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Natural Selection: Scott v. Wild BillBONUS: Exclusive Interview with Nick FosterJournalist Nick Foster, whose book “The Jolly Roger Social Club” is the ultimate account of William Dathan Holbert’s reign of terror in Bocas del Toro, Panama. In this exclusive interview, Foster speaks openly about how he discovered this story, and how he hopes his reporting helps to honor the memories of Holbert’s victims. For more:
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2024-09-2439 min
Natural Selection: Scott v. Wild BillBONUS “AFTER BOCAS”: An Exclusive CrimeCon Panel DiscussionOur host Candice DeLong joined “Natural Selection: Scott Versus Wild Bill” producers, Lisa Ammerman and Chris Goldberg, as well as Scott McAda himself for a fascinating and very candid panel discussion at this year’s CrimeCon in Nashville. This was the first time Scott McAda ever spoke publicly about what happened to him and exactly how he was able to survive Wild Bill. For more:
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2024-09-1739 min
Natural Selection: Scott v. Wild BillIT AIN'T OVERScott McAda’s frantic effort to save himself from decades in a Panamanian prison – based solely on the accusations of avowed serial killer William “Wild Bill” Holbert – seems like a success.Scott stumbles on a piece of evidence that should finally vindicate him in his exhausting struggle with Wild Bill. Is Scott finally going to be exonerated? Will Scott’s version of this saga finally be believed, or will the con man turned serial killer have the last word?For more:
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2024-09-1032 min
Natural Selection: Scott v. Wild BillBURDEN OF PROOFWealthy retiree Scott McAda is feeling desperate after his courtroom showdown with serial killer William “Wild Bill” Holbert goes horribly awry. In Scott’s mind, he has only two options left: petition for a rare second courtroom faceoff, or flee Panama for the States with his wife aboard their boat.Both options are extremely risky and neither definitively proves his innocence. Can Scott finally win a legal round in his epic battle with Wild Bill? Is it too late for Scott to find the one bit of irrefutable evidence that can give him back his li...
2024-09-0339 min
Natural Selection: Scott v. Wild BillCOURTING DISASTERThe stakes are high for Scott McAda as he faces off against William “Wild Bill” Holbert in a Panamanian courtroom. The wealthy retiree is confident that his meticulous preparation will bring him justice and reveal he is telling the truth, not the avowed murderer in shackles sitting across the table.But, once again, Scott underestimates his nemesis – as the serial killer lobs a new accusation at him. The latest claim from Wild Bill leaves Scott reeling, with his entire defense seemingly shattered, Scott fears he is out of options in the quest to clear his na...
2024-08-2732 min
Natural Selection: Scott v. Wild BillCERTIFIED PSYCHOPATHAs the body of another victim lays in a shallow grave in Bocas del Toro, serial killers William “Wild Bill” Holbert and Laura Michelle Reese flee Panama. A manhunt crisscrosses Central America, lasting weeks while the expat community in Bocas reels from the news that their friendly neighborhood barkeep was actually a cold-blooded murderer.Despite a Hollywood movie-like capture that lands him behind bars, Wild Bill remains confident he can outsmart the Panamanian legal system. In part, Bill’s plan involves forcing Scott McAda, the affable retiree who took pleasure in publicly trolling him, into a...
2024-08-2048 min
Natural Selection: Scott v. Wild BillFRIENDLY FIRENot long after American fugitive William “Wild Bill” Holbert lands in Central America, he sets up shop as a “psychiatrist” catering to fellow expats, a ruse which helps him progress from con man to serial killer.As a fake therapist he hones two useful skills – building trust and feigning empathy – that he uses to his advantage while targeting people for their homes. When Wild Bill befriends a lonely, recent divorcée at his dockside bar in Bocas del Toro, he realizes too late that he gravely miscalculates his victim.For more:...
2024-08-1348 min
Natural Selection: Scott v. Wild BillRIDE OR DIEOne Spring evening in 2010, Scott McAda is waiting on the docks of Bocas del Toro, Panama for a friend to whisk him across the lagoon when along comes a boat with one occupant - William “Wild Bill” Holbert.Wild Bill insists on taking Scott to his destination, leaving the two men alone in the remote, open waters. Scott has no clue that months earlier a fellow expat found himself in a similar scenario and was never heard from again.For more:
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2024-08-0636 min
Natural Selection: Scott v. Wild BillTHE JOLLY ROGER SOCIAL CLUBWilliam “Wild Bill” Holbert and his companion Laura Michelle Reese fled Costa Rica for Panama and are now running a dockside bar close to their new home called The Jolly Roger Social Club.The hangout is popular with expats, like wealthy American retiree Scott McAda, who grow accustomed to Wild Bill slinging drinks in a Viking helmet and telling outrageous stories. What no one realizes is that Wild Bill is methodically gathering information on his party-loving patrons, details that he will use to great effect as he and Laura amp up their life of crim...
