Best The Wise Monkey Podcasts (2024)

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PEL 045 Accents, Elections, Football Fields, Local Politics ... and Monkeys 3:05:26

1d ago3:05:26

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Broadcasts live every Thursday at 8:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com In this episode ... the recent general election, community engagement, football, the racial dynamics in sports and the broader implications of national identity. Plus ... the role of the military in sports, and the need for community action against governme…

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131 - Devery Jacobs on 'The Watermelon Woman' & More 55:06

2d ago55:06

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Actor (and director, writer, producer) Devery Jacobs might be most familiar to folks from her role on RESERVATION DOGS, but she's carving out her own space in Hollywood with projects like the new movie BACKSPOT (executive produced by Elliot Page and directed by D.W. Waterson). And even as she's playing her part in making sure Native actors feel see…

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Interview with Arica and Rodney Clay of Cheeky Monkeys in Highland Village, Texas 35:26

4d ago35:26

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In this episode, I talk with Arica and Rodney Clay who started a Cheeky Monkeys franchise in Highland Village, Texas. They share their story about how they got started, why they chose Cheeky Monkeys, and the benefits they've found from being one of the first franchisees in the United States with the Cheeky Monkeys brand which was originally started…

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PEL 044 Political Landscapes: UK Elections and the 4th of July plus AI Steve 3:09:13

9d ago3:09:13

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Broadcasts live every Thursday at 8:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com It's the 4th of July 2024 and we're here to discuss the UK General election plus the 4th if July in the US. We explore the freedom of the American people, and the voting process. The conversation covers the current UK election, the role of AI in politics, a…

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Nida Manzoor on 'Slums of Beverly Hills' [Replay] 51:26

9d ago51:26

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This episode originally aired in April of 2023, but has been edited to include a new and updated "One Quick Thing" at the end! Season 2 of Manzoor's We Are Lady Parts is now streaming on Peacock in the US. Balancing the dark and the light sides of coming of age, womanhood, and navigating the social order is something filmmaker Nida Manzoor always s…

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Interview with Bruce Morgan, Franchise Business Coach and Franchisee with Kitchen Tune-Up 39:56

11d ago39:56

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In this episode, I talk with Bruce Morgan, who started a Kitchen Tune-Up franchise with his wife in Colorado Springs, Colorado nearly 30 years ago and today is the franchise business coach for new franchisees in the Kitchen Tune-Up franchise system with Home Franchise Concepts. Bruce shares his story about how he got into franchising, lessons he ha…

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PEL 043 From Chickens to Politics with George Hobbs 2:12:39

17d ago2:12:39

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Broadcasts live every Thursday at 8:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com George Hobbs, the Fact Hunter, joins us as we discuss the UK general election, psychological manipulation by the media, the importance of self-reliance and the challenges faced by the restaurant industry in today's economic climate. We also delved into the …

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Mamoudou Athie on 'Monkey Man' 54:33

16d ago54:33

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Whether he's starring in major movies like ELEMENTAL or JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION, or sinking his teeth into roles like his his latest (in Yorgos Lanthimos' new KINDS OF KINDNESS), actor Mamoudou Athie follows his gut and ignores the algorithms. When Dev Patel's directorial debut, MONKEY MAN hit theaters earlier this year, Mamoudou found new depths o…

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Interview with Jesus Barrios with The Grout Medic, Kitchen Wise / Closet Wise, Window Gang and 360° Painting Franchises with Premium Service Brands in Denver, Colorado 38:39

18d ago38:39

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In this episode, I talk with Jesus Barrios about The Grout Medic franchise which he and his father Harold started in November of 2006 (which was acquired by Premium Service Brands in 2021). Since then, they have added a Kitchen Wise / Closet Wise franchise in May of 2024 and are opening a 360° Painting franchise in June of 2024. Jesus shares his fa…

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PEL 042 Football, National Identity, Banks, Ezra Pound & Eustace Mullins 2:06:21

24d ago2:06:21

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Broadcasts live every Thursday at 8:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com The summer solstice, the cultural significance and evolution of international football, lamenting the loss of national identity in the sport. Plus the influence of central banks, manipulation of political systems, Nigel Farage and his impact on British poli…

