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Trade MoviesTrade Movies BONUS #5 - Interview with Matt Ellis on his new "France in the 1960s" online courseIn which we discuss "Citizen Langlois" (1995) and "Rock Hudson's Home Movies" (1992).Matt Ellis is a writer/academic/musician from Portland, Oregon. He has a PhD in Modern Culture and Media from Brown University and studies media, culture, and history from the left.He is teaching a class on France in the 1960s on Cinejourneys from January 27th through February 17th. It’s 100 bucks for 4 weeks, on Zoom, about two hours a class, with access to the films and readings for the class. You’ll get a France in the 1960s pa...
2026-01-1142 min
Trade MoviesTrade Movies #027 - Stalag 17 (1953) and Die Hard 2 (1990) with EmmaEMMA GETS THE FIRST CHALLENGE COIN as our first two-time guest! This was supposed to be a Christmas episode, as you can probably guess by my hat...but things came up and I wasn't able to get it out in time. HOWEVER, we spend most of the ep talking about like a million old movies. She has seen more Classic Hollywood than basically anyone I've met, I think? Love having Emma on, I have like a hundred recommendations that I can't wait to get to.Check out her Substack here:https://restorativeromance...
2026-01-084h 38
SOUL KANDI RADIO SHOW with DJ Geoff AllmanSOUL KANDI SHOW EPISODE 688 (The Best Of 2025 Part 2)1. Foster Rogue (Feat. Blaize China) - Should Have Known Better. 2. Tony Momrelle - It Will Be Alright. 3. Deborah Bond - Amber Dust. 4. David P. Stevens - Can't Get Enough. 5. Heidi Tann (Feat. Lin Rountree) - You're The Best Thing. 6. Ricky Jones - Pretty Just Ain't Enough. 7. Tanqueray Hayward - Waiting For You. 8. Jalen Ngonda - All About Me. 9. Jane Handcock (Feat. Anderson Paak) - Stare At Me. 10. 2B3 Music (Feat. Elisha LaVerne - Yearning For Your Love. 11. Marcel Anderson (Feat. Darrell Showcase Taylor) - Forever. 12. Aleicia Reynolds - Shine. ...
2025-12-172h 22
Trade MoviesTrade Movies #026 - It's a Wonderful Life (1946) & Trapped in Paradise (1996) with actor Bianca CastronovoIT'S CHRISTMAS TIME BABY! And what better way to kick off a couple of Christmas episodes than with my FAVORITE Christmas movie, Trapped in Paradise, and the BEST Christmas movie, It's a Wonderful Life. Go find Bianca here:https://www.biancacastronovo.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thebiancachttps://www.instagram.com/thebiancac/KeywordsBianca Castronova, Christmas movies, It's a Wonderful Life, film influences, storytelling, character development, community, sentimentality, filmmaking, holiday films, It's a Wonderful Life, Thomas Mitchell, directing, acting, Christmas movies, queer subtext...
2025-12-142h 11
Trade MoviesTrade Movies #025 - The Philadelphia Story (1940) and Sylvia Scarlett (1935) with Marza WhateverIT'S HEPBURN TIME with actor/singer/content creator/essayist MARZA WHATEVER. LOVED THIS EP and love her content! She's one of the very best video essayists working today, so PLEASE go check out her stuff! You can find all of her stuff at:linktr.ee/marzawhateverhttps://www.youtube.com/@marzawhateverhttps://www.tiktok.com/@numberletterpunctuationhttps://marzawarsinske.com/KeywordsAI, Male Loneliness, Content Creation, Gender Dynamics, Hitchcock, Cinema, Emotional Support, Therapy, Ethical Guidelines, micro shorts, Philadelphia Story, Catherine Hepburn, feminism...
2025-12-112h 35
Trade MoviesTrade Movies #024 - Hypernormalisation (2016) & The Saragossa Manuscript (1965) with David BackerOPACITY. OPACITY. OPACITY. (Steve Ballmer voice) OPACITY. Today we are talking complicated financial instruments, the Fundamental Unknowableness Of Things, Mamdani, complexity, propaganda, and so much more. INCREDIBLY thankful to David for appearing on the show, PLEASE GO BUY HIS BOOK:As Public as Possible: Radical Finance for America's Public Schoolsand he can be found here on all socials, DEFINITELY as well go follow him since his content is amazing:https://linktr.ee/davidibackerhttps://davidbacker.com/https://www.tiktok...
2025-12-081h 33
Trade MoviesTrade Movies #023 - Undercurrent (1946) & Night and the City (1950) with noir expert Stephanie Eddloved this ep! I could listen to Stephanie talk noir, Marxism, class consciousness, et cetera for hours! Was also fun arguing about Leave Her To Heaven and hearing about all the noir stuff she's involved in, which you can find at:https://stephanieedd.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@stephanieeddhttps://www.instagram.com/stephaniejedd/Make sure and check out her novel THE CLEAR CASE as well as The Film Noir Database, both of which are available on her site!Chapters
2025-11-153h 06
AI Stress TestWhen evolution stops being randomOver 80 years ago, Alexander Fleming witnessed what he feared most - bacteria evolving resistance to penicillin within a decade of its mass introduction; yet, despite his public warnings, the cascade of resistance emerged precisely as foreseen - triggering an evolutionary arms race where successive antibiotic deployments accelerated rather than slowed resistance emergence, collapsing therapeutic horizons across bacterial species.
In leading edge research released this month, Google's Threat Intelligence Group identified regenerative AI-native malware families employing just-in-time code regeneration, via LLMs, to rewrite their entire source code hourly to evade detection - rendering traditional incident responses fundamentally misaligned with threat velocity.
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2025-11-1336 min
Trade MoviesInterview with Matthew Ellis about his new Weimar Cinema class on CineJourneysMatt Ellis is a writer/academic/musician from Portland, Oregon. He has a PhD in Modern Culture and Media from Brown University and studies media, culture, and history from the left.He is teaching a class on Weimar Cinema: Images Before Fascism on CineJourneys from November 11th to December 9th. It’s 100 bucks for 4 weeks, on Zoom, with access to the films and readings for the class. You’ll get a Weimar Cinema packet prepared by Ellis covering the period and ideas in question, and an individual one-on-one meeting with him to develop ideas for your own inte...
2025-11-0250 min
Trade MoviesTrade Movies #022 - Dracula (1931) and Dracula (1931) with Lugosi TheatreBOBBY, a.k.a. LUGOSI THEATRE is the World's Biggest Dracula Fan. This was such a fun interview!! I could listen to him talk for hours about Dracula and his experience with autism. He has probably my favorite accounts on social media, so you should DEFINITELY go follow him here:https://www.instagram.com/lugositheatre/https://www.tiktok.com/@lugositheatrehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNmKoY6N2aWFtYXNPazLkZAChapters00:00:00 The Origins of a Dracula Fan00:06:45 The Timeless Performance...
