentionally partners with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and LGBTQ+ leaders, nonprofit professionals, and board members all over the country to fuel movements that work towards social justice, equity, and human rights. With 15+ years of nonprofit professional experience, Jonathan has experience in fundraising, communications, volunteer management, program management, leadership development, board governance, community engagement, public affairs, inclusion, diversity, equity, and access work. As an award-winning fundraiser and resource mobilizer, he has raised over $14 million through major gifts, corporate relations, events, foundation philanthropy, government grants, and annual giving initiatives. He is an advanced community engagement and communications strategist with experience leading projects and teams implementing social media, digital communications, community outreach, advocacy, donor stewardship, recruitment, public relations, and marketing campaigns for various nonprofit organizations. He has extensive experience managing leadership development programs and advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity initiatives.  He is a global trainer and has provided training for hundreds of nonprofit leaders online, at in-person conferences, and through customized workshops. Jonathan is proud to be an AFP Global Board member, and began his service as the youngest board member and only board member to be in the Young Professionals Membership Category. He chaired the Emerging Leaders Committee, served on the Governance Ecosystem Task Force, and served twice on the Membership Dues Task Force. As the only Certified Diversity Professional on the board, he is often sought out for strategy on how to advance IDEA for AFP.  In 2024, he launched a board belonging initiative with the board chair to improve our culture of belonging on the board, tackle oppressive characteristics, and create more equitable governance systems. He formerly served on AFP Global's Governance and IDEA Committees. He has been an active volunteer with the AFP since 2012, when he started as a Communications Intern for the AFP, NY Genesee Valley Chapter. He moved to Albany and became involved with the AFP, NY Hudson-Mohawk Chapter. He served in many leadership roles across programming, communications, and membership, including Chapter President & IDEA Chair from 2019-2020. After moving back to Rochester in 2021, he reengaged with the Genesee Valley Chapter and is now serving on the chapter's board and helping bring together all Upstate New York AFP Chapters for community and collaboration. He has helped launch 6 Identity-Based Affinity Groups and has maintained partnerships with organizations that support Fundraisers of Color. He has also been a member of the AFP New York City Chapter, the AFP Minnesota Chapter, and the AFP Massachusetts Chapter. In 2018, Jonathan was honored by his local chapter with the Outstanding Young Professional Fundraiser award. The following year, he was named one of AFP Global's Outstanding Young Professionals at AFP ICON in San Antonio. Jonathan embraces a growth mindset and has completed advanced education. He earned his Master of Social Work degree with a MACRO Concentration and his Master of Public Administration degree with concentrations in nonprofit management at the University at Albany, SUNY. He earned his bachelor's degree in religion, Linguistics, and Gender Studies from the University of Rochester. He holds two professional certifications: Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) credential and Certified Diversity Professional (CDP). He currently is pursuing a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Learning and Social Contexts at the University at Buffalo, SUNY. He currently resides in Rochester, NY with his husband, dog, and two cats (all tuxedo animals). He loves spending quality time with his friends and family, traveling and taking adventures, volunteering, cooking, and listening to music and audiobooks. Hosts:  Jarrod Williams, MBLI, CFRE, is a courageous, strategic, and results-oriented fundraising leader with over a decade of experience driving revenue growth, donor engagement, and organizational visibility. He is committed to building cultures of philanthropy within mission-driven organizations and brings a proven track record across major gifts, annual giving, corporate sponsorships, event strategy, and data-informed decision-making within both social justice and arts organizations. He serves as a Client Experience Leader for Veritus Group, where he educates and coaches fundraisers across the country on innovative mid-level and major gift strategies. In this role, he partners with organizations nationwide to strengthen donor pipelines, elevate fundraising performance, and build sustainable revenue models. Jarrod has been recognized for his leadership and influence and remains actively engaged in advancing the fundraising profession. He serves on the AFP Global Emerging Leaders Committee and the AFP LEAD Education Committee, supporting the development of the next generation of fundraising professionals. In 2020, he was named a Top 30 Under 30 Young Professional by 101.1 The Wiz in Cincinnati. He is also a graduate of the Urban Leaders Institute through the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, where he earned the Best-in-Class Award for Best Connector—recognizing his ability to build meaningful relationships and mobilize others around a shared vision. He is a proud Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and a graduate of the AFP Global Faculty Training Academy. Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

