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The Blunt DollarChris Thompson: From Brooklyn Auto Shop to Wall Street's BillionsWhat does it take to go from fixing cars in Brooklyn to managing billions on Wall Street? In this powerful episode, Chris Thompson shares his extraordinary journey from Automotive High School to JP Morgan, and now to leading impact investments and executive coaching with purpose.Chris opens up about growing up in Crown Heights, the painful loss of his mother, and the quiet identity struggles many finance pros face at the top. This is a raw and deeply honest conversation about resilience, purpose, and what it really means to live in alignment.💡 From food...
2025-12-021h 05
Story ArchaeologyThe Cath Maige Tuired, for a wider audience: Part 4~ The Healers.ceramic on glass by Chris Thompson
The battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 4,The Healers, we discover how Nuada achieves another shot at the kingship, the sad fate of Miach, Dian Cécht's son and we meet his sister, Aimed, a gifted herbalist.
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Notes for Part 4: The healers: When Isolde and I were working on this text we did wonder if t...
2025-08-3013 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTIs Pete Davidson Getting All His Tattoos Removed? - Eps. 55Welcome to Episode 55 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast, I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss if Pete Davidson is getting all his tattoos removed, Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney expand their Wrexham AFC empire, Perplexity AI is seeking a $9 Billion dollar valuation, George Clooney sells his last bachelor pad in LA for $14.5 Million dollars, and Patrick Mahomes wants to bring a WNBA team to Kansas City.#RyanReynolds #RobMcElhenney #Wrexham #WrexhamAFC #Perplexity #PerplexityAI #PeteDavidson #tattoos #GeorgeClooney #realestate #LA #larealestate #celebrityrealestate #PatrickMahomes #KansasCity #WNBA #irlmedianews #entertainment #entertainmentnewsFounder/Content Creator: Chris Thompson...
2024-12-1831 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTEllie the Elephant Is Stealing The Cold Hearts Of New York Fans - Eps. 54Welcome to Episode 54 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast, I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss Ellie the Elephant stealing the cold hearts of New York fans, MrBeast launches moldy Lunchly snack-pack to compete against Lunchables, Nintendo releases quirky Alarmo sleep tracking alarm clock, Tom Holland launches non-alcoholic beer brand Bero, and Prince Harry & Meghan Markle buy a home in Portugal worthy of royalty.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of...
2024-12-1124 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTMariah Carey Is Waging A War On Bad Lighting - Eps. 53Welcome to Episode 53 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast, I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss Mariah Carey’s war on fluorescent lighting, MrBeast goes on a startup shopping spree to acquire Vouch, Abu Dhabi is getting their own Sphere, David and Victoria Beckham buy a $72.3 Miami Beach spec mansion, and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and the NFL Sign Super Bowl Halftime Show contract extension.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of s...
2024-12-0425 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTExploring Lily Collins’ Homes Around The World - Eps. 52Welcome to Episode 52 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast, I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we explore Lily Collins’ homes around the world, Elon Musk might become the world’s 1st Trillionaire, Spotify is adding music videos, Taylor Swift donates $5 million dollars to hurricanes Milton and Helene relief funds, and Tom Brady buys a 10% stake in the Las Vegas Raiders.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet...
2024-11-2732 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTAnne Hathaway is making 'The Princess Diaries 3' - Eps. 51Welcome to Episode 51 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast, I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss Anne Hathaway is returning for 'The Princess Diaries 3' movie, Michael Jordan's 23XI racing team sues NASCAR, Dude Perfect hires Andrew Yaffe as their new CEO, Elon Musk Is launching Tesla’s Robotaxi, and Zoe Saldana is selling her Beverly Hills mansion.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet an...
2024-11-2027 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTLeBron James' Family Legacy Comes Alive With The LA Lakers 2024 Season - Eps. 50Welcome to Episode 50 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast, I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss Jennifer Lopez sets her sights on a $55 Million LA mega-mansion, trouble for the murdoch family trust that controls conservative Fox News, holograms could be coming to your living room sooner than you think, get ready for the new “Legally Blonde” prequel coming to amazon prime video, playing in the NBA with his son is one of LeBron James’ greatest accomplishments.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings...
2024-11-1327 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTShohei Ohtani makes 50/50 History and Nicole Scherzinger sells her $6.7M home - Eps. 49Welcome to Episode 49 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast, I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss Nicole Scherzinger is selling her L.A. home for $6.7 Million, Foot Locker is planning to get back at Nike after their breakup, Microsoft is opening back up 3 Mile Island nuclear plant for AI datacenter, Selena Gomez opens up about her health and motherhood, and Shohei Ohtani makes history with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the...
2024-11-0626 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTChristina Ricci $1.1M profit, Larry Ellison is 2nd richest, ByteDance’s Lemon8 Jon Bon Jovi saves a life, Tua Tagovailoa retirement? - Eps 48Welcome to Episode 48 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast, I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss Christina Ricci makes $1.1 Million profit on sale of her LA home, Larry Ellison is now the 2nd richest man in the world, ByteDance’s Lemon8 is their next big hit after TikTok, Jon Bon Jovi saves a life, should Tua Tagovailoa retire after his 3rd concussion?Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.
2024-10-3021 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTTim Burton's “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” & Saudi Arabia esports - Eps. 47Welcome to Episode 47 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast, I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss In today’s edition we discuss Tim Burton's “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” kills opening weekend, Saudi Arabia is making waves in the esports industry, Selena Gomez is a Billionaire, Ellen DeGeneres just flipped a megamansion for a $26 million profit, and becoming a Green Bay Packers shareholder.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Lo...
2024-10-2328 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTBeyoncé’s SirDavis Whisky, Going Into Disney vacation debt, Miranda Kerr Sells Malibu Beach Pad, NFL & Private Equity - Esp. 46Welcome to Episode 46 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast, I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss going into debt for a Disney vacation, SEC sends OpenSeas a Wells notice, Beyoncé Partners with LVMH's Moët Hennessy to Launch SirDavis Whisky, Miranda Kerr Sells Her Malibu Beach Pad for $4.1 Million, and the NFL will allow private equity firms to buy a piece of football teams.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sa...
