Podcasts about AAA

People are fascinated by hoarding culture — in part because it presents a reality that's not that distant from our current accumulation habits. Like, turn one screw in my brain slightly more to the left, and my dahlia collecting habit becomes something that's widely understood as a social problem. When I heard about Amanda Uhle's Destroy This House, a memoir of growing up in a hoarding household, I knew listeners would want to explore that fine line between "proper" consumption and hoarding, the stories we tell about why people hoard, and the real difficulty in navigating hoarding behaviors by people you love. Culture Study is now on Patreon! To read about why we moved, go here.Thanks to the sponsors of today's episode!Use code CULTURE to get 10% off your next order at Bookshop.orgGet $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/CULTUREGet 15% off OneSkin with the code CULTURE at https://www.oneskin.co/Use code CULTURE at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchaseShow Notes:GO BUY DESTROY THIS HOUSE: https://bookshop.org/a/56144/9781668083444Follow Amanda's work here: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.uhle/?hl=enI reference Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things: https://bookshop.org/a/56144/9780547422558I reference my interview with Emily Mester about American Bulk: https://annehelen.substack.com/p/american-bulkThe episode we did on "over-consumption" of books: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-the-latest-book-publishing-trends-explained/id1718662839?i=1000718656026We're currently looking for your questions for future episodes about:BIG KOREAN ENERGY with Mash-Up Americans (Their framework for questions: What is this Korean vibe everywhere in culture, in food, in beauty, in politics? Definitely not complaining, but maybe confused? Well. Do we have the explainer for all of you Korean Americans, Korean Koreans, and everyone who is adjacent to Korean culture -- which is everyone. What are YOUR questions?)Contemporary Dating Culture!!! Why does it suck, how can it suck less! (with Jonquilyn Hill)Eldest daughter discourseThe sociology of NAMES (naming trends, naming assumptions)WEIRD ENGLISH WORDS (where do they come from!) with Colin Gorrie, who writes explainers like this one on the word DOGAnything you need advice or want musings on for the AAA segment. You can ask about anything, it's literally the name of the segment!As always, you can submit them (and ideas for future eps) hereFor this week's discussion: What is YOUR relationship to stuff? How did this conversation reframe it?

1. Amenazados los fondos del PAN por el cierre del gobierno federal 2. Municipio de Morovis gana en Boston caso federal contra la AAA por falta de servicios de agua 3. La AAA le echa la culpa a LUMA por la avería del superacueducto 4. Sigue sin aparecer el proyecto de Reforma Contributiva prometido por la gobernadora 5. Querella contra el secretario de Seguridad Pública, Arthur Garffer 6. Damaris Suliveres, directora de Finanzas y Presupuesto del municipio de Ponce 7. Pablo José publica columna en el Wall Street Journal como parte de su estrategia con el Partido Demócrata 8. Aumentan significativamente los niños sin vacunar 9. Trump dice le encantaría un tercer término en la presidencia 10. Gana Milei y la ultraderecha en Argentina 11. DEPORTES ZONA-5 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NXT's Halloween Havoc 2025 brought big moments and fresh direction across the board. Je'Von Evans & Leon Slater shined in the opener, Ethan Page retained in a brutal Day of the Dead match, and new champions emerged with Blake Monroe, Tatum Paxley, and DarkState all capturing gold. Ricky Saints closed the night with a clean win over Trick Williams, keeping his title reign steady as new challengers line up. In WWE, Seth Rollins' injury forced changes to Survivor Series: WarGames, but the CM Punk–Roman Reigns alliance remains intact. Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed now anchor The Vision, ensuring the match still delivers major star power. Over in AEW, Tony Khan officially launched the Women's World Tag Team Title Tournament, featuring Jamie Hayter's return, Mercedes Moné & Athena's alliance, and Storm & Shirakawa's pairing, with the finals expected at Full Gear. Meanwhile, Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Shinsuke Nakamura is heavily rumored for Wrestle Kingdom 20, potentially serving as Tanahashi's retirement match. Elsewhere, AAA's Heroes Inmortales saw Dominik Mysterio retain his title, and The Wyatt Sicks escalate their eerie takeover. It was a week defined by new champions, shifting alliances, and dream match rumors — proof that wrestling's global storytelling keeps getting bigger and bolder.

Episode OverviewWhat does it take to build a shooter that can handle millions of players and still keep people coming back for more?In this episode, Greg is joined by Thad Sasser, a veteran designer whose career has touched some of the most iconic shooters ever made, including Battlefield, Call of Duty, PUBG, and Rivals. Together, they dive into the realities of scaling franchises, balancing innovation with player expectations, and the leadership lessons learned from building at AAA scale.Topics Covered Thad's journey from QA to designing levels showcased at E3 Why community is the hidden feature that keeps shooters alive The balance between innovation and expectation (and why not every player voice should shape the vision) Leadership lessons in delegation, trust, and building creative teams How global studios are reshaping game development and what the West can learnAbout the GuestThad Sasser has spent over two decades in game development, contributing to genre-defining franchises and leading teams at some of the biggest studios in the world. His career highlights include Battlefield Hardline, Call of Duty: United Offensive, and PUBG. Today, he continues to focus on building great teams, innovating within FPS, and shaping the future of multiplayer experiences.Listen & Connect Subscribe to Player Driven on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen Visit playerdriven.io for more episodes and insights Follow Greg and Player Driven on LinkedIn and YouTube for clips and updates

Hey Outcasts! Happy Tuesday—it's time for this week's Weekend Reax! We come out of a rather big Halloween Havoc weekend, with a lot of stuff going on outside of the WWE in AAA and Marigold! Tune in now and let's process everything as a new wrestling week gets underway!Follow us on social media:@wrestling2xpod on Twitter and TikTok@_StanSy@roiswar@chinosupersized@eml_meisterPromo codes and affiliate links: http://linktr.ee/wrestlingwrestlingpodcast***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of The Pod Network. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff and Christian welcome Brendon Bigley from Into the Aether back to the show this week to discuss the announcement of Halo: Campaign Evolved, Sarah Bond's classification of the next Xbox as 'premium', Switch 2 AAA ports, and more! The Playlist: Brendon: Ball x Pit, Absolum, Q-Up, Pokemon Legends Z-A Christian: ARC Raiders server slam, NBA2K26 Arcade Edition Jeff: Ball X Pit, Absolum Parting Gifts!

