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B&H Photography PodcastThe Art of the SNL Portrait, with Mary Ellen Matthews“Live From New York, it’s Saturday Night!” That single sentence has become a catchphrase for devotees of comedy and popular culture over the past 50 years—generations of fans who willingly turn their attentions from the height of weekend revelry to the televised antics of Saturday Night Live. Week in, week out for more than two decades, a single photographer has conjured visual magic behind the scenes, creating inventive and irreverent portraits that air for three seconds each as so-called “bumpers” that transition to and from the show’s commercial breaks. In this week’s podcast, SNL’s photographer in...2025-07-1751 min
Woo Woo with Rachel DratchMary Ellen Matthews: Iconic CreativityMary Ellen Matthews has been photographing the hosts and musical guests at SNL for 25 years. Hear about her creative process and peek in to a side of SNL you may not know. Mary Ellen might have the coolest job in the city, and her artistic approach is inspiring! Plus, a woo woo encounter she had just in time for the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2025-04-0942 min
Saturday Night Network | SNL (Saturday Night Live)SNL Stories: Mary Ellen Matthews InterviewWelcome back to SNL Stories, our interview podcast series where the Saturday Night Network catches up with SNL alumni from all eras of the show! Our next guest is Mary Ellen Matthews, who is Saturday Night Live's Resident Photographer, having worked at the show since 1993. In this podcast, Mary Ellen joins us to discuss her process taking weekly bumper portraits as well as her new book, The Art of the SNL Portrait, on sale now!We hope you enjoy this interview hosted by Jon Schneider & James Stephens!The video version of our interview is available here: https...2025-03-1448 min
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonDavid Letterman Crashes Jimmy's Monologue | Jim Gaffigan, Betty Gilpin, Mary Ellen Matthews | Monday, February 10Jimmy addresses the latest news, like the Philadelphia Eagles dominating Super Bowl LIX, before speaking with Jim Gaffigan, Betty Gilpin and Mary Ellen Matthews.2025-02-1138 min
Skirts Up!Do You Want A Fear Based Life Or One That Is Questing?Samantha and Melissa open with their fails as usual. Melissa's daily life is a fail ( as we can all relate.) Samantha fails to realize she agreed for keep the class pet for two weeks... Did it survive?Today the girls are joined with licensed psychotherapist, spirit guide, and past life regression therapist - Ellen Dionna. This episode is chalk full of beautiful new ways to look at life as we know it through the depths of past lives. When skillfully led into hypnosis, Ellen can help you walk entirely through each of your previous lives. This is...2025-01-0955 min
TIABC's Voice of TourismEpisode 31 - Ellen Walker-MatthewsTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Ellen Walker-Matthews, CEO at Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association discuss her career path, her work in sustainable tourism, and what challenges business owners & operators are facing in the province today.--Follow TIABC on LinkedInSubscribe to the TIABC mailing list for regular updates on BC's tourism sector.2024-11-2843 minTIABC's Voice of TourismEpisode 31 - Ellen Walker-MatthewsTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Ellen Walker-Matthews, CEO at Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association discuss her career path, her work in sustainable tourism, and what challenges business owners & operators are facing in the province today.--Follow TIABC on LinkedInSubscribe to the TIABC mailing list for regular updates on BC's tourism sector.2024-11-2043 min
The Pursuit of PerfectnessKnowing When to Quit
Leaving anything can be tough. The Pursuers (Ellen and Dennis) talk you through it.
2024-10-0500 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessDoomscrolling
What’s your relationship with Social Media Scrolling (particularly video scrolling)? Do you feel your brain turning to mush? Do you think it’s added any good to your life? Do you set up time limits, and do you abide by them? The Pursuers (Ellen and Dennis, naturally) explore these questions and more, plus we share feedback from our listeners.
2024-03-3000 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessThe Perfect Way to Do Small Talk
The Pursuers (Ellen and Dennis, naturally) have a big conversation about small talk. And we hear from you, the listeners–I mean we really hear from you–in our first ever listener voicemail segment!
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End of Life ConversationsValentines Day Memorial SpecialSend us a textIn this special episode, we bring you memorials to beloveds who have crossed over the veil ahead of us.Wakil and Annalouiza share memorial tributes to Wakil's Grandpa Herbert and Annalouiza's sister Vivian.We'll also hear from Jane Ellen Nickell whom we interviewed in our last episode who shares the story of her mother's end of life.Then, our friend Quan Yin Lynn Williams speaks about her journey with her friend Coco and her gracious and beautiful end-of-life story.Finally, we are privileged to hear...2024-02-1440 minEnd of Life ConversationsWorking as a College Chaplain - with Jane Ellen NickellSend us a textJane Ellen Nickell is enjoying retirement, after serving 16 years as Chaplain of Allegheny College, which followed a career in performing arts management and marketing. A native of West Virginia, she currently lives in Meadville, Pennsylvania, with two feline companions. In retirement, she keeps busy gardening, cooking, doing yoga, making music, reading, and writing. She also works with Third Act Faith, a group of activists over age 60 who are addressing climate and democracy.For a college chaplain, death is a relatively rare occurrence, but it is often unexpected and involves losing someone...2024-02-0737 min
Cashflows with Cash Matthews59. Ellen Dueck shares Lil Dude Learning on CashflowsHave something to ask or share? Send us a text!Ellen Dueck is the founder of Lil Dude Learning where their motto is “Play to Learn! Learn to Play! Her work with children is having an impact on her local community. Find out about Snowball Math and other fun ways to learn on her episode of Cashflows!Connect with Ellen today!Website - https://www.lildudelearning.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LilDudeLearningOWNR OPS PodcastStarting a business by offering a service to your local community is one of the...2024-02-0348 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessWhat did we learn this year?
