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2 Fast 2 Forever: The Fast and Furious PodcastMegalopolis (2024)We pledge allegiance to our human family, and to all the species that we protect, and to Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis! Joining us is Mark Hofmeyer (Movies, Films & Flix). First, we must begin by apologizing how hard this is to find and watch -- we explain why. We work our way through the twisted history of Megalopolis and Coppola's history of bankrupting himself for his artistic visions -- and what was different this time around. Mark asks: is this a weekend philosopher film? We don't really talk about the plot, and instead ask: which Fast and Furious character would...2025-05-271h 30
No Place I'd Rather Be …The Voice -- 25 Years Courtside with Mark LewandowskiSend us a textHello and welcome back! Today, we feature the voice of Johnnie sports over the last quarter century -- Mark Lewandowski -- who talked with the guys about his start in radio, his transition to St. John's and some of his observations as he's had a front row seat for some memorable moments over that past 25 years. Thanks Mark for sitting down and talking with the guys!...Support for benchwarmers media productions provided by:- Sixth Man Enterprises- The Sexton Family Foundation...2025-02-0745 min
2 Fast 2 Forever: The Fast and Furious PodcastThrashin' (1986)Mark Hofmeyer joins us to help us clean up another loose end by covering one of our overlooked '80s action sports movies: Thrashin'! After Mark rails against the city of Jacksonville, we try to find things of interest in the black hole of information that is the history of this movie. Joe talks about earrings that are important to him, Mark talks about the impracticality of the in-movie joust game, and Joey wonders if David Lynch loves Thrashin'. We talk about how there isn't enough uphill chasing in movies, who from the F&F would we want to...2024-12-171h 17
how to win the lottery: a book club podcastsquare wave by mark da silvaour eco module continues with square wave by mark da silva, a book that we have plenty of thoughts about. after comparing it to giles goat-boy (joey’s least favorite book we’ve covered so far), we talk about how shreds maybe poisoned the well and why we found this book difficult to permeate. we compare da silva’s writing to thomas pynchon, chuck palahniuk, and bret easton ellis. we debate whether the text is racist or misogynist. we talk about da silva’s ability to world-build a dystopian future and the novel’s battle between science and art. we wonder if...2024-07-1149 min
El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcastBayern-Real Madrid Champions League Semi-Final Preview; + Lewandowski's Hat trick and Guler's GoalThe boys are all atwitter at another fascinating Champions League matchup between historic European rivals Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, and Mark details the many incredible matches over the years, including many hot-tempered affairs (30:52). Plus, Payton discusses the comedic keeping at the center of Barcelona's 4-2 win over Valencia to stay in 2nd place in La Liga (14:07), and Mark tries to stay awake describing Real's worst game of the season albeit in a win with a heavily rotated side against Sociedad (4:57). 2024-04-3050 min
2 Fast 2 Forever: The Fast and Furious PodcastPredator (1987)Our first pit stop in the ’80s Cult Movies lap is Predator, and we’re joined by Mark Hofmeyer (Deep Blue Sea: The Podcast; Movies, Films & Flix) to talk all about it! After discussing another franchise with a naming convention as messed up as F&F, Mark pitches True Detective: Season 5 before we (finally) return to crazy credits. We discuss the evolution of the predator’s costume and design, the way the movie subverts ’80s masculinity tropes, and how it’s more of a slasher than an action movie. Mark asks: what would we wear when entering the jungle? We talk ab...2024-03-051h 27how to win the lottery: a book club podcastprison pit by johnny ryanour graphic content module truly lives up to its name (for the first time) as we talk about prison pit by johnny ryan. we talk about whether or not johnny ryan is an edgelord — and if there’s a reason he aims to offend. we talk about the art’s similarity to “kid drawings” (and joey’s regret about the reading experience). shreds shares a perhaps too-thought-out analysis of what prison pit is about. we discuss the (consciously repulsive) type of humor and the book’s similarities to prison movies, as well as johnny ryan’s use of blank space and his ties t...2024-02-2236 minhow to win the lottery: a book club podcastkingdom come by mark waid, alex rosswe’re finally entering the realm of the superhero in our graphic content module with kingdom come by mark waid and alex ross. shreds explains why he sees this as a superman comic but not a batman comic, and joey explains why he felt lost by an apparent lack of context for dc mythology — and why the book would likely work better on a second read. we gush over alex ross’s gorgeous art, wonder why everyone is fascinated with batman being an old man, and debate whether this book is pro-fascism — or simply promoting the idea. joey forgets the premise...2024-02-0840 minhow to win the lottery: a book club podcastasterios polyp by david mazzucchellithe next stop in our graphic content module is asterios polyp by david mazzucchelli. after discussing how this module being defined by medium (rather than content) seems to yield great success, we talk about the singular vision and design and presentation of polyp before reading something from mazzucchelli’s wiki that totally endears him to us even more. we talk about how polyp is reminiscent of understanding comics, the surprisingly sweet moments of growth it has for asterios, and its incredible stylistic choices and flourishes. we explore the freedom of its chapter length (and mazzucchelli’s knowledge of form and when an...2024-01-2543 min