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In this Notorious Mass Effect segment, Analytic Dreamz dives deep into the explosive reveal of Project TAL, the AAA single-player open-world action RPG from Wemade Max and MADNGINE. Inspired by Korean mythology and traditional Tal masks, this PS5 exclusive promises immersive fantasy exploration in a vibrant Joseon Dynasty-inspired realm. Watch as Analytic Dreamz breaks down the trailer's cinematic fast-paced combat—leaping onto colossal monsters, exploiting weak spots, chaining tactical counters, and unleashing skill combos that redefine strategic battles.Discover the innovative companion system, where unique NPC allies with distinct personalities, melee, ranged, magic, and support roles dynamically adapt to your playstyle, fostering seamless cooperation like mid-air rescues and magical barriers amid chaos. Analytic Dreamz analyzes how these evolving partnerships shape the rich narrative, uncovering hidden realms and moral choices that ripple through the story.Perfect for PS5 gamers craving Black Myth: Wukong vibes with authentic Korean folklore twists, this reaction highlights Project TAL's stunning visuals, creepy creature designs, and potential 2027 launch impact. Join Analytic Dreamz for honest insights on why this could be the next must-play RPG—combat breakdowns, lore teases, and hype predictions included. Subscribe to Notorious Mass Effect for more PS5 trailer reactions and gaming deep dives.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kris and David are back to discuss the week-plus that was October 16-23, 1995. Topics of discussion include:Hulk Hogan losing his mind as Darkside Hogan on two Monday Nitros, including the infamous promo where he compared himself to O.J. Simpson just a few weeks after his acquittal in his murder trial.Ric Flair and Sting finally get on the same page as they get ready to battle Arn Anderson and Brian Pillman at Halloween Havoc.Akira Maeda issues a grandstand challenge to Keiji Muto.Televisa and AAA seemingly reaffirm Televisa's ownership stake in the promotion and what that meant for CMLL on their network.The ECW TV debut of Buh Buh Ray Dudley as well as the very first "Pulp Fiction" segment.The Halloween Scream tour bombs hard for Smoky Mountain Wrestling.Gen. Jim Cornette hypes up about the soon to be debuting Sgt. Rock.Lance Russell has his first dealings with Bob Armstrong and the SMW crew since the start of the SMW vs. USWA feud, featuring Eddie Marlin making his return to TV to avenge Randy Hales.AAA runs a show in Chicago that features Paul Heyman running the locker room and crossing paths with Sabu for the first time in several months.J.R. Benson's northern California version of Incredibly Strange Wrestling definitely lives up to it's name.In Your House 4 in Winnipeg, featuring Shawn Michaels giving up his Intercontinental Title to Dean Douglas…who then loses it to Razor Ramon.Diesel and Davey Boy Smith have a disappointing main event that motivates Vince McMahon to storm off when the PPV goes off the air.Al Snow debuts as Avatar on Raw, while Goldust makes his in-ring debut at the PPV.Exactly how badly and how egregiously the WWF handled the issue of if Michaels would wrestle on the PPV, including how much they deliberately false advertised him for the show.This was a strong show folks, so don't miss out!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:35:34 Int'l: AJPW. NJPW, WAR, BJPW, Michinoku Pro, Wrestle Yume Factory, RINGS, CatchWA, Stu Hart, AAA, CMLL, & WWC2:15:51 Classic Commercial Break2:20:03 Halftime2:59:19 Other USA: ECW, Steel City, SMW, USWA, AAA, CWA (TX), & ISW (NorCal)4:13:44 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

Kris and David are back to discuss the week-plus that was October 16-23, 1995. Topics of discussion include:Hulk Hogan losing his mind as Darkside Hogan on two Monday Nitros, including the infamous promo where he compared himself to O.J. Simpson just a few weeks after his acquittal in his murder trial.Ric Flair and Sting finally get on the same page as they get ready to battle Arn Anderson and Brian Pillman at Halloween Havoc.Akira Maeda issues a grandstand challenge to Keiji Muto.Televisa and AAA seemingly reaffirm Televisa's ownership stake in the promotion and what that meant for CMLL on their network.The ECW TV debut of Buh Buh Ray Dudley as well as the very first "Pulp Fiction" segment.The Halloween Scream tour bombs hard for Smoky Mountain Wrestling.Gen. Jim Cornette hypes up about the soon to be debuting Sgt. Rock.Lance Russell has his first dealings with Bob Armstrong and the SMW crew since the start of the SMW vs. USWA feud, featuring Eddie Marlin making his return to TV to avenge Randy Hales.AAA runs a show in Chicago that features Paul Heyman running the locker room and crossing paths with Sabu for the first time in several months.J.R. Benson's northern California version of Incredibly Strange Wrestling definitely lives up to it's name.In Your House 4 in Winnipeg, featuring Shawn Michaels giving up his Intercontinental Title to Dean Douglas…who then loses it to Razor Ramon.Diesel and Davey Boy Smith have a disappointing main event that motivates Vince McMahon to storm off when the PPV goes off the air.Al Snow debuts as Avatar on Raw, while Goldust makes his in-ring debut at the PPV.Exactly how badly and how egregiously the WWF handled the issue of if Michaels would wrestle on the PPV, including how much they deliberately false advertised him for the show.This was a strong show folks, so don't miss out!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:35:34 Int'l: AJPW. NJPW, WAR, BJPW, Michinoku Pro, Wrestle Yume Factory, RINGS, CatchWA, Stu Hart, AAA, CMLL, & WWC2:15:51 Classic Commercial Break2:20:03 Halftime2:59:19 Other USA: ECW, Steel City, SMW, USWA, AAA, CWA (TX), & ISW (NorCal)4:13:44 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

War is Hell.....but so is AAA gaming.The recent release of Battlefield 6 has violently yanked the boys out of "retirement" to dust off the mics and figure out why this series just feels so damn good.From battles fought here across the globe, to wars waged halfway across the civilized galaxy. Join Jack, Justin and Bryan as they once again speak on behalf of an entire gaming community. We have their best interests at heart, they just don't know it yet...

Support our sponsors this week by using the links below for the exclusive Solomonster offers!MINT MOBILE ▶ Get your 3-month UNLIMITED wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at http://www.mintmobile.com/solomonster right now!BETTERHELP ▶ Get 10 PERCENT OFF your first month and give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/solomonster to start being your best self. Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this week's episode!It's the annual HaLLoWeeN SHOW with thoughts on THREE TITLES CHANGES at NXT Halloween Havoc, Vikingo playing heel on the AAA show and IYO SKY's match in Japan this morning with Mayu Iwatani.  Plus, thoughts on the death of Bobby Horne (Mo of Men on a Mission), the abuse he and Oscar endured during their time there and how he tried to make something of himself... Seth Rollins STRIPPED of the World championship, thoughts on how WWE handled the follow-up with Bron Breakker and Jey Uso's battle royal win... PREDICTIONS for Saturday Night's Main Event and who walks out with the title... the latest update on Andrade's status... Goldberg DISRESPECTS ASUKA yet again and Asuka responds... a wild story involving Bray Wyatt and Charles Manson... AEW's media rights partner UP FOR SALE, who's the favorite to get it and what this could mean for the future of AEW... thoughts on the Women's tag team tournament brackets and why Mercedes MUST FAIL at Full Gear... and a MAILBAG NOT TO BE MISSED answering your questions on people saying AEW will go under in 5-10 years, why CM Punk's HEEL DAYS are behind him, Damian Priest's new "IT'S WEPA TIME!" shirt, why Bret Hart was looking to leave for WCW in 1992, dropping out of high school to become a wrestler and POPPING OFF on things that logically MAKE NO SENSE in wrestling!***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

Rita and AAA!

En este episodio hacemos un recorrido por lo más fuerte de la semana tecnológica (19–25 octubre 2025):• Ubuntu 25.10 llega con más seguridad y GNOME 49• Debian 13 sigue afinándose para servidores caseros y Raspberry Pi• Steam Deck y Proton reciben parches para juegos AAA de Windows• Nvidia mueve la fabricación de sus GPUs Blackwell a suelo estadounidense• Apple lanza MacBook Pro con chip M5 y empuja la IA integrada• Qualcomm quiere romper el monopolio ARM de Apple con Snapdragon X2 Elite• Microsoft “Recall” y el debate privacidad total vs comodidad total• Bruselas avisa a Meta y TikTok: o cumplís las normas o habrá multas millonariasTecnología real explicada claro, para gente que usa el PC todos los días (y no para marketing de las marcas).

