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Fill Me InFill Me In #524: I can't think and see at the same time.This week, Ryan is off doing Ryan things, so Shannon Rapp (aka Norah Sharpe, an expert in sconces; the name is fake but the puzzles are real) steps in for discussions of crosswords, sandwiches, and thunder gods -- yup, even without Ryan, the topics still don't really change. Stuff to click: Daily Crossword Links Shannon on BlueSky Gioia's Deli Big Top Deli The American Crossword Puzzle Tournament If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you en...
2026-01-201h 47
TheBrianLennonShowEpisode 171: The One About Tight Ends and Bad MenCold Open Question of the Week: Is there a point where even the small things in life will feel like enough?Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:Shannon Reads: Brian’s visit to Goodreads reveals Gary’s wife is reading about troublesome tight ends.Old Man Rivers: The 44-year-old grandfather, Philip Rivers, returned to the field this week for the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts. The team fell short, but Rivers had led them to a late fourth-quarter lead, before falling to the Seattle Seahawks.College Football Playoff: The second year of the CFP kicks...
2025-12-181h 00
Fill Me InFill Me In #512: Carry your own light.This week, Brian is joined by Shannon Rapp for a super-sized episode with an insider's recap of the Midwest Crossword Tournament, hefty sandwiches (including cheese preferences and Shannon's Mount Rushmore), and a non-NYT Thunder Round with puzzles from the LA Times, Apple News, Universal, USA Today, and Fireball! Stuff to click: Daily Crossword Links, for all the puzzles in the Thunder Round MidwestGridfest.com People Magazine puzzles If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you e...
2025-10-142h 08
The FilterReneé Rapp on her Iconic Style, ‘Mount Bushmore’, & growing in the ‘Bite Me’ TourReneé Rapp sits down for an interview with iHeartRadio Canada's Shannon Burns at #allthingsgo festival in Toronto to talk about her ICONIC style, her lesbian Mount Rushmore, how she feels about her new album #biteme and if there's going to be a DELUXE, why she loves her fans, and her friendship with Role Model! Find out what 'Sally' Reneé thinks Role Model should bring on stage for Night 2 of All Things Go. Reneé tells Shannon who would be on her lesbian Mount Rushmore with a crazy lineup! Shannon gets the scoop from Reneé on how...
2025-10-0512 min
TheBrianLennonShowEpisode 161: The One About MurderlandCold Open Question of the Week: If you could change your weight, your height or your hair, which would you change?Christmas Is Coming: Brian warns Gary it’s less than 3 months until Christmas. What’s on Gary’s wish list this year?Murderland: Brian read the Caroline Fraser book about crime waves that hit the Pacific Northwest during the 1960s-80s, including a slew of noted serial killers, chief among them, Ted Bundy.Charlie Sheen Doc: Brian and his wife watched the two-part documentary about Charlie Sheen. It was wild, touching, and very h...
2025-10-031h 02
TheBrianLennonShowEpisode 149: The One About Losing Friends[Note: This episode was recorded back on June 25th, however, I’ve been terribly late in posting it, so some of the information and news items discussed are dated. But as the saying goes, “Better late than never!” Thank you for your understanding. -Brian]Cold Open Question of the Week: From Mack on Substack: Since the year you graduated high school, can you make a list of outdated “facts” and concepts you were taught in school that have since been disproven?Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:Weather Update: Heat, tornadoes and hail!Shannon Mi...
2025-07-071h 30
Ready to Be Petty: A Pop Culture PodcastPatreon Teaser: Petty about Taylor Swift Buying Her Masters, Demi Lovato's Wedding, and Hailey Bieber Selling RhodeListen to the full episode and get access to over 130 episodes when you join the Ready to Be Petty Patreon. For $5 USD/month, you get weekly episodes on trending topics and pop culture deep dives and entry to the Discord to chat with other listeners.Public episodes of Ready to Be Petty are on an indefinite hiatus.You can also check out Torry’s other podcast, Ready to Be Romanced, which recaps and reviews romance novels and their tv/movie adaptations wherever you find podcasts.Full Episode Description: On this patreon exclusive, Torry (sh...
