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Learn to speak Mandarin the same way you learned your native language: by imitating what you hear. No memorizing, no tedious grammar lessons, no superhuman willpower, just the sounds of Chinese, your ears, and you. Let's start speaking Chinese for real this time. Subscribe to start building your Mandarin from the ground up! Logo artwork by Alex Wang • 老汪
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Bigger Than Business

The Capital Chart Room

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Bigger Than Business is the show where you’ll discover real-world stories of business owners living their purpose. You’ll encounter men and women all over the world who draw strength from understanding why they do what they do and how they remain true to that purpose through the ups and downs every business owner will face. www.thecapitalchartroom.com
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Welcome to the Executive Real Estate Investing Show. This podcast is for you, the busy business owner or executive looking to create generational wealth... Here, we're going to show you how to do that through real estate investing. From multifamily to industrial and everything in between, you will become a real estate investing expert.
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Conversations in Atlantic Theory

Journal of French and Francophone Philosophy

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These conversations explore the cultural, political, and philosophical traditions of the Atlantic world, ranging from European critical theory to the black Atlantic to sites of indigenous resistance and self-articulation, as well as the complex geography of thinking between traditions, inside traditions, and from positions of insurgency, critique, and counternarrative.
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Mike Learakos is a former restaurateur with over 30 years in the food industry, and a long-time volunteer supporting thousands of people across SoCal. Mike is also the CEO of Abound Food Care based in Orange County, and his team works hard to eliminate food waste! September is Hunger Action Month, so Mike tells KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan that n…
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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Isaac Elliott-Fisher, one of the producers of the beloved 'Turtle Power' documentary as well as the upcoming second volume, TMNT: Evolution, Mutation, & Reboot, which will be launching on Kickstarter soon. Sign up to be notified on launch of the Kickstarter here: https://kickstarter.com/projects/defi…
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Leading her community with leaps and bounds, Chloe Gruenberg is not your typical high school student! She’s an accomplished ballerina, she teaches technique to young students in Orange County, and she’s also a dedicated volunteer with over 300 hundred of hours of service! She's involved with RAD, Special Camp and so much more... click the link to h…
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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker travels to Departed Soles Brewery in Jersey City, New Jersey to chat with owner Brian Kulbacki. Kulbacki is a die-hard Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan and many of the beers he's brewed have been inspired by the TMNT. Most recently, he brewed the Party Wagon beer for Portsmouth Mini-Con 40. Sound engineering by…
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It's one of the toughest things in life - transitioning onto a new path. For many members of the military, it can be extremely overwhelming when searching for the right career after years of service. So, this is where Adam Van Dyke steps in to help. And it's not just simple guidance - he volunteers his time, making sure his clients are set on the r…
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On today's episode of Bigger Than Business, Jeff Holler and Chris Cassidy discuss the significance of purpose-driven success. Chris, a former Navy SEAL and astronaut, shares his leadership journey, from high school sports to the Naval Academy, and his experiences in space missions. He highlights the importance of authenticity and confidence for new…
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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Andrew Farago, author of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History from Insight Editions, which has a revised and updated edition coming on July 23, 2024. Featuring forewards from both Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, The Ultimate Visual History beautifully details the entire history of…
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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Granite Con co-owner Chris Proulx about how Granite Con became an annual TMNT con, highlights from the past and what to expect this year, including a sum-up of all the guests from the storied history of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 2024's Granite Con is going to be on September 21 and 22 at the …
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You’re listening to Conversations in Atlantic Theory, a podcast dedicated to books and ideas generated from and about the Atlantic world. In collaboration with the Journal of French and Francophone Philosophy, these conversations explore the cultural, political, and philosophical traditions of the Atlantic world, ranging from European critical theo…
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FixNation is a non-profit clinic in LA County that offers free spay and neuter services to the thousands of homeless, stray, and community cats across the metro. They also provide additional services, community support and low-cost options for people with pets. Founded by local cat-lovers Karn Myers and her late husband Mark Dodge. Click the link t…
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You’re listening to Conversations in Atlantic Theory, a podcast dedicated to books and ideas generated from and about the Atlantic world. In collaboration with the Journal of French and Francophone Philosophy, these conversations explore the cultural, political, and philosophical traditions of the Atlantic world, ranging from European critical theo…
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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with four retailers that specialize in various TMNT products. @2ndtimearoundtoysandcomics is a Las Vegas-based retro toy dealer. @east_coast_toyz is a New England-based retro toy dealer. @pixels2perlers sells Perler bead art based on retro video games. @customhatsny makes TMNT hats from reto bedsheets. Fi…
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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker talks to Jonathan Nichols, executive director of the Woodman Museum in Dover, New Hampshire. Dover is the birthplace of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and was recently honored with an historical marker and a memorial manhole cover on the spot where Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird first conceived of the Ninja Tu…
