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Off the BooksThe Final BalanceJoin Steve Soter, Catherine Tsai, and Mike Gravagno for the final episode of Off the Books! Reflect on five incredible years of exploring accounting, finance, and risk (and so much more). Dive into the history of the show, laugh (or not!) along with the accounting memes, and celebrate nearly 200 episodes.2025-04-1020 min
Off the BooksClosing the Books: Pausing Enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices ActIn our final episode, Matt Kelly of Radical Compliance helps us make sense of the recent executive order that paused enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Funny enough, it does not in fact mean you can bribe anyone, Matt warns.
While you couldn’t bribe us to make more episodes of Off the Books, you can definitely check out seven seasons’ worth of past episodes at workiva.com/off-the-books-podcast.
Follow the Workiva channel to catch the next podcast that Off the Books producer Mike Gravagno is cooking up next.2025-04-0319 min
The Film BoardCaptain America: Brave New WorldIs the latest Captain America film a bold step forward, or a symptom of a larger malaise in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? We grapple with this question, flying into Captain America: Brave New World, not just as a superhero spectacle, but as a cultural artifact reflecting our anxieties about legacy, power, and the very nature of heroism.Sam Wilson's transition from Falcon to Captain America is a referendum on what it means to inherit a symbol in a world that no longer understands symbols. Is he a worthy successor to Steve Rogers, or is he fighting a "...2025-02-181h 08
ESG TalkFrom NYC to Baku to Davos: Climate Conversations That MatterIn this special episode of ESG Talk, Mandi McReynolds reflects on pivotal climate conversations leading up to Davos, revisiting key discussions from Climate Week NYC and COP29 in Azerbaijan. Joined by Steve Soter and Mike Gravagno, they dive into insights from professionals across industries, exploring the goals, challenges, and outcomes of these critical conferences. Tune in for a look at how these global events are shaping the future of sustainability initiatives. 2025-01-1742 min
Off the BooksHow Networking and Listening Add up in AccountingToday Chris Pettit is the Vice President of Accounting at Keurig Dr. Pepper Inc., but he’s been an accounting leader for years. In this episode, recorded in front of the New York Stock Exchange, he shares how networking, trust, and listening have each played a role in his career—plus suggestions on all of the above.He also tells Off the Books co-hosts Steve Soter, Catherine Tsai, and Mike Gravagno one important aspect of a future accounting leader.Subscribe or follow us wherever you catch your podcasts so you don’t miss our next upcomi...2024-07-1125 min
Debut BuddiesFirst Superhero (1931) with Mike GravagnoWebster's defines superhero as a fictional hero having extraordinary or superhuman powers; also: an exceptionally skillful or successful person. Guest Mike Gravagno (Movie of the Year, The Superhero Show Show) helps us discover the First Superhero, explore the concept of comic canon, and delve into the many mighty champions of ink, pen, and silver screen! You want some Captain America? We got it. You want some Batman? We got it! You want some Man-Man? Wait for I See What You Did There. We definitely feel super on this episode, even if we're not exceptionally skillful or successful! H...2024-01-011h 42
The Podcast On PodcastingEp415: The 4 Golden Podcasting Rules - Mike GravagnoMike Gravagno joins us in this episode to share four rules you shouldn’t break if you're a beginner. Hosting and producing three shows simultaneously, he also has tons of tips for creating an excellent podcast your listener can enjoy, so stay tuned. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR A great tactic to avoid dry conversations in your show 3 effective ways to market and promote your podcast How to improve your podcast SEO ranking 4 golden rules of podcasting you should follow The ultimate formula for powerful storytelling...2023-11-2341 min
Sisters Assembled: A Marvel Theory PodcastEpisode 100: Special 100th EpisodeWe are hitting quite the milestone today with our 100th episode! To celebrate, we're looking back at our first 100 episodes, bringing on friends of the show in guest-host Davis and Mike Gravagno from the Super Hero Show Show and Movie of the Year, as well as voice memos from listeners and friends!
