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Backpacker Radio
Jess "Stitches" Guo, the First Woman to Connect the CDT and GDT in a Calendar Year (BPR #336)

Backpacker Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 190:05


In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Jessica Guo known on trail as Stitches. This year, Stitches became the first woman on record to connect both the Continental Divide Trail and Great Divide Trail northbound in one calendar year. We talk all about this logistically and physically impressive feat, hiking through the Sierra during a record snow year, how she earned her trail name the hard way, her unconventional relationship with pain, how 10 her day silent meditations better prepare her for thru-hiking and gives us a sample 2 minute meditation, what it was like becoming social media famous this year- going from less than 2K followers to 50K, and much more.   We wrap the show with a call for Trek Vloggers, a breakdown of how hard the Long Trail is as measured by Katie's steps per mile, apparently some people can smell ants, and the triple crown of peanut butter combinations. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. Gossamer Gear: Check out the Type II collection at gossamergear.com.  Ka'Chava: Get 10% off at kachava.com/backpacker. [divider] Interview with Jessica "Stitches" Guo Stitches' Instagram Stitches' Trek Author Page Stitches' Substack Time stamps & Questions 00:05:00 - Reminders: Apply to VLOG for the Trek, subscribe to our Youtube channel, and listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon! 00:11:47 - Introducing Stitches 00:14:15 - What is your background? 00:20:00 - Scenario: If Zach & Chaunce are fighting, how would you help them work through it? 00:22:25 - How did you get into the outdoors? 00:30:15 - Were you an athlete when you were younger? 00:31:35 - How did you like the Teton Crest Trail? 00:32:40 - Tell us about getting started on the PCT and your injury 00:40:20 - What did it feel like to walk on your injured leg after 8 days? 00:48:35 - What does your meditation practice look like? 00:55:50 - What does a silent meditation retreat look like? 00:58:05 - Are there purists in the meditation world? 01:03:00 - Stitches leads a guided meditation 01:08:20 - Tell us about your second injury on the PCT 01:20:55 - Was the Sierra Type 1 fun for you? 01:21:30 - Tell us your fun story from the Colorado Trail 01:26:20 - Where did the idea come from for the CDT + GDT? 01:32:50 - Why can it be nice to have a detailed itinerary and plan? 01:38:10 - If someone's interested in the GDT, what advice would you give? 01:40:20 - What were the differences between your three itineraries? 01:42:10 - Would a silent retreat be a good way to mentally train for a thru-hike? 01:44:15 - What are some standout moments from the CDT? 01:47:38 - What are you afraid of? 01:51:10 - How did your experience change when you got a ton of followers? 01:55:55 - Tell us more about making videos on trail 01:59:00 - Discussion about evidence of climate change on trail 02:00:05 - Tell us about how you interacted with your ethnicity on trail 02:08:22 - Tell us about your post on women in the outdoors 02:14:20 - Tell us about your friction video 02:16:00 - What were the highlights of the GDT? 02:19:00 - Did you have any practices for when you felt mentally low? 02:22:45 - Tell us about the birds you saw 02:27:15 - What are your Big 5 for gear? 02:34:15 - Stay Salty Question: What's your hottest take in the world of backpacking? 02:39:30 - Where can people go to keep up with you? Segments Trek Propaganda How Hard Is the Long Trail, and Is It Worth It? The Stats From My Thru-Hike Reveal the Answers by Katie Jackson Rescuers Say a Hiker Died on Mount Whitney Over the Weekend by Anna McKinney Smith QOTD:  Can you smell ants? Infection Thing of the Week Triple Crown of peanut butter combos Mail Bag  5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Bill Jensen, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Bret Mullins aka Cruizy, Bryan Alsop, Carl Lobstah Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Clint Sitler, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Ethan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Jason Kiser, Krystyn Bell, Matt from Gilbert, AZ, Patrick Cianciolo, Randy Sutherland, Rebecca Brave, Rural Juror, Sawyer Products, SPAM, The Saint Louis Shaman, Timothy Hahn, Tracy 'Trigger' Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Benjy Lowry, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Denise Krekeler, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, Quenten Jones, Ruth S, Salt Stain, and Spencer Hinson.

halftone.fm Master Feed
Vertical Slice 337: Κλασική Miss Piggy

halftone.fm Master Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 134:55


Κάτι Netflix, κάτι Warner, κάτι Geoff Keighley. Get in touch: Email | Twitter Ι Facebook Group Hosted by: Elias Pappas - Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Manos Vezos - The Vez | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Ι Apple Music Transmedia Wobbly Life set for film and TV adaptations Greek Game Dev "A Cozy Hand-Painted Japanese Adventure About Kindness, Spirits and Quiet Discovery" Sable creative director forms new studio Eteo Call Of Duty Activision to change release strategy for Call of Duty, as new data suggests player count has halved in 12 months Tencent Tencent being "more assertive" with companies like Techland, Funcom and Sumo Tencent sells Battalion maker Bulkhead to newly-formed consortium backed by Team 17 owner Meta Reports: Meta slashes VR division, delays new headsets Report: Meta planning massive cuts to Reality Labs metaverse division Steam Machine και HDMI 2.1 Why Valve's Steam Machine game console lacks HDMI 2.1 Why won't Steam Machine support HDMI 2.1? Digging in on the display standard drama. Take-Two Interactive Take-Two establishes new 2K studio led by former execs from The Initiative Mpbile gaming Open letter claims mobile gamedev is "ignored" because industry perceives it as a "world of predatory monetization and low quality" Netflix, WBD, Paramount Netflix is selling Spry Fox back to the studio's founders Official: Netflix acquires Warner Bros and HBO Max for $82.7 billion Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. - Gematsu Netflix to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery in Major Streaming Deal - MacRumors Netflix “Expects” to Keep Releasing Warner Bros. Films Theatrically Netflix to buy Warner Bros, including games division, for $82.7bn Netflix's $72B WB acquisition confounds the future of movie theaters, streaming Yes, Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros. Games The Regulatory Road: Netflix Banking On Overcoming The Trump Factor In Warner Bros. Deal   — Analysis Paramount Skydance launches hostile bid for WBD 'to finish what we started,' CEO Ellison tells CNBC Paramount Skydance launches $108.4bn hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery Paramount tries to swipe Warner Bros. from Netflix with a hostile takeover Netflix says Warner Bros' games arm is "relatively minor in the grand scheme of things" What does the Netflix deal mean for Warner Bros's games division? The Game Awards 2025 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 triumphs at The Game Awards 2025 Everything you need to know from The Game Awards 2025 Katsuhiro Harada Katsuhiro Harada to leave Bandai Namco after more than 31 years - Gematsu

SSRN
Thank You Cena

SSRN

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 1:08


Cena, you didn't just give us five moves of doomyou gave us life lessons and internet memes for days. You bodied superstars, waved the towel, and made it cool to never give up, even when our GPA said otherwise. Now you're tapping out with a smile and passing the torch to a dude built like a glitch in 2K. Respect.

The Mountain Side
#240 Nikki Sjoden - Wellness, Outdoor Life, a Journey Through Cancer

The Mountain Side

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 122:53


Nikki Sjoden - also known as “2K's,” is a fourth-generation Colorado native with a deep, lifelong connection to the mountains and the natural world. For Nikki, the outdoors is her temple—whether she's hiking, practicing outdoor meditation and yoga, snowboarding, splitboarding, riding motorcycles, exploring the backcountry, or simply unplugging from the grid. Nature is where she finds clarity, grounding, and true balance. After a successful 20-year career as an insurance broker, Nikki felt a strong calling toward a more purpose-driven path—one centered on healing, wellness, and helping others reconnect with themselves from the inside out. That calling became clear after spending 10 months in New Zealand in 2016, where she completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training and took the first steps toward launching her mountain-based health and wellness coaching work. Nikki is the founder of the coaching program Energy in Motion and is currently developing a new offering set to launch in 2026, called The Harmonic Being Method—a program designed to support holistic alignment of mind, body, and energy. She is also a nutrition school graduate and integrates nutritional education, movement, and mindfulness into both her personal life and her work with clients. She is the founder of Harmony Yoga + Wellness Steamboat Springs, where she guides others through movement, mindfulness, and holistic healing. In addition, Nikki is the host of the podcast Here We Grow, where she explores a wide range of topics centered on human health, wellness, and personal growth. In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Nikki opens up about her recent battle with invasive melanoma, sharing the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of the journey—and what it has meant to move into remission. Her story is one of resilience, perspective, and profound gratitude for life, health, and the healing power of community and nature. Nikki Sjoden sits down with Bobby Marshall to discuss human health, wellness, outdoor recreation, cancer treatment, family, Colorado mountain life, and the mindset required to keep moving forward—no matter the challenge.Subscribe and follow The Mountain Side for updates on new episodes, events, and conversations rooted in adventure, resilience, and true human connection.www.TheMountainSidePodcast.comShow Links:https://harmonysteamboatyoga.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/HereWeGrowAffiliates LinksSponsor Linkswww.BulletProof.comMountain Side listeners Use Discounts code: MOUNTAINSIDE to receive 20% off all Bulletproof products!www.ONNIT.comMountain Side listeners use Discount code TMS to receive 10% off ONNIT products!www.ProTekt.comMountain Side listeners receive 10% off all ProTekt products! Use this link to receive discount code.

M2 Podcast
Xbox's Big 2026 Plans, Perfect Dark Fallout, and Paramount's Bid for WB S6E44

M2 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 57:11


This week on the M2 Podcast, we break down a packed slate of industry shifts and major announcements. Xbox architect Jason Ronald hints that 2026 will be a milestone year as the brand approaches its 25th anniversary, fueling speculation around new hardware and ecosystem updates. Tomb Raider is officially confirmed for The Game Awards, with fans eager to see Crystal Dynamics' long-awaited next chapter for the franchise. Meanwhile, former Perfect Dark leads resurface at 2K to build an all-new studio following the project's cancellation at Xbox earlier this year. And in entertainment power-move territory, Paramount's aggressive $108 billion bid for Warner Bros.—backed by investors tied to the EA acquisition group—escalates the fight for control of one of Hollywood's most influential catalogs. We analyze the implications for gaming, media, and everything in between.0:00 Intro0:54 Update8:42 Xbox architect Jason Ronald teases big things https://tinyurl.com/54nn3bcc 17:26 Tomb Raider Will Be at The Game Awards https://tinyurl.com/y2hv5k25 27:46 Take-Two Hires Former Perfect Dark Leads https://tinyurl.com/3bk5keas 32:16 Paramount bid for Warner Bros. https://tinyurl.com/yc65k5ek 51:24 OutroLeave a LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PODCAST ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcastAMAZON Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-PodcastAPPLE ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410BREAKER ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2CASTRO ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741GOOGLE ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==OVERCAST ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcastPOCKETCASTS ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6eRADIOPUBLIC ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4SPOTIFY ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87STICHER ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcastTUNEIN ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI #podcastJOIN THE DISCORD! ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6FOLLOW THE TWITTER! ►►https://twitter.com/m2_podcastKyleHeath Socials:TWITTER ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheathMadMikeWillEatU Socials:TWITTER ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatu

Double Barrel Gaming
Jason Ronald's BIG XBOX Plan for 25th Anniversary in 2026 Revealed

Double Barrel Gaming

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 77:12


Time Stamps:00:00:00 Community Guest Intros00:01:00 Fallout Creator, Tim Cain comes out of retirement and RIGHT BACK to Obsidian. The BIG question is what will he be working on? Fallout 5 or a NEW IP?00:37:00 Bloomberg - Take-Two Interactive hires Perfect Dark studio head Darrell Gallagher and director Brian Horton for a brand new studio within 2K. 00:51:00A NEW BBC interview with Jason Ronald CONFIRMED some BIG things are happening in 2026 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Xbox

Big Red Barrel Podcasts
BRB UK 660: The Monopath Less Travelled

Big Red Barrel Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 57:29


It's that time again, as Tim and Coleman return with a fresh pile of games and a fair bit of news. This week, the lads dig into Octopath Traveller 0, Where Winds Meet, and the closed beta for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. We're also taking a moment to acknowledge the sad passing of Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (the iconic Shang Tsung himself) before picking through another batch of headlines: Harada stepping away from Bandai Namco, Black Flag's remake sailing under a new name, former Perfect Dark heads reuniting in a brand-new 2K studio, and a Postal project getting called out for sneaky AI visuals. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:22 Intro 00:01:17 Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls – Closed Beta 00:09:27 Octopath Traveler 0 00:20:08 Where Winds Meet 00:37:11 Shang Tsung's Sorcerer Has Fallen 00:38:36 Harada Bids Farewell to Bandai Namco After 30 Years 00:40:12 Black Flag Resynced Sets Sail (Again) 00:42:54 Perfect Dark Veterans Resurface at New 2K Studio 00:43:54 Postal Project Collapses After AI Row 00:49:04 Check out our Merch at BigRedBarrel.com/Store 00:49:58 The final Tabletop Tuesday of 2025 at Loading Stoke Newington – Crumbs 00:53:43 Go to BigRedBarrel.com and get in contact with us 00:55:49 Outro – Meet Again_Shadow Puppeteer Batttle_Floral Expanse Beyond by Yida, & 星戈音樂 Thanks for listening to another episode of BRB UK. You can grab the MP3 for this episode and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, via RSS, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Acquisitions Anonymous
Rerun Episode – Buying a Seasonal Christmas Tree Business in Utah

Acquisitions Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 34:33


Interested in buying a franchise? Check out Connor's website here: https://connorgroce.com/landerCome to HoldCo Conference for business owners, Feb 9-11 → https://links.girdley.com/hcc-ytIn this rerun episode, the hosts revisit a $65K Utah Christmas tree lot deal and debate whether this nostalgic seasonal hustle is worth the location headaches and short sales window.Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.Subscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletterConnect with us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/acquanonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acquanon

