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SprachpfadeSprachpfade4.3 „Bitte, Danke, Algorithmus?“ – Kann künstliche Intelligenz Höflichkeit erkennen?Gehörst du auch zu den Menschen, die nach jeder ChatGPT-Anfrage erstmal "bitte" und "danke" sagen und sich vielleicht fragen, ob das überhaupt notwendig ist? In dieser Folge tauchen wir ein in dieses spannende Thema an der Schnittstelle zwischen Technik, Pragmatik und Gesellschaft: Wie gut kann künstliche Intelligenz Höflichkeit erkennen – und vielleicht sogar selbst höflich agieren?Dafür schauen wir in die Höflichkeitsforschung und klären zunächst, was Höflichkeit eigentlich ist. Mit der Theorie von Penelope Brown und Stephen Levinson schauen wir uns im Detail an, wie wir höflich kommunizieren und warum wir daf...2025-05-231h 21INSIDE THE DISTRICTINSIDE THE DISTRICT4-9-25Broadway cast recording of "Hamilton" selected to join the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress; opening night review roundup for "Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends."2025-04-1002 minINSIDE THE DISTRICTINSIDE THE DISTRICT3-25-25"Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends" begins previews and extends its Broadway run; "John Proctor is the Villain" also announces an extension.2025-03-2704 minINSIDE THE DISTRICTINSIDE THE DISTRICT10-22-24Joey Fatone to join "& Juliet" in the winter; a stage adaptation of "Smash" to arrive on Broadway in the spring; near-complete casting for "Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends"; "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" plans to further reduce its running time in New York.2024-10-2306 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersBonus Episode - Hallie Haas, Dennis DiClaudio - So Close and Yet SofaOur Dirty Dancing novelization is just around the corner, but to tide you over is a special bonus episode, novelized by Dennis DiClaudio and narrated by Hallie Haas. More from Hallie: https://halliehaas.com/sourdoughfilm.cominstagram.com/halliehaastwitter.com/halliekhaastiktok.com/@halliehaas beacons.ai/dennisdiclaudio 2024-10-0821 minThe Bill Levinson ExperienceThe Bill Levinson ExperiencePodcast Episode 53! "Life Settlements Today & How Can You Use This Strategy To Help More Clients"Bill interviews Stephen from LS Hub to help you uncover additional sales ideas in the life settlement marketplace. Separate yourself from most agents and learn to speak to your clients about life settlements and help them in ways most others can’t. Bill and Stephen share real-life case studies, the latest LS technology for agents, sales ideas, the state of the industry, what to look for in existing policies & your own book of business to uncover new opportunities! Stephen Jass Bio:  Stephen is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in the life insurance and lif...2024-09-0354 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersRichard Ayoade, Alex Rubens, Brian Shortall - Matrix ch21The Matrix, Chapter 21 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠Alex Rubens⁠ and narrated by Richard Ayoade, plus an interview with ⁠Brian Shortall⁠. Richard Ayoade is a comedian, actor, writer and director who stared in The IT Crowd, Krapopolis, Disenchantment, and more. Four-time Emmy Award nominee Alex Rubens is the showrunner of Krapopolis. He has written on such critically acclaimed shows as Key & Peele, Rick and Morty, and Community. Brian Shortall is a Second City and iO alum with nearly 20 years experience performing, writing and teaching c...2024-09-0235 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersJackie Kashian, Allison Silverman, Jeremy Culhane - Matrix ch20The Matrix, Chapter 20 Featuring a chapter novelized by Allison Silverman and narrated by ⁠Jackie Kashian, plus an interview with Jeremy Culhane. Allison Silverman is a writer and producer known for Russian Doll, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Daily Show, and more. Jackie Kashian is a stand-up comedian who has been seen on After Midnight, Conan, Corden, HBO, Netflix, and Comedy Central. She’s been heard on Bob’s Burgers and Strange Planet; and featured on NPR and Audible. Jeremy Culhane is an actor/writer/improv...2024-08-2634 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersJune Diane Raphael, Dan Kibblesmith, Suzi Barrett - Matrix ch19The Matrix, Chapter 19 Featuring a chapter novelized by Daniel Kibblesmith⁠ (Colbert, Clone High), and narrated by June Diane Raphael⁠ (How Did This Get Made!) plus an interview with ⁠Suzi Barrett⁠. Andy Bobrow has written for Community, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bless the Harts, The Last Man on Earth, Malcolm in the Middle, SNL, and Krapopolis. Lane Moore is a stand-up comedian who is the creator and host of Tinder Live! With Lane Moore, and her writing has appeared in The New Yorker and The Onion. Alyssa Sabo is a comedian and impr...2024-08-1938 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersLane Moore, Andy Bobrow, Alyssa Sabo - Matrix ch18The Matrix, Chapter 18 Featuring a chapter novelized by Andy Bobrow, and narrated by Lane Moore plus an interview with Alyssa Sabo. Andy Bobrow has written for Community, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bless the Harts, The Last Man on Earth, Malcolm in the Middle, SNL, and Krapopolis. Lane Moore is a stand-up comedian who is the creator and host of Tinder Live! With Lane Moore, and her writing has appeared in The New Yorker and The Onion. Alyssa Sabo is a comedian and improviser at the Upright Citizens Brigade. ...2024-08-1243 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersTruth Ali, RJ White, Ali Ghandour - Matrix ch17The Matrix, Chapter 17 Featuring a chapter novelized by R.J. White (McSweeney's), and narrated by Truth Ali plus an interview with Ali Ghandour. R.J. White is a comedy writer who has written for McSweeney's. Truth Ali is a hip-hop artist and voice actor who has toured with Rakim. His sixth album "While You Slept" is available now. Ali Ghandour is the Artistic Director at UCB and has appeared on Superstore, The Unicorn, The Guest Book, The Goldbergs, and Drunk History. Each season on The Novelizers...2024-08-0534 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersTriumph the Insult Comic Dog, Ronnie Adrian, Josh Comers - Matrix ch16The Matrix, Chapter 16 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠Josh Comers, and narrated by Triumph the Insult Comic Dog plus an interview with ⁠Ronnie Adrian⁠. Josh Comers is a comedian who has written for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, and Comedy Central. Robert Smigel is the co-creator of Leo, and a writer/performer for Conan, SNL, and Hotel Transylvania and more. Ronnie Adrian is known for his work with UCB, Key and Peele, Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot, and more. Each season on The Novelizers, we tak...2024-07-2230 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersScott Aukerman, Michael Hartney, Nita Haberlein - Matrix ch15The Matrix, Chapter 15 Featuring a chapter novelized by Sunita Haberlein, and narrated by Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang Bang) plus an interview with Michael Hartney (UCB). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio...2024-07-1540 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersOphira Eisenberg, Mark Steinbach, Tyler Benedict - Matrix ch14The Matrix, Chapter 14 Featuring a chapter novelized by Mark Steinbach (SNL), and narrated by stand-up comedian Ophira Eisenberg (Parenting is a Joke) plus an interview with Tyler Benedict (iO Chicago). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin...2024-07-0842 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersJiavani Linayao, Ross Bryant, Joel Levinson, Hallie Haas - Matrix ch13The Matrix, Chapter 13 Featuring a chapter novelized by Joel Levinson (2776), and narrated by Baby Wants Candy performers Al Samuels, Jiavani Linayao, Ross Bryant, and Ahsohn Williams plus an interview with Hallie Haas (UCB). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with...2024-07-0146 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersAlison Pill, Rachel Axler, James Mannion - Matrix ch12The Matrix, Chapter 12 Featuring a chapter novelized by Rachel Axler (Veep, New Girl, The Daily Show) and narrated by Alison Pill (Star Trek: Picard, Scott Pilgrim, Hello Tomorrow!) plus an interview with James Mannion (UCB, Comedy Bang Bang). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is...2024-06-2433 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersAnnouncement: Week OffIt takes a village to make a podcast, but it especially takes our composer and editor, Cole Emoff and Graham Douglas. We're giving them a week off to frolic in the summer sun before we chain them to back to their laptops, and then chain those laptops to their desks, and then chain those desks to some cozy yet ergonomic chairs (we're not monsters). We'll be back next week with an all new episode. See ya then!2024-06-1700 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersAndrew Ti, Jamie Denbo, Suchetas Bokil - Matrix ch11The Matrix, Chapter 11 Featuring a chapter novelized by Novelizers co-producer Suchetas Bokil (The Harvard Lampoon) and narrated by Andrew Ti (Yo, Is This Racist?) plus an interview with Jamie Denbo⁠ (Spy, F is for Family). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Le...2024-06-1044 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersDavid Dastmalchian, Carl Tart, Steve Agee - Matrix ch10The Matrix, Chapter 10 Featuring a chapter novelized by Steve Agee (Peacemaker, Suicide Squad, New Girl) and narrated by David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil) plus an interview with Carl Tart (Grand Crew, Mad TV). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen...2024-06-0331 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersBonus - Flophouse Crossover - Matrix RevolutionsSpecial bonus episode for comedy/movie/podcast/Matrix-interested people. It's Part 2 of our crossover with our friends at The Flophouse Podcast - who have taken a deep dive into the third Matrix film - just for you! The Flophouse Podcast is available HERE and also wherever you get your podcasts. We'll be back on Monday, with an all new chapter of The Matrix. 2024-05-301h 46The NovelizersThe NovelizersJohn Hodgman, Dan McCoy, Elliot Kalan - Flophouse Crossover - Matrix ch 09A special Flophouse Podcast crossover with our friends Dan McCoy, Elliot Kalan, plus John Hodgman. Check out The Flophouse Podcast and stay tuned for a special Matrix Revolutions edition of the Flophouse in our feed later this week. Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is...2024-05-2735 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersBrennan Lee Mulligan & Izzy Roland - Matrix ch08The Matrix — Chapter 8 Brennan Lee Mulligan⁠ (Dimension 20, CollegeHumor) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Ross Pal plus an improv interview with Izzy Roland (Dimension 20, The Sex Lives of College Girls) Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Cart...2024-05-2028 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersDan Savage, Courtney Pauroso, Chris Karwowski - Matrix ch07The Matrix — Chapter 7 Dan Savage⁠ (Savage Love) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Chris Karwowski ⁠(The Onion, Show & Sell Podcast) plus an improv interview with Vanessa 5000 aka Courtney Pauroso. Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClau...2024-05-1326 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersScott Adsit, Ian Brennan, Laura Krafft - Matrix ch06The Matrix — Chapter 6 Scott Adsit (30 Rock) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Laura Krafft (The Colbert Report) plus an improv interview with Ian Brennan (Glee). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Ch...2024-05-0633 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersDrew Ackerman - Sleep With Me Crossover - Matrix ch05The Matrix — Chapter 5 A very special, very sleepy crossover episode with Drew Ackerman and the Sleep With Me podcast, the world's premiere podcast for falling asleep. Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get top TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize it, and have a comedian or actor narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Su...2024-04-2957 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersTom Scharpling, Ryan Barton, Kelsy Abbott - Matrix ch04The Matrix — Chapter 4 Tom Scharpling (The Best Show with Tom Scharpling) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Kelsy Abbott (Uncle Grandpa) plus an improv interview with Ryan Barton (Upright Citizens Brigade). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Le...2024-04-2225 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersMatt Mercer, Will Hines, Josh Lieb - Matrix ch03Matt Mercer (Critical Role) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Josh Lieb (The Daily Show, What We Do In the Shadows) plus improv legend Will Hines. Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine...2024-04-1524 minINSIDE THE DISTRICTINSIDE THE DISTRICT4-11-24"SIX" announces a post-show karaoke event set for 6/6; over 200 of Stephen Sondheim's personal items being put up for auction.2024-04-1203 minINSIDE THE DISTRICTINSIDE THE DISTRICT4-8-24"Eureka Day" and "Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends" announce Broadway plans; Austin Durant to rejoin the Broadway company of "Moulin Rouge!".2024-04-0803 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersDavid Javerbaum, Laura Krafft - Matrix ch02The Matrix - Chapter 2 David Javerbaum (The Tweet of God, An Act of God, The Daily Show) novelizes and narrates a scene from The Matrix, plus Laura Krafft (The Colbert Report, The Crazy Ones). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers...2024-04-0828 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersRob Delaney, Chase Mitchell, Seth Morris - Matrix ch01The Matrix - Chapter 1 Rob Delaney (Catastrophe) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Chase Mitchell (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon) plus Seth Morris (Big Mouth, College Town Podcast). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by...2024-04-0128 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersIndependence Day: Full SeasonIndependence Day - the whole damn movie, novelized in one giant audiobook-style episode. Hear ID4 as you've never heard it before, as told by 20 comedy writers, and narrated by Will Forte, Chris Parnell, Beanie Feldstein, Tony Zaret, Craig Ferguson, Aparna Nancherla, Adam Pally, Andy Daly, Josh Johnson, Mae Whitman, Jon Wuster, David Pressman, Kevin Shinick, Jake Johnson, Vir Das, Paget Brewster, Maurice LaMarche, and James Urbaniak. And come back next week, when we launch Season 3 - The Matrix.2024-03-254h 35The NovelizersThe NovelizersWill Forte, James Urbaniak, Aristotle Athari - ID4 Ch. 19 & EpilogueCh. 