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Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg talk about all the blowouts in baseball this year, the most wins in June market and the latest stories around the game. In this June 2nd episode of The Inside Pitch, Scott Seidenberg and Josh Towers analyze MLB's increasing blowouts. This season has already seen 46 games decided by 10+ runs, a record high since 2004. Towers attributes this to rushed player promotions, shortened drafts, minor league cuts, and analytics failing to teach players in-game adjustments. They cite examples such as Padres overcoming a 6-0 deficit against the Marlins and Diamondbacks' collapse due to emotional hangovers, underscoring how coaching and mental preparedness affect outcomes. The duo discusses bullpen usage's critical role in betting, highlighting the Red Sox's rested bullpen as an advantage. Towers explains that rested pens allow better in-game flexibility and reduce reliance on struggling relievers. Player development also takes center stage with the debate over Roman Anthony's MLB readiness. While his AAA stats are strong, Towers emphasizes non-statistical growth areas like situational hitting and emotional maturity. Craig Breslow's careful approach reflects a balance between development and team competitiveness. Looking at June betting markets, the Yankees, Dodgers, and Tigers share favorite status at +650. Towers favors the Tigers due to their home-heavy, softer schedule. He also projects the Nationals as a 2026 division contender, crediting their steady development. They examine profitability trends, identifying the Tigers as the most profitable moneyline and run line team, while the Rockies remain the best team to fade. The Cubs, Cardinals, Guardians, and Mets round out the most profitable sides, while Orioles, Braves, A's, and White Sox follow the Rockies in fade profitability. The conversation shifts to run support, highlighting pitchers like Andrew Heaney, who receives only 2.17 runs per start, despite a 3.39 ERA. Others like Kyle Freeland and Mitch Keller face similar challenges. Meanwhile, Max Fried benefits from 7.17 runs per start, aiding his success. Towers explains how run support impacts pitcher performance and confidence, influencing managerial decisions and pitcher development. Later, they address Corbin Burns' elbow injury, which appears severe as he was seen mouthing “elbow is done” after leaving a game. Towers elaborates on the biomechanics behind such injuries, emphasizing the importance of shoulder alignment and core stability to prevent stress on the elbow. Towers credits his own injury-free career to disciplined maintenance of these mechanics. They close discussing the Mariners retiring Ichiro's and Randy Johnson's number 51, an unprecedented honor. Towers reflects on his pitching strategy against Ichiro, where focusing on a single pitch location neutralized Ichiro's strengths. The podcast wraps with Seidenberg offering promotional codes for listeners and previewing upcoming MLB series while noting NBA and NHL finals on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to the Club!This week, Graydon joins Al and Emmett to talk about the best games of PAX East 2025. Graydon saw a lot of cool indies, and at least one exciting AAA game as well, and he spends the entire episode telling us all about them. Plus, we talk about the Giant Bomb revival and get into some other random shenanigans as well. Tune in to hear all about them all!Timestamps:Start 00:00TOTS: PAX East 2025 6:47Desktop Survivors 98 20:41In Full Bloom 33:10Fresh Tracks 40:11Nocturne 46:38Airframe Ultra 51:17Overpower 1:02:32RIP Giant Bomb (Long Live Giant Bomb) 1:06:11Fighter's Forge 1:23:59Militsioner 1:25:44Crimson Desert 1:28:01What's Next? 1:35:05Gori Cuddly Carnage Shoutout?!?!? 1:40:57What games did Al buy? 1:43:05Housekeeping 1:48:39Housekeeping:Desktop Survivors 98 on SteamIn Full Bloom by obleak games, anchiyis | Charisse, LisaBachFresh Tracks on SteamNocturne on SteamAirframe Ultra on SteamFighters Forge on SteamMilitsioner on SteamCrimson Desert on SteamBlades of Fire | VGU Test DriveCaptain Blood Review: Blood Tinted Glasses - VGU.TVCheck out YouTube Channel here!Follow us on Bluesky, @vgu.bsky.social!Like us on Facebook!Follow us on Instagram!
Chris Mathis & Casey Warner discuss Chandler Simpson getting sent down to AAA. What is the biggest problem here?
The Anime Addicts discuss how Solo Leveling dominated Frieren at the Anime Awards. Also, what anime world would you love to vacation in? How about our hosts? Let's find out. Finally, a review of the comedy Netflix series, Sakamoto Days. You can support the podcast in the following ways: Merchandise Store: www.AAAShop.info Discord: www.AAADiscord.com Subscribe: www.aaapodcast.com/join Donations: www.aaapodcast.com/donate Patreon: www.patreon.com/AAAPodcast Thank you for your generosity and kindness
On Friday, Erik Neander joined TKras to talk about the Rays sending Chandler Simpson down to AAA. Why? Neander answers the BIG question sweeping Tampa!
On Friday, Ronnie Lane joined us for the 5 O'clock hour! What does Ronnie think of Chandler Simpson getting sent down to AAA? Is there a lot of worry about Chris Godwin? Plus, The Mailbag! Get here!
Kevin Boles, Montgomery Biscuits Manager has a 25 year career in baseballFirst game as manager with 2 special players; Adrian Gonzalez & Miguel CabreraJohn Boles, Kevin's dad a great mentor Boston Red Sox in Pawtucket the “31st major league team” a great place to see the future of players working up to the major league teamHow to balance Player Development while Developing Winners todayAdvice to players “Don't Be a Front Runner in Your Own Career”Look at failures as an opportunity to learnPlayers Need to develop a thick skin & give themselves some credit for coming out of failuresDouble-A as a separator, see some older arms along with younger arms. Time to move players up through minor has been reducedIf you can get into a AAA clubhouse you got a chanceLooking for intelligent, consistent & reliable player like Homer Bush Jr.Mat notes significant trades that have impacted the Montgomery Biscuits & Rays pipeline - Jackson Baumeister, Ty Cummings, Jacob Waters, Will Simpson, Mathew Etzel, Brody HopkinsAdjustment period for a player when settling in with a new teamDuncan Davitt commands the zone & utilizes a good mix of pitches & tempoCooper Kinney can flat out hit Brayden Taylor is tough, while struggling at the plate right now he is working ,on adjustmentsKevin would rather see a player struggle in the minors & adjust before they make it to the majorsPaul Rozzelle & the hitting department are doing great things with the playersHow has draft decisions for increase of hitters impacted the organizationHopkins has a chance to be really somethingYoniel Curet has versatility & has a power armStickier balls?Automated Zones – would improve accuracy of umpire calls. It is hard for umpires to judge 90+ speed pitchesHow will the Automated Zone impact the role of the catcherVeteran pitchers may get a better call than a younger pitcher without Automated Zone People don't realize how tough the umpires have behind the plateEjections – Kevin is good for 5 a year. Ump asks “don't you want to get animated”Kevin's career goal is about the players “Create the next Chandler Simpson” Top players that Kevin seen rise through the system – Miguel Cabrera, Xander Bogaerts, Mookie Betts and any players who come up through the minors who excel in the gameRaysUp Rays return home to George Steinbrenner Field and increase their winsRays Outfielders, Misner, Aranda, and Simpson formerly with the Montgomery BiscuitsSteinbrenner Weather metricSwirling Winds, Day Games & Sun Rays disorienting players fielding fly ballsGusts of wind 40+ MPH impacting outs caughtLack of 2nd Tier at Steinbrenner increases windShould their be a new Statcast metric on the weatherRays climb up in the standings to #2 in the AL EastFoul territory expand more ground outside of the foul lines for safety Roster Crunch IncomingHa-Seong Kim rehabbing and soon returningJake Mangum and Johnny DeLuca waiting in AAAWho gets sent down? Walls? Mead? With so much movement between the majors and AAA, Rays prospects in Montgomery have all the motivation they need. It's a dog-eat-dog path to the topJust a reminder, if you enjoyed this show, go ahead like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. Also you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social. That's Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B, Sky social or Mark at Baseball Biz on Deck dot B Sky Social. You may also find Baseball Biz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot comSpecial Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward,