2 Fast 2 Forever: The Fast and Furious PodcastFast X (Lap 13)It's time for our final Fast and Furious movie of the lap, Fast X, and we're joined by Zaki Hasan (@ZakisCorner) to talk about it! After learning Zaki's history with the F&F franchise, we discuss why Fast X didn't quite hit for him -- and why that doesn't really bother him. We create a new way to stylize the next movie's title that both makes sense and would still confuse everyone. We imagine bad news and wonder: if the franchise ended here... where would you tell people to stop watching? Joe picks up on foreshadowing, as well as...2024-01-231h 03how to win the lottery: a book club podcastthis one summer by mariko tamaki, jillian tamakiwe’re tackling our first young adult book this module as we’re covering this one summer by mariko tamaki and jillian tamaki. after talking about location-specific friends and family fights on vacation, we dive into the emotionally-fraught story as we tap into our love of media aimed at teen girls. shreds gets passionate about this book and describes about how the tamakis deftly get around the “adults writing child characters” issue. we discuss the joy of the art (and the joy of windy), get angry at people attempting to censor/ban art, and discuss the second-hand fear we have for t...2024-01-1133 minhow to win the lottery: a book club podcastbitter root by david f. walker, chuck brown, sanford greenewe’re headed to 1920s harlem on this episode of lottery pod as we talk about bitter root by david f. walker, chuck brown, and sanford greene. (a fun note: heather antos worked on this book!) we talk about the incredible value of this book’s omnibus, the book’s absolutely gorgeous coloring, and how the story smartly resets for each new third. we discuss the timeliness of the narrative (and the unfortunate fact that it’s always timely) as well as the tough task (executed well in this case) of making something feel both timely and timeless. shreds talks abou...2023-12-2846 minhow to win the lottery: a book club podcastann nocenti interview (author of the seeds)after covering the seeds last week, we are joined by ann nocenti, the book’s author, to talk about hexagons, fake news, and andrei tarkovsky. ann talks about the roots of the journalism in the book, how the novel’s other major themes found their way in, and what changed through the course of the development. she talks about the origin of the ending, shares storytelling advice for young writers, and how she and david aja worked together on the book’s layout and design. ann breaks down the evolution of the art style as the book developed, the book she...2023-12-2147 minhow to win the lottery: a book club podcastthe seeds by ann nocenti, david ajaour graphic content module continues with the seeds by ann nocenti and david aja and a return to familiar subject matter. first, though, we talk about steven soderbergh for a while. then, we talk about how the seeds reminds us of the private eye, except with aliens and different ideological divides among its characters. we talk about the book’s 90s feel re: aliens and accompanying aesthetics, the thematic appropriateness of the art, and the seemingly optimistic ending. we bring up the oft-discussed eco module. joey asks shreds about a new (to him) book website. we wonder what the “right” sp...2023-12-1437 minhow to win the lottery: a book club podcastno longer human by junji itoour graphic content season continues with no longer human by junji ito, which marks our first foray into manga. we explore the medium (including our overall unfamiliarity with it, despite its global prominence) and how no longer human‘s original publication specifically targeted adult men (and how this manifests itself in the story). we analyze how the book unknowingly returns to several of our show’s ongoing themes, we discuss the soap opera-esque structure and (intentionally) repetitive style of the narrative, and we wonder if the book presents a bit of a genre fakeout. joey offers up a surprising associa...2023-11-3049 minhow to win the lottery: a book club podcastmarcos martin interview (illustrator of the private eye)after covering the private eye last week, our first interview this season comes with the book’s illustrator, marcos martin, as we continue to figure out how to talk about art on the pod. we discuss the way (and the speed at which) marcos works, the machinations of the page layout/format (and the process of adapting it for the physical release), and the idea behind forming panel syndicate and the plan for the book’s original release. we ask marcos about the process of determining what could/would survive the cloudburst, determining the way this book looks, and their...2023-11-2350 minhow to win the lottery: a book club podcastthe private eye by brian k. vaughan, marcos martin, muntsa vicenteour graphic content module continues with the private eye by brian k. vaughan, marcos martin, muntsa vicente, which looks like a “more traditional comic” (read: superhero comic) and feels like a classic noir. we discuss archaic/obsolete tech (including joey’s beloved zune), the book’s unusual layout/format, and whether the story is cynical or optimistic in the way it discusses technology. we talk about the grandfather character as a kind of audience surrogate, the pros/cons of a world without internet, and the book’s violence and most shocking moments. shreds talks about his desire for things to justify w...2023-11-1654 minhow to win the lottery: a book club podcastgender queer by maia kobabeit’s a surprise bonus episode in our graphic content module as we cover gender queer by maia kobabe, one of the most banned/challenged books this year. the graphic novel memoir covers some serious content, so we open with some absolute nonsense before we dive into our discussion. shreds again gets heated talking about banned books before returning to his favorite topic: the exploration and use of language. we discuss the value and lessons found in the book, what we learned from the text, and the irony of banning books. we talk about the art style in gender queer...2023-11-0932 minhow to win the lottery: a book club podcastcoyote doggirl by lisa hanawaltour graphic content module kicks off in earnest with coyote doggirl by lisa hanawalt. after shreds shares a bone he has to pick with joey, we explore lisa hanawalt’s connection to bojack horseman before spending a while complimenting the beautiful art on display and how well it (wordlessly) communicates information. we talk about coyote doggirl‘s ability to both lean into and subvert western tropes, its emotional depth, and its wonderful absurdist humor. shreds shares his one real critique of the book, we talk about the simpsons and voice actors (and draw unfortunate blanks), and make an official request...2023-11-0233 minhow to win the lottery: a book club podcastunderstanding comics by scott mccloud + season seven theme and reading listwe’re kicking off our seventh module with two firsts for the pod: a guest (heather antos) and discussing a book in the intro episode (understanding comics: the invisible art by scott mccloud). after learning about our histories with comics, we spend a while talking about dilbert and scott adams (please read this) as well as our favorite “sunday funnies.” we share love for sam and max, learn about shreds’s childhood as a science-fiction kid, and discuss the current state of comics. shreds gives mccloud a big compliment before we discuss understanding comics and the many lessons it has to impa...2023-10-261h 59
