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PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonOSCARS OPULENCE: Hollywood's Job Massacre, Iran War Drums, Union Fury, Ellison's Empire, & Crickets OSCARS CHAOS UNLEASHED: Hollywood's Imploding Empire Exposed! In this explosive episode of PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris Fenton, we dive headfirst into past & current issues inside Hollywood as well as various past Academy Awards meltdowns – from jaw-dropping controversies (oh, yeah, who can forget Will Smith or Harvey Weinstein) and red-carpet scandals to the brutal downsizing that's gutting Tinseltown. Thousands of jobs vanishing overnight? We break down the film industry's mass layoffs, union strikes igniting fury across studios, and the seismic Warner Bros. acquisition by Paramount that's reshaping Hollywood's power map.But that's not all – we con...
2026-03-1541 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonTurbulent Travels, Robotic Revolutions, Epstein, Iran, Nostalgia, & AI DisruptionAn Explosive Episode: Pondering Turbulent Travels, Robotic Revolutions, Epstein, Iran, Nostalgia, & AI Disruption!And, even better, JEN FENTON IS BACK!!!Buckle up, foodies and thinkers! In this mind-bending episode of Plate & Ponder: Empty-nesting with Jen & Chris Fenton, we dive fork-first into a whirlwind of chaos, conspiracy, and cutting-edge craziness that'll leave you hungry for more. We kick off with Turbulent Travels – those nightmare delays turning airports into battlegrounds! With NOLA Airport being GROUND ZERO.Then, brace for Robotic Revolutions! Humanoid bots are...
2026-03-1442 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonChina Spy Ships, Iran War, TSA Lines, Rebuilding the Rust Belt, & Hollywood ChaosBREAKING: We're Back with a BANG! Sorry for the hiatus, folks—Jen and I have been crushing miles on the road like absolute beasts. But hold onto your seats because Chris is flying SOLO for the FIRST TIME EVER! Picture this: Me, behind the wheel, racing from Amsterdam, NY to Albany Airport, dropping truth bombs and wild stories non-stop. Buckle up—this episode is PACKED with jaw-dropping intel, personal vibes, and insider scoops you won't get anywhere else! What's on the menu? Let's dive in:Beijing's Spy Game Exposed! – They're watching EVERY MOVE of...
2026-03-1132 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonDitching Canadian Winters for Jimmy Buffett Chilling, Epstein Conspiracies, Beer Pong Battles, Frat House Chaos, & Beach Bliss in SoCal!Empty-Nesting Parents, Picture this: Imagine it's Spring Break, and the sun-soaked beaches of MANHATTAN BEACH are calling louder than any alarm clock. In this explosive episode of PLATE AND PONDER, we dive headfirst into the ultimate frat house and lacrosse-team frenzy—think epic beer pong tournaments & beach dice where the stakes are high, the laughs are endless, the sunsets are perfect, and the spills are legendary. Fraternity life and bro-bonding comes alive with stories of brotherhood, wild initiations, and those unforgettable nights that blur into hazy mornings --- AND AS EMPTY-NESTING PARENTS, you get to hear 10% of it, because yo...
2026-03-0542 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonSPRING BREAK MAYHEM: Johnny Drama, AI Slop, Innovative VC, & Hollywood Madness ft. Hudson Waldorf!EPIC SPRING BREAK BOMBSHELL: McGill Prodigy Hudson Waldorf Spills VC Secrets, AI Revolution Hype, and Hollywood Obsessions That'll Blow Your Mind! Ever wonder how a college kid turns Spring Break chaos into a launchpad for billionaire dreams? We snagged Hudson for 45 minutes of PURE FIRE on Plate & Ponder – and it's UNMISSABLE! Here's the JUICY scoop:AI Takeover Alert! Why Gen Z is THRILLED about AI flipping the world upside down – and why YOU should be too! Success Hacks Exposed: Master team vibes, killer networking, wild out-of-the-box ideas, and unbreakable trust – timeles...
2026-03-0240 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonReigniting Community, Faith, Values, & Patriotism in a Fractured World with Bryon BosOn this episode of "Plate & Ponder" we dive into tough subjects on a secular level with very special guest, Pastor Bryon Bos of Manhattan Beach's South Hills Church....This episode is for everyone -- whether atheist, Jewish, Christian, or whatever... That's the beauty of Bryon, as he explores some of the most difficult challenges from a unique perspective but within a secular discussion. The Need for Community: From the MB Rotary, to the Pickle Ball leagues, to the booster clubs, to the various churches and temples, to the town's country club.The Need fo...
2026-02-2648 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonRIP Eric Dane & James Van Der Beek: Their Lasting Wisdom, Girl Scout Cookie Scams Exposed, & 4th Grade Life LessonsFinally... the moment so many listeners have made so clear that they wanted back - and ASAP... Jen Fenton is on the mic - again! She's back from across-the-Pond and shaking things up. We are fully audio this episode, but we will be back to video soon enough. Plate & Ponder's technical team is working around the clock to make that happen! Until then though, we hit some great, and very meaningful subjects:1 - The highly impactful and thoroughly touching lessons shared by both Eric Dane and James Van Der Beek during their final days... RIP, a...
2026-02-2239 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Florida's MrBeast, GREG COHEN, Talks AI, Raising Kids, & Real Estate"Florida Real Estate is a hot topic to so many, so this episode brings to light some of the true reality of that volatile, yet valuable market. Even better, it allows me to catch-up with one of my longest-time besties, GREG COHEN - we're talking a 50-year relationship! Not kidding!!Don't worry though, Jen will be back for the next episode. But I will say that it was fun catching-up with my boyz across the country while my amazing wife journeyed across the pond...Not only did we cover Florida's Real Estate market, but we...
2026-02-1636 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonEpstein Files Exposed: AI, Mentorship & Hollywood Insights with Producer Emile GladstoneWith Jennifer Empty-Nesting in Europe, I Plate & Ponder with former Uber-Agent-now-turned-film-producer, Emile Gladstone, who recently moved to the South Bay after he and his family were directly affected by last year's tragic Palisades fire. Our multi-decade relationship has led to many-a-deep-conversations over hundreds of bottles of wine and cigars, and this discussion continued the tradition. While watching a terrific sunset and eating some spicy sausage pizza from REDWOOD PIES, we tackle:A first-hand account of living thru the Palisades Fire's disruptive affect on so many...Empty Nesting vs Being almost there...Movie-making, and Emile's latest...