2025-10-302h 54
Trade MoviesInterview with stop-motion filmmaker and author Mari Robeson on her new short The Mystery of EveMari Robeson is an author and filmmaker that has a new short coming out call THE MYSTERY OF EVE on October 31st at 9:11 Pacific, which is a stop-motion animation film that is a prelude to her upcoming fairytale novel called ALCHEMY, releasing on November 11th. You can find her at:http://www.youtube.com/@marirobesonhttps://www.marirobeson.com/Chapters00:00:00 Introduction to Mari Robeson and Her Work00:03:13 The Journey from Art to Film00:06:01 The Creative Process Behind 'The Mystery of Eve'
2025-10-241h 41
Trade MoviesTrade Movies #021 - Mr. Turner (2014) & The Tree of Wooden Clogs (1978) with EmmaEMMA K is the host of the Reformed Rakes podcast, and this was a hoot!! She is incredibly smart. I was dying laughing listening back to the episode of her saying something very smart for 20 minutes and then me being like "heh". Super duper fun!! Also very good movies. I'm being serious out there ladies if you like Timothy Spall in this. I got plenty of those guys for you to pick from.Check out her Substack here:https://restorativeromance.substack.com/And the pod here:https://reformedrakes...
2025-10-043h 05
Living for the CinemaJacob's Ladder (1990)This psychological horror thriller from director Adrian Lyne (Fatal Attraction, Indecent Proposal, Flashdance, Unfaithful) takes us through the horrific journey of Vietnam vet Jacob Singer (Tim Robbins) who is now working as a postman in New York City and starts seeing various horrific visions wherever he goes....could they be demons? He doesn't know but they start getting worse and worse, even blending into his everyday life....could they be premonitions resulting from his PTSD? Neither he knows nor his girlfriend (Elizabeth Pena) and the only person who can apparently provide him with some comfort is his personal chiropractor pl...
2025-10-0219 min
Trade MoviesTrade Movies #020 - To Be or Not to Be (1942) and Trouble in Paradise (1932) with director/showrunner/writer/actress Claudia LonowSUCH A FUN ONE!! Claudia is an amazing guest who has clearly worked with a lot better interviewers than me. She was very nice in guiding me back to actually doing an interview instead of just yammering myself (which of course I tend to do). ALL THE INFO about HER NEW FILM called DEAD can be found here:https://www.deadthefilm.com/It is playing IN A THEATER NEAR YOU PROBABLY RIGHT NOW as of September/October/November 2025!! It looks great!!and Claudia herself can be found:https://www.tiktok.com...
2025-09-122h 06
FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry RevolutionGeoff Alexander on Leveling Up Leadership SkillsAfter 30 years with restaurant conglomerate Lettuce Entertain You, Geoff Alexander could teach a masterclass on building and scaling a restaurant brand. And that’s exactly what he’s done for us today. In this far reaching conversation we discuss the essential elements of leadership, how to build a brand from the ground up, turnaround strategies for struggling brands, and how to outsmart the competition. For more information on Wow Bao, visit https://www.wowbao.com/.____________________________________________________________Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh h...
2025-09-0537 min
Trade MoviesInterview with Tad Griffith, legendary trick rider and stuntman for The Mask of Zorro (1998)THIS WAS SO FUN!!! A DREAM COME TRUE! The Mask of Zorro is one of my VERY all-time favorite movies, so getting to talk to the guy who does, in my opinion, the COOLEST horse stunt in any movie...incredible. I can't thank Tad Griffith enough for taking the time to talk to me today. His bio is seriously nuts: Mad Max: Fury Road, Iron Man, Fast & Furious, The Magnificent Seven, Cowboys & Aliens, 22 Jump Street, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, and so much more. You can find Tad here and more information...
2025-08-282h 28
Trade MoviesTrade Movies #019 - Auntie Mame (1958) and Mourning Becomes Electra (1947)MONICA LAWRENCE is my guest this week, a documentary filmmaker, writer, director, Zuni tribe member, former professional belly dancer, and who led 114 VESPA SCOOTERS in a rally! Very happy to have Monica on! You can find her here:https://www.tiktok.com/@devonself1Chapters00:00:00 Breaking Barriers: Leading the Vespa Rally00:07:15 Exploring Identity: The Unifying Power of the Ribbon Skirt00:13:20 The Importance of Cultural Exchange00:19:23 Embracing Diversity: The Melting Pot of America00:29:07 Diversity in Media Representation00:35:42 Historical Context...
2025-08-201h 45
Restaurant AIWow Bao CEO Geoff Alexander on Turning a Struggling Fast Casual into a National PowerhouseIn this episode of the Restaurant AI Podcast, Matt Wampler, CEO and Co-Founder of ClearCOGS, sits down with Geoff Alexander, CEO of Wow Bao, to unpack the remarkable story of how a small fast-casual concept became a national brand available in 15,000 grocery stores, 500 hot vending machines, and dozens of non-traditional locations—all without traditional funding.
Geoff shares how he took over Wow Bao with three underperforming units and turned it around by embracing early technology adoption, from kiosks and online ordering in 2010 to experimenting with biometrics, blockchain, and AI-powered production planning. He explains why limited capital forced hi...
2025-08-051h 20
Trade MoviesTrade Movies #018 - The Snake Pit (1948) and My Cousin Rachel (1952) with WilheminaSORRY FOR THE SLIGHTLY late episode. We are moving to an every-two-week cadence because I have PROJECTS THAT MAY BE EXCITING TO YOU coming soon!! I also might pair this with a whole Olivia de Havilland week on my channels! This was such a fun ep, Wilhelmina is a OdH expert and I'm grateful to watch these two movies, which I LOVED. Find her here:https://www.tiktok.com/@orlaithmarchChapters00:00:00 Introduction to Olivia de Havilland Enthusiasm00:03:56 Wilhelmina's Journey into Film History00:05:41 Family...
2025-08-041h 46
Hungry Trilobyte PodcastHTP #210 - Geoff AlexanderGeoff Alexander is the Director of the Academic Film Archive of North America, as well as the author of the book “Academic Films for the Classroom: A History”. He’s also written several other books on the topic of short films used in classroom settings, but today he comes to Hungry Trilobyte to talk about the unique niche that educational films have carved out in movie history.
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2025-07-2540 min
Trade MoviesTrade Movies #017 - Meek's Cutoff (2010) and The Hanging Tree (1959)Jenna and I go NUTS for some Westerns. very thankful for her to pick Kelly Reichardt's excellent "Meek's Cutoff" (2010), which was tremendous and one of the best shot modern things that I've seen in ages. And to give me an excuse to watch "The Hanging Tree" (1959) by the absolute boy Delmer Daves, which has a serious argument for being his best movie. You can find Jenna here, which you should, because she's one of my favorite creators! :https://linktr.ee/jenna.sais.quoiChapters00:00:00 Introduction to Jenna...
2025-07-153h 37
Trade MoviesTrade Movies #016 - Lawrence of Arabia (1962) and Warlock (1959) with social media manager MeganTWO CLASSIC GAY ICONS IN THE DESERT. tbh, this is a shorter ep--most of the ep is me and Megan just kinda loving how gay and great these two movies are. which I loved doing. We also talk capitalism lol. and her social media managering. Fun ep!! Megan can be found:https://www.tiktok.com/@magentaelogyhttps://www.instagram.com/burningdownthhehouse/Topics:Lawrence of Arabia, Warlock, film analysis, gay themes, identity, social media, creative management, classic cinema, emotional depth, personal reflections, filmmaking, creativity, authenticity, John...
