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The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 26 - Beyond the Radar With WSFA Chief Meteorologist Josh JohnsonStep into the eye of the storm with Josh Johnson, WSFA's chief meteorologist for 17 years, as he pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to forecast Alabama's wildest weather. Far from just reading radar screens, Josh reveals how his profession demands equal parts science, geography, and communication skills to keep communities safe when minutes matter most.With candor and humor, Josh tackles the dangerous rise of weather misinformation on social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat. These aren't just annoying distractions—they're potentially deadly diversions that force legitimate forecasters to waste precious time debunking viral no...2025-04-231h 12
The Worms That TurnedThe Good Life (Part One)Welcome to The Worms That Turned!This week we’ll be planting our own potatoes and making our own fertilizer as we dig down into the rich soil of The Good Life, a much-loved 1970s sitcom about a couple’s attempt to drop out of the corporate rat race and lead an autonomous, self-sufficient lifestyle.In this episode, we too yearn for a simpler, mortgage-free life of a suburban smallholder, free from commuting and consumerism, with only our root vegetables and fruity wife for company. Or are we also havi...2025-03-2556 minThe Worms That TurnedThe Good Life (Part Two)Welcome back to The Worms That Turned, and part two of our deep dive into The Good Life. In this episode, we decide whether The Good Life belongs in the Comedy Hall of Fame or on the Compost Heap of Comedy History. Are Tom and Barbara the perfect prototype eco-friendly couple, or insufferably smug, middle-class boomers playing at being poor? You’ll have to listen to the end to find out!Plus, in a special bonus debate, we judge which was the better time to...2025-03-2555 minThe Worms That Turned'Allo, 'Allo! (Part Two)Welcome back to LE WURMS WAT TUNED!You may be wondering why I have a painting of nude lady hidden in a large sausage, why there is so much wet celery lying about the place, and why I have a cuckoo clock shoved down my trousers. That recap can only mean one thing… we’re still talking about the classic BBC TV sitcom, ‘Allo, ‘Allo! In this episode, we decide whether ‘Allo, ‘Allo! belongs in the Comedy Hall of Fame or the Dustbin of Comedy History...2025-02-1951 minThe Worms That Turned'Allo, 'Allo! (Part One)Good moaning! And well combed to or pood cost, LE WURMS WAT TUNED! Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once… this week, we are discussing the classic BBC TV sitcom, ‘Allo, ‘Allo!, set during the comedy goldmine that was Nazi occupied France during World War 2. In this episode, we brush up on World War 2 history and discover we have much in common with a middle-aged café owner / wartime collaborator, share an unrequited love for the same French waitress, and learn that not all Nazis were serious, but all membe...2025-02-1849 minThe Worms That TurnedBottom (Part Two)We think we've reached our bottom.In this second part of our in-depth exploration of the BBC TV sitcom Bottom, we decide whether it is comedy genius or puerile playground nonsense.In this episode, Rob claims to have cultural superiority as an Englishman, while Will has clearly spent too much time "researching" old back copies of Parade magazine.Warning ⚠️ this episode contains language that some listeners may find offensive... but only because we're quoting old TV shows, not because we enjoy using those words. We'r...2025-01-071h 00The Worms That TurnedBottom (Part One)BOTTOM'S UP!This week, we delve deep into Bottom to pull out this podcast all about the classic BBC TV sitcom. In the first of a two-part episode, we discuss the comedy legacy of Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson's Bottom... Rob confesses to a schoolboy crime that almost ruined the school disco and Will gets Richie's girl-bait chat-up line wrong... Are these the reasons why they have had no luck with girls, ever?Warning ⚠️ this episode contains language that some listeners may find offensive... but o...2024-12-3155 minThe Worms That TurnedTerry & June Christmas Special“Christmas was better in the ‘80s” according to The Futureheads. We thoroughly disprove that statement by rewatching the 1982 Christmas Special of Terry & June.In this bonus Christmas episode of The Worms That Turned, we settle down with a glass of port and a mince pie to reacquaint ourselves with Terry and June Medford and discover that their cosy, suburban misadventures were not the most offensive thing in the TV schedule of Christmas 1982...Welcome to The Worms That Turned! We watch old TV sitcoms to see if...2024-12-1934 minThe Worms That TurnedRising Damp
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This week we'll be look back at the 1970's sitcom classic, Rising Damp, and deciding whether racial prejudice is still an acceptable basis for TV comedy.