In this episode of the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, host⁠ ⁠⁠Sherrod DeGrippo sits down with Aurora Johnson of SpyCloud and Amitai Cohen of Wiz ahead of SleuthCon to explore two rapidly changing corners of the cybercrime landscape.   Aurora breaks down the highly organized Chinese-language smishing ecosystem, revealing how phishing operations, fraud networks, and cash-out schemes work together like a mature business.   Amitai examines the growing threat to software supply chains, explaining how groups like Team PCP are exploiting CI/CD pipelines, open-source dependencies, and AI-assisted malware development.   Together, they discuss the industrialization of cybercrime, the role of automation and AI, and why defenders must rethink how they secure today's interconnected digital ecosystem.   In this episode you'll learn:       Why cybercrime ecosystems now operate like sophisticated businesses  How NFC relay attacks are being used to cash out stolen credit card data  The role Telegram marketplaces play in modern fraud operations  Some questions we ask:      How industrialized has modern cybercrime become?  What clues suggest threat actors are using AI to create malware?  What are defenders missing about CI/CD pipelines as an attack surface?  Resources:   View Aurora Johnson on LinkedIn   View Amitai Cohen on LinkedIn   View Sherrod DeGrippo on LinkedIn     Related Microsoft Podcasts:                    The BlueHat Podcast  Uncovering Hidden Risks      Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts     Get the latest threat intelligence insights and guidance at Microsoft Security Insider    The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast is produced by Microsoft, Hangar Studios and distributed as part of N2K media network. 

Featured Guest: Raegan Kirkpatrick, Marketing & Promotions Specialist, Blumenthal Arts Lights up, dolls — because Dishing with Buff Faye is BACK after a brief hiatus, and honey, we've got BIG NEWS!Buff Faye and Giovonni D. Diamond return to the studio to celebrate a major milestone: Dishing with Buff Faye has once again been named one of the Top Drag Queen Podcasts in the Nation by Feedspot for the third year in a row! This year, the podcast landed in the Top 30 alongside some of the biggest names in drag entertainment, including RuPaul's Drag Race queens. That's right, baby—we're famous!Of course, Gio can't let a celebration happen without bringing some romantic confusion to the table. He dishes all about a new man named Miles that he's "kind of" dating, while Buff remains highly skeptical that Miles actually exists. The tea is hot, the stories are questionable.The duo also dives into Pride Month celebrations happening across the Carolinas and beyond. Buff reflects on the history and importance of Pride, the legacy of Stonewall, and why visibility and community matter now more than ever. They chat about the recent release of Buff on the Streets, upcoming Pride celebrations including Rock Hill Pride, and the growing number of small-town Pride festivals popping up throughout the region. From Greensboro Pride to Pineville Pride to Huntersville Pride, Buff celebrates the incredible progress being made in communities of every size and with the big Charlotte Pride later this summer. Somewhere along the way, Gio delivers his best Dracula impersonation and then abruptly rushes off to his date.Then it's time for the main event.  Special guest Raegan Kirkpatrick from Blumenthal Arts joins the conversation to discuss the exciting collaboration between Buff Faye and Blumenthal Arts for the upcoming production of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors. Buff shares stories from the wildly successful and completely sold-out Dracula Drag Brunch of Terrors, where lucky audience members won tickets to opening night on July 7. Tickets available online at BlumenthalArts.org/DraculaRaegan shares more about Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, a fast-paced, campy, pansexual comedy that puts a fresh spin on the classic vampire tale. The conversation expands into Blumenthal Arts' longstanding commitment to ensuring the arts are accessible, welcoming, and representative of all communities. Listeners also learn about Out on the Town, the organization's LGBTQ+ social group open to everyone, and the many events, gatherings, and opportunities that help build community through the arts. Together, Buff and Raegan discuss the importance of telling everyone's stories on stage and highlight the many LGBTQ+ initiatives, partnerships, and community programs supported by Blumenthal Arts.  Before wrapping up, Buff and Raegan preview the incredible season ahead at Blumenthal Arts, including Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, Oh, Mary!, Dirty Dancing, The Wiz, Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast, Harry Potter, Heathers, and more.   From Pride celebrations and podcast rankings to vampires, theater, and community building, this episode is funny, informative and fabulously unfiltered. Hit play, get into the fantasy, and start Dishing with Buff Faye. Eat it Up!

The NBA Finals are done but the NBA isn't. The NBA draft is next week and the Wizards hold the number 1 overall pick in it! News of Darryn Peterson only taking a workout with the Wiz while AJ goes to Utah as well brings in concerns. The NFL is in a lull but never completely quiet, which players have the ability to change their narratives heading into the 2026-27 NFL season and which ones have their legacies set! Bobby Blanco joins the show to talk all things Washington Nationals as they look to stay hot against the Royals and go for the sweep! Currently holding onto the final wild card spot if the playoffs ended today they'd be taking part! We close the show with GAMEDAY, highlighting the biggest sporting events from the world of sports today! From the World Cup to the College World Series and more what do we have our eyes on today? Tune in LIVE every weekday from 12-3 PM everywhere on the Audacy app and locally at 910 the fan and 105.1 FM for more AWadd Radio!!