2024-07-3045 min
Natural Selection: Scott v. Wild BillTHE CONCRETE PLANAmerican fugitives and prolific con artists William “Wild Bill” Holbert and Laura Michelle Reese murder a man in Costa Rica, steal his suitcase full of money and dispose of his body in the yard of their rental home. Then the killers escape over the border into Panama to find their next mark.When they come upon a family selling their property in the tropical paradise of Bocas del Toro, Bill shoots dead the father, mother and son – and moves into their home. No one seems to notice the family is missing because Bocas is an exp...
2024-07-2350 min
Natural Selection: Scott v. Wild BillTHIS CAN'T BE HAPPENINGOver a year has passed since that night aboard the Natural Selection.By now, William “Wild Bill” Holbert has graduated from grifter to murderer. He is arrested (along with his faithful companion, Laura Michelle Reese) and charged with murdering six fellow ex-pats in Central America. As he awaits trial in a Panamanian prison, Wild Bill makes a shocking claim — that affable retiree Scott McAda is the true mastermind behind these ruthless killings, as well as a vast criminal empire. The media coverage is relentless.It is Wild Bill’s word aga...
2024-07-1650 min
Natural Selection: Scott v. Wild BillI AM A GODBocas del Toro, Panama – 2009. Scott McAda, his wife Belinda, and their son Wes are enjoying a peaceful sunset on their yacht, the Natural Selection, when a motorboat approaches. An American couple introduce themselves as Bill and Jane Cortez. Always a friend to fellow expats, Scott invites them on board for a cocktail, but after several rounds of drinks, the night takes a bizarre and unsettling turn.“I AM A GOD. PEOPLE BOW DOWN BEFORE ME!” Bill proclaims. Scott chuckles at his guest’s drunken bravado and tells him, “You sound stupid.”This is...
2024-07-0945 min
Collapse: Disaster in SurfsideIntroducing "Natural Selection: Scott v. Wild Bill"*** First episode drops this summer ***From Treefort Media and Village Roadshow Entertainment Group....Narrated by Candice DeLong (creator and host of the hit podcast KILLER PSYCHE WITH CANDICE DELONG)...A sunny place for shady people... Scott has no idea that his tropical heaven is about to become his personal hell.Make sure to FOLLOW and learn more at naturalselection.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-04-1502 min
Natural Selection: Scott v. Wild BillTreefort Media & VREG present: "Natural Selection: Scott v Wild Bill"From Treefort Media and Village Roadshow Entertainment Group....Narrated by Candice DeLong (creator and host of the hit podcast KILLER PSYCHE WITH CANDICE DELONG)...A sunny place for shady people... Scott has no idea that his tropical heaven is about to become his personal hell.===
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2024-03-0802 min
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaPHONE CALLS FROM THE DEAD!📯📯📯Your fan mail gets answered this week!
Arthur from Japan writes in and asks Paul and Stephen to discuss Thomas Edison’s spirit phone, a little known device to contact the dead. What happened with Edison’s quest to prove life after death, and what’s TikTok got to do with it?
Also learn about a ghostly human voice recording from the 1840s (predating known technology)!
Add to that a bonus visit with William Shatner musing about ghosts and paranormal activity.
Your takeaway? As usual, none of us really know sh*t.Paul Giamatti is an a...
2023-08-3035 min
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaNnedi Okorafor Sees The Future🌍📚✍🏾Award-winning science fiction writer Nnedi Okorafor, who coined the term "Africanfuturism" joins co-hosts Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma on this episode of CHINWAG.Tickling mice, javelin-throwing nuns and making friends with sentient AI are just some of the detours their conversation takes this week. Can Stephen and Nnedi finally bridge the gap between cat people and dog people and bring long-lasting peace to civilization?Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor and producer. Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, religion, and art.Nnedi Okrafor is the winner...
