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Spiked Eggs PodcastWho's the Ass? (Part One)Send us a textThis episode earned 2024 Signal Awards Silver in two categories: Best Audio Fiction and Sound Design. A miller and his daughter, while on their way to market to sell their donkey, fall prey to Katie Klickit and her drone-spying Internet web series, "Who's the Ass?"LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED THIS PODCAST IS THE PROPERTY OF SPIKED EGGS PRODUCTIONS – COPYRIGHT 2024 *********************************************************************************** SPIKED EGGS PODCAST ADAPTED FROM THE FABLE "THE MILLER, HIS SON AND THE ASS" BY: Frank Donnelly and Jane D. WatsonPRODUCTI...2024-08-0222 min
Spiked Eggs PodcastEwe Called?Send us a textIn a futuristic fable/sci-fi mashup, a scheming shepherd boy is outfoxed by a clever ewe.LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED THIS PODCAST IS THE PROPERTY OF SPIKED EGGS PRODUCTIONS – COPYRIGHT 2024 *********************************************************************************** SPIKED EGGS PODCAST ADAPTED FROM THE FABLE "THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF" BY: Frank Donnelly and Jane D. Watson PRODUCTION AND SOUND DESIGN: Jane D. WatsonMUSIC SUPERVISION: Ginevra Iommetti CAST: CHARLIE Richard GibsonSHEPHERD BOY Brian BallanceVILLAGE ELDER and THEL Sharon GrunwaldLUCILLE ...2024-07-2034 min
Think Wedding Business#27. Finding Your Edge on Instagram w/ Andrew KeherBefore you start this episode, if you haven't seen today's guest, Andrew, on Instagram, PLEASE go and look at his page. He is unashamedly, often hilariously, carving out a small corner of social media to post his musings on the wedding industry and wedding photography. The result is highly relatable, witty & thoughtful content for anyone in the wedding industry. What started out as a lighthearted "30 day challenge" for Andrew has turned into a revolution for his business. Doubling his followers and now (6 months in) averaging 1 million engagements per month, he is busier in the DM's than...2024-07-041h 32Think Wedding Business#26. Pricing Yourself for the "High End" market w/ Richard LengRichard from RL Films, one of the UK's leading wedding filmmakers, is considered to be in that ever elusive, "luxury market". But what does that mean exactly?If you've ever thought of increasing prices & pushing your business into the 'higher end', then this conversation is for you. ✅Be warned, it's a 2 hour epic! But such a valuable episode, we didn't want to cut out a single minute.Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every aspect of the industry, so stay tuned for more, & if there's any su...2024-06-132h 06Think Wedding Business#25. Make More Money in your Wedding BusinessEarning more money doesn't necessarily mean you have to charge more for your core service. In this episode we share some examples and inspirations for other ways of increasing your wedding business income. Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every aspect of the industry, so stay tuned for more, & if there's any suppliers you'd love us to interview, please let us know!And remember... Think Wedding Business.Adam & Howard 👊 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1655 minThink Wedding Business#24. Quitting the day job & going full time w/Daniel Johnson WeddingsIn this episode we hear from Daniel Johnson who has built his business to such an extent that he could quit his old career and earn double the income, living a life he previously only dreamt about. If you're listening to this and you're at the start of your wedding journey or still striving, then Dan is right there with you. He's on that journey now, making all the right moves, and there's a lot to be learned from his experiences as he targets the next stage of hitting the "high end" market. Each...2024-05-021h 10
The ProcessActions, Meet Consequences | Talkin' Politics for April 29, 2024SHOW NOTESTrue or False: There is a way for Democrats to reach independent voters/swing voters who are NOT moved by abortion as an issue(listener submission from Kim Goodman)Examples Kim hit on are infrastructure, good governance type issuesWhat about when a major financial player comes out to say the economy is booming? https://nypost.com/2024/04/23/business/jamie-dimon-says-us-economy-is-unbelievable-and-booming/Dimon (this is Rachel saying this) has a short f*cking memory: “I would like to see practitioners go back to the government.”Uh. Goldman Sachs much, Jamie?New polling data: https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/28/politics/cnn-p...2024-04-291h 14Think Wedding Business#23. Are you getting ghosted? 