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Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 7-20-25 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney Featuring After Dark, My Sweet (1990) and Fitzcarraldo (1982)This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the All-Star break has come and gone, while the White Sox celebrated the 20th anniversary of their World Series win over the Houston Astros, while mourning the passing of Bobby Jenks. In Popcorn, we have a pair of great films to review this week. We start with Tommy’s choice, a modern film noir effort, After Dark, My Sweet (1990). We then move to Leo's selection, the Werner Herzog epic, Fitzcarraldo (1982).Next Show's Films:Leo's Pick: Pascali's Island (1988)Tom's Pick: Spirited Away (2001)2025-07-2049 min

Balcony ChatsStreng geheim: Operation Spiderweb & das neue James Bond SpielDrohnen im Wert von hunderten Euro zerstören russische Bomber im Milliardenwert. Am 1. Juni gelang dem ukrainischen Geheimdienst (SBU) mit der Operation Spiderweb ein spektakulärer Schlag gegen die russische Luftwaffe. Wir analysieren, wie dieser Angriff ablief und was er für zukünftige Konflikte bedeutet. Im zweiten Teil stellt Leo das neue James Bond Videospiel vor.2025-07-021h 03

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 6-22-25 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney Featuring The Best Years of our Lives (1946) and The Birdcage (1996)This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we begin with the peanuts as Pope Leo has a message for White Sox fans, we’ll discuss the Tigers and Cubs and who merit selection as All-stars, then we pivot to the popcorn for a lively discussion on two movies, the 1946 William Wyler classic, The Best Years of Our Lives, and the Mike Nichols "La Cage aux Folles" remake, Birdcage. Next Show's Films:Leo's Pick: Fitzcarraldo (1982)Tom's Pick: After Dark, My Sweet (1990)2025-06-2249 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 6-8-25 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring The Rules of the Game (1939) and Outlaw Josie Wales (1976)This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the Detroit Tigers are the best team in baseball and the Chicago Cubs are (one of) the best teams in the National League. They meet in Detroit for a mid-season preview of a possible World Series matchup. We then pivot to Popcorn with critiques of two more moviesthat we think might be worth your time. The first is Tom’s suggestion, The Rules of the Game (1939), directed by Jean Renoir. Leo's choice is a Clint Eastwood project, The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976).Next Show's Films:Leo's Pick: The...2025-06-0843 min

Balcony ChatsSerien, Filme und GTA 6In dieser Folge sprechen Tom und Leo über aktuelle im Kino und Streamern anlaufende Filme und Serien sowie über den aktuellen Hype rund um GTA 6 sowie dem neuen GTA 6 Trailer. Zudem reden Tom und Leo über die neue und letzte Staffel Andor, die gerade erschienen ist. Hierbei bitte die Spoilerwarnung beachten!2025-06-021h 19

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 5-25-25 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Super Cop (1992) and Take Shelter (2011)This week on a Memorial Day episode of Peanuts and Popcorn, we review two movies. We begin with Leo's choice, Jackie Chan's Super Cop (1992), and finally, Tom’s selection, Take Shelter (2011). Next Show's Films:Leo's Pick: Outlaw Josie Wales (1976)Tom's Pick: The Rules of the Game (1939)2025-05-2642 min

The Biodigital Convergence Transhumanist ReportInterview with Journalist, Writer, and Vaticanist Leo Lyon Zagami! (Ep#60)Leo Lyon Zagami Mini Biography:Leo Zagami has written over a dozen books, including the best seller Pope Francis: The Last Pope? released in the U.S. by CCC Publishing. In 2019, Leo moved to Palm Springs, California with his wife, Christy, who runs the Cursum Perficio publishing house to avoid political and religious persecution in Europe. This book, like Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6.66, Volume 7, Volume 9, Volume 10, and Volume 11 was written in the English language, not translated from Italian like previous books.Leo Lyon Zagami Extended Biography:Leo Lyon Zagami is a writer...2025-05-1559 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 5-11-25 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Wild Tales (2014) and The Night of the Hunter (1955)This week on a Mother’s Day episode of Peanuts and Popcorn, we’ll review two movies. We’ll begin with Leo's choice, the Argentine (2014) film, Relatos Salvajes (Wild Tales), and finally, Tom’s selection, The Night of the Hunter (1955). Next Show's Films:Leo's Pick: Supercop (1992)Tom's Pick: Take Shelter (2011)2025-05-1145 min

Balcony ChatsDie Dehumanisierung der Berichtserstattung als BachelorarbeitssthemaEtwas verspätet, aber auch diese Folge treffen sich Tom und Leo auf ihrem Balkon und reden über das Bachelorarbeitsthema von Tom zur Dehumanisierung von Autounfällen. Dieses wird auf die aktuelle allgemeine Berichtserstattung erweitert soweit sogar, dass wir einmal kurz in die Geschichte eintauchen und in Kombination zum Film: "The trial of the Chicago 7" über den Vietnamkrieg und die damalige Berichtserstattung reden. Natürlich dürfen auch hier wieder nicht die traditionellen Verweise an die Serie "Boston Legal" fehlen.2025-05-111h 20