#RingRust with my tantric #TNAunderSiege #WorldsCollide #AEWDON #BorderBrawl #MITB & #wweBattleground chat... & I pay musicular tribute to a 1st-ballot #WWEHOF'r, in this week's #3WayDanceOff! #TagMeIn ~ ~ ~ I'd like to hear from you! Please drop me a line @ ring-rust@hotmail.com {Subject Line: Ring Rust} & let me know what you like {or dislike} about my show! I'm always on the lookout for constructive criticism {if you want playlists again, start giving me feedback, people!} ~ ~ ~ Check out my #Unboxing videos, all that snazzy anti-social media & support all my shows http://markjabroni.mysite.com/ ~ ~ ~ RECORDED LIVE @ the Holy Smackdown Hotel in Sunny St. John's NL! If you want to contribute to Betty Cisneros' Stage 4 Cancer treatment, please donate @ https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-betty-battle-her-cancer-away & if you wanted to contribute to the surgeries of wrestling veteran Lufisto, you can check out her store @ http://www.lufisto.com/store-1/ SHOW NOTES... 0:05:44 Pay-Per-Review: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's Under Siege 1 0:09:53 Musicular Interlude 1 0:18:34 Pay-Per-Review: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's Under Siege 2 / NXT's Battleground / All Elite Wrestling's Double or Nothing 1 0:22:39 Musicular Interlude 2 0:30:20 Pay-Per-Review: All Elite Wrestling's Double or Nothing 2 0:33:14 Musicular Interlude 3 0:40:51 Pay-Per-Review: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's Border Brawl 0:42:58 Musicular Interlude 4 0:50:16 Assuming the Intermissionary Position 0:55:02 This Week's Macho Fact 1:02:45 Pre-Per-View: WWE & AAA's Worlds Collide / WWE/s Money In the Bank 1:06:12 Musicular Interlude 5 1:14:03 This Week's 3-Way Dance-Off: RIP to a Real Amurrican! 1:26:19 Battle Royale With Cheese: Viva La Rudo Adminstracion Spacio Aeronatico! 1:27:46 Musicular Interlude 6 1:35:54 Battle Royale With Cheese: Break-a-Wish 1:36:55 Musicular Interlude 7 1:46:24 Podcast Extra
Gaming hosts Ace, Ryan, and John celebrate the indie video game darlings of 2025 in this episode featuring standout titles, hidden gems, and bold predictions. From headline-makers like Expedition 33 and Blue Prince, to under-the-radar gems like Ender Magnolia, and chaotic fun with Schedule 1 and REPO—this year's indie gaming scene is stacked. We break down what's made these video games special, how they compare to AAA offerings, and ask the big question: Is indie officially the future of gaming? All the video game news and discussions you need, every week, right here on the Video Gamers Podcast! Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol' Jake, Gaius, and Phelps Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/videogamerspod Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/Dsx2rgEEbz Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/ Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1 Visit us on the web: https://videogamerspod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Soren & Kyle talk College Coaches, Jac Caglianone's AAA home debut, and the stadium situation. Then, Alex Schiffer of Front Office Sports talks NBA with us!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys are back recapping the player movement from the NFBC Main Event Week 10 FAAB-Mareclo Mayer is the big addReliever spec week - Palencia, RoGar, Ronny, LopezGood week to need an OF - Wallner, Vierling, Benintendi, HassellSPs - Harrison, Jacob Lopez, YarbroughMayer price feels like a steal given the injury outlook for Bregman and the struggles of Story/Campbell, thoughts on his PT situation short and long termPT Outlook for Clemens, Haggerty, Vierling given the pending returns of Wallner/Buxton, Seager/Carter and Meadows?favorite bullpen spec play of the ones taken this weekend? Palencia, Ronny H, Robert Garcia or Jorge Lopez?Denzel Clarke - is Bleday just getting a reset in AAA ? Clarke had 0 homers in the PCL and 80% K-rate in his first 10 MLB ABs.PullHitter merch is here! Welcome to the PullHitter Podcast, your destination for actionable resources and tools to grind your way to ultimate fantasy baseball success.Support my work and join the Pull Hitter Patreon:-Access to lively Discord with highly active members sharing player evaluations, draft boards and strategies..get a leg up on your league mates!-Player Breakdowns series in audio and video form-Draft recaps from me-additional Launch Angle episodes-additional Guest episodes-ad free listening-Much more!https://patreon.com/user?u=32383693&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkFollow on twitter: @pullhitterpod https://twitter.com/PullHitterPod @deadpullhitterhttps://twitter.com/deadpullhitter Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com Website: pullhitter.comMy link tree with all of my links in one spot:https://linktr.ee/pullhitterAlso check out me cohosting the Launch Angle Podcast with Jeff Zimmerman and Rob Silver!https://anchor.fm/robe
On the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by Luchablog owner thecubsfan to discuss all the latest behind-the-scenes news in the world of Lucha. They discuss WWE's purchase of AAA, what WWE's goals may be in using the AAA brand and wrestlers--how the AAA aesthetic and traditions fit into WWE's vision of wrestling, what it could mean to CMLL and a lot more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In hour number of two of New Day Steven is joined by former MLB pitcher Mike Boddicker LIVE in studio. SSJ and Mike talk about New Day at AAA yesterday and play back the press conference from Jac Caglianone and some other sound Steven got in Omaha.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer!HIMS - Start your FREE online visit today at http://www.hims.com/SOLOMONSTER for your personalized hair loss treatment options!Solomonster reviews WWE Raw on Netflix after Saturday Night's Main Event with the first apperance for Bronson Reed as part of the Paul Heyman crew, two more MITB qualifying matches including one of the best TV matches you'll see all year, Jey Uso has a bad night on the microphone, WWE spoils a AAA title change coming this weekend and more.***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join
