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“Send Coach John a message”This comes from one of my daily readings from the book “Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential” - by Brian Johnson and today's thought is titled “The Worse A Person Is - The Less They Feel It.” It comes down to a couple of things. First is the fact that the worse we feel about ourselves, the more we are going to see the worst in others. Also, they won't see this in themselves either. They certainly won't react well or even listen to you, if you are the one trying to point this out to them. Finally, why would we or anyone want to try and see the approval of people like this - no matter how popular they are, how good looking they are, how “wealthy” they are, what they can do for us, etc. This is right from the passage: “So, if you're getting impatient and rude with people around you, you might want to check in and see how you're feeling about YOURSELF.” It goes on to mention how we may want to keep investing in doing the little things, to bring out our best in ourselves & to keep growing and improving. I think so much of the world is connected to learning from this - including me! Thanks for listening. Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show. Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/ on Twitter / “X”: @coachtosuccess and on Instagram at: @coachjohndaly - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly. Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too. Other things there on my site are being worked on too. Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast. ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions. It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **
From 2012 to 2019, George posted every win, every result, every milestone. And stayed completely silent about the panic at 11pm, the losses, the things that weren't working. He told himself it was just marketing. What it actually cost him was trust, not the loud kind, where someone calls you out. The quiet kind, where they get a good outcome, never come back, never refer anyone, and you never find out why. This is the direct follow-up to Episode 719 on psychological safety. In this solo episode, George breaks down Henry Cloud's five essentials of trust and why most entrepreneurs are accidentally building their entire career on just one of them. Pairs with the previous episode to form a complete two-part playbook on trust and relationships. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why capability is not the first essential of trust and what has to come before it Henry Cloud's five essentials: understanding, motive, ability, character, and track record Why "Dana" had an impressive career but couldn't figure out why clients didn't fully trust her The quiet kind of trust loss and why it's the most dangerous Why explaining yourself harder never rebuilds broken trust What actually does rebuild trust and why it can't skip the line How these five essentials pair with the four levels of psychological safety Key Takeaways: ✔️You can be the most capable person someone has ever hired and still never earn their trust. Capability is the third essential, not the first. ✔️The five essentials work in order: understanding → motive → ability → character → track record. Skip the first two and you'll end up respected but never fully trusted. ✔️Understanding comes first. Before anyone trusts you, they need to feel understood by you, not impressed by you. ✔️Motive matters more than results. People are always asking: are you here for me or for yourself? Your behavior answers that question whether you like it or not. ✔️Explaining yourself does not rebuild trust. Consistent behavior over time does. ✔️Trust is a bank account. Every action either deposits or withdraws. It never fills itself. ✔️The track record doesn't get to skip the line because you apologized well. It only exists through time and consistency. ✔️When trust is broken somewhere, the answer isn't to ruminate, it's to find which essential is missing and start rebuilding it through behavior. Now is the closest you've ever been to fixing it. Timestamps & Highlights: [00:00] — Seven years of posting wins while hiding the losses and what it actually cost [01:13] — Henry Cloud's book on trust and how it made 20 years of coaching make sense [06:00] — Dana's story: capable, smart, and still hearing "I don't think you understand my business" [10:00] — The five essentials of trust introduced: understanding, motive, ability, character, track record [11:00] — Essential 1: Understanding: feeling seen before being impressed [14:00] — Essential 2: Motive: are you here for me or for yourself? [18:00] — Essential 3: Ability: why this is where most entrepreneurs start and stop [21:00] — Essential 4: Character: your values, visible under pressure [24:00] — Essential 5: Track record: the only essential that requires time [28:00] — What to do when trust is already broken [32:00] — How these essentials connect back to the psychological safety ladder [35:00] — The homework: audit your relationships against the five essentials this week Your Challenge This Week: Pick one relationship this week: a client, a teammate, a partner. Ask yourself honestly: which of the five essentials is missing or thin right now? Then start there. One behavior at a time. Follow George: @itsgeorgebryant Work with George: The Alliance — Community for entrepreneurs building deep, lasting trust with clients and teams. 1:1 Coaching — Limited spots. Apply at mindofgeorge.com/coaching-consulting/ Live Retreats — In-person experiences where trust gets built, not just talked about.
Benjamin Byron Davis joins Bloody Good Horror to discuss his role as the mysterious priest in Eli Roth's Ice Cream Man
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Every shop owner knows the workforce problem by heart. The trades got denigrated, tech ed programs got gutted, and a whole generation of kids never found out that a manufacturing career was even an option. We have all heard that speech a hundred times. What we rarely hear is a practical, repeatable way to actually fix it. In this GenCNC series episode, we sit down with two people who built one. Dave Hataj is the second-generation owner of Edgerton Gear and the founder of Craftsman with Character, a semester-long program that pairs job shadowing with a character and worldview curriculum. Courtney Silver runs Ketchie in North Carolina, where she and her husband Andy took Dave's curriculum and launched their own version, Opportunity Knocks. The through line is simple. Kids are starving for two things, purpose and community, and the shop floor is one of the best places on earth to give them both. Dave shares how a 2014 experiment with ten students grew into a Navy-funded program running across multiple states. Courtney shows why it is far less of a lift than you would think, roughly two hours a week for fourteen weeks with a handful of students. We also get into the payoff owners do not expect. Reverse mentoring from young employees, a culture where machinists suddenly want to be on camera, productivity that climbs year over year, and stories like Miguel, a first-generation immigrant who fell in love with the trade, worked six to ten in the morning before school, and just bought his first home. If you have ever done a plant tour for a school and wondered whether it actually mattered, this one reframes the whole thing. As Dave puts it, we make gears as a vehicle to invest in people. What's Covered in this Episode (2:48) Dave on the origins of Craftsman with Character as a second-generation owner of Edgerton Gear (7:02) The Navy's two million dollar, three-year contract to take the program national (8:30) Inside the Craftsman Code, from I'm not the center of the universe to the world needs me (10:30) Why you need to head to Kennametal's booth at IMTS (11:37) Courtney on discovering Dave's work during COVID and launching Opportunity Knocks (15:25) Why it's not a big lift: twenty team members, six students, two hours a week (17:11) Continuous improvement: field trips, supply chain tours, and a Mastercam capstone part (23:31) Reverse mentoring and the young energy that re-energizes the team (24:40) Twelve years of rising productivity from more engaged, purpose-driven employees (26:17) The DN Solutions install video shot by interns (and a new content culture) (29:26) Breakfast, gratitude, and the lesson on showing up on time (30:30) Turn website visitors into buyers with Navu's AI chat (31:42) Learn more about Miguel, a first-generation immigrant who fell in love with the trade (34:10) Break room culture and crews that stick around after shift (37:01) From feeling less than to finding a joyful place to belong (39:16) The mindset flip: we make gears as a vehicle to invest in people (40:07) Get in the room: the Job Shops Workshop and reception at IMTS (40:58) Miguel buying his first home, and the ripple effect on a community (42:56) How to start, facilitator and mentor training, plus a track for shops without a school partner (45:00) Manufacturers as an army that can heal society by being the hero for one kid (48:52) Practical encouragement to start now Resources Mentioned Craftsman with Character Edgerton Gear Ketchie The Craftsman Code by Dave Hataj Machine Shop Mastery, Episode 106 with Dave Hataj Kennametal Navu IMTS Oscar Mike Foundation Connect with Dave Hataj & Courtney Silver Dave Hataj, Edgerton Gear Craftsman with Character Courtney Silver, Ketchie Connect with MakingChips Website On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube
Pastors Taylor Murray talks about the character Michel and the importance of intentionality and how we need to focus on our own hearts and not other peoples. No matter how situations change and things happen that if we don't ask for God to posture our hearts it is easy for us to fall!! But we know exactly who to run back to which is Jesusfollow us on instagram @reallifechurchwa26201 180th Ave. SE Covington, WA 98042Sundays @ 8:30 | 10 | 11:30
“Send Coach John a message”I found this post and all the parts to it, as a big-time reminder for me to keep looking to get better. It comes from Reads with Ravi (@readswithravi) and a powerful connection is this: “Your competition isn't other people. Your competition is: your bad habits, your distractions, your insecurities, your procrastination, your lack of discipline, your fear and your ego.” There is a lot of truth in this for me as I found out this morning. Let's just say I was reminded about the simple fact that I have a lot to work on. I'm just glad I'm acknowledging that fact and I'm willing to do something about it. Thanks for listening. Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show. Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/ on Twitter / “X”: @coachtosuccess and on Instagram at: @coachjohndaly - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly. Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too. Other things there on my site are being worked on too. Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast. ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions. It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **
“Send Coach John a message”Super advice here from Mindset Machine (@mindsetmachine) where this is what was shared: “Always give yourself something small to look forward to, like a nice meal or a weekend stroll. Your mind and body need gentle reminders that life is meant to be enjoyed, not just a series of chores and survival.” This is so spot on. I know I need to continually have little rewards set up for working hard and looking to be a good person with doing things the right way. Life is not always easy, but there should be plenty of little enjoyable moments to celebrate with. Thanks for listening. Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show. Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/ on Twitter / “X”: @coachtosuccess and on Instagram at: @coachjohndaly - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly. Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too. Other things there on my site are being worked on too. Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast. ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions. It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **
Critics accuse Meghan Markle of looking performative on MasterChef Australia as old stories about her childhood spark fresh questions. Plus: her blackberry launch is mocked, Harry reportedly pushes for a royal Christmas reunion, and Palace staff are said to dread his return.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/palace-intrigue-king-charles-meghan-markle-and-all-the-royal-family-gossip--4522904/support.Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.
Get more Tinder in the Dating Hell playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playli... In this video, ReddX reads the funniest Tinder stories from the subreddit r/Tinder. These stories are 100% true, and they will have you laughing out loud. From hilarious opening lines to awkward dates, these stories will give you a glimpseat Tinder in all of it's unabashed unabashedness. This video is perfect for anyone who loves a good laugh. Come check out some of the top r/Tinder posts of all time! It doesn't matter what your background is, you always need to treat people like people and not use them simply to get off. Neckbeards seem to learn this lesson particularly slow and it really does make my blood boil... So we must bring it to light so others don't suffer alone. For your fill of neckbeard stories we've got you covered with the freshest weeaboo, niceguy, and neckbeard happenings on reddit. Stick with ReddX for your daily dose of cringe with a side-dish of relatability. You might even feel good for dessert! ------------------------------------------------------------ #reddit #tinder #funny Discord: https://discord.gg/Sju7YckUWu Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/daytondo... PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/daytondo... Patreon: http://patreon.com/daytondoes Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/daytond... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReddX... Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ReddX... Amazon link to my mic: https://amzn.to/3lInsRR ReddX merch: https://teespring.com/stores/r... Character art: https://twitter.com/DarkleyStu... Creepypasta channel: https://www.youtube.com/Dayton... Gaming channel: https://www.youtube.com/dayton... Wifey's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channe... ------------------------------------------------------------ Playlists: Full neckbeard stories: https://www.youtube.com/playli... All neckbeard stories: https://www.youtube.com/playli... All legbeard stories: https://www.youtube.com/playli... RPG Horror Stories: https://www.youtube.com/playli... Weeaboo tales: https://www.youtube.com/playli... ------------------------------------------------------------ Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/reddxy iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/fe... Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podc... Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show... Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podc... JioSaavn: https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows... Also on Castbox, Audible, and iHeartRadio! Have you ever met a neckbeard or a nice guy? They are frustrating to deal with, but luckily you aren't alone! These r/neckbeardstories from Reddit are among the top posts of all time and include some of the funniest Reddit stories ever posted on the neckbeard stories subreddit! rSlash NeckbeardStories have all kinds of funny neckbeards in them, but especially the nice guy. And the weeaboo. There is a wide spectrum of neckbeards, and this is but a small slice of it. Listening to ReddX's neckbeard stories playlist is a great experience! These neckbeard stories Top Posts of All Time from Reddit are made for you to enjoy any time you feel like it, so be sure to save my rSlash neckbeard stories playlist to your favorites! While there are many rslash channels that read r/neckbeard stories and r/prorevenge from reddit, each channel has their own way of performing them. Some of the top rSlash entitled parents channels I recommend checking out are the original rSlash, Redditor, fresh, r/Bumfries, VoiceyHere, Mr Reddit, Storytime and Darkfluff. These Reddit story channels inspired me to start my own Reddit story channel, with a focus on Entitled Parents stories and at times going into the r/pettyrevenge and r/choosingbeggars subreddit as well. Because most of my audience prefers Entitled Parents stories of Reddit, I tend to just stick with reading the r/EntitleParents Top Posts of All Time. But I also enjoy getting up close and personal with neckbeards and weeaboos from time to time. Subscribe to ReddX for the freshest daily Reddit content. I post relatable readings of Reddit posts and Reddit stories every single day! Journey with me as I relate these amazing Reddit stories to my personal life journey. I'm greatly inspired by the top reddit posts of all time videos and reddit stories on YouTube which is why I started doing them myself. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channe... Discord: https://discord.gg/Sju7YckUWu Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/daytondo... PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/daytondo... Patreon: http://patreon.com/daytondoes Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/daytond... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReddX... Merch: https://reddx-shop.fourthwall....
