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Breaking WallsBW - EP106: Summer Vacation with Our Miss Brooks (1948 - 1954) [Rewind]This episode was originally released on 8/1/2020. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes.
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In Breaking Walls episode 106, we join Eve Arden at Madison High School and find out why we all love Our Miss Brooks.
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Highlights:
• Who is Eunice Quedens?
• Eve the heroine with Elizabeth Arden cosmetics.
• Starting out in Hollywood
• Getting on the Radio
• Teaming with Danny Kaye, Jack Haley, and Jack Carson
• William Paley and his Packaged Program Initiative
• My Friend Irma and Two New Proposed Female-driven Situation Comedies
• Our Miss Booth—Not Happening
• Eve Arden, meet Connie Brooks
• Our Miss Brooks—The New...
2025-11-052h 43
The Mark Simone ShowFULL SHOW: Gale King got in trouble; New polls for NYC's mayoral race.Tomorrow night is the last NYC mayoral debate before the election. Mark interviews streaming host Bill O'Reilly. Most people who protested over the weekend in the 'No Kings' rallies are concerned about ICE. Bill's book, "Confronting Evil", explains how Vladimir Putin operates. There's a new book out about the late, great Johnny Carson called "Love Johnny Carson”. Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. Major changes are on the horizon for CBS News. Howie gives us an update on the city of Boston’s culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-10-211h 03
Breaking WallsBW - EP100: The Radio Career of Lucille Ball (1938 - 1952) [Rewind]This episode was originally released on 2/1/2020. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes.
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In Breaking Walls episode 100 we focus on the radio career of Lucille Ball, arguably the most famous comedienne of the twentieth century.
She rose through the ranks in New York as a model before a small role in Eddie Cantor’s Roman Scandals brought her to Hollywood in 1933 where she gained prominence.
When the 1940s began, Ball was a b-film actress known for playing the other woman. As she gained critical respect for both her dramatic an...
2025-09-072h 45
THE BEV JOHNSON SHOWGale Jones Carson, Shannolyn Richardson, Brysan CarsonThe Memphis Urban League is gearing up for their Health & Job Fair says CEO Gale Jones Carson, Shannolyn Richardson, and Bryan Carson on The Bev Johnson Show on WDIA Radio
2025-08-0642 min
Green Tea Party RadioIcons of Conservative Environmentalism: Heroes Every Young Conservative Should KnowIn this special episode of Green Tea Party Radio, host Katie Zakrzewski shares her personal list of influential heroes who have shaped her identity as a conservative environmentalist. These figures—ranging from presidents and politicians to scientists, authors, and activists—offer diverse perspectives on conservative stewardship of the environment. Discover their notable achievements, influential writings, and learn how their legacies continue to inspire environmental responsibility within a conservative framework. NOTE: not all of the following identified as conservatives, but Katie is open to common sense voices even if they are not conservative.
Katie’s Environmental Heroes:
Theod...
2025-03-1928 minGreen Tea Party RadioIcons of Conservative Environmentalism: Heroes Every Young Conservative Should KnowIn this special episode of Green Tea Party Radio, host Katie Zakrzewski shares her personal list of influential heroes who have shaped her identity as a conservative environmentalist. These figures—ranging from presidents and politicians to scientists, authors, and activists—offer diverse perspectives on conservative stewardship of the environment. Discover their notable achievements, influential writings, and learn how their legacies continue to inspire environmental responsibility within a conservative framework. NOTE: not all of the following identified as conservatives, but Katie is open to common sense voices even if they are not conservative.
Katie’s Environmental Heroes:
Theod...
2025-03-1928 min
Steele My Story with Alexa SteeleCBS’s Ghosts and What We Do in the Shadows’ Carson Gale pays us money!Carson Gale is an actor and comedian from Canada known for Ghosts, Bakugan and What We Do in the Shadows and he takes over ‘Steele My Story’ with his own game show! First, he tests Alexa and Ian’s movie knowledge with rapid-fire trivia. Then, he unveils a unique $100 challenge with two mini-stories, one true and one false.
