title: The Bible Story

abstract: The Bible Story is a ten-volume series of hardcover children's story books written by Arthur S. Maxwell based on the King James and Revised Standard versions of the Christian Bible. The books, published from 1953 to 1957, retell most of the narratives of the Bible in 411 stories. Maxwell started making arrangements for The Bible Story over a decade prior to 1959. He said that he spent seven years writing the stories, and considered it his most important work.

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# The Bible Story

***The Bible Story*** is a ten-volume series of hardcover children's story books written by Arthur S. Maxwell based on the King James and Revised Standard versions of the Christian Bible. The books, published from 1953 to 1957, retell most of the narratives of the Bible in 411 stories. Maxwell started making arrangements for *The Bible Story* over a decade prior to 1959. He said that he spent seven years writing the stories, and considered it his most important work.

## Marketing

The books have been marketed in the United States for many years by placing the first volume, which covers the first part of the Book of Genesis, in doctor's offices with postage prepaid postcards included for readers to order the set or ask for more information. Originally written in English, the books have been translated into French, German, Finnish and Spanish (as *Las Bellas Historias de la Biblia*). The original English editions were based on the King James and Revised Standard versions of the Bible; more recent editions have been based on the New International Version of the Bible. Signs Publishing Company published volumes from the series, which *The Age* in 1960 called "a monumental achievement" and noted that "\[t\]he covers are most attractive". In a 1959 review, the *Napa Valley Register* said it was "beautifully illustrated with reproductions of an art collection valued at more than $500,000". 14 artists who were from nine countries contributed illustrations to the book. Illustrators included Harry Anderson, Harry Baerg, Vernon Nye, and Russell Harlan.

*The Bible Story* is jointly published by the Review and Herald Publishing Association and the Pacific Press Publishing Association, both closely associated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Maxwell presented the 10 Volume Bible Story set to both Ronald Reagan and John F. Kennedy.

## Reception

The film director Cecil B. DeMille praised the books, writing to Maxwell, "If you have done nothing else with your life but make the Bible simple for children, you have not lived in vain." Queen Elizabeth II and Ivy Baker Priest, the Treasurer of the United States, wrote "fan letters" to Maxwell about the books. The Queen added *The Bible Story* to the royal library so that Princess Anne and Prince Charles could read it. Priest read the books to her children. *The Bible Story* has sold over 1.5 million copies. The volume of sales was helped by a subscription model.

## InfoBox

The Bible Story
| The current edition of The Bible Story set | |
| --- | --- |
| Author | Arthur S. Maxwell |
| Illustrator | Russell Harlan, William Heaslip, William Hutchinson, Manning de V. Lee, Lester Quade, Paul Remmy, Herbert Rudeen |
| Published | 1953 |
| Publisher | Review and Herald Publishing Association |


title: The Berlin Daily Sun

abstract:
The Berlin Sun is a weekly free newspaper published Thursdays in the city of Berlin, New Hampshire, U.S., covering "Berlin, Gorham and the North Country". The newspaper started as a five-day-a-week publication under the title The Berlin Daily Sun, gradually reducing frequency to four, then three, and finally two days a week following declines in advertising revenue. The final Saturday edition was published on July 1, 2017, with subsequent issues bearing the moniker The Berlin Sun. The paper is distributed in Berlin, Gorham, Errol, Milan and Shelburne, New Hampshire, all in Coös County. It is printed on tabloid paper and published by Country News Club, and was founded in the early 1990s by Mark Guerringue and Adam Hirshan following the success of the similar but larger The Conway Daily Sun. The company now also publishes The Laconia Daily Sun in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.
Local historian and author Paul "Poof" Tardiff began writing articles in this newspaper and later published a three-volume series of books titled Once Upon a Berlin Time, which documents local history. Tardiff continued to write articles weekly until he died on March 13, 2018.

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# The Berlin Daily Sun

***The Berlin Sun*** is a weekly free newspaper published Thursdays in the city of Berlin, New Hampshire, U.S., covering "Berlin, Gorham and the North Country". The newspaper started as a five-day-a-week publication under the title *The Berlin Daily Sun*, gradually reducing frequency to four, then three, and finally two days a week following declines in advertising revenue. The final Saturday edition was published on July 1, 2017, with subsequent issues bearing the moniker *The Berlin Sun.*

The paper is distributed in Berlin, Gorham, Errol, Milan and Shelburne, New Hampshire, all in Coös County.

It is printed on tabloid paper and published by Country News Club, and was founded in the early 1990s by Mark Guerringue and Adam Hirshan following the success of the similar but larger *The Conway Daily Sun*. The company now also publishes *The Laconia Daily Sun* in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Local historian and author Paul "Poof" Tardiff began writing articles in this newspaper and later published a three-volume series of books titled *Once Upon a Berlin Time*, which documents local history. Tardiff continued to write articles weekly until he died on March 13, 2018.

## InfoBox

The Berlin Sun
| Type | Free newspaper |
| --- | --- |
| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner(s) | Country News Club, Inc. |
| Publisher | Mark Guerringue |
| Editor | Lisa Connell |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | 177 Main Street, Berlin, New Hampshire 03570 U.S. |
| Circulation | 8,500 (as of 2005) |
| Website | berlindailysun.com |


title: The Blackfriars of Shrewsbury

abstract: The Black Friars of Shrewsbury is a 2005 short historical book by Paul Marsden, the former Shrewsbury MP, about the Dominican friars who arrived in Shrewsbury, England, in 1230 and built a church, cloisters, Lady chapel and series of outbuildings.

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# The Blackfriars of Shrewsbury

***The Black Friars of Shrewsbury*** is a 2005 short historical book by Paul Marsden, the former Shrewsbury MP, about the Dominican friars who arrived in Shrewsbury, England, in 1230 and built a church, cloisters, Lady chapel and series of outbuildings.

## Book content

In 1221 St. Dominic, aged 51 years, died in Bologna, Italy. St. Dominic was revered for performing various miracles and caring for the poor and the sick. He was elected several times as bishop, but refused the position and preferred to stay among his fellow brethren. His Dominican friars moved freely among the citizenry spreading the word of God and helping those in need.

Henry III enthusiastically supported the friars in their quest to build a church in Shrewsbury, and from 1232 until the king's death in 1272, regularly gave orders to support the construction.

On the eve of the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403, Prince Henry (later Henry V) stayed at the friary. The Dominican Church in England was split between the Welsh rebels and Henry IV, but the Shrewsbury friary remained loyal to the king and provided a safe haven for the prince. Following the battle, many of the noblemen who died on the battlefield were taken back to the friary and buried in its grounds.

Edward IV accompanied his pregnant wife Queen Elizabeth (Woodville) to the Shrewsbury friary in 1473. On 17 August, Richard was born. He became one of the Princes in the Tower, Richard of Shrewsbury and disappeared in the Tower of London together with his older brother King Edward V. Their uncle, Richard III was blamed for their disappearance.

The friary continued to serve the local Shropshire community, dispensing spiritual and medical help to local Salopians during its 300-year existence. However, on or around 29 September 1538, on Henry VIII's orders, the friary was forced to close and the friars were thrown out onto the streets of Shropshire.

On 25 April 1539, it was reported that a plate of "Black fryers in Shrewesbury" had been delivered to the royal treasury by Thomas Thacker. All of the stonework was torn down and sold off.

Minor excavations were carried out in the 19th century, 1970s and 1990s. A bishop's chalice, floor tiles and numerous skeletons were found. Little remains above ground which is covered by the modern Blackfriars apartments. Boxes containing parts of the skeletons are stored in the basement of Rowley's House Museum in Shrewsbury together with various artefacts.

## InfoBox

The Black Friars of Shrewsbury
| Author | Paul Marsden |
| --- | --- |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Religious History |
| Publication date | 2005 |
| Publication place | UK |


abstract: The nineteenth season of The Bachelor premiered on January 5, 2015. This season featured 33-year-old Chris Soules, a farmer from Arlington, Iowa. Soules finished in third place on season 10 of The Bachelorette featuring Andi Dorfman. The season concluded on March 9, 2015, with Soules choosing to propose to 29-year-old fertility nurse Whitney Bischoff. They ended their engagement on May 28, 2015.

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# The Bachelor (American TV series) season 19

The **nineteenth season** of *The Bachelor* premiered on January 5, 2015. This season featured 33-year-old Chris Soules, a farmer from Arlington, Iowa.

Soules finished in third place on season 10 of *The Bachelorette* featuring Andi Dorfman. The season concluded on March 9, 2015, with Soules choosing to propose to 29-year-old fertility nurse Whitney Bischoff. They ended their engagement on May 28, 2015.

## Production

### Casting and contestants

Casting began during the eighteenth season of *The Bachelor*. Soules and Arie Luyendyk Jr. were the candidates for the next bachelor. On August 26, 2014, Soules was chosen as a fan favorite and was first announced on *Good Morning America*. Luyendyk later became the star in the twenty-second season.

Notable contestants include Carly Waddell, who is the sister of *The Bachelorette* season 9 contestant Zak Waddell; professional wrestler Brittany Fetkin; former New York Jets cheerleader Nikki Delventhal; former Washington Redskins Cheerleader Jillian Anderson; and Samantha Steffen, who is the niece of Manoj Bhargava.