2025-07-021h 40
Trade MoviesTrade Movies #015 - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) and The Sea Hawk (1940) with TTRPG DM Millie OdegardMY MIC MESSED UP THE FIRST HALF AGAIN I'M SORRY. i THINK this is the last episode I did this lol. anyway, thanks to MILLIE ODEGARD for joining and showing me the fantastic PIBTLW. i am now a huge fan. We go SWASHBUCKLING with a couple of great movies, super super enjoyed this one. You can find MILLIE AT:tiktok.com/@millieodegardand you should go follow her ASAP because she makes incredible content around TTRPGs, writing, storytelling, and more. Love her channel.Topics:
2025-06-262h 59
Transformation Every DayEpisode 12: ASUG, SAPPHIRE and the Future of SAP - Geoff ScottGuest: Geoff Scott - CEO - ASUG (Americas SAP Users' Group)Hosts: Alexander Greb - Consulting Director - cbs corporate business solutionsJohannes Langguth - Head of Business Transformation and Architecture - SAP SEIn this episode of Transformation Every Day, Alexander Greb and Johannes Langguth sit down with Geoff Scott, CEO of ASUG, fresh off Sapphire 2025. They discuss the changing tone at this year’s Sapphire event—from a modest keynote launch to a focus on clarity rather than hype amid a complex global landsc...
2025-06-2354 min
Trade MoviesTrade Movies #014 - 35 Shots of Rum (2008) and Duel (1971) with Michael/sharkeyflorVERY EXCITED to have my pal Michael a.k.a. sharkeyflor a.k.a. sharkeyfilm on to discuss 35 Shots of Rum by Claire Denis and Duel by Steven Spielberg. Michael had never seen a Spielberg, so I was happy to show him the one that I think is utterly Steven. And I was super glad he got to introduce me to more Claire Denis. I loved this one and had loved Beau Travail, so I was super pumped for it.The vid looks weird because of...YA KNOW :). Hope you enjoy! Find Michael here, he...
2025-06-193h 10
Trade MoviesTrade Movies #013 - But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) and Calamity Jane (1953) with LiezyboyFOUR HOUR POD! honestly we coulda gone 6, Liezy is really great at this. Such a super fun ep, hope you enjoy the real long style ep. I sure did! Also my mic doesn't screw up on this one so that's cool. Find Liezy here:https://www.tiktok.com/@liezyboyand support the Ramadan family here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-samahs-family-to-get-out-of-gazaIbrahem is here:instagram.com/ibrahem_2025_Chapters00:00:00 Theme Song00:00:58 Intro to Liezy00:01:55 Understanding Queer Identity00:07:40...
2025-06-123h 57
Trade MoviesTrade Movies #012 - Fool's Fire (1992) and Invention for Destruction (1958) with musician Elisabeth WatersWEIRD AND QUIRKY PUPPETRY AND ANIMATION AND PRODUCTION DESIGN! with musician Elisabeth Waters, who is EXCELLENT. her album "While You're Somewhere Else" is seriously GREAT, so go check that out at:https://linktr.ee/elisabethwatershttps://www.elisabethwatersmusic.com/and of course follow all the socials:https://www.instagram.com/elisabethwaters/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@elisabethwatersmusicTopics:Elizabeth Taylor, animation, puppetry, classic films, music theory, jazz, pop music, cultural reflections, Fool's Fire, cinematic experience, dance, film, melodrama, music, emotional storytelling...
2025-06-052h 52
Trade MoviesSpecial interview with costume historians Larry McQueen and Coleen Scott (Trade Movies BONUS #001)A very special interview with Larry McQueen and Coleen Scott, authors of the new book: "The Costumes of Hollywood: Highlights from The Collection of Motion Picture Costume Design", out June 6th, 2025, available for pre-order RIGHT NOW:https://www.routledge.com/The-Costumes-of-Hollywood-Highlights-from-The-Collection-of-Motion-Picture-Costume-Design/Scott-McQueen/p/book/9781032558011You can find them at @costumesofhollywood on Instagram, and the CMPCD website can be found at costumesofhollywood.com.They also have a podcast coming out soon here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mZmx6df3kuBC4TajRsCUE?si=VVoYMOgqTHSvgOOPHorGcA.Go buy this book immediately! It's so good!!
2025-05-301h 13
Trade MoviesTrade Movies #011 - American Psycho (2000) and Blue Steel (1990) with game historian Harley Qwe're going with FASCINATING EXPLORATIONS OF GENDER/MASCULINITY/FEMININITY that bookended the 90s with Mary Harron's American Psycho and Kathryn Bigelow's Blue Steel. super fun ep! Find Harley here:linktr.ee/harleyqsplaytimehttps://www.youtube.com/@HarleyQsPlaytimehttps://www.tiktok.com/@harleyqs_playtimeTopics:Harley Q, American Psycho, Blue Steel, film analysis, female directors, gaming, horror, vanity, isolation, power dynamics, film analysis, female directors, masculinity, representation, ambiguity, empowerment, technology, wealth, privilege, cultural commentary, class, wealth, capitalism, film analysis, representation, masculinity, art, societal norms, privilege, spending habits
2025-05-292h 41
Trade Movies#010 - Morgiana (1972) and Written on the Wind (1956) with comedian Molly McLeancome join me and Molly McLean, who is a comedian/clown/internet person who you've probably seen on TikTok to discuss two IDENTITY THEMED movies. also Molly eats oatmeal. She will be playing shows in PORTLAND, OREGON and LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA probably near you soon! Keep up to date here:https://www.instagram.com/mollmclea/https://www.tiktok.com/@mollmcleaTopics:podcast, film analysis, college experiences, musicals, women's representation, melodrama, film history, comedy, personal growth, movie recommendations, film analysis, gender identity, emotional storytelling, cinematic themes...
2025-05-152h 29
Trade Movies#009 - Secretary (2002) and Crash (1996) with sex educator Cate Osborn, a.k.a. CatieosaurusWOW this episode is WILD. CONTENT WARNING on this--nothing visual, but the episode has all kinds of talk of sex, kink, neurodivergence, etc etc etc. But, if you are interested in that stuff, this is a FASCINATING EPISODE! so so SO much fun. Find her and her upcoming book at:https://catieosaurus.com/https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-ADHD-Field-Guide-for-Adults/Cate-Osborn/9781668053164Topics:ADHD, relationships, kink, film analysis, Secretary, Crash, consent, sexuality, character development, cultural commentary, kink, BDSM, representation, relationships, consent, sexuality, film analysis, character dynamics, positive...
2025-05-073h 20
Trade Movies#008 - RoboCop (1987) and Predator 2 (1990) with film journalist Jo LightHOWDY PARDNERSfun ep today! I'm talk to Jo Light, who is a screenwriter, journalist, recovering Hollywood script reader, and writer for Final Draft and No Film School. She has interviewed folks from all over the movie industry including Kristin Chenoweth, director Jared Hess, James Mangold, sound editor Johnnie Burn, Lucy Dacus, and so many others.You can find her at jolight.online, on TikTok at @jolightly, on Letterboxd at jojobinks1, and Bluesky at jo-light.bsky.social.some things we get into:screenwriting, film festivals, character development, cinematography...
