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Business of Story#562. How to Understand the Narrative Behind Your Numbers for Growth, With Nick Jain BGBrand Genius Genie™ Sent on 3/26/2026, 3:09:10 PM On it — working through Steps 6, 9, and 10 now. Let me start with the Libsyn description. Step 6: Libsyn Episode Description What if the story your business is telling the world is completely out of sync with the story your numbers are telling you? Nick Jain, co-founder of Eagle Rock CFO, has spent his career helping $5–$50M businesses close that gap. A Harvard MBA who graduated top of his class, with degrees in math and physics, Nick has turned around and scaled three companies up to $100M in revenue — across trucking...
2026-04-0636 min
Human CenteredThe Content Consistency Paradox: Is Hyper-Personalization Fracturing Your Brand? | Chase Howell, Group Director Content Strategy at VMLEpisode Summary: For years, the "segment of one" has been the holy grail of digital marketing. Thanks to AI and programmatic media, brands finally have the technical capability to deliver hyper-personalized content to thousands of micro-audiences at scale. But this incredible power comes with a dark side that few marketers are talking about: the erosion of shared brand identity. When an algorithm serves 10,000 different versions of a brand to 10,000 different people, does that brand still stand for anything collectively?In Episode 45 of Human-Centered, host Nick Brunker sits down with Chase Howell, Group Director of Content Strategy at...
2026-03-3033 min
Core & CommerceAttached: Modern Love, Conscious Communication & the Creative Process with Nick SlaterIn this reflective and energizing episode of Core and Commerce, host Perry Howell sits down with content creator, actor, and relationship coach Nick Slater for a conversation at the intersection of modern love, creativity, and self-awareness.
Best known for his viral relationship skits and emotionally intelligent storytelling, Nick opens up about the journey behind the content—from early breaks in theme park commercials in Queensland to landing a breakout role on a CW series in Toronto.
He shares what people don’t see behind the scenes of acting and content creation: the rejection, the reinvention, the...
2026-02-1251 min
Brew Ha HaHanabi Lager with Nick GislasonNick Gislason of Hanabi Lager
1/22/26 – Santa Rosa, CA – Since there is no live radio show today, for the podcast here is an encore performance of one of our favorite shows from last year, with Nick Gislason of Hanabi Lager. Brew Ha Ha will be back live on 1/29 with Janelle and Chris from Visit Santa Rosa talking about FeBrewary and Santa Rosa Beer Passport.
Nick Gislason, co-founder and Head Brewer at Hanabi Lager Co. is our guest on Brew Ha Ha with Herlinda Heras and Daedalus Howell.
Herlinda Heras is just back from Belgium and b...
2026-01-2348 min
Know Boundaries From The Bearded EngineerEp. 8 - Putting the Technical in GeoTechnical with Nick CalvaneseIn this episode, it’s all about digging, drilling and the data that follows as Denny welcomes PE Nick Calvanese, head of Howell’s Geotechnical efforts. After more than two years with Howell, Nick is getting the lay of the land by managing his crew in the field, keeping clients happy and maybe even dreaming about bigger drills, bigger designs and bigger budgets (the finance department will love that).
2025-12-2236 min
AI InsideIs AI Search Hurting The Open Web? With Google's Nick FoxThis episode is sponsored by Your360 AI. Get 10% off through January 2026 at https://Your360.ai with code: INSIDE.
Nick Fox is the SVP of Knowledge and Information at Google, overseeing Search, Ads, and Commerce. He returns to the AI Inside podcast seven months after our Google I/O conversation when he declared "the web is thriving." In this follow-up, we press Fox on the publisher traffic debate, whether Google will ever embrace a licensing model for news, and why the Personal Context feature announced at I/O is still delayed. We also cover AI Mode's growth to...
2025-12-1552 min
Student Athlete PerformanceWhat College Coaches Really Look For | Carl Howell, Skagit Valley BasketballMost athletes think recruiting is all about highlights and stats. But with nearly 500 career wins and players who’ve gone on to D1 and the NBA, Coach Carl Howell knows the truth: culture, consistency, and accountability are what separate athletes who get recruited from those who don’t.In this episode, Coach Howell shares:✅ Why JUCO develops players differently than D1✅ How culture and team-first habits make or break recruiting✅ The #1 red flag that keeps athletes from getting offers✅ What high school players should focus on right now
2025-09-0240 min
Brainwaves by OpusBalancing Clinical and Business Operations | With Nick Howell, CEO of Northern Illinois Recovery CenterIn this episode of Brainwaves by Opus, we sit down with Nick Howell, CEO of Northern Illinois Recovery, to explore what it really takes to build sustainable, community-based recovery care.Nick shares his journey from corporate healthcare into behavioral health leadership, weaving in his own recovery story and the operational lessons he’s applied to grow a local treatment center into a nationally recognized program.Topics we cover:-Bridging the gap between clinical and administrative teams-Using data to prevent clinician burnout-Engaging families early to improve retention and ou...
2025-08-2233 min
Misfit SocialEpisode 306: Nick Rich - Commodity Manager, Omni SourceOn this episode of Misfit Social, we hear from Nick Rich, Commodity Manager at Omni Source - one of the largest scrap companies in the United States with over 70 locations. Working specifically in the non-ferrous division with aluminum, stainless steel and copper, Nick has done business with host Cliff Nance's company, Tungco, for many years. Listen as they talk shop and discuss the political climate in the recycling world with co-hosts Paul Cook and Royce Wilson.