#gobernanza #puertorico #pnp Semana crítica para gobierno de Jenniffer González. La administradora de Servicios Generales le pone por escrito al presidente del Senado, Thomas Rivera Schatz, que el informe de Carlos Pesquera indentifica erroneamente a esa agencia interviniendo con subasta de mejoras capitales de la AAA como justificación a los problemas en ese renglón. | Desarrollo Económico elimina decreto al emoresario paquistaní, Fahad Gaffar con cuatro años de tardanza. | ¡Conéctate, comenta y comparte! #periodismoindependiente #periodismodigital #periodismoinvestigativo tiktok.com: @bonitaradio Facebook: bonitaradio Instagram: bonitaradio X: Bonita_Radio

Alors que Moody's s'apprête à rendre son verdict sur la note de la France, la question du pouvoir des agences de notation refait surface. Redoutées par les États, observées par les marchés, parfois critiquées pour leur opacité, ces institutions financières privées influencent toujours la confiance des investisseurs. Mais leur pouvoir est-il aussi grand qu'on le dit ? Imaginons un bulletin scolaire. Sauf qu'au lieu d'élèves, ce sont des entreprises, des collectivités ou des États qui y figurent. Les agences de notation, un peu comme des professeurs, attribuent une note de confiance : AAA pour les plus fiables, C pour ceux proches du défaut de paiement. Leur mission est simple, évaluer la capacité d'un emprunteur à rembourser sa dette. En clair, est-ce qu'on peut lui prêter sans prendre trop de risque ? Une bonne note, c'est un taux d'intérêt plus bas. Une mauvaise, un crédit plus cher. Pour les entreprises, c'est souvent une question de survie. Pour les États, c'est plus symbolique, mais pas toujours sans conséquence. Des notes médiatisées, mais souvent anticipées À chaque dégradation de note, comme celle que pourrait subir la France, les médias s'en emparent aussitôt. Mais dans les faits, les marchés financiers anticipent souvent ces décisions. La dernière baisse de la note française par Moody's n'a eu aucun effet visible sur les taux d'intérêt. Les investisseurs avaient déjà intégré la dégradation et relevé les taux bien avant l'annonce. Pourquoi alors tout ce bruit ? Parce que ces notes sont devenues un rituel médiatique. Faciles à comprendre – comme un bulletin d'école –, elles traduisent en une lettre la complexité d'une économie nationale. Cependant, si un pays change de catégorie de risque, les effets peuvent être beaucoup plus concrets : certains investisseurs institutionnels, contraints par leurs règles internes, cessent alors de prêter. Et c'est là que le cercle vicieux s'installe. Plus les taux montent, plus la dette coûte cher, et plus la note risque d'être encore abaissée. Un pouvoir réel, mais de plus en plus contesté Depuis la crise financière de 2008, la réputation des agences de notation a été sérieusement écornée. On leur reproche une opacité persistante, des méthodes contestées, et une tendance à amplifier les crises plutôt qu'à les prévenir, comme lors du cas grec au début des années 2010. Leur approche, souvent jugée trop marquée par des standards occidentaux, pose aussi problème. Sur le continent africain, plusieurs pays dénoncent des notations qui ne reflètent pas la réalité de leurs économies, tout en conditionnant leur accès aux marchés internationaux. Malgré ces critiques, le pouvoir des agences demeure. Elles continuent d'influencer les perceptions des investisseurs, des médias et parfois des politiques. Un pouvoir fondé moins sur la contrainte que sur la crédibilité qu'on leur accorde. Car dans la finance mondiale, la confiance reste la meilleure des notes.

#gobernanza #puertorico #pnp Semana crítica para gobierno de Jenniffer González. La administradora de Servicios Generales le pone por escrito al presidente del Senado, Thomas Rivera Schatz, que el informe de Carlos Pesquera indentifica erroneamente a esa agencia interviniendo con subasta de mejoras capitales de la AAA como justificación a los problemas en ese renglón. | Desarrollo Económico elimina decreto al emoresario paquistaní, Fahad Gaffar con cuatro años de tardanza. | ¡Conéctate, comenta y comparte! #periodismoindependiente #periodismodigital #periodismoinvestigativo tiktok.com: @bonitaradio Facebook: bonitaradio Instagram: bonitaradio X: Bonita_Radio

Kulttuuriykkösen Perjantaistudiossa käsittelyssä kulttuurin, median, arvokysymysten ja ajankuvan ajankohtaisaiheet kolmen raatilaisen voimin. Uutena raatilaisena ensimmäistä kertaa mukana kulttuuritoimittaja-tietokirjailija Jussi Ahlroth, jonka lisäksi keskustelemassa myös kirjailija-roolipelisuunnittelija-pappi Vehka Kurjenmiekka sekä tutkija Jori Grym. Juhani Kenttämaa toimittaa. Lähetys käynnistyy Eppu Normaalin uran päättymisen jälkimainingeissa – mitä legendayhtyeen jäähyväiset kertovat suomalaisesta musiikkikulttuurista ja fanien tunteista? Keskustelussa pureudutaan myös Anneli Auerin oikeustapaukseen, joka haastaa uskomme suomalaiseen oikeuslaitokseen, poliisin luotettavuuteen sekä median rooliin monimutkaisissa rikosvyyhdeissä. Miten tapaus vaikuttaa kansalaisten luottamukseen instituutioihin ja voiko syytetty enää palata normaaliin elämään? Toisena isona aiheena pohditaan suomalaisten liikalihavuutta: onko kyse yksilön vai yhteiskunnan ongelmasta, ja miten siitä pitäisi puhua? Vieraat pohtivat, onko aika diagnosoida liikalihavuus sairaudeksi ja missä määrin yhteiskunta kantaa vastuuta. Lisäksi studiossa kysytään, miksi miehet eivät lue kaunokirjallisuutta ja mitä tämä kertoo kulttuurimme muutoksista. Onko lukeminen nykyään vain naisten harrastus? Podcastien räjähdysmäinen kasvu vie tilaa perinteiseltä medialta – onko yhteinen todellisuus uhattuna, kun jokainen rakentaa oman audiosisältökuplansa? Lopuksi pohditaan, miksi kulttuurituotteissa ja peleissä tavoitellaan täydellisyyttä: tekeekö riskittömyys taiteesta tylsempää? Saako ja pitäisikö olla rosoa ja epätäydellisyyttä? AAA-luokan isot videopelit ovat totuttaneet pelaajat perfektionismiin.

The Anime Addicts have a very weird conversation inspired by Morning Glory Milking Farm. How has anime contributed to the obsession and sexual awakening with animal girls/boys. We also review the 2 cour gag comedy Witch Watch! 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 this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Laurna Castillo, Senior Vice President of Product at CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer serving millions of customers across the western United States. Laurna has become a leading voice in reimagining how the insurance industry – and entire communities – can build resilience in the face of escalating wildfire risk. On this episode, Laurna will share her journey, lessons learned from the frontlines of growth, and actionable insights for listeners eager to drive meaningful impact in their own ventures. KEY TAKEAWAYS The AAA was originally an automobile association focussed on making cars safer with advocacy for seatbelts, for example. Without seatbelts car insurance would be more expensive making driving less accessible to the average person. It's the same with wild fire, there a massive quantities of homes being lost every year and if we don't have these solutions for less homes being burned down by wild fire, it's going to be less accessible for the average consumer to live in places like California. Knowing where to start was our biggest challenge, but picking a direction and sticking with it, and recognising all the different facets that need progressing, we leant in when we recognised those. We've learned that people are overwhelmed. There's so much information out there, if you speak to your neighbour you might get one thing, if you speak to your local fire-chief you might get another. That was reinforced in our community engagements, as was the fact that trusted voices matter; people are most likely to trust the motivations of people they know rather than insurance companies.  We've been leaning into this problem with this mindset for over a decade and it's becoming more of a strategic focus and imperative for us because of the increase in really large fires that are affecting a lot of properties. One of the most important issues is where to start, in terms of mitigation. The 0-5 foot ignition zone is the single most important factor. Te next is scalability, we need to rally around and give common standards and similar messages, that will help homeowners receive clear, consistent guidance. BEST MOMENTS  ‘Do the next, best, right thing that's in front of you. If you keep doing that, eventually it builds up into a system of change and collective progress.'  ‘I cannot emphasise enough how important partnerships are to this problem. They extend reach.' ‘The easiest way to have a wild fire resilient home is to build one, building one that's not resilient and trying to retrofit it is less optimal and not as easy.' ‘The single most important thing is clearing flammable material (fences, overhanging trees and bushes) from a 0-5 foot zone from the house.' ABOUT THE GUESTS Laurna Castillo is a forward-thinking leader and passionate advocate for innovation and sustainable growth. With a dynamic background spanning entrepreneurship, community development, and strategic leadership, Laurna has dedicated her career to empowering organizations and individuals to unlock their full potential. LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, & commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook  TikTok Email Website This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