PODCAST: Las noticias con calle de 27 de mayo de 2025 - PR apagado porque hay medio millón de focos de las carreteras con problemas - El Nuevo Día Apretaron los federales buscando inmigrantes sin registración en PR - Noticel El perdón de Wanda Vázquez en Washington negocian caso - Primera HoraLas armas fantasmas al fin en la mirilla de la policía - El Vocero Pelea por plan de reclasificación en AAA podría terminar en huelga- El Vocero Gallera clandestina con 31 indocumentados - El Nuevo DíaJSF dice que no a añadir pensiones cuando funcionario público muere - El Nuevo DíaPolicía mata a un veterano de Irak que estaba teniendo problemas mentales en Utuado - Primera HoraSenador republicano dice STOP a Trump - CNBCPutin lanza bombardeos sin misericordia sobre Ucrania - NYT Alemania le permite a Ucrania usar sus armas a la profundidad de Rusia - FT Aon dice seguros están perdiendo demasiado dinero para poder mantenerse ante cambio climático - El Nuevo DíaDDEC dice que hará misiones comerciales 1 vez al mes - El Vocero Venezuela quiere porque sí el Esequibo donde hay minerales y petróleo de Guyana - Primera HoraMensaje de la gobernadora este jueves - Cuarto PoderHOY SE ORDENA DE MARTINS BBQ LA BOLSITA DE SABORDONDE SIRVEN AHORA EL POLLO ASADO. HOY PUEDES ORDENAR EL MEJOR Y MAS SABROSO POLLO ASADO SERVIDO EN LA CLASICA BOLSITA DE LA RECETA ORIGINAL PARA MAS FRESCURA Y SABOR. ¡AHORA LLEGA A CASA EL POLLO CALIENTITO Y JUGOSITO! ¡LLEVATE TU POLLO DE MARTINS EN LA BOLSITA DEL SABOR!MMM...HOY VOY PA MARTINSBBQ...ASADO, JUGOSO, SABROSOIncluye auspicio
Joe Ostrowski and Sam Panayotovich discuss how they're betting tonight's Game #4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and Pacers, with Indiana currently sitting as a short favorite with a 2-1 series lead, despite blowing a 20 point lead in Game #3. Plus, a rant on the Kansas City Royals still not caling up up top prospect Jac Caglianone, despite the 6th overall pick in the 2024 draft continuing to dominate AAA pitching. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We open a short week talking none other than Jac Caglianone and his mythical feats in AAA, then David Lesky of Inside the Crown joins us add gas to the fire!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Episode 126 of Wrestling Tonight. This week, we break down a full slate of major events across AEW, WWE, TNA, and NJPW. AEW's Double or Nothing featured strong in-ring performances and key storyline developments. Hangman Page defeated Will Ospreay in a clean main event to win the Owen Hart Cup and earn a shot at Jon Moxley at All In: Texas. Anarchy in the Arena brought its usual level of spectacle, with Team Swerve overcoming The Death Riders and The Young Bucks. Mercedes Moné, Ricochet, Toni Storm, and FTR also notched meaningful wins. Tony Khan closed the weekend with updates on AEW's creative direction, backstage culture, and the announcement of All Out heading to Toronto. Over at NXT Battleground, Trick Williams pinned Joe Hendry to become the new TNA World Champion, marking the first time that title has changed hands at a WWE event. Stephanie Vaquer retained against Jordynne Grace in a hard-fought match, while Oba Femi and Sol Ruca continued their respective title reigns. On Saturday Night's Main Event, Cody Rhodes returned to confront John Cena and Logan Paul, setting up a major tag match for Money in the Bank. Damian Priest defeated Drew McIntyre in a steel cage match, and Bronson Reed aligned with Seth Rollins to form a new trio with Bron Breakker. We also look at TNA's Under Siege, where Masha Slamovich retained the Knockouts Title, Spitfire disbanded, and Mustafa Ali's faction showed signs of tension. Plus: WrestleMania 42 officially moves from New Orleans to Las Vegas, and we examine WWE's continued pattern of counter-programming AEW's major events. Also in this episode: Best of the Super Juniors tournament standings, Darby Allin's Mount Everest summit, and what AEW's expanding international calendar means going forward.
Hour 1 – The Drive opened the show with the excitement Royals fans are experiencing around the great week Jac Caglianone had in AAA.
As promised, this week Seth and Jon Parshall take a dive into the world of WWII archival footage from the US National Archives. The team focuses their attention on a few reels of footage from the early part of the Pacific War, namely, captured Japanese footage from Hong Kong, and the Pearl Harbor attack. The guys go through the shots step by step and Jon pours his knowledge of Kido Butai into the talk while interpreting some of the most famous shots taken by Japanese photographers during the attack. The guys go through the Japanese aerial footage frame by frame and pick out the exact moments of torpedo strikes on battleship row--really getting into the weeds. Following that, Sthe guys take a look at the infamous footage of USS Arizona (BB-39) exploding, again, going frame by frame to examine her utter destruction. Finally, Seth takes the wheel and takes you guys through some grainy, but arguably the most historic archival reel of the entire attack-pinpointing scenes showing the destruction of USS Shaw, USS Nevada's sortie out of the harbor, Nevada firing her AAA batteries at Japanese aircraft and an almost step by step set of shots showing USS California's sinking. For reference, the reels we discuss are: 242-299r2, 242mid290, 428npc21950, and 428npc1730 This is the first of many attempts at something new, so bear with us as we navigate a new format. We will be doing this sort of thing every few weeks in addition to our normal programming. #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #essex #halsey #taskforce38 #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #hollywood #movie #movies #books #mastersoftheair #8thairforce #mightyeighth #100thbombgroup #bloodyhundredth #b17 #boeing #airforce wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #hollywood #movie #movies #books #oldbreed #1stMarineDivision #thepacific #Peleliu #army #marines #marinecorps #worldwar2 #worldwar #worldwarii #leytegulf #battleofleytegulf #rodserling #twilightzone #liberation #blacksheep #power #prisoner #prisonerofwar #typhoon #hurricane #weather #iwojima#bullhalsey #ace #p47 #p38 #fighter #fighterpilot #b29 #strategicstudying #tokyo #boeing #incendiary #usa #franklin #okinawa #yamato #kamikaze #Q&A #questions #questionsandanswers #history #jaws #atomicbomb #nuclear #nationalarchives #nara
Michail Katkoff and Rhys Elliott break down the widening gap between legacy studios bogged down by process and fresh teams building with urgency. From the slow death of bloated AAA games to the shaky economics of Game Pass, they explore why shorter, more creative games are winning hearts—and why team quality now matters more than genre. Plus: why subscription models are struggling, and how devices like Switch 2 and Steam Deck might reshape portable play.Rhys Elliotwww.linkedin.com/in/rhyselliott/Alinea Analyticswww.alineaanalytics.com00:00 Introduction and Background04:52 Fat Cats vs. Hungry Cats22:05 Evaluating Game Development Teams24:36 Investment Principles in Startup Life26:31 The Shift from AAA to AA Games33:25 The Demand for Shorter Games39:45 The Challenges of Subscription Gaming49:04 The Future of Game Pass and Subscription Models53:35 The State of Subscription Services55:50 Live Services vs. Premium Games66:20 The Future of Portable Gaming