It’s the end of 2023 and the Season 5 wrap, aka “The Big Finale”! The Perfectionists™️ (Ellen and Dennis, naturally) take a look back at the year, the season, and the evolution of PoP Pod as a whole, and share their (our) thoughts about what they (we) learned and where they’re (we’re) going.
So what have we learned? Listener–would you believe… quite a lot, actually?
Tell your friends about the show and rate us! All the stars, please.
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Not Your Mom's Romance Book ClubLIVE! A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi Matthews / The Best of 2023 Awards!Ellen and Mom go LIVE to talk about the dowries, decorating, and dastardly dad in A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi Matthews. PLUS, we reveal our picks and yours for the Best of the Year Awards!Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast2023-12-181h 18The Pursuit of PerfectnessTidying
Do you struggle to keep your living space neat and clean? Welcome to the human race, bud!
This week, the Perfectionists (Ellen and Dennis) share their thoughts on tidying and reveal some hidden, dark truths about their own struggles with tidiness.
Also, PoP listeners share their own tips on how to keep your living space… kempt * (and how to deal when it’s not).
It’s the episode where we talk about tidying!
Rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, leave us a review...2023-12-0200 min
There It Is PodcastNo. 328 - Improviser Ellen Matthews On Feeling ImprovWe got to talk to Magnet Theater improviser, Ellen Matthews! Ellen is a damn delight! She and Jason take a deep dive into improv! They talk about how stand-up and sketch were more appealing to her than improv was, how finding the Magnet made her fall in love with improv, the improv gods, how improv is the formula to friendship, feeling out the rhythm of a show instead of over-thinking your way through scenes, and much more!
Check out her podcast, 'The Pursuit of Perfectness': letshearit.network/series/the-pursuit-of-perfectness
Instagram: @CatsCradleImprov, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics
Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes
Facebook: @ThereItIsPod
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Sigmund FraudKara (Tara) Leroy with Ellen MatthewsTara Leroy is struggling with her assertiveness when standing up to other people, so much so that her boss still thinks her name is "Kara", which it isn't and never has been. And wouldn't you know, the office stray dog seems to be even more of a helpful resource than Ian in actually helping her make tangible steps towards achieving her goals. Real strength comes from within, Tara! Believe in yourself and not a stoolie informant to the police and parents like Ian! You don't actually need to go to med school to become assertive!!
2023-11-2749 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessTime-Related Batman Villains
The title says it all, folks! This week, Ellen and Dennis rank all the time-based Batman villains and crown a winner. All this plus listener emails!If you like what you hear, please consider writing a review on Apple Podcasts. And tell your friends!
2023-10-2700 min
The Mind of a ChildGood Thoughts: 'A Pumpkin Patch Morning', Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, and 'A Fall Song'This episode's readings:- 'A Pumpkin Patch Morning' by Diane Doucet Matthews- Various verses from the Bible- 'A Fall Song' by Ellen Robena FieldGood Thoughts are readings of stories, poetry, and scripture for quiet time to help children rest and set their minds on things above.'Good Thoughts' are a complementary show to The Mind of a Child podcast which explores child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level and equips parents with the skills and resources they need to parent well.Follow...2023-10-2311 min
Design MattersMary Ellen Matthews FinalFrom pop stars to sports legends to rock gods, Mary Ellen Matthews has been crafting iconic images as an entertainment portrait photographer for over two decades. She joins to talk about her career as the chief photographer for Saturday Night Live and how she’s created the distinctive look for the show’s images since 1999.2023-10-0253 min
Design Matters with Debbie MillmanMary Ellen MatthewsFrom pop stars to sports legends to rock gods, Mary Ellen Matthews has been crafting iconic images as an entertainment portrait photographer for over two decades. She joins to talk about her career as the chief photographer for Saturday Night Live and how she’s created the distinctive look for the show’s images since 1999.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-0251 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessReading Books Perfectly
Perfect people read books, right? Man oh man, have the Perfectionists got some things to say about that. Ellen and Dennis talk about their experiences reading (and not reading) books, confess some embarrassing book-related secrets, and try to exorcise some of their guilt about not being perfect readers. All this and listener mail, too!
If you like what you hear, write us a review on Apple Podcasts and tell your friends!