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Marvel Movie MinuteTA143: Shawarma PalaceMinute One Hundred Forty Three: From The Final Climactic Beats in Alan Silvestri’s Amazing Theme to The Studio Logos... With a Little Stop at Shawarma Palace in BetweenMike Gravagno from The Superhero Show Show and Movie of the Year joins us in this episode!In the one-hundred-forty-third and final minute of The Avengers...The credits finally come to an end, but not before we get to talk about the MPAA film numbers. We also ponder when Dolby Atmos started up, and sure enough it was 2012. Not in time fo...2023-08-2326 min
Beyond the OC (Welcome to the OC)BONUS: The Best Moments of Season 2It’s a special bonus episode! Superfans Ryan Haley and Mike Gravagno, of the OC Disorder podcast join Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in the clubhouse to discuss the top moments from season 2 of The O.C. Hear what they chose at the top moments of season 2 were and what top out as their favorite, was it Marissa throwing patio furniture in the pool or Spider-Man kiss? Ryan and Mike also discuss their favorite characters, and how much impact The O.C had on pop culture. The tables are turned later on when Ryan and Mike ask Rache...2023-08-0959 min
Marvel Movie MinuteTA116: The Sad, Big Ol’ Slug SlaveMinute One Hundred Sixteen: From Tony Complaining About the Lack of Invitation From Thor to Nat Asking for a BoostMike Gravagno from The Superhero Show Show and Movie of the Year joins us in this episode!In the one-hundred-sixteenth minute of The Avengers...Tony’s upset that Thor didn’t invite him to play, but why isn’t Tony more concerned about, you know, helping non-supers, like Natasha and Clint, or perhaps actual New York citizens? Well, we all really know that he’s in it for the great stories...2023-07-1741 min
Off the BooksOff the Books vs. The AccountantShow notes:Review which movies the crew originally considered when producer Mike Gravagno asked them to find the best accounting movie.Tell us what they got right and wrong about the movies they’ve debated so far:The Shawshank RedemptionGhostbustersMoonstruckThe UntouchablesEverything Everywhere All at OnceFind all episodes of Off the Books at workiva.com/off-the-books-podcast
2023-06-2237 min
Marvel Movie MinuteTA084: The God of PetulanceMinute Eighty Four: From Thor Running at Loki to Another Downed Mercenary... But From Whom?Mike Gravagno from The Superhero Show Show and Movie of the Year joins us in this episode!In the eighty-fourth minute of The Avengers...We’re really focused on the filial bond that’s broken in this minute. Once again, Loki manages to trick Thor, this time with his illusion to get Thor into the cell. It plays well, but why doesn’t Loki actually cause more mischief? Wear funny outfits, play funny tricks, etc.? He doesn’t really get to do much of that eve...2023-06-0126 min
Marvel Movie MinuteTA084: The God of PetulanceMinute Eighty Four: From Thor Running at Loki to Another Downed Mercenary... But From Whom?Mike Gravagno from The Superhero Show Show and Movie of the Year joins us in this episode!In the eighty-fourth minute of The Avengers...We’re really focused on the filial bond that’s broken in this minute. Once again, Loki manages to trick Thor, this time with his illusion to get Thor into the cell. It plays well, but why doesn’t Loki actually cause more mischief? Wear funny outfits, play funny tricks, etc.? He doe...2023-06-0131 min
Marvel Movie MinuteTA083: It’s in the NameMinute Eighty Three: From The Helicarrier Tipping to Thor BellowingMike Gravagno from The Superhero Show Show and Movie of the Year joins us in this episode!In the eighty-third minute of The Avengers...We’re really listing now, but what’s important is that only the bridge lists. The rest of the ship doesn’t. Actually, we realize that even on the bridge, only some people list. One person who doesn’t is Agent Sitwell. He remains in his seat working on his computer. (Wait, didn’t it shut down?) Som...2023-05-3132 minMarvel Movie MinuteTA082: The Grenade BlockMinute Eighty Two: From Barton’s Mercenaries Approaching Engine Three to Engine One in Shut-DownMike Gravagno from The Superhero Show Show and Movie of the Year joins us in this episode!In the eighty-second minute of The Avengers...Barton’s and Loki’s mercenaries finally make it to engine three where they prepare to sabotage it further with a grenade, but Steve sees them and does a wild move to block the grenade, then parkour his way to the merc to take him down. It’s a pretty cool bit, and we’re here for it. Plus, Steve and...2023-05-3034 min