2023-08-161h 02
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaWE'VE GOT MAIL!📨📨📨Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma asked for your thoughts, your burning questions, your weirdest musings, and you responded - in droves!Stephen from St. Louis asks, do watershed moments exist and is the term actually overused and misunderstood? Paul and Stephen discuss and wonder what history actually IS after all? And somehow, American soldier Boston Corbett makes an appearance.Then - are you superstitious? Anna from Belfast writes in about the Irish Fairy Thorn Tree which some believe to be the gateway between a mortal world and the other-world. You asked, Chinwag answered, and that...
2023-08-0934 min
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaPillow Talk with Dream Expert Deirdre Barrett💭💭💭Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma are fascinated and confounded by dreams and the act of dreaming. Enter renowned dream and hypnosis expert, Dr. Deirdre Barrett and hear Paul and Stephen question the very meaning and purpose of dreams.Are they precognitive? Can dreams tell of past lives? Does imagination and intuition play a role? Do recurring dreams help protect us? What is dream incubation and can we manipulate our dreams to find answers to life’s pressing questions? Answers are revealed during this lively Chinwag.Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor and producer. Stephen Asm...
2023-08-0257 min
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaThe Marvel-ous Mr. Cheadle🦶🏽🦶🏽🦶🏽Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma go deep with Don Cheadle and explore the importance of improv to combat aging, miming to Zapruder films, religion to tame the ego, gorilla trekking, and Paul’s desire to be considered for foot fetish sites. Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor and producer. Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, religion, and art.Don Cheadle is an award-winning actor, director, activist, musician and golfer. His new Marvel spy series Secret Invasion is streaming on Disney+.Note...
2023-07-2650 min
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaSATANIC PANIC!👹👹👹This week, Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma go down a wild rabbit hole on Satanism, a topic they find endlessly fascinating. They ruminate on everything from atheism to Aleister Crowley, pentagrams to Frankenstein. Also hear about sex magick (with a "K").Bonus: Jimmy Page’s purported Satan worship! You don’t want to miss this deep dive into the diabolical. Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor and producer. Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, religion, and art.👹👹👹
2023-07-191h 00
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaA Detour Through Life with Amy Sedaris🚇🚇🚇Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma host a candid chat with the always effervescent and inventive Amy Sedaris. Hear about Amy’s love of Japanese subways, why she finally broke down and got a phone, her impression of Dolly Parton, and love for the artistic works of George W. Bush, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr.Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor and producer. Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, religion, and art.Amy Sedaris is a comedian, writer, tal...
2023-07-1246 min
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaENCORE: Patton Oswalt and The Mandela Effect🎭🎭🎭An encore presentation of Paul Giamatti’s and Stephen Asma’s chat with Patton Oswalt recorded at SXSW 2023 in Austin, TX. Paul and Stephen learn about Oswalt’s current obsession with the Mandela Effect and take an unexpected wild detour through Shakespeare, demons, horror movies and goo pods. Bonus: Paul and Stephen read fan mail and debate a suggested explanation for the Mandela Effect. Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor and producer. Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, religion, and art. Patton Oswalt is a stand...
2023-07-051h 05
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaAre You Still A UFO Skeptic?🛸🛸🛸More shocking revelations from Paul Giamatti’s and Stephen Asma’s chat with Mutual UFO Network’s (MUFON) Star UFO investigator Katie Paige.What IS Project Looking Glass, and has this secret operation been part of a cover-up? Hear more about the trauma associated with the purported alien abductions of Whitley Strieber and Betty Andreeason. Bonus: Paul and Stephen learn about the hat man, shadow people, alien cadavers and lizard people.Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor and producer. Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosop...
2023-06-2853 min
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaTruth & Lies with UFO Investigator Katie Paige👽👽👽Katie Paige, Mutual UFO Network’s (MUFON) Star UFO investigator, joins Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma for an enthralling, deeply weird chat on paranormal unknowns like Travis Walton’s alien abduction, crop circles, and cattle mutilation. Bonus: Government involvement and cover-ups, Skinwalker Ranch, disembodied electrical voices, and a connection between UFOs and Bigfoot!Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor and producer. Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, religion, and art.Katie Paige is Colorado MUFON’s State Director. She is a STAR Investig...
2023-06-2151 min
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaBilly Bob Thornton TAKE 2: Visions, Phobias, and Obscure Beatles Tracks🍴🍴🍴More lively excerpts from Paul Giamatti’s and Stephen Asma’s chat with Academy Award winner and musician, Billy Bob Thornton. This time Billy Bob talks about his psychic mom, his intense dislike of old silverware, Fettuccine Alfredo, and the genesis of Paul’s childhood bug phobia.Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor and producer. Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, religion, and art. Billy Bob Thornton is an Academy Award-winning actor, screenwriter, and musician who will be touring the US and Europe summer 2...
