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The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 148 - Ari Levin & Lynette Carrington give a CinemaCon wrap-upPodcsts co-hosts Ari Levin and Lynette Carrington talk all things from the 2025 CinemaCon event2025-07-2211 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 131 Ari and Lynette talk CinemaConEp. 131 - Ari and Lynette talk about working CinemaCon, the largest global convention of movie theatre owners2025-03-2508 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 97 - Ari Levin and Lynette Carrington provide CinemaCon wrap-upEp. 97 - Ari Levin and Lynette Carrington provide a backstage perspective and CinemaCon wrap-up2024-07-3011 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 49 - Ari Levin discusses upcoming season at the Madison Center for the ArtsAri Levin, executive producer of JOLON Productions and executive director at Madison Center for the Arts discusses upcoming season at the Madison Center for the Arts2023-08-2910 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 35 - Stephanie Yampolski talks about upcoming shows at Desert Stages TheatreStephanie Yampolski, executive director of Desert Stages Theatre talks about upcoming shows and theatrical summer camp.2023-05-2312 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 34 - Ari and Lynette give a CinemaCon event wrap-upAri Levin, executive producer of JOLON Productions and Lynette Carrington give a wrap-up of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) annual event, CinemaCon.2023-05-1609 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 33 - Peter Kjome and Tito Muñoz talk upcoming season of The Phoenix SymphonyPeter Kjome, President and CEO of The Phoenix Symphony and Maestro Tito Muñoz, Virginia G. Piper Music Director of The Phoenix Symphony talk about Peter's new role with the beloved arts organization and Tito's tenth anniversary.2023-05-0913 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 32 - Michael Reed discusses his performance arts background and ASU Gammage programsMichael Reed, Senior Director of Programs and Organizational Initiatives talks about his performance arts background and ASU Gammage programs.2023-05-0214 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 31 - Laura Madden discusses sustainable artArtist, designer, model and entrepreneur Laura Madden of ReFashioned Art discusses various facets of sustainable art and decor.2023-04-2510 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 30 - Vincent VanVleet & Michael Barnard of Phoenix Theatre CompanyPhoenix Theatre Company's Executive Director Vincent VanVleet and Producing Artistic Director, Michael Barnard discuss renovations and upcoming shows.2023-04-1814 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 29 - Bella Hibbs talks about casting for commercials, TV and filmBella Hibbs, Casting Director of Good Faith Casting talks about casting for commercials, TV and film.2023-04-1115 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 28 - Karen Allen, Stephen Lang and Peter Riegert discuss their film, "White Irish Drinkers"Karen Allen, Stephen Lang and Peter Riegert discuss their film, "White Irish Drinkers"2023-04-0412 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 27 - Iconic actress Karen Allen joins us from the Sedona International Film Festival Iconic actress Karen Allen talks to us about her new movie, 'A Stage of Twilight' and her vibrant business, Karen Allen Fiber Arts. 2023-03-2817 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 26 - Award-winning actress Jacqueline BissetAward-winning actress Jacqueline Bisset talks about her career and new film, Loren & Rose, and is joined by writers/directors Russell Brown and Christopher Munch from the Sedona International Film Festival.2023-03-2125 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 25 - Emmy-winning Voice Actor Rob PaulsenEmmy-winning voice actor, Rob Paulsen (Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain) talks about his illustrious career. 2023-03-1418 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 24 - The Phoenix Conservatory of Music with Regina NixonRegina Nixon, executive director of Phoenix Conservatory of Music discusses its classes and programs2023-03-0712 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 23 - Jeff Swanson talks One Step BeyondJeff Swanson, executive director of ONE STEP BEYOND talks about the valuable programs of the nonprofit.2023-02-2810 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 22 - Recker Eans, Emmy-nominated drummer and actor.Recker Eans, Emmy-nominated drummer and actor discusses his career in music and acting.2023-02-2115 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 21 - Larsen Gallery's Current Art Exhibit with Paige CoomansPaige Coomans, Assistant Director and Gallery Registrar discusses current art exhibit at Larsen Gallery featuring three diverse artists. 2023-02-1408 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 20 - Jenny Millinger discusses all things ChildsplayJenny Millinger, Associate Artistic Director of Childsplay, discusses programs and upcoming performances. 