Marvel Movie MinuteTA082: The Grenade BlockMinute Eighty Two: From Barton’s Mercenaries Approaching Engine Three to Engine One in Shut-DownMike Gravagno from The Superhero Show Show and Movie of the Year joins us in this episode!In the eighty-second minute of The Avengers...Barton’s and Loki’s mercenaries finally make it to engine three where they prepare to sabotage it further with a grenade, but Steve sees them and does a wild move to block the grenade, then parkour his way to the merc to take him down. It’s a pretty...2023-05-3038 min
Beyond the OC (Welcome to the OC)BONUS: The Best of Season 4Dynamic duo, Ryan Haley and Mike Gravagno, from The OC Disorder podcast have returned for the FINAL episode of the Welcome to the OC, Bitches podcast with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke. They break down their favorite season four moments! Thank you to the OC Fans for going on this epic journey with us, we could not have done it without you. Thank you to Kast Media, Colin Thomson and Harris Lane, our tech team Travis Holden and Dustin Park. And a special shoutout thanks to our wonderful producers, Katie Curtright and Parker Flores! The end is...2023-05-231h 09
Catalyst: A Creative Industries PodcastSeason 9 Finale-Catalyst Revisits its RootsFor the Season Nine Finale this week, we are taking a look back at the beginning of Catalyst. Chapman University Faculty, and Catalyst Co-host, Ryan Haley, and his Season’s Eight and Nine Co-host, Mike Gravagno speak with former Catalyst hosts Taryn Stoop and Shannon Halverson about how the podcast came into existence, what its purpose was, and how it has evolved through the CCI 304: Creative and Cultural Industries in Practice Course. The four also discuss how their backgrounds in the liberal arts, both through education and work, have influenced what they are doing today. Gravagno who gr...2023-05-1849 min
Off the BooksOff the Books vs. Everything Everywhere All At OnceShow notes:Review which movies the crew originally considered when producer Mike Gravagno asked them to find the best accounting movie.Tell us what they got right and wrong about the movies they’ve debated so far:The Shawshank RedemptionGhostbustersMoonstruckThe Untouchables
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Off the BooksOff the Books vs. The UntouchablesReview which movies the crew originally considered when Mike Gravagno asked them to find the best accounting movie.Tell us what they got right and wrong about the movies they’ve debated so far:The Shawshank RedemptionGhostbustersMoonstruck
2023-02-0229 min
Beyond the OC (Welcome to the OC)Bonus Episode: Best Moments of Season 3 of The O.C.Dynamic duo, Ryan Haley and Mike Gravagno have returned to the pool house to join Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke to break down the top moments of Season 3 of The O.C. They discuss how wild season 3 is with a colorful group of characters and moments, including Gus, Johnny, Dean Hess, Charlotte, Volchok, Taylor Townsend’s “end of Summer” comment and does anyone have a moist toilette? You can learn more about Ryan and Mike and their podcasts at https://www.popfilter.com Leave the OC bitches a message, https://www.speakpipe.com Please su...2023-01-1749 min
Marvel Movie MinuteCATFA 056: Is It Raining? I Didn’t Even Notice.Minute Fifty-Six: From Colonel Phillips Silencing Agent Carter to Howard’s Reveal as the PilotJoining us, we have Michael Gravagno, host of the podcasts The Superhero Show Show and Movie of the Year.In the fifty-sixth minute of Joe Johnston’s 2011 film Captain America: The First Avenger...Peggy runs after Steve, but not until after a brief reprimanding by Colonel Phillips. We get Mike’s thoughts on Tommy Lee. We also talk about the conversation between Peggy and Steve in the rain and the fact that it wasn’t scripted. Were they feeling...2022-10-1738 min