Ya no es si tu empresa va a incorporar inteligencia artificial.La pregunta es cuándo y cómo.En este episodio Ana María Quintanilla comparte desde adentro el camino que ha recorrido Wisdenn con la IA desde el lanzamiento de Wiz.Coach en 2018, su valuación de 15 millones de dólares en Toronto, hasta el error que cometieron en 2025 al creer que comprar licencias de ChatGPT para todos sus colaboradores sería suficiente.No lo fue.Y de eso también se aprende.Lo que vas a escuchar: • Por qué tener un plan claro es más importante que tener la tecnología • Cómo clarificar el propósito de tu organización antes de decidir qué tecnología adoptar • Las 4 necesidades que las empresas grandes ya tienen muy claras en materia de IA • Cómo permanecer relevante sin soltar lo que ya funciona bien hoyNo se trata de montarse en la ola porque todos lo hacen. Se trata de saber exactamente con qué te quedas y qué cambias.

The NBA Draft is now inside 10 days away, and while AJ Dybantsa seems to think he's going No. 1, there are options…like trading Anthony Davis for more assets? We discuss that, plus Trae Young's feeling that the Wiz could be the top team in the East next year, in this week's Best of Wizards!

The NBA Draft is now inside 10 days away, and while AJ Dybantsa seems to think he's going No. 1, there are options…like trading Anthony Davis for more assets? We discuss that, plus Trae Young's feeling that the Wiz could be the top team in the East next year, in this week's Best of Wizards!

The NBA Draft is now inside 10 days away, and while AJ Dybantsa seems to think he's going No. 1, there are options…like trading Anthony Davis for more assets? We discuss that, plus Trae Young's feeling that the Wiz could be the top team in the East next year, in this week's Best of Wizards!

The NBA Draft is now inside 10 days away, and while AJ Dybantsa seems to think he's going No. 1, there are options…like trading Anthony Davis for more assets? We discuss that, plus Trae Young's feeling that the Wiz could be the top team in the East next year, in this week's Best of Wizards!

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The federal government's human capital arm added several new industry partners to its Tech Force hiring effort Monday as the program begins to take root in agencies. The new batch of companies is Cisco, Scale AI, Wiz, Arista Networks, Armada, Cognition AI, Cognizant, Payward, and Moveworks, per a release from the Office of Personnel Management. They join a cohort of a couple dozen companies that are already part of the program's industry support, including OpenAI, Google Public Sector, xAI, and Palantir. “These partnerships bring world-class engineering expertise into public service and create a stronger pipeline between industry and government at a moment when modernizing federal technology has never been more important,” OPM Director Scott Kupor said in a written statement Monday. According to the release, the companies will provide training resources and programming, as well as their own employees who they'll nominate for temporary federal service. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

(Originally aired: 7/7/25)This week, the one and only Wiz Khalifa brings the chill - and a smile that could light up the world. The multi-platinum rapper, father, and certified smooth operator sits down with Bunnie to talk growing up in a military family, dad life, and his deeper purpose: spreading joy. He opens up about how his parents' divorce shaped him, and how it influences the way he co-parents today. Wiz shares his approach to staying calm, and how he finds healing through music, hot yoga, MMA, and morning routines. He also talks about the release of Kush & Orange Juice 2, the long-awaited follow-up to the mixtape that defined an era. Plus: his favorite stoner snacks, his dream strip club, and why he never gets tired of performing his hits like "Black and Yellow". Wiz Khalifa: WebsiteWatch Full Episodes & More: YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cybersecurity Today for June 2, 2026. Microsoft has backed away from its hard-line stance against vulnerability researchers after widespread criticism from the security community. The dispute began after independent researcher Nightmare Eclipse published proof-of-concept code for unpatched Microsoft vulnerabilities, triggering a public debate over responsible disclosure, zero-days, and researcher relations. Cybersecurity Today would like to thank Material Security for sponsoring this podcast. Material Security provides faster, more complete detection and response for email, identity, and data threats inside Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. You can contact them at material[dot]security. Carnival Corporation disclosed a social-engineering attack that led to the theft of sensitive personal information affecting nearly six million people. Exposed data includes names, contact information, dates of birth, and government identification details. The ShinyHunters cybercrime group has claimed responsibility and alleges the breach involved even more records. Password manager provider Dashlane temporarily locked some customers out of their accounts after large-scale password-guessing attacks triggered automated security protections. Access was later restored, although some users reported lingering issues. The episode also examines a software supply-chain attack uncovered by Wiz involving 32 Red Hat Cloud Services NPM packages. Attackers compromised a Red Hat employee's GitHub account and inserted Miasma malware designed to steal Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure credentials. Timestamps: 00:00 Sponsor Message 00:28 Headlines And Intro 00:55 Microsoft Researcher Dispute 02:58 Carnival Cruise Data Breach 04:48 Dashlane Lockouts Explained 06:09 Miasma Malware Supply-Chain Attack 08:10 Wrap Up And Sign Off 08:31 Sponsor Deep Dive #Cybersecurity #DataBreach #Carnival #Microsoft #Dashlane #RedHat #SupplyChainAttack #CyberSecurityToday

