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The Half Hour of PowerMovie News! Shocking Revelations!Joe and Special Guest Marc discuss the state of movies today. Joe presents 3 topics that he believes are connected. The first topic is a badly written poorly researched article about the original 1954 Godzilla film. How did such a poor article get published? It truly is all about the clicks and has nothing to do with quality. The second is the cash-grab spectacle of Avengers: Doomsday. Is this a desperate attempt to make the MCU relevant again? Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Robert Downey Jr., they just could not say no! The third is the unruly behavior in the...2025-04-1533 min
VideoFuzzyEp. 101: Happy Town In What I've Been Watching, I chat about the 2018 Jon Hamm, Catherine Keener release "Nostalgia," which I found available for viewing at the Uintah County Library in Vernal, UT. Great space, and very cool show! Hi! My name is Terry J. Aman, marking my 101st episode of VideoFuzzy, reporting the progress I've made in cataloging thousands of VHS transfers and digital recordings. First, heading toward my eighth anniversary doing this podcast, I'm trying to build some engagement. I posted an 11th installment of "VideoFuzzy: The Video - Celebrating 100 Episodes!" at https://y...2025-04-051h 09
Another Way with DaniPreparing for Death Consciously and Kindly - Cianna StewartCianna P. Stewart produces and hosts Dying Kindness, a podcast for people who are going to die someday. (Hint... that's all of us!) Cianna's goal is to help people make key decisions now in order to be kinder to those they'll leave behind. In this episode we cover the many things you can logistically do to prepare for death, but we also dive into talking about death with your loved ones, facing death, navigating grief (for yourself and with others), and a whole lot more. We even get into some specific tips around what to ac...2025-03-151h 00
It's Not All BadDrum Major Instinct, and Life’s Blue Print – Our Better SelvesThis is an old episode that's dear to my heart that has meaning, compassion, and thoughtfulness. Indeed, somewhat uniting and certainly not divisive. Considering everything, I thought it was a good idea to release it again. I hope you also find meaning in the words MLK spoke.
Every now and then, we need to remind ourselves of our humanity and needed humility. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was a philosopher, minister, husband, parent, and activist for social justice. His focus on racial equality for African Americans is known the world over. But there's even more to...2025-01-2120 min
Mamamia Out LoudKate Middleton's Face & Martha Stewart's FortuneMartha Stewart is a whole vibe -- which is probably why Netflix made a doc about both her and it. Trouble is, the billionaire professional homemaker, jailbird and Snoop's best friend isn't too happy with the end result... Plus, why did Kate Middleton’s face attract so much attention after a Remembrance Day service in London? Or have we just forgotten what women actually look like? And, dating as a job. The new method for singles who no longer want to be quite so... single, that boasts a scorched earth policy and some very strict cri...2024-11-1351 min
MUFS01E03 • La justicière du cacaVous êtes choooooooo pour un nouveau MUF ??? Petit épisode à deux à la fois chill et CHAOTIQUE. On parle beaucoup de caca (la gastro de Louise, Merdella la merde qui a chié dans l'amphi N...) mais aussi d'autres choses promis : des phobies, des croûtes de fromages, de "Faut-il séparer l'homme de l'artiste ?" (spoiler : non), des collections de Maëll, des mensonges d'enfants et du musée de la frite de Bruges. On tente de jouer à des jeux : Devine l'objet et De droite ou de gauche ? (qu'on a piqué à Ouvrez les Guillemets et aux Ouais Ouais Ouais). En parlant de gauche, alle...2024-06-261h 45
The Agenda"Big Super Rugby Final Preview With Steve Devine"ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart fresh off the Radio Hauraki Bender Reveal Party to pitch a half-baked idea to claim the $80K Megamind reward and break down the Mbappe mask (0:00). Then the fellas are joined by 2003 Super Rugby Champion Steve Devine to preview the Super Rugby Final between the Blues & Chiefs (16:47). Finally, the team get to your feedback on 'Yours Please' (27:58).Brought to you by Export Ultra - The Beer For Here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-2142 min
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in History, EuropeThe Scottish Nation: A Modern History by T.M. DevinePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/717133 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Scottish Nation: A Modern History Author: T.M. Devine Narrator: James Cameron Stewart Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 33 hours 44 minutes Release date: March 19, 2024 Genres: Europe Publisher's Summary: An account of the last three hundred years of Scottish history offers a look at Scottish identity and culture.2024-03-1930 min
It's Not All BadWho Knows Why, But We Continue On.As you know, it's good for us to reflect on life every now and then. Of course, all of us do this just a matter of having life on this planet. I discuss some aspects of reflection during this short episode. Nothing too deep, but deep enough to maybe cause some to pause and think "hmm."
The goal of my podcast is to discuss interesting topics either in solo episodes or with guests and guest-hosts. Sharing thoughts on different issues, especially those that are humorous, thoughtful, and thought-provoking, meaningful, insightful, and even heartwarming at times.
**Comments and/or opinions expressed by...2024-02-0817 min
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in History, EuropeTo the Ends of the Earth: Scotland's Global Diaspora 1750-2010 by T.M. DevinePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/717132 to listen full audiobooks. Title: To the Ends of the Earth: Scotland's Global Diaspora 1750-2010 Author: T.M. Devine Narrator: James Cameron Stewart Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 47 minutes Release date: January 30, 2024 Genres: Europe Publisher's Summary: Part of his trilogy on Scottish history, T. M. Devine's To the Ends of the Earth is a compelling account of the Scots as a 'global people,' charting their forgotten role in the building of the modern world. The Scots are one of the world's greatest nations of emigrants. For centuries, untold numbers of men, women...2024-01-3030 min
It's Not All BadSelf-Reflection - Don't Resist It!This is one my shortest episodes. It's a simple conversation about the potential positive outcomes of self-reflection, including the positive boost a person may get when taking in the brightness of witnessing others sharing positive humor, laughter, and each other's company. It's actually easy to do and almost a must do if resist the daily pressures of work, relationships, and the many loops life throws in the path of all of us.
