In 2021, two journalists started an investigation to answer what seemed like a simple question: Why does the actor Amy Adams do so many bathing scenes? From the beginning, we suspected a conspiracy — Is Amy, who has never won an Oscar, doing all these bathtub scenes because they offer the opportunity for the kind of dramatic acting that earns the biggest, goldest prizes? This is the story of how Brandon R. Reynolds and Gabby Lombardo opened the tap on the secret history of bathtubs in cinema ...
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The BOP is a podcast for photographers who believe deep down in their soul that your business is made for MORE. Each episode, photographer and educator Rob Greene sits down for candid conversations with business owners inside and outside the photography industry, with 3 main objectives:(1) To ANCHOR you in WHY you do what you do.(2) To INSPIRE you with a vision for what COULD BE in your business.(3) To ACTIVATE you INSIDE your business with tangible action steps you can implement TODAY.Known ...
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In which we consider the late-20th-Century romcoms of such as Nora Ephron and Nancy Meyers, a world of dead husbands, new loves, appealing French gynecologists, and of course eating sundaes by the side of the bathtub. From there we’ll get into how Julie & Julia is really a manifesto for the rise of the self-obsessed influencer class … and how it wo…
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Hey Tub Gang! If you tuned in to Episode 2, you got a taste of our interview with David Magee, the screenwriter for the 2008 film Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, aka Amy's first bathtub performance. Here's our longer chat with David. He explains, among other things, how to write a scene in which kids are pulled into a magical realm through the bath…
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Our investigation culminates with us settling once more into the bathtub, which has the best view of the end of the world. We finally talk to an actress who’s done a tub scene: Autumn Reeser, whose experience in a time-loop movie woke her up to the time loop she was living in her real life. Then, a quick shower over a sea of fog and we’re ready at …
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6: Episode 6: The 2025 Oscars Are All Wet
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54:39The whole reason we put out Why Is Amy in the Bath? now is that we thought Amy Adams might get her Oscar at long last — for Nightbitch. We suspected this year would be important. (We were right.) And, at long last, we now know how the 2025 Academy Awards turned out. But so does everybody, so who cares, right? Ah, but we’re the only ones who know wh…
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5: Episode 5: Irish Spring for the Drowning Girl
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49:23In which Gabby reveals that her own bathing saga is much, much older than this one investigative series. In which Brandon embraces the mystical power of Holistic Journalism. In which the both of them try to figure out why this is the Century of Bathing by looking into wellness, and Goop, and home improvement shows. In which a chance meeting on a ro…
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4: Episode 4: Heartbreak Feels Good in a Place Like This
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41:49In which Gabby & Brandon find themselves embroiled in an imitation game. Following Amy Adams’ career through the Century of Tubs, we find ourselves face to face with the bathing scenes of the modern traumatized woman of the psychological thriller, and one of the authors responsible for rejuvenating the genre: Gillian Flynn, she of Gone Girl and Sha…
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3: Episode 3: Into the Shabby Heart of Prestige
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44:56We wanted a mission. And for our sins, they sent us to Hollywood. In this episode, Gabby & Brandon finally confront the very nature of prestige by taking a tour of duty to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and by tackling the bathing data for every single film nominated for a Best Actress Oscar. Will Brandon’s “Prestige Bathtub Theory” (PBT) hold? How do…
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2: Episode 2: One Hundred Years of Wet Hollywood
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43:06In which we discover a secret history of cinema, a history that created American pop culture one terrifying shower and screwball bathtub scene at a time. One in which the hot tub plays a major role in the war on drugs and the battle of the sexes, and in which sci-fi visions imagine bathtubs of the future as places for healing, transformation, and g…
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It began, like so many stupid journeys, with a stupid question: Why does the actor Amy Adams do so many bathing scenes? From the beginning, we suspected a conspiracy — Is Amy, who has never won an Oscar, doing all these bathtub scenes because they offer the opportunity for the kind of dramatic acting that earns the biggest, goldenest prizes? So in …
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In 2021, two journalists started an investigation to answer what seemed like a simple question: Why does the actor Amy Adams do so many bathing scenes? From the beginning, we suspected a conspiracy — Is Amy, who has never won an Oscar, doing all these bathtub scenes because they offer the opportunity for the kind of dramatic acting that earns the b…
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Mindset Shifts, Dream Islands & Butt-Puckering Goals | Brad Bizjack
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1:15:36Are you ready to dream so big it makes your butt pucker? Unlock the secrets to building a thriving, people-focused photography business in our Season 2 finale of The Bop podcast. This episode is packed with inspiration and actionable insights, starting with the announcement of my brand-new Instagram account – @robgreene.tv – where I'm giving a way …
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Lessons From a Day Job, Part 3: Planning Your Budget | Rob Greene
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23:21Transform your entrepreneurial dreams into a profitable reality as I recount the pivotal shift from my desk-bound day job to a flourishing photography venture in the concluding part of our mini-series, "Lessons from a Day Job." Embrace the art of annual budgeting and learn how it can be your secret weapon for financial stability and long-term succe…
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Lessons From a Day Job, Part 2: Planning Your Marketing | Rob Greene
