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The Legend of SwordQuestVery Special Episodes: JFK's Forgotten Summer in Journalism (w/Rob Reiner)Eighty years ago this summer, a young John F. Kennedy took a job as a journalist for Hearst newspapers, filing dispatches in the final days of World War II. His columns capture the mood of a changing world. Even the most seasoned JFK scholars often overlook this chapter. In today's extra special Very Special Episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Fred Logevall and legendary director Rob Reiner join us to explore the forgotten summer that helped shape Kennedy's worldview. * Check out Fred Logevall's excellent book: JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century. L...2025-06-2845 minOperation Midnight ClimaxVery Special Episodes: JFK's Forgotten Summer in Journalism (w/Rob Reiner)Eighty years ago this summer, a young John F. Kennedy took a job as a journalist for Hearst newspapers, filing dispatches in the final days of World War II. His columns capture the mood of a changing world. Even the most seasoned JFK scholars often overlook this chapter. In today's extra special Very Special Episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Fred Logevall and legendary director Rob Reiner join us to explore the forgotten summer that helped shape Kennedy's worldview. * Check out Fred Logevall's excellent book: JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century. L...2025-06-2845 minStealing SupermanVery Special Episodes: JFK's Forgotten Summer in Journalism (w/Rob Reiner)Eighty years ago this summer, a young John F. Kennedy took a job as a journalist for Hearst newspapers, filing dispatches in the final days of World War II. His columns capture the mood of a changing world. Even the most seasoned JFK scholars often overlook this chapter. In today's extra special Very Special Episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Fred Logevall and legendary director Rob Reiner join us to explore the forgotten summer that helped shape Kennedy's worldview. * Check out Fred Logevall's excellent book: JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century. L...2025-06-2845 minVery Special EpisodesJFK's Forgotten Summer in Journalism (with Rob Reiner)Eighty years ago this summer, a young John F. Kennedy took a job as a journalist for Hearst newspapers, filing dispatches in the final days of World War II. His columns capture the mood of a changing world. Even the most seasoned JFK scholars often overlook this chapter. In today's extra special Very Special Episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Fred Logevall and legendary director Rob Reiner join us to explore the forgotten summer that helped shape Kennedy's worldview. * Check out Fred Logevall's excellent book: JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century. L...2025-06-2745 min
Franchise TodayBNI Global CEO and IFA Chair, Mary Kennedy Thompson: Friendship, Franchising and the Power of Networks!True story: Transitioning from military life to the world of franchising can be a pivotal moment in one's career. Back in 1994, Mary Kennedy Thompson, a former Marine, embarked on this journey seeking stability for her family. Inspired by a simple franchise brochure from Cookies by Design, she took a leap that led to multiple successful locations and eventually to the role of President of the company. Throughout her career, Mary has demonstrated that franchising isn’t just about business; it’s about empowerment. Here are a few insights from our conversation: • Leadership Matters: Mary emphasizes that ef...2025-06-0532 min
The Fearless Networker ShowE324: How to Build a Referral-Based Business with BNI® CEO Mary Kennedy ThompsonIn this episode of The Fearless Networker podcast, Todd Falcone sits down with Mary Kennedy Thompson, CEO of BNI® (Business Network International)—the world’s largest and most successful referral network. Mary shares powerful insights on the true value of referral-based marketing, how to ask for referrals without sounding salesy, and how to build long-lasting, profitable relationships that drive real results. Whether you're in network marketing, sales, or entrepreneurship—this episode is a masterclass in growing your business the smart way. 🔗 Listen to the full episode: https://ToddFalcone.com/episode324 ✅ Topics Covered:...2025-05-2059 min
The Franchise Leaders Forum PodcastFranchise Growth Strategies with Clarissa BradstockWhat does it really take to build a franchise brand rooted in excellence, innovation, and world-class customer experience?Clarissa Bradstock, CEO of Any Lab Test Now, shares a combination of strategies to really grow a franchise.It starts with placing franchisees within 1 of 4 quadrants which helps you understand where they are in their business and their mindset. As well as listening to feedback, even when it’s tough to hear. And why true franchise success hinges on fostering close relationships, genuine engagement, and encouraging continual improvement through meaningful recognition rather than monetary rewards.Cl...2025-05-1437 min
Wer gibt, gewinnt! Der BNI-Podcast mit Michael Mayer#104 - Mary Kennedy Thompson - Leading with Trust: BNI's new CEO on Growth, Grit, and Global VisionIn this inspiring episode of the Podcast, host Michael Mayer sits down with Mary Kennedy Thompson, the dynamic new CEO of BNI, former COO of Neighborly, and president of the International Franchise Association.With roots in the US Marine Corps and decades of franchise leadership, Mary shares hard-won leadership lessons, the power of personal growth, and why she believes leaders are made—not born.You'll discover:How Mary transitioned from the military to the boardroomWhy "failing forward" is essential for leadershipWhat it means to be a servant le...2025-04-1047 min
