David Litt

Listen to "David Litt Thanks Obama" on Spreaker. At age twenty-four, David Litt became one of the youngest speechwriters in White House history, rising to President Obama's senior staff by 2016. Along with penning remarks on issues from immigration to criminal justice reform, Litt served as the president's go-to comedy writer. Taking the lead on the White House Correspondents' Dinner speech (the "State of the Union of jokes"), he was responsible for some of President Obama's most memorable comedic moments. With his memoir THANKS, OBAMA: MY HOPEY CHANGEY WHITE HOUSE YEARS (Ecco; On-sale September 19, 2017), Litt explores the triumphant highs, demoralizing lows, and hilarious surprises of life in the world's most high-stakes office building. THANKS, OBAMA has received praise from Judd Apatow, Adam Grant, Billy Eichner, Tig Notaro, Mike Birbiglia, and Anne Fadiman. Whether he's singing the Golden Girls theme song in the Oval Office or almost setting Barack Obama's hair on fire, Litt, who is currently the head writer for Funny Or Die's DC bureau, knows how to revel in his own shortcomings. But as Matt Walsh from HBO's Veep said, Litt's story is "inspiring-don't be fooled by the self-deprecating narrator, this portrait of a young speech writer is filled with massive wit, hard earned wisdom, and a loving touch." From his unique vantage point, Litt shines new light on President Obama's most historic moments: the passage of the Affordable Care Act, the 2012 re-election, the "Amazing Grace" speech after the Charleston shooting, and more. He examines Obama's legacy with refreshing candor and helps us understand our broken politics with genuine insight. And for all the absurdity he's witnessed, and the frustrations he's faced, Litt argues that there is no higher calling than public service - even in the age of Donald Trump. David has also written for The Onion, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Cosmopolitan, Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, and the New York Times. He has appeared on multiple national television shows. Equal parts sharp and sincere, hopeful, and hilarious, THANKS, OBAMA is a charming, revelatory political coming-of-age story.

Stephen Moyer

Listen to "Stephen Moyer From The Gifted" on Spreaker. Stephen Moyer is best known for his role as vampire “Bill Compton” in the hit cable series “True Blood.” Moyer recently starred in FOX’s “Shots Fired” and National Geographic’s “Killing Jesus.” He also played “Captain Von Trapp” in the live broadcast of “The Sound of Music,” had a co-starring role in the cable drama “The Bastard Executioner” and was featured in the cable miniseries “The Starter Wife.” Earlier this year, Moyer wrapped production on his feature film directorial debut, “The Parting Glass,” written by Denis O’Hare. As an actor, his film credits include “Concussion,” “Devil’s Knot,” “The Barrens,” “The Double,” “Priest,” “88 Minutes,” “Undiscovered,” “Quills” and “Prince Valiant.” He currently lives in Los Angeles.

I Am

Listen to "I Am What I'm About To Become" on Spreaker. We aren't a lazy generation. We honestly have too much on our minds. It's become the norm to live in a past we can't change or spend too much time trying to design the future. Only to learn bosses, coworkers, family and friends are getting in the way. That invites judgement, self doubt, fear and shame. Living in the present is where peace survives. But being the present is a very difficult place to remain. Putting both hands on the moment requires focus and determination. I carry with me favorite lyrics and verses. So that when I feel myself slipping its extremely helpful to put myself on a written inspiration and or affirmation. I am ______ is nothing more than an open door for you to live in the past. You are a chef? You are a hard worker? I am _____. How can you keep the past out of your present. I am what I am about to become. That puts you in control of decisions being made. Its a choice. Its leadership. If you are about to be angry. Hmmmm change it. I am what I am about to become. That leaves the door wide open for you to leap out of situations that feel negative or untrue. Put yourself back in charge of who you are by making the right decisions on what you'd like to become. Remove the walls and mountains and locate the peaceful path toward victory.

Talitha Bateman

Listen to "Talithe Bateman and Alfre Woodard From So B It" on Spreaker. Bateman can next be seen in the coming of age drama SO B. IT with Academy Award® nominee Alfre Woodard and the legendary Cloris Leachman SO B. IT is the film adaptation of the New York Times bestselling young adult novel of the same name. Written by Sarah Weeks, the book is beloved in schools across the country and continues to be part of their curriculums. For as long as Heidi (Talitha Bateman) can remember, her mother has had only 22 words in her vocabulary. And that’s fine with the precocious 12 year-old. She and Mama live happily, in the bubble of love and protection provided by their remarkable neighbor, the nurturing but agoraphobic Bernadette. Then one day a new word pops out of Mama’s mouth – the mysterious “soof” – and it changes everything. Heidi is propelled on a solo cross-country journey of discovery and loss, truth and identity. Secrets boil to the surface, long-hidden fears are faced, and Heidi finally learns who she is and where she and her childlike Mama came from. Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, SO B. IT also stars Academy Award® Nominee Alfre Woodard (Luke Cage, 12 YEARS A SLAVE), John Heard (HOME ALONE, BIG), Jessica Collins (ZERO DARK THIRTY), Jacinda Barrett (Bloodline), Dash Mihok (SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK), and the incomporable Cloris Leachman (American Gods). Bateman will also play ‘Hannah’ in the new film Geostorm, which stars Gerard Butler, Abbie Cornish and Daniel Wu. The film will hit theaters on October 20th. She recently joined the cast of Simon VS. The Homo Sapiens Agenda, based on the popular young adult novel. She will play ’Noah Spier’ alongside Nick Robinson, Jennifer Garner and Alexandra Shipp. Additionally, Talitha is voicing a character in The Boxcar Children film alongside J.K. Simmons, Dane DeHaan and Martin Sheen and stars in Vengeance: A Love Story opposite Nicholas Cage, released in the UK on VOD.

The Lyrics From Billy's Forest Chapter 82

Listen to "The Lyrics From Billys Forest Chapter 82" on Spreaker. I was moved by a thought that filled my heart while talking to a legend in music. It flooded my process to the point of taking the words into the forest. I wanted to better understand why in the center of such an incredible conversation something so moving leaped into my heart and then onto a page. The weird thing about being a writer. What once moved you has a way of steering you toward deeper waters and valley floors. As much as I was inspired by the short little paragraph that touched my soul. I somehow made my way into another paragraph about standing in front of God. I was asked about what I was thinking while on the path. With so much thought he felt I wasn't serving him but myself. That's an eye opener. Because how many of us say we're in it all the way for the Great Creator but everything we do points us to serving ourselves first? This isn't a Bible thumping message but rather an openness about being aware of your presence in the present. Do your actions and reactions meet the command?

Florida Georgia Line

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Florida GA Line And Backstreet Boys" on Spreaker. Musical influences. Florida Georgia Line doesn't hold back on having a true love for the Backstreet Boys. In fact it was their first concert at the House Of Blues. These days the two Country Music trend setters have teamed up with Hailee Steinfeld, Alesso and Watt with the rBeatz Radio song Let Me Go.

Kygo

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Kygo Working With Ellie" on Spreaker. Today's place in music history is blanketed with collaborations. Master Mixers and Festival DJ's are teaming with brilliant vocalists in ways that cross the lines that make up genres. KYGO and Ellie Goulding coming together for the rBeatz Radio song First Time was a moment that was pretty much meant to happen.