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Pitch The PMEP.015: From Fidelity to Fudge: Jonathan Kasen’s Buffett-Inspired Bet on ChocolateJonathan Kasen spent over a decade as a portfolio manager at Fidelity, analyzing industrial and energy companies through the lens of four key elements: organic growth, operating leverage, free cash flow conversion, and reinvestment opportunities. Today, he’s applying those same principles to his latest venture: chocolate.In this episode of Pitch The PM, Jonathan joins Doug Garber to talk about his journey from Wall Street to small business ownership. They dive deep into what makes a great compounder—public or private—and how Buffett’s See’s Candies investment and a shaky car ride with the Oracle him...
2025-10-1645 min
Kase In PointChristopher Nolan Films, RankedKase in Point is so back. Parker Banta joins Kasen to discuss Christopher Nolan and rank all 12 of his movies.
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Even Just a Little... Creativity, Joy, Entrepreneurship, Ideas, Authors, ArtistsKasen Wysong – A Little Wonder & a Cup of CoffeeA Little Wonder & a Cup of CoffeeIn this episode of Even Just a Little, we sit down with fantasy novelist and devoted father Kasen Wysong. From his childhood in Ukraine to juggling creative writing, fatherhood, and a full-time job, Kasen brings honest reflections on curiosity, creativity, and making space for imagination amidst a busy life. We explore how his upbringing shaped his storytelling, and how wonder and a cup of coffee might be all you need to get started on something meaningful.Follow Kasen’s journey on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ka...
2025-05-2737 min
Fireside Tattoo PodcastCrossing Disciplines | Gifford KasenWe're diving deep into the world of Gifford Kasen! An artist who didn't just learn tattooing, but breathed it, challenged it, and transformed through relentless curiosity. From punk rock flyers to intricate large scale biomech designs, to incredible fine art, this is about breaking down artistic barriers and finding your own voice in a world that's constantly trying to box you in. Every technical skill, every experimental technique, every moment of creative friction becomes part of the toolkit of an artist committed to continuous development. This isn't some motivational poster - it's about understanding how artistic growth h...
2025-03-2637 minKase In PointISSA Convention RecapKasen does a night by night recap of the ISSA conference in Las Vegas. Tune in to experience the day in the life of an asphalt man, and maybe a few jokes as well.
2025-01-241h 16Kase In PointJazz Update & 2024 Movie Releases, RankedWe are so back. Kasen discusses the current state of the Utah Jazz and ranks the movies he saw from 2024.
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Indos Across BordersEp 6: Czech Republic: How EduFair Led Novinta Kasenčákova to Her Dream LifeWelcome to another episode of Indos Across Borders, the podcast where we uncover the personal journeys of Indonesians building their lives abroad. Today, we sat down with Novinta Kasenčákova, Marketing Coordinator at Zebra Technologies, who has been living in the Czech Republic since 2019. Novinta shares her journey from early dreams of living abroad to finding her path through cultural adaptation, personal growth, and new creative pursuits.
In this episode, we discussed:
How international TV fueled Inta's dream to live abroad
Meeting her future husband on a work trip to Vietnam
Pursuing her ambitions with in...
2024-10-291h 32Kase In Point"Perfect Movie" DraftKasen is joined by Parker, Austin, and Jaren to draft their perfect movie. They draft from pools of genres, directors, and actors. Tune in to see who comes out with the best production!
2024-05-302h 08Kase In PointRanking the Top 20 NBA Players I'd want to Build AroundKasen plays GM and ranks the top 20 NBA players he'd want to build a franchise around over the next seven years.
2024-05-081h 11Kase In PointDanny Ainge & Playoff PredictionsKasen reads quotes from Danny Ainge's end of season press conference and tries to give meaning to them. He then proposes his playoff picks for this NBA postseason.
2024-04-201h 08Kase In PointNew Music & College BasketballKasen recaps some things from the past week. After that he dives into new music he's been enjoying lately, and talks a bit about college basketball to wrap up the podcast.
2024-04-121h 00Kase In PointMovie Star/NBA CompsKasen discusses ten movie stars and proposes their NBA comparisons!
2024-03-301h 34Kase In PointMasters of the Air & Golf!On this week's episode, Kasen has on the Great Gatsby of SLC, Elijah Turner, to discuss Apple TV's hit series Masters of the Air. They discuss their love for the show, and then dive into some golf topics to wrap up the episode.
2024-03-101h 43Kase In PointMega Movie Auction Draft (1997 & 2019)!Kasen is joined by Austin and Jaren with the Film Fixation Podcast to conduct an auction draft, selecting from the years 1997 & 2019. Listen to see who comes away with the best list of ten movies!
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The Untangling Anxiety Podcast#17 - Living a Full and Happy Life with OCD - with Kasen GarrettOn today’s podcast I welcome Kasen Garrett, a family friend
and fellow mental health advocate.
Kasen has OCD and graciously shares his story and some of the personal details his life with OCD. We talk about how it started. The devastation it created. And how he found knowledge and help to now live a full life that isn’t controlled by OCD.
Kasen’s OCD didn’t show up in his life until he was serving
a mission for his church in Ghana. He struggled to understand what was going on and what his disturbi...
2024-02-141h 01Kase In PointMental Health With Betsy RussellKasen has Betsy Russell on the podcast to discuss all things mental health! Betsy shares some of her experiences navigating relationships with loved ones who have OCD and Anxiety. You can find her on Instagram @untanglinganxiety and on The Untangling Anxiety Podcast.