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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by writer Erik Burnham and artist Sarah Myer of IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures. They all discuss issues 12, 13 and 14 in depth, discusses the plot where Ogg has the 1987 TMNT meet various other incarnations of the characters. Additionally, Burnham and Myer discuss the …
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Addie Matthews of Mission Viejo is impacting lives in a big way! A year ago, she volunteered as a camp counselor for https://radcamp.org, a SoCal non-profit that offers camps for kids and adults who are differently-abled, or have special needs. This year, Addie decided that she would not only volunteer again, but she would fundraise and help pay th…
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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker continues coverage of the IDW Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 40th Anniversary Special by welcoming writer Tristan Jones and artist Paul Harmon. Jones and Harmon worked together on Tales of the TMNT Volume 2 back in the 2000's, telling stories about a NYC gang war the Turtles got pulled into and they return for th…
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In this episode of Bigger Than Business, join host Jeff Holler as he sits down with Jeff Crilley, a seasoned journalist turned successful entrepreneur. Crilley takes us on a captivating journey through his illustrious career in journalism, highlighting his groundbreaking announcement of a man's release from prison - a moment that earned him prestig…
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After listening to Season 3, Lesson 08, start reinforcing what you've learned by taking six minutes a day to practice listening and imitating the material. Repetition makes progress. How to practice This episode's daily practice session doesn't include spoken instructions, but the process is the same as previous episodes of this season: In the firs…
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Continuing the TURTLE TRACKS coverage for IDW's TMNT 40th Anniversary special, Brian VanHooker interviews Lloyd Goldfine, executive producer of TMNT 2003, as well as artists Emilio Lopez and Khary Randolph. All three of them discuss the behind-the-scenes world of the 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series as well as coming back to the franchise f…
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Show notes: Here is a link to my conversation with Mischa Wilmers on his I'm Learning Mandarin podcast. Taipei Shorts, an annual theater event that showcases multilingual theater written, directed, and performed by local artists in Taipei. Lesson Outline: [00:21] Intro / updates / announcements [03:53] Magic Phrase: 櫃台負責配合客人 [05:56] A ramble on ton…
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Spreading kindness and compassion, while nurturing a community! Through the non-profit https://www.cropswapla.org, founder Jamiah Hargins is helping fight food insecurity across SoCal and the world! He's inspiring urban gardeners, creating access for affordable, nutrient-rich food... and motivating our youth through leadership! Hear Jamiah talk abo…
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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker welcomes back to the podcast Chris Allan, artist for Archie Comics Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures. On July 11, 2024, IDW comics is releasing a special for the 40th anniversary of the TMNT which revisits many of the franchise's past iterations. Among them is a four-page story set in the Archie Comics co…
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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Pat Linden and Jeff Trojan, two Vice Presidents of Boys Marketing for Playmates Toys who announce a TON of new TMNT releases for 2024 including: (1)The 2024 SDCC Exclusive for Playmates will be a B&W VERSION of the SKETCH TURTLES — (2) the classic PIZZA SHOOTER vehicle is being rereleased — (3) The c…
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CPR training in a class at school helped Downey High School senior, Isaac Delgadillo save the life of a collapsed umpire during a recent baseball game! Isaac knew just what to do, when the man fell to the ground behind home plate. His quick action made all the difference! Hear Isaac share his story with KNX Hero's host Heather Jordan, by clicking t…
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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Luis Antonio Delgado, a prolific colorist for IDW comics. While he's worked on such franchises as Ghostbusters and Transformers, Delgado has been a regular colorist for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles since The Last Ronin, and now is the colorist for all the Last Ronin books as well as TMNT Saturday M…
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Nicki Clark knows how tough it can be to attend school while homeless. When she was a teenager, unexpected circumstances forced her and her mother out of their home and into the streets, starting a new life and with new struggles. School was always super important, so now as an adult, Nicki is giving back to kids in a similar situation. She's an aw…
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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by actor Beau Allen, who played the Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Coming Out of Their Shells. Allen recalls doing the show at Radio City Music Hall, Appearing on Oprah and his thoughts on Shredder's oversized helmet.Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagr…
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Carol Gibson is making a difference in the lives of low-income seniors all across Southern California! Medical experts and health professionals have documented that music and art can benefit an aging person in many ways, but not all facilities or senior living centers can afford programs that provide these activities. So, Carol and her team of volu…
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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Francis Moss who served as the Assistant Story Editor on the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon, as well as the writer for 15 episodes. Moss discusses working for years on the series, editing over 100 episodes as well as creating characters like Zach the Fifth Turtle and Shredder's Mom.Sound…
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Every year, the Kevin Armstrong M.D. Memorial Sports Foundation distributes hundreds of pairs of shoes to deserving kids in Santa Ana, to help keep them active for the spring and summer. There's nothing better than a new pair of kicks to build confidence in a young person! KAMSF Vice President Karen Armstrong checks in with Heroes Host Heather Jord…
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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker interviews 'Roachmill' creators Rich Hedden & Tom McWeeney. In the classic Mirage Teeange Mutant Ninja Turtles series, Hedden & McWeeney wrote and illustrated issues #34, #38, #39 and #40. The latter three were the infamously wacky 'Spaced Out!' story which saw Raphael abducted by aliens. The duo share how they…