EPISODE 747 - Spencer Hixon - Urban fantasy novels and short stories - A Sinister Love and Fate and FortuneAuthor Spencer Hixon joins the podcast to discuss his journey as a writer, the creative process behind his novels, and the imaginative world he is building through interconnected stories that blend fantasy, romance, and philosophical ideas about fate and time.Spencer shares how his life has taken him across the United States, from California to Washington DC, South Carolina, and eventually Indiana. Each move was tied to career and family opportunities rather than a desire to relocate, shaping his perspective and experiences along the way. Today he lives near South Bend while continuing to develop a growing body of fiction.At the center of Spencer's writing process is organization and structure. With many ideas constantly forming, he keeps a running system of notes and outlines he jokingly calls “Spencer's brain.” While he often develops multiple story ideas at once, he focuses on writing one project at a time to maintain continuity and clarity. Detailed outlines, character histories, and color coded notes help him track character motivations, reveal background information gradually, and ensure every scene serves the larger narrative.Character psychology plays a central role in his storytelling. Spencer approaches scenes by mentally stepping into the perspective of every character involved, allowing each one to act according to their own motivations. This method often leads to unexpected turns in the story as characters evolve beyond their original roles. While he usually knows the ending before he begins writing, the journey toward that ending frequently shifts as the characters develop.His books often experiment with storytelling structure and genre. While they are generally categorized as urban fantasy, Spencer describes them as hybrid stories that combine elements of romance, adventure, and philosophical exploration. He enjoys challenging traditional narrative frameworks such as the hero's journey and sometimes reverses familiar tropes to create new dynamics between characters.Spencer's fictional universe spans two connected trilogies. The first begins with A Sinister Love, a story about a demon named Scribble who works a desk job in purgatory before being sent to Earth to tempt a human. What begins as a humorous romance evolves into a much larger mystery involving conspiracies and the structure of the afterlife. The second storyline, beginning with Fate and Fortune, explores the consequences of altering destiny. In that story, a man who once made a deal to change his fate must travel back through key moments of his life to prevent disastrous outcomes, while each trip through time costs him precious moments from his remaining lifespan.Through these stories Spencer explores universal questions about choice, destiny, and the moments in life that shape who we become. His work invites readers to consider how small decisions can create lasting consequences and whether changing the past would truly lead to a better future.https://www.spencerhixon.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca
Character education often gets lip service in schools — we say it matters, but rarely build a real system to make it happen. What if students could regularly practice noticing and naming character strengths like self-efficacy, depth, and generosity in each other through anonymous nominations? On the podcast this week, high school English teacher Marcus Luther returns to share a system he created that does exactly that. ___________________________ Thanks to Alpaca and Notability for sponsoring the episode. To read a written version of this podcast, visit cultofpedagogy.com/peer-affirmations. To learn more about my upcoming course, Mastering the Lesson Plan, visit cultofpedagogy.com/teaching101.
Erik and Jessica review Spider-Man Brand New Day and answer your biggest questions! Welcome back to THE SNEAK PEEK, the weekly show on New Rockstars where we look ahead to the future of fandom! In this episode, Erik Voss and Jessica Clemons have a full spoiler review and conversation about Spider-Man Brand New Day. Is Jean Grey depicted to be too evil in this movie? What is Marvel's plan for the X-Men beyond this? Does Hulk remember who Peter Parker is? Does Ned break through the memory wipe spell? CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Does Sadie Sink's Character Work in the movie? 11:37 - Where are the mutants in the MCU? 17:52 - Future MCU Mutant Cast 22:36 - What's going on in the Post Credit Scene? 37:10 - Does Ned Remember Peter? 44:19 - Where is Peter getting his money from? 47:51 - Will Tramell Tilman's Character be the Big Bad? 50:18 - What's the Hand doing in this movie? 54:43 - The Aftermath of Brand New Day 56:28 - Ranking the Spider-Man Movies 1:01:04 - New Record for Product Placement Revenue 1:03:24 - Closing Thoughts EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS GSavvy04 Ethan Chesters Patrick Dailey Roderick Hare Ricardo Martinez Michael Horwitz Dante Justin Schoenrock Bro... Paulo Bianca Rick Denmon Jeremy Dunham Frederick Price Written by: Erik Voss Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producers: Gina Ippolito, Alex Berg, Patti Chambers Head of Sales: Zach Huddleston Podcast Producer: Brian M Kim Post Production Supervisor: Joshua Steven Hurd Staff Editor: Abby Freel Editors: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this sermon, Pastor Rick Temple challenges believers to honestly evaluate the level of maturity, process, challenges, and time their God-given dreams require before expecting lasting success. Through the life of Isaac, he teaches that enduring faith, spiritual growth, and perseverance are essential for building a future that lasts.
It doesn't matter what your background is, you always need to treat people like people and not use them simply to get off. Neckbeards seem to learn this lesson particularly slow and it really does make my blood boil... So we must bring it to light so others don't suffer alone. For your fill of neckbeard stories we've got you covered with the freshest weeaboo, niceguy, and neckbeard happenings on reddit. Stick with ReddX for your daily dose of cringe with a side-dish of relatability. You might even feel good for dessert... But who can say? ------------------------------------------------------------ #reddit #neckbeard #hashtag Join me on Discord dude: https://discord.gg/Sju7YckUWu Check out the Twitch streams: https://www.twitch.tv/daytondo... One-time PayPal donation: https://www.paypal.me/daytondo... Support this channel on Patreon: http://patreon.com/daytondoes Stalk me on the Twitter! http://www.twitter.com/daytond... Visit me over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReddX... Got a story? I got a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ReddX... Here's an Amazon link to my microphone: https://amzn.to/3lInsRR Wanna rock the ReddX merch? https://teespring.com/stores/r... Character animations are by: https://twitter.com/DarkleyStu... Check out my other channel: https://www.youtube.com/dayton... Wifey's channel is right over here: https://www.youtube.com/channe... ------------------------------------------------------------ Did I mention that we have playlists??: Full neckbeard story compilations: https://www.youtube.com/playli... All of our neckbeard stories: https://www.youtube.com/playli... All of our legbeard stories: https://www.youtube.com/playli... All of our RPG Horror Stories: https://www.youtube.com/playli... All of our weeaboo tales: https://www.youtube.com/playli... ------------------------------------------------------------ Podcasts can provide some ReddX on the go! Check it out! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/reddxy iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/fe... Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podc... Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show... Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podc... JioSaavn: https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows... We are working on getting listed on Castbox, Audible, and iHeartRadio ASAP! Have you ever met a neckbeard or a nice guy? They are frustrating to deal with, but luckily you aren't alone! These r/neckbeardstories from Reddit are among the top posts of all time and include some of the funniest Reddit stories ever posted on the neckbeard stories subreddit! rSlash NeckbeardStories have all kinds of funny neckbeards in them, but especially the nice guy. And the weeaboo. There is a wide spectrum of neckbeards, and this is but a small slice of it. Listening to ReddX's neckbeard stories playlist is a great experience! These neckbeard stories Top Posts of All Time from Reddit are made for you to enjoy any time you feel like it, so be sure to save my rSlash neckbeard stories playlist to your favorites! While there are many rslash channels that read r/neckbeard stories and r/prorevenge from reddit, each channel has their own way of performing them. Some of the top rSlash entitled parents channels I recommend checking out are the original rSlash, Redditor, fresh, r/Bumfries, VoiceyHere, Mr Reddit, Storytime and Darkfluff. These Reddit story channels inspired me to start my own Reddit story channel, with a focus on Entitled Parents stories and at times going into the r/pettyrevenge and r/choosingbeggars subreddit as well. Because most of my audience prefers Entitled Parents stories of Reddit, I tend to just stick with reading the r/EntitleParents Top Posts of All Time. But I also enjoy getting up close and personal with neckbeards and weeaboos from time to time. Subscribe to ReddX for the freshest daily Reddit content. I post relatable readings of Reddit posts and Reddit stories every single day! Journey with me as I relate these amazing Reddit stories to my personal life journey. I'm greatly inspired by the top reddit posts of all time videos and reddit stories on YouTube which is why I started doing them myself. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channe... Discord: https://discord.gg/Sju7YckUWu Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/daytondo... PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/daytondo... Patreon: http://patreon.com/daytondoes Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/daytond... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReddX... Merch: https://reddx-shop.fourthwall....