2024-02-061h 14Kase In PointLife Recap & Listener QuestionsKasen discusses a few life highlights and then goes through a few listener questions.
2024-01-3047 minKase In PointJazz Hot Streak & 2023 AwardsKasen discusses the Utah Jazz' recent hot streak and breaks down some of the reasons for their success. Afterwards, he goes through his 2023 "Best Of's" and "Worst Of'" and gives out awards.
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Hollywood WeekTop Ten Most Anticipated Films of 2024"Alright stop...ANTICIPATE AND LISTEN"--Vanilla Ice, 1990That's right ladies and gentlemen, it's time for everyone's favorite annual tradition! Let's bury the past and look to the future as we discuss some of the biggest movies of 2024. Does Marvel have anything left for us to get hyped on? Does "Dune Pt. 2" win by default? Is Kasen going to try and bring up some goofy nerd sh*t?!ALL ABOARD THE HYPE TRAIN
2024-01-021h 20Kase In PointMega Movie Auction DraftKasen has Austin and Jaren from the Film Fixation Podcast on this week's episode to conduct a mega movie auction draft. The three will bid against each other to claim a selection of movies from the years 1995, 2007, and 2016.
2023-12-272h 42Kase In PointShould the Jazz Trade for a Player like Zach Lavine?Kasen laments over his recent sports fandom. He then goes through an exercise in hopes of determining if the Jazz should trade for Zach Lavine or not.
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Leading Saints Podcast“I Give Unto You Weakness” | An Interview with Jim KasenJim Kasen has degrees in Organ Performance and Interpersonal Communications from Brigham Young University, a Master of Social Work from the University of Utah, and a Masters in Choral Conducting from BYU. He is a licensed social worker, recently retired as Director of University Relations at BYU, and is the author of the book To Belong to Him. Jim first served as a branch president in the Philippines Manila Mission, and has served in branch presidencies at the Provo Missionary Training Center, in elders quorum presidencies, in a bishopric, four times as a high councilor, and as a music...
2023-12-0354 minKase In PointJazz Talk & States Draft!Kasen is joined by his brother Ryker to discuss the current state of the Utah Jazz. They end the episode by drafting states they'd prefer to live in.
2023-11-091h 25Kase In PointSports Movie DraftKasen has guests Parker Banta, Statton Stoker, and Austin Hyatt on the podcast to do a sports movie draft.
2023-10-271h 16Kase In PointLife Recap & 10 Questions Entering the Jazz SeasonKasen recaps the highlights/lowlights of the last few weeks. He then proposes 10 questions he has entering the coming Jazz season.
2023-10-231h 07Kase In PointDame Lillard Trade & Week 4 NFL Power RankingsKasen breaks down his week, work day, the Dame Lillard Trade, and his thoughts on NFL teams heading into week 4.
2023-09-281h 00Kase In Point"Thoughts That Occupy Men's Minds More Than They Should" Draft.Kasen discusses the NFL through the context of his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He then has a draft with guests Austin Hyatt and Statton Stoker.
2023-09-211h 28
D&D Fitness Radio PodcastEpisode 154 - Jacqueline Kasen: Pursuing Peak Performance in the Face of AdversityIn Episode 154, we talk with Jacqueline Kasen about her incredible pursuit of climbing the world’s highest mountains. We learn about her comprehensive fitness preparation for such an adventure, but also some of the setbacks she has endured as part of such a lofty goal. Jacqueline discusses all of the challenges she has faced with these types of expeditions including the thin air at altitude, the unforgiving weather, the lack of showers and other conveniences, team cohesion and the ever present danger of accidents. She recounts one case of a fellow climber from her team experiencing a traumatic accident and ho...
2023-09-1545 minKase In PointLeonardo DiCaprio Movie Draft!Kasen breaks down some new NBA rules and his fantasy football week 1. He is then joined by film expert Austin Hyatt to discuss all things Leonardo DiCaprio.
2023-09-141h 39Kase In PointThe NBA Sucks...And I'm Back!Kasen recounts his summer, talks about his frustrations with the NBA, and finishes with some NFL over/unders.
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The Healed Creative PodcastReaching Your Peak Potential with Jacqueline KasenJacqueline Kasen is a coach and master trainer, creator of the Kasen Method and mountaineer. Jacqueline cultivates the fitness experience through her unique approach and she continues to inspire people through her personal brand around the world.
In this episode we discuss motivation, climbing literal mountains, sacrifice, investing in yourself and more.
You can follow Jacqueline on Instagram at @kasenfitness.
Are you getting so much value that you're ready to dive in to work with The Paid Creative? Schedule a free consultation to determine which one of our programs is the right fit for you! Book Your Consult HERE...
2023-07-1236 min2023-06-2453 minKase In PointCafe Rio on my Shiz List? Four Takeaways from Finals Teams.Kasen discusses various topics from his personal life, and also dives into the current finals matchup.
2023-06-021h 02Kase In PointLottery TalkKasen discusses his personal life, the NBA playoffs, and the NBA draft lottery.
2023-05-1858 minKase In PointSteph Fan-Girling? LinkedIn?Kasen discusses various topics including LinkedIn, Steph Curry, and other NBA related subjects.
2023-05-031h 07Kase In PointStories, Playoffs, & Listener QuestionsKasen talks about the highlights of his past week. He also discusses the NBA playoffs and answers listener questions.
