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It's January 9th, 2026… Do you know where your 2026 sales are?In this Week in Review, Neil breaks down what really shifted in ecommerce during 2025 and why 2026 will not feel easier just because the calendar flipped. You'll learn why growth no longer covers sloppy operations, why cash flow timing matters more than revenue, and how disciplined operators gain leverage while others react.If you understand what 2025 actually exposed, 2026 becomes manageable instead of stressful.

No.1 Health Doctor Benjamin Bikman breaks down keto, insulin resistance, sugar addiction, and calorie counting, and the ONE test that predicts weight gain! Dr Benjamin Bikman is a metabolic scientist and researcher focused on the link between insulin resistance and chronic disease. He is Professor of Cell Biology at Brigham Young University and Co-founder of Insulin IQ.  Follow Dr Benjamin: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3MGLKNH X - https://bit.ly/3N6hziZ  Website - https://bit.ly/491iGI6  He explains: ◼️Why shrinking fat cells depends on lowering insulin, not eating less ◼️How ketones act as a brain fuel that kills hunger and boosts metabolism ◼️Why constant carb intake traps energy and makes willpower fail ◼️How GLP-1 drugs may worsen muscle loss and long-term metabolic health ◼️Why a fasting insulin test reveals problems years before diabetes [00:00] What Should People Focus on for 2026 When It Comes to Diet? [02:32] What Is Metabolism? [07:18] Why Calorie Counting Doesn't Work [09:57] Ketones and Fat Loss [22:37] How the Liver Decides What to Do With Fat [25:09] Is Keto Sustainable? [27:15] Could Keto Help With Eating Disorders and Sugar Addiction? [30:24] The Effects of Keto on the Heart [32:54] Should You Take Exogenous Ketones? [38:04] Is Keto Suitable for Women? [44:36] The Perfect Diet and Lifestyle for 2026 [51:12] Steve's Ketone Levels After a Keto Shot [57:04] Ads [58:40] Continuing the Perfect Lifestyle for 2026 [59:42] When Not to Do Keto [01:05:48] How Cancers Use Sugar for Energy [01:10:36] Are Vitamins and Supplements Contributing to Obesity? [01:21:19] Thoughts on Ozempic and GLP-1s [01:26:05] Ads [01:32:58] What's the Best Sweetener to Use? [01:34:57] Collagen Peptides [01:37:03] Creatine [01:38:06] How to Get Rid of Stubborn Fat for Good [01:45:23] How Stress Contributes to Weight Gain [01:49:31] Check Your Testosterone Levels [01:51:39] What Tests Can We Do at Home? [01:52:49] If You Could Have One Thing for Life, What Would It Be? The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