2024-10-1623 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTAlexandra Daddario selling ‘Treehouse’, LVMH’s Bernard Arnault’s Family Office, Tesla's Optimus bots in Beijing, Travis Kelce in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’, Aaron Rodgers’ Jets return - Eps. 45Welcome to Episode 45 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast, I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss Alexandra Daddario is selling ‘Treehouse’ after only 1 year, LVMH’s Bernard Arnault’s Family Office invests in AI, Tesla's Optimus bots attend Beijing robot conference, Adam Sandler is putting Travis Kelce in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’, and Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Jets for the 2024/2025 season.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for...
2024-10-0916 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTDeadpool & Wolverine Made $1.07B, Epic Games iOS EU App Store, Pitbull FUi Arena, Ben Affleck New $20.5M LA Home, and Coach Colin Kaepernick - Eps. 44Welcome to Episode 44 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast, I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss Disney’s ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Becomes Highest Highest-Grossing R-Rated Movie Ever, Epic Games Opens Their Own iOS App Store In The EU, Pitbull Is Buying The Naming Rights To Florida International University’s (FIU) Football Stadium For $6 Million Dollars, Ben Affleck Just Bought a $20.5 Million House in Los Angeles For Himself, and Could Colin Kaepernick Come Back To The NFL As A Coach?Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NE...
2024-10-0218 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTBerkshire Hathaway’s $277B Cash, Taco Bell AI Drive-Thrus, Taylor Swift Super Bowl, Cameron Diaz’s home, and Harrison Butker Signs $25.6M Contract - Eps. 43Welcome to Episode 43 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast, I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Is Sitting On Record $277 Billion Dollars, Taco Bell Is Bringing AI To Their Drive-Thrus, Celebrities Want Taylor Swift To Perform At Next Super Bowl Halftime Show, Cameron Diaz & Benji Madden Listed Beverly Hills Estate For $17.8 Million, and Harrison Butker Signs Record Contract Extension Following Sexist And Anti-LGBTQ Comments.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, wi...
2024-09-2520 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTCoffee Is A Luxury Item, Kanye West sells Gutted mansion, and the Kelce Brothers $100M New Heights podcast deal - #42Welcome to Episode 42 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast, I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss how Coffee Is Becoming A Luxury Item, ChatGPT Is Coming After Google’s Search Market, Ludacris Wants You To Eat Healthier, Kanye West Is Selling His Gutted Malibu Mansion For A $18.3 Million Dollar Loss, and The Kelce Brothers Are Negotiating A $100 Million Deal in the Works for Their New Heights Podcast.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, wi...
2024-09-1817 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTSouthwest Ending Open Seating, Strategic National Crypto Stockpile, Jay-Z’s The 40/40 Club Returns, Justin Timberlake Sells His Ranch, and QB Jordan Love Signs $250M Contract - #41Welcome to Episode 41 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast, I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we’re discussing Southwest Is Ending Open Seating, A Strategic National Crypto Stockpile, Jay-Z’s The 40/40 Club Returns For Fanatics Fest NYC, Justin Timberlake Sells His Tennessee Ranch, and QB Jordan Love Signs $250 Million Dollar Contract.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet another way to stay on top of current even...
2024-09-1116 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTETH ETFs approved, NFT version of Swiss bank accounts, Snoop Dogg carrying Olympic torch, Gisele Bündchen’s $11M Miami home, and Angel City FC gets new investors - #40Welcome to Episode 40 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast, I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we’re discussing the SEC’s approval of ETH ETFs, Swiss fintech company Fiat24 introduces their NFT version of a Swiss bank account, Snoop Dogg is carrying the Olympic torch in Paris, Gisele Bündchen finishes renovating her $11M Miami home, and Angel City FC gets new investors.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.L...
2024-09-0412 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTJay-Z & Wristcheck, “Wicked” & “Gladiator 2”, Cypress Hill & LSO, Jonah Hill selling Malibu beach house, and Jayson Tatum’s financial strategy - #39Welcome to Episode 39 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast, I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we’re discussing Jay-Z investing in luxury watch trading platform Wristcheck, “Wicked” & “Gladiator 2” are the Summer 2024 version of 2023’s "Barbenheimer", Cypress Hill performs with the London Symphony Orchestra, Jonah Hill selling his Malibu beach house, and Jayson Tatum hasn’t spent any of the money from his $314 million contract. Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Lookin...
2024-08-2818 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTKansas City Chiefs Make Hallmark Christmas Movie, Sydney Sweeney To Be A Jedi, Queen Sells Music For $1B Dollars, Vanilla Ice’s Real Estate Empire, and Flavor Flav & Red Lobster - #38Welcome to Episode 38 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast, or as we like to call it our Entertainment edition. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we’re discussing the Kansas City Chiefs new Hallmark Christmas Movie, Sydney Sweeney might become a Jedi, Queen is selling their music catalog for $1 Billion dollars, Vanilla Ice has built a real estate empire, and Flavor Flav is cooking up a partnership with Red LobsterFounder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, wi...
2024-08-2114 min
irl Media NEWS PODCAST‘Hawk Tuah’ Girl, Hermès Birkin bags, SpaceX wins/Boeing loses NASA ISS contract, Gwyneth Paltrow sells LA home, and Shaun White’s launches The Snow League - #37Welcome to Episode 37 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we’re discussing the rise of the ‘Hawk Tuah’ Girl, the scarcity effect of Hermès Birkin bags, SpaceX wins NASA contract to destroy the ISS, Gwyneth Paltrow selling $30 LA home, and Shaun White launches The Snow League.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet another way to stay on top of curr...
2024-08-1413 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTCelebrity Real Estate Edition: Sydney Sweeney’s Florida Keys estate, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 2 Greek homes, Jessica Chastain’s Manhattan apartment, Russell Wilson & Ciara selling lakefront home, and Mark Zuckerberg building compound on Lake Tahoe - #36Welcome to Episode 36 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we’re discussing Celebrity Real Estate. We’ll discuss Sydney Sweeney’s Florida Keys estate, Giannis Antetokounmpo buying 2 Greek vacation homes, Jessica Chastain selling Leonard Bernstein’s apartment, Russell Wilson & Ciara selling lakefront home, and Mark Zuckerberg Is building a new compound on Lake Tahoe. Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet anoth...