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Word In Your EarPlaid shirts? Brown ale? A smoke-stained pub rock special with Simon MatthewsFired by the rock and roll revival of 1970 and a post-Easy Rider taste for American music, a circuit of some 35 London pubs filled with bands playing fizzing, small-scale shows that never sounded quite the same on record, bands whose moment in the sun was ultimately wrecked by the arrival of punk rock. This pod – and Simon’s book ‘Before It Went Rotten: the Music That Rocked London Pubs 1972-1976’ – raises a dimple jug to some of its forgotten heroes including Meal Ticket, Roogalator, Ducks Deluxe, the Winkies and the Kursaal Flyers. Be honest, when did YOU last hear mention of the Cou...2023-09-0631 minWord In Your EarPlaid shirts? Brown ale? A smoke-stained pub rock special with Simon MatthewsFired by the rock and roll revival of 1970 and a post-Easy Rider taste for American music, a circuit of some 35 London pubs filled with bands playing fizzing, small-scale shows that never sounded quite the same on record, bands whose moment in the sun was ultimately wrecked by the arrival of punk rock. This pod – and Simon’s book ‘Before It Went Rotten: the Music That Rocked London Pubs 1972-1976’ – raises a dimple jug to some of its forgotten heroes including Meal Ticket, Roogalator, Ducks Deluxe, the Winkies and the Kursaal Flyers. Be honest, when did YOU last hear mention of the Cou...2023-09-0631 minWord In Your EarPlaid shirts? Brown ale? A smoke-stained pub rock special with Simon MatthewsFired by the rock and roll revival of 1970 and a post-Easy Rider taste for American music, a circuit of some 35 London pubs filled with bands playing fizzing, small-scale shows that never sounded quite the same on record, bands whose moment in the sun was ultimately wrecked by the arrival of punk rock. This pod – and Simon’s book ‘Before It Went Rotten: the Music That Rocked London Pubs 1972-1976’ – raises a dimple jug to some of its forgotten heroes including Meal Ticket, Roogalator, Ducks Deluxe, the Winkies and the Kursaal Flyers. Be honest, when did YOU last hear mention of the Cou...2023-09-0631 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessWorking Out
Exercise. It’s tough to get out there and do it sometimes! And if you’re a perfectionist who tends to be hard on yourself, it’s even harder. What’s a perfectionist to do? Ellen and Dennis share their tips, strategies, and strained metaphors to help you get back on the hamster wheel. Plus, listener responses!
Follow us on Instagram @pursuitofperfectness. If you like the show, give us a rating, subscribe, and tell your friends!
2023-09-0100 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessImprov!
It had to happen! For 4 seasons The Perfectionists (Dennis and Ellen) have danced around it, referenced it, alluded to it, even performed it… but they’ve never actually devoted an entire episode to it. Until now! Saddle up, improv nerds, ‘cuz this episode we are talking all! Things! Improv!
Ellen and Dennis sit down with a very special guest – internationally trained improviser (and PoP Pod producer extraordinaire) Richard Krysztoforski – and hash it out. Improv! What is it? Why do we do it? What are the rules? Are there any? Should there be? And is there such a thing as “...2023-07-3100 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessLet's Talk About Wordle! With Rob Penty
It’s the episode YOU demanded! Strap in folks, ’cause we’re talking about Wordle, the digital word game that’s taking America by storm! Fan favorite guest Rob Penty returns to gab about his essay on his complicated and sometimes heated relationship with our favorite daily word puzzle. The Perfectionists (Ellen and Dennis) commiserate… and maybe do a little bragging, too.
Tell your friends! It’s the WORDLE episode, baby! If this one don’t have it, you don’t want it! You paid for the whole seat, but you’ll only use… THE EDGE!!!
instagram.com/purs...2023-07-1400 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessGetting Perfect Sleep
Is there anybody out there who regularly gets a perfect night’s sleep? Your hosts Ellen and Dennis sure don’t. This episode, we try to crack the code. We share our tips, tricks, and personal stories—plus we hear from our listeners about their experiences trying (and sometimes succeeding!) to get perfect sleep.
Subscribe, rate us, write a review and tell your friends!
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The Project Chatter PodcastS7E157:Streamlining Operations with Agile Controls: The Key to Business-As-Usual Performance with Ellen MellingtonIn this week’s pod, we were joined by Ellen Mellington to discuss Streamlining Operations with Agile Controls: The Key to Business-As-Usual Performance.
As a transformation and governance leader Ellen has delivered change portfolios and major projects in transport, healthcare and environment sectors. Having direct exposure to the challenges faced financially, culturally and commercially in delivering Public Services she has applied the right blend of governance and controls to achieve integration and collaboration.
The aspect that she enjoys the most is supporting businesses to design successful operating models by connecting the dots between people, process, organisation and technology.