Amy Schwartz, Chief People Officer at Wiz, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We talked about why HR alone can't create a high-performance culture, why relationships and influence matter more than HR systems, and why "picking up the trash" - a leadership philosophy she picked up working in casinos - has stuck with her ever since.----  Sponsor Links:

In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I examine how Google Cloud is using AI Threat Defense to help customers fight AI-powered cyberattacks. Highlights 00:03 — If you're going to be number one on the Cloud Wars Top 10, you've got to fight to keep that position and stay ahead of the incredible and highly capable competition across the Cloud Wars Top 10. Google Cloud, I believe, has taken yet another big step in ensuring that it remains the number one company on the Cloud Wars Top 10 by launching a new cybersecurity approach. 00:57 — The person leading that is Francis deSouza, who is the Chief Operating Officer of Google Cloud, but also president of its security products. In a blog post last week outlining what this new AI Threat Defense is all about, deSouza said it's time now that business customers be able to fight AI with AI, to defend against these very powerful incursions that the bad guys are going to be making using AI. 01:58 — So, there needs to be, among customers, a big shift in how they do things. It can't be, "Let's just do a little bit more of what we've always done." There's got to be a new approach, and Google Cloud believes it's got that now with this AI Threat Defense for Google Cloud. I believe this is the latest in an ongoing series of steps they've made around cybersecurity. 02:54 — About a year ago — or several months ago — the company announced its intention to acquire Wiz, with its end-to-end threat monitoring and awareness capabilities. That deal has now been completed, and the most recent step, I believe, is the launch of this new solution called Google AI Threat Defense. 03:56 — Now, I'm not trying to read more into that than needs to be said. Maybe Google Cloud AI Threat Defense seemed overly clunky, but I wonder if, in some ways, parent company Google is riding this high now. Google Cloud itself had a growth rate of 63%, up from 48% in the prior quarter, so the company is definitely on a run here. Visit Cloud Wars for more.

It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a four parter anyways. 1978 was a killer year for horror movies, day dot for the modern slasher as well. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1978? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 7+ hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 1978, A Year In Horror. It's a pretty long journey this one,  am going to give you the time codes below so if you don't want spoilers then, please, avert your eyes. You can now support A Year in Horror via the Patreon. Theme Music by Max Newton & Lucy Foster. Email the podcast at ayearinhorror@gmail.com Follow me on Instagram. Follow me on Letterboxd. Follow me on Storygraph. Below are the time codes for all the different segments and my guest links. Feel free to let me know where you think I got it wrong or right and of course be kind, rewind. 0.00 - Intro 18.53 - The worst horror films from 1978 23.49 - Faces of Death (w/ Brad Hanson) 44.44 - Also Rans (Part 1) 53.22 - Sci-Fi Corner 58.54 - Battlestar Galactica (w/ Father Malone) 1.34.07 - Superman (w/ Paul Chanter)