2025-07-231h 06
The 615 PodcastBehind the Badge w/ Ryan Howell :: Ep 30 The 615 PodcastIn this compelling episode of The 615 Podcast, host Nick Woodard sits down with Franklin Police Department's Officer Ryan Howell for an intimate conversation about modern policing, community safety, and personal resilience. Highlights:Challenges facing law enforcement recruitmentCritical community safety issues like fraud and fentanylParenting strategies in the digital ageThe importance of mental health for first respondersHis hilarious side project "Fat Daddy Travels"
2025-06-0642 minAI InsideGoogle's Nick Fox: Reinventing Google Search with AI ModeJason Howell sits down with Google’s Nick Fox at Google IO to reveal how AI is reinventing iconic products like Search and Maps, the surprising ways users are embracing AI Overviews and AI Mode, the challenge of balancing innovation with Google’s trademark simplicity, and what the future holds for web publishers and monetization. Jeff Jarvis joins for news discussion including Microsoft Build, and breaking news of OpenAI's big deal with Jony Ive.
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2025-05-211h 26
Never Close the InquiryJeff Howell on Knocking 5,000 Doors Running for State OfficeEpisode 20 - Jeff Howell on Knocking 5,000 Doors Running for State OfficeJeff Howell already had a lot going on: he was a father to three young boys (now four) with his wife, Caitlin; a sales manager at Workday; and an involved member of his Salt Lake community, volunteering at his sons’ elementary school and coaching youth sports teams. But, in 2024, he saw an opening and decided to follow in his father’s footsteps—Scott Howell served three terms in the Utah State Senate and was Utah’s Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in the 2000 and 2012 elections—by running...
2025-05-0652 min
The Level Up REI Podcast w/Rick HowellLevel Up REI Podcast #2 Nick LamangaNick shares how he has been able to live his lifestyle by design by Operating a virtual real estate investing business. Nick shares the highs, lows and everything in between when it comes to finding and monetizing real estate deals.
2024-12-2541 min
The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For EntrepreneursHow To Make Real Estate Investing Simple For Less Stress | Rick HowellJoin Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Rick Howell, a full time real estate investor fighting out of Toledo, Ohio and founder of Howell Properties. He is a former electrician and baseball coach who went from the power plant to the business world and has since turned to a full time real estate investor, Entrepreneur, Podcast host and coach who has literally made Howell properties the family business! He boasts the key to his success is to keep his business boring as he has systematized his business to limit risk leading to 30+flips...
2024-09-0946 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaProtecting the passenger and generating ancillary revenue for African Airlines, with Nick Ashton and Andrew Ridgway, Protect GroupIn this episode, we discuss the role and importance of ancillary revenue for African airlines. Today, it is not just a case of upselling, but personalising an offer that the passenger will benefit from. Protect is the world leader in refundable booking protection and work with a variety of airlines globally, including Ethiopian Airlines. I am joined by Nick Ashton, Global Airline Lead,and Andrew Ridgway, Head of Strategic Partnerships and together we discuss: Their aviation industry experience The Protect proposition The current environment in African aviation wh...
2024-04-2442 min
Justin-Time PodcastJustin Time Podcast - Redline Auto & Diesel Repair Nick HowellSend us Fan MailWelcome to the Justin Time Podcast, where hosts Justin Williams and Packin it in Patrick Packer take you on a thrilling journey into the world of automotive expertise and beyond. In this episode, they are joined by the incredible Nick Howell, the mastermind behind Redline Auto & Diesel, as they uncover the fascinating story of his automotive journey.Discover the origins of Nick's passion for all things auto and diesel as he shares insights into how he got started in the industry. The hosts dive deep into Nick's experiences, exploring the challenges...
2023-11-1852 min
Outliers in Education from CEES.2, Ep. 2: Nick Brossoit's North StarFormer long-time superintendent Nick Brossoit's advice is crystal clear - start with an unwavering love for and commitment to kids, and everything else will fall into place. In this deeply moving and insight-filled episode, we spend time with Nick as he stares down the end of his life and reflects back on his 33 years in education. In 2020, Nick was diagnosed with terminal cancer and at the time of this recording, having far outlived his doctors' prognoses, was at his home in Lynden, Wash., on end-of-life hospice care.Nick has taken maximum advantage of his remaining t...
2023-02-0143 min
Howell Dawdy's Fast TrackS2 Episode 12: Our Every Days with Nick Ciarelli and Brad EvansI've got the hilarious Nick Ciarelli and Brad Evans (Nick and Brad, The Tonight Show) on the show today and we get a quick summer update from both of them before writing a very authentic and cool and definitely American 2010's-era indie pop song.
Support this show and get exclusive bonus content at patreon.com/HowellDawdy
Available already for $5 patreon subscribers: free downloads of all the previous Fast Track songs and bonus episodes. Recent bonus episodes feature the Blocked Party gang and actor Steven Seagal!
2022-07-1550 min
New Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Body on the Moor: DCI Craig Gillard Crime Thrillers Book 8 by Nick LouthPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/537140 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Body on the Moor: DCI Craig Gillard Crime Thrillers Book 8 Series: #8 of D.C.I. Craig Gillard Author: Nick Louth Narrator: Marston York Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 22 minutes Release date: August 5, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: You can never escape the past. Especially on the moors... After the National Crime Agency cracks a major drug gang, junior barrister Julia McGann finds herself defending the violent enforcer Terrence Bonner. This high-profile case is a coup for her, b...