Beyond the OC (Welcome to the OC)Bonus Episode: The Best of Season 1 of The O.C.Ryan Haley and Mike Gravagno have returned to the clubhouse to join Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke to break down the top moments of Season 1 of The O.C. Hear the duo's iconic list and Melinda provides some additional bonus content by breaking out her favorite Julie Cooper quotes from Season 1. You can learn more about Ryan and Mike and their podcasts at https://www.popfilter.com Leave the OC bitches a message, https://www.speakpipe.com Please support our sponsors: Article has everything you need to turn your b...2022-10-1152 min
Off the BooksThe Super-Duper Best Accounting Movies of All TimeIt’s a takeover! Off the Books producer Mike Gravagno takes the microphone, yo (see what we did there), and we’ll never be the same. It’s an episode unlike any other. Check it out.2022-03-1551 minDebut BuddiesMaine with Kate Dellis & Mike GravagnoWe're a trio of Maine-iacs this week as Kate and Mike return to discuss MAINE. Topics include Castle Rock, Maine, Maine Coon, the USS Maine, Julie "the Cat" Gaffney and more. Plus, we play I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE and two combatants face off in the THUNDERDOME. Listen to Mike on Movie of the Year https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-of-the-year/id1396318858, the Superhero Show Show https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-superhero-show-show/id959713797, and MORE.Check out Kate's feed for MILF as it looks toward a new future: https://podcasts.apple.com/u...2022-02-131h 18Debut BuddiesStarlets with Kate Dellis & Mike GravagnoWe love to idolize them, and then we love to destroy them when they start having ideas and perspectives... This week, we're talking about Starlets with returning guests (and podcast fam) Kate Dellis and Mike Gravagno. We play I See What You Did There, FMK and Thunderdome, and discuss starlets like Jean Seberg, Anna May Wong, Zendaya and Florence Pugh. Take your studio mandated wake-wake pills and tune in.Plastic make crab horny: https://www.cnet.com/news/all-that-plastic-we-dump-in-the-ocean-is-making-hermit-crabs-hornyCheck out the Blowback podcast.Remember that guy who got Romney's logo tattooed on...2021-09-051h 25Debut BuddiesSicily with Kate Dellis & Mike GravagnoThis week, we're talking about the Old Country with two (other) delightful humans of Sicilian descent. Returning guest Mike Gravagno (writer / podcaster on Superhero Show Show and Movie Of The Year) battles first timer Kate Dellis (writer / podcaster on Movies I'd Like To Fix) over topics like Mount Etna, Coppolas, the Sicilian Defence and more. Plus we play FMK and "Province or Not?" Give this show a listen, but don't be a rat, or you'll have to be dealt with. ;)Check out Movies I'd Like to Fix: https://twitter.com/movies_fixFollow Kate on...2021-04-251h 24
Catalyst: A Creative Industries PodcastCreative Editing and Producing Greatness-Season 5 Finale!Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of season 5 consists of two segments, with each segment featuring a different interview by one or more...2021-03-2528 minDebut BuddiesMarketing with Mike Gravagno & Renee FloydThis week, we're talking MARKETING with Yourpopfilter.com's Mike Gravagno, and marketing genius / creative / better-half-to-Mike, Renee Floyd. Topics include Guerrilla Marketing, MLM, SEO, #LikeAGirl and more. We learn a lot this week. Oh, and we pick which popular ad slogans to fuck, marry and kill. Woo hoo!Check out the amazing podcasts at https://yourpopfilter.com/Listen to the music of Michael J. O'Connor (our theme's writer / performer): https://michaeljoconnor.bandcamp.com/And maybe check out Rogue Amoeba too: https://rogueamoeba.com/Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuugs!