But the real test begins when Carson shares two wild personal stories. Did he really wake up to a wolf in his apartment? Or was he truly kidnapped before a crucial hockey game? Alexa and Ian try to decipher which...
2025-01-281h 23
Stuff You Missed in History ClassMary McLeod BethuneMary McLeod Bethune was an educator, activist, and civil servant who dedicated her entire life to the pursuit of racial and gender equality. Her impressive legacy includes schools, legislation, and the formation of the Women's Army Corps. Research: Architect of the Capitol. “Mary McLeod Bethune.” https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/art/mary-mcleod-bethune-statue Bethune, Mary McLeod. “Dr. Bethune's Last Will & Testament.” Bethune-Cookman University. https://www.cookman.edu/history/last-will-testament.html Bethune, Mary McLeod. “Mary McLeod Bethune: Building a Better World: Essays and Selected Documents.” Indiana University Press. 1999. Brewer, William M. “Mary McLeod Bethune.” Negro History Bulletin , November, 1955, Vol. 19, No. 2 (N...
2025-01-0836 min
From Beneath the Hollywood Sign“WHEN CLASSIC FILM’S SUPPORTING ACTORS STEAL THE SHOW” (066)EPISODE 66 - “WHEN CLASSIC FILM’S SUPPORTING ACTORS STEAL THE SHOW” - 12/16/2024There is nothing quite like watching a film when suddenly a supporting character comes in and walks away with the film. (Think THELMA RITTER, S.Z. SAKALL, or GALE SONDERGAARD in almost every one of their films!) This week we are focusing on some of our favorite supporting charters who come in and snatch that scene right about from under the big stars. From JOANNA BARNES’ Gloria Upson declaring, “It was just ghastly!” in “Auntie Mame” to the impassioned monologue about love that BEAH RICHARD...
2024-12-1648 minTHE BEV JOHNSON SHOWGale Jones Carson & Chef Marco NavarroThe Memphis Urban League will host its first annual Men Who Cook competition says Interim President/CEO Gale Jones Carson abd Chef Marco Navarro on The Bev Johnson Show on WDIA Radio.
2024-07-1937 min
Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt CoxClassic Radio for July 10, 2024 - Granby Plants a Crop, Cooks Summer Camp, and Mrs Davis gets a Telegram2+ Hours of Comedy with a side of Westerns First a look at this day in History.Then Granbys Green Acres starring Gale Gordon and Bea Benederet, originally broadcast July 10, 1950, 74 years ago, Granby Plants a Crop. What to plant? Corn? Wheat?Followed by the news from 74 years ago, then Too Many Cooks starring Hal March, originally broadcast July 10, 1950, 74 years ago, Summer Camp. The Cook children want to go to camp, but Doug doesn’t have enough money to send them. So they build their own camp. Then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, origi...
2024-07-102h 28
Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal PodcastGGACP Classic: Dick CavettGGACP celebrates ten (10!) years since its debut on June 1, 2014 by revisiting the very first episode of the podcast, featuring a memorable interview with comedian, author and talk show legend Dick Cavett. In this episode, Dick shares personal stories about Jack Benny, Johnny Carson, Katharine Hepburn, John Lennon and Groucho Marx (among others) and talks about the time a guest dropped dead on his set (yes, it happened). Also, Dick recalls writing for Jack Paar and Jerry Lewis and favors Gilbert and Frank with uncanny impressions of obscure character actors. PLUS: "Rashomon: The Sitcom"! The genius of Sid Caesar! The tr...
2024-06-061h 05
Current SituationE16 - Rep. Jordan Pace Joins CrossPoliticIn this episode, we air Representative Jordan Pace’s recent appearance on the Popular Podcast CrossPolitic.
CrossPolitic mixes the taboo formula of faith, culture, and politics to bring the clarity of the gospel across America. They are a community of Christians who desire to see the Lordship of Christ in every corner of our culture, reigning over every politician and changing every individual for our good and His glory.