19: "Check, Mate." Novelized by Scott Chernoff, narrated by Will Forte. Epilogue: "Epilogue." Novelized by Anita Serwacki, narrated by James Urbaniak. Interview: Aristotle Athari. Will Forte is best known for being a cast member on Saturday Night Live for eight seasons, where he first created MacGruber, and for creating and starring in Last Man on Earth. Scott Chernoff has previously written for Conan, Rick and Morty, and BoJack Horseman. James Urbaniak is known for voicing Dr. Venture in The Venture Bros. and for his appearances in movies like The Fab...2024-01-2937 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersTony Zaret, Michael Torpey, Hannah Pilkes - ID4 Ch. 17 & 18Ch. 17: "The Apple PowerBook 5300ce." Novelized and narrated by Tony Zaret. Ch. 18: "President Maverick." Novelized by Daniel Powell, narrated by Michael Torpey. Interview: Hannah Pilkes. Tony Zaret is a New York-based stand-up and improvisational comedian. Michael Torpey is an actor, writer, and comedian known for his appearances on Veep, Orange is the New Black, Inside Amy Schumer, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. He currently hosts Paid Off on truTV. Daniel Powell is a writer and producer known for co-creating Inside Amy Schumer and producing I Think You Should Lea...2024-01-1532 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersMae Whitman, Beanie Feldstein, Oscar Montoya - ID4 Ch. 15 & 16Ch. 15: "Just Call Me Captain Plan-It." Novelized by Jason Reich, narrated by Mae Whitman. Ch. 16: "Preparing for the Final Stand." Novelized by Caroline Eppright, narrated by Beanie Feldstein. Interview: Oscar Montoya. Mae Whitman is an actor known for her roles as Ann Veal in Arrested Development, Amber Holt in NBC's Parenthood, and Annie Marks in Good Girls. She also voiced Tinker Bell in Disney's Tinker Bell films and Katara in Avatar: The Last Airbender. She has appeared in numerous films, including 1996's Independence Day as the President's daughter! Jason Reich is a...2024-01-0832 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersJosh Johnson, Jon Wurster, Lisa Gilroy - ID4 Ch. 13 & 14Ch. 13: "My Marriage Was Also Named Abort." Novelized by Jeb Lund, narrated by Josh Johnson. Ch. 14: "The Rogue, the Coif, and the Partial Can of Diet Soda in an Empty Blended Scotch Bottle." Novelized by Chris Messick, narrated by Jon Wurster. Interview: Lisa Gilroy. Josh Johnson is a stand-up comedian and former writer and performer for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He has released two comedy specials on Comedy Central and Peacock, and his other credits include CONAN, @Midnight, and Kevin Hart's Hart of the City. Jeb Lund is a fo...2023-12-1853 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersAndy Daly, Chris Parnell, Lilly Sullivan - ID4 Ch. 11 & 12Ch. 11: "The Tank of Forbidden Mysteries." Novelized by Andrew Lin, narrated by Andy Daly. Ch. 12: "Even as the World Ends, People Are Still Jerks." Novelized by Dave Croatto, narrated by Chris Parnell. Interview: Lilly Sullivan. Andy Daly is a writer and performer. He’s currently producing The Andy Daly Podcast Project, which includes Bonanas For Bonanza. He’s appeared in Comedy Central’s Review, Veep, Eastbound & Down, Black-ish, The Good Place, The Office, Modern Family, Silicon Valley and more. Follow him on ⁠Twitter @TVsAndyDaly⁠ and ⁠Instagram @tvsandydaly⁠. Andrew Lin is a writer and cartoonis...2023-12-1153 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersAdam Pally, Maurice LaMarche, Clark Jones - ID4 Ch. 9 & 10Ch. 9: "The Few, The Proud, The Smithereens." Novelized by Chase Mitchell, narrated by Adam Pally. Ch. 10: "Nothing Blows Up for a Sec." Novelized by Shek Baker, narrated by Maurice LaMarche. Interview: Clark Jones. Adam Pally is a comedian and actor known for starring as Max Blum in Happy Endings and as Dr. Peter Prentice in The Mindy Project. He has also appeared on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Californication, and The Colbert Report, among many other shows and films. Chase Mitchell is a comedy writer who was written for The To...2023-12-0449 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersCraig Ferguson, David Pressman, Kenny Stevenson - ID4 Ch. 1 & 2Ch. 1: "The Arrival." Novelized by Steve Agee, narrated by David Pressman. Ch. 2: "In Which Jeff Goldblum Rides His Bike Like a Boss and Earth Is Invaded by 15-Mile-Wide Space Cookies." Novelized by Liz Lent, narrated by Craig Ferguson. Interview: Kenny Stevenson David Pressman is an actor known for Krapopolis, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and appearing in, you guessed it, Independence Day. Steve Agee is best known for playing John Economos and being the on-set portrayal of King Shark in the DC Extended Universe's The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker. He has...2023-12-0436 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersVir Das, Paget Brewster, Seth Herzog - ID4 Ch. 7 & 8Ch. 7: "Come Sail Away." Novelized by Maura Quint, narrated by Vir Das. Ch. 8: "Rubble, Rubble, Toil and Trouble." Novelized by Josh Gondelman, narrated by Paget Brewster. Interview: Seth Herzog. Vir Das is an actor, musician, and India's biggest stand-up comedian. He has released numerous specials on Netflix and recently won the International Emmy Award for his most recent special, Vir Das: Landing. Maura Quint co-founder of Tax March and runs the popular Twitter account @behindyourback. She has been a contributor to The Onion and McSweeney’s. Paget Brewster starred as Sp...2023-11-2730 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersJake Johnson, Kevin Sussman, Will Hines - ID4 Ch. 5 & 6Ch. 5: "Hot City Nights." Novelized by Mickie Cathers, narrated by Jake Johnson. Ch. 6: "Pops and the Choppers." Novelized by Mike Wilson, narrated by Kevin Sussman. Interview: Will Hines. Jake Johnson is an actor known for starring as Nick Miller in New Girl. He has also voiced a Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its sequel, and he has appeared in 21 Jump Street, Jurassic World, and many other films. Mickie Cathers is a writer based out of Philadelphia. Kevin Sussman is an actor best known for playing Walter on Ugl...2023-11-2042 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersAparna Nancherla, Kevin Shinick, Vic Michaelis - ID4 Ch. 3 & 4Ch. 3: "The Peakabooter." Novelized & Narrated by Kevin Shinick Ch. 4: "Boomer’s Story" Novelized by Joe Fusion, Narrated by Aparna Nancherla Interview: Vic Michaelis Kevin Shinick is an Emmy Award-winning writer, a #1 bestselling author and a celebrated comic book creator, as well as an actor, director and multiple Annie Award-winning producer. Best known for his work as a writer, producer and voice-actor on Adult Swim's Robot Chicken and for penning the best selling YA novel Star Wars: Force Collector. Aparna Nancherla is a standup comedian and writer who has appeared on La...2023-11-1340 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersFull Novelization: Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanThis the full book of the Novelizers' first season, which novelizes Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. This episode is perfect if you like to have it all in one place, or if you have nothing else important going on your life. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:00) Chapter 1 — Christina Chong (00:12:01) Chapter 2: "Dr. McCoy" — Jon Benjamin (00:18:52) Chapter 3: "Preanimate Bullshit" — Felicia Day (00:26:55) Chapter 4: "It Turns Out It's Ceti Alpha V, Not Ceti Alpha VI" — Andy Daly (00:45:39) Chapter 5: "This One Has Farts and Lady Jokes" — Mary Jo Peele (00:58:02) Chapter 6...2023-10-303h 33The NovelizersThe NovelizersWayne Brady, Matt Walsh, Dave Hill - Khan Ch. 19 & EpilogueCh 19: “My Motherfucker is Dead.” Novelized by Jordan Black, narrated by Wayne Brady. “Epilogue.” Novelized and narrated by Dave Hill. Interview: Matt Walsh Wayne Brady is an American comedian best known for starring on Whose Line Is It Anyway? and hosting Let’s Make a Deal, The Wayne Brady Show, and Don’t Forget the Lyrics! He has won five Primetime Emmys for his work. Jordan Black is a writer and producer who has written for SNL, Last Man Standing, and The Last O.G. Dave Hill is a comedian and...2023-08-0726 minComputer Resume PodcastComputer Resume Podcast”I’LL Write The Jokes” w/ Stephen LevinsonInterview with creator of 'The Novelizers with Andy Richter,' comedy writer, Stephen Levinson!