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WheezyNews Podcast

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This podcast version of Craig Benzine's WheezyNews videos has rambling talks on various topics and behind the scenes info on the next WheezyWaiter Youtube videos. Sometimes Chyna (his wife) also makes a cameo appearance. This is your one-stop pod for all the news that's fit to Wheeze!

Episodes

SCROOGED turned us into Scrooges about the movie SCROOGED

We're watching 25 of the best Christmas movies that we haven't seen, according to the internet and this time, well, I'm sorry. Scrooged just doesn't hold up. Not sure it ever did. _________________ SCROOGED (1988) synopsis from Rotten Tomatoes: In this modern take on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," Frank Cross (Bill Murray) is a wildly successful television executive whose cold ambition and curmudgeonly nature has driven away the love of his life, Claire Phillips (Karen Allen). But after f...

Dec 01, 202116 min

THE BISHOP'S WIFE was odd and uncomfortable and fine

We're watching 25 of the best Christmas movies that we haven't seen, according to the internet and this time Cary Grant is our guardian angel and he performs a LOT of miracles. Too many really. _________________ THE BISHOP’S WIFE (1947) synopsis from Rotten Tomatoes: Dejected by his efforts to raise money to build a cathedral, Bishop Henry Brougham (David Niven) beseeches heaven for guidance, and is visited immediately by Dudley (Cary Grant), who claims to be an angel. Henry is skeptical, then a...

Dec 01, 202117 min

MICKEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL gave us that Scrooge feeling, and Ada sort of watched this one with us

We're watching 25 of the best Christmas movies that we haven't seen, according to the internet and this time we are returning to a glorious film of my childhood, MICKEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL. Ada is joining us! (sort of) _________________ MICKEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL (1983) synopsis from Rotten Tomatoes: A retelling of the classic Dickens tale with Disney's classic characters. _________________ The movies we're going to watch, probably (in no particular order) MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1947) THE PREACHER’...

Nov 27, 20218 min

We Watched THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER with My Parents and Sister

We ventured in a one horse open Prius to my parents house for Thanksgiving and wouldn't ya know it? They have a TV and the internet! And we could watch a Christmas movie. THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER _________________ THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER (1940) synopsis from Rotten Tomatoes: Alfred Kralik (James Stewart) and Klara Novak (Margaret Sullavan) are employees at Matuschek and Company, a general store in Budapest. Klara and Alfred are constantly at odds with each other, butting heads and disagreei...

Nov 25, 20217 min

We Watched LITTLE WOMEN (1994) and We Got the Feels

We are going to be watching 2 LITTLE WOMEN! (movies) This is the 1994 version with Susan Sarandon and Winona Ryder and others. It's a bit of a tonal shift from Bad Santa. We'll see how we handle it. _________________ LITTLE WOMEN (1994) synopsis from Rotten Tomatoes: In this 1994 adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic, the March sisters confront growing pains, financial shortages, family tragedies and romantic rivalries in mid-19th-century Massachusetts. Jo (Winona Ryder) struggles for indepe...

Nov 24, 202117 min

We Tried to Watch BAD SANTA, It Didn't Go Well

BAD SANTA, a 2003 dark comedy starring Billy Bob Thorton. Craig saw it and liked when it came out (a time which he refers to as his adolescence, even though he was 23). Does it hold up? ___________________ BAD SANTA synopsis from Rotten Tomatoes: In this dark comedy, the crotchety Willie T. Stokes (Billy Bob Thornton) and his partner (Tony Cox) reunite once a year for a holiday con. Posing as a mall Santa and his elf, they rip off shopping outlets on Christmas Eve. This year, however, Willie is ...

Nov 22, 20219 min

LET IT SNOW is a Teen Christmas Movie That Helped Us Settle Our Differences & Brought Us Together

You can also listen to this podcast style Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheezynews-podcast/id1519496941?uo=4 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0T3dbPaD7zmtQWUqCDaszy Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZjlkMjA1Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor https://anchor.fm/s/4f9d205c/podcast/rss The rest of the movies we're going to watch, probably (in no particular order) MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET THE PREACHER’S WIFE MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL BE...