The hosts are pastors, deacons, and filmmakers, who long to see our fallen and broken nation recognize Jesus as our redeemer. Our hosts have interviewed notable pr...
2024-04-1130 min
Open Mic'ers PodcastEp. 198 - Carson Taylor & Zeke BuckhaultsThis week we talk with comedians Carson Taylor & Zeke Buckhaults about a famous comedian clogging an air bnb toilet, wide teeth, soft teeth, and the goings on in the Mobile Comedy Scene. Follow on Instagram: @carsontaylorcomedy & @the_zekeret_gardenFor info on all Mobile Comedy Shows: Mobile's Comedy on FacebookUpcoming Mobile Comedy Shows:*Neil Rubenstein at Cedar Street Social 3/27*Myq Kaplan at Merry Widow 4/20*Gale MzUnderstood at Cedar Street Social 4/28*Dan Alten at Cedar Street Social 5/22Join our Patreon f...
2024-03-2246 min
the Antonio Parkinson ProjectGale Jones Carson Exposes Lies, Retaliation, And More In Explosive Tell-all Interview!😱 | APP Ep. 14 (Audio)Is that Tina Knowles? 🚨 Explosive Revelations Ahead! 🔥 Gale Jones Carson sets the record straight in this explosive episode of the Antonio Parkinson Project. From her personal journey to the behind-the-scenes dynamics at MLGW, Gale's story is one of resilience, truth, and unwavering commitment to making a difference. 🚨 Gale Jones Carson steps into the spotlight on the Antonio Parkinson Project, delivering an explosive tell-all that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about MLGW and politics. From retaliation to hidden lies, Gale peels back layers of deceit in an interview that's as courageous as it is enlighten...
2024-03-101h 03
The Konza Catholic PodcastFake Patrick, Real Virtue - KCP 370Join us for another episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Father Gale talks to Carson and Andy about Fake Paddy's, stereotypes about Catholics, and partying with virtue.
2024-03-0539 minStuff You Missed in History ClassMeasles: Historical HighlightsThough measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. decades ago, outbreaks do still happen here, and in other places it’s much more common. Before vaccines were widely available, it killed an estimated 2.6 million people worldwide each year. Research: "Measles cases rising alarmingly across Europe: WHO." IANS, 24 Jan. 2024, p. NA. Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A780229341/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=624cac48. Accessed 13 Feb. 2024. "The Medical Influence of Rhazes." Science and Its Times, edited by Neil Schlager and Josh Lauer, vol. 2, Gale, 2001. Gale In Context: World History, li...
2024-02-2845 min
The PaedsHub PodPaedshub Christmas SpecialThis episode the Paedshub Pod team Felicity Cooksey, Leila Ellis and Paulina Connolly discuss 12 articles that we enjoyed over the past year from ADC. Happy Christmas!
Leila's recommendations from Fetal and Neonatal:
Marshall A, Ladlow OJ, Bannink C, et al. Apnoea-triggered increase in fraction of inspired oxygen in preterm infants: a randomised cross-over study Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition.
https://fn.bmj.com/content/early/2023/08/28/archdischild-2023-325849
Cromb D, Hall M, Story L, et al. Clinical value of placental examination for...
2023-12-0930 minThe Konza Catholic PodcastHow to Become Chill And Normal - KCP 336Join us for another episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Father Gale, Father Matt, Carson and Andy discuss Andy's "Catholiversary", his work at St. Isidore's, and how he stopped being (so) weird and started being (more) normal.
2023-11-0745 minThe Konza Catholic PodcastThe Students Are Back - KCP 318Join us for another episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Father Gale, Zach, Andy and (eventually) Carson, discuss the start of the school year and return of Izzy's students.
2023-09-0545 min
Podcast de Blue Moon Kentucky32- La Countrygramola (Agosto 2023)Muy buenas amigos, saliendo del letargo veraniego, no quería dejar pasar el mes de agosto sin ofreceros una buena ración de música country, por lo tanto, aquí me presento con una nueva entrega de la Countrygramola, siempre con las novedades que giran en torno al country tradicional.