Overtired
439: 5K Sicko

Overtired

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 75:38


The Overtired trio reunites for the first time in ages, diving into a whirlwind of health updates, hilarious anecdotes, and the latest tech obsessions. Christina shares a dramatic spinal saga while Brett and Jeff discuss everything from winning reddit contests to creating a universal markdown processor. Tune in for updates on Mark 3, the magical world of Scrivener, and why Brett’s back on Bing. Don’t miss the banter or the tech tips, and as always, get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe feel a little overtired yourself. Sponsor Shopify is the commerce platform behind 10% of all eCommerce in the US, from household names like Mattel and Gymshark, to brands just getting started. Get started today at shopify.com/overtired. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Overtired Podcast 01:09 Christina’s Health Journey 10:53 Brett’s Insurance Woes 15:38 Jeff’s Mental Health Update 24:07 Sponsor Spot: Shopify 24:18 Sponsor: Shopify 26:23 Jeff Tweedy 27:43 Jeff’s Concert Marathon 32:16 Christina Wins Big 36:58 Monitor Setup Challenges 37:13 Ergotron Mounts and Tall Poles 38:33 Review Plans and Honest Assessments 38:59 Current Display Setup 41:30 Thunderbolt KVM and Display Preferences 42:51 MacBook Pro and Studio Comparisons 50:58 Markdown Processor: Apex 01:07:58 Scrivener and Writing Tools 01:11:55 Helium Browser and Privacy Features 01:13:56 Bing Delisting Incident Show Links Danny Brown's 10 in the New York Times (gift link) Indigo Stack Scrivener Helium Bangs Apex Apex Syntax Join the Marked 3 Beta LG 32 Inch UltraFine™evo 6K Nano IPS Black Monitor with Thunderbolt™ 5 Join the Conversation Merch Come chat on Discord! Twitter/ovrtrd Instagram/ovrtrd Youtube Get the Newsletter Thanks! You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network Check out more episodes at overtiredpod.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Find Brett as @ttscoff, Christina as @film_girl, Jeff as @jsguntzel, and follow Overtired at @ovrtrd on Twitter. Transcript Brett + 2 Welcome to the Overtired Podcast Jeff: [00:00:00] Hello everybody. This is the Overtired podcast. The three of us are all together for the first time since the Carter administration. Um, it is great to see you both here. I am Jeff Severance Gunzel if I didn’t say that already. Um, and I’m here with Christina Warren and I’m here with Brett Terpstra and hello to both of you. Brett: Hi. Jeff: Great to see you both. Brett: Yeah, it’s good to see you too. I feel like I was really deadpan in the pre-show. I’ll try to liven it up for you. I was a horrible audience. You were cracking jokes and I was just Jeff: that’s true. Christina, before you came on, man, I was hot. I was on fire and Brett was, all Brett was doing was chewing and dropping Popsicle parts. Brett: Yep. I ate, I ate part of a coconut outshine Popsicle off of a concrete floor, but Jeff: It is true, and I didn’t even see him check it [00:01:00] for cat hair, Brett: I did though. Jeff: but I believe he did because he’s a, he’s a very Brett: I just vacuumed in Jeff: He’s a very good American Brett: All right. Christina’s Health Journey Brett: Well, um, I, Christina has a lot of health stuff to share and I wanna save time for that. So let’s kick off the mental health corner. Um, let’s let Christina go first, because if it takes the whole show, it takes the whole show. Go for it. Christina: Uh, I, I will not take this hold show, but thank you. Yeah. So, um, my mental health is okay-ish. Um, I would say the okay-ish part is, is because of things that are happening with my physical health and then some of the medications that I’ve had to be on, um, uh, to deal with it. Uh, prednisone. Fucking sucks, man. Never nev n never take it if you can avoid it. Um, but why Christina, why are you on prednisone or why were you on prednisone for five days? Um, uh, and I’m not anymore to be clear, but that certainly did not help my mental health. Um, at the beginning of November, I woke up and I thought that I’d [00:02:00] slept on my shoulder wrong. And, um, uh, and, and just some, some background. I, I don’t know if this is pertinent to how my injury took place or not, but, but it, I’m sure that it didn’t help. Um, I have scoliosis and in the top and the bottom of my spine, so I have it at the top of my, like, neck area and my lower back. And so my back is like a crooked s um, this will be relevant in a, in a second, but, but I, I thought that I had slept on my back bunny, and I was like, okay, well, all right, it hurts a lot, but fine. Um, and then it, a, a couple of days passed and it didn’t get any better, and then like a week passed and I was at the point where I was like, I almost feel like I need to go to the. Emergency room, I’m in pain. That is that significant. Um, and, you know, didn’t get any better. So I took some of grant’s, Gabapentin, and I took, um, some, some, uh, a few other things and I was able to get in with like a, a, a sports and spine guy. Um, and um, [00:03:00] he looked at me and he was like, yeah, I think that you have like a, a, a bolting disc, also known as a herniated disc. Go to physical therapy. See me later. We’ll, we’ll deal with it. Um. Basically like my whole left side was, was, was really sore and, and I had a lot of pain and then I had numbness in my, my fingers and um, and, and that was a problem the next day, which was actually my birthday. The numbness had at this point spread to my right side and also my lower extremities. And so at this point I called the doctor and he was like, yeah, you should go to the er. And so I went to the ER and, and they weren’t able to do anything for me other than give me, you know, like, um, you know, I was hoping they might give me like, some sort of steroid injection or something. They wouldn’t do anything other than, um, basically, um, they gave me like another type of maybe, maybe pain pill or whatever. Um, but that allowed the doctor to go ahead and. Write, uh, write up an MRI took forever for me to get an MRI, I actually had to get it in Atlanta. [00:04:00] Fun fact, uh, sometimes it is cheaper to just pay and not go through insurance and get an MR MRI and, um, a, um, uh, an x-ray, um, I was able to do it for $450 Jeff: Whoa. Really? Christina: Yeah, $400 for the MR mri. $50 for the x-ray. Jeff: Wow. Christina: Yeah. Yeah. Brett: how I, they, I had an MRI, they charged me like $1,200 and then they failed to bill insurance ’cause I was between insurance. Christina: Yes. Yeah. So what happened was, and and honestly that was gonna be the situation that I was in, not between insurance stuff, but they weren’t even gonna bill insurance. And insurance only approved certain facilities and to get into those facilities is almost impossible. Um, and so, no, there are a lot of like get an MR, I now get a, you know, mammogram, get ghetto, whatever places. And because America’s healthcare system is a HealthScape, you can bypass insurance and they will charge you way less than whatever they bill insurance for. So I, I don’t know if it’s part of the country, you know, like Seattle I think might [00:05:00] probably would’ve been more expensive. But yeah, I was able to find this place like a mile from like, not even a mile from where my parents lived, um, that did the x-rays and the MRI for $450 total. Brett: I, I hate, I hate that. That’s true, but Christina: Me too. Me too. No, no. It pisses me off. Honestly, it makes me angry because like, I’m glad that I was able to do that and get it, you know, uh, uh, expedited. Then I go into the spine, um, guy earlier this week and he looks at it and he’s like, yep, you’ve got a massive bulging disc on, on C seven, which is the, the part of your lower cervical or cervical spine, which is your neck. Um, and it’s where it connects to your ver bray. It’s like, you know, there are a few things you can do. You can do, you know, injections, you can do surgery. He is like, I’m gonna recommend you to a neurosurgeon. And I go to the neurosurgeon yesterday and he was showing me or not, uh, yeah, yesterday he was showing me the, the, the, the scans and, and showing like you up close and it’s, yeah, it’s pretty massive. Like where, where, where the disc is like it is. You could see it just from one view, like, just from like [00:06:00] looking at it like, kind of like outside, like you could actually like see like it was visible, but then when you zoomed in it’s like, oh shit, this, this thing is like massive and it’s pressing on these nerves that then go into my, my hands and other areas. But it’s pressing on both sides. It’s primarily on my left side, but it’s pressing on on my right side too, which is not good. So, um, he basically was like, okay. He was like, you know, this could go away. He was like, the pain isn’t really what I’m wanting to, to treat here. It’s, it’s the, the weakness because my, my left arm is incredibly weak. Like when they do like the, the test where like they, they push back on you to see like, okay, like how, how much can you, what, like, I am, I’m almost immediately like, I can’t hold anything back. Right? Like I’m, I’m, I’m like a toddler in terms of my strength. So, and, and then I’m freaked out because I don’t have a lot of feeling in my hands and, and that’s terrifying. Um, I’m also. Jeff: so terrifying, Christina: I’m, I’m also like in extreme pain because of, of, of where this sits. Like I can’t sleep well. Like [00:07:00] the whole thing sucks. Like the MRI, which was was like the most painful, like 25 minutes, like of my existence. ’cause I was laying flat on my back. I’m not allowed to move and I’m just like, I’m in just incredible pain with that part of, of, of, of my, my side. Like, it, it was. It was terrible. Um, but, uh, but he was like, yeah. Um, these are the sorts of surgical options we have. Um, he’s gonna, um, do basically what what he wants to do is basically do a thing where he would put in a, um, an artificial or, or synthetic disc. So they’re gonna remove the disc, put in a synthetic one. They’ll go in through the, the front of my throat to access the, my, my, my, my spine. Um, put that there and, um, you know, I’ll, I’ll be overnight in the hospital. Um, and then it’ll be a few weeks of recovery and the, the, the pain should go away immediately. Um, but it, it could be up to two years before I get full, you know, feeling back in my arm. So anyway, Jeff: years, Jesus. And Christina: I mean, and hopefully less than that, but, but it could be [00:08:00] up to that. Jeff: there’s no part of this at this point. That’s a mystery to you, right? Christina: The mystery is, I don’t know how this happened. Jeff: You don’t know how it happened, right? Of course. Yeah, of course. Yeah. Yeah. Brett: So tell, tell us about the ghastly surgery. The, the throat thing really threw me like, I can’t imagine that Christina: yeah, yeah. So, well, ’cause the thing is, is that usually if what they just do, like spinal fusion, they’ll go in at the back of your neck, um, and then they’ll remove the, the, um, the, the, the, the disc. And then they’ll fuse your, your, your two bones together. Basically. They’ll, they’ll, they’ll, they’ll fuse this part of the vertebrae, but because they’re going to be replacing the, the disc, they need more room. So that’s why they have to go in through the, through, through basically your throat so that they can have more room to work. Jeff: Good lord. No thank you. Brett: Ugh. Wow. Jeff: Okay. Brett: I am really sorry that is happening. That is, that is, that dwarfs my health concerns. That is just constant pain [00:09:00] and, and it would be really scary. Christina: Yeah. Yeah. It’s not great. It’s not great, but I’m, I’m, I’m doing what I can and, uh, like I have, you know, a small amount of, of Oxycodine and I have like a, a, a, you know, some other pain medication and I’m taking the gabapentin and like, that’s helpful. The bad part is like your body, like every 12, 15 hours, like whatever, like the, the, the cycle is like, you feel it leave your system and like if you’re asleep, you wake up, right? Like, it’s one of those things, like, you immediately feel it, like when it leaves your system. And I’ve never had to do anything for pain management before. And they have me on a very, they have me like on the smallest amount of like, oxycodone you can be on. Um, and I’m using it sparingly because I don’t wanna, you know, be reliant on, on it or whatever. But it, it, but it is one of those things where I’m like, yeah, like sometimes you need fucking opiates because, you know, the pain is like so constant. And the thing is like, what sucks is that it’s not always the same type of pain. Like sometimes it’s throbbing, sometimes it’s sharp, sometimes it’s like whatever. It sucks. But the hardest thing [00:10:00] is like, and. This does impact my mental health. Like it’s hard to sleep. Like, and I’m a side sleeper. I’m a side sleeper, and I’m gonna have to become a back sleeper. So, you know. Yeah. It’s just, it’s, it’s not great. It’s not great, but, you know, that, that, that, that, that’s me. The, the good news is, and I’m very, very gratified, like I have a good surgeon. Um, I’m gonna be able to get in to get this done relatively quickly. He had an appointment for next week. I don’t think that insurance would’ve even been able to approve things fast enough for, for, for that regard. And I have, um, commitments that I can’t make then. And I, and that would also mean that I wouldn’t be able to go visit my family for Christmas. So hopefully I’ll do it right after Christmas. I’m just gonna wait, you know, for, for insurance to, to do its thing, knock on wood, and then schedule, um, from there. But yeah, Jeff: Woof. Christina: so that’s me. Um, uh, who wants to go next? Jeff or, uh, Jeff or Brett? Jeff: It’s like, that’s me. Hot potato throwing it. Brett: I’ll, I’ll go. Brett’s Insurance Woes Brett: I can continue on the insurance topic. Um, I was, for a few months [00:11:00] after getting laid off, I was on Minsu, which is Minnesota’s Medicaid, um, v version of Medicaid. And so basically I paid nothing and I had better insurance than I usually have with, uh, you know, a full deductible and premiums and everything. And it was fantastic. I was getting all the care I needed for all of the health stuff I’m going through. Um, I, they, a, a new doctor I found, ordered the 15 tests and I passed out ’cause it was so much blood and. And it, I was getting, but I was getting all these tests run. I was getting results, we were discovering things. And then my unemployment checks, the income from unemployment went like $300 over the cap for Medicaid. So [00:12:00] all of a sudden, overnight I was cut from Medicaid and I had to do an early sign up, and now I’m on courts and it sucks bad. Like they’re not covering my meds. Last month cost me $600. I was also paying. In addition to that, a $300 premium plus every doctor’s visit is 50 bucks out of pocket. So this will hopefully only last until January, and then it’ll flip over and I will be able to demonstrate basically no income, um, until like Mark makes enough money that it gets reported. Um, and even, uh, until then, like I literally am making under the, the poverty limit. So, um, I hope to be back on Medicaid shortly. I have one more month. I’ll have to pay my $600 to refill. I [00:13:00] cashed out my 401k. Um, like things were, everything was up high enough that I had made, I. I had made tens of thousands of dollars just on the investments and the 401k, but I also have a lot of concerns about the market volatility around Nvidia and the AI bubble in general. Um, so taking my money out of the market just felt okay to me. I paid the 10%, uh, penalty Jeff: Mm-hmm. Brett: and ultimately I, I came out with enough cash that I can invest on my own and be able to cover the next six months. Uh, if I don’t have any other income, which I hope to, I hope to not spend my nest egg. Um, but I did, I did a lot of thinking and calculating and I think I made the right choices. But anyway, [00:14:00] that will help if I have to pay for medical stuff that will help. Um. And then I’ve had insomnia, bad on and off. Right now I’m coming off of two days of good sleep. You’re catching me on a good day. Um, but Jeff: Still wouldn’t laugh at my jokes. Brett: before that it was, well, that’s the thing is like before that, it was four nights where I slept two to four hours per night, and by the end of it, I could barely walk. And so two nights of sleep after a stint like that, like, I’m just super, I’m deadpan, I’m dazed. Um, I could lay down and fall asleep at any time. Um, I, so, so keep me awake. Um, but yeah, that’s, that’s, that’s me. Mental health is good. Like I’m in pretty high spirits considering all this, like financial stuff and everything. Like my mood has been pretty stable. I’ve been getting a lot of coding done. I’ll tell you about projects in [00:15:00] a minute, but, um, but that’s, that’s me. I’m done. Jeff: Awesome. I’m enjoying watching your cat roll around, but clearly cannot decide to lay down at this point. Brett: No, nobody is very persnickety. Jeff: I literally have to put my. Well, you say put a cat down like you used to. When you put a kid down for a nap, you say you wanna put ’em down. Right? That’s where it’s coming from. I now have a chair next to my desk, ’cause I have one cat that walks around Yowling at about 11:00 AM while I’m working. And I have to like, put ’em down for a nap. It’s pathetic. It’s pathetic that I do that. Let’s just be clear. Brett: Yeah. Jeff: soulmate though. Jeff’s Mental Health Update Jeff: Um, I’m doing good. I’m, I’m, I’ve been feeling kind of light lately in a nice way. I’ve had ups and downs, but even with the ups and downs, there’s like a, except for one day last week was, there’s just been feeling kind of good in general, which is remarkable in a way. ’cause it’s just like stressful time. There’s some stressful business stuff, like, [00:16:00] a lot of stuff like that. But I’m feeling good and, and just like, uh, yeah, just light. I don’t know, it’s weird. Like, I’ve just been noticing that I feel kind of light and, uh. And not, not manic, not high light. Brett: Yeah. No, that’s Jeff: uh, and that’s, that’s lovely. So yeah. And so I’m doing good. I’m doing good. I fucking, it’s cold. Which sucks ’cause it just means for everybody that’s heard about my workshop over the years, that I can’t really go out there and have it be pleasant Brett: It’s, it’s been Minnesota thus far. Has had, we’ve had like one, one Sub-Zero day. Jeff: whatever. It’s fucking cold. Christina: Yeah. What one? Brett? Brett. It’s December 6th as we’re recording this one Sub-Zero day. That’s insane. Brett: Is it Jeff: Granted, granted I’ve been dressing warm, so I’m ready to go out the door for ice related things. Meaning, meaning government, ice, Brett: Uh, yeah. Yeah. Jeff: So I like wear my long underwear during [00:17:00] the day. ’cause actually like recently. So at my son’s school, which is like six blocks from here, um, has a lot of Somali immigrants in it. And, and uh, and there was a, at one point there was ice activity in the other direction, um, uh, uh, near me. And so neighbors put out a call here around so that at dismissal time people would pair up at all the intersections surrounding the school. And, um, and like a quick signal group popped up, whatever. It was so amazing because like we all just popped out there. And by the time I got out, uh, everyone was already like, posted up and I was like, I’m a, in these situations, I am a wanderer. You want me roaming? I don’t want to pair up with somebody I don’t like, I just, I grabbed a camera with a Zoom on it and like, I was like, I’m in roam. Um, it’s what I was as an activist, what I was as a reporter, like it’s just my nature. Um, but like. Everybody was out and like, and they were just like, they were ready man. And then we got like the all clear and you could just see people in