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In this episode, we audit the Project X Amazon ads account's bidding rules, keyword harvesting, placements, dayparting, AMC audiences, and retargeting to lift profit.   Bradley goes live from London for an “Amazon Ads Account Extreme Makeover Workshop,” bringing in PPC expert Vincenzo Toscano of Ecomcy to audit Helium 10's real Project X Amazon Ads account. The twist: Project X has been run more like a testing playground than a growth-focused brand, so while it's still producing sales, there's a long list of modern PPC levers that haven't been fully pulled. Together, they break down what's working, what's outdated, and what changes could quickly improve both sales efficiency and profitability.   We begin with Bradley's rule-based PPC management within Helium 10 Ads, utilizing ACoS “bands” to incrementally adjust bids, pausing targets with repeated non-performance, and establishing keyword harvesting rules to transfer proven search terms into high-performing campaigns. Vincenzo confirms the logic and adds key guardrails: add minimum click/spend thresholds before rules fire, keep campaigns tight, and avoid overreacting to small data. They also dig into keyword harvesting best practices, why immediate search term isolation can backfire, and why conversion rate benchmarks matter (because you can't “pay your way” into a keyword if your listing can't convert).   From there, the makeover focuses on high-impact upgrades, including dayparting and budget scheduling based on historical performance, placement optimization (top of search vs. product pages), and why placements become far more powerful once you transition to single-keyword campaigns. Vincenzo then highlights the biggest “new-school” opportunity, Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) audiences, so you can bid more aggressively only when shoppers match high-intent behaviors (like past purchasers or add-to-cart users). The episode concludes with actionable advice on Sponsored Display retargeting, refreshing video creatives to prevent burnout, utilizing storefront landing pages to minimize competitor distraction, and a plan to implement changes on Project X and report back with tangible results. In episode 485 of the AM/PM Podcast, Bradley and Vincenzo discuss: 00:00 - Introduction 02:03 - Project X Account Backstory And Purpose 06:39 - ACoS Bid Rules And Logic 09:47 - Minimum Click Thresholds Recommended 13:36 - Keyword Harvesting Rules And Flow 15:24 - Keep Five Keywords Per Campaign 17:12 - Avoid Search Term Isolation 19:52 - Dayparting And Budget Scheduling Tips 22:33 - Placement Optimization Quick Wins 31:42 - Amazon Marketing Cloud Audience Targeting 40:04 - Sponsored Display Defense And Retargeting 52:22 - When To Use Product Video Ads

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! What is going on everybody!! I got a really interesting topic for you guys today. We're going to talk about a little Rob Reiner update, catch up on some cool documentaries to check out and some absolutely astounding situations with Child Protective Services. Enjoy!Hate the Ads? Join Patreon! PATREON (ROOM 237)!⁠https://www.patreon.com/Cosmicpeachpodcast⁠

It's January. You know what that means? Well, it might be “panic about how slow the holidays were” time. But for smart freelancers? It's the start of our favorite season: cheap AF ads. The holidays are insanely expensive and competitive for paid ads. Black Friday, Christmas, end of year deals - it's a marketing free-for-all that drives up costs and makes it nearly impossible to be heard. The beginning of the year is the complete opposite. The noise has died down and in its place is a golden opportunity for freelancers. With fewer businesses competing for attention, the cost to reach your ideal clients plummets, making it easier than ever to generate leads and clients for your business. You know this, but in the back of your head you have this fear…. “If I run ads, won't it cheapen my image or damage my brand?” This is one of the top toxic beliefs that freelancers have, and today I want to call it out and address it. Here's why… We just brought a new client into our coaching program and he's making half a million dollars a year as a freelancer. He still has capacity for clients - but this was one of the hardest closes I've ever had. Not because he didn't trust us. Not because he couldn't afford it. But because he was concerned that paid ads would damage his brand. Reality check: Ads do not hurt strong brands. Bad messaging hurts brands. This episode takes a deep dive into How to Promote Yourself Without Destroying Your Premium Brand. Because if: Rolex can spend $100 million per year advertising their watches… Birkin bags sell for $300,000 and have a six-year wait list but Hermès still runs paid ads… What makes YOUR freelance business so special? The answer: it's not. And you can absolutely run paid ads in a way that actually grows your brand reputation. There's a specific reason I'm bringing this up now… Next week, we're offering something special to a handful of freelancers. And it MIGHT have something to do with us giving you $500 to spend on ads, so you can test completely risk free and find a profitable strategy without spending a dime of your own money on ads. You'll get more info about that soon, but for now listen to this episode. For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/396

Did the last season of Stranger Things land right side up, or upside down? James comes out (wait, what?) to tackle the good, the bad, and the Demogorgon of the epic finale and controversial themes of division, acceptance, human nature and belief. Watch the episode here. Chapters: 0:00 - COLD OPEN 0:56 - Welcome & Ratings 3:35 - ADS 5:03 - SPOILERS! Popcorn Thoughts 9:56 - Dustin's Speech & Divisions 14:00 - Will's Speech and Man's Approval 22:31 - Vecna & the Sin Nature 26:06 - The Nature of Belief 31:50 - Wrap-Up: Until NEXT time… Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to feedback@popcorntheology.com, and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers! #strangerthings5 #stangerthings #strangerthingsreview #netflix #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

Helmet Fitting.com is a tremendous resource for ADs, Coaches, Parents, and Equipment Professionals and today we take a Deep Dive into all the features and services they can provide! THIS is Tech Tuesday on The Educational AD Podcast!

