In this episode, harmonica phenomenon Jarred Goldweber is interviewed where he discusses what the future of harmonica is looking like.
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Is Staffing Software Really the Answer?
As technology advances in staffing by way of app, job sites, and software, more and more applicants are being selected based on their credentials. With the ability to apply from anywhere in the world, the right candidates are sometimes still a hard find. This begs the question: is technology the be-all end-all when it comes to hiring?
Staffing software can be a funny thing. On one hand, it chooses candidates based on a pre-programmed skill set that matches their resume. The software then notifies the employer almost immediately, transitioning the hiring process almost seamlessly. It also makes for applicants to apply en masse for a position – giving employers a plethora of job seekers to choose from to fill a role in the span of a few hours.
On the opposite end, software does not account for personality or any life experiences candidates may have that would better qualify them for a role. Technology also does not cater to older generations. Due to ease of access and buzzwords in job descriptions that the software picks up, it’s not only easier for job seekers to apply to many vacancies in a short time, it also allows them to manipulate their chances of landing an interview via copy and paste. When it comes time for said interview, they simply just have to be the best candidate that shows up to get the gig. Whether or not they are actually qualified will still be a crapshoot. The ease of applying for work in relation to how often they are deemed worthy by software also means that more applicants are simply applying for random positions algorithms on job sites such as Indeed have told them match their search. In addition, the right candidate for the company could slip through the cracks due to use of the wrong keywords.
Take Mel Blanc for example. For years he would journey to Warner Bros. Animation studios to ask for a voiceover job, only to be turned down by the front door. After years of persistence, Blanc got a break when a talent fell ill and the doors finally opened – albeit for a temporary moment as the studio had no replacement. As you know, Blanc would go on to voice some of the most iconic characters in the history of animation, including most of the Looney Tunes roster, Barney Rubble, and many more. By showing persistence, enthusiasm, and getting in front of the right people, Blanc was able to become the most legendary voice actor in history. If Blanc was constantly told to “apply online and never inquire in person or call about the job,” there’s no telling how many of these characters would not exist or be held in as high of a regard as they are now.
What can employers do to offset this factor? By merging traditional tactics with tech, staffers can get a clear vision of who their next hire is without relying too heavily on algorithms. Allow candidates to drop their resumes off at the front desk, let them call about a job, then check your online applicants. Try hosting open interviews on slow days, or scheduling more career fairs. This will create a more equal opportunity for all, bring effort back to job searches, and help employers find diamonds in the rough.
F*ck Mondays! Episode 33: Lego Batman, Fighting and Fake Dates
Our hosts talk UFC news, the developing story on the Ben Affleck Batman film, and review the Lego Batman Movie. Chris goes on a fake date for Valentine’s day.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Ivan Koloff.
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Manopera! Episode 35: A Friendship Dies, the Era of Wyatt Begins
This past week was full of surprises in the world of WWE. Chris and Spaceman Frank tackle Jeri-KO’s tragic split on Raw, Elimination Chamber and the Chamber fallout on Smackdown Live! This episode is dedicated to the memory of George “The Animal” Steele.
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Bonesaw Podcast – Episode 48: Blood Feast’s CJ Scioscia
Blood Feast guitarist CJ Scioscia drops by to chat about his band’s first album in nearly 30 years, “The Future State of Wicked.” CJ shares recording stories, tales from the road and more.
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HarpHouse – Episode 8: Tongue Blocking or Lip Pursing?
by Connor Frontera
Theory or Feeling? These topics go under the knife in this episode.
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Spaceman Frank’s Elimination Chamber Predictions
by Frank Lucci
The first SmackDown! Live solo live special feels like a nice little Pay-Per-View. It does not feel like a huge deal, but considering this is a stepping stone to WrestleMania WWE has done a good job in two weeks to make this a worthy watch. WWE has noticeably focused on having multiple women matches, which is smart because the Smackdown women’s division is one of their biggest strengths. Throw in MY BOY LUKE HARPER getting a shot at Royal Rumble winner Randy Orton and this event has Spaceman Frank salivating. Here are my Elimination Chamber 2017 predictions!
Mojo Rawley vs. Curt Hawkins (Kickoff Time-Filler Spectacular)
This match came about in about 40 seconds when Hawkins made fun of Patriots tight end/Buffalo native Rob Gronkowski, who is buddies with Mojo. WWE put about 87 seconds of thought into this, so I will do the same. Unless Gronk shows up, I do not care. Mojo wins because Hawkins has the heat of ice cream at this point.
Nikki Bella vs. Natalya
These ladies have done a good job of imitating Nikki’s last feud with Carmella, with the two ladies just brawling 24/7 to protect Nikki’s allegedly hurt neck. With the Bella sister rumored for a tag match with her man John Cena for WrestleMania as well as time off/retirement rumors, it is likely Natalya will be eating the pin here. While Nattie Ice has been better as a heel, I really want her to cart out Tyson Kidd to give him something to do as well as coach her on how to do his NXT gimmick so she can actually succeed.
Becky Lynch vs. Mickie James
Another grudge match sees Lynch stepping away from the title picture to take on the returning veteran Mickie James. James looks amazing and is a much needed shot in the arm for the division, and Raw needs a similar vet to come back to mix up the division and get some new matchups on television. However, I do not see James as SmackDown! Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss’ henchwomen for long, and I would like to see her in the title picture sooner rather than later. Mickie wins in what is essentially a toss-up for The Spaceman.