### Filming and development

Unlike previous seasons, this season premiered with a three-hour live episode. Filming began at The Bachelor mansion in Agoura Hills, California on September 25, 2014. On mid-October, the show was filmed at Deadwood, South Dakota. The season included visits to San Francisco, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Des Moines, Iowa, and the Indonesian island of Bali. *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* host Jimmy Kimmel took over the hosting role for one episode alongside Chris Harrison and a performance from Big & Rich in week six.

## Contestants

The season began with 30 contestants.

| Name | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Outcome | Place | Ref |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Whitney Bischoff** | **29** | **Louisville, Kentucky** | **Fertility Nurse** | **Winner** | **1** |  |
| Becca Tilley | 25 | Shreveport, Louisiana | Chiropractic Assistant | Runner-up | 2 | |
| Kaitlyn Bristowe | 29 | Leduc, Alberta | Dance Instructor | Week 9 | 3 |  |
| Jade Roper | 28 | Gering, Nebraska | Cosmetics Developer | Week 8 | 4 |  |
| Carly Waddell | 29 | Arlington, Texas | Cruise Ship Singer | Week 7 | 5 | |
| Britt Nilsson | 27 | Wolcott Mills, Michigan | Waitress | | 6 | |
| Megan Bell | 24 | Brentwood, Tennessee | Make-Up Artist | Week 6 | 7 (quit) |  |
| Kelsey Poe | 28 | Hudsonville, Michigan | Guidance Counselor | | 8 |  |
| Ashley Iaconetti | 26 | Great Falls, Virginia | Journalist | | | 9 |
| Mackenzie Deonigi | 21 | Maple Valley, Washington | Dental Assistant | Week 5 | | 10–11 |
| Samantha Steffen | 27 | Indianapolis, Indiana | Fashion Designer | | |
| Ashley Salter | 24 | Vinings, Georgia | Hair Stylist | Week 4 | 12–14 |  |
| Juelia Kinney | 30 | Beaverton, Oregon | Esthetician | | | |
| Nikki Delventhal | 26 | Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey | Former NFL Cheerleader | | | |
| Jillian Anderson | 25 | Howland, Ohio | News Producer | | 15 | |
| Amber James | 29 | Kankakee, Illinois | Bartender | Week 3 | 16–18 |  |
| Tracy Darakis | 29 | Wellington, Florida | Fourth Grade Teacher | | | |
| Trina Scherenberg | 33 | Algonquin, Illinois | Special Education Teacher | | | |
| Alissa Giambrone | 24 | Hamilton, New Jersey | Flight Attendant | Week 2 | 19–23 |  |
| Jordan Branch | 24 | Windsor, Colorado | Student | | | |
| Kimberly Sherbach | 28 | Wantagh, New York | Yoga Instructor | | |  |
| Tandra Steiner | 30 | Sandy, Utah | Executive Assistant | | |  |
| Tara Eddings | 26 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Sport Fishing Enthusiast | | |
| Amanda Goerlitz | 24 | Lake in the Hills, Illinois | Ballet Teacher | Week 1 | 24–30 |  |
| Bo Stanley | 25 | Carpinteria, California | Plus-Size Model | | | |
| Brittany Fetkin | 26 | Temecula, California | WWE Diva-in-Training | | | |
| Kara Wilson | 25 | Brownsville, Kentucky | High School Soccer Coach | | | |
| Michelle Davis | 25 | Provo, Utah | Wedding Cake Baker | | | |
| Nicole Meacham | 31 | Scottsdale, Arizona | Real Estate Agent | | | |
| Reegan Cornwell | 28 | Manhattan Beach, California | Cadaver Tissue Saleswoman | | | |

### Future appearances

#### *The Bachelorette*

Britt Nilsson and Kaitlyn Bristowe were chosen as co-leads for season 11 of *The Bachelorette*; however, only one would survive past the first night. The men voted for Kaitlyn to continue as the Bachelorette. Kaitlyn was named as the interim host for *The Bachelorette* during seasons 17 and 18 alongside Tayshia Adams, replacing Chris Harrison.

#### *The Bachelor*

Amber James and Becca Tilley returned for season 20 of *The Bachelor*. Amber was eliminated in week 4 and Becca in week 7.

#### *Bachelor in Paradise*

**Season 2**

Ashley Salter, Ashley Iaconetti, Carly Waddell, Jade Roper, Jillian Anderson, Juelia Kinney, Megan Bell, Amber, Samantha Steffen, and Mackenzie Deonigi returned for the second season of *Bachelor in Paradise*. Jillian was eliminated in week 1, Megan in week 3, and Ashley S. and Amber in week 5. Juelia was also eliminated in week 3 but returned in week 4. Juelia, Ashley I., and Mackenzie quit in week 5. Carly split from Kirk DeWindt, in week 6. Jade ended the season engaged to Tanner Tolbert. They were married on January 24, 2016 and have three children together. Samantha left paradise in a relationship with Nick Peterson.

**Season 3**

Carly and Ashley I. returned for the third season of *Bachelor in Paradise*. Ashley was eliminated in week 3 but returned in week 4. She split from Wells Adams in week 6. Carly ended the season engaged to Evan Bass. They were married on June 17, 2017 and had two children. They separated in December 2020.

#### *The Bachelor Winter Games*

Ashley I. returned for *The Bachelor Winter Games* under Team USA. She co-won the season alongside Canadian Bachelorette alum, Kevin Wendt.

#### *Dancing with the Stars*

Chris Soules competed in season 20 of *Dancing with the Stars*, partnering with Witney Carson. He finished in 5th place.

Kaitlyn competed in season 29 of that show, with partner Artem Chigvintsev, and won.

## Call-out order

| Order | Bachelorettes | Week | | | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 10 |
| 1 | Britt | Britt | Mackenzie | Kaitlyn | Kaitlyn | Carly | Becca | Kaitlyn | Whitney | Whitney | Whitney |
| 2 | Whitney | Kaitlyn | Megan | Becca | Jade | Whitney | Britt | Whitney | Kaitlyn | Becca | Becca |
| 3 | Kelsey | Jade | Kaitlyn | Whitney | Whitney | Britt | Carly
Jade
Kaitlyn
Whitney | Becca | Becca | Kaitlyn |  |
| 4 | Megan | Samantha | Britt | Jade | Carly | | Jade | Jade | Jade |  | |
| 5 | Ashley I. | Ashley I. | Ashley I. | Samantha | Megan | | Kaitlyn | Carly |  | | |
| 6 | Trina | Tandra | Trina | Juelia | Samantha | | | Megan | Britt |
| 7 | Reegan | Nikki | Kelsey | Mackenzie | Mackenzie | Becca | Megan |  | | | |
| 8 | Tara | Kelsey | Samantha | Kelsey | Kelsey | Ashley I. | | Kelsey |
| 9 | Amber | Megan | Juelia | Britt | Becca | Kelsey | | Ashley I. |
| 10 | Nikki | Alissa | Amber | Megan | Ashley I. | Mackenzie
Samantha |  | | | | |
| 11 | Amanda | Amber | Tracy | Carly | | | Britt |
| 12 | Jillian | Juelia | Jillian | Ashley S. | Ashley S.
Juelia
Nikki | | Jordan |
| 13 | Mackenzie | Becca | Jade | | Nikki |  | | | | | |
| 14 | Ashley S. | Trina | Nikki | | Jillian |
| 15 | Kaitlyn | Mackenzie | Becca | | Ashley I. | Jillian |
| 16 | Samantha | Tracy | Carly | Amber
Tracy
Trina |  | | | | | | |
| 17 | Michelle | Tara | | | Whitney |
| 18 | Juelia | Jordan | | | Ashley S. |
| 19 | Becca | Jillian | Alissa
Jordan
Kimberly
Tandra
Tara |  | | | | | | | |
| 20 | Tandra | | | Whitney |
| 21 | Alissa | | | Carly |
| 22 | Jordan | | | Ashley S. |
| 23 | Nicole | | | Kimberly |
| 24 | Brittany | Amanda
Bo
Brittany
Kara
Michelle
Nicole
Reegan |  | | | | | | | | |
| 25 | | | Carly |
| 26 | | | Tracy |
| 27 | | | Bo |
| 28 | | | Kimberly |
| 29 | | | Kara |
| 30 | | | Jade |

