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How Rejection Changed Me | ABJ Podcast Episode 11 with AmandaRejection sucks.Whether it's being told no by someone you care about, losing an opportunity, being left out, watching someone choose somebody else, or realizing a friendship or relationship isn't what you thought it was — rejection can mess with your head.But rejection doesn't always mean you're not good enough.Sometimes it teaches you.Sometimes it redirects you.And sometimes, it forces you to finally choose yourself.For Episode 11 of the ABJ Podcast, I'm joined by Amanda, who you've already seen on 5Q with ABJ and who will be joining me more often as a co-host.We're talking about the different kinds of rejection we've experienced, how rejection can become personal, the times rejection actually turned out to be a good thing, and what we've learned from the people and situations that didn't choose us.But we also flip the conversation around.Because we've all rejected people.We've all said no.We've all walked away from relationships, friendships, opportunities, jobs, projects, and situations that weren't right for us anymore.So we're talking about both sides of rejection — being told no and learning how to say no.The biggest lesson?Don't reject yourself just because somebody else did.And sometimes choosing yourself means accepting the answer, learning from it, and moving forward.What has rejection taught you?And have you ever experienced a rejection that eventually led you somewhere better?Let us know in the comments.In This Episode• What rejection really means• Our earliest experiences with rejection• Romantic rejection• Friendship rejection• Rejection in work and creative life• Social media and the pressure of being seen• When rejection becomes personal• When rejection actually becomes a good thing• Learning from rejection• Stop chasing people who don't choose you• Times we rejected people or situations• Learning when to say no• Choosing yourself• What we learned from rejectionABJ Website:https://abj.free.nf/?i=2Follow along, subscribe, and join the conversation.The ABJ Podcast explores the music, movies, wrestling, beer, stories, topics, and ideas that inspire us.I'm not here because I have all the answers.I'm here because I believe asking good questions leads to better conversations.#ABJPodcast #HowRejectionChangedMe #Rejection #SelfGrowth #Podcast

5Q with ABJ — Episode 202 | Scream 7 Movie ReviewGhostface is back. Sidney Prescott is back. And nearly 30 years after helping create Scream, Kevin Williamson is finally behind the camera directing a Scream movie.For Episode 202 of 5Q with ABJ, I'm diving into Scream 7.We're talking about what worked for me, what stood out, Sidney's return, the latest incarnation of Ghostface, the kills, callbacks, and what I learned after digging deeper into the making of the movie.We'll also look at Kevin Williamson stepping into the director's chair, the influence Wes Craven still has on the franchise, some behind-the-scenes details I didn't know going in, and why audiences are still answering Ghostface's calls 30 years later.As always, I'm not here to tell you what to like. I'm here to share my perspective, learn something new, and hopefully start a conversation.Did I miss an Easter egg or callback? Tell me in the comments.And I want to hear from the Scream fans:What's your favorite Scream movie?Who's your favorite Ghostface?What's your favorite kill?And where do you want to see the franchise go next?Follow ABJABJ Website:https://abj.free.nf/?i=2All ABJ Links:https://linktr.ee/AnthonyBlackwellJrABJ Merch Store:https://abj570-shop.fourthwall.com/Like, subscribe, and follow along for more 5Q with ABJ — music, movies, wrestling, beer, stories, topics, and ideas that inspire us.Keep asking questions. Keep discovering. And keep supporting great art.#5QwithABJ #Scream7 #Scream #Ghostface #Horror #MovieReview

5Q with ABJ — Episode 201 | Open Seat #1Welcome to something new on 5Q with ABJ.No planned guest. No prepared questions. Just an open seat and a conversation.Episode 201 introduces Open Seat, a new style of episode where I set up a table, someone takes the open seat, and we simply see where the conversation goes.For Open Table #1, I set up in St. Clair, Pennsylvania during a benefit event for Jim, a local tattoo artist who battled cancer and came out on top.With the community coming together for Jim, it felt like the perfect place to try something different. People could walk up, take a seat, and talk about whatever was on their mind.No script. No agenda. No idea where the conversation is going.That's Open Table.You never know who is going to sit down or what you're going to learn about them.A huge thank you to everyone who participated, everyone who supported the benefit, and especially Jim for allowing us to be part of the day.This is only Open Seat #1. I'm looking forward to taking the table to more events, meeting more people, and seeing where the conversations take us.Follow ABJABJ Website:https://abj.free.nf/?i=2All ABJ Links:https://linktr.ee/AnthonyBlackwellJrABJ Merch Store:https://abj570-shop.fourthwall.com/Like, subscribe, and follow along for more 5Q with ABJ — music, movies, wrestling, beer, stories, topics, ideas, and conversations that inspire us.Keep asking questions. Keep discovering. And keep supporting great art.#5QwithABJ #OpenTable #ABJ #StClairPA #CommunitySupport

5Q with ABJ — Episode 200 | A Conversation with AmandaFor Episode 200 of 5Q with ABJ, I'm joined by my friend Amanda for her first appearance on the podcast!This is the beginning of what I hope will be more conversations with Amanda in the future. We sit down, talk about the things we're interested in, share our perspectives, and just have a genuine conversation.As always with 5Q, the goal isn't to have all the answers. It's about asking questions, sharing stories, learning something new, and having conversations about the music, movies, wrestling, beer, stories, topics, and ideas that inspire us.I'm excited to have Amanda joining me for the first time, and I'm looking forward to seeing where these conversations go from here.Thanks for watching and supporting 5Q with ABJ!Follow ABJABJ Website:https://abj.free.nf/?i=2All ABJ Links:https://linktr.ee/AnthonyBlackwellJrABJ Merch Store:https://abj570-shop.fourthwall.com/Like, subscribe, and follow along for more 5Q with ABJ.Keep asking questions. Keep discovering. And keep supporting great art.#5QwithABJ #Amanda #Podcast #ABJ #Conversations

5Q with ABJ — Episode 199 | The Crucible | Behind the ProductionFor Episode 199 of 5Q with ABJ, I had the opportunity to sit down with Lisa and Megan at the Kelsey Theatre in St. Clair, Pennsylvania to talk about their upcoming production of Arthur Miller's The Crucible.We talk about why they chose this story, what goes into putting together a local theater production, the people behind the scenes, and what makes supporting local theater and the arts so important.I'm not here to tell you what to like. I'm here to ask questions, hear people's stories, and learn something new alongside you.A huge thank you to Lisa, Megan, and everyone at the Kelsey Theatre for welcoming me in and taking the time to have this conversation.Go See The CrucibleKelsey Theatre — St. Clair, PennsylvaniaShow Dates:September 18 — 7:00 PMSeptember 19 — 7:00 PMSeptember 20 — 2:00 PMTickets: $15Doors open: 30 minutes before showtimeMore InformationAGO Theater Official Website:https://www.agosc.org/Kelsey Theatre Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/agosc_kelsey_theatreAGO Theater Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/agosctheatreFollow ABJABJ Website:https://abj.free.nf/?i=2All ABJ Links:https://linktr.ee/AnthonyBlackwellJrABJ Merch Store:https://abj570-shop.fourthwall.com/Like, subscribe, and follow along for more 5Q with ABJ — music, movies, wrestling, beer, stories, topics, and ideas that inspire us.Keep asking questions. Keep discovering. And keep supporting great art.#5QwithABJ #TheCrucible #LocalTheater #ArthurMiller #SupportLocalArts