2025-05-021h 56SOUL KANDI RADIO SHOW with DJ Geoff AllmanSOUL KANDI SHOW EPISODE 6591. Sweet Candies (Feat. Papik & The Soultrend Orchestra) - Can't Get Enough. 2. Ledisi - Daydreaming. 3. Lukas Setto - The Two Of Us. 4. Jessica La Rel - Trademark. 5. Ty Causey - Stone Cold Magic. 6. Chantay Savage - Still. 7. The Groove Association (Feat. Georgie B.) - Upside Down. 8. Sugar High Band - Falling. 9. Papik (Feat. Piera Pizzi) - Come With Me. 10. Omar Wilson (Feat. Angie Stone) - Get To Know You. 11. Ryan La Valette (Feat. Elle Cato) - You (DJSoulBR Remix). 12. Flinstone (Feat. Lisa Santa Cruz) - You Casn Win. 13. Sista Soul...
2025-04-302h 01
Trade Movies#007 - The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996) and The Razor's Edge (1946) with Rebecca Botterliterally can barely write because the chapters are so long, SO FUN, 6 HOURS, WOW WTF, INCREDIBLE, Rebecca Botter is at:tiktok.com/@botterrebeccayoutube.com/@Rebeccabotterinstagram.com/lonelygirlspodcast/one of the funnest things I've done since starting all of this, v thankful to Rebecca, okay I'm at almost 4k characters ENJOY, HEART, LOVEChapters:00:06:43 Introduction and Shakespearean Influence00:09:43 Acting and Personal Inspirations00:12:39 Creative Process and Content Creation00:17:39 Exploring...
2025-04-236h 07Trade Movies#006 - The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976) & The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) with fantasy author Carl R. JenningsHELLOOOO!for Episode 6, I am joined by Carl R. Jennings, author of the upcoming The Ninety Day King (out April 18th, 2025), Just About Anyone, The Witch Doctor, and more, to talk The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976) & The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939). SUPER FUN ep. You can find all of Carl's stuff here:https://linktr.ee/carlrjenningsSome things we go into:Carl R. Jennings, author, writing process, social media, literature, Sherlock Holmes, storytelling, reviews, interconnectedness, creativity, Sherlock Holmes, cinema, character development...
2025-04-173h 00SOUL KANDI RADIO SHOW with DJ Geoff AllmanSOUL KANDI SHOW EPISODE 6571. Dave & Maurissa - All Around The World. 2. Tony Lindsay - Never Knew Love Like This. 3. Tia Monet - Never Too Late. 4. Noel Gourdin (Feat. Kevin Ross) - Might Just Let You Hit It. 5. Sheree Brown (Feat. Nailah Porter & Suki Reid Glen) - Beautiful Girl. 6. DW3 (Feat. Peter White) - Ventura Highway. 7. Omar - Brighter The Days. 8. Windy Karagianes - Falling For You (Georgie B Remix). 9. Kindred The Family Soul - I Need You. 10. Andre Ward - Classy Lady (DJSoulBR Remix). 11. Jeff Redd - Good Time. 12. Azure - What Do I D...
2025-04-162h 03Trade Movies#005 - Anna Karenina (2012) & Anna Karenina (1935) with Dear_idiot_readerHELLO FROM THE TOLSTOY BOYS.for Episode 5, I am joined by Dear_idiot_reader, aka Gabe, who has a fantastic TikTok channel where he reviews books + a podcast called Mixed: Tapes, Feelings, and Drinks, to talk Anna Karenina (2012), by Joe Wright, and Anna Karenina (1935) by Clarence Brown. SUPER FUN episode and also the first one where we do FITS, which is also available standalone on YouTube. You can find Gabe here:https://www.tiktok.com/@dear_idiot_readerhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5SB1ecAeMCcUnuJhUyGppQ...
2025-04-083h 18
Acceptable Views w/ Alexander BrownEP07 -- Election chatter, Carney wines and dines Bill C-69, and 'ketchup chip patriotism' with guest Geoff RussLet’s talk campaign! For the latest on Election 2025, columnist, resource sector policy manager, and energy advocate Geoff Russ joins the pod.To read Geoff’s latest work for the NCC: https://www.nationalcitizens.ca/russ_carney_no_more_pipelines_emissions_capHis feature in Modern Age: https://modernagejournal.com/what-is-a-canadian/250271/And to follow him on Twitter: https://x.com/GeoffRuss3Much more to come in the days and weeks to come. And thank you to subscribers who helped the Acceptable Views Substack reach ‘Top 100’ in World Politics status earlier this week.
2025-04-0428 minLiving for the CinemaKingdom of Heaven: Director's Cut (2005)Twenty years ago, Sir Ridley Scott (Gladiator, Napoleon, 1492, Black Hawk Down) directed yet another large-scale historical drama.....this time taking place during the Crusades as we watch war escalate between the Saracins and Christian armies sent over from Europe. And apparently no one really cared. :( The film received middling reviews and box office upon release. However following in the tradition of another maligned, often misunderstood genre epic which he directed back in the 1980's - Blade Runner - Ridley Scott arranged to have HIS own personal extended director's cut released to DVD, including at least forty minutes of...
2025-04-0421 minSOUL KANDI RADIO SHOW with DJ Geoff AllmanSOUL KANDI SHOW EPISODE 6551. Chris Baxter & Foster Rogue (Feat. Vula Malinga) - Came So Close. 2. Jon B - Still Got Love. 3. Kimberly Brewer - If I Ever Lose This Heaven. 4. Lance Vantile Whitfield (Feat. Tim TIO Owens) - Flowers. 5. Andriah Arrindell 80/20 Rule. 6. Gee Bello (Feat. Roy Ayers) - The Sunshine Goes On & On. 7. The Paradise Projex - Could It Be True. 8. Revolucien & AP Connection (Feat. Heather Haywood) - I'm What You Want. 9. Alexander Simone - Fight For Love. 10. Tia Monet - Make Up Your Mind. 11. Don E - Pull It Up (Residual Mix). 12. Wind...
2025-04-022h 03
QuickByte PodcastEpisode 18: Geoff Alexander, CEO Wow Bao - Leading with Courage - Finding Your Voice and Mental HealthIn this inspiring episode, Geoff Alexander, CEO of Wow Bao, joins us to share his insights on leadership, mental health, and finding your authentic voice. With years of experience at the helm of a thriving restaurant brand, Geoff dives into the critical role mental well-being plays in effective leadership. He opens up about his own journey, offering practical advice on how to cultivate resilience, embrace vulnerability, and summon the courage to lead with conviction. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a team leader, or simply navigating life's challenges, Geoff's wisdom will leave you motivated to prioritize your mental health and step...
2025-03-2826 minTrade Movies#004 - All the Pretty Horses (2000) and The Wild Bunch (1969) with Kim TrevathanHALLOOOOOfor this ep, I'm joined by my Professor Emeritus of Maryville College Kim Trevathan, who was my thesis advisor for undergrad and taught me Journalism + Creative Nonfiction. Was a lot of fun catching up, we're definitely going to do another episode I hope! You can find Kim's books here:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kim-Trevathan/author/B001JRWX30some things we go into:All the Pretty Horses, The Wild Bunch, Cormac McCarthy, Peckinpah, film analysis, literature, violence in...