ABOUT PRASHANT RAMARAOPrashant is a hands-on technology executive with extensive experience in software engineering, leading large organizations, specializing in AI / ML, and large-scale systems architecture. With advanced degrees in computer science and engineering leadership, he excels at defining technical strategies that align with business goals, delivering results, and fostering high-performing, cross-functional teams. He cares about engineering excellence, leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems and scale operations for long-term growth. He has a lifelong passion for learning and looks for opportunities to challenge the status quo to drive change. He loves the outdoors and is a self-proclaimed podaholic - going on long hikes in Bay Area while listening to his podcasts is one of his favorite activities.This episode is brought to you by Side – delivering award-winning QA, localization, player support, and tech services for the world's leading games and technology brands.For over 30 years, Side has helped create unforgettable user experiences—from indies to AAA blockbusters like Silent Hill 2 and Baldur's Gate 3.Learn more about Side's global solutions at side.inc. SHOW NOTES:Behind Prashant's rapid leadership evolution (3:26)Transitioning from IC to management: early steps and surprises (5:51)Navigating the mindset shifts from tech expert to people leader (7:31)Friction points in moving from informal to formal leadership (11:00)Skills for communicating with less technical audiences (13:46)Learning to talk with GMs & other non-technical leaders (16:32)Frameworks for effective meeting planning (19:03)Examples of communicating technical work to execs (20:08)Learning the impact of the “observer effect” (21:59)Incorporating feedback gathered by observing (27:03)Strategies for maintaining technical credibility as a senior leader (29:29)Why personal projects and experimentation matter for leadership growth (32:21)How Prashant's personal projects enhance technical credibility & leadership skills (36:59)Rapid fire questions (37:57)This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team:Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-HostJerry Li - Co-HostNoah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in Les Norman, from Breakin’ the Norm on 810 WHB Weekends & Former Kansas City Royal, to talk about, you guessed it, Jac Caglianone and his amazing performance against the Salt Lake Bees in his first series at the AAA level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RUNDOWN Episode 336 opens with Mitch and Hotshot back in full form, celebrating the triumphant return of the area code gimmick — this time, 336, home to Greensboro, North Carolina. Mitch dives into the city's hidden gems and famous natives, from Counting Crows bassist Millard Powers to NBA legend Bob McAdoo and Tecmo-Bowl hero Haywood Jeffires. Along the way, we get Billy Crash Craddock trivia, a “plug it in” moment, and a savage grocery store showdown involving a rogue bagger and a flustered Mitch. Emmy-winning filmmaker Rebecca Gitlitz joins the show to discuss her explosive new Netflix documentary, Untold: The Fall of Favre. The interview explores why Jen Sterger's story is only now being fully heard, the disturbing details of Favre's alleged role in the Mississippi welfare scandal, and how Gitlitz navigated fairness, fact-checking, and silence from Favre's camp. In sports, the guys unpack the Mariners' frustrating four-game set in Houston. Despite momentum going in, Seattle drops three of four, and Mitch explores why left-handed pitching continues to be their kryptonite. That sets the table for this week's Mariners No-Table with Joe Doyle and Brady Farkas, where they break down the Astros series, analyze lineup matchups, bullpen handling, and offer a blunt assessment: the M's need a right-handed bat — badly. Finally, prospect guru Jason Churchill returns to profile the Mariners' red-hot farm system. Churchill explains why he wouldn't trade Seattle's top 8 prospects for any other organization in baseball. The two dig into Cole Young's AAA breakout, Juan Soto's switch-pitching uniqueness, and how Colt Emerson and Harry Ford could fit into Seattle's long-term plans. GUESTS Rebecca Gitlitz | Director, Untold: The Fall of Favre (Netflix) Joe Doyle | MLB Draft/Prospect Analyst, OverSlot Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast Jason Churchill | Founder, Prospect Insider TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Mitch revives the area code tradition with a Greensboro deep dive, featuring Counting Crows, Chris Daughtry, and a grocery store diss worthy of a flagrant foul. 21:30 | Mariners lose 3 of 4 in Houston — Mitch highlights the ongoing struggle against left-handed pitching and the lineup shake-ups it forces. 38:52 | Guest: Rebecca Gitlitz – Gitlitz breaks down the Brett Favre doc, Jen Sterger's unheard truth, the Mississippi welfare scandal, and why no one is a one-dimensional villain. 54:14 | Guest: Mariners' No-Table, Brady Farkas & Joe Doyle – dig into the Astros series fallout, bullpen management, right-handed bat urgency, and potential trade targets. Also: Harry Ford's value, Kirby's outing, and bold predictions for the week ahead. 1:15:52 | Guest: Jason Churchill – ranks the Mariners' top prospects, outlines Cole Young's readiness, evaluates switch-pitcher Juan Soto, and explains why he's buying stock in Colt Emerson. 1:45:38 | The Other Stuff Segment – why Hotshot bags groceries like a Safeway veteran, Counting Crows at Marymoor, and a shoutout to the best closer in baseball: Andrés Muñoz.
The episode discusses Moody's recent downgrade of the US credit rating from AAA to AA1, outlining the potential impacts on rent, savings, and jobs. Matt explores the reasons behind the downgrade, previous downgrades by Standard & Poor's and Fitch, and the broader economic implications. It criticizes the US government's handling of its debt and highlights contrasting views from President Trump and major financial entities. The episode also provides a 'five-step exploit and escape strategy' to protect oneself, focusing on hedging with gold and Bitcoin, leveraging debt, securing cheap loans, investing in income-producing real estate, and using inflation to one's advantage. BUT BEFORE THAT, hear why Costco is acting like a central bank! About the "EXPLOIT & ESCAPE" strategy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16EZMfOM_JYXbqs7t3OZ_fGXDqrWo0sdQ/view?pli=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was May 22-28, 1996. Topics of discussion include:Scott Hall making his shocking WCW debut on the first-ever 2 hour episode of Monday Nitro in Macon, Georgia, and how the wrestling world was changed forever.The original plans for "Team WWF" against "Team WCW" and how Hulk Hogan was originally going to be involved.The Road Warriors quitting WCW because of how much Scott Hall and Kevin Nash were being paid.Brian Pillman playing everyone in every major company.Major shakeups in All Japan as Akira Taue wins the Triple Crown while Jun Akiyama becomes a World Tag Champion and gets properly elevated.The Golden Cups running the indies in Japan.CNBC does an embarassing feature on MMA.The debut of Dwayne Johnson as FLEX KAVANA in Memphis.Chaos behind the scenes in the WWF regarding the Shawn Michaels vs. Davey Boy & Diana Smith angle.In Your House: Beware of Dog becoming an all-time cursed PPV thanks to a power outage and having to take place over the course of two nights.Did Hunter Hearst Helmsley really get punished as bad as the legend says he was after the Clique Curtain Call?All of that and so much more on a helluva episode of Between the Sheets!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:12:52 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, WAR, BJPW, FMW, IWA Japan, Tokyo Pro, Wrestle Dream Factory, PWFG, UWFi, RINGS, AAA, CMLL, & Tijuana1:51:12 Classic Commercial Break1:57:06 Halftime2:46:48 Other USA: UFC, NJCW, ECW, TWWF, & USWA3:31:41 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.You can also use code BTSPOD to save 25% on your first payment — whether paying month to month or annually — when you subscribe to Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network at ClassicWrestling.net!To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Kelvin and Ridiculous Rob break down the growing power shift between PlayStation and Xbox. Is Game Pass making Xbox the platform to beat? Has Sony's AAA-only focus backfired?We also talk:
Memorial Day travel is projected to beat a 20-year-old record high this year, according to newly released AAA data. Quit flying off to exotic places. Stay closer to home. The Law Makers, Law Breakers and times that there oughta be a law. In the days following missing camper Tiffany Slaton's rescue from the Sierra National Forest, what began as a heartwarming tale of a woman surviving against all odds has been tinged by a chorus of online skeptics questioning the hiker and her family.