The main to...2023-04-061h 10The Project Chatter PodcastS7E156: Navigating the Project Control Landscape: A Journey Through the Decades and Beyond with Shane ForthIn this week’s pod, we were joined by Shane Forth to discuss Navigating the Project Control Landscape: A Journey Through the Decades and Beyond.
Shane’s project controls career began on Phillips Petroleum Teesside Oil Terminal, a 1970s mega-project. Aged 20, he learnt the fundamentals of scheduling using manual techniques. Career progression followed with three further mega-projects worth tens of billions of pounds in today’s terms. This was interspersed with UK construction projects for leading mechanical contractors.
In 1992, as Planning Manager for a major EPC contractor, he quickly learned two important lessons. His enthusiasm to int...2023-03-251h 17The Pursuit of PerfectnessBeing Cool
What is coolness? When do you got it? When do you not?
From their rarefied position as two of the coolest average Joes in Podland, Ellen and Dennis peel back the mysteries of cool and reveal how anyone can achieve perfect coolness. Also, listeners of the PoD write in and relate the times in their lives when they felt the most cool.
Hey, you know what else is really cool? Rating and reviewing, liking and subscribing, and telling your friends about the Pursuit of Perfectness! Be cool, man!
2023-02-2400 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessNew Year's Resolutions
It’s time to check in with our New Year’s Resolutions. How are we doing? Perfect? Probably not, and that’s okay!
In this episode, Ellen and Dennis dig in to the mentality of New Year’s self improvement pledges and talk about out how to make those life changes we all want to make—without beating ourselves up when we fall short. Also, our beloved listeners write in with their NYR stories and advice.
Resolve to listen and tell your friends!
Have a comment or question? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram...2023-02-1000 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessHandling Embarrassing Moments Perfectly
Ever been embarrassed? Yeah, us too! This episode, your intrepid hosts Ellen and Dennis focus on listener input about how to handle embarrassing moments perfectly.
It’s Season 4: Overthinking with Dennis and Ellen! This season will be cozier and more intimate, focusing on stories and opinions from you, the listeners. Each episode we’ll drill down into one topic and share thoughts and advice filtered through the experiences of two average joes who do improv in New York City. Have a question you’d like to ask? A comment you want us to read on the air? Write...2023-01-2700 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessMike and Tayler Westervelt - The Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan of Parenting
This week on the pod we talk “Perfect” Parenting with our friends Mike and Tayler Westervelt!
The Westervelts invite us into their world over a glass of wine (because, according to them, it’s been a DAY). They tell us about raising their two “adorable terrorists” and how they went from warming their daughter’s bath towel to being satisfied with Goldfish crackers for dinner.
We also discuss parenting culture on social media, learn about generational differences in parenting philosophies, and try to guess what Mike and Tayler’s daughters will complain about in therapy when they’re a...2022-09-0200 min
Kevin Can Podcast Himself - The Kevin Can F Himself Podcast!Kevin Can Podcast Himself (Interview with Creator, Valerie Armstrong)Welcome to Kevin Can Podcast Himself, your dedicated after-show podcast for AMC’s newest series, Kevin Can F**K Himself!
Photo Credit: AMC
As we prepare for the start of Season 2 of Kevin Can F**K Himself, we are starting the season off right with our exclusive interview with series creator and executive producer, Valerie Armstrong!
Photo Credit: Mary Ellen Matthews/AMC
Guest Bio: Valerie Armstrong
Valerie Armstrong is Creator and Executive Producer of Kevin Can F**K Himself for AMC. She’s also been a writer on Lodge 49 and SEAL Team...2022-08-2339 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessArmando Diaz - And Then I Grew Up
This week on the pod we’ve got legendary improv instructor and founder of the Magnet Theater Armando Diaz!
Armando talks to us about his improv journey from Chicago to New York, where he became the Johnny Appleseed of New York improv theaters—from UCB in its earliest days, to the PIT, and finally to founding the Magnet (where your intrepid hosts Ellen and Dennis trained and flourished)!
Sure, this is a must-listen for improv philosophy and improv history nerds, but we’ve also got a lot to chew on for everyone else—including ruminations on what...2022-08-1900 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessLuis Enrique Sandoval Del Prado - Science!
This week we have science writer Luis Enrique Sandoval Del Prado. Luis recounts the story of how a college drama department production of Beauty and the Beast helped him defeat the demon of negative self talk, and we talk more generally about creative expression and how it can help us manage stress.
All that, PLUS Ellen and Dennis do a science quiz Luis wrote about plants! How did we do? How many will you get right? Stick around and find out! (Watch out for the tomato question—everybody’s getting it wrong!)
2022-08-0500 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessAdam Wade - Connection
Folks, this week we present our lovely chat with the wonderful Adam Wade. Adam is a 20-time Moth Story Slam winner (18 StorySLAM victories and 2 GrandSLAM Championships). He has toured across North America with The Moth Main Stage, and his stories have appeared on The Moth Radio Hour and The Moth Podcast. He’s also a Storytelling Instructor at the Magnet Theater.