The goal of my podcast is to discuss interesting topics either in solo episodes or with guests and guest-hosts. Sharing thoughts on different issues, especially those that are hum...2023-12-0811 minIt's Not All BadWhat’s Important? You Decide.I realize I frequently discuss liberal democracy, voting, encouraging voters to research the issues, and decide on which candidate and political party supports the ideal our democracy is important and actually is quite fragile in today's hyper polarized political environment. I discuss some various aspects that you may consider important for people of the United States as we consider who we are as a country during this critical point in time. Thanks for listening.
The goal of my podcast is to discuss interesting topics either in solo episodes or with guests and guest-hosts. Sharing th...2023-12-0419 minIt's Not All BadAware - That's a Good ThingBeing aware of what we say and do are important. Of course, this word "aware" is now often associated with the new word, "Woke," and it's thoroughly weaponized to the point many people are offended at others who are "aware" or "woke" to slights and even injustices. This is especially true concerning racial and ethnicities, gender issues, religion, and even against people who have physical and emotional challenges. This short episode is about this topic. I find peace in being aware or woke to the plight of others. I hope this is the same with many of my listeners.2023-12-0415 minIt's Not All BadBigotry is Out In The Open and Appears Almost Fashionable Again - Disgusting!Various social media outlets and some podcasts openly foment bigotry, racism, antisemitism, islamaphobia, and spew anti LGBTQ hatred. To be certain, this kind of thinking has been, is, and will always be. But there was a time when openly and brazenly spouting this hate-filled garbage would have been relegated to the darkness of maybe close family and friends, or some obscure publication. No more, it's on Twitter and all manner of other media outlets. Indeed, there's even a major cable news network via which some of its hosts traffic in and encourages dislike or even hatred of people of color and...2023-10-3117 min
Middle Class Film ClassGab & Chatter: The Creator / War of The Worlds / Waking Ned Devine, SkidooOn this episode: MCFC on the road, and fictional jobs in the real world. PLUS! One One Can Save The Invaders, and Paramount goes down a road that the world cannot followhttp://www.MCFCpodcast.comhttp://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcasthttp://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFChttp://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclasshttp://www.instagram.com/middleclassfilmclassEmail: MCFCpodcast@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail at (209) 730-6010Merch store - https://middle-class-film-class.creator-spring.com/Join the Patreon:www.patreon.con/middleclassfilmclassPatrons:Javier...2023-10-091h 02It's Not All BadLet's Take It Slow This TimeWe're going to slow the pace for this short episode. No discussions about war, discontent, poor political discourse, or other fractures in society and human nature. Let's take it easy for this episode and reflect. Take a listen.
The goal of my podcast is to discuss interesting topics either in solo episodes or with guests and guest-hosts. Sharing thoughts on different issues, especially those that are humorous, thoughtful and thought-provoking, meaningful, insightful, and even heartwarming at times.
**Comments and/or opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own**
You can listen to and subscribe to, "It's Not All Bad...2023-08-0611 minIt's Not All BadDemonization of the Other Works, But At the Peril of Representative Democracy If We Let ItIn theory and often in practice, liberal democracy principles exist in various Republics, not just in the United States. The right to vote is what citizens expect and deserve as part of a kind of citizens' contract with the government in those countries. In fact, the right to vote is codified in many constitutions as a matter of law.
However, liberal democratic principals have always been under fire and pressure from would be autocrats, authoritarians, war lords, strong men, and those who would enrich themselves and their families. One element in pressuring the downfall of liberal democracies is...2023-06-2223 minIt's Not All BadEnd Times? Whoa – Let’s Not Go there!Even with all of the chaos and destructive human behavior in our world, there's still beauty when we stop, reflect, observe, and look for it. This isn't pie in the sky nonsense. Just as humans need ambition or at least are ambitious, we need goodness, kindness, and compassion to sustain the essence of who we should be. It's still around us in so many extremely and almost imperceptible ways, but also in obvious large measure as well. Join me in this short episode to do a reality check on human foibles of human destructiveness and human kindness. Maybe it's not p...2023-06-2216 min
Fox Across America w/ Jimmy FaillaThere’s an unequal application of justice in this country… and Guest host Jason Chaffetz is here to call out the weaponization of our governmentJimmy Failla was asked to fill in for the King of Late Night, so former Congressman and host of the “Jason In The House” podcast Jason Chaffetz graciously agreed to guest host Fox Across America. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Andy McCarthy explains why he believes Special Counsel John Durham should have been harsher in his criticism of the FBI’s actions within his report on the origins of the 2016 Trump-Russia probe. Your radio buddy makes a guest appearance on his own show, and blasts Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for their latest...2023-05-182h 02
Living Spring PodcastDon’t Give The Enemy A Seat At Your Table - StrongholdsWe all have certain strongholds in our lives that we battle with. Maybe it’s addiction, anger, lust, fear, or insert your struggle here. The apostle Paul tells us we are to take our thoughts captive and make them obedient to Christ. This week Pastor John talks about how this Devine weapon can help us in our walk of life with Jesus.2023-05-1439 minIt's Not All BadWho, Me? Yes. You!It's always a challenge to remain positive because of the constant drumbeat of hatred, world domination, disease, and mistrust of others. But it's important for all of us to avoid the trap of thinking that only someone else - not you - can make a positive difference. When you truly self-reflect and search your heart, you know YOU can bring a smile to someone's face, you can - and probably - have helped others without expecting or even wanting praise in return, and you may have even accepted the truism that you are important, even if only in a sm...2023-05-1111 minIt's Not All BadFlags - Symbols of Aspiration or Something Else?A nation's flag is often a symbol of pride and can signify that it's citizens are one people under that flag and constitution. Indeed, the US flag is also such an important symbol of unity. Yes, there must be acknowledgment that some people will use the flag as a rallying point of supremacy over others, exclusion of others, and even a longing for the "good old days" during which exclusion of whole swaths of Americans were demonized and relegated to almost a perpetual state of impoverishment as a demographic. Fortunately, the American flag and the US Constitution actual stand for...2023-04-0112 min