Esperando que disfrutéis con esta selección musical, os dejo los enlaces al podcast y poder escucharlo cuando mejor os venga, feliz verano.
Muchas gracias a todos...
En esta trigésima segunda countrygramola, podremos disfrutar con los siguientes invitados:
1- The West Coast Pinups - Last Call Confessions (2023)
Old O.B
2...
2023-08-0958 minThe Konza Catholic PodcastThe Pride of Hays, America - KCP 304Join us for another episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Father Gale and the gang discuss a topic near and dear to our heart: Carson Ackerman.
2023-07-1850 minThe Konza Catholic PodcastStories Matter - KCP 302Join us for another epiusode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Father Gale, Zach, Andy, and Producer Carson discuss stories, why they matter, and why you should read fiction.
2023-07-1151 min
The Konza Catholic PodcastMy Kinda Guy/Gal - KCP 296Join us for another episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Father Gale, Zach Zaldivar, Andy, and Carson draft... people. Just people, no real rules or goals here. Learn more about history, culture, and the members of the podcast as they each discuss their "kind of guy/gal".
2023-06-2058 min
The Konza Catholic PodcastLions, Faith, and Family, Oh My! With Olivia Terryberry and Carson Ackerman - KCP 290Join us for a special episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Father Gale chats with Olivia Terryberry and Intern Carson about Olivia's story, "Kappa Tuesdays" and debates the merits of "Singo".
2023-05-3049 min
POWER UP MEMPHISPower Up Memphis ( December 2022)On the latest Power Up Memphis, Gale Jones Carson discussed gas rate savings that MLGW customers could see on their winter utility bills with Rodney Cleek, Manager of Budget, Plants and Rates. Also in this episode, Daniel Irwin, Director of Public Relations for the Better Business Bureau, tells how to avoid scams impacting the Mid-South. mlgw.com
2022-12-0827 minPOWER UP MEMPHISPower Up Memphis ( November 2022)On the latest Power Up Memphis, Gale Jones Carson discusses the Five Year Infrastructure Plan with Alonzo Weaver, Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Utility Officer. Also in this episode, Dianna Patterson,Chief Credit Officer, discusses the community offices being open. mlgw.com
2022-12-0829 minPOWER UP MEMPHISPower Up Memphis (October 2022)On the latest Power Up Memphis, Gale Jones Carson discusses the power supply update with President and CEO J.T. Young. Also in this episode, Cruz Iglesias, Residential Energy Service, discusses energy saving tips for the fall and winter. mlgw.com
2022-12-0829 minPOWER UP MEMPHISPower Up Memphis (September 2022)On the latest Power Up Memphis, Gale Jones Carson discusses upcoming major construction project impacting the Whitehaven area with Wayne Jackson, Engineering Manager. Also in this episode, Brad Gates, Electric Construction and Maintenance Manager, talked about the new L.E.D. lights Memphis is getting. Also in this episode, Frank Fletcher, Project Management Manager, talked about the free pilot light inspections happening in September. mlgw.com
2022-11-2828 minPOWER UP MEMPHISPower Up Memphis ( August 2022)On the latest Power Up Memphis, Gale Jones Carson discusses rising electricity costs with Dana Jeanes, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary-Treasurer. Jeanes elaborates on how rising fuel costs and increased consumption are driving electricity bills higher this summer. Also in this episode, Martrice Anderson, Director of Customer Care, explains how to read and understand the charges on your bill.
2022-08-1928 minPOWER UP MEMPHISPower Up Memphis (March 2022)In this episode of Power Up Memphis… J.T. Young, President/CEO of Memphis Light, Gas and Water, joins our Host Gale Jones Carson, V.P. of External and Community Affairs, to discuss the newly established Outage Improvement Advisory Team (OIAT). Following the city’s recent ice storm and the number of customers affected, the OIAT was formed. Over the next several months, the OIAT will examine power outages and ways to improve the MLGW power restoration process. The team consists of community stakeholders from MLGW, the City of Memphis, Shelby County government, neighborhood associations, non-profits, and surrounding municipalities representing MLGW...