The Anime Addicts celebrate our 800th episode! The crew joins in talk about some memories from the past including some funny clips from the past 100 episodes! We also review the newest installment in the Gundam franchise, Gundam Gquuux! You can support the podcast in the following ways: 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

Legendary Nintendo game designer and creator of Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Starfox – basically everyone's gaming childhood – is taking nerd fire for a roughly translated quote that seemed to say video games are temporary while film is timeless. We dare to ask...is he wrong?After we also ruffle the feathers of insecure fanboys, we talk about the lack of voice acting and general AAA polish in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. It's currently getting a thumbs up in one of our households and it'll still sell a bajillion copies, so we dare to ask...are they wrong?ALSO in this episode:– READING: Automatic Noodle by Analee Newitz– WATCHING: The Day the Earth Blew Up is a love letter to classic Looney Tunes– FREE: Steam DLC for first to cash in the code!This episode was mixed by Tony Sadowski and includes Joe Fourhman and Tony Sadowski on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soundimage.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Gasoline prices are down in Massachusetts and nationwide as AAA reports prices have currently hit a 4-year low. According to a report by GasBuddy, the nationwide average for gasoline has dropped to $2.98 per gallon. What gasoline prices are you seeing in your area? Are you surprised they've hit a low at this time of year as we're heading into the colder months?

The boys breakdown a great week in pro wrestling starting with AEW WreslteDream, Sting returns, Darby refuses to quit, Brodido shows they're the best tag team right now and Hangman and Samoa Joe get after it. Over in WWE they deal with a few top card injuries, AJ Styles wins a tag title and CM Punk and Jey Uso prepare to fight for the vacant world title.WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?

1. Ahora la guerra dentro del gobierno del PNP es entre los alcaldes, la gobernadora y TRS- Expresiones de Ramón Luis Rivera 2. Sube de tono la guerra del gobierno con LUMA 3. Fuerte editorial de El Nuevo Día en contra del gobierno 4. Ahora dicen que la reforma contributiva será para una extraordinaria 5. Honras fúnebres de Carlos López mañana 6. Sin agua miles de abonados de la AAA 7. DEPORTES ZONA-5See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 147 is live. Acefield Retro and Chad are back with a brand-new edition of Wrestling Tonight to break it all down, a massive week across AEW, WWE, and beyond. AEW WrestleDream 2025 in St. Louis felt like a complete show from start to finish. Every match had purpose, and every moment built toward something meaningful. Darby Allin finally defeated Jon Moxley in a violent but deeply emotional I Quit match that ended with Sting's return.  Hangman Page and Samoa Joe delivered the kind of world title match that rewards patience, ending with Page barely surviving before The Opps made their presence felt again. Cracks began to form in Don Callis' camp when Kazuchika Okada accidentally hit Takeshita with a Rainmaker, costing them the tag titles. Kris Statlander's win over Toni Storm was the title defense her reign needed, and Mercedes Moné continued her dominant streak by defeating Mina Shirakawa to break Ultimo Dragon's record. Elsewhere, Jurassic Express reunited to beat the Young Bucks in a fast, fun tag match that raised new questions about Kenny Omega's next move. Fletcher retained against Briscoe, Hayter and Thekla tore into each other, and The Hurt Syndicate picked up a strong win that puts them in line for gold. In WWE, Seth Rollins' shoulder injury could reshape the road to WrestleMania, but the larger story is the company's quiet rollout of an AI-driven storytelling system. Reports suggest WWE creative has begun testing artificial intelligence to help design character arcs, anticipate audience reactions, and fine-tune story pacing before scripts reach production. Whether this becomes a valuable tool or a creative crutch remains to be seen, but it marks a major shift in how wrestling stories might be told. Jacob Fatu's violent write-off and Ilja Dragunov's surprise United States Title win over Sami Zayn arrived with uncanny timing, fueling speculation that elements of the new system are already in play. Across the Pacific, AJ Styles may have wrestled his final match in Japan, closing the night with an emotional farewell speech delivered in Japanese by Shinsuke Nakamura. It was a week that balanced endings and beginnings. AEW delivered purposeful, organic storytelling while WWE stepped into uncharted territory by blending creativity with artificial intelligence. Wrestling keeps evolving, and nights like these remind everyone why they care.

Featuring: Ammosart, Ashgar, Belghast, Grace, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen   Hey Folks! This week, Grace and Bel start off the show talking about how good Destiny Rising has been now that they have arrived at the endgame.  They also talk a bit about Helhest, the new banner character. Grace shares her initial thoughts about He is Coming a roguelike that they have been playing. Bel shares some of the early spoilers for Path of Exile 3.27 Keepers of the Flame, which we are getting a full reveal for on the 23rd and is starting on the 31st.  It seems like we are maybe getting a Breach expansion league, with a bunch of quality of life changes.  From there, we dive into the topic that got bumped from last week about how there are so many good games… that it makes it really hard to play less-than-excellent games anymore. We also talk about how players are seeing through pointless grinds, and how AA games are back with a vengeance, while AAA games are floundering.   Topics Discussed Destiny Rising Helhest Banner Master and Grandmaster Mode Content Trikora Happened He Is Coming Path of Exile 3.27 Spoilers Keepers of the Flame Breach League When There Are Too Many Games Players Rebelling Against Grind The Rise of AA Games The Floundering of AAA Games Questionable Business Decisions

0:00 – Intro02:14 – Gamescast starts02:34 – Reach NDREAMS03:29 – Port the back-catalog06:08 – NDREAMS risk talk06:31 – Shooty Fruity nostalgia07:46 – REACH Impressions24:09 – Puzzle room fatigue26:27 – Reviews need nuance27:21 – Quest vs PSVR2 version27:48 – Reprojection and pop-in28:45 – Prince of Persia vibes30:36 – Call of the Mountain comparison31:12 – Scoring framework clarify33:57 – Fracked vs Reach35:24 – Miles' provisional score36:40 – AAA label rant38:07 – PS6 rumor timing41:10 – Most-wanted PSVR1 ports46:48 – Membership gifting chat47:48 – Puzzling Places Halloween DLC51:31 – Beat Saber support gripe53:12 – “Wait to buy” stance54:53 – Fortnite Halloween chat56:27 – Spooky stream plans57:04 – Wanderer patch hopes58:38 – Supermarket CEO obsession59:34 – Duck Hunt VR disappointment01:02:06 – Smooth turning tip01:04:10 – SkyLeap parkour reveal01:06:07 – Shovelware suspicion talk01:11:58 – Sunday Multiplayer 01:12:35 – “What happened” games list01:14:08 – Heartfelt VR stories01:18:27 – Four-minute challenge01:25:06 – Retronica impressions01:31:45 – Review keys and budgets01:32:17 – Game grading discussion01:37:45 – Outro

The boys breakdown a fun week in Wrestling with WWE spending it in AUSTRALIA and AEW gearing up for PPV! John Cena and AJ Styles write a love letter to Pro Wrestling and Seth Rollins beats Cody just to be betrayed by his own vision. Over in AEW it is time for Wrestledream with Samoa Joe challenging Hangman Page for the title, Jon Moxley and Darby Allin get ready to murder each other in an I Quit match and we congratulate young Takeshita on winning the glorious IWGP World Heavyweight title.WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?