We talk with Adam about the importance of making a connection with your audience–whether that’s 100,000 people in an opera house or five friends at a party. We also discuss the efficacy of consistent meditation, learni...2022-07-2200 min
Luxe Life Discovered31 | Living Your Lifelong Dream | Maggie MatthewsIn today's episode as we prepare for the launch of Season 2 we revisit out episode with Maggie Matthews! Maggie Matthews with Margaret Ellen Bridal about how she's grown to be one of the best and well-known Bridal Shops in her area, and why she loves what she does!#PanamaCitybeach #pcb #luxelifediscovered #LLD #podcast #RickSteiner #ShannonRichmond #pcbchamber #pcbeachchamber #chamberofcommerce #Ripplifystudios #Ripplifymedia #jaysonprice #margaretellenbridal #bridalboutique #bridalshop #boutiquebridalshop #bridalgown #weddingdress #weddinggown #wedding #bride #weddingaccessories #bridalaccessories #weddingjewelry #wedding hairpieces #30awedding #30abride #sayyestothedressWebsite www.luxelifediscovered.com Youtube Roku Amazon Fire TV 2022-06-2235 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessSeason 2 Wrap - Sober Drunk History
This episode we break down our second season, guest by guest and episode by episode, and try to see if we managed to take any lessons away.
Join us (Ellen and Dennis, natch) as we wax nostalgic about a truly fun and rewarding sophomore season. We made friends. We influenced people. We talked about tightening up the intro (and we never did). Dennis offered his half-baked theory about the two types of perfect. Ellen dropped some Aristotle, as she does.
Personally? I think this is a great jumping on point for new listeners!
2022-06-1700 minNot Your Mom's Romance Book ClubA Brush with Love by Mazey Eddings (with Listener Katherine!)Ellen and Mom are joined by listener Katherine to discuss the "Dental Dan", distracted daydreaming, and dancing to Dave Matthews in A Brush with Love by Mazey Eddings. Plus, losing teeth and middle grade reads!Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast2022-06-132h 01The Pursuit of PerfectnessMalcolm Pradia - Dismantling Perfect: An Act of Social Justice
This week we talk to the wonderful Malcolm Pradia, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.
Malcolm is a licensed independent clinical social worker offering outpatient psychotherapy in Western Massachusetts. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member and clinical supervisor to graduate social work students. Malcolm’s clinical practice and teaching focuses on the importance of connection and the healing power of relationships.
Malcolm provides us with some free therapy (score!), and helps us to name our behaviors without judging them. He also leads us through a discussion on embracing vulnerability in order to...2022-06-0300 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessIan Chillag - Protecting Yourself
This week we talk to Ian Chillag, creator and host of the hilarious and beautiful podcast Everything is Alive. Ian talks with us about some of the defense mechanisms we use to protect ourselves and seeing the kindness behind harsh criticism (aka the vanity of niceness). He also gives us a peek into an audio project he’s working on (a post-apocalyptic public radio pledge drive) and tells us his favorite kinds of podcasts to listen to and make. This was a fun one!
Listen and subscribe to Everything is Alive on the Radiotopia network.
Yo...2022-05-1900 minNot Your Mom's Romance Book ClubThe Siren of Sussex by Mimi MatthewsEllen and Mom discuss the horses, habits, and haute couture in The Siren of Sussex by Mimi Matthews. Plus, the summer reading list!Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast2022-05-1654 min
The Jealous Curator : ART FOR YOUR EARMARY ELLEN MATTHEWS : live from new yorkFrom Betty White to Prince, she's photographed them all! American photographer, Mary Ellen Matthews, has been the in-house photographer at Saturday Night Live since 1999 ... but today, SHE'S in the spotlight.2022-05-1436 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessGeri Cole - P Is For Perfect, That's Good Enough For Me
Folks, we’re not going to lie to you — this week’s guest is a GET. We welcome the wonderful Geri Cole to the PoP Pod studios! Geri is a four-time Emmy award winner (!!!), podcast host, and writer on the beloved children’s series Sesame Street (um…ever heard of it??).
We talk about writing for Cookie Monster vs. writing for Big Bird, the Dos and Don’ts of collaborating with your partner (see: The Perfect Couple’s Guide), and we land on the perfect definition of perfectionism.
You can hear Geri interviewing some of your favorite...2022-05-1200 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessNick Bertozzi - Learning Assertiveness
We’re back, and boy have we got a corker for you this week! The Perfectionists sit down with Dennis’s old mentor — New York Times bestselling cartoonist and teacher at the School of Visual Arts, Nick Bertozzi! They talk about learning to stay true to yourself as a professional artist, unlearning the habit of people pleasing, projecting your dang voice in the classroom and on the stage, and most importantly assertiveness (when do you have it, when do you not, and how can you learn it?).
Nick’s upcoming graphic novel is called BOMB! (based on a YA nov...2022-04-2100 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessVictor Varnado - A Defiant One
This week the Perfectionists (Ellen and Dennis) talk to stand-up comedian, filmmaker, producer, podcaster, actor, director, and New Yorker cartoonist Victor Varnado (who, he assures us, also wrote all the good parts of the bible).