2022-08-1929 minPOWER UP MEMPHISPower Up Memphis ( February 2022)In this episode of Power Up Memphis… Julie C. Meiman, who is the Community Engagement & Outreach Specialist with the Division of Community Services, Director’s Office for Shelby County Government, joins our Host Gale Jones Carson to discuss a new program available to aid those in the community who have been hard hit by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on thousands of residents throughout Shelby County and Mieman will share some very important information to viewers in the surrounding Shelby County municipalities regarding a new outreach program offered by the Shelby County Division of Community Services for mortgage and...
2022-08-1928 minStuff You Missed in History ClassIvy Ledbetter Lee and the Roots of PRIvy Lee was one of the founders of the fields of public relations and crisis communications. His approach to public relations was revolutionary for the time, and he helped establish a lot of practices that still exist today. Research: Auerbach, Jonathan. “Weapons of Democracy: Propaganda, Progressivism, and American Public Opinion.” New Studies in American Intellectual and Cultural History. Jeffrey Sklansky, Series Editor. Johns Hopkins University Press. 2015. Committee of Coal Mine Managers. “The Struggle in Colorado for Industrial Freedom.” 1914. https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=9kowAAAAYAAJ&rdid=book-9kowAAAAYAAJ&rdot=1 Congress of the United States. “Investigati...
2022-04-1344 min
Sports Betting By DummiesMarty Gale Parlays! 03.11.22Come join Patty, Dizz, and Tyler as they talk about the MLB being back, Carson Wentz being traded, the Dummest Dummy Competition Bets, and of course, their Best Bets of the night!
2022-03-1256 min
Pilot FightersNobody's Watching with Carson GaleThe fighters sit down with actor/comedian Carson Gale to chat about Instagram, laugh tracks, watching comedies in movie theatres, crazy Uber experiences and more! Plus things get interesting as they play a HEAD TO HEAD sitcom ratings game for cold hard cash! Check it out!
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2022-02-021h 24POWER UP MEMPHISPower Up Memphis (June 2021)On this segment of Power Up Memphis, Gale Jones Carson speaks to Derrick Dones, Supervisor Residential Energy Services, who will update on on MLGW’s Share the Pennies Program as well as provide our viewers with some energy tips for the summer. Find out what you can do to conserve your energy and control your usage during these unprecedented times to save on your utility bill.
Also in this segment of Power Up Memphis, Tamara Pate, Coordinator Supplier Diversity, will share with us how MLGW’s Supplier Diversity works and the challenges for some small minority owned businesses during COVID-19. Join...
2022-01-0729 min
Gale Force Wins#85 Making Waves with Lee Carson - Norstrat ConsultingSend us a textGrowing up, Lee’s Heroes were polar explorers like Shackleton and Amundson. You might say it was destiny that his job now is helping clients with a responsibility or a business goal to implement components of Canada’s Northern Strategy. The Arctic is changing, and as Lee reminds us, change is good for business.#GaleForceWins was in invited by https://genoadesign.com/ to attend http://defsecatlantic.ca/ to interview a selection of attendees.Connect with Lee here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-carson-64b8557/New episodes every Tues...
2021-12-2610 min
Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP121: Radio and The Homecoming (1942 - 1972)In Breaking Walls episode 121, we finish our Americana mini-series by coming home for November’s festivities. We’ll cheer for the home team, taste the best turkey dressing, and remember what’s most important with some of radio’s best.
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Highlights:
• What Can We Be Thankful For?
• Thanksgiving with The Answer Man and Radio’s Origin
• Ken Carpenter and One Man’s Family
• The Columbia Workshop Relaunches
• Hearts in Harmony
• Damon Runyon’s Football Homecoming
• John Brown’s Communist Troubles
• Thanksgiving with Miss Brooks
• Bob Bailey and Let George Do It
• Thanksgiving with Ozzie and Harriet
• Checking in With Bob and Ray
• Have Gun Will Travel
• Ending with Jean Shepherd...