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 4-27-25 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Crimson Tide (1995) and The Bicycle Thief (1948)This week on Peanuts and Popcorn… we begin with Leo’s choice-starring Gene Hackman: Crimson Tide (1995). Our second feature is Tom's selection: the Vittorio de Sica classic, the Bicycle Thief (1948).Next Show's Films:Leo's Pick: Wild Tales (2014)Tom's Pick: The Night of the Hunter (1955)2025-04-2753 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 4-13-25 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Mulholland Drive (2001) and Blue Velvet (1986)This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we honor the passing of the American director David Lynch---as we review two of his best-known films: Mulholland Drive (2001) and Blue Velvet (1986).Next Show:Leo's Pick: Crimson Tide (1995) Tom's Pick: Bicycle Thieves (1948)2025-04-1347 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 3-30-25 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Come and See (1985) and The Heist of the Century (2020)This week on Peanuts & Popcorn we review Elem Klimov's Come and See (1985) and The Heist of the Century (2020) from Argentina. Next Show will be a celebration of the work of David Lynch with Leo's choice of Blue Velvet (1986) and Tom's selection Mulholland Drive (2001).2025-03-3046 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 3-16-25 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring The Vanishing (1988) and My Old Ass (2024)This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we do our post mortem on the recent Oscars and then we review our first two non-Oscar selections for 2025. Tom’s choice is, The Vanishing (1988) directed by George Suizer. We close with Leo's choice, My Old Ass (2024) starring Aubrey Plaza. Next Show:Leo's Pick: The Heist of the Century (2021) Tom's Pick: Come and See (1985) 2025-03-1638 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 3-2-25 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Conclave, The Nickel Boys, The Substance and The Brutalist (2024)This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we do double double-feature of reviews ahead of this evening’s 2025 Oscar Awards ceremony. We will start with Conclave and The Nickel Boys, and we finish with The Substance and The Brutalist.Next Show:Leo's Pick: My Old Ass (2024) Tom's Pick: The Vanishing (1988)2025-03-021h 02

Balcony ChatsWarum LA brennt und was Hollywood aus Naturkatastrophen machtDie verheerenden Waldbrände in Los Angeles Anfang Januar werfen wichtige Fragen auf: Wie warnen wir vor Naturkatastrophen? Was können wir aus der Geschichte lernen? Von fehlgeschlagenen Evakuierungen bei Hurrikan Katrina bis zur aktuellen Versicherungskrise, Leo und Tom diskutieren wie Gesellschaften mit der wachsenden Bedrohung durch Extremwetterereignisse umgehen. Dazu werfen sie einen Blick darauf wie Hollywood über die Jahre Naturkatastrophen inszeniert hat.2025-02-031h 10

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 2-2-25 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Wicked (2024) and Anora (2024)This week, we kick off the 9th season of Peanuts & Popcorn's nationally ranked movie podcast. P&P returns to discuss two of Oscar's Best Picture nominees from last year. We begin with Wicked (2024), directed by John Chu, starring Cynthia Erivo and Arianna Grande. We close out with Anora (2024), directed by Sean Baker, starring Mikey Madison, Paul Wesiman and Yura Borasov. Next Show: Leo's Pick: Emelia Perez (2024) Tom's Pick: A Complete Unknown (2024) 2025-02-0242 min

Balcony ChatsWenn zwei Freunde ins Erzählen kommenDer Plan war simpel: Leo und Tom wollten das Jahr 2024 Revue passieren lassen. Doch manchmal nehmen Gespräche ihre ganz eigene Richtung. Was als Jahresrückblick beginnt, verwandelt sich in eine entspannte Reise durch gemeinsame Erlebnisse und Geschichten, die ihre Freundschaft geprägt haben. Perfekt für alle, die das Jahr auch lieber mit einem gemütlichen Gespräch unter Freunden ausklingen lassen.2024-12-301h 26

Balcony ChatsLeague of Legends: Vom Gaming-Hit zum UnterhaltungsimperiumHeute wird's nerdy! Tom und Leo schnacken über League of Legends, ein Spiel, das die beiden während ihrer Zeit in Neuseeland für sich entdeckt haben. Sie sprechen über die packenden Matches der diesjährigen Worlds und verraten wie aus dem kleinen MOBA ein weltweites Phänomen wurde. Wie haben die Netflix-Serie Arcane und der Erfolg im Esports dazu beigetragen? Was macht die Faszination aus? Zum Abschluss teilen die beiden ihre persönlichen Einblicke zu den aktuellen Demonstrationen der Maori in Neuseeland.Tolkin Clip 2024-12-011h 11