In this episode, Will takes an academic perspective to explain character motivations with reference to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and Rob does the world's worst Leonard Rossiter impersonation.
Do we decide the discriminatory language of Rising Damp automatically consigns it to the Dustbin of Comedy History, or do we...2024-12-171h 35The Worms That TurnedAre You Being Served?Welcome to The Worms That Turned!
This week we'll be taking a look at the long-running BBC TV sitcom "Are You Being Served?" and discussing whether 1970's stereotypes and camp banter are still acceptable family entertainment.
In this episode, Rob dissects the social hierarchies inherent in the class-based system of post-war British society, while Will is mostly troubled by teeth.
Do we forgive the dated attitudes and lazy stereotyping of Are You Being Served? to put it in the Comedy Hall of Fame, or...2024-12-101h 17
Will's Band of the Week6-9-24 -- Neutrals, Enjoyable Listens, and the BV'sWill, Barrett and Craig discuss the latest releases by Neutrals, Enjoyable Listens, and the BV's, plus live reports and bonus songs.2024-06-101h 25
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 24 - Sharing Southern Bite(s) w/ Special Guest - Stacey LittleHosts - Will Barrett and Stacy "The Millzer" MillsGuest - Stacey Little www.SouthernBite.com Poetic Justice - Chip Powell Motivational Minute - Coach Donny BurnettReady to embark on a tantalizing journey through the flavors and tales of the South? This episode features the fascinating Stacey Little, recipe developer, photographer, and publisher extraordinaire. Stacey shares his story, detailing how a humble lad from the South became a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, worked with Hollywood's A-List, and built a successful business from scratch.Stacey offers a first-hand account of h...2023-08-1553 min
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 23 - Educating The Masses, Super Edition - Special Guest ACBOE Superintendent Lyman WoodfinHosts - Will Barrett and Stacy "The Millzer" MillsGuest - ACBOE Superintendent Lyman WoodfinPoetic Justice - Chip Powell Motivational Minute - Coach Donny Burnett2023-07-151h 03
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 22 - He Blinded Me With Science - Special Guest John CooperHosts - Will Barrett and Stacy "The Millzer" MillsGuest - ACTC Robotics Teacher John CooperPoetic Justice - Chip Powell Classic Motivational Minute - Coach Donny Burnett2023-06-221h 25
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 21 - Flyway To The Bruschetta Zone - Special Guest Lt. Col. Scott GravesHosts - Will Barrett and Stacy "The Millzer" MillsGuest - Lt. Col. Scott GravesClassic Poetic Justice - Chip Powell and Lewis MillsClassic Motivational Minute - Coach Donny Burnett2023-02-101h 16
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 20 - EAN News Is Good News - Special Guest Sarah StephensHosts - Will Barrett and Stacy "The Millzer" MillsGuest - Sarah StephensClassic Poetic Justice - Chip Powell and Lewis MillsMotivational Minute - Coach Donny Burnett2023-01-181h 07
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 19 - Mission Trip Mania - Special Guest Gene SedgwickHosts - Will Barrett and Stacy "The Millzer" MillsGuest - Gene SedgwickClassic Poetic Justice - Chip PowellMotivational Minute - Coach Donny Burnett 2023-01-141h 06
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 18 - The Life and Times of Coach "B" - Special Guest Coach Donny BurnettHosts - Will Barrett and Stacy "The Millzer" MillsGuest - Coach Donny BurnettPoetic Justice - Chip PowellMotivational Minute - Coach Donny Burnett 2023-01-071h 36
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 17 - The Preferred Night Before ChristmasWill Barrett introduces a reading of The Night Before Christmas by our Season 1 guests.....David Lewis, Councilor Marcus Jackson, Dr. Tracye Strichik, Councilor Robert Strichik, Coach J. B. Wallace, Coach Donny Burnett, Lewis Mills, Kellie Cook, Skip Lobmiller, Councilor Lora Lee Boone, Chip Powell, and Mayor Bill Gillespie2022-12-2204 min