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## Episodes

| No.
overall | No. in
season | Title | Original air date | Prod.
code | U.S. viewers
(millions) | Rating/share
(18–49) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 178 | 1 | "Week 1: Season Premiere" | January 5, 2015 (2015-01-05) | 1901 | 7.76 | 2.2/7 |
| The first hour of the episode consists of a live red-carpet event in Los Angeles hosted by Chris Harrison and attended by fans of the show as well as former *The Bachelor* and *The Bachelorette* contestants. Chris interviews seven former contestants: Sean and Catherine Lowe, Marcus Grodd and Lacy Faddoul, Andi Dorfman and Josh Murray, and Nikki Ferrell.
Notable arrivals in the mansion are Reegan, a cadaver tissue saleswoman (known as "Donated Tissue Specialist" in the show credits), who brings a (fake) human heart. Tara comes in shorts, flannel, and cowboy boots, then changes into a dress. Amber presents a teddy bear, and Nikki tells Chris that she arrived at the mansion straight from her trip in Peru, when Tara comes back into the limo to reintroduce herself to Chris. Amanda calls the limo driver to give an envelope to Chris and does not give her name; she makes Chris close his eyes and tells him she is his secret admirer, echoing how Chris introduced himself during Andi Dorfman's season. Chris spends time with the initial 15 women, leading them to believe that there would be only 15 contestants, Harrison called Chris out before the second batch of women arrived.
Nicole wears a pig nose. Tandra rides a motorcycle. Alissa, a flight attendant, performs a seat belt demonstration. Jordan appears with a little bottle of whiskey and has a toast with Chris. Brittany wears a white lace dress and shows #Soulesmates on the placard. Carly, a cruise ship singer, sings a song with a portable karaoke machine. Tracy, a teacher, brings a note from her students. In total, 30 women are introduced, rather than the traditional 25.
During the cocktail party, Kaitlyn, the dance instructor, teaches Chris a dance move. Ashley S., wishing to illustrate a point with an onion, eventually finds a pomegranate. Britt receives the first impression rose.
*Rose Ceremony*: Tara, having had too much to drink, becomes wobbly at the ceremony. Chris takes notice but ultimately decides to give her a second chance. Nicole, Amanda, Brittany, Kara, Bo, Reegan, Michelle and Kimberly were all sent home, and a somber Kimberly returns to the house and asks for Chris, ending the episode. | | | | | | |
| 179 | 2 | "Week 2" | January 12, 2015 (2015-01-12) | 1902 | 6.48 | 1.8/5 |
| Kimberly convinces Chris to give her another chance.
*First Group Date:* "Show me your country..." Jade, Tandra, Ashley I., Mackenzie, Kimberly, and Tara. The girls and Chris have a pool party. During this time, Megan and Jillian sneak off to Chris's house. Megan wears his motorcycle helmet and rams her head into several objects before determining that it is safe. Later, the group walks down the streets of Los Angeles in their bathing suits. They find a line of tractors and Chris tells the girls that they are going to race. The tractors take off slowly, but Ashley I. eventually wins the race, winning some alone time with Chris as well. Halfway through the date, Chris announces to the girls that the date will continue as a one-on-one. He invites Mackenzie to come with him while the other five go home. While the date starts off a little strangely, it ends well with Chris giving her the rose.
The rest of the women are back at the house where they bond and wait for the next date card. Juelia tells the women that she has a daughter and was married, but her husband died.
*One-on-one:* "Love is a natural wonder..." Megan. The two fly to Las Vegas, Nevada and get into a helicopter. They fly over the Grand Canyon, land, and have a picnic on the Colorado River. They have a heart-to-heart and Megan tells Chris about her father who had recently had a heart attack that caused him to go brain dead. Chris tells her that she has affected him ever since the first night. He gives her the rose.
*Second Group Date:* "Til death do us part..." Kelsey, Trina, Alissa, Tracy, Jillian, Becca, Amber, Ashley S., Juelia, Kaitlyn, and Britt. The limo drives up to a creepy-looking area in the middle of nowhere. It appears that the girls are at a haunted house as they are attacked by "zombies" at their limo. When Chris opens the door, the girls scream even louder. When they get out, Chris explains that the group is splitting up into three teams and killing zombies with paintballs. At the dinner afterwards, the group talk about Ashley S.; they are concerned by how strange she is. During their alone time, it is evident that Chris feels the same way. During his alone time with Britt, Chris gives her a card that says "Free kiss from Chris" to show her that he was thinking about her. Kaitlyn receives the rose.
Back at the house, Jordan, who is jealous she did not get a date, gets drunk and shows up twerking upside down with the other women at the bathroom wearing face masks. Besides Jordan, Carly, Whitney, Nikki, and Samantha are the other four who were not given a date this week either.
*Cocktail Party:* Whitney gives Chris a bottle of his favorite whiskey with high hopes that she will be back on his radar. They share a toast by the fireplace. Ashley I. admits to some of the other girls that she is a virgin, something that she is not ready to tell Chris quite yet. Jordan has had too many drinks and is drunk when she talks to Chris; he is visibly uncomfortable. At the rose ceremony, Britt receives the rose, and Ashley S. goes last once again, Alissa, Jordan, Tandra and Tara are eliminated, along with Kimberly, who feels emotional on being sent home once again. | | | | | | |
| 180 | 3 | "Week 3" | January 19, 2015 (2015-01-19) | 1903 | 7.61 | 2.1/6 |
| The episode starts with Jimmy Kimmel surprising Chris and the women. He presents the first date card to the group, telling them that he will be planning the dates for the week. Chris is also in the dark for what the dates will entail.
*First One-on-one Date:* Kaitlyn. Jimmy sends them to Costco to pick up some groceries for him, including several cases of ketchup, chairs, tables, and paper towels. They go back to Chris's house and they cook dinner together. While they are sitting on a couch in the back, kissing, Jimmy shows up. The three have dinner together in Chris's backyard. Kaitlyn receives the rose.
*Group Date:* Britt, Jillian, Becca, Tracey, Mackenzie, Kelsey, Amber, Ashley S., Juelia, Samantha, Nikki, and Carly. Jimmy takes them to visit some "real party animals". There is a relay activity involving different animals, which includes filling a wheelbarrow with manure, drinking goat milk, and wrestling a greased pig. Despite being lactose intolerant, Carly wins the relay. After, Jimmy takes a picture of Carly and Chris dressed up like the couple in the painting, *American Gothic*. At the dinner afterwards, Carly, steals Chris away for the first alone time. Becca receives the rose.
*Second One-on-one Date:* Whitney. They go and have a picnic where they see a wedding taking place below. Whitney suggests that they crash the wedding, so they go back and change into nicer clothes and then crash the wedding. Their story, just in case anyone recognized Chris, is that the two of them became engaged on *The Bachelor*. Chris is nervous about pretending to belong at the wedding, but he is blown away by Whitney's ability to make up a story to make it seem like they knew the bride and groom. Whitney receives the rose.
The women who did not get a date this week are Ashley I., Jade, Megan, and Trina.
In place of a cocktail party, the group has a pool party. There, Juelia opens up to Chris about her late husband's suicide. Jade, concerned that she hasn't gotten much alone time with Chris, asks him to give her a tour of his house. During this time, Jillian decides to go to his house, get into his hot tub, and wait for him. When other women try to talk to Chris, Jillian continues to monopolize his time. Eventually, he takes Ashley I. aside to talk to her privately because of how upset she seemed with Jillian. They kiss on the roof. While everyone is sitting together by the pool, Chris Harrison comes in and tells them that it is time for the rose ceremony. Chris goes off to prepare.
*Rose Ceremony:* Jade is surprised to receive a rose; Amber, Tracy and Trina were all sent home. | | | | | | |
| 181 | 4 | "Week 4" | January 26, 2015 (2015-01-26) | 1904 | 7.95 | 2.3/6 |
| The episode begins with Chris Harrison entering the mansion, making some intentions with Chris and holds the date card for the upcoming date.
*First Group Date:* Megan, Kaitlyn, Ashley I., Ashley S., Juelia, Samantha, Mackenzie and Kelsey. The Date Card says, "Do What Feels Natural..." They meet with Chris, who takes them to Lake Piru for a camping trip that includes a fun day swimming and playing games at the lake. Ashley I. and Kaitlyn take off their bikini top and bottoms, respectively, when they jump in the lake. This disgusts Kelsey, who calls this indecent behavior for a group date. Kelsey is also overall uninterested in camping at the lake and pouts for most of the date. At night, the women comment on Ashley S.'s continuing strange behavior, comparing her stares and tone of voice to that of someone in a horror movie. As everyone settles in for bed, Ashley I. goes to Chris's tent and admits to him that she has never had a boyfriend before, unsuccessfully hinting that she is a virgin. Kaitlyn receives the rose.
Meanwhile, the rest of the women are back at the house, awaiting an invitation for the one-on-one date, which will be chosen by Chris's three sisters after a personal interview with each contestant. After talking with everyone, Chris's sisters chose Jade for a masquerade ball-themed date taking place the following evening from 8 pm to 12 am.
*One-on-one Date:* Jade. After Jade received the envelope from Chris's sisters, a makeup crew surprises her at the house, personally styling her with fashionable hair, makeup, and a ballgown inspired by the movie *Cinderella* and, like titular character, escort her to a grand ball. There, Jade and Chris talk over dinner and wine, and they connect over shared experiences – they both have been previously engaged. Jade receives the rose, and she and Chris end the night by dancing in a ballroom surrounding by a professional orchestra.
Meanwhile at the house, Ashley I. expresses her frustration over not being chosen for this specific one-on-one date because she wants to dress up like a princess and have a formal date with Chris. She dresses up in the formal gown that she brought purposefully for a princess-themed date and drinks wine.
