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The US economy looks great on paper: high GDP, low unemployment, and booming markets. So why does it feel like the system is broken for so many people? To unpack the disconnect between macroeconomic data and everyday financial anxiety, we’re joined by Chicago Booth professor Steve Kaplan. A staunch defender of the free market, Kaplan argues that despite our collective pessimism, American capitalism is actually delivering unprecedented prosperity. Are we just looking at the data wrong, or is the market failing us? From the staggering costs of the US healthcare system to the lasting scars of the China labor shock, we debate the deepest fractures in our modern economic framework. Recorded alongside the Stigler Center's economic conference " Can Capitalism Be Popular? " the conversation covers how to actually measure an economic system, the U.S. vs. Europe debate, the opioid crisis, health care lock-in, teachers' unions, UBI, and the core tension of the whole show: if capitalism is working, why doesn't it feel that way? Connect with us: 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel 📱 Follow Capitalisn’t on Instagram & TikTok ✉️ Email your questions and comments to capitalisntpod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve Kaplan has been called the comedy guru for good reason. He's an esteemed comedy consultant, author and instructor who works with major studios like HBO, Disney, DreamWorks and others, helping writers, directors, producers, and actors, enhance the comedic elements of their work. He's also the author of two highly regarded books, ‘The Hidden Tools of Comedy: The Serious Business of Being Funny’, and ‘The Comic Hero's Journey’. In this episode, we delve into the mechanics of comedy, discuss Steve's unique approach and his ideas, and explore how these insights can be applied to your own acting, writing, and directing careers. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this conversation is packed with valuable lessons that will change the way you think about comedy.

Unlock the profound impact of mindfulness in the corporate sphere with Steve Kaplan, a seasoned mindfulness practitioner, teacher, and coach who guides us through his transformation from truth seeker to dedicated Buddhist. His journey, rich with experiences from Transcendental Meditation to Tibetan Buddhism under mentor John Churchill, illustrates the potent antidote mindfulness provides against the Western epidemic of relentless busyness. Steve's narrative promises to reveal how these practices can sharpen focus and alleviate the suffering embedded in our daily grind. Venturing into the realm of mindful leadership, we converse about how presence and acceptance can revolutionize workplace cultures. Drawing on the wisdom of figures like John Kabat-Zinn and the integration of Eastern philosophies into Western psychological frameworks, we address the evolution of corporate environments through mindful practices. Discover how leaders can embody mindfulness to foster healthier corporate spaces, enhance decision-making, and cultivate empathy and innovation, all leading to a more competitive and inclusive business landscape. Lastly, the spotlight is on heart-centered leadership, a revolutionary model that champions authenticity in the business world. We discuss the five dimensions of the heart that leaders can engage with to forge deeper connections and transform organizational culture into one where personal growth and collective support thrive. The episode also examines the role of courage and psychological safety in fostering the tender aspects of the heart, revealing how these elements can drive progress within organizations and society at large. Join us for this rich exploration of how integrating personal values into business practices can create a more mindful and effective society. Steve's website is: www.kaplancoaching.net *** Support the show Website: www.nextpixprods.com PLEASE READ - Terms of Use: https://www.nextpixprods.com/terms-of-use.html Note that Don Thompson is now available as a coach or mentor on an individual basis. To find out more, please go to his website www.nextpixprods.com, and use the 'contact' form to request additional information.

Steve Kaplan is a renowned comedy consultant and author of "The Hidden Tools of Comedy," a book that delves into the mechanics of comedy and the psychology behind humor. He has adapted Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey framework to comedy writing in a way that helps writers understand how to create engaging and funny stories. In Steve Kaplan's approach to Comedy's Hero's Journey, the focus is on using humor to engage the audience and enhance the storytelling process. This framework helps comedy writers understand how to create funny and relatable characters and situations while still following the classic Hero's Journey structure. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support .