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-novelizers-with-andy-richter/id1687677838   @TheNovelizers on IG & Twitter   @StephenLevinson on IG & Twitter 2023-08-0743 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersBeth Stelling, Maurice LaMarche, Geri Cole - Khan Ch. 17 & 18Ch 17: Novelized by Shek Baker, narrated by Maurice LaMarche - “The Annoyance of Noonien.” Ch 18: Novelized by Mickie Cathers, narrated by Beth Stelling - “Live Long or Die Trying.” Interview: Geri Cole Maurice LaMarche is a comedian and voice actor best known for voicing Lrr, Morbo, and Calculon from Futurama and various roles in Frozen, Zootopia, Looney Tunes, and more. He also voices Sam the Toucan in the Froot Loops commercials. Shek Baker is a writer and comedian. Beth Stelling is a stand-up comedian who has performed on Conan, Jimmy Ki...2023-07-3140 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersJ.K. Simmons, Fred MacAulay, Mike Czarnecki - Khan Ch. 15 & 16 w.Chapter 15: Novelized by Mike Wilson, narrated by J.K. Simmons - “Spock’s Geometric Blunder.” Chapter 16: Novelized by John Ross Bowie, narrated by Fred MacAulay - “Scotty Loses Consciousness.” Interview: Mike Czarnecki J.K. Simmons has appeared in over 200 film and television roles, receiving acclaim and various accolades, including an Oscar, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe for his performance in Whiplash. Mike Wilson is a writer living in Chicago. Fred MacAulay is a Scottish comedian known for hosting the BBC radio program MacAulay and Co. John Ross Bowie...2023-07-2428 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersRachel Bloom, John Hodgman, Steve Agee - Khan Ch. 13 & 14Ch 13: Novelized and narrated by Steve Agee - “What Am I Feeling?” Ch 14: “The Wrath of Walt” Novelized by Rob Kutner, narrated with the help of the following cast and crew: Aliza Pearl as Chanter Ronen Landa as Joachim Joe Chiapa as Khan Rena Strober as Carol Marcus Rachel Bloom as Kirk Candi Milo as Saavik John Hodgman as Computer Mike O’Gorman as Spock Clarisse Barbier and Rob Kutner as production crew Interview: Chris Karwowski. Steve Ag...2023-07-1827 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersAnnouncementThis week's episode is going to be a little late - but there's a great reason for it: it's a super-spectacular-start-studded-musical episode. Plus Steve Agee. You'll like it, we promise. It'll be out next Monday. Wednesday at the latest.2023-07-1400 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersDick Cavett, Fred Stoller, Joe Randazzo - Khan Ch. 11 & 12Ch 11: Novelized by Dennis DiClaudio, narrated by Dick Cavett - “Ain’t Nothing Regula About Any of This.” Ch 12: Novelized by River Clegg, narrated by Fred Stoller - “Kirk! With Eels!” Interview: Joe Randazzo. Dick Cavett has appeared regularly on American television since the 1960s, hosting various talk shows. He writes a column for The New York Times and previously wrote for both Jack Paar and Johnny Carson’s iterations of The Tonight Show. Dennis DiClaudio is a writer who was formerly the editor-in-chief of Comedy Central’s Indecision website and has written fo...2023-07-0337 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersIra Glass, Jo Firestone, Clark Jones - Khan Ch. 9 & 10Ch 9: Novelized by Stephen Levinson, narrated by Ira Glass - “Yellow Alert.” Ch 8: Novelized and narrated by Jo Firestone - “Stalling for Time.” Interview: Clark Jones. Ira Glass is the host and producer of the nationally-syndicated radio show This American Life. Stephen Levinson is the creator of this podcast and has previously written for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jim Henson Studios, and Comedy Central. Jo Firestone is best known for playing Sarah Conner on Joe Pera Talks with You and writing for and performing on The Tonight Show Sta...2023-06-2636 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersPatton Oswalt, Maggie Maye, Mike O'Gorman, Teresa Lee - Khan Ch. 7 & 8Ch 7: Novelized by Maura Quint, narrated by Patton Oswalt - “Follow You Follow Me.” Ch 8: Novelized by Joe Fusion, narrated by Maggie Maye, Mike O’Gorman, and Theresa Lee - “Genesis Begins.” Interview: Asher Perlman and Steve Waltien Patton Oswalt has been headlining comedy clubs for over two decades, having appeared in six comedy specials and won a Primetime Emmy and Grammy. He starred in The King of Queens, narrated The Goldbergs, voiced Remy in Ratatouille, and has appeared on Seinfeld, Parks and Recreations, and various other television series. Maura Quint is the co...2023-06-1943 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersMary Jo Pehl, Kevin Shinick, Jesse Glasgow - Khan Ch. 5 & 6Chapter 5 “This One Has Farts and Lady Jokes,” Novelized by Liz Lent narrated by Mary Jo Pehl. Chapter 6: “Showtime,” Novelized and narrated by Kevin Shinick. Interview: Jesse Glasgow, sound engineer in charge of beeps and boops. Liz Lent is a writer and painter. Check out her work on Instagram @lizlent, Mary Jo Pehl is a writer, actor, and comedian. She was one of the founding members of Mystery Science Theater 3000 where she later played Pearl Forrester, as well as Cinematic Titanic and Rifftrax. The Mary Jo Pehl Show streams on Twit...2023-06-1234 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersFelicia Day, Andy Daly, Arthur Meyer - Khan Ch. 3 & 4Chapter 3 “Preanimate Bullshit,” Novelized by David A. Goodman narrated by Felicia Day. Chapter 4: “It Turns Out it’s Ceti Alpha V, Not Ceti Alpha VI,” Novelized by Andrew Lin, narrated by Andy Daly. Interview: Arthur Meyer, William Shatner’s body double. David A. Goodman has been a writer and producer on Futurama, Star Trek: Enterprise, and The Golden Girls. He’s also the president of the Writers Guild of America West. Follow him on Twitter @DavidAGoodman. Felicia Day is a founder of Geek & Sundry and has appeared on Buffy the Vamp...2023-06-0541 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersChristina Chong, Jon Benjamin, Will Hines - Khan Ch. 1 & 2Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan Chapter 1 "The Period," Novelized by Ross Pal, narrated by Christina Chong. Chapter 2: "Dr. McCoy," Novelized by Josh Lieb, narrated by Jon Benjamin. Interview: Will Hines, slug consultant Christina Chong stars as La'an Noonien-Singh (a descendent of Khan Noonien-Singh) in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, now streaming on Paramount+. Follow Christina on Instagram and Twitter, and catch her debut single ‘Twin Flames’ launching on all major platforms June 16th. Josh Lieb was the showrunner of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and exec...2023-05-2932 minThe NovelizersThe NovelizersIntroducing The Novelizers with Andy RichterClassic movies, retold by TV comedy writers and narrated by comics & actors. Season 1: Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan. Featuring Wayne Brady, JK Simmons, Rachel Bloom, Ira Glass, Felicia Day, Chrissy Chong and more!2023-05-1200 minTwo Blokes Talking TechTwo Blokes Talking TechMovies: Rain ManRain Man features an outstanding performance by Dustin Hoffman as Raymond - the Autistic Savant who's existence is discovered by his brother Charlie played by Tom Cruise only after their father's death.It's a road trip film, directed by