2024-08-0713 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTElon Musk’s Optimus Bots Invade Tesla’s Factory, Starbucks Launches Their Own Studios, Saudi Arabia’s Cruise Line, Drake’s Texas Ranch & The Kelce Brothers Invest In Garage Beer - #35Welcome to Episode 35 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we’re discussing Elon Musk’s Optimus Robots Invade Tesla’s Factory Floor, Starbucks Launches Their Own Starbucks Studios, Saudi Arabia Launches Their Own Cruise Line, Drake Just Added A Ranch In Texas To His Real Estate Portfolio, andThe Kelce Brothers Invest In Garage Beer.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet ano...
2024-07-3114 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTKendrick Lamar buys $40M LA crib, Texas stock exchange, Travis Kelce starring in "Grotesquerie”, and breakdancing in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics - #34Welcome to Episode 34 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we’re discussing Kendrick Lamar’s new $40M Los Angeles crib, Texas is launching its own stock exchange, transporting luxury cars around the wold, Travis Kelce is starring in Ryan Murphy's new horror series "Grotesquerie”, and breakdancing gears up for its debut at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Lookin...
2024-07-2414 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTElon Musk's xAI $6B funding, FAA approves Amazon drones, Morgan Spurlock "Super Size Me" has passed away, and the “Home Alone” $5.2 million sale - #33Welcome to Episode 33 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss how Fragrance Bros are making teenage boys want to smell better, Elon Musk's startup xAI just raised $6 billion dollars, Amazon has received approval from the FAA to operate its fleet of delivery drones in the U.S., Morgan Spurlock from "Super Size Me" has passed away after his battle with cancer, and the “Home Alone” house is for sale For $5.2 million dollars.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Medi...
2024-07-1815 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTTaylor Swift & DOJ taking down Ticketmaster, Gold fever in Asia, Ripple in NY, Max Space’s inflatable habitats for space, and Matt Damon’s new West Hollywood condo - #32In today’s edition we discuss Taylor Swift & DOJ taking down Ticketmaster, Gold fever in Asia, Ripple in NY, Max Space’s inflatable habitats for space, and Matt Damon’s new West Hollywood condo.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet another way to stay on top of current events, while getting a fresh take on the business behind the news? Signup for the irl Media NEWS e...
2024-07-1017 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTAmericans are "spaving", Scarlett Johansson says no to Sam Altman’s OpenAI, Sir Paul McCartney Becomes A Billionaire, Shaun White is selling his LA pad, and Netflix and Chill On Christmas Day With The NFL - #31Welcome to Episode 31 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we’re discussing Americans are "spaving", Scarlett Johansson says no to Sam Altman’s OpenAI, Sir Paul McCartney Becomes A Billionaire, Shaun White is selling his LA pad, and Netflix and Chill On Christmas Day With The NFL.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet another way to stay on top of c...
2024-07-0414 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTTravis Kelce & Andy Reid contracts, CZ gets 4 months, Tesla making Bots in 2025, Margot Robbie Monopoly movie, and time travel formula discovered - #28Welcome to Episode 28 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss Travis Kelce & Andy Reid Score huge contracts with Kansas City Chiefs, CZ gets 4 months, Tesla making Bots in 2025, Margot Robbie making Monopoly, and time travel formula discovered.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet another way to stay on top of current events, while getting a fresh take on...
2024-06-2008 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTTesla fires Supercharger team, Walmart partners with Roblox, Jay-Z’s $1,200 Champagne, Lando Norris wins 1st F1 race, and Mystik Dan wins Kentucky Derby - #29Welcome to Episode 29 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss Tesla fires Supercharger team, Walmart partners with Roblox, Jay-Z’s $1,200 a bottle Champagne, Lando Norris wins 1st F1 race and Mystik Dan wins the Kentucky Derby.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet another way to stay on top of current events, while getting a fresh take on the bu...
2024-06-2008 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTFlavor Flav U.S. Women’s Olympic Polo team hypeman, GME & RoaringKitty are back, George Clooney's ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ Broadway debut, and Ferrari's F1 Charles Leclerc's Miami condo - #30Welcome to Episode 30 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss Flavor Flav is new hype man for U.S. Women’s Olympic Polo team, meme stocks are back with GameStop soaring and RoaringKitty roaring, Sierra Nevada is getting $13 billion dollars to build "Doomsday planes”, George Clooney is bringing his ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ film to Broadway, and Formula 1 Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc just bought a Miami condo.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the busi...
2024-06-2013 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTAnguilla .AI domain, Caitlin Clark’s WNBA salary, FCC bans noncompetes, Quentin Tarantino not making 'The Movie Critic', and Judd Apatow & Leslie Mann's new mansion - #27Welcome to Episode 27 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss Anguilla cashes in with .AI domain name, Caitlin Clark’s WNBA salary is sexist compared to NBA rookie salaries, the FCC bans noncompetes, Quentin Tarantino isn’t making the 'The Movie Critic' anymore, and Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann buy a new mansion.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet...
2024-06-2008 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTTom Brady & Derek Jeter's Fanatics Fest NYC, Travis Kelce & Patrick Mahomes steakhouse, 1938 Superman comic, Royal Caribbean’s “Serenade of the Seas” TikTok drama, and free goats - #25Welcome to Episode 25 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss Tom Brady and Derek Jeter start Fanatics Fest NYC, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes steakhouse, 1938 Superman comic book, Royal Caribbean’s “Serenade of the Seas” TikTok drama, and free goats.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet another way to stay on top of current events, while getting a fresh...
2024-06-2007 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTGeorge & Amal Clooney's French winery, Saudi Arabia & Andreessen Horowitz $40B AI fund, Pete Davidson & Colin Jost’s $34M Staten Island ferry, and Ripple's stablecoin - #24Welcome to Episode 24 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss George and Amal Clooney starting a new winery, Saudi Arabia is partnering with Andreessen Horowitz on a $40 billion dollar AI investment fund, Pete Davidson & Colin Jost’s $34 million dollar Staten Island ferry renovation, Ripple is launching their own stablecoin, and Grandma Joy travels the world.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Lo...