2026-02-1535 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Live from London! UK Cabs & Slang, Epstein Issues, Royals, & Morrissey"Jennifer Fenton joins Plate & Ponder LIVE FROM LONDON!!!Yeah, it may be Presidents Day Weekend here in USA, but across the Pond, they're still a bit sore from that whole "taxation without representation" issue, and the fact that we didn't play by the rules during that pesky little war... I mean, did they really expect us to also stand in formation in formal (and quite restrictive) garb to shoot our muskets??? It was an away-game for them, so we got to choose the jerseys (and snipe from the woods)...But I digress... On this episode...
2026-02-1333 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Childhood Bestie: Billy Mac & True FL GOAT: Dr. Mac - (Not Trump) & Empty Nesting Strategies"Ok, I get it... Everyone LOVES Jennifer... BUT, she's off to Europe with her father and sister for a VERY WELL-DESERVED father-daughter(s) vacation, so I'm home alone........ So what's better than exploring empty-nesting with my favorite people from my 54 years of life... So why not start with one of my original besties, Billy Mac!He has been empty-nesting for a long time, and boy does he share some amazing lessons and advice on how to successfully deal with this crucial and magnificent life transition. And of course, we hit all kinds of fu...
2026-02-1341 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Super Bowl Halftime Episode w/ Bad Bunny, Brodkins, & Brady"We'll make it fast, so we can get back to the second half... but Jen and I joined up with the Phil & Katie Brodkin to broadcast live from a luxury box high above the field... providing an alternative to the various other halftime shows occurring during America's Favorite and Most-Watched Game - THE SUPER BOWL!Yeah, we talk about our favorite plays during the first half, our favorite dances during Bad Bunny's (and Kid Rock's) performance(s), our favorite celebrity commercials, our least favorites, our favorite conspiracy (Jeffrey Epstein), our favorite game earlier (Rhodes Lacrosse and Dash...
2026-02-0926 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Bitcoin Bonanza, Dairy Queen Dreams, & Doggy Day Care"Oh my... the world seems to be spiraling, but we just continue to plate... and ponder... And yes, our daughter wants more care packages, and our son, when booking his flight back to LA for Spring Break with 5 of his friends... decided to take multiple layovers in order to find the absolute BEST AIRPORT BARS!But that's not even the serious subjects... What are, you ask? Well:1 - Putting a Dairy Queen walk-up in downtown Manhattan Beach... where, most importantly, the smallest size to order is a medium, and it has to be an Oreo...
2026-02-0639 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Grammys Fashion, Jeffrey Epstein, & Reddit for AI Agents"Oh boy... Oh Boy, does Chris want to talk about all things Jeffrey Epstein... The most symbolic figurehead and instigator of the America's populist movement -- on both the right and the left! Epstein personifies the complete breakdown of confidence by the masses in our financial, judicial, and government system...And all we continue to learn about Epstein continues to foster more and more distrust and skepticism, as well as make those with Tin Foil Hats more emboldened and accurate (as crazy as that sounds)!Yes, we do Plate & Ponder serious subjects over dinner, so...
2026-02-0339 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "News-Cycle A.D.D., Heated Rivalries, & Jim Cameron"Well... that was a fun episode... yes, Jen almost called it off when I went on too long about our favorite 37 global markets, but eventually, we got into the groove and boy did we take off! Our most heated debates were over:1 - A Heated Rivalry and whether content needs to always be "universal" or can it play to a niche.2 - The insanely massive attention deficit disorder that our current news-cycle possesses and why there is ZERO follow-up to any story, whether it's:Bulter, PA Assassination AttemptMangione & United Health...
2026-01-3038 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Bernie Sanders, Sundance, Blizzards, Spring Break, & Internships"Ok... A real bummer recording a show after watching the LA Rams lose a tight one... Congrats to the Patriots and the Seahawks (and to the USC QB who will bring home a ring in two weeks!)....On today's episode, we fight thru it and keep the energy high, discussing:Uncle Bernie Sander's (Bad?) Breath.Jay Peak Ski Resort closing for the first time ever due to extreme cold. (300 inches of snow and counting!)Sundance Film Festival moving to Boulder, CO next year.The Storm of the Century.
2026-01-2637 min
The Old Paratrooper PodcastDale Fenton ex Para: His career, his harrowing parachute accident and taking a chance with BKBServed in the military and left after 1987? Struggling to hear your mukkas down the pub? TV too loud? Click below and start your claim immediately before it's too late. 👇https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchDale "Paratrooper" Fenton's fighting career started the way most good stories do – completely by accident.He was doom scrolling through Facebook on an all-inclusive holiday in Turkey when he saw a post from Spartan Ring Warz. They needed a last-minute fighter for their Cumbria Carnage event at Box Arena in Carlisle. Weight requirement: 88kg.Dale wandered down to the hotel lobby and jumped on the scale...
2026-01-2537 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "TikTok, Netflix, China, & Knowing Your Spouse"Sorry for the delay between episodes, but Chris had to bolt out of Nashville last night before the winter storm OF THE CENTURY... and things were quite busy during the days prior... That said, we delivered on this one! Hope it was worth the wait! Not only do we give a shout-out to Nashville's incredible music scene, but we hit the topics that affect us all... and we do it with GUSTO:TikTok - why the heck is it still in the USA?Netflix - boy, do they know us well! And they p...
2026-01-2440 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Live It Up! You'll Never Regret 'Being There'"First things first, sorry about my sneeze on the last episode. Apparently a few listeners almost drove off the road after being surprised with that monstrous bellow!Secondly, we've been busy living life - empty-nester style!... And what a crazy weekend for us. Not only did we stay out past 10pm, but we made it til 1am -- TWO NIGHTS IN A ROW!An EPIC Country Music Concert and an even more adventurous fling with a speakeasy behind a barber shop and the 80's/90's cover bands that resided behind that locked door......
2026-01-1939 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "ICE... ICE... Baby... BIG Problems & Potential Solutions"First off, Jen gets feisty with some really fun banter... We had a very energetic dinner discussing what to talk about during this episode... And it spilled into the episode itself!And that makes it extra fun!Serious topics include: IranICEMNLaw EnforcementPoliceProper TrainingChina And, Then we bring it back to more fun banter. And a full-out Mic drop!Please follow, download, enjoy, review, and spread the word!