the [00:18:00] neighborhood just like standing down and going home. But because of the true threat and the ongoing arrests here, now that the Minneapolis stuff has started, like I do, I was like wearing long underwear just, and I have a little bag by the door ready to like pop out if something comes up and I can be helpful. Um, and uh, and I guess what I’m saying is I should use that to go into the garage as well if I’m already prepared. Brett: Right. Jeff: But here’s, okay, so here’s a mental health thing actually. So I, one of the, I’ve gone through a few years of just sort of a little bit of paralysis around being able to just, I don’t know what, like do anything that is kind of project related that takes some thinking, whatever it is, like I’m talking about around the house or things that have kind of broken over the years, whatever. So I’ve had this snowblower and it’s a really good snowblower. It’s got headlights. And, uh, and I used to love snow blowing the entire block. Like it just made me feel good, made me feel useful. Um, and sorry I cough. I left it outside for a [00:19:00] year for a, like a winter and a spring and water got into the gas tank. It rusted out in there. I knew I couldn’t start it or I’d ruin the whole damn engine. So I left it for two years and I felt bad about myself. But this year, just like probably a month before the first big snowfall, I fucking replaced a gas tank and a carburetor on a machine. And I have never done anything like that in my life. And so then we got the snowfall and I, and I snow blowed this whole block Brett: Nice. Jeff: great. ’cause now they all owe me. Brett: I, uh, I have a, uh, so I have a little electric powered, uh, snowblower that can handle like two inches of snow. Um, and, and on big snowfalls, if you get out there every hour and keep up with it, it, it works. But, but I, my back right now, I can’t stand for, I can’t stand still for 10 minutes and I can’t move for more than like five minutes. And so I’m, I’m very disabled and El has good days and bad days, uh, thus [00:20:00] far. L’s been out there with a shovel, um, really being the hero. But we have a next door neighbor with a big gas powered snowblower. And so we went over, brought them gifts, and, um, asked if they would take care of our driveway on days we couldn’t, uh, for like, you know, we’d pay ’em 25 bucks to do the driveway. And, uh, and they were, he was still reluctant to accept money. Um. But, but we both agreed it was better to like make it a, a transaction. Jeff: Oh my God. You don’t want to get into weird Minnesota neighbor relational. Brett: right. You don’t want the you owe me thing. Um, so, so we have that set up. But in the process we made really good friends with our neighbor. Like we sat down in their living room for I think 45 minutes and just like talked about health and politics and it was, it was really fun. They’re, they’re retired. They’re in their [00:21:00] seventies and like act, he always looks super grumpy. I always thought he was a mean old man. He’s actually, he laughs more easily than most people I’ve ever met. Um, he’s actually, when people say, oh, he is actually a teddy bear, this guy really is, he’s just jovial. Uh, he just has resting angry old man face. Jeff: Or like my, I have public mis throat face, like when I’m out and about, especially when I’m shopping, I know that my face is, I’m gonna fucking kill you if you look me in the eye Brett: I used Jeff: is not my general disposition. Brett: people used to tell me that about myself, but I feel like I, I carry myself differently these days than I did when I was younger. Jeff: You know what I learned? Do you, have you both watched Veep, Christina: Yes, Jeff: you know, Richard sp split, right? Um, and, and he always kind of has this sweet like half smile and he is kind of looking up and I, I figured out at one point I was in an airport, which is where my kill everybody face especially comes up. Just to be clear. TSA, it’s just a feeling inside. I [00:22:00] have no desire to act to this out. I realized that if I make the Richard Plet face, which I can try to make for you now, which is something like if I just make the Richard Plet face, my whole disposition Brett: yeah. Yeah. Jeff: uh, and I even feel a little better. And so I just wanna recommend that to people. Look up Richard Spt, look at his face. Christina: Hey, future President Bridges split. Jeff: future President Richard Splat, also excellent in the Detroiters. Um, that’s all, uh, that’s all I wanted to say about that. Brett: I have found that like when I’m texting with someone, if I start to get frustrated, you know, you know that point where you’re still adding smiley emoticons even though you’re actually not, you’re actually getting pissed off, but you don’t wanna sound super bitchy about it, so you’re adding smile. I have found that when I add a smiley emoji in those circumstances, if I actually smile before I send it, it like my [00:23:00] mood will adjust to match, to match the tone I’m trying to convey, and it lessens my frustration with the other person. Jeff: a little joy wrist rocket. Christina: Yeah. Hey, I mean, no, but hey, but, but that, that, that, that, that’s interesting. I mean, they’re, they, they’ve done studies that like show that, right? That like show like, you know, I mean, like, some of this is all like bullshit to a certain extent, but there is something to be said for like, you know, like the power of like positive thinking and like, you know, if you go into things with like, different types of attitudes or even like, even if you like, go into job interviews or other situations, like you act confident or you smile, or you act happy or whatever. Even if you’re not like it, the, the, the, the euphoria, you know, that those sorts of uh, um, endorphin reactions or whatever can be real. So that’s interesting. Brett: Yeah, I found, I found going into job interviews with my usual sarcastic and bitter, um, kind of mindset, Jeff: I already hate this job. Brett: it doesn’t play well. It doesn’t play well. So what are your weaknesses? Fuck off. Um,[00:24:00] Christina: right. Well, well, well, I hate people. Jeff: Yeah. Dealing with motherfuckers like you, that’s one weakness. 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That was Jeff: Yeah. Cha-ching Brett: they got the chorus, they got the Overtired Christina: You did. You got the Overtired Jeff: They didn’t think to ask for it, but that’s our brand. Christina: shopify.com/ Overtired. Jeff Tweedy Jeff: What was, uh, I was watching a Stephen Colbert interview with Jeff Tweedy, who just put out a triple album and, uh, it was a very thoughtful, sweet interview. And then Stephen Colbert said, you know, you’re not supposed to do this. And Jeff Tweety said, it’s all part of my career long effort to leave the public wanting less. Christina: Ha, Jeff: That was a great bit. Christina: that’s a fantastic bit. A side note, there are a couple of really good NPR, um, uh, tiny desks that have come out in the last couple of month, uh, couple of weeks. Um, uh, one is shockingly, I, I’ll, I’ll just be a a, a fucking boomer about it. The Googo dolls. Theirs was [00:27:00] great. It’s fantastic. They did a great job. It already has like millions of views, like it wrecked up like over a million views, I think like in like, like less than 24 hours. They did a great job, but, uh, but Brandy Carlisle, uh, did one, um, the other day and hers is really, really good too. So, um, so yeah. Yeah, exactly. So yeah. Anyway, you said, you saying Jeff pd maybe, I don’t know how I got from Wilco to like, you know, there, Jeff: Yeah. Well, they’ve done some good, he’s done his own good Christina: he has, he has done his own. Good, good. That’s honestly, that’s probably what I was thinking of, but Jeff: It’s my favorite Jeff besides me because Bezos, he’s not in the, he’s not in the game. Christina: No. No, he’s not. No. Um, he, he’s, he’s not on the Christmas card list at all. Jeff: Oh man. Jeff’s Concert Marathon Jeff: Can I just tell you guys that I did something, um, I did something crazy a couple weeks ago and I went to three shows in one week, like I was 20 fucking two, Brett: Good grief. Jeff: and. It was a blast. So, okay, so the background of this is my oldest son [00:28:00] loves hip hop, and when we drive him to college and back, or when I do, it’s often just me. Um, he, he goes deep and he, it’s a lot of like, kind of indie hip hop and a lot. It’s just an interesting, he listens to interesting shit, but he will go deep and he’ll just like, give me a tour through someone’s discography or through all their features somewhere, whatever it is. And like, it’s the kind of input that I love, which is just like, I don’t, even if it’s not my genre, like if you’re passionate and you can just weave me through the interrelationship and the history and whatever it is I’m in. So as a result of that, made me a huge fan of Danny Brown and made me a huge fan of the sky, Billy Woods. And so what happened was I went to a hip hop show at the seventh Street entry, uh, which is attached to First Avenue. It’s a little club, very small, lovely little place, the only place my band could sell out. Um, and I watched a hip hop show there on a Monday night, Tuesday night. I went to the Uptown Theater, which Brett is now a actually an operating [00:29:00] theater for shows. Uh, and I, and I saw Danny Brown, but I also saw two hyper pop bands, a genre I was not previously aware of, including one, which was amazing, called Fem Tenal. And I was in line to get into that show behind furries, behind trans Kids. Like it was this, I was the weirdest, like I did not belong. Underscores played, and, and this will mean something to somebody out there, but not, didn’t mean anything to me until that night. And, uh. I felt like such, there were times, not during Danny Brown, Danny Brown’s my age all good. But like there were times where I was in the crowd ’cause I’m tall. Anybody that doesn’t know I’m very tall and I’m wearing like a not very comfortable or safe guy seeming outfit, a black hoodie, a black stocking cap. Like I basically looked like I’m possibly a shooter and, and I’m like standing among all these young people loving it, but feeling a little like, should I go to the back? Even like I was leaving that show [00:30:00] and the only people my age were people’s parents that were waiting to pick them up on the way out. So anyway, that was night two. Danny Brown was awesome. And then two nights later I went to see, this is way more my speed, a band called the Dazzling Kilman who were a band that. Came out in the nineties, St. Louis and a noisy Matthew Rock. Wikipedia claims they invented math rock. It’s a really stupid claim, uh, but it’s a lovely, interesting band and it’s a friend of mine named Nick Sakes, who’s who fronted that band and was in all these great bands back when I was in bands called Colos Mite and Sick Bay, and all this is great shit. So they played a reunion show. In this tiny punk rock club here called Cloudland, just a lovely little punk rock club. And, um, and, and that was like rounded out my week. So like, I was definitely, uh, a tourist the early part of the week, mostly at the Danny Brown Show. But then I like got to come home to my noisy punk rock [00:31:00] on, uh, on Thursday night. And I, I fucking did three shows and it hurt so bad. Like even by the first of three bands on the second night. I was like, I don’t think I can make it. And I do. I already pregame shows with ibuprofen. Just to be really clear, I microdose glucose tabs at shows like, like I am, I am a full on old man doing these things. But, um, I did get some cred with my kids for being at a hyper pop show all by myself. And, Christina: Hell yeah. A a Jeff: friends seemed impressed. Christina: no, as a as, as as they should be. I’m impressed. And like, and I, I, I typically like, I definitely go to like more of like, I go, I go to shows more frequently and, and I’m, I’m even like, I’m, I’m gonna be real with you. I’m like, yeah, three in one week. Jeff: That’s a lot. Christina: That’s a lot. That’s a lot. Jeff: man. Did I feel good when I walked home from that last show though? I was like, I fucking did it. I did not believe I wasn’t gonna bail on at least two of those shows, if not all three. Anyway, just wanted to say Brett: I [00:32:00] do like one show a year, but Jeff: that’s how I’ve been for years this year. I think I’ve seen eight shows. Brett: damn. Jeff: Yeah, it’s Brett: Alright, so you’ve been teasing us about this, this contest you won. Jeff: Yeah, please, Christina. Sorry to push that off. Christina: No, no, no, no. That’s, that’s completely okay. That, that, that, that’s great. Uh, no. Christina Wins Big Christina: So, um, I won two six K monitors. Brett: Damn. Jeff: is that what those boxes are behind you? Christina: Yeah, yeah. This is what the boxes are behind me, so I haven’t been able to get them up because this happened. I got them literally right in the midst of all this stuff with my back. Um, but I do have an Ergotron poll now that is here, and, and Grant has said that he will, will get them up. But yeah, so I won 2 32 inch six K monitors from a Reddit contest. Brett: How, how, how, Jeff: How does this happen? How do I find a Reddit contest? Christina: Yeah. So I got lucky. So I have, I, I have a clearly, well, well, um, there was a little, there was a little bit of like, other step to it than that, but like, uh, so how it worked was basically, um, LG is basically just put out [00:33:00] two, they put out a new 32 inch six K monitor. I’ll have it linked in, in, in the show notes. Um, so we’ve talked about this on this podcast before, but like one of my big, like. Pet peeve, like things that I can’t get past. It’s like I need like a retina screen. Like I need like the, the perfect pixel doubling thing for that the Mac Os deals with, because I’ve used a 5K screen, either through an iMac or um, an lg, um, ultra fine or, um, a, uh, studio display. For like 11 years. And, and I, and I’ve been using retina displays on laptops even longer than that. And so if I use like a regular 4K display, like it just, it, it doesn’t work for me. Um, you can use apps like, um, like better control and other things to kind of emulate, like what would be like if you doubled the resolution, then it, it down, you know, um, of samples that, so that. It looks better than, than if it’s just like the, the, the 4K stuff where in the, the user interface things are too big and whatnot. And to be clear, this is a Macco West problem. If [00:34:00] you are using Windows or Linux or any other operating system that does fractional scaling, um, correctly, then this is not a problem. But Macco West does not do fractional scaling direct, uh, correctly. Um, weirdly iOS can, like, they can do three X resolution and other things. Um, but, but, but Macs does not. And that’s weird because some of the native resolutions on some of the MacBook errors are not even perfectly pixeled doubled, meaning Apple is already having to do a certain amount of like resolution changes to, to fit into their own, created by their, their own hubris, like way of insisting on, on only having like, like two x pixel doubling 18 years ago, we could have had independent, uh, resolutions, uh, um, for, for UI elements and, and, and window bars. But anyway, I, I’m, I’m digressing anyway. I was looking at trying to get either a second, uh, studio display, which I don’t wanna do because Apple’s reportedly going to be putting out a new one. Um, and they’re expensive or getting, um, there are now a number of different six K [00:35:00] displays that are not $6,000 that are on the market. So, um, uh, uh, Asus has one, um, there is one from like a, a Chinese company called like, or Q Con that, um, looks like a, a complete copy of this, of the pro display XDR. It has a different panel, but it’s, it’s six K and they, they’ve copied the whole design and it’s aluminum and it’s glossy and it looks great, but I’d have to like get it from like. A weird distributor, and if I have any issues with it, I don’t really wanna have to send it back to China and whatnot. And then LG has one that they just put out. And so I’ve been researching these on, on Mac rumors and on some other forums. And, um, I, uh, I, somebody in one of the Mac Roomers forums like posted that there was like a contest that LG was running in a few different subreddits where they were like, tell us why you should get one of, like, we’re gonna be giving away like either one or two monitors, and I guess they did this in a few subreddits. Tell us why this would be good for your workflow. And, um, I guess I, I guess I’m one of the people who kind of read the [00:36:00] assignment because it, okay, I’ll just be honest with this, with, with you guys on this podcast, uh, because I, I don’t think anyone from LG will hear this and my answers were accurate anyway. But anyway, this was not the sort of contest where it was like we will randomly select a winner. This was the moderators and lg, were going to read the responses and choose the winner. Jeff: Got it. Christina: So if you spend a little bit of time and thoughtfully write out a response, maybe you stand a better chance of winning the contest. Jeff: yeah, yeah. Put the work in like it was 2002. Christina: Right. Anyway, I still was shocked when I like woke up like on like Halloween and they were like, congratulations, you’ve won two monitors. I’m like, I’m sorry. What? Jeff: That’s amazing. Christina: Yeah, yeah, yeah, Jeff: Nice work. I know I’ve, you know, I’ve been staring at those boxes behind you this whole time, just being like, those look like some sweet monitors. Christina: yeah, yeah. Monitor Setup Challenges Christina: I mean, and, uh, [00:37:00] uh, it’s, it’s, it’s, it’s, it’s, and I, I’m very much, so my, my, my only issue is, okay, how am I gonna get these on my desk? So I’m gonna have to do something with my iMac and I’m probably gonna have to get rid of my, my my, my 5K, um, uh, uh, studio display, at least in the short term. Ergotron Mounts and Tall Poles Christina: Um, but what I did do is I, um, I ordered from, um, Ergotron, ’cause I already have. Um, two of their, um, LX mounts, um, or, or, or, or arms. Um, and only one of them is being used right now. And then I have a different arm that I use for the, um, um, iMac. Um, they sell like a, if you call ’em directly, you can get them to send you a tall pole so that you can put the two arms on top of them. And that way I think I can like, have them so that I can have like one pole and then like have one on one side, one Jeff: I have a tall pole. Christina: and, and yeah, that’s what she said. Um, Jeff: as soon as I said it, I was like, for fuck’s sake. But Christina: um, but, uh, but, but yeah, but so that way I think I, I can, I, in theory, I can stack the market and have ’em side by side. I don’t know. Um, I got that. I, I had to call Tron and, and order that from them. [00:38:00] Um, it was only a hundred dollars for, for the poll and then $50 for a handling fee. Jeff: It’s not easy to ship a tall pole. Brett: That’s what she said. Christina: that is what she said. Uh, that is exactly what she said. But yeah, so I, I, the, the, the unfortunate thing is that, um, I, um, I, I had to, uh, get a, like all these, they, they came in literally right before Thanksgiving, and then I’ve had, like, all my back stuff has Jeff: Yeah, no Christina: debilitating, but I’m looking forward to, um, getting them set up and used. And, uh, yeah. Review Plans and Honest Assessments Christina: And then full review will be coming to, uh, to, I have to post a review on Reddit, but then I will also be doing a more in depth review, uh, on this podcast if anybody’s interested in, in other places too, to like, let let you know, like if it’s worth your money or not. Um, ’cause there, like I said, there are, there are a few other options out there. So it’s not one of those things where like, you