Whistleblowing Now and ThenUSA: Secrecy SuperpowerWelcome to a special series of the Whistleblowing Now and Then podcast, called:The Public Interest and National Security Whistleblowing: Looking Back, Thinking Forward.This 3-part series is a collaboration between Whistleblowing International Network and Kaeten Mistry, Associate Professor of History at the University of East Anglia, and co-author of the book Whistleblowing Nation: The History of National Security Disclosures and Cult of State Secrecy.This week’s episode looks at the United States. A nation founded on the principles of free speech and open government, is today home to the largest state se...2023-03-0649 minIt's Not All BadMass Shootings – As Frequent as Monthly Utility Bills or Weekly Visits to a Coffee Shop!It's always saddening to hear or read the news of another mass shooting in America or any country for that matter. Unfortunately, gun related deaths and mass shootings are normal in America. No one can rightly proclaim that gun related deaths and mass shootings are shockingly infrequent or seldom occurances in this country. Just as American football and baseball is as normal as apple pie, shooting deaths are daily events here and mass shootings are not too far behind on the frequency scale. Can something be done for bend the curve of these violent events? Absolutely, yes! As with anythi...2022-12-0218 minIt's Not All BadWhat’s this Chatter About Social Security and Medicare?For Americans, especially elderly citizens, Social Security and Medicare benefits are important in their lives. These two programs help provide limited monthly financial benefits, and various levels of medical coverage for senior citizens, widows, and the disabled persons. Unfortunately, there is a lot of talk about reworking these programs, and in some circles, especially Republican discussions, even having to revalidate Social Security every five years. What's really frightening is sunsetting benefits when a recipient reaches a certain age, as if a 90 year old person will suddenly become physically and financial self-sufficient at that age.
Thanks for listening in...2022-11-0110 minIt's Not All BadImposter Who? Syndrome What?Have you noticed there always seems to be a label for whatever condition we have, emotions we feel, kinds of thoughts we have, and even why some people laugh a lot while others are mostly sullen. But this two-word description called "Imposter Syndrome" caught my attention this week. This feeling that people have, and apparently many definitions specifically specifies this affliction to successful and accomplished individuals. I suspect, it affects many average common folks as well. During this short episode, I discuss the "Imposter Syndrome" concept not in the way of trying to explain whether this is just a phra...2022-10-2413 min
It's Not All BadEmotions, Intelligence, and Leadership Can Be Mutually InclusiveEmotional intelligence or EI has been around for quite some time, since 1990. Often people in leadership positions equate EI to "soft" skills, as if quality and thoughtfully positive emotions are something insignificant and shouldn't be equal to productivity. Fortunately, the are others who believe EI is a must in terms of understanding one's own and the emotions of others. Why would a supervisor, leader, subordinate, or colleague wish to work in a caustic work atmosphere where misunderstandings, mood swings, backbiting, and abusive emotionally behavior is the norm rather than the exception. There are some leaders who appear to have an i...2022-10-0119 minIt's Not All BadWhat! You’re a Liberal or You’re a Conservative?There's nothing inherently wrong with being a political liberal or political conservative. In liberal democracies, this is normal and expected. Indeed, these two deltas and the various points on this spectrum is what keeps society progressing although it does appear to regress at time which is unfortunate. Still, society perseveres and does not give up on democratic ideals and support for all its people. Thank you for listening to this short episode as I discuss misunderstandings and commonalities among this political spectrum. Yes. Huge differences remain and certainly have diminished meaningful political discourse, this can be salvaged. While all things...2022-09-1116 minIt's Not All BadRoulette and Democracy – Don’t Gamble With the Future.Our political discourse is still somewhat messy, frustrating, and needs repair, for sure. Part of the repair process includes you - the voter - not just politicians. It requires individual voter self-reflection on what's important for our country. Indeed, I do hope it remains the aspirational nature of our liberal democracy and the aspirational and living nature of our constitution. If you must bet, always bet on the big "D." Democracy.
The goal of my podcast is to discuss interesting topics either in solo episodes or with guests and guest-hosts. Sharing thoughts on different issues, especially those that...2022-09-0415 minIt's Not All BadThe Possible Is Now RealityThere's absolutely nothing good about COVID-19. It's killed so many people and robbed millions of others of good health. In the wake of this health menace, commercial companies and governments developed and even embraced ways for certain employee positions to be productive even when away from the normal place of work. This is called telework and remote work. What was once almost considered a taboo topic in many circles is now embraced by many as a commonplace practice. I discuss this worker paradigm shift in this episode.
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The goal of my podcast is to discuss inter...2022-08-2216 minIt's Not All BadHeat, Cooking, and Democracy!What does heat have to do with democracy? Maybe a lot and maybe nothing. No. This isn't a play on words in any way. Just as atmospheric temperatures are rising across the globe, some would say the potentially dangerous implications of heated political rhetoric is reaching the boiling point in some liberal democracies in the world. Well, I hope to introduce you to the Chef who's named democracy. I prefer to keep to the person's title, Chef. The Chef has some interesting thoughts and maybe you do too. Give a listen.