2023-02-0712 minThe Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 19 - Polly and Scott Larsen discuss upcoming Larsen Gallery eventsPolly and Scott Larsen, co-owners of Larsen Gallery discuss new exhibit and upcoming auction.2023-01-3112 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 18 - Leah Fregulia talks about academic and performing arts excellenceLeah Fregulia of Arizona School for the Arts talks about students achieving academic and performing arts excellence through the school's curriculum and programs2023-01-2412 minThe Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 17 - Actor Tank Jones talks about his latest film projectsActor and entrepreneur Tank Jones talks about his latest film projects - and overcoming a health scare. 2023-01-1717 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 16 - Producers Adam and Donovan Montierth talk about their upcoming film, "Go West"Emmy Award-winning producers Adam and Donovan Montierth talk about their upcoming film, "Go West" and making movies in Arizona and Utah. 2023-01-1016 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 15 - Gerd Wuestemann discusses four operating pillars of Scottsdale Arts and renovations at Scottsdale Civic CenterGerd Wuestemann, president and CEO of Scottsdale Arts discusses four operating pillars of Scottsdale Arts and renovations at Scottsdale Civic Center2023-01-0316 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 14 - Pat Schweiss talks Sedona International Film FestivalPat Schweiss, Executive Director of the Sedona International Film Festival shares details of the festival coming up February 18-26, 2023.2022-12-2713 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 13 - Doug Mummert talks about the Rocky Mountain Emmys Doug Mummert, President of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Rocky Mountain Chapter, talks about his career and duties.2022-12-2014 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 12 - Mike Steele talks about the W.I.S.E. Scholarship ProgramMike Steele, President, Secretary and Director of The Steele Family Foundation talks about the W.I.S.E. Scholarship Program.2022-12-1314 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 11 - Mallory Porter talks Ballet Arizona's The NutcrackerMallory Porter shares details about Ballet Arizona’s The Nutcracker2022-12-0610 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 10 - Bobb Cooper of Valley Youth Theatre talks about Theatrical Training for KidsBobb Cooper, producing artistic director of Valley Youth Theatre talks about the importance of theatrical training for kids.2022-11-2912 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 9 - Warren Cohen, music director of MusicaNova Orchestra talks about unjustly neglected musicWarren Cohen, music director of MusicaNova Orchestra talks about unjustly neglected music, and how he conducts selections that at one time in history were banned or ignored. 2022-11-2212 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 8 - Matthew Earl Jones talks about Arizona's Film Office EndeavorsMatthew Earl Jones, Director of Arizona Commerce Authority's Film and Digital Media Program talks about what's next for the film industry in Arizona.2022-11-1513 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 7 - Floriana Frassetto talks about the 50th anniversary of MummenschanzCo-founder of iconic Swiss theatre troupe Mummenschanz, Floriana Frassetto talks about its 50th anniversary, and its upcoming show in Phoenix!2022-11-0809 minThe Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 6 - Lynette Carrington discusses her 20-year career in media and PRMarketing and event specialist at AZ Big Media, and managing editor of Arizona Health & Living Magazine, Lynette Carrrington discusses her 20-year career in media and public relations. 2022-11-0114 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 5 - Ari Levin discusses his prolific arts and entertainment careerExecutive Producer of JOLON Productions and Executive Director at Madison Center for the Arts, Ari Levin discusses his prolific arts and entertainment career.2022-10-2513 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 4 -Actor Lee Arenberg talks about his career and theatrical training “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Once Upon a Time” actor Lee Arenberg talks about his career and theatrical training. 2022-10-1814 minThe Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 3 - Mallory PorterMallory Porter, director of marketing for Ballet Arizona discusses upcoming productions. 2022-10-1114 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 2 - Debra Ann Byrd from Southwest Shakespeare Debra Ann Byrd, artistic director for Southwest Shakespeare Company talks about the upcoming production of "King Lear," starring Tony Award-winning actress Trezana Beverley. 2022-10-0414 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 1 - Maestro Tito Muñoz Previews The Upcoming Season Maestro Tito Muñoz, Virginia G. Piper Music Director of the Phoenix Symphony previews upcoming season and partnership with Madison Center for the Arts 2022-09-2712 min
Talkin' Bout Alliance: Nexus ParkBONUS: All the CommercialsListen to all of the entries into the offseason commercial contest, featured on the podcast throughout the season!