know, um, like, thank you very much for the free monitor, um, monitors. But, but I, I will, I will give like the, the, you know, an honest assessment or Current Display Setup Brett: So [00:39:00] do you currently have a two display setup? Christina: No. Um, well, yes, and kind of, so I have my, my, I have my 5K studio display, and then I have like my iMac that I use as a two to display setup. But then otherwise, what I’ve had to do, and this is actually part of why I’m looking forward to this, is I have a 4K 27 inch monitor, but it’s garbage. And it, it’s one of those things where I don’t wanna use it with my Mac. And so I wind up only using it with my, with my Windows machine, with my framework desktop, um, with my Windows or Linux machine. And, and because that, even though I, it supports Thunderbolt, the Apple display is pain in the ass to use with those things. It doesn’t have the KVM built in. Like, it doesn’t like it, it just, it’s not good for that situation. So yeah, this will be of this size. I mean, again, like I, I, I’m 2 32 inch monitors. I don’t know how I’m gonna deal with that on my Jeff: I Brett: yeah. So right now I’m looking at 2 32 inch like UHD monitors, Christina: Yeah,[00:40:00] Brett: I will say that on days when my neck hurts, it sucks. It’s a, it’s too wide a range to, to like pan back and forth quickly. Like I’ll throw my back out, like trying to keep track of stuff. Um, but I have found that like if I keep the second display, just like maybe social media apps is the way I usually set it up. And then I only work on one. I tried buying an extra wide curve display, hated it. Jeff: Uh, I’ve always wanted to try one, but Christina: I don’t like them. Jeff: Yeah. Christina: Well, for me, well for me it’s two things. One, it’s the, I don’t love the whole like, you know, thing or whatever, but the big thing honestly there, if you could give me, ’cause people are like, oh, you can get a really big 5K, 2K display. I’m like, that’s not a 5K display. That is 2 27 inch, 1440 P displays. One, you know, ultra wide, which is great. Good for you. That’s not retina. And I’m a sicko Who [00:41:00] needs the, the pixel doubling? Like I wish that my eyes could not use that, but, but, but, Jeff: that needs the pixel. Like was that the headline of your Reddit, uh, Christina: no, no. It wasn’t, it wasn’t. But, but maybe it should be. Hi, I’m a sicko who only, um, fucks with, with, with, with, with, with, with retina displays. Ask me anything. Um, but no, but that’s a good point. Brett: I think 5K Psycho is the Christina: 5K Sicko is the po is the po title. I like that. I like that. No, what I’m thinking about doing and that’s great to know, Brett. Um, this kind of reaffirms my thing. Thunderbolt KVM and Display Preferences Christina: So what’s nice about these monitors is that they come with like, built in like, um, Thunderbolt 5K VM. So, which is nice. So you could conceivably have multiple, you know, computers, uh, connected, you know, to to, to one monitor, which I really like. Um, I mean like, ’cause like look, I, I’ve bitched and moaned about the studio display, um, primarily for the price, but at the same time, if mine broke tomorrow and if I didn’t have any way to replace it, I’ve, I’ve also gone on record saying I would buy a new one immediately. As mad as I am about a [00:42:00] lot of different things with that, that the built-in webcam is garbage. The, you know, the, the fact that there’s not a power button is garbage. The fact that you can’t use it with multiple inputs, it’s garbage. But it’s a really good display and it’s what I’m used to. Um, it’s really not any better than my LG Ultra fine from 2016. But you know what? Whatever it is, what it is. Um. I, I am a 5K sicko, but being able to, um, connect my, my personal machine and my work machine at the same time to one, and then have my Windows slash Linux computer connected to another, I think that’s gonna be the scenario where I’m in. So I’m not gonna necessarily be in a place where I’m like, okay, I need to try to look at both of them across 2 32 inch displays. ’cause I think that that, like, that would be awesome. But I feel like that’s too much. Brett: I would love a decent like Thunderbolt KVM setup that could actually swap like my hubs back and Christina: Yes. MacBook Pro and Studio Comparisons Brett: Um, so, ’cause I, I have a studio and I have my, uh, Infor MacBook Pro [00:43:00] and I actually work mostly on the MacBook Pro. Um, but if I could easily dock it and switch everything on my desk over to it, I would, I would work in my office more often. ’cause honestly, the M four MacBook Pro is, it’s a better machine than the original studio was. Um, and I haven’t upgraded my studio to the latest, but, um, I imagine the new one is top notch. Christina: Oh yeah. Yeah. Brett: my, my other one, a couple years old now is already long in the tooth. Christina: No, I mean, they’re still good. I mean, it’s funny, I saw that some YouTube video the other day where they were like, the best value MacBook you can get is basically a 4-year-old M1 max. And I was like, I don’t know about that guys. Like, I, I kind of disagree a little bit. Um, but the M1 max, which is I think is what is in the studio, is still a really, really good ship. But to your point, like they’ve made those, um. You know, the, the, the new ones are still so good. Like, I have an M three max as my personal laptop, and [00:44:00] that’s kind of like the dog chip in the, in the m um, series lineup. So I kind of am regretful for spending six grand on that one, but it is what it is, and I’m like, I’m not, I’m not upgrading. Um, I mean, maybe, maybe in, in next year if, if the M five Pro, uh, or M five max or whatever is, is really exceptional, maybe I’ll look at, okay, how much will you give me to, to trade it in? But even then, I, I, but I feel like I’m at that point where I’m like, it gets to a point where like it’s diminishing returns. Um, but, uh, just in terms of my own budget. But, um, yeah, the, the new just info like pro or or max, whatever, Brett: I have, I have an M four MacBook Pro sitting around that I keep forgetting to sell. Uh, it’s the one that I, it only had a 256 gigabyte hard drive, Jeff: what happened to me when I bought my M1, Brett: and I, and I regretted that enough that I just ordered another one. But, uh, for various reasons, I couldn’t just return the one I didn’t Jeff: ’cause it was.[00:45:00] Brett: so now I, now I have to sell it and I should sell it while it’s still a top of the line machine Christina: Sell it before, sell, sell, sell, sell it before next month, um, or, or February or whenever they sell it before then the, the pros come out. ’cause right now the M five base is out, but the pros are not. So I think feel like you could still get most of your value for it, especially since it has very few battery cycles. Be sure to put the battery cycles on your Facebook marketplace or eBay thing or whatever. Um, I bought my, uh, she won’t listen to this so she won’t know, but, um, they, there was a, a killer Cyber Monday deal, uh, for Best Buy where they had like a, the, the, the, so it’s several years old, but it was the, the M two MacBook Air, but the one that they upgraded to 16 gigs of Ram when Apple was like, oh, we have to have Apple Intelligence and everything, because they actually thought that they were actually gonna ship Apple Intelligence. So they like went back and they, like, they, they, you know, retconned like made the base model MacBook Air, like 16 [00:46:00] gigs. Um, and, uh, anyway, it was, it was $600, um, Jeff: still crazy. Christina: which, which like even for like a, a, a 2-year-old machine or whatever, I was like, yeah, she, my sister, I think she’s on like, like a 2014 or older than that. Like, like MacBook Air. She doesn’t even know where the MagSafe is. I don’t think she even knows where the laptop is. So she’s basically doing everything like on her phone and I’m like, okay, you need a laptop of some type, but at this point. I do feel strongly that like the, the, the $600 or, or, or actually I think it was $650, it was actually less, it is actually more expensive than what the, the, the Cyber Monday sale was, um, the M1, Walmart, MacBook Air. I’m like, absolutely not like that is at this point, do not buy that. Right? Like, I, especially with eight gigs of ram, I’m, I’m like, it’s been, it’s five years old. It’s a, it was a great machine and it was great value for a long time. $200. Cool, right? Like, if you could get something like use and, and, and, and if you could replace the battery or, you know, [00:47:00] for, for, you know, not, not too much money or whatever. Like, I, I, I could see like an argument to be made like value, right? But there’d be no way in hell that I would ever spend or tell anybody else to spend $650 on that new, but $600 for an M two with Jeff: Now we’re talking. Christina: which has the redesign brand new. I’m like, okay. Spend $150 more and you could have got the M four, um, uh, MacBook Air, obviously all around Better Machine. But for my sister, she doesn’t need that, Jeff: What do we have to do to put your sister in this M two MacBook Christina: that, that, that, that, that, that’s exactly it. So I, I, I was, well, also, it was one of those things I was like, I think that she would rather me spend the money on toys for my nephew for Santa Claus than, than, uh, giving her like a, a processor upgrade. Um, Jeff: Claus isn’t real. Brett: Oh shit. Jeff: Gotcha. Every year I spoil it for somebody. This year it was Christina and Brett. Sorry guys. Brett: right. Well, can I tell you guys Jeff: Yeah. [00:48:00] Brett Software. Brett: two quick projects before we do Jeff: Hold on. You don’t have to be quick ’cause you could call it Brett: We’re already at 45 minutes and I want Jeff: What I’m saying, skip GrAPPtitude. This is it? Brett: okay. Christina: us about Mark. Tell us about your projects. Brett: So, so Mark three is, there’s a public, um, test flight beta link. Uh, if you go to marked app.com, not marked two app.com, uh, marked app.com. Uh, you, there’s a link in the, in the, at the top for Christina: Join beta. Mm-hmm. Brett: Um, and that is public and you can join it and you can send me feedback directly through email because, um, uh, uh, the feedback reporter sucks for test flight and you can’t attach files. And half the time they come through as anonymous feedback and I can’t even follow up on ’em. So email me. But, um, I’ll be announcing that on my blog soon-ish. Um, right now there’s like [00:49:00] maybe a couple dozen, um, testers and I, it’s nice and small and I’m solving the biggest bugs right away. Um, so that’s been, that’s been big. Like Mark, even since we last talked has added. Do you remember Jeff when Merlin was on and he wanted to. He wanted to be able to manage his styles, um, and disable built-in styles. There’s now a whole table based style manager where you Jeff: saw that. Brett: you can, you can reorder, including built-in styles. You can reorder, enable, disable, edit, duplicate. Um, it’s like a full, full fledged, um, style manager. And I just built a whole web app that is a style generator that gives you, um, automatic like rhythm calculations for your CSS and you can, you can control everything through like, uh, like UI fields instead of having to [00:50:00] write CSS. Uh, but you can also o open up a very, I’ve spent a lot of time on the code mirror CSS editor in the web app. Uh, so, and it’s got live preview as you edit in the code mirror field. Um, so that’s pretty cool. And that’s built into marts. So if you go to style, um, generate style, it’ll load up a, a style generator for you. Anyway, there’s, there’s a ton. I’m not gonna go into all the details, but, uh, anyone listening who uses markdown for anything, especially if you want ability to export to like Word and epub and advanced PDF export, um, join the beta. Let me know what you think. Uh, help me squash bugs. But the other thing, every time I push a beta for review before the new bug reports come in, I’ve been putting time into a tool. Markdown Processor: Apex Brett: I’m calling [00:51:00] Apex and um, I haven’t publicly announced this one yet, but I probably will by the time this podcast comes out. Jeff: I mean, doesn’t this count? Brett: It, it does. I’m saying like this, this might be a, you hear you heard it here first kind of thing, um, but if you go to github.com/tt sc slash apex, um, I built a, uh, pure C markdown processor that combines syntax from cram down GitHub flavored markdown, multi markdown maku, um, common mark. And basically you can write syntax from any of those processors, including all of their special features, um, and in one document, and then use Apex in its unified mode, and it’ll just figure out what. All of your syntax is supposed to do. Um, so you can take, you can port documents from one platform to another [00:52:00] without worrying about how they’re gonna render. Um, if I can get any kind of adoption with Apex, it could solve a lot of problems. Um, I built it because I want to make it the default processor in marked ’cause right now, you, you have to choose, you know, cram Christina: Which one? Brett: mark and, and choosing one means you lose something in order to gain something. Um, so I wanted to build a universal one that brought together everything. And I added cool features from some extensions of other languages, such as if you have two lists in a row, normally in markdown, it’s gonna concatenate those into one list. Now you can put a carrot on a line between the two lists and it’ll break it into two lists. I also added support for a. An extension to cram down that lets you put double uh, carrots inside a table cell and [00:53:00] create a row band. So like a cell that, that expands it, you rows but doesn’t expand the rest of the row. Um, so you can do cell spans and row spans and it has a relaxed table version where you don’t have to have an alignment row, which is, uh, sometimes we just wanna make quickly table. You make two lines. You put some pipes in. This will, if there’s no alignment row, it will generate a table with just a table body and table data cells in no header. It also allows footers, you can add a footer to a table by using equals in the separator line. Um, it, it’s, Jeff: This is very civilized, Brett: it is. Christina: is amazing, Brett: So where Common Mark is extremely strict about things, um, apex is extremely permissive. Jeff: also itty bitty things like talk about the call out boxes from like Brett: oh yeah, it, it can handle call out syntax from Obsidian and Bear and Xcode Playgrounds. [00:54:00] Um, and it incorporates all of Mark’s syntax for like file includes and even renders like auto scroll pauses that work in marked and some other teleprompter situations. Um, it uses file ude syntax from multi markdown, like, which is just like a curly brace and, uh, marked, which is, uh, left like a double left, uh, angle bracket and then different. Brackets to surround a file name and it handles IA writer file inclusion where you just type a forward slash and then the name of a file and it automatically detects if that file is an image or source code or markdown text, and it will import it accordingly. And if it’s a CSV file, it’ll generate a table from it automatically. It’s, it’s kind of nuts. I, it’s kind of nuts. I could not have done this [00:55:00] without copilot. I, I am very thankful for copilot because my C skills are not, would not on their own, have been up to this task. I know enough to bug debug, but yeah, a lot of these features I got a big hand from copilot on. Jeff: This is also Brett. This is some serious Brett Terpstra. TURPs Hard Christina: Yeah, it is. I was gonna say, this is like Jeff: and also that’s right. Also, if your grandma ever wrote you a note and it, and though you couldn’t really read it, it really well, that renders perfectly Christina: Amazing. No, I was gonna say this is like, okay, so Apex is like the perfect name ’cause this is the apex of Brett. Jeff: Yes. Apex of Brett. Christina: That’s also that, that’s, that’s not an alternate episode title Apex of Brett. Because genuinely No, Brett, like I am, I am so stunned and impressed. I mean, you all, you always impressed me like you are the most impressive like developer that I, that I’ve ever known. But you, this is incredible. And, and this, I, I love this [00:56:00] because as you said, like common Mark is incredibly strict. This is incredibly permissive. But this is great. ’cause there are those scenarios where you might have like, I wanna use one feature from one thing or one from another, or I wanna combine things in various ways, or I don’t wanna have to think about it, you know? Brett: I aals, I forgot to mention I aals inline attribute list, which is a crammed down feature that lets you put curly brackets after like a paragraph and then a colon and then say, dot call out inside the curly brackets. And then when it renders the markdown, it creates that paragraph and adds class equals call out to the paragraph. Um, and in, in Cramon you can apply these to everything from list items to list to block quotes. Like you can do ’em for spans. You could like have one after, uh, link syntax and just apply, say dot external to a link. So the IAL syntax can add IDs classes and uh, arbitrary [00:57:00] attributes to any element in your markdown when it renders to HTML. And, uh, and Apex has first class support for I aals. Was really, that was, that Christina: that was really hard, Brett: I wrote it because I wanted, I wanted multi markdown, uh, for my prose writing, but I really missed the als. Christina: Yes. Okay. Because see, I run into this sort of thing too, right? Because like, this is a problem like that. I mean, it’s a very niche problem, um, that, that, you know, people who listen to this podcast probably are more familiar with than other types of people. But like, when you have to choose your markdown processor, which as you said, like Brett, like that can be a problem. Like, like with, with using Mark or anything else, you’re like, what am I giving up? What do I have? And, and like for me, because I started using mul, you know, markdown, um, uh, largely because of you, um, I think I was using it, I knew about it before you, but largely because of, of, of you, like multi markdown has always been like kind of my, or was historically my flavor of choice. It has since shifted to being [00:58:00] GitHub, labor bird markdown. But that’s just because the industry has taken that on, right? But there were, you know, certain things like in like, you know, multi markdown that work a certain way. And then yeah, there are things in crammed down. There are things in these other things in like, this is just, this is awesome. This Brett: It is, the whole thing is built on top of C mark, GFM, which is GitHub’s port of common mark with the GitHub flavored markdown Christina: Right. Brett: Um, and I built, like, I kept that as a sub-module, totally clean, and built all of this as extensions on top of Cmar, GFM, which, you know, so it has full compatibility with GitHub and with Common Merck by out, like outta the box. And then everything else is built on top of that. So it, uh, it covers, it covers all the bases. You’ll love it Christina: I’m so excited. No, this is awesome. And I Brett: blazing fast. It can render, I have a complex document that, that uses all of its features and it can render it in [00:59:00] 0.006 seconds. Christina: that’s awesome. Jeff: Awesome. Christina: That’s so cool. No, this is great. And yeah, I, and I think that honestly, like this is the sort of thing like if, yeah, if you can eventually get this to like be like the engine that powers like mark three, like, that’ll be really slick, right? Because then like, yeah, okay, I can take one document and then just, you know, kind of, you know, wi with, with the, you know, ha have, have the compatibility mode where you’re like, okay, the unified mode or whatever yo

