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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/meganmccaleb/subscribe Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/meganmccaleb/subscribe Meet Megan McCaleb. She’s a kooky comedian, improv coach, award-winning author, and a single mom of four. She’s also a birth mom and an adoption advocate, a recovering Mormon, and tender-heart who just likes to flap her yapper a whole lot about, well, a whole LOT of topics. Listen in as she brain-dumps about business, personal growth, motherhood, adoption, rel ...
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The clothes make the man, woman, prince and pauper, but what does The Academy look for when it comes to Best Costume Design? For me personally, I love talking to costume designers, because of how tied their work is to an actor’s personal choices of a character’s arc. Costume designers work closely with their cast members to talk about silhouette, c…
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This weekend offered something for literally everyone, and we’re here to break it all down for you. First, is Emilia Pérez really dead? Or is DGA / PGA / CCA winner Anora now the de facto Oscar winner? Then, Megan attended the SCAD TVfest in Atlanta. What upcoming television shows did she see while there? Next, Clarence traveled to the Santa Barbar…
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Before Megan ventures off to Atlanta to cover this year’s SCAD TVfest, we take a look at Max’s new drama series, The Pitt. Does it have the right stuff to be considered an Emmy player? The series calls back to a time when medical dramas were prominent on television, but the format of The Pitt (each episode playing out in almost real time) is someth…
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We’re breaking into another episode of Desperate Housewives. This week, Joey and Clarence tackle “Come In, Stranger,” the fifth episode of the series. We open with a strange break-in, discovered by Susan. Naturally, it’s Mike Delfino at the center of the crime, and Susan’s discovery of a screwdriver leads her to explore a new relationship with a co…
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This week, we’re using this episode to kick off a side piece podcast series dedicated to the Oscars 2025 craft nominees. First up are the Original Song and Original Score categories. Joey, Megan, and Clarence chat about the merits of each nominee, predict the front runners, guess as to who could be the potential spoilers, and lament the ones that g…
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Do you like mincemeat pie? Mrs. Huber (Christine Estabrook) sure does, and she’s not afraid to make it both into a pie and into a tortured but hilarious metaphor! Yes, it’s time for our latest episode of Desperate Housewives Revisited covering Episode 4, “Who’s That Woman?” In this episode, Lynette (Felicity Huffman) faces tough decisions regarding…
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On Thursday, The Academy will unveil their nominations for the 2025 Academy Awards in 23 categories. It’s finally time for The Contending to lock in their final predictions, so most of the team gathers around the Water Cooler to weigh in on the frontrunners and potential spoilers for nominations. Plus, it’s a tight two hours! We’re deeply appreciat…
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In our third episode of Desperate Housewives Revisited, we revisit Episode 3, “Pretty Little Picture.” It’s a lop-sided episode with Susan and Bree boasting the best material and Gabby and Lynette relegated to B-minus plot lines. After realizing the pending date of Mary Alice’s dinner party, the women decide to honor her memory by hosting a dinner …
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Welcome to 2025! Kind of sucks so far, but we’re keeping our positivity up by listing out most anticipated films and television shows of the new year. What makes our list that’s also on yours? We close our podcast, as always, with the Flash Forward to the media we’re most anticipating in the upcoming week. We’re deeply appreciative for your shares,…
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Welcome back to the second podcast in Desperate Housewives Revisited, a look back at the Emmy-winning first season of the enormously successful and Emmy-winning ABC dramedy series. This week, we take a look at Episode 2, “Ah, But Underneath.” The episode establishes a routine that the series will follow throughout its run: a few moments are spent w…
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This week, we recap last night’s Golden Globes and do a deep dive on a few Oscar categories, namely Best Actress, Best Actor, and Best Picture. Fair warning: there’s a lot of Demi Moore on this podcast. We close our podcast, as always, with the Flash Forward to the media we’re most anticipating in the […] The post 2025 Golden Globes: Breaking Down …
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While the shortlists receive a good amount of coverage after their announcement, there are three categories that don’t get as much coverage. The short film categories (Animated, Documentary, and Live Action, respectively) are some of the biggest prognosticator blind spots since these films don’t get talked about as much year-round, but you can find…
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Welcome to the first podcast in Desperate Housewives Revisited, a look back at the Emmy-winning first season of the enormously successful ABC dramedy series. We break down why we’re revisiting the series, why we love it, and with which Desperate Housewives personality we most identify. After examining the history of the Marc Cherry series, we deep-…
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Jonathan Abrams grew up on the potboiler legal thrillers of the 1990s. I’m talking about films such as A Few Good Men or The Firm or The Client or any of the John Grisham or Grisham-esqe adaptations that ruled multiplexes 30 years ago. These are films that have a storied cinematic legacy based in classic films like The […] The post ‘Juror #2’ Scree…
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We’re reacting to the recent drop of the 2025 Oscars official shortlists. What films missed out? What performed well? We look at all 10 categories and break things down for you. Then, we talk about what Christmas-adjacent films populate our viewing times this year. We’re not talking It’s A Wonderful Life but more films that might […] The post Oscar…
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Tim Fehlbaum’s September 5 is one of those films where their crafts don’t draw attention to themselves. The artisans supporting Fehlbaum’s taut direction and the fantastic ensemble cast so convincingly orient the audience within the world of the 1972 Munich Olympics that one almost takes for granted this isn’t a documentary. Everything from the exp…