The goal of my podcast is to discu...2022-08-1511 minIt's Not All BadIntroduction to "It's Not All Bad" with Stewart DevineThis podcast is created and produced by Stewart Devine. He started this show to express and encourage humor, chat about reality of everyday life, including politics, and have everyday people as guests. Listeners will also gain insight into themselves, and latest issues in the US and internationally.
He also strays off the well-worn path of telling people what’s the right direction and welcomes conversations with guests about their paths and what positive lessons can be learned. Indeed, human relations and insight, laughter, happiness and its opposite, relationships, work-life balance, politics, the joy and pain of family an...2022-08-1400 minIt's Not All BadGetting Away From It AllIn today's short episode, I thought it would be good to chat about going on a trip. The kind of travel when you hop in your vehicle with bags and all, for a multi-day trip. Travel that may bring you a sense of renewal, wonder, appreciation, and time for self-reflection. If you think it's time for you to take that leap of faith that a road trip will be meaningful for you, then maybe you should consider doing so.
Nothing too deep or controversial in this episode. Still, as always, I do hope you find it somewhat meani...2022-08-0816 minIt's Not All BadWhat a History, Depending On One’s Perspective.Immigrants to America, especially in the earlier centuries is interesting. Not just from the perspective of the thousands of success stories and events, but also from the perspective that's less than stellar and positive. During this episode, I talk about Irish, Japanese, and Chinese immigrants; but also discuss briefly the situation concerning our Native American brothers and sisters.
It's absolutely fine, expected, and encouraged to celebrate the progress of the United States and its people. Still, we should never downplay or overlook the past negatives that happened to various groups of people. In many ways, creating the next...2022-07-1819 minIt's Not All BadFreedom – Freedom From What or Freedom To Do What?If you noticed something over the decades, it's the word "freedom." It's used to express a desire for less oversight, less regulations, less restrictions, and list goes on and on. Some use "freedom" as a way to express demonization of the other and a sense of strong nationalism, and even use it to stoke racial animus. Yet others express "freedom" as wanting a free reign to gain more, to do more, and to own more. Of course, there are those that express "freedom" as wanting less government or regulatory oversight.
Yet, there are others who want freedom to be...2022-07-1120 minIt's Not All BadYes. Good Things Are Still Happening!Even though we can't ignore the various negative issues that impact our world, nation, and our collective and individual lives, there are still positive things happening each and every day. Whether it's in the United States, Africa, Asia, South America, or Europe thoughtful and compassionate people are everywhere. Indeed, it's very likely you are one of those people, and that should give us all hope. Indeed, even in the midst of a chaotic world that appears to be always spinning out of control, well-meaning people and their individual and collective actions help keep us all grounded and hopeful.
In...2022-07-0316 minIt's Not All BadWow, Some Serious Shifts Across the Land!To say that this week's Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade was newsworthy and impactful is an understatement. This cultural and women's reproductive rights issue is shaking many people (pro and con) to the core of their being. There are still concerns that there may be other federally recognized rights of progression that could be reviewed, overturned, and remanded to individual states to decide the fate of a particular previously perceived right. It's certainly a topic worthy of discussion, but thoughtful and non-incendiary discourse. I hope you consider the thoughts in this short episode.
The goal of m...2022-06-2617 min
Cinema60Ep #61 - Andrew Sarris' 60s Pick: The Man Who Shot Liberty ValanceContinuing our series of posthumous interviews, Cinema60 summons up Andrew Sarris from beyond the grave to talk about one of his favorite films: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Best known for having popularized the auteur theory to the English speaking world, Sarris was a powerhouse film critic in the 1960s who wrote primarily for The Village Voice. In this episode, Bart and Jenna discuss Sarris’ career and his unique voice in the world of film criticism before they get lost in a tangle of wildly differing opinions on the John Ford film of the hour. See, Je...2022-06-141h 03It's Not All BadFrustration Can Be Catching, But So Are Acts of KindnessSometimes we forget there are people doing wonderfully positive things even in the midst of the world's problems. We give them credit for their efforts, for sure. But there's so many simple acts of kindness that many people do each day as routine and often without any significant thought because that's who they are, and maybe who you are as well. Yet, there are still others that do as little as possible in the acts of kindness arena. They don't laugh much and even avoid potentially humorous situations as if this denotes personal or professional maturity. Whichever direction one choos...2022-06-0517 minIt's Not All BadThoughts and Prayers Only, Do Not Seem To WorkHere we are again. As a nation we witness another horrific mass shooting on May 24, 2022, at an elementary school un Uvalde, Texas. Nineteen children and two teachers killed. I won't say too much in this description. If you have a moment, please give a listen to this episode.
The goal of my podcast is to discuss interesting topics either in solo episodes or with guests and guest-hosts. Sharing thoughts on different issues, especially those that are humorous, thoughtful, and thought-provoking, meaningful, insightful, and even heartwarming at times.
**Comments and/or opinions expressed by the host and g...2022-05-2725 minIt's Not All BadWe're Back Here Again - Will It Ever Stop!Yet here we are again. Another racist inspired mass shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, on March 14, 2022. It appears when there's a respite in racially and religious inspired mass shootings, we're jolted yet again with the horrors of the reality of what's happening in the United States. As our society progresses on so many various commercial, environmental, and social issues, there seems to be a concerted effort to continue radicalizing people, especially some White males, to act out their hatred in a shower of bullets. There are certainly good reasons for various levels of positive optimism about our...2022-05-2143 minIt's Not All BadDemocracy - Complacency, Changing Winds, and What’s ImportantDuring this episode, I mention a few challenges in American society, and especially challenges to our democracy if left unchecked. Much of what I'm saying is nothing new to most listeners. Still, it's important for all voting age citizens to consider voting in various elections. Whether a rural, suburban, or urban voter, you have the right to help select leaders who speak about and truly believe in representative democracy, and believe that out of many we are one nation.
