Best The Steve Cortes Show Podcasts (2024)

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Author Steve Cox (Here on Gilligan's Isle, The Munchkins Remember) 54:45

9h ago54:45

54:45

Writer and pop culture historian, Steve Cox, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about his career researching and writing books on many fondly remembered TV series and films. Topics covered include The Munsters, Gilligan's Island, The Wizard of Oz and The Beverly Hillbillies.By Adam Long

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Weekly Scrap #265 - Kyle Romagus, The Whiteboards 2.0 1:53:54

2h ago1:53:54

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Joined on this episode by the man who has taken more notes than any person I know, Kyle Romagus. He is coming on to share his wisdom as he breaks down an all new whiteboard. Episode #75 of the Scrap is one of the all time, most watched episodes and Kyle is coming back to do it again, this time with an all new whiteboard that he has been working on …

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Weekly Scrap #264 - Steve Kaiser, Firefighting Down Under 1:14:31

1d ago1:14:31

1:14:31

Joined on this episode by the one and only Steve Kaiser, checking in from the future, and from Australia. We discuss the Aussie approach to training methodology, Structural firefighting and water application. The importance of decon and their approach to it, knowing your craft and staying plugged in. It was an awesome time, and of course as always …

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Hollywood Costumer Sharon Cort 47:08

7d ago47:08

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Sharon Cort, a former assistant Holllywood costumer for such shows as ALF and Roseanne, stops by to reveal the behind the scenes secrets of the shows on which she worked. She also shares some celebrity encounters from her time in the business.By Adam Long

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Weekly Scrap #263 - John Lightly, The Brotherhoods Influence 1:23:40

2d ago1:23:40

1:23:40

Joined on this episode by Chief John Lightly and we had lots of stuff to discuss. Topics include, Good VS. Toxic Leadership, mindset and creating change in your organization. The ways in which instructors are failing and how we can improve. The Curse of knowledge. When to follow the book and when to throw it out the window. And of course that is ju…

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More Summer Movie Memories 42:55

19d ago42:55

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On this solo episode I pick up where I left off on episode 50 and discuss more of the personal stories relating to films that I saw in summers past (1987-1991).By Adam Long

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Weekly Scrap #262 - Cort Smith, Investing in the future. 1:19:48

11d ago1:19:48

1:19:48

I am back from my globe trotting and excited to be joined on this episode by the OG of the Scrap, Mr. Episode 11, Cort Smith. We dive deep into his philosophy on training recruits and why he believes it is such an overlooked topic. We discuss tradition and it's impact on training. Of course the audience as always determined the direction and actual…

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Breaking Away 45th Anniversary with film historian and author Ray Morton (King Kong: The History of a Movie Icon From Fay Wray to Peter Jackson) 1:03:35

12d ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Film historian and author, Ray Morton, returns to Adam's Corner to discuss the production of Breaking Away on the occasion of its 45th anniversary. Eric Nachamie's book, mentioned at the beginning of the show, can be purchased here https://www.redwhiteandblueamerican.com/By Adam Long

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Weekly Scrap #261 - Bret Stidham, USAR team building and High performance expectations 1:07:53

27d ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Guest host, Chief Scott Thompson, was joined on this episode by Bret Stidham. They discussed Starting the USAR team in Dallas, rising the ranks, leadership And of course all the questions and comments that the audience had! It was an amazing Scrap! Don't miss this one!By Corley Moore

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August 2024 Blu Ray and 4K Disc Releases with Paige Schector (Sibling Cinema) 1:08:04

21d ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Film blogger and critic, Paige Schector (Sibling Cinema), returns to Adam's Corner to discuss the physical media releases of the month of August 2024. Eric Nachamie's book, mentioned at the beginning of the show, can be purchased here https://www.redwhiteandblueamerican.com/By Adam Long

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Weekly Scrap #260 - Phil Jose, Reading Smoke and Decisions 2:06:03

29d ago2:06:03

2:06:03

There was a lot of mystery surrounding episode #260 and what exactly was going on with it, but one thing that was not a mystery was the guest. It was none other than Phil Jose and the topics that were discussed were, the Art of Reading Smoke, Naturalistic decision making and training. This one got into into the weeds on making decisions and it was …

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Restoring The Legend of Boggy Creek (1972) with Pam Pierce 1:27:24

1M ago1:27:24

1:27:24

Pam Pierce, the daughter of filmmaker, Charles B. Pierce, stops by to chat about the 4K restoration of her father's most famous film, The Legend of Boggy Creek. Also discussed are some of the other films her father was involved in, including the Dirty Harry entry, Sudden Impact. The 4K remastered edition of The Legend of Boggy Creek can be purchase…