Steve Kaplan is a well-known comedy writer, teacher, and consultant. He is the author of the book "The Hidden Tools of Comedy: The Serious Business of Being Funny," which is a popular resource for aspiring comedy writers. The book delves into the principles and techniques of comedy writing, offering insights and practical advice for creating humorous and engaging content. Steve Kaplan has been teaching comedy writing and performance for many years, and his expertise has made him a sought-after consultant in the entertainment industry. He has worked with numerous writers, actors, and directors, helping them develop their comedic skills and enhance their comedic projects. Kaplan's approach to comedy emphasizes the importance of understanding human nature, exploring characters' desires and obstacles, and using specific comedic techniques to elicit laughter.In addition to his book, Steve Kaplan has also conducted workshops, seminars, and lectures on comedy writing and has worked with various entertainment companies, including Disney, HBO, and DreamWorks Animation. He continues to be a respected figure in the field of comedy writing education. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support .

Imagine turning your porch into a four-season room without breaking the bank, or controlling your blinds with just a touch of a button. Steve Kaplan, owner of Peachtree Blinds, shared with us how this can become a reality. In this episode, he walks us through his 20-years long journey of transforming Peach Tree Blinds into a full-service home décor solution provider. It's not merely a blinds and shades business, they are experts in interior and exterior designs, motorization, and sun solutions. Their unique four-stack vinyl window is a grand game-changer, offering an affordable alternative to a four-season room. Steve doesn't stop at sharing his business journey. He tackled some common misconceptions about the industry and underlined the importance of service and expertise. The housing crash of '06/'07 was a turning point for Peachtree Blinds as it shifted their focus from being transactional to being more relationship-driven. Away from business, Steve shares his personal life passions for hot rods and hiking. Peachtree Blinds not only has been striving to meet their customers' needs, but they are also committed to local fabricators. Tune in to learn more about their customer-responsive outdoor product range and how you can visit their showroom in the Alpharetta area or get their service even if you are located up to a two-and-a-half to three-hour radius away. The world of blinds and shades is more fascinating than you think! Tune in to explore.

Today on the show we have comedy legend, author, and writer Steve Kaplan. For years, Steve Kaplan has been the industry’s most sought-after expert on comedy. In addition to having taught at UCLA, NYU, Yale and other top universities, Steve created the HBO Workspace, the HBO New Writers Program and was co-founder and Artistic Director of Manhattan Punch Line Theatre. He has consulted and taught workshops at companies such as HBO, DreamWorks, Disney, Aardman Animation, Sony Pictures Network India, Globo Brazil, and others. In New York, Steve was co-founder and Artistic Director of Manhattan Punch Line Theatre, where he developed writers such as Peter Tolan(Analyze This, The Larry Sanders Show), writer and producer David Crane(Friends, Episodes), writer/producer Tracy Poust (Ugly Betty, Will & Grace), Michael Patrick King(Sex and The City, Will & Grace), David Ives(Venus in Fur), Howard Korder (Boardwalk Empire), David Fury(The Tick, Buffy, The Vampire Slayer), Lisa Loomer (The Waiting Room), Tom Donaghy (The Mentalist), Kenneth Lonergan (Manchester by the Sea)and Mark O’Donnell (Hairspray) and introduced such performers as Lewis Black, Mercedes Ruehl, Oliver Platt, Helen Slater, Fisher Stevens, Veanne Cox, Sam McMurray, Vickie Lewis, and Illeana Douglas. In Los Angeles, he created the HBO New Writers Project, discovering HBO Pictures screenwriter Will Scheffer (Big Love), and performer/writer Sandra Tsing Loh (Aliens in America),; and the HBO Workspace, a developmental workshop in Hollywood that introduced and presented performers such as Jack Black and Tenacious D, Kathy Griffin, Bob Odenkirk and David Cross (Mr. Show), Josh Malina and Paul F. Tompkins. At the Workspace, he was Executive Producer for the award-winning HBO Original Programming documentary DROP DEAD GORGEOUS. Steve has directed in regional theaters and Off-Broadway (including Sandra Tsing Loh’s ALIENS IN AMERICAat Second Stage).In addition to private coaching and one-on-one consultations, Steve has taught his Comedy Intensive workshops to thousands of students in the United States and countries around the world, including London, Toronto, Galway, Athens, Paris, Tel Aviv, Sydney, Melbourne, Rio, Munich, New Zealand, and Singapore. This year, he will be presenting seminars and workshops in Los Angeles, Brussels, London, and via Skype, Sweden.His new book The Comic Hero's Journey: Serious Story Structure for Fabulously Funny Films . I can't recommend it enough. A comic hero or heroine also goes on a journey, but for the comic hero, it’s often quite, quite different. The hero decides to go on the adventure; the comic hero often has no choice. The hero has a wise old man; the comic hero often meets an idiot who inadvertently says something that can teach him a thing or two. Steve Kaplan will show you the diverse paths that comedy takes in The Comic Hero’s Journey.This interview is EPIC! If you want to learn how to create "funny" in your screenplays or projects this episode is for you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support .

