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If Winnie the Pooh is feeling a little rumbly in his tumbly, it may be because he’s now 100!

And in this podcast, we celebrate the milestone by discussing how A. A. Milne’s lovable bear was brought to life. 

How did a real bear named Winnie inspire Milne’s famous character? Which of the real Christopher Robin’s toys were featured in the stories, and where are they now? How did Winnie the Pooh turn into a billion dollar franchise? And why did both A. A. Milne and his son struggle with the fame that resulted from the popular storybooks? We discuss all this and more!

As an added bonus, we also share some insights from Lindsey Mattick’s children’s book, “Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear.”  

This episode is not one to “pooh” at 😉

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“Bueller… Bueller… anyone?”

Oh, yeahhh… it’s been 40 years since Ferris Bueller famously convinced girlfriend Sloane and best bud Cameron to skip school together for a whirlwind day in Chicago. And pop culture has never been the same. 

In this fun podcast we celebrate the 1986 hit movie that’s been called a cultural milestone: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”

What (and who) inspired John Hughes as he was writing the script? Why did Matthew Broderick hesitate to accept the role of Ferris? What are some fun behind-the-scenes stories about the parade and art museum scenes? Why did both Matthew Broderick and Mia Sara find filming challenging? And what tragedy were two of the cast members involved in after the film’s release? We discuss all this and more!

In the words of Ferris, “Life moves pretty fast…” So be sure not to miss it, OR this podcast episode!  

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Yo, Adrian! It’s been 50 years since Sylvester Stallone landed a knockout punch with “Rocky,” a low-budget movie about a down-on-his-luck boxer named Rocky Balboa.

More than an underdog story, though, “Rocky” ended up being a sports drama, a love story, and the film that launched a franchise. 

But what was Sylvester Stallone’s own underdog story in getting his “Rocky” script onto the big screen? What are some behind-the-scenes stories told by the lead actors? How were certain key scenes affected by the film’s low budget? And how was the Steadicam, new technology in 1976, used to make an “immeasurable” impact on the movie?

We discuss all this and more in this fun podcast that will have you humming “Gonna Fly Now” as you head off to face your day. 

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Ready for a fun twist? The topic this week is Bad Dads!

In honor of Father’s Day, we’ve celebrated Dads all month… but now it’s time to talk about how NOT to parent.

In this fun episode, we highlight 3 characters who made our list of all-time worst movie fathers!

But which Bad Dads did we choose? And do you agree with our picks, or did we miss your favorite silver screen scoundrel? 

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It’s hard enough to father your own children, let alone earn a spot on the list of America’s Best TV Dads. 

Yet these 3 television legends have done just that!

Continuing our June theme of “Dear Old Dad,” this week we discuss 3 of the top TV Dads of all time. But which wise, warm, and protective, yet fun-loving fathers did we choose? 

Check out this fun podcast to see if your favorite TV Dads made our list! 

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Because these 3 film fathers deserve so much more than a greeting card or tie this Father’s Day, we’ve decided to recognize them with this fun podcast!

But what are the qualities we look for in a great movie Dad? And which fictional fathers were able to meet our high standards?

Add a little heart to your Father’s Day celebration with this episode honoring our top 3 film fathers… and then let us know if we got it right! 

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Not all superheroes wear capes… although some do! 😉

This month, we celebrate Father’s Day with a look at some of our favorite fathers from entertainment… starting with 3 amazing animated Dads!

Who met OUR criteria for outstanding fathers in an animated show? Listen to find out… and let us know if you agree with our choices!

What we can tell you is this: Our selections include characters from both TV and film, representing both animal and human Dads. But these fathers will ALL warm your heart with the love and dedication they show toward their children. 

Don’t miss this fun look at 3 Dads who are so much more than cartoon characters! 

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HeLa cells –taken from the body of a young, black wife and mother named Henrietta Lacks– have traveled to space, been used in important medical advancements such as with in vitro fertilization and the polio and COVID-19 vaccines, and have helped medical companies earn billions of dollars.

Yet when Henrietta died at age 31, she had no idea how her cells would change healthcare– or that they’d even been taken. 

In this podcast, we discuss the book that brought Henrietta’s story into the spotlight, Rebecca Skloot’s “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” published in 2010, and the HBO movie that followed in 2017.

What circumstances led to Henrietta’s cells being used for medical research? How did her family find out– more than 20 years later– that Henrietta was the woman behind HeLa cells? What makes these cells so special? How did author Rebecca Skloot and Henrietta’s daughter Deborah become partners in researching the book? And what recent developments have occurred in the lives of the Lacks family?  

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What do you do when you discover a celebrated CEO named Elizabeth Holmes is marketing a medical device that is not only defective, but actually providing wildly inaccurate lab results to tens of thousands of people? 

Yet that CEO’s billion-dollar company, Theranos, is protected by over-the-top security measures, has a board filled with former government leaders, and is defended by one of the most powerful and aggressive lawyers in the country? 

This is the situation that faced former Theranos employees Erika Cheung and Tyler Shultz, as well as “Wall Street Journal” reporter John Carreyou, in 2015. 

In the second episode of this fascinating 2-part series, we discuss the circumstances– and the brave people– that led to the fall of Elizabeth Holmes, her partner Sunny Balwani, and the start-up company Theranos. 

If your blood was boiling while you listened to Part 1, you won’t want to miss the story’s satisfying conclusion. 

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In 2014, Elizabeth Holmes was declared the youngest self-made female billionaire in the world by Forbes. Her start-up, Theranos, employed more than 700 people and was valued at over $9 billion. 

By 2018, Theranos was worth nothing. 

In part 1 of this fascinating 2-part series, we focus on the woman behind Theranos, Elizabeth Holmes, and her rise to success.  

How did a 19-year-old dropout from Stanford start a company in Silicon Valley? What was the mission behind Theranos and the purpose of its notorious Edisons? How did Elizabeth Holmes use her role model, Steve Jobs, to craft her own persona? When and how did Sunny Balwani become COO of Theranos? And what were the key events that led to the company’s success?

The episode will make your blood run cold… 

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