Potterhead married Harry Potter Virgin. After finishing the series together in Seasons 1-7, they're now tackling the larger, broader, and more complicated discussions about the Wizarding World and how it intersects with our own. Weird impressions, terrible singing, and (still) many tangents abound.
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With automations, AI and everything else available to online entrepreneurs, why does it still feel like our work is never-ending? Listen to Episode 1 to hear Jerry Potter explain the simple realization he had that changed everything, and now allows him to be done running his business by lunch everyday. Spoiler alert: It’s not time management hacks. If you enjoy it, keep listening and work toward running your business in half the time so you can move on to other things that give you purpose & ...
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Labor Express Radio is Chicago's only English language labor news and current affairs radio program. “News for working people, by working people.” Our program covers issues in the labor movement locally, nationally, and internationally. The program also addresses issues of concern to working people such as housing, education, health care, immigrants rights, the environment and U.S. foreign policy, from a working class viewpoint. Labor Express Radio airs Sunday nights at 8:00 PM on Chicago's ...
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20 years after walking off of the Red Carpets of the world, Steve Kmetko is back behind the microphone and talking to the biggest stars of Film and TV, along with some stars that we haven't seen in a minute. Steve is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, and this time he's sticking around.
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A show for action-taking entrepreneurs... The dirty little secret that the business gurus don't want you to know is that there’s no wrong way to be an entrepreneur. They want you to do things THEIR way, but THEIR way may not be YOUR way. The key to success is finding the strategies that work best for you, so every week we're having a conversation with a smart, innovative guest that is thriving in their field expertise to share their best tips with the rest of us, so WE can all achieve our en ...
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The Media Couple is a weekly podcast hosted by the husband-and-wife duo behind A Few Good Productions. Each episode delves into the latest in entertainment, TV, and film, along with the realities of working in media as a couple. From industry trends and behind-the-scenes insights to the challenges of balancing business, creativity, and marriage, we bring candid conversations, humor, and firsthand experiences to the table. Whether you're a media professional or just love great content, join u ...
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Hi, I'm Emma. I'm an Native English Speaker and CELTA Qualified ESL teacher with 10+ years of experience. This podcast was created to help English learners at intermediate and advanced levels by providing listening practise, cultural information, and going into more detail about grammar and vocabulary, as well as identifying and explaining common errors and answering learners questions. I know for many English can be a door to a better future and I want to help you get there. This podcast no ...
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Hartford Steam Boiler sets the standard in equipment breakdown insurance and other specialty insurance and reinsurance coverages worldwide, with technical knowledge, superior risk solutions and customer commitment you can count on, backed by almost 150 years of leadership. HSB shows you how to stay ahead of emerging risks in a complex world. HSB is rated A++ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company. As part of Munich Re we have the ability to leverage a global knowledge base to develop and deliver in ...
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From Wyoming cowboy to Marine, from Vietnam veteran to Hollywood star—Larry Wilcox has lived a dozen lives in one. Best known as Officer Jon Baker on CHiPs, Wilcox joins Steve Kmetko for a revealing conversation about his childhood, his military service, the pop culture explosion of CHiPs, and what really went on behind the scenes with co-star Erik…
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Why Are You So Obsessed With Me: ATYD Chapters 76-78
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1:23:25It’s time to head back to mid-70s Hogwarts and our beloved baby Marauders as we cover chapters 76-78 of ‘All The Young Dudes’. We’re discussing the rules of house parties that are playing DMX and getting emotional thinking about love, the word “firmly”, and our own Marauders. See you in there! Support the show Support FFH on Patreon: patreon.com/th…
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Noah Wyle, NEW EMMY WINNER "The Pitt" Encore
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46:26Last year our friend, Noah Wyle, announced his new project, "The Pitt" to Steve Kmetko and STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD. He just won Emmys for LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMATIC SERIES, OUTSTANDING DRAMATIC SERIES, and his co-star Katherine LaNasa won for SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMATIC SERIES. Because of this, we're presenting this Encore Episode for uou to enjoy.…
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Netflix’s Unknown Number To The Thursday Murder Club
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22:56Send us a text This week on The Media Couple, Rory and Sophie dive into Netflix’s Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, the documentary that shocked audiences with its unbelievable twist. They explore why the story went viral, how the editing heightened the drama, and what makes it stand out in the crowded true-crime space. Next, it’s Netflix’s …
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North Star: Revisiting "The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore"