Barry Levinson - and follows Cruise's characters journey of emotional pain, anger and learning to know and love his brother.Hoffman's character performance is one of the best you will see, and it's an eye opening look into his life.Trev's seen it, but doesn't remember the story, so rediscover it together with Stephen...2023-01-141h 21The Best Movies You\'ve Never SeenThe Best Movies You've Never SeenRain ManRain Man features an outstanding performance by Dustin Hoffman as Raymond - the Autistic Savant who's existence is discovered by his brother Charlie played by Tom Cruise only after their father's death.It's a road trip film, directed by Barry Levinson - and follows Cruise's characters journey of emotional pain, anger and learning to know and love his brother.Hoffman's character performance is one of the best you will see, and it's an eye opening look into his life.Trev's seen it, but doesn't remember the story, so rediscover it together with Stephen...2023-01-131h 21Two Blokes Talking TechTwo Blokes Talking TechMovies: DisclosureTrev's never seen it, and also never heard of it - but perhaps he's not the only one. Disclosure is an erotic thriller which was directed by Barry Levinson and stars Michael Douglas and Demi MooreBased on a Michael Crichton novel set over a week in an office which is going through a merger process while also working on some amazing new technology and has some hurdles in production.The story takes a twist when Demi Moore's character and Michael Douglas' character seemingly rekindle and old flame.2022-07-161h 36The Best Movies You\'ve Never SeenThe Best Movies You've Never SeenDisclosureTrev's never seen it, and also never heard of it - but perhaps he's not the only one. Disclosure is an erotic thriller which was directed by Barry Levinson and stars Michael Douglas and Demi MooreBased on a Michael Crichton novel set over a week in an office which is going through a merger process while also working on some amazing new technology and has some hurdles in production.The story takes a twist when Demi Moore's character and Michael Douglas' character seemingly rekindle and old flame.2022-07-151h 36Counsel to Counsel - Career Advice for LawyersCounsel to Counsel - Career Advice for LawyersLessons Learned from David Rosenblatt-The Managing Partner Who Outlasted Them AllThere are many paths to success in a law firm.  I’ve emphasized on this podcast that growing your practice is a good place to start.  Having your own clients gives you a sense of ownership that is hard to achieve when you are just servicing firm clients.  If you have your own book of business, there is more opportunity to focus on the work you enjoy and the clients you like.   For some, getting involved in the management of a firm is another way to find more fulfillment.  But it is not for everyone. I once h...2021-08-2241 minThe Guys ReviewThe Guys ReviewIndependence DayIndependence DayWelcome to The Guys Review, where we review media, products and experiences. **READ APPLE REVIEWS/Fan Mail**Mention Twitter DM group - like pinned tweetRead emailsIndependence DayDirected by: Roland EmmrichStarring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsh, Robert Loggia, Randy Quaid (would've been two weeks in a row with Randy if we had done Brokeback).Released July 3, 1996Budget: $75M ($125.8M 2021)Box Office: $817.4M ($1.371B 2021) became the highest-grossing film of 1996 by sur...2021-07-051h 40The Bill Levinson ExperienceThe Bill Levinson ExperienceLife Insurance selling re-imagined with Insuremenowdirect.com & Bestow!Listen and Learn as Bill and Bestow’s Executive Chief Distribution Officer, Stephen Robinson, discuss the new way to sell life insurance! Stephen is an accomplished insurance executive with 25+ years of experience in the brokerage space and at the carrier level! This is the first and only time a consumer can purchase various insurance products on a 100% Direct to Consumer platform. And most importantly, the agent still gets paid commission and can still service their book of business. This is unheard of in the D2C arena except for Levinson & Associates agents. Check out Insuremenowdirect.co...2021-06-1456 minAnalog Jones and the Temple of Film: VHS PodcastAnalog Jones and the Temple of Film: VHS PodcastToys (1992) Movie ReviewLaughter is a state of mind...remember that when listening to Analog Jones review Toys from 1992.  Quick Facts Directed by Barry Levinson Written by Valerie Curtin and Barry Levinson Distributed by 20th Century Fox Released on March 5, 1993 Budget: $50 Million Box Office: $23.3 Million Starring Robin Williams as Leslie Zevo Michael Gambon as Lieutenant General Leland Zevo Joan Cusack as Alsatia Zevo Robin Wright as Gwen Tyler LL Cool J as Captain Patrick Zevo Arthur Malet as Owen Owens How to find Analog J...2020-12-171h 16The Ballers PodcastThe Ballers Podcast"Players Only" Season 5 Episode 8 'Ballers' ReviewSpecial guests Tim Johnson Jr (@cityboyjr) & Jermaine Harris (@jermxine) join hosts Ricky Vitucci (@rickyvitucci), Francesca Dugan (@xoxocesca), and Lauren Hubbard (@laurenthetruth) as they say good bye to Ballers. Ballers is an American television series created by Steve Levinson. A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends, and handlers. The pilot episode was written by Levinson and directed by Peter Berg. A superstar during his football playing days, Spencer Strasmore tries to find the same success as a financial manager for current players in sun-splashed Miami. Heeding his boss Joe's instruction to "monetize h...2019-10-1454 minThe Ballers PodcastThe Ballers Podcast"Who Wants A Lollipop" Season 5 Episode 7 'Ballers' ReviewJoin us as we discuss season 5 episode 7 of Ballers! Ballers is an American television series created by Steve Levinson. A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends, and handlers. The pilot episode was written by Levinson and directed by Peter Berg. A superstar during his football playing days, Spencer Strasmore tries to find the same success as a financial manager for current players in sun-splashed Miami. Heeding his boss Joe's instruction to "monetize his friendships," Spencer builds a client base of young phenoms and veteran stars alike, but his role in their l...2019-10-0730 minThe Ballers PodcastThe Ballers Podcast"Crumbs; Entertainment" Season 5 Episodes 5 & 6 'Ballers' ReviewHosts Yvette Sanchez, Lauren Hubbard, and Francesca Dugan discuss season 5 episodes 5 & 6 "Crumbs; Entertainment" Ballers is an American television series created by Steve Levinson. A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends, and handlers. The pilot episode was written by Levinson and directed by Peter Berg. A superstar during his football playing days, Spencer Strasmore tries to find the same success as a financial manager for current players in sun-splashed Miami. Heeding his boss Joe's instruction to "monetize his friendships," Spencer builds a client base of young phenoms and veteran stars alike, but h...2019-09-3046 minThe Ballers PodcastThe Ballers Podcast"Municipal" Season 5 Episode 4 'Ballers' ReviewJoin our hosts as they cover the most recent episode of Ballers! Ballers is an American television series created by Steve Levinson. A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends, and handlers. The pilot episode was written by Levinson and directed by Peter Berg. A superstar during his football playing days, Spencer Strasmore tries to find the same success as a financial manager for current players in sun-splashed Miami. Heeding his boss Joe's instruction to "monetize his friendships," Spencer builds a client base of young phenoms and veteran stars alike, but his r...2019-09-1633 minThe