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June Squibb on 'Nebraska' 53:35

24d ago53:35

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June Squibb was born an actor, and had a rich career on stage for years before becoming an on-screen performer in her sixties. It’s not your typical trajectory, sure, but then neither is being 94 and carrying your first feature film – which, by the way, is an action comedy. With her new movie THELMA new in theaters this weekend, the singular June S…

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Interview with Frank Fiume, Founder of i9 Sports and Host of the Emerging Brands Podcast 32:26

25d ago32:26

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In this episode, I talk with Frank Fiume, founder of i9 Sports about the start of his franchise, how he grew his business, lessons he learned from challenging times in the business, and key lessons that he shares in his excellent book Running with My Head Down. This is a fascinating discussion about what it takes to be successful in franchising and…

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PEL 041 The Futility of Voting: A Political Broadcast 1:59:54

1M ago1:59:54

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Broadcasts live every Thursday at 8:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com In this show ... the excitement of the upcoming football season and general elections in England, the absurdities of modern politics, the influence of the money power and the erosion of national identity in sports. Plus a supermarket encounter, highlighting…

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Adam Goldman on 'Clue' (1985) 53:38

1M ago53:38

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The movie CLUE may not have been an instant hit, but it has an enduring legacy. And maybe everyone has a favorite character. But for Adam Goldman, creator and writer of The Outs and Hot White Heist, Mr. Green (Michael McKean) is more than just a fave. He's a first example of what it means to be a "gay dipshit" (his words, we promise). Then Jordan h…

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Interview with Dr. John Hayes, Titus Chair for Franchise Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University 41:24

1M ago41:24

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In this episode, I talk with Dr. John Hayes, Titus Chair for Franchise Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Hayes talks about his background in journalism and how he got involved with franchising. Dr. Hayes was introduced to the franchise community in 1979 while an assistant professor at Temple University in…

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Ape Escape Review | Monkeys, Gadgets, Regional Accents 2:09:55

1M ago2:09:55

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25 years ago, a PlayStation-exclusive was released that required a new peripheral called the DualShock It had not one, not three, but TWO ANALOG STICKS. So, this one definitely made an impact at the time. We're going back to 1999 to look at a 3D platformer chock full of puzzles and monkeys to collect. We're talking Ape Escape. On this episode of St…

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PEL 040 Reflecting on D-Day: 80 Years On with Eric von Essex 3:20:39

1M ago3:20:39

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Broadcasts live every Thursday at 8:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com Today marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Joining me today is Eric von Essex, who shares personal anecdotes from his father's experiences during World War II. Eric's father was a survivor of the siege of Malta, the invasion of Sicily, Italy, and D-Day itse…

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Megan Rosati on 'Let the Right One In' 56:49

1M ago56:49

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Actor, director, and writer Megan Rosati was not a child vampire. But from first watch, she so identified with Eli, the 12-year-old vampire in LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, the modern horror classic from Sweden, that she would show the film to people to help them understand her. In this episode, she and Jordan dig into the ways we can feel like we're diffe…

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Interview with Larry and Svetlana Fussell of Gotcha Covered in Winter Garden, Florida 36:40

1M ago36:40

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In this episode, I talk with Larry and Svetlana Fussell of the Gotcha Covered franchise, which they started in Winter Garden, Florida. They talk about their experiences of getting into franchising (which Svetlana did first with a tutoring franchise which she later sold) once Larry's Gotcha Covered franchise got started. They share lessons they've l…

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PEL 039 Gardening, Local Currencies and Global Issues 1:59:53

1M ago1:59:53

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Broadcasts live every Thursday at 8:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com We delve into the world of local currencies, such as Ithaca Hours and LETS systems, and how they can invigorate local economies. The conversation naturally flows into the broader topic of central banking and the control it exerts over governments and econom…

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Asher Perlman on 'Adaptation' (2002) 55:53