XNC - Xbox News Cast Podcast
Xbox Console PRICE Changes! Game Awards 2025 Leaks | Playstation loses Exclusive Xbox News Cast 230

XNC - Xbox News Cast Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 135:34


Join XNC Podcast with Hosts @colteastwood & @Middleagegamegy to discuss Xbox Console PRICE Changes! Game Awards 2025 Leaks | Playstation loses Exclusive Xbox News Cast 230Join the channel to early access: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGYHo1qVIeGq3ZLnSDaEcg/joinMerchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/colteastwood-merchFollow: https://twitter.com/ColteastwoodAdd me on Xbox Live: ColteastwoodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/colteastwood0:00:00 Start0:02:00 Lord of the Rings0:09:00 Negativity in Gaming 0:20:00 God Slayer isn't PS5 Exclusive0:41:00 Daryl Gallagher hired by 2K 0:57:00 NEW Tomb Raider Game1:07:00 OD won't work, Kojima1:19:00 Fallout & Tim Cain Obsidian1:31:00 Nex Console outsells PS5 & Xbox1:41:00 Xbox Vietnam Production1:47:00 RAM and Xbox Price increase1:55:00 Game Awards Statue1:58:00 Paramount vs Netflix & WBTopics Covered on the Colteastwood Channel:Microsoft Sony Xbox One Xbox One X Xbox Two Xbox Scarlett Xbox Project Scarlett Xbox 2 Next Generation Consoles Playstation PS4 PS5 Playstation 5 Exclusive Games Console Exclusives xCloud Project xCloud Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Xbox games Playstation Games Xbox Lockhart Xbox Anaconda Danta Xbox Consoles Game Streaming Cloud Streaming Zen 2 Zen 2+ Navi GPU SSD Next Gen Consoles Xbox One S Xbox Live Xbox Live Gold Xbox Rewards Microsoft Rewards E3 E3 2019 E3 2020 X019 Xbox Leaks Rumor News Gears Halo Fable IV Forza Horizon Motorsports Halo Infinite Playstation Now PSNow Phil Spencer Xbox Game Studios Exclusives PS Now PSNow Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Playstation 5 PS5

Acquisitions Anonymous
Rerun Episode – Buying a Seasonal Christmas Tree Business in Utah

Acquisitions Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 34:33


Interested in buying a franchise? Check out Connor's website here: https://connorgroce.com/landerCome to HoldCo Conference for business owners, Feb 9-11 → https://links.girdley.com/hcc-ytIn this rerun episode, the hosts revisit a $65K Utah Christmas tree lot deal and debate whether this nostalgic seasonal hustle is worth the location headaches and short sales window.Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.Subscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletterConnect with us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/acquanonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acquanon

Biz'Care podcast, par Bilkher DIAKHATE
10 techniques black hat jamais testées - Paul Grillet

Biz'Care podcast, par Bilkher DIAKHATE

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 70:03


Il a balancé +10 techniques black hat jamais partagées en public.Et je te promets : t'as jamais entendu ça ailleurs.Paul Grillet, fondateur de THot SEO, est venu balancer des secrets que même les plus gros consultants n'osent pas tester.Dans cet épisode EXCLUSIF, on parle de :

Design Better Podcast
2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Design Better Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 44:41


It's that time of year again—our favorite episode to put together. A moment to look back at the objects, experiences, and ideas that sparked creativity for us this year. From books that moved us to tools that surprised us to experiences we can't stop recommending, we've gathered a set of gift ideas for the designers, makers, and curious people in your life (including you). We're starting with budget-friendly picks and moving up from there, so whether you're filling a stocking or going big, you'll find something here. Let's get into it. *** Before we get to the list, if you're looking to give (or get) the gift of education, for the next week only you can get or gift a year of premium for 25% off, our only sale of the year. Buying a year-long subscription will get you to our ever-expanding Design Better Toolkit (with over $2K in discounts on tools and courses), as well as monthly AMAs, ad-free episodes, and our library of books. Doing this also supports anyone who can't afford a subscription through our scholarship program. 25% off a year, expires in 1 week *** Find the full gift list on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/2025-holiday-gift-guide

The VHS Strikes Back
Champagne and Bullets (1993) | GetEven, Road to Revenge So-Bad-It's-Good Action | VHSSB Podcast

The VHS Strikes Back

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 60:42


Champagne and Bullets (1993) was chosen by JAC, who has a real talent for uncovering the most outrageous, bewildering, and unintentionally hilarious films ever committed to VHS. Written, directed, produced, and starring John De Hart, the movie is one of the most unique vanity projects of the early '90s - a full-throttle explosion of action, romance, country music, and courtroom drama held together by sheer force of ego. De Hart, a California trial lawyer with big Hollywood ambitions, financed the film himself and assembled a cast that included Wings Hauser and William Smith, two cult icons of low-budget action cinema. Shooting took place around Los Angeles on a shoestring budget, with much of the film's tone shaped by De Hart's insistence on performing his own music, writing his own poetry, and choreographing his own dance numbers.The production quickly became infamous behind the scenes for its chaotic mix of genres, improvised sequences, and the cast's varying levels of investment. Wings Hauser, in particular, was reportedly encouraged to “just go for it,” resulting in some of the film's most legendary moments — including his drunken, half-ad-libbed musical performance that has since become a cult highlight. The movie went through several edits and re-releases, most notably the 2013 version titled Road to Revenge, before the original cut was restored and championed by boutique labels and cult film festivals. Today, Champagne and Bullets stands as a gleefully bizarre testament to what happens when one man attempts to make the ultimate action movie entirely on his own terms - a glorious disaster that's now celebrated as a cult gem for all the wrong (and therefore absolutely right) reasons.If you enjoy the show, we have a Patreon, so become a supporter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:⁠⁠⁠NordVPN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NordPass⁠⁠⁠Trailer Guy Plot SummaryGet ready for justice… John De Hart style.When corruption runs wild and the system breaks down, one man steps forward - armed with a badge, a guitar, and absolutely no self-awareness. In a world of betrayal, bullets, and baffling dance numbers, he'll fight for truth, love, and the right to perform his own country ballads… no matter how long it takes.Champagne and Bullets - where the action is loud, the romance is awkward, and the hero is whoever John De Hart says he is.Fun FactsChampagne and Bullets was originally released in 1993, but due to rights issues and re-editing by John De Hart, it was later reissued under two different titles: Road to Revenge and GetEven.The film gained cult status largely thanks to Internet rediscovery in the 2000s.Actor Wings Hauser improvised much of his performance, including the infamous barroom musical number, which has since become a viral cult-movie highlight.John De Hart wrote and performed all the original songs in the movie, including “Shimmy Slide,” which has achieved meme-level notoriety online.The “Shimmy Slide” dance sequence was filmed in a real Sherman Oaks bar, using actual patrons as background extras.Cult actor William Smith shot his scenes in just a few days due to scheduling constraints.John De Hart's background as a trial lawyer inspired several scenes meant to showcase his courtroom skills, which fans now consider unintentionally comedic.Boutique label Vinegar Syndrome restored and re-released the film in 2020, using a new 2K scan that finally preserved De Hart's original wild vision.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

MtM Vegas - Source for Las Vegas
More Classic Vegas, Big Hotel Rebrand, Strip Bingo, Gambling Tax Push & Insane Room Service Bill!