Fantastic Entries
The Good Juice - writer: Wibb; voice: Penny (featured in Episode 11)
Escape Towers - writer: Bighen1516; voice: Bighen1516 (Episode 6)
Bird's Delivery - writer: rdt24; voice: Harpy (Episode 12)
KidZone - writer: Huntress; voice: Harpy (Episode 12)
Cheeze Cave - writer: Cheeze; voice: Gwin (Episode 7)
Bird Walk - writer: Bird; voice Blink (Episode 1)
Pombero Pack - writer: Wibb; voice: Hersh (Episode 10)
Commercial Commercial - writer: Krystle; voice: Gwin (Episode 7)
Scale the Summit - writer: Bighen1516; voice: DC (Episode 3)
Wax...2021-11-1412 minTalkin' Bout Alliance: Nexus ParkPost-Season RecapHersh and Ari come back to the full public after the end of Nexus Park, talking about final tribal council and big moments from the season as a whole. Plus, don't miss the reveal of the commercial contest winners!
Commercials:
#3 Finalist: Talkin' Bout Alliance PSA (writer: RDT24, voice: Paste) 5:15
Runner-up: Wax's Hat Facts (writer: Waxler, voice: Waxler) 40:20
Grand champion: Nexus Shark (writer Wibb, voice: Wibb) 1:02:332021-11-111h 11
Jews You Should KnowThe Hostage Negotiator: A Conversation with Daniel LevinABOUT THIS EPISODE Daniel Levin has traveled a wide ranging and fascinating path in his lifetime. Having grown up in several different cultures in the Middle East and Africa, he has devoted his life to working in geopolitical spheres to help governments navigate their way through political reform and economic development. Ari and Daniel discuss modern power dynamics and their use and misapplication by our own government in our efforts at nation building in the Middle East. By drawing on contacts and relationships he’s fostered worldwide, Daniel has used his experience in the realm of...2021-11-081h 04
Talkin' Bout Alliance: Nexus ParkFinal Tribal Council Roundtable!It's finally time for the Nexus Park FTC preview episode! Our cast for this roundtable:
PeanutButter (viewer) and Jessicat (Summit - 12th) - Bird's representative (as best friends)
Shanyes (Summit - winner) - STEPHCHAP's representative (as best friend)
Brando (Discordia - 12th) - Court's representative (vocal lounge supporter)
Krystle (Nexus Park - 7th) - Jury representative (as Waxler's fiancée)
Hersh (Mojo Desert - 12th) - Judge
Ari (Mojo Desert - 6th) - Host/Moderator
Note: the first 16 minutes of this podcast are recap of the final immunity challenge and vote o...2021-11-072h 21
Talkin' Bout Alliance: Nexus ParkEpisode 11 - Hey the lab is coolHersh and Ari are here to recap the F6 and F5 votes, complete with idols and advantages and blindsides... and yet the whole thing felt rather anticlimactic. Plus, a bizarre move from Court breaks Ari's brain. There was also the Nexus Lab immunity challenge, which was very exciting. Then, we open up the TBA Mailbag to take questions from our listeners.