Ballers PodcastThe Ballers Podcast"Copernicursed" Season 5 Episode 3 'Ballers' ReviewBreaking down Ballers Season 5 Episode 3! Ballers is an American television series created by Steve Levinson. A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends, and handlers. The pilot episode was written by Levinson and directed by Peter Berg. A superstar during his football playing days, Spencer Strasmore tries to find the same success as a financial manager for current players in sun-splashed Miami. Heeding his boss Joe's instruction to "monetize his friendships," Spencer builds a client base of young phenoms and veteran stars alike, but his role in their lives far exceeds money m...2019-09-0932 minThe Ballers PodcastThe Ballers Podcast"Protocol is for Losers; Must be the Shoes" Season 5 Episodes 1 & 2 'Ballers' ReviewJoin Francesca Dugan, Lauren Hubbard, and Yvette Sanchez to break down season 5 episodes 1 and 2, "Protocol Is For Losers" and "Must Be The Shoes" where While peacefully enjoying retirement and reflecting on his past, Spencer gets a tantalizing offer; Joe eyes a big swing at Sports X with his new partner, Lance; Ricky finds himself in hot water with Charles; Vernon considers a life change - and Spencer engages with past allies when he learns of competing owner offers; Joe must apologize for creating a hostile work environment; Charles attempts to hide some unwelcome news. Ballers is an...2019-09-0229 minScience FridayScience FridayDegrees Of Change: Urban Heat Islands. June 14, 2019, Part 1We’ve known for more than 200 years that cities are hotter than surrounding rural areas. All that concrete and brick soaks up the sun’s rays, then re-emits them as heat long after night has fallen. On top of that, waste heat from the energy we use to power our buildings, vehicle emissions, and even air conditioning units can cause some cities to be as many as 20 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than their rural surroundings—creating “urban heat islands.” Between the toll that heat takes on the body and the concurrent air quality problems that heat exacerbates, heat waves kill more Americ...2019-06-1445 minThe Ballers PodcastThe Ballers PodcastBallers S:4 There's No Place Like Home, Baby E:9Hosts Ivanna, Felicia, Francesca, and Tenere discuss Spencer taking down the NCAA and Ricky gets a steroid intervention on the “Ballers” finale. Ballers is an American television series created by Steve Levinson. A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends, and handlers. The pilot episode was written by Levinson and directed by Peter Berg. A superstar during his football playing days, Spencer Strasmore tries to find the same success as a financial manager for current players in sun-splashed Miami. Heeding his boss Joe's instruction to "monetize his friendships," Spencer builds a client base of young pheno...2018-10-0842 minThe Ballers PodcastThe Ballers PodcastBallers S:4 | Doink E:5 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowHosts Ivanna, Francesca, and Tenere discuss Joe and Spencer trying to save the company, and Charles questions where he stands. RSS Feed: http://www.afterbuzztv.com/aftershows/ballers-afterbuzz-tv-aftershow/feed/ ABOUT BALLERS: Ballers is an American television series created by Steve Levinson. A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends, and handlers. The pilot episode was written by Levinson and directed by Peter Berg. A superstar during his football playing days, Spencer Strasmore tries to find the same success as a financial manager for current players in sun-splashed Miami. Heeding his bo...2018-09-0923 minThe Ballers PodcastThe Ballers PodcastBallers S:4 | Forgiving Is Living E:4 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowHosts Ivanna, Francesca, and Tenere discuss the effects of Lance’s departure. RSS Feed: http://www.afterbuzztv.com/aftershows/ballers-afterbuzz-tv-aftershow/feed/ ABOUT BALLERS: Ballers is an American television series created by Steve Levinson. A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends, and handlers. The pilot episode was written by Levinson and directed by Peter Berg. A superstar during his football playing days, Spencer Strasmore tries to find the same success as a financial manager for current players in sun-splashed Miami. Heeding his boss Joe's instruction to "monetize his friendships," Spencer buil...2018-09-0913 minAnalog Jones and the Temple of Film: VHS PodcastAnalog Jones and the Temple of Film: VHS PodcastIndependence Day (1996) VHS Movie ReviewIt’s July and that means it’s time for Analog Jones to celebrate AMERICA! The first movie Matt and Steve choose was a film that changed the way summer movies were marketed and introduced us to Mr. Summer himself, Will Smith. That movie is the summer smash of 1996, Independence Day! Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin created this Sci-Fi disaster movie, one of many for them, that changed the history of Hollywood blockbuster films forever!   Directed by Roland Emmerich Produced by Dean Devlin Written by Dean Devlin, Alessia Duval and Roland Emmerich Starr...2018-07-051h 30Onward NationOnward NationEpisode 452: Harness systematic creativity, with Perry Marshall.Perry Marshall is one of the world’s most expensive and sought-after business consultants. Clients seek his ability to integrate engineering, sales, mathematics, biology, art, and psychology. He has launched two online revolutions. He pioneered many best practices in paid search and wrote the world’s bestselling book on web advertising, “Ultimate Guide to Google AdWords.” More recently, he’s turned 80/20 into a verb. 80/20 is not just a fact about your business, it’s action you take on your business. 80/20 is the central lever for every great strategy. His book “80/20 Sales & Marketing” is mandatory in many growing companies. He is referenced in...2017-03-1700 minThe Ballers PodcastThe Ballers PodcastBallers S:2 | Million Bucks In A Bag E:9 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowAFTERBUZZ TV — Ballers edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of HBO's Ballers. In this episode hosts Bamm Ericsen, Jill Munroe, and Suzette Babb discuss episode 9. ABOUT BALLERS: Ballers is an American television series created by Steve Levinson. A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends, and handlers. The pilot episode was written by Levinson and directed by Peter Berg. A superstar during his football playing days, Spencer Strasmore tries to find the same success as a financial manager for current players in sun-splashed Miami. Heeding his boss Joe's instruction to "mone...2016-09-1849 minThe Ballers PodcastThe Ballers PodcastBallers S:2 | Adam Aalderks Guests on Laying In The Weeds E:8 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowAFTERBUZZ TV — Ballers edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of HBO's Ballers. In this episode hosts Bamm Ericsen, Jill Munroe, and Suzette Babb episode 8 with special guest Adam Aalderks. ABOUT BALLERS: Ballers is an American television series created by Steve Levinson. A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends, and handlers. The pilot episode was written by Levinson and directed by Peter Berg. A superstar during his football playing days, Spencer Strasmore tries to find the same success as a financial manager for current players in sun-splashed Miami. Heeding his boss...2016-09-1156 minThe Ballers PodcastThe Ballers PodcastBallers S:2 | Everybody Knows E:7 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowAFTERBUZZ TV — Ballers edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of HBO's Ballers. In this episode hosts Bamm Ericsen, Jill