Ryan Carter is coming to the end of his run as The Iceberg in the West End production of Titaníque at the Criterion Theatre.Ryan is a multi-faceted performer and creative. Prior to his run in Titaníque, Ryan starred as Jagwire in Bat Out Of Hell in the West End and on tour.His other theatre credits include: Motown The Musical (Shaftesbury Theatre), Choir Of Man (Edinburgh Fringe Festival), The Boyfriend (Menier Chocolate Factory) and The World Goes Round (Barn Theatre). Most recently, Ryan played Smokey Robinson and covered Eddie Kendricks in the West End production of Ain't Too Proud (Prince Edward Theatre).As the Creative Producer of RyCa Productions, Ryan produced the acclaimed Refresh concerts, as well as a series of shows at Jack Solomons. Ryan was one of the Creative Directors for Turn Up London and was Creative Director of Digital Projects for The Barn Theatre, where he made the interactive concert The Secret Society of Leading Ladies and worked on Now Or Never by Matthew Harvey. He was the Casting Director for The Wiz at the Hope Mill Theatre and has also worked with Urdang. Ryan also does graphic design and creates and manages social media content for productions within the theatre industry, including the UK premiere of Ride The Cyclone and the reunion concert of Spring Awakening.In this episode, Ryan discusses landing his role in Titaníque and the impact of Bat Out Of Hell. He also delves into his work as a creative, explains why it is important for him to stand up for what he believes in and reflects on his path into theatre.Ryan plays The Iceberg in Titaníque at the Criterion Theatre until 7th June 2026. Follow him on Instagram: @ryanjesse95 This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan sits down with Broadway producer Brian Anthony Moreland for a candid, high-energy conversation about the realities of commercial theatre. Brian shares the fascinating story of how he caught the theatre bug playing Santa Claus in the third grade , his formative years at a performing arts boarding school , and his early career as a non-union dancer dealing with the exhausting audition grind in New York City. He opens up about the pivotal moment he decided to pivot to producing, starting with a grueling five-and-a-half-year journey to bring Thoughts of a Colored Man to Broadway. Alan and Brian pull back the curtain on the industry's economic pressures, debating Broadway financials, escalating production costs, and what it truly takes to balance commercial viability with meaningful, artistic storytelling. The conversation centers deeply on Brian's extraordinary relationship with the work of August Wilson. He recalls the serendipitous train ride to Pittsburgh that led to him producing the record-breaking revival of The Piano Lesson , and how Denzel Washington personally asked him to lead-produce his next Wilson project. Brian breaks down the profound themes of identity, healing, and family preservation driving his latest production at the Barrymore Theatre, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, sharing delightful insights into working with legendary director Debbie Allen and the joyful, nurturing energy that stars Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer bring to the rehearsal room. Finally, Brian takes on the 60-second plot challenge, pitches a classic musical, and reflects on the timeless power of theatre as a space where you can be anything. Brian Anthony Moreland is a transformative Broadway producer dedicated to shaping the contemporary cultural landscape through visionary, inclusive storytelling. Originally from California, he began his career as a performer before transitioning into producing. His impressive Broadway repertoire includes the ground-breaking global hit Othello starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, the record-breaking revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, The Wiz, The Lifespan of a Fact, Sea Wall / A Life, and The Sound Inside. A respected industry leader, Moreland serves on the Board of Governors of The Broadway League, where he co-chairs the Multicultural Task Force. He also holds leadership roles as a Trustee for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, a Trustee of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, a Board Director for NYC Tourism and Conventions, and is an active member of the Theatre Development Fund (TDF). Connect with Brian: IG: @therealbrianmoreland Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support the podcast on Patreon and watch video versions of the episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theatre_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheTheatrePodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alan's personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alanseales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this super sized episode of New Release Review Seth is joined by returning guest Kazmo to talk about Aleshea Harris's wild and weird revenge story, Is God Is! They discuss the twin performances of Kara Young and Mallori Johnson, why casting Vivica A. Fox is speaking Kazmo's language, how Sterling K. Brown nails his psychopath performance, and why a movie like Is God Is should always be available in theaters. Also: The Devil's shoes! The Wiz! The Soundtrack! Check it out! Follow Kazmo on Twitter unless you are a dockers wearing loser  Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

The Wizards have the No. 1 overall pick…now what? In this week's Best of Wizards, we look at all possibilities, including trading down – and either way, Joe House says this draft is where it all changes for the Wiz!

The Wizards have the No. 1 overall pick…now what? In this week's Best of Wizards, we look at all possibilities, including trading down – and either way, Joe House says this draft is where it all changes for the Wiz!

The Wizards have the No. 1 overall pick…now what? In this week's Best of Wizards, we look at all possibilities, including trading down – and either way, Joe House says this draft is where it all changes for the Wiz!

The Wizards have the No. 1 overall pick…now what? In this week's Best of Wizards, we look at all possibilities, including trading down – and either way, Joe House says this draft is where it all changes for the Wiz!