2024-06-2008 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTNBC Paris Olympic Opening in IMAX, U.S. Chips Act pumps Billions into manufacturing, and Adam Neumann wants to buy back WeWork - #21Welcome to Episode 21 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss how NBC is showing the Paris Olympic Opening Ceremonies in IMAX theaters, the U.S. Chips Act is pumping billions to chip manufacturing in America, Social Media companies are distancing their platforms from politics, Adam Neumann is trying to buy back WeWork, and the world's largest private plane is built for royalty literally.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news...
2024-06-2007 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTSam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years is prison, FTX sells Anthropic for $884M, Brad Pitt could be in new Peaky Blinders movie, Amazon invests $4B in Anthropic, and Patrick & Brittany Mahomes want Taylor Swift to attend Kansas City Current soccer game - #20Welcome to Episode 20 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss Sam Bankman-Fried is going to prison for 25 years, FTX sells Anthropic equity for $884 million dollars, Brad Pitt wants to appear in the new Peaky Blinders movie, Amazon invests $4 billion in Anthropic, and Patrick and Brittany Mahomes hope to lure Taylor Swift to one of their Kansas City Current soccer matches.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy...
2024-06-2005 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTImpact of inflation, renewable Bitcoin mining in Argentina, MrBeast lives in his office, Fortnite & LEGO partner, and RC tractor pulls - #22Welcome to Episode 22 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss chocolate and the impact of inflation, renewable Bitcoin mining in Argentina, MrBeast lives in his office, Fortnite & LEGO partner on customizable cars, and RC tractor pulls are a thing now.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet another way to stay on top of current events, while getting a...
2024-06-2006 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTDude Perfect's $100M+ investment, Tesla's RoboTaxis, Beyoncé's Country album, and X's Blue checkmarks - #23Welcome to Episode 23 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss Dude Perfect just scored a perfect $100+ Million investment, Tesla is rolling out RoboTaxis on August 8, Beyoncé's launches a Country Music album, X/Twitter is giving out Blue check marks to some influencers, and Balmoral Castle is opening up to visitors for tours when the royal family isn’t around.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dos...
2024-06-2007 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTDavid Beckham sues Mark Wahlberg for $10M, Tesla’s stock free fall, calling Mars, Taylor Swift = economic powerhouse, and Johnny Depp buying $4M Italian castle - #26Welcome to Episode 26 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss David Beckham sues Mark Wahlberg for $10 million dollar endorsement fee he says he is owed for F45 Training ambassadorship, Tesla’s stock is in free fall with the company laying off 10% of their global workforce while Elon Musk demands a $56 billion dollar payday, calling Mars might get easier with AI laser communications breakthrough, Taylor Swift is an economic powerhouse & Johnny Depp is thinking of buying a $4 million dollar Italian castle.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://ww...
2024-06-2009 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTQuentin Tarantino’s Pam’s Coffy, Berkshire Hathaway’s bank account, LVMH creates content, and F1 2024 returns - #11Welcome to Episode 11 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we're discussing Quentin Tarantino’s Pam’s Coffy, Berkshire Hathaway’s record bank account, I’m going to keep calling it Twitter even if Elon Musk insists on calling it X, LVMH is now a content creator, and F1 returns for the 2024 season.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet another way to s...
2024-06-1810 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTIntuitive Machines lands on the moon, NASA Mars volunteers, Varda Space returns, Disney star Bridgit Mendler, and the East Coast is sinking - #10Welcome to Episode 10 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today is our The Space Edition. We’re discussing Intuitive Machines landing on the moon, NASA looking for simulated Mars volunteers, Varda Space returns samples to Earth, former Disney star Bridgit Mendler launches her space startup, the East Coast is sinking, and Blue Origin may acquire ULA.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking fo...
2024-06-1808 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTWould you buy a $22 burrito, Max & passwords, U.S. banning TikTok, Porsche 1K horsepower EV, and California squatters - #16Welcome to Episode 16 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and in today’s edition we ask would you buy a $22 burrito, Max is cracking down on password sharing, is the U.S. gov’t going to ban TikTok, Porsche launches 1,000+ horsepower EV, and do squatters have rights in California.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet another way to stay on top of cu...
2024-06-1807 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTGeorge Clooney’s French estate, Elon Musk sues Sam Altman & OpenAI, Run-DMC & Jam Master Jay’s death, and child influencers - #12Welcome to Episode 12 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast edition. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we discuss George Clooney’s new French estate, Elon Musk sues Sam Altman & OpenAI, flying kites underwater, Run-DMC & Jam Master Jay’s death avenged, and kids as influencers.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet another way to stay on top of current events, while getting a fresh take on the...
2024-06-1808 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTReddit IPOs, Elon Musk’s Neuralink works, Travis Kelce's Amazon ‘Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?’, and Mark Zuckerberg’s Yacht & Hawaiian Bunker - #19Welcome to Episode 19 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we're discussing Reddit IPOs on the NYSE, Elon Musk’s Neuralink actually works, Travis Kelce to host Amazon Prime Video’s TV show ‘Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?’, and Mark Zuckerberg’s Yacht & Hawaiian Bunker.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet another way to stay on top of current ev...
2024-06-1810 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTFerrari EVs will ROAR, how many Bitcoin are left, MrBeast's $100M Amazon show, Elon Musk’s SpaceX spy satellites, and the 2 Pickleball leagues merge - #18Welcome to Episode 18 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we're discuss Ferrari’s says their new EVs will ROAR, how many Bitcoin are left in the world, MrBeast gets a $100 million dollar Amazon Prime Video TV show, Elon Musk’s SpaceX is building spy satellites, and the Major League Pickleball (MLP) and the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) merge.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.