Our friend Victor is not only a multitalented, cross-medium, cross-platform artist and comedian, he’s also a successful entrepreneur/businessman who empowers others to do the same. A big theme of our conversation was finding ways to work on things you’re truly passionate about and inspired by.
Victor is the host of at least two podcasts: Six Unseemly Questions and...2022-04-0100 min
THE INSIDERehabilitation Versus PunishmentThis podcast delves into the differences between rehabilitation and punishment in modern day prisons. I'm Zachary Phelps, joined by my friends, Ellen Albanese, Stephanie Beaulieu, and Jack Lynch. In this episode we give our opinions on how rehabilitation could be introduced into the prisons and help incarcerated individuals become proactive and successful members of society upon release. We dive into a variety of views on the topic and also reach some conclusions on why rehabilitation should be accessible, as well as the many benefits implementing this into our prisons. I hope you enjoy our discussion.2022-03-2712 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessJonathan Mitchell - Talking Truth
Strap on your headphones and get ready for this “movie for your ears”—this week we’ve got Jonathan Mitchell, creator and producer of one of our favorite podcasts, The Truth, which just celebrated its tenth year. We get into Jonathan’s history in public radio and the early days of podcasting, experimental electronic music, the process of breaking a Truth episode, and we even get into Jonathan’s new hobby: DIY stop motion animation!
2022-03-1700 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessJamie Rivera - Love the Burn
This week we welcome our BFF Jamie Rivera to the pod! Jamie’s a performer and teacher at Magnet Theater, as well as an amateur toy photographer. What’s amateur toy photography? Give this episode a listen and find out!
We discuss the challenge of embracing hobbies deemed “juvenile,” the perfect way to receive a compliment, and learning to love the burn of Scotch (and the burn of making art)!
Check out Jamie’s toy photography on Insta: @jamrivfigs, and his tweets @mr_jamriv. Interested in signing up for one of Jamie’s improv classes? Or seeing him perform l...2022-03-1000 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessRob Penty - Minimizing Risk
This week improviser, storyteller, and writer Rob Penty talks perfectionism and how it’s really about minimizing risk. Then, Rob and the Perfectionists somehow do a “sober drunk history” on psychological experiments. If you’re looking for a fun convo about hypochondria, OCD, Catholicism, and mindfulness meditation, you’ve come to the right place. Folks, if this one don’t have it, you don’t want it!
You can find Rob performing monthly on The Little Big Show at the Magnet Theater. Read his writing at www.actuallyitsrobpentydotorg.com. Rob’s ebook was designed by Carly Monardo and laid out by...2022-03-0300 min
Urgent Care LeadershipSeason 2, Episode 1: Centralization & Distribution - Catherine MatthewsSend us a textCatherine Matthews, owner and CEO of Lansing Urgent Care, came into urgent care from General Electric - and the background she brought with her strongly influenced how she runs her centers. The way she rotates her team and "manages" each location really changed my mind about what models work well and are scaleable. Hope you enjoy.2022-02-2530 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessJessica Coyle and Richard Krysztoforski: Celebrate Little Milestones
We’re back, baby!!! Join us as we kick off Season 2 with our friends Jessica and Richard, hosts of our sister podcast “Made Up Talk Show” (also on the Let’s Hear It Network). We discuss the journey of starting a podcast from scratch and how to deal with the successes and failures along the way. We also talk ADHD and rejection-sensitive dysphoria. Let’s get into it!
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Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#172 Morgan Matthews#1 Billboard songwriter with Alicia Keys, Morgan Matthews is a Fort Worth, Texas based songwriter and music Producer. He sits down with Rae Leigh and discusses the journey of producing and now managing in the music industry. Currently working on AARON CARTER's new album and we are looking forward to seeing where this musical partnership journey leads.
He has collaborated with a diverse range of artists including Alicia Keys, Aaron Carter, Twista, Miguel, Tory Lanez, 21 Savage, Ashley All Day & Kiiara, Conor Maynard, Anth Melo and Keiynan Lonsdale.
He has written and produced music that has reached a...2022-02-0423 min
Let's Hear ItBONUS Episode: Made Up Talk Show
Hold on to your hats, folks—it’s a crossover! This week, as a special BONUS, the PoP Pod crew is thrilled to present this episode of Made Up Talk Show, guest starring our very own Ellen Matthews and Dennis Pacheco!
Made Up Talk Show is a comedy improv podcast on the Let’s Hear It Network (the very network Pursuit of Perfectness is a part of!) in which guests bring in little known (i.e., completely fictional) podcasts. This week Ellen and Dennis bring in an obscure (again, completely made up) talk show about unconventional couples called...2022-02-0300 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessBONUS Episode: Made Up Talk Show
Hold on to your hats, folks—it’s a crossover! This week, as a special BONUS, the PoP Pod crew is thrilled to present this episode of Made Up Talk Show, guest starring our very own Ellen Matthews and Dennis Pacheco!