2021-10-293h 12Breaking WallsBW - EP121: Radio and The Homecoming (1942 - 1972)In Breaking Walls episode 121, we finish our Americana mini-series by coming home for November’s festivities. We’ll cheer for the home team, taste the best turkey dressing, and remember what’s most important with some of radio’s best.
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Highlights:
• What Can We Be Thankful For?
• Thanksgiving with The Answer Man and Radio’s Origin
• Ken Carpenter and One Man’s Family
• The Columbia Workshop Relaunches
• Hearts in Harmony
• Damon Runyon’s Football Homecoming
• John Brown’s Communist Troubles
• Thanksgiving with Miss Brooks
• Bob Bailey and Let George Do It
• Thanksgiving with Ozzie and Harriet
• Checking in With Bob and Ray
• Have Gun Will Travel
• Ending with Jean Shepherd...
2021-10-293h 12
Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP120: Radio and The Harvest (1936 - 1954)In Breaking Walls episode 120, we continue our Americana mini-series in autumn with a host of harvest-centered radio programing. We’ll warm by the fire and listen in on stories from some of the medium’s most prominent.
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Highlights:
• Welcome to October, Welcome to Harvest Season
• Fibber and Molly Launches
• Feast from Cavalcade’s Harvest
• Mel and Dennis Get Their Own Shows
• Gale Gordon’s Green Acres
• How Mild Can Richard Diamond on ABC Be?
• From Peary to Waterman as Gildy Changes Leads
• Escape From the Death of Network Dramatic Radio
• Looking Ahead to the Homecoming
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2021-09-263h 05Breaking WallsBW - EP120: Radio and The Harvest (1936 - 1954)In Breaking Walls episode 120, we continue our Americana mini-series in autumn with a host of harvest-centered radio programing. We’ll warm by the fire and listen in on stories from some of the medium’s most prominent.
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Highlights:
• Welcome to October, Welcome to Harvest Season
• Fibber and Molly Launches
• Feast from Cavalcade’s Harvest
• Mel and Dennis Get Their Own Shows
• Gale Gordon’s Green Acres
• How Mild Can Richard Diamond on ABC Be?
• From Peary to Waterman as Gildy Changes Leads
• Escape From the Death of Network Dramatic Radio
• Looking Ahead to the Homecoming
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The WallBreakers:
http://thewallbreakers.com
Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts.
To s...
2021-09-263h 05POWER UP MEMPHISPower Up Memphis ( April 2021)In this segment of Power Up Memphis, Gale Jones Carson is joined by MLGW CEO, J.T. Young
2021-06-2229 minPOWER UP MEMPHISPower Up Memphis( February 2021)In this segment of Power Up Memphis, Gale Jones Carson is joined by Rory Thomas, Executive Director of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, and William Richardson, Associate Director for the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, who will discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the small businesses community throughout Shelby County and how they can access COVID Relief assistance.
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) network has been empowering small business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals with a business idea to innovate new products and services that compete in the global marketplace for more than 30-years.
Also, MLGW’s Ja...
2021-02-2629 minPOWER UP MEMPHISPower Up Memphis (December 2020)On the latest Power Up Memphis, Gale Jones Carson speaks to Yolanda Shegog-Wright, Field Management Director III with the Shelby County Department of Human Services. Wright provides information on programs to assist families experiencing difficulty with meeting their financial obligations. Some of their resources include utility assistance, SNAP( Supplemental Nutrition Application Process), temporary cash assistance and childcare for those who qualify. Also in this episode, Eliza King, Director of Customer Care for MLGW, discusses MLGW’s deferred payment plan for customers who are experiencing financial difficulties during the Covid- 19 pandemic. She also covers MLGW’S PrePay program and authorized pay loca...
2021-01-2128 min
Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP110: Christmas Week 1948—The CBS Talent RaidsIn Breaking Walls episode 110 we continue our mini-series on the 1948-49 radio season by focusing on news and programming during Christmas week, 1948.