2021-01-171h 24Debut BuddiesMovies with Movie of the Year (Mike Gravagno & Ryan Haley)In the tradition of great crossovers like the Jetsons and Flintstones, Abbott & Costello and the Universal Monsters, 2019 Will Smith and 1999 Digital Will Smith we bring you a podcast crossover like none other. Mike Gravagno and Ryan Haley of Movie of the Year stop by to battle over MOVIES. Topics include Cinema Veritae, Michael Ballhaus, Slim Pickens, The Cannon Group and more. Plus games like FMK and What's That Movie About? Warm up the projector, pop some corn, and join us at the picture show.Check out Movie of the Year, Superhero Show Show, and more awesome podcasts...2020-10-181h 11Debut BuddiesPoetry with Mike GravagnoThis week, Nate talks to poet, podcaster, and self-identified Shan Stan, Mike Gravagno about that lovely, lyrical, musical, non-lucrative, but pervasive, "anybody can do it but CAN anyone do it?" art that is POETRY. We talk about poems that means something to us, why we write poetry, and why we think it's important. Don't worry, it's only pretentious for a minute or two! ;) Check out Mike's Pink Noise Virtual Poetry events on Facebook.And give a listen to Movie of the Year, (and his other podcasts) via Your Pop Filter.If you like T...2020-06-071h 08
Catalyst: A Creative Industries PodcastSeason Four, Part Two TrailerCatalyst Season Four, Part two sees Ryan Haley, taking over host duties. Ryan, currently the co-host of three independent podcasts, and producer of an additional two, has also written and taught several podcasting workshops with his podcasting partner, and Chapman University Alum, Mike Gravagno. He is also teaches CCI 304 for the CCI Minor Program, through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at Chapman University. In this season four, part two trailer he gives us a little background on what Catalyst is up two this season. While the focus of this podcast has always been to give listeners a...2020-05-1403 min
Past ForwardWhy We Write Roadshow, Costa MesaWe took our Why We Write project on the road with an Orange County Tour. Live events were produced throughout Orange County and featured author readings from curated essay submissions. This event was recorded live at The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa, California. Produced in partnership with Brew Sessions, Anaheim Packing District and The LAB. 1888 Center programs are recorded and archived as a free educational resource on our website or with your favorite podcast app including Apple and Spotify. Each interdisciplinary episode is designed to provide a unique platform for industry innovators to share stories about art, literature, music, histor...2018-09-2055 min
The OCDThe OCD Episode 16: Oliver vs the PoliceTHE OCD 16: OLIVER VS THE POLICE On the latest episode of The OCD, Ryan is no longer welcome into the Gravagno household thanks to his brash personality. Meanwhile, Mike continues to try and charm Ryan and Ryan’s “friends” by driving wedges in between Ryan and his stuffed animal of Tigger by doing mounds and mounds of cocaine.…The post The OCD Episode 16: Oliver vs the Police appeared first on PopFilter.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/yourpopfilter)2018-09-071h 22
Past ForwardEric Morago, Daniel McGinn, Alexis Rhone Fancher, and Peggy Dobreer with Mike GravagnoA very special ALL Moon Tide Press edition of Writers’ Block Live with Eric Morago, Daniel McGinn, Alexis Rhone Fancher, and Peggy Dobreer. Friend of YourPopFilter and two-time Writers’ Block guest Eric Morago is the publisher at Moon Tide Press, and in the spring of 2018 the press published three amazing books of poetry: Daniel McGinn’s The Moon, My Lover, My Mother, & The Dog, Alexis Rhone Fancher’s Junkie Wife, and Peggy Dobreer’s Drop and Dazzle. Daniel, Alexis, and Peggy read from their respective collections and discussed the power of pop songs, the allure of erotica, why movement matters, and so mu...2018-08-301h 33
Past ForwardMathieu Cailler, Michelle Brittan Rosado, and Steven Sanchez with Michael GravagnoTo celebrate the launch of Steven Sanchez’s first full-length poetry book, Phantom Tongue, Mike sits down with Steven, Michelle Brittan Rosado, and Mathieu Cailler to talk about the process of putting a book together, how one manages to keep making love poems interesting, the power of persona poems and so much more! Mathieu Cailler’s poetry and prose have been widely featured in numerous national and international publications, including the Los Angeles Times and The Saturday Evening Post. A graduate of the Vermont College of Fine Arts, he is the recipient of a Short Story America Prize for Short F...2018-08-181h 28
PEN AmericaPEN America Emerging Voices Podcast Episode 004 Nancy Lynée WooFounder of the Long Beach Literary Arts Center and 2015 Emerging Voices Fellow Nancy Lynée Woo talks about DIY lit scenes, the importance of creative spaces, and the power of showing up, while Fellowship Manager Amanda Fletcher drools over the size of Nancy's apartment.