👻It happens to all of us, the dreaded ghosting.. You spend hours crafting and considering the perfect response for your dream enquiry, only to be left on "read" and never hear from them again. Of course, you could convince yourself that it's an issue with junk folders, but the reality is much more simple. Are you doing enough to encourage a reply? To make sure that the couple HAVE to get back to you.. We break down all the reasons people may ghost you and how you can minimise this and give yourself the...2024-04-1851 minThink Wedding Business#22. When was the last time you updated your website? w/ Alisabeth DesignsIf your answer to 'when was the last time you updated your website?' is NOT "last week", then chances are you're missing out. And that's just for Google SEO..Sarah from Alisabeth Designs, builds websites for wedding suppliers, and she is an expert on all things design, branding, layout, UX, SEO. You name it. She shares so many practises, tips and philosophies in this episode, Howard & I immediately went to our own websites and made changes, and you will too. This is your shop front people, if you don't look...2024-04-041h 07Think Wedding Business#21. Instagram Deep Dive! w/ Rebecca Carpenter PhotographyThe number 1 topic that you guys have asked for on this podcast is BY FAR; social media. And so, this week we have an absolute Queen of Insta.., Rebecca Carpenter. If you don't believe us, go and check out her Instagram. Then go and check out her website, her digital products, her online course and education platform. Rebecca is killing it on every level. Prepare to rethink how you use Instagram for your business.Rebecca is also one of 4 guest speakers on our recently announced workshop event! For more info on this see here...2024-03-211h 22Think Wedding Business#20. Destination Weddings w/ Hidden Treasures IbizaWe chat to Lauren from Hidden Treasures Ibiza, a full-service wedding planning company based on the white island. We all dream, as wedding suppliers, of being flown all over the world to provide our services, but there is so much more to it than that. In recent years especially, logistics gave changed. We discuss all this and more in this episode! Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every aspect of the industry, so stay tuned for more, & if there's any suppliers you'd love us to interview, please let us know!2024-03-071h 04The ProcessDebasing Yourself For The Short List | March 4, 2024On this episode of The Heartland POD, for Monday,March 4, 2024 - Missouri senators attack innocent manAlabama Supreme Court race draws major money; Missouri Gov parson plays favorites, again; Starbucks unionization ; Joe Manchin catches up to reality; Trumps immunity case ; 2024 election coverage era rolls on and Trump has a short list for VP.PLUS a last call preview SHOW NOTESTALKIN’ POLITICSTrue or False: Missouri’s freedom caucus Senators owe a major apologyhttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/02/29/wrongly-accused-kansas-city-shooting-defamation-missouri/Two weeks after a photo of Denton Loudermill became fodder for right-wing social media posts...2024-03-041h 34Think Wedding Business#19. Branching Out with Digital Products w/ Russell Kent NichollsRussell Kent Nicholls is already well know & respected as an internationally acclaimed filmmaker, but in this episode he draws on his e-commerce background to tell us how he's built a strong side arm to his business using digital products. Strong enough to buy him the Tesla he dreamed of, and have products that have been downloaded more than 40000 times! Check out Russell's digital products here AND he's very kindly given Think Wedding Business listeners (you!) a 30% discount, just use the code "TWB30" at the checkout; https://www.russellkentnicholls.com/collections/wedding-videographer-education...2024-02-221h 05
The Al Galdi PodcastEpisode 760: conversation with Howard Gutman on Commanders' revamping of football operations and more16:06 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to the team reportedly hiring Seattle Seahawks special-teams coordinator Larry Izzo as Commanders special-teams coordinator, the reported departure of running-backs coach Randy Jordan to the Tennessee Titans and a report that the Chicago Bears "would need a historic haul of draft picks and overall compensation to move off the first pick of the 2024 NFL Draft"33:13 - Guest: former United States ambassador to Belgium, lawyer, radio-show host and Commanders fan Howard Gutman, who is a good friend of and strategic advisor for the top limited partner in the Josh Harris group, M...2024-02-121h 36Think Wedding Business#18. Running Competitions can book you weddings! w/Greg BurnettIf companies like Apple & Coca Cola can utilise sales, then why not the wedding industry? That is Greg's ethos & it helps him get dozens of bookings every year. Running competitions is a fairly standard marketing technique (think McDonalds Monopoly game), but in the wedding world it's almost taboo. Greg goes against the grain here and explains his process step by step. Discussed in this episode is a discount to our wedding filmmaking & business