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Showing Promise is a general-discussion podcast hosted by Matthew Cementina. I had the idea back in 2021 to create a podcast, and in 2022 kind of actually sort of started working on it. If you know me, you know I talk quite a lot. So it seemed like a logical project. It’s often on music, and I like the idea of going that direction, but I also just enjoy talking to people. So it’s nothing too specific at the moment. Frequently colorful. Sometimes crass. I don’t have a release schedule. I post ...
The Official Nylon Calculus Podcast. Covering statistics, analytics, and information to better objectively understand basketball.
Are you looking for answers to all of life's toughest questions? If so, this probably isn't the show for you, but if you're up for some snark, sass and irreverent humor, then you may have found your people. On this show, gen-Xers & friends for 20+ years, Erin Stallings & O'Dell Hutchison (also the hosts of the unsolved mysteries podcast "Six Degrees of WTF") go beyond true crime and otherworldly horrors to tackle something even more sinister - reality. From politics, to pop culture, to daily ...
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WHAT I BELIEVE ACCORDING TO THE WORD OF GOD First we want to state that this Ministry believes the Word that there is Only ONE Savior Only ONE name by which man can be saved! Jesus the Christ! He died for ALL Men(people) 1 Timothy 2:2,4 (KJV) 2 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;. 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth I believe that it is the Will of God for all to ...
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No Pain No Gain with Jake Emery (Port Side Tattoo)
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It's Episode 13 of Showing Promise, and we're talking tats! For lucky number 13, I'm hanging with my friend Jake Emery to discuss the world of tattooing. Jake is a tattoo artist at the award-winning Port Side Tattoo in San Diego. In this podcast, Jake shares his personal journey to becoming a professional tattoo artist, and provides insight in to t…
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To The Stars And Back with Angela Cutrone
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Greetings, Earthlings! We are keeping the space vibes rolling with another out-of-this-world episode! This time around I am joined by my friend and coworker, AC, to share some of our experiences over the years while running the To The Stars retail store in Encinitas, California. This shop was far from ordinary, and attracted a lot of curious and ex…
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In Defense Of The Ewoks with Chris Lawrence and Steve Mattison
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Showing Promise Episode XI - Defense Of The Ewoks. That's right padawan's, we're hitting lightspeed and going full Star Wars. In this episode, I am joined by my friends Chris and Steve for a lively discussion about our favorite galaxy far, far away. Thank you for listening! Intro/Outro music by Stuart Stock-Tucker Find me on Instagram @mattxcementi…
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You Should Have Taken Out The Trash with Corie Ferguson
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Well everyone, we've done it. Idk how, but we've done it. It's episode 10! And to mark this very special occasion, I've got my very special first returning guest. I'm joined once again by the one, the only, the incorrigible Corie Ferguson! Not only was Corie one of my first podcast guests, but she was also the first person I met in this strange new…
In this episode, I'm sharing some of the interesting and particularly cool celebrity encounters I had while running the To The Stars retail shop in Encinitas, California. To The Stars is the entertainment brand of punk rocker and San Diego native, Tom DeLonge (Blink-182, Angels & Airwaves, Box Car Racer), and his retail store attracted a wide varie…
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A Time Without Heroes with Daniel Bevis
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Happy New Year! And happy birthday?! For most of us, these annual celebrations are two separate occasions. But for my first guest of 2023, they are one and the same. My buddy Dan was the first dude I met after moving to San Diego, and we've been friends ever since. I have some bones to pick about his taste in movies, but otherwise it's business as …
It's the last episode of 2022, and we kick this one off talking about what Christmas was like for us as kids. After the break we chat about books we're reading, TV shows we're watching and then wind down discussing the season finale of Winter House, Season 7 Episode 10 of The Real Housewives of Potomac and Season 3 Episode 11 of The Real Housewives…
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Episode 40: Week of 12/2 -12/9: Bravo Talk
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On this episode we chat about the penultimate episode of the second season of Winter House, Season 7, Episode 9 of Real Housewives of Potomac and Season 3, Episode 10 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. We close out with another round of "would you rather". Music used in this episode was licensed through Epidemic Sound.…
We kick things off chatting about what we would do if we had to obtain a million dollars by illegal means, pity sex, how we want to be viewed when we are in our 70s and times we hooked up with people we probably shouldn't have. After the break we talk about bullet journaling, books and Erin's therapy moment and then we close out with a few "would y…