BNI & The Power of OneBNI 800: Special Guest - BNI CEO Mary Kennedy Thompson!To celebrate our 800th episode we were honored to interview BNI's CEO Mary Kennedy Thompson! Mary Kennedy Thompson is a powerhouse in the world of franchising! With over 30 years of experience, she has led businesses of all sizes, driven global expansion, and spearheaded high-growth transformations. Before joining BNI® as CEO in 2024, she was the COO of Neighborly®, the largest home services company in the world. A Marine Corps veteran, a dynamic franchise leader, and an award-winning executive, Mary’s passion for empowering entrepreneurs is unmatched. Her journey from franchise owner to industry trailblazer makes her leadership at BNI a ga...2025-03-2641 min
The Infinite Franchisee Show196. Empowering Small Businesses Through Networking with Mary Kennedy ThompsonApril Porter interviews Mary Kennedy Thompson, CEO of BNI and Chair of the International Franchise Association. They discuss the significant impact of BNI on small businesses, the importance of community in franchising, and the reasons to consider franchising as a business model. Mary shares her personal journey in franchising, the challenges faced during the pandemic, and the value of education and support in business ownership. The conversation emphasizes the role of small businesses in communities and the importance of networking and collaboration.Learn more about bni here: https://www.bni.com/2025-03-1022 min
Scaling the GapScaling the Gap Ep 56 | Bold Leadership, Big Impact: Building Lasting Legacies with BNI CEO Mary Kennedy ThompsonIn this episode of Scaling the Gap, host Madeleine MacRae sits down with Mary Kennedy Thompson, CEO of Business Network International (BNI) and a former Marine Corps officer, to explore the values-driven leadership that fuels business success.Mary shares her journey through personal and professional challenges, from navigating the loss of a mentor to leading her organization through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses the crucial difference between being brave—seizing opportunities in tough times—and being bold—leading others through transformational change.With deep insights from her time in the Marine Corps, Mary r...2025-02-1834 min
Social GeekEpisode 1166: One On One with Mary ThompsonThis is the first in our series of new one-on-one conversations with the top Thought Leaders in Franchising.
Mary Kennedy Thompson, CEO of BNI and the new Chair of The International Franchise Association, is here!
Mary shares her thoughts on:
The importance of meeting face to face
Good storytelling and good Franchising
Why she’s so bullish on Franchising’s growth in 2025 & 2026
And, to what she is most looking forward at The IFA Convention
Thanks to Hughes, Northeast Color, and Franzy. Special Guest: Mary Kennedy Thompson.2025-02-0418 min
Jock's Celtic CalamityJCC Show No 521Send us a text | Artist | Title | Album | Lúnasa | Morning Nightcap | The Merry Sisters of Fate | Coelbeg | The Jolly Beggar / The Man in Black | Folk 'n' Hell | Vitamin String Quartet | I'm Yours | Vitamin String Quartet Performs Ja… | Vair | Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner | A Place in Time | Tony McManus | Invernan Set | Greentrax Sampler | Sarah McQuaid | Charlie's Gone Home (The St Buryan Sessions) | The St Buryan Sessions | Sam Kelly, The Lost Boys, G… | Angeline the Baker (feat. Geoff Lakeman) | 2018 BBC 2 Folk Awards | Rura | Catriona's | Live a...2025-01-242h 00
Double P PodcastsSILO s2e04 'The Harmonium' The Cleaning Podcast Apple TV+ Plus #Silo review recap theoryBig Episode! Big Podcast! Silo Season 2, Episode 4 'The Harmonium' was an episode almost everyone loved --- but we didn't love it?! Are we as mad as Solo? Listen to us come to struggle to appreciate the show! Apple TV+ sci-fi post-apocalyptic dystopian drama - we ask why certain changes were made. Based on Hugh Howey's Silo series of books: WOOL, SHIFT and DUST. and producer Graham Yost's television show choices! 00:00 Intro 01:18 Listeners Rating the Episode 03:18 Catfish's rating 08:24 Bubba's rating 13:27 Silo Speculation 16:04 Better in Silo or Real World? 18:00 Episode Breakdown 18:41 Silo 172024-12-071h 40Double P PodcastsSILO s2e04 'The Harmonium' The Cleaning Podcast Apple TV+ Plus #Silo review recap theoryBig Episode! Big Podcast! Silo Season 2, Episode 4 'The Harmonium' was an episode almost everyone loved --- but we didn't love it?! Are we as mad as Solo? Listen to us come to struggle to appreciate the show! Apple TV+ sci-fi post-apocalyptic dystopian drama - we ask why certain changes were made. Based on Hugh Howey's Silo series of books: WOOL, SHIFT and DUST. and producer Graham Yost's television show choices! 00:00 Intro 01:18 Listeners Rating the Episode 03:18 Catfish's rating 08:24 Bubba's rating 13:27 Silo Speculation 16:04 Better in Silo or Real World? 18:00 Episode Breakdown 18:41 Silo 172024-12-071h 40