2023-04-261h 05Kase In PointNBA Playoffs & Listener QuestionsKasen breaks down the NBA playoffs and gives his pick to win the finals. He also dives into a few listener submitted questions.
2023-04-111h 02Kase In PointOCD ChatterKasen discusses various topics including his diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
2023-04-041h 10Kase In PointLoad ManagementKasen discusses topics such as load management, offseason storylines, and contender rankings.
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Kase In PointAll NBA Office CompsKasen breaks down various topics including a segment that compares NBA players to office characters.
2023-03-121h 24Hollywood WeekTop Ten Most Anticipated Films of 2023Ladies & Gentlemen, there's nothing more healthy and productive than ignoring what's right in front of us, not living in the moment, and constantly thinking about a future we have no control over...so with that being said, let's take a look at our MOST ANTICIPATED FILMS OF 2023!Does Marvel still have the same appeal it once did? Does Kasen even know what "Indiana Jones" is? Is "Dune Pt 2" an automatic #1 lock because it features both Timothee Chalamet AND Florence Pugh (HOLY SH*T)!?!?ALL ABOARD THE HYPE TRAIN
2022-12-271h 33Hollywood WeekThe 2022 Ketchup EpisodeLadies & Gentlemen, you have spoken and we have listened! Many many of our loyal listeners (3 people) have commented that the lack of “Hollywood Week” content has left them more emotionally devastated than the ending of “Twilight: New Moon”…but the pain stops now!We are back with a very special episode recapping all the great film & television we’ve checked out in the first 4 months of 2022! We are also dropping our predictions for “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and enjoying Kasen’s last few weeks as an “almost” doctor!2022 WITH A SIDE OF KETCHUP
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Two Nuts in a PodEpisode 24 | "Don't Be Erased" | Kasen Meek | June 23, 2020Our guest this week is Kasen Meek, Digital Marketing Coordinator for Centerstone and trans rights activist. We discuss the state of trans rights during the Trump era, and how having a marginalized gender identity impacts mental health. Kasen shares some formative experiences with self advocacy and the importance of difficult conversations. Follow Kasen at trans.parent_kasen on Instagram.
Featured: Original music for Two Nuts in a Pod by Neil Lucas.
References:
-Louisville Pride Foundation Social Justice Fund: bit.ly/3ev37el
-Blofish (gender neutral clothing store): blofish.com/. Use code kasen10 for 10% donation to Centerstone.
2022-02-2255 minHollywood WeekThe Hollywood Week Halloween SpectacularLadies & Gentlemen, you might have thought this podcast was dead, but just like Michael Myers…just like Freddy Krueger…just like international pop star Sia…we’re ALIVE!It’s time to celebrate everyone’s third favorite holiday and dive into all the terrifying stuff Hollywood has blessed us with…no, not Kevin Spacey…we’re discussing “Halloween Kills”, “It Chapter 2”, “Midnight Mass”, “Squid Game”, and much more!We are also throwing another (horror) trivia challenge at our resident scholar Kasen, rea...
2021-10-191h 39Hollywood WeekEpisode 27 - Welcome to the Space JamLadies & Gentlemen…EVERYBODY GET UP! It’s time to slam now…we got a real jam going down! Episode 27 has arrived, and we’re bringing LeBron James, the Looney Tunes, and every single Warner Brothers property with us as we tackle “Space Jam: A New Legacy”.We’re also reviewing the Nic Cage/Piggy Cage epic, “Pig”, throwing down ANOTHER trivia challenge for Kasen, and discussing some of the worst movie trilogies of all time! Episode 27Bugs BunnyFLY LIKE AN EAGLE
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Fiangonan'Andriamanitra MirayNy tombo-kasen'ny Fanahy Masina sy ny tombo-kasen'ny bibi-diaNy tombo-kase dia marika apetaka amin'ny handrina sy ny tànana ankavanan'ny olona mba ho famantarana azy. Andriamanitra dia manome ny Sabata ho famantarana eo aminy sy ny olony. Nefa maro no mandà tsy mety mandray izany famantarana nomen'Andriamanitra izany. Ankoatry ny Sabata dia misy tombo-kase hafa koa nomen'Andriamanitra hamantarany ny tena olony.
Izany famantarana izany no manavaka azy ireo amin'izay olona miankohoka eo anoloan'ny bibi-dia sy ny sariny. Ny olona mandray ny mariky ny bibi-dia sy ny sariny dia tsy mba voaaro amin'ny loza ho avy ary ny hiafarany dia fahafatesana mandrakizay. Mba hiarovana antsika tsy ho...
2021-07-1834 minHollywood WeekEpisode 25 - The Future of MarvelLadies & Gentlemen, EXCITING NEWS! Not only is this our 25th episode, it’s also the 25th birthday for the best co-host and Almost Doctor out there, Kasen Culler!Let’s celebrate this joyous occasion by talking about the future of Marvel…our predictions, our hopes, and our fears. We also discuss our favorite summertime movies, Quentin Tarantino’s 10th and final film, and which movie/television character would make the best roommate! Episode 25Birthday 25BLOW OUT THE CANDLES
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VirtuosoInterview with Kasen Shawn - Virtuoso Podcast - Season 1, Ep 7 (Excerpt)In this excerpt, I interview Kasen Shawn and dive into what it’s like to embark upon the three year journey of producing his first album.