Text me your questions. If you are interested in working together, please include your email address. The system doesn't let me respond. Thanks!If you're an entrepreneur who's trying to market your business, grow your email list, and make more money, you may find yourself wondering if you need to use ads or SEO to get more people to your opt-in. Join me in today's episode and find out what I recommend entrepreneurs do to grow their email lists and which online marketing channels generally work best.  Support the showRegister now for the free SEO class and find out the secrets to being found, generating leads, and making money from Google and in AI Search like ChatGPT. https://www.etchedmarketing.com/registration-seo-class My free resources, including the Beginner's step-by-step SEO Guide and my free class, are available here. https://www.etchedmarketing.com/freebies Learn more about 1:1 Elite Marketing Coaching, where we work together for 3 months on your business. I'll help you make more money. https://www.etchedmarketing.com/marketing-coaching Join me in Simple SEO Content, my complete SEO and Content Marketing course that teaches you what to do step-by-step. It walks you through the entire process. (complete course)https://www.etchedmarketing.com/yes Join Simple Podcast SEO and learn how to grow your show quickly and easily in the self-study podcast SEO program. https://www.etchedmarketing.com/enroll My favorite marketing tools (affiliate links) Podcast recording and editing - Descript Podcast hosting - Buzzsprout Email Marketing - Active Campaign ...

Tyler and Collin break down an exciting stretch for Iowa athletics. We kick off with the men's basketball team's impressive 74-61 victory over UCLA on January 3—the most recent action—where Bennett Stirtz dropped 27 points to lead No. 25 Iowa to a hard-fought win, holding off a second-half Bruins surge. We dive into what this means for head coach Ben McCollum's stellar debut season, as the Hawkeyes sit at 12-2 overall (2-1 Big Ten) with growing momentum. Then, we shift to Iowa Football's ReliaQuest Bowl win on New Year's Eve, where Iowa outlasted No. 14 Vanderbilt 34-27. We discuss the game, the end of a ranked-opponent drought, and how this 9-4 finish builds positive momentum heading into the 2026 offseason. Timeslots may vary due to Ads(0:00) Intro (0:17) Men's Basketball Talk (15:10) Football Talk

Pest Control Marketing Tactics in 2026Podcast Season 5, Episode 1 AI Overviews + Voice Search: How Pest Control Companies Win Local Visibility in 2026Google is changing the way customers find local service providers—and pest control is right in the middle of it. In this episode, we break down what AI Overviews mean for local search, how voice assistants (Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant) choose who to recommend, and the exact strategy mid-size pest control companies can use to stay visible and keep leads flowing in 2026.If you've noticed fewer clicks, more “zero-click” searches, or tougher competition in Maps and Ads, this one is your playbook.What we cover1) How AI Overviews are changing the customer journeyWhy more searches get answered without a website clickWhat types of pest control queries trigger AI answers vs “call now” intentThe new goal: becoming the trusted, citable local source2) The “two-layer” strategy that wins AI + voice searchLayer 1: Verified local truth (listings + consistency)Layer 2: Quote-ready expertise (answer-first content + real field credibility)3) Voice search: how Siri, Alexa, and Google decide who to recommendWhy most voice searches are “one-answer” situationsThe local data sources that matter (Maps, business listings, reviews, consistency)4) Practical steps pest control operators can implement this monthListing optimization prioritiesThe right way to build FAQs that match real voice queriesHow to protect your phone number, brand trust, and lead qualityVoice search rewards accuracy + trust: consistent business info + strong reviews often beats “more content.”AI Overviews reward clarity + structure: answer-first sections, real expertise, and easy-to-lift explanations.Local entity > just a website: your business listings, reviews, and service-area signals are now a major “ranking system.”The winners in 2026 will be the companies that build a repeatable visibility + conversion system, not just more pages.✅ Audit Google Business Profile: categories, services, service areas, photos, Q&A✅ Ensure your business info is identical everywhere (name, address, phone, hours)✅ Build 10–20 voice-style FAQs based on real calls (“Do scorpions climb beds?”)✅ Add “answer-first” sections to your top service pages (30–60 word direct answers)✅ Make trust obvious: license #, guarantees, technician credibility, real photosGoogle Business Profile (Maps)Apple Business Connect (Apple Maps / Siri)Yelp + Bing Places (ecosystem visibility)FAQ strategy + structured content (for AI extraction)CRM + pipeline tracking (to measure what's actually producing booked jobs)Key takeaways, Quick action checklist (do this first), Tools & platforms mentionedGoogle Business Profile (Maps)Apple Business Connect (Apple Maps / Siri)Yelp + Bing Places (ecosystem visibility)FAQ strategy + structured content (for AI extraction)CRM + pipeline tracking (to measure what's actually producing booked jobs)