MtM Vegas - Source for Las Vegas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 17:37


Buying a home or thinking about refinancing? Talk to Gregg Shaft with Barrett Financial Group. He makes the process smooth, fast, and stress-free. http://barrettfinancial.com/gshaft Our very first merch line is here! Get it now at http://mtmvegas.shop Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week MGM finally announced what will happen to their NoMad branded property in Las Vegas. When Hilton purchased NoMad awhile back we knew its days in Vegas were numbered, but now we finally have a new name. The Reserve at Park MGM is coming, but will it bring anything new? In other news Circus Circus is bringing even more classic Vegas to the Strip. With a new bingo room, more coin slots and fresh carpet, Circus Circus is leaning more into a strategy that has worked well for them. We also discuss: Sand Dollar closing, Oscar's big changes, Red Rock's new food concept, headaches with the new gambling tax laws, the loneliest slots in Vegas and the Sphere of Cheer! Episode Guide 0:00 Sphere of Cheer 0:27 The loneliest slots in Las Vegas? 1:27 Oscar's changes up the patio 2:19 Sand Dollar closing at Plaza 4:02 Viral Cosmo room service bill 6:13 Bingo coming back to the Vegas Strip! 7:10 More classic Vegas coming to Circus Circus? 8:27 Red Rock upgrades "Food Hall" - Goodbye Fatburger? 9:54 90% gambling deduction - Renewed push to change new laws 11:38 $2K handpay change coming. Or is it? 13:14 NoMad Las Vegas rebranding 14:13 The Reserve at Park MGM? 16:00 Will we see more MGM property changes coming soon? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Ben Barker Fitness
End-of-Year Dad Audit: 5 Systems Every Father Must Tune Before 2026

Ben Barker Fitness

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 9:48


In this episode of the Ben Barker Fitness Podcast, I break down the 5 systems every dad needs to audit before 2026: fitness, faith, fatherhood, marriage, and career. This isn't a hype session — it's a tactical, 10-minute tune-up to help you finish December with momentum and hit January already winning.➡️ Get your FREE 7-day trial to the Gym Gainz Guide and lock in your training for 2026: https://trainheroic.co/garagegymgainzEMIf you need high-quality protein or creatine, support the show by grabbing 1st Phorm Phormula-1: https://1stphorm.com/products/phormula-1/?a_aid=benbarkerfitnessInside the episode:• Fitness Audit:Choose 2–3 strength lifts, a conditioning test (mile run, 2K row, assault bike), and one measurable mobility benchmark. Ask the key question: Am I stronger, fitter, and more mobile than last December?• Faith System Audit:Did you open your Bible daily in 2025? Were you praying proactively? Are you leading spiritually at home or relying on your church to do it for you?• Fatherhood Audit:Where are you present but not engaged? Ben breaks down how to reconnect, reduce distractions, and build deeper daily connection with your kids.• Marriage Audit:A quick scan on tone, presence, and intentionality. Plus: the 15-minute weekly marriage meeting Ben and his wife use to stay aligned.• Career Audit:Where are you wasting bandwidth? What meetings, distractions, or bad habits are draining your effectiveness? And what boundary will you set before January?A strong dad isn't built in January — he's built in December.Listen in, take action, and share this with a dad who wants to finish 2025 strong.

The Rebranded Teacher
Why Some TPT Stores Explode (And Others Stall Out)

The Rebranded Teacher

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 18:46 Transcription Available


What if the real reason your TPT store isn't scaling has nothing to do with effort or even product quality? We dig into the hidden growth lever most sellers miss: building a simple, coherent sales machine that turns one resource into many repeat purchases. Instead of chasing the algorithm or piling up a cold email list, we map a clear path from strategic product lines to value‑first marketing and trust that compounds.We start by reframing growth around a product line that serves a specific teacher need across many topics. That focus lets you market timeless benefits—student engagement, easier prep, smoother routines—while always having the exact resource a buyer needs this week. From there, we walk through a practical funnel: choose one line, craft a free opt‑in that delivers a quick classroom win, and build an email sequence that alternates pure teaching with concise offers. The goal isn't a quick spike; it's a rhythm that earns attention, proves credibility, and makes the purchase feel like the next logical step.You'll hear how to replace random uploads with intentional gaps to fill, how to expand a line based on teacher requests, and how to re‑introduce the same products seasonally without sounding repetitive. We also break down the shift from short‑term sales thinking to long‑term loyalty—what to say after the first purchase, how to keep buyers coming back, and when to introduce adjacent lines that leverage existing trust. If you've been hovering under the $2K mark, this framework gives you a focused way to grow without burnout or guesswork.Ready to plan your year around what actually drives sales? Join the TPT Profit Plan workshop and walk away with a step‑by‑step growth plan, live examples, and clear priorities. Subscribe, share with a seller friend, and leave a review to tell us what product line you'll focus on first.Sign Up for the TPT Profit Plan Workshop: https://rebrandedteacher.kartra.com/page/hun253Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ew1FVc3zLK4  Check Out My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/laurenfulton My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurentschappler/ My Other YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenATsch Free Rebranded Teacher Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/749538092194115  Support the show

NAYSHOW
Test de MAFIA 4 : Un super jeu OLD SCHOOL dans un OLD COUNTRY ?

NAYSHOW

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 122:53


La saga Mafia est de retour, plus de 9 ans sans nouvel épisode original ! Eh oui, souvenez-vous, le précédent opus était un remake du tout premier jeu de la franchise et est sorti il y a... 5 ans déjà ! Pour fêter ce retour tant attendu, 2K et Hangar 13 nous emmènent en Sicile, au tout début des années 1900. Un contexte terriblement alléchant ! Mais cela suffira-t-il à nous convaincre ? » SOMMAIRE (00:00:00) Introduction (00:12:14) C'est quoi une mafia ? (00:43:22) Développement du jeu (00:50:13) Scénario (01:17:01) Game Design (01:26:26) Gameplay (01:42:26) Doublages (01:46:56) Direction Artistique (01:50:57) Musique (01:54:31) Conclusion

Último Hombre En Pie
La era de oro de los videojuegos de wrestling - Episodio exclusivo para mecenas

Último Hombre En Pie

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 34:24


Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Suscríbete por 1,99€/mes para escucharlo. En este episodio para mecenas viajamos a una época que muchos todavía guardan como un tesoro: la era dorada de los videojuegos de wrestling. Desde el inolvidable WWF No Mercy hasta la consolidación de SmackDown vs. RAW 2009, repasamos las mecánicas que definieron generaciones, la evolución técnica, los cambios creativos y el impacto cultural que hizo de estos títulos algo más que simples juegos. También exploramos el declive posterior con la transición a 2K, analizando por qué aquella magia desapareció y cómo afectó al fan de lucha libre. Un recorrido completo, contextual y cargado de nostalgia por los años en los que los mandos eran más duros, las animaciones más toscas y la diversión más pura. ¡Adéntrate en el análisis más completo del wrestling en español! Suscríbete por 1,99€/mes y escucha episodios especiales cada sábado en: — iVoox (pestaña 'Apoyar') — Spotify (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uhep/subscribe) — Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/3pqZLmZ) — YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MrSWLf) Con acceso al Discord para mecenas: https://discord.gg/G79hvUCRSR ➕ Artículos para suscriptores Compra merchandising oficial de WWE en Fanatics con mi código: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/baXOax Sígueme en X: https://www.twitter.com/SrAlexGomez Sígueme en Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/siralexgomez Sígueme en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SrAlexGomez Compra merchandising en la tienda de UHEP: https://www.latostadora.com/uhep #SmackDownVsRaw #WWF #NoMercy #SmackDown #HereComesThePainEscucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Último Hombre En Pie. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/714573

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young
The Most Important Element of App Store Optimization (ASO Keyword Research)

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 15:23


ASO is getting harder, with more AI-generated apps, more competition, and more developers fighting for the same high-volume keywords. But there's one core ASO principle that still moves the needle… and most beginners miss it completely.In this video, Steve P. Young breaks down the single most important element of ASO you MUST nail if you want real organic downloads:

JD Talkin Sports
JD TALKIN SPORTS #1923

JD Talkin Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 40:13


Send JD a text message and be heard!Thanks @brianckeys coming on to talk about his beloved @philadelphiaeagles who are 8-2 and hold the top seed in the NFC right now.  @jalenhurts & @saquon whose not putting up 2K this season plus #ajbrown on pace for career low for receiving yards.  Lot of people not happy with the OC #kevinpatullo but #nicksirianni has seven games to get things in order.  It's @dallascowboys week after shutting down the @detroitlionsnfl on SNF.  Defense @jordandavisofficial @breadmanjalen & #quinyonmitchell Vic Fangio putting them in places to succeed.  Plus @phillies @kschwarb12 could be gone.  @tyresemaxey @joelembiid & VJ lighting it up for the @sixers as is @trevorzegras with the @philadelphiaflyers so far.  Brian love your #fantasticfour & various sports teams graphic design work.All sports. One podcast. (even hockey) PODCAST LINK ON ITUNES: http://bit.ly/JDTSPODCAST

Bad For The Community
Episode 140: Will the Epstein Files Drop, Can Capitalism Be Saved, and What Will Max B's Comeback Look Like?

Bad For The Community

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 104:16


With all the political theater that's been going on in the past few weeks, we'd be doing our community a disservice to not address the whirlwind of news. We opened by reacting to the leaked Epstein emails, including a WILD allegation involving Trump and Bill Clinton. Before diving all the way into politics, we shared our quick thoughts on new music from Wale, Summer Walker, Meek Mill, and more. With the legendary Max B finally free after 18 years, we discussed how he should approach his highly-anticipated return to music. We then broke down a poll of the most regretted college majors, followed by a deeper conversation on income inequality, the flaws in capitalism, and whether it's a system worth fixing. From there, we got into Democrats dropping the ball on the government shutdown, the fallout from the expiring ACA credits, and whether we think the Epstein files will actually get released after Congress' upcoming vote. We also touched on Trump's latest proposals, including $2K tariff payouts and 50-year mortgages, and closed with our Mount Rushmore of positive Black influences. Tap in and enjoy the conversation!Time Stamps:0:00 - Kanye meets with rabbi/ Max B is free4:30 - Epstein emails/ Trump sucked off Bill Clinton?!?9:00 - New music from Wale, Summer Walker, Meek Mill, and more16:00 - How should Max B approach his return to music?27:45 - Reacting to a "Most Regretted College Majors" poll36:30 - Income inequality/ Is capitalism worth fixing?1:02:00 - Democrats dropping the ball with the government shutdown1:13:45 - Will the Epstein files actually get released?1:23:30 - Trump proposes $2K tariff payouts and 50-year loan mortgages1:30:15 - What's your Mount Rushmore of positive Black influences?1:39:30 - Outro/ Nate doubles down on his take toward artistsFind us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.BadForTheCommunity.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

Yay for Business with Courtney Chaal
Your $100K Wake Up Call

Yay for Business with Courtney Chaal

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 30:52


This is your 100K wake-up call AKA why six figures needs to be the floor (not the dream)Are you building your business like a real business… or are you secretly gambling your time, energy, and money away on what-ifs and maybes?In this foundational episode, I'm breaking down exactly why $100K is the floor of what your business should be aiming for next year. Not the ceiling. Not some wild, distant dream. The goddamn baseline.This is the wake-up call that I want everyone in my audience to hear — especially if you've been treating $5K months like a goal instead of a stepping stone.I'll also share the big change I'm making in 2026 (starting with a free live workshop on December 3rd), what I mean by being "profitable and boring," and why your business isn't a hobby, a hope, or a gamble.Here's what you'll learn:Why six figures isn't luxury — it's dignityThe mindset trap that's keeping you stuck at $2K, $5K, even $8K monthsHow to stop building from the past and start planning from the futureWhy a $100K plan isn't just possible—it's your responsibilityThe exact math behind what it takes to pay yourself wellWhy reverse engineering your revenue is the smartest move you can make

Timcast IRL
Democrats COLLUDED With Epstein To HURT Trump, Emails BACKFIRE w/ Andy Schoonover

Timcast IRL

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 121:16


Tim, Phil, Shane, & Tate are joined by Andy Schoonover to discuss Democrats caught colluding with Epstein to hurt trump in new allegations, Trump shooter Matthew Crooks allegedly trans, Trump promising $2K checks funded by tariffs, and Staten Island calling for seceding from NYC over Zohran Mamdani's win.   Hosts:  Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Shane @ShaneCashman (everywhere) |  @TalesfromtheInvertedWorld   Tate @RealTateBrown (X) Serge  @sergedotcom   (everywhere) Guest: Andy Schoonover @andyjschoonover (X)

The Profitable Graphic Designer
Why Designers Struggle to Raise Their Rates | EP 187

The Profitable Graphic Designer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 23:13


Most freelance designers know they should be charging more but struggle to actually raise their rates. In this episode, I am breaking down why that happens and what you can do to change it. It is not your portfolio, your market, or the economy. It is your mindset. I will show you how to shift your thinking around money, attract high-value clients, and start pricing design services with confidence.Whether you are a freelance designer, a brand and web designer, or a design business owner growing into your role as a creative CEO, this episode will help you understand what is really behind your hesitation to charge more and how to move past it.You will learn:Why designers undercharge and how to stop doing itHow to think like a business owner, not just a designerThe mindset shift that turns $2K projects into $20K onesHow to price your design services based on value, not fearGrab a cup of coffee, your notes, and get ready to shift the way you think about money, confidence, and the value of your work.And if you're tired of wasting time on invoices, tracking payments, or chasing overdue bills, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FreshBooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It's the all-in-one invoicing and accounting software I use to stay organized and focus more on design - not admin.Aventive Academy's Resources:From Crickets to Clients: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/crickets-to-clients/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠$12k Client Attraction Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/attract-clients-workshop/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Client Portal for Designers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/client-portal/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Wealthy Client Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/wealthy-client/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mockup Magic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/mockup-magic/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brand Guidelines Template: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/brand-guidelines/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 12-Week Business Program for Designers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/profit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join My Weekly Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventive-academy.ck.page/0fc86a336f⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Creative CEO Accelerator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/accelerator⁠

Bad Queers
You play 2k? | Episode 282

Bad Queers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 58:24


This week, the Supreme Court tells Kim Davis to get a life, the 2026 Grammy noms are in, and studs are making moves — 2K style.Shoutouts:Kris: DeAndré Upshaw - Content creator and producer. His Y2K and pop culture content is some of the best online. “Follow if you miss flip phones and TRL”.  You can support him on IG @deandretheegiantShana: WAGS of Women's Sports - Celebrating the wives, girlfriends and couples of women's sports. They said “Think ‘The L Word' meets ESPN”. Follow and heart eyes @wagsofwomenssports on IGEpisode Notes:1:00 - Queer Urban Dictionary 3:16 - Category is: Supreme Court same sex marriage6:25 - Gov Shutdown Update14:25 - Category is: 2026 Grammy Nominations 28:16 - Category is: Sports41:39 - am I a bad queer?49:30 - Bad Queer Opinions56:00 - ShoutoutsShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showPATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast Subscribe to our Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.