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For nearly two decades, Chef Bruno Serato has been feeding our SoCal community, and communities around the world. Reaching an incredible milestone, Chef Bruno speaks with Heroes Host Heather Jordan about serving his 10-millionth meal with his non-profit, Caterina's Club. Chef Bruno also reveals how he felt getting chosen as a recipient for the 2024…
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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Gary Anthony Williams, an actor known for 'The Boondocks,' 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' and, most importantly to TMNT fans, he played Bebop in the 2016 film 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.' Williams explains that he was a Bebop fan going back to the 1987 series, how he prepared for t…
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Track meets, team building and tassles! We check in with L'Mio Edwards, who's in the middle of an exciting track season with Claremont High School. She's also building her non-profit "Team L'Mio" and the senior is getting ready for graduation! Hear the latest with Host Heather Jordan, by clicking the link! Connect at https://teamlmio.com Photo: L'M…
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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with his friend Erik Roman, a die-hard fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In addition to creating awesome TMNT pins for his Warrior Pins account on Instagram, Roman is the host of the Pin Pals podcast, all about the world of pin collecting. Sound engineering by Ian Williams.Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODC…
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There are times in life when we need a strong support system. For some people, however, that can be hard to find. With a mission to make a difference, retired Superior Court Judge Songhai Armstead is leading the way with JCOD, the new Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department with LA County! The Los Angeles native is a longtime advocate for the u…
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Fighting hunger, preventing food waste and cultivating community! Former KNX Hero of the Week Natalie Flores-Blackner chats with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan about their new program called Fruity Fridays, that gives homeowners with fruit trees a way to donate their abundant produce! Natalie also talks about the incredible growth of Nourish LA, si…
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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with George Goodchild, who was the character designer on the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon for most of the series. Goodchild designed the baby Turtles, Kerma, Hokum Hare and many others. He also adapted characters like Groundchuck and Dirtbag from their toy form into their animated incarnation…
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From Hawaii to the Hudson Bay, to the coast of Croatia... our KNX Hero of the Week is making a big statement, when it comes to keeping our oceans and waterways healthy! 18 year-old Edie Markovich of Los Angeles is the founder of Outswimming Hunger, and she's partnering with organizations that are making a difference in our communities! Hear her sha…
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In this very special episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Tom Waltz and Sophie Campbell, the writers behind IDW's ongoing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. With issue #150 on the horizon — coming out 4/24/2024 — both writers reflect on the longest, most in-depth run in the entire history of the TMNT. Waltz talks about the first 100 issues,…
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Driver Austin Varco and his Race4Autism campaign is gearing up for an exciting 2024, kicking things off with Austin's debut at the NASCAR Advanced Auto Parts Series at Irwindale Speedway. Racing to the finish line with former KNX Heroes "Special Needz Coffee" as one of his sponsors, Austin is making a big impact in the ASD community! Hear the lates…
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In this epsiode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Justin Ishmael, a toy designer who has been behind a number of awesome TMNT releases over the past decade. As the Creative Director and CEO of Mondo Toys, he oversaw the creation of the 1/6 Mondo set of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the "First Turtle" based on Kevin Eastman's original TMNT drawi…
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NECA artist Aaron Hazouri returns to Turtle Tracks Podcast with host Brian VanHooker to chat about the new releases for this year's Target Haulathon. Hazouri did the box art for the new Pizza Club versions of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and he breaks down the development of that artwork with NECA and Nickelodeon. Sound engineering by Ian Willi…
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A passion project for 13 year-old RJ Hermes is making a big impact on local shelter dogs and their future forever-families! The creative mind behind the "Operation Pawesomeness" campaign - RJ has collected over 350 items for our canine friends, like dog beds, collars, treats and more! Hear RJ share his story with KNX Hero's host Heather Jordan by c…
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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by writer Patrick Ehlers. Ehlers is the author of the IDW's TMNT oral history featured alongside issue #100 as well as the new TMNT sourcebook. The two of them discuss IDW's amazing run of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and the first part of Ehler's four-part sourcebook. Part Two is on sale 4/3/2…
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A true example of bravery and heroism! When doctors at Keck Medicine of USC determined Saul Casillas and Kathya Rocha matched with each other's sibling who needed an organ transplant, they didn't hesitate to donate! Click the link to hear this incredible - and rare - journey of love, compassion and triumph! Photo: Jim Kim, MD, transplant surgeon wi…
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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Vincenzo Federici, an artist on the IDW Comics Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. Here, Vincenzo discusses developing his take on the TMNT and what Turtle-Mania was like in his native Italy. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turt…
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The Tesoro High School Junior is making a big difference in the SoCal community, inspiring young girls and teens with scoliosis! Brooke Walker knows how tough it can be during treatment or surgery, herself undergoing a multi-level back fusion two years ago. After her recovery, Brooke turned to mentorship and volunteering, and now leads the Orange C…
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