2021-08-0503 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaNick Ashton, Dohop. The future of aviation partnershipsIn this episode, we are joined by the Head of Partnerships and Industry Affairs at Dohop. Nick has over 15 years airline experience gathered at carriers such as British Airways, Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia and Vueling and outlines how partnerships between airlines have evolved over this time and where they are heading. We focus on the opportunity for African airports and airlines to harness this technology to improve the customer experience, drive more direct bookings and build their route network through partnerships. You can connect with Nick here Find out more about Doh...
2021-05-1436 min
Not a PhaseEp 12 Patience goes a long way (Feat. Nick Bulman)Happy International Trans Day of Visibility! This week’s episode host Alexa Howell meets with Nick Bulman, who happens to be a transgender male. Together Nick and Alexa discuss transgender mental health, gender dysphoria, the importance of being patient, experiencing both ends of the binary, healthy distractions, and trans-panic (?!) Not to mention, they get side tracked on many topics including tattoos, books, documentaries, and more! Check out the websites linked below and donate to support trans individuals ❤️
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2021-03-301h 26
Edtech ThrowdownEdTech Buffet with Stephanie HowellGotTechED the PodcastEpisode #60 EdTech Buffet with Stephanie HowellIf you are a new listener to GotTechED the Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!In this episode we’ll be interrupting our GSuite series for a special sit down with EdTech Guru Stephanie Howell. We talk to Stephanie about her digital edtech smackdowns, the google innovator program, and organization edtech hacks.Segment 1: Share, Review, Spread the WordDo us 3 favors:Subscribe to Go...
2020-05-1744 min
LESSGOO with Nick PagsEpisode 029: The King of Competition with Chris HowellMeet Chris Howell, a good friend and young entrepreneur who works in the business side of fitness/wellness space. Chris’ is a fitness/wellness consultant and advisor that specializes in gym design, personal trainer/group fitness development, and infrastructure solution in the health and wellness market. We discuss Chris’ mindset around his business, how he uses competition to drive him, and the importance of decision making. You can find Chris on insta @chrishowell16
2020-03-0956 min
Tales from the Big CanoeTony Muscat, Nick Howell, Rebecca TabobongdungLarry talks to Tony Muscat the president of the Moon River Metis Council, Nick Howell a Metis musician and Rebecca Tabobongdung the publisher of Muskrat Magazine. Tales from the Big Canoe uses a portion of ' La Ballade de Jacques Cartier' by Quimorucru as its theme song, you can find the full track here: https://quimorucru.bandcamp.com/track/la-ballade-de-jacques-cartier-2;
2020-02-2119 minTales from the Big CanoeRebecca Gibson, Nick Howell, Jennifer Lord, Jan JohnstoneActress Rebecca Gibson, Musician Nick Howell, Senior Policy Analyst Jennifer Lord, and Jan Johnstone, chair of the Bluewater DSB stop by to talk about their lives and work with host, Larry O'Connor.Tales from the Big Canoe uses a portion of ' La Ballade de Jacques Cartier' by Quimorucru as its theme song, you can find the full track here: https://quimorucru.bandcamp.com/track/la-ballade-de-jacques-cartier-2;
2020-02-1131 min
Folk Craft RevivalWeaving With Willow-- Making Willow Baskets With Nick LaHaise#005. Learn to weave with willow! Nick LaHaise from Hearth Folk School joins us to discuss weaving willow baskets. We cover everything from harvesting willow to handle attachment. This episode provides a great introduction to willow weaving for beginners and is a great refresher for those who have dabbled with weaving in the past.Check out the links to any resources mentioned in the episode over atfolkcraftrevival.com/fcr5
2019-12-051h 53
TechONTAPPodcastEpisode 171: Cloud Data Services with Nick HowellThis week on the podcast, we catch up with NetApp’s newest old employee (or is it oldest new employee?) to see what he’s been up to, how he ended up back at NetApp and what he’s working on today. Join us as we discuss a variety of Cloud Data Services including Azure NetApp Files & NetApp Kubernetes Service with the original NetApp podcaster and DataCenterDude himself – Nick Howell!
2019-01-0429 min
Grab the Essential Free Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveBadge Bunny by Nick RussellPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/366461 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Badge Bunny Series: #3 of John Lee Quarrels Author: Nick Russell Narrator: David Stifel Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 12 minutes Release date: December 28, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: When Somerton County 'bad girl' Leona Darling goes missing, Deputy John Lee Quarrels is ordered to find her. How hard could it be? Just look in the nearest gin mill, right? But Leona was nowhere to be found. As he begins asking questions, John Lee discovers that Leona was a b...
2018-12-2830 min
Grab the Essential Free Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveThe Gecko in The Corner by Nick RussellPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/361142 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Gecko in The Corner Series: #2 of John Lee Quarrels Author: Nick Russell Narrator: David Stifel Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 32 minutes Release date: December 4, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: When the father he never knew shows up at his house in the middle of the night, beaten and his body mutilated, with only a vague explanation of what happened to him, Somerton County Deputy John Lee Quarrels suspects there's more to the story than he is b...