The goal of my podcast is to discuss interesting topics either in solo episodes or with guests and gues...2022-05-1429 minIt's Not All BadRepost: Femininity & Masculinity are Cool - Toxic Masculinity is NotThis is a reposting of a previous episode about "toxic masculinity" that I did in 2021. In the US there is a quite organized effort to de-humanize and demonize those people who are LGBTQ. There appears to be special emphasis on targeting and persecuting transgender women. Some of the most vocal of those who oppose human rights of transgender people are often men. There are probably many reasons why some men are triggered negatively by transgender women, which is quite unfortunate. Indeed, various anti-gay and anti-transgender laws are being introduced and passed in a number of localities. Yeah, "Toxic Masculinity" is ali...2022-04-2326 minIt's Not All BadSomething Simple & Maybe Even Surprising!Sometimes simple acts of kindness, warmth, and empathy are incredible powerful. In this short solo episode, I discuss some thoughts about the human behaviors, and even about fish! Well, the fish situation is just to get our minds thinking outside of the usual box of human thought and emotions. Enjoy.
The goal of my podcast is to discuss interesting topics either in solo episodes or with guests and guest-hosts. Sharing thoughts on different issues, especially those that are humorous, thoughtful and thought-provoking, meaningful, insightful, and even heartwarming at times. If you found this episode or my podcast intere...2022-04-1719 min
The Trumpet Sounds - Hope to VictoryDo The Best You CanSend us a textIn this life we cannot please everybody; as much as we would like to, it is just not possible. My suggestion is this, let us do the best we can, as long as we can, to as many people as we possibly can. Don’t feel guilty when you know you have done your best in the interest of others whether it is for your family, relatives, friends or any other relationship…. When you do your best and others do what they can - just leave the rest to God! Man...2022-04-0406 minIt's Not All BadOuch! The Slap Heard Around the World – But What About Everything Else!The 2022 worldwide televised Oscars event was, well, truly eventful! The night witnessed the first ever best actor nominee - Will Smith - sucker slap presenter and comedian Chris Rock on live television. It was a sad and disgusting event of toxic masculinity parading as male chivalry. But there's something else unfortunate about that situation, it's consuming dinner conversations, at work conversations, water cooler conversations, and even bar and lounge conversations. It happened, it was eventful, it was sad and disgusting, but move on we all must. There are other situations in the world and maybe in your immediate community that...2022-04-0318 min
Christian Geek Central PodcastChristian Apologetics Books (CGC Podcast #697)ON THIS EPISODE:An overview of Paeter's favorite books on Christian Apologetics, and some foundational thoughts for geeks about our personal identity and finding answers to life's tough questions as we begin our study through the book of Colossians!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:32 Paeter's Favorite Christian Apologetics Books00:31:40 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News00:48:17 The Weekly Word (Joshua 9-24, Judges, and Psalms 67-76)01:07:13 Foundations for identity, self-worth & life's biggest questions (Colossians Geek Bible...2022-03-1800 minIt's Not All BadThe Conflict in Ukraine 24/7 – Take a Moment to Breath and RefreshJust as COVID-19 pandemic consumed the airwaves and social media for almost two years, the war in Ukraine is now the main topic of each day and each hour of every day. The pandemic was truly a destructive worldwide pandemic that influenced our lives and livelihoods, increased income and often ethnic and racial inequality. Some even further weaponized this pandemic in fomenting fears of the other, especially people of Asian descent.
With the Russia invasion of Ukraine, the constant and overwhelming media coverage of the carnage and despair of the Ukrainian people is causing emotional distress for man...2022-03-1316 minIt's Not All BadFriendships Are Complicated and That’s Okay - With Guest Co-Host Micaela Baldivieso GutierrezHave you noticed that even in the best of times friendships can be complicated. The weather can be perfect, your mood can be perfect, your work-life balance may appear to be just right or close to it, but friendships may come and go. Unfortunately, often for reasons many of us don't quite comprehend. It affects all of us at one time or another. Whether young, middle aged, or elderly, the beauty and pitfalls of friendships often influence our daily lives and emotions.
There are no answers to the friendship puzzle, but my guest co-host - Micaela "Mica" Bald...2022-03-0551 minIt's Not All Bad"World Happiness Report" - What We Can Learn From ItThe The World Happiness Report is a publication of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network released annually in March. We've all seen or heard about Finland often ranking number one in happiness in this report yet again. After reviewing, I can understand why Finish people - collectively - would rate high on the happiness meter. There's no single factor that determines this happiness quotient. The survey includes reviewing levels of trust, benevolence, freedom, income, and life expectancy.
This 2021 report doesn't elevate Finland as angelic or demonize the countries that are on the lower end of the spectrum in any...2022-02-2225 min
The Half Hour of PowerLizzie (2018)Join me for Lizzie! Did she really give her mother 40 whacks? Find out in this movie version of the 1892 Borden murders starring Chloe Sevigny and Kristen Stewart!
A psychological thriller based on the infamous 1892 murders of Lizzie Andrew Borden's family.
The legend of Lizzie Borden.
Her legend is written in blood.2022-02-1833 minIt's Not All BadThree Words: “Why,” “What,” and “Who” – Mindboggling? Maybe Not!As we all navigate our individual and collective paths through life, there are successes and challenges that ripple throughout our existence. That's totally fine because that's, well, life. But as people deal with frustrations, anger, joy, and happiness, these emotions can create bumps in the road. Sometimes it's maybe a good idea to self-reflect on these three words, "Why," What" are we, and "Who" are we.