Made Up Talk Show is a comedy improv podcast on the Let’s Hear It Network (the very network Pursuit of Perfectness is a part of!) in which guests bring in little known (i.e., completely fictional) podcasts. This week Ellen and Dennis bring in an obscure (again, completely made up) talk show about unconventional couples called...2022-02-0300 minLet's Hear ItHow Did These Get Met – Ellen Matthews and Dennis Pacheco
Ellen Mathews and Dennis Pacheco unite their love of this podcast into our ears with “How Did These Get Met,” a podcast about couples. In this episode, we hear all about the big and small, the clean and dirty, and the saying “tomato tomato.”
Their podcast, Pursuit of Perfectness, is available wherever podcast can be found, and at www.letshearit.network
Made Up Talk Show theme by Dan Reitz www.danreitz.com
SFX from Zapsplat.com
2022-02-0300 min
Made Up Talk ShowHow Did These Get Met – Ellen Matthews and Dennis Pacheco
Ellen Mathews and Dennis Pacheco unite their love of this podcast into our ears with “How Did These Get Met,” a podcast about couples. In this episode, we hear all about the big and small, the clean and dirty, and the saying “tomato tomato.”
Their podcast, Pursuit of Perfectness, is available wherever podcast can be found, and at www.letshearit.network
Made Up Talk Show theme by Dan Reitz www.danreitz.com
SFX from Zapsplat.com
2022-02-0300 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessSeason 1 Finale - Leave Bill Buckner Alone!
What was it all about? Dennis and Ellen take a fond look back at Season 1 episode by episode and prepare to come roaring back in just three little weeks for an even bigger Season 2. Join us, won’t you?
2022-01-2700 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessAmanda Rothman - Therapy, Shame, and Kung Fu Movies
This week the wonderful Amanda Rothman joins Ellen and Dennis to talk drama therapy, our need to take care of others (including, sometimes, our therapists), and how shame is a driving force behind perfectionism. They also go off on a tangent about The Matrix for … way? … too long? Is this officially a kung fu movie review podcast now? Maybe!
You can find Amanda Rothman on Psychology Today. Hire her!
2022-01-1300 minLuxe Life Discovered08 | Living Your Lifelong Dream | Maggie MatthewsIn today's episode, we speak with Maggie Matthews with Margaret Ellen Bridal about how she's grown to be one of the best and well-known Bridal Shops in her area, why she loves what she does!Are you living your passion?What is your passion?Welcome to Luxe Life DiscoveredThe Podcast where we talk to people who are living a lifestyle that reflects their passion.Because we believe everyone should enjoy living their best life, their Luxe Life.Website www.luxelifediscovered.com Youtube Roku Amazon Fire TV 2022-01-1235 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessXave Padin - Perfect Acting, Rubbish Comedy
Actor, improviser, and founder of Rubbish Comedy Collective Xave Padin joins the Perfectionists (Ellen and Dennis) to talk about the gift (and curse) of word-perfect script memorization and what it took to create a new comedy collective founded on equity, representation, and integrity. All that, plus Xave gives Ellen and Dennis the gift of a brand new podcast intro.
You can find out more about Xave and Rubbish Comedy Collective at rubbishcomedy.com.
2022-01-0600 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessRobyn Chapman - Self-Compassion and Cults
The Perfectionists (Ellen and Dennis) get their very first live-in-the-studio guest, and what a get she is! Robyn Chapman is the editor of American Cult, a comics anthology about religious cults in America. She talks with Dennis and Ellen about the importance of self-compassion and how Kristin Neff’s book Self-Compassion helped her get through a particularly hard time. Then they discuss cults throughout American history and determine once and for all whether or not improv counts as a cult. (The answer may surprise you!)
Robyn runs a micropress called Paper Rocket. Find it online at paperrocketcomics.co...2021-12-3000 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessAbby Russell - Sit Down, Shut Up, and Do It
Abby Russell is a content producer in the video game industry. The perfectionists (Ellen and Dennis, natch) have a delightful chat with Abby about Twitch streaming, comedy writing, and the high stakes (low stakes) world of improv.
You can find Find Abby on Twitch, Twitter, and Instagram. Her handle is @ybbaaabby on all the things.
2021-12-2300 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessJenny Bee - Mental Health in Art
This week the Perfectionists (I’ve decided that’s what Ellen and Dennis are called–it’s canon now) welcome motion graphics designer and storyteller Jenny Bee to the studio to talk about mental health in art. We get into how school and work cultures wrongly glorify sacrificing our bodies to get ahead.