2 Fast 2 Forever: The Fast and Furious PodcastJaws (1975)It may be the 4th of July... but don't go in the water! We're joined by "Shark" Hofmeyer (Movies, Films & Flix; Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast) to talk about Jaws. Despite being the internet's foremost expert on shark cinema, this is the first time Mark's ever talked about Jaws on a podcast, and we are honored to have him. We share memories of the Jaws ride at Universal Studios, the F&F Family's repeated close ties to Shark Week, and our picks for the (second) best shark movie. We then dive into Jaws to talk about our favorite...2023-07-041h 39
2 Fast 2 Forever: The Fast and Furious PodcastFastivus Special 2023Happy Fastivus! On this date in 2001, the original The Fast and the Furious hit theaters, changing the world forever. Eighteen-and-a-half years later, we hopped on board. Today, we mark the release of the original movie’s release by celebrating Fastivus, coined by @ReactionRocket, with a reading of original poetry (written by Wes Hampton) and unveiling the inductees into the 2 Fast 2 Forever Hall of Fame from our fourth annual ballot. You can find the text to Wes’s poem below, and you can find more information about the 2 Fast 2 Forever Hall of Fame on a website I’ve been meaning to make...2023-06-2215 min
2 Fast 2 Forever: The Fast and Furious PodcastThe Pacifier (2005)Jordan Polan-Clarke returns to the show to talk about a movie she 100% picked, The Pacifier. After once again trying to decide where Mark Sinclair, Vin Diesel, and Dominic Toretto begin and end, we wonder whether or not The Pacifier actually caters to Vin Diesel's specific talents. Jordan re-names toddlers before questioning the level of violence on display. We talk about the weirdness of Brad Garrett's character, the wild swing this movie takes for about a minute, and Vin's demonstration of the Peter Panda Dance. Joe shares thoughts about "random children." We wonder whether or not Dom Toretto has ever...2023-02-281h 06
2 Fast 2 Forever: The Fast and Furious PodcastThe Last Witch Hunter (2015)Vin Diesel may have devoted the entire Riddick franchise dedicated to his D&D fandom, but that wasn't enough. No, we needed The Last Witch Hunter, too, and we're better off for it. Joining us to talk about the "dorky, but not full dork" on display is Mark Hofmeyer (Movies, Films & Flix). We discuss would-be sequels to The Last Witch Hunter, Vin Diesel (once again!) as a non-detective detective, and the mind-blowing component to this movie's story. We talk about how Kaulder is an interesting non-morose hero, the weird swings this movie takes to make its storytelling job more...2023-02-071h 31
2 Fast 2 Forever: The Fast and Furious PodcastFurious 7 (Lap 12)At the start of this lap, we switched up the format of 2 Fast 2 Forever to prevent overlong episodes, but sometimes you accidentally summon double "chaos energy" (in the form of Jessica Collins, a.k.a. Montez, and Brian "Late Night" Rodriguez) and you wind up with a two-hour episode about Furious 7. After kicking off the episode with another dreadful installment of the Montez Minute, Jess answers some of our all-time great "either/or" questions before Brian reads us some website's warning to (Christian?) parents about Furious 7. We make our picks for the "most Dom moment" (including the most ludicrous...2023-01-311h 48
2 Fast 2 Forever: The Fast and Furious PodcastBreaking Down Walls | Life in the Fast Lane #2It's time for the second installment of Life in the Fast Lane, and today we're getting heavy and somber (or are we?) as we're Breaking Down Walls. After trying to figure out Patreon math that makes any sense, we welcome in a new patron (who breaks the system) and work our way through a ton of new F&F news: an impending new trailer, a new theme park, #JusticeForHim!, Mark Wahlberg's jealousy, a Cipher spinoff, and more. (Three weeks in between news roundups mean *so much happens*, you guys.) We then return to extracurricular activities for a roundup of...2022-11-011h 12
The Spoiler Room PodcastBA Lewandowski and Kevin C Lockhart InterviewFilmmakers B.A. Lewandowski and Kevin C Lockhart stop by the Spoiler Room to catch up on what they have been up to, what they have coming and also Sid Haig. There is even a little Cannon Films talk. It was a great time and I hope you enjoy. Don't forget to check out our Patreon Page, subscribe to us on Itunes, twitter @specialmarkpro and @spoilerroompdcs. Email us at spoilerroom.smp@gmail.com2022-07-2851 minEl Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcastLewandowski Joins Barcelona! + Friendly El Clasico PreviewThe boys review all the wild offseason happenings at the Blaugrana, with the Catalan side somehow finding over $100 million in the mattress to spend on Raphinha and Lewandowski, despite not even playing all their current players their salaries. Payton is over the moon about his new Polish striker (1:16), but discusses whether De Jong is being forced out, and what the Lewandowski signing means for the team going forward. Mark yells about the awful marketing for La Liga (20:08), and the yawning gap in spending power between mid-table Premier League sides and La Liga sides. Plus - we look ahead to...2022-07-2145 minEl Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcastLewandowski Happy Hour! + 3rd Annual El Clasicos Awards - Part 2We're back with more, brand new El Clasico Podcastico, and we're drinking lots of Lewandowski kool aid in our happy hour cocktails. We discuss all the angles on Barcelona's multiple attempts to sign the Polish striker, and what it would mean for Barcelona, and La Liga as a whole (4:05). Then, the boys give out the second half of their El Clasico Podcastico end of the season awards (31:30). Be sure to check out the video of this Happy Hour episode on the YouTube channel as well! 2022-07-0259 min
The Jazz PodcastMark LewandowskiSend us your thoughts! New York City-based bassist Mark Lewandowski originally hails from Nottingham, England. His interest in the bass took him to London to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Whilst studying at the school Mark was rapidly producing a strong name for himself on the London scene; playing regularly at the world famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club by only his second year in the capital. He was also awarded the Yamaha Jazz award, and is now continuing his studies in New York City as part of the celebrated Artist Diploma programme at...2022-02-2456 min
Pediatric Sports Medicine PodcastOn-Air: Building a College Radio Station: The WSUM Story & Remembering Dave BlackOn February 22, 2002, at 2:22PM the airwaves of Madison, Wisconsin would never be the same again. College student radio could finally be considered legit and truly legal. Many may not realize that the landscape for student radio at the largest university in the state of Wisconsin was looking bleak for nearly a decade prior to officially turning on the transmitter for WSUM 91.7FM. There were legal battles, a town who practiced a strong push of “not in my backyard” policies, and a threat from the FCC to name a few of the challenges.