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Dr Ollie cares for animals while sharing his love of acting and stories.
On this episode, Angela is back to talk all about legacy on General Hospital! We break down what the rules are for legacy characters in soaps and who falls within them on General Hospital. All this and so much more!The Sudsy Awards are coming up! Sunday, August 9th at 8 pm Eastern on suds-media.com!Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and turn on those notifications! Like the video and support our channel by giving us Super Chats, Super Stickers, and Super Thanks! You can also view some of our merch right on this YouTube Channel! And remember for 2026, we are giving away a Free T-Shirt every month! To enter, all you need to do is send us a Super Chat, Super Thanks, or Super Sticker, and you get an entry. A random winner will be chosen at the end of every month of 2026 from everyone who sends us a Super on YouTube!What the Fudge?!? Homemade Confections! If you live in the New Haven, CT area, go to whatthefudgect.com or facebook.com/whatthefudgect to order some homemade fudge in a rotating variety of flavors. Use promo code "SUDS" for 10% off your first order. And look for the "What The Fudge?!?" moment during episodes of Suds News and GateCrashers!We are now a creator partner of 1st Phorm! Go over to 1stPhorm.suds-media.com to join Vinnie on his weight loss journey and get some great 1st Phorm products!Dubby Energy is now partnered with Suds Media to bring clean energy and hydration drinks straight to you! Just go to https://www.dubby.gg/discount/SUDSMEDIA?ref=kedjdzkmand use the promo code SUDSMEDIA for 10% off your order!We are officially an affiliate for WWE Shop, go to wrestlingmerch.suds-media.com to shop with our official affiliate code.Are you looking for some help with your relationship or your sex life? Go to coachingbylorie.com and use promo code WELCOME for 20% off your first session.Go to our Linktree for an All-Access Pass to our Stuff!https://linktree.suds-media.com©2026 Suds and Squared Circle Media
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Long walks, travel delays, upset stomachs, public meltdowns, and at least one parent swearing they are never leaving the house again. In today's episode, Ryan and Sam talk about why the hardest trips often build the most character and somehow become the memories everyone wants to relive.
More Kevin Stories: https://www.youtube.com/playli... Kevin isn't very bright... But sometimes we can work around that fact. But this particular Kevin is so deficient that nobody seems to want him around... And who could blame them, honestly?? Stories about Kevin brings the heavy cringe! It doesn't matter what your background is, you always need to treat people like people and not use them simply to get off. Neckbeards seem to learn this lesson particularly slow and it really does make my blood boil... So we must bring it to light so others don't suffer alone. For your fill of neckbeard stories we've got you covered with the freshest weeaboo, niceguy, and neckbeard happenings on reddit. Stick with ReddX for your daily dose of cringe with a side-dish of relatability. You might even feel good for dessert... But who can say? ------------------------------------------------------------ #reddit #kevin #radioshack Discord: https://discord.gg/Sju7YckUWu Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/daytondo... PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/daytondo... Patreon: http://patreon.com/daytondoes Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/daytond... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReddX... Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ReddX... Amazon link to my mic: https://amzn.to/3lInsRR ReddX merch: https://teespring.com/stores/r... Character art: https://twitter.com/DarkleyStu... Creepypasta channel: https://www.youtube.com/Dayton... Gaming channel: https://www.youtube.com/dayton... Wifey's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channe... ------------------------------------------------------------ Playlists: Full neckbeard stories: https://www.youtube.com/playli... All neckbeard stories: https://www.youtube.com/playli... All legbeard stories: https://www.youtube.com/playli... RPG Horror Stories: https://www.youtube.com/playli... Weeaboo tales: https://www.youtube.com/playli... ------------------------------------------------------------ Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/reddxy iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/fe... Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podc... Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show... Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podc... JioSaavn: https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows... Also on Castbox, Audible, and iHeartRadio! Have you ever met a neckbeard or a nice guy? They are frustrating to deal with, but luckily you aren't alone! These r/neckbeardstories from Reddit are among the top posts of all time and include some of the funniest Reddit stories ever posted on the neckbeard stories subreddit! rSlash NeckbeardStories have all kinds of funny neckbeards in them, but especially the nice guy. And the weeaboo. There is a wide spectrum of neckbeards, and this is but a small slice of it. Listening to ReddX's neckbeard stories playlist is a great experience! These neckbeard stories Top Posts of All Time from Reddit are made for you to enjoy any time you feel like it, so be sure to save my rSlash neckbeard stories playlist to your favorites! While there are many rslash channels that read r/neckbeard stories and r/prorevenge from reddit, each channel has their own way of performing them. Some of the top rSlash entitled parents channels I recommend checking out are the original rSlash, Redditor, fresh, r/Bumfries, VoiceyHere, Mr Reddit, Storytime and Darkfluff. These Reddit story channels inspired me to start my own Reddit story channel, with a focus on Entitled Parents stories and at times going into the r/pettyrevenge and r/choosingbeggars subreddit as well. Because most of my audience prefers Entitled Parents stories of Reddit, I tend to just stick with reading the r/EntitleParents Top Posts of All Time. But I also enjoy getting up close and personal with neckbeards and weeaboos from time to time. Subscribe to ReddX for the freshest daily Reddit content. I post relatable readings of Reddit posts and Reddit stories every single day! Journey with me as I relate these amazing Reddit stories to my personal life journey. I'm greatly inspired by the top reddit posts of all time videos and reddit stories on YouTube which is why I started doing them myself. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channe... Discord: https://discord.gg/Sju7YckUWu Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/daytondo... PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/daytondo... Patreon: http://patreon.com/daytondoes Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/daytond... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReddX... Merch: https://reddx-shop.fourthwall....