1M ago55:53

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New Yorker cartoonist and writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Asher Perlman, related to Charlie Kaufman's self-deprecating self-portrait in Spike Jonze's 2002 film Adaptation - a movie we discussed here in one of our earliest episodes, with author Susan Orlean. As he's grown up -- both as a person and a creative -- has he gotten more in …

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Interview with Mark Boyd Who Operates 6 Brands with Premium Service Brands (House Doctors, 360° Painting, Kitchen Wise / Closet Wise, Window Gang, ProLift Doors, and Grout Medic) in Augusta, Georgia 40:45

2M ago40:45

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In this episode, I interview Mark Boyd who owns a House Doctors and 360° Painting franchise in Evans, Georgia (just outside of Augusta, Georgia). Additionally, he has just added four new brands with Premium Service Brands (Kitchen Wise / Closet Wise, Window Gang, ProLift Doors, and Grout Medic). Mark shares his story about how he got started with H…

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Watch Dogs Review | Hacking, Online Privacy, Iconic Aidan Pearce 2:47:04

2M ago2:47:04

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In June, 2012, almost every member of the general public decided they witnessing something special. The dissenting voices were few and far between. And then it came out two years later and opinions changed somewhat. We're going back to 2014 to look at an open-world, action-adventure hack-a-thon. We're talking Watch Dogs. On this episode of Stealth …

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PEL 038 With Dennis Wise 3:17:57

2M ago3:17:57

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Broadcasts live every Thursday at 8:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com My guest tonight is Dennis Wise who shares his recent health journey, revealing that he has been dealing with a serious spinal condition for many years. He talks about a transformative treatment he received from a healer, which has significantly improved hi…

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DeWanda Wise on 'The Secret Life of Bees' (2008) 50:36

2M ago50:36

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You definitely know DeWanda Wise from somewhere. She's made a splash on the big and the small screen, in titles like SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT (the Netflix series) and JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION. Now she's starring in the horror film IMAGINARY, which just landed on VOD after being in theaters earlier this year. But if you didn't realize that was the same De…

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PEl 037 Reimagining Economics: Lessons from Libya and Beyond 1:59:22

2M ago1:59:22

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Broadcasts live every Thursday at 8:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com Paul B and Patrick C join the conversation. Paul E shares his thoughts on Stephen Mitford Goodson's book, highlighting the benefits of Libya's economic policies under Gaddafi, which included free education, healthcare, and housing, among other things. We al…

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Justin Kuritzkes on 'Moneyball' 56:13

2M ago56:13

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With CHALLENGERS, screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes tapped into what he really wanted to know about his favorite athletes: what are they REALLY playing for? Beyond the game? That's a glimpse we get into Brad Pitt's Billy Beane in the 2011 film MONEYBALL. What's more, we see Beane trying to do something anyone who's tried to get a movie or a play off th…

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Interview with Terri Reiff of Stretch Zone 36:45

2M ago36:45

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In this episode, I talk with Terri Reiff, who started her first Stretch Zone franchise in 2017. She has owned as many as 11 franchise locations and recently has sold several locations so that she can focus on her granddaughter. Terri's story is an inspiring example of the power of franchising and growing a successful operation across multiple locat…

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A Plague Tale: Innocence Review | Amicia & Hugo, Rats, The Final Boss 2:30:11

2M ago2:30:11

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After years of being a support studio on Pixar games, and dabbling in new technology like the Kinect and HoloLens, French developer Asobo Studio got to work on the game that would be their breakout hit. We're going back to 2019 to take a look at a stealthy, puzzly action-adventure game. We're talking A Plague Tale: Innocence. On this episode of Ste…

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PEL 036 Christopher Sparks on the Keys of the Kingdom Bible 1:59:32

2M ago1:59:32

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Broadcasts live every Thursday at 8:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com This week, Paul welcomes Christopher Sparks, who joins us to discuss his monumental work, the Keys of the Kingdom Bible. Christopher shares his journey from a life-changing spiritual awakening to dedicating 27 years to translating the Bible with unparallele…

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Sierra Katow on 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'My Neighbor Totoro' 54:04