2018-12-0430 min
Grab the Essential Free Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveStillborn Armadillos by Nick RussellPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/360299 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Stillborn Armadillos Series: #1 of John Lee Quarrels Author: Nick Russell Narrator: David Stifel Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 19 minutes Release date: November 20, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: Life is already complicated enough for John Lee Quarrels, what with his estranged wife dropping in for unannounced sleepovers, her oversexed sister tempting him, his pot smoking ponytailed grandfather growing his own stash, his Elvis obsessed grandmother, and being caught smack dab in the middle of a power struggle between the Sheriff and Chief Deputy. B...
2018-11-2030 min
The Concession Stand#66 Brooklyn Nine-Nine & TV CancellationsLots of big news happening in TV this week, seeing up's and down's, cancellations and renewals. While Brooklyn Nine-Nine got most of the spotlight, there was a myriad of other shows rustling about. This week, we wanted to cover the lifecycle of a television show, and some of the inner-workings you might not be aware of when it comes to how TV gets made!
Later in the show, we’ll talk about our thoughts on the new Predator trailer, an exciting new Star Wars live-action TV show is in the works, and one of our favorite movie franchises wil...
2018-05-1548 min
The Concession Stand#65 Disney DominationAvengers: Infinity War broke a BAJILLION dollars in record time, ELEVEN DAYS, and that got us thinking ... Disney is kinda running the world now when it comes to entertainment, but we don’t often hear their name associated with properties you’d expect, like Marvel or Lucasfilm.
Of course, we know this, and a lot of movie fans “know” this, but is it fair to assume that the general movie-going populace does? We don’t think so ... they’re just going to the movies on a Friday night to see the thing they’ve been seeing commercials for that looks cool...
2018-05-0854 min
The Concession Stand#64 [Review] Avengers Infinity WarNick & Andy break down and review Avengers: Infinity War! This is one of our special BONUS review episodes where we break down a big release and give a spoiler-filled take on it.
******MAJOR SPOILERS******
What worked?
What didn't work?
Where do we go from here?
Be sure to check out the companion episode #63 going over all of the Infinity Stones and the Official Concession Stand order in which we think you should watch all 18 previous films in the MCU and why we believe that is the best order!
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2018-05-011h 05
The Concession Stand#63 Avengers Infinity War & MCU Viewing OrderAvengers: Infinity War is coming out this weekend, and as we thought more about it, we never really paid attention to [or were given any reason to care] the Infinity Stones (Gems in the comics), where they were, or why they mattered in the grand scheme of things. So what we wanted to do in this episode was give you a run down of the Official Concession Stand order of the films, as we think you should see them, and along the way track the discovery and relevance of the stones as they apply to the upcoming film, and why...
2018-04-2450 min
The Concession Stand#62 Rampage & The Disaster Movie RevivalRampage, the latest giant action movie with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, is based on a video game but we feel it falls into a much more important genre: The Disaster Movie. The disaster movie was a huge and surprising success in the 1970s, made a resurgence throughout the 90s and now we’re excited that they seem to be making a bit of a comeback. In this episode, we’re going to give you a bit of a history lesson of the disaster movie, list some of our favorites, and and try and figure out what makes them so popular.
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2018-04-1841 min
The Concession Stand#61 [Review] READY PLAYER ONENick & Andy give their spoilerific review of Steven Speilberg's latest pop culture masterpiece, READY PLAYER ONE!
Enjoy!
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2018-04-0335 min
The Concession Stand#60 Netflix & The OscarsSurprise! We told you we'd be back! This week, after much swirling controversy surrounding Netflix, the Oscars, and comments made by several A-List directors, we thought it apropos to weigh-in ourselves on what should and should-not qualify a film for the ability to be nominated for an Oscar.
Be sure to also check out our special bonus review Episode #61 of READY PLAYER ONE!
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2018-04-0344 min
The Concession Stand#59 Mercy Christmas & Interview with Director Ryan NelsonMERCY CHRISTMAS has made its official VOD debut, and we have the director of the film Ryan Nelson in the Concession Stand studio to talk about his journey as an independent filmmaker, and some intricacies of the making of the film that are sure to whet the appetites of horror/dark comedy fans and industry practitioners alike!
Enjoy!
As we close out 2017, and due to some hardcore work requirements here in Hollywood and new projects to launch, we have decided to take a break from the show for a few months, with an eye on returning...
2017-12-2059 min
The Concession Stand#58 Star Wars The Last Jedi Review [SPOILERS]Star Wars: The Last Jedi has officially arrived! Nick & Andy give their spoiler-filled full analysis of the latest installment of the Skywalker saga!
What worked, what didn't, and our thoughts on where things go from here with Episode IX!
Hopefully it goes without saying that you shouldn't listen to this without seeing the movie, as we basically spoil everything! At your own risk, venture forth, you must!
Enjoy!
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2017-12-191h 02
The Insurance Guys PodcastThe Process of Nick Saban In this episode, Scott & Bradley discuss working with your spouse, making your clients feel at home (Paula Dean & Sweet Tea) and go in depth on the University of Alabama football process after a visit to The Nick Saban Football Camp. Please subscribe, rate & review our show on iTunes. Hear more shows at theinsuranceguyspodcast.com The Insurance Guys is a no BS and straight talk podcast dedicated to insurance agents by insurance agents. Scott Howell and Bradley Flowers discuss all aspects of becoming an insurance agent and give real life exampl...