2023-06-1433 min
Kasich & KlepperIntroducing 'Paul Giamatt's CHINWAG with Stephen Asma'🐘🐘🐘"CHINWAG" is the newest podcast from Treefort Media, and we're inviting you to sample it here first!Paul Giamatti (yes, THE award-winning actor and producer) & Stephen Asma (aka the Professor) join forces for a freewheeling series of conversations that dive deep (like, really, really deep) into the wilderness of the mind.Featuring prominent guests from diverse fields, Chinwag is esoteric in the best way possible, as Paul and Stephen delve into anything and everything: Are we living in a simulation? What’s the most perfect sentence in literature...
2023-06-0802 min
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaTheresa Caputo Is Never Alone🐿🐿🐿Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma have their first-ever readings with the Long Island Medium herself, Theresa Caputo. Join as they post-game about everything from intuition to the afterlife, and hear how Theresa can not catch a break from the spirits, despite her dad’s pleading. Bonus: which pet animal visits from the other side the most? Hint, it’s not Fido. Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor and producer. Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, religion, and art.The Long Island Medium...
2023-06-071h 02
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaSO YOU THINK YOU’RE A STARSEED?🌟🌟🌟Recorded Live in Denver at SeriesFest 2023, Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma talk to a live audience about the trendy topic of Starseeds, a cosmic mystery whose content has over 1 billion views on TikTok. Also in this episode: the reading of Akashic records, and Exorcism: is this still a thing? Bonus: Paul is left utterly baffled by the coronation of King Charles.Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, religion, and art. Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor and producer.🌟🌟🌟New episodes drop Wednesdays for fre...
2023-05-3152 min
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaEven Psychopaths Suffer Burnout with Candice DeLong💊💊💊Killer Psyche podcast host Candice DeLong spent two decades in the FBI as a criminal profiler tracking serial killers and working such notorious cases as the Unabomber and the Chicago Tylenol Murders. Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma explore the terrifying and tactical world of tracking murderers with Candice and learn that even psychopaths suffer career burnout. Bonus: learn about predictive behaviors of serial killers (bed-wetting?!), Ted Bundy’s incarcerated romance, and a key tip when negotiating to save one’s life.Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, r...
2023-05-2448 min
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaPreet Bharara's a Poet, and We Didn't Know It🌼🌼🌼Paul and Stephen engage with Preet Bharara on some unlikely topics: UFOs, conjugal relations with chickens, flowers on Mars, the opposable thumbs of aliens, stamp collecting, and the poetry of law.Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, religion, and art. Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor and producer. Preet Bharara is a former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the host of the podcast Stay Tuned With Preet.🌼🌼🌼=========...
2023-05-1751 min
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaThe Cult of Kathryn Hahn🏐🏐🏐Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma are fascinated by Kathryn Hahn’s deep knowledge of cults, con men, hypnosis, brainwashing dogs, and the power of late night volleyball sessions. Bonus: Travis the chimpanzee, radical nuns, lice couches, do Popes Netflix and chill, and that time Paul fought off kidnapping Krishnas in Northern Ireland!Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, religion, and art. Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor and producer. Kathryn Hahn is an accomplished actress currently starring in Hulu’s limited series “Tiny Beautiful Things.”🏐🏐🏐New episodes...
2023-05-1055 min
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaTripping with William Shatner🖖🏽🖖🏽🖖🏽Stephen Asma and Paul Giamatti are giddy to speak with lifelong hero and Star Trek alum William Shatner on tequila tastings, space travel, bum drug trips, holding on to your inner child and that time he beat up an Australian Olympic swimmer on stage. Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, religion, and art. Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor and producer. William Shatner is an Emmy award-winning actor, writer, recording artist and director whose new documentary You Can Call Me Bill premiered at SXSW 2023.🖖🏽🖖🏽🖖🏽
2023-05-031h 01
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaTALKING MONSTERS with Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma👺🤠🎸Recorded live at SXSW 2023, Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma have a spirited conversation about werewolves, Godzilla, the Loch Ness Monster and Sasquatch – and their cultural impact. Chaos ensues in the Q&A with audience.Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, religion, and art. Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor and producer.👺🤠🎸New episodes drop Wednesdays for free... n(🧊)Make sure to follow us @chinwagpod 👉🏼
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2023-04-261h 02
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaMysteries of Ancient Egypt with Dr. Kara Cooney🌅🇪🇬🌅Stephen Asma and Paul Giamatti get to the bottom of all your burning questions on Ancient Egypt with UCLA Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney. They go deep into mysteries surrounding pyramids, death cults, aliens, mummies and cats from that time period, as well as unexpected topics, like the significant role self-fellatio played in ancient Egyptian religious practices and beliefs. They also hit on Pharaoh Akhenaten and the challenges faced by female rulers in Egypt, as well as their lasting impacts on society.Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science...