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50:07This week, Kev has bestowed another Fave Chap in the form of Book 7’s “The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore”, and we are talking about shattered illusions, the perils of teenagerdom, how bad we feel for Hermione, and (unexpectedly) evil Bjork. Join us! Support the show Support FFH on Patreon: patreon.com/thefoxandthefoxhound Follow us! IG: @thefox…
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In this heartfelt and revealing episode of Still Here Hollywood, Emmy-winning actress Michael Learned—best known as Olivia Walton on the iconic TV series The Waltons—sits down with host Steve Kmetko for an unforgettable conversation. Michael opens up about her unconventional journey to Hollywood, her years as America's mom, and the challenges she f…
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Lily Phillips vs Bonnie Blue: The Documentary Showdown
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23:08Send us a text This week on The Media Couple, Rory and Sophie unpack Stacey Dooley’s latest Sleeps Over episode with Lily Phillips and how Dooley's empathetic, presenter-led style compares to Channel 4’s more detached Bonnie Blue documentary. We explore why Dooley’s approach resonated more, whether presenter-led docs create bias, and how emotion an…
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It’s time to return to 1970’s Hogwarts and our favorite boys- The Marauders. We’re covering the very consequential chapters 73-75: exploring werewolf lore, Remus’s proclivity for muggle fighting tactics, and obsessive crushes. Support the show Support FFH on Patreon: patreon.com/thefoxandthefoxhound Follow us! IG: @thefoxandthefoxhound TikTok: @the…
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David does amazing work with a charity that saves and relocates pets. Please donate to: http://www.wingsofrescue.org Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillhereho…
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Show: Labor Express for 8-31-2025 - Jorge Mujica on Labor 2025 in Chicago and the life and music of Ed Pickford
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44:50This is the full 8-31-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. This Labor Day 2025 episode includes news and music. Jorge Mujica of ARISE Chicago Workers Center discusses plans for Labor Day 2025 in Chicago, as well as how unions are taking action to defend immigrant workers. English folk musician Ed Pickford, the author of “The Worker’s So…
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Harry Potter, Thrillers & Why We're Watching The Same Stories in 2025
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20:41Send us a text From Hostage to The Assassin, and even the Harry Potter HBO reboot, TV and movies in 2025 are leaning on familiar stories, safe remakes, and comfort-food thrillers. Why do new shows feel so predictable, and are streamers prioritising what works over originality? In this episode, we break down the trend and explore why familiar storie…
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Hanky Panky's Funeral Farm: The Dark Dive on the Death Eaters
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1:21:01We’re FINALLY back, healthy (for the moment anyway), and taking a dark ol’ dive into the topic of the Death Eaters. What motivates people to join these fascists? Who are the most interesting Death Eaters? And what paralells do we see with reality (hint: A F***CKING LOT). Join us, we’re thrilled to be back! Support the show Support FFH on Patreon: p…
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Best Of Year 1 - STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD Encore
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1:02:28Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko, Brittany Murphy, Breckin Meyer, Arnold Schwarzenegger prank, Ted Lange Love Boat, Gene Kelly, Noah Wyle ER reboot, Julia Duffy aging in Hollywood, Joely Fisher Ellen coming out, Lea Thompson Michael J. Fox, Eric Roberts Heath Ledger, Laura Leighton Melrose Place, Brian Dunkleman American Idol, Donna Pescow Saturd…
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Celebrity Traitors, Real Housewives of London & Love Island’s Cool Rebrand
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25:54Send us a text Reality TV just got a shake-up. This week, we discuss the BBC’s Celebrity Traitors (with 19 celebs from Stephen Fry to Tom Daley), the premiere of The Real Housewives of London (and its first big drama: Teethgate), plus why Love Island’s i-D Magazine spread has totally rebranded the villa as cool again. We also play a special Reality…
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Show: Labor Express for 8-17-2025 - Don Villar of the CFL and organizers from LA discuss Trump’s attacks on immigrant workers
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54:16This is the full 8-17-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. Don Villar of the Chicago Federation of Labor discusses Chicago’s history as a leader in labor media and the current attacks on immigrant workers by the Trump administration. Also, organizers in the immigrant worker communities in Los Angeles discuss attacks on their members. La…
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She grew up in the glare of Hollywood’s spotlight as the daughter of comedy legend Joan Rivers — but Melissa Rivers has built her own legacy as a TV host, producer, author, and the sharp-witted voice behind Fashion Police. In this candid, funny, and heartfelt conversation with Steve Kmetko, Melissa pulls back the curtain on red carpet chaos, celebr…
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From Jerry Springer to Mr Beast: 30 Years of Public Humiliation
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23:15Send us a text Once upon a time, TV was cruel. From Fat Families to Kid Nation to the X Factor’s most humiliating auditions, producers engineered public shaming for entertainment. We cancelled it on TV… so why has it come back stronger than ever online? In this episode of The Media Couple, we expose the shocking history of humiliation content and h…