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2021-03-2116 minHollywood WeekThe Review - WandaVisionLadies & Gentlemen, it's time to review and discuss one of the most buzzed about shows in a long time! No, we're not talking about "Law & Order: SVU"...we're talking about "WandaVision"! Does the MCU's first foray into the world of television deliver?? We have a lot of thoughts on a lot of things...everything from Scarlet Witch to White Vision, Agatha All Along to Ralph Bohner...let's create some chaos magic and dive into the world of (cue theme music)..."WANDAVISION"!...Please Stand By...
2021-03-091h 40Hollywood WeekThe Final Quarantine: Top Ten Films of 2020Ladies & Gentlemen, 2021 is going great so far! Zero problems! All positivity! Absolutely no earth shattering issues that are keeping us awake at night...it's a beautiful thing...2020 on the other hand, wow...what a disaster! On this very special episode, we are looking back at last year and counting down our TOP TEN FILMS, in addition to giving out the incredibly prestigious, highly coveted "Hollywood Week Awards"...best action sequence? Saddest moment?? Biggest disappointment?? In addition to all of that, we're taking a look at some of the biggest and best television the y...
2021-01-112h 28Hollywood WeekQuarantined With Hollywood Week: Top Ten Most Anticipated Films of 2021Ladies & Gentlemen, 2020 was a long and terrifying nightmare, but it's time to wake up! It's 2021, we're all walking around with $600 whole dollars in our pockets, and Hollywood is ready to make a comeback...On this very special episode, we're looking at the year ahead and counting down our TOP TEN MOST ANTICIPATED FILMS OF THE YEAR!! How much anime made it onto Kasen's list? How much love for Marvel Studios is TOO much love? Does Tom Holland show up in every single movie on our lists?? Let's cross our fingers that the theaters open up...
2021-01-051h 14Hollywood WeekThe Review - Wonder Woman 1984 & SoulLadies & Gentlemen! We hope you all had a fantastic Christmas filled with family, friends, and excessive amounts of hydroxychloroquine! Christmas Day brought us not one...but TWO highly anticipated movies that we didn't even have to leave the couch to check out..."Wonder Woman 1984" & "Soul"!! Let's dive in for a lively review/discussion and find out which one of these was NOT good, and which one of these was VERY good...
2020-12-291h 18Hollywood WeekThe Breakdown - Home Alone & Die HardLadies & Gentlemen, it's CHRISTMAS TIME!! This is our favorite time of year...a time for family, friends, presents, Covid vaccines, love, joy, the Wet Bandits trying to murder a small child, and Professor Snape leading a group of German terrorists into the Nakatomi building...MERRY CHRISTMAS!!On this very special and very festive episode of THE BREAKDOWN, we are diving into not one...but TWO holiday classics..."Home Alone" & "Die Hard"...both feature stunning bravery and brutal violence, rocky relationships and incompetent law enforcement, and arguably the most memorable villains in...
2020-12-211h 39Hollywood WeekThe Breakdown - Halloween (1978)Ladies & Gentlemen, Halloween is almost here! This means candy…this means costumes…this means Michael Myers, one of the most iconic and terrifying villains in film history! We are grabbing the butcher’s knife and dedicating this episode of THE BREAKDOWN to the deeply unsettling…the original (and best)…the 1978 horror classic “Halloween”. Does this movie deserve it’s top tier status in the world of horror films? Does Kasen have hot takes that are so hot we might be forced to shut down the show indefinitely? Does Dr. Loomis spend half this movie s...
2020-10-271h 22Hollywood WeekThe Review - The Haunting of Bly ManorLadies & Gentlemen…imagine watching 9 hours of inescapable dread and terror…watching characters walk the tight rope between the living and the dead…watching forbidden romance and off the charts sexual tension…that’s exactly how I felt after the first Presidential Debate, and I hope those of you that experienced it are doing ok and have recovered. As far as this episode, we are reviewing one of the most anticipated new series of the year! After conquering the horrors of Hill House, it’s time to dive into the spiritual (no pun intended) successor… “The Haunting of Bly Manor”. Does...
2020-10-201h 06Hollywood WeekThe Ranking - ScreamLadies & Gentlemen, we are back with another terrifying blood soaked episode of...THE RANKING!!After 4 movies of brutal Ghostface killing, adorable Dewey/Gale romance, and more meta commentary than a Dan Harmon autobiography (deep cut...no pun intended)...we have emerged with our definitive ranking of one of the most memorable and iconic horror series of all time...THE “SCREAM” FRANCHISE...Is “Scream 3” as bad as we remember?? Did “Scream 2” try to make us scared of Aunt Jackie from “Roseanne”?? Was Matthew Lillard robbed of an Oscar nomination for his work in the original?? Will...
2020-10-131h 31Hollywood WeekQuarantined With Hollywood Week: Top Ten Horror Films of All TimeLadies & Gentlemen! It’s hard to talk about anything more terrifying than 2020…but dammit, we are going to give it our best shot! In this brand new “Quarantine” episode, we’re dropping our TOP 10 HORROR FILMS OF ALL TIME…an incredibly difficult task that is guaranteed to cause more controversy than walking into your local WalMart without a mask. Does Kasen respect the classics? Does Keenan only care about carnage and gore? Do we both feel terrible about leaving out “Pan’s Labyrinth” because we agreed it’s technically not a horror movie?? All questions will be answered!