2023-04-191h 02
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaPatton Oswalt and The Mandela Effect😈😈😈Recorded live in Austin at SXSW, Stephen Asma and Paul Giamatti learn about Patton Oswalt’s current obsession with The Mandela Effect and take a wild detour through Shakespeare, demons, horror movies and goo pods.Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, religion, and art. Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor and producer. Patton Oswalt is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer.😈😈😈New episodes drop Wednesdays for free... n(🧊)Make sure to follow us @chinwagpod 👉🏼
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2023-04-1255 min
The Boise Bubble PodcastTreefort 2023Treefort 11 - Big Changes
Treefort Music Fest is one of the largest events that Boise boasts, and it is nationally recognized as being pretty badass. In this, the 11th year, there will be some MAJOR changes. Aside from the over 500 BANDS performing, there’s a new main stage area, completely new venues, new “fort options”, and new drinking rules (hint: Ale Fort just got a lot cooler). Marissa Lovell of Treefort (and the popular newsletter “From Boise”) drops her picks for things you shouldn’t miss. Also, all the details for exploring Treefort with kids (12 and under are FREE!) a...
2023-03-0839 min
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaTreefort Media presents: "Chinwag"*** First episode launches on April 5th ***chin-wag: to have a chat, a friendly conversation.Make sure to follow us on YT, IG & Tik @chinwagpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-02-0900 min
She Will Rock YouBehind the Fest: Megan Stoll, Treefort Music FestivalTreefort Fest is quite possibly the coolest fest we've ever heard of, and we sat down with Marketing Director Megan Stoll to talk all the details- such as what makes it different from other fests, memorable moments from years past and what they have in store for the tenth anniversary this year!
About Treefort Fest: Conceived as an extension of the current momentum in the Boise music scene and art scene at large, our vision is that Treefort will provide the opportunity for Boise to play host to the national and regional music scenes while showcasing the...
2022-03-1821 minThe Boise Bubble PodcastTreefort 10!It’s the 10 year anniversary of Boise‘s biggest music fest! Treefort Music Fest is a killer city-wide showcase of what makes Idaho and Boise amazing: music, food, drink, art, stories, kids events, and even yoga! It's such a local staple that the city of Boise honored it with the title of "Cultural Ambassador" in 2015.
We’re talking with Treefort Music Fest PR director Marissa Lovell about exciting happenings at the festival this year. From the most anticipated bands, to new ways to volunteer and some of the big changes in store. And Natalie’s fav Treefort moment f...
2022-02-1634 min
Collapse: Disaster in SurfsideTRAILER Introducing Collapse: Disaster in SurfsideIn the middle of the night on June 24, 2021, a 12-story section of the Champlain Towers South condominium complex roared to the ground, killing 98 people in Surfside, Florida. Collapse: Disaster in Surfside is a 12-part investigative and narrative reporting project; a co-production of the Miami Herald and Treefort Media. We’re talking with survivors, witnesses, experts, first responders, and journalists, to get the whole story of Surfside. How the building went up, and why it went down. We’re piecing together 911 calls, police body camera recordings, surveillance footage, and forensic engineers digging deep into the evidence to fin...
2021-11-1803 min
UnErased: The Deportation of Adoptees in AmericaIntroducing UnErased: The Deportation of Adoptees in AmericaMore than 35,000 adult adoptees in the United States spent their entire lives completely unaware that they lacked citizenship and faced deportation. Their stories deserve to be heard - in their own words. Their stories deserve to be UnErased. UnErased: The Deportation of Adoptees in America, co-produced by Focus Features and Treefort Media in support of the film, BLUE BAYOU. Written and directed by Justin Chon, and starring Justin Chon and Alicia Vikander. In theaters September 17th.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...