Double P PodcastsSILO s2e03 'Solo' The Cleaning Podcast Apple TV+ Plus #Silo review recap theoryTHE CLEANING PODCAST suggests Bernard should be shadowed by H.R. for his creepy measuring of Judge Meadows, Cooper takes a shot, while Juliette judges Solo's look. SILO season 2, episode 3 - the Apple TV+ sci-fi post-apocalyptic dystopian drama! We're conflicted as we talk the show based on Hugh Howey's Silo series of books: WOOL, SHIFT and DUST. and producer Graham Yost's at times odd television show choices! PLUS: What do you think of season 2 so far? 00:00 Intro 01:06 Rating the Episode 08:18 Silo Speculation 13:41 Better in Silo or Real World? 16:24 Episode Breakdown 50:36 Judicial D...2024-11-271h 23Double P PodcastsSILO s2e03 'Solo' The Cleaning Podcast Apple TV+ Plus #Silo review recap theoryTHE CLEANING PODCAST suggests Bernard should be shadowed by H.R. for his creepy measuring of Judge Meadows, Cooper takes a shot, while Juliette judges Solo's look. SILO season 2, episode 3 - the Apple TV+ sci-fi post-apocalyptic dystopian drama! We're conflicted as we talk the show based on Hugh Howey's Silo series of books: WOOL, SHIFT and DUST. and producer Graham Yost's at times odd television show choices! PLUS: What do you think of season 2 so far? 00:00 Intro 01:06 Rating the Episode 08:18 Silo Speculation 13:41 Better in Silo or Real World? 16:24 Episode Breakdown 50:36 Judicial D...2024-11-271h 23
Double P PodcastsSILO s2e02 'Order' The Cleaning Podcast Apple TV+ Plus #Silo Apple TV recap review Hugh HoweyWe're back in Silo 18, setting off sirens, hiring hecklers, SILO season 2, the Apple TV+ sci-fi post-apocalyptic dystopian drama! Sims shalln't shadow, Judge Meadow wastes liquor, while Shirley and the episode are obsessed with heat tape! ! We're conflicted as we talk the show based on Hugh Howey's Silo series of books: WOOL, SHIFT and DUST. and producer Graham Yost's at times odd television show choices! PLUS: What do you think of season 2 so far? 00:00 Intro 01:51 Rating the Episode 11:40 Silo Speculation 16:10 Better in Silo or Real World? 17:17 Episode Breakdown 49:17 Judicial Debate: Bernard's best o...2024-11-231h 22Double P PodcastsSILO s2e02 'Order' The Cleaning Podcast Apple TV+ Plus #Silo Apple TV recap review Hugh HoweyWe're back in Silo 18, setting off sirens, hiring hecklers, SILO season 2, the Apple TV+ sci-fi post-apocalyptic dystopian drama! Sims shalln't shadow, Judge Meadow wastes liquor, while Shirley and the episode are obsessed with heat tape! ! We're conflicted as we talk the show based on Hugh Howey's Silo series of books: WOOL, SHIFT and DUST. and producer Graham Yost's at times odd television show choices! PLUS: What do you think of season 2 so far? 00:00 Intro 01:51 Rating the Episode 11:40 Silo Speculation 16:10 Better in Silo or Real World? 17:17 Episode Breakdown 49:17 Judicial Debate: Bernard's best o...2024-11-231h 22
Solving JFKEp 57: The PainesIn this episode, we first look at a mysterious package sent to Oswald at the Paine home. Then, we turn to the actions of Ruth and Michael Paine after the assassination of President Kennedy, before summarizing the evidence provided by the Paines to incriminate Lee Harvey Oswald. Was Ruth Paine a misunderstood good Samaritan, or was she a key participant in the cover up of the crime of the 21st century?Note: This episode erroneously states that Mary Bancroft was a CIA agent. That is incorrect. However, she did work for the CIA's predecessor, the Office of Strategic S...2024-09-2529 min
The StackThe Stack: Namor, Paranoid Gardens, And MoreOn the Stack podcast for the week of July 17, 2024, we've got new comic book reviews for Namor #1, Paranoid Gardens #1 and so many more!SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Full List of Comic Reviews for July 17, 2024:Namor #1 MarvelWritten by Jason AaronArt by Paul Davidson and Alex LinsParanoid Gardens #1 Dark Horse ComicsWritten by Ger...2024-07-171h 44
Comic Book ClubThe Stack: Namor, Paranoid Gardens, And MoreOn the Stack podcast for the week of July 17, 2024, we've got new comic book reviews for Namor #1, Paranoid Gardens #1 and so many more!SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Full List of Comic Reviews for July 17, 2024:Namor #1 MarvelWritten by Jason AaronArt by Paul Davidson and Alex LinsParanoid Gardens #1 Dark Horse ComicsWritten by Ger...2024-07-171h 44The Franchise Leaders Forum PodcastNavigating Change and Growth in Franchising with Mary Kennedy ThompsonLet’s just start with the biggest question we are all asking ourselves!Why did Mary Kennedy Thompson leave Neighborly for BNI to become their CEO?Today, Mary is sharing that answer with us as well as her remarkable journey through the franchise system as a trailblazing leader.She sheds light on pivotal lessons in leadership, organizational change and the art of strategic decision-making.Mary is an emblematic figure in the franchising landscape. Mary is cu...2024-07-1044 min
Marketing Happy HourStop Over-Curating Your Social Media Feeds | Macy Thompson of Spritz SocietyThis week, Cassie and Erica sit down with Macy Thompson, Social Media Manager at Spritz Society - a sparkling cocktail brand made with 100% real wine, real flavors, and real ingredients. Listen in as Macy shares her journey from TikTok creator to spearheading content at Spritz Society, and reveals her insider tips for growing your personal brand online and creating engaging content across different platforms.
Here's a peek at what we cover in this episode:
[00:04:45] - Macy shares her career journey thus far, explaining how a viral TikTok video led to her freelance gig managing Spritz...2024-04-2541 min
January Jones sharing Success StoriesJanuary Jones - JFK Expert -The Man From 2063 by Jack DuffyAuthor of The Man From 2063, is an expert on the assassination of President Kennedy.