*Second Group Date:* Nikki, Jillian, Whitney, Carly, Britt, Becca. The women on this group date each receive a package containing a wedding dress that will not be going for a walk down the aisle. The women board a private plane and fly to San Francisco where they are taken to a MuckFest MS obstacle course location. There, they have to race each other through a wet, muddy course while wearing the wedding dresses. Whoever wins goes on a one-on-one date with Chris in San Francisco for the rest of the night. Jillian easily wins, sending the other women back to the house. During Chris and Jillian's dinner date at Fairmont San Francisco Jillian spends most of the time talking about herself. The date is cut short when Chris makes the decision to send Jillian home, stating that they lacked a romantic connection during one-on-one time.
*Cocktail Party:* Ashley I., not confident that Chris understood her hint during first group date, goes to him directly to say that she is a virgin. Afterward, she regrets telling him, feeling like he was "freaked out" by her confession. Ashley I. then informs all of the other women that she is a virgin and learns that Becca has not had sex either. At the Rose Ceremony, Chris tells the ladies that he made difficult and tough decisions tonight. Whitney's name is called first, and Britt is named last. Ashley S., Juelia and Nikki are sent home. Chris accompanies Juelia out and tells her how proud he is for her journey in the competition and encourages her, saying she is making her daughter proud. | | | | | | |
| 182 | 5 | "Week 5: Santa Fe, New Mexico" | February 2, 2015 (2015-02-02) | 1905 | 8.45 | 2.5/7 |
| *First one-on-one date:* Carly. Chris takes Carly to a house where they find a "Love and Intimacy Mentor" meditating in the backyard. Chris says that his relationship with Carly is more like a friendship and if she cannot bring out the romance, the relationship is over. Various aspects of the date make both of them feel uncomfortable. However, in the end, they both feel more connected to each other and bond. They go to dinner later and open up to each other.
*Group Date:* Jade, Meghan, Kaitlyn, Whitney, Mackenzie, Becca, Samantha, Ashley I., Kelsey. Chris takes the group of women white-water rafting in Rio Grande. Jade falls into the water, and because of a condition that causes her to have hypothermia at regular temperatures, Chris rubs her feet warm, causing much jealousy among the other girls.
At the hotel where the afterparty takes place, Jordan, who was let go two weeks prior, shows up, asking Chris for some alone time to talk and get to know her. He brings her back to the afterparty, much to the rest of the group's dismay. Ultimately, Chris sends Jordan back home and gives the rose to Whitney.
*Second one-on-one:* Britt. Chris goes into Britt's room at 4:30 in the morning. He takes Britt, who has acrophobia, on a hot air balloon ride. After, they go back to his hotel room, where he gives her the rose. They start kissing in Chris's bed before he closes the doors on the cameras.
Before the cocktail party and rose ceremony, Kelsey goes to Chris's hotel room and tells him the story of how she was widowed.
*Cocktail party:* The girls, even those with roses, are all worried, except for Kelsey, who is overly confident, despite her lack of rose. Chris comes in to talk to the women and tells them that it has been a particularly tough week before excusing himself. He reveals that Kelsey came to talk to him, which becomes an awkward moment with the rest of the group. Kelsey states that Chris has his mind already made up, although everyone else is skeptical. After a while, Chris Harrison comes back and announces that Chris knows what he is going to do and they will be skipping the cocktail party.
All of a sudden, Kelsey leaves the room and collapses on the floor in a panic attack. The episode ends with a cliffhanger regarding the fate of the rose ceremony. | | | | | | |
| 183 | 6 | "Week 6: Deadwood, South Dakota" | February 9, 2015 (2015-02-09) | 1906 | 8.70 | 2.7/8 |
| Kelsey recovers from her panic attack and goes to talk to Chris. The other ladies are convinced that Kelsey faked the panic attack to manipulate Chris and are united in their dislike for her. The rose ceremony resumes with Kelsey receiving the last rose, while Mackenzie and Samantha are eliminated. The remaining ladies find out that they are heading to Deadwood, South Dakota.
*One-on-one Date:* Becca. Chris and Becca go horseback riding and have a cookout in the woods. During the closing credits it is revealed that they also did some shooting. Chris is very impressed with Becca. Becca is nervous about the possibility of a first kiss, particularly if her father is watching. Chris and Becca do indeed kiss and Chris gives Becca the rose.
*Group Date:* Meghan, Carly, Britt, Whitney, Jade, and Kaitlyn. The ladies meet country duo Big & Rich and must write love songs to sing to Chris. After the singing, Chris tells Britt he has a surprise and takes her from the group date to the Big & Rich concert where he takes Britt on stage and gives her a rose. An hour later, they return to the group date where the girls are upset that Chris and Britt were away together.
*Two-on-one Date:* Kelsey and Ashley I. Tensions are running high between the two girls; both are convinced they will get the rose and both are upset with the antics of the other. Chris takes Ashley I. away in the beginning and asks her what it is like in the house. Ashley I. admits that Kelsey does not get along with the other girls and that they feel she is fake. Chris then tells Kelsey what Ashley I. said about her, sparking a fight between the two girls. Ashley I. pulls Chris away, is upset and begins to cry. Chris says that he does not see her fitting into his world and does not see them together, so he sends her home. Chris then tells Kelsey that he sent Ashley I. home, which means that Kelsey would normally stay. However, he then tells Kelsey that he does not see a future with her either and does not want to keep her here longer if he does not see her as his wife.
Back at the hotel, the ladies are shocked to see Ashley's suitcase being taken away, but later celebrate when they see Kelsey's suitcase taken away as well. | | | | | | |
| 184 | 7 | "Chris Tells All" | February 15, 2015 (2015-02-15) | N/A | 5.67 | 1.5/4 |
| 185 | 8 | "Week 7: Iowa" | February 15, 2015 (2015-02-15) | 1907 | 6.05 | 1.5/4 |
| Prior to the Rose Ceremony, Megan confronts Chris about the fact that their relationship is not moving forward. Chris agrees with her assessment and indicates that this is not likely to change, so Megan decides to leave. Chris Harrison then announces that only one woman will be eliminated at the Rose Ceremony. However, Chris declares that he has strong feelings for all six and decides not to eliminate any of them. He invites them all to come to his home state of Des Moines.
*First One-on-one Date:* Jade and Chris travel to Chris' hometown of Arlington and visit his house, farm and various landmarks around the town. Chris notes the fact that most of the businesses in Arlington have closed, and there are no real bars or restaurants in town, but it is home to him. They attend a high school football game at Starmont High School (his alma mater) and meet his parents.
*Second One-on-one Date:* Whitney and Chris go to Des Moines. They visit a museum and are given a camera to record images of loving moments taken around town. They select one image as the best. Later they visit a restaurant and talk with some of Chris' friends. At the end of the evening a wall mural based on their photo is unveiled near the restaurant.
After hearing Jade's description of Arlington, Carly, Kaitlyn, Becca and Britt decide to take a road trip and see it for themselves. They get the impression that it is very small and all the buildings seem to be locked. They ask a local where the nearest restaurant is and he says it is an hour away in Cedar Rapids. After returning, Britt remarks to the others that she could never live in such a place. However, later she tells Chris that she had a wonderful time in Arlington.
Just before the start of the group date, Jade finally confesses to Carly that she posed nude for *Playboy*. Carly is stunned but supportive, and encourages Jade to tell Chris.
*Group Date:* Carly, Kaitlyn and Britt join Chris to play ice hockey at Wells Fargo Arena. Carly privately tells Chris that Britt said she could not live in Arlington and that he should be careful. Chris gives Britt another chance to change her story; Britt admits that she did not like Arlington at first, but that she thinks she could make it work. Kaitlyn tells Chris she is feeling insecure about their relationship; Chris reassures her by giving her the group date rose. Britt pouts about not getting the rose and tells Chris that she is not sure whether she wants to take Chris to meet her family. Chris feels manipulated and ends the date. Carly gloats to the others about Britt's meltdown. | | | | | | |
| 186 | 9 | "Week 8: Hometowns" | February 16, 2015 (2015-02-16) | 1908 | 8.97 | 2.6/7 |
| *Week 7 One-on-one Date:* Becca visited the loft apartment where Chris was staying while in Des Moines and they had a chance to relax and talk. She tells him that she has never brought anyone home to meet her parents.
Back at the house, Britt tells the others that she feels she needs to leave, but they are skeptical that she will actually go through with it. Britt resolves to tell Chris during the Cocktail Party that she is leaving. However, Chris Harrison announces that Chris has decided not to have the Cocktail Party because his mind is made up. Jade is also disappointed that she will not be able to share her secret with Chris.
*Week 7 Rose Ceremony:* Before Chris can hand out the first rose, Britt asks to speak with him privately. During the discussion Chris points out that there have been several instances where she seems to have been lying to him, which has led him to decide that he cannot continue a relationship with her. She sits outside and sobs and the others feel that she is finally getting a taste of the real world. Back at the ceremony, Chris says that he appreciates their feedback and if they will be honest with him, he will be honest with them. Carly does not get a rose and is eliminated. Chris and the final four move on to the hometown dates.