2021-09-1701 min
The Running Educator Podcast (TRE)“The history of Treefort Music Fest” with Eric GilbertEric Gilbert, the co-founder of Treefort Music fest, explains his journey that leads to this fantastic music festival in Boise, Idaho. Treefort Music Fest is a five-day music and arts festival that brings hundreds of emerging and independent artists from across the world to downtown Boise, Idaho. The fest was conceived in 2012 as an extension of the current momentum in the Boise music scene and art scene at large. Its vision is that Treefort will provide the opportunity for Boise to play host to the national and regional music scenes while showcasing the local up-and-coming talent. Treefort was the first mu...
2021-04-1924 min
Just Go Grind#215: Eric Gilbert, Co-Founder of Treefort Music Fest, on Building a Multi-Venue Festival with 133,000 Attendees Over 8 Years and Crowdfunding with Wefunder to Get Through the COVID-19 Shutdown Eric Gilbert is the Co-Founder of Treefort Music Fest ( https://www.treefortmusicfest.com/ ) an annual 5 day event in Boise, Idaho that's had over 133,000 attendees in 8 years and featured 1000s of bands from around the world. Treefort Music Fest is a five-day indie music festival, held at numerous venues throughout downtown Boise, Idaho every year in March. Over the first eight years it has expanded to also include Alefort, Artfort, Comedyfort, Dragfort, Filmfort, Foodfort, Hackfort, Kidfort, Skatefort, Storyfort, and Yogafort. Treefort is now a full-fledged multi-disciplinary event with a lot of dynamic collaboration and...
2020-10-2649 min
Story ForwardJames W. A. R. Lloyd, Treefort's Visionary Artist w/ Special Guest Musician Matthew VorhiesThis week Larry Rosen and Christian Winn sit down via Zoom with James W. A. R. Lloyd, the creative force behind the look, feel, and general artistic vibe of Treefort. James is the artist who creates the logos, creatures, structures, skulls, and just about everything rad and rockin' you see on at Treefort. We get into his Treefort origin story, his life as a working artist in Boise, and his new comic book, Floraform. Joining us is musician (and big James W. A. R. Lloyd fan) Matthew Vorhies who created an amazing companion album to Floraform, all unbeknownst to...
2020-10-051h 08
The Sports Bubble with Jensen KarpNEW SHOW: Drafted, coming September 21From the makers of THE SPORTS BUBBLE comes DRAFTED, a new podcast series hosted by Keegan-Michael Key that offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at eight college football players as they enter the NFL draft. We hear their hopes, dreams, and fears during the most exciting time in their young lives. DRAFTED premieres September 21st, and is a production of Treefort Media, Klutch Sports Agency, and iHeart Media. Listen now on iHeart, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
2020-09-1702 minThe Sports Bubble with Jensen KarpNathan AdrianIn 2019, three-time Olympian swimmer Nathan Adrian was diagnosed and treated for testicular cancer - setting him up for a difficult road to recovery in time for Tokyo 2020, hopefully to be his fourth Olympic Games. Then the global pandemic rescheduled all of 2020. The five-time Olympic gold medalist talks about how the postponement may have helped him, the difficult task of finding Olympic-sized pools in a global crisis, and how his public health degree keeps him up at night these days. Jensen and Nathan also come up with things to balance on his head while swimming, in hopes of leaving that...
2020-08-1230 minThe Sports Bubble with Jensen KarpSean ElliottWe're all in need of a little inspiration these days, which makes Sean Elliott the perfect athlete for The Sports Bubble. Not only is the Spurs legend an NBA champion and two-time All-Star, he's also one of the greatest college basketball players of his generation - and he did it all while battling a crippling kidney disease that resulted in a transplant. Now, as the long-time, and healthy, San Antonio Spurs broadcast analyst, Sean talks about his heightened health concerns during the pandemic, the difficulties with announcing NBA games from home, and his terrifying experiences with racism growing up...
2020-08-0536 minThe Sports Bubble with Jensen KarpAric AlmirolaWhile the return of most sports leagues remains shaky at best, NASCAR has returned at full speed. Leading the way is driver Aric Almirola who found himself on a hot streak - whether as the only driver that has finished in the top 10 at every race since the stopdown or by crossing the finish line in third place at Geico 500… backwards. The driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing shares how he’s turned this strange season into the best of his career, why he sent a text to Bubba Wallace, and why he’s ready to cap...