Tired of your health issues? Top gastroenterologist DR WILL BULSIEWICZ reveals NEW information about how leaky gut drives inflammation, cancer risk, bloating and brain fog, and the daily habits to heal FAST.  Dr Will Bulsiewicz is one of the world's leading experts on the gut microbiome. He is the US Medical Director at ZOE, a clinician at Lowcountry Gastroenterology Associates, and bestselling author of “Fibre Fueled” and the upcoming book, “Plant Powered Plus”. He explains:  ◼️Why inflammation is driven by the gut, not just genetics ◼️How leaky gut triggers bloating and immune dysfunction ◼️The gut-immune link behind cancer and chronic disease ◼️Why fermented foods and fibre rebuild the microbiome ◼️How the gut-brain connection shapes mood, focus, and longevity (00:00) Intro   (03:28) What Is Inflammation?   (05:36) Can You Be Thin and Still Have Inflammation?   (06:11) Why Does Chronic Inflammation Happen?   (07:11) The Shocking Link Between Inflammation and Gut Health   (10:47) Chronic Inflammation Causes These Diseases   (12:17) The Importance of a Healthy Gut   (12:52) Faecal Transplants to Heal the Gut   (15:26) Link Between Gut Microbiome and Cancer   (18:19) Parkinson's Could Start in the Gut   (20:40) Can Anyone Get a Faecal Transplant?   (21:22) A Lot of Us Have Gut Issues   (23:37) Does Gas and Bloating Indicate a Health Issue?   (31:34) Everyone Thinks They're Gluten Intolerant   (32:36) Processing Issues With Gluten   (35:04) Is Sourdough the Best Bread?   (36:13) Your Gluten Intolerance Might Be This Instead   (38:18) How Long Does It Take to Repair the Gut?   (41:17) What Causes Bowel Diseases?   (42:42) Antibiotics Double Your Risk of Bowel Disease   (43:16) Fixing a Chronic Gut Issue With a Fecal Transplant   (47:46) What Diet Trends Spread Misinformation?   (51:54) Fibremaxxing and the Importance of Fibre   (54:48) Best Foods to Eat for Fibre   (59:11) How Fibre Affects Immunity and Ageing   (1:00:00) This Is What Alcohol Does to the Gut   (1:05:34) Ads   (1:07:24) Benefits of Turmeric   (1:09:22) Dr Will's Perfect Gut Day   (1:19:40) Good Breakfast for Children   (1:20:44) What Would Impact Your Child's Gut Health?   (1:25:22) Dr Will's Perfect Gut Day   (1:33:19) Optimal Time to Workout   (1:34:56) Perfect Time Between Meals   (1:35:54) Perfect Evening Routine   (1:39:23) Would You Recommend Fasting?   (1:42:21) Ads   (1:44:18) Trauma Impacts Gut Function   (1:49:35) How Would I Heal My Trauma-Related Gut Issues?   (1:50:42) Stool Test – Is Your Gut Healthy?   (1:53:33) Magnesium for Constipation and Sleep   (1:55:03) This Is Easier Than You Think – 4 Things You Need   (1:58:58) Dr Will's Transformation   (2:05:02) Message to My Dad   (2:09:34) Your Biggest Regret   Follow Dr Will: Instagram - https://bit.ly/457iRAx The Gut Health MD - https://bit.ly/4p2svLU  TikTok - https://bit.ly/4pHvnil  You can purchase Dr Will Bulsiewicz's upcoming book, ‘Plant Powered Plus: Activate the Power of Your Gut to Tame Inflammation and Reclaim Your Health', here: https://amzn.to/45hIcb1 The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visithttps://DaretoDream.stan.store Adobe Express -https://Adobe.Ly/OneBetter Fiverr:https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY