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dive into the surprising Universal Pictures history behind Michael Jackson's breakout acting role in The Wiz, exploring how the 1978 musical helped launch one of the most important creative partnerships in pop culture history. Along the way, they also cover new Epic Universe character reveals, Halloween Horror Nights rumors, and what's next for Universal Orlando's evolving parks. NEWS • Universal officially unveils Captain Cacao, the oversized bear mascot coming to Celestial Park at Epic Universe • Rumors swirl around a possible Ozzy Osbourne-themed house for Halloween Horror Nights 35 • Po's Kung Fu Training Camp at DreamWorks Land temporarily closes for refurbishment through July • Listener theories continue about a possible Zelda-themed replacement for Mythos at Islands of Adventure • Universal fans debate whether Volcano Bay's retired “Spirit of the Volcano” effect could inspire a new home for Mystic Fountain FEATURE • The surprising story behind how Michael Jackson landed the role of the Scarecrow in Universal's 1978 film version of The Wiz • How The Wiz introduced Michael Jackson to legendary producer Quincy Jones during filming in New York City • Why Universal and Motown took a massive creative gamble adapting Broadway's urban retelling of The Wizard of Oz • Behind-the-scenes stories involving Diana Ross, Richard Pryor, Ray Bolger, and the original casting plans for the film • How Michael Jackson's performance in The Wiz helped pave the way for Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad HOSTS • Jim Hill X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia Instagram: @JimHillMedia Website: jimhillmedia.com • Eric Hersey X/Twitter: @erichersey Instagram: @erichersey Website: strongmindedagency.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR UnlockedMagic.com - Save up to 12% on Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World tickets, including Express Pass options, when you book through https://unlockedmagic.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=epicjhm If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stage Door Podcast sits down with Elijah Ahmad Lewis, currently starring as the Scarecrow in the all-new national tour of THE WIZ. A multi-award-winning performer with Broadway, television, film, and music credits, Elijah talks about the journey that shaped him as an artist, including working closely with legendary performers Patti LaBelle and Cicely Tyson.The conversation dives into his career, the energy he brings to the role, what makes this new production of THE WIZ feel so fresh, and why audiences continue to connect with its music, heart, and message nearly 50 years later.THE WIZ comes to the Stranahan Theater in Toledo May 26–31, 2026 for eight performances as part of the Broadway in Toledo Series. Tickets are available now through BroadwayInToledo.com and StranahanTheater.com

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we asked attendees at AFP ICON to reflect on the unplanned career moments that helped shape who they are today. From lateral moves and sudden role changes to unexpected opportunities and reluctant yeses, fundraisers at all career stages share how uncertainty became a catalyst for growth. These stories highlight the nonlinear nature of fundraising careers and offer reassurance to emerging leaders that progress doesn't always follow a straight line.  Guests: Elena Burr, MPH Maxwell Moore Joella Blas-Kawano Michael Acaldo Sarah Brown, CFRE Sasha Lewis, MPA, CFRE Kim Gerrish, CFRE Bryan Vinson, MBA Terri Williams, M.A., CFRE Olga Krochak, M.A., CFRE Mason Stahl Shannon Foucault, MBA, CFRE Kenya Roberts, CFRE Pedro Rivera, J.D. Jeff Schreifels   Hosts:  Jarrod Williams, MBLI, CFRE, is a courageous, strategic, and results-oriented fundraising leader with over a decade of experience driving revenue growth, donor engagement, and organizational visibility. He is committed to building cultures of philanthropy within mission-driven organizations and brings a proven track record across major gifts, annual giving, corporate sponsorships, event strategy, and data-informed decision-making within both social justice and arts organizations. He serves as a Client Experience Leader for Veritus Group, where he educates and coaches fundraisers across the country on innovative mid-level and major gift strategies. In this role, he partners with organizations nationwide to strengthen donor pipelines, elevate fundraising performance, and build sustainable revenue models. Jarrod has been recognized for his leadership and influence and remains actively engaged in advancing the fundraising profession. He serves on the AFP Global Emerging Leaders Committee and the AFP LEAD Education Committee, supporting the development of the next generation of fundraising professionals. In 2020, he was named a Top 30 Under 30 Young Professional by 101.1 The Wiz in Cincinnati. He is also a graduate of the Urban Leaders Institute through the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, where he earned the Best-in-Class Award for Best Connector—recognizing his ability to build meaningful relationships and mobilize others around a shared vision. He is a proud Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and a graduate of the AFP Global Faculty Training Academy. Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