2M ago54:04

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Sierra Katow is an Asian-American woman in stand-up comedy, but those parts of her identity are surface-level. What you might not know about Sierra (unless you watch her new special, FUNT) is that she's also a little sister. That's not the only point of recognition she has with Lilo and Mei, heroes of Lilo & Stitch and My Neighbor Totoro, but it's …

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Interview with Matt Skellan of Kitchen Tune Up and Bath Tune Up in Columbus, Ohio 39:31

2M ago39:31

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In this episode, I talk with Matt Skellan of Kitchen Tune Up and Bath Tune Up in Columbus, Ohio. He acquired an existing Kitchen Tune Up franchise in June of 2022, added a Bath Tune Up franchise and has grown the business significantly from then until now. Matt shares his story about how he decided to get into franchising and why he chose to join K…

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PEL 035 From Caesar to HR 6090: The Eternal Struggle Against Usury 2:02:20

2M ago2:02:20

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Broadcasts live every Thursday at 8:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com Paul is joined by co-hosts Patrick and Paul B and discuss a range of subjects including the controversial HR 6090 bill, the French Revolution and the assassination of historical figures like Julius Caesar and Spencer Perceval. In the latter part of the show…

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Latrice Royale on 'Harlem Nights' (1989) 53:07

2M ago53:07

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Drag superstar Latrice Royale has been in the game since before Ru Paul's Drag Race was a phenomenon. She won Miss Congeniality on her season of that show, and went on to appear on All-Stars and Drag U. An actor and performer, Latrice is one of the co-hosts of the just-launched Season 4 of HBO's We're Here. And if you know anything about Latrice, j…

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Interview with Ryan Laird of PMI Denver Metro in Denver, Colorado (Association Pillar with Property Management Inc.) 30:24

2M ago30:24

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In this episode, I talk with Ryan Laird, who started the association pillar with Property Management Inc. (PMI) with his father Paul Laird in early 2020. Ryan shares their story about how they got started, what they've like most about working with PMI as they've grown, lessons they've learned, and the advantages to starting a business with a franch…

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Days Gone Review | Hordes, Motorbike, Duration 3:06:21

2M ago3:06:21

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Being done with Syphon Filter, and having some successes with a Resistance spinoff and an Uncharted spinoff, Bend Studio got to work on Sony's next big PlayStation exclusive. We're going back to 2019 to take a look at an open-world action-adventure game. We're talking Days Gone. On this episode of Stealth Boom Boom, we take a look at how folks at t…

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PEL 034 Third Reich Mysteries and Technologies with Thomas Anderson 1:58:58

3M ago1:58:58

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Broadcasts live every Thursday at 8:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com Thomas Anderson returns to discuss conspiracy theories, Third Reich technology and the mysteries of UFOs. Thomas shares his personal journey into these subjects, recounting stories of hidden German submarines, advanced flying saucers, and time-traveling dev…

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Lisa Ann Walter on 'Shall We Dance' & Funny Broads [Replay] 56:11

3M ago56:11

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This episode originally aired on May 18, 2023. From her roles in a semi-autobiographical sitcom in 1996 (Life's Work) to The Parent Trap to Abbott Elementary, Lisa Ann Walter has played a lot of different kinds of strong, brassy women. And even though standards of beauty and acceptance in Hollywood are always changing, those winds haven't always bl…

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Interview with Mike Nonelle with Fibrenew in Hollywood, Florida 41:19

3M ago41:19

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In this episode, I talk with Mike Nonelle with the Fibrenew franchise in Hollywood, Florida. Mike shares his story about his background in the film and TV industry and why he chose to join Fibrenew of the different business concepts that he considered. He discusses how he got started in March of 2020, what he loves most about the franchise, how the…

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PEL 033 Istanbul, Not Constantinople: A Journey Through Time and Economics 1:59:50

3M ago1:59:50

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Broadcasts live every Thursday at 8:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com Debt forgiveness and the works of Michael Hudson and the ancient practice of Jubilee years. This leads us into a deeper conversation about the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, highlighting the courage and resilience of figures like Wat Tyler and John Ball. We expl…

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Larry Fessenden on 'The Wolf Man' (1941) 52:25