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Twisters sound mixer Devendra Cleary spent many hot, humid days on location in Oklahoma capturing all aspects of sound for Lee Isaac Chung’s summer blockbuster. The shoot was a fast-paced one, particularly so for a large film. Daily safety briefs came first, but the shoot required extensive planning on how to capture live sounds as […] The post ‘Tw…
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Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Nickel Boys tells a fictionalized account of two young men — Elwood and Turner — who bond amidst the horrors of the Nickel Academy. The novel was heavily influenced by the real life Dozier School in Florida that operated for 111 years after which dozens of bodies were uncovered in […] The post ‘Ni…
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Joey, Megan, and Clarence are joined by The Contending contributor Mark Johnson to break down the 2025 Golden Globe nominations. Plus, we look at whether or not critics awards matter in the Oscar race and who benefitted most from week one of the critics phase. We close our podcast, as always, with the Flash Forward […] The post Oscars 2025: 2025 Go…
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Megan caught up to Jon M. Chu’s Wicked, and she loved it. After she raves about Cynthia Erivo’s performances, we break down what works (Those performances! Those musical numbers!), what doesn’t (Wome of the camerawork), and what will likely break through at the 2025 Oscars. Will Wicked star Cynthia Erivo knock out a Best Actress contender? Then, [……
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We're discussing some crucial workplace topics: PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY and being HEARD at work. Imagine a place where you can freely share ideas without fear. It’s the thing dream jobs are made of! Improv Team Culture’s Jeanette Cerami shares tips on how to listen better and follow through on promises (because actions speak louder than words, right?)…
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The subject of food security and climate change are pretty heavy topics and carry with them some pretty big opinions from various perspectives. Join us for a peek into how some of these big problems have a surprisingly simple solution. As we all open our minds to learn more, ask questions, and expand our own understanding, we can each make small ch…
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Jeanette and Megan from ImprovTeamCulture.com bring a short and insightful episode to revisit anonymous notes given by attendees at the CAPTIVATE Leadership Communication Summit in Boise Idaho fall 2023. Each of these grievances weren't able to be addressed live in front of the audience, so they decided to share the REAL issues that people are curr…
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Experience the joyful passion of service, and create a bright and healthy future for our young people as you listen in to hear Lauren VanDerhoff speak on her advocacy for the 4H program. Spoiler alert!!! It’s SO much more than agriculture. Lauren is an energetic speaker with a magnetic personality. With 13 years of active involvement in 4-H, both a…
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This was a fun episode of two kindred spirits igniting the spark of childhood that’s tucked deep inside us all. You can also check out his TEDx talk here: https://youtu.be/pauSIO0kcWs?si=UicYTMTLJIT9JOvE Geoff’s company is Professionals at Play, and provides highly entertaining and actionable keynotes and trainings. This is not a sit and listen kin…
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Dr. Stephanie Wigner has helped several wellness professionals transition from a small business owner to a true entrepreneur. Instead of working IN the business every day they now have time to work ON the business. If you're feeling overworked, underpaid or tired of not having a plan in place to achieve your financial goals. With Stephanie as your …
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Listen in as Sarah Brewer gives us a peek into how we can be more in tune with our mind as we work through our life's challenges to become empowered individuals. Sarah Brewer is the owner of Sarah B. Productions. She is a passionate speaker, a portrait photographer who loves capturing photos that make people feel like themselves, and creating event…
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A Healthcare Executive and Health & Wellness Coach, Annamari is helping high-achieving professionals optimize health, achieve full potential, and avoid burnout by dialing in cortisol levels in four simple steps. Annamari is also a talented and captivating keynote speaker and brings an energy to the stage that super-charges the audience and drives t…
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*Recorded LIVE at the CAPTIVATE Leadership Communication Summit* Politics can be a challenging topic to breach. Yet, the more we understand what's going on, the more likely it will be to create change in areas we need most. Good news, we can actually get started right in our very own communities. Learn how to create a ripple of positive impact as w…
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Greg Kettner is a TEDx keynote speaker, trainer, and coach who helps organizations reduce stress, boost productivity, and foster a mental health mindfulness culture with his WorkHappyTM formula. "The Power of Laughter" keynote will inspire and empower your workforce by prioritizing people over profits. Organizations with happy employees are 18% mor…
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"It may not seem like it, but we are winning on gun violence prevention!"Long-time Illinois-based gun violence and criminal justice reform advocate, Sara Knizhnik, helps equip us with helpful, hopeful information around one of the hottest topics in our nation: gun violence.We will never end the gun violence epidemic in America until we recognize th…
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As a certified holistic nutritionist, reiki master , CEO and Founder of The Hormone Breakthrough System, Carol works with women, helping them understand what is happening in their bodies so that they can reduce and/or eliminate their menopausal symptoms. Carol’s mission is to help as many women as possible so that they do not feel alone during this…
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In this episode you get to meet my personal trainer! In my quest for living a healthier life and feeling better about the body I'm in, I found myself in need of some help. That's the point of today's episode. We don't need to struggle endlessly on our own! We need each other and we are all here to fill gaps for each other. I always feel BETTER afte…