On this episode we talk about the latest season of The Crown, the finale of Dead to Me, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Season 7, episodes 8 & 9 of The Real Housewives of Potomac and Season 3 Episode 9 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. We close out with another round of would you rather. Music used in this episode was licensed through Epide…
We're back after a couple of weeks off and we kick things off with a chat about The Sims before jumping into a conversation about bleaching and waxing "the bits" before talking about misplaced items during sexy time. After the break we chat about our thoughts on open relationships, some of our favorite things this week and then Erin gives us her we…
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When We Were Young Fest & Ranking Paramore Albums
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It's been just over a month since my weekend in Las Vegas at the first ever When We Were Young Festival, and I'm still not sure I've fully recovered. In this episode, I'm sharing my full experience at the festival, as well as my thoughts on the event overall. And to close this one out, I thought it would be fun to talk about one of the festival's h…
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Episode 36: Week of 11/6 - 11/11 - Entertainment & Pop Culture
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On this episode we chat about what we;ve been watching including season 2 of The White Lotus, the finale of Interview with the Vampire and The Handmaid's Tale. After the break we recap the following: Winter House Season 2 Episode 5 Real Housewives of Potomac Season 7 Episode 5 Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 3 Episode 7 Music used in this …
On this episode we talk about what we would wear if we could only wear one outfit for the rest of our lives, which game show we should compete on together and first memories. After the break we talk about more of our favorite things, Erin shares a therapy moment and then we close out with some advice for the week. Music used in this episode was lic…
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Michael Myers Vs Dracula with John Doe
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It may be November, but we're still creepin' it real. Even though Halloween has returned to the grave for this year, we just can't help talking horror. My super secret guest, known only as "John Doe" is joining me to talk about some classic horror movies and characters, as well as a few amazing movie ideas of our own. But the fun doesn't end there.…
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Episode 34: Week of 10/31 - 11/4 - Entertainment & Pop Culture
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We're breaking the show into two separate episodes, and we'll now bring you our TV, movie, books and pop culture chat on Fridays. This week we discuss: Season 2, Episode 4 of Winter House Season 7, Episode 5 of The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 3, Episode 6 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City The latest gossip surrounding The Real Housewiv…
We've decided to mix things up (again). We'll now split the show into two different episodes. On Thursdays you'll get questions and advice, and on Fridays you'll get TV, movies, books and pop culture discussions. On this episode we chat about whether or not we'd travel to another planet if we had the opportunity, close encounters with wild animals,…
This week we kick things off talking (and wondering) about the wedgieboy video on Instagrama nd then dive into this week's questions. We discuss the most stalkerish things we've done when we had a crush on someone, and deal-breakers when we are dating someone. After Erin's therapy moment and a break, we dive into TV chat and what is happening on so…
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Tales From The Crypt with Crystal Saenz
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Let's gets spooky! Just in time for Halloween, I am joined by my friend, Crystal, for a journey in to some ominous and interesting places. We've got ghost stories, scary movies, haunted locations, and more! This one is great to enjoy while carving pumpkins and mixing potions. So light your candles and get out your Ouija boards, because we are headi…
In the spirit of Halloween, we kick this episode off talking about stupid things that scared us as kids, and pranks we've pulled to scare others. After the break we discuss Winter House, and then dive deep into Real Housewives of Potomac, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Send us a voice message: https://www.s…
This week we kick things off with personal updates and a couple of listener write-ins, and then the weekly question is back (that didn't take long, did it?). This week we discuss whether or not we've ruined anyone's life and if we're even capable of doing such a thing. After the break we chat about Lindsay Lohan's Christmas movie, the premiere of s…
We're back with a new format, and the same old snark and sass. On this episode we talk about saying goodbye to friendships that don't serve us, theatre nightmares, and what's happening in Iran right now. After the break we talk about what we're watching on TV and then dive into the final episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (this season …
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Ranking Blink-182 Albums (Blink is back!)