Commercials:
Sports Bros Café (writer: Blink, voice: Blink) 22:18
The Good Juice (writer: Wibb, voice: Penny) 32:52
Seagull Report (writer: Bird, voice: Noah) 54:242021-11-041h 15
Talkin' Bout Alliance: Nexus ParkEpisode 10 - Endgame (But Don't Tell Any of the Players)Stark (Summit - 5th) joins the show to talk about an upcoming tribal. The Mirths make the same offer to Bird and Court... but it's not very appealing. And their responses are even weirder. We also recap the Hall of Mirrors and Haunted Hotel challenges, and the F7 tribal council. Plus, we steal "David's Rules for Survivor" and see how they apply to Alliance.
Commercials:
The Season of Chaos (writer: Zach, voice: Noah) 18:37
Middle School Dropouts (writer: Huntress, voice: Penny) 36:24
Pombero Pack (writer: Wibb, voice: Hersh) 54:012021-10-311h 18
Talkin' Bout Alliance: Nexus ParkEpisode 9 - Comparisonsode!The F9 voting round is finally over. And the F8 tribal council shakes up the game even more. Napalm (Chattern - 14th) of the edgic and power ranking team joins the show to talk about who is playing well at this point. And we compare the remaining players to both Alliance and Survivor players of seasons past.
Commercials:
Footlong Wiener Stand (writer: Blink, voice: Blink) 44:412021-10-281h 13
Talkin' Bout Alliance: Nexus ParkEpisode 8 - The Annual ExasperationHersh and Ari are feeling beat down after an emotionally draining few days. Does this happen every season? Is this one particularly bad? What even happened? Also, somewhere in there was a Touchy Subjects reward challenge, Bumper Balls immunity and a tribal council upcoming.2021-10-2457 min
Talkin' Bout Alliance: Nexus ParkEpisode 7 - Musical Carousels!Lola (Chattern - winner) makes her podcast debut, and compares Nexus Park to her own season! We also recap the first two immunity challenges - Light Cycles and the Carousel, as well as the F11 and F10 tribals.
Commercials:
Commercial Commercial (writer: Krystle, voice: Gwin) 32:45
Cheeze Cave (writer: Cheeze, voice: Gwin) 58:51
Note: The first 32 minutes of the podcast are largely regarding Chattern and Lola's experiences, before we dive into the normal recap and analysis.2021-10-211h 16
Talkin' Bout Alliance: Nexus ParkEpisode 6 - Ducky PlushRDT24 (High Seas - winner) comes live from overseas to talk about skeeball! PeanutButter (viewer) also joins the show while recapping the merge and previewing the F11 tribal. Everybody only seems to care about the arcade.
Commercials:
Escape Towers (writer: Bighen1516, voice: Bighen1516) 24:07
Enter the Crypt (writer: Bighen1516, voice: Bighen1516) 37:122021-10-181h 18
Talkin' Bout Alliance: Nexus ParkEpisode 5: The FlamethrowerPenny (Discordia - 5th) aka the Ramblin' Rummie joins the show to give thoughts on an incredibly hectic few days, complete with a double tribal council for F14 and F13 as Taylor takes a torch to the Euphoria tribe, sending Bird, Darcyyy and co. scrambling. Plus, a mistake that could hurt the Mirth tribe down the road... And stay tuned for another round of Penny's Protests!2021-10-141h 05
Talkin' Bout Alliance: Nexus ParkEpisode 4 - What Do We Do With A Drunken BrendonOur two hosts are joined by Gwin (High Seas - 11th) this episode to break down some of the game's bigger factors, including what constitutes an inactive player, and how do you best account for them in the game? They recap the Space Cadets and Roller Coaster challenges, as well as the F17 and F16 tribals.
Commercials:
Wave pool (writer: Huntress, voice: Blink) 51:162021-10-1056 min
Talkin' Bout Alliance: Nexus ParkEpisode 3 - The Return of the CasinoFlare (High Seas - 6th) joins the show to talk about the Ferris Wheel challenge, and a twist in the very first tribal council vote. And then SF (Dark Forest - winner) returns his betting game, now open to VIPs!
