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Speed Street183 - The Art of Saving Fuel - Rinus Veekay Celebrates a Hard Fought Podium in TorontoThe IndyCar Series made its annual pilgrimage north of the border, and our resident open wheeler Conor Daly held on for a 15th place finish. He joins co-host Chase Holden this week on Speed Street to discuss the challenges that street courses like Detroit and Toronto bring to the Juncos Hollinger Racing team. Conor explains that the slick surfaces that are found throughout the courses make it difficult to generate mechanical grip, and Toronto is especially tricky with its mixture of tarmac and concrete. He fills listeners in on what his team’s strategy was and ultimately how the la...2025-07-231h 31
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 17: Quarterly Review (April - June 2025)Send us a textSpring is over and summer is in full swing. It's time to talk about the best and worst reading experiences of the second quarter of 2025. In this chapter, Julia and Stephany are celebrating (or bemoaning) the reading highs and lows of April, May and June.Julia’s Books:The Women by Kristin HannahEragon by Christopher PaoliniDaisey Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidHeartless Hunter by Kristen CiccarelliThe Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Survivng Mediaeval England by Brandon SandersonA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasCodex by Lev...2025-07-091h 13
HåndplukketHåndplukket takker afFor sidste gang kan du høre Anna, Janus og Jette fortæller om gode bøger, film, musik m.m. Denne gang råder anarkiet, når de tre formidlere kigger tilbage, er i nuet og ser mod fremtiden. Her er de værker, der bliver snakket omANNABørnenes bedste bagebog: illustrerede trin for trin-opskrifter, hvor alle kan være medTurbine Ciccarelli, Kristen: The Crimson Moth (lyttet på eReolen Global)Griffiths, Elly: Pigen under jordenMondrup, Iben: IldOstertag, Molly Knox: Heksedrengen - ritualet2025-01-161h 13
Blueprint For ClosersThe Secret Threat Lurking in Homes [Expert Tips from Indoor Air Specialist Michael Rubino]In this episode of Blueprint for Closers, indoor air quality expert Michael Rubino from Home Cleanse dives into the hidden dangers of household mold, especially after natural disasters, and shares actionable tips to keep your home safe and healthy.SummaryIn this episode of Blueprint for Closers, Dominick Ciccarelli and Rob Nixon welcome Michael Rubino, an indoor air quality expert from Home Cleanse. They discuss the significant impact of mold on health, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and current events in Florida. Michael shares his journey in the mold remediation industry, emphasizing the...2024-11-1439 min
Blueprint For ClosersRevealed: How the NAR Lawsuit Changes Real Estate Deals ForeverSummaryIn this episode of Blueprint for Closers, hosts Rob Nixon and Dominick Ciccarelli, delve into the high-profile lawsuit affecting real estate brokers and commission fees. Special guest Michael Napolitano, CEO of RE/MAX EDGE, sheds light on the implications of the case for agents, buyers, and sellers. The discussion covers the necessity for increased transparency in real estate transactions, the potential impact of regulatory changes on the industry, and Michael's philosophy on execution and growth in business. With real-life anecdotes and professional insights, this episode provides a comprehensive look at the evolving...2024-06-2738 min
Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events#334 Every Athlete Announced for ADCC 2024This week on the show Maine and Zak preview and talk about every athlete announced for ADCC 2024.We break down every name in the mens and women's divisions. We talk about all the announced champions for 2022 we will likely see including Diogo 'Baby Shark' Reis, Kade Ruotolo, and Kaynan Duarte who have all been confirmed. We discuss Giancarlo Bodoni, and Gordon Ryan not being confirmed yet and if Gordon will do both a division and the superfight. For the women Ffion Davies, and Amy Campo in new divisions possibly. The we talk about every athlete an...2024-04-091h 21
The Worldbuilder’s Tavern2.11 Blood Magic in Heartless Hunter (with Kristen Ciccarelli)In this episode, we're chatting with author Kristen Ciccarelli about blood magic, witches, and witch hunters in Heartless Hunter, the YA fantasy romance inspired by the The Scarlet Pimpernel.