To get our creative and thoughtfulness juices flowing, I discuss these issues on this short episode. Nothing too deep or even remotely emotional, but exploring that it's fine for each of us to...2022-02-1220 minIt's Not All Bad“Thank You For Your Service” – Although Not Serving for ThanksThere are thousands of people from all walks of life, with varying educational backgrounds, and in different vocations doing meaningful things to make this world and our lives worth living. Workers include healthcare providers, military service women and men, teachers, refuse and recyclables collectors, wait staff and cooks at restaurants, gig economy workers as delivery partners with Uber & Uber Eats, Lyft, GrubHub, DoorDash, and even volunteers who work in hospices helping to bring sunshine and care for terminally ill patients.
In the US, we are quick to utter the words, "Thank you for your service" to military a...2022-01-3015 minIt's Not All BadOptimism & Persistence Meet - A Chat With Guests Zhanna Imel (Optimism) and Ardian Maloku (Persistence)There are many reasons for concern in the world, including issues with global warming, violent conflicts, pandemics, natural and manmade disasters, and so much more. However, there are many reasons for optimism and persistence including to make things better for our planet, improve the health of lives the world over, reduce poverty, and belief that we humans can make a positive difference in our own and in the lives of others.
My two guests - Zhanna Imel and Ardian Maloku - are to such optimistic and persistent people. Zhanna (twenty something) was adopted from an orphanage in Ka...2022-01-0943 minIt's Not All BadAre You Hungry? Maybe Not, But Others Are!Images of people, especially children, in hunger is disturbing sad, and appears perpetual. Although there are millions of hungry and often times starving populations the world over, there are hundreds of thousands of concerned and active people working diligently to alleviate this plague of hunger and starvation. And, yes, there are commercial and even some wealthy individuals and organizations doing their part to end this problem.
By the way, there may be those who believe there's just not enough food being produced to feed everyone on our planet. Well, studies from the UN, non-governmental organizations, educational and res...2021-12-1822 min
Super Necessary45: Super Necessary Meets Johnny BuffongIn this episode of Super Necessary Meets, we welcome Johnny Buffong to the podcast who is the CEO of MMARAP, a london-based charity which aims to help those disadvantaged and with disabilities through MMA. We discuss Johnny and his introduction to MMA, his mission for MMARAP, working with MMA fighter Darren 'The Dentist' Stewart who is doing a bike ride to raise awareness and funds to help those who use MMARAP, and much more!to donate to MMARAP visit, www.mmarap.co.ukAlso follow them on Facebook, Linkedin...2021-12-1230 minIt's Not All BadSchool Shootings & Civil Society - No Silver BulletIf you're like me, people have either read or heard of the most recent school shooting that took place in Michigan, November 30th, 2021. A 15 year old high school student used a semi automatic pistol to shoot and kill four students and injure 8 others. School shootings isn't a new phenomenon in society, it's become frequent enough to the point of just short of normality and expectations.During this episode, I mention some of the concerns of both sides of the gun debate, but emphasizing more can and should be done. Just as our society has not resigned itself to...2021-12-0521 minIt's Not All BadAnother Discussion About Race? Yes. Another Discussion.I'm grateful to listeners of my podcast. A couple of you have asked why I and my guests have not discussed the hot button issue of race. Indeed, I wanted to have discussions about people, successes, organizational excellence, leadership, and empowerment. When race becomes the topic we all know that it's a minefield if not discussed thoughtfully and without rancor or accusations. This subject often evokes sentiments of anger, guilt, resentment, and even hopelessness. The feelings of hopelessness is because even as our society has made serious progress in racial discourse and tolerance, there are still demonstrably racist actions that...2021-11-0530 minIt's Not All BadSome Interesting International Commerce Issues – Veracity Worldwide CEO Dan Crocker Breaks It Down For UsInternational commerce is complicated, especially when considering environmental concerns, societal impact, sourcing, international trade pacts, intellectual property rights, differing business ethics, local political systems of government, and complex legal issues. So, who or what entities help commercial companies navigate these issues of international commerce to help ensure businesses receive accurate information concerning their ventures overseas?
To help answer this question is my guest, Veracity Worldwide CEO Daniel "Dan" Crocker. Dan is a former US Diplomat, international commerce expert, and holds advance degrees from University of Virginia, MIT, and Princeton. My conversation with Dan helped peel away some of t...2021-10-2936 minIt's Not All BadGeneration Z and Generations - A Chat With Summer Shaffer, Co-Founder of Moxis LLCIt appears that so much of human relations are based on generational perceptions. To this point, there are letters assigned to each generation grouping to further define everyone. Yes. Much of the findings about generational specific behaviors are confirmed by rigorous research, analysis, and via various studies. However, these generational alphabet associations have at times caused a generational divide instead of increased understanding.
To help us sift through some of the nomenclatures, perceptions, and facts is my special guest today - Summer Shaffer. Summer is a highly sought after speaker and consultation in helping audiences, companies, and other...2021-10-2341 minIt's Not All BadSome Challenges of 2021 - A Chat with Guest Co-Host Mike MaThere are quite a few challenges faces us over the last two years, and many have remained in 2021. What challenges you ask? COVID-19 pandemic, income inequality, domestic violence, an epidemic of loneliness, increased unemployment, the high costs of healthcare, and the continued erosion of productive political discourse just to name a few. I realize discussing such depressing issues doesn't appear to mesh with the title of my podcast, "It's Not All Bad." But it's good for any society to acknowledge its challenges in proper discourse, absent the rancor, as a way to develop and agree on solutions to serious prob...2021-10-1747 minIt's Not All BadWho's Minding the Children - A Stay At Home Dad!I'm still amazed at the complications, endless love, and often some work/professional sacrifices women put forth as stay at home moms. Indeed, many husbands and partners who are also stay at home dads also face similar joy and challenges. I decided to invite a guest to chat about this very issue. His name is Lou Moree who is a stay at home dad. In fact, Lou is the only person of whom I know that's a stay at home dad.