Proverbs 22 teaches that wisdom shapes our character, choices, relationships, and influence. A good name is more valuable than great riches because godly character reflects integrity, faithfulness, humility, and consistency. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains why wise choices have lasting consequences, why instruction and training matter, and why believers should avoid harmful influences while pursuing justice, generosity, diligence, and excellence. Proverbs 22 ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, who perfectly lived with wisdom, humility, integrity, and obedience to the Father. Through Christ, our sins are forgiven, our hearts are changed, and we are formed into people who increasingly reflect godly wisdom. Learn more about Reading the Bible Daily with Dave at: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
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SummaryJoin us as we analyze the horror sequel Smile 2, exploring its themes, scares, and behind-the-scenes trivia. We discuss the film's portrayal of fame, hallucinations, and the impact of Naomi Scott's performance, along with fan theories and future predictions for the franchise.Sound Bites"The scale was just bigger in Smile 2""Ray Nicholson's smile is a homage to Jack Nicholson""Naomi Scott did all her songs and choreography"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Smile 2 and Horror Themes02:00 Discussion of the franchise's return and October plans04:29 Fame allegory and the horror of celebrity culture07:03 Hallucinations and the unreliable narrator in the film08:50 Ray Nicholson's smile and homage to Jack Nicholson14:43 Water drinking scene and Naomi Scott's musical talent22:18 Character names and psychiatric references23:13 The curse transmission to fans and franchise lore26:41 Ranking the kills and their impact28:44 Final thoughts and next movie preview
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Thais Gibson is the co-founder of the Personal Development School and the creator of Gibson Integrated Attachment Theory, whose work on attachment and subconscious rewiring has reached more than 75 million people. He holds a PhD, is certified in over 13 therapeutic modalities, and his research shows that 88% of the more than 70,000 people he's worked with developed a secure attachment style in just 90 days. He got there the hard way, through a six and a half year opioid addiction that only broke when he understood he wasn't running from his outside world, he was running from his inside one. This one gets unusually personal. Thais breaks down the difference between the conscious and subconscious mind, why willpower alone never sticks, and the exact rewiring exercise he uses, then Larry opens up about childhood bullying and body-image fear he says he's never shared in 1,500 episodes. If you've ever set a goal your behavior refused to follow, this conversation explains why and what to do about it. Timeline Summary [1:44] – Growing up in a tumultuous household and one of Canada's longest divorce cases [2:46] – A knee surgery, painkillers, and the start of a six and a half year spiral [4:00] – The idea that changed everything: you're numbing your internal reality, not your external one [5:52] – Why sobriety finally stuck the third time around [6:20] – The sentence in a psych class that began his recovery [8:04] – Finding God, meditation, and building a real support system [11:33] – The full bio: 75 million people reached and an 88% success rate in 90 days [13:09] – The actual difference between the conscious and subconscious mind [14:14] – The Freudian iceberg and where your conditioning is stored [16:03] – Why there's no such thing as self-sabotage [19:18] – The Monday drinker: a case study in wanting to quit but not quitting [20:36] – The three pillars of why we keep choosing what we say we don't want [24:05] – Upgrading the form: how Thais turned his own anger into vulnerability [28:55] – The red converse shoes and how we wire by emotional association [29:42] – The cost benefit rewiring exercise, step by step [32:37] – What's actually happening in the brain when you reflect, write, and repeat [36:09] – Larry shares being a bullied, overweight kid and the dance that changed him [41:05] – Why body image got wired to so much pain, and what it's really about [48:34] – The three step exercise for rewiring a core wound [50:37] – Building confidence rooted in character instead of appearance [57:04] – The four attachment styles explained [1:00:14] – The fearful avoidant style and the unworthiness wound [1:04:17] – Why your attachment shows up most where you were most wounded 5 Key Takeaways Willpower Can't Beat Your Programming — Your conscious mind can't outwill your subconscious. When you keep repeating a pattern you swore you'd quit, that isn't weakness, it's your subconscious running a different program than the one you set. There's No Such Thing as Self-Sabotage — What feels like sabotage is your conscious intention and your subconscious conditioning pulling in opposite directions. Nobody wakes up planning to wreck their day. Upgrade the Form, Don't Just Kill the Habit — Every habit meets a real need. Instead of white-knuckling it away, identify what the behavior gives you and build a healthier way to get that same need met. Rewire Through Repetition, Emotion, and Imagery — The subconscious speaks in images and feelings, not logic. Recording your costs and benefits and listening back daily for 21 days builds new neural pathways while the old ones atrophy. Root Your Worth in Character, Not Appearance — Confidence based on your body or achievements can be taken away by an injury or a setback. Confidence built on evidence of who you are at your core can't be infringed. Links & Resources Episode page and all links: https://thedadedge.com/1511 Join the Dad Edge Alliance: https://thedadedge.com/join Dad Edge Boardroom Goal Setting Intensive (July 31, 8am central): https://thedadedge.com/goals The Personal Development School: https://personaldevelopmentschool.com Thais Gibson on YouTube: Thais Gibson Personal Development School The Personal Development School on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood by Larry Hagner: referenced in episode Enjoyed This Episode? If Thais naming the gap between what you intend and what you actually do landed for you, take it as the starting point. Send this episode to a man who keeps setting the same goal every Monday, and pick one core wound to run the 21 day rewiring exercise on this month. If the show keeps delivering, follow, rate, and leave a review so more fathers can find these conversations. This episode touches on addiction, bullying, and body image. If any of it hits close to home for you, it's worth talking with a licensed professional who can offer personalized support.