Because Ace Frehley of Kiss died, Jeremy & Kevin decided to start the show talking about the iconic rock band. When your hosts got to wrestling, they talked about Zaria‘s very bad night in NXT. With a majority of their criticism, Jeremy & Kevin talk about the downsides of the partnerships with AAA & TNA. […] The post Stunt Granny Audio 1102 – Ace Frehley, Zaria’s Bad Night and Wrestle Dream “Build” appeared first on Stunt Granny.

With Morgan Stanley's European Leveraged Finance Conference underway, our Head of Corporate Credit Research Andrew Sheets joins Chief Fixed Income Strategist Vishy Tirupattur to discuss private credit, M&A activity and AI infrastructure.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript ----- Andrew Sheets: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Andrew Sheets, Head of Corporate Credit Research at Morgan StanleyVishy Tirupattur: And I'm Vishy Tirupattur, Morgan Stanley's Chief Fixed Income Strategist.Andrew Sheets: Today, as we're hosting the Morgan Stanley European Leveraged Finance Conference, a discussion of three of the biggest topics on the minds of credit investors worldwide.It's Thursday, October 16th at 4pm in London.Vishy, it's so great to catch up with you here in London. I know you've been running around the world, quite literally, talking to investors about some of the biggest debates in credit – and that's exactly what we wanted to talk. We're here at Morgan Stanley's European Leveraged Finance Conference. We're talking with investors about the biggest debates, the biggest developments in credit markets, and there are really kind of three topics that stand out.There's what's going on with private credit? What's going on with the merger and acquisition, the M&A cycle? And how are we going to fund all of this AI infrastructure?And so maybe I'll throw the first question to you. We hear a lot about private credit, and so maybe just for the listener who's looking at a lot of different things. First, how do you define it? What are we really talking about when we're talking about private credit?Vishy Tirupattur: So, Andrew, when we talk about private credit, the most common understanding of private credit is lending by non-banks to small and medium sized companies. And we probably will discuss a bit later that this definition is actually expanding much beyond this narrow definition. So, when you think about private credit and spend time understanding what is the credit in private credit, what it boils down to is on average, on a leveraged basis, the credit in private credit is comparable to, say CCC to B - on a coverage basis to the public markets.So, the credits in the private credit market are weaker. But on the other hand, the quality of covenants in these deals is significantly better compared to the public credit markets. So, that's the credit in private credit.Andrew Sheets: So, Vishy, with that in mind then, what is the concern in this market? Or conversely, where do people see the opportunity?Vishy Tirupattur: So, the concern in this market comes from the opaqueness in these deals. Many of these private credit borrowers are not public filers. So not much is well known about what the underlying details are. But in a sense, a good part of the public markets, whether it's in high yield bonds or in the public, broadly syndicated leveraged loans are also not public filers. So, there is information asymmetry in those markets as well.So, the issue is not the opaqueness of private markets, but opaqueness in credit in general. But that said, when you look at the metrics of leverage, coverage, cash on balance sheet…Andrew Sheets: Because we can get some kind of high-level sense of what is in these portfolios...Vishy Tirupattur: Yeah. And we look at all those metrics, and we look at a wide range of metrics. We don't get to the conclusion that we are at a precipice of some systemic risk exposure in credit. On the other hand, there are idiosyncratic issues. And these idiosyncratic issues have always been there and will remain there. And we would expect that the default rates are sticky around these levels, which are slightly above the long-term average levels, and we expect that to remain.Andrew Sheets: So, you may see more dispersion within these portfolios. These are weaker, more cyclical, more levered companies. But overall, this is not something that we think at the moment is going to interrupt the credit cycle or the broader markets dynamic.Vishy Tirupattur: Absolutely. That is exactly where we come down to.So, Andrew, let me throw another question back at you. There's a lot of talk of growing M&A, growing LBO activity. And that could potentially lead to some challenges on the credit front. How do you look at it?Andrew Sheets: So, I'd like to actually build upon your answer from private credit, right? Because I think a lot of the questions that we're getting from investors are around this question of how far along in this always, kind of, cyclical process; ebb and flow of lending aggressiveness are we? And, you know, this is a cycle that goes back a hundred years – of lenders becoming more conservative and tighter with lending. And then as times get good, they become somewhat looser. And initially that's fine. And then eventually something, something happens.And so, I think we've seen the development of new markets like private credit that have opened up new lending opportunities and then also new questions. And I think we've also seen this question come up around M&A and corporate activity.And as we start to see headlines of very large leveraged buyouts or LBOs, as we start to see more merger and acquisition – M&A – activity coming back; something we've at Morgan Stanley been believers in. Are we really starting to see the things that we saw in the year 2000, or in the year 2007, when you saw very active capital markets actually coinciding with kind of near the peak of equity markets near the top of major market cycles.And in short, we do not think we're there yet. If we look at the actual volumes that we're seeing, we're actually a little bit below average in terms of corporate activity. There's really been a dearth of corporate activity after COVID. We're still catching up. Secondly, the big transactions that we're seeing are still more conservatively structured, which isn't usually what you see right at the end. And so, I think between these two things with still a lot of supportive factors for more corporate activity, we think we have further to go.Vishy Tirupattur: On that point, Andrew, I think if you look at the LBOs that are happening today versus the LBOs that happened in the 2007 era, the equity contribution is dramatically different. You know, equity to debt, these LBOs that are happening today [are] of a substantially higher amount of equity contribution compared to the LBOs we saw pre-Financial Crisis…Andrew Sheets: That's such a great point. And the listener may not know this, but Vishy and I were working together at Morgan Stanley prior to the Financial Crisis, and we were working in credit research when a lot of these LBOs were happening, and…Vishy Tirupattur: And I used to be tall and good looking.Andrew Sheets: (laughs) And they were just very different. We're still not there. If you go back and pull the numbers, you're looking at transactions still that are far more conservative than what we saw then. So, you know, this activity is cyclical, and I think we do have to watch deregulation, right? You saw a lot of regulations come in after the Financial Crisis that led to more conservative lending. If those regulations get rolled back, we could really move back towards more aggressive lending. But we haven't quite seen that yet.Vishy Tirupattur: Absolutely not.Andrew Sheets: And Vishy, maybe the third question that comes up a lot. We've covered private credit, which is very topical. We've covered kind of corporate aggressiveness. But maybe the icing on the cake. The biggest question is AI – and is AI spending?And it just feels like every day you come into the office and there's another headline on CNBC or Bloomberg about another mega AI funding deal. And the question is, okay, where's all that money going to come from?And maybe some of it comes from these companies themselves. They're very profitable, but credit might have to fill in some of the gaps. And you and some of our colleagues have done a lot of work on this. Where do you think kind of the lending story and the borrowing story fits into this broader AI theme?Vishy Tirupattur: Our estimate of simply data center related CapEx requirements are close to $3 trillion. You add the power required for the data centers and add another $300-400 billion. So, a lot of this CapEx will come from – roughly about half might come from the operating cash flows of the hyperscalers. But the rest, so [$]1.5 trillion plus, has to come through various channels of credit.So, unsecured corporate credit, we think will play a fairly small role in this. Of that [$]1.5 trillion plus, maybe [$]200 billion to come from unsecured credit issuance by these hyperscalers, and perhaps some of the securitized markets, such as ABS and CMBS that rely on stabilized cash flows may be another 1[$]50 billion. But a different version of private credit, what we will call ABF or asset based finance, will play a very big role. So north of [$]800 billion we think will come from that kind of a private credit version of investment grade, or a private credit markets developing. So, this market is very much in the developmental mode.So, one way or the other, for AI to go from where it is today to substantially improving productivity and the earnings of companies that has to go through CapEx; and that CapEx needs to go through credit markets.Andrew Sheets: And I think that is so fascinating because, right Vishy, so much of the spending is still ahead of us. It hasn't even really started, if you look at the numbers.Vishy Tirupattur: Absolutely. We are in the early stages of this CapEx cycle. We should expect to see a lot more CapEx and that CapEx train has to run through credit markets.Andrew Sheets: So, Vishy, there's obviously a lot of history in financial markets of larger CapEx booms, and some of them work out well, and some of them don't. I mean, if you are trying to think about some of the dynamics of this funding for AI and data centers more broadly versus some of these other CapEx cycles that investors might be familiar with. Are there some similar dynamics and some key differences that you try to keep in mind?Vishy Tirupattur: So, in terms of similarities, you know, they're big numbers, whichever way you cut it, these numbers are going to be big dollar numbers.But there are substantial differences between the most recent CapEx boom that we saw towards the end of the late 90s, early 2000s; we saw a massive telecom boom, telecom related CapEx. The big difference is that spending was done by – predominantly by companies that had put debt on their balance sheet. They were already very leveraged. They were just barely investment grade or some below investment grade companies with not much cash on their balance sheet.And you contrast that with today's world, much of this is being done by highly rated companies; the hyperscalers or between, you know, A+ to AAA rated companies, with a lot of cash on their balance sheets and with very little outstanding debt on their part.On top of that, the kind of channels that exist today, you know, data center, ABS and CMBS, asset-based finance, joint venture kind of financing. All of these channels were simply not available back then. And the fact that they all are available today means that this risk of CapEx is actually much more widely distributed.So that makes me feel a lot better about the evolution of this CapEx cycle compared to the most recent one we saw.Andrew Sheets: Private credit, a rise in M&A and a very active funding market for AI. Three big topics that are defining the credit debate today. Vishy, thanks for taking the time to talk.Vishy Tirupattur: Andrew, always fun to hang with youAndrew Sheets: And thank you for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please leave us review wherever you listen and tell a friend or colleague about us today.