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Penelope Ann Miller "Kindergarten Cop" Encore
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1:03:25Penelope Ann Miller on Working with the Godfathers of Hollywood – De Niro, Pacino, Brando – and Her Iconic Roles of the '80s and '90sIn this star-powered episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko sits down with acclaimed actress Penelope Ann Miller, who opens up about her incredible career starring alongside cinematic legends Al Pacino, Marlon …
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1000 Men and a Missed Opportunity: Deconstructing the Bonnie Blue Documentary
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36:15Send us a text Channel 4’s documentary "1000 Men and Me: The Bonnie Blue Story" promised an unflinching look at the rise of Bonnie Blue, a viral and controversial online figure, but what we got felt more like access journalism than real exploration. In this episode, we break down exactly what the documentary missed: from surface-level storytelling …
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Thank you so much for tuning in to Emma's ESL English for three years and 246 episodes! I really appreciate all your time, clicks and the occasional daring comment. Unfortunately I have run out of time. I need to evolve my business, and this just doesn't fit in anymore, literally, not enough hours in the day. I will continue to teach English as par…
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The Horsemen: Revisiting Book 5's "Fight and Flight"
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52:43This week, we’re revisiting another of Kev’s Fave Chap(ter)s and this time he has chosen Book 5’s “Fight and Flight”, aka The One Where Umbridge Gets Got By The Centaurs. We’re talking about Hermione’s level of savage, Harry’s a-hole moment, and HAGGAAAARRRR. Join us! Support the show Support FFH on Patreon: patreon.com/thefoxandthefoxhound Follow …
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Bronson Pinchot "Beverly Hills Cop" Encore
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1:04:47In this deeply candid and unforgettable episode of Still Here Hollywood, host Steve Kmetko welcomes Bronson Pinchot, the instantly iconic star of Beverly Hills Cop and Perfect Strangers. Bronson recounts his journey from poverty and an abusive childhood—surviving what he calls “the most enthusiastic and ingenious abuser you can imagine”—to sudden s…
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Why I Pre-Announced My YouTube Channel (And Some People Got Mad)
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17:58I'm sharing how I am launching a brand new YouTube channel from scratch so you can copy the strategy, as well as why some people didn't like the fact that I announced the channel before it was ready. 00:00 Announcement 03:24 Why I Announced Early 06:11 My Pre-Launch Strategy 06:55 Unique Premise: YouTube in 90 Minutes 09:26 Launch Process & Early R…
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Episode 246 The Tale Behind Peter Rabbit: Beatrix Potter’s Life & Legacy
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8:46📚 In this special episode of Emma’s ESL English, we’re celebrating the life and legacy of beloved British writer and illustrator Beatrix Potter—whose birthday was just yesterday!Join me in the garden (two garden's! My Grandma's and mine) as we explore:- Who Beatrix Potter was and why she’s one of my favorite British women- How she created The Tale …
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Guess who’s back?! The one and only Kev Wil has triumphantly returned to the mic just in time to cover the next three chapters of ‘All the Young Dudes’, and what timing! Join us as we explore the softer side of Remus and his summer romances, dish out a whole bunch of points for a supersized Foxie House Cup, and give you the tl;dr of where Kev has b…
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Show: Labor Express for 7-27-2025 - Labor Notes on Unions fighting ICE and NDLON defends day laborers from Trump
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1:18:23This is the full 7-27-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. The Labor Notes podcast discusses combating ICE and Trump’s impact on the building trades. Leaders of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) discuss Trump’s attacks on immigrant day laborers. Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs rad…
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Show: Labor Express for 7-13-2025 - CTU fights school budget cuts and UE’s history of member-run unionism
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47:01This is the full 7-13-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. CTU plans for a rally on July 17th, demanding Gov. Priztker call a special session to deal with the school funding crisis. And Judy Ancel of the Heartland Labor Reform talks with Carl Rosen, General President of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America, better…
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Show: Labor Express for 6-29-2025 - SEIU’s Justice Journey caravan and Zohran Mamdani wins NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary
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55:16This is the full 6-29-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. On the latest episode of Labor Express Radio, SEIU holds a Justice Journey caravan through the deep South, culminating in Louisiana, which has become Trump’s preferred location for disappearing immigrants snatched up in ICE raids prior to their deportation. Also, democratic soci…
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Show CreditsHost/Producer: Steve KmetkoAll things technical: Justin ZangerleExecutive Producer: Jim LichtensteinMusic by: Brian SanyshynTranscription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.comhttp://patreon.com/stillherehollywoodSuggest Guests at: [email protected] on Still Here Hollywood: [email protected]:…
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Is This the Era of the “Influencer Documentary”?