2026-01-1538 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Golden Globes, Iran, Minnesota, & Beautiful Sunsets"Welcome to our second episode of this already intriguing year of 2026!Yes, we hit on Minnesota, Iran, and Venezuela as part of our serious subjects, but... Importantly... we pivot towards more fun and enjoyable topics like the Golden Globes, our favorite films of the year, Tim Chalamet, GLADIATOR, the Sky Bar, etc..... AND, even better, Jen dives into her personal George Clooney story!But alas, when we can't deny the anxiety filling the air around the globe and also here in the USA anymore, we remind ourselves of the importance in paying attention and relishing...
2026-01-1238 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "The 2026 Kickoff & HOW BOUT THEM CANES!"Sorry about the delay between episodes, but we were in 5th gear enjoying the final week of hanging with high-energy college kids before the... the.... super sad... send-off!...... And that, just happened, TODAY!So what better way to get over that emotional distress than to KICK OFF 2026 with another EPIC episode of our podcast! During this 39 minutes, we cover:THE MIAMI HURRICANE'S AWESOMENESSJOHNNY DEPPHARD ROCK STADIUM CAPACITY AND TICKET SALES FOR THE NATTYBEIJING'S SOFT POWER PROWESSMY HUMBLE BRAGSCOOL NEW SOUND...
2026-01-1039 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Reflections on 2025 / Epic Family Holiday Retreat / Would You Rather?"So much to cover... So little time... First off, we just spent 4 days hibernated with the Brodkin family in Fallbrook, CA. 4 Acres of awesome outdoor fun and a pretty darn cool pad to boot... And nothing too pricey either. The important part: Getting two families together to spend quality time together while our four, college-age kids are all home. Priceless! No horse in this race (IE, we are not promoting this property for any other reason than it was fun, and we recommend it.), but we do want to share the link:https://www...
2026-01-0139 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "2025: Reflections, Resolutions, & Resilience"Phil and Katie Brodkin (w/ a cameo by Jenna Brodkin) join us again as we breakdown this past year and our excitement for the upcoming one! It's hard to believe, but yes, it's almost 2026!Serious subjects include:1 - What we are thankful for.2 - Habits we want to continue and build further upon.&3 - The importance of both resilience and reflecting on accomplishments.And we add some fun shout-outs and epic banter in this episode too...Please download, follow, enjoy, and review... Happy Holidays!
2025-12-2934 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Our Christmas Eve Extravaganza Episode"Well... the day started very early... 3am to be precise... thanks to a leak in our bedroom that decided to drop H2O on Jen's beauty sleep! (Don't worry. Our home-from-college-kids slept til noon!)Ah yes, the wonders of atmospheric rivers in Southern California... They just don't make roofs like they used to!But other than that, Christmas Eve is moving nicely towards a fun evening with Santa, his reindeer, and gifts under the tree on Christmas day! Our serious topics include:1 - The latest "Avatar" Movie (and a side-note on r...
2025-12-2535 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "The Epstein Files, Incompetency Accolades, & Epic Surf Sessions"And, oh yeah, we cover Venezuela too!After a brilliant Sunday morning surf session with family and friends, we cover some serious topics that will continue to be discussed throughout the holidays:1 The Epstein Files2 Brown University Incompetency (and the tragedy we must not forget that happened there)3 And where did all this Venezuela stuff come from? Bottom-line, we Plate & Ponder, EMPTY-NESTING-STYLE!Please follow, download, review, and enjoy! Happy Holidays!
2025-12-2134 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Tin Foil Hat Conspiracy OR Incompetence?"Ok, don't fault us, but we did go down the rabbit-hole of what happened at both Brown University and MIT this past week. The tragedy affecting so many generated a nation-wide passion to find the person responsible. BUT, in the process, we also witnessed some bizarre behavior, events, and narrative that created powerful fodder for conspiracy discussions... We tackle that, and even admit our own personal flaws of falling into that said conspiracy trap... or, are we justified for doing that? What will history tell those looking back on this tragic past week?....Let's all hope that...
2025-12-1938 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "You can't handle the truth!"(Photo: "Stand By Me") - The late (and great) Rob Reiner was prescient. Maybe we can't handle the truth... Or perhaps many in leadership want to make sure we never come to know it. Whether red or blue or green or purple, it simply doesn't matter. This past weekend was tragic, and a symptom of much of what isn't working within our system... the system of humanity.Yes, this show is about escapism and bantering about interesting subjects that fascinate us all on a daily basis.It's also about the trials and tribulations of empty...
2025-12-1637 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Lauren Crotty Is in Da House -- The All SEC Episode!"Yeah, we were an empty house for only a beat... That Thanksgiving to Christmas return to school barely lasted more than a blink of an eye, and now the kids are back! Game on! First one back to the South Bay is the VIP of VIP's, Lauren Crotty. Part of the family of South Bay Royals known as The Crottys!!!She's a Georgia Bulldog, and once we get thru the catching-up chit-chat, we go straight to what it is to be a true DAWG!Lauren walks us thru SEC Football, Greek Li...
2025-12-1243 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Flynn's Birthday Extravaganza & Why Dogs Are Awesome"A final Sunday evening before we go FULL-HOUSE for the next month with the kids home for the holidays... That means one last leisurely dinner with our friends Katie & Phil Brodkin (and our epic dogs). Then the chaos of college kids will sweep thru our little beach town!Most importantly on this episode, we celebrate the TENTH BIRTHDAY of our favorite furry friend, FLYNN!Then we discuss the importance of pets to the well-being of their owners. You want to live longer and healthier? Get a dog (or any other pet for that matter)!
2025-12-0837 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER "LA Tunnels, Water Cooler TV, Jury Duty, & Potluck's"Yes, Los Angeles has tunnels, and we've used them! Want to know where they are? We tell you!And what happened to the old Water Cooler? You know, the one that we all gathered around and conversed about who-knows-what -- regardless of political affiliations, religious beliefs, or what-have-ya...And what about the television shows we discussed around those said-coolers?And, oh yeah, a near miss with Jury Duty this week...And finally, what's the deal with Potluck dinners and gatherings? Is that old-fashioned and COVID infested? Or are they coming back??