2020-10-061h 57Hollywood WeekThe Review - TenetIs this the movie to save the theaters? Is this the movie to save 2020? Is this the movie to save our podcast?!?! There's a lot riding on "Tenet", Christopher Nolan's newest mind bending puzzle box that promises to leave your jaw on the floor and your brain slightly scrambled...we dive in and discuss the positives and negatives in our first half SPOILER FREE breakdown, and then move into spoiler territory and discuss the more "complex" moments...moments that require our resident Almost Doctor/Chicago Genius to take the reigns and deliver some truly great...
2020-09-101h 02Hollywood WeekThe Breakdown - Forrest GumpBreak out the Dr. Peppers! Fry up the shrimp! Set up the ping pong tables! It's time for the 4th and final episode of "The Breakdown"...I like to think of this podcast like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're gonna get...can a film as beloved and revered as the 1994 classic "Forrest Gump" receive anything but unanimous praise??? Well...we have some thoughts...thoughts that might be more controversial than Jenny taking advantage of Forrest's kindness, doing every drug in the known universe, and only agreeing to marry him after she...
2020-09-081h 28Hollywood WeekThe Breakdown - TitanicExciting news! It's 1912, and we're about to board the most luxurious and unsinkable ship ever constructed..."The Ship of Dreams"...as long as we don't hit a giant iceberg, this could be one of the best experiences of our lives...we might even strike up the most passionate and beautiful romance in human history! Ladies & Gentlemen, are you ready to go back to Titanic??As you may have guessed, this brand new episode of THE BREAKDOWN is all about the 1997 cultural phenomenon "Titanic". This is a film that is widely regarded as one...
2020-09-011h 41Hollywood WeekThe Breakdown - Dumb and DumberLadies & Gentlemen, we're back with another episode of THE BREAKDOWN, and after a disastrous week of misery, it's arriving at the perfect time. What kind of misery, you ask? Well...We got no FOOD...We got no JOBS...Our pets HEADS ARE FALLING OFF!!!!We also sold our dead parakeet to a blind kid, got robbed by a sweet old lady on a motorized cart, AND fell off the jetway again...it's been a rough week, so we decided to lift our spirits with one of the greatest comedies o...
2020-08-251h 33Hollywood WeekThe Breakdown - Jurassic ParkLadies & Gentlemen, it's time for something new...Hollywood Week proudly presents...THE BREAKDOWN!!This brand new 4 episode series will tackle universally beloved films and find out what makes them so special! We'll recap the plot from beginning to end, and give our usual hot takes while dropping some wild behind the scenes trivia, AND read all those beautiful listener questions and comments. This should be a really fun time with movies we're all familiar with!On our debut episode of THE BREAKDOWN, we are taking a DEEP (maybe too deep) dive...
2020-08-182h 36Hollywood WeekQuarantined With Hollywood Week: Volume 3Ladies & Gentlemen...the nightmare continues! We are STILL struggling with the CoronaVirus, and movie theaters are STILL struggling to reopen...so that means it's time for the third (and hopefully last) edition of "Quarantined With Hollywood Week"! We know the pandemic and the upcoming election and the civil unrest and the lack of sports and the impending murder of Ghislaine Maxwell is really bumming us all out, so hopefully this episode provides a much needed escape to all our beautiful listeners!It's been awhile since we have talked about all the exciting things we've been...
2020-07-211h 34Hollywood WeekThe Ranking - Best Picture Winners of the DecadeLadies & Gentleman, close your eyes and imagine the greatest gift that life has to offer…Beautiful children?? Immense Wealth?? Genuine happiness and a feeling of self worth?? NO! Not even close…obviously we’re referring to winning an Academy Award for BEST PICTURE. The last decade has given us a wide variety of films that have taken home the top prize…they’ve shown us everything from the horrors of slavery to the love between a Man Fish and a mute woman…from the Korean wealth gap to the stuttering King of England…it’s time to break down these...
2020-06-232h 03Hollywood WeekThe Ranking - DC Extended UniverseLadies & Gentlemen, it's that time again! With the MCU already broken down and ranked, we are turning our attention to the competition...the DC Extended Universe! These 8 films have been all over the place in terms of tone, quality, and entertainment...so get ready for a wild ride filled with some highs and some lows, and then more lows, and then a couple more lows after that...APOLOGIES!Who is "Martha" and WHY DID HE SAY THAT NAME!??! Who is the human/crocodile hybrid and why is he so boring??? Who is the casting director that chose...
2020-06-162h 14Hollywood WeekThe Ranking - Christopher NolanLadies and Gentlemen! It's time to wake up from your dream within a dream, because we're back with another exciting episode of Hollywood Week - The Ranking!Few filmmakers are as beloved, as profitable, and as exciting as Christopher Nolan...whether he's exploring Gotham City, exploring the cosmos, or exploring the beaches of Dunkirk, Nolan always knows how to deliver that perfect balance of blockbuster spectacle and high level concepts. As we all eagerly await the release of "Tenet", let's put on our bathing suits and take that DEEP DIVE into the filmography of...CHRISTOPHER NOLAN (cue...
2020-06-092h 27Hollywood WeekThe Ranking - Marvel Cinematic UniverseLadies & Gentleman, for the very first time, welcome to Hollywood Week - The Ranking! This brand new series will feature some of your favorite franchises, director filmographies, and any other film category that is able to be definitively ranked and categorized. Every movie wants to be considered THE BEST...no movie wants to be considered THE WORST...and then there's everything in between...thanks for joining us and let the controversy begin!In this debut episode, we are breaking down and ranking the entire MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE...from the moment back in 2008 when Tony Stark announced himself...