Balcony ChatsDas Cybercab von Tesla ist uns unheimlichPassend zur Jahreszeit nehmen Leo und Tom euch mit zu den Ursprüngen und Legenden von Halloween und erzählen wo das Fest eigentlich herkommt. Anschließend geht’s zum Robotaxi-Event von Tesla bei dem das vollautonome „Cybercab“ vorgestellt wurde. Warum ihnen manches an Tesla’s Mobilitätsideen ziemlich unheimlich vorkommt, was sie davon halten und welche Bedenken sie haben, verraten die beiden in dieser Folge.2024-11-0159 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 10-27-24 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Young Frankenstein (1974) and How to Blowup a Pipeline (2022)This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we open a steaming bag of Popcorn, as we start with Mel Brooks’, Young Frankenstein (1974), while pivoting to a newer work, How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2022). In Peanuts, we mourn the loss of Fernando Valenzuela. We react to both League Championship Series and the resulting matchup of the Dodgers and Yankees for the World Title. We ask the question, is spending the most the best way to win a title? The Reds hire Terry Francona and the White Sox are for sale. Next Show: Leo's Pick: Still Crazy (1998) ...2024-10-2753 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 10-13-24 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Road to Perdition (2002) and The Last Detail (1973)This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we open the bag of Popcorn with Leo's selection, Road to Perdition (2002) and we close out with Tom's pick, The Last Detail (1973). In Peanuts, we say good bye to Pete Rose and Luis Tiant. Detroit's Cinderella story comes to an end in Cleveland. Bob Uecker gets emotional in final Brewer game of the season. Next Show: Leo's Pick: How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2022) Tom's Pick: Young Frankenstein (1975) 2024-10-1359 min

Balcony ChatsWie Boston Legal (Serie) Balcony Chats seinen Namen gabIn der ersten Folge von Balcony Chats sprechen Leo und Tom über ihre Begeisterung für die Serie Boston Legal und warum die Show die Inspiration für ihren Podcast war. Außerdem geht es darum, wie es ist, alleine zu leben und in eine fremde Stadt zu ziehen.2024-10-011h 04

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 9-29-24 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001) and Atlantic City (1980)This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we begin with the Popcorn with two excellent selections, perhaps the two best this season, Atlantic City (1980), and Y Tu Mamá También (2001). In Peanuts, we salute the Detroit Tigers, their excellent fans and their first-rate broadcaster. The Chicago White Sox are now the worst team of the modern era and Shohei Otani has possibly the greatest day of any hitter ever. Next Show: Leo's Pick: The Road to Perdition (2002) Tom's Pick: The Last Detail (1973) 2024-09-2956 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 9-15-24 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Ghost World (2001) and Time Bandits (1981)This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we open the Popcorn bag with Tom's pick, Ghost World (2001). Then we discuss Leo's selection Terry Gilliam's, Time Bandits (2001). We then pivot to the Peanuts. We mourn the passing of Ed Kranepool. Shohei Otani may add something to his resume that no one has ever done before. We then turn to Chicago baseball with an eye on how the Cubs can improve for next season and we talk about two things to watch for with the White Sox as they wind down their debacle of a season. 2024-09-151h 00

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 9-1-24 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Run Lola Run (1998) and A Rainy Day in New York (2019)This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we start with the Popcorn and Tom’s choice from 1998, Run Lola Run. Leo's pick is Woody Allen’s A Rainy Day in New York City. In Peanuts, we discuss the new Greg Maddux documentary on the MLB Network. The Cubs and Tigers dance at the fringes of respectability all the while holding our attention. Next Show: Leo's Pick: Time Bandits (2019) Tom's Pick: Ghost World (2001) 2024-09-011h 01

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 8-18-24 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Days of Heaven (1978) and Blow Out (1981).This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we start with the big bag of Popcorn with Tom’s selection, Terrence Malick’s Days of Heaven (1978). We then break down Leo's choice, Brian De Palma's Blow Out (1981). This week in Peanuts we discuss the pending 6 Inning rule which will change MLB Pitching. We look at the future of the Tigers which could spell the end of the Javy Baez Project. Jason Benetti comes back to Chicago and the Tigers and Yankees square of in the Little League Classic. Next Show: Leo's Pick: A Rainy Day in New...2024-08-181h 02

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 8-04-24 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Once Upon A Time in the West (1968) and Miller's Crossing (1990).This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we start with the popcorn with Leo’s selection, Sergio Leone’s Once Upon a Time in the West (1968). Then we will break down Tom’s choice for this week, the Coen Brothers’ Miller’s Crossing (1990). In Peanuts, the Hall of Fame induction ceremony is this weekend. Congratulations to Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland. How do new Hall of Famers react when they meet with the older ones? Next Show: Leo's Pick: Blow Out (1981) Tom's Pick: Days of Heaven (1978) 2024-08-0452 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 7-15-24 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Breaking Away (1979) and The Outfit (1973).This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we discuss our recent trips to Panama, Ireland and Spain during our summer break. We mourn the passing of the immortal Willie Mays and in Popcorn, we discuss The Outfit (1973) and Breaking Away (1979). Next Show: Leo's Pick: Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) Tom's Pick: Miller's Crossing (1990) 2024-07-151h 03