Lou and his wife have two children in middle school and they keep him quite busy. Over t...2021-10-0935 minIt's Not All BadSometimes We Do Think & Say “Hmm” About This and That: A Humorous Chat With Guest Co-Host Dylan MansaIn this episode, we will take a break from the more serious topics discussed in most of my podcast episodes. As with many of us, it's good to step back and enjoy a conversation, even when it's about nothing special in particular, interlaced with humor. This is just such a time, right! Although not always, there are times when we ponder an action, a result, a state of being, and so many other things with a simple utterance or thought of, "Hmm." During this episode, Dylan Mansa, joins me in exploring some of the things that may even caused you...2021-09-2633 minIt's Not All BadA Young Person’s Mix of Politics and Community Involvement – A Chat with Wael Khalifa About His Path ForwardI find discussions with young adults interesting and often enlightening in many ways. It's clear they view their future in ways filled with fun, laughter, career progression, and, yes, even making money along the way at some point. If you're similar to me, your conversations with young adults are often replied with some apprehension, but usually with a lot of optimism.
With this episode's guest - Wael Khalifa - a young professional, we talk about his path of being a world traveler, public service in state and city governments, and now as a Community Development Manager in a t...2021-09-1831 minIt's Not All BadLeadership - What's That All About!Thank you for listening to this episode about leadership. I’m solo with this episode chatting about my thoughts and quotes of others about leadership.
No. Leadership isn’t about how to lead by the numbers, by the alphabet, or by reading the latest leadership guides. Indeed, it’s a combination of those and so much more. You don’t need a PhD in leadership psychology, attend the latest big name university or school to learn much of what we already really know, but often may be reluctant or too timid put into practice.
Indeed, we have...2021-08-3018 minIt's Not All BadA Woman Executive In Virtual Reality” – A Chat with Corporate Executive Megan CornishCorporate America is undergoing a positive trend in the number of women in the workforce over the past decades of course. Yes. There's even an increase in women in corporate executive positions. A recent study by Silicon Valley Bank found just 56 percent of startups have at least one woman in an executive position, and only 40 percent have at least one woman on the board of directors. The study also found that 59 percent of startups have some type of program in place designed to increase the number of women in leadership — and that the founding team’s gender often determines which ex...2021-08-2240 minIt's Not All Bad"A Young Woman Who Went East” – A Chat with Serina HullIsn't it interesting to hear stories or even telling your own stories about various travels. You know, the kinds of travels that take you across town, ro another, across the country, or even to a different country. Well, my special guest today is Serina Hull. She is a twenty something young woman who dared to make the big leap to go east. We're talking about to the Far East to Beijing, China! She received her undergraduate degree from a university in Florida in business and Chinese language.
Was it an adventure? Absolutely, yes! Adjusting to the culture, the food...2021-08-1541 minIt's Not All BadMade It Out - Not Making Out!If you're similar to me and many others, we marvel at the success of those who have escaped difficult circumstances. In fact, we celebrate them and their success. You know me, I'm always considering other issues that may make this concept somewhat more complicated when scratching the service.
Much of our wonderment about the success of others is associated with those who have become "self-made" millionaires and billionaires. Some of whom may have come from humble beginnings. Indeed, I too am amazed at the often meteoric rise of these fellow human beings. But what about those who have...2021-08-0634 minIt's Not All BadYour Real Estate, But Not In Your State: A Chat With Brian KressinFor many people, the idea of buying a house appears daunting and complicated. Guess what? It is daunting in many respects and complicated with all of the rules and regulations associated with real estate. Will this be a live-in home for the buyer, will it be a second or vacation home, or will it be a rental property. If this is an investment property, will the owner manage the property directly or will the owner hire a property management company.
Yes. To a person who does not own a home, the myriad of questions is enough to cause...2021-07-3132 minIt's Not All BadThe Future Is Possible for this Young Person: A Short Chat With Guest Michael WhiteMany listeners probably know of young people who come from humble economic backgrounds, and other who may have had privileged social environments since birth. There's always one common factor in this social construct, young people wish to succeed. It's true that not all things are possible, but so much can be probable.
A while back, I was fortunate to meet Michael White. Michael works at a well known coffee-bakery shop for the last two+ years starting in high school. Michael's story is positive and would cause any listener to know that he believes a positive future is poss...2021-07-2415 minIt's Not All BadThe Middle East: It's Not All SandThe Middle East is a region of the world with untold centuries of history. As most geographical regions, Middle East history has dealt with migration, empires, enlightenment, philosophers, commerce, and violent conflicts. In recent history, much of the focus has been on the aspects of conflict and oil.
However, there is so much more to that fascinating part of the world. The part part of family importance, aspirations for a better life, positive economic trends, and mutually beneficial economic trade often escapes world news in favor of violent conflicts.
To help us unwind some of thi...2021-07-1739 minIt's Not All BadThings Some Foreign Visitors to the US Find InterestingAs with many countries, the US is host to many visitors from nations across the globe. Of course, each country has common elements that any culture would have. Alternatively, some things are relatively unique to some countries and cultures. In today's episode, "Things Some Foreign Visitors to the US Find Interesting," I will be joined by my colleague and guest co-host - Ken Chavez.