2025-06-0906 min
TheBrianLennonShowEpisode 146: The One About 'Mission:Impossible'Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather star in a sequel to Mission:Impossible or Happy Gilmore?The Graduation Speech: Gary (and is pal, Al) is asked to deliver a commencement address to the graduating high school class of 2025.The Poconos: Brian, his wife, and youngest son, went on a hike up Mt. Minsi on Memorial Day.The Gimmicks: Brian is reading a novel from 2020 that spans the world of professional wrestling, Armenian genocide, and more. And there was one in the Little Library at the Delaware Water Gap!...
2025-05-291h 34
Fill Me InFill Me In #467: As the tub gets emptier, the diction falters.It's Round Two (the round of 32) of Ryan's Middle Name -- vote AGAIN in the bracket (and see the previous round's scores here). This week, Ryan and Brian do some non-NYT puzzles in the Thunder Round, so solve them if you haven't: Sat. 9/28/24 Spyscape ("Bridge of Spies") by Shannon Rapp and Will Eisenberg (online link) Tues. 10/8/24 Universal by Shmuel Schmell (PUZ link) Wed. 10/9/24 Vulture ("With a Twist") by J. Smith-Cameron, Kate Hawkins, and Rachel Fabi (online link) Wed. 10/23/24 AVCX ("Down the Drain") by Rebecca Goldstein (free trial subscription available) Fri. 11/1/24 People ("Thanks for the Memories") by Robyn Weintraub...
2024-11-121h 25
our podthis is the d*ke drama episodeWe ate some gay cookies and came on mad as hell! It’s the gay allegation episode and no one is safe (i.e. Naomi from Muna, Kate Berlant, Renée Rapp, Fletcher and Shannon, Morgan Wade and Kyle Richards). Our Pod is officially in DOUBLE DIGITS and the apple Bubbly is CRISP, girl. Ivana chickened out of using the bidet. Isabella has been a man in almost every lifetime. Ivana suspects one of those lifetime’s Isabella was Truman Capote. The guides demand Isabella have more sex. The pod allows Ivana to get in touch with her iPad. Somet...
2024-04-021h 21
The Comment SectionThe 2024 Emmy Awards recap!Here are today's topics:
Niecy Nash, Jennifer Brunson, Quinta Brunson win big at the 2024 Emmy Awards ceremony.
Lil Nas X's new song, 'J Christ', causes controversies.
Renee Rapp claims she is an "ageist', as she slams Potomac housewife, Karen Huger.
Phaedra Parks becomes a Traitor.
Shannon Doherty writes a list of people who are not allowed to attend her funeral.
Beyonce's is allegedly releasing a new streaming platform called Parkwood+.
I hope you enjoy today's episode!
2024-01-1754 min
The Comment SectionThe 2024 Emmy Awards recap!Here are today's topics: Niecy Nash, Jennifer Brunson, Quinta Brunson win big at the 2024 Emmy Awards ceremony. Lil Nas X's new song, 'J Christ', causes controversies. Renee Rapp claims she is an "ageist', as she slams Potomac housewife, Karen Huger. Phaedra Parks becomes a Traitor. Shannon Doherty writes a list of people who are not allowed to attend her funeral. Beyonce's is allegedly releasing a new streaming platform called Parkwood+. I hope you enjoy today's episode!
2024-01-1754 min
Funk Soul & ConsortFunk Soul & Consort 507 - Marc DuchêneLes frimas de l’hiver imminent sont une réalité dans nos contrées… et il est bon de penser aux plages quelque part qui ont la chance d’être ensoleillées toute l’année, alors, la première heure de cette émission tente de programmer des sons qui seraient adequats à une telle chance météorologique. En deuxième heure, les « Délires mashupesques » sont présents et bien d’autres (re)découvertes. Avec tout cela et le reste, prenez bien soin de vous grâce au son de la Funk, de la Soul et de toute sa galaxie.