Right before WSUM, the UW-Madison campus radio station was...2022-02-221h 19
2 Fast 2 Forever: The Fast and Furious PodcastThe Fate of the Furious (Lap 9)We're hopping aboard a nuclear submarine and bringing High School Slumber Party's Brian Rodriguez with us as we talk about The Fate of the Furious! After Joe talks about a possible ghost hotel (spoiler: it's not) and Joey whines about AMC Theaters, we race down Alligator Alley in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (20:40) before tackling the Cuban Mile in the Fate of the Furious (40:20). We discuss whether Cipher and Jakob's lives intersect before F9 before diving deep into where the entities "Vin Diesel" and "Dom Toretto" and "Mark Sinclair" begin and end. Also: was Brian O'Conner not the first "Buster"...2021-10-121h 51
2 Fast 2 Forever: The Fast and Furious Podcast2 Fast 2 Furious (Lap 9)We're still on #TheRoadToF9, and this week we find ourselves (once again) in Miami to look for Jakob and talk about 2 Fast 2 Furious! First, we cover lots of Fast and Furious news and try to figure out when the next Fast and Furious movie will release (after #F9). Then, we watch our racers jump the bridge in the Fast and Furious Minute as Cara Gael O'Regan stops by for some quick analysis and to talk about the fundraiser she's participating in, the 6th annual Race to Beat POTS. (Learn more and join us in donating to her cause at...2021-06-082h 34
Thinking Elixir Podcast43: Membrane with Marcin LewandowskiWe talk with Marcin Lewandowski about Membrane Framework. We learn what it is, the project's goals, how people are using it and how it can solve the speed-to-market problem when streaming multimedia. We cover WebRTC, radio, industry challenges, why you want to deploy it to your own infrastructure, why startups fail and much more!
Show Notes online - http://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/43
Elixir Community News
https://twitter.com/josevalim/status/1377354990969233411 – Jose Valim said they are planning two big announcements related to Nx this April. One is Livebook
https://elixir-lang.org/blog/2021/04/02/marketing-and-sales-intelligence-with-elixir-at-pepsico/ – Elixir PepsiCo case...2021-04-131h 11
#CruiseClub: The Tom Cruise Podcast033 Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)Going from Mission: Impossible – Ultra Lite (Knight and Day) to Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol offers one of the more eye-opening turnarounds in #CruiseClub so far. The latest installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise (to this point in the podcast's timeline, anyway) may mark both the franchise's high-water mark, as well as the podcast's. Joining us as we take a trip up a building in Dubai is Jeremy Kelly. In this episode, we discuss the best action scenes, the new team members, and the new tech. We also debate where Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol ranks in the franchise, and wonder where Rogue...2020-03-2747 min
#HANX for the Memories: The Tom Hanks Podcast031 The Green Mile (1999)It turns out that Tom Hanks has acted in a lot of really, really long movies. Not only does The Green Mile mark one of Hanks's longest movies to date (or maybe ever!), but it's also one of his best. To help us break down the three-hour-plus epic, we welcome in Dan Colon, a big Stephen King fan and self-admitted Green Mile sobber. In this episode, we talk about another Tom Hanks trip back in time, his role as a no-nonsense (okay, a little nonsense) prison guard, and his dynamic with Michael Clarke Duncan. We also debate where The Green...2020-03-0653 min#CruiseClub: The Tom Cruise Podcast026 Collateral (2004)Rarely in his career does Tom Cruise play a villain, which is part of what makes Collateral so special. The other special part: this movie rules! Joining us to talk about Michael Mann’s film is Tobin Addington of The Contenders podcast. In this episode, we talk about Cruise’s ability to blend into the background, the seemingly arbitrary distinction between Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, and what could have been done to give the film’s female characters a bit more to do. We also wonder if Collateral (at long last) offers a true challenger to Gone in Sixty...2019-12-201h 02The Spoiler Room PodcastB.A. Lewandowski InterviewEditor and Director B. A. Lewandowski from September Son Films sits down to set the record straight on "The Rake". We also talk indie film making as well as Ben's other projects "Skeleton's in the Closet" and "High on the Hog". Don't forget to check out our new Patreon Page, subscribe to us on Itunes, twitter @specialmarkpro and @spoilerroompdcs. Email us at spoilerroom.smp@gmail.com2018-10-2851 min
Mind Your Business056: The Jump Off PointHow do you know when you're ready to follow your dream and start your own business? At what point is it time to leave the safety of what you know to jump off into a new venture? I'm often asked two questions: "Mark, how do I start my own business?" (which is a podcast all its own) and "Mark, how do I know when it's time to leave my job and start my own business full-time?" These are both great questions. Please note that there are important things to consider before you jump. In this podcast, I speak about...2018-05-1718 minMind Your Business055: Leveraging Other PeopleWhat is leverage and how does it affect your business? Simply stated, leverage is using something and/or someone to maximize your advantage. It is a way to exert minimum effort to achieve maximum results. A smart business owner will utilize the talents and efforts of others who have expertise in areas that they don't. When you leverage other resources, you not only benefit from the experience of other people's trials and errors, but you avoid the time and expense of start up costs. The idea is to work smart. Entrepreneurs are innovators that change the way we live a...2018-05-1120 minMind Your Business054: What Is Your Value?If you want to stand heads above the crowd in your industry, you must have a strong value proposition. Your competitors have one. Ask yourself: What do I bring to the market that is unique? What do I do that is special and adds value to my product or service? How does it help my customer? Sit down with pen and paper and determine those values. Even better, utilize a large whiteboard to write out your ideas or go online and download a free mind mapping tool. In this episode, I share my experience with creating value propositions and...2018-05-0221 minMind Your Business053: 5 Minutes to Finding Your True NorthDo you ever find yourself distracted or knocked off course from your goals? When life gets busy, it's easy to get diverted from my true North. How do I get myself back on track when I start to lose focus or direction? In this podcast, I discuss 6 tools that steer me back to my chosen course. If you have five minutes and a desire to make an impact on your world, you will benefit from these tools. I am committed to them and they map my course. I hope you enjoy this podcast and encourage you to share it...2018-04-2417 min
Watch The Theron: The Charlize Theron Podcast021 Monster (2003)Monster marks the high-water mark in Charlize's career, netting her Oscar and Golden Globe wins. Little did we know, though, how tough of a watch this would be. In her portrayal of hooker-turned-serial killer Aileen Wuornos, Charlize taps deep into her well of acting chops and pulls out a raw and terrifying performance.