2025-12-0540 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Where Did Everyone Go?" - Full-House Hangover EpisodeFor all of us newbie empty-nesters, our small town felt completely overrun by college kids returning home to get some free meals, have mom do their laundry, catch-up with old friends at their former stomping grounds, and, eventually, leave a little bit of havoc in their wake... And it all repeats again in a few weeks after Finals!So yes, we discuss that a bit... But we also hit some serious topics too:1 - Coaching loyalties, both in high school sports and college.2 - USC Trojan achievements (Don't worry Bruin fans. We do...
2025-12-0137 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Brodkin, Seiffer, & Fenton Kids - College Stories Episode"EMPTY NEST = FULL NEST = OUR TOWN IS PACKED WITH KIDS HOME FROM COLLEGE!AND WE LOVE IT!!!!We have Eric & Jenna Brodkin, Dash Seiffer, and Kaylie & Dylan Fenton as our VIP GUESTS on this amazing episode.It's a short one, because they all have things to do (PG-13 Kind of Stuff), but we do cover:Some Glazing...Puppies...Thanksgiving Favorites...COVID Connections...And a lakeside story for the ages...Please follow, download, review, and ENJOY..............
2025-11-2920 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Thanksgiving w/ Guest, Dylan Fenton"Empty-Nesting? Say what? We don't have that today! It's Thanksgiving, and we have a FULL HOUSE, so our son, Dylan Fenton, joins the podcast to share his insights from Montreal, Canada, where he attends McGill University, playing lacrosse with some living legends (lots of shoutouts) and studying international business (while also finding some time to be a bro at Zeta Psi)....Serious topics today include (FYI, THE STOKE WAS SICK!):AI use at McGill University...The stressful experience of Car Buying (and when the best time of year is to actually buy a...
2025-11-2737 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER: EMPTY NESTING - "Fake Christmas Trees, AI, & Kaylie Fenton"EMPTY NESTING HIATUS ALERT!!!!!!!!!!We have one kid back from Tulane - Kaylie!One more, Dylan, coming home later this week!It's Thanksgiving! AND WE HAVE A FULL HOUSE IN THE WORKS! So why not talk to our kids about life and global issues over dinner and a drink.... Serious Topics Include:Fake Plastic Christmas Trees vs The Real ThingAI as a Tool for CollegeAI vs Human Interaction for Things That Are REAL!Nothing better than the perspective of an 18-year-old. L...
2025-11-2433 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Sharing & Caring w/ Katie & Phil Brodkin" - Episode #11Oh boy......We have fans around the world, and we have fans who are also VERY close friends (and fellow empty nesters!)..... How about having two of our most favorite friends join us on Episode 11???Well, that's what we did! Manhattan Beach's finest people, Katie & Phil Brodkin. EMPTY NESTERS who love to plate, ponder, and gab... so we have LOTS in common!!!Serious subjects include:Jeffrey EpsteinBlack Friday MadnessPickleballAnd the Art of Sharing!.......... Enjoy, Follow, Download, and Review. It's PLATE & P...
2025-11-2138 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Skill It Up: Degrees Required?" Episode #10We are back... Been a week, but the NOLA SET Conference & Tulane Parents Weekend interrupted our flow.... But all for good reasons.Yeah, it rained in LA (not kidding!), and we got a leak in our roof. So it goes...But on the fun-side, we met some great football recruits, chugged beers at The Boot, ate insanely good Gumbo, hung with our epic daughter, met her friends, danced to some groovy beats, and just soaked-up some life moments...On this episode we hit the serious topics of:Creative Surplus vs. Side...
2025-11-1838 min
China DeskEp. 79 - Chris FentonFormer DMG Entertainment executive Chris Fenton joins host Steve Yates to reveal how Hollywood’s ties with Beijing reshaped global storytelling, what “Feeding the Dragon” really means, and why America’s entertainment industry must rethink its relationship with China. From Iron Man to propaganda, Fenton exposes the inside story of U.S.–China influence and the cost of reckless capitalism.
Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW
2025-11-1148 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Travel, Tourism, & Toronto: The Importance of 'Being There'" - Episode #9Yes, lacrosse season is over in Montreal (HUGE SHOUT-OUT TO THE MCGILL REDBIRDS MEN'S LACROSSE TEAM!), but don't you worry, we can still helicopter parent with the best of them. This empty-nester team is heading to NOLA to see our daughter! Get ready for us, Kaylie!!On a serious note, we do talk FAA delays that affected our Canada trip last weekend. AND THEY RAN OUT OF ALCOHOL ON THE FLIGHT! Hopefully we get the skies back to normal soon! DC, are you listening??? We know Amsterdam is!But how about th...
2025-11-1140 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Time to Pay Air Traffic Control & Theories Behind Happiness" - Episode #8We're handing over the keys to friends to watch our dog and home for the weekend, but before we go:1 - Can we pay the people in the control tower? Please! If anyone deserves their regular paycheck, it's the people who keep us safe in the skies!& 2 - What is the meaning of life? What makes someone truly happy? We know a few answers to those questions for us - a) watching our daughter play violin in her orchestra or leading her cheer team on the sidelines of a BIG game, an...
2025-11-0738 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Solo TV Appearance: The Movie Business" - Episode 7.5It's a solo performance, so we'll call this one "Episode 7.5"...Chris does an early morning tv appearance on Yahoo Finance to discuss:1) The Industry's anxiety around the expected Warner Brothers Discovery sale.2) Solutions for the terrible trend of off-shoring tv & film production.3) The importance of engaging consumers worldwide now that Hollywood lost the China market.Enjoy... and don't you worry! A fully populated, brand new PLATE & PONDER episode is coming soon!!
2025-11-0605 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Game Day Overload" - Episode #7Just when we thought it was other people who had the problem, Jen & I realized we have the same manic issue. We may actually take the outcomes of games our children play way too seriously...Hmmm... No way... That couldn't be true... Or is it? We discuss the adrenaline rush. Cortisol Release. And the physiological response of watching sports. Go Dodgers. Go Redbirds. And go any team our kids are playing on!!!Boy are we are spent after this weekend. But boy was it fun too!