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we continue our series on 2010's Deadly Premonition. We revisit the Twin Peaks of it all, and then discuss some of the more mechanical aspects of the game, particularly the profiling and the combat. And then there's that open world. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Past/to the Sawmill (Tim/Brett) Issues covered: schedule of the next couple weeks, rewatching the Twin Peaks pilot, homage or theft?, leaning into the uncanny valley, things in video games we don't want to show people, technical limitations, localization issues, copying the diner, pricing items, music choices and tones and creepiness, adaptation and filters, conversations about rain, an artifact, survival horror elements, profiling, going through the clues, York putting together the profile, putting the player in the crime scenario, who is Zach?, hot take from Tim: "serial killers are bad news," having confidence in the story, dipping into the combat, aiming and lock-on, failing QTEs, random QTEs vs not, picture-in-picture, talking to Zach in the car, walking around the town after dark, the horrible map and how it interacts with driving conversations, a mechanic to help you understand the game that you don't understand, learning the space, car/character relativity, peeking into buliding windows, zombies after midnight and the blood moon, similarities to Silent Hill 2, the difficulty of making this at AAA scale, unorthodox mechanics, good moment-to-moment gameplay, publisher cachet, hearing about the games.  Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Welcome Back Kotter, Portal 2, Defeating Games for Charity, Phil Salvador, Video Game History Foundation, KyleAndError, Twin Peaks, Nintendo Switch, Swery, Yakuza: Like A Dragon, Waitress, Mark Frost, David Lynch, Naomi Watts, Batman (series), Golden Idol (series), Return of the Obra Dinn, Heavy Rain, Mindhunter, David Fincher, Zodiac, Se7en, Jaws, Miguel Ferrer, Fire Walk With Me, Chris Isaak, Kiefer Sutherland, God of War (2004), Shenmue, Alien: Isolation, Beyond Good and Evil, PhysX, Don't Look Now, Nicolas Roeg, Julie Christie, Donald Sutherland, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Fred Ward, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, Joel Gray, Jennifer Gray, Olivia Newton-John, Xanadu, Audrey Hepburn, GTA 3, Silent Hill 2, Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Solid (series), Death Stranding, Suda51, No More Heroes, Lollipop Chainsaw, Shadows of the Damned, Remedy Entertainment, Sam Lake, Far Cry, Sony, Spelunky, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.  Next time: More Deadly Premonition! Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp YouTube  Discord  DevGameClub@gmail.com 

There's been a bit of a scheduling pile-up at Indieventure HQ: within the next three episodes we somehow have to fit in our 2nd anniversary, Halloween, and our 50th episode, and make all of them feel as special as they deserve. Working around a lot of real-life commitments at the moment also means that we had to bulk-record a bunch of episodes back-to-back and… look, what I'm trying to say is, yes I realise now that we're technically hitting Halloween an episode early, but let's just agree that it works and feels deliberate, OK? Because we've decided to hold back the traditional anniversary bit-o'-bullshit for Ep.50 (mark your calendars for November!), we decided that this milestone deserved another trip to the prestigious Indieventure Vault. We've been toying with the idea of dedicating some Vault space to specific genres for a while, and where better to start than with horror? It's a linchpin within the indie gaming scene, after all, and as ever our hosts can get some good mileage out of the fact that we all have very different feelings towards the genre: Rebecca is a total scare-seeker, Liam won't even talk about spooky games without a light on in the room, and Rachel is a recent convert who now happily occupies a space somewhere in-between. When it came to picking our favourite spooky games to induct into the Vault, we were slightly surprised to realise that there aren't actually very many in there yet, which gave us something of a blank canvas to work with. In deference to everyone's wellbeing and in the name of keeping things interesting we were pretty loose on what we think deserves the title of "horror game", but it was nevertheless surprisingly easy to settle on our three latest submissions: Signalis, Slay the Princess, and Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, all of which we give their rapturous (and increasingly surreal) initiation ceremony in this episode. Onto hyperfixations, and you can tell we're approaching the end of the year because everyone's suddenly checking out a bunch of games. Rachel's been playing some solid gold indies as ever in the form of Öoo and Rise of the Golden Idol's latest DLC, The Curse of the Last Reaper. Meanwhile, Liam's been enjoying the glorious experiment in indie dev collaboration that is Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 1 Re-Raptored. And, because Rebecca's schedule can't be tamed at the moment, she's bucking the trend with two of the biggest AAA releases of the year instead: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (on PS5) and Silent Hill f. Our music was written and performed by Ollie Newbury! Find him on Instagram at @newbsmusic. Meanwhile, you can find us at indieventurepodcast.co.uk or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don't forget that you can now join our dedicated Discord too, and be sure to check out our new Steam Curator page if you simply still can't get enough of us!