American Alpha (Chad Gable and Jason Jordan) (c) vs. Heath Slater and Rhyno vs. Breezango (Fandango and Tyler Breeze) vs. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) vs. The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) vs. The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) Tag Team Turmoil Match for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships
Well that is a busy headline, isn’t it? The SmackDown! Live tag team scene has been a hot mess, and the fact that we do not get a PPV American Alpha vs. Wyatt Family match speaks volumes on where the WWE sees the division currently. Not that I don’t think this will be fun, but besides when new champs are crowned, there has been little to latch onto between all these teams. American Alpha is the best team out of all of these guys, and I do not think there is any reason for them to lose anytime soon. Can we get a champ vs. champ tag team match between Raw and SmackDown! at ‘Mania to give these guys something significant to do? Alpha wins because AMERICA.
Alexa Bliss (c) vs. Naomi (WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship)
Naomi gets another shot at the belt after her previous push was halted due to injury. I appreciate the continuity, and her split-legged moonsault is a thousand times better than the bum to the face. Naomi is not bad by any means, but she does not scream “champion” to me. If it wasn’t for my obsession with Total Divas I would have a zero read on her personality. Bliss is simply too good to lose the belt now, and should carry the belt to Mania. Bliss wins and gives us even more gifs of resting Bliss face for the internet to enjoy.
Luke Harper vs. Randy Orton
IT’S WESTERN NEW YORK’S MAIN EVENT! Seriously it is crazy to me that a guy I use to live ten minutes away from is wrestling the Royal Rumble winner in a PPV match before WrestleMania. Harper has been on fire since Orton joined the Wyatts, and I really, really hope he does well here. The crowd seems to be buying into his babyface push too, which has me hoping he can get to the next level and sneak into the Intercontinental title scene or even further. After all, the best way to get him to show true babyface colors is to get him a real shirt and trim his facial hair. As much as I am incredibly bias towards Harper…he is here to lose. Furthermore, he is here to do an abbreviated blow off towards his feud with Randy so Orton can move on to ‘Mania mode. Much like my house show experience when Harper would get his 15 minutes of hero worship in Rochester, he will take on a big name, get an incredible near fall, and then eat the pin.
John Cena (c) vs. AJ Styles vs. Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz vs. Baron Corbin vs. Bray Wyatt (Elimination Chamber Match for WWE Championship)
There’s lots to break down here, so I’ll just go from who I think has the least chance to win to the most chance to win. To start, Dean Ambrose is already Intercontinental champ (I was really hoping Harper would get the nod here to add a bit more drama to the match, but the above singles match works also). Ambrose is here to start the match first, provide several hardcore spots for the crowd and then get eliminated 40 minutes in.
The Miz is here to set up his ‘Mania match with John Cena (if the rumors are true), probably by pinning the champ in a shocking twist. I’m fine with main event Miz at this point, but he’s not getting the belt. I just said Cena will get pinned by Miz, and it would be insanity for him to face Orton at Mania considering they just had their 21st match against each other on SmackDown! last Tuesday.
A.J. Styles is a wild card as he has history with lots of these dudes but no solid direction going forward. He and Baron Corbin seem like runners up for this match, and it would actually be kind of cool to see these guys face off. I am not completely sold on the rumored ‘Mania match between Styles and Shane McMahon, and Corbin deserves better than getting dumped into the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, so why not have these dudes beat the piss out of each other at the Grandaddy of ’em All?
That leaves Bray Wyatt, who is the obvious and smartest choice to win. Sometimes the best choice is the clear choice, and Orton vs. Bray for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania feels right. It’s about time Wyatt gets singles gold, and after years of being the guy main eventers beat up between title shots, he deserves a chance to be the head honcho. Wyatt wins and we get some good television for the next few weeks.
Baron Corbin is WWE’s Dark Horse
Heading into his first WWE Pay-Per-View main event this Sunday at Elimination Chamber, Baron Corbin will be the one to watch once those chamber doors lock.
Since his main roster debut last year, Corbin has been a work in progress, doing very little to nothing of notice until last year’s brand split. As he toiled in the undercard, there wasn’t much to be said about the Lone Wolf until his Chairs match with Kalisto at TLC in December.
Corbin came off as a monster, and with the help of the Lucha Dragon, managed to turn a presumed “throwaway match” into one of the more talked about bouts of the evening. Long story short: the WWE Universe discovered how much the big man has improved since his NXT days.
Since then, SmackDown Live has been subtly plugging Corbin into the main event scene with quick, dominant run-ins, giving him more promo time and most recently, matches with top guys such as John Cena and Dean Ambrose.
This past SmackDown, the Lone Wolf won a Fatal Four Way against three of his other Elimination Chamber competitors, but it wasn’t just the rub and being put over that makes WWE’s big plans clear, it’s who Corbin pinned that tells the story.
WWE could have had Corbin pin Ambrose, or even The Miz. Most watching may have guessed Corbin’s inclusion was to take the pin rather than walk away with it. Instead, WWE brass had Corbin go over A.J. Styles, and that says a lot.
While odds are the Lone Wolf won’t walk out of the Elimination Chamber with WWE gold (it’s rumored that Bray Wyatt will finally win the WWE Championship), his booking suggests that he will have a run with the title in the near future.
To make a bold prediction, expect the Lone Wolf to win the Money in the Bank Ladder Match in June en-route to successfully cashing in his briefcase to become champion sometime after SummerSlam.
Manopera! Episode 34: ‘Member The Rumble?
In honor of Bonesaw Entertainment’s two-year anniversary, Chris and Spaceman Frank talk the ‘member berry madness of Royal Rumble 2017.
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SSEP: Episode 7 – Jon and Matt Review Rumble Weekend/’Mania Predictions
by Jon Schorr
Jon and Matt review NXT Takeover San Antonio, The 29th annual Royal Rumble, WrestleMania possibilities, the loss of Seth Rollins and do a quick preview of Superbowl LI.
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