www.patreon.com/theconspiracypodcastBefore the moonwalk. Before the glove. Before Neverland, before the tabloids, before the world decided it knew exactly who Michael Jackson was — there was a kid in Gary, Indiana who wasn't allowed to touch his father's guitar.Most people know the legend. Few know the price.Michael Jackson didn't have a childhood. He had rehearsals. He had a belt across the chair and a father who saw dollar signs where other dads saw sons. By the time he was eight years old he was performing in nightclubs, watching the adult world at its worst, and being told that was normal. It wasn't normal. None of it was.And yet — out of all of that — came Thriller. The moonwalk. Four consecutive number one singles before he was twelve. A catalog worth billions. A chimp in a matching outfit eating dinner at the table.But also Neverland. Also the allegations. Also a death that still doesn't sit right.This week we start at the beginning — Gary, Indiana, Joe Jackson, the Apollo Theater, Motown, Quincy Jones, and the private world Michael built when he finally had enough money to build whatever he wanted. We get into the stuff most people don't know, the stuff that actually explains everything, and we set the table for what's coming in Part 2.And trust us — Part 2 gets dark.Timestamps:00:00 — Intro, Patreon shoutouts & gas prices somehow leading to Michael Jackson04:00 — Why we're covering MJ now & our bias going in (we love him, sue us)07:00 — Gary, Indiana: the two-bedroom house, 11 people, and Joe Jackson11:00 — Joe discovers the boys' talent & the rehearsals begin — belt on the chair13:00 — Michael describes the abuse & why the sight of his father made him physically ill15:00 — "Big Nose" — the nickname that quietly explains everything about his face16:00 — The Jackson 5 is born & Michael joins at six years old18:00 — Winning the Apollo, Gladys Knight, Berry Gordy & the Motown signing19:00 — Diana Ross "presents" them — the marketing ploy that worked perfectly20:00 — Four consecutive number ones straight out the gate, Jacksonmania hits22:00 — Growing up backstage in nightclubs — what Michael saw at age 7 and 823:00 — His Grammy speech: "My childhood was taken away from me"25:00 — Was it worth it? The guys debate childhood sacrifice vs. greatness32:00 — Michael meets Diana Ross at nine years old — "my mother, sister, and lover"34:00 — Leaving Motown, The Wiz disaster, and meeting Quincy Jones35:00 — Off the Wall, one Grammy, and a quiet promise to himself36:00 — Thriller drops — and why nobody actually knows how many copies it sold39:00 — The Motown 25 moonwalk: 47 million viewers and a call from Fred Astaire41:00 — Bad, five consecutive number ones, and the Beatles catalog for $47 million43:00 — Neverland Ranch: the train, the zoo, the carousel, and why he built it48:00 — Bubbles the chimp, matching outfits, and the loneliness hiding behind it all54:00 — The Godiva candy story & why he never stopped giving it away56:00 — Vitiligo confirmed: what the autopsy actually showed58:00 — The nose, the face, and erasing the thing his father ridiculed59:00 — What's coming in Part 2: the lawsuits, the acquittal, the death, and the dark stuff

Full show: May 18th, 2026 -Guests include Joe House and Mark Zuckerman -We discuss Commanders interest in both Diggs brothers, the Nats' surge, some Wiz options at No. 1, and more!

The Wiz have won the Draft Lottery! And after the initial excitement wore off, the three big questions came out: who will they pick, who SHOULD they pick, and could they explore all options, including a trade? We've got all that in this week's Best of Wizards!

The Wiz have won the Draft Lottery! And after the initial excitement wore off, the three big questions came out: who will they pick, who SHOULD they pick, and could they explore all options, including a trade? We've got all that in this week's Best of Wizards!

The Wiz have won the Draft Lottery! And after the initial excitement wore off, the three big questions came out: who will they pick, who SHOULD they pick, and could they explore all options, including a trade? We've got all that in this week's Best of Wizards!

The Wiz have won the Draft Lottery! And after the initial excitement wore off, the three big questions came out: who will they pick, who SHOULD they pick, and could they explore all options, including a trade? We've got all that in this week's Best of Wizards!

My buddy Ross, a Wiz diehard, makes his debut to give a secular perspective on the Wizards' incredible good fortune and difficult choice at number 1. Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer, and how they project to uplift a hungry franchise. Enjoy!TIME STAMPS(0:00) Intro + Current Wizards Core(10:20) AJ Dybantsa(22:30) Darryn Peterson and Wiz Culture(44:30) Trae Young Impact(51:30) Trade Strategy(56:30) Cam Boozer, 2026 PGs, wrap

With the Wiz getting the #1 pick in the upcoming draft, listen to the Junks celebrate winning the John Wall lottery. Also their reaction and prediction of Jan Vesely and trading their 1st round pick for Randy Foye and Mike Miller.

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsJarrott Productions DestinationAustin Shakespeare Much Ado About NothingBroadway in Austin The Wiz What We Talked About Book of Mormon Outer Critics Circle Awards Hamlet & Othello Participation Fees? B-Roll in performances? Paranormal Activity Adrienne Warren in Proof Rent 30th anniversary concertThank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)  

Today's episode of BMitch & Finlay features the guys talking RFK Metro drama, more Wiz draft, and the latest Commanders news.

It was deja vu in WA, as the Hawks suffered another nightmare final term against Freo. Still, there were plenty of positives to come out of Round Nine, namely the form of Gunners, the Wiz, Amon, and Battle. We're back to recap the game and tackle your questions here on the Hawk Talk Podcast! Don't forget to follow us on our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson seem to be the two names atop the NBA Draft boards of most pundits, and maybe most teams. The Wiz can pick whichever one they want - but who should it be?

Ozman The Wizard and Na'imah talk about Mothers's Day, some of their favorite classic HBO shows in response to HBO Max possibility merging with Paramount +, whether or not The Wiz was a horror movie, R.I.P. Ted Turner, the Chicago Bulls hiring Bryson Graham as their new EVP of basketball operations, and much more!!! Please subscribe, share, rate and review.