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For this episode of Showing Promise, I'm coming at you Han style...Solo! If you are thinking there is no way I could speak out loud to myself in an empty room for two hours, you are gravely mistaken. Because here it is. To coincide with the recent announcements regarding blink-182 (that hopefully came out today), I thought it would be cool to share…
This episode originally dropped as part of the "Be Gay With Me" podcast. This is the format we'll be following when "Why is Everyone Staring at Us?" returns on Thursday, October 13. It's time for more nuggets of pop culture with O'Dell & Erin. This one starts with a conversation about poppers and politics before we dive into what we've been watchin…
This episode originally dropped as part of the "Be Gay With Me" podcast. This is the format we'll be following when "Why is Everyone Staring at Us?" returns on Thursday, October 13. This time around we kick things off talking about Top Gun: Maverick and then chat about some podcasts we're listening to, TV shows we're watching and then we gravitate …
This episode was originally a bonus episode on Be Gay With Me. We will be bringing a similar format to the revamped "Why is Everyone Staring at Us?" beginning Thursday, October 13. WTH is a pop nugget? In short, these are extra episodes that I'll ocasionally drop where I sit and chat with friends about nuggets of pop culture and current events. On …
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Fire And Tinder And Birds, Oh My! with Corie Ferguson
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Holy crap, it happened again. It's another one! For episode 3 of Showing Promise, I am joined by my dearly beloved friend, Corie Ferguson. Hang out with us as Corie and I go off the cuff, sharing our thoughts on some hard-hitting topics, like lost birds, tinder escapades, pyramid schemes, and more! Thank you, Corie! Instagram: @coriefergieferg Soun…
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Who You Gonna Call with Lano Pecina
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Woah! It's episode 2! For geeks around the globe, just hearing the words "episode two" can trigger a lot of unpleasant memories, but I'm hoping to deliver a much more enjoyable experience. For the second episode of Showing Promise, my guest Lano Pecina and I discuss a few flicks that we watched over a weekend, all of which had a "throwback" feel to…
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The Coming Out Episode with Stuart Stock-Tucker
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In the debut episode of the Showing Promise podcast, I'm hanging with my best bromo, Stuart Stock-Tucker. Stuart and I have a storied history, abundant with great moments and memories, but none perhaps more monumental than the night of his coming out. It has now been just over a decade since then, and we are taking a look back on life in and out of…
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Episode 28: 80s Rewind - Coming to Terms (Terms of Endearment)
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Reason #28 everyone is staring at us: We never really hit our goals for this show, so we're shutting down for now. Before we do, we discuss one of O'Dell's favorite tear-jerkers from the 80s: Terms of Endearment. It always brings all the feels. Going back to the "we're shutting down" announcement: We're not going away completely. We'll be back ever…
Reason #27 everyone is staring at us: We miss communicating through letters, passed notes and the amazing mixed tape. Playlists just aren't the same. We also talk about the good old days of trying to figure out where you were by looking at those big a** fold-up maps.Just to balance things out we also talk about our fights with Siri, and about what …
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Episode 26: 80s Rewind - When the Night Has Come, Stay Gold (Stand By Me/The Outsiders)
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Reason #26 everyone is staring at us: Sometimes we don't agree with the masses. There's no doubt that Stand By Me is an amazing movie. Many also say The Outsiders is also amazing... we disagree. Despite the awesome cast, and sexiness of Matt Dillon, we feel that it was not nearly as good as Stand By Me. Thoughts?Check out our website at: https://wh…
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Episode 25: Blessed be the Toots - The Other Handmaid's Tale
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Reason #25 everyone is staring at us: we try and figure out a way we could survive the world of The Handmaid's Tale.Honestly, it doesn't look good for us - especially O'Dell - but with a little tweaking we think we might be able to pull it off... until we can't.Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com (https://whyareyoustaring.com) fo…
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Episode 24: SVH Remix - Dear Sister (is a) Heartbreaker (books 7 & 8)
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Reason #24 everyone is staring at us: We forgot to do much remixing of books 7 & 8 this time around. Aside from discovering Mr. Collins' secret phrase that makes Elizabeth switch into a serial killer, we pretty much just stick to laughing at the plots. I blame Jessica's extra sociopathic ways for distracting us. We'll do better next time.Check out …
Reason #23 everyone is staring at us: We (mostly Erin) have some very strong feelings as to what makes a boy band. O'Dell does a really good job of continuously changing the course of the conversation, which leads us to talk about the show "Soundtrack", lip sync battles, and then circle back to Girl Groups. This leads to a discussion of why is it a…
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Episode 22: 80s Rewind - What a Feeling! (FLASHDANCE)
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Reason #22 everyone is staring at us: Because at first, when there's nothin, we'll always be here with an 80's movie to fill in the blanks. Today we revisit Flashdance, and we finally realize that there isn't a whole lot of substance to this movie and the only character we really cared about was Alex (Jennifer Beals). This one is at the top of our …