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31:00Send us a text Are we witnessing the rise of a new kind of documentary, one led by influencers, built on nostalgia, and rooted in personal brand? This week, we break down Josh Pieters’ Brit Crew doc and ask whether this growing trend of influencer documentaries signals a bigger shift in what audiences now consider “journalism.” Plus, we dive into O…
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Episode 245 What’s a Thingamajig? Words for When You Forget the Word!
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7:09🌼 Welcome back to Emma’s ESL English, still recording in my grandma’s garden—complete with sunshine, thunderbugs, and roses.Today we’re talking about metasyntactic variables—a fancy way of saying “words we use when we forget the word!” These are common in English, used by native speakers every day, and they’re surprisingly useful for language learn…
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We're so excited to share with you all this week our collaboration with a fellow Potter podcast- Retold: A Harry Potter Podcast! In this episode of Retold, we were thrilled to join the show's host Barry and discuss the final two chapters of Chamber of Secrets- and we hope you have as wonderful of a time as we did. We'll be back to regular programmi…
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10 Minute Takes - Jerry O'Connell "Jerry Maguire" 1 of 6
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9:56Jerry O'Connell opens up like never before in this hilarious and heartfelt 10 Minute Take on Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko. From the trauma of losing friend River Phoenix to reading prison fan mail sent to his wife Rebecca Romijn, Jerry shares raw memories and laugh-out-loud moments. He talks about why Three's Company made him move to L.A.…
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10 Minute Takes - Jerry O'Connell "Jerry Maguire" 2 of 6
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10:52Jerry O'Connell dives into the real story behind Stand By Me and Jerry Maguire in this emotional and revealing 10 Minute Take on Still Here Hollywood. He opens up about being labeled “hyperactive” as a kid, and how acting gave him a place where that energy was finally celebrated. Jerry shares a powerful moment with director Rob Reiner on set, recal…
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10 Minute Takes - Jerry O'Connell "Jerry Maguire" 3 of 6
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10:21Jerry O’Connell shares the wild story of how a failed audition turned into the biggest break of his career — landing a role in Jerry Maguire. In this revealing episode of Still Here Hollywood, Jerry details the surreal experience of screen-testing with Tom Cruise, channeling Sam Elliott for a last-minute Texas accent, and how not getting the role h…
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10 Minute Takes - Jerry O'Connell "Jerry Maguire" 4 of 6
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9:46Jerry O’Connell gets candid about career highs, lows, and the absolute surrealness of Hollywood — including reading prison fan mail sent to his wife, Rebecca Romijn. In this raw and hilarious segment of Still Here Hollywood, Jerry opens up about hitting career downturns, adjusting to life as a talk show host, and the power of saying yes to improv (…
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Jerry O'Connell "Jerry Maguire" 10 Minute Takes 5 of 6
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9:09#JerryOConnell #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #HollywoodTruths #RebeccaRomijn #PrisonFanMail #ActingLife #TomCruise #TheTalkCBS #CareerPivot #FailedActorVibes #TrustTheUniverse #HollywoodRejection #BehindTheScenes #TalkShowHostLife #CelebrityInterviewFails Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Pr…
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10 Minute Takes - Jerry O'Connell "Jerry Maguire" 6 of 6
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10:12#JerryOConnell #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #HollywoodWisdom #TheTalkCBS #TomCruise #CareerAdvice #CreativeLife #ShowbizStruggles #LetGoControl #ActorLife #EntertainmentIndustry #RebeccaRomijn #TrustTheProcess #HollywoodCancellations Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenst…
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When the Cameras Stop Rolling: MasterChef & Media Accountability
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21:58Send us a text This week on The Media Couple, we tackle the fallout from the MasterChef investigation, why 45 allegations were upheld, what it means for the show's future, and how the TV industry keeps repeating the same mistakes. We also dissect WeTransfer’s questionable AI terms and cap things off with an office-themed Rotten Tomatoes game. 🎧 Tha…
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Our medical woes may not be totally done, but we’re lucky enough to have our Manager of Mischief Josh Bailey step in and cover for Kev to discuss the Black Sisters! During this ADHD variety hour, we’re weighing compassion versus judgement for Narcissa, the two-dimensional nature of Bellatrix, and whether or not Andromeda shirked sisterly responsibi…
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Episode 244 10 FREE Tools to Improve Your English Writing Instantly—Without Studying More
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16:00✏️ Struggling with writing in English? Whether you’re writing emails, essays, or presentations, I’ve got you covered. In this episode of Emma’s ESL English, filmed in my grandma’s sunny garden 🌹, I’ll show you 10 free tools that will help you write better English today—even if you’re not confident in your grammar or vocabulary yet.These tools inclu…
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