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2023-11-1100 min
Fill Me InFill Me In #415: Here we go, Cheerios, let's ruin your life.This week, Brian actually IS in the episode (and so is Ryan) -- and so are special guests Shannon Rapp (tnifbtpar) and Will Eisenberg to talk about their recent contest puzzle, Paul McCartney, and bringing the fam back together for a Kealoa reunion. All that, plus a surprise Thunder Round of AVCX puzzles from the last few weeks of October. Stuff to click: Lil AVC X: Call for auditions for 2024 constructor roster Puzzle Society and the Modern Crossword Daily Crossword Links Paul McCartney's "Stately Horn" Adam Aaronson's Wordlisted If you get bored (how could you...
2023-10-311h 57
Fill Me InFill Me In #414: It is not doing the thing that hot dogs does.This week, Ryan reports on Back to the Future (the musical), attempts multiple foreign languages, and bemoans the Dodgers. Also, Brian is present for the episode. All that plus a Contest of Still Going On, courtesy of Shannon Rapp and Will Eisenberg! If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. This will help new listeners find our show, and you'll be...
2023-10-241h 51
Fill Me InFill Me In #413: Irreversible binomials.This week, Ryan is at ComiCon, so Ben Zimmer sails through to join Brian in talks of gridspotting, baseball+word nerdery, and potential new FMI clubs. All that plus a new Contest of Now, courtesy of Shannon Rapp and Will Eisenberg! Stuff to click: The Defector Crossword The Spam Haiku Archive If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple P...
2023-10-171h 50
Fill Me InFill Me In #411: You're relegated down, and you're uplegated up.This week, the geniuses behind Lemonade Disco – Taylor Johnson, Steve Mossberg, and Shannon Rapp – visit the studio to discuss their efforts in puzzles, publishing, and punctually putting out prompted content. Also, Kealoa, which is just a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Taylor Johnson (he/him) is a taco enthusiast who can be found at www.lemonadedisco.com, writes Squared Away puzzles for www.puzzlesociety.com, and can be found on Twitter @lemonade_disco_ and personally @cerealmilkxwrds. Steve Mossberg (he/him) makes variety cryptics at Square Chase, cryptics in The Independent (as M...
2023-10-031h 47
Jean & Mike Do The New York Times CrosswordTuesday, September 26, 2023 - The McDonald's app better have a HAMBURGERMENU 😀For those of you who have been hoarding tech terms like they're going out of style (which being tech terms, they will), now's your chance to haul them out, and for a good cause: to solve a great puzzle by Shannon Rapp (her debut!) and Rebecca Goldstein (her 10th, or in binary, 1010!). A fine Tuesday, clearly worth 5 squares on the JAMCR scale.Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
2023-09-2720 min
Fill Me InFill Me In #402: The bitter vetch.This week, Will Eisenberg and Shannon Rapp join Ryan and Brian in the studio to talk about meta crosswords, flowers they don't understand, and exactly where the crook goes in the leadpipe -- plus, things get a little intense with a three-way Kealoa! Things to click: Will's crossword blog, Twitter, and Bluesky Shannon's crossword blog, Twitter, and Bluesky The AVCX, which you should definitely get Lemonade Disco, and definitely not the other thing we probably should never have said Manny's Diner, where the sandwiches may not be tasty and they can't count to three and Lollapuzzoola...
2023-08-011h 56
Fill Me InFill Me In #401: The world is getting away from us, Ryan.This week, Ryan and Brian get in deep with movies, Twitter, Vicki Lawrence, and what does or does not belong in a small velvet pouch. You might think that's all, but -- AHA! Kealoa is back, plus we have a contest puzzle from Shannon Rapp and Will Eisenberg! Download it here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gobe662em5guups/fmi400con.puz?dl=1 Things to click: Lemonade Disco's Gin + Grapefruit, a new "bite sized offering" is accepting submissions Boswords, which happened on July 23, but you can still get the puzzles Lollapuzzoola, which happens on August 19 ...
2023-07-251h 56
Fill Me InFill Me In #400: If you like all these things about the movie, just go watch the movie!This week, Ryan and Brian reach a milestone and celebrate with a weird discussion about tooth-pulling, musicals that need not be, and a general haze of feeling old. No kealoa this week, but we do have a new contest puzzle from Shannon Rapp and Will Eisenberg! Download their puzzle here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gobe662em5guups/fmi400con.puz?dl=1 Things to click: Will Nediger's unbelievable double-puzzle Boswords, which happens on July 23 Lollapuzzoola, which happens on August 19 If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And...