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 6-10-24 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Missing (1982) and Get Shorty (1995).This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we start with this week’s bag of popcorn and Tom’s choice, Missing (1982), with Jack Lemmon and Sissy Spacek. We then review Leo’s selection, Get Shorty (1995), with John Travolta, Rene Russo and Gene Hackman. In Peanuts, we say our farewells to umpire Angel Hernandez, the most hated umpire since Joe West. Negro League statistics have finally been integrated into the Major League database, and there are some new leaders in several categories. And Mets reliever, Jorge Lopez will lose his roster spot after he blows up on the mound and then later off of...2024-06-101h 00

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 5-19-24 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring the Last of Sheila (1973) and The Whistlers (2019)This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we begin with the Popcorn and Tom’s selection from 1973, The Last of Sheila. Leo’s selection comes to us from Romania, the crime thriller, The Whistlers (2019). In Peanuts, there are some very interesting rookies in MLB this season. Who has the inside track on winning ROY? The politics of a number change and the AL Central is no longer the worst division in baseball. Next Show: Leo's Pick: Get Shorty (1995) Tom's Pick: Missing (1982) 2024-05-1959 min

Tom’s ENGAGING HREpisode 7: Leo Tokar Talks About The Power of Total RewardsWe're excited to present a special episode that I recorded with Leo Tokar from Lockton in 2023. I think the content is especially relevant to what companies and employees are focused on today. Leo joins the podcast for our first in-depth conversation about Total Rewards. We cover Total Rewards at a high level but also focus on how Total Rewards Strategies can be leveraged in today’s uncertain economy. Leo also connects the dots of how to engage your employees with Total Rewards to drive the best employee experience. Noted in Podcast: HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring yo...2024-05-0739 min

Athletes in MotionA Triathlete's Journey 2024 - Introducing Leo Silva - Athletes in Motion PodcastSend us a textIntroducing Leo Silva!Leo, who grew up in Brazil, was always drawn to water. Eventually, he found his passion in triathlon. However, during a planned ski trip to France, Leo suffered a kidney injury that resulted in several weeks in the hospital. Despite this setback, Leo remained determined to achieve his goals with the unwavering support of his family. He is now working hard to make 2024 his season to shine. Leo joins our other guests on A Triathlete’s Journey series where we follow him and other guests as the...2024-05-0129 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 4-28-24 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988) and Swingers (1996)This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we open the popcorn bag to break down the Pedro Almodovar sex comedy, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988). We then discuss a request from a listener, Swingers (1996) with John Favreau and Vince Vaughn. In Peanuts, we mourn the passing of Whitey Herzog. We analyze some recent MLB umpire miscues. Max Fried, of the Atlanta Braves, pitches a Maddux. The Chicago Cubs have a successful homestand despite a rash of injuries, while the Detroit Tigers fight for respectability in the American League. Next Show: Leo's Pick: The W...2024-04-2859 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 4-14-24 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring High and Low (1963) and Out of Sight (1998)This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we open the bag of popcorn with an underappreciated gem by Akira Kurosawa, Tom’s choice, High and Low (1963). Steve Soderbergh directed the star-studded project Leo suggested. Based on a novel by Elmore Leonard, Out of Sight (1998). In Peanuts, we react to the recent developments regarding Shohei Otani. One of them has nothing to do with gambling. The Cubs can hit, but their pitching is thin. The Tigers are the opposite, great pitching, they can’t hit. Next Show: Leo's Pick: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988) Tom's...2024-04-141h 03

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 3-31-24 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Rushmore and The Lords of FlatbushThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we open the Popcorn with Tom’s selection for today’s episode, the Wes Anderson film, Rushmore (1998). For Leo, we go back to 1974 for the Lords of Flatbush. In Peanuts, the 2024 season is underway. We’ll predict the teams who will qualify for the playoffs as well as the fortunes for the Cubs and Tigers. We’ll react to a guest column in the New York Times by Rafi Kohan. Shohei Otani is in the news, but for all the wrong reasons, and it looks like the Cubs and Dodgers will open the...2024-03-3157 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 3-17-24 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and The Zone of InterestThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the 2024 Oscars have come and gone, we will examine Tommy’s uncanny ability to select the winners in nearly every category. We then review our respective selections. Leo's choice, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, and Tom’s, The Zone of Interest. In Peanuts, as we near Opening Day, we make our predictions as to how the Cubs and Tigers will fare. Mazel Tov to Shohei Otani and his new bride and Yoshi Yamamoto and his black bag are changing the ways the Dodgers train their players. Next Show: Leo's Pick: The Lo...2024-03-1756 min