He became interested in the JFK assassination after seeing a bootleg copy of the famous Zapruder filmof President Kennedy's fatal motorcade in 1972. He has been researching the assassination ever since.
Jack's entertaining book draws on his deep knowledge and personal research into the President's murderand is therefore based on actual events and people surrounding the assassination.
Jack has interviewed many key eyewitnesses to the assassination of President John Kennedy, including Buell Frazier, Jean Hill, Mary Moorman, Beverly Oliver, and Bill Newman. He has also interviewed 2 surgeons who treate...2024-02-2253 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Fri 1/19 - JFK Assassination Record Lawsuit, FTX Bankruptcy Probe, SCOTUS Shifts from Chevron to Skidmore and Binance vs. SECThis Day in Legal History: Nixon Nominates a White Supremacist On January 19, 1970, President Richard Nixon's judicial appointment landscape was forever altered when he nominated Judge G. Harrold Carswell to the U.S. Supreme Court. This decision marked a pivotal moment in legal history, steeped in controversy and intense political debate. Carswell, a member of the US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, was initially seen as a suitable candidate. However, this perception rapidly changed following a profound revelation.The nomination's controversy ignited when a tenacious reporter unearthed a speech from 1948 in the Wilkinson County c...2024-01-1909 min
Downtown Depot - KWBU/NPRMary Kennedy Thompson, COO of NeighborlyIn this weeks episode of Downtown Depot, Austin Meek is in conversation with COO of Neighborly, Mary Kennedy Thompson.They discuss early influences, how Mary spends her days leading the execution of strategies for brands like Mr. Rooter and Molly Maid, and how her time in the Marine Corps prepared her for a life of leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-12-1530 min
Movie Deputy REVIEWS90 Minutes in Heaven (2015)A miraculous story of survival in the truest sense.
Original Review:
You can have faith without hope but you can't have hope without faith. One man is about to learn this the hard way. Don thinks he knows where he stands in life. He's a successful pastor, husband, and father... his life is exactly how he pictured it. All that is about to change, on his way home from a conference... An accident changes his life forever. He is pronounced dead at the scene and is just waiting to be transferred to the morgue. That i...2023-11-0707 min
Spock Talk: A Parenting Advice PodcastSpocked Or Spanked?We explore Dr. Benjamin Spock’s political activism: Was he a hip protester? Or an anti-establishment pariah? Public domain archival audio courtesy of John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston.ReferencesBates, Richard. “Democratic Babies? Francoise Dolto, Benjamin Spock and the Ideology of Post-ware Parenting Advice.” Journal of Political Ideologies vol. 24, no. 2, 2019, pp. 201-219.Bloom, Lynn. Doctor Spock: Biography of a Conservative Radical. The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc., 1972.“IFP:135-F-142-5M Jacqueline Kennedy Talks to Dr. Spock.” John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. 13 Jul. 2010. Maier, Thomas. Dr. Spock: An American Life. Harco...2023-06-2030 minThe StackThe Stack: Black Panther, Void Rivals, And MoreOn this week's Stack podcast for the week of June 14, 2023, we've got new comic book reviews for:Black Panther #1 MarvelWritten by Eve L. EwingArt by Chris AllenVoid Rivals #1Image ComicsWritten by Robert KirkmanArt by Lorenzo De FeliciDC Pride Through The Years #1DC ComicsWritten by William Messner-Loebs, Greg Rucka, Steve Orlando & Vita Ayala, Tim SheridanArt by Greg LaRocque, J.H. Williams III, J...2023-06-141h 29Comic Book ClubThe Stack: Black Panther, Void Rivals, And MoreOn this week's Stack podcast for the week of June 14, 2023, we've got new comic book reviews for:Black Panther #1 MarvelWritten by Eve L. EwingArt by Chris AllenVoid Rivals #1Image ComicsWritten by Robert KirkmanArt by Lorenzo De FeliciDC Pride Through The Years #1DC ComicsWritten by William Messner-Loebs, Greg Rucka, Steve Orlando & Vita Ayala, Tim SheridanArt by Greg LaRocque, J.H. Williams III, J...2023-06-141h 29
Mysteries with MommiesMary Pinchot MeyerThis week we travel back in time to the 1950s and 1960s as we take a glimpse inside America's Camelot. It's no secret that John F. Kennedy, Jr. had several mistresses, this is the story of just one. Mary Pinchot Meyer was a member of high society, the ex-wife of a CIA operative, an up-and-coming artist, and the woman JFK couldn't let go. But did she know too much? Is this why she was gunned down on one of her midday walks? Was it the random act of one man or was it part of a larger conspiracy? 2022-10-021h 32
“The Story Voice”Eva: A Survivor's TaleSend us a textHouston's So, What's Your Story ?on KPFT, Houston's Community Station spotlights readings from New York playwright Minette Greenberg's story of 95 year old Holocaust Survivor Eva Young. Director Dr. John Sunnoto guides Cam Kormann, Lilith Ralph, Rilee Brooke Kilman, Colleen Kennedy, and Ange Berneau into the soul of a survivor's world and destiny. Commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day by listening to her story is essential. Support the show2022-01-161h 01
Get Lost In The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Next-Level!The Titanic Letters: A BBC Radio 4 drama collection by VariousPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/551448to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Titanic Letters: A BBC Radio 4 drama collection
Author: Various
Narrator: Paul Rankin, Amanda Burton, Patrick Kielty, Ciarán Hinds, Eamonn Holmes, Gloria Hunniford, Frances Tomelty, Full Cast
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 8 minutes
Release date: January 13, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
42 letters written by Titanic passengers and crew, plus two documentaries relating survivors' stories and bringing the tragedy to life through the voices of the wireless operators The largest, most luxurious liner in the world, the RMS Titanic captured the public's imagination. But f...2022-01-133h 08Download Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+The Titanic Letters: A BBC Radio 4 drama collection by VariousPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/551448to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Titanic Letters: A BBC Radio 4 drama collection