Email us: watch@cageclub.me2018-04-201h 25
Watch The Theron: The Charlize Theron Podcast020 The Italian Job (2003)While there's great behind-the-scenes trivia about Charlize Theron -- plus the on-screen reunion between her and Mark Wahlberg that we've all been clamoring for since the near-masterpiece film The Yards -- this is a movie you can pretty safely skip. As for this episode, though? A MUST-LISTEN!
Email us: watch@cageclub.me2018-04-1353 min
2 Fast 2 Forever: The Fast and Furious PodcastFast Five (Lap 1)Fast Five was Joey's entry point into the series and, quite possibly, the reason that 2 Fast 2 Forever exists. We've fully entered action movie territory with this one, and things couldn't be better, more fun, or more quotable. In this episode, Joey and Joe take an incredibly comprehensive look at what may be the franchise's high water mark as they talk about how Brian is a buster, why Gisele is the best, and why The Rock is always dripping sweat. We also get into one of the better mailbags yet on the podcast, and continue to shoot for the stars...2018-04-011h 52Mind Your Business052: Harnessing Creativity, Riding Innovation, Episode 1: Creative Environments = Lots of IdeasI have people ask me all the time, "Mark, how can I become a more creative person?" The answer is simple. You are already creative! People, by their very nature, are creative. The frustration comes from having so many creative ideas without a way to harness and use those ideas. In this multi-part series, I will teach you how to recognize, capture, hone, and deploy those creative ideas you have in your head. I am very excited to share this series with you because it's a topic I'm passionate about. Creativity and innovation go hand in hand. Equipped with...2018-03-2926 minMind Your Business051: Your Personal Brand is Everything! Part 2Your personal brand is everything! In my last podcast, Your Personal Brand is Everything!, I talked about the importance of building your personal brand and the ways in which companies and individuals successfully brand themselves. In Part 2, I want you to ask yourself some important questions. Do you have the resources and the talent to reach your goals? Do you have someone in your life who will be your mirror? What do you do if you fail? Take some time to consider these questions and answer them honestly. Awareness is a key component of moving forward toward success. Enjoy...2018-03-0117 minMind Your Business050: Your Personal Brand is Everything!How important is a personal brand? Do certain qualities come to mind when you hear Amazon, Starbucks and Apple? This is because these companies have successfully branded themselves as the best in the business. Like a corporation, you too are constantly branding yourself. Do you post your ideas and photographs on social media? With what purpose in mind? Are you not branding yourself by portraying your best, or, in some cases, your worst self to the world? What do people say about you behind your back? Are you known for being kind, punctual, generous and hard-working? Maybe you are...2018-02-2235 minMind Your Business049: Relationships: Lever Or Anchor?I have often been asked about relationships and entrepreneurship and how the two mix. In my belief, relationships can be one of two things: a lever or an anchor. A lever is something that provides influence and allows you to use a simple amount of effort to get multiple times the value. In a similar way, an anchor creates enough hold to stop a large vessel from moving against heavy wind and current. Now consider your relationships. Are they levers, pulling you toward achievement? Or are they anchors, stopping forward movement and perhaps pulling you down? Personal relationships can...2018-02-1626 min
Watch The Theron: The Charlize Theron Podcast012 The Yards (2000)Is The Yards a near masterpiece or merely an above-average period piece lacking a sense of time and place and starring a mumbly Marky Mark? There's a real division on this episode as we head into Queens to talk about the shady backdoor deals of, I don't know, trainyard stuff? While The Yards could give Charlize Theron more to do, its meticulous pace and Godfather-esque feel elevate it far above most of the dreck we've covered so far on Watch The Theron. How much you love it is to be determined, but with great performances and a strong story, it's...2018-02-1653 minMind Your Business048: Relationship Building with Business Phenom, Todd ThomanRelationships are one of the most valuable and precious commodities we have in the world today. Mr. Todd Thoman is a close, personal friend and perhaps one of the finest relationship builders I've ever met. He is genuine and kind, a hard worker and a man who finds purpose in serving others with a strong desire to leave a powerful and positive impact on the world. From his early days in the entertainment industry, to his experience in the retail world of high-end fashion and luxury goods, to his cutting-edge work today in healthcare, Todd remains, at his core...2018-02-0621 minMind Your Business047: A Transformative Talk with Stephanie Flynn of Fit Body Boot CampWhat a pleasure to sit down with Stephanie Flynn, owner and operator of Fit Body Boot Camp! Stephanie is a busy woman, running 4 FBBC locations in Tulsa, Owasso and Bixby and raising a young daughter. Her mission is to help transform the health of local women so they can discover their potential to live healthy and fulfilling lives. She believes that we all have the potential and the power within ourselves to be, do and have whatever we want in our lives. Her own story of overcoming a deadly eating disorder and almost losing her life, has equipped her...2018-01-3023 minMind Your Business046: Resolutions: They're Not Just For January 1stDo you feel pressured to make New Year's Resolutions? Does the first day of each new year automatically compel you to set goals for the future? You're not alone. But it's important to realize that if the goals you set are not specific, measurable, and realistic, they won't materialize no matter how resolute you are on January 1. There are at least 364 other days that are perfectly suitable to define goals. I am a big believer in setting goals, but I don't wait for the new year to do so. The goal must be meaningful to me and I must...2018-01-2220 minMind Your Business045: The Essentials of EntrepreneurshipThe term "entrepreneur" is tossed around a lot in today's business world. Many people wish to become entrepreneurs and get out from under "the man," otherwise known as the corporate structure. But what is a true entrepreneur and what does it take to become one? My team had some questions about entrepreneurship so we sat down and had a chat. I hope you find value in the questions they asked and the answers I offered. The answers are quite simple, although oftentimes, I find that human beings get lost in unneccessary minutiae. I like to say, "never let perfection be the...2018-01-0836 minMind Your Business044: A 45 Minute Session with Therapist, Melanie LoganIt was an absolute joy to sit down for a 45 minute session with Melanie Logan, a licensed professional counselor. From favorite authors, potty training, and tips to using video app Marco