2017-12-1544 min
The Concession Stand#57 Film Franchise FatalitiesAre we reaching the end of some of the biggest film franchises out there? If so, are we upset about it?
Nick & Andy roundtable about the current slate of Franchises, how long they've been going on for, and what the industry looks like next!
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2017-12-0549 min
The Concession Stand#56 The State of the Superhero MovieAs we close out 2017 with yet another pair of Superhero comic book movies, Nick & Andy reflect on the State of the Superhero movie.
Are we done with them, or are they sticking around for a while?
Do we really need origin stories anymore?
What's the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe look like beyond Infinity War?
What's the future of the DC Universe look like after Justice League?
Are we completely oversaturated with comic book content across tv, film, and animation?
This and much, much more on this episode of The Concession Stand!
2017-11-2849 min
The Concession Stand#55 Happy Thanksgiving!Nick & Andy set aside the usual show format and take a moment to share what they're thankful for in 2017. Nick shares some stories of his transformation and journey over the course of the last couple of years from leaving the tech industry to living life behind a microphone, and Andy is excited to share much more about the shows he's worked on this year that are arriving to your TV tubes in January!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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2017-11-2316 min
The Concession Stand#54 Justice League ReviewNick & Andy weigh-in with a spoilerific review of JUSTICE LEAGUE! What they thought, what worked, what didn't work, and where things go from here!
We also discuss the transition from Snyder to Whedon, how things are shaping up in the DCEU, and much much more!
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!
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2017-11-2144 min
The Concession Stand#53 SPIELBERGNick & Andy watched the new documentary on HBO by Susan Lacy, aptly titled SPIELBERG, chronicling the life and career of one of our favorite directors, Steven Spielberg.
It's hard to find someone that has influenced an industry the way that Spielberg has influenced Hollywood. Steve Jobs? Michael Jordan? Possibly. From sneaking onto the Universal lot, to his times with the "Brat Pack," to meeting Kate Capshaw on the set of Temple of Doom, to re-discovering his Orthodox heritage, we take a long journey with Steven, and discover what a true workaholic and loving father and mentor to the up-a...
2017-11-141h 04
The Concession Stand#52 Box Office Busted & Disney + FOXIn episode #49, we discussed how the consumption of content at home was evolving ... in this episode, we're tackling the movie theater experience, and how cratering box offices are leading to massive changes in the movie theater industry!
Also, Disney is in talks to purchase the Film Division and associated IP from 21st Century FOX, what sort of ramifications this has to the consumer, and how this could bring everything we love under one magical [castle] rooftop!
This and much, much more! Enjoy!
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2017-11-0851 min
The Concession Stand#51 Thor Ragnarok Review [SPOILERS]Nick & Andy have both seen Thor Ragnarok and present to you their very spoiler-ific review, in addition to some of their own perspectives and commentary around the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Avengers, and what this has to do with various storylines, including The Infinity War!
WARNING: Very heavy spoilers! DO NOT LISTEN if you have not seen the film and do not want things to be spoiled!
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2017-11-0837 min
The Concession Stand#50 Interview with Sir Ian Dangerous on Halloween Horror HistoryIt's the most wonderful time of the year! Happy Halloween, everyone! This week, Nick & Andy are joined by a fellow co-host from the Orbital Jigsaw Network to talk about the legacy and evolution of the horror genre!
Sir Ian Dangerous from the Busted Wide Open podcast joins us to discuss all things from slashers, creature features, and other various subgenres from the 80's, how things have progressed since then, and where they're going from here!
This is NOT one to miss, folks! If you enjoy horror films, or have always been curious about where some of...
2017-10-311h 06
The Concession Stand#49 Disney & Movies AnywhereAs much as we've raved about the happenings at the Box Office this year, there has also been a ton of development and growth around digital media and content, especially in the area of vehicles and mediums consumers use to watch movies.
Amazon Video coming to AppleTV, perhaps the end of Ultraviolet, and Disney made some pretty big announcements recently around a new service that could finally bring all of these disparate services together?
DID CONSUMERS JUST BEAT THE GAME?!
Enjoy!
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2017-10-2451 min
The Concession Stand#48 The Last Jedi & Blade Runner 2049!!! SPOILER ALERT !!!
Nick & Andy review both the final Last Jedi trailer that debuted during Monday Night Football, and after seeing Blade Runner 2049 give their full review of the film and key takeaways!
Is Deckard a Replicant? Can Replicants reproduce? How did the film perform during its opening weekend, and how will this affect potential future projects?!
Keanu Reeves lets us in on future projects at NYCC, Justice League and Pacific Rim: Uprising launch new trailers, and Netflix is raising their prices!
This and much more! Enjoy!
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2017-10-1050 min
The Concession Stand#47 The Future of Film ScoresNick & Andy wax poetic on the history of motion picture soundtracks and film scores, the composers we revere, and how there seems to be a changing of the guard taking place in modern movie music!
Andy talks swapping soundtrack mix tapes, Nick tells the story of being the awkward kid with his trombone on the school bus. Is "the Tarantino Effect" a real thing?
Older films had recognizable and iconic themes associated with them... do current films also share this trait?
Who are the up-and-comer's composers and musicians you need to be on the l...
2017-10-0344 min
The Concession Stand#46 The IT FactorIT has proven to be an anomaly in the movie business, setting records, shattering expectations, and wow'ing movie-goers the last few weeks. Nick gives his feedback and review of the film, mostly because Andy is too terrified of clowns to actually go and see it.