Author: Various
Narrator: Paul Rankin, Amanda Burton, Patrick Kielty, Ciarán Hinds, Eamonn Holmes, Gloria Hunniford, Frances Tomelty, Full Cast
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 8 minutes
Release date: January 13, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
42 letters written by Titanic passengers and crew, plus two documentaries relating survivors' stories and bringing the tragedy to life through the voices of the wireless operators The largest, most luxurious liner in the world, the RMS Titanic captured the public's imagination. But f...2022-01-133h 08Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Literature, Essays & AnthologiesThe Titanic Letters: A BBC Radio 4 drama collection by VariousPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/551448to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Titanic Letters: A BBC Radio 4 drama collection
Author: Various
Narrator: Paul Rankin, Amanda Burton, Patrick Kielty, Ciarán Hinds, Eamonn Holmes, Gloria Hunniford, Frances Tomelty, Full Cast
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 8 minutes
Release date: January 13, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Essays & Anthologies
Publisher's Summary:
42 letters written by Titanic passengers and crew, plus two documentaries relating survivors' stories and bringing the tragedy to life through the voices of the wireless operators The largest, most luxurious liner in the world, the RMS Titanic captured the public's imagination. B...2022-01-133h 08
Pro Politics with Zac McCraryWildfire Contact's Emily Parcell on Gephardt, Obama, Warren & All Things IowaSend us a textEmily Parcell is blazing her own path through the political industry...part of the famed 2004 Dick Gephardt Iowa operation, Iowa Political Director for the 2008 Obama Caucus effort, running Indiana for the 2008 Obama general election, starting Wildfire Contact's direct mail arm, helping Democrats win tough races, heading up the Warren 2020 effort as a senior aide...and much more. In this conversation, Emily talks her small town Iowa roots, important stops along her political career, and insights and advice from 2 decades in the political trenches.IN THIS EPISODE2021-12-2155 min
Serious Spinach!Quit!Ever thought F*ck It, I Quit? I do, all the time. This week my thoughts of quitting lead me down the path of, HELL NO, I'm no Quitter, but I am.
Quitting it isn't all bad and sometimes you need to know when to quit, but following through leads to more... Music that is!
Playlist:
The Meters - People Say (Rejuvenation) https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/musicdb/
Hobo Johnson - 3% (The Rise Of Hobo Johnson) https://store.hobojohnson.com/music.html
Del the Funkee Homosapian - Mistadobalina (Mistadobalina EP) https...2021-05-241h 59
Little Known Facts with Ilana LevineEpisode 241 - Eden Espinosa & Karen OlivoEden Espinosa is most recognized for her critically acclaimed portrayal of Elphaba in "Wicked” on Broadway and in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Other credits include originating the title character in “Brooklyn the Musical”, Flora in “Flora the Red Menace,” and Maureen in the closing company of “Rent” on Broadway. Eden also originated the role of Sadie Thompson in the world premiere of “Rain”, at the Old Globe Theater. She portrayed Eva Peron in TPAC and Studio Tenn’s production of “Evita”. In 2017 she toured Denmark and London playing Emma Borden in the rock musical “Lizzie”. She played Mary Flynn to rave reviews in Mar...2021-03-2937 min
Total Movie RecallTMR 051 Holiday Special – The Nightmare Before Christmas This week on the Total Movie Recall Holiday Special, Steve and Ryan visit the mopey, gothy early 90s when Generation X looked to the high school Gloom King Tim Burton to express their so dark vision of Christmas. Stop motion animation is such a labor intensive craft that creates beautiful visions that aren’t all that interesting, which is going to enrage a bunch of high school Wiccans that love this movie. It does look great, though. Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) d. Henry Selick Starring: Danny Elfman Chr...2020-12-291h 29Little Known Facts with Ilana LevineEpisode 222 - Eden EspinosaEden Espinosa is most recognized for her critically acclaimed portrayal of Elphaba in "Wicked” on Broadway and in Los Angeles and San Francisco.Other credits include originating the title character in “Brooklyn the Musical”, Flora in “Flora the Red Menace,” and Maureen in the closing company of “Rent” on Broadway. Eden also originated the role of Sadie Thompson in the world premiere of “Rain”, at the Old Globe Theater. She portrayed Eva Peron in TPAC and Studio Tenn’s production of “Evita”.In 2017 she toured Denmark and London playing Emma Borden in the rock musical “Lizzie”. She played Mary F...2020-11-1654 min
Mouse and WeensE92 - Actor W. Earl Brown: Scream, Deadwood, and More - Part 1We’re excited to bring you the first half of our inspiring interview with W. Earl Brown, a very talented and prolific actor that you’ve seen as the main enforcer and right-hand man Dan Dority in HBO’s Deadwood, as Warren in There’s Something About Mary (of franks and beans fame!), as Kenny the news cameraman in Scream, and as the sheriff in Preacher, just to name a few of his works. He is also an amazing storyteller, screenwriter, producer, musician, and wonderful human being. Hear behind the scenes details about his work and inspirations, many from darker p...2020-11-113h 21
Mouse and WeensActor W. Earl Brown: Scream, Deadwood and More – Pt 1E92 – We’re excited to bring you the first half of our inspiring interview with W. Earl Brown, a very talented and prolific actor that you’ve seen as the main enforcer and right-hand man Dan Dority in HBO’s Deadwood, as Warren in There’s Something About Mary (of franks and beans fame!), as Kenny the news cameraman in Scream, and as the sheriff in Preacher, just to name a few of his works. He is also an amazing storyteller, screenwriter, producer, musician, and wonderful human being. Hear behind the scenes details about his work and inspirations, many from darke...2020-10-261h 14
January Jones sharing Success StoriesJanuary Jones - Great Read from JFK Expert -The Man From 2063 by Jack DuffyJFK Assassination Expert, Author & Attorney
Author of The Man From 2063, is an expert on the assassination of President Kennedy.