LEO FRASSONGarota Nacional - Skank, Tom Swoon, Macau, Elias R. , Fabio S, Fabio D (Leo Frasson Rework)Garota Nacional - Skank, Tom Swoon, Macau, Elias R. , Fabio S, Fabio D (Leo Frasson Rework) by LEO FRASSON 2024-03-0803 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 3-3-24 with Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Anatomy of a Fall, and American Fiction.This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we start with an extra-long Popcorn. First up, two more reviews of the nominees for Best Picture of 2023: Anatomy of a Fall, and American Fiction. We will also reveal our favorites for the major Oscar categories---as well as predict the winners. In an abbreviated version of peanuts, we’ll talk about another Black Ace, former Twin and Guardian, Mudcat Grant. Cody Bellinger returns to the North Side, we pose the question: are the Cubs at least as good as they were last season? Finally, the Philadelphia Phillies have done away with their $1 hot-dog pr...2024-03-0359 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 2-18-24 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Maestro and Poor ThingsThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we start with the popcorn with our reviews of two more Best Picture nominees, Leo's pick, Bradley Cooper’s Maestro, and Tom’s pick, Poor Things with Emma Stone. In Peanuts, we open the bag with great hope and anticipation as Spring Training has begun in Arizona and Florida. Players in both sites are having difficulties with the Nike’s special Spring Training uniforms. An arrest is made in the vandalization of a Jackie Robinson statue, and we will talk about “The Black Aces”, a handful of African-American pitchers who have each won 20...2024-02-181h 00

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 2-4-24 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring The Holdovers and Killers of the Flower MoonThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we kick off our 8th season with our Popcorn discussion on the 2023 nominees for Best Picture. We’ll start with Tom’s choice, The Holdovers, then move to Leo’s pick, Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. In Peanuts, we react to the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, the Dodgers signing of Shohei Otani and the Cubs firing of David Ross and subsequent hiring of Craig Counsell. Next Show: Leo's Pick: Maestro (2023) Tom's Pick: Poor Things (2023) 2024-02-0459 min

Soccer Coaching Business PodcastHow Tom Owens Grew from ZERO to 200+ CLIENTS with his 1-1 Soccer Training Business in the U.K.Today, we interview Tom Owens and he shares how he grew a successful 1-1 soccer training business in the U.K. Tom is an established soccer business owner who now trains 100's of clients within his soccer company that is based in the U.K. 👍 SCHEDULE A CALL WITH LEO HERE: https://calendly.com/makemoneycoachingsports/call-with-leo 📞 Connect with Leo on WhatsApp: +447394 762580 ✉️️ Email LEO directly with questions makemoneycoachingsports@gmail.com 🚀 Our BEST business coaching program! https://www.buildmysportsbiz.com/private-coaching 🆓Get Instant Access to Our FREE Course & Community here: https://go.makemoneycoachingsports.com/leo-ref 📥 Get my weekly FREE Newsletter here: http...2023-11-2725 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 11-5-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Rocky and ZodiacThis week on the final episode of the 2023 season, we open the bag of Popcorn by going back to 1975 for my movie, Rocky, before we break down Tommy’s final pick of the season, Zodiac. Then we will announce the winners our annual Poppy Awards for this year’s best P&P Movies. In Peanuts, the World Series has come and gone, the Texas Rangers won in 5 games over the Arizona Diamondbacks and despite some dramatic storylines, hardly anyone watched. We’ll talk about why. Leo’s 2023 Poppy Award winner: Argentina- 1985 Tom’s 2023 Poppy Awar...2023-11-061h 05

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 10-29-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring The Long Goodbye and Other People's MoneyThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… we begin with Robert Altman’s, The Long Goodbye (1973) and end with Norman Jewison’s, Other People’s Money (1991). In Peanuts, we react to recent events in playoff baseball as the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks face off in the World Series. Dusty Baker announces his retirement after 28 years as a big-league manager. The playoff format has been a source of controversy, we’ll add our two cents to the discussion. Kim Ng and the Miami Marlins part company while the Cubs are rumored to be interested in acquiring Juan Soto. ...2023-10-291h 05

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 10-15-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Unstoppable and Prizzi's HonorThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn…we open the bag of popcorn with Tommy’s selection from 2010, Tony Scott’s, Unstoppable. Next, we break down Leo’s choice for this week, John Huston’s, Prizzi’s Honor (1985). In Peanuts, the League Championship Series are set, and some unlikely teams have made their way to Baseball’s Final Four. We’ll answer the question, is the current playoff format fair to the higher-seeded teams? Attendance was up in 2023, did the new rule changes have anything to do with it? It’s been 20 years since the Bartman game, what have we learned.2023-10-1555 min