In this week's episode of the Snug Wrestling Podcast, Edgar and Tommy sit down for a one-on-one deep dive into the latest action-packed edition of WWE NXT. With Halloweek Havoc looming and a high-stakes showdown against TNA just around the corner, the developmental brand is firing on all cylinders—and our hosts are here to break it all down.

- Stellantis Moves Jeep Production to U.S. - Ram Mid-Size Pickup Going to Toledo - Filosa Doubles Down on U.S. - Norway To Ax EV Subsidies - Automakers Improve Pedestrian AEB At Night - Rimac To Buy Out Porsche Stake in JV - Rimac To Make Solid State Batteries - Waymo Brings Robotaxis To London - Honda Launches Autonomous Lawn Mower - How Much AI Do You Want in Your Car?

- Stellantis Moves Jeep Production to U.S. - Ram Mid-Size Pickup Going to Toledo - Filosa Doubles Down on U.S. - Norway To Ax EV Subsidies - Automakers Improve Pedestrian AEB At Night - Rimac To Buy Out Porsche Stake in JV - Rimac To Make Solid State Batteries - Waymo Brings Robotaxis To London - Honda Launches Autonomous Lawn Mower - How Much AI Do You Want in Your Car?

OverviewWhat happens when regulation collides with game design? In this episode, I sit down with industry veteran Oscar Clark to unpack the EU's proposed changes around virtual currency, the ethics of monetization, and why “finding the fun” is still the core of building sustainable games. From self-regulation to skill-mapping the next generation of developers, this conversation goes deep into the business of games and the future of LiveOps.Episode Highlights Why current EU regulations on virtual currency could unintentionally harm indie developers while missing the real issues The nuance of FOMO, scarcity, and seasonal content—when it drives engagement vs. when it becomes exploitative Lessons from history: how Battlefront II's monetization backlash should have been a wake-up call for the industr The need for skills mapping and career development frameworks to help juniors grow into seniors—and why games lag behind other industries How LiveOps and retention loops (like soap opera-style storytelling) keep players coming back for years Oscar's journey from GDC talks to his new LiveOps strategy platform, Arcanics, and how it aims to make sustainable operations accessible to all studiosWhy It MattersFor industry professionals, this episode offers a clear-eyed look at the tension between regulation, monetization, and player trust. You'll walk away with practical insights into LiveOps best practices, the importance of designing around player value rather than revenue, and a framework for thinking about career development in gaming. Whether you're running a AAA franchise or bootstrapping an indie project, the lessons here point to one truth: sustainable growth comes from finding the fun and retaining players long-term.About the GuestOscar Clark is the co-founder of Arcanics, a newly funded LiveOps strategy platform. A 30-year industry veteran, Oscar has written multiple books including Games as a Service and Playing with Balance. He is a frequent speaker at GDC and global gaming conferences, known for blending practical LiveOps experience with big-picture industry insight.Next Steps

Rey “R.T.” Trevino, oil and gas expert and CEO of Pecos Country Energy, breaks down the latest gas market trends. AAA reports the national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.08, down five cents from last Monday and lower than last year's $3.20. With demand at a four-month low and the seasonal switch from summer- to winter-grade fuel, Trevino predicts gas prices will continue to fall in the coming weeks.

Next-gen console rumors are certainly simmering, as both PlayStation and Xbox have had news emerge regarding their potential console or console-like device, potentially releasing as early as 2027. This may mean we get more compelling real news even in 2026. But is it too early for next-gen? Or does it just seem that way? Do we even need Next-Gen as soon as 2027? Sean and Marc discuss this and more. Compound this with news from Circana about the number of games the majority of gamers buy, and it is yet another telling story about why things may be the way they are for AAA gaming. Does this concern the duo? Or is it just kind of how it's always been, and we just didn't have all these datapoints before? Plus, Marc has more thoughts on Hades 2, Sean's been playing Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, and Little Nightmares 3. Is Xbox done at Target and Walmart too? Ubisoft's canceled Assassin's Creed Civil War game, Nintendo Switch 2 keeps selling, and much more! You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/uYka5nXpc9E

This weekend captured the full scope of what wrestling looks like in 2025. WWE delivered layered storytelling and big moments in Perth, TNA tapped into its history and emotion in Lowell, and AEW kept its focus sharp heading into WrestleDream. Each promotion showed what makes it stand out in today's landscape. At Crown Jewel, Seth Rollins outlasted Cody Rhodes in a physical, methodical main event to win the Men's Crown Jewel Championship. The finish saw Rollins use the wristwatch Cody once gave him as a weapon before landing two Curb Stomps to close the show. Just 48 hours later on Raw, everything unraveled. The Vision turned on its leader — Bron Breakker dropped Rollins with a spear, Bronson Reed followed with a Tsunami, and Paul Heyman silently joined their side as Breakker raised the World Heavyweight Title. Rollins' declaration that he didn't need anyone came full circle in a single segment. Bronson Reed's weekend was career-defining. He pinned Roman Reigns in an Australian Street Fight after Jey Uso accidentally speared his cousin through a table. Afterward, Reigns told The Usos he loved them but didn't want to see them until Christmas — a rare glimpse of distance inside The Bloodline. Stephanie Vaquer's victory over Tiffany Stratton gave credibility to WWE's new women's title, Rhea Ripley's homecoming drew an emotional response, and John Cena's match with AJ Styles served as a fitting farewell to his international career. In Lowell, TNA's Bound for Glory focused on closure and renewal. Mike Santana defeated Trick Williams to capture the TNA World Championship in an emotional moment that felt earned. The Hardys and Team 3D shared the ring for what appeared to be their final meeting, giving the crowd one last look at a legendary rivalry. Leon Slater and Je'Von Evans delivered a standout X-Division match that showcased the next generation, even with interference affecting the outcome. AEW stayed consistent in its build to WrestleDream. The St. Louis card is locked in: Hangman Page vs. Samoa Joe for the world title, Jon Moxley vs. Darby Allin in an I Quit Match, Toni Storm vs. Kris Statlander for the women's championship, and Okada teaming with Konosuke Takeshita for tag gold. During an interview with Ariel Helwani, Allin said the locker room feels “as strong as it's ever been,” crediting a more focused and cooperative atmosphere behind the scenes. Meanwhile in Japan, Konosuke Takeshita defeated Zack Sabre Jr. to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at King of Pro-Wrestling. The 31-minute match saw Sabre attack Takeshita's neck before the new champion rallied with back-to-back Powerdrive Knees to close out Sabre's 106-day reign. Takeshita becomes the first AEW-contracted wrestler to hold New Japan's top title and will bring the championship into WrestleDream alongside Okada. The weekend showed just how global and interconnected wrestling has become. WWE continues refining its presentation, TNA is rebuilding through passion and legacy, AEW is focused on consistency and collaboration, and NJPW's partnership moments keep expanding what's possible in the modern era.