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Weekly Scrap #259 - Arthur Ashley, As he sees it 1:23:29

1M ago1:23:29

1:23:29

Joined on this episode by Arthur Ashley, as always, he is never afraid to speak his mind. We talked truck work, truck work and truck work, Time is opportunity, Never forgetting where you came from, How arrogance is killing the fire service, Rank vs. Legacy and so many wonderful topics that the audience threw our way! Hope you enjoy the episode as m…

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Adam's Corner 50th Episode Show and The State of Summer Movies in 2024 41:13

2M ago41:13

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On this 50th episode I fly solo and reflect on some of the notable past episodes and also ruminate on the sad state of summer movies in 2024. Eric Nachamie's book, mentioned at the beginning of the show, can be purchased here https://www.redwhiteandblueamerican.com/By Adam Long

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Weekly Scrap #258 - Chris Wessels, On Safety, Aggression.& Family 1:20:06

2M ago1:20:06

1:20:06

Joined on this episode by the one and only Chris Wessels. We discuss the difference between a culture of safety and a culture of aggression. The power of mentoring. The epiphanies that impacted his career... and his take on family and the impact of the fire service on it. Of course the questions and comments that the audience brought, as always dro…

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A Glimpse of Tiger-The Little Film That Couldn't with Sam Weisberg 59:42

2M ago59:42

59:42

Movie blogger Sam Weisberg stops by to discuss the ill-fated 1971 film adaptation of Herman Raucher's novel, A Glimpse of Tiger, which was shut down a mere five days into production. Sam's original oral history about the movie can be found here https://hidden-films.com/2014/11/09/the-little-movie-that-couldnt-an-oral-history-of-elliott-goulds-never…

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Weekly Scrap #257 - Dave & Pat McGrail, Hose Wagons to Hydrant Valves 1:35:19

2M ago1:35:19

1:35:19

One of the best Scraps of all time!!!! Over 68 years of history to dive into as I am joined by one of my favorite people, Dave McGrail. I have wanted to make it happen for a very long time and it finally happened... we will be joined by his father Pat McGrail for an epic, one-of-a-kind Scrap. From 1955 to 2023 there has been a McGrail working at th…

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Weekly Scrap #256 - Bryan Lloyd on mental toughness and the job. 1:34:30

2M ago1:34:30

1:34:30

Joined on this episode by Mr. Smoklahoma himself! We discuss what the citizen expects when they call 911, and get ready because it is a gut-punch!. Adjusting your mindset towards the job. Mental toughness and the OSD program... and one of my favorite topics, BJJ and the fire service! It promised to be a fun discussion and of course the amazing ques…

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July 2024 Blu Ray and 4K Disc Releases with Guest Nicholas Long 1:24:31

2M ago1:24:31

1:24:31

Nicholas Long stops by Adam's Corner once again to chat about the physical media releases of July 2024. Eric Nachamie's book, mentioned at the beginning of the show, can be purchased here https://www.redwhiteandblueamerican.com/By Adam Long

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Weekly Scrap #255 - Andrew Pristach, Tradesman and Fabrication 1:28:33

2M ago1:28:33

1:28:33

Joined on this episode by Andrew Pristach and we had a lot of topics to cover! We discuss forcible entry and training realism. Skill acquisition, training theory and stress. Tool design and the challenges and processes involved. Of course that is just what we had planned and does not include the wonderful topics and questions from the audience! Enj…

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Rock N Roll High School at 45 with screenwriter Richard Whitley 1:13:29

2M ago1:13:29

1:13:29

Richard Whitley, the co-writer of the cult classic, Rock N Roll High School, shares his stories behind the scenes of the production of the film. Along the journey he also shares other fascinating behind the scenes tales from the industry during the late 1970s, including his experience writing an episode for Delta House, the TV version of Animal Hou…

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Genuine One Hit Wonders of the 1970s with Gilbert Matthews (The Retro Attic and Awfully Awesome Eighties) 38:09

2M ago38:09

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Gilbert Matthews, creator, operator and programmer of the online radio stations, The Retro Attic Rare Oldies Radio and The Awfully Awesome Eighties, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about top 40 artists who are genuine One Hit Wonders from the 1970s. You can find Gilbert's stations here https://live.mystreamplayer.com/awfullyawesome80s and https://ww…