In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson dive deep into the 4-2-5 defensive scheme with expert Joe Daniel. The discussion covers the fundamental principles of the 4-2-5 defense, teaching methods, handling heavy offensive formations, and the importance of having a versatile free safety. Joe also shares insights on adapting and evolving defensive strategies and introduces his own coaching system that focuses on simplicity and efficiency. The episode wraps up with an announcement of an in-person clinic and details for connecting with all the guest coaches online.00:00 Introduction and Holiday Countdown00:12 Ultimate Crossover Episode Announcement00:29 Discussion on 4-2-5 Defense00:54 Coach Simpson's Son's Achievements03:12 Quote of the Week04:54 Introduction to Joe Daniel Football06:03 Ads and Sponsorships07:13 Deep Dive into 4-2-5 Defense20:57 Handling Heavy Offenses with 4-2-529:43 The Versatile Swiss Army Player29:51 Personnel Decisions and Defensive Line Adjustments31:09 Key Defensive Player: Free Safety33:09 Three Safety Systems and Defensive Structures34:57 Adapting to Formation Heavy Offenses38:30 The Importance of a Universal Defensive System40:08 Why Choose Joe Daniel Football?46:14 Upcoming In-Person Clinics and Final ThoughtsDaniel Chamberlain: @CoachChamboOK ChamberlainFootballConsulting@gmail.com chamberlainfootballconsulting.com Kenny Simpson: @FBCoachSimpson fbcoachsimpson@gmail.com FBCoachSimpson.com

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The European Aviation Safety Agency issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) on November 28, 2025, that ordered nearly 6,000 A319, A320, and A321 aircraft be grounded to check for a flight control computer issue. Todd and John recorded this show while gathering details about the grounding in real time.The show was recorded as John gets phone calls and emails from colleagues during the show and Todd prepares for a television news interview. This episode shows how they gather facts and data on unfolding aviation safety events like ADs.The affected aircraft had to be on the ground for repair, just over a day after the AD was issued. John describes how challenging this would be for airlines that fly large numbers of the affected aircraft. He shares the logistical issues the airlines face as they check these aircraft, especially if they are located far away from a repair station. They also predict the impact on the flying public. Don't miss what's to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to the Flight Safety Detectives YouTube channel, listen at your favorite podcast service and visit the Flight Safety Detectives website. Want to go deeper with the Flight Safety Detectives? Join our YouTube Membership program for exclusive perks like members-only live streams and Q&As and early access to episodes. Your membership support directly helps John, Greg and Todd to deliver expert insights into aviation safety.Interested in partnering with us? Sponsorship opportunities are available—brand mentions, episode integrations, and dedicated segments are just a few of the options. Flight Safety Detectives offers a direct connection with an engaged audience passionate about aviation and safety. Reach out to fsdsponsors@gmail.com. Music: “Inspirational Sports” license ASLC-22B89B29-052322DDB8 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome back to the show! Today I join with Joey P from Library Of The Untold, and the Occult Rejects to discuss the concept of the electric stork. From where does the spirit originate? When does it unite with the physical body? Is pregnancy paranormal? We will be discussing all this and more in tonights show!Hate the Ads? Join Patreon! PATREON (ROOM 237)! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/Cosmicpeachpodcast⁠