2020-06-023h 18Hollywood WeekQuarantined With Hollywood Week: Volume 2What month is it?? What day is it?? Was "Cats" a real thing that was released in theaters?? Everything is a mess right now, but we can't let that stop us from dropping ANOTHER quarantine episode of the podcast! We are taking off the hazmat suits, putting down the hand sanitizer, and providing some mid level entertainment for everyone struggling during this (constantly extended) lockdown...This is probably our most "relaxed" episode so far, but it's a great one! We go over the smashing success of "Trolls: World Tour" on VOD, AMC Theater's blood feud with Universal...
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The Maximus PodcastThe Maximus Podcast Ep. 94 - Jacqueline KasenJacqueline Kasen is an all around amazing human and an emerging leader in the fitness space. She’s been immersed in the fitness world since her youth. From participating in the Junior Olympics to excelling as a collegiate athlete and now as a Director of Group Fitness for Anatomy, Certified Personal Trainer, and Exercise Specialist. Her passion is to help people become something greater than themselves, and that passion has driven her to become a die-hard professional in the Health and Fitness arena. Jacqueline obtained her B.S in Exercise Science with a minor in Health from Plymouth State University. Sh...
2020-04-1725 minHollywood WeekQuarantined With Hollywood WeekLadies & Gentlemen...a lot has changed since our temporary retirement a few weeks ago...we are all experiencing something on a global scale that is both terrifying and unprecedented, so we wanted to come back for a VERY special episode that will hopefully provide some mid-level entertainment while we're all locked down! Speaking of "unprecedented"...for the first time ever, we are bringing some GUESTS in to help steer the ship and talk about the things they've been checking out during this quarantine! It was a fun episode...a long episode...and hopefully an episode that can...
2020-04-032h 24Hollywood WeekEpisode 20 - The Grand FinaleLadies & Gentlemen, don't cry because it's over...cry because it happened! Wait...I don't think that's correct, but you get what we're trying to say here...this is it, Episode 20, the GRAND FINALE of Season 1 and we're going out with a Michael Bay level BANG!In this finale episode, we take a trip down memory lane and see just how much Kasen was paying attention over the last 20 episodes...with a huge prize on the line, can he answer enough Hollywood Week trivia questions to claim victory, or will he brutally embarrass himself and possibly...
2020-03-102h 29Hollywood WeekEpisode 19 - Top Ten Television Dramas of All TimeThe penultimate episode has arrived! Get excited, because Episode 19 is our biggest (and 7th best) episode to date...we are giving all of our attention to the world of television as we drop the TOP TEN TELEVISION DRAMAS...OF ALL TIME! Can Keenan forgive Benioff & Weiss?? Can Kasen consider "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" a drama???? All will be revealed...let's go!Don't think we forgot about cinema...because we are reviewing 2 science fiction films that need to be on your radar. Kasen emerges from the shadows to give his thoughts on "The Invisible Man", a...
2020-03-032h 05Hollywood WeekEpisode 18 - The Marvel Empire Marches Towards TelevisionEpisode 18 has arrived, which means our podcast is now a fully fledged mature adult that will hopefully be respected and looked at in a different light...but let's be real, that is NEVER going to happen as long as we're dropping Bernie Sanders impressions, Japanese anime impressions, and providing voice overs for the "Dream Horse" trailer...this might be Episode 18, but don't think we're getting into Yale just yet...maybe Arizona State??Anyways...this episode we break down the MCU establishing their dominance on Disney+...what are the hopes, concerns, and predictions we have for Kevin Feige...
2020-02-251h 37Hollywood WeekEpisode 17 - You Can't Lose With This Kind Of NewsWe've been doing a pretty terrible job of keeping our listeners informed lately, but Episode 17 is here to fix all of that! We finally bring back the NEWS in all its glory, and go over some big stories, some small stories, and some Billie Eilish stories...turn off CNN, turn off Fox News, turn off your uncle that won't stop talking...this is the real deal, let's get educated!"Sonic the Hedgehog" & "Okja" both feature adorable CGI animals getting into some mischief...one of them is a movie that will make the whole family laugh and high...
2020-02-181h 49Hollywood WeekEpisode 16 - Oscars All Day (and the Fantabulous Celebration of One Bong Joon Ho)The Oscars have come and gone, and we have a lot to say in our FULL recap of the ceremony! All the uplifting inspirational moments...all the embarrassing cringe moments...and all of the milk stealing Joaquin Phoenix moments! The final exclamation point on awards season is here...let's dive in!!If that wasn't enough, we also drop our review/discussion for "Birds of Prey", a movie that Keenan has hated on from day 1, while Kasen has remained cautiously optimistic...we're gonna find out who was right and who was wrong, and what's to blame for this...
2020-02-111h 54Hollywood WeekEpisode 15 - Academy Awards Prediction ExtravaganzaThe Super Bowl of Cinema is almost here! The Academy Awards are right around the corner, and we take a look at our favorite categories and reveal who SHOULD win, and who WILL win. It's Keenan vs. Kasen in the biggest competition since the gold medal championship in "D2: The Mighty Ducks". It's an honor just to be nominated...but let's be real...everyone wants to win that statue...let's dive in!We also drop reviews for Guy Ritchie's new movie "The Gentlemen", and the Anthony Hopkins/Jonathan Pryce drama "The Two Popes". One of them is...