Commercials:
Scale the Summit (writer: Bighen1516, voice: DC) 17:20
Greg's Tent (writer: Cheeze, voice: Cheeze) 35:312021-10-0754 min
Talkin' Bout Alliance: Nexus ParkEpisode 2 - Don't Trip Up (Whoooo Are You)Hersh and Ari are joined by Krystle (High Seas - 7th) the fiancée of Waxler, to talk about the opening days and the Ferris Wheel immunity challenge.2021-10-041h 05
Talkin' Bout Alliance: Nexus ParkEpisode 1: Cast PreviewWelcome to a new season of Talkin' Bout Alliance! Hersh and Ari are joined by the exceptional CiCi (High Seas - 10th) to preview and analyze the cast from top to bottom, and give their predictions.
Commercials:
The Bird Walk (writer: Bird, voice: Blink) 32:45
DC's Skeeball Challenge (writer: Blink, voice: Blink) 52:592021-10-021h 17
Talkin' Bout Alliance: High SeasEpisode 13 - ROUND TABLEAri and Hersh are at it again with the Final NAUTICAL Roundtable. Rush, Banjo (Tom Hardy) and Spencer are in as the player representatives, and Alie and Brando join as guest judges, giving you all the angles to preview the Finale.2021-07-021h 49Talkin' Bout Alliance: High SeasEpisode 12: Missed OpportunitiesAri and Hersh spend most of the episode marveling at the oddities of the last few votes, and ask why this happened. They talk about all the action, or lack thereof, through the game's final days.2021-06-2935 minTalkin' Bout Alliance: High SeasEpisode 11: Yakkety ZachAri and Hersh are joined by Summit's G00se! They talk fishing, and tribal. And stay tuned for the premiere of Rush's new hit single: Yakkety Zach! (Don't Talk, Zach!)2021-06-2451 minTalkin' Bout Alliance: High SeasEpisode 10: Rutkie3unionHersh and Ari are joined by the infamous Board Game Group - Ktanaqui, DC and Bighen1516! They discuss a hectic blindside, one player's continued destruction, and then play a comparisons game, because everyone loves games!2021-06-211h 11Talkin' Bout Alliance: High SeasEpisode 9: Run Down TractorAri and Hersh give a quick update and a tribal preview after recapping the Hold Your Breath challenge, including an interesting plan and proposal from rdt24.2021-06-1816 minTalkin' Bout Alliance: High SeasEpisode 8: Stock Market CrashAri and Hersh are joined by Summit's Tobias to recap a ho-hum few days, bookended by an exciting Server Challenge. Then, Hen Kramer makes his long-awaited return to the podcast for more Buff Business.2021-06-161h 13Talkin' Bout Alliance: High SeasEpisode 7: Selfish or GreedyAri and Hersh are joined by Summit Champion Shanyes! They review the greed challenge and then the merge, then give picks for likeliest winner, dark horse, and one with no chance.2021-06-131h 22Talkin' Bout Alliance: High SeasEpisode 6: MEDIUMSODEHersh and Ari are alone this Wednesday night, with just enough time to go over Lighthouse and Heavy Counting challenges, and two post-swap elimination votes.2021-06-1043 minTalkin' Bout Alliance: High SeasEpisode 5 - Common Sense and Thinking AheadAri and Hersh are joined by the Star-Crossed Duo, Summit contestants Klara and CrispySpencer. They discuss Minininja's elimination, Zach's swap shenanigans and preview The Lighthouse.2021-06-071h 02Talkin' Bout Alliance: High SeasEpisode 4 - MINISODEAri and Hersh bring you their first-ever Mini Episode to quickly recap two rounds as time permits - recapping the first two boots and immunity challenges.2021-06-0326 min
Create a New TomorrowEP 55: Take Time with Daniel Bruce Levin - HighlightsHi, I am here with Daniel bruce Levin. He walked away from a huge opportunity (to work his way up from pushing a broom to running a billion dollar business), to hitchhike around the world to find happiness and inner peace. His life has been dedicated to finding the peace and contentment that comes from truly knowing yourself. His mission has become holding the space for others to find that peace too.Ari Gronich 0:07 Welcome back to another episode of create a new tomorrow I am Ari Gronich your host and I have...2021-06-0215 min