2025-11-0334 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "Social Media Addictions & Xi's Trump Card" - Episode #6Anyone else upset that no one opens the window shades on planes anymore? And how about the EPIC southern hospitality in Nashville!!!And, oh yeah, the Village People were caught, but they didn't have France's crown jewels on them... That story will just continue to occupy our consciousness... HOT IMPORTANT TOPICS:Macro themes learned from research group sessions with under-30's re: Social Media addictions.&Xi Jinping's Trump card on America.And so much more....... Let's get going. It's empty nesting ti...
2025-11-0142 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "We Need Walter Cronkite!" - Episode 5Drinking an ambrosial glass of wine, enjoying a beautiful Sunday afternoon, staring at my gorgeous wife, and trading some jovial, yet highly engaging, banter...Our topics of the day include:MOVIE REVIEW: "HOUSE OF DYNAMITE"& THE POWER OF NARRATIVE: INSIDE A DEMOCRACY & A COMMUNIST COUNTRYAnd smartly, just before the eyes of our listeners glaze over, we wrap it up, promising to return with more fresh & civil discourse later this week...We truly love EMPTY NESTING! Please join us on our EPIC journey!!
2025-10-2735 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonChris Lost Our Theme Song, the Louvre Lost Diamonds & America Lost Its FICO - Episode 4A cold beer, a Mandarin song, and a groovy new beat... then the banter hits airport & sleep divorces... and more fun....The two choice topics tonight are:THE GREAT LOUVRE & SHANGHAI DIAMOND HEISTS& AMERICA'S DEBT SPIRALAnd then when... the coast is clear... we go back to some personal questions re: "who's most likely too?"... Fade to Black (with a new groovy soundtrack)...
2025-10-2442 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - "The Art of Tipping" - Episode #3Yeah, we have our usual, epic, empty-nesting banter... and yes, it's over some wine... but we do get serious........ The two choice topics tonight are:TIPPING& ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEAnd then when... the coast is clear... we go back to the fun banter to close...
2025-10-2139 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - Episode DeuxWe hit it all in this epic episode:We glaze: Apple Fritters, REO Speedwagon, Roller Skating Parties, Kings & No-Kings, Old Fashioned Glazed Donuts, Protests, Coldplay, Cole Crotty, Phil Brodkin, USC, Dr. Lawrence Flechner, Dirk Diggler, 70's vibes, Surf Sessions, No-Pants, Dogs, College Football, Cote Du Rhone, Ritalin, Burnt Orange Teams, Vandy, Rebuilding Inner City Programs, Dolphins, Ohtani, Samarium-Colbalt Magnets, Soy Beans, Dangerous Minds, Coolio, Morgan Freeman, The Boss, Paul Thomas Anderson, Israel, Peace in the Middle East, Mancrushes on Tom Cruise, Iron Claw, and more!We didn't glaze: Too-many-protests, Government shutdowns, Miami Hurricanes, Notre Dame, 405 Fr...
2025-10-1839 min
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris FentonPLATE & PONDER - The Origin StoryDinner, Dialogue & DebateWelcome to the VERY FIRST EPISODE of "Plate & Ponder" — where a longtime married couple, now proud empty nesters, pour a glass of wine, share a meal, and tackle the biggest stories shaping our world. She's (Jen Fenton) an inner-city charter school director, elected official, and former school board president. He’s (Chris Fenton) a media executive, professor, and author. Together, they bring decades of parenting, public service, politics, and purpose to the table.From the joys and growing pains of an empty house to the cultural and geopolitical headlines you can’t ignore...
2025-10-1736 min
TFV NetworkHOW CHINA TURNED ITS BACK ON HOLLYWOOD with Chris Fenton | PUBLISHER'S VERDICTIn this episode of Publisher's Verdict, Eric Mika, Founder and Publisher of The Film Verdict, sits down with Chris Fenton, veteran Hollywood producer and executive renowned for his deep experience bridging the U.S. and Chinese film industries. Drawing from firsthand insights, they examine how Hollywood played a pivotal role in shaping China's modern film industry, only to find itself increasingly sidelined. The conversation also delves into the current state of the U.S.-China film relations, the influence of trade policies, and the potential ramifications of the Trump Film Tariffs.Chris Fenton is a veteran Hollywood...
2025-06-0327 min
ON THE LAM WITH MARC FENTONA BLAST! NEW THE BETHS, NEIL YOUNG, FIONA APPLE, CHRIS STAMEY/THE LEMONHEADS, RIP JILL SOBULE & MIKE PETERSPET SYMMETRY – “Big Wish”
CODEFENDENTS – “The Right Wrong Man”
JULIANA RIOLINO, ADRIAN UNDERHILL – “Against The Grain”
REAL ESTATE – “Pink Sky”
CHRIS FARREN – “Cause of Death”
STELLA – “Adagio”
THE FEEDERS – “Proud Baby”
THE BETHS – “Metal”
TEDDYBEARS W/IGGY POP – “Punk Rocker”
GREG ANISTA AND THE LONELY STREETS – “Bastards and Broken Hearts”
FLYING VIPERS – “Astral Underground”
LAURA JANE GRACE – “Active Trauma”
MEI SIMONES – “I Can Do What I Want”
NEIL YOUNG AND THE CHROME HEARTS – “Let’s Roll Again”
FIONA APPLE – “Heart of Gold”
THE BABLERS – “Where...
2025-05-081h 35
UndercurrentsChris Fenton: Trump’s China tariffs are a gift to workersChris Fenton — media executive, author, and professor — joins Emily to make the case for Donald Trump’s trade war with China. The tariffs, Fenton says, are actually prioritizing American workers over Wall Street. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-1728 min
Denver Investment Real Estate#541: The $31M Solution for the Forgotten Middle: Affordable Workforce HousingWant to learn how to turn a $5/sq ft land deal into a lucrative workforce housing development?
In this episode, Chris Lopez sits down with Adam Fenton of Narrate Holdings to dive deep into a 120-unit ground-up development project in Northern Colorado Springs. Adam reveals how they acquired prime land near a rapidly growing university for a fraction of typical multifamily costs, setting the stage for impressive returns.
Key highlights:
How they’re targeting the underserved “forgotten middle” with high-quality workforce housing
The clever architectural choices saved millions in construction costs
Securing game-changing 40-year fixed...