2023-07-181h 43
Fill Me InFill Me In #386: There's a whole suite of obfuscators.This week, Ryan and Brian are joined by Norah Sharpe (aEiS) for a recap of the first ever Naked Crossword Challenge! (It's not what you think.) Also: bassless accusations, "facts" about Mountain Dew, and Kealoa featuring CREED vs. CREDO. Stuff to click: Norah Sharpe aka Shannon Rapp – website and Twitter lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings (boneless wings are nuggets, not wings) Alex Boisvert's Crossword Nexus Lemonade Disco #006 If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enj...
2023-03-211h 56
Fill Me InFill Me In #379: Waaay better than an anary.It's a long show, but it's worth it, as Ryan and Brian are joined in the studio by Shannon Rapp (aka Norah Sharpe / an Expert in Sconces / "the name is fake but the puzzles are real."™). We've got surprising homophones eunuchs/UNIX, more Eric than you knew was possible, a Thunder Round of non-NYT delicacies, and a new segment of "Kealoa," featuring UGH vs. ICK. Stuff to click: Daily Crossword Links: every puzzle you could dream of Grids For Kids, launching this Saturday, February 4 The Jargon File (not a "secure" link, so it may not show up...
2023-01-311h 56
We Watch It!Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - MAIN REVIEW: How Impossible Was This Movie For Ryan Coogler And How Do You Make This Movie Without Chadwick“T'Challa Was Truly Noble. Are You Going To Be Like Him, Or Are You Going To Take Care Of Business?” The We Watch It crew went to the movies this past week with their tickets they scored over a month ago to see Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in IMAX, snagging the best seats in the house. Cody gives us insight on some pretty awesome news, one would say the news is pretty “Sweet” or “Freaking Awesome” or consider this host to be “Lucky!” Next week he will go over this incredible experience that only “Freaking Idiots” would not be impressed by. We learn about t...
2022-11-211h 15
We Watch It!Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - MAIN REVIEW: How Impossible Was This Movie For Ryan Coogler And How Do You Make This Movie Without Chadwick Boseman?“T'Challa Was Truly Noble. Are You Going To Be Like Him, Or Are You Going To Take Care Of Business?” The We Watch It crew went to the movies this past week with their tickets they scored over a month ago to see Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in IMAX, snagging the best seats in the house. Cody gives us insight on some pretty awesome news, one would say the news is pretty “Sweet” or “Freaking Awesome” or consider this host to be “Lucky!” Next week he will go over this incredible experience that only “Freaking Idiots” would not be impressed by. We lea...
2022-11-211h 15
Fill Me InFill Me In #367: "Why?" is the bigger one … and "How?" comes in second.This week, Ryan and Brian welcome Shannon Rapp back to the program with a fantastic extended Thunder Round all about indie puzzles! It's quite spoiler-laden, so if you want to check out the puzzles first, here are links to the sources: girlbosswords: Themeless 20: Difficult Women (September 15, 2022 by Malaika Handa and Brooke Husic) Completing the Square: Puzzle 44: Quadz (October 16, 2022 by carter) AVCX: "Can We Solve It? Yes, We Can!" (October 14, 2022 by Rafael Musa and Kate Chin Park) crosstina aquafina: themeless no. 19 [feat. erik agard] (October 12, 2022 by Kelsey Dixon) Crossword Nexus: All In Love Is Fair (October 21, 2022 by Alex Boisvert...
2022-10-251h 49
Rusty Hook Kayak Fishing PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 38 - Socks & Cookies, 60 inches on 3 fish, AOY Twopeat and more...Tuesday., September 13, 2022 on the Rusty Hook Podcast/ Kayak Fishing Talk show will chat about an organization that does more than wave a flag... It goes above and beyond to support our deployed troops, our citizen soldiers who answer the call. SOCKS & COOKIES Own Shannon Modisette . We hit up Westbrook Supplies Own Fletch Griffin who is working a show In Charlotte, NC to see what's new... We hit up Blaine Winters to chat about what it took to be a two time AOY for MSKA. and Talk with Mikey Holcomb on his three fish 60 plus smallmouth limit from the New River... Chr...