course, which you can find here, 50% OFF!;http://the-complete-wedding-film-business.teachable.com/p/the-complete-wedding-film-businessEach episode we will be...2024-02-081h 21Think Wedding Business#17. Transitioning from one business to another w/ James Tracey FilmsHappy new year wedding friends!! We're back with another conversation with a successful wedding entrepreneur, this time; James Tracey Films.James was already an established wedding photographer when he decided to start all over again and move into filmmaking. Rebranding, setting up a whole new business and generating clients from scratch. We learn how he made this new business even more successful than the last.Included in this episode is a discount to our wedding filmmaking & business course, which you can find here, 50% OFF!; http://the-complete-wedding-film-business.teachable.com/p/the-complete-wedding-film-business 2024-01-111h 13Think Wedding Business#16. Preparing for the 2024 Wedding Season w/ James Jebson PhotographyIn our last episode of the year, we look ahead to next year's wedding season with James Jebson, a true entrepreneur. He shares his thoughts on how to make use of the "quiet time" and get ready for the new wedding season. There's loads of actionable tips in this one which we think will be of massive value! Everything from social media to raising prices, branching out of weddings & a new way of communicating with clients. Enjoy, and we will see you next year! Each episode we will be chatting to...2023-12-141h 20Think Wedding Business#15. The world of Content Creators, TikTok & Reels w/ Mrs BunnWe're calling this one 'Think Wedding NEW Business', because today's guest has brought a whole new concept to the wedding industry, wedding day 'content creation'.They've taken the UK by storm this year and Mrs. Bunn was the first. After amassing a huge following on TikTok last year, she utilised that audience to create a thriving business, turning over 70+ weddings in less than 12 months. We discuss her fascinating journey, as well as getting some tips on how we can all catch up with TikTok and how she deals with resistance (in some cases, real...2023-11-301h 09Think Wedding Business#14. Innovating & Evolving w/ The Word is Love“We specialise in the sensational” is the tagline for backdrop/prop providers Ollie & Suzy Pearson, owners of The Word is Love & Wildfire Neon. Starting with simple 'love letters' they have evolved their offerings into so much more and now serve over 400 weddings a year. It’s that innovation and hunger to always be evolving that has kept them thriving for 10+ years in the industry, when so many others have come and gone; and that is exactly what we discuss in this episode, staying ahead of trends and staying in the game. Each episode we will be chattin...2023-11-1658 minThink Wedding Business#13. How to meet wedding clients w/ our very own Howard Wing!When I thought about the topic of meeting potential wedding clients, a really important skill to have, there was no one better to sit down with and interview than our very own co-host, Howard Wing! Howard has a unique process for conducting wedding meetings and some fantastic insights into best practices for ensuring that the meeting turns into a success, i.e. a booking! Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every aspect of the industry, so stay tuned for more, & if there's any suppliers you'd love us to interview, please let...2023-11-021h 18Think Wedding Business#12. 4000(!!!) ENQUIRIES FROM 1 WEDDING FAIR! w/Six15Six15 Founder and Co-owner, Dax on Sax, takes us through his journey from a sax playing banker from Blackpool; to building an international brand in Six15, today one of the UK's biggest names in event experiences. Including brand building, how to sell an experience, growing a team and that one decision that led to 4000 enquiries & 3 years worth of bookings! This is a fascinating conversation, not to be missed.Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every aspect of the industry, so stay tuned for more, & if there's any suppliers you'd...2023-10-191h 04Think Wedding Business#11. Making yourself essential to a wedding - w/Sam FittonThis week we welcome Sam Fitton, a magician in the traditional sense and an absolute wizard of a businessman. His brand of entertainment and approach to booking clients has given him longevity, sustaining & pivoting his business to stay at the top for the long game. There are so many incredible insights and mindset tips in this one, we will say no more, you just have to listen..Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every aspect of the industry, so subscribe and stay tuned for more, & if there's any...2023-10-051h 23Think Wedding Business#10. Scaling up your Business - w/Nala & KnotOn this weeks episode, bridal beauty specialists & educators, Nala & Knot. Owners of the company, Laura & Natalie sit down with us to discuss how they've expanded their brand into a team of hair and make up artists, a wedding planning podcast, & an educational platform for the beauty industry.These ladies bring the feel good energy, but above all else, are hardworking, passionate & driven entrepreneurs who never sit still. They have a formula for success that is well worth adopting. Enjoy. Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every...2023-09-211h 07Think Wedding Business#9. The Wedding Industry Awards - w/Founder, Damian BaileyThe wedding industry awards have been massively instrumental in both of our business', from a marketing and social point of view. And there are many wedding companies that have reaped the same benefits of this little pink badge of honour. We sit down with TWIA founder, Damian Bailey, to learn what motivated him to start a wedding industry awards body, how the process works, how to make it work for your business and most importantly, how to give you the best chance of success when entering.With the awards deadline for this year looming...2023-09-071h 26Think Wedding Business#8. Don't be a D%*k - w/Jonny Draper PhotographyJonny Draper is not just an epic photographer, but an 'extension of the wedding party' on a wedding day. Going above and beyond for both his clients & fellow wedding suppliers, Jonny has built a strong business and name for himself by being the good guy. His clients treat him like their best mate (he regularly gets presents from happy couples) and wedding venues/suppliers recommend him year in, year out. In terms of building strong relationships, there's no one who does it quite like Jonny. His mantra "don't be a d%*k" sounds...2023-08-241h 22Think Wedding Business#7. From Waitress to Award Winning Wedding Singer - w/Franchesqua SingsFranchesqua Sings burst onto the scene last year, in a flurry of colour and high energy, after winning the award for ‘best national wedding singer’. But the real story is much more impressive; 15 years in the entertainment industry, earning her stripes, navigating a business mainly dominated by males. She literally started as a waitress in a cocktail bar (or indian restaurant in this case), and now lives her dream entertaining crowds & supporting other women in business. A jam packed episode not to be missed! Each episode we will be c...2023-08-101h 22Think Wedding Business#6. Rank Higher on Google with SEO - w/ David Stubbs PhotographyDavid Stubbs is one of UK's leading authorities on SEO, in the wedding industry. He is a successful wedding photographer who has ran SEO workshops & training for several years, to help other photographers improve their SEO and rank better on Google search results. David himself ranks on page 1 of Google for around 100 wedding venues in the UK, and books the majority of his work through these strategies. If there's anything he doesn't know in the world of SEO, it's not worth knowing. So unless you rank as the first search result...2023-07-271h 21Think Wedding Business#5. Growing & Monetising a Successful YouTube Channel + the New World of AI - w/ Neil Redfern We are SO excited to share this episode with Neil Redfern. Many of you photographers listening will already, no doubt, know of Neil's work, he's a fantastic wedding photographer of over 15 years, but not only that, he has built up the education side of his business to now being over half of his income! With over 50,000 YouTube subscribers & 250 members on his Patreon community, it's safe to say Neil knows exactly what it takes to grow a successful YouTube channel & monetise it. If you're looking to branch out your business from weddings, OR just wanting...2023-07-131h 11
Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn NetsHoward Beck: Tyler Herro, Ben Simmons, and Sean Marks steady offseason approach.Howard Beck is back once again to continue the Nets offseason conversation. Adam examines the viability of Nets being a third team in Damian Lillard talks, and where the league stands on Ben Simmons.They then discuss the additions of Dennis Smith Jr. and Lonnie Walker IV, who represent the methodical side of Sean Marks Free Agency approach.If setting a high price for Dorian Finney-Smith and Royce O'Neale felt like a mistake, Howard Beck reminds Nets fans as Free Agency winds down there will be teams that missed...2023-07-0737 minThink Wedding Business#4. Building a Network to Guarantee Referrals - Andy Murphy DJGetting enquires & bookings in the wedding industry is all about networking, word of mouth and referrals, and we don't know anyone who does this better than Manchester based wedding DJ, Andy Murphy.In this episode, we chat to Andy about how he has built his referral network to literally hundreds of wedding suppliers in the North West of England. Speak to anyone in the North West & he will be the first DJ on their lips. This keeps his diary booked year in, year out. Not only that, but Andy is one...2023-06-291h 01