2024-06-1807 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTAdidas donates $150M from Yeezys to fight hate speech, Stripe $1T in 2023, JKBX investment platform, Kelly Clarkson & Peyton Manning joining Mike Tirico & Snoop Dogg in NBC Paris Olympics, and real estate agent’s commissions - #17Welcome to Episode 17 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we're discuss Adidas donates $150 million from Yeezy shoe to fight hate speech, Stripe processes $1 trillion dollars in 2023, JKBX launches music investment platform, Kelly Clarkson & Peyton Manning joining Mike Tirico & Snoop Dogg in NBC Paris Summer Olympic coverage, and real estate agent’s commissions to come down.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking fo...
2024-06-1811 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTESPN Bet In NYC, Gold & Bitcoin surge, X/Twitter YouTube clone, Oscars serving Brad Pitt’s Fleur de Miraval Rosé, and Rihanna & A$AP Rocky’s Beverly Hills home - #15Welcome to Episode 15 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast edition. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we're discuss ESPN Bet is coming to New York, Gold & Bitcoin prices are surging, X is debuting a YouTube video app clone, the Oscars are serving Brad Pitt’s Fleur de Miraval Rosé, and Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s Beverly Hills home.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet anoth...
2024-06-1806 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTSaudi Arabia's F1 track, Cookie Monster hates shrinkflation, David & Victoria Beckham’s London townhouse, Apple TV+ $2.5B MLS deal, and LVMH’s Beverly Hills Louis Vuitton store - #14Welcome to Episode 14 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we're discuss Saudi Arabia building new F1 track, Cookie Monster hates shrinkflation, David and Victoria Beckham’s London $40 Million dollar townhouse, Apple TV+ $2.5 Billion Dollar MLS deal, and LVMH’s Beverly Hills massive flagship Louis Vuitton store.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet another way to stay on top of curr...
2024-06-1808 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTTaylor Swift & Beyoncé help movie theaters, Tesla makes Billions with Superchargers, Elon Musk’s X email, Lionel Messi & China, and renting in Puerto Rico - #13Welcome to Episode 13 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we're discussing how Taylor Swift and Beyoncé single handedly helped movie theaters in 2023, Tesla will make Billions from opening their Supercharger network in 2024, is Elon Musk’s X/Twitter creating their own email service, did Lionel Messi not play in China as a political statement, and the rent is too damn high in Puerto Rico.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, wit...
2024-06-1806 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTBrad Pitt’s real estate, bricklaying robots, credit score dating apps, Walmart buying Vizio, and Jay-Z & Versace - #9Welcome to Episode 9 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we're discussing Brad Pitt’s real estate, bricklaying robots, credit score dating apps, Walmart buying Vizio, and Jay-Z partnering with Versace.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet another way to stay on top of current events, while getting a fresh take on the business behind the news? Signup for the ir...
2024-06-0812 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTTaylor Swift got Kanye West kicked out of the Super Bowl, Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre ‘Gin & Juice’ Cocktails, American Pie’s Stifler's Venice Beach home, and Bitcoin is $1T asset - #7Welcome to Episode 7 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we're discussing if Taylor Swift got Kanye West kicked out of the Super Bowl, Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre are launching their ‘Gin & Juice’ Cocktails, OpenAI invests in Norwegian robot maker 1X’s Eve humanoid robot, American Pie’s Stifler is selling his Venice Beach home, and Bitcoin is now a $1 trillion dollar asset class of its own.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news...
2024-06-0813 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTBrad Pitt's Château Miraval, Apple Vision Pro, Tesla Cybertruck, Sony & Michael Jackson, and Tiger Woods & TaylorMade create Sun Day Red - #6Welcome to Episode 6 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we're discussing Brad Pitt getting his 10% stake in the Château Miraval Winery back, ESPN/Fox/Warner Bros partner on sports streaming platform, stupid people are wearing the Apple Vision Pro while driving Tesla Cybertrucks, Sony bought half of Michael Jackson’s publishing rights and recorded masters catalog for $600 million, and Tiger Woods partners with TaylorMade in a new venture to create a standalone footwear and apparel lifestyle brand called Sun Day Red.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhtt...
2024-06-0809 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTUsher gets married, Larry Page's islands, Elon Musk's incorporations, OpenAI's Sora creates videos, and Adobe dresses - #8Welcome to Episode 8 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we're discuss Usher got married after performing at the Super Bowl, Larry Page just bought his 5th private island that we know about, Elon Musk is changing where his companies are incorporated, OpenAI debuts Sora that can create video from your text description, and Adobe created a pattern-shifting dress that is mesmerizing. Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy d...
2024-06-0808 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTLVMH Watches, Rick Ross's life of luxury, Jay Z's watch collection, soup-up Rolls-Royces and Lambos, and quiet luxury fashion - #5Welcome to Episode 5 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we bring your the Luxury Edition where we discuss LVMH entering the $30 billion dollar a year watch market, we examine how Rick Ross built a life of luxury, we look into Jay Z's million dollar luxury watch collection, the rich don’t customize Honda 2000s or Toyota Celiacs - they soup-up Rolls-Royces and Lamborghinis, and quiet luxury fashion. Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business beh...
2024-06-0113 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTDisney invests in Fortnite, Bluesky is open, Adam Neumann wants WeWork back, Usher won't get paid, and the Chiefs & 49ers staying outside Las Vegas - #4Welcome to Episode 4 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we're discussing Disney investing in Fortnite, Bluesky opens out of private beta, Adam Neumann wants to buy WeWork out of bankruptcy, Usher won’t get paid for his Halftime show, and the Chiefs & 49ers are staying far away from the Las Vegas Strip before the Super Bowl.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sa...
2024-06-0109 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTJoe Rogan & Spotify, Apple & AI, Quentin Tarantino & Brad Pitt, the Knights of Malta, and Spotify Tattoos - #3Welcome to Episode 3 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we're discussing Joe Rogan & Spotify, Apple & AI, Quentin Tarantino & Brad Pitt, the Knights of Malta, and Spotify Tattoos.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet another way to stay on top of current events, while getting a fresh take on the business behind the news? Signup for the irl Media NEWS...
2024-05-2812 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTElon Musk’s compensation, PGA gets $3B, Jay-Z's new album, and submarine super yachts - #2Welcome to Episode 2 of our irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we're discussing Elon Musk’s compensation plan is ruled invalid, PGA gets a $3 billion dollar investment, Instagram’s Threads is growing quickly, Jay-Z might be getting ready to drop a new album in 2024, and now Billionaires can have their own $2 billion dollar submarine super yachts.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet...