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Frank and Jonathan are on vacation, so they dumped out a jar of ten random prompts and let the conversation run wherever it wanted. The result is a loose, funny grab-bag that swings from tabletop confessions to actual streaming news. They open by asking whether their D&D characters could survive a single day in the real world, which turns into a live rescue plan for Jonathan's volatile, faith-questioning gunslinger and a great story about the priest who quietly let a party member die. From there it is physical media versus streaming (with a Netflix boycott and a terabyte of movies packed for a cruise), the most toxic fandom corners (Pokemon card scalping, weighed packs, and Star Wars media literacy), the games everyone owns but never finishes, retro comebacks worth reviving, and the classics they think are a little overrated. The back half gets newsier with Good Mythical Morning heading to Netflix as a daily show, a debate about Emmy legitimacy versus chasing a new algorithm, and a closing round on which fictional universe would actually be miserable to live in. Timestamps and Topics 00:00 Intro and Vacation Filler Setup 00:24 Would Your D&D Character Survive Real Life? 07:03 Physical Media vs. Streaming 10:32 The Most Toxic Fandom Corners 17:11 Games You Own but Never Finished, Plus Retro Comebacks 22:05 Overrated Classics and Villain Redemption Arcs 27:07 Casting the D&D Campaign 29:11 Good Mythical Morning Heads to Netflix 34:36 The Fictional Universe That Would Actually Suck Key Takeaways Instead of retiring a chaotic character, Frank pitches turning Jonathan's crisis-of-faith gunslinger into someone actively fighting a chaos god, a reminder that a table can repair a character rather than shelve it. The physical media conversation lands on owning your favorites, fueled by climbing Netflix prices, Christmas movies that vanish from streaming, and a stack of downloads big enough to survive a stranded cruise ship. Pokemon card culture gets named the most toxic fandom corner, from pack-weighing and resale fights to Target reportedly cutting boxes open to kill the scalper market. Media literacy is the throughline for the Star Wars and Dungeon Crawler Carl "too woke" complaints, since both were anti-fascist and anti-capitalist from the start. Gaming talk hits the Oblivion remaster, cautious hope for Elder Scrolls VI amid Xbox layoffs and Bethesda leaning on proven IP, and one very honest Elden Ring skill check. Good Mythical Morning moving to Netflix drives the biggest debate: fresh cash and Emmy legitimacy on one side, the risk of chasing a new algorithm and turning away from YouTube on the other. Quotes "If you think it's too woke, it's been that way from the beginning." "We have to make our point with our wallet." "I return and tell him he was already dead." "I got my ass handed to me so hard I returned it within two hours." "Don't turn your back on YouTube after you literally built your success." Call to Action If you had fun with this one, subscribe so you never miss an episode, leave a rating and review to help new listeners find the show, and share it with a friend who would have strong opinions about Pokemon card scalpers. Tag us and use #GeekFreaksPodcast when you post about it. Links and Resources All news discussed on the show comes from GeekFreaksPodcast.com. Head there for the full write-ups on everything covered in this episode. Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Frank: @franklourence79 Listener Questions Got a hot take, a reaction, or a topic you want us to draw next time? Send us your questions, arguments, and future episode ideas. We read them, and the best ones make it onto the show.
Listen to learn how to move an audience with a character who never changes. Do characters need to change for you to have a satisfying story? That's a question we've been asking since, like, episode five of this podcast. And we're finally talking about it! In this continuation of our deep dive into character arcs -- Stu, Chas and Mel break down MOANA, APOLLO 13 and THE DRESSMAKER to work out what carries a story when a character arc doesn't. If your protagonist isn't going to change, the drama has to come from what they do to everyone else. We do manage to figure out some tools that carry a steadfast story: doubt and wobble (a character with no doubt isn't steadfast, they're a psychopath), emotional events between characters, and a distinction borrowed from operant conditioning — additive rewards (you gain something) versus subtractive ones (something is taken away). The subtractive reward is why a happy ending can still feel like loss... and it's the thing we reckon that'll matter most when we get to negative arcs. We also wibble-wobble over WILLOW, TAKEN, FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF, THE MARTIAN, PROJECT HAIL MARY, THE GREY, ALL IS LOST, STAR WARS (as always), GREY GARDENS, PRISCILLA, and how many tampons NASA sent to space. As always: SPOILERS ABOUND and all copyright material used under fair use for educational purposes. LIKE THIS EPISODE? Discuss with our Patrons on Patreon. Watch and comment on YouTube. Send us feedback. Thanks to our Patrons, especially Khrob, Theis, Sandra, Jesse, Randy, Paulo, Thomas, Jennifer, Malay, Alexandre & Natalie and Lily. → Read the transcript for this episode. ——— "If your characters are not going to arc, if they are going to remain steadfast, then creating multiple smaller emotional events is really important to keep the story dynamic." — Mel Killingsworth @ 02:32:01 ——— CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Cold Open 00:00:18 – What Is a Steadfast Character Arc? 00:04:24 – › Character as habitual action and setting up payoff 00:05:56 – › Operant conditioning and additive versus subtractive rewards 00:09:14 – › Zero-context takeaways on steadfast emotional stakes 00:10:33 – The Questionnaire for Analysing Character Arcs 00:12:18 – MOANA 00:13:31 – › Credits and the hero's journey plot summary 00:16:12 – › The I Want song and being pulled versus pushed 00:20:14 – › Moana's steadfastness causes her own low point 00:22:47 – › Steadfast belief that changes others, not the self 00:25:57 – › Multiple challenge types needed to dramatize resilience 00:27:25 – › Maui's arc contrasted as genuine positive change 00:29:38 – › Skills and rewards versus true character transformation 00:36:22 – › Grandmother and father relationships deepen audience intimacy 00:41:15 – › Disney princess genre expectations for character arcs 00:45:27 – › Tracking when and whether Maui and Moana change 00:48:36 – › The reluctant ally pattern across MOANA, STAR WARS, WILLOW 00:52:10 – › Contrast, theme, and the audience's emotional event 00:53:08 – APOLLO 13 00:55:50 – › Plot summary and the docudrama's technical problem-solving 00:57:38 – › Riveting problem-solving without any character value change 01:00:56 – › Emotional events replace arcs in the Jack and Jim relationship 01:09:12 – › Emotional tension versus arc as a structural framework 01:14:42 – › Disaster movies compared across steadfast and positive arcs 01:16:23 – › Do any characters change their relationship to themselves? 01:20:02 – › Working the steadfast questionnaire against APOLLO 13 01:33:53 – THE DRESSMAKER 01:39:16 – › Debating Tilly's true objective in returning to Dungatar 01:44:51 – › Steadfastness as being the agent of change for others 01:48:37 – › Teddy's death punishes the belief that she isn't cursed 01:52:16 – › Subtractive reward and removal of burdens versus true change 01:57:00 – › GREY GARDENS as a parallel study in steadfast protection 02:02:18 – › Tilly's revenge tactic transforms the town around her 02:11:55 – › Fairy tale logic and heightened melodrama in the film 02:16:29 – › Debating whether Tilly is steadfast or an agent of change 02:20:11 – › Subtractive rewards and how the ending should feel 02:24:23 – › How the story world punishes and rewards transformation 02:27:01 – › Was this steadfast, a positive arc, or both? 02:31:45 – Key Learnings & Wrap Up FILMS MOANA (2016) — (w) Jared Bush, Ron Clements, John Musker, Chris Williams, Don Hall, Pamela Ribon, Aaron Kandell, Jordan Kandell (d) John Musker, Ron Clements THE DRESSMAKER (2015) — (w) Jocelyn Moorhouse, Pj Hogan, Rosalie Ham (d) Jocelyn Moorhouse APOLLO 13 (1995) — (w) William Broyles Jr, Al Reinert, Jeffrey Kluger, Jim Lovell (d) Ron Howard RELATED EPISODES DZ-108: The Emotional Event with Judith Weston DZ-126: Secrets and Clues DZ-128: What even is a Character Arc? ——— More Draft Zero is brought to you by our awesome Patreons. 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Long before Joe Goldberg became one of fiction's most unsettling antiheroes, he was simply a lonely teenager looking for love. In 'You First: A Joe Goldberg Prequel,' Caroline Kepnes takes readers back to seventeen-year-old Joe, working in Mr. Mooney's Manhattan bookstore and chasing the promise of romance, only to reveal how obsession and deception first took root. Kepnes, the 'New York Times' bestselling author whose 'You' novels inspired the hit Netflix series, once again blends dark humor, psychological suspense, and razor-sharp social observation. This origin story offers longtime fans—and newcomers alike—a chilling look at how monsters are made.