2024-12-1232 minDenver Investment Real Estate#527: How to Negotiate Land Deals for Your Next Multifamily ProjectEver wondered what it takes to transform an empty lot into a thriving multifamily property? In this eye-opening episode, host Chris Lopez sits down with Adam Fenton of Narrate Holdings to unravel the complexities of land acquisition and development in Colorado’s competitive real estate market.
Adam shares his wealth of expertise on:
Navigating the land-buying process from initial scouting to closing the deal
Crucial due diligence steps that can make or break a project
The critical importance of understanding zoning and historic designations
How to assemble and leverage a team of experts for success
Di...
2024-09-1745 min
Dallas Metro PodcastDallas Metro Podcast (Episode #48) Featuring Special Guest Ben FentonIn this podcast, Pastor Clay hosts a conversation with Ben Fenton, an elder at Dallas Metro Church and an Instructor of Communication at Nelson University. They discuss their long-standing relationship, going back about 16 years when Ben first got involved in the church's youth group and summer camps. Ben reflects on the profound impact these camps had on him, highlighting the dedication and faithfulness of the Dallas Metro team in ministering to children from challenging backgrounds. Ben also talks about his professional journey, which includes a background in media ministry and work in TV journalism and newspapers before...
2024-08-2922 min
Pursuit of RelentlessEpisode 163: Happiness is Everything with Chris FentonAre you ready to unlock the secrets of
successful home buying and business growth?
In this episode, Alaina speaks with Chris
Fenton, a Port Alberni realtor and brokerage owner, about the nuances of home
buying and the essentials of business growth. Chris advises against
overextending financially in real estate and highlights the importance of
aligning hires with company culture. They discuss the power of business systems
for scalability and the value of a supportive team environment.
Here's what to look out for in this episode:
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Unconventional journey into the real esta...
2024-07-0235 minDenver Investment Real Estate#514: Real Estate Developer's Strategy for a $45 Million Apartment in an Opportunity ZoneAdam Fenton joins Chris Lopez to break down Narrate’s $45.8M multifamily development in a Colorado Springs opportunity zone. Adam unpacks the game plan for this 192-unit project, from construction costs to deal structure and capital strategies. Plus, discover the benefits of investing in opportunity zones to defer capital gains. A must-watch for anyone looking to understand the inner-workings of developing a multimillion-dollar real estate deal!
https://youtu.be/x15ma1FpGs4
(06:56) Project Details and Costs(17:29) Leasing and Stabilization(21:57) Capital Structure and Financing Options(28:41) Exit Strategy
Links to Podcast
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2024-06-2500 minDenver Investment Real Estate#501: Real Estate Development from Concept to Reality | Deal AnalysisTake a behind-the-scenes dive into Denver’s real estate development scene with Chris Lopez, Matt Amundson, and Adam Fenton in this exclusive deal analysis! Adam breaks down the development process, from site acquisition to financial modeling and unit design. Learn what it takes to succeed in real estate development!
https://youtu.be/xGfHYYOSF-o
(01:11) Acquiring Land and Strategy
(13:18) Development Process and Timeline
(21:38) Development Budget for Luxury Apartments
(29:27) Real Estate Development Pro Forma
Links from the Podcast:
Adam Fenton email: adam@narrateholdings.com
Adam Fenton Linkedin
Na...
2024-04-1148 minDenver Investment Real Estate#499: How this Developer’s Creative Debt Financing Strategy Helps Them Stand Out w/ Adam FentonJoin Chris Lopez and Adam Fenton, Co-Founder of Narrate Holdings, for a peek into the world of real estate development. From starting his company during COVID to post-pandemic success, Adam reveals the strategic decisions behind securing optimal debt, prioritizing risk mitigation, and his #1 metric for choosing the right deal. Tune in to learn the keys to real estate development success in the ever-changing market!
https://youtu.be/YJ9FO-cGIlk
(01:09) How Adam got started in real estate
(10:10) Why Adam started Narrate Holdings
(16:22) How Narrate was able to navigate commercial issues
(17:18) The spread...
2024-04-0200 min
The DynamistChina's Influence in Entertainment w/ Chris FentonOne of the ways the Chinese government looks to exert influence is by changing the behavior of businesses and individuals who operate in China. Remember the firestorm that occurred when Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey sent a tweet in support of the Hong Kong protests? NBA games were taken off the air in China, and a series of profuse apologies on the part of the NBA and its partners followed. As tensions rise between the U.S. and China, so do the tensions for businesses trying to operate in China. The nation of 1.4 billion people represents t...
2024-02-1347 min
Lead-Lag LiveChris Fenton on Mastering the Tightrope of US-China Cultural and Commercial RelationsEmbark on an intellectual odyssey with us, as I, Michael Gayed, sit down with the illustrious Chris Fenton, whose journey from Cornell engineer to Hollywood heavyweight has positioned him at the nexus of US-China relations. Chris's seasoned insights into the delicate interplay of culture and commerce between these two titans are a revelation, emphasizing a critical pivot toward balanced engagement without kindling the flames of conflict. Our conversation spans from the silver screens of Tinseltown to the corridors of power in Beijing, uncovering the nuances of trade imbalances, intellectual property challenges, and the intricacies of representing sports icons in...
2024-02-1244 min
Overnight SuccessRevolutionizing Equity Distribution with Casey FentonSetting the Stage: Chris Joannou opens the episode by introducing Casey Fenton and Upstock, highlighting their mission to celebrate entrepreneurship. The focus is on the stories of determination, persistence, and resilience that inspire us all. The episode emphasizes that true success doesn't happen overnight.Casey Fenton's Background: The conversation shifts to Casey's background, touching on his journey from growing up in a small town to becoming a serial entrepreneur. He shares his experiences in Alaska, involvement in politics, and how he taught himself to code. Casey's journey led to the creation of CouchSurfing, a platform connecting travelers...
2024-02-0625 min
Mortgage & Real Estate Podcast by PinnacleLisa Schauwecker - Discussing her transition from salary job to full time realtor. Relationship building and Networking.Send us a textLISA SCHAUWECKER WITH BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY IS ON THE MAP... AND SHE IS HERE TO STAYAfter showing a home early in the morning in Fenton, Lisa Schauwecker returned to The Hill at the headquarters of Pinnacle Home Loans to be a guest on the Mortgage and Real Estate Podcast. Although Lisa only entered the realtor profession a couple years ago, you wouldn't know it by her success and her approach to the business. Lisa recently retired from Spire f/k/a Laclede Gas Co., so she...