Polo, we covered a wide spectrum of topics that will educate, inspire, and delight you. You are in for a treat! Ms. Logan is a therapist in Tulsa, Oklahoma whose mission is to help people find joy in their lives. In this podcast, Melanie shares about her path to becoming a counselor, the nudges that inspired her to open her own practice, and the passion and excitement she...2017-12-2145 minMind Your Business043: The Power of The #MeToo MovementIf you've watched TV or followed social media lately, you must certainly be aware of the #MeToo Movement. This movement is an example of incredible social evolution for which I am thrilled. I am especially proud of the courageous women who have come forth and spoken their truth. Their bravery has made it possible for still others to find their voice to speak out against such reprehensible behavior and treatment of females in the workplace. If you are a woman who has been hurt by sexual assault and/or harassment, I am deeply sorry you experienced that and I...2017-12-1434 minMind Your Business042: Beyond the 9 to 5: Strategies for building a business while working full-time with Jordan EvansDo you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have ideas in your head that you want to see manifested in your reality? Are you willing to take a risk to bring those dreams to fruition? Jordan Evans is a man who has worked hard to make his dreams come true. He, along with his business partners, have successfully built a business on the side while working full-time jobs. In this podcast, Jordan explains strategies for building a business while maintaining integrity at his full-time gig. I hope you enjoy his kind spirit, enthusiasm, and heart for superior customer service...2017-12-0724 minMind Your Business041: The Keys to Work/Life BalanceDo you struggle with trying to balance your work life with your personal life? Welcome to the human condition of today. There are, however, tips to making the most use of your time at work while making certain you are present to the people you care about at home and in your personal life. I have found that when I use these tools, I am ultimately more productive, creative, relaxed, and perhaps most importantly, I am present. I hope you enjoy this episode. Feel free to pass it along to those you know that could use some help with...2017-12-0215 minMind Your Business040: Changing Careers & Following Your Heart with Dr. Tim IhrigDr. Tim Ihrig is a thought leader in palliative care and one of the kindest men I know. In this episode, Dr. Tim shares his journey from a cycling career to a physician specializing in palliative care. This man cares for the sickest of the sick, the most vulnerable people with life-limiting illnesses. He combines his love of science and people to grace the community of doctors treating this special group of patients. Dr. Tim Ihrig's knowledge of his profession, his thoughtful, caring attitude concerning this difficult area of healthcare inspires me and commands my deepest respect. I hope...2017-11-1329 minMind Your Business039: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Out of CollegeA soon-to-be college graduate and Mind Your Business listener, recently asked if I had any advice for him as he begins his career. He specifically wanted to know if I would share things that I know now that I wish I would have known then. Absolutely! There are five things that I've pinpointed that have made a huge difference in my life, my career, and my attitude. I wish you well, my listening friends, and hope that my experience can help you on your path. Share this episode with a friend who may enjoy it as well.
...2017-11-0619 minMind Your Business038: 5 Essentials for LeadershipDo you think you're a leader? If you've never led, can you become a leader? In this podcast, I'm going to tell you the 5 essentials for leadership. These principles continue to work in my life and in the lives of the leaders I admire and respect. Try them on for size and see if you too can become a leader people are eager to follow.
2017-10-2725 minMind Your Business037: Unplugged - My Guiding Values RevisitedI had a very special week last week. I got a chance to sit down in solitude and think about the values that I have established as guiding principles to live my life by. I wanted to share mine with you and challenge you to think about the values that are important to you, write them down, and commit to live by them.
Otherwise, it's pretty easy to lose yourself in this world.
2017-10-2018 minMind Your Business036: The Early Bird Gets The Worm, But The Second Rat Gets The CheeseHad a listener send in a request for me to discuss how the saying, "The early bird gets the worm, but the second rat gets the cheese" applies to business. I loved recording this episode and hope you enjoy it as well. Share this with a friend and let me know how you like it.
- Mark
2017-10-1215 minMind Your Business035: My 5 Most Significant, Life Changing EventsA listener sent in the question: "Mark, what are some of the events in your life that really had an impact on you?"
This episode is my response to this question. I hope you find it useful.
- Mark
2017-10-0425 minMind Your Business034: Uh Oh, I Am The Average Of Who?"You're the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with." We have all heard it said, and whether you like it or not, I believe this to be 100% true. In this episode, I focus on the importance of your Vision Alliance Group and what you can do if your initial response to this fact is - "Oh Shit".
2017-09-2620 minMind Your Business033: The Importance of a Team with Chris DeiningerIn this episode, I get a chance to sit down with a good friend and business partner of mine - Chris Deininger. Chris is the President of MedalistRx, a full service national pharmacy benefits manager.
You can find Chris on his linkedin page at linkedin.com/in/chris-deininger-4a2911a/
2017-09-2120 minMind Your Business032: The Sales Algorithm with Dan AppelIn this episode, I got a chance to sit down with a former student and employee of mine - Dan Appel. Dan is an Account Executive at Salesforce.com in San Francisco, CA. Dan has a decorated sales career including multiple First-place finishes in the National Collegiate Sales Competition. Dan has been a door-to-door Kirby Vacuum salesman, small business owner and operator, Associate Director of Sales and Marketing, and now Account Executive at Fortune 500 - Salesforce.com.
In this episode, I get to the bottom of what has worked for Dan including:
- Cold call stra...2017-09-1334 minMind Your Business031: First We PLAN, Then We DOFriends,
Here's a little rant on acting before planning. I hope you enjoy.
Mark
2017-09-0704 minMind Your Business030: Paid Vs. Unpaid Internships & How to Make the Best of ThemAre unpaid internships worth it? Is it better to keep looking until you find a paid internship? Can you negotiate your compensation on either?
Join me for a deep dive into how to make the best of your internship, whether it is paid or unpaid.
Mark
2017-08-3119 minMind Your Business029: Perpetual Entrepreneurship Pt. 4 - FACT - Your First Idea Is NEVER Your Best IdeaThis is the final part of a 4 part series on Perpetual Entrepreneurship.