Game of Thrones starts production on the final chapter next month, Apple & Amazon are in a bidding war for one of the biggest franchises, at a price you simply won't believe, Jamie Lee Curtis and Linda Hamilton are returning to their respective film franchises, and the Defenders was the least-watched of all the...
2017-09-2645 min
The Concession Stand#45 One Year Anniversary & Star Wars DirectorsHAPPY ANNIVERSARY, LISTENERS!
After a couple of weeks off to celebrate, and to take a step back and evaluate the show, we're back with a better, more condensed, and focused format to take all of you into the second year!
We start the show with some Quick Hits before heading to The Lobby, where we discuss what is going on over at Lucasfilm as we continue to see directors getting replaced on Star Wars properties, why we think that is happening, JJ Abrams taking over Episode IX, and what the future holds for the Star Wars...
2017-09-1442 min
The Concession Stand#44 Reshoots, Set Safety, & Summer Movie RecapAn update on Game of Thrones S7E5 is followed by Nick & Andy running through some Quick Hits such as Thor: Ragnarok, Apple committing to original content, Netflix is in talks with Disney, and Val Kilmer lets it out that Kurt Russell actually directed TOMBSTONE.
Over in The Lobby, we discuss the phenomenon of reshoots, how they differ from normal pickups, and whether or not productions are now just using them as a crutch. Andy gives his position on Set Safety and accidents on-set from his first-person perspective as a 1st Asst Director in charge of it, whether o...
2017-08-1859 min
The Geek WhisperersTalking Field CTOs and Sabbaticals with Nick Howell – Episode 135Is the Field CTO the evolved final form of the Evangelist? And just how does an off-the-grid sabbatical change your perspective? We ask these questions and more as we talk with Nick Howell, who reflects back on his previous adventures as a technical marketing engineer and new journeys as a podcaster, blogger, and voice over performer.
Some of what we talked about:
The Tech Marketing Engineers have a tech knob and a marketing knob
You tend to turn the marketing knob up and get less hands on
Evangelist vs Technical marketing engineer
John said Guy Kawasaki...
2017-08-1445 minThe Geek WhisperersTalking Field CTOs and Sabbaticals with Nick Howell – Episode 135Is the Field CTO the evolved final form of the Evangelist? And just how does an off-the-grid sabbatical change your perspective? We ask these questions and more as we talk with Nick Howell, who reflects back on his previous adventures as a technical marketing engineer and new journeys as a podcaster, blogger, and voice over performer.
Some of what we talked about:
The Tech Marketing Engineers have a tech knob and a marketing knob
You tend to turn the marketing knob up and get less hands on
Evangelist vs Technical marketing engineer
John said Guy Kawasaki...
2017-08-1445 min
The Concession Stand#43 Disney Domino EffectIn a new commentary-driven format, and after a few Quick Hits, Nick & Andy weigh-in on the state of content distribution with James Cameron re-inventing 3D (again) on four more Avatar sequels, a dismal 2017 summer at the Box Office, and Disney kicking over the first major domino in what could be a chain reaction of studios launching their own streaming services for their own content!
What does this mean for Netflix and other 3rd Parties?
Will Cameron's "new 3D" incite chaos at the cinemas for NATO?
What will consuming content look like in 2025?
All this...
2017-08-1157 min
The Concession Stand#42 Atomic Blonde AmbitionThe boys weigh in on Atomic Blonde, Nick binges Ozark, and Andy poop emoji's himself playing Friday the 13th. HBO gets hacked, Niantic is getting Pika-sued over their debacle in Chicago, and Doomfist makes his debut in Overwatch.
Clooney channels his inner-Soderbergh, Renner gets a leading role, Batffleck signs a new 3-picture deal for a Batman trilogy, and a certain WWE Superstar is rebooting an 80s classic.
In this episode, we take a trip to The Lobby to discuss the history and current state of Action Movies, why we love the 80s & 90s, where they've been...
2017-08-041h 07
The Concession Stand#41 Dunkirk & San Diego Comic-Con RecapDunkirk and Valerian are both released... one is amazing, the other not so much. Game of Thrones continues to ramp-up, BRIGHT drops its first trailer, and JRR Tolkein is getting his own biopic.
Tons of news out of San Diego Comic-con, and some notable things that we discuss in The Lobby that were missing! Along the way, Nick needs to speak to the manager (twice), we take a trip to Reboot City, and the 80s revival continues!
While in The Lobby we also discuss the failing Comic Book industry as a whole, speculate why they are go...
2017-07-281h 18
The Concession Stand#40 D23 & San Diego Comic-Con 2017 PreviewDisney's D23 happened last weekend, and we recap all of the news, reveals, and general shock-and-awe that they left in their wake. Game of Thrones Season 7 premiered on Sunday and we give our highlights and impressions. Spielberg gets a documentary treatment, has two films coming out next year, and John Williams will be writing his 28th score for Spielberg films! We also got new trailers for Blade Runner and yet another portrayal of Winston Churchill by Gary Oldman in Darkest Hour.
In advance of this weekend's San Diego Comic-Con, we take a trip to The Lobby to discuss t...
2017-07-211h 08
The Concession Stand#39 Blockbuster FatigueANDY IS BACK! Back in studio in Los Angeles after a grueling 3 months in Europe, we are resuming our regularly scheduled program!