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The Universal Fantasy Workbook by T. Taylor
The Psychology of Fiction with Jennifer Lynn Barnes
2024-02-2147 min
Blueprint For ClosersMastering Estate Planning: Michael Anastasio on Trusts, Taxes, and Legacy BuildingIn this episode, Michael Anastasio, founding partner of Anastasio Law Group, discusses the importance of estate planning with a focus on real estate. He shares his journey from a trader at the New York Mercantile Exchange to an estate planning lawyer, including his experience with the exchange's public listing.Episode Takeaways Estate planning is crucial for protecting assets and ensuring the smooth transfer of wealth.Regularly updating estate plans is essential to reflect changes in personal and financial circumstances.Proper planning can help real estate investors avoid significant estate tax burdens and ensure a smooth transition o...2024-02-0859 min
Chronicles & CoffeeEpisode 19: Storytelling Specifics With Michael Ciccarelli-Walsh | Science & Structure of Story, Scriptwriting, Superhero FantasyToday's episode is a great one! In this addition of the show, I talked to Michael Ciccarelli-Walsh about all things storytelling. Author of the Zoboros Series, both of which are reviewed on the Chronicles & Coffee blog, Michael has a wide variety of input to give on the superhero fantasy genre, writing, publishing, and so much more. Today we talked about so, as well as his time as a Florida State student turned alumni faculty member, as well as his time doing the UCLA Screenwriting Program, all of which were huge steps to his writing career. We talked about finding...2023-04-261h 22
Perplexity: A Mystery PodcastEpisode 10: I45 Murders- "No Signs of Remorse"In this episode, Kaydra finishes up a listener request... the I-45 killings. In Texas, a major highway known as I-45 runs from Dallas all the way down south to Galveston. There have been countless disappearances, murders, and bodies found along I-45 since its’ construction in the 1970s. Kaydra covers the murders of several young women that took place in the 90s. Please keep in mind there were many more disappearances and murders along I-45 besides the ones mentioned in this episode.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review and follow the podcast on whatever platform you're listening on...2023-02-0939 min
Perplexity: A Mystery PodcastEpisode 9: I45 Murders- "Texas Killing Fields"In this episode, Kaydra continues a listener request... the I-45 killings. In Texas, a major highway known as I-45 runs from Dallas all the way down south to Galveston. There have been countless disappearances, murders, and bodies found along I-45 since its’ construction in the 1970s. In part 2, Kaydra covers the murders of young women that took place from 1984-1991. Their bodies were all found in the same field in League City, Texas, which became known as The Texas Killing Fields. Please keep in mind there were many more disappearances and murders along I-45 besides the ones mentioned in this ep...2023-02-0254 min
Perplexity: A Mystery PodcastEpisode 8: I45 Murders- “The Eleven”In this episode, Kaydra covers another listener request... the I-45 killings. In Texas, a major highway known as I-45 runs from Dallas all the way down south to Galveston. There have been countless disappearances, murders, and bodies found along I-45 since its’ construction in the 1970s. Kaydra covers the haunting and brutal murders of young girls and women that took place in the 1970s. These victims later became known as “The Eleven.” Please keep in mind there were many more disappearances and murders besides the ones mentioned in this episode.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star...2023-01-2642 min
The Mediocre WriterWhat Makes a Great Sequel? Featuring Dylan WalshJoin my brother and I as we dive into our favorite (and least favorite) sequels to explore what makes these stories worth coming back to.On the discussion board: Star Wars, Marvel movies, Top Gun, Mad Max, and many more!2022-08-2028 minThe Mediocre WriterThe RewriteWe've talked about revisions, but let's focus on draft 2. Why is it the toughest, and what can you do to make it easier to navigate? Learn my steps to get to the finish line.Want to join my rewrite journey? Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram at @ciccarelliwalsh for updates as I go through the rewrite process!2022-07-1813 minThe Mediocre WriterThe Midpoint (And Why It's Important!)The midpoint may be one of the most important and underrated parts of your story. Learn what it is and how to use it to elevate your stories into the stratosphere!2022-06-0410 minThe Mediocre WriterScreenwriting vs Writing BooksLearn about screenwriting, how it's unique from other writing forms, and how it can help you become a better writer.2022-03-0513 minThe Mediocre WriterKeeping Your Audience Engaged in Your WritingLearn tips and exercises to make your stories more engaging, especially in that dreaded Act 2!2022-01-1422 minThe Mediocre WriterUpdate from the Mediocre WriterIt's been a while! I have updates on everything writing (and yes, that includes book 2!).2021-10-0606 minGrappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events#200 IBJJF 2021 Pans Black Belt RecapThis week on the show Maine and Zak celebrate 200 episodes by recapping the IBJJF Pans 2021. Plus we preview F2W 183.In the news section we discuss our special episode 200 that featured all of the grappling rewind staff and the possibility that the episode will never be released.In the recap section of the show we discuss every single adult men's and women's black belt final for the 2021 IBJJF pan championship. Including Roosterweight Livio Ribeiro victory over Hiago Gama, Light-featherweight Diego “Pato” Oliveira closed out over Pedro Dias, Featherweight Jamil Hill-taylor returned after a long layoff to de...2021-09-071h 31
Expedition HistorySPECIAL EPISODE - Interview with The Mediocre WriterWhat inspired Expedition History? What's the goal behind the show? How can history's greatest stories influence your writing? Get a look behind the scenes of Expedition History as we sit down to be interviewed by Michael Ciccarelli-Walsh, accomplished author and host of The Mediocre Writer. It's unscripted, uncut, and you don't want to miss it!
2021-08-0433 minThe Mediocre WriterExploring History's Greatest Stories with Vernon Corbin of Expedition HistoryVernon Corbin of Expedition History joins Michael to take a deep dive into history's greatest stories to understand how they can influence your writing.2021-08-0231 minExpedition HistorySMS Emden - Swan of the EastAs World War I rages in Europe, the German cruiser SMS Emden single handedly challenges British naval supremacy on the far side of the globe.
Promo by Michael Ciccarelli-Walsh, the host of The Mediocre Writer.
2021-07-1549 minThe Mediocre WriterQ&A with the Mediocre WriterHow long will the Zoboros series be? What new stories is Michael working on? Is mayonnaise really an instrument? The Mediocre Writer answers all your burning questions in this Q&A episode!2021-07-1418 minThe Mediocre WriterWhat Makes a Great Script? featuring Dylan WalshMichael's brother joins the show to talk about scripts: the good, the bad, and the Chris Nolan.2021-06-3054 minThe Mediocre WriterThe Making of Trouble in the Floating CityThe story within a story - discover the crazy tale of how Trouble in the Floating City was written.2021-06-2144 minThe Mediocre WriterCrafting Your Story Part 4: PublishingIn the final entry in our series on Crafting Your Story, Michael explores the two sides of publishing: traditional and self-publishing. By the end of this episode, you should have a better idea of which option is best for you!2021-06-0221 minThe Mediocre WriterCrafting Your Story Part 3: RevisionsLearn how to revise your first draft into the story it was meant to be!2021-05-2612 minThe Mediocre WriterCrafting Your Story Part 2: The First DraftThe First Draft is easily the toughest part of the writing process. Follow these tips to conquer the first draft of your story!2021-05-1809 minThe Mediocre WriterCrafting Your Story Part 1: PlanningLearn the different strategies for planning your stories.2021-05-0304 minThe Mediocre WriterMy 3 Biggest Tips on WritingIn this first episode, Michael introduces his top three tips for writing. These tips helped him publish his book and they can help you publish yours too!2021-04-2506 minThe Mediocre WriterWelcome!Welcome to the podcast! Michael Ciccarelli-Walsh, the Mediocre Writer, gives an introduction to what you can expect on the show. Now let's get writing!2021-04-2501 min
The Earnings Podcast from AlphaStreetHome Depot Inc. (HD) Q3 2020 Earnings CallHome Depot Inc. (NYSE: HD) Q3 2020 earnings call dated Nov. 17, 2020
Corporate Participants:
Isabel Janci — Vice President of Investor Relations and Treasurer
Craig Menear — Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Ted Decker — President & Chief Operating Officer
Richard McPhail — Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Mark Holifield — Executive Vice President of Supply Chain and Product Development
Analysts:
Christopher Horvers — JPMorgan — Analyst
Scot Ciccarelli — RBC — Analyst
Michael Lasser — UBS — Analyst
Karen Short — Barclays — Analyst
Kate McShane — Goldman Sachs — Analyst
Simeon Gutman — Morgan Stanley — An...2020-11-181h 00
Java Chat - Business & Coffee ChatJava Chat welcomes David Ciccarelli- Behind the Scenes of Voice ActingDavid Ciccarelli joined us on Java Chat today to talk about his journey in making his platform voices.com for voice actors to express their talents and have an easy way to make a living doing what they love. David and Mike cover many different topics from why he created the website, to tips and tricks, and their own personal experience in the recording world.