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Weekly Scrap #254 - Rich Stack, Blitz Attack & Instincts 1:45:15

2M ago1:45:15

1:45:15

Very excited for this episode as I am joined by the always awesome Rich Stack. We discuss leading from the front. Having the moral courage to call a mayday. Family and the fire service, the sacrifices and the struggle. Training your instincts and of course... blitz attack! And as every scrapper knows, that is only what we had planned and does not i…

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A Celebration of Casey Kasem's American Top 40 Part 3 with Ron Shapiro 1:14:41

3M ago1:14:41

1:14:41

Ron Shapiro was the engineer for American Top 40, working there from 1979 until 1986. He shares his many fascinating stories about his time working on the show and his career after. Among the many topics are discussed are the logistics of getting the show to its many radio stations across the country in the pre internet era.…

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Weekly Scrap #253 - Micah Horton, The Undisclosed Agents 1:26:50

2M ago1:26:50

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Joined on this episode by the one and only Micah Horton, and it an awesome Scrap! Our topics include: The Anecdotal vs. fact based training. The evolution of technology and tactics. How to broaden your perspective and your departments. Why probationary year is not the year for firefighters to become the best janitors the department ever had... and …

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June 2024 Blu Ray and 4K Disc Releases with Paige Schector (Sibling Cinema) 1:19:09

3M ago1:19:09

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Film blogger and critic, Paige Schector (Sibling Cinema), returns to Adam's Corner to discuss the physical media releases of the month of June 2024.By Adam Long

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Weekly Scrap #252 - Bryan LaFleur a passion for mentoring 1:28:54

3M ago1:28:54

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Joined on this episode by none other than Bryan LaFleur himself! Highly requested guest and it was a great conversation. We start off by talking about building a truck culture from the ground up. Then we discuss a legacy of mentorship, creating cultures of accountability, the culture of why? How to let your failures drive you and so much more. Of c…

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The (Almost) Host of American Top 40 Arroe Collins 33:19

3M ago33:19

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Arroe Collins is a familiar voice in radio in many US markets who made an indelible mark with his nightly show, Ten at 10, in the late 1980s. After a series of fortuitous events, he found himself on the enviable short list to succeed Casey Kasem as host of American Top 40 in 1988. His story is a fascinating one that he relates on this week's episod…

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Weekly Scrap #251 - B.J. Breecher on Training, Fitness and Expectations 1:36:45

3M ago1:36:45

1:36:45

Joined on this episode by the one and only B.J. Breecher, and it was a fun Scrap, he was not afraid to poke some bears! We discuss training versus just checking boxes. Why so many departments just go through the motions. Being fit for duty, and the ramifications. Expectations versus standards. As well as the challenges of working at a combination d…

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Remembering Roger Corman with author Stephen Armstrong (Roger Corman's New World Pictures: An Oral History) 56:36

3M ago56:36

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Author Stephen Armstrong stops by to chat about the recently deceased film legend Roger Corman's first foray into self distribution, New World Pictures. Stephen is the author of a series of books on the history of New World Pictures.By Adam Long

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Weekly Scrap #250 - Curt Isakson, Faith Family, Fire, Friends and the Future. 2:33:15

3M ago2:33:15

2:33:15

Joined once again by the person I call an absolute force of nature...hurricane Ike.... Curt Isakson! We talk about the challenges of the firefighter life. Training up the most important Probie. In the words of Chief Ike, "I am giving you everything on this one, and i am not holding back. There are going to be some hurt feelings." You know it would …

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Gordon Pogoda and the Art of Restoring Forgotten Pop Hits of the 70s and 80s 57:28

4M ago57:28

57:28

Songwriter and pop song restorationist, Gordon Pogoda, stops by to chat about his time working on the Rhino Have Nice Day CD series and other various CD compilations on which he's had input over the years.By Adam Long

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Weekly Scrap #249 - Ryan Scellick Stress and Decisions 1:46:03

3M ago1:46:03

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Joined this week by the YOOF himself, Ryan Scellick and we discuss all things decision making, specifically in emergent situations and the stress involved. We discussed Coopers Color Code, we discussed Grossman and "On Combat" it was a fun Scrap! And that does not even factor in the wonderful live audience and all that they brought to the discussio…

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May 2024 Blu Ray and 4K Disc Releases with guest Douglas Davidson (Elements of Madness) 1:22:31

4M ago1:22:31

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Film critic and former president of NCFCA, Douglas Davidson, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about the May physical media releases. You can find Doug's work here at https://elementsofmadness.comBy Adam Long

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