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Solomonster reviews WWE Smackdown before Saturday Night's Main Event with the return of the Wyatt Sicks on Bray Wyatt's birthday, two more Money in the Bank qualifiers, R-Truth addresses his upcoming match with John Cena and the first match announced for Worlds Collide with WWE talent against AAA talent.***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join
In this episode of the Ezra Interviews, Dr. Michael Thiessen interviews Clint Elliott, the Executive Director of the Justice Defense Foundation of Kentucky, discussing critical legal issues surrounding conversion therapy bans, the role of the church in addressing these issues, and the implications for parental rights and women's rights in public spaces. They explore the impact of executive orders in Kentucky, the importance of defining biological sex, and the need for awareness and action within the Christian community to navigate these challenges. In this conversation, Clint and Michael discuss the importance of Christian advocacy in the face of cultural challenges. They introduce the AAA framework—Awareness, Awakening, and Advancement—as a guide for engaging with contemporary issues from a biblical worldview. The discussion highlights the church's need to assume a leadership role in societal matters, the importance of truth in love, and the challenges of self-censorship faced by Christians. They also explore the concept of justice in relation to the second coming of Christ and the importance of building relationships that prioritize truth over comfort. Episoe Resources: Justice Defense Foundation of Kentucky: https://jdfky.org/; NEW!!! PRE-ORDER Dr. Boot's latest book, Think Christianly: Developing an Undivided Mind, today!:https://ezrapress.ca/products/think-christianly-developing-an-undivided-mind;Get the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot’s Mission of God with a brand-new study guide!: https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniversary-edition; UPCOMING EVENTS:Spark Conference: Toronto, ON | May 20, 25: https://sparkconference.org/;Worldview Youth Academy (WYA):USA | July 11-17, 2025: https://ezrapress.ca/products/worldview-youth-academy-usa;Canada | July 20-26, 2025: https://ezra-institute.square.site/product/worldview-youth-canada/122;Family Camps:Texas | August 14-17, 2025: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstituteusa/familycamp2025-texas/593861;Canada | August 23-30, 2025: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/family-camp-canada/;Minnesota | August 24-27, 2025: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ezra-institute-family-camp-august-24-27-tickets-1203965305639?aff=oddtdtcreator; For All Ezra Events: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/events/; Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book, “Ruler of Kings:” https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government; Got Questions? Would you like to hear Dr. Boot answer your questions? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us at https://www.ezrainstitute.com/connect/contact/; For Ezra’s many print resources and to join our newsletter, visit: https://ezrapress.com. Stay up-to-date with all things Ezra Institute: https://www.ezrainstitute.com;Subscribe to Ezra’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVvQDHHrOOjziyqUaN9VoA?sub_confirmation=1;Subscribe to our Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/c/c-6444461;Fight Laugh Feast Network: https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/8297;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ezra-institute-podcast-for-cultural-reformation/id1336078503;Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dW1gDarpzdrDMLPjKYZW2?si=bee3e91ed9a54885. Wherever you find our content, please like, subscribe, rate, or review it; it truly does help.
Alex Stone, It's crunch-day for Memorial Day getaway travel. United Airlines expects about 3.8 million people to fly with the airline from Thursday through next Wednesday. That's around 300,000 more passengers than last year. The TSA plans to screen about 18 million passengers and crew during that extended time. AAA expects 45.1 million travelers to head at least 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day #MemorialDay2025 // Solutions! Conway has solutions! Ex. Turn the Channel Islands into California's“Martha's Vineyard” We'll make billions! USAA is the best! #USAA // Angel Martinez w Memorial Weekend traffic, investigation on the 71 at Butterfield Ranch Rd. Coyotes in Claremont. Crozier Coyote doo doo! Dootie-Whisperer! Duke the Lab mix fends off 6 coyotes.// Michael Monks, fallout of Metro budget – L.A.'s homeless problem
In this episode of the Ezra Interviews, Dr. Michael Thiessen interviews Clint Elliott, the Executive Director of the Justice Defense Foundation of Kentucky, discussing critical legal issues surrounding conversion therapy bans, the role of the church in addressing these issues, and the implications for parental rights and women's rights in public spaces. They explore the impact of executive orders in Kentucky, the importance of defining biological sex, and the need for awareness and action within the Christian community to navigate these challenges. In this conversation, Clint and Michael discuss the importance of Christian advocacy in the face of cultural challenges. They introduce the AAA framework—Awareness, Awakening, and Advancement—as a guide for engaging with contemporary issues from a biblical worldview. The discussion highlights the church's need to assume a leadership role in societal matters, the importance of truth in love, and the challenges of self-censorship faced by Christians. They also explore the concept of justice in relation to the second coming of Christ and the importance of building relationships that prioritize truth over comfort. Episoe Resources: Justice Defense Foundation of Kentucky: https://jdfky.org/; NEW!!! PRE-ORDER Dr. Boot's latest book, Think Christianly: Developing an Undivided Mind, today!:https://ezrapress.ca/products/think-christianly-developing-an-undivided-mind;Get the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot’s Mission of God with a brand-new study guide!: https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniversary-edition; UPCOMING EVENTS:Spark Conference: Toronto, ON | May 20, 25: https://sparkconference.org/;Worldview Youth Academy (WYA):USA | July 11-17, 2025: https://ezrapress.ca/products/worldview-youth-academy-usa;Canada | July 20-26, 2025: https://ezra-institute.square.site/product/worldview-youth-canada/122;Family Camps:Texas | August 14-17, 2025: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstituteusa/familycamp2025-texas/593861;Canada | August 23-30, 2025: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/family-camp-canada/;Minnesota | August 24-27, 2025: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ezra-institute-family-camp-august-24-27-tickets-1203965305639?aff=oddtdtcreator; For All Ezra Events: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/events/; Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book, “Ruler of Kings:” https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government; Got Questions? Would you like to hear Dr. Boot answer your questions? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us at https://www.ezrainstitute.com/connect/contact/; For Ezra’s many print resources and to join our newsletter, visit: https://ezrapress.com. Stay up-to-date with all things Ezra Institute: https://www.ezrainstitute.com;Subscribe to Ezra’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVvQDHHrOOjziyqUaN9VoA?sub_confirmation=1;Subscribe to our Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/c/c-6444461;Fight Laugh Feast Network: https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/8297;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ezra-institute-podcast-for-cultural-reformation/id1336078503;Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dW1gDarpzdrDMLPjKYZW2?si=bee3e91ed9a54885. Wherever you find our content, please like, subscribe, rate, or review it; it truly does help.
Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows!Is it Kwon's time?Key Podcast Summary Notes & Timestamps:[00:00:00] Intro + BanterMarie Shadows and Dos Evil discuss intergender podcast titles and the mythical undefeated "Vacant."[00:00:55] Match 1 – Tag Team Title BoutLos Depredados vs. Blue & Dark Panther. Clunky pacing, awkward ref spots, botched low blow finish.[00:04:55] Thoughts on Lucha Style & Crowd EnergyConfused Cicero crowd, slow match energy, and commentary love for Austin Aries.[00:10:26] Mystico's Return & Templario SegmentTemplario shows NJPW Strong Tag Title. Marie & Dos speculate on future feuds and Cesar Duran's subtle heel lean.[00:17:01] Match 2 – Hammerstone vs. KojimaHeavyweight clash; great dropkick, Hammerstone wins. Post-match promo sets up his title chase.[00:21:49] Myron Reed ReturnsKills Azteca 13, claims he's back. Cold crowd response, good long-term upside.[00:25:36] Lucha Tag Match (Atlantis, Esfinge)Veterans and Sphinx shine; Marie calls for Esfinge's solo push.[00:31:36] Rogue Horsemen SegmentBRG challenges Bouma Ye to War Chamber. Inter-team tension with Brock Anderson stepping up.[00:35:36] Triple Threat – Guerrero vs. Caveman vs. Zandokan Jr.Fast-paced and entertaining. Guerrero retains. Hammerstone attacks to ignite feud.[00:40:00] Main Event – Matt Riddle vs. Dijak (World Title)Hard-hitting match. Krug's interference costs Dijak. Riddle retains.[00:42:00] Final ThoughtsMLW trying to balance Lucha traditions with U.S. indie style. June 7th = War Chamber + NXT vs AAA. Lucha overload ahead!https://marieshadows.substack.comhttps://youtube.com/squaredcirclepodcast