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15:24Have you ever gotten to a prime season for your business (like fall mini sessions) and thought "if only I had better planned for this!" Moreover, have you ever wondered why some photographers seem to effortlessly glide past the competition? The secret might just be in their advanced marketing game—and that's exactly what we're unpacking today. As I…
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Lessons From a Day Job, Part 1: Planning Your Calendar | Rob Greene
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16:45Do you feel "stuck" at a Day Job, when you'd rather be running your own business? Fear not, friend! I was in your shoes for years, and looking back, I'm amazed at how much those jobs prepared me for the things I'm doing now! In this first of a 3-part series called "Lessons from a Day Job," I'll be sharing the power of planning your calendar each De…
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Passive Income & Education | Laylee Emadi
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52:50Ever wondered about the world of photography education and its potential for passive income? Prepare to have your curiosity piqued as we traverse this fascinating landscape with Laylee Emadi, the visionary behind the Creative Educator Conference!. We'll equip you with the skills and mindset needed for this exciting venture, tackle the realities of …
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Winning at Work (Without Losing at Love) | Earl & Oneka McClellan
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54:33Has your work life ever felt like it's swallowing up your personal life? Do you want to thrive in your career without sacrificing your love story? With pastors and power couple Earl and Oneka McClellan as our guests, we take a deep journey into the compelling dynamics of maintaining a successful work-life and love-life balance. This charismatic duo…
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Pivoting to Passion: The Journey into Brand Photography | Erica and Jon
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1:14:33Are you ready to transform your passion for photography into a thriving business? Discover how guests Erica and Jon pivoted from traditional jobs to a wedding photography business, and then from wedding photography to the world of brand photography. Hear their journey from corporate roles, through uncomfortable seasons, to building a niche brand ph…
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Making This Life Count | Amy & Jordan Demos
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1:33:08We only get ONE shot at this life. How do we make it count? Every moment? Every choice? Every dollar? If you've ever wrestled with how to make your life, your relationships, and your business count, the Season 1 Finale of The BOP is for you! I recently sat down with one of my business coaches, Jordan Demos, and his wife Amy, for a candid interview …
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Cartwheels, Ice Baths and Reframed Resolutions | Shaun Gordon
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1:28:33What's the point in MAKING resolutions, if 90% of people don't KEEP them? Is there something we're doing wrong? Is there a better way? On today's episode of the bop, Shaun Gordon helps us get to the heart of these questions, and find a way forward. Shaun is one of the most candid people I know... he's also witty, loves deep conversations, and dream…
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Fall wedding season and minis season are now firmly in the rearview mirror. How are you feeling? No like really... How are YOU feeling? Do you feel exhausted? Maybe even a little bit burnt out? A recent survey of Small Business Owners revealed that roughly half of us do! What gives?! On this holiday edition of BOP, we're looking at a topic most of …
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The Value of Community | Heather & Jamie of The Conquer Community
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1:12:37Do you feel alone in your business? For many photographers, the answer is yes. The end result? Burnout. Discouragement. Throwing in the towel. Friends, it doesn't have to be this way! On this episode on the BOP, my friends Heather & Jamie (better known as "The Conquer Community") join the show to talk about how the value of finding community for ph…
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10 Seconds of Insane Courage | Garrett Gravesen
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1:07:57Are you fulfilling your purpose in life, or is playing it safe holding you back? On this episode on the BOP, my friend Garrett Gravesen joins the show, fresh off completing a 21-year journey to visit EVERY SINGLE COUNTRY in the WORLD, to talk about facing your fears, living courageously, and unleashing your potential as you pursue you God-given pur…
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The Whimsical World of Travel Photography | James and Jess
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1:29:10Have you ever found yourself swiping through your Instagram feed, your jaw dropping at photo after photo of luxurious couples in exotic, scenic destinations around the world, and found yourself wondering, "how the HECK do I get from my blue-jeans-and-t-shirts couples in the woods to THIS?!" Today's guests have the answer. And they are pulling no pu…
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The $50,000 Hole in Your Business | MK Carpenter
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43:39It’s NOT VERY OFTEN that you discover an ENTIRELY new photography market that is: Insanely Fun Wildly Profitable Able to enhance just about ANY type of photography you’re ALREADY doing, from weddings, to families, to headshots Accessible to THOUSANDS UPON THOUSANDS of photographers around the country And yet, hardly being tapped into by ANY of them…
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The Value of Coaching | Hope Taylor
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1:07:25Welcome to The BOP: The Business of Photography Podcast with Rob Greene, a photographer to contagious positive clients, and fierce believer in building people-focused businesses that leave a lasting impact. Have you ever wondered if you would benefit from having a Coach in your business? Someone to come alongside you and serve as a personalized gui…
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Have you ever felt like your were meant for MORE? Like this photography business you run... or that you’re in the process of starting... or maybe DREAMing of taking full time one day... could actually, one day, MAYBE… be... profitable? But not just profitable… you actually want to… make a difference in the world! You’ve bought all the gear. You lik…
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