*Becca:* Her hometown date begins in Shreveport, Louisiana. Her family tells Chris that she had never been in a serious relationship before, and that they are surprised by how close they seem to be. Becca's sister tells Becca that she is worried how Chris will react to her virginity if they reach the fantasy suite. Chris worries about whether Becca is capable of being close with anyone, but decides that it worth it to be the one that she is waiting for. The evening ends on a high note, as Chris takes Becca for a ride on the ferris wheel at the Louisiana State Fair.
*Whitney:* Next is Whitney's date in Chicago, Illinois. First she shows him the fertility clinic where she works; they then have dinner with her family in her apartment. Whitney's sister is a bit skeptical of the process and Whitney asks her not to ruin it for her. Chris asks her sister for her blessing to propose to Whitney and she says she will withhold her blessing until Whitney is the only one remaining. At the end of the evening Whitney opens and shares an expensive bottle of wine with Chris to celebrate the occasion.
*Kaitlyn:* Kaitlyn's date takes place in Phoenix, Arizona instead of her native Canada, since that is where her parents spend the winter. She and Chris go to a record studio and produce a rap song about their experiences so far. Then they go to her house and meet with her parents, her step-parents, and her sister. Her mother tells Chris that Kaitlyn may be protecting her heart because she had a previous relationship that ended badly. Afterwards, Kaitlyn takes Chris out and shows him a huge "Kaitlyn \[hearts\] Chris" billboard which she had arranged.
*Jade:* Last, Jade's hometown date is in Gering, Nebraska. She meets Chris at her house and introduces her father, her father's fiance, her brothers and her mother. Jade's father and brother both tell Chris that Jade has a history, although give few details. Her father warns him that her previous boyfriends found her too much to handle and her brother says she is a free spirit and a wild mustang, but she might be able to settle down. Chris is puzzled because he has never seen this side of her. Later that evening, they go to the motel where Chris is staying and Jade finally gets a chance to share her secret. She shows her *Playboy* photos and video to Chris, who is initially shocked but decides that he will not judge her for her past and that this will not affect their relationship.
*Rose Ceremony:* The Rose Ceremony takes place in Dubuque, Iowa. Chris is not thrilled with having to make a very hard decision about whom to send home. He gives the roses to Whitney, Kaitlyn and Becca, sending Jade home. Chris reassures Jade that her revelation did not play a role in his decision. Chris sits on the curb and cries as Jade's limo drives away. | | | | | | |
| 187 | 10 | "Week 9: Fantasy Suites" | February 23, 2015 (2015-02-23) | 1909 | 8.97 | 2.6/7 |
| Chris and the final three ladies travel to the island of Bali in Indonesia.
*Kaitlyn:* Kaitlyn and Chris wander through Bali, meeting people on the street and talking with them. They have an encounter in a park with monkeys, who climb on their backs when they hold up bananas. Later, they decide to go to the fantasy suite, where Kaitlyn opens up about her feelings and he says he is starting to fall in love with her, too.
*Whitney:* Chris and Whitney take a boat ride over the ocean. Whitney is worried that her sister's refusal to give Chris her blessing will ruin her chances with him, so Chris reassures Whitney that her sister's disapproval does not change how he feels about her. They jump in the ocean together and lounge on the deck until sundown. Later, Chris and Whitney discuss Arlington, Iowa. Whitney says she is not happy not being a wife and mother, so she would be willing to leave her career to be with him in Arlington without regret. They both decide to go to the fantasy suite.
*Becca:* Chris and Becca visit a Bali village, drinking from fruit and walking through forests. They interact with the kids in the village and visit a temple. At the temple, they ask questions about their relationship and future. They talk near a river and then kiss in it. Becca tells him she thinks she is falling in love with him and he tells her he is, too. When they pull out the fantasy suite card they decide to go to the fantasy suite together. While in the fantasy suite, Becca confesses to Chris that she is a virgin. Chris is flustered but says he respects her for it.
*After the fantasy suite:* Chris says he woke up after the fantasy suite with Becca and they had a very serious conversation that worried him about their future. He says she is not completely confident about her feelings and a future in Iowa. He tears up when thinking about everything, and what he is going to do because his decision is not clear and he is going to have to send someone home that he is falling in love with. Chris talks with Chris Harrison about his struggling choice.
*Rose Ceremony:* Before the Rose Ceremony starts, Chris pulls Becca aside to talk. She tells him she has strong feelings for him and he struggles with his emotions as he tries to describe how he feels about her. Meanwhile, Kaitlyn and Whitney discuss how they think Becca is going home and Kaitlyn is happy about the thought. When Chris returns with Becca the other girls are shocked and worried. Chris calls out Whitney first, then Becca, and he walks Kaitlyn out, holding her hand. He tells her he cannot explain why he is sending her home and he really cares about her and it was not an easy decision for him. In the car, Kaitlyn is confused about her feelings and upset that she let her guard down. She is also very upset with Chris for not telling her why she is being eliminated. | | | | | | |
| 188 | 11 | "The Women Tell All" | March 2, 2015 (2015-03-02) | N/A | 8.15 | 2.4/7 |
| Seventeen of the twenty-eight eliminated contestants sat down for the show in particular order: Nikki, Trina, Juelia, Tara, Amber, Megan, Samantha, Jordan, Ashley S., Jillian, Kelsey, Britt, Mackenzie, Ashley I., Jade, Carly and Kaitlyn.
Some of the eliminated contestants take turns in the hot seat. Highlights include Britt confronting Carly causing an argument led by the other women. Kelsey confronts Ashley I. on a controversial two-on-one date; she also reflects on her late husband's death. Chris Harrison extends an invitation to Ashley S. and brings a souvenir of a pomegranate which she found in the first week to him. Later Harrison suggests she appear in the next season of *Bachelor in Paradise*. Then, Jade confronts Chris Harrison and discusses her experience on the date recalling the *Playboy* nude photo. Later Chris takes the hot seat and finds closure with several of the women. He also apologizes to Kaitlyn for making her appear in the Rose Ceremony rather than letting her leave gracefully.
The bloopers include red underwear being found in the production room, some of the contestants being frightened by insects and animals during confessional interviews, and Chris Harrison helping Jimmy Kimmel to prepare for the rose ceremony during week 3. | | | | | | |
| 189 | 12 | "Week 10: Season Finale" | March 9, 2015 (2015-03-09) | 1910 | 9.68 | 2.7/8 |
| Chris returns home to Arlington, Iowa and has a chance to bring Whitney and Becca to his family. He spends his time at his parents' house with his family including his nieces and nephews.
Whitney arrives first and is greeted by Chris' father Gary. Chris' sisters talk to her, saying that moving to Arlington would be difficult for her if she is ready to be a wife. She explains to Chris' mom Linda why she does not have any parents; her mom died and she has no contact with her dad. Her dream is to start a family with Chris. Just after the meeting with Whitney, Chris has a pep talk with his dad and brothers-in-law.
Becca is next to meet Chris' family and makes a big impression. In her eyes, the visit was awful. They ask her about Arlington; it was not actually the first time she visited since she was on the road trip with three other women back in Week 7. Then, Linda asks whether she will commit to Chris in two days, waiting for a decision to be part of the family and not recognizing that Becca is not ready to fall in love.
On the final dates, Chris comes to Becca's hotel room. Becca finds it difficult to adapt to small-town life and does not want to move to Iowa. Whitney stops by Chris' family farm in Arlington and rides a tractor with his dad, harvesting corn. Then, Chris and Whitney travel to the middle of nowhere. Chris takes her a tour of the 800-acre (3,200,000 m2) farm; they arrive at his house. Later at the hotel, they have a cocktail toast showing their photo from the one-on-one date in Week 3. Whitney loves small-town life.
Neil Lane arrives at the hotel and asks Chris to choose an engagement ring. Chris describes raising a pig as a child. Becca arrives at the barn first. Chris tells her that she is not ready to become a wife; she leaves in tears. Whitney comes next wearing high heels and a black dress. Chris Harrison wishes her good luck. He then gets down on one knee and says, "everything about this moment feels right and I want the world to know that I love you, Whitney Bischoff. Will you marry me?". | | | | | | |
| 190 | 13 | "After the Final Rose" | March 9, 2015 (2015-03-09) | N/A | 9.68 | 2.8/8 |
| There is a live finale viewing party and then the "After the Final Rose" follows. Chris Harrison begins the show by hyping up a surprise that Chris has in store for all of the viewers, including himself.
Chris Harrison puts Becca in the hot seat first. He asks her questions about the final rose ceremony and how she is doing now. She has a chance to talk Chris again.
Next, Whitney is in the hot seat and talks about her relationship with Chris. She tells Harrison that the couple has had a strong romantic bond since their engagement, and she and Chris have made public appearances together for the first time, meaning they are happier. Then, Whitney talks about Arlington and knows the distance is not quite far from Chicago. There is a video clip showing what happens after the proposal. Chris' parents came to the barn with a big congratulations for the newly-engaged couple.
Ashley S., who was eliminated in week 4, was asked by Harrison to appear for the second season of *Bachelor in Paradise*. She did not give a complete answer.
Harrison continues talking with Whitney and asks about Iowa and being a part of Chris' family. Afterwards, Jimmy Kimmel arrives at the studio and surprises them with a cow named *Juan Pablo*. At the end of the show, Harrison announces that there will be two bachelorettes on the next season of *The Bachelorette*. Kaitlyn and Britt will both appear in the first episode, where the 25 men will decide who they want to be the bachelorette. | | | | | | |