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The Anime Addicts talk some exciting Naruto news! In addition we discuss what each host's perfect anime website looks like. Will we come up with something better than MAL or Anilist?! Finally, Impressions from Spring 2025 conclude with: ---Lazarus ---Kowloon Generic Romance ---The Beginning After The End ---Anne Shirley ---Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho You can support the podcast in the following ways: Merchandise Store: www.AAAShop.info Discord: www.AAADiscord.com Subscribe: www.aaapodcast.com/join Donations: www.aaapodcast.com/donate Patreon: www.patreon.com/AAAPodcast Thank you for your generosity and kindness
Laura Dean-Griego is a former Blizzard quest designer who, after becoming a victim of the rampant layoffs that have become so commonplace in the video games industry, has turned her sights to YouTube. She shares behind-the-scenes insights on the reality of AAA game development, a firsthand account of life at Blizzard post-lawsuit, and how getting laid off led her to build a new life online.https://www.youtube.com/@UCPtsL262Ue29rT7XUQnTOOA https://x.com/vasookiCatch new episodes of the CayVin Universe every week on YouTube and all audio apps! |The Squanchy Show & Bonus contenthttps://www.patreon.com/cayvin |Merch (CayVin.com)https://cayvinuniverse.square.site/
Two staff members from the Israeli Embassy were shot and killed outside an event being held at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The victims were identified as a young couple, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest. Katie Kalisher was inside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday when the shooting happened outside. She recorded video of the alleged shooter's arrest and tells "CBS Mornings" about her encounter.The FAA says nearly 54,000 flights are scheduled for Thursday across the U.S., making it the busiest day in the air for Memorial Day weekend. Overall, AAA expects 45.1 million Americans to travel at least 50 miles for the official kickoff to the summer season. While the majority will drive, AAA expects the number of flyers to increase 2% over last year. Jim Irsay, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts, died Wednesday at the age of 65. Irsay was the Colts general manager before inheriting the franchise from his father in 1997. During an Oval Office meeting, former President Trump repeated a debunked conspiracy about attacks on White farmers in South Africa, prompting new questions about how race influenced foreign policy during his administration. President Trump will have dinner Thursday with the biggest backers of his private cryptocurrency. The top 25 holders are invited to a private VIP reception with Mr. Trump. It has raised concerns over conflicts of interest. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more. Best known for his role in "Severance," actor Tramell Tillman opens up about joining the "Mission: Impossible" franchise, working opposite Tom Cruise and why landing the role of Captain Bledsoe felt like a dream come true.Two years after CBS Mornings' own Gayle King gave the graduation address, the university welcomes a new kind of icon: Kermit the Frog, who sat down to talk about the honor. In the Broadway musical adaptation of "Death Becomes Her," Jennifer Simard and Michelle Williams bring new life to a tale of eternal youth, fierce competition, and the power of female friendship. As a 2025 Hall of Fame inductee, Ronny Chieng shares how growing up across continents, failing the New York bar exam and landing on "The Daily Show" shaped his rise and his voice. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As a tornado swept through St. Louis on Friday, traffic stood still on Interstate 170 near Berkeley after a handful of drivers parked underneath an overpass. Experts have long warned motorists not to do so during storms, but the idea that it's a safe practice persists. National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Deitsch and AAA spokesperson Nick Chabarria bust — or validate — common storm and tornado myths and warnings, including: “Do tornadoes avoid cities and places with lots of concrete? Is it safe to take a shower during a thunderstorm?”
Our guest Michael Morhaime was President and CEO of Blizzard during its glory years, shipping Warcraft, Starcraft, World of Warcraft, Diablo and more! Now Founder and CEO Dreamhaven he's won an Emmy and is in the AIAS Hall of Fame. We discuss red tape, how many billion dollar franchises you need on your resume and more - this week![00:01:00] Blizzard's High Standards: Canceling Half Their Games Mike reveals that Blizzard canceled nearly half of its projects to maintain quality, highlighting their ruthless pursuit of excellence—a strategy echoed by studios like Supercell.[00:10:00] Founding DreamHaven: A Haven for Creative Freedom Mike discusses how DreamHaven was built on the values that made Blizzard great: empowering internal studios, creative autonomy, and attracting AAA talent.[00:14:00] Why “DreamHaven”? The Story Behind the Studio's Name Mike shares the inspiration behind DreamHaven's name, emphasizing its vision as a safe space for innovation and creators.[00:25:00] Early Days at Blizzard: From Electrical Engineer to Game Developer Mike recounts how he transitioned from an EE background to co-founding Blizzard, even bringing the pitch to his dad for approval.[00:32:00] First Console and Coding: The Bally Professional Arcade A nostalgic dive into Mike's first experience with programming via a BASIC cartridge console—a formative moment in his tech journey.[00:44:00] Navigating Acquisitions: How Blizzard Stayed True to Itself Mike outlines Blizzard's acquisition history (Davidson, Sierra, Vivendi, Activision) and how the studio maintained independence through it all.[00:50:00] Blizzard's Secret to Long-Term Success: Prioritizing Players Mike explains how being founder-led and focused on long-term value creation helped Blizzard consistently ship polished, player-first games.[00:58:00] DreamHaven's Future Vision: Platform Strategy & First Games Mike talks about shipping on Steam, using Unreal/Unity for the first time, and the philosophy behind DreamHaven's early development choices.Thank you for listening to our podcast all about videogames and the amazing people who bring them to life!Hosted by Alexander Seropian and Aaron MarroquinFind us at www.thefourthcurtain.com Join our Patreon for early, ad-free episodes plus bonus content at https://patreon.com/FourthCurtain Come join the conversation at https://discord.gg/KWeGE4xHfeVideos available at https://www.youtube.com/@thefourthcurtainFollow us on twitter: @fourthcurtainEdited and mastered at https://noise-floor.com Audio Editor: Bryen HensleyVideo Editor: Sarkis GrigorianProducer: Shanglan (May) LiArt: Paul RusselCommunity Manager: Doug ZartmanFeaturing Liberation by 505