Ken and I, individually, have traveled the world, including living, and working in quite a few countries, from all of which we learned quite a bit. In today's episode, Ken and I will disc...2021-07-1137 min
Super Necessary33: Super Necessary Meets Darren 'The Dentist' StewartIn this new edition of Super Necessary Meets, we have an appointment with 'The Dentist' Darren Stewart. A few technical difficulties but nonetheless we discussed Darren's start in combat sports, his last fight and where he is now mentally, the positive impact of Edwards, Till and Manuwa coming together to fight knife crime in the UK, his time as a prison officer and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-07-0924 minIt's Not All BadWhich is More important, You or the Mirror!This is a short episode in which we/you are the focus, but the mirror frequently interferes with who we are instead pushing us to grab onto what we see. Hopefully, this episode will cause you to think, "Hmm." If you KNOW your inner self is thoughtful and compassionate, and you practice those important human traits, then people (family, coworkers, friends, supervisors, and supervised) will often accept you for who you are, not the person you feel you have to be. Indeed, we humans are natural performers, even though not professional actors, in order adjust to...2021-07-0610 minIt's Not All BadOptimism - What's that!With all of the tragic events that have and are taking place in today's world, I thought it would be a good idea to chat with someone who has had a complicated background, yet still maintained healthy sense of optimism. Yes. It's a good and light-hearted story that we can all use as encouragement, especially one that comes from young person.
Zhanna Imel is my guest for this episode. She was originally orphaned in Kazakhstan but was eventually adopted and brought to the United States. She's lived a good portion of her young years, especially elementary school in a...2021-07-0322 minIt's Not All BadIt's Okay to Smile and To Help Others SmileThis episode is about human interactions, but more importantly it's the magic of a genuine sincere smile. Compassion, thoughtfulness, concern for others, and smiling are not indications of weakness. Indeed, it's inner strength that acknowledges it's truly fine to have the smile that acknowledges you're fine for even just that second, moment, or minute in time.
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*******Thank you for listening to my podcast. If you found this episode (and my podcast in general) interesting, please sha...2021-06-2811 minIt's Not All BadDiscussions on Current Political Discourse in the U.S.On this episode of "It's Not All Bad", we'll discuss the current situation in which political polarization is in a space unlike that in recent history. Even health issues, such as COVID-19, have become excuses to demonize the other. Facts are put aside in favor of fiction and truth isn't an absolute concept.
Today, Michael J. Ma joins me as my guest. He is a former Navy officer, former US Diplomat, and previously served in the White House and the National Security Counsel as an Executive Assistant. His perspective on political discourse may not be unique, but is ab...2021-06-2835 min
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Tifo Football PodcastWhat's Going On At Tottenham Hotspur?Alex Stewart, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Charlie Eccleshare join Joe Devine to discuss the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-281h 04
Tifo Football PodcastMike Ashley, Newcastle United & The FutureFrom Mike Ashley as the exciting young squash player, to the reviled businessman known for zero-hours contracts and controversy. What does Mike Ashley's potential departure mean for Newcastle United? What can we expect from the future? And how are supporters supposed to react to the new ownership? James Montague, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Alex Stewart join Joe Devine to discuss the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-2152 min
L Devine's Growing Pains6: JC StewartMy velvety voiced label mate, singer-songwriter JC Stewart. JC talks about leaving Northern Ireland to pursue his music dreams, trading in the rugby kit for a guitar, and a questionable Bieber-inspired look.🌟 Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes as soon as they're released🌟 Listen to L Devine's music... On Spotify // On Apple Music🌟 Check out the full Growing Pains Playlist here🌟 Follow L Devine... On Instagram // On Twitter // On Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-11-0600 min
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The Nuanced LifeDealing with Grief (with Megan Devine)We start the show, as always, with your commemorations. One in particular, along with some listener feedback, lead us into a deeper conversation about birth control and gynecology in general. Then, we share our amazing conversation with therapist Megan Devine about how we deal with grief.Resources from Megan:Refuge in Grief - Megan's websiteMegan's social media: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Patreon.How do you help a grieving friend?Writing Your Grief courseEmpathy educator Kate KenfieldInspiration: An Enemy of EnvyTo support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit o...2018-10-241h 04
Tifo Football PodcastPalace's Fluid Front Four & Relegation ReviewJoe Devine & Alex Stewart discuss Crystal Palace's 5-0 thrashing of Leicester City; their fluid front line (minus Benteke) and Hodgson's impressive revival. Also under the microscope is Southampton, who secured a much needed victory of South Coast rivals Bournemouth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-04-3041 min
Tifo Football PodcastTifo Tactics - Manchester Derby & Chelsea Without LuizJoe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to discuss the weekend of football just passed. The pair take a tactical glance at the Manchester derby, Southampton's trials at Arsenal, and life at Chelsea without David Luiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-04-0942 min
Tifo Football PodcastChampionship Top 4Joe Devine & Alex Stewart take a look at the Championship teams most likely to be joining the Premier League next season, including Cardiff, Wolves and Fulham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-03-2533 min
Tifo Football PodcastChampions League Quarters - Tactical PreviewJoe Devine is joined by Simon Harrison and Alex Stewart to discuss the upcoming Quarter Final round of this season's Champions League. The three discuss each fixture from a tactical perspective and attempt to predict the outcomes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-03-1843 min
Tifo Football PodcastResponding to your CommentsJoe Devine & Alex Stewart read through some recent comments from viewers & listeners and respond. Please feel free to leave more questions down below and let us know if you'd like us to do this more often! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-03-1154 min
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Do Go On119 - Queens of Sydney UnderworldFrom the 1920's, Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine did two things - they ran the Sydney Underworld and they HATED each other. This week we delve into the lives of these two fascinating women and their bitter feud!Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes:www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSubmit a topic idea directly to the hat: http://bit.ly/DoGoOnHat Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.comReferences: http://www.rej...2018-01-311h 05