Nov 22, 202112 min

HOLIDAY INN is a very problematic movie & Chyna isn't excited about old movies, but here we go

We're watching 25 of the "best" Christmas movies according to Rotten Tomatoes (& some other lists) The rest of the movies we're going to watch, probably (in no particular order) MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET THE PREACHER’S WIFE MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL BEST MAN HOLIDAY SCROOGED MERRY CHRISTMAS LET IT SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE BAD SANTA THE BISHOP’S WIFE CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT WHITE REINDEER A CHRISTMAS TALE COMFORT AND JOY (1984) LITTLE WOMEN (1994) LITTLE WOMEN (2019) MARCH OF...

Nov 21, 202118 min

They Remade THE GRINCH AGAIN and We Watched it and had Opinions

We're watching 25 of the "best" Christmas movies according to Rotten Tomatoes (& some other lists) The rest of the movies we're going to watch, probably (in no particular order) MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET THE PREACHER’S WIFE MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL BEST MAN HOLIDAY SCROOGED MERRY CHRISTMAS LET IT SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE BAD SANTA THE BISHOP’S WIFE CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT WHITE REINDEER A CHRISTMAS TALE COMFORT AND JOY (1984) LITTLE WOMEN (1994) LITTLE WOMEN (2019) MARCH OF...

Nov 19, 202114 min

We're Watching 25 Christmas Movies. Up First, WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING

We're watching 25 Christmas movies again! (we did it last year) This time I'm going to upload our entire reaction to each movie podcast style (and on my 2nd YouTube channel, WheezyNews) and then the final, coherently edited, full video of EVERY movie on the main channel, WheezyWaiter. Happy holidays!

Nov 13, 202121 min

Thoughts on Writing a Song Every Day & My Experience with the 2nd Moderna Shot

SO, I've been making a song every day this month and I'm going to talk a lot about that today. I also share my experience getting the 2nd shot of the Moderna vaccine if you're curious about that. There's also a blog post on my website about and a twitter thread if you're interested in what I did to prep for it and how I felt after.

Apr 20, 202123 min

Why Quantity is Better Than Quality (or Why the Whole Argument is Stupid)

Click here within a week of this upload and get a 14-day Free Trial of Deltatrainer and from then on the discounted $59 per month rate (instead of $100) http://bit.ly/train_wheezy_style Treat creating like exercise, too. This episode I talk about forcing my way through the songwriting process as I write a song every day for a month. Sometimes they're hit or miss but I'll be uploading them all to YouTube. I've changed my mindset to focus on the process more than the product. Quantity over quality...

Apr 05, 202123 min

Beware of the Sunk Cost Fallacy

Go to https://brilliant.org/WheezyNews/ to sign up for free. And also, the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium membership. Today I'm talking about YouTuber burnout and the sunk cost fallacy. Is what I'm doing worth the cost? How am I doing right now, what is in my control in this moment? Let's talk about the value of being in the moment and breaking the cycle of continually making stuff just because it's what we do.

Mar 29, 202122 min

My Favorite Type of Exercise is...

Give Tiege Hanley a try & get a FREE toiletry bag with your first box at http://tiege.com/wheezymarch Good shoes, wear clothes, and get out there and move forward! Today I'm talking about my favorite form of movin' my body and why I think you'd like it, even though a lot of people hate it. It's running, you guys. Also, skin care is important and I talk about that too.

Mar 15, 202124 min

Day 8 of Posting Only Compliments Online

The first 100 people to go to http://blinkist.com/wheezynews ​ are going to get unlimited access for 1 week to try it out. You'll also get 25% off if you want the full membership. Hey, you look nice today. Now that we've gotten that out of the way let's talk about compliments and why you should give them more often. Stop with all the ME ME MEEEE and focus more on what else is out there and how you can verbally appreciate it. Right? Time to get out of your own head, think about why you like what ...