The Owner Operator Podcast
$100M Leads, Offers, & Money Models In Home Services

The Owner Operator Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 63:44


What's the real math behind profitable growth in home services? In this episode, Austin Gray talks with Andy Walker (Stryker Digital) about using LTV : CAC (LTGP : CAC), Average Order Value, and speed-to-lead to scale—without racing to the bottom on price.Andy shares:His practical $2K podcast/production mindset applied to service marketing.A step-by-step speed-to-lead framework (3-minute call, 7-day follow-up, long-tail nurture) Facebook vs Google Ads for high-ticket services (roofing, mitigation, remodeling) Bonus-stacked offers, guarantees, and timeline commitments to win without discounting.How weekly manual reporting builds data discipline and sharper decisions Why focus beats shiny objects—and when to expand.Whether you're in the trenches scaling a local service brand or optimizing your acquisition flywheel, this episode gives you the playbook to raise AOV, improve LTGP : CAC, and outspend competitors profitably. Listen in to turn your marketing into a durable growth engine.

TMD With Scotty & Tony
What a Weird Week Fri Nov 14, 2025: Mysterious Blue Goo and Gotta Have More Bagpipes

TMD With Scotty & Tony

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 16:15


What a Weird Week gets you caught up on the odd, interesting, strange, fun, and weird news that happened this week. Ten stories in 15 minutes!See https://www.shownotes.page or "What a Weird Week" where you get podcasts. Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing and also subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 47 first published Fri Nov 14, 2025.Fisherman searching for worms finds 20,000 medieval silver coinshttps://www.popsci.com/science/silver-coin-treasure-sweden/Travelers willing to spend nearly $2K for their 'foodcation'https://talkerresearch.com/travelers-willing-to-spend-nearly-2k-for-their-foodcation/Mysterious Streaks on The Slopes of Mars Might Finally Be Solvedhttps://www.sciencealert.com/mysterious-streaks-on-the-slopes-of-mars-might-finally-be-solvedScientists Discover Mysterious Signs of Life in Bizarre Blue Volcanic Goohttps://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-mysterious-signs-of-life-in-bizarre-blue-volcanic-gooMinnesota man attempts ice cream cone world record in Ireland https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/10/ireland-Guinness-World-Records/6431762786547/5 Tiny Parade Float https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/littlest-float Prank Art infiltrates museum, world does not react.https://nypost.com/2025/11/11/lifestyle/ai-generated-print-snuck-onto-museum-wall/We eat more in winter but there are some tricks to help keep winter weight gain less likely.https://studyfinds.org/cold-weather-food-cravings-science-backed-ways-to-fight-hunger/Canadian Speed Movie plays out in real life (Canadian Speed is where you take over a bus, and there's no bomb on that bus, and it's driving at a reasonable velocity. Bus also pulls over at bus stops.)https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/bus-theft-9.6975733Imagine doing a wheelie on your bicycle for miles and miles! #worldrecordhttps://www.wsj.com/sports/wheelie-world-record-oscar-delaite-240e2429?st=4tNg33&mod=wsjredditAlligator in Bostonhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/13/baby-alligator-captured-Charles-River-Boston/3801763054403/Maine gym teacher continues to be great at free throws.https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/12/Guinness-World-Records-high-school-three-pointers-basketball/7251762973631/ I gotta have more bagpipes!https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/12/australia-Guinness-World-Records-bagpipe-ensemble-AC-DC/5851762965511/

Badlands Media
The Shipwreck Show Ep. 28: Chemtrails, Checks, and Chaotic Politics

Badlands Media

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 63:29


Tonight we dive into Iowa's elections and alarming cancer stats, unpack Tucker Carlson's chemtrail interview, and break down Nancy Mace's latest drama. Plus, we tackle 50-year mortgages, extended car loans, and $2K tariff checks—because somehow, the news just keeps getting weirder. All that… and more chaos.

Adam Carolla Show
Jay Mohr Sings ‘Big Girls Don't Cry' As Joe Pesci + Does a Killer Bon Jovi + Bill Maher's Politically Incorrect Confessions

Adam Carolla Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 117:49


Jay Mohr is a comedian and actor. Follow Jay Mohr for more comedy and tour updates – Instagram: @jaymohr, YouTube: youtube.com/jaymohr. Check out his podcast: Mohr StoriesCatch Jay Mohr live with Adam Carolla on December 6th at the Dos Lagos Amphitheatre in Corona, CA! IN THE NEWS: Billy Bob Thornton calls out celebrities for bringing politics to Hollywood award shows, Bill Maher Says He'd Masturbate Before Taping 'Politically Incorrect' in the '90s, Trump Pardons Rudy Giuliani & Darryl Strawberry, and Trump says Americans will receive $2K each from tariff push.Get it on.FOR MORE WITH JAY MOHR:TOUR DATES:Live w/ ADAM - Dos Lagos Amphitheater - DEC 6 Brea, CA - Brea Improv - DEC 11PODCAST: Mohr StoriesINSTAGRAM: @jaymohr37FOR MORE WITH RUDY PAVICH: INSTAGRAM: @rudy_pavichWEBSITE: www.rudypavichcomedy.comSubscribe to The Adam Carolla Show on Substack: https://adamcarolla.substack.com/LIVE SHOWS: November 12 - Austin, TXNovember 15 - Los Angeles, CANovember 20 - Fort Worth, TX (2 shows)November 21 - The Woodlands, TX (2 shows)November 22 - Walnut Springs, TXThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineGet $10 Off @BRUNT with code Adam at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/Adam #BRUNTpodHomes.comoreillyauto.com/ADAMSHOPIFY.COM/carollaPluto.tvTRA.comF*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code Adam15 at theperfectjean.nyc/Adam15#theperfectjeanpodTRUEWERK.com with code ACSSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mock and Daisy's Common Sense Cast
MAGA War Heats Up, Obamacare EXPOSED, & Trump's $2K Checks + 50-Year Loans?!

Mock and Daisy's Common Sense Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 93:41 Transcription Available


Trump's back in full force — from NFL flyovers to floating $2K checks and 50-year loans. Democrats scramble as the shutdown deal collapses, Bernie Sanders melts down on the Senate floor, and Schumer plays the ultimate villain.Then it gets wild — Michelle Obama's glam team complaints, TikTok crazies, MAGA infighting, and Candace Owens vs. Seth Dillon. Watch to the end for AJ's hilarious take on America's “handout culture.”SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Black Friday has come early at Cozy Earth. Stack code CHICKS for up to 40% off sitewide at https://CozyEarth.comGet the best tips on your dog's health with naturopathic Dr. Black's new book, A Natural Path to Pet Health. Visit https://RuffGreens.com/BookGet Beam Creatine for just $15—up to 50% off—when you use code CHICKS at https://Shopbeam.com/CHICKS today!This holiday season get 20% off the most comfortable and innovative bras from Honeylove https://Honeylove.com/Chicks —use our exclusive link and be sure to tell them we sent you!

Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing
The Real Estate Cheat Code 99% of Investors Don't Know Exists | Ep. 1,176

Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 47:26


Matt Porcaro is a real estate investor and educator who cracked the code to property wealth using a powerful government-backed renovation loan. With just a small down payment, he transformed a duplex into $130K in equity and $2K in monthly passive income in only eight months. That success led him to create The 203k Way™, a thriving community that teaches aspiring investors how to buy, renovate, and cash flow their first properties with minimal upfront costs. Matt's mission is to help everyday people turn their first homes into lifelong wealth-building opportunities.   Here's some of the topics we covered: From Broke to Real Estate Pro in Just One Deal The Secret Weapon Behind Matt's $130K Equity Play Cracking the Code on FHA 203k Loans The Hidden Rule About Living in Your Investment Property The Insider Guide to Navigating Fannie Mae & FHA Red Tape The Step-by-Step Blueprint of the 203k Process The "Fourplex Hack" That Multiplies Your Wealth Fast How to Conquer Every Obstacle in This Unique Real Estate Niche Million-Dollar Advice for First-Time Real Estate Investors How to Use 203k Loans to Build Massive Wealth with Little Cash   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe  

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
Chicks on the Right: MAGA War Heats Up, Obamacare EXPOSED, & Trump's $2K Checks + 50-Year Loans?!

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 93:41


Trump's back in full force — from NFL flyovers to floating $2K checks and 50-year loans. Democrats scramble as the shutdown deal collapses, Bernie Sanders melts down on the Senate floor, and Schumer plays the ultimate villain. Then it gets wild — Michelle Obama's glam team complaints, TikTok crazies, MAGA infighting, and Candace Owens vs. […]

LE BOARD
Les 10 outils indispensables qui m'ont fait passer de freelance à 2K€/mois à solopreneuse

LE BOARD

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 14:03 Transcription Available


Tu passes tes soirées sur tes missions clients au lieu de développer ton business ? Tu refuses des clients parce que tu n'as plus de temps ? Tu galères avec 15 outils différents qui ne communiquent pas entre eux ? Tu rêves de scaler mais tu ne sais pas par où commencer ?Dans cet épisode, je te révèle les 10 outils qui m'ont fait passer de freelance épuisée à 2K€/mois à solopreneure (350K€/an).Des outils concrets, testés et approuvés, qui te feront gagner un max de temps (et multiplier tes revenus).⚙️ Ma stack complète de 100 outils (avec codes promos exclusifs) : https://leboard.systeme.io/stacksolopreneurAu programme :▪️ 00:00 - Sans ces outils, je serais encore bloquée à 2K€/mois ▪️ 00:48 - Les 3 outils qui ont multiplié ma rentabilité par 10 ▪️ 03:24 - Comment je crée des produits à 350K€ sans développeur ▪️ 07:29 - Les 2 outils qui font de moi une machine à contenu ▪️ 11:03 - L'outil qui gère ma communauté de 300+ membres en autopilotVoir l'épisode en vidéo pour avoir un aperçu des outils : https://youtu.be/fxbLtdRjOl4

The Product Boss Podcast
What's Keeping Your Product Sales Stuck? (For Etsy, Shopify, Wholesale, Amazon, and Market Sellers)

The Product Boss Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 29:39


Say goodbye to chasing the algorithm, adding endless SKUs, or burning yourself out trying to “push through.” In this episode, I break down exactly why product businesses hit revenue plateaus (whether that's $2K, $5K, $10K, or beyond) and the four practical shifts that move you past them without more hustle. You'll learn how to simplify your offer line, price and bundle for profit, build a weekly sales rhythm that doesn't rely on social media, and step into the CEO identity your next level requires. Walk away with a focused action plan you can apply across Etsy, Shopify, wholesale, markets, and more.In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:00 Why plateaus happen (and why they're a sign you've outgrown your old strategy.)02:00 Reframing your mindset to make your next revenue goal a mile marker, not the finish line.03:30 Are you making this mistake of being known for too many things?09:00 Beware of pricing & offers that don't scale (how to know your margins and raising AOV with bundles & upsells.)12:30 How competing to be the “cheapest” is hurting your business.14:20 The biggest marketing mistake I see business owners make (+ what to do instead.)16:45 What to send instead of “newsletters” to actually get people to buy from your emails.18:10 How to sell more through other people's audiences (so you're not dependent on your own following.)20:00 How to upgrade your identity from Solopreneur to CEO.22:15 How one of my students DOUBLED their revenue at markets with one change.27:00 Your new mantra: “I've outgrown my old strategy, and I'm ready to lead the next version of me.” (and my business!)Resources + LinksIf you've been growing on your own and you're craving consistent revenue, grounded strategy, and a supportive community of product-based founders, it might be time to explore The Collective.This is where established product business owners come together to stabilize sales, simplify systems, and scale with confidence. Book a Collective Fitting Call. This is a conversation to see if The Collective is the right fit for you: no pressure, no push. Just clarity, insight, and an honest look at what's next for your business.Get business tips sent right to your inbox - join the newsletter!Watch on YouTubeFollowJacqueline on IG: @theproductbosstheproductboss.com

Design Better Podcast
Ben Swire: Author of "Safe Danger" on the hidden reason team building efforts fail

Design Better Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 50:20


As educators, we've grown wary of the term “safe spaces,” especially when what many students really need is a space to engage with “dangerous” ideas. But true dialogue doesn't begin with risk—it starts with trust. Our guest today, Ben Swire, wrote the book Safe Danger, which offers a thoughtful, practical approach to building the psychological safety that allows curiosity, connection, and even productive disagreement to flourish. Find bonus content and more on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/ben-swire-former-ideo-design-lead Ben's career took him from the buttoned-up world of financial marketing to IDEO—a shift he describes as going “from Kansas into Oz.” At IDEO, he discovered that world-class work could be fueled by something radically different than what he'd experienced everywhere else. That discovery led him to spend years exploring a deceptively simple question: How do you get people to fail but enjoy doing it? The answer became the foundation of his book and his work—a concept he calls “Safe Danger,” that sweet spot where people feel safe enough to leave safety behind, but challenged enough to grow. In this conversation, we'll explore why team building desperately needs reclaiming, how an introvert ended up running a team building company, and why the quality of your relationships at work matters way more than you think. Get the book Bio Ben Swire is an award-winning designer and writer, and former Design Lead at IDEO. His work spans design thinking, philosophy, cinema, and psychoanalytic theory, driven by curiosity about the hidden factors that shape our lives. At IDEO, Ben created Make Believe Time, a bi-weekly creative play date where colleagues learned, created, and meaningfully connected. When interest spread beyond IDEO, Make Believe Works was born—now helping organizations from Fortune 500 companies to startups build the creative and emotional muscle memory that leads to healthy, innovative, collaborative cultures. *** New tools in the Toolkit We've just upgraded the Design Better Toolkit, with new tools and other perks (now worth almost $2K in total). Here's what's new in the Toolkit: TextExpander (a wonderful productivity tool, 6 months free) Kittl (tools and templates to support your creative process, 6 months free) Subatomic: The Complete Guide to Design Tokens (20% off) Design Better Coffee & Tea (fuel your creativity, 15% off). Some of these perks are very limited and will sell out quickly. Get the Toolkit