The Stepping Out of Line PodcastBonus Episode Three - The Tom Jones OneIn this bonus episode, Leo has a natter with Cllr Tom Jones. Tom is the Conservative Party councillor for Scotton and Lower Wensleydale in North Yorkshire and a political commentator and critic. In our chat, Tom talks about his background and his political philosophy. Tom offers up his view on why the Conservative Party are struggling to win over younger voters and what needs to be done to change his party's fortunes. Together, we discuss the urgent need to tackle intergenerational inequality and we examine why the political mainstream has overlooked our growing generational divides for...2023-10-091h 09

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 10-01-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and After HoursThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn…We open a steaming bag of hot-buttered popcorn with a double-feature of excellent features, Ang Lee’s, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. We then break down Tommy’s choice, Martin Scorcese’s After Hours. In Peanuts, with a clear(er) picture of the playoff matchups, we make our picks for the first round. Finally, the Cubs just miss out on the playoffs, was the season a failure and what can they do to improve for next season? Next Show: Leo's Pick: Prizzi’s Honor (1985) Tom's Pick: Unstoppable (2010) 2023-10-011h 06

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 09-17-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Sleepers and GladiatorThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… we start with the popcorn as we begin with Leo’s selection, the 1996 Barry Levinson effort, Sleepers. Then we discuss the final film of Tom’s pet project of Best Picture winners that he has not seen on the big screen, Ridley Scott’s Gladiator. Then we chew down the peanuts as the Atlanta Braves win their sixth straight NL East title. The Boston Red Sox fire Chaim Bloom and the LA Dodgers move on from Jose Urias. Blake Snell or Justin Steele? Who deserves to win the NL Cy Young Award. F...2023-09-171h 02

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 09-04-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Super 8 and Terms of EndearmentThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… we start with a fresh batch of popcorn with Leo’s selection, JJ Abrams’ Super 8. Tom’s choice for this episode is the third of four Best Picture winners that he has not seen on the big screen: Terms of Endearment. In Peanuts, Shohei Otani tore a ligament, but there are questions as to how serious it is. After shots are fired from within, or from outside their home ballpark, the Chicago White Sox fire their President of Baseball Operations AND their General Manager, and their owner is left to explain why he d...2023-09-041h 04

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 08-20-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Ordinary People and Billy ElliotThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… we begin with a big bag of Popcorn with Tom’s choice for this week, Robert Redford’s Ordinary People. Leo’s choice is a favorite from 23 years ago, Billy Elliot. In Peanuts, we lead off with a discussion on why so many plays that would normally be called errors are ruled as hits. We catch up on Kevin Brown’s return to the airwaves as well as the latest news on Wander Franco. The Dodgers retire Fernando Valenzuela’s number and we’ll react to the final two games of Cubs/Sox Cross...2023-08-211h 00

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 8-6-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring The Greatest Show on Earth and OppenheimerThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… we open up the bag of popcorn as we review Tom’s choice, The Greatest Show on Earth. Up next is Leo's choice, Oppenheimer. In Peanuts, we begin with a reaction to MLB Commissioner, Rob Manfred, earning a four-year extension. Does he deserve it? We will tell a tale of two no-hitters, one in the best of times, the other in the worst. We also examine the state of Chicago baseball after the trading deadline. Leo's Pick: Billy Elliott (2000) Tom's Pick: Ordinary People (1980) 2023-08-071h 05

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 7-23-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Prince of the City and Ghost DogThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… we begin with Tommy’s choice in honor of the passing of Treat Williams with Prince of the City. Our second feature is the Jim Jarmusch effort, starring Forrest Whitaker, Ghost Dog. In “Peanuts”, we discuss the awful All-Star uniforms. We also find that the Baltimore Orioles have overtaken Tampa Bay for first place in the best division in baseball. Will they trade for Otani to put them over the top? Jen Pawol becomes the first woman to umpire a AAA game. Can the Major Leagues be far away? Next Show's Films:2023-07-231h 01

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 6-25-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Le Samourai and The Full MontyThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… The double-feature film discussion begins with Tom's selection, Le Samourai. We then move to Leo's choice, The Full Monty. In “Peanuts”, the Reds, Diamondbacks and Orioles are at or near the top of their respective divisions. We’ll discuss how they have all taken advantage of the new rule changes. Commissioner, Rob Manfred, reveals he is having second thoughts on granting immunity for players involved in the sign-stealing scandal. The Cardinals and Giants will play a game as a tribute to the Negro Leagues next season, while the Cubs and Cardinals finally face off in L...2023-06-261h 00

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 6-11-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring To Have and Have Not and the KentuckianThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… we kick off our double feature with Bogart and Bacall in To Have and Have Not, while our second film is the 1955 Burt Lancaster directorial debut, The Kentuckian. In Peanuts, we discuss the retirement of friend of the show, Bartolo Colon. We’ll also react to a recent Jayson Stark column in The Athletic. Stephen Strasburg has another setback. Finally, we mourn the passing of Ed Stack, the former president of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Next Show's Films: Leo's Pick: The Full Monty (1997) Tom's Pick: Le Samouraï (1967) ...2023-06-121h 04