2025-03-271h 42Trade Movies#003 - Synecdoche, New York (2008) and All That Jazz (1979) with Hot Lettucehello hello hello.For Episode 3, I'm joined by new friend Dominic, aka Hot Lettuce, cybergrind musician extraordinaire. SO FUN. This is a hefty episode with lots of fun topics. I hope you enjoy!!Some things we go into:Cybergrind, DIY music, Synecdoche New York, All That Jazz, health anxiety, artistic expression, film analysis, music and film, emotional journey, accessibility in art, film analysis, surrealism, emotional resonance, artist struggle, health anxiety, societal collapse, community resilience, relationships, artistic expression, legacy, DIY, Cybergrind, Music Production, Art, Accessibility...
2025-03-123h 24Trade Movies#002 - Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Hana-bi (1997) with Tyler Poffenbergerhowdy FRIENDS again.For Episode 2, I'm joined by my bud Tyler Poffenberger to watch Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Hana-bi (1997). Very fun episode. I will have to release a Too Hot For TV version with some of the stuff we had to cut out at some point. Feedback always appreciated. You can reach me:linktr.ee/trademoviesSome of the things we go into are: Takeshi Kitano, George Romero, cinema, violence, consumerism, cultural commentary, Jan de Bont, film analysis, emotional storytelling, ambiguous endings....and...
2025-02-201h 41Living for the CinemaPretty Woman (1990)Edward (Richard Gere) is a wealthy industrialist who is feeling lonely one night while on a business trip. While cruising Hollywood Boulevard, he meets a prostitute named Vivian (Julia Roberts) and he decides to hire her for the week to stay with him....what he didn't count on was falling in love. :o And what resulted was one of the most popular romantic comedies of all time, a worldwide phenomenon which launched Julia Roberts into the stratosphere. It was directed by the late, great Garry Marshall (Beaches, The Princess Diaries) and also co-starred Jason Alexander, Laura San Giacomo, and He...
2025-02-1120 min
QSR Uncut[BONUS] CEO to CEO: Wow Bao's Geoff Alexander and Big Chicken's Josh HalpernIn the inaugural episode of QSR’s new series, CEO to CEO: Behind the Counter, Wow Bao’s Geoff Alexander and Big Chicken’s Josh Halpern quiz each other on what it’s like to run a restaurant in today’s landscape, how you build teams, pick the right technology, inspire employees, and way more in a candid, unfiltered back-and-forth between two of the industry’s most-respected CEOs.The episode kicks off what’s going to be a new content series here at QSR magazine and QSR Uncut, where we gather leaders like Alexander and Halpern to dish on what l...
2025-02-1039 min
The Tech Chef, Restaurant, Hospitality and Hotel Technology Business PodcastSteaming up Success with Geoff AlexanderThe Tech Chef Podcast features a compelling conversation between Skip Kimpel and Geoff Alexander, President and CEO of Wow Bao. They explore Geoff's extensive background in the food industry, which spans over three decades, and his significant contributions to Wow Bao since its inception in 2003. The discussion focuses on the innovative strategies that have propelled Wow Bao's growth, including the use of technology, ghost kitchens, and grocery store partnerships. Geoff emphasizes the importance of looking beyond the restaurant sector for fresh ideas and adapting to changing market conditions, which he argues is essential for any food brand aiming for...
2025-02-0432 min
Trade Movies#001 - Timecrimes (2007) and The Time Machine (1960) with Taylor Wilsonhello friends!
For our very first episode, I'm joined by my pal Taylor Wilson to watch Timecrimes (2007) and The Time Machine (1960). This was really to fun to record! SEND FEEDBACK on the feedback / format / and so on, please. I would love to know what you want from the show! You can reach me anywhere:
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Some of the things we get into this ep are:
2007 in movies
movies vs films
East Tennessee stuff
censorship?
Jeff...
2025-02-041h 34Living for the CinemaAlexander: The Director's Cut (2004)Twenty years ago, Two-time Oscar winner Oliver Stone (Platoon, JFK, Wall Street) finally had the opportunity to direct the grand-scale historical epic which he and several of his directing peers (Scorsese, Kubrick) had been trying to helm for decades.....the story of Alexander the Great who once lead a MASSIVE Macedonian Empire which at one point comprised around half of the land mass in the Eastern Hemisphere during ancient times. He lived one hell of a life conquering much of the ancient world and here he is played by Colin Farrell (In Bruges, The Banshees of Inisherin, The Penguin) w...
2024-12-2421 min
The SimmerGeoff Alexander, President & CEO, Wow BaoWow Bao started two decades ago as a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Chicago. Since then, it’s grown through modern channels like vending machines, deals with airports and sports stadiums, ghost kitchens, and frozen, packaged goods in grocery stores. In this episode, Geoff talks about his tech philosophy (tl;dr: it’s good to be first!), Wow Bao’s growth over time, and the challenges of selling one brand in lots of places.
2024-12-1749 min
Just One More QuestionWe Weren't Angels (With Author Geoff Alexander)Show Notes for We Weren’t Angels
Episode Title: We Weren’t Angels (With Author Geoff Alexander)
Episode Summary: In this week’s riveting episode, we delve into the gritty underworld of Boston’s Combat Zone with author Geoff Alexander, who shares his experiences and insights from his book, We Weren’t Angels: A Memoir of Sex, Drugs and Crime in Boston’s Combat Zone. The Combat Zone, once the largest adult entertainment district in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century, was a hotbed of vice where sex, crime, and drugs thrived...
2024-11-261h 02
Living for the CinemaKramer vs. Kramer (1979)DIVORCE WEEK continues (and concludes) with this game-changing domestic drama directed by Robert Benton (Places in the Heart, Nobody's Fool) which not only nominated for nine Oscars but would also win five Oscars including Best Picture for 1979. Starring as the titular Kramer's are Dustin Hoffman as Ted and Meryl Streep as Joanna - they are a young married couple living in New York City with their young son Billy (Justin Henry) and suddenly one day, Joanna decides to leave. What results is a tense situation involving not only Ted attempting to connect with Billy as a single father but th...
2024-11-0817 min
The Pineapple Perspective025: Revolutionizing Quick-Service: Insights from Wow Bao's CEO Geoff AlexanderIn Episode 25 of The Pineapple Perspective, Troy Hooper dives deep into a compelling conversation with Geoff Alexander, a trailblazer in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Known for his leadership at Wow Bao, Geoff shares his journey from growing up in New York to running a renowned brand that has revolutionized quick-service dining with innovative strategies like self-ordering kiosks, mobile apps, and even virtual kitchens. He reveals the key lessons he's learned along the way, from being scrappy and thinking outside the box to growing a business without relying on huge capital investments. Geoff also shares stories about his passion...
2024-10-3151 min
Chasing Trails PodcastExplore LornevilleIn this conversation, Brandon and Geoff welcome Leah Alexander and Adam Wilkins from Explore Lorneville, who share their experiences with trail running and the development of a popular trail system in Saint John New Brunswick. They discuss their personal journeys into running, the challenges of maintaining trails, and the importance of community involvement in preserving outdoor spaces. This conversation explores the journey of community engagement in trail building, the cultural shifts towards environmental stewardship, and the future of trail expansion in Lorneville. Leah and Adam discuss the importance of community involvement in maintaining and enhancing trails, the positive changes...