In this episode, I discuss the fact that your first idea is never your best idea.
* Theme music by Justin Greathouse - luxpiration.com - @justin_great *
2017-08-2311 minMind Your Business028: Perpetual Entrepreneurship Pt. 3 - Ride the Business Cycle Like a ProThis is part 3 of a 4 part series on Perpetual Entrepreneurship.
In this episode, I discuss how great perpetual entrepreneurs can learn to ride the business cycle like a pro.
Formulation
Growth
Maturity
Decline
* Theme music by Justin Greathouse - luxpiration.com - @justin_great *
2017-08-1513 minMind Your Business027: Perpetual Entrepreneurship Pt. 2 - Business Plans are for Banks, NOT EntrepreneursThis is part 2 of a 4 part series on Perpetual Entrepreneurship.
In this episode, I address why business plans are for banks and NOT for entrepreneurs. I also have provided the link to the video I referenced in the podcast below. I strongly recommend spending a few minutes watching it.
DEV PATNAIK is the CEO of Jump Associates, a strategy and innovation firm. Jump helps companies create new businesses and reinvent existing ones. Jump works with some of the world’s most admired companies, including GE, Nike, Target, and Virgin.
TEDxSoMa - Dev Patnaik - Wir...2017-08-0909 minMind Your Business026: Perpetual Entrepreneurship Pt. 1 - Feedback is the Breakfast of ChampionsPerpetual Entrepreneurs are a different breed. They are constantly looking for innovation, vetting ideas, and searching for the next big idea. This is part 1 of a 4 part series on perpetual entrepreneurship where I share my perspective on how you can navigate the waters of perpetual entrepreneurship without getting lost at sea.
The topic of this episode is centered around the great quote by Ken Blanchard, "Feedback is the Breakfast of Champions".
If you haven't checked out his books yet, I highly recommend doing so.
* Theme music by Justin Greathouse - luxpiration.com ...2017-08-0215 minMind Your Business025: Forward Thinkers Rule TomorrowAre you living in the past or focusing on the future?
In this episode, I address the two major categories of people you will work with - those that are living in the past and those that are intently focused on their future. Friends you can't do both, so which one are you?
* Theme music by Justin Greathouse - luxpiration.com - @justin_great *
2017-07-2909 minMind Your Business024: How to Build Your Personal BrandWhether you are aware of it or not, you are known for some things. You may be known for having great ideas, always showing up on time, having a great attitude, etc. These things collectively make up your personal brand.
In this episode, I talk about what your personal brand is, why you should care, and how to develop your brand to increase your personal capacity to change your world.
Mark
2017-07-1223 minMind Your Business023: Live Like No One Else - Part 2This podcast is part 2 of a series titled Live Like No One Else. If you make a choice to live like no one else for 5 years, you give yourself the chance to truly live like no one else for the rest of your life.
SOME is not a NUMBER
SOON is not a TIME
LUCK is not a STRATEGY
- Mark
2017-07-0518 minMind Your Business022: Live Like No One Else - Part 1This podcast is about the choice to live like no one else for 5 years so you can live like no one else for the rest of your life.
2017-06-2811 minMind Your Business021: No Risk No RewardIn this episode, I discuss the risk reward tradeoff in business and share a relevant story.
2017-06-2208 minMind Your Business020: 50 AND ON THE STREETSA little rant on what you can start doing today to keep yourself from winding up being 50 years old and out of a job.
2017-06-1316 minMind Your Business019: Keys To Entrepreneurial Success Part 2 - The Importance of MarketingThis is a continuation of episode 18: Keys To Entrepreneurial Success - A Conversation With Nick Redwine.
In this episode we take the gloves off and speak frankly about the disconnect between what he and I were taught in school about marketing and how it works in the real world. Nick shares his story about how he gave away t-shirts as a way to build his brand and ended up having one of the most popular t-shirt's in the Dallas, TX area. Nick is a true mastermind on Marketing. His insight comes from doing it every day for o...2017-06-0630 minMind Your Business018: Keys To Entrepreneurial Success - A Conversation With Nick RedwineNick Redwine has been a great friend of mine for a long time. Nick is a lifetime entrepreneur and business leader who has vast experience in starting businesses with limited resources. In this episode, we discuss what it takes to start a successful business and keep it running through the tough times.
2017-05-2523 minMind Your Business017: How I Fire Employees But Keep FriendshipsThe topic this week is a tough one folks. One that is not usually covered in your undergraduate studies. Firing people is tough. There's no easy way around it. But over the course of my career, I have learned a lot about how to do it effectively. And occassionally, even keep the friendship.
2017-05-1929 minMind Your Business016: The Ins and Outs of International Business with Jacob LewandowskiShortly after earning his MBA from Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, Jacob Lewandowski took a position in product management at D.light Design, a global solar energy company delivering affordable solar home and power solutions for 2 billion people without access to reliable energy. In this episode, I sit down with Jacob in NYC in Central Park and discuss the challenges, benefits, and many other aspects of conducting business internationally. For anyone interested in international business or education, this is a must listen. I hope you enjoy.
2017-05-0822 minMind Your Business015: Selling Diapers with Billy BindelHere's an interview with a great friend and colleague of mine - Billy Bindel. Billy is the Corporate Director of Hospice Sales and Services for Concordance Healthcare Solutions. He has been selling professionally for over 14 years now and shares with us some of the most important things that he has learned along the way. I hope you enjoy it.
2017-05-0524 minMind Your Business014: Career Advice to College AthletesI hire college athletes all the time. I love hiring college athletes. For this reason, I wanted to share some advice on how to maximize your college athletics experience and make a great transition into the workplace. I hope you enjoy it.
-Mark
2017-05-0315 minMind Your Business013: What Are The Commonalities Among Elite Leaders?Friends,
In this episode of Mind Your Business, I discuss 3 commonalities of elite leaders.
I have had the pleasure of being surrounded by some incredible leaders in my career, and I can tell you with absolute certainty that each one of these leaders embodied these 3 traits without fail.