Steve Kaplan is a well-known comedy writer, teacher, and consultant. He is the author of the book "The Hidden Tools of Comedy: The Serious Business of Being Funny," which is a popular resource for aspiring comedy writers. The book delves into the principles and techniques of comedy writing, offering insights and practical advice for creating humorous and engaging content. Steve Kaplan has been teaching comedy writing and performance for many years, and his expertise has made him a sought-after consultant in the entertainment industry. He has worked with numerous writers, actors, and directors, helping them develop their comedic skills and enhance their comedic projects. Kaplan's approach to comedy emphasizes the importance of understanding human nature, exploring characters' desires and obstacles, and using specific comedic techniques to elicit laughter. In addition to his book, Steve Kaplan has also conducted workshops, seminars, and lectures on comedy writing and has worked with various entertainment companies, including Disney, HBO, and DreamWorks Animation. He continues to be a respected figure in the field of comedy writing education. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support .

Steve Kaplan and Eric Peoples discuss what it looks like to face the unknown, overcome fear, and live life as an adventure. For more information about Trident Adventures, visit https://www.tridentadventures.com Here are photos of the story Steve talks about: https://mauinow.com/2021/07/26/a-maui-girls-wish-to-be-a-navy-seal-was-broughtto-life-by-trident-adventures/

Geoffrey chats with Steve Kaplan about his book The Comic Hero's Journey and how structuring a comedy differs from other genres. You can find Steve at https://www.kaplancomedy.com/ You can order his book here https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07KCSPNTZ&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_R36PC1BVRD55X78NKW40&tag=tssp07-20 The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

Today we're discussing comedy in writing with Steve Kaplan. Steve is the author of the book "The Hidden Tools of Comedy" as well as the founder of the HBO Workspace and the HBO New Writer's Program. He is a consultant and script doctor for Dreamworks, Disney, Paramount, Touchstone and many others. and is also a highly sought-after instructor at UCLA, NYU, Yale and other top universities. Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network! For more great filmmaking and screenwriting podcasts: 👉 http:///www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com Access IFH Academy's Film Distribution: Confidential Course 👉 http://www.indiefilmhustle.com/letmein Listen to more at Indie Film Hustle: 👉 http://www.indiefilmhustle.com Read the Making of this film in Rise of the Filmtrepreneur: How to Turn Your Indie Film Into a Moneymaking Business 👉 http://www.filmbizbook.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-academy-a-filmmaking-and-screenwriting-podcast--4497865/support .

The Coronavirus has us all concerned about both our physical and financial health. The economic impact of the pandemic has changed the value of everything overnight, making the process of dividing assets for a divorce settlement particularly challenging. So, what’s the best way to cope with the uncertainty? And what are our options if we need cash in hand right now? Steve Kaplan is the founder and owner of Steve Kaplan CPA, a practice focused on dispute resolution services out of White Plains, NY. He has 30-plus years of experience in public practice, developing an expertise in business valuation, financial analysis and settlement support. Steve is trained in Collaborative Divorce Practice and mediation, and he is often called upon to speak on a variety of tax, forensic accounting and matrimonial dissolution topics. On this special episode of Divorce Dialogues, Steve joins Katherine to offer advice on dealing with the current economic uncertainty, reminding us that portfolio values always come back after a downturn. He weighs in on how to think about the valuation of assets if you’re getting a divorce right now, explaining the benefits of choosing the collaborative process when it comes to real estate and business valuation. Listen in for Steve’s insight around the benefits available to those of us who need cashflow now and learn how to take advantage of the changes to the tax code initiated by COVID-19. Topics Covered Steve’s advice on dealing with the current economic uncertainty Portfolio values come back after downturn Value today less relevant than at exit Taking action now may compound problems The benefits available to those of us who need cash in hand now Increase in unemployment benefits Small business loans available at low interest rates (e.g.: PPP) Opportunity to borrow from retirement account $1200 checks issued automatically to most taxpayers How to think about real estate valuation if you’re dividing assets now Why business valuation is more challenging in the Coronavirus era The benefits of collaborative divorce in terms of business valuation Steve’s insight on the changes to the tax code initiated by COVID-19 Penalty for borrowing from retirement account waved Minimum distribution requirements waived in 2020 Date to file/make first payment on taxes moved to 7/15 Connect with Steve Kaplan Kaplan CPA: https://www.skaplancpa.com/ Call (914) 733-7340 Email skaplan@skaplancpa.com Connect with Katherine Miller The Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/ Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/ Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1 The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246 Email: katherine@westchesterfamilylaw.com Call (914) 738-7765 Resources CARES Act: https://www.skaplancpa.com/ SBA Loans: https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19 Paycheck Protection Program: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program-ppp SECURE Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1994/text