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Highlights:
• Jack Benny: Leaving for CBS
• A northeast blizzard starts holiday week
• Edgar Bergen: Also leaving NBC
• Walter Winchell’s big new ABC deal
• Soaps, Queens, and the Chesterfield Supper Club
• Monday night belongs to CBS
• Lunch with WOR while NBC still owns Tuesday evenings
• Fred Waring and Yukon King Gear up For Xmas
• Blackie, Gildy, Duffy, and Bing
• Abbott, Costello, and Jolson fade, while Suspense soars on Thursday
• ABC wins Friday while Skelton gets ready to leave NBC too
• Merry Christmas from the Royal Roo...
2020-11-245h 08
Mindset Meets MasteryMindsets About Being an S.O.B and Myths About Age with Gayle Carson“Age is not an issue if you have the right mindset.” -Gayle Carson Aging into our 50s and beyond doesn’t have to be depressing, it can (and should) be very productive and fulfilling. It depends on what we focus on and what we decide to do every day. Sadly, it’s often a period when some people worry too much about wrinkles, grey hair, and arthritis. Some have lost focus of their unique skills and talents, and the value they bring into the world. Today, Arlene Gale and Gayle Carson, the self-professed S.O.B. (“Spunk...
2020-10-0256 min
Chris Simms UnbuttonedWhat The F^*! Happened?...Cowboys comeback, What's wrong with Wentz & Defending BreesChris and Ahmed pay homage to one of the NFL's all-time greats before Simms gives his big takeaways from watching the Week 2 film.(2:50) Remembering Gale Sayers(5:10) Injuries: Why didn't Ahmed turn them off last week?(6:50) Cowboys def. Falcons: Despite the comeback win, Chris is still worried about the Cowboys defense(22:50) Rams def. Eagles: Praising Sean McVay, and what's wrong with Carson Wentz?(41:30) Aaron Rodgers: How have the Packers changed their running game to help him?(50:50) Josh Allen: Has he improved his accuracy?(1:01:20) Tom Brady: "His...
2020-09-241h 29
Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP106: Summer Vacation with Our Miss Brooks (1948 - 1954)In Breaking Walls episode 106, we join Eve Arden at Madison High School and find out why we all love Our Miss Brooks.
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Highlights:
• Who is Eunice Quedens?
• Eve the heroine with Elizabeth Arden cosmetics.
• Starting out in Hollywood
• Getting on the Radio
• Teaming with Danny Kaye, Jack Haley, and Jack Carson
• William Paley and his Packaged Program Initiative
• My Friend Irma and Two New Proposed Female-driven Situation Comedies
• Our Miss Booth—Not Happening
• Eve Arden, meet Connie Brooks
• Our Miss Brooks—The New Summer Hit
• Colgate Signs on in the Fall of 1948
• Cast Camaraderie
• Eve Arden—Radio’s Top Comedienne
• Miss Brooks Gains Traction
• Taking the Show into TV wit...
2020-07-282h 43
Mindset Meets MasteryMarketing Niche Myths with Scott Carson“Just take action. The only thing you’re guarantee by not taking action is failure.” You can’t be all things to all people because it’s virtually impossible. Even if it is possible, it certainly won’t be a road leading to your personal and professional growth. At some point, you’ll exhaust yourself while striking at the wind. Today, Scott Carson shares his expertise in defining a marketing niche. He discusses how to find your ideal niche by identifying which 3 categories people fall into is your best market. And once you find them, there is a better way to...
2020-02-1735 min
Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP100: The Radio Career of Lucille Ball (1938 - 1952)In Breaking Walls episode 100 we focus on the radio career of Lucille Ball, arguably the most famous comedienne of the twentieth century.
She rose through the ranks in New York as a model before a small role in Eddie Cantor’s Roman Scandals brought her to Hollywood in 1933 where she gained prominence.
When the 1940s began, Ball was a b-film actress known for playing the other woman. As she gained critical respect for both her dramatic and comedic ability, she insisted that her and Desi Arnaz made a perfect on-screen duo. It led to a revolution in the way TV wa...