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Mr.Chazz is expanding the perspective and skills of parents and teachers around the world through speaking. His mission is to help adults truly See, Guide and Trust children. He is pushing the needle a little closer toward world peace with his approach. He is a consultant, Parent coach, Conscious Discipline practitioner, Podcaster, and Content Crea…
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Only 17 states in the United States are required to provide medically accurate sex ed…so we don’t have families, or school systems or the church system reinforcing sexual education from a health point of view. Dr. Cami Hurst is a licensed therapist and certified sex therapist in Meridian, ID. Cami operates a private practice offering therapy, coach…
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Misty Megia is a CEO and Creative Producer Director of the ToP Speaker program for executives. As a Creative Director she helps high achieving speakers with curating and topic ideation, develop outstanding delivery techniques, build their personal branding and supports all stages of the final production. She brings over 25+ years in representing co…
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TW: this episode contains stories of sexual assault, listener and viewer discretion advised Author, speaker and coach on storytelling and community, Carol has taught 250K+ people to tell their unique stories. They offer a FREE Storytelling Masterclass every month LINK - follow and connect @carolbarash, https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolbarash For in…
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Charissa & McKenna are the leaders of Learn Earn Impact. They help coaches become Unmistakable thought leaders in their industry with strategic brand positioning that gives them the competitive edge & amplifies their revenue. Follow McKenna & Charissa @learnearnimpact on FB and IG. Learn more about their 3 day series, REVOLUTIONIZE! at www.learnear…
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Will Luera is the Director of Improvisation at Florida Studio Theatre, Director of Big Bang Improv, and serves as the Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston. He is the co-creator of Healing Moments for Alzheimer’s, a non-profit organization that provides education, advocacy, and ministry for persons with dementia and their caregivers. He is a c…
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Casi Kristant is a mama to 3 fierce, adventurous and imaginative kiddos, working full time remotely for a software company and doing drag on the side - Casi has many stories to tell. With over 20 years of experience in theater arts education she is the proud resident Drag Mama for Young Actor's Theater Camp and has created curriculum for several in…
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Quinn is a filmmaker, nonprofit founder, traveler, comedian in a past life. His nonprofit What Matters Productions makes micro-docs for nonprofits so they can share their story and fundraise. To date, they’ve helped nonprofits raise over $2,000,000. If you want to get involved with some of the orgs Quinn mentioned, simply click here: https://www.sh…
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Megan and Jeanette premiered their performance programming of Improv Team Culture at the Edinburgh Fringe Fest: Improv Therapy. "Both of us do a pretty good job of ‘prepare for the worst, expect the best,’ and when it doesn't go your way, be ready to roll with it.” They learned a lot about each other, their fellow humans, and the world around them.…
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Kevin Allen is a Sarasota, Fla.-based improviser and corporate content leader. He performs regularly and teaches improvisation at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota and frequently performs in the Tampa Bay area, which inspires him to bring the teachings and lessons of improv comedy into his corporate space as a means to lift up his colleagues and p…
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Learn how to STEER through even the most challenging situations that come our way!Tonya Herb is a leadership coach and speaker, who teaches you to “Lead From Where You Are.” She's passionate about helping others, both in and outside of the corporate space, to see how many opportunities we have to step up into a leadership role in our lives. When we…
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Meet Megan’s partner at Improv Team Culture, Jeanette Cerami, as she dives into how the tools she learned through improvisation gave her the courage to build a life around comedy and its incredible impact on building connections, fostering collaboration, and creating a sense of belonging.Jeanette Cerami is the Director of Client experience at Impro…
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Today's episode brings awareness to a topic that benefits us all, mental wellness. Sondra has decades of experience in the construction and is a safety expert. She has a front row seat to the industry that quite literally builds the world that we live in. Explore some of the challenges that are tethered to a space where the stakes are high and live…
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Listen in as we talk about leadership. It starts with self and builds into the team dynamic. Now, more than ever, strong teams must be anchored in personal development so they can show up in a collaborative and empathetic way professionally.Michelle Choate, M.A., consults and speaks on her nearly 25 years of individual, organization and leadership …
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When you’re ready to buy, refinance, or renovate, She is here to clearly explain all of the options that will “save you green” and help you accomplish your short- and long-term financial goals. Emily's career gives her the opportunity to help people every day, and that’s truly her greatest passion.Everyone has their own unique scenario, and Emily m…
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Do you have a book inside of you? Listen in and learn how you might be able to prepare yourself for the adventure of a lifetime - writing a BOOK to accentuate your authority as a business leader.Stacy Ennis is a best-selling author, coach, and speaker on a mission to help leaders clarify their ideas and harness their unique story to make an impact.…
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My adoption story from 22 years ago eventually led me into advocating that adoption should be presented as an option for women who find themselves faced with an unplanned pregnancy. And spending time in this space of such a sensitive subject led me to becoming, straight up, an advocate for women to be empowered with access and information to ALL op…
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