With longer-term U.S. interest rates rising and no plan to reduce the budget deficit, is a U.S. national debt crisis imminent?Topics covered include:Why S&P, Fitch, and now Moody's stripped the U.S. of its pristine AAA debt ratingHow the U.S. national debt dynamics compare to Greece, Italy, and JapanWhat are four things investors should monitor for signs that the national debt crisis is worsening or spiraling out of controlInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletterOur Premium ProductsAsset CampMoney for the Rest of Us PlusShow NotesMoody's Ratings downgrades United States ratings to Aa1 from Aaa; changes outlook to stable—Moody's RatingsResearch Update: United States of America Long-Term Rating Lowered To 'AA+' On Political Risks And Rising Debt Burden; Outlook Negative—S&P GlobalInterest Expense and Average Interest Rates on the National Debt FY 2010 – FYTD 2025—FiscalData.Treasury.govThe Stark Math on the GOP Tax Plan: It Doesn't Cut the Deficit by Richard Rubin—The Wall Street JournalThe Long-Term Budget Outlook: 2025 to 2055—Congressional Budget OfficeWalmart says higher prices could hit this month due to tariffs by Natalie Sherman—BBCPost on May 17th, 2025; 7:27 AM by Donald J. Trump—Truth SocialWalmart responds to Trump comment that retailer should ‘eat the tariffs' by Kyler Swaim—The HillWhat's behind Japan's High Government Debt? by YiLi Chien and Ashley H. Stewart—Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisRelated Episodes487: Are We Heading for a 2030s Depression? Global Economic and Population Shifts479: National Debt Master Class Finale – What To DoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The dreaded downgrade. Biden's health in the spotlight. The big and beautiful Tax bill making its way through the sausage factory PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - The dreaded downgrade - Biden's health in the spotlight - Tax bill making its way through the sausage factory - China continues to stimulate Markets - Yields - moving up after worrying signs for US debt levels - Stocks posting big gains for May - Bitcoin surges past $100k - Our debt load is untenable - great chart to consider The Big Beautiful Bill - The bill eliminates taxes on tips and overtime. - The bill achieves "no tax on social security" by increasing deductions for seniors on the program. - The bill eliminates several green energy spending programs and ends the EV tax credit early. - The bill makes auto loan interest tax deductible. - The bill raises the debt ceiling by $4 trillion. - The bill raises the State and Local Tax Deduction to $30,000 for people making $400K or less. - The bill makes changes to the IRS free tax filing program, pending review by a task force. - The bill includes tax on college endowments and private foundations. - The bill includes reforms for how pharmacy benefit managers do business with the government. - The bill creates a new savings account for children, and $1000 of funding will be provided. - The bill raises the child tax credit to $2500 from $2000. USD DEBT Moody's - U.S. Treasury yields spiked on Monday after Moody's downgraded the U.S.' credit rating, citing fiscal concerns. - That brings it down one notch from Aaa — the highest score — to Aa1 - The first time since the initial rating back in 1919 that Moody's made a change - Interesting timing - in the middle of a big spending package process - --- maybe they are sending a message -"This is a major symbolic move as Moody's were the last of the major rating agencies to have the US at the top rating," Deutsche Bank analysts said in a note. Market reaction - Futures fell in late trade after the close of the markets- when it was announced - Bonds - long end moved. --- 30 yr treasuries up over 5% ---- 30 yer mortgage rates over 7% - Markets - yawned and turned on the open after a 1.5% love lower on the futures Bessent reaction -Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press" that Moody's Ratings were a "lagging indicator" after the group downgraded the U.S.' credit rating by a notch from the highest level. -"I think that Moody's is a lagging indicator," Bessent said Sunday. "I think that's what everyone thinks of credit agencies." - He asserted that the downgrade was related to the Biden administration's spending policies - Is that right? China - Stimulating - China cut its key lending rates by 10 basis points on Tuesday, as Beijing ramps up efforts to boost its economy at a time when trade tensions threaten to derail growth. - The People's Bank of China trimmed the 1-year loan prime rate to 3.0% from 3.1%, and the 5-year LPR to 3.5% from 3.6%. US Steel still in play - Nippon Steel plans to invest $14 billion in U.S. Steel's operations including up to $4 billion in a new steel mill if the Trump administration green lights its bid for the iconic U.S. company, according to a document and three people familiar with the matter. - Under details of the plan included in the document, the company will plow $11 billion into U.S. Steel's infrastructure through 2028. That includes $1 billion in a green field site, which is expected to grow by $3 billion over the following years and has not been previously reported. - There is a deadline of May 21st for a national security review - then T...
Things are getting weird this week—and that's saying something. We're joined by the delightfully bizarre minds behind Weird True Crime for a very special guest episode. Together, we form the Roundtable of Weird, where strange dilemmas, dumb criminals, and questionable life choices are always on the menu. Trevin kicks things off with an existential crisis involving his life partner, ChatGPT. Is his unrelenting politeness costing the planet millions in server strain? Will he risk environmental ruin in the name of kindness? Meanwhile, Amanda escorts Lyla to her first karate competition, where she's baffled by the tournament's poker-chip-based economy and baffling logistics. The Weird True Crime duo enters the chat with their own personal weirdness. Amber's husband has become a walking billboard for his job, refusing to wear anything but his work uniform. Gina, on the other hand, keeps forgetting one crucial thing at the grocery store—salt. Weeks of underseasoned food have left her flavor-deprived and full of regret. Then it's time for the main event: a four-person crime story showdown. Trevin and Amanda dig into petty crimes too short for a full episode, while the Weird True Crime crew brings us the finest dumb criminal tales straight outta Texas. You'll hear about: Alex Van Duyn and the mysterious gifts from the Portland Pisser 83-year-old Lillie McClendon weaponizing sausage water A feathery vandal terrorizing Rockport, Massachusetts A mischievous dog embarking on a crime spree in McAllen, Texas Avante Nicholson's drug-dealing Easter/420 promotion campaign Tamain Marquell Williams double-fisting a beer and coffee because he doesn't have time for that Annamae Cabalsa Martinez calling AAA—during a high-speed police chase The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile getting a frank warning in Waukesha, Wisconsin There's a whole lot of dumb, weird, and wonderful packed into this episode. So pull up a chair, grab your beverage of choice, and get ready to join the weirdest roundtable in true crime podcasting. Follow and listen to Weird True Crime at- weirdtruecrime.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livelaughlarcenydoomedcrew For ad-free episodes and lots of other bonus content, join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LiveLaughLarceny Check out our website: Here Follow us on Instagram: Here Follow us on Facebook: Here Follow us on TikTok: Here If you have a crime you'd like to hear on our show OR have a personal petty story, email us at livelaughlarceny@gmail.com or send us a DM on any of our socials! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Moody's has officially downgraded the U.S. credit rating, joining S&P and Fitch in knocking the government off its AAA pedestal. NLW breaks down the political reaction, the muted market response, and why institutional investors still seem bullish on Bitcoin despite fiscal dysfunction. Plus, what rising transaction fees and ETF flows reveal about the next phase of the Bitcoin cycle. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakdownBW Subscribe to the newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/thebreakdown Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownBW
US credit downgrades are back in the spotlight as Moody's lowers the U.S. rating from Aaa to Aa1 for the first time since 1949. In today's episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what this means for bond markets, long-term Treasury yields, and most importantly—mortgage rates. With the 30-year Treasury briefly topping 5%, investors and homebuyers alike are wondering: are borrowing costs headed even higher? Plus, how this move aligns Moody's with other rating agencies, why deficits and political gridlock are driving concern, and what to watch in the real estate market in the weeks ahead. LINKS Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/19/us-treasury-yields-moodys-downgrades-us-credit-rating.html Download Your Free Top 5 Cities to Invest in 2025 PDF!https://www.realwealth.com/1500 JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realwealth.com/join-step-1 FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/RWS Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/REN Topics Discussed: 00:00 US Credit Downgrades 00:32 Bond Yield Movement 01:10 Moody's Reasoning 01:27 Market Reaction 02:16 Moody's Warning 02:28 Mortgage Rates, Car Loans, and Credit Cards
Mariners’ insider Shannon Drayer joins Bump and Stacy live from Chicago to talk about their mini-win streak, the M’s defense, preview the upcoming series against the White-Sox and more. They react to Jeff Passan’s conversation with Brock and Salk this morning about how the Mariners are more of a complete team than they have been in years. Ryan-Rowland Smith joins the show to talk about the M’s recent hot streak, Luis Castillo’s return to form, and much more. Alex Mayer joins the show to give an update on the Mariners’ banged-up pitching staff, who’s having success in AAA, and much more.