2020-07-2931 minThe Sports Bubble with Jensen KarpKelley O'Hara / Sergio MoraThe first sports league in the United States to return to “normalcy” was the NWSL – no small feat accomplished without the brave women who first experienced it like Utah Royals FC star Kelley O’Hara. The two-time FIFA World Cup champion talks about the “summer camp” vibe of the Challenge Cup, the social landscape of America, and if the internet trolls she’s dealt with in her life and career still allow her to think this world can be saved. They also get into why there’s really no good soccer movies (seriously, Hollywood, what gives!). Then, Jensen talks to former WBC su...
2020-07-2242 minThe Sports Bubble with Jensen KarpKenny SmithKenny "The Jet" Smith went from playing alongside Michael Jordan on a North Carolina NCAA team to ten seasons in the NBA where he helped lead the Houston Rockets to back-to-back championships. Since then, The Jet has brought his expertise on the court to the always entertaining & award-winning Inside the NBA on TNT, where he's delivered enough classic TV moments to rival his extensive on-court highlight reel. With the NBA Bubble ramping up, Kenny joins Jensen to talk about the Woj email, LeBron's decision to keep his name on his jersey and Kenny's upcoming virtual basketball camp, The Jet...
2020-07-1534 minThe Sports Bubble with Jensen KarpSebastian Lletget / ExcaliburIt’s official, the MLS is Back…in a bubble. For stars like midfielder Sebastian Lletget of the powerhouse LA Galaxy, the results of this tournament mean more than just a win, draw, or loss… it’s an attempt at playing for normalcy. In this episode, Jensen talks to Sebastian about the latest in the MLS quarantined version of “the happiest place on earth,” the racism he’s seen in the sport while playing for West Ham United, and whether anyone has heard from Zlatan Ibrahimović since he left LA. They also play a game to test just how well he knows h...
2020-07-1050 minThe Sports Bubble with Jensen KarpBradley Wright-PhillipsTo be an elite striker, you have to be fearless. As the fastest player in Major League Soccer history to reach 100 goals, Bradley Wright-Phillips has shown he’s as fearless as they come. But the current world we’re living in even has him worried. In an open and raw conversation, recorded just before the MLS is Back Tournament in Orlando, the two-time Golden Boot winner reveals his deep concerns about the “tough ask” to leave his family behind, the long-standing racism in soccer, and whether activism has become a “trend.” Bradley also shares how leaving the New York Red Bulls an...
2020-07-0831 minThe Sports Bubble with Jensen KarpAndrew McCutchenPhiladelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen is not only one of baseball’s best all-around players, he’s also a fun guy off the field, which can’t be said about everyone in the league. The 2015 NL MVP and five-time All-Star talks to Jensen about his hilarious quarantine alter-ego “Uncle Larry,” how that epic Topps trading card came to be, and his recent viral “Fresh Prince” moment in an empty Philly rental. They also chat about Andrew’s return from injury, the game’s need for black community outreach, and how - or if - MLB locker rooms can actually adapt to today’s B...
2020-07-0623 minThe Sports Bubble with Jensen KarpNidal "MamaImDatMan" Nasser / Kassem GWhen your gamer handle is “MamaImDatMan,” you better mean business. As the reigning MVP of the NBA 2K League and its first individual player to sign an endorsement deal, Nidal “MamaImDatMan” Nasser has proven he deserves the moniker. Nidal joins Jensen to talk about the skills and training it takes to be WAY better than you at video games, how the 2K League travels just like their NBA counterparts, and why the community of eSports is growing in popularity. He also helps pick Jensen’s future online handle. Then, in a new installment of FANDEMIC, Jensen chats with YouTube pioneer Ka...
2020-07-0349 minThe Sports Bubble with Jensen KarpJerry StackhouseThe name Jerry Stackhouse is synonymous with basketball. One of the greatest players to ever wear the North Carolina Tar Heels jersey, he went on to play 18 seasons in the NBA - yes, 18! With a resume that’s parallel to none, it's easy to see why he was recently chosen to be the head coach of the Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball team. Coach Stackhouse talks to Jensen about leading an impressive young roster during these challenging times and what recruiting is like in a socially distanced world. They also talk about the possible racial bias he saw against teammate Alle...