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Nancy Lynée Woo is an incorrigible optimist and the author of two chapbooks, BEARING THE JUICE OF IT ALL and RAMPANT. She teaches a poetry workshop called Surprise the Line and organizes not one but TWO Long Beach reading series, Off The Page, and Poetry on the Rocks with Mike Gravagno. Please support Nancy in all of her...2018-08-1458 min
Past ForwardTrevor K Allred, Liz Harmer, and Shauna Barbosa with Michael GravagnoMike sits down with novelist Liz Harmer, poet and community organizer Trevor K Allred, and a poet Shauna Barbosa to hear the work from their individual projects and discuss the power of audience, politics, the meaning of portals, the meaning of water, the magic of astrology and why fake bluster is important (AND SO MUCH MORE)! Trevor Kaiser Allred has work published in Boned Stories, Eunoia Review, and Pomona Valley Review, and was a poetry judge for DASH Literary Journal Vol 9. He is the Community Relations Manager at 1888 Center, and is a poet at The dA Center for the...2018-08-101h 31
Past ForwardEric Morago, Nan Cohen, and Victoria Chang with Michael GravagnoBack in February, Mike sat down with poets Eric Morago, Nan Cohen, and Victoria Chang to discuss how becoming a publisher can affect one’s writing, the influence of history and religion, and intense poetry projects, plus a whole lot more! Eric Morago is a two-time Pushcart Prize nominated poet who believes performance carries as much importance on the page, as it does off. Currently he hosts a monthly reading series, teaches writing workshops, and serves as publisher and editor-in-chief of Moontide Press. Eric is the author of What We Ache For (Moon Tide Press) and Feasting on Sky (Paper Pla...2018-07-121h 27
Past ForwardDoug Dechow and Jason Morphew with Michael GravagnoAnother edition of Writers’ Block Live! Back in May, Mike sat down with nonfiction writer Doug Dechow and poet Jason Morphew to talk about research into one’s own family, separating fact from fantasy, the allure of isolation, lyric poetry and much more! Doug Dechow is researching and writing a book about his grand-uncle Harry Dale Park, who died over France in World War II. Doug’s article on the 100th Bomb Group is the cover story for the July 2018 issue of Aviation History. He has written about WWII and about aviation for The Atlantic, Air & Space Magazine, LitHub, Fifth Wednesda...2018-06-281h 13
Past ForwardCristin O’Keefe Aptowicz and Derrick C. Brown with Mike GravagnoAnother edition of Writers’ Block Live! Back in March, Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz and Derrick C. Brown came by to read from their newest books (How to Love the Empty Air and Hello. It Doesn’t Matter. respectively). They also share about their writing processes, how a poem becomes a poem, about what it’s like being friends for twenty years! Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz is the author of seven books of poetry. Most recently, she released her nonfiction book, Dr. Mütter’s Marvels: A True Tale of Intrigue and Innovation at the Dawn of Modern Medicine, which spent three months...2018-06-111h 20
Taylor Talking TaylorCorey Taylor Ft. Mike GravagnoTaylor brings on his friend Mike Gravagno from the Super Hero Hour Hour to talk about this week's Taylor, Corey Taylor from Slipknot! Listen to more of Mike (and Taylor) every week on Super Hero Hour Hour on yourpopfilter.com and wherever podcasts are sold! Also consider donating to https://takebackthenight.org/ to help them help victims of sexual and domestic abuse.2017-12-2400 min