David is frequently published in outlets like the Globe Mail, Forbes, and the Wall Street Journal to share his website and advice. He has a background in audio engineering and decided, with...2020-09-2459 min
Giant Mess: A Weird Sports Entertainment Comedy PodcastBad Boys For Life, Birds of Prey, The Invisible Man, Lady Antebellum, Paw Patrol, Juneteenth and Just Mercy | Giant Mess S1 Ep35On this episode of "Giant Mess", movie fan Neal Lynch talks about:
MOVIES...
Just Mercy starring Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx
The Invisible Man starring Elisabeth Moss
The Gentlemen starring Matthew McConaughey, Colin Farrell, Hugh Grant, and Charlie Hunnam
Bad Boys For LIfe starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence
Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of Harley Quinn starring Margot Robbie and Mary Elizabeth Winstead
A Walk to Remember starring Mandy Moore
Dangerous Minds starring Michelle Pfeiffer
WHAT'S TRENDING ON GOOGLE...
Rayshard Brooks
Lady Antebellum changing their name
365 DNI
Ray Ciccarelli - N...2020-06-192h 27
Life is Soccer13 Life is Soccer - Calcio, Serie A, Wanting to be a DeeJay & Thoughts on The Last DanceIn this episode, Bobby Ciccarelli and Mancuso discuss growing up wanting to be a deejay in the Chicago area. They also talk about the national team versus club team debate. Finally, the men discuss Michael Jordan's highly touted documentary series, The Last Dance. Enjoy the show!!2020-05-2023 min
All the Books!E234: New Releases and More for November 12, 2019This week, Liberty and Kelly discuss All-American Muslim Girl, Secondhand, Wild Life, and more great books.
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Books discussed on the show:
Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale by Adam Minter
Wild Life: Dispatches from a Childhood of Baboons and Button-Downs by Keena Roberts
The Book of Lost...2019-11-1227 min
Pillars of FranchisingFranchise law – What you need to know!Topic: Franchise law - What you need to know! What you don't know about franchise law can hurt you.Scheduled for March 14, 2019Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Westvyne, as they discuss how to be successful at financing, purchasing, developing, brand positioning, expanding and selling your franchise.Our guests:Adam Walsh , Partner at Wasch Raines LLPMichael Ciccarelli, Franchise Executive-Helping People Achieve Their Goals Through Franchise OwnershipAlso, a new segment from Holly A Ford - Fa...2019-03-141h 48
Linked Local Broadcast NetworkFranchise law – What you need to know!Topic: Franchise law – What you need to know! What you don’t know can hurt you.
Original Broadcast – March 14, 2019
Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Westvyne, as they discuss how to be successful at financing, purchasing, developing, brand positioning, franchise law issues, marketing, expanding and selling your franchise.
Our guests:
Adam Wasch , Partner at Wasch Raines LLP
Michael Ciccarelli, Franchise Executive-Helping People Achieve Their Goals Through Franchise Ownership
Also, a new segment fr...2019-03-141h 48
Lighthouse Live! from ModestoChanging Face of United WayThe Changing Face of the United Way--a great interview with new CEO Tom Ciccarelli and Steve Smith about new paradigms for the United Way, and information on the new "2-1-1" referral system, just about ready to launch!2007-09-0857 min