Steve Kaplan, Hollywood's most sought-after expert in comedy writing, joins us to talk about "cancel culture" and surviving as a comic in the age of political correctness. Steve wrote the quintessential book about comedy writing, 'The Hidden Tools of Comedy' and 'The Comic Hero's Journey.' GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: Steve's website: http://www.kaplancomedy.com Audio books narrated by Forris Day: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Forris+Day+Jr. Tweet us @borgusfilm or email info@borgus.com Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr. Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav Zdravkovic Suspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739 Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm

Today on the show we have comedy legend, author, and writer Steve Kaplan. For years, Steve Kaplan has been the industry’s most sought-after expert on comedy. In addition to having taught at UCLA, NYU, Yale and other top universities, Steve created the HBO Workspace, the HBO New Writers Program and was co-founder and Artistic Director of Manhattan Punch Line Theatre. He has consulted and taught workshops at companies such as HBO, DreamWorks, Disney, Aardman Animation, Sony Pictures Network India, Globo Brazil, and others. In New York, Steve was co-founder and Artistic Director of Manhattan Punch Line Theatre, where he developed writers such as Peter Tolan (Analyze This, The Larry Sanders Show), writer and producer David Crane (Friends, Episodes), writer/producer Tracy Poust (Ugly Betty, Will & Grace), Michael Patrick King (Sex and The City, Will & Grace), David Ives (Venus in Fur), Howard Korder (Boardwalk Empire), David Fury (The Tick, Buffy, The Vampire Slayer), Lisa Loomer (The Waiting Room), Tom Donaghy (The Mentalist), Kenneth Lonergan (Manchester by the Sea) and Mark O’Donnell (Hairspray) and introduced such performers as Lewis Black, Mercedes Ruehl, Oliver Platt, Helen Slater, Fisher Stevens, Veanne Cox, Sam McMurray, Vickie Lewis and Illeana Douglas. In Los Angeles, he created the HBO New Writers Project, discovering HBO Pictures screenwriter Will Scheffer (Big Love), and performer/writer Sandra Tsing Loh (Aliens in America),; and the HBO Workspace, a developmental workshop in Hollywood that introduced and presented performers such as Jack Black and Tenacious D, Kathy Griffin, Bob Odenkirk and David Cross (Mr. Show), Josh Malina and Paul F. Tompkins. At the Workspace, he was Executive Producer for the award-winning HBO Original Programming documentary DROP DEAD GORGEOUS. Steve has directed in regional theaters and Off-Broadway (including Sandra Tsing Loh’s ALIENS IN AMERICA at Second Stage). In addition to private coaching and one-on-one consultations, Steve has taught his Comedy Intensive workshops to thousands of students in the United States and countries around the world, including London, Toronto, Galway, Athens, Paris, Tel Aviv, Sydney, Melbourne, Rio, Munich, New Zealand, and Singapore. This year, he will be presenting seminars and workshops in Los Angeles, Brussels, London, and via Skype, Sweden. His new book The Comic Hero’s Journey. I can’t recommend it enough. A comic hero or heroine also goes on a journey, but for the comic hero, it’s often quite, quite different. The hero decides to go on the adventure; the comic hero often has no choice. The hero has a wise old man; the comic hero often meets an idiot who inadvertently says something that can teach him a thing or two. Steve Kaplan will show you the diverse paths that comedy takes in The Comic Hero’s Journey. This interview is EPIC! If you want to learn how to create funny in your screenplays or projects this episode is for you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support .