Create a New TomorrowEP 55: Take Time with Daniel Bruce Levin - Full EpisodeHi, I am here with Daniel bruce Levin. He walked away from a huge opportunity (to work his way up from pushing a broom to running a billion dollar business), to hitchhike around the world to find happiness and inner peace. His life has been dedicated to finding the peace and contentment that comes from truly knowing yourself. His mission has become holding the space for others to find that peace too.CHECK THIS AMAZING WEBSITE BY DANIEL FOR MORE INFO.http://danielbrucelevin.com/JOIN NOW!! AND BE...2021-05-312h 00Talkin' Bout Alliance: High SeasEpisode 3 - CrosspolinizationIn a very special episode of TBA, Ari is in Colorado and joined by PeanutButter, Bird and Jessicat, with Hersh remotely. They discuss first impressions of the cast and tribe splits, and what to expect from the first challenge - then each give a different winner pick.2021-05-301h 00Talkin' Bout Alliance: High SeasEpisode 2 - The DossierAri and Hersh are joined by Summit's Breadhand, an ORG veteran, to help preview the High Seas cast. They talk about potential threats, players to watch, and how the new cast might impact gameplay as a whole.2021-05-291h 00
Create a New TomorrowEP 55: Take Time with Daniel Bruce Levin - PreviewHi, I am here with Daniel bruce Levin. He walked away from a huge opportunity (to work his way up from pushing a broom to running a billion dollar business), to hitchhike around the world to find happiness and inner peace. His life has been dedicated to finding the peace and contentment that comes from truly knowing yourself. His mission has become holding the space for others to find that peace too.CHECK THIS AMAZING WEBSITE BY DANIEL FOR MORE INFO.http://danielbrucelevin.com/JOIN NOW!! AND...2021-05-2800 minTalkin' Bout Alliance: High SeasEpisode 1: Rivals Turned Co-HostsHersh and Ari are back! Just in time for High Seas, and we've got one half - or at least one part - of the Cast Dossier. They reintroduce themselves and tell you what to expect from the season, and then take their first look at some cast members and talk about what to expect from the season. Be sure to join us all season long!2021-05-2731 min
Talkin' Bout Alliance: SummitTBA Summit: Season RecapAri and Hersh are back for one last paywall-free Summit podcast, and are joined by the one and only Ryan Plexsty to help recap the season. They talk about Final Tribal, where the season ranks compared to others, players they'd most like to see return, and get an exclusive look into Alliance Season 6. Thanks for listening!2021-02-211h 22Talkin' Bout Alliance: SummitTBA Summit: FTC Roundtable PreviewAri and Hersh, in previewing Final Tribal Council, are joined by a personal representative of the finalists to make their case, a jury representative to ask the questions, and an extra guest judge to give another opinion. Chaos ensues.2021-02-061h 26Talkin' Bout Alliance: SummitTBA Summit Episode 13: Digital ExclusiveAri and Hersh are here for a quick recap of everything preceding Final Tribal Council. Stay tuned for the upcoming FTC Preview!2021-02-0627 minTalkin' Bout Alliance: SummitTBA Summit Episode 12: More Idols!Ari and Hersh are joined by Dark Forest's lnklnk to talk about Chinese Checkers, among other things. Was Wind in the wrong by blocking Stark? Could Tobias have done anything to save himself? Is Shannon set up to easily get to the end? Who will wind the Ice Wall Immunity Challenge?2021-02-0358 minTalkin' Bout Alliance: SummitTBA Summit Episode 11: Power RankingsAri and Hersh are joined by a certain player's husband for the episode. Could Bighen1516 have done anything to save himself? Was Stark's vote a smart play, or a big mistake. The three of them then rank the six remaining players on the likelihood to win the game.2021-01-311h 00Talkin' Bout Alliance: SummitTBA Summit Episode 10: 200% More ParanoidAri and Hersh are joined by everyone's favorite squirrel! One slide on the ice may have cost Bread his spot in the game, how does Touchy Subjects shake up the game, and when do the lines get redrawn after they got erased. Plus, a new game of VIP Touchy Subjects!2021-01-3057 minTalkin' Bout Alliance: SummitTBA Summit Episode 9: Blindside Again?Ari and Hersh are guestless, but they have a lot of material to recap, including the server challenge, and perhaps the craziest pre-tribal scrambling in Alliance history.2021-01-2757 minTalkin' Bout Alliance: SummitTBA Summit Episode 8: Mr. BlindsideAri and Hersh are joined by Production Member Meg to recap the merge tribal, and talk about what could come next. They also play a game of assigning one emoji to represent every player. And stay tuned at the end for a special audio interlude.2021-01-2451 minTalkin' Bout Alliance: SummitTBA Summit Episode 7: We have merged!Ari and Hersh are joined by evil mastermind Aceinthedesert to recap the merge with an immunity challenge and the merge tribal preview. And stay tuned for a special Blinkfomercial.2021-01-2356 minTalkin' Bout Alliance: SummitTBA Summit Episode 6: Blindside!Ari and Hersh are joined by Dark Forest's Trophywife, to recap the Battleslopes challenge and subsequent tribal council, plus the Climbing Blind challenge. Also, they take mailbag questions from VIPs.2021-01-2053 minTalkin' Bout Alliance: SummitTBA Summit Episode 5: Wow what a mess.Ari and Hersh focus heavily on a specific tribal council, and spill a bit of salt. Dr. Crab adds her own analysis, and then shares her favorite stories from other ORGs from over the years.
DISCLAIMER: We are viewers who are not, and do not represent, the views of any production members in any way with our opinions.2021-01-1756 minTalkin' Bout Alliance: SummitTBA Summit Episode 4: Mancala... for 6 hours??Ari and Hersh are joined by an Alliance Champion. They recap a wayyy too long immunity challenge, and it's subsequent tribal. And they also go over the new tribe divisions and another, this time much shorter challenge. Also, a new gambling segment makes its debut.2021-01-161h 04Talkin' Bout Alliance: SummitTBA Summit Episode 3: Is 95-3 a blowout?Hersh and Ari are joined by Dark Forest alum HappyHarpy to recap the first tribal council of the season, the second immunity challenge and tribal, plus advantages and ever changing relationships.2021-01-1349 minTalkin' Bout Alliance: SummitTBA Summit Episode 2: Let It BurnAri and Hersh look at the opening tribe dynamics, recap a reward and immunity challenge, and preview the upcoming tribal council.2021-01-1043 minTalkin' Bout Alliance: SummitTBA Summit Episode 1: Winner PicksAri and Hersh are joined by an extra-special four-legged friend to preview Summit before the marooning. They give their contender picks, under the radar threats, early boots and then one winner pick. Who will be right?2021-01-071h 00
Talkin' Bout AllianceTBA: Episode 14 - Special Dark Forest WrapupIt's a Dark Forest recap episode! Ari and Hersh review final tribal and if any outcomes could have been different. Then they talk about their favorite moments and players from throughout Dark Forest, and zoom out to the big picture of Alliance and preview the upcoming Summit season. Plus quick hits on upcoming Speedliance and special shoutouts.