We open the show with a discussion on Wonder Woman, introduce a new segment in TV/Movies called "Quick Hits," and talk about how everything is part of a Universe now. Game of Thrones starts on Sunday, Nick gushes over The Defiant Ones, and we get a poster for Stranger Things 2!
SEGA drops some classics on your mobile, Super NES mini launches this fall, and Destiny 2 Beta starts next week!
We take a...
2017-07-141h 28
The Concession Stand#38 XBox One X Marks the SpotBetween Apple WWDC and the Mecca of video gaming E3 happening over the last two weeks, we have been in absolute GEEK HEAVEN! We say goodbye to Adam West, Hugh Jackman to portray PT Barnum, Nick needs to speak to The Manager to discuss Wonder Woman pandering rhetoric, and Universal is opening Super Mario World theme park in Japan!
Yu Suzuki announces a further delay to Shenmue 3, the first video game qualified to be nominated for an Oscar gets a release. We break down ALL of the big game announcements at E3 from Microsoft, Sony, Ubisoft, and Bethesda, 4K...
2017-06-251h 13
The Concession Stand#37 Delay of GameVideo Games are not like movies, and their release dates seem to move as often as new ones are announced. Nick & Andy take a trip to The Lobby to discuss why this is, and how the hype associated with early release date announcements might be a huge misstep by companies when it comes to video games. Also, Hollywood is running out of 80s movies to reboot, Disney's World of Avatar ride creates a 4-hour line, and WTF is Neil Blomkamp up to?! We're on the cusp of E3 and EA Play, Microsoft officially launches Xbox GamePass, and Overwatch celebrates a...
2017-06-061h 05
The Concession Stand#36 International IntrigueAndy is in Europe and has noticed that they don't believe the hype anywhere near as much as us Americans do. No billboards or heavy advertisement for entertainment. Is this due to the historic nature of architecture and landscapes, or is it simply a difference in societies between the two continents? Our thoughts on Guardians 2, Orbital Jigsaw launches a brand new wrestling podcast, Nick fell victim to reviews of Alien: Covenant, Amazon has a new cord-cutter TV, and we finally got a peek at the upcoming season of Game of Thrones! The final trailers for Wonder Woman and Dunkirk drop...
2017-05-271h 16
The Concession Stand#35 Hurry Up and WaitTime between theatrical and digital releases is shrinking, and prices for games are dropping within weeks of initial release. Are we as consumers being too hasty and feeding into hype, buying things as soon as they're available? Should we be waiting a few weeks to save a few bucks and read reviews? Happy International Star Wars Day, and May the 4th be with you. Have you heard of this "Wonder Woman" movie coming out? LOGAN Black & White replay in theaters. Ridley Scott dishes on Blomkamp "Aliens" project. Nintendo Switch trending to surpass WiiU and Xbox One in sales. NBA Playgrounds...
2017-05-0559 min
The Concession Stand#34 Race to the FinishRacing Games have been a mainstay of video gaming for decades, but as they have evolved, how have they changed? Andy watches The Expanse, Nick watches Bill Nye Saves the World, Jeff Goldblum returns to Jurassic Park, FOUR MORE AVATAR MOVIES, Netflix options a Scorcese gangster movie for $105M, Shudder is the Netflix of HORROR movies, Blizzard launches Heroes 2.0, COD:WW2 looks amazeballs, and you can play as Jason in the new Friday the 13th game!
2017-04-281h 15
The Concession Stand#33 Believe the HypeHype has become a normal everyday part of life, but does it ever get to be too much? Are we just getting so numb that it requires even MORE hype to get us hyped about each week's hot new thing? We ponder this is an EPIC episode aboard the Star Wars Hype Train following Star Wars Celebration in Orlando last weekend!
Bill Nye Saves the World, Hulu's new beta looks terribad, SyFy introducing "Krypton," Nintendo discontinues NES Class, then announces SNES Classic, and more news on Microsoft's Project Scorpio!
This and much, much more!
2017-04-211h 08
The Concession Stand#32 Modern ClassicsIn 20 years from now, what tv, movie, and video game content of today will be considered classics? Which do you envision your children going back and revisiting? Thor Ragnarok trailer looks amazing, Star Wars Celebration happening this weekend in Orlando, Anthony Hopkins calls Michael Bay a 'genius,' Nick misses Guitar Hero, Call of Duty mobile game, and a new content patch for Overwatch called UPRISING!
2017-04-141h 08
The Concession Stand#31 Going LongHow long is too long for a movie? And should that be a sole make-or-break reason of why you should or should not see a film? Andy has a Wrestlemania moment, Nick gives some updates on the site and new upcoming podcasts, Project Scorpio, Gamers Give Back, GenZ prefers streaming, Channing Tatum is playing George Washington, Mummy trailer looks really dark, Daniel Craig may still be Bond, and Amazon lands $50M NFL deal!
This and much, much more!
2017-04-071h 02
The Concession Stand#30 Under ReviewTired of being misled by subjective reviews? We are too. Mass Effect launched and Destiny 2 is officially announced, Beauty & The Beast is crushing it, the Hulu Live beta is coming soon, new Spiderman and Justice League trailers dropped, Dave Chappelle is BACK, Gamestop begins shuttering stores worldwide, and Twitch could very sneakily take over video game delivery!
This and much, much more!