He became interested in the JFK assassination after seeing a bootleg copy of the famous Zapruder filmof President Kennedy's fatal motorcade in 1972. He has been researching the assassination ever since.
Jack's entertaining book draws on his deep knowledge and personal research into the President's murderand is therefore based on actual events and people surrounding the assassination.
Jack has interviewed many key eyewitnesses to the assassination of President John Kennedy, including Buell Frazier, Jean Hill, Mary Moorman, Beverly Oliver, and Bill Newman. He has also...2020-10-2057 min
Ang & Rob RantsWhistling in the DarkAngela Coté and Robert Bruski discuss the concept of leadership during a difficult time as presented by Mary Kennedy Thompson of Neighborly Brands. Fear and can eliminated by increased certainty and micromanagement can be eliminated by increased love.
http://www.angelacote.com
http://www.robertbruski.com2020-08-1109 min
Social GeekWomen's Franchise Committee Podcast: Mary Kennedy ThompsonIn this episode, we interview Mary Kennedy Thompson, CFE, Chief Operating Officer of Neighborly.
As chief operating officer (COO), Mary oversees the ongoing business operations within Neighborly. Working hand-in-hand with 13 brand presidents, she leads the execution of strategies. Prior to her appointment as COO, Mary served as executive vice-president of Neighborly and president of Mr. Rooter® for nine years. Mary served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a logistics officer. She began franchising 25 years ago as a multi-unit franchisee at Cookies by Design. After successfully selling her franchises, Mary joined the corporate headquarters to bu...2020-08-0530 min
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 258New Comic Reviews: DC's Cybernetic Summer by Stephanie Phillips, Leela del Duca, Stuart Moore, Cully Hamner, Liz Erickson, Nik Virella, Corinna Bechko, Gabriel Hardman, Max Bemis, Greg Smallwood, Che Grayson, Marguerite Sauvage, Heath Corson, Scott Koblish, Joshua Williamson, David Lafuente, Steve Orlando, Paul Pelletier, Andrew Constant, Nicola Scott DC Digitals Empyre: Savage Avengers by Gerry Duggan, Greg Smallwood Empyre: Captain America 1 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Ariel Olivetti, Rachelle Rosenberg Sins Rising X-Factor 1 by Leah Williams, David Baldeon, RB Silva Lost Soldiers 1 by Ales Kot, Heather Moore, Luca Casalanguida Hedra 1 by Jesse Lonergan Pulp by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips...2020-08-032h 10
January Jones sharing Success StoriesJanuary Jones - JFK Expert -The Man From 2063 by Jack DuffyJFK Assassination Expert, Author & Attorney
Author of The Man From 2063, is an expert on the assassination of President Kennedy.
He became interested in the JFK assassination after seeing a bootleg copy of the famous Zapruder filmof President Kennedy's fatal motorcade in 1972. He has been researching the assassination ever since.
Jack's entertaining book draws on his deep knowledge and personal research into the President's murderand is therefore based on actual events and people surrounding the assassination.
Jack has interviewed many key eyewitnesses to the assassination of President John Kennedy, including Buell Frazier, Jean Hill, Mary Moorman, Beverly Oliver, and Bill Newman. He has also...2020-07-1657 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamEden Espinosa Interview: Unplugged & UnplannedOn this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, recorded at The Green Room 42 in NYC, I chat with actress and recording artist Eden Espinosa, about her month long residency at The Green Room 42.In addition to her upcoming residencyUnplugged & Unplanned, Eden & I play a game based on her sophomore album Revelation + we discussWicked, Brooklyn The Musical, Rent and so much more!Eden's residency Unplugged & Unplanned will play at The Green Room 42 on February 9, 16, 23, & 28, 2020 DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, Eden's residency has been extended through March 22, 2020. The extended dates are March 6, 2020 (9:30pm), March 15, 2020 (7pm...2020-02-0637 min
Modrn BusinessWomen in Franchising 005: Mary Kennedy Thompson, COO of NeighborlyIn this Episode (part 2 of this series)WIF host Ashley Schuetz chats with Mary Kennedy Thompson. Both come from military families and both are passionate about franchising.
Mary is the Chief Operating Officer of Neighborly Brands, which operates 22 incredible franchise companies under the Neighborly umbrella.