“Send Coach John a message”The second piece (that I talked about yesterday) was this from a total legend. Zig Ziglar (@TheZigZiglar) has had tons of influence on millions and millions of people. He shared these valuable and timeless lessons: “Skills, knowledge, character, faith, and discipline continue producing value long after material rewards fade. Every lesson you learn and every strong habit you build expands what you are capable of contributing. Investing in yourself is not only about achieving more. It is about becoming more valuable to the people you are called to serve.” The post goes on to remind us about this pure gold thought by sharing this quote: “The greatest investment you will ever make is in the person you are becoming.” It is becoming more and more apparent to me that if I keep striving to be my best - in all areas of my life (knowing that some days I will fall short & to give myself some grace and keep going), those that I love and care for (and total strangers) will have an easier life because of the choices I made. John O'Leary is someone you always want to keep in connection with for sure. Click on his name above for his website - full of pure difference-making gold!! Thanks for listening. Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show. Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/ on Twitter / “X”: @coachtosuccess and on Instagram at: @coachjohndaly - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly. Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too. Other things there on my site are being worked on too. Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast. ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions. It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **
Welcome to Side Character Quest, a one-on-one actual play podcast set in a world where cicadas sing, rivers flow, magic thrums through the air, and all of it's surrounded by a single massive Wall as ancient as history itself. Instead of diving straight into a new adventure, you are going to get to hear our game master Ty and our guest player Bill Sunderland do a "Session 0", where they discuss the game they'll be playing and then create Bill's character, who will star in the upcoming adventure! This week's player is Bill Sunderland, who is a podcast host, game designer, sound editor and engineer, and more! He and Dani Siller run Consume This Media, where they run audio escape rooms (Escape This Podcast and audio murder mysteries (Solve This Murder). They also stream mystery games on Play This Game! If you're a fan of videogames, check out their work on The Rise of the Golden Idol. Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ? Have questions for us, or just want to say hi? Website: Contact form or Press Kit Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com Instagram: @SCQpodcast Discord: Side Character Quest LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest Voicemail or Text: SCQ-371-LOUD (or 727-371-5683) Mentioned During the Show Level 1 Geek Vaesen World of Darkness Blades in the Dark and other Forged in the Dark Powered by the Apocalypse Middle-earth Role Playing, a.k.a. MERP Gateways PodCube Additional Credits Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest! Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric! Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!
In the 3rd episode of the NFL Spotlight Season Preview Series, Ari Meirov is joined by Raiders reporter Q Myers to discuss all things going on with the Las Vegas Raiders. Q explains why Kirk Cousins is the perfect fit with Fernando Mendoza, why Ashton Jeanty is bound to break out in 2026, and will Tyler Linderbaum be enough to transform the OL? 00:00 - Cold Open 01:35 - Resetting with Klint Kubiak 03:54 - Offseason Strategy & Front Office Alignment 06:42 - Fernando Mendoza's Leadership & Character 08:36 - Kirk Cousins' Mentorship Role 11:47 - Fernando Mendoza Starting Timeline 14:51 - Ashton Jeanty Year 2 Expectations 17:14 - Tyler Linderbaum & O-Line Upgrade 20:33 - Starting Guard Position Battles 21:43 - Brock Bowers Health & Fit 22:50 - Wide Receiver Room Breakdown 27:21 - Rob Leonard's Defensive Vision 29:51 - Maxx Crosby's Return & Motivation 33:22 - Secondary Depth & Position Battles 35:46 - Rookie CB Jermod McCoy Outlook 38:08 - Will Daniel Carlson Return To LV? ---------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode SummaryThe battle for the Iron Throne grows even more complex as we break down the latest episodes of House of the Dragon. From shifting alliances and shocking character deaths to the deeper symbolism behind dragons, blood magic, and political deception, we explore the moments that matter most. We also examine the evolving relationships between Rhaenyra and Alicent, discuss the motivations driving Westeros' biggest players, and share our predictions for what's coming next. Whether you're a longtime Game of Thrones fan or new to the world of Westeros, this episode is packed with analysis, theories, and discussion.KeywordsHouse of the Dragon, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon podcast, House of the Dragon review, House of the Dragon recap, TV podcast, fantasy TV, HBO, Westeros, Rhaenyra Targaryen, Alicent Hightower, dragons, political intrigue, episode analysis, fan theoriesKey TopicsRhaenyra and Alicent's evolving relationshipPower struggles and shifting alliances across WesterosThe symbolism of dragons, blood magic, and prophecyMajor battle sequences and the impact of key character deathsDeception, disguises, and political strategyThe influence of the Faceless Men and other secret organizationsPredictions and theories for future episodesMemorable Quotes"He wanted his shot at glory.""The most dangerous foe is the one you can't see.""Blood magic is the key to their power."Chapters00:00 – Introduction and episode overview01:59 – Breaking down the major battle scenes and character deaths05:07 – Political intrigue, alliances, and betrayals08:00 – Dragons, blood magic, and hidden symbolism11:59 – Deception, disguises, and strategic manipulation16:01 – Character relationships and emotional arcs19:57 – The Faceless Men and secret societies explained24:56 – Predictions, fan theories, and what's nextResourcesHouse of the Dragon (HBO): https://www.hbo.com/house-of-the-dragonGame of Thrones Official Site: https://www.hbo.com/game-of-thronesFollow Watch That Jawn
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EPISODE 746 - Douglas Smith - Character Based Writing, Bundling Short Stories, Spirit Dance and BorderlanzAuthor and guest Douglas Smith joins the show from Unionville, just outside Toronto, reflecting on Canadian winters, good coffee, and the long path that led him to finally chase his writing dream in his early forties. He admits he waited too long, always assuming he would “start someday,” until the early death of one of his favorite authors, Roger Zelazny, jolted him into action. Looking back, he wishes someone had told him to simply start, and to begin with short stories instead of aiming immediately at a big novel. For Douglas, short fiction is the ideal training ground: it lets writers experiment with different genres, voices, and techniques across many smaller projects, while also teaching them how to submit, handle rejection, and learn from editors.That philosophy inspired his book for emerging writers, Playing the Short Game, which walks beginners through why and how to build a career through short fiction, from first draft to contracts and rights management. Douglas describes how writing many short stories gave him a full creative toolbox before he ever tackled novels. He also