2024-05-2807 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTF1’s Lewis Hamilton, Elon Musk, Tesla Optimus Bot, Starbuck’s Oleato, and UGM & TikTok - #1Welcome to episode 1 of our irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we're discussing F1’s Lewis Hamilton, Elon Musk, Tesla Optimus Bot, Starbuck’s Oleato, and UGM & TikTok.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet another way to stay on top of current events, while getting a fresh take on the business behind the news? Signup for the irl Media NEWS e-Newsletter wher...
2024-05-2807 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTInside Brad Pitt’s Chateau Miraval Winery & Business EmpireToday we’re talking about Brad Pitt. He’s more than just a pretty face, and he’s got the business and real estate portfolio to prove it. We’ll talk about how much this Ocean’s Eleven’s star’s blockbusters have made, his love of art and his own sculpting works, the latest on his Plan B production company and what’s next after he sold a large stake in the company.This brings us to the crown jewel of Brad Pitt’s real estate empire, the sprawling 1,200 plus acre Chateau Miraval winery in Correns, France. Brad Pitt...
2024-04-2316 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTTesla Charges Up Their Supercharger NetworkToday we are going green! We’re taking a look at Tesla and their supercharger network, and how it is setting the standard for electric vehicle recharging. We’ll explore what led to the opening of this network, what companies like Ford, GM, Rivian, Toyota and non-Tesla vehicles they’ve decided to partner with, and what the potential risks could be of opening up their supercharger network to competitors. Let’s get into it.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind t...
2024-03-0606 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTWho's More Successful? Lionel Messi or Cristiano RonaldoWelcome to irl Media NEWS. I’m your host Chris Thompson. The soccer world can pretty much be divided up between just two teams: Team Ronaldo and Team Messi. Whichever team you're on, I think we can all agree these two soccer gods have redefined what it means to be successful in the world of sports.Today we’re talking about who has been more successful: Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? We’ll explore their impressive stats, count up their career earnings, and explore the soccer legacy each player is leaving behind. All that and more on today’...
2024-02-2807 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTTaylor Swift's Eras Tour Reigns SupremeJoin us today as we look at the astounding career of Taylor Swift. Yes, she’s best known for her iconic music, but Taylor Swift’s worldwide popularity and staggering net worth warrant a deeper look.In today’s episode, we’ll explore how much moulah Taylor Swift has made so far on her Eras tour, what her chances are of joining the billionaires club (spoiler alert: she’s already a billionaire!), and why she connects so deeply with her fans. All that and more on today’s episode of irl Media News. Let’s get into it.Foun...
2024-02-2106 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTThe Rise Of The NY Giants Tommy DeVitoTommy DeVito has taken the NFL by storm and has won the hearts of Giants fans. Even your everyday Joe Football fan is talking about him. And what’s not to like? They guy has sincerity written all over him, and he’s the guy every Italian New Jersey mom would love their sons to grow up to be, and for their daughters to marry.But who is Tommy DeVito?Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news...
2024-02-1405 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTThe Battle Of Business Empires: LeBron vs Jordan - Part 2Welcome to irl Media NEWS. I’m your host Chris Thompson, and in this Part 2 of our in depth look at Whose Business Empire Reigns Supreme? Jordan or LeBron. Today we’re switching gears now to focus on Michael Jordan. We’ll discuss how he made his first fortune in the NBA, his endorsement deal with Nike, and we dive into his investment in the Charlotte Hornets.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sar...
2024-02-0705 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTThe Battle Of Business Empires: LeBron vs Jordan - Part 1Welcome to irl Media NEWS. I’m your host Chris Thompson, and in basketball, there’s one question that stands above the rest: Who is the GOAT? And undoubtedly, that debate always comes down to two players: Michael Jordan and LeBron James. On today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into basketball’s two richest stars. We’ll explore how both earned their fortunes, how they got to where they are today, and most importantly whose business empire reigns supreme! All that and more on today’s episode of irl Media News. Let’s get into it.Founder/Con...
2024-01-3106 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTLionel Messi Is Shooting His Shot In The MLSWelcome to irl Media NEWS. I’m your host Chris Thompson, and today we’re going to discuss all things Lionel Messi. We’ll dive into how the Saudis' tried to score the ultimate goal in the sport of fútbol (better known here in the U.S. as soccer) by attempting to bribe…I mean sign Lionel Messi with a $1.5 billion dollar contract (spoiler alert: it didn’t work),and lastly we discuss what these developments mean for the future of soccer. All that and more on today’s episode of irl Media News. Let’s get into it.Founde...
2024-01-2504 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTRyan Reynolds is a Business, Man!Welcome to irl Media NEWS. I’m your host Chris Thompson, and today we’re taking a look at the “merc with a mouth.” That’s right, we’re talking about none other than actor and serial entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds and the unique business empire he has built, all while staying on top of his acting career. We’ll explore how Reynolds got his start in the movie industry, the companies he’s invested in, and his most recent investment in the Formula 1 racing team Alpine. All that and more on today’s episode of irl Media News. Let’s get into it.
2024-01-2507 min
irl Media NEWS PODCASTNvidia Joins The $1 Trillion Dollar Club!Welcome to irl Media NEWS. I’m your host Chris Thompson, and today we’re diving into the world of companies that have reached a $1 trillion dollar market capitalization, and how one particular company, Nvidia, has risen to get a taste of the high life. We’ll explore the background of Nvidia and how it got its start, how companies such as Nvidia influence market capitalization, and what potential patterns or advantages can be spotted to determine a company’s worth. All that and more on today’s episode of irl Media News. Let’s get into it.Founder/Co...
2024-01-2505 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a BarBonus catch up: Stage version, TV version and Season Two TeaseCatch up on all things Two Foreskins. Buy your tickets to the live stage version here starring Chris Thompson! https://www.frigid.nyc/event/6897:406/
See it live in person at the Kraine Theatre, NYC or....STREAM IT VIRTUALLY from anywhere in the world. (24 hours to catch up.)