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## InfoBox

| *The Bachelor* | |
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| Season 19 | |
| Promotional poster | |
| Starring | Chris Soules |
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| Presented by | Chris Harrison |
| No. of contestants | 30 |
| Winner | Whitney Bischoff |
| Runner-up | Becca Tilley |
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| No. of episodes | 13 (including 3 specials) |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | January 5 (2015-01-05)
March 9, 2015 (2015-03-09) |
| Additional information | |
| Filming dates | September 25 (2014-09-25)
November 22, 2014 (2014-11-22) |
| Season chronology | |
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title: The Beerists Podcast

abstract: The Beerists Podcast is a craft beer podcast from Austin, Texas. Every episode, the hosts taste and review a panel of craft beers, ending each episode with an individual recommendation of each beer. Some episodes include guest tasters. The podcast launched in May 2012, and the original cast included John Rubio, Anastacia Kelly, Grant Davis, and Mike Lambert. In 2016, The Beerists Podcast won in the category of Arts for the People's Choice Podcast Awards. Today's cast includes John Rubio, Grant Davis, Mark Raup, and Pam Catoe.

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# The Beerists Podcast

***The Beerists Podcast*** is a craft beer podcast from Austin, Texas. Every episode, the hosts taste and review a panel of craft beers, ending each episode with an individual recommendation of each beer. Some episodes include guest tasters. The podcast launched in May 2012, and the original cast included John Rubio, Anastacia Kelly, Grant Davis, and Mike Lambert. In 2016, The Beerists Podcast won in the category of Arts for the People's Choice Podcast Awards. Today's cast includes John Rubio, Grant Davis, Mark Raup, and Pam Catoe.

## Hosts

John Rubio is the host and show runner of The Beerists Podcast. A professional Graphic Designer, he began his journey into craft beer in 1994 when he left home to attend university in central Texas. He currently works with several breweries on branding and design.

Grant Davis was a beer novice when started his tenure with The Beerists Podcast. Grant hosts and appears on a multitude of other podcasts, like The TV Dudes and Star Trek Discovery Pod, and co-runs a podcast recording studio in Austin, TX.

Mark Raup has been a longtime friend of the Beerists Podcast, appearing often as a guest in the early years of the show. He started his full-time Beerist career on episode 528 "Reboot" published May 22, 2022. The hate came too.

Pam Catoe joined the cast on May 22, 2022 with episode 528 "Reboot" alongside Mark Raup. She is the owner of CraftbeerAustin.com and is the SW Regional editor for PorchDrinking.com.

Mike Lambert was a Beerist from episode 3, published in 2012 through episode 527, published May 1, 2022. Mike organized a monthly beer tasting in Austin for over 10 years, and worked at a brewery in Austin, TX before leaving the show to follow his heart to Iowa.

Laura Christie was a show host from July 2019 to August 2020. She is a certified cicerone and beer educator. Her first last episode with The Beerists Podcast premiered August 16, 2020.

Anastacia Kelly was a show host from 2012-2019. She has been involved with the subject of craft beer for over a decade and has worked as a beer buyer, a brewpub bartender, and a brewery sensory analyst. Her last episode with The Beerists Podcast was recorded on July 1, 2019.

## Rating System

At the end of every episode the Beerists give their individual recommendations for whether they think a beer is a buy, a try, a sigh, or a die. They also have the opportunity to nominate any beer featured on that episode for a Best of the Beerists award. It is then put to a vote, and a beer that has the majority is presented with an award.

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4. "Podcast Awards - Past Winners 2005-2016". *www.podcastawards.com*. Retrieved 2019-07-11.

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title: The Bees (American band)

abstract: The Bees was an American garage rock and psychedelic band from Covina, California, that was active in the mid-1960s, and was best known for the 1966 paranoiac anthem "Voices Green and Purple". The song has been mentioned as an innovative example of early protopunk. The Bees, who recorded "Voices Green and Purple" are not to be confused with another band of the same name who were also active in the Los Angeles area at the time, who recorded on the Mira and Mirwood labels. The group who recorded "Voices Green and Purple" released it as a single on the Liverpool label backed with "Trip to New Orleans" in October, 1966. "Voices Green and Purple" has been cited by rock historian Mike Stax as an influential example of "acid punk". The song begins at a medium tempo, but then speeds up into a fast-paced thrash in the refrains. As Stax describes: "...when the song comes unglued the for the panic-stricken choruses, these guys were in uncharted waters." According to music critic Richie Unterberger, "The psychedelic touch was added not just by the florid and deranged lyrics, but by the choruses, where the tune disappeared, the drums sped up, and the scrawling guitars made ascending shards of noise." The single came wrapped in a paper jacket adorned with the kind of scrawled lettering and defaced imagery suggestive of later "D.I.Y." punk fanzines. Original copies of the single are extremely rare and are considered some of the most valuable collectibles from the garage era. The song became a favorite of collectors after it was re-issued on Pebbles Vol. 3. It was also included on the Nuggets 4-CD box set many years later. In Mike Markesich's Teenbeat Mayhem, based on the balloting of a panel of noted writers and garage rock experts, the song is rated as a ten out of ten, and in the section listing the 1000 greatest garage rock recordings of all time, it is ranked at #13.

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# The Bees (American band)

**The Bees** was an American garage rock and psychedelic band from Covina, California, that was active in the mid-1960s, and was best known for the 1966 paranoiac anthem "Voices Green and Purple". The song has been mentioned as an innovative example of early protopunk.

The Bees, who recorded "Voices Green and Purple" are not to be confused with another band of the same name who were also active in the Los Angeles area at the time, who recorded on the Mira and Mirwood labels. The group who recorded "Voices Green and Purple" released it as a single on the Liverpool label backed with "Trip to New Orleans" in October, 1966. "Voices Green and Purple" has been cited by rock historian Mike Stax as an influential example of "acid punk". The song begins at a medium tempo, but then speeds up into a fast-paced thrash in the refrains. As Stax describes: "...when the song comes unglued the for the panic-stricken choruses, these guys were in uncharted waters." According to music critic Richie Unterberger, "The psychedelic touch was added not just by the florid and deranged lyrics, but by the choruses, where the tune disappeared, the drums sped up, and the scrawling guitars made ascending shards of noise." The single came wrapped in a paper jacket adorned with the kind of scrawled lettering and defaced imagery suggestive of later "D.I.Y." punk fanzines.

Original copies of the single are extremely rare and are considered some of the most valuable collectibles from the garage era. The song became a favorite of collectors after it was re-issued on Pebbles Vol. 3. It was also included on the Nuggets 4-CD box set many years later. In Mike Markesich's *Teenbeat Mayhem,* based on the balloting of a panel of noted writers and garage rock experts, the song is rated as a ten out of ten, and in the section listing the 1000 greatest garage rock recordings of all time, it is ranked at #13.

## Discography

* "Voices Green and Purple" b/w "Trip to New Orleans" (Liverpool 45-LIV-62225, rel. October, 1966)

## InfoBox

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| Origin | Covina, California, United States |
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| Labels | Liverpool |


title: The Body Lovers / The Body Haters

abstract: The Body Lovers and The Body Haters were experimental music projects led by composer Michael Gira between 1998 and 1999 following the breakup of Swans in 1997. Both projects served as an outlet for Gira's loop experimentation within the drone and dark ambient genres and were compared to the compositions comprising Swans' final pre-breakup album Soundtracks for the Blind. The music was built around samples and found sounds, some of which dated as having been recorded as far back as 1980.

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# The Body Lovers / The Body Haters

**The Body Lovers** and **The Body Haters** were experimental music projects led by composer Michael Gira between 1998 and 1999 following the breakup of Swans in 1997. Both projects served as an outlet for Gira's loop experimentation within the drone and dark ambient genres and were compared to the compositions comprising Swans' final pre-breakup album *Soundtracks for the Blind*. The music was built around samples and found sounds, some of which dated as having been recorded as far back as 1980.

## History

The Body Lovers/The Body Haters was conceived as a studio only project after the dissolution of composer Michael Gira's band Swans in 1997. Swans had been active since 1982 and had come to serve as Gira's primary musical outlet. The project featured input from former Swans contributors, such as Jarboe, Bill Rieflin, Bill Bronson, Norman Westberg and Clinton Steele. The name Body Lovers was inspired by a composition on Jarboe's *Sacrificial Cake* titled "The Body Lover". A trilogy was planned and two albums were released, *Number One of Three* in 1998 and *34:13* the following year. The music was built on samples and found sounds, with Gira drawing inspiration from composers such as Glenn Branca and Arvo Pärt. After 1999, Gira turned his attention to his song-oriented project The Angels of Light. In 2010, Gira reformed and began touring Swans.

## Discography

Studio albums Compilation albums * *The Body Lovers / The Body Haters* (Young God, 2000)

## InfoBox

| The Body Lovers / The Body Haters | |
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| Michael Gira during the performance of "No Mercy" at the Angel Of Light concert in Warsaw, October 8, 2005. | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Drone, dark ambient |
| Years active | 1998–1999 |
| Labels | Young God |
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| Past members | Michael Gira |


title: The Book about Milutin

abstract: The Book about Milutin is a novel by the Serbian writer Danko Popović. Novel is about Milutin, Serbian peasant and former soldier who tells his story from jail after World War I. He talks to imaginary listener about tragic fate of Serbian people, his family and Serbia. Published in 1985.