Mar 08, 202125 min

6 Worries That Keep You From Starting That Project

Go to https://brilliant.org/WheezyNews/ to sign up for free. And also, the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium membership.This week I share a list of things that you should avoid worrying about, especially when you're starting on a...

Mar 01, 202134 min

Day 53 of Bullet Journaling

Become smarter in 5 minutes by signing up for free today: http://cen.yt/mbwheezynewsThanks to Morning Brew for sponsoring today’s episode of the podcast. Pants drunk, Hygge, being cold ... I'm talking about getting up early and planning more stuff!

Feb 22, 202127 min

The Value of Saying "No"

Go to https://brilliant.org/WheezyNews/ to sign up for free. And also, the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium membership.NO! There, I said it. Phew! This week I'll talk about different situations for saying "no" and how I wish I said...

Feb 15, 202128 min

LIFE TIP: Focus on One Thing at a Time

Give Tiege Hanley a try & get a FREE toiletry bag with your first box at http://tiege.com/wheezyfebDoom Stacking, ever heard of it? Well, it's a term I made up that we're going to talk about today. Let's explore tips for staying motivated and...

Feb 08, 202131 min

Why I Hate Winter

First 200 get 20% off a premium membership by clicking https://brilliant.org/WheezyNews/Today I tried to convince my dad to move to Hawaii, talk about how much I hate putting on more clothes to go outside, and walk around in the snow complaining about...

Feb 01, 202128 min

Day 25 of Bullet Journaling: Focus on What You Can Control

What can you control? Let's talk about it, and some updates on making new music, writing a scene for my parents, and tackling projects that aren't really the main thing but I'm having fun with it. We only control what we say, sometimes that's really...

Jan 25, 202127 min

Day 18 of Bullet Journaling (It's Really Working!)

Give Tiege Hanley a try & get a FREE toiletry bag with your first box at http://tiege.com/wheezyjanListen up! This bullet journal stuff is changing the game for my productivity. I've been setting specific end times for projects, getting that real...

Jan 18, 202136 min

Day 9 of Bullet Journaling

So, turns out this bullet journaling stuff is pretty cool. This week I dive into bullet journaling AND the final upcoming slate of videos for the main channel, goals and priorities, a tangent about home buying, and some other stuff. Buckle up, it's...

Jan 11, 202136 min

Day 1 of Bullet Journaling

What do 4 Dogs, 8 Cats, and a Barracuda have to do with this week's episode? You'll have to listen to find out. Also, I talk about bullet journaling, the scenes I have with my parents, and how I plan to harken back to a little bit of old Wheezy style....

Jan 04, 202135 min

How I've Changed in 2020 (Surprise at the end)

Can you believe we made it to the end of the year? In this episode of Wheezy Monday I recap the highs and lows and share the big plans for next year. For full impact of the surprise at the end, watch the video version on YouTube... or just imagine it...

Dec 29, 202039 min

The Most Important Thing to Have: A PLAN

Today let's talk about plans, why you need them, how to make them, where to find them, how to stick to them and how difficult it can be to need / make / find / stick to them. Phew! Also, if you're interested in writing an essay to apply for the Wheezy...

Dec 21, 202037 min

I'm Gonna Start Making Short Films

2021 goal time with some snow-crunching ASMR as a bonus! Now that I've built muscle and developed my workout routine let's jump into short films and next year plans.

Dec 15, 202030 min

Being Less Strict About my Health Goals Lately

I head to Twitter to answer your questions, maybe I should have read the questions ahead of time but if you like spontaneous then you've come to the right place. Also, some exciting audio of SpaceX Dragon docking at the ISS.

Dec 07, 202028 min

Don't Wait For Inspiration. Just Do Stuff.

"Do stuff. Be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration’s shove or society’s kiss on your forehead." - Susan Sontag We'll chat about chasing dreams and making things and society's kisses... nah, we leave out the kissing stuff. I'll update you on...

Nov 30, 202021 min
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