TEXT US YOUR THOUGHTS!Hosts **Tony Sisk** and **Jaime G** kick off the "video game fall season" by discussing two major new releases: the highly anticipated indie sequel **Hollow Knight: Silksong** and the AAA looter-shooter **Borderlands 4**. Jaime shares his enthusiastic impressions of **Silksong**, highlighting its six-year development history, its origins as an intended DLC for *Hollow Knight* that grew into a full standalone sequel, and its budget price point of $20. He praises its Metroidvania genre execution, comparing its difficulty to *Elden Ring*, noting the lack of a ramp-up for new players, and describing the protagonist Hornet's high mobility and fluid movement as a major gameplay addition. Tony offers his initial thoughts on **Borderlands 4**, which he picked up as a physical copy on launch day. He states that the game is **"very good"** and already **"easily" better than Borderlands 3**. Tony praises the narrative, specifically highlighting the **memorable NPC characters** and the investment in their stories, which he feels was lacking in the previous installment. The hosts note the interesting contrast between the highly-rated, budget indie title (**Silksong**) and the large-scale AAA release (**Borderlands 4**), setting up a future discussion comparing their reception and player count, especially on platforms like Steam.---## Show Notes**Podcast Title:** Good Game Radio**Topics:** Video Game Fall Season Kickoff, *Hollow Knight: Silksong* Release and Review, *Borderlands 4* Initial Impressions.###

Raggedy and Emiry have debated the definition of anime to death. Now it is time to define shonen, more specifically its tropes. When they work, when they are overplayed, and those that break free from the mold. Intro music is "Shonen Showdown Opening" by Syn Strain In The Pentane and the ending music is "Chiptunes" by Liborio Conti (https://www.no-copyright-music.com/) 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

Good evening and welcome to the first and maybe only anime draft here at the AAA Podcast. This is for all the marbles, what happens here will state the entertainment standing of these shows and movies once and for all. We also review the smash hit To Be Hero X! You can support the podcast in the following ways: 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

So Jack Smith — the Spy Who Bugged Me. The man who's supposed to be defending democracy — just got caught spying on Republican senators. You can't make this stuff up. The guy's like if Inspector Gadget and Joe Biden had a baby — a confused, over-caffeinated tattletale with a hard drive full of felonies. No wonder he retired. Yeah, “retired” — in D.C. code that means lawyered up and shredding files. He says it's a “personal decision.” Sure, like O.J. decided to “look for the real killer.”And the Left still calls this man a hero. Folks, if democracy were a car, Jack Smith and Merrick Garland would be the ones slashing the tires, then calling AAA and blaming Trump for the flat.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1. Se la quiere quitar, pero no puede, dice el Superintendente de la Policía, Joseph González, sobre la escolta de Wanda Vázquez 2. Fiscalía presentó nueva evidencia, defensa objeta y jueza Carreño pospone vista de sentencia de Wanda Vázquez para el 4 de diciembre 3. Se reincorporan a la junta de control fiscal los tres botados por Trump que le ganaron en el Tribunal Federal para el distrito de PR 4. Secretario de Salud ahora dice que no hay peligro de que WIC se quede sin fondos 5. Dalmau y el PIP se alejan de nueva alianza para enfrentar enmiendas al Código Electoral 6. Contra el reloj la AAA para uso de fondos federales 7. Cinco muertos baleados y desnudos, dos en Santurce y 3 en masacre en Carolina 8. Martes de energía con Ramón Luis Nieves 9. Donald Trump dice que no sabe quién es Bad Bunny 10. Liberada por Israel puertorriqueña que fue parte de la flotilla humanitaria que trató de llegar a Gaza. Alegan fue maltratada y torturada. 11. Mas vientos negativos a nivel federal para la comunidad LGBTQ+. Tribunal Supremo federal parece se inclina para invalidad ley de Colorado que prohíbe las terapias de conversión. 12. Converso con Mary Jo Laborde, Presidenta del Banco de Alimentos sobre el mes de la acción contra el hambreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September came and went but we still found time to play a couple of games. We talked about Silksong, Baldurs Gate 3 and a few other titles. Please enjoy.

Most preppers believe they're covered for roadside emergencies—until they're stranded with a deflated tire, no cell service, and realize their "preparedness" amounts to hoping AAA arrives before dark. The gap between owning a vehicle and being truly prepared to handle automotive emergencies is wider than most people recognize. While the average driver might keep jumper cables in their trunk, serious preppers understand that a comprehensive vehicle survival kit represents the difference between a minor inconvenience and a potentially dangerous situation that spirals out of control. In this episode, Todd breaks down the critical components of a properly equipped vehicle emergency kit, drawing from real-world scenarios where adequate preparedness transformed potential disasters into manageable situations. Rather than simply listing items to throw in your trunk, this episode explores the strategic thinking behind vehicle-based preparedness across multiple categories: essential gear every driver needs regardless of climate, seasonal equipment for extreme weather conditions, and situational items for extended travel. Todd addresses often-overlooked considerations like heat degradation of supplies, storage solutions for different vehicle types, and the critical distinction between equipment that stays in your vehicle versus gear that travels with you daily. Whether you're building your first auto emergency kit or refining an existing setup, this episode delivers the practical knowledge necessary to ensure your vehicle preparedness matches your self-reliance mindset. Visit the Episode Page on Ready Your Future. Of Interest Get One Preparedness Tip in Your Email Weekly! For more about Todd and RYF Join the Exclusive Email Group The Christian Prepper Podcast Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prepperwebsiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trent Kusters chats with Sean Gorman (Lead Designer) and Mark Ranson (Art Director) from Void Interactive, creators of the tactical first-person shooter, Ready or Not. Together they discuss how the studio balances realism, tension, and storytelling without glorifying violence; their “fear every door” design philosophy; lessons learned from AAA development; and how they decide what to cut or keep to focus their vision.  This episode is sponsored by: Xsolla Accelbyte Episode Host: Trent Kusters Producers: Claudio Tapia and Josh Chu, The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving us a rating and review. Support the show and get all of our episodes early/ad-free: https://bit.ly/4kU34Lt Follow us: linktr.ee/AIAS Please consider supporting game dev students with: AIAS Foundation

Kris and David are back as we discuss the week that was October 1-7, 2007. Topics of discussion include:Nigel McGuinness winning the ROH Title from Takeshi Morishima and why it happened when it did.Larry Sweeney's role in ROH and how it could've been even better.A wacky Dixie Carter conference call to hype up the first ever two hour episode of TNA Impact, which was wall to wall, full-on insanity topped off by a great review from Bryan Alvarez in F4W.The saga of Leticia Cline and how she found her way back to TNA.The official end of Dream Stage Entertainment.The first ever Antonio Peña Memorial Show in AAA.El Hijo del Santo hooks up with the World Boxing Council in to promote shows in Mexico.The Dream Reunion convention, naturally, turning into a nightmare.John Cena tearing his right pectoral muscle and having to relinquish his WWE Championship, thus sending the following Sunday's No Mercy PPV into a state of flux.Raw, ECW, Smackdown, and No Mercy all have a wild and wooly week in the realm of WWE TV.The story of CM Punk meeting Tony Atlas in OVW and what a story that was.This was quite the damn show, folks, so you better not miss this one!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 ROH0:34:27 TNA1:47:44 Japan: Dream Stage Entertainment, Tadao Yasuda, NOAH, BJPW, DDT, Dragongate, El Dorado, FUCK!, Ganko Pro, KAGEKI, Osaka Pro, Riki Office, UWAI Station, NEO Ladies, Sendai Girls, & Pro Wrestling Sun2:06:55 Classic Commercial Break2:10:25 Halftime2:37:33 Other North America: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Tijuana, Hijo del Santo/WBC, FTW (MA), NWA Anarchy, IWA East Coast, JuggaloCW, & Dream Reunion convention2:56:12 WWETo 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

The Anime Addicts reveal their picks for yet another anime season! Boy time is flying! This time it is the Fall 2025 season we will be discussing. So hear about all the anime and which ones we will be watching for you on the podcast. Also, we review the series, The Summer Hikaru Died! You can support the podcast in the following ways: 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