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 16 - Special Guest Pastor Peyton Hill of First Baptist Church of PrattvilleHosts - Will Barrett and Stacy "The Millzer" MillsGuest - Pastor Peyton HillPoetic Justice - Chip Powell and Lewis MillsMotivational Minute - Coach Donny Burnett https://fbcprattville.org/https://theunfoldingstory.org/2022-11-1553 min
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 15 - The Voice of The Warriors - Special Guest Jerry YoungHosts - Will Barrett and Stacy "The Millzer" MillsGuest - Jerry YoungPoetic Justice - Chip Powell - Special Guest Bruce KilloughMotivational Minute - Coach Donny Burnett 2022-10-2059 min
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 14 - The Legend of SpiritWalker Part 1 - Special Guest Michael SpiritWalker MoseleyHosts - Will Barrett and Stacy "The Millzer" MillsGuest - Michael SpiritWalker MoseleyClassic Poetic Justice - Chip Powell Motivational Minute - Coach Donny Burnett 2022-10-121h 00
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 13 - The Story of a Combat Photographer - Special Guest Ricky Rose Hosts - Will Barrett and Stacy "The Millzer" MillsGuest - Ricky RosePoetic Justice - Chip PowellMotivational Minute - Coach Donny Burnett 2022-09-151h 08
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastSPECIAL EPISODE - REMEMBERING 9/11 With Special Guests Pete and Denise Groghan Hosts - Will Barrett and Stacy "The Millzer" MillsGuest - Pete and Denise Groghan2022-09-091h 20
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 12- When the Fox Was In The Ville : Special Guest Lora Lee BooneHosts - Will Barrett and Stacy "The Millzer" MillsGuest - Lora Lee BoonePoetic Justice - Skip Powell Motivational Minute - Coach Donny Burnett 2022-08-301h 01
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 11- It's High School Football Time in Alabama : Special Guest Caleb BrooksHosts - Will Barrett and Stacy "The Millzer" MillsGuest - Caleb BrooksClassic Poetic Justice - Chip Powell Motivational Minute - Coach Donny Burnett 2022-08-1355 min
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 10- Educating the Masses - Part 2 : Special Guest Dr. Tracye StrichikHosts - Will Barrett and Stacy "The Millzer" MillsGuest - Dr. Tracye StrichikPoetic Justice - Chip Powell and Lewis MillsMotivational Minute - Coach Donny Burnett 2022-08-0455 min
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 9- Prosthetic Legs, Recycled Astroturf, Catfish Charlie And Stuff : Special Guest Skip Lobmiller Hosts - Will Barrett and Stacy "The Millzer" MillsGuest - Skip LobmillerPoetic Justice - Chip Powell and Lewis MillsMotivational Minute - Coach Donny Burnett 2022-07-2956 min
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 8- Lions Football, Daddy Duties, Rabbit Hunting and Such : Special Guest Coach JB WallaceHosts - Will Barrett and Stacy "The Millzer" MillsGuest - Coach JB WallacePoetic Justice - Chip Powell and Lewis MillsMotivational Minute - Coach Donny Burnett 2022-07-151h 03
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 7 - Ships Sinking, Bridge To Nowhere, Booth Speakeasies, and Such Hosts - Will Barrett and Stacy "The Millzer" MillsGuest - Emily LobensteinPoetic Justice - Chip Powell and Lewis MillsMotivational Minute - Coach Donny Burnett 2022-07-091h 02
The Preferred Experience : The PodcastEpisode 6- Braves Fanboying, Eagles Fishing and Such - Special Guests former MLB greats Reggie Sanders and Andruw JonesOn location at the Marlon & Marcus Foundation Golf Tournament Hosts - Will Barrett and Stacy "The Millzer" MillsGuests - Reggie Sanders, Andruw Jones, Elijah Lawrence, and Marcus JacksonPoetic Justice - Chip Powell and Lewis MillsMotivational Minute - Coach Donny Burnett 2022-07-0136 min