2024-10-251h 13
The Reimagining Restaurants PodcastWow Bao's Geoff Alexander On Embracing Change and Taking ChancesIn this first episode of the Reimagining Restaurant podcast, we talk to Geoff Alexander, the CEO of Wow Bao, who's built a hugely successful restaurant career by embracing change. In this episode, Geoff shares his journey from a college bartender to becoming the CEO of Wow Bao, one of America's fastest-growing restaurant concepts and a pioneer in the fast-casual business. Geoff has embraced innovation throughout his career, helping to navigate Wow Bao through strong growth, launching a branded CPG business, and leveraging new technologies and operating models along the way. Learn more about...
2024-10-1732 min
Food on DemandState of Drone Delivery + Geoff Alexander of Wow BaoIn this episode of the Food On Demand Podcast, host Bernadette interviews Wow Bao CEO Geoff Alexander on redefining the restaurant experience through non-traditional locations, technology and gamification in the metaverse. Co-host Adam also joins to discuss the state of drone delivery and a delivery speed test on DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub.
2024-10-1028 min
Geoff Berg Is LitigiousDan Aykroyd Hires Berg and WinsDan Aykroyd is on the podcast. Do you really need more information? Ok, Aykroyd owns Crystal Head Vodka, which sued a competitor for stealing the bottle’s design. The design was created by Crystal Head’s other owner, legendary artist John Alexander. The case was tried, lost, appealed, sent back down. Then a new trial lawyer – one of the top 4 in the Berg family, David – took it to trial and won. Aykroyd, Alexander, and the other Berg join to tell the story – complete with an actual Perry Mason twist at the end.
2024-09-161h 10
Geography Is EverythingWorld War 1 With Jesse Alexander Of The Great WarWatch Jesse's channels:https://www.youtube.com/@thegreatwarhttps://www.youtube.com/@realtimehistory📝 Substack: https://geographyiseverything.substack.com/📽️ YouTube: @GeographyByGeoff 📷 Socials: https://linktr.ee/geographybygeoff📖 Check out Hunter's atlas' here: https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?keys=hunter+shobeWe're back and this time... we've brought an expert! Join us as we interview and discuss World War 1 with Jesse Alexander of The Great War and Real Time History YouTube channels! He brings the much needed expertise that we simply don't have!
2024-06-201h 00
Room For SecondsHow Geoff Alexander Is Elevating Fast Casual with Wow BaoOn this episode of Room for Seconds, Craveworthy Brands CEO Gregg Majewski sat with Wow Bao Founder Geoff Alexander at the National Restaurant Association Show 2024.Drawing from his extensive experience in various sectors, Alexander, a seasoned veteran in the restaurant industry, has masterfully bridged the gap between fine dining and Quick Service Restaurants (QSR).Watch now to learn about lessons learned from fine dining, the responsibility of leadership, and being forward thinking.Episode Links:Wow Bao OnlineWow Bao Dark KitchensGeoff Alexander on TwitterDelivering the Digital Restaurant...
2024-06-1330 min
Nodes in the NetNodes 84 - Alexander Beiner (Partying Mid-Renaissance with the Three of Cups)The brilliant Alexander Beiner—author, podcaster, thought-leader and essayist—becomes a Node in the Net today to celebrate the Psychedelic Renaissance and chat about yes-and-ness, discernment, and navigating holding nuanced perspectives in a world brimming with binary thinkers among many other vibey topics.
Check out Alexander's substack, The Bigger Picture and learn more about the book by the same name on his glorious website!
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2024-06-1155 min
Ag in ConversationClarkson's back and can NZ Ag handle disrupters?014 | Every industry needs disrupters but can NZ ag handle new comers throwing the baby out with the bath water and doing things their way? This week we dig into the book Meet you at the Main Divide written by Justine Ross with Geoff Ross owners of Lake Hawea Station. Order the book here or check out the rest of their mahi here.We cover the news of the week - the rain just keeps on pouring and pouring over in the UK resulting in the wettest 12 months and the worst lambing on record...
2024-05-0238 min
Room For SecondsHow to Maintain Quality While Scaling Quickly with Wow Bao CEO Geoff AlexanderTAKEAWAYS:The Importance of Teaching and Molding Future Leaders - For Gregg Majewski, being a leader in the restaurant industry is an extremely important title and goes beyond the walls of the restaurants. With many being employed for the first time, Majewski understands the vital role the job will play in those employees’ future.The Ups and Downs of Rapid Growth - Craveworthy grew quickly! With such fast paced growth, though, comes challenges. For Gregg Majewski, he has been able to navigate the issues, and remain appreciative of the un...
2024-04-1730 minQSR UncutThe Future of Restaurant Innovation, with Wow Bao’s Geoff AlexanderFew restaurant brands, if any, have stayed at the forefront of innovation like Wow Bao, a concept that began as a small Chicago storefront and has now spread to more than 700 “dark kitchens” across the country. Also, Wow Bao recently rolled into thousands of CPG outlets and is plotting a future in web3 that could change the game as we know it. CEO Geoff Alexander joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein to discuss it all, what’s next, and how you lead from the cutting edge during one of the most vivid paradigm shifts on record.
2024-02-1538 min
BRITPOD - England at its BestMerry Christmas aus Großbritanniens ehemaliger Hauptstadt: Weihnachten in der Winchester CathedralAEOY - All Ears On You
Merry Christmas, everyone! BRITPOD feiert Weihnachten an einem außergewöhnlichen Ort: Winchester Cathedral! Dieser imposante Sakralbau im Herzen der ehemaligen Hauptstadt Großbritanniens wurde über Nacht Teil der Pop-Kultur und lieferte einen der größten Hits der 60er Jahre: „The New Vaudeville Band“ vom genialen Songwriter Geoff Stevens veröffentlichte 1966 den Song "Winchester Cathedral" - und sorgte für ein echtes Musikphänomen ihrer Zeit: Über Nacht verkaufte die Band 1,5 Millionen Schallplatten und vor allem in den USA war der Hype gigantisch. In den Jahren darauf entstanden mehr als 400 Cover-Versionen, u.a. von Frank Sina...
2023-12-2423 min
What We Watched76 - Holdovers of BatMattMatthew & Brandon start off December with an instant classic by Alexander Payne. "The Holdovers" starring Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa, making his debut. Written by David Hemingson, this christmas movie set in the 70's follows a teacher and student as they but heads and bond while stuck at school over christmas break. - Has any recent christmas movies made it to your christmas playlist?T: https://twitter.com/watched_podcastE: WhatWeWatched@outlook.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/people/What-We-Watched/100089764207932
2023-12-071h 13
The Local Marketing LabSurprise and delight: the key to local marketing with Geoff AlexanderIn this episode of The Local Marketing Lab, Justin Ulrich has an engaging discussion with Geoff Alexander, President and CEO of Wow Bao and Managing Partner at Lettuce Entertain You. With over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Geoff provides powerful insights on how to surprise and delight your customers and why that’s the key to local marketing.Geoff Alexander focuses on the key to local marketing: surprise and delight. Here are some topics discussed in the episode:Local marketing is all about community engagement – make your brand a positive part of the neighborhood.Focus on...