2017-03-301h 19
The Concession Stand#29 The Madness of MarchThis week, Nick and Andy discuss how March is a gateway to the year of geekdom, and not just a basketball tournament. Vudu coming to AppleTV, Google launches an expensive Smart Jacket, and Quake and Unreal Tournament are making an epic return to gaming and eSports!
2017-03-171h 05
The Concession Stand#28 Data DumpThis week, Nick and Andy discuss how all carriers now offer unlimited data plans, and how this changes the way consumers consume content. Nick is fascinated with Horizon Zero Dawn, Andy gets the Nintendo Switch, Bitcoin is now worth as much as gold, and Spielberg is making another war movie!
2017-03-101h 07
The Concession Stand#27 Game ChangerWith both XBox GamePass and PS Now, are we headed to a digital subscription "Netflix for video games" world? We say farewell to Bill Paxton, Nick loses his mind over new Alien: Covenant trailer, Facebook Video launches on AppleTV, and Horizon Zero Dawn amazes as we prepare for the imminent Nintendo Switch and Zelda launch!
2017-03-031h 04
The Concession Stand#26 Shadow of the BatBatman has been around for almost 80 years, and still is one of the most prolific pop-culture icons ever. Nick and Andy break down why this is, as well as launch a new contest to see who can get more Oscar picks right!
2017-02-241h 05
The Concession Stand#25 Islands in the StreamWith so many streaming options and solutions, how do you know which is best for you? What does the future of streaming look like? With all of the big networks like Disney now getting on board, what does this mean for the future of digital entertainment?
2017-02-171h 16
The Concession Stand#24 We’re Getting BoardBoard games bring people and families together. But as the classics turn digital, a whole new crop of social card and tabletop games are appearing.
2017-02-1058 min
The Concession Stand#23 Sportsball!Millions of people watch the Super Bowl every year, including those of us geeks that don't partake in sports. Nick and Andy ponder what draws them to the event.
2017-02-051h 14
The Concession Stand#22 Everybody Gets A TrophyIt's awards season, and Andy and Nick break down everything you need to know about all of the different awards shows surrounding entertainment.
2017-01-281h 16
The Concession Stand#21 Flippin’ the [Nintendo] SwitchNick and Andy reflect on holiday video game sales and the future of Gamestop, Apple's new original video content vision, Hulu going offline, and the legacy of Nintendo and how they have been a pivotal part of Geek lives for three decades!
2017-01-221h 10
The Concession Stand#20 Home is Where the SMART isNick and Andy dive head first into 2017 with news from CES, lots of TV and movie updates, and we break down the rise of the Home Assistants, where they are today, and where we would like to see them go in the future!
2017-01-141h 07
2017-01-061h 06
Peak Paddle Performance PodcastPPP Episode 11: Kenny Howell A True Renaissance PaddlerToday’s podcast guest Kenny Howell might just be the ultimate renaissance paddler. In his 38 years of paddling Kenny has been in virtually every type of kayak in every type of condition. A long time Californian with blue eyes, blond hair, and aura of a man who knows adventure, his backyard includes the infamous Mavericks break in Half Moon Bay, so suffice it to say, Kenny has seen seen a few.
Kenny has decades of sea kayak and white water experience, but his passion for the past several years has been all surfski. Kenny currently works as the...
2017-01-061h 49
The Concession Stand#18 Going Rogue (BONUS!)Andy and Nick spoil everything in ROGUE ONE, breaking it down as hardcore fans, in this very special bonus episode.
2017-01-0650 min
The Concession Stand#17 2016 Year in ReviewThis week on The Concession Stand, Andy pays special tribute to Carrie Fisher, and do a review of all of the great things 2016 brought to the world!
2016-12-291h 11
The Concession Stand#16 A Christmas StoryThis week on The Concession Stand, Nick & Andy visit the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in their own special way!
2016-12-231h 10
The Concession Stand#15 It’s an Ad, Ad WorldThis week on The Concession Stand podcast, new movies and trailers, Super Mario Run launches, and we break down the world we live in being capitalized by Ads!
2016-12-161h 06
The Concession Stand#14 A Whole New WorldThis week on The Concession Stand, we're playing a lot of new games, Amazon is starting a grocery store, and we discuss the never-ending torrent of news and releases and how it's impossible to keep up! Enjoy!
2016-12-081h 02
The Concession Stand#13 Preparing to DownloadWe ponder the impending death of physical media in video games and how required downloads has become really annoying!
2016-12-021h 05
The Concession Stand#12 Happy Thanksgiving!Nick and Andy spend some quality time discussing everything they're thankful for and 'membering the good stuff.
2016-11-2417 min
The Concession Stand#11 Closet GeekThis week on The Concession Stand, The Arrival, new trailers, WWE Survivor Series, Google Hardware, and being a Closet Geek true to who you really are.
2016-11-171h 05
The Concession Stand#10 The Blizzard EffectNick and Andy geek out hardcore over the new Rogue One and Valryan trailers, discuss whether or not Apple is intentionally slowing down your iPhones, and Nick recaps his trip to BlizzCon 2016 and how Blizzard is taking the eSports world by storm.
2016-11-111h 09
The Concession Stand#09 Cosplay & Dressing UpThe Cubs win the World Series, lots of video game launches, big news from Apple and Microsoft, and Halloween, dressing up, and what the whole "cosplay" industry is all about!
2016-11-041h 08