The show also welcomed music royalty as legendary R&B singer Stephanie Mills joined the RSMS crew for a wide‑ranging conversation about her career, from starring as the original Dorothy in The Wiz to her close friendship with Michael Jackson, whom she strongly defended against long‑standing allegations. Mills reflected on longevity, legacy, and why performing for loyal fans still matters decades into her career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International tensions took center stage as the U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz while both sides insisted a ceasefire is still in place. According to U.S. Central Command, American naval ships intercepted what were described as unprovoked Iranian attacks and responded with targeted strikes, while Iran accused the U.S. of violating the truce first—raising global concerns due to the Strait’s importance as a major oil shipping route. On the home front, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Drew Sidora opened up about the very real financial stress surrounding her divorce from Ralph Pittman, revealing fears that the Georgia home they once shared could face foreclosure. Court documents show a significant income disparity between the two, and recent rulings have ordered Sidora to vacate the home, intensifying public conversation around finances, custody, and fairness in high‑profile divorces. The show also welcomed music royalty as legendary R&B singer Stephanie Mills joined the RSMS crew for a wide‑ranging conversation about her career, from starring as the original Dorothy in The Wiz to her close friendship with Michael Jackson, whom she strongly defended against long‑standing allegations. Mills reflected on longevity, legacy, and why performing for loyal fans still matters decades into her career. Closing out the episode, Chris Brown marked a major moment with the release of his 12th studio album, Brown—a 27‑track project packed with high‑profile collaborations. Ahead of the release, Brown shared a heartfelt message thanking fans for sticking with him through a long journey and urging them to enjoy the work he poured into the album, which officially dropped at midnight and immediately sparked buzz across social media. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg breaks down every lottery scenario from teams the Wizards would be okay jumping them if they fall to No. 5, early indicators the Wiz will fall to No. 5 as you watch the lottery unveiling and who they could select with each pick. Enjoy!

The episode identifies a structural shift in how AI adoption is being managed within IT environments: control and accountability are now central concerns, overtaking simple discussions of AI usage or feature deployment. Shadow AI—unmanaged or improperly governed AI agents—has emerged as a tangible risk vector. Government entities, such as the White House, and technology vendors including Microsoft, Cisco, and OpenAI are framing AI not only as a productivity tool but increasingly as a source of operational and security liabilities that demand more robust oversight. A key example comes from an incident reported by TechRepublic in which an AI agent within a coding workflow deleted both a production database and its backups, resulting in a prolonged, business-impacting recovery from a three-month-old backup. In parallel, the Hacker News highlighted findings from scans of one million exposed AI services, characterizing the market's current AI security posture as lacking, with many endpoints widely reachable unintentionally. Microsoft's public transition of Agent365 from preview to release was directly tied to fears over the risks associated with shadow AI, indicating industry recognition of autonomous agents as a new attack surface requiring governance. Supporting developments further validate this trend. Cisco's open sourcing of AI Bill of Materials (BOMs) tools, Wiz's tracking of non-human identities tied to AI workloads, and OpenAI's rollout of advanced account security all signal a growing industry emphasis on making AI deployments auditable and restrictable. Practices such as phishing-resistant authentication—driven by token theft campaigns analyzed by Microsoft—and continuous permission monitoring, as advocated by Material Security, are now increasingly viewed as necessary safeguards rather than optional enhancements. Providers like Enforcer and products such as Copilot Manager are explicitly focused on surfacing shadow AI usage and enforcing credential discipline, underlining the growing demand for proof-of-controls. MSPs and IT service providers now face greater operational complexity and contract risk tied to AI automation. Client expectations are shifting from baseline AI access to demonstrable governance—requiring non-human identity inventories, documented permission boundaries, and validated recovery frameworks for AI-powered workflows. Token harvesting and persistent OAuth grants increase the likelihood that MSPs will be held responsible not just for prevention, but for rapid containment, rollback, and producing evidence during security incidents. Failure to meet tightened SLAs around backup immutability, authentication protections, and agent visibility could soon become a material contract exposure. 00:00 Agents Gone Rogue 03:50 Govern the Agent 06:24 MSP at Risk 09:54 Why Do We Care?  Supported by:  CometBackup ScalePad  Upcoming event:  The Pivotal Point of IT: Building Services for the AI-First Era Date: May 13 at 1p.m. EDT Register: https://go.acronis.com/davesobelaiera

The tank is complete, and the Wizards are guaranteed a Top 4 pick with the best odds to get the No. 1 overall selection in the NBA Draft…but will we get that ultimate outcome? We discuss the future of the Wiz, immediate and long-term, and hear from GM Will Dawkins in this week's Best of Wizards!