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# The Book about Milutin

***The Book about Milutin*** (Serbian: *Knjiga o Milutinu*, Књига о Милутину) is a novel by the Serbian writer Danko Popović. Novel is about Milutin, Serbian peasant and former soldier who tells his story from jail after World War I. He talks to imaginary listener about tragic fate of Serbian people, his family and Serbia. Published in 1985.

## Content

Milutin Ostojić, a Serbian peasant and a martyr from some Šumadija village was a real person. The book shows a true face of village and peasant, it discovers a source of true moral sensitivity in a peasant and martyr (Milutin), his sense for justice, his spirit which follows an original approach to life. Milutin's spirit shows that a life that follows strong sense of human dignity is not an invention of moralists.

Milutin is a Šumadijan farmer, a World War I Thessaloniki Front infantry soldier. His father was killed in Serbo-Bulgarian War, his two brothers died in the Balkan Wars. As a war hero he returns home in order to experience maltreatment of him by the tax men of the state he defended and participated in her creation. In the war and after it, he learned what a human not obeying to the law and the customs could and dare to do. Fighting for his country and her freedom in his youth, Milutin was not able to predict what he might expect in his old age. His son, at a teenager age, was recruited and sent on Srem Front in 1944. Milutin protested by offering himself as a replacement for his son. Asked why young men, still children, inexperienced in the war fights, should be sent in war. The consolation he offered to himself (It's not just about his son, there are many other sons recruited and sent into the war, too) was ridiculed by his wife Zivana, "Is it easier to bear a misfortune if the misfortune is far greater?". The news about their only son's death, Milutin and Zivana met petrified. Old warrior Milutin, after the World War II, was arrested innocent in the time of the "grain redemption", thrown into a jail to be maltreated by a gang of criminals and nobodies there.

## Perception of the book by historians

Historian J. Dragović-Soso wrote
*Milutin's common sense and his naivete provide the vehicle through which the main events of the first half of the 20eth century are apprehended, and his commentary on the creation of the common Yugoslav state, the corruption and disunity of that state, the resurgence of war in 1941 and the immorality of the new communist authorities, illuminates the absurdity of the struggle and sacrifices of the Serbian people*.
Milutin noticed that the Slav brothers did not rise up, they did not experience the same as us, they lived and cooperated with Serbian enemies, and look upon their 'liberators' Serbs with a haughty disdain.
While Dragović-Soso is willing to represent the Serbs' doubts in their unity with Slav brothers and the meaning of that brotherhood, the price they paid and they are paying for that unity and brotherhood without her opinion about the same, the others are willing to interpret the Serbs existential questions *little more than a pretext on which to string a litany of complaints and questions, most of which have to do with Serbia's alleged tendencies to sacrifice its own interest for the sake of others.*

## Sources

Knjiga o Milutinu - trebnik etičnosti by Miroslav Eregić chapter in Knjiga o Milutinu by Danko Popović, L'age d'home Belgrade 2000


title: The Baltic Course

abstract: The Baltic Course was a pan-Baltic business magazine. Its editor-in-chief was Olga Pavuk.

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# The Baltic Course

***The Baltic Course*** was a pan-Baltic business magazine. Its editor-in-chief was Olga Pavuk.

## History

The magazine was founded in 1996 by Latvian journalist Jānis Domburs and initially was published only in Russian. In 1998, Olga Pavuk joined the magazine as an assistant editor and *The Baltic Course* was launched in English in 2000. A year later, the magazine was bought by publishing house *Preses nams*, with Pavuk becoming the editor-in-chief of magazine's both language versions.

in 2007, the magazine moved online and ceased to be published on paper. In January 2008, a website of business information and analytics about the Baltic States was launched in both English and Russian. After going online, the magazine reported having 70–100 thousand unique readers a month from all 213 world's countries. In 2020, 40% of the magazine's website visitors were from the U.S., about 30% came from Latvia, 8% – from Russia, and 4% from both Estonia and Lithuania.

In 1 January 2021, the magazine stopped publishing new articles, while vowing to continue keeping its website and archive of previous articles online.

## InfoBox

*The Baltic Course*
| Type of site | online magazine |
| --- | --- |
| Available in | English, Russian |
| Founded | 1996 (as a paper magazine) |
| Founder(s) | Jānis Domburs |
| Editor | Olga Pavuk |
| Employees | 5 |
| URL | Magazine's website |
| Current status | Inactive |


title: The Black Lillies

abstract: The Black Lillies are an Americana band from Knoxville, Tennessee that was founded in early 2009 by Cruz Contreras. They toured actively from 2009 until their last show on New Year's Eve 2019. Their lineup for their 2018 Stranger to Me studio album included Cruz Contreras on lead vocals, guitar, and keys, Sam Quinn on bass and vocals, Bowman Townsend on drums, and Dustin Schaefer on electric guitar and vocals.

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# The Black Lillies

**The Black Lillies** are an Americana band from Knoxville, Tennessee that was founded in early 2009 by Cruz Contreras (formerly of Robinella and the CCstringband). They toured actively from 2009 until their last show on New Year's Eve 2019. Their lineup for their 2018 *Stranger to Me* studio album included Cruz Contreras on lead vocals, guitar, and keys, Sam Quinn (formerly of The Everybodyfields) on bass and vocals, Bowman Townsend on drums, and Dustin Schaefer on electric guitar and vocals.

## Background

The band's debut album, *Whiskey Angel*, was recorded in Cruz's living room and released in April 2009. It featured Billy Contreras on fiddle, Taylor Coker on bass, and Leah Gardner on backing vocals. Contreras wrote and arranged all of the songs on the album. It is personal material, covering the fallout of his divorce from Robinella and the break up of the band they shared. The album resonated strongly with listeners, and *Whiskey Angel* was ranked in several 'Best of 2009' lists in publications across the country. After *Whiskey Angel*, they released their album, *Black Lillies*.

The Black Lillies made an immediate impact on Knoxville's growing music scene and the band was selected to play the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival within weeks of releasing the album. They quickly signed a management and booking deal with Chyna Brackeen of Attack Monkey Productions and in October of that year, they launched their first national tour. The tour kicked off at the Ryman Auditorium and the band played 38 shows in 40 days. Two additional national tours took place in 2010 and included appearances at festivals including Bristol's Rhythm & Roots Reunion, Pickathon, Four Corners Folk Festival, Pagosa Folk & Bluegrass, and Rhythm & Blooms. The band has been ranked as the "Best Americana Band" in the Metro Pulse Best of Knoxville poll every year since their inception. They have appeared multiple times on live radio shows including The Grand Ole Opry, NPR's Mountain Stage, WDVX's Tennessee Shines and Music City Roots. In 2010, they were the first band selected and announced to participate in the Americana Music Association's Festival & Conference \- their selection was announced two months prior to the rest of the line up. They have since returned several times.

In January 2010, their album *Whiskey Angel* was nominated for The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards for the Americana Album Category. The album was selected to receive the IMA Vox Pop award. "Two Hearts Down" was awarded the 2012 Independent Music Award for Best Story Song. 100 Miles of Wreckage was also a nominee for Americana Album of the Year. "Same Mistakes" was voted #4 on CMT's Pure 12-Pack Countdown From Week of November 9, 2012

In early 2010, the Lillies announced that they were beginning work on a new album. The project was entirely fan-funded via sponsorship packages sold through the band website. The final funds needed were raised through a house concert that drew more than 300 people. The national radio release of the album *100 Miles Of Wreckage* was on April 4, 2011. *100 Miles of Wreckage* gained national attention and peaked at No. 11 on the Americana radio charts. David McClister selected the album's first track, "Two Hearts Down," as his project. The video was filmed in June 2011 in Nashville. The video made its world premiere on CMT in October 2011 and immediately became a viewer favorite, spending multiple weeks in the "CMT Pure 12 Pack Countdown" including several weeks in the number 2 spot. It was a contender for the top 30 videos of the year on CMT. Additionally, the video aired on networks worldwide including international MTV and VH-1 affiliates, TCN, and PBC.

Additionally, the band was selected to perform at the Country Music Association's Festival & Fan Fair that year. The Black Lillies made their debut performance on the Grand Ole Opry on June 17, 2011. The band was the first independent artist from the Knoxville area to be featured on the Grand Ole Opry, and made history again by being invited back multiple times, appearing five times in just four months. They have since appeared on the show more than 35 times, a record for an independent act.

The Black Lillies' third album, *Runaway Freeway Blues*, was released in March 2013 to widespread critical acclaim. That album debuted at #21 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and #43 on the Billboard Top 200 Country chart. It spent more than five months in the Americana Music Association's top five, ending the year as the #18 album of the year overall, based on radio airplay. *Runaway Freeway Blues* was selected by more than two dozen publications (including American Songwriter magazine) as one of the best albums of the year.

On June 13, 2013, the band announced via their website and Facebook page that Jamie Cook, who had been on leave from the band for several weeks already due to a family health matter, would not be returning and that Bowman Townsend, who had been filling in for Cook on tour, would be taking his place full-time.