2024-02-0238 min
Adapt with Danette F-MCombining Purpose with Passion (with Chris Mamarelis)This is a companion podcast to the amazing book “The Adaptable Leader” by Danette Fenton-Menzies which has just been released. Get your copy here:
https://www.danettefm.com/store/p/the-adaptable-leader-paperback
Today’s episode is with Chris Mamarelis. Chris is the CEO of Whiddon; an award-winning, not-for-profit organisation that has been caring for older Australians across NSW and QLD for over 70 years. Whiddon is a decorated organisation known for not only it’s amazing service, but also for being on the cutting-edge when it comes to trialing new technologies and techniques to give retirees the best and...
2023-12-1232 minON THE LAM WITH MARC FENTONNEW: REPLACEMANTS' TIM LET IT BLEED, CHRIS STAPLETON, INTERNATIONAL POP OVERTHROW, MUCH MORE!MIDNIGHT SUN – RVG
IRISH HELLO – Dark Tea
TRUE – Soft Science
STILL AS THE NIGHT – GA-20
UNTIL I END UP DEAD – Dream
PORTIONS FOR FOXES – Lydia Loveless, Jason Hawkins
CAN’T HARDLY WAIT (cello version) – The Replacements
I BELIEVE – A Giant Dog
HI HELLO BIKE – Joey Nebulous
LET’S DREAM – The Hecks
BANG – Melenas
NOT THE ONLY ROAD – Richard Hawley
ROCKIN’ IT OUR WAY – Roger Joseph Manning, Jr.
CUBIC ZIRCONIA – Katy Kirby
I DID IT FOR LOVE – Khazali
FR...
2023-09-141h 12Lead-Lag LiveUnraveling the Complexities of US-China Relations with Chris FentonHighlighting our guest, Chris Fenton, the episode offers unraveled insights into the complex world of US-China relations. Fenton, known as the Dragon feeder, shares his remarkable journey of taking a Chinese company from a $30 million valuation to a mind-boggling $8.5 billion. In the first segment, Fenton provides a glimpse into his Hollywood background, and the challenges he faced navigating the US-China relationship in a manner that prioritized America and its allies. He also shares his experience with the Select Committee on China, the bipartisan hearings they have structured, and the issues of censorship and propaganda that they are keen on...
2023-08-1748 min
Chris Blec ConversationsBruce Fenton - Politics vs. Bitcoin, Vivek Ramaswamy campaignBruce Fenton is an OG Bitcoiner - he's been involved with Bitcoin for 11 years - and he’s host of the prestigious Satoshi Roundtable annual gathering. He ran in the Republican Primary for the US Senate last year in New Hampshire. He’s also been in the business of securities for 30 years as CEO of Chainstone Labs and owner of SEC registered broker Watchdog Capital. A jack of all trades! Website: https://brucefenton.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/brucefenton -- Thank you to our sponsor, Foundation Devices! https://foundationdevices.com -- Visit Chris Blec on T...
2023-08-161h 19
Still Any Good?104. My Favorite Year (w. Mike Fenton Stevens)We're very excited to be joined by the actor, writer, podcaster and genuine pop star, Mike Fenton Stevens, who has chosen the 1982 comedy MY FAVORITE YEAR.END CREDITS - Presented by Robert Johnson and Chris Webb - Produced by Chris Webb - "Still Any Good?" logo designed by Graham Wood & Robert Johnson - Crap poster mock-ups by Chris Webb - Theme music ("The Slide Of Time") by The Sonic Jewels, used with kind permission (c) 2023 Tiger Feet Productions Find us: Twitter @stillanygoodpod Instagram stillanygoodpod Email stillanygood...
2023-07-0956 min
The Viewfinder Podcast with Chris HadleyEpisode 092 - NIGHT VOICES Director/Co-Writer Bradley HawkinsIn every language, the words we say to ourselves and to others can either heal or harm. Yet when those words are uttered on the radio airwaves, even the most provocative of personalities can never comprehend what consequences can result from their rhetoric, or anticipate who might be listening, as you will see and hear for yourself in the award-winning psychological thriller Night Voices.
Directed by Bradley Hawkins, co-written by Hawkins and Peter Fenton, and made by Hawkins' acclaimed studio Dadley Productions, Night Voices co-stars Gorman Ruggiero (who co-starred as a beloved former rodeo cowboy and grandfather in Hawkins’ bittersweet mul...
2023-06-1641 min
The Jordan Harbinger Show780: Chris Fenton | China's Harrowing Hold Over HollywoodChris Fenton (@TheDragonFeeder) is an expert on China's influence over Hollywood and how the Chinese government pressures American movie studios into creating soft power propaganda. He is the author of Feeding the Dragon: Inside the Trillion-Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, and American Business.
What We Discuss with Chris Fenton:
How China exerts influence over the Hollywood movie industry.
The strategies that are used to make movies and commercials relevant to the Chinese public — and ensure they're pushing the Chinese government's political agenda.
How international film edits differ from Chinese film edits.
What the Chinese government do...
2023-01-171h 23
Boxing with Mannix and MoraBoxing with Chris Mannix - The Trouble with TankChris is joined by former Champ Sergio Mora to discuss the Latest w/Tank (and should Ryan get another fight lined up?), the great debate for Fighter of The Year, and can Franco pull off the win against Ioka? Later, Justin Fenton stops by to dive into the legal issues surrounding Tank. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2022-12-3057 min
The Good Listening To Show: Stories of Distinction & Genius121 Welcome To The Clearing: Michael Fenton Stevens - "Only Fools & Horses" Actor, Comedian & Presenter of "My Time Capsule" PodcastSend a textLadies n' Genminminminmin (er, min...) please welcome the warm and wonderful silky-voiced beauty Michael Fenton Stevens to "The Good Listening To" Clearing!Michael Fenton Stevens is an English actor and comedian. He is best known for being a founder member of The Hee Bee Gee Bees and the voice behind the Spitting Image 1986 number 1 hit "The Chicken Song":"Hold a chicken in the air Stick a deckchair up your nose Buy a jumbo jet and then bury all your clothes Paint your left knee gre...