Podcast – WSJM SportsWembanyama to Spurs in NBA draft, Pistons get two first round picks – Friday Morning Sports UpdateNBA – Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, with expectations of stardom
Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, headed to San Antonio with enormous expectations to become basketball’s newest sensation. The selection of the 19-year-old from France that had been a foregone conclusion for months was announced by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Thursday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Wembanyama arrives with far more height and hype than most No. 1 picks. Listed at 7-foot-4, he dominated his French league in his final season there, leading all players in scoring, rebo...2023-06-2300 min
WSJM SportsWembanyama to Spurs in NBA draft, Pistons get two first round picks – Friday Morning Sports UpdateNBA – Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, with expectations of stardom Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, headed to San Antonio with enormous expectations to become basketball’s newest sensation. The selection of the 19-year-old from France that had been a foregone conclusion for months was announced by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Thursday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Wembanyama arrives with far more height and hype than most No. 1 picks. Listed at 7-foot-4, he dominated his French league in his final season there, leading all players in scoring, rebo...2023-06-2302 minThink Wedding Business#3. Choosing the Right Suppliers as a Wedding Planner - Lucy Wright EventsIn this episode, we chat to renowned Wedding Planner, Lucy Wright, who has built a hugely successful business over the last decade. Planning luxury events across the UK and Europe, her last wedding was held at Donald Trump's hotel and was gatecrashed by the man himself! Lucy shares her insights from how she got into wedding planning and built her business over a number of years, to working with couples, staying busy AND, of most value to the rest of us, her process for choosing the right suppliers to book for her clients. ...2023-06-151h 24Think Wedding Business#2. How we Built our Wedding Businesses from the Start - Adam & Howard WingAfter launching our first episode with the incredible Ellie Sax, this week we strip it back and recount how we both built our businesses respectively, Howard as a wedding entertainer/host & Adam as a videographer. From achieving those first bookings to networking, awards, and being client centric, we have (without blowing our own trumpets too much) built really successful, full time incomes with these strategies and we really believe in them. So consider this your introduction to us and what to expect from this podcast. Each episode we will be chatting to different...2023-06-0159 min
Think Wedding Business#1. Building a Successful Brand - Ellie SaxIn our FIRST EVER EPISODE, we chat to Ellie Sax and her husband/business partner Harry, to find out how they have built their hugely popular brand of wedding entertainment. They share insights into creating an unforgettable experience for wedding clients, building a brand outside of weddings and how to use that to get more bookings. This is the first episode of our new podcast, and we're massively fortunate to have Ellie share her expertise with you all. Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every aspect of the...2023-05-171h 11
Unf*cking The RepublicShow Notes [Ep 90: Contagion!]In today's Show Notes Max flies solo as 99 is 'Down With Disease.' He covers the new Times piece regarding Carter, makes some Book Love suggestions and responds to YouTube comments. Chapters Intro: 00:00:20 Headlines: 00:02:33 Emails: 00:7:40 Facebook Shout Outs: 00:16:26 YouTube Shout Outs: 00:17:09 Buy Me A Coffee Donations + Memberships: 00:22:31 Outro: 00:023:39 Resources The New York Times: An Untold Story Behind Jimmy Carter’s Presidential Defeat DRILLED Podcast New Season Adam Jentleson: Kill Switch: The Rise of the Modern Se...2023-03-2325 min
Harvey Brownstone Interviews...Harvey Brownstone Interviews Mamie Van Doren, Legendary Blonde Bombshell, Author, “China and Me: Wing Flapping, Feather Pulling, and Love on the Wing”Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Mamie Van Doren, Legendary Blonde Bombshell, Author, “China and Me: Wing Flapping, Feather Pulling, and Love on the Wing” About Harvey's guest: Today’s special guest, Mamie Van Doren, is a glamorous Hollywood legend and sex symbol who’s been lighting up the silver screen for over seven decades. Since first being discovered by Howard Hughes, she’s appeared in many iconic movies, including “The All-American”, “Running Wild”, “Born Reckless”, “High School Confidential”, “The Beat Generation” and, of course, “Untamed Youth”, in which she was the first woman to perform rock & roll on t...2022-10-1742 min