GOLD SHIELDSGOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 22; RETIRED NYPD SERGEANT AND BEST SELLING AUTHOR LIBORIO "LEO" LUNGAROWe hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did.On this Episode (22) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom welcome Retired NYPD Sergeant and Best Selling Author, Liborio “Leo” Lungaro. Leo Lungaro had an amazing and successful 20 year career in the NYPD as a Police Officer, Detective and Sergeant working in multiple high level units. In the 1990’s, New York City’s crime rate was at historic highs, and in the midst of that Sgt. Lungaro was assigned to the 30th Precinct in Harlem. While trying to gain community support for the police a...2023-06-091h 27

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 5-29-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring It's a Gift and RoxanneThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… We open up the bag of “Popcorn” with Tom’s choice, the W. C. Fields 1934 film, It’s a Gift. Leo’s choice is a slightly more modern selection, the re-imagining of the Cyrano de Bergerac classic, Roxanne. In “Peanuts”, we’ll react to Jayson Stark’s list of active players who may be headed to the Hall of Fame. We’ll ask the question, “What has happened to the no-hitter? Christopher Morel is showing Cubs fans that he is certainly worth the price of admission. We’ll look at some not so famous “one-hit wond...2023-05-2954 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 5-14-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Night Moves and Argentina 1985This week on Peanuts and Popcorn… our first Popcorn selection is Tommy’s choice, the 1970’s film-noir classic, Night Moves. Our second film, chosen by Leo, is the more recent film about the prosecution of the military dictatorship in Santiago Mitre’s, Argentina 1985. In Peanuts, it has been two and half years since MLB announced they would integrate Negro League stats into the historical database. Why is it taking so long? The Tampa Bay Rays keep rolling, but the AL East is far from won as the Orioles fight to keep pace. Meanwhile, for the first time since… ever? The Yankee...2023-05-1559 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 4-30-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Ikiru and TootsieThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… we begin with Tom’s "Popcorn" selection, the Akira Kurosawa film, Ikiru and we pivot to Leo's choice, the cross-dressing classic, Tootsie. In “Peanuts”, we examine the issue of robot umpires. We take a look at the YouTube documentary, Last Comiskey. The Oakland A’s will soon have the dubious distinction of having changed addresses four times. Cubs’ lefty, Drew Smiley, loses a chance at a perfect game in the most agonizing way. All this and more on Peanuts and Popcorn. Next Show's Films: Tom's Pick: Night Moves (1975) Leo's Pick...2023-05-011h 00

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 4-16-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Out of the Past and ExcaliburThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… We begin with Tom’s choice, Robert Mitchum in a film noir classic, Out of the Past, next up in this week’s double feature will be Excalibur, by John Boorman. In “Peanuts”, the Tampa Bay Rays are off and running. Shades of the ’84 Tigers? AJ Hinch benches Javy Baez after a baserunning blunder. How bad have things gotten in Detroit? The Cubs are selling beer bats, all the way through the 8th inning now. 2023-04-1757 min

AlphaCastTom Basso - Make Money In All Markets - AlphaCast Ep. #3 - 2023-04-14In this exclusive podcast interview, Leo sits down with legendary trader Tom Basso, known as "Mr. Serenity" for his unique approach to risk management. Discover how Tom got started, his journey from chemical engineer to hedge fund manager, and the importance of understanding risk, diversification, and customizing trading strategies to achieve success in the markets.Tom shares valuable insights on:Attacking various forms of riskPosition sizing in tradingMarket changes and adaptationDesigning effective trading strategiesDiscretionary vs. systematic tradingBecoming an all-weather traderDiversifying strategies and return streamsTrading multiple assets and marketsCustomizing strategies to match individual needsDon't miss...2023-04-1356 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 4-2-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Smoke and Taxi DriverThis week on P&P, our Popcorn talk highlights the strong supporting work of Harvey Keitel. First, we discuss Leo’s choice, Smoke. We then conclude with Tom’s selection, the Martin Scorsese classic, Taxi Driver. Next up: Tom’s pick: Out of the Past (1947) and Leo’s pick: Excalibur (1981). In “Peanuts”, we go through the highs and lows of the World Baseball Classic as MLB makes some small changes to the pitch clock rule. Tom and I make our predictions for 2023. 2023-04-0257 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 3-19-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring The King of Comedy and LionThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… We open the bag of Popcorn as the 2023 Oscars have come and gone. We’ll react to the winners and losers as well as discuss two films, Martin Scorcese’s, The King of Comedy (1982) and Lion (2016), starring Dev Patel. Next up: Tom’s pick: Taxi Driver (1976) and Leo’s pick: Smoke (1995). In Peanuts, the World Baseball Classic is rolling along. The US defeats Venezuela 9-7 on a grand slam by Trea Turner and advances to the semifinals. The new rule changes seem to be having the desired effect on pace of play in Sp...2023-03-1954 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 3-5-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring The Fabelmans and Everything Everywhere All at OnceThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… We dish out the Popcorn first---as we review Best Picture nominees, The Fabelmans and Everything Everywhere All at Once. We’ll also announce our choices for next week’s Oscar winners. Next up: Tom’s pick: Lion and Leo’s pick: The King of Comedy. Our peanuts are salty this week as the Sox are having issues with local media. We cover off on the new rule changes and our early impressions.2023-03-0553 min $Like I\'m A Six-Year-Old$ Like I'm A Six-Year-Old253 - Leo PuglisiI'm back! Again! Sorry about the big gap between episodes. I am bad. Leo Puglisi is a digital journalist who just so happens to be 14 years old. He founded what would eventually become the online news service 6 News Australia when he was just 11, and he's since grown it into a respectable independent media outlet that does pretty great journalism, and regularly puts mainstream "adult" media outlets to shame. During the 2022 election, Leo even managed to secure and conduct insightful interviews with Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese. Here Leo talks to me about starting a media outle...2022-11-081h 03