Munroe and Suzette Babb discuss episode 7. ABOUT BALLERS: Ballers is an American television series created by Steve Levinson. A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends, and handlers. The pilot episode was written by Levinson and directed by Peter Berg. A superstar during his football playing days, Spencer Strasmore tries to find the same success as a financial manager for current players in sun-splashed Miami. Heeding his boss Joe's instruction to "mone...2016-08-2842 minThe Ballers PodcastThe Ballers PodcastBallers S:2 | Saturdaze E:6 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowAFTERBUZZ TV — Ballers edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of HBO's Ballers. In this episode hosts Bamm Ericsen, Jill Munroe, and Suzette Babb discuss episode 6. ABOUT BALLERS: Ballers is an American television series created by Steve Levinson. A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends, and handlers. The pilot episode was written by Levinson and directed by Peter Berg. A superstar during his football playing days, Spencer Strasmore tries to find the same success as a financial manager for current players in sun-splashed Miami. Heeding his boss Joe's instruction to "mone...2016-08-2145 minThe Ballers PodcastThe Ballers PodcastBallers S:2 | Most Guys E:5 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowAFTERBUZZ TV — Ballers edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of HBO's Ballers. In this episode hosts Bamm Ericsen, Jill Munroe, and Suzette Babb discuss episode 5. ABOUT BALLERS: Ballers is an American television series created by Steve Levinson. A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends, and handlers. The pilot episode was written by Levinson and directed by Peter Berg. A superstar during his football playing days, Spencer Strasmore tries to find the same success as a financial manager for current players in sun-splashed Miami. Heeding his boss Joe's instruction to "mone...2016-08-1452 minThe Ballers PodcastThe Ballers PodcastBallers S:2 | World Of Hurt E:4 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowAFTERBUZZ TV — Ballers edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of HBO's Ballers. In this episode hosts Bamm Ericsen, Jill Munroe, and Suzette Babb discuss episode 4. ABOUT BALLERS: Ballers is an American television series created by Steve Levinson. A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends, and handlers. The pilot episode was written by Levinson and directed by Peter Berg. A superstar during his football playing days, Spencer Strasmore tries to find the same success as a financial manager for current players in sun-splashed Miami. Heeding his boss Joe's instruction to "mone...2016-08-0746 minThe Ballers PodcastThe Ballers PodcastBallers S:2 | Interview with Donovan W. Carter | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowAFTERBUZZ TV — Ballers edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of HBO's Ballers. In this episode hosts Bamm Ericsen, Jill Munroe, and Suzette Babb interview special guest Donovan W. Carter. ABOUT BALLERS: Ballers is an American television series created by Steve Levinson. A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends, and handlers. The pilot episode was written by Levinson and directed by Peter Berg. A superstar during his football playing days, Spencer Strasmore tries to find the same success as a financial manager for current players in sun-splashed Miami. Heeding his boss...2016-07-3151 minThe Ballers PodcastThe Ballers PodcastBallers S:2 | Elidee w/ London Brown E:3 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowAFTERBUZZ TV — Ballers edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of HBO's Ballers. In this episode hosts Bamm Ericsen, Jill Munroe, Suzette Babb, and special guest London Brown discuss episode 3. ABOUT BALLERS: Ballers is an American television series created by Steve Levinson. A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends, and handlers. The pilot episode was written by Levinson and directed by Peter Berg. A superstar during his football playing days, Spencer Strasmore tries to find the same success as a financial manager for current players in sun-splashed Miami. Heeding his boss...2016-07-3154 minThe Ballers PodcastThe Ballers PodcastBallers S:2 | Enter The Temple E:2 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowAFTERBUZZ TV — Ballers edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of HBO's Ballers. In this episode hosts Bamm Ericsen, Jill Munroe and Suzette Babb discuss episode 2. ABOUT BALLERS: Ballers is an American television series created by Steve Levinson. A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends, and handlers. The pilot episode was written by Levinson and directed by Peter Berg. A superstar during his football playing days, Spencer Strasmore tries to find the same success as a financial manager for current players in sun-splashed Miami. Heeding his boss Joe's instruction to "monet...2016-07-2433 minOnward NationOnward NationEpisode 235: Everything in life is exponential, with Perry Marshall.Perry Marshall is one of the world’s most expensive and sought-after business consultants. Clients seek his ability to integrate engineering, sales, mathematics, biology, art, and psychology. He has launched two online revolutions. He pioneered many best practices in paid search and wrote the world’s bestselling book on web advertising, Ultimate Guide to Google AdWords. More recently, he’s turned 80/20 into a verb. 80/20 is not just a fact about your business, it’s action you take on your business. 80/20 is the central lever for every great strategy. His book “80/20 Sales & Marketing” is mandatory in many growing companies. He is reference...2016-05-1300 minWord of MouthWord of MouthTaking Turns in ConversationMichael Rosen and linguist Dr Laura Wright discuss how well we judge taking it in turns when we're in conversation. Professor Stephen Levinson has new research on the science behind this, and joins them in the studio for a carefully-calibrated discussion.. He believes that the back-and-forth pattern we instinctively fall into may have evolved before language itself. Levinson's research has found that it takes about 200 milliseconds for us to reply to each other, but it takes about 600 milliseconds to prepare what we're going to say - so we're preparing as we listen. Levinson notes that this is a pattern...2016-02-0927 minScript vs ScreenScript vs ScreenScript vs Screen - Ep1 - BallersIn this episode we take a look at HBO's Ballers starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The script describes Spencer Strasmore as mid-30's, black, former All-pro running back. Always ran hard. Grew up in Virginia Beach.... and producer and writer Stephen Levinson always claimed that he had Dwayne Johnson in mind for the role... We explore more of these subtle and not-so-subtle differences between the written pilot and the final production of Ballers.  