highlights the emotional journey of early rejections, the encouragement of personalized feedback, and the importance of protecting your rights so you can later reprint stories, resell them, or collect them into your own books.As an author, Douglas is known for richly developed characters and a distinctly visual, cinematic style. He finds it ironic that readers praise his settings because description used to be his biggest struggle, until a craft lesson on “writing setting as character” helped him anchor description in point of view and emotion. He explains how short fiction forced him to make every word count, hook readers from the first line, and compress full worldbuilding and character arcs into just a few thousand words. Those same skills now strengthen his novels, including his shapeshifter universe (beginning with the story “Spirit Dance” and the novel The Wolf at the End of the World), his Dream Rider Saga trilogy, and a connected near-future post-apocalyptic science fiction project.Douglas also demystifies short story collections, talking about how he sequences stories to shape a satisfying reader experience, balances length, tone, and genre, and always includes at least one new story to reward dedicated fans. He shares how reviews and endorsements from admired authors can be both powerful and dangerous for writers, recommending that beginners protect themselves from early negative reviews while still learning to use positive feedback as encouragement and promotion. Throughout, he returns to the themes of experimentation, resilience, and generosity: using short fiction to grow your craft, building a backlist that can be repackaged over time, and paying it forward to the next generation of writers.Key takeaway: Douglas's journey shows that it is never too late to start writing, and that beginning with short fiction can give you the skills, confidence, and resilience you need to build a lasting, flexible career as an author.https://smithwriter.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca
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This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Are you in pain? Do you suffer from chronic pain? Pain can cause suffering, frustration, and so much more... In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to deal with pain.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening! Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com
Many kids today feel overly pressured to perform well in sports. Brian Smith and Dr. Ed Uszynski speak with Jim Daly on how parents can have a proper perspective on when their kids play sports. Also, Danny gives you some encouragement if you realize you've been putting too much pressure on your kids in athletics. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Away GameTake the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting AssessmentTeaching Kids Character Through Sports (Digital)Sports from a Christian Family PerspectiveListen to Focus Live on Godcaster
On The New Mason Jar Podcast this week, we bring you a conversation Cindy and Dawn had with Sarah Stonestreet of the Colson Center all about homeschooling girls What is Sarah's family like, and how has she started to see differences between her girls and her boy? A little about Sarah's special read-aloud times with her daughters How to help girls navigate puberty and the plethora of choices they must make in the current culture How Sarah helps her children understand their purpose and place in this particular time through relationships at home and out in the community How can we raise strong, confident girls who have good relationships with their moms? Learning to let go as daughters grow up Embracing the "interruptions" of life as blessings
In this episode of Soulfood and Lemonade, we dive into the quiet strength it takes to keep showing up—even when your efforts go unnoticed. This conversation is for anyone who has ever carried the weight, opened doors for others, or felt overlooked despite giving their all. It's a reminder that your work matters, your presence matters, and your journey is seen—even when it doesn't feel like it.If today's conversation spoke to you, take a moment to carry it forward.If you've ever been the one doing the work while others stood by…If you've ever opened doors that others walked through without looking back…If you've ever felt unseen despite everything you've given…Just know—you're not alone.Let this episode be a reminder to keep going, to stay grounded in who you are, and to not let anyone else's actions shake your purpose.If this message resonated with you, share it with someone who might need it. A single conversation, a simple share, or a small act of encouragement can make a real difference.And if you believe in what I'm building with EnSound Media, Soulfood and Lemonade, PureSoul Digital, and EnSound TV, your support truly matters.
HOUR 1 (07/30) – Gary & Shannon discuss President Trump's military response to Iran and whether the strikes will bring Tehran back to the negotiating table or further escalate tensions.They also examine the renewed scrutiny surrounding Gavin Newsom's decades-old affair and what it says about character, accountability, and a potential 2028 presidential campaign, react to new allegations against Jared Leto, and check in with Amy King for the latest update on Jackie the eagle's recovery and the speculation surrounding Shadow's love life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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AREA MINISTERS' MEETING (July 2026) Part 3: The Character, Conduct, and Disposition of a Minister, Conduct Unbecoming, and other issuesSend us Fan MailSupport the showThank you for listening to our podcast!If you have any questions, subjects you would like to hear discussed, or feedback of any kind, you can contact us at:greengac@yahoo.com or through the links below, where you can find additional information about our work as well as other materials: Green Gospel Assembly Church – The Church that is Different (church website)
“Send Coach John a message”I just found a couple of reminders for myself and for you, my favorite listener - the first one comes from Reads with Ravi (@readswithravi) who shares this powerful lesson and reminder for any human being going through “stuff”... which means all of us. The reminder is this: “Who we become in the process is the real reward.” It's connected to this thought from Brad Stulberg, The Way of Excellence - “There is no greater illusion than thinking the accomplishment of some goal will change your life. What will change your life is who you become in the process of going for it.” What an outstanding observation and truth. I find it overwhelmingly emotional to grab onto this truth! The sooner we do connect to it the better off our life experiences will be. The second amazing find for me this morning, I'll share with you tomorrow. (sorry for the teaser). I'm just looking to make sure I do this episode the best that I can, which means one thing at a time my friends. Thanks for listening. Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show. Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/ on Twitter / “X”: @coachtosuccess and on Instagram at: @coachjohndaly - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly. Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too. Other things there on my site are being worked on too. Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast. ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions. It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **
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