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2023-06-0504 minTwo Foreskins Walk into a BarWhat is it we do when we love?"Brimming with heart and hilarity. Not to be missed." "An important addition to the queer canon." "Exciting, titillating. Heart-pounding in the best possible way."
Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Directed by Andrew Fallaize. Editing and post production by Christopher Huth.
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2023-03-1521 minTwo Foreskins Walk into a BarNo Man's Land"An important addition to the queer canon."
"Storytelling at its best."
"Exciting and titillating. Heart pounding in the hottest way possible."
Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Directed by Andrew Fallaize. Editing and post production by Christopher Huth.
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2023-03-0316 minTwo Foreskins Walk into a BarBlue Light over Bethnal Green"Honest, raw, hilarious. Thompson is such a naturally witty and engaging storyteller." Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Directed by Andrew Fallaize. Editing and post production by Christopher Huth.
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2023-02-2314 minTwo Foreskins Walk into a BarAmerica's Next Top Bottom"Hilarious, essential listening. Chris Thompson is such a natural, witty and engaging storyteller." Written by Chris Thompson, directed by Andrew Fallaize, editing and post production by Christopher Huth.
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2023-02-1514 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a BarProjecting"Hilarious and poignant, relatable and outlandish."
Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Directed by Andrew Fallaize. Editing and post production by Christopher Huth.
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2023-02-0816 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a BarJurassic Park"This is the gay Fleabag! I laugh out loud every episode, the rawness and honesty took my breath away." Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Editing and post-production by Christopher Huth.
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2023-02-0110 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a BarDickquinox"This is gay Fleabag! I laughed out loud every episode. The rawness and honesty took my breath away." Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Editing and post-production by Christopher Huth.
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2023-01-2513 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a BarMan fucks dog"Raw, funny, completely compulsive."
Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Editing and post production by Christopher Huth.
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2023-01-1510 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a BarShitting myself on an A-lister's carpet"Honest, raw and fearless. Compelling writing."
Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Editing and post production by Christopher Huth.
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2023-01-1508 minTwo Foreskins Walk into a BarTwo foreskins walk into a bar"Haunting, beautifully written and very, very funny."
Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Editing and post production by Christopher Huth.
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2023-01-1416 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a BarTrailer"Haunting, beautifully written and very, very funny."
With his 10-year relationship at an end and his career going down the toilet, loser British playwright Chris Thompson heads to New York City where he embarks on a journey of sexual liberation and self discovery. But as he searches for connection, he faces up to the harsh realities of city life and the limitations of his own desires. An unflinching and hilarious account of starting your life again when you’re a bottom who has hit rock bottom.
"Honest, raw and fearless. Compelling reading."
"Raw, fu...
2023-01-1000 min
Finding Zeal015: How Chris Thompson went from horticulture to youth pastorIn this episode, Cohen and Josh have on Chris Thompson - the adult ministries pastor at Grace Bible Church Creekside Campus. Chris shares about the way God has led him down a specific path to be where he is today. He shares his experience being a youth pastor and the crazy story of how he left that role to be the campus pastor at Creekside. Chris also shares about how his first college friend was Chris Tomlin and the different aspects of landscape horticulture - his college major. Chris currently works at Creekside and focusses heavily on relational ministry in...
2021-11-1451 min
Gentlemen's Club Fantasy PodcastS1 Ep3 Sibling Rivalry, Re Draft, and League LeadersCasey Thompson, brother to Team Hawley Griffin Owner Chris Thompson, joins us for some fun. We talk power rankings and top 5's. We also do a mock three person redraft of how we would try to make a GC in the team with current players to make a team that is still relevant 3-5 years from now.
2020-10-091h 12
Perris Valley ChurchWho's Your One: Reaching Your One 2.2.20Romans 1:16 New Living Translation (NLT)
16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—
Point number 1:
COMMIT TO BEING AN INTENTIONAL WITNESS.
Acts 1:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Matthew 13:45-46 New Living Translation (NLT...
2020-02-0448 min
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 124 – Chris Thompson
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Chris Thompson from Chronicles of Nonsense and his writings in the City Newspaper came over to the studio to talk about his writings around black owned restaurants in Rochester and all about his path.
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty goods more transparent and change the way people find their food.
I have been following Chris online and on his appearances on Connections with Evan Dawson for a while and was th...
2019-06-151h 05audio-article – Story ArchaeologyTelling Stories : Continuing the Oral TraditionJoin Chris Thompson as she takes a story-teller’s view of the old Irish stories. Who told them and why were they so memorable. In this audio article, Chris celebrates the old stories and explores the challenges in telling them today. For those who have asked me for ideas and advice on story telling generally, I...
2019-02-2836 minStory ArchaeologyTelling Stories : Continuing the Oral TraditionJoin Chris Thompson as she takes a story-teller's view of the old Irish stories. Who told them and why were they so memorable. In this audio article, Chris celebrates the old stories and explores the challenges in telling them today.
For those who have asked me for ideas and advice on story telling generally, I am going to be devoting a section of my upcoming Patreon site 'Sinann's Well' to this subject.
References and Links
Oral Tradition Theory
While there are a great many experts who can illuminate this eclectic discipline. I have found the writing of John Miles Foley compr...
2019-02-2836 min
Running Inside Out Podcast027: I Was Gonna Say Something Really Insightful - with Natalie Thompson
Natalie, Natalie, Natalie!
Natalie Thompson rips into my smoothie habits, tears apart a burrito and teaches us a bit about the miraculous microbiome. Oh yeah, and shares a bit about her running. Find out about the nutritional habits that helped her to a 2015 which included 1st at Cat's Tail Marathon, 2nd at Virgil Crest 50, 2nd at Escarpment, 3rd at North Face Bear Mountain 50k, 1st at Breakneck Point Marathon.Episode NotesMedVed PanelKendra ChamberlainAbundance Co-opHappy Belly NutritionCore Life EateryTrader Joe's Super BurritoThe magnificent microbiome (Gut Flora)Small World FoodsRuby Sauerkraut Sponsors
2016-04-151h 15Story ArchaeologyRevisiting Mythical Women. 4: Revisiting Airmed.ceramic on glass by Chris Thompson
Airmed is the daughter of the great Dé Danann physician, Dían Cécht, part of a family of healers. Together, they create the healing well of Sláine, which restores injured warriors at the Second Battle of Moytura. But do the meanings of their names tell a different story?