I hope you find this useful and please shoot me a question you would like me to answer in a future episode.
- Mark
2017-04-2417 minMind Your Business012: If You Stop Learning You Stop WinningWe have all heard this message before, but far too many of us do not take it seriously: The best people in business, music, art, film - whatever industry or focus are perpetual learners. These people are veracous learners. Today's technology has created an environment where things change so quickly, if you are not investing time in staying on top of new technology, trends, strategies, you will be outdated much sooner than you think. This all can be summed up in one sentence:
If you stop learning, you stop winning.
- Mark
2017-04-1711 minMind Your Business011: Are You A Mule, A Workhorse, Or A Thoroughbred?What kind of employee are you? What kind of employee do you need for the position you are hiring for?
In this episode, I discuss the three types of employees and where they fit in my organization.
Are you a Mule, Workhorse, or a Thoroughbred?
- Mark
www.marklewandowski.com
2017-04-1212 minMind Your Business010: Is It Really All About Who You Know?We have all heard it said, "It's all about who you know".
In this week's episode, I explore this statement and provide some ideas on how you can increase your opportunities to build influential relationships.
I hope you enjoy this and take something away. Look for an idea that resonates with you and take action on it. Make a positive change today! I bet you will be surprised at the ripple effect.
- Mark
2017-04-0919 minMind Your Business009: How to Mix Business and FamilyThis week I had the pleasure of sitting down with a long time friend of mine - Dr. Hall Thorp.
Dr. Thorp is an entrepreneur who has started multiple companies and has worked with his family for over 20 years. Dr. Thorp’s primary areas of expertise are in negotiations, organizational strategy, entrepreneurship, and leadership. After gaining an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC-Chapel Hill, he joined Trinity Research, LLC which provides consulting and negotiation services to clients in the health care industry and other non-medical companies in various industries. Later, Dr. Thorp achieved a doctorate in...2017-04-0320 minMind Your Business008: Are You a Rising Star?Are you considered a rising star in the eyes of your employer?
In this episode of Mind Your Business, I explore the things you can start doing TODAY to get on the path of a rising star. And if you are already a rising star, I challenge you to take something away from this podcast and ACCELERATE your next career advancement.
Friends, in case you have forgotten:
Some is NOT a Number
Soon is NOT a Time
And Luck is NOT a Strategy
Stop relying on luck f...2017-03-2725 minMind Your Business007: How to Remember People's NamesHave you ever met someone, then 10 seconds into the conversation your heart sinks as you realize.. “I have no idea what their name is”?
This happens all too often to us and it is NOT something that we have to put up with. In this episode, I give you the tools you need to start remembering people's names and get new relationships off on the right foot.
SOME is not a NUMBER
SOON is not a TIME
LUCK is not a STRATEGY
- Mark
2017-03-2011 minMind Your Business006: Burning Bridges and Building BusinessesWhen business relationships don't work out, we have two choices:
1. Burn the bridge
2. Leave the bridge intact
The quick and easy decision is to burn the bridge, but life has taught me a thing or two about what can come from old bridges left intact.
- Mark
2017-03-1316 minMind Your Business005: Welcome to Strategic InterviewingToo many people rely on luck during the job interview process. Stop relying on luck and start relying on strategy for landing your dream job. In this episode, I explain what strategic interviewing is and give you 5 ways to start interviewing strategically today.
SOME is not a NUMBER
SOON is not a TIME
LUCK is not a STRATEGY
- Mark
2017-03-0645 min
Mind Your Business004: The Mystery of ExcellenceIn this episode, I discuss excellence and provide a framework for instilling a culture of excellence within your team.
Topics covered are:
- The 4 components of excellence
- Developing a great mission statement and value proposition
- How you should be investing in your employees
- Setting goals and rewards within your team
Check out the blog post for this episode at marklewandowski.com/blog. Have a fantastic week, and I will see you soon.
SOME is not a NUMBER
SOON is no...2017-02-2748 minMind Your Business003: Do Not OverreachIn this episode, I discuss one of the most common and dangerous habits that young people carry from the classroom to the workplace. This is the habit of overreaching. Topics covered are:
- What is overreaching?
- Where does it come from?
- How to change it?
Check out the blog post for this episode at marklewandowski.com and be sure to listen to the end for the bonus content. Have a fantastic week, and I will see you soon.
SOME is not a NUMBER
SOON is...2017-02-2013 minMind Your Business002: 22-Inch InnovationIn this episode, I discuss the power of your mind and the incredible ideas that can come from it. The topics covered are:
Creative environments
Thinking in opposites
Leveraging ideas
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SOME is not a NUMBER
SOON is not a TIME
LUCK is not a STRATEGY
- Mark
2017-02-1352 min
Mind Your Business001: Boost Your Career with These 5 StepsIn this episode, I discuss 5 easy steps that you can take today to start increasing your personal impact in your career.
Be a solution
Get caught doing the little things
Listen with purpose
Stick your head up just above the crowd
Finish strong
Write these concepts down on a sticky note and look at it every day for a month. Make these a part of who you are and I can guarantee you will start to see a difference in your career.
SOME is not a NUMBER
SOON is not a TIME
L...2017-02-0610 min
#KeanuClub: The Keanu Reeves Podcast002 Night Heat (1985)What happens... in the heat of the night? It's Night Heat! Keanu is barely on screen, but he leaves a big mark!2016-04-0820 min
Turn on Free Audiobook in Fiction, ContemporaryHalibut Rodeo by Mark Lewandowski | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Halibut Rodeo
Author: Mark Lewandowski
Narrator: Colin Grube
Format: Unabridged
Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-08-13
Publisher: All Things That Matter Press, Inc.
Genres: Fiction, Contemporary
Summary:
Tom Bodett once said that Homer, Alaska was, "the farthest place you could go without a passport." The colorful cast of characters that inhabit this collection of interconnected stories live at the very end of the westernmost highway in North America, driven there by love and loneliness, God and greed. In the shadow of the snow-capped peaks and...2013-11-083h 49