Suzanne Vick has been on MORE Wednesday Wisdoms than any other guest - She's a CMAA, National Speaker, QPA winner, and a LOT More! Today on the final Podcast of 2025, she shares some more BEST PRACTICES for ADs, Coaches, and Leaders! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

It's the most horrible time of the year! Welcome to the 4th Annual Spoils of Horror Hardcore Holiday Show! This year, Leo & Steven spend the holidays with a movie that will bring you so much joy, you'll start to cry before killing someone. We're covering The Sadness! We talk about subtle storytelling devices, insuffereable short kings, the dangers of fucking an eye, movies that commit to the bit, excellent performances in undesirable roles, crimes of opportunity and what happens when a movie covers every possible human depravity... with style and confidence. Watch the trailer here - The Sadness Like the show? Rate us on Apple or Spotify!Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TwitterLike the Ads? Check out our friends at...Give Me Back My Action & Horror Movies100 HorrorsDark AdaptationHorror HouseA Cut Above: Horror ReviewGood Beer Bad Movie NightBucket of Chum PodcastDissect that FilmThe CinemigosNext MonthHorror Hybrid MonthHassle us via text during the show!

Mastering MACRS Depreciation: A Deep Dive into Tax EfficiencyThis conversation delves into the complexities of business taxation, focusing on property deductions and the rules governing depreciation under the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS). The discussion covers foundational concepts, tax benefits, qualifying criteria for depreciation, the mechanics of MACRS, immediate expensing options like Section 179 and bonus depreciation, and the implications of listed property rules. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the balance between incentivizing business investment and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.Imagine you're a business owner, navigating the complex world of taxation. You've just invested in new equipment, and the question looms: how do you maximize your tax benefits? Welcome to the world of MACRS depreciation, a cornerstone of business tax strategy.Understanding Depreciation: Depreciation isn't just a theoretical exercise; it's a structured calculation that can significantly impact your tax liability. The Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) is the IRS's method for depreciating property, allowing businesses to recover the cost of assets over time. This system is crucial for anyone involved in business taxation, as it dictates how and when you can deduct the cost of your assets.Key Concepts:Property Qualification: Not all assets qualify for depreciation. To be depreciable, property must be used in a trade or business and have a determinable useful life. Land, for instance, is never depreciable because it theoretically lasts forever.Depreciation Systems: MACRS offers two primary systems: the General Depreciation System (GDS) and the Alternative Depreciation System (ADS). GDS is the default, offering faster recovery periods, while ADS is slower and often mandatory for certain property types.Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation: These provisions allow for immediate expensing of certain property, providing significant upfront tax benefits. However, they come with limitations, such as the business income limitation and specific caps for vehicles.Listed Property and Recapture: Assets like cars and computers, which can be used for both business and personal purposes, are subject to stricter rules. Failing to meet the business use test can lead to recapture, where previously claimed deductions are added back to income.Mastering MACRS depreciation is about understanding the interplay between qualification, calculation, and limitation. It's a critical skill for optimizing tax efficiency and ensuring compliance. As you navigate these rules, remember that the goal is to balance maximizing deductions with adhering to IRS regulations.Subscribe now to stay updated on the latest tax strategies and insights.TakeawaysDepreciation is a multi-step calculation that requires precision.Tax benefits are categorized into exclusions, deductions, and credits.Land is not depreciable, but land improvements can be under certain conditions.The IRS scrutinizes the overall pattern of asset use for tax purposes.Basis must be adjusted for allowed or allowable depreciation, impacting future gains.The Lesser Of Rule caps depreciation for converted personal property.GDS allows for faster recovery periods compared to ADS.Section 179 provides immediate expensing options but has strict limits.Failing the 50% QBU test results in severe tax consequences.Recapture rules enforce compliance by reclaiming excess depreciation.business taxation, depreciation, MACRS, tax benefits, Section 179, bonus depreciation, listed property, tax compliance, IRS rules, property deductions