In our revisit to what may seem at first reading, a side story in the great battle saga, join the the Story archaeologists as they re-evaluate the role of Airmed and her family, finding their actions central to the main theme of the epic Moytura s...
2016-02-181h 00Story ArchaeologyRevisiting Mythical Women. 4: Revisiting Airmed.ceramic on glass by Chris Thompson
Airmed is the daughter of the great Dé Danann physician, Dían Cécht, part of a family of healers. Together, they create the healing well of Sláine, which restores injured warriors at the Second Battle of Moytura. But do the meanings of their names tell a different story?
In our revisit to what may seem at first reading, a side story in the great battle saga, join the the Story archaeologists as they re-evaluate the role of Airmed and her family, finding their actions central to the main theme of the epic Moytura s...
2016-02-181h 00Story ArchaeologyRevisiting Mythical Women 1 – Revisiting SinannSinann, the river Shannon, from a painting by Chris Thompson
Welcome to series 5 of Acallam na nÉces, "Revisiting Mythical Women". In our first episode, we take a look back at the stories of Sinann, and the themes that came up when we discussed them in our very first episode.
We've added some new discussion to the beginning of the episode, highlighting how Story Archaeology has added to the ideas and approaches that started the whole project. Follow links below to related episodes and some new research into the longevity of stories, the compacted layers of medieval and 19th century s...
2015-08-061h 01Story ArchaeologyRevisiting Mythical Women 1 – Revisiting SinannSinann, the river Shannon, from a painting by Chris Thompson
Welcome to series 5 of Acallam na nÉces, "Revisiting Mythical Women". In our first episode, we take a look back at the stories of Sinann, and the themes that came up when we discussed them in our very first episode.
We've added some new discussion to the beginning of the episode, highlighting how Story Archaeology has added to the ideas and approaches that started the whole project. Follow links below to related episodes and some new research into the longevity of stories, the compacted layers of medieval and 19th century s...
2015-08-061h 01Story ArchaeologyThe Battle of Moytura 04: Ar Shlicht in Dagdae – On the Track of the Dagda"The Dagda Cup" - ceramic, made by Chris Thompson
The Dagda is one of our most enduring mythological characters. He strides through the tale of Moytura as craftsman and clown, but how much of the story rests in his large lap?
Follow the Track of the Dagda’s Club along with the Story Archaeologists.
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Old episodes now available on archive.org.
By The Story Archaeologists.
Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.
2012-12-201h 58Story ArchaeologyThe Battle of Moytura 04: Ar Shlicht in Dagdae – On the Track of the Dagda"The Dagda Cup" - ceramic, made by Chris Thompson
The Dagda is one of our most enduring mythological characters. He strides through the tale of Moytura as craftsman and clown, but how much of the story rests in his large lap?
Follow the Track of the Dagda’s Club along with the Story Archaeologists.
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By The Story Archaeologists.
Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.
2012-12-201h 58Story ArchaeologyMythical Women 04: The Story of AirmedCeramic on glass by Chris Thompson
Airmed is the daughter of the great Dé Danann physician, Dían Cécht. Together, they created the healling well of Sláine, which restored injured warriors at the Second Battle of Moytura. But do their names tell a different story?
Dig deeper through etymology in conversation with the Story Archaeologists.
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2012-08-0237 minStory ArchaeologyMythical Women 04: The Story of AirmedCeramic on glass by Chris Thompson
Airmed is the daughter of the great Dé Danann physician, Dían Cécht. Together, they created the healling well of Sláine, which restored injured warriors at the Second Battle of Moytura. But do their names tell a different story?
Dig deeper through etymology in conversation with the Story Archaeologists.
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by The Story Archaeologists.
Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.
2012-08-0237 minStory ArchaeologyMythical Women 03: Tales of Eithliu"Hope" - Clay sculpture & paint by Chris Thompson
The oral tradition provides vital pieces missing from the Irish manuscripts. "The Birth of Lugh" is a prime example. Reconstruct the story-seed of Eithliu and her many brief appearances in conversation with the Story Archaeologists.
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2012-07-1940 minStory ArchaeologyMythical Women 03: Tales of Eithliu"Hope" - Clay sculpture & paint by Chris Thompson
The oral tradition provides vital pieces missing from the Irish manuscripts. "The Birth of Lugh" is a prime example. Reconstruct the story-seed of Eithliu and her many brief appearances in conversation with the Story Archaeologists.
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By The Story Archaeologists.
Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.
2012-07-1940 minStory ArchaeologyMythical Women 01: The Story of SinannFrom a painting by Chris Thompson
Sinann is the mythological source of the river Shannon, the longest river in Ireland. But who is she, and how far back does her story go? Was she a wayward girl, or the flower of her people and bringer of deep poetic inspiration?
Delve into the original Irish texts in conversation with the Story Archaeologists.
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By The Story Archaeologists.
Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello.
2012-06-2148 minStory ArchaeologyMythical Women 01: The Story of SinannFrom a painting by Chris Thompson
Sinann is the mythological source of the river Shannon, the longest river in Ireland. But who is she, and how far back does her story go? Was she a wayward girl, or the flower of her people and bringer of deep poetic inspiration?
Delve into the original Irish texts in conversation with the Story Archaeologists.
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By The Story Archaeologists.
Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello.
2012-06-2148 minStory ArchaeologyWhat is Story Archaeology?From 2012 until 2020 Chris and Isolde worked together creating six series of 'Conversations on Irish Mythology' combining Isolde's linguistic expertise in early Irish and Chris' knowledge of the wider context of world mythology, oral tradion and a life-long passionate interest in history and archaeology.
The pandemic brought about many changes and also new, unexpected opportunities. This was certainly true for the 'Story Archaeologists. Isolde has gone on to work with, for example, on-line theatre and wheelchair dance, remote creative writibg events and she has also returned to another of her main concerns, disability politics.
Chris has been designing projects for Irish...
2012-05-0516 min