The Chris Harder Show
She Went from Homeless to Buying a $580K House With No Money Down (Part One) with Pace Morby

The Chris Harder Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 54:24


What if you could help someone go from a shelter to a $580K home and cash-flowing in 30 minutes? In this crossover with Lori, real-estate innovator Pace Morby shares how Maddie (homeless 4+ years) used a simple 30-minutes-a-day plan to make $5K in 8 days and, with creative finance + co-living, now nets $2K/month. We also dive into the 20% leader ownership, the "25 things only" focus exercise, and the coaching mindset that changed everything. Get ready to rethink what's possible in half an hour a day and how to scale generosity like a business.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet Pace Morby, Real Estate Investor & TV Personality. 06:30 What is the story of Maddie about? 10:15 The 75-day activity plan that led to $5,000 in 8 days with no license and 30 minutes/day online. 15:00 The 5-deal plan to move from survival to $20K/month potential. 19:30 What is the Creative Nation Tour? 24:00 How Pace measures success and the lasting ripple effect of community-driven work. 29:00 How did you build nine vertically integrated businesses that run without you? 30:30 The 20% ownership rule that keeps top talent invested and thriving. 33:00 The CEO calendar audit that eliminates 75% of tasks and multiplies growth. 36:00 Why the environment will always beat willpower. 42:30 The $500 coach who changed everything and rewired Pace's money mindset. 48:45 Breaking family patterns, rewriting belief systems, and choosing mission over approval. 51:15 When being around people obsessed with their goals expands your standards.   RESOURCES Learn more about Creative Nation Tour HERE Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app Pace: @pacemorby

Storytime
r/amithejerk? MY FRIEND WANTED $2000 TO WATCH MY CAT!? - Reddit Stories

Storytime

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 31:44


Reddit rSlash Storytime r amithejerk? AITA for not letting a kid eat my food? AITA for trying to set a boundary with my little sister after she opened my birthday present? AITA for taking my niece on vacation after her parents planned one without her? AITA for not wanting to quit my work position for my husband? AITA for telling my brother he has to change his habits before college? AITA for telling my mom she is also to blame for why my brother and I won't host our parents for the holidays? AITA for ignoring my family after they excluded me from Christmas (again)? UPDATE: AITA for ignoring my family after they excluded me from Christmas (again)? AITA for speaking Polish with my friend even though my wife doesn't understand it? AITA for not wanting to pay my friend $2K for watching my cat? AITA for not disclosing my medical history to a stranger? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect
"MICHAEL JACKSON - THRILLER"

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 7:19


Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Analytic Dreamz examines Michael Jackson's “Thriller” 2025 Halloween chart revival. As of Oct. 29, the track sits at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 91 points, 4 weeks on chart, 5.5K sales (+4%), 1.1M streams (+8%), and 11M airplay impressions, totaling 75.1K units. The album holds #53 on Billboard 200 (up), #8 Catalogue Albums, #13 Vinyl Albums, with +7% equivalent units and vinyl sales exceeding 2024 Halloween levels.Resurgence drivers include seasonal Halloween demand, early October re-entry (Hot 100 by Oct. 5, #6 R&B Digital Song Sales by Oct. 12), and 63% sales surge mid-month. Social media virality features 1983 behind-the-scenes clips (3K+ likes on X), Victoria Monét's costume (4.2K+ likes), and CBS's The Young and the Restless cast recreation led by 84-year-old Eric Braeden, choreographed by Courtney Hope and Melissa Claire Egan.Spotify Halloween playlists fuel streams; “Thriller” hit #13 U.S. iTunes Oct. 26. Released 1982, the John Landis-directed video—featuring Vincent Price—earned National Film Registry status and surpassed 1B YouTube views in 2024. Analytic Dreamz analyzes its 43-year cross-generational dominance, 10th consecutive R&B Digital Song Sales Halloween peak, and projected #1 potential on catalogue charts by Nov. 1. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Color of Magic
Episode 304 - Avatars For The Avatar

Color of Magic

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 68:04


This week we cover: More Vivi problems, bad internet behavior, 2K pack ban update, Avatar previews,  board game industry updates, Ravensburger/Upper Deck lawsuit, and future MTG branding.  Support the show by getting $5 credit for free at www.manapool.com/promo/colorofmagic     Please remember to rate the show and leave a comment! DeQuan - @powrdragn Brian - @brianpsionic Color of Magic Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColorofMagic Website: https://www.colorofmtg.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorofMTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorofmtg

Elitefts Table Talk podcast
#378 "Powerlifting Saved Me From Cocaine Addiction & Foster Care" | Eugene Bazemore

Elitefts Table Talk podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 161:54


Eugene "Big Gene" Bazemore is a 32-year-old Army veteran-turned-super-heavyweight powerlifter who clawed his way from orphan shelters in Hampton Roads, VA to a 2,050-lb raw total and an XPC Arnold Worlds title in barely three seasons on the platform. After military service left a competitive void, Eugene discovered powerlifting through Westside vs The World, self-coached his first meet in 2022, and has been stacking 2K-plus totals—and life lessons—ever since. In this conversation with Dave, Gene breaks down the realities of untested lifting, balancing an elite training schedule with day-to-day life in Marietta, nutrition that fuels 800-lb deadlifts, and why the barbell became the lifeline that kept him out of prison. Connect with Gene: LinkInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/not_big_gene/ Instagram Alt. IG (legacy handle)https://www.instagram.com/halfnattygene/ Instagram Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/eugene.bazemore.9 facebook.com Meet resultshttps://openpowerlifting.org/u/eugenebazemore Open Powerlifting Become an elitefts channel member for early access to Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast and other perks. @eliteftsofficial Support Dave Tate's Table Talk: FULL Crew Access: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew Limited Edition Apparel -https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel... Programs & More -https://www.elitefts.com/shop/dave-ta... TYAO Application -https://www.elitefts.com/dave-tate-s-... Best-selling elitefts Products: Pro Resistance Training Bands: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html Specialty Barbells: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bars-we... Wraps, Straps, Sleeves: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/power-g... Sponsors: Get an extra 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK): https://www.elitefts.com/ Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): https://marekhealth.com/ Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors: https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-g... Get 10% OFF at Granite Nutrition (CODE TABLETALK): https://granitenutrition.com/?utm_sou... Support Massenomics! https://www.massenomics.com/ Save 20% on monthly, yearly, or lifetime MASS Research Review (CODE ELITEFTS20): https://massresearchreview.com/ Get 10% OFF RP Hypertrophy App (CODE: TABLE TALK) :https://go.rpstrength.com/hypertrophy...

Award Travel 101
Deep Dive Into Delta

Award Travel 101

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 51:36


This week, Mike Zaccheo and moderator Justin Walter dive deep into Delta SkyMiles after highlighting an inspiring post from Karen, a solo traveler in her 60s who completed a 3-week, around-the-world business- and first-class trip using 326K AA and Virgin miles plus $8.2K in cash for a journey valued at ~$22K. Her itinerary spanned NYC, Tel Aviv, Paris, Tokyo, and Phoenix, with smooth connections, Hyatt stays on points, and carry-on-only travel. She earned 38K miles back and proved that with planning, persistence, and a good points strategy, major bucket-list trips are possible at any age.In the news, Citi launched the new AAdvantage Globe Mastercard, while Hyatt refreshed its personal card offer . JetBlue announced Mosaic status changes for 2026—more benefits for top elites but fewer perks for lower tiers—while SkyTeam expanded lounge access to 70+ domestic lounges, excluding Delta's own Elite Plus members. The main topic explored how Delta SkyMiles has evolved into a dynamic, spend-based loyalty program where Amex partnerships play a key role. Although miles never expire, the lack of an award chart creates unpredictable pricing, making partner bookings (Air France, Virgin Atlantic) and flash sales the best value opportunities. The hosts discussed Delta's Medallion tiers, MQD rules, and the shifting role of Sky Clubs as Amex access limits tighten, noting that Delta increasingly positions itself as a “premium brand.” Their advice: always compare award prices across partner programs before redeeming and also evaluate miles vs cash prices.Links To Topics DiscussedNew Citi AAdvantage Globe CardHyatt Credit Card Offer with Double Elite NightsJetBlue Elite Status ChangesSkyTeam Elite Lounge Access ChangesWhere to Find Us The Award Travel 101 Facebook Community. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at 101@award.travel Buy your Award Travel 101 Merch here Reserve tickets to our Spring 2026 Meetup in Phoenix now. award.travel/phx2026 Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card! Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.

The Tropical MBA Podcast - Entrepreneurship, Travel, and Lifestyle
#830 From Ex-Special Ops to 6-Figure Performance Coach ft. Itamar Marani

The Tropical MBA Podcast - Entrepreneurship, Travel, and Lifestyle

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 71:47


Could your biggest strength also be sabotaging your success? This week Itamar Marani, ex-Special Ops turned mindset coach, reveals how he turned resilience into revenue, scaled from $2K clients to 6-figure programs, and used battlefield lessons to transform founder performance. LINKS Itamar's Book: Elite Performance: The Israeli Special Ops Mindset System to Win the War Within and Achieve Audacious Goals (https://itamarmarani.com/book/) Share your thoughts about the podcast (takes 2 mins) (https://getperspective.ai/interview/tmba-feedback) This week's sponsor: SPP.co “Your billing, onboarding & projects in one client portal” (https://spp.co/) This week's sponsor: Smash Digital “Scale your organic traffic with future-proof strategies” (https://smashdigital.com/) Connect with 6-, 7- & 8-figure founders in person and online (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders and join us in NYC this December (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS (00:00:43) This Week's Guest: Itamar Marani (00:01:09) Turning Your Niche Expertise into a Business Engine (00:04:43) How a Failed Agency Sparked a Coaching Business (00:09:30) Learning the Coaching Game from the Ground Up (00:11:41) The Truth About Feeling Out of Your Depth (00:13:54) The Evolution from $2K Clients to Six-Figure Engagements (00:19:03) From One-on-One to Scalable Group Coaching (00:27:19) Positioning Yourself When You Feel Unqualified (00:33:27) Building Long-Term Value Beyond the First Program (00:43:03) The ‘Drunk Founder' Question That Reveals Hidden Truths (00:49:12) How to Sell Coaching Without the Sleaze (00:53:44) The Three Success Killers Holding You Back (00:57:55) Understanding the Performance Traps That Limit Growth CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: TMBA 524: Who Do You Think You Are? ft. Itamar Marani (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/pseudonyms) “Scaling on Steroids” with AI Automation ft. Juan Montero (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/scaling-on-steroids-ai-automation) Numbers Gone Wild: The Hidden Cost of Being Data-Driven (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/numbers-gone-wild-hidden-cost)

The Daily Detail
The Daily Detail for 10.22.25

The Daily Detail

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 12:56


AlabamaUS Senate confirms a federal judge for Alabama - Harold MootyCongressman Palmer says "No Kings" protest funded by Socialists/CommiesSen. Tuberville is very aware of the plight of US soy bean farmersAG Marshall looks to expand Aniah's Law after shooting suspect gets bailFamily of Kimber Mills say she will not recover from gunshot wound to headA bill passes Senate committee to expand Talladega National ForestNationalVP Vance continues in Middle East to secure ceasefire with Israel & HamasHouse Judiciary sends criminal referral to DOJ re: ex CIA director BrennenDHS Secretary Noem reports a half a million illegals arrested in 9 monthsTX SoS finds over 2K non US citizens registered to vote in that stateSBA director Kelly Loeffler investigating contracts with minority owned companies that are outsourcing their workRecent documentary called "An Inconvenient Study" takes on the Vaxxed vs. UnVaxxed

Evoke Greatness Podcast
Proof That Anything Is Possible When You Bet on Yourself with Destin George Bell (Part 2)

Evoke Greatness Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 28:45 Transcription Available


The Runner's World UK Podcast
The world's hardest races

The Runner's World UK Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 39:05


Taking a punt at listing some of the hardest races out there, Rick and Ben are joined by Rachel to discuss the criteria of what makes a race hard and what races should be on your bucket list if all you want to do is really suffer! There are of course some ultras, but what about a 2K race with 1000m of elevation? Yeah, that kind of thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Late Confirmation by CoinDesk
Will a $2K 'Tariff Dividend' From Trump Boost Altcoins? | CoinDesk Daily

Late Confirmation by CoinDesk

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 2:16


Will President Trump issue up to $2K of "tariff dividend" to Americans? President Trump is considering rebates of up to $2,000 for Americans, funded by tariff revenues. The Covid relief in 2020 was a key driver in the altcoin bull run at the time, will this "tariff dividend" send altcoins up again? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - Bridge simplifies global money movement. As the leading stablecoin issuance and orchestration platform, Bridge abstracts away blockchain complexity so businesses can seamlessly move between fiat and stablecoins. From payroll providers and remittance companies to neobanks and treasury teams, Bridge powers payments, savings, and stablecoin issuance for thousands – like Shopify, Metamask, Remitly, and more. URL: ⁠⁠https://hubs.ly/Q03KGbRK0⁠⁠ - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

The Golden Hour
Swing and a Miss! | The Golden Hour #151 w/Brendan Schaub, Erik Griffin & Chris D'Elia

The Golden Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 63:49


The guys talk Jimmy Kimmel's return to TV after being suspended, Adrien Broner controversies including walking out on a bill over 2K and his recent issue with Cam'ron, Bill Burr's lotion bit, Chris' baseball announcer impression, Chris and Brendan's love for ice cream, how AI is influencing the news and much more. Get this episode AD FREE + 2 PATREON ONLY episodes/month only at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcastDraftKings - Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code GOLDEN. That's code GOLDEN — play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.