2023-11-0824 min
The Fourth CurtainAnd the Winner is... Geoff Keighley!Creator and Host of The Game Awards, Geoff Keighley is possibly the most recognizable face in videogames. Starting as a teenage game reviewer he wrote for Time Magazine, Kotaku, and Fortune, then became a TV personality on Spike TV and G4TV. Now his Game Awards has a global audience of over 100 million viewers. He spoke with us about his origins and vision for the future of games.Support the showThank you for listening to our podcast all about videogames and the amazing people who bring them to life!Hosted by Alexander Seropian...
2023-10-191h 07
32 Fans Podcast32 Fans in 32 Days: #8 Los Angeles ChargersGeoff Fienberg rejoins 32 Fans to determine if this season will be any different for the Chargers than the previous ones have been. Catch the full episode by becoming a 32 Fans patron! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-3134 min
Turning the TableUnlocking Success: Geoff Alexander's Recipe for Restaurant InnovationGet ready to be inspired by the extraordinary journey of Geoff Alexander, a true pioneer in the restaurant industry. His story is filled with unexpected twists and turns that will leave you in awe. From humble beginnings to now standing in about 2,000 grocery stores, Geoff's path is a testament to the power of innovation. But what unexpected twist propelled Wow Bao to such incredible heights? Stay tuned to discover the surprising secret that unlocked Geoff's success.In this episode, you will be able to:Decode the benefits of infusing innovation...
2023-08-0141 min
Firecrotch & Normcore: THEY LIKE TO WATCHFINALE WEEKEND BONUS EPISODE - GoJo or Go Home - it's Alexander Skarsgård!Full of nervous energy as you wait for the final episode? Distract yourself in the company of Mr Charisma... sorry DOCTOR Charisma, Alexander Skarsgård - aka Lukas Matsson - aka Pissy Longstocking (after this podcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-2829 min
FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry RevolutionGeoff Alexander on leveling up leadership skillsAfter 30 years with restaurant conglomerate Lettuce Entertain You, Geoff Alexander could teach a masterclass on building and scaling a restaurant brand. And that’s exactly what he’s done for us today. In this far reaching conversation we discuss the essential elements of leadership, how to build a brand from the ground up, turnaround strategies for struggling brands, and how to outsmart the competition.
That’s Geoff Alexander. For more information on Wow Bao, visit https://www.wowbao.com/.
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2023-05-2637 minFirecrotch & Normcore: THEY LIKE TO WATCHS04 E05 No Sorrys For Lukas - with Arian MoayedWe just watched 'Kill List' and if you were expecting an episode almost entirely comprised of Sara objectifying Alexander Skarsgård, you're in for a surprise... because she's objectifying our guest, too - ARIAN MOAYED! Yes! Somehow, we persuaded to Stewy Hosseini to talk to us, and he over-delivers (under challenging circumstances.) We bled the f**ker conversationally dry, so there'll be a bonus episode with lots more about 'Succession', plus his theatre career, Robin Williams, and Waterwell - the art and education non-profit he co-founded - later this week. Email us: f**k...
2023-04-2558 min
RestrocastRise to the Top: The Story of Wow Bao's Geoff Alexander | RestrocastAre you curious about the secrets to running a successful restaurant business? In this episode of F&B Talks, we welcome Geoff Alexander, a seasoned professional in the restaurant industry, to discuss his journey into the hospitality industry, the lessons learnt, and interesting insights.Geoff Alexander began his career as a fry cook, grill cook, bartender, and chef supervisor. He worked his way up from a number four manager to a number two manager at Big Bowl, a small Asian concept restaurant in Chicago, before eventually becoming the CEO of Wow Bao, a fast-casual Asian restaurant chain that...
2023-03-271h 11
Heroes & HeadwindsGeoff Alexander, President and CEO of Wow BaoIn this episode of Heroes & Headwinds, we’re sharing an interview with Geoff Alexander, President and CEO of Wow Bao and a longtime leader in food and beverage innovation: from digital ordering to dark kitchens to a staffless front of house. From listening to Geoff, you might be forgiven for thinking that the success of Wow Bao was inevitable, however, Geoff and his team pioneered these innovations during one of the most challenging eras our industry has ever seen, provoking us to consider new paradigms in restaurant operations. And while Wow Bao is heralded as a leader in technology so...
2023-02-0325 min32 Fans Podcast32 Fans in 32 Days: #6 Los Angeles ChargersAlex talks to Geoff Fienberg from Mayo Media, Chargers fan and favorite golf podcaster of the 32 Fans golf subchat, about why this year should be different for the Chargers than all other years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-0233 min
ROI’s Into the Corner Office Podcast: Powerhouse Middle Market CEOs Telling it Real—Unexpected Caree...Geoff Alexander, CEO, Wow BaoGeoff Alexander joined Chicago-based Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (LEYE) in 1993 and following his work on multiple concepts within LEYE’s portfolio, including he took over LEYE’s Asian concept, Wow Bao in 2009.
A pioneer in both technology and social media, Geoff redefined the fast-casual space by implementing mobile ordering, self-ordering kiosks, bicycle delivery, and nationwide shipping. Geoff has overseen Wow Bao’s inclusion into airports, major sports stadiums, university campuses, music venues, and grocers around the country that sell Wow Bao’s frozen retail line.
Shortly after being named to both Nation’s Restaurant News’ Power List and...
2022-07-1946 min
Restaurant InfluencersGEOFF ALEXANDER of Wow Bao on Branding Dark KitchensWow Bao CEO Geoff Alexander learned that in order to expand a virtual restaurant concept you have to “wow” with impressive branding. Listen to this interview to learn about improving your online presence, digital ordering innovations, and letting go in order to grow. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU LEARNED on Restaurant Influencers. https://restaurantinfluencers.media Sign Up for POPMENU and Save $100: https://popmenu.com/influencers Make your restaurant better with TOAST: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-07-0535 min
Restaurant InfluencersGEOFF ALEXANDER of Wow Bao on Branding Dark KitchensWow Bao CEO Geoff Alexander learned that in order to expand a virtual restaurant concept you have to "wow" with impressive branding. Listen to this interview to learn about improving your online presence, digital ordering innovations, and letting go in order to grow. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU LEARNED on Restaurant Influencers. https://restaurantinfluencers.media Sign Up for POPMENU and Save $100: https://popmenu.com/influencers Make your restaurant better with TOAST: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc
2022-07-0533 min
The Irresistible FactorInterview with Geoff Alexander — Wow Bao President and CEOGeoff Alexander, President and CEO of Wow Bao, has a unique business concept that pushes boundaries.In 2017, Wow Bao’s parent company, Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, had an idea: They wanted to create a product that could help restaurants and catering businesses that were really struggling. Geoff shared that the company considered catering companies that do one big order a week, then sit dormant; the ice cream shop that isn’t working over the summer; and the hotel that has a whole room service staff, but isn’t producing to its full capacity. Host Kristi Bridges and Geoff talk about...