Mentioned in this episode:
Kelly McGonigal’s TED Talk on stress: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/looking-up-with-dr-deepika-chopra/id1519100248?i=1000482856868
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The ScripturalistRadio Lux Lucet 71"Ghislaine Maxwell Is Finally on Trial!" by Philip Giraldi, The Council For The National Interest, 11/30/2021"Jonathan Pollard," Wikipedia"9/11 Suspects: Dancing Israelis," James Corbett, The Corbett Report, 9/11/2016"Israel accused of planting mysterious spy devices near the White House," by Daniel Lippman, Politico, 9/12/2019"Biden administration blacklists NSO Group over Pegasus spyware," by Drew Harwell, Ellen Nakashima and Craig Timberg, The Washington Post, 11/3/2021"Who Really Owns the 'Holy Land'?" by Robert L. Reymond"The Religious Wars of the 21st Century" by John W. Robbins This is a...2021-12-1247 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessHannah Chase, Perfect Patient
Health writer and wonderful human Hannah Chase gabs with the perfectionists (aka Ellen and Dennis) about being a perfect patient, advocating for yourself, and people pleasing–and we learn what a mustache does for your resting neutral face.
Check out our Instagram for more fun with mustaches and wigs! @pursuitofperfectness
You can find Hannah’s writing at hannahchase.medium.com where she mostly writes about chronic illness.
2021-12-0900 min
Other People's ShoesAm I Enough To Share My Pain?What if you were suffering from depression while in a foreign country and felt like you were unable to share that? My guest today is Ellen Rosenberger. She and her husband, Luke, have served the people of Nicaragua as missionaries. While they were there, Ellen struggled with depression. Today, she shares her experiences and that no one needs to struggle with the pain of depression. In addition, she not only shares her heart for Nicaragua and ways to remind others that missionaries are real people as well. Join me as we walk in Ellen’s very comfy slip-on shoes.2021-12-0843 minLet's Hear ItGreg Matthews
Ellen and Dennis have their first guest, and it’s–spoiler alert–Ellen’s brother! Greg Matthews is a data scientist and visual artist, an improviser, a fledgling standup, and a father. He talks about which of these things fill him with anxiety and how he copes, plus he shares some cool data art. You can find Greg’s art at statsinthewild.com and on our instagram @pursuitofperfectness.
2021-12-0200 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessGreg Matthews
Ellen and Dennis have their first guest, and it’s–spoiler alert–Ellen’s brother! Greg Matthews is a data scientist and visual artist, an improviser, a fledgling standup, and a father. He talks about which of these things fill him with anxiety and how he copes, plus he shares some cool data art. You can find Greg’s art at statsinthewild.com and on our instagram @pursuitofperfectness.
2021-12-0200 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessWhat's It All About?
In this inaugural episode, Ellen and Dennis introduce the concept of perfectionism and the specific shapes it tends to take in their lives and in the broader culture. They also talk about what the show is, what the show isn’t, and what’s coming up in the first season.
2021-11-2500 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessTrailer
Hosts Ellen Matthews and Dennis Pacheco introduce The Pursuit of Perfectness, a podcast for perfectionists and people who are just a bit too hard on themselves. New episodes every Thursday.
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Download Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveBehold, Here's Poison by Georgette HeyerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/495547to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Behold, Here's Poison
Author: Georgette Heyer
Narrator: Matt Addis
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 50 minutes
Release date: September 30, 2021
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Genres: Police & Detective
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Brought to you by Penguin. When Gregory Matthews, patriarch of the Poplars is found dead one morning, imperious Aunt Harriet blames it on the roast duck he ate for supper. After all, she had warned him about his blood pressure. But a post-mortem determines that the cause of death is much more sinister. Murder. By...2021-09-308h 50
Ken MatthewsThe Ken Matthews Show Hour 1 8/26/21KEN TALKS ABOUT TODAY'S EVENTS IN AFGHANISTAN WHERE 13 U.S. TROOPS HAVE BEEN KILLED IN TERRORIST ATTACKS, SINCE JOE IS HIDING AT THIS POINT IN THE DAY KEN HAS AUDIO FROM JOE ON ELLEN FROM FOUR YEARS AGO, TRUMP IS AN ALPHA MALE, BLACKWATER FOUNDER ERIC PRINCE WILL GET PEOPLE OUT OF AFGHANISTAN FOR $6,500 A PERSON, LISTENERS WERE NOT HAPPY WITH SENATOR DUSH'S COMMENTS YESTERDAY, AND MORE OF BIDEN RIPPING TRUMP.2021-08-2631 min
The Best Music Podcast#31 Morgan Matthews — Production | Producing a #1 Hit for Alicia Keys, Protecting Artists@morganlikesmusic Morgan Matthews has collaborated with a diverse range of artists including Alicia Keys, Miguel, Tory Lanez, 21 Savage, Ashley All Day & Kiiara, Conor Maynard, Anth Melo, and Keiynan Lonsdale. He has written and produced and contributed to 3 #1Billboard's charting songs and albums. one of those #1 hits is "Show Me Love" by Alicia Keys & Miguel which was also nominated for an NAACP award. Morgan has also collaborated with major brands such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Latin Grammys, Home Advisor, MTV, MTV2, CBS, and PBS. He has a publishing deal as a songwriter with Universal Music Group an...2021-08-1358 min