2020-01-292h 45
Now That We’re FriendsIs Megan Made Of Girlfriend Material?Our new friend Megan has never had a guy call her his girlfriend. She's been told she's not "girlfriend material" (ew). So she wants to know, what makes a girl girlfriend material?
Once Anne, Gale and Caroline get over their initial eye roll, they discuss the actual materials that make up a girlfriend. They also talk about scaring men, how there's no one type of girlfriend and why your worth does not equal your relationship status. Not to mention the fact that serial killers have girlfriends. They give tips on how confidence can be an asshole deflector s...
2019-09-0957 min
Hazel & Katniss & Harry & StarrElla EnchantedBrenna and Joe stumble into a fairy tale world that compels them to do everything they're told...so long as it's compare Gale Carson Levine's 1997 Ella Enchanted and Tommy O'Haver's over-the-top wacky 2004 adaptation, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this week!The book proves to be a good example of how straightforward and non-subversive books for young adults were in the 90s, while the film makes good use of a game Anne Hathaway's capacity for physical comedy, but goes over board on extra characters and bad CGI. Plus: come for the discussion about misused WOC and stay...
2019-04-091h 04
The Round Six PodcastChip Foose and Carson Lev: Repeat Offenders“WHO LEFT THE SKID MARK IN THE BATHROOM?”
The Round Six Experience at the 70th Grand National Roadster Show was a hotbed of activity, and played host to a number of great guests! Here on Episode forty-five, we're joined by pat guests ("repeat offenders") Chip Foose and Carson Lev. It's a two-fer of the highest order, and these guys were a blast. Chip was being honored as "Builder of the Decade," and had an impressive display of a dozen cars, right across the aisle from the Gearheads, and talk turned quickly to judging and building cars...
2019-02-0800 min
TK with James Scott: A Writing, Reading, & Books PodcastSteve Yarbrough & Annie HartnettOver the course of eleven books, including his latest novel, THE UNMADE WORLD, Steve Yarbrough has established himself as a master of language and place. But James knows him as the leader of the greatest workshop ever. They discuss that class at Sewanee, as well as being a Southern writer with a British aesthetic, structuring novels based on the football calendar, and getting poked in the stomach. Plus, Annie Hartnett on being more productive. Steve Yarbrough: https://www.steveyarbrough.net/ Steve and James discuss: Sewanee Writers' Conference Jill McCorkle
2018-03-061h 35
Saturday Mourning CartoonsEp 172.5 - Canada Chat with FriendsRemember how we teased that we might bring on some friends from Canada? We're excited to welcome Pete Decourcy and Carson Gale to the show to talk/defend Canadian cartoons! Enjoy.
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2017-09-2846 min
Spooked!Ep. 85 Carson GThe Spooky Teen and Grandparent
Tonight on Spooked! Damien knows how his parents died, Cody has retained no water, Pete wants uppies, Carson knows how to build and fix things, and Colin blasts off into space. It's all about space and families today, so grab your gramgram and peppy from the nursing home and get ready to get Spooked!
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2017-05-2154 min
The Backline - An Improv Podcast92 - HecklersRob and Adam discuss the topic of hecklers! From calling out in the middle of shows to an accidental cell phone going, the guys discuss ways to handle any surprise. They also chat about their favourite/worst heckling experiences, things to keep in mind when dealing with a heckler, and how to stop heckling without ruining the show/your own performance. Big congratulations to Leanne Miller and Sharjil Rasool on their first MANTOWN show. Along with other new members: Andrew Bushell, Carson Gale, Noemi Salamon, and Geoff Cork.
2016-10-1845 min
Loretta McNary LiveLoretta talks Voter Registration with Atty Vanecia Kimbrow and Gale Jones CarsonLoretta McNary Live is the go to talk show for celebrity interviews and the Best inspirational stories featuring industry experts in TV music technology relationships social media and so much more!
2016-10-0400 min