2020-02-041h 49Hollywood WeekEpisode 14 - Under The Radar Movie RecommendationsLet's be honest...we're all feeling those January/February blues and it's not fun...the holidays are in the rearview, it's freezing cold, and the lack of movie options are hitting hard...BUT DO NOT WORRY! Episode 14 is here and we think it's exactly what you need to power through! We are making up for the lack of quality movie releases by dropping some "under the radar" gems that we (take a shot) couldn't recommend enough...comedy, drama, horror, sci-fi, action, romance, animation...it's all represented and we have a lot to say about some of our...
2020-01-281h 45Hollywood WeekEpisode 13 - It's An Honor Just To Be NominatedEpisode 13 has arrived with slightly improved audio and a full breakdown of the Academy Award nominations! Who got completely shafted!? Who got exactly what they deserved!? Is there any validity to the "diversity debate" that is popping back up again?? We discuss...We also weigh the pros & cons of OUR BOY Taika Waititi possibly making a Star Wars film, Nicolas Cage possibly coming back for "National Treasure 3", and how effective Jared Leto will be at playing a CGI vampire...and if that wasn't exciting enough, we drop reviews on "The Last Black Man in San Francisco" and "...
2020-01-211h 40Hollywood WeekEpisode 12 - A Pixar is Worth a Thousand WordsEpisode 12 has arrived and it's PACKED with that fantastic formulaic content that we all know and love! We dive into the beautiful world of Pixar and give our (brief) thoughts on every one of their releases over the last 25 years! What are some of our favorite scenes?? Where do we want them to go in the future?? How much did Keenan cry during that Sarah McLachan song in "Toy Story 2"?? Let's find out! The news is back! We discuss the MCU losing a director over "creative differences", OUR BOY Timothee Chalamet taking on the role of Bob...
2020-01-141h 48Hollywood WeekEpisode 11 - Top Ten Films of the DecadeThe decade is officially over! Do you realize how long a decade is?? Extensive research is telling me that's TEN YEARS! WOW! So much greatness has been released in the world of film and television over that time, so we decided to switch up the formula for this episode. We're taking a nostalgic look back at the last ten years, and counting down our TOP TEN FILMS of the DECADE. Will Martin Scorsese have representation?? Will Academy Award winning thespian Jared Leto make an appearance?? How many animated dragons will show up on Kasen's list?? Only one way to...
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Marc The Shark MMA ShowEP 37 Interview with MMA Fighter Kasen MatschIn this episode I interview MMA Fighter Kasen Matsch, This is the first episode of 2020. Please don't forget to follow us on Facebook @marcthesharkmmahow or on Twitter @marcbjjfighter Also please give a donation by clicking on the donate button at www.marcthsharkmmashow.com Kasen social media pages are Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tolaxedmatsch/,Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tolaxedmatsch
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2020-01-0542 minHollywood WeekEpisode 10 - Top Ten Films of 2019Ladies & Gentlemen, this is it...the GRAND FINALE of 2019! We take a nostalgic look back at everything the year had to offer in movies and television. Huge franchises coming to an end, legendary film makers putting out legendary films, and "Game of Thrones" not quite sticking the landing...We also drop our TOP TEN Films of 2019, and have some "lively" discussions around certain omissions and certain additions! This year was so stacked with quality films, it was tough to narrow it down to just 10...but we did what we had to do! Will "Cats" make an appearance...
2019-12-301h 59Hollywood WeekEpisode 9 - The 1st Annual Hollywood Week Awards SpectacularIt's not as prestigious as the Academy Awards, but it's not as irrelevant as the MTV Movie Awards...it's time to reveal the winners for the FIRST EVER "Hollywood Week Awards Spectacular". Best Action Scene? Scariest Movie Moment? Saddest Movie Moment? Funniest Movie Moment? Best Single Shot? We have some great categories and some great winners! We also drop our spoiler filled review/discussion on "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker", and somehow manage to bring up "Cats" again...we promise this is the final time...maybe...As always, time stamps are below for anyone that...
2019-12-231h 57Hollywood WeekEpisode 8 - Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker Prediction ExtravaganzaWe are so close to one of the most anticipated films of the year ("Cats"), but we decided to take a look at "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker" instead, a smaller film but much more interesting to speculate on! In addition to our (highly questionable) predictions, we also drop reviews for "Waves" & "Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood", talk about Keanu Reeves battling against HIMSELF at the box office, and we realize we might have been wrong about our "Biggest Disappointment of 2019". Kasen is back from his temporary suspension and the force is strong! Let's roll!!As...
2019-12-171h 37
4th and Inches, a Washington Huskies PodcastVegas Bowl, Conference Awards, and Kasen WilliamsIn this packed episode Jake and Trevor give their first impressions of the Vegas Bowl and talk about the conference awards. Kasen Williams calls in and talks about his football journey from UW to the NFL and now back to Seattle to play in the XFL. The guys then get into a heated debate about skipping bowl games. Who is right? You tell us.
2019-12-1141 minHollywood WeekEpisode 7 - I'm Not Mad, I'm Just DisappointedSo there's good news and bad news! After experiencing more technical issues than Skynet, we finally got this episode uploaded and ready to go...but...without Kasen! This is a "SOLO HOST" episode with Keenan talking about his biggest disappointment of 2019, the incredible Netflix 1-2 punch of "Marriage Story" & "Dolemite is My Name", and the mind blowing revelation that dogs on television shows might not understand they are acting. Ridiculous amount of blockbuster movie trailers! Ridiculous amount of upcoming releases! Ridiculous amount of time spent listening to the "Mortal Kombat" theme music! It's all here, except for Kasen...but...