3M ago52:25

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Larry Fessenden is almost a kind of mythic figure in the world of indie filmmaking. He's a filmmaker behind dozens of his own independently produced projects, an actor, an editor, and a producer who's helped give directors from Ti West to Kelly Reichart their start. His new film is BLACKOUT, which focuses on a different kind of mythic figure: the w…

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Interview with Eduardo Esquivel and Gabriela Cerrillo of 360° Painting in Cincinnati, Ohio (Premium Service Brands) 36:40

3M ago36:40

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In this episode, we talk with with Eduardo Esquivel and Gabriela Cerrillo in Cincinnati, Ohio and the northern Kentucky area who joined the 360° Painting franchise with Premium Service Brands in July of 2020. They talk about how they discovered 360° Painting and why they chose to join them and Premium Service Brands, how their business has grown si…

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Hitman Go Review | Board Game Translation, Planning Your Moves, Oozing Style 1:55:29

3M ago1:55:29

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Square Enix Montreal were initially going to be making the next big PC and console game in the Hitman series, until they were put on mobile phone duty. A third of the team left because they were so gutted. And then the remainder created a 2014 turn-based puzzle game. We're talking Hitman Go. On this episode of Stealth Boom Boom, we take a look at t…

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PEL 032 Who Owns England? Unveiling Land Secrets 2:14:03

3M ago2:14:03

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Broadcasts live every Thursday at 8:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com Climate change and the ongoing debate about CO2 levels and their impact on the environment with a clip from Paul Harvey in 1992, which critiques the media's role in perpetuating climate crises. Plus land ownership and farming in England, 'Who Owns England?'…

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Avril Speaks on 'Awkward Black Girl' 55:58

3M ago55:58

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Avril Speaks, independent filmmaker and co-host of the film advice podcast DISTRIBUTION ADVOCATES PRESENTS tells us why J from AWKWARD BLACK GIRL was such a revelation -- even more so than when the successful web series morphed into INSECURE, and J became Issa. Plus, she shares her affinity with Summer, a teen girl coming of age as her mother conve…

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Interview with Bart Williams of House Doctors and Window Gang in Somerset, Kentucky (Premium Service Brands) 51:45

3M ago51:45

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In this episode, I talk with Bart Williams, who has been a House Doctors franchisee for 18 years. Bart talks about his decision to get into franchising with House Doctors and what he has loved most since Premium Service Brands purchased House Doctors. He also shares lessons that he has learned in leadership and retention and how he was able to incr…

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PEL 031 The Power of Words: Unveiling True Meanings with Eli James 3:11:13

3M ago3:11:13

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Broadcasts live every Thursday at 8:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com A discussion about the power of words and their true meanings. Eli James, joins us where we explore the significance of words like 'testament,' 'gentile,' and 'lost,' revealing their true meanings and how they have been misunderstood over time. Eli shares i…

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Michael Mohan on 'The Savages' (2007) 55:30

3M ago55:30

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THE SAVAGES (directed by Tamara Jenkins, who also directed SLUMS OF BEVERLY HILLS, and starrring Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman) is an often poignant comedy about adult siblings trying to get care for their elderly father, who suffers from dementia. That might not be the most expected pick from a director whose new horror film, IMMACULATE,…

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Interview with Scott Tobin, Multi-Unit Franchise Owner of Burn Boot Camp in North Carolina and Virginia 41:30

3M ago41:30

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In this episode, I talk with Scott Tobin of Burn Boot Camp, who has built twelve locations (and getting ready to open his thirteenth this year), after being Burn Boot Camp's head trainer. He has seen the growth of Burn Brands since a few franchise locations to 400+ locations now across the country. Scott shares lessons he has learned in leadership,…

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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Review | Breaking Posture, Shinobi Deathblow, It Is Hard 3:03:42

3M ago3:03:42

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After effectively creating the Soulsborne genre and having a wild amount of success with it, one of the most celebrated developers of the 21st century decided to tinker the formula once more. And, again, to great success. We're going back to 2019, to a stealth action game that picked up so many game of the year awards that particular year. We're ta…

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