Reason #21 everyone is staring at us: Because we have a special bond over theatre (we even spell it the fancy way) that goes back to our childhood. While Erin is much more experienced and seasoned than O'Dell, they still have some great memories of shows they've done - especially the community theatre productions that they did together. Where are o…
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Episode 20: SVH Remix - All Night Dangerous Love (books 5 & 6)
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Reason #20 everyone is staring at us: We are still convinced that the reason the timelines in Sweet Valley High are so messed up is because at some point Elizabeth snapped and killed everyone and now she is telling her version of the story to a psychiatrist. Fractured timelines for fractured minds, yo!On this episode we cover book 5 - the pointless…
Reason #19 everyone is staring at us: We're not always ridiculous. Sometimes we're actually able to talk about important, timely things and stay on topic. Like today when we talk about white privilege,when we recognized ours and how we try to be better allies.Check out our website at: https://whyareyoustaring.com (https://whyareyoustaring.com) for …
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Episode 18: 80s Rewind - Everybody Cut, Everybody Cut (Footloose)
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Reason #18 everyone is staring at us: We are still stuck in the 80s, and we're back with another 80s Rewind episode. Today we talk about the fancy dancey flick, Footloose. From the dancing feet in the opening sequence, to dancing it out in the flour plant, screaming in front of trains, tractor fights, boom boxes and the 80s prom at the end, we're s…
Reason number 17 everyone is starring at us: We are random AF, and this episode proves it!We start with shower thoughts or thoughts that wake us up randomly in the middle of the night, and then we talk about random purchases we've made when inebriated, or when insomnia hits, and then we talk about how we sometimes make ourselves feel better by havi…
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Episode 16: SVH Remix - Power Playing with Fire (books 3 & 4)
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Reason #16 everyone is staring at us: Because we're still reading Sweet Valley High - and we won't stop until we get to the end.O'Dell has decided that the only way these books make sense is that Elizabeth snapped and went on a killing spree a la an 80s slasher flick, and now she is in an asylum, recounting her version of the story that led to the …
Reason #15 everyone is staring at us: Because we have this innate ability to go on random tangents. We start by talking about vacations we took as kids, versus the vacations families take now, and then segue into the pressure of "keeping up with the Jones's", so as not to appear poor, or like you're not giving your kid the perfect life.After the br…
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Episode 14: 80s Rewind - Cool Riders 4 Ever (Grease 2)
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Reason #14 everyone is staring at us: We still LOOOOVE Grease 2. Every month we'll be re-watching a movie or a TV episode that we loved when we were kids and see if that love is still strong. We'll then chat about it, and share some of our nostalgic moments. Today, we share our very strong opinions on Grease 2 (why does it get so much hate?), and t…
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Episode 13: Our 80s Movie Realness is on Point (or something)
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Reason #13 everyone is staring: We (mostly O'Dell) have very fond memories surrounding some random movies from the 80s. We start with Grease 2, and then go on to The All-nighter, The Pirate Movie, A Night in Heaven, Xanadu, and Roller Boogie. Take another jaunt down memory lane with us as we revisit the good old days of VCRs and video stores.Check …
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Episode 12: It Started with a White Bronco
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Reason #12 everyone is staring at us: We can't stay on topic. This episode starts out as a "Where were you when..." discussion, when Erin asks O'Dell where he was and what he was doing when OJ took off in the white bronco with the police in hot pursuit. Somehow the conversation morphs into a discussion about how awesome we were at roller skating. A…
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Episode 11: SVH Remix - Double Lovin, Had Me a Secret (books 1 & 2)
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Reason #11 everyone is staring at us: We can't let go of Sweet Valley High. In fact, we're going to be doing monthly re views right here for your listening pleasure, complete with our own twists on the characters and story lines.On this episode we revisit book one (Double Love) and book 2 (Secrets), and wow have our opinions changed since we were t…
Reason #10 why everyone is staring at us: We love giving each other ridiculous hypothetical situations. Today, O'Dell asks Erin what she would do if she woke up and found out she had switched bodies ,and is now a man. This progresses into us giving each other three people of the opposite gender, and we have to spend a week in their body. Each perso…
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Episode 9: Dawson & Felicity in the 90210
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Reason #9 everyone is staring at us: We're still a little obsessed with our favorite TV shows & movies from the past. We touch on Facts of Life before switching to our fave 80's ten movies a la Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club and Some Kind of Wonderful and the wanna-be Lloyd Dobblers of our lives. We then travel to the 90's and …
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Episode 8: Our 20-Something-Year-Old Selves
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Reason #8 people are staring at us: We suddenly had an epiphany. We used to think that everyone was staring at us because we acted like weirdos. After finding some of our old blog posts and emails, we realized that this phrase doesn't apply to a single instance in our lives - it's been a constant theme. From feeling insecure in high school and wond…