2022-09-131h 20
She ThinksChris Fenton on the Tangled Web of Chinese Influence in AmericaChris Fenton joins the podcast to discuss China’s influence in America and how it has evolved over the years. We explore the history of Hollywood and media in the culture and whether or not they can be a force for good. We also discuss the complicated place the U.S. business community finds itself in with the Chinese Communist Party—is it still possible to export American ideals through capitalism, or is that a thing of the past? For seventeen years, Chris Fenton served as president of DMG Entertainment Motion Picture Group and GM of DMG N...
2022-08-1928 min
The Realignment259 | Chris Fenton: Top Gun: Maverick & the Future of Hollywood in ChinaWarning, this episode contains spoilers for Top Gun: Maverick.Subscribe to The Realignment on Supercast to support the show and access all of our bonus content: https://realignment.supercast.com/.REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail us at: realignmentpod@gmail.comThis episode and our expanded coverage are made possible thanks to our Supercast subscribers. If you can, please support the show above.Chris Fenton, Hollywood executive and author of Feeding the Dragon: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood...
2022-06-2359 min
Federalist Radio HourUnderstanding China: Chris Fenton On The Evolution Of Our Relationship With BeijingOn this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Chris Fenton, author of "Feeding The Dragon: Inside the Trillion-Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, & American Business," joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the dangers of communist China's grip on Hollywood and now the global stage by hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics.
2022-02-1149 min
Chatting with Chris - Down about Down PodcastThe Chris Scott Show on FM105 Down Community Radio on 5th January 2022 with Matchbox's Graham FentonSend a textClick on the link to listen back to highlights from "Rocking on through the years - Rockabilly style!! "- Graham Fenton, Matchbox on the Chris Scott Show, FM105 Down Community Radio First broadcast on Wednesday 5th January 2022 (7 - 8pm) Join Chris in conversation with Graham Fenton from the Rockabilly group - Matchbox.Matchbox had five Top 40 hits in the late 1970 / early 1980 period with Rockabilly Rebel, Buzz Buzz A Diddle It, Midnite Dynamos, When You Ask About Love and Over the Rainbow.Graham talks about his early in...
2022-01-0650 min
Conservative Politics & News: The P.A.S. ReportChris Fenton and the Potential for China to Fill a Void on the World StageChris Fenton, the author of Feeding the Dragon, comes to The P.A.S. Report Podcast to discuss how China will fill the void left in Afghanistan. As America's image continues to suffer, China has made remarkable advances increasing its power and influence throughout the world. The trend will continue as the debacle of the Afghanistan withdrawal continues to reverberate throughout the international community. Chris explains what the United States should focus on in order to blunt the growing power of China. More Information It is Professor Giordano's passion that led him to s...
2021-09-0636 minConservative Politics & News: The P.A.S. ReportChris Fenton and the Potential for China to Fill a Void on the World StageChris Fenton, the author of Feeding the Dragon, comes to The P.A.S. Report Podcast to discuss how China will fill the void left in Afghanistan. As America's image continues to suffer, China has made remarkable advances increasing its power and influence throughout the world. The trend will continue as the debacle of the Afghanistan withdrawal continues to reverberate throughout the international community. Chris explains what the United States should focus on in order to blunt the growing power of China. More Information It is Professor Giordano's passion that led him to s...
2021-09-0636 min
TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast#269: Hollywood, the NBA, China and Bitcoin with Chris FentonJoin Marty as he sits down with Chris Fenton, author of Feeding the Dragon: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, & American Businesses, to discuss:
- Chinese propaganda in Hollywood
- China + the NBA
- How interconnected are the US and Chinese markets?
- What is needed to combat the CCP at the business level?
- much more
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2021-09-0252 min
The Power Of A HobbyEpisode 3 with Chris DawesThis is for all those that have an interest in Star Wars. Enjoy it! Connect with Chris here: https://www.scruffymonkey.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/ScruffymonkeyDM https://twitter.com/ScruffymonkeyDM https://www.instagram.com/scruffymonkeydm/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXg0dtr2VdVi1YpN6Ri3r2w https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-dawes/
2021-05-0230 min
The Bulwark Goes to HollywoodChris Fenton on China, the Oscars, and the MCUChris Fenton, author of Feeding the Dragon: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, & American Business, returns to the show to talk about China’s influence on Hollywood, and vice versa. Why is the Chinese Communist Party censoring news about Chloe Zhao’s historic win on Oscar night? Should Disney be worried about the fact that she’s the director on the forthcoming MCU tentpole, The Eternals? What to make of recent misfires in the Middle Kingdom like Mulan and Raya and the Last Dragon? And why did the CCP not really care that Hong Kong got destro...
2021-04-2930 min
SALT TalksChris Fenton: Author "Feeding the Dragon" | SALT Talks #30Chris is an author and has served as president of DMG Entertainment Motion Picture Group and GM of DMG North America, internationally orchestrating the creative and business activities of DMG—a multi-billion dollar global media company headquartered in Beijing. Chris has also produced or supervised twenty-one films, grossing $2 billion in worldwide box-office. As an author, Fenton chronicled much of that work in "Feeding the Dragon: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, & American Business."—————————————————————————To learn more about this episode, including podcast transcripts and show notes, visit salt.org/talksModerated by Anthony Scaramucci.
2021-03-3139 min
The Lemonade Principle19. Nick Fenton-Wells: If you look at any successful team, in any sport, you first look at their culture.This week on The Lemonade Principle podcast we get an insight into the world of elite sport with former professional rugby player and Team Manager of the Bristol Bears, Nick Fenton-Wells.
We hear Nick’s story, including his 8 year playing career in which he represented Stormers in South Africa and Saracens, Bedford Blues and Bristol in the UK, where he still is today.
In this episode we get a real insight into how a Professional Development Manager at Saracens encouraged Nick to think beyond his playing career, resulting in an...
2021-03-2955 min
You in 5 Years030 - Fail Your Way to Success with Richard Fenton, Author of 'Go for No'Change Your Relationship with 'No' -> Many of us try to avoid hearing the word 'No' in our daily lives. We also try to avoid failure as much as possible.In 'Go for No', Richard challenges these beliefs. He encourages us to ask 'what if hearing the word 'No' and failing more, could bring us closer to our goals and success?'Richard is the co-founder of Courage Crafters and author of 'Go for No'. 'Go for No' has ranked in the top 50 of sales books on Amazon for the last decade.In t...
2021-03-1038 min