Joining Dwayne Johnson are relative newcomers John David Washington (Denzel Washington's son), and Omer Benson Miller. The hilarious Rob Corddry (H...2015-07-2200 minThe Energy GangThe Energy GangInsight From One of Cleantech's Most Successful Venture CapitalistsNancy Pfund, the founder of DBL Investors, has supported some of the most successful modern clean energy companies, including Tesla, SolarCity, Powerlight and BrightSource. And unlike many other venture capital firms, DBL isn’t backing down from some of the riskier, capital-intensive investments. Other portfolio investments include CIGS manufacturer Siva Power, and storage companies Primus Power and PowerGenix. The firm is now in the process of raising a third fund worth $300 million. In this podcast, we’ll talk with Pfund about what she looks for in company strategies, why Tesla and SolarCity have been so successful, and how she’s trying...2015-03-1959 minMr. Media Interviews by Bob AndelmanMr. Media Interviews by Bob AndelmanRob Kutner, TV writer, "Conan," "2776, with live musical performances by Joel Levinson and Stephen LevinsonAmerica is a thousand years old and an evil alien, played by Martha Plimpton, threatens to destroy the country, unless the President – Will Forte – and his Secret Service agent – Aubrey Plaza – can deter her. (Play along, okay?) The future, it seems “looks like a permanent Comic-Con.” ROB KUTNER podcast excerpt: "The great thing about the future is there is no accountability. People can never go back and prove that you were wrong. This also delvres into history a bit--we have a remix of the Battle of the Alamo, we have the Civil War envisioned as a therapy session where Maria Bamford play...2014-08-2240 minWonderful, ThanksWonderful, Thanks2.10 Strong with Stephen LevinsonThis week, video writer and producer Stephen Levinson joins us to talk about the word STRONG! We learn all sorts of things related to the word as they relate to Stephen's life and generally figure out how to become stronger, more resilient people!2013-04-1657 minThe Future And YouThe Future And YouThe Future And You -- February 16, 2011 Paul Levinson (author, media commentator and professor) is today's featured guest. Topics: eyeglass computers will replace smart phones; group decision-making as opposed to individual; the one benefit of writer's groups; debating on TV the banning of violent videogames; being told to Shut-Up! while on-air by Bill O'Reily; playing God as a fiction writer; how the viral nature of the internet not only defeats the traditional gate-keepers but it can let every artist--no matter how small or isolated or obscure--find the audience that will love their work. Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the Feb...2011-02-1649 minThe Future And YouThe Future And YouThe Future And You -- February 9, 2011 Paul Levinson (author, media commentator and professor) is today's featured guest. Topics: how protests (such as the one going on at the moment in Egypt) will be forever changed because of the media technology available to the public; why he calls the Internet the medium-of-media; Freedom of speech and Kieth Olbermann; the impact of cell phones, whether it is better for an author's career to be published online or on paper or through the Amazon Kindle. Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the February 9, 2011 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 43 minutes] Th...2011-02-0942 minThe Future And YouThe Future And YouFebruary 6, 2008 EpisodePaul Levinson (author, media commentator and professor) shares his ideas concerning nanotechnology, SETI, the Fermi Paradox, the probability and impact of our finding another Earth, and the impacts already made upon society by PayPal and eBay. He also explains why he believes that Wikipedia is one of the most exciting innovations in communication today.Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the February 6, 2008 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 55 minutes]Paul Levinson is professor of communications and media studies at Fordham University in New York City. He has a Bachelors in Journalism, a...2008-02-0654 minThe Future And YouThe Future And YouDecember 1, 2007 EpisodeAuthors Timothy Zahn and Kevin J. Anderson are joined by Professor Paul Levinson (media commentator), as well as by Stoney Compton and Walt (The Bananaslug) Boyes. Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the December 1, 2007 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 98 minutes]Topics include:[1] News Items:(a) Paris Hilton has signed up for cryonic preservation.(b) Controversial new documentary claims there is an aggressive and widespread conspiracy within American universities to harass and persecute anyone who admits they believe in Intelligent Design.(c) This is the second anniversary episode of...2007-12-011h 37Light On Light ThroughLight On Light ThroughExclusive TV Predictions - Finales for 24, Heroes, and Lost!Welcome to Light On Light Through Episode 35 ... my exclusive predictions for the season finales this week of 24, Heroes, and Lost!  I'll say no more ... you've got to listen to the podcast (most of these predictions have not appeared on my blogs before).  Email yours to me at PaulLevinson@LightonLightthrough.com - if I receive them before the shows, and you're right, I'll mention your name on next week's Light On Light Through.... Plus flashes ... devoted completely to politics again, and mostly to the poor treatment Ron Paul is still receiving from mainstream media ... this time, why did Fox...2007-05-2020 minLight On Light ThroughLight On Light ThroughHarry Potter and the Refutation of IlliteracyWelcome to Harry Potter and the Refutation of Illiteracy or Episode 34 of Light On Light Through in which we consider how the extraordinary success of J. K. Rowling's novels refutes the view of some academics and critics that television, the Internet, and even texting on cell phones are making the world illiterate... Plus flashes ... devoted entirely to the shabby treatment the Ron Paul for President campaign has been receiving from ABC.com, Pajamas Media, and other media...  Helpful links: Harry Potter and the Refutation of Illiteracy my blog post The Soft Edge: A Natural History an...2007-05-1322 minThe Future And YouThe Future And YouMay 1, 2007 EpisodeAuthors Mike Resnick, Kim Stanley Robinson, Elizabeth Bear, Dave Freer, Paul Levinson and Stoney Compton are joined by Randal L. Schwartz (programming consultant and activist) and Walt (the Bananaslug) Boyes of Jim Baen's Universe magazine. Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the May 1, 2007 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 142 minutes] ---Topics include: [1] News: (a) the recent discovery of the first earthlike planet other than our own, (b) your host's surgery, (c) your host will appear at ConCarolinas in Charlotte NC, USA (June 1-3, 2007), (d) listener feedback on superconductivity, sexual equality, the...2007-05-012h 22The Future And YouThe Future And YouApril 1, 2007 EpisodeAuthors David Drake, Alan Dean Foster, Dave Freer, Paul Levinson and Stoney Compton are joined by Ginjer Buchanan (of Ace and ROC books), Lucienne Diver (a top literary agent) and Walt Boyes (The Bananaslug from Jim Baen's Universe magazine). Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the April 1, 2007 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 121 minutes] --- Topics include: [1] News: (a) due to the host's vocal problems, this is the only episode which does not include an installment of the novel, Bones Burnt Black; (b) Death Stacks may now be played online for free...2007-04-012h 00The Future And YouThe Future And YouNovember 1, 2006 EpisodeAuthors Catherine Asaro, Kim Stanley Robinson, Alan Dean Foster and Sarah A. Hoyt are joined by Toni Weisskopf (the new head of Baen Books) and Paul Levinson (author, professor and media commentator). Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the November 1, 2006 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 150 minutes] --- Topics include: [1] Ideas from listeners. [2] Why do they keep raising the requirements of artificial intelligence every time someone builds a computer that meets the requirements? Catherine Asaro (author, physicist and former ballerina) discusses this and other transhumanist concerns. [3] With the...2006-11-012h 29