2022-09-141h 03
Fill Me InFill Me In #354: People could just pin a beard straight onto my face.This week, Ryan and Brian seek value in Taylor Swift, Usain Bolt, Bojack Horseman, and the musical Wicked, and struggle pronouncing words like "restaurant" and "comfortable." All that plus a new contest crossword, which you can download at https://www.dropbox.com/s/g4pvk5sqfsl9qoh/fmi354con.puz?dl=1 Stuff to click: Lollapuzzoola! Coming to NYC or your computer on August 27 Daily Crossword Links (because it's waaay better than a repository) People we mentioned on the show who make puzzles: Lila Goldenberg, Steve Mossberg, Paolo Pasco (the latest post features Chandi Deitmer, also mentioned...
2022-07-261h 43
Fill Me InFill Me In #350: I can demolish a challenge just like that carpet can demolish Deb.We are utterly ecstatic to welcome a special guest interview this week with the one and only Shannon Rapp (a.k.a Norah Sharpe)! Shannon brings news of the St. Louis Crossword Tournament (#stlxwt), a look at her work with the #avcx universe, and it only takes Brian about ten tries to get the name of her website right (correct link below). Standard conversations about musical theater have been replaced this week by a meowing two-year-old at the movies, and we'll end the paragraph by apologizing for Ryan's distorted microphone (which we'll try to fix before next week). All...
2022-06-211h 51
Chachi Loves EverybodyEp.24 Valerie Geller ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Valerie Geller is the President of Geller Media International, a broadcast consulting firm working with news, talk, information, and personality programming for radio and television throughout the world. Geller coaches talent, leads "Creating Powerful Communicators" workshops and seminars, and has helped people at more than 500 stations in 31 countries develop and grow their audiences by training communicators to work more effectively. ABOUT THE PODCAST:Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look a...
2021-09-231h 09
The Cine-FilesThe Cine-Files 200th Episode Spectacular (Audio Only Version)Well, it’s finally here. The long overdue and much anticipated, Cine-Files 200th Episode Spectacular. For the first time in the history of The Cine-Files you will be able to both hear and SEE John and Steve as they welcome some of their favorite guests, including, Scott Mantz, Michael Vogel, Shannon McClung, Dave Rapp, Michael Ross, Stephen B. Jones, Sasha Perl Raver and Karen P. Morris to discuss the show, and their mutual love of movies.
Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www...
2020-12-121h 14
Patient Stories with Grey GeneticsA Short Life with Tay Sachs & Advocating for Preconceptual Carrier ScreeningShannon’s son James was a little slower than most babies to meet his developmental milestones, but it wasn’t until after he had his first seizures that he was finally diagnosed with Tay-Sachs, a rare, inherited, autosomal recessive condition that progressively destroys nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Shannon and her husband had a total of just 27 months with James. Shannon shares how after receiving the diagnosis, she learned to live in the moment and appreciate the time she had with him. Her experience has also made her an advocate for offering patients expanded carrier screening—ideally before...
2019-09-0344 min
Girls Interruptedfar from home vs. thelma and louiseMOVIES ABOUT ROADTRIPS
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2018-09-082h 01
TheGruvMentDeviation From The Mean: ElectroLytes IIISlave – Way OutCameo – Attack Me With Your LoveOne Way – Wild NightThe System – You Are In My SystemSOS Band – The FinestOne Way – Mr. GrooveTeena Marie – Square BizShannon – Let The Music Play (Original 12” Mix)Prince – Soft & WetCherrelle – Saturday LoveRick James – Ghetto LifeMidnight Star – Midas TouchCaptain Rapp (featuring Kimberly Ball)Sheena Easton – Sugar WallsMichael Jackson – P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)Dazz Band – JoystickKlymaxx – Meeting In The Ladies Room
2011-09-091h 18