Mary is a former Unites States Marine as well as a very successful franchisee before her leadership positions on the "ZOR" side of the business. So in this episode, part one of two interviews publishing here on MODRN BUSINESS, we are talking about some of those early experiences, then we shift gears and discuss Vet...2019-06-2528 min
Modrn BusinessMB Early Archives 036: Mary Kennedy Thompson, COO of NeighborlyThis episode is part 1 of a two part Mary Kennedy Thompson interview series here on MODRN BUSINESS.
Mary is the Chief Operating Officer of Neighborly Brands, which operates 22 incredible franchise companies under the Neighborly umbrella.
Mary is a former Unites States Marine as well as a very successful franchisee before her leadership positions on the "ZOR" side of the business. So in this episode, part one of two interviews publishing here on MODRN BUSINESS, we are talking about some of those early experiences, then we shift gears and discuss Vet Fran.
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Special thanks to BizCom Associates for helping arrange today’s...2019-05-2024 min
January Jones sharing Success StoriesJanuary Jones - 55th Anniversary -The Man From 2063 with JFK Expert - Jack DuffyJFK Assassination Expert, Author & Attorney
Author of The Man From 2063, is an expert on the assassination of President Kennedy.
He became interested in the JFK assassination after seeing a bootleg copy of the famous Zapruder filmof President Kennedy's fatal motorcade in 1972. He has been researching the assassination ever since.
Jack's entertaining book draws on his deep knowledge and personal research into the President's murderand is therefore based on actual events and people surrounding the assassination.
Jack has interviewed many key eyewitnesses to the assassination of President John Kennedy, including Buell Frazier, Jean Hill, Mary Moorman, Beverly Oliver, and Bill Newman. He has also...2018-11-2757 min
January Jones sharing Success StoriesJanuary Jones - The Man From 2063 with JFK Expert - Jack DuffyJFK Assassination Expert, Author & Attorney
Author of The Man From 2063, is an expert on the assassination of President Kennedy.
He became interested in the JFK assassination after seeing a bootleg copy of the famous Zapruder filmof President Kennedy's fatal motorcade in 1972. He has been researching the assassination ever since.
Jack's entertaining book draws on his deep knowledge and personal research into the President's murderand is therefore based on actual events and people surrounding the assassination.
Jack has interviewed many key eyewitnesses to the assassination of President John Kennedy, including Buell Frazier, Jean Hill, Mary Moorman, Beverly Oliver, and Bill Newman. He has also...2018-10-0357 min
The KevOle PodcastMeet Carolyn Bridget KennedyToday's guest on Agree or Disagree:The Podcast shows hard work, desire and dedication can get you where you are.Carolyn Bridget Kennedy is an award-winning actor, writer and producer living in Los Angeles.Carolyn is studying at the prestigious and storied Beverly Hills Playhouse in their Advanced Class where her acting has been described as possessing a "naturalism" and "believability" that communicates to the audience. She has been applauded for her work as having heart and humanity, and for being a powerful captivating presence on stage. She understands exactly "what is going on underneath the...2018-10-011h 13
January Jones sharing Success StoriesJanuary Jones sharing JFK Assassination with Jack DuffyJFK Assassination Expert, Author & Attorney
Author of The Man From 2063, is an expert on the assassination of President Kennedy.
He became interested in the JFK assassination after seeing a bootleg copy of the famous Zapruder filmof President Kennedy's fatal motorcade in 1972. He has been researching the assassination ever since.
Jack's entertaining book draws on his deep knowledge and personal research into the President's murderand is therefore based on actual events and people surrounding the assassination.
Jack has interviewed many key eyewitnesses to the assassination of President John Kennedy, including Buell Frazier, Jean Hill, Mary Moorman, Beverly Oliver, and Bill Newman. He has also...2018-05-2057 min
podcast testIt's All About Being Neighborly“Leadership starts with listening to your gut because it brings together your head with your heart. It’s about having enough heart to care, and enough mind to think through making smart decisions.” - Mary Kennedy Thompson, Chief Operating Officer, The Dwyer Group Returning as a second-time guest to Franchise Today is Mary Kennedy Thompson, Chief Operating Officer of The Dwyer Group. Mary discusses with show co-hosts, Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto The Dwyer Group's journey from one brand with Rainbow International to 22 corporate brands today. Having been a franchisee, along with The Dwyer Group CEO, Mike Bidwell, Mary explains how tha...2018-05-1657 minFranchise TodayIt's All About Being Neighborly“Leadership starts with listening to your gut because it brings together your head with your heart. It’s about having enough heart to care, and enough mind to think through making smart decisions.” - Mary Kennedy Thompson, Chief Operating Officer, The Dwyer Group
Returning as a second-time guest to Franchise Today is Mary Kennedy Thompson, Chief Operating Officer of The Dwyer Group. Mary discusses with show co-hosts, Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto The Dwyer Group's journey from one brand with Rainbow International to 22 corporate brands today. Having been a franchisee, along with The Dwyer Group CEO, Mike Bidwell, Mary explains how tha...2018-05-1657 min
From the HeARTCentral Florida Sounds of Freedom Band and Color GuardThis week on From the HeART, Joshua Vickery and Mary Thompson Hunt speak with the leadership of the Central Florida Sounds of Freedom Band and Color Guard: Artistic Director, Chris Green and President of the Board Joe Kennedy.