It's Tuesday, May 20th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Fulani Muslim killed 15 unarmed Nigerian Christians On Saturday, May 17th, armed Fulani Muslim militia opened fire on Agatu Christians in Benue State, Nigeria, killing 15 unarmed men. Throughout that North Central region, the Fulani have also killed 159 Christian residents over the last 40 days, according to TruthNigeria.com. Pray for Christians in Nigeria, suffering the most severe violence in the world today. Romania turns left after election interference On Sunday, Romania has taken the centrist-left position with the election of a new president named Nicușor Dan. Dan is supportive of Romania's participation in the European Union, and has made moves to approve the homosexual/transgender movement in his country. The more conservative candidate, George-Nicolae Simion, lost the election in a vote of 54% to 46%. Romania is the second largest Eastern European country by population. The mainstream media is interpreting this election as an international rejection of the Trump agenda. The back story is that Călin Georgescu, the conservative in the first round of the Romanian presidential election last December, garnered the most votes among the six presidential candidates at that time. After his opponents claimed that Russia had influenced the election through TikTok accounts, Romanian government officials detained Georgescu, canceled that election, and re-set it for May 18th. Tens of thousands of Romanians protested in the streets back in March. At the time, Elon Musk said, “They just arrested the person who won the most votes in the Romanian presidential election. This is messed up.” Most and least benevolent countries According to this year's Gallup World Happiness Report, the most benevolent countries in the world, judged by donations and volunteer hours, are Indonesia, the United States, Kenya, Gambia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Canada, and New Zealand. The least benevolent countries are Afghanistan, Yemen, Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco. Biden announces advanced prostate cancer Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, reports CBS News. On Sunday, President Trump posted on social media that he and First Lady Melania Trump are "saddened to hear about Joe Biden's recent medical diagnosis." Appearing on MSNBC's “Morning Joe” on Monday, former Obama health advisor Dr. Zeke Emanuel said the cancer is so advanced, he has had it for many years. SCARBOROUGH: “Doesn't it take some time for prostate cancer to develop to a point where it would spread to the bones?” EMANUEL: “He's had this for many years, maybe even a decade, growing there and spreading.” Dr. Emanuel explained how serious Biden's prostate cancer truly is. EMANUEL: “That Gleason score, that score is from 2 up to 10, and he's at a 9. That means that the cancer doesn't look normal. It looks very abnormal.” Appearing on Fox News with Jesse Waters, talk show host Hugh Hewitt was incredulous. HEWITT: “This is the fourth time, in a little over 100 years, that a Democratic president -- Woodrow Wilson, FDR, John F. Kennedy and now Joe Biden, have hidden crucial details about their health as Commander-in-Chief from the American people. Ronald Reagan did not do that. “And it just astonishes me that in a free republic, we have to worry about our leaders telling us whether they're healthy or not.” Supremes allows Trump to revoke protection for thousands of illegal Venezuelans On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling allowing the Trump administration to deport 350,000 Venezuelans who are presently living in the U.S. on what they call a “humanitarian parole,” reports NBC News. Christian camp sues over foolish transgender mandates The State of Colorado is threatening to shut down a Christian Camp called Idrahaje -- short for “I'd Rather Have Jesus.” The Colorado Department of Early Childhood has refused to grant the camp a religious exemption concerning its transgender policies. This would require the camp to allow boys, pretending to be girls, to sleep, shower, and dress with female campers. The camp has sued the state, with representation from Alliance Defending Freedom. The camp disciples 2,500 to 3,000 students each year with the mission to “win souls to Jesus Christ through the spreading of the Gospel.” Camp Idrahaje has complied with all regulations until this year when the Colorado government officials released new gender identity rules that became effective on February 14, 2025. 96% of atheists embrace homosexual/transgender agenda The most likely group in America to support the homosexual/transgender agenda are atheists with 96% professing support. By contrast, 70% of white Evangelical Protestants oppose the lifestyle. Psalm 14:1 describes the atheist this way: "The fool has said in his heart, there is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works.” Mother loses right to disciple daughter Liberty Counsel is defending a mother in the state of Maine who has lost the right to guide the religious upbringing of her 11-year-old girl in a custody case. This includes taking her daughter to Calvary Chapel services on Sunday. A state district judge has ruled against the mother, citing “The ‘fear mongering,' paranoia, and anxiety taught by Calvary Chapel has, more likely than not, already had an impact on [the daughter's] childhood development.” Expert testimony concluded that Calvary Chapel is a cult, the church's pastor a “charismatic” speaker, who spoke “authoritatively” in his messages, and that he asserted his messages were objective truth. Liberty Counsel is appealing the case to the Maine Supreme Court. They still persecute people who preach about Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 says, “For you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, just as they did from the Judeans, who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they do not please God and are contrary to all men, forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they may be saved, so as always to fill up the measure of their sins; but wrath has come upon them to the uttermost.” Housing prices sag Since June 2022, housing prices are sagging in some metro areas around the U.S. — 22.8% in the Austin market, 9.9% in the Phoenix market, 9.2% in the San Francisco market, 9.1% in the San Antonio Market, 7.3% in the Denver market, and 6.7% in the Dallas Market. The Consumer Price Index has also risen about 10% over that period of time. Moody's downgraded America's financial rating And finally, in a year-over-year comparison, the U.S. government is still breaking records for fiscal expenditures running 10% over Fiscal Year 2024. Moody's has downgraded the U.S. as a long-term issuer of bonds by one notch, ending a perfect rating for America over the last 108 years. No longer does the U.S, government get a Aaa rating, the highest level available. Now, it's an Aa1. Moody's noted that the downgrade "reflects the increase over more than a decade in government debt and interest payment ratios to levels that are significantly higher than similarly rated sovereigns.” The rating organization added that: “Successive U.S. administrations and Congress have failed to agree on measures to reverse the trend of large annual fiscal deficits and growing interest costs.” Another independent rating service, named Fitch, downgraded the United States in 2023. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, May 20th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe [CB] is pushing that tariffs are going to raise prices, it hasn't happened yet so they will try to show the people by raising prices, Trump is calling them out on this. The Fed has been in a holding pattern, Moody's just downgraded the US credit rating, picture becoming clearer. The big beautiful bill will destroy the fake news/D's narrative. Economic boomerang. Trump is exposing the entire [DS] system, the people need to see this. The system is fighting against Trump and We The People every step of the way. Trump needed the people to see this if we were going to go to the next phase, the people needed to approve Trumps next actions. Trump is now bringing in the Clinton/Obama angle. Did Trump just set the stage that all roads lead to Obama? Scavino sends message that the military might be the only way. Economy (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Foreign Investors Loaded Up on Treasury Securities in March Despite all the Turmoil in the Media And in April, their purchases of long-term securities at Treasury auctions increased. Buying US Treasury securities was all the rage among foreign investors in March, despite whatever turmoil there was in the media. All foreign investors combined, from central banks to private investors, increased their holdings of Treasury securities by $233 billion in March from February, and by $942 billion over the past 12 months, to a record $9.05 trillion (red in the chart). The majority of what they bought were long-term Treasury securities, which increased by $133 billion to a record $7.63 trillion, according to data by the Treasury Department Friday afternoon (blue in the chart). The buying was across the major holders, except for China and Hong Kong combined, and for Ireland. Of particular note: Canada's holdings of Treasury securities spiked majestically in February and March, despite the tariffs and the ultra-sour mood in Canada about US-anything. Increases in March, and total Treasury holdings: United Kingdom: +$29 billion, to $779 billion Luxembourg: unchanged, at $412 billion Cayman Islands: +$37 billion to $455 billion Ireland: -10 billion to $329 billion Belgium: +$7 billion to $402 billion Switzerland: +$21 billion to $312 billion. Source: wolfstreet.com https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1923470842089902157 Moody's downgrade of US rating may not dent stock markets much: Analysts Global financial markets may not react much to Moody's Ratings downgrade of United States' rating from AAA to Aa1, believe analysts, except for a knee-jerk reaction, if any. At the domestic level, Indian stock markets would be focussed more developments such as progress of monsoon, corporate results and economic data. Talks on tariff-related issues with the US will also impact sentiment. Moody's downgrade, they said, was more to get the rating in sync with Fitch and S&P, who have already downgraded US' ratings. While Fitch had downgraded the rating to AA+ from AAA in August 2023, S&P had lowered US' rating back in August 2011. Source: business-standard.com https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1923496054017708041 The ‘Big,
Paul and Justin discuss the playing time outlook for Dalton Rushing after his call-up from AAA before diving into next week's projected 2-start pitchers Source