2020-07-0131 minThe Sports Bubble with Jensen KarpBig EAs soon as we’re allowed to give hugs again, it’s hard to imagine not having WWE Superstar Big E at the top of your list. The teddy bear masquerading as the current WWE SmackDown! Tag Team Champion has proven himself in the ring for years now, but it’s his ability to see the larger picture that will make you a fan for life. Big E talks to Jensen about the racial divide dominating our culture, the history of the black performer in wrestling, and what the industry is facing in the form of sexual assault and harass...
2020-06-2939 minThe Sports Bubble with Jensen KarpJulie FoudyJulie Foudy is an absolute legend. The soccer icon and two-time World Cup champion has fought for human and civil rights her entire career – exemplifying what it means to be a captain on and off the field. In this chat, Foudy discusses the difficult decisions that athletes will make as they return to their sports, why athletes like Colin Kaepernick and Megan Rapinoe are the leaders we need, and her thoughts on racial bias, social injustice, and player protest. Julie and Jensen also get into who should play her in the upcoming Netflix movie about the iconic ’99 U.S. Wome...
2020-06-2432 minThe Sports Bubble with Jensen KarpKeone Kela / Taran KillamComing off an impressive season in 2019, pitcher Keone Kela had even bigger plans for this season - set on proving he’s the Pittsburgh Pirates opening day closer while exhibiting his personal growth on, and off, the mound. Now, with the MLB season in limbo, Keone has all the time in the world to continue to mature… and reflect on how he was probably sick with the Coronavirus during Spring Training. Keone and Jensen talk about fatherhood, what his new walk-up song should be, and why you want to be invited to a barbeque at the Kela household. Plus, in a...
2020-06-2242 minThe Sports Bubble with Jensen KarpBrehanna Daniels / Megan GaileySports have always been about breaking records and the athletes who make history. As a black woman on a NASCAR pit crew, everything Brehanna Daniels does smashes through a glass ceiling and sets a record - and she’s proud to be doing it. The NASCAR tire changer talks about the groundbreaking changes in her sport and how, seemingly overnight, she went from being a college basketball player to a rising star in the revolutionary Drive for Diversity program. Brehanna shares her experience with racism growing up in the South, how it felt to see Confederate flags at events, an...
2020-06-1943 minThe Sports Bubble with Jensen KarpMolly Solomon / Luka JonesSince 1896, the modern Olympics have only been canceled four times - thanks to World War and now the COVID-19 pandemic. And Molly Solomon, the executive producer and president of NBC Olympics and the Golf Channel, now has the difficult task of overseeing the world’s biggest competition’s broadcast move from 2020 to 2021. Add in the fact that she’s raising 16 year-old triplets in a pandemic and you can’t help but feel like Solomon should just get all the gold medals NOW. Molly talks with Jensen about all the changes happening with moving the Olympics, what it means for the athl...
2020-06-1739 minThe Sports Bubble with Jensen KarpZach Plesac / Michael JacobsLast year, starting pitcher Zach Plesac had one of the most impressive debuts in Cleveland Indians history, taking the mound in a rainy Fenway Park against David Price. Now, instead of following up that fairytale start in what was to be his impressive rookie season, he’s moving from city to city as a young contract signee without his own house yet. Zach talks to Jensen about the eerie drive across the country during a pandemic, why he’s already got the best pickoff move in the majors, and how his incredible first game was made even more memorable than...
2020-06-1543 minThe Sports Bubble with Jensen KarpJordan Yamamoto / Adam FerroneMaybe it’s just the Hawaiian way, but nothing really rattles Jordan Yamamoto. Need proof? How about starting his major league career last season by setting a Miami Marlins franchise record of 14 scoreless innings over two starts. Oh, and a rotation best WHIP of 1.144 and 82 strikeouts in under 79 innings to finish the season. Now, that’s Aloha. The Marlins pitcher talks to Jensen about how he maintains a positive mindset during slumps, his growing relationship with Marlins CEO Derek Jeter and why in the end, Christian Yelich won’t be the only name you remember from that trade. They also t...
2020-06-1246 minThe Sports Bubble with Jensen KarpTodd Frazier“The Toddfather,” Todd Frazier, is the kind of Major Leaguer you can’t help but love, even when he’s not on your team. The beloved little league superstar turned All-Star third baseman talks to Jensen about fitting in with his new team, the Texas Rangers, during quarantine, the difficulties of MLB’s return, and how the pandemic is letting the Astros get away with cheating “scot-free.” Todd also talks about looking up to Charles Barkley, feeling blessed to live out his childhood dreams with TWO NY teams, and why he’ll still be happy to win a World Series, even if...
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