2022-05-2528 minLiving for the CinemaAll the President’s Men (1976)Could this be the greatest film about journalism ever made? It’s certainly one of the most celebrated investigations of one of the greatest political scandals in American history. We follow two young reporters from the Washington Post – Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein – as they exhaustively get to the bottom of not only whom was behind the infamous 1972 break-in at the National Democratic Party headquarters as the Watergate Hotel, but who was covering it up….and how that went, all the way to the White House. Robert Redford plays Woodward, Dustin Hoffman plays Bernstein, and they ar...
2022-01-2819 min
Sunday Coffee with Leerecs and FriendsSunday Coffee with River Moon Wellness' Geoff Alexander 2021-12-04Sunday Coffee with River Moon Wellness' Geoff Alexander 12-04-2021 Premier at 4pm ESTSunday Coffee with Leerecs' Friends - Sundays at 4pm ESTTalk show interview with the best independent musicians about their original alternative music.🎶🔊📟🎸 Submit your music for consideration to win Radio airtime at https://leerecs.com 🎶🔊📟🎸River Moon Wellness' Geoff AlexanderORGANICALLY SOURCED, COLD-PRESSED BROAD SPECTRUM HEMP — Shop our tightly edited wellness offerings. #RiverMoonWellnessrivermoonwellness.comUse the promo code leerecs15And get a 15% offDownload Leerecs for iPhone https://apple.co/2ss9dFZSign Up at https://leerecs...
2021-12-0420 min
The Effective Statistician - in association with PSIStatistical EngineeringInterview with Roger Hoerl, Ron Snee, and Geoff Vining
In today's episode, Sam Gardner together with Roger, Ron, and Geoff will dive deep into Statistical Engineering and will discuss about the following points:
Definition of Statistical Engineering (SE)How did the idea of Statistical Engineering come aboutExamples of what SEExamples of where it has been applied and if it's gaining tractionIs SE an idea and a practice, or is it a profession, or both?How does SE compare to the role/profession of “statistician” and/or “data scientist”Does SE apply to statisticians working in pharmaceuticals, other Industries, or Governm...
2021-11-1652 min
I on the IlliniI on the Illini - Geoff Alexander Illini Basketball Assistant Coach (S1,Ep55)IlliniGuy Brad Sturdy simulcasts a Sturdy for 30 podcast as he interviews Illini Assistant Basketball Coach Geoff Alexander. Find out what is going on as basketball practice is getting ready to tip off.
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2021-09-3037 min
Sturdy For 30Sturdy for 30 - Geoff Alexander and the Beginning of Hoops PracticeIllinois Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Geoff Alexander joins Sturdy and Mike Cagley to talk recruiting, the upcoming season, the start of practice and a myriad of other topics in this edition of Sturdy for 30.
2021-09-3037 min
Give an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast with Zack OatesThe Dark Kitchen Rises with Geoff Alexander of Wow BaoSend us a textGeoff Alexander is the President and CEO of Wow Bao, a fast casual Asian concept that has grown from 3 brick-and-mortar locations to over 300 locations including airports, grocery stores, and food trucks, using what Geoff calls "dark kitchens" under his direction. Geoff also has substantial experience as managing partner at Lettuce Entertain you, and has been named one of the most influential restaurant CEOs in the country according to Nation's Restaurant News. On this episode, Geoff and host Zack Oates discuss: How Wow Bao has grown so fastDark kitchens vs ghost kit...
2021-08-3021 min
Media Sales: CONFIDENTIALGeoff Schiller | Cultivating Accountability and Revenue GrowthGeoff Schiller is the Chief Revenue Officer at Group Nine Media. In this episode, Geoff shares how his love of pop culture has translated to a career in media sales, and how leading with empathy, accountability and innovation brings success.
2021-08-0534 min
Sidearmnation Podcast - A Unique Baseball PodcastJordy Alexander - Former Team Canada LHP/KC Royals LHPSend us a textOn this episode Jordy Alexander comes on to talk about his unique story of getting drafted out of Indy ball, college career, playing International baseball in Mexico/Colombia, pitching mindset, coaching career and possible future Aerial Skier! Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
2021-04-1240 min
Rock My Restaurant49. WowBao My Takeout! | Geoff Alexander - Wow BaoOn this episode of the Takeout, Delivery, and Catering podcast series, hosts TJ Schier and Sam Stanovich sit down with Geoff Alexander, the president and chief executive officer of Wow Bao, to explore the ins and outs of the dark kitchen space.
2021-02-0244 minFood on DemandCelebrity Virtual Restaurants + Geoff Alexander of Wow BaoIn the 14th episode of the Food On Demand Podcast, hosts Tom and Nick talk with Geoff Alexander, president and CEO of Wow Bao and a managing partner at Lettuce Entertain You. They also cover the National Restaurant Association's new guidelines for delivery providers, an Ohio city hiring its own delivery drivers, and the rise of celebrity-backed virtual restaurants.
2021-01-2146 minQSR Uncut27 - Wow Bao's Geoff AlexanderThe Chicago-based fast casual Wow Bao isn't just an exciting Asian fast casual with a lot of opportunity for growth at a time when Americans are more interested in global flavors than ever. It's also a tech-forward concept that has leaned into platforms like kiosks and digital ordering way before other foodservice brands. Spearheading that innovation is president Geoff Alexander. In this two-part conversation with QSR editor Sam Oches, Alexander first shares the story of how Wow Bao came to be and why it strives to stay so far ahead of technology trends, and then discusses how Wow...
2020-04-231h 19
The Young Entrepreneur's JourneyHow To Build A Powerful Social Network and Master Google Ads with Geoff AlexanderIn this episode, I sit down with my buddy Geoff Alexander, who is one of the UK’s best-kept secrets. He used to be a personal trainer and a rising star in the corporate world but is now an award-winning Google Ads specialist (first Google-certified in the UK), speaker and digital marketing consultant and mentor. A very fun guy, who is way too humble and has a ridiculously large network. In this episode you will learn about: The leap from the corporate world into entrepreneurship How to adapt your business to evolving markets How to create consistency in your business (inco...
2019-11-0832 min
Fast Casual InsiderThe Future of Delivery and the Restaurant Experience with Geoff Alexander and Paul DamicoOn this special edition of Fast Casual Insider, Jerry heads to the floor of the 100th annual National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago to talk with Geoff Alexander and Paul Damico. Geoff is the president of Wow Bao, a Chicago chain specializing in steamed bao. Paul is the CEO of Naf Naf Grill, another Chicago-based chain specializing in Middle Eastern food.Geoff, Paul and Jerry discuss the rise of third-party delivery and how this has affected their restaurants. They further discuss how delivery is changing their growth strategy and leading them to try innovative new restaurant concepts...
2019-09-2725 min
Fast Casual InsiderTechnology's impact on Fast Casual Dining with Geoff AlexanderIn the first episode of the Fast Casual Insider podcast, host Jerry White sits down with Wow Bao President and Managing Partner of Lettuce Entertain You Geoff Alexander. Geoff shares his insights into how he thinks about technology and innovation for Wow Bao, the role 3rd party delivery services are playing and how he’s managed to stay at Lettuce Entertain You for over 26 years.[01:35] - Geoff's journey to Lettuce Entertain You[05:30] - Incorporating Technology & Innovation into Wow Baos culture[08:30] - The role Social Media has played at Wow Bao[09:42] - How to harness technology and still maintain a...
2019-05-1700 min
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2018-08-2933 min