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 10-02-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom HockneyThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, Aaron Judge ties the AL single-season home run record while Roger Maris Jr. proclaims he will be the “clean” record holder. The playoff picture is nearly set. The new pitch clock may cut the average length of an MLB game by as much as 20 minutes. We’ll also analyze why the Astros’ starting pitching is so good. Tony La Russa will not be back next season on the South Side, while Seiya Suzuki rejoins the Cubs with a shock of blonde hair. Oh, and Jayson Heyward explores an ownership role on the North Side. Fi...2022-10-0355 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 09-18-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom HockneyThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros clinch their respective divisions. We get the inside dirt, on the infield dirt. We talk about the evolving art of informing a young player he’s made it to the Bigs. Big Albert is gunning for #700, will we ever see his like again? We’ll react to an open letter by Ken Rosenthal to Tony La Russa as well as three players the Cubs can build around for next season. In our Popcorn discussion at the 47:07 mark, we’ll review Tom’s choice of the Barry Levinson...2022-09-1956 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 09-05-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom HockneyThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the MLB season has less than a month to go. Which teams will find themselves vying for the World Series? Austin Meadows of the Tigers takes some time off to improve his mental health, while the Cincinnati Reds debut a promising star as well as an unlikely one. John Morosi sends Cubs Nation into hysterics, while the White Sox show signs of life. Finally, our Popcorn discussion is at the 36:46 mark, we talk about one of Tom’s favorite movies, the Richard Benjamin directed, My Favorite Year. Next Week: Leon the Professional 2022-09-0547 min

Peanuts & PopcornPeanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 08-14-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom HockneyThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, Baseball says goodbye to Vin Scully as Tom goes to Comerica Park to see the Tigers honor Lou Whitaker. Pete Rose visits Philadelphia and it does not go well. Shohei Otani passes Ichiro and ties Babe Ruth. Verlander continues to shine. The Chicago White Sox are hanging on by their fingernails while the Cubs play the Reds in the corn in Iowa. Finally, in our “Popcorn” discussion begins at the 49:02 mark as we break down Amy Heckerling's, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Next Week: The Conversation 2022-08-1459 min

TalksbyLeo Podcast#062: TOM ALMEIDA, fundador do Movimento inFINITO: A Plataforma sobre a Morte e o LutoTOM ALMEIDA é fundador do Movimento inFINITO, a principal plataforma de conteúdo e eventos em temas como o envelhecimento, os cuidados paliativos, a morte e o luto. Tom organiza o principal festival sobre morte e luto na America Latina, o Festival inFINITO, onde promove conversas sinceras sobre viver e morrer e já recebeu em suas edições alguns dos principais nomes da medicina, psicologia, jornalismo e artes, entre eles B.J. Miller, a maior autoridade em hospice e cuidados paliativos nos EUA (e considerado por Tim Ferriss, autor best-seller e podcaster, uma das 3 principais conversas que já teve e...2022-07-271h 15

Enthusiastically Spiritual: Uplifting Conversations on Trust, Intuition & Spiritual PerspectivesFrom Scarcity to Prosperity with Leo EnergySend us a textEvery July I have my solar return. It is when my Leo sun comes back around and I am able to celebrate another year. This July I had the pleasure of having a soul brother named Chiron Yeng come to visit me in Iowa. He is also a Leo and while he was here we took some time and shared some great insights on the Leo energies, what is going on right now in the cosmos and much more.At 16, Chiron woke up to the truth that his health...2022-07-2639 min