The band continued to tour in support of *Runaway Freeway Blues* throughout 2014, including stops at Stagecoach: California's Country Music Festival, Old Settler's Music Festival, Braun Brothers Reunion, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, and more. In summer 2014, Rolling Stone Magazine selected them as one of the hottest up-and-coming acts in country music, calling them "buzzworthy" and describing their style as "genre-mashing roots music with an Appalachian anchor."

In November 2014, The Black Lillies launched a fan funding campaign via PledgeMusic for their fourth studio album, to be recorded in February 2015. The campaign hit 40% of its goal within the first 48 hours of being launched and ultimately raised 122% of the goal. This album will mark the band's first time working with an outside producer. Grammy Award-winning producer/engineer Ryan Hewitt, whose credits include The Avett Brothers, Johnny Cash, Brandi Carlile and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, produced the album, "Hard to Please.".

In early 2015, the band announced the departure of two veteran members, Tom Pryor and Robert Richards. The departure was amicable and both stayed on to complete the winter tour. The remaining Black Lillies (Cruz Contreras, Bowman Townsend, and Trisha Gene Brady) headed into Nashville's House of Blues Studios in February to record their fourth album with Hewitt. They were joined by bass player Bill Reynolds from Band of Horses, pedal steel player Matt Smith (Amy Ray, The Honeycutters) and then-19-year-old Nashville guitar phenom Daniel Donato, whom Cruz had discovered playing at Robert's Western World on Nashville's Lower Broadway.

"Hard to Please" was released October 2, 2015 to immediate critical and fan acclaim. It debuted at #12 on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart and #30 on Billboard's Top 200 Country Albums Chart. It hit Roots Music Report's radio charts at #1, Relix/Jambands radio chart at #3 and #4 on the Americana Music Association's radio chart, where it currently remains in the top ten. American Songwriter summed it up as "a soulful mix of upbeat Americana and tender ballads," while Vanity Fair noted that "their sound continues to cross generations and musical genres – country, folk, blues and add in a touch of the Dead, for good measure."

Beginning with the release tour for "Hard to Please" the touring band was expanded to a six piece, with players Mike Seal (Jeff Sipe Trio, Larkin Poe), Megan McCormick (Jenny Lewis, Maren Morris, the everybodyfields) and Dustin Schaefer trading parts on electric guitar; Sam Quinn (the everybodyfields) on bass; and Jonathan Keeney (Robinella) on pedal steel.

In October 2016, vocalist Trisha Gene Brady announced that she would be leaving the band to pursue other musical opportunities. Her last show with the band was on Dec 31, 2016 at Knoxville, Tennessee's Mill & Mine.

## Current

The quartet spent the majority of 2017 working on new material that builds upon their foundation of strong roots rock and redefines the group's sound, with lush, layered three-part harmonies floating over the funky edge of double electric guitar and keys. Contreras and Quinn, with an occasional assist from Schaefer, have debuted rough sketches of the new material via weekly Facebook Live broadcasts from the road while on tour, dubbed "The Sprinter Sessions."

In January 2018, the group began work with producer Jamie Candiloro (R.E.M., Ryan Adams and the Cardinals, The Eagles) on a new album. Recording took place at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, North Carolina. The album, entitled *Stranger to Me,* will be released fall 2018 on Thirty Tigers.

On January 26, 2020, this was on the Black Lillies website. "After eleven years, five albums, approximately 2000 shows, and countless relationships built along the way, the time has come for us to take a step back from The Black Lillies. This isn’t goodbye – it’s just farewell for now."

## Discography

### Studio albums

| Title | Details | Peak chart
positions | |
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Heat |
| *Whiskey Angel* | * Release date: May 12, 2009 * Label: North Knox Records |  |  |
| *100 Miles of Wreckage* | * Release date: February 8, 2011 * Label: North Knox Records / Attack Monkey |  |  |
| *Runaway Freeway Blues* | * Release date: March 26, 2013 * Label: North Knox Records / Attack Monkey | 43 | 21 |
| *Hard to Please* | * Release date: October 2, 2015 * Label: Attack Monkey / Thirty Tigers | 30 | 12 |
| *Stranger to Me* | * Release date: September 28, 2018 * Label: Thirty Tigers / The Orchard / Attack Monkey Productions |  |  |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | | | |

### Music videos

| Year | Title | Director |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2011 | "Two Hearts Down" | David McClister |
| 2012 | | "Same Mistakes" |
| 2013 | "The Fall" | Daniel Cummings |
| 2014 | "Smokestack Lady" | Ryan Newman |
| 2018 | "Midnight Stranger" |  |

## Press

The Black Lillies: Runaway Road Warriors (American Songwriter)

Q&A: Americana Band the Black Lillies on Recording Without a Label and Being "Jimmy Martin with Tits" (Vanity Fair)

10 Artists You Need to Know: The Black Lillies (Rolling Stone)

Hear The Black Lillies' Funky New 'Hard to Please' (Rolling Stone)

How The Black Lillies Made an Entirely Fan-Funded New Album (Vanity Fair)

## Reviews

New Album Review: 100 Miles of Wreckage by the Black Lillies (Hot Hot Music)

The Black Lillies, 100 Miles of Wreckage (the Alternative Root) Archived 2011-05-30 at the Wayback Machine

Wayne Bledsoe: Black Lillies blooming on 'Wreckage' (Knoxville.com)

The Black Lillies "100 Miles of Wreckage" (Beat Surrender) Archived 2011-09-05 at the Wayback Machine

The Black Lillies "Runaway Freeway Blues" (American Songwriter)

American Songwriter's Top 50 Albums of 2013: The Black Lillies, Runaway Freeway Blues (American Songwriter)

## InfoBox

| The Black Lillies | |
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| *From left to right: Sam Quinn, Dustin Schafer, Cruz Contreras, Bowman Townsend* | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Knoxville, Tennessee, United States |
| Genres | Americana, blues, country, Folk |
| Years active | 2009–2019 |
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| Members | Cruz Contreras
Bowman Townsend
Sam Quinn
Dustin Schafer |
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| Past members | Trisha Gene Brady
Mike Seal
Tom Pryor
Robert Richards
Jamie Cook
Taylor Coker
Leah Gardner
Haley Cole
Jonathan Keeney
Jeff Woods
Billy Contreras
Graham Mallany |
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| Website | The Black Lillies |


title: The Boss (Rick Ross song)

abstract: "The Boss" is the second single from Rick Ross's second studio album Trilla. It samples the song "Paul Revere" by Beastie Boys. It is produced by J. R. Rotem. Matt Kemp from the Los Angeles Dodgers and Brian McCann from the Houston Astros use this song as their at-bat / intro music. The song is also Ross's highest-charting single to date, peaking at number 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

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# The Boss (Rick Ross song)

"**The Boss**" is the second single from Rick Ross's second studio album *Trilla*. It samples the song "Paul Revere" by Beastie Boys. It is produced by J. R. Rotem. Matt Kemp from the Los Angeles Dodgers and Brian McCann from the Houston Astros use this song as their at-bat / intro music. The song is also Ross's highest-charting single to date, peaking at number 17 on the US *Billboard* Hot 100.

## Music video

The video was directed by Diane Martel, and shows a shirtless Rick Ross in bed with two girls. He is then seen yelling at someone who owes him money on the phone and tells him to meet him at midnight. At midnight, the man who owes him money shows up and tells him that he does not have it. Rick Ross calls a girl (portrayed by Felicia "Snoop" Pearson) who steals his necklace and Rick Ross steals his girlfriend. Fat Joe, along with DJ Khaled and Anwan Glover from HBO's television series *The Wire*, make appearances in the video. The music video premiered on *Rap City* on February 19, 2008.

## Remix

There is an unofficial remix to the song known as the Mick Boogie Remix, it features Lil' Wayne (verse from Trina's "Don't Trip"), Red Cafe & Fabolous (verses from the freestyle of the song named "F\*** Em All" with DJ Drama), Rick Ross' 1st verse, & T-Pain's chorus. It is commonly mistaken as the official remix. D12 recorded a remix for their *Return of the Dozen* mixtape called "I'm a G". Hussein Fatal recorded a remix. Nicki Minaj did a remix on her mixtape *Sucka Free*. Freestyles were also recorded by Ludacris (Big Ass House) Dolla, KiD CuDi, Wiz Khalifa, & Meek Millz.

## Charts

## Certifications

| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States (RIAA) | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
| United States (RIAA)
*Mastertone* | Platinum | 1,000,000* |
| * Sales figures based on certification alone.
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
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## InfoBox

| "The Boss" | |
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| Single by Rick Ross featuring T-Pain | |
| from the album  *Trilla* | |
| Released | February 12, 2008 (2008-02-12) |
| Recorded | 2007 |
| Genre |  |
| Length | 3:45 |
| Label | Slip-n-Slide, Def Jam, Poe Boy |
| Songwriter(s) | F. Najm, W. Roberts, J. Rotem |
| Producer(s) | J. R. Rotem |
| Rick Ross singles chronology | |
| "Speedin'"
(2007) "**The Boss**"
(2008) "Here I Am"
(2008) | |
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| T-Pain singles chronology | |
| "Shawty Get Loose"
(2008) "**The Boss**"
(2008) "She Got It"
(2008) | |
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