Join the Alliance Headquarters Discord2020-10-241h 09Talkin' Bout AllianceTBA: Special FTC PreviewAri and Hersh are joined by 3 special guests to make the case for each of the finalists, and a special guest judge weighs in on their arguments.2020-10-101h 57Talkin' Bout AllianceTBA: Episode 12 - DenouementAri and Hersh are joined by first-time viewer Jessicat to recap some late-stage planning, a thrilling immunity battle and a somewhat-less-thrilling tribal council.2020-10-0851 minTalkin' Bout AllianceTBA: Episode 11 - Emergency PodOn a special episode of Talkin' Bout Alliance, rather than the normal recap, Hersh and Ari give their immediate reactions to a crazy tribal council and a deep dive into strategy and scenarios for the rest of the game.2020-10-0546 minTalkin' Bout AllianceTBA: Episode 10 - Plans Fall ApartAri and Hersh are joined by Chattern alum NoahF to recap a comedic cascade hunt, a challenge with a subsequent reward, then an anticlimactic tribal council. Plus, the three give their rankings for Noah's power rankings.2020-10-0357 minTalkin' Bout AllianceTBA: Episode 9 - Majority RulesAri and Hersh are joined by Muse for analysis on a late-breaking idol hunt, a surprise tribal blindside, an immunity bracket and a more simple tribal council. Then, they crack open a VIP-generated mailbag and take some listener questions.2020-09-3055 minTalkin' Bout AllianceTBA: Episode 8 - Bye Bye Glorf TrainThis episode's special guest: longtime viewer Becky! They recap two tribal councils, an immunity challenge and a near blindside. Plus, a game of Survivor comparisons.2020-09-261h 07Talkin' Bout AllianceTBA: Episode 7 - Buff BusinessAri and Hersh are joined by bighen1516 for a post-merge episode. They recap the chaotic merge vote, two different immunity challenges, and a preview of the upcoming tribal. Plus, a new segment: Buff Business.2020-09-2342 minTalkin' Bout AllianceTBA: Episode 6 - The MergeAri and Hersh and joined by Paste at the merge! They recap two tribal councils, initial relationships and subchannel drama, and preview what could be a chaotic tribal council. Plus, Ryan Plexsty joins to explain a command mishap and a grueling challenge.2020-09-201h 24Talkin' Bout AllianceTBA: Episode 5 - Pobody's NerfectThis episode, Alie joins the podcast! Alie, Ari and Hersh recap a reward challenge complete with an elvish meltdown, an earlier tribal council, and preview two more upcoming tribals and a merge. Plus, TBA's version of Touchy Subjects.2020-09-161h 04Talkin' Bout AllianceTBA: Episode 4 - Trashy SubjectsAri and Hersh and Meg recap a calm Tribal Council that leaves a messy aftermath. Then, a reward challenge and an immunity, and another Tribal preview for poor old Nero. Plus, a peek behind the production curtain.2020-09-1457 minTalkin' Bout AllianceTBA: Episode 3 - Drop Your Buffs!On this episode, it's a swap! Ari and Hersh recap spider shenanigans, a reward challenge, two new tribes, and preview the upcoming tribal council. Plus, another round of Stump the Hersh!2020-09-1243 minTalkin' Bout AllianceTBA: Episode 2 - ROCKS!Hersh and Ari recap a crazy first tribal council, a less crazy second tribal council, and the fun immunity challenge in between. Plus, a *special* segment with a *special* guest.2020-09-0939 minTalkin' Bout AllianceTalkin' Bout Alliance Episode 1In the first episode, Ari and Hersh recap the Setting up Camp and Resource Crafting challenges, overview all 3 tribes, and preview an unprecedented Tribal Council. Plus, Stump the Hersh!2020-09-0637 min
Parents At WorkImprove Your Productivity So You Can Prioritize Time with Your Family with Ari Meisel of Less DoingWe all wish we had just a few more hours in our day. Between ferrying children around, keeping the house running, and trying to be successful in our career, it seems impossible for us to be able to get it all done in a day. Luckily, there are people like Ari Meisel in the world who are hacking productivity through sleek systems, outsourcing, and automation. I first heard about Ari from his book, Less Doing. I then became involved with a company he started, Get Leverage. Ari has recently left Get Leverage in order to refocus his life on...2017-12-0428 min