2019-12-1153 minHollywood WeekEpisode 6 - Top Ten Most Anticipated Films of 2020It's officially December and it's officially Episode 6! We are finally reunited in person, and get the chance to dive into our TOP TEN most anticipated films of 2020. Kasen also reviews "Knives Out" and lets us know if Rian Johnson has been redeemed, while Keenan tackles 3 1/2 hours of pure cinema with his review of "The Irishman". The Mailbag returns! Kasen's defense of "Cats" returns! Elizabeth Banks returns! It's gonna be a wild ride.As always, the time stamps are below for anyone that wants to hear Kasen try to pronounce Denis Villeneuve's name correctly. (trust me, it's good...
2019-12-031h 41
Joey Bradley is Living for a LivingKasen Williams | Living for a Living Podcast w/ Joey Bradley #3I sit down with Washington football legend, Kasen Williams, who was just recently inducted into the University of Washington football Hall of Fame. We talk about numerous things from his view on meditation, mindfulness and visualization, and how they play a role in his life, to his up and down experiences in the NFL; from leading the NFL in preseason receiving and then getting cut, to dealing with an injury the day before he was going to get called back up to the active roster. We also reminisce on our time playing against each other in the State Championship...
2019-12-021h 51Hollywood WeekEpisode 5 - The Billion Dollar Club is Getting CrowdedEpisode 5 has arrived, and with it comes the debut of THE MAILBAG! We answer some fantastic listener questions, Kasen reports live from Arrendale with his thoughts on "Frozen 2", and we discuss the newly announced and highly controversial Michael Jackson biopic. We also drop our in depth reviews for "Honey Boy" and "Booksmart", and take a deep dive into the possibility that TEN films in 2019 are going to hit the billion dollar mark! What!?As always, the time stamps are below for anyone that wants to immediately jump to Kasen defending the "Cats" trailer, or Keenan talking about...
2019-11-261h 50Hollywood WeekEpisode 4 - Disney+ Comes For The ThroneDespite Keenan being afflicted with a terminal illness (mild cold), Episode 4 is here and it's healthier than ever! We talk about Paul Walker getting the James Dean treatment for "Fast & Furious 9", "Joker" dancing into the billion dollar club, and our FULL breakdown on all things Disney+. We also drops our reviews for "Ford v Ferrari" and "The Peanut Butter Falcon", and we celebrate a very special birthday that can only be described as "cinematic" As always, the time stamps are below for anyone that wants to jump ahead and immediately hear Kasen's thoughts on the brand new "...
2019-11-191h 39Hollywood WeekEpisode 3 - Night of the Living (James) DeanEpisode 3 is a wild one! We talk about the resurrection of James Dean, the buzz over "The Batman" casting, and our hopes and dreams for Disney+. We also drops reviews for "Doctor Sleep" & "Parasite", and Kasen reveals himself to be not only an almost doctor, but an almost track star.Once again, the time stamps are below for anyone that wants to jump directly to our "Charlie's Angels" mention.0:19 - Intro/Is Kasen taking performance enhancing drugs????3:04 - Check us out on Instagram so you can submit questions!4:49
2019-11-121h 39Hollywood WeekEpisode 2 - Benioff & Weiss Decide To Netflix & ChillWe made it all the way to Episode 2! Thank you to everyone for listening and supporting the show in its infancy...we are going to keep making small changes and adjustments until Martin Scorsese considers us “cinema”! We put the time stamps below for anyone interested!0:17 - Intro0:36 - The combination of Daylight Saving Time and Chicago temps put Kasen in a coma1:40 - How do we feel about Episode 1 (and all the Martin Scorsese mentions)??3:41 - What do we think of Apple TV +?? Is i...
2019-11-051h 44
James Strong Show PodcastJames Strong Show Podcast 146 Mark Kasen on Onion HortonRadio veteran Mark Kasen was the business partner and broadcaster with radio legend Richard Onion Horton for over 20 years. Onion was a decisive, opinionated and entertaining broadcaster who loved his black community and spoke out vehemently against anyone opposed, even the black ones. Kasen discusses the man and his methods, including very informative stories. If you love STL radio, don't miss this podcast!
2019-11-0256 min
Hollywood WeekEpisode 1 - You Gotta Start SomewhereThis is it! The very first episode of our brand new podcast and we...are...hyped! My brother and I have a deep passion for the world of film and television, and we hope this weekly show is both entertaining and educational for everyone kind enough to join us. In this first episode, we discuss LEGENDARY film maker Martin Scorsese having some issues with the MCU, Joker dancing it's way to ridiculous box office records, and the thought process behind putting Vin Diesel in a generic looking "Venom" knock off...we also break down new trailers, look a...
2019-10-291h 54
Comic Book CentralEpisode 154: Donald Kasen
Stacks of wax and pages of POWERful superheroes! Donald Kasen, CEO of Inspired Studios and Power Records, joins me for a time-traveling trip to the swingin’ 70s…when vinyl was in vouge and Power Records were twirling on our turntables!
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Comic Book CentralEpisode 154: Donald KasenStacks of wax and pages of POWERful superheroes! Donald Kasen, CEO of Inspired Studios and Power Records, joins me for a time-traveling trip to the swingin' 70s...when vinyl was in vouge and Power Records were twirling on our turntables! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dave Softy MahlerKasen Williams 8-15Seahawks Wide Receiver Kasen Williams, explains the difference between this year and last year, how the secondary impacted his game, and the chemistry between Russell Wilson and him.
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