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January Jones sharing Success StoriesJanuary Jones sharing JFK Assassination with Jack DuffyJack Duffy
JFK Assassination Expert, Author & Attorney
Author of The Man From 2063, is an expert on the assassination of President Kennedy.
He became interested in the JFK assassination after seeing a bootleg copy of the famous Zapruder filmof President Kennedy's fatal motorcade in 1972. He has been researching the assassination ever since.
Jack's entertaining book draws on his deep knowledge and personal research into the President's murderand is therefore based on actual events and people surrounding the assassination.
Jack has interviewed many key eyewitnesses to the assassination of President John Kennedy, including Buell Frazier, Jean Hill, Mary Moorman, Beverly Oliver, and Bill Newman...2017-10-2757 min
IndoorswomenIndoorswomen - Episode 14 - Smut Shaming: For Love of Fanfic and Romance NovelsIn this episode, you get the real "old days of radio" experience listening to Jen pick up her glass and drink from it and set it back down repeatedly. Ice clinking! It's like we are on Mad Men! Metal Desk + Podcast = Clink Amplification We start out playing a new game we dub "Scenarios" - Essentially we each make up a series of geeky/pop cultural scenarios for the other to navigate. It involves Harry Potter and Star Trek! For the main event, we have Smut Shaming or de-stigmatizing guilty pleasures. We have discussed before that...2016-05-191h 08Franchise TodayFranchise Today Marches Towards its 6th Year!Franchise Today is back and stronger than ever as it marches towards its 6th year on the air. After a period of organizational change and subsequent transition back to Franchise Foundry, Franchise Today founder, Paul Segreto is back as show host and his first guest is Mary Kennedy Thompson, President of Mr. Rooter Plumbing and Executive Vice President of The Dwyer Group.
About Our Guest
Mary Kennedy Thompson became president of Mr. Rooter Corporation in October 2006. Mary came to Mr. Rooter from national franchisor Cookies by Design, where she was president of the franchisor corporation. She came into the franchising i...2014-10-011h 00
The Opperman Report'Jack Duffy JFK assassination 2013 10 24Jack Duffy, author of "The Man From 2063", is an expert on the assassination of President Kennedy. He became interested in the JFK assassination after seeing a bootleg copy of the famous Zapruder film of President Kennedy's fatal motorcade in 1972. He has been researching the assassination ever since. Jack's entertaining book draws on his deep knowledge and personal research into the President's murder and is therefore based on actual events and people surrounding the assassination. Jack has interviewed many key eyewitnesses to the assassination of President John Kennedy, including Buell Frazier, Jean Hill, Mary Moorman, Beverly Oliver, and...2014-06-021h 57
The Success DesignJack Duffy: Author & Expert on JFK Assassination Jack Duffy became interested in the JFK assassination after seeing a bootleg copy of the famous Zapruder film of President Kennedy's fatal motorcade in 1972. He has been researching the assassination ever since. Jack's book draws on his deep knowledge and personal research into the President's murder and is therefore based on actual events and people surrounding the assassination. Jack has interviewed many key eyewitnesses to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, including Buell Frazier, Jean Hill, Mary Moorman, Beverly Oliver, and Bill Newman. He has also interviewed 2 surgeons who treated JFK at Parkland hospital - Dr. Robert McClelland and Dr...2013-11-1958 min
Franchising and TechnologyI can't think of a better word but "cool". The technology in franchising today is truly amazing. Find out why by listening to today's show. We are meeting with Mary Kennedy Thompson, President of Mr. Rooter (The Dwyer Group), Paul Martino from A&W Restaurants Paul Martino, Chief Operating Officer of A&W Restaurants, Inc. and Keith Gerson Keith Gerson, FranConnect President of Global Operations.
Some of the questions we will address are the following:
1. What are the most common tech or operation challenges franchise brands face today?
2. What tech innovations have emerged to improve franchise systems and franchisees profitability?
3. How...2013-08-2951 min
Canciones para El RadioCanciones para El Radio 07Neil Diamond - I Think It's Going To Rain Today (Stones, 1971)
Dick Gaughan - First Kiss At Parting (Handful Of Earth, 1981)
Neil Young - On The Beach (On The Beach, 1974)
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - Hollywood Nights (Nine Tonight, 1981)
Bad Company - Can't Get Enough (Bad Company, 1974)
Allman Brothers & Warren Haynes - Into The Mystic (Orpheum Theater, Boston, 3 Diciembre 2011)
Sally Oldfield - Songs Of The Quendi (Water Bearer, 1978)
Marshall Tucker Band - 24 Hours At A Time (Where We All Belong, 1974)
Niamh Parsons - Bonny Woodhall (In My Prime, 2000)
Bruce Guthro - Falling (Of Your Son, 1998)
Yes - And...2013-07-083h 07
The Peace Revolution PodcastPeace Revolution episode 070: How the Mind is Harnessed to Create Human Resources
Click here to download this episode, or use the download link at the bottom of the notes for this episode.
Notes, References, and Links for further study:
Tragedy and Hope dot com
Invitation to the Tragedy and Hope online community (link expires monthly)
Log in page for the Tragedy and Hope online community
Peace Revolution primary site (2009-2012)*
Peace Revolution backup stream (2006-2012)*
Includes the 9/11 Synchronicity Podcast (predecessor to Peace Revolution)
*These 2 podcasts and lectures amount...2013-03-1700 min