In our third visit to Pandora hosts James and Miles explore Avatar: Fire and Ash. This time the Sully family wrestles with the loss of their oldest son while running from the reincarnate Colonel Quaritch who has teamed up with a rival Navi clan known as the fire people. It's refreshing to see a blockbuster movie that encourages people to have faith rather than depend on their own materialistic understanding to get through life. Our heroes must face their own internal struggles while even our antagonists are called to repent and turn to their god. Our AVATAR Episode: https://popcorntheology.com/2022/12/11/278-avatar/ Avatar: The Way of Water: https://popcorntheology.com/2023/01/07/280-avatar-the-way-of-water/ Cinemagogue's review of original AVATAR: https://cinemagogue.com/2010/02/12/avatar-attacks/ Be Claus Charity is a children's charity that partners with local artisans and makers to craft one-of-a-kind, personalized gifts for children in need. Visit beclauscharity.com to donate. Chapters: 0:24 - Welcome & Summary 3:01 - Our RATINGS: Fire & Ash 9:14 - Be Claus Charity / Subscribe & Support 11:22 - ADS 12:50 - SPOILERS! Popcorn Thoughts 28:16 - Noble Savage Myth DESTROYED 35:27 - Theology Thoughts 48:15 - Quaritch's Spiritual BLINDNESS 1:01:18 - Varang and DECONSTRUCTING 1:07:00 - Neytiri and RACISM 1:18:53 - Lightning Round 1:27:21 - Until Next Time… Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to feedback@popcorntheology.com, and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers! iTunes link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/popcorn-theology/id990110281 #avatar #fireandash #avatarflames #jamescameron #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology  Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

What if the reason your business is stuck is not your product, not your price, but the way people feel when they interact with you? Why do some brands walk into crowded markets and instantly command attention, loyalty, and higher prices while others grind endlessly on discounts and desperation? And what happens when culture, not cash, becomes the real competitive weapon? Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS In this episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by Ryan Chute of Wizard of Ads to break down why most businesses misunderstand disruption, why transactional selling is killing trust, and how brand, emotion, and culture actually drive revenue. We dig into Apple, pricing myths, empathy-driven marketing, and the uncomfortable truth about why some companies win while others quietly rot from the inside. If you care about building something that lasts, this conversation will challenge how you think about sales, leadership, and what people really buy.  ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!

Do This in 2026 or You'll Be Invisible Online - Content Plan for 2026It's the last episode of the year… and we went deep.But don't worry, this one's not just a recap. We're sharing the real stuff—the things that helped us cross 7 figures, launch a (messy but fun) new community, and keep this podcast alive through wild life changes.We talk about what actually works when it comes to content right now…What doesn't…And the biggest shift we're seeing in the game going into next year.Plus—my Fortnite confession, Fonzie's “dad life” comeback, and how to stop wasting time with content that doesn't do anything for your business.We also share the #1 mindset shift that'll help you get more attention, more conversations, and yep… more sales from your content.Let's just say… it's not what you think.Want clarity and a real plan to win next year?Join our free 5-day 1-on-1 challenge: www.bizbros.co/monetizeLet's do it!Chapters: 00:00 – End-of-Year Kickoff and Casual Catch-Up01:04 – 615 Episodes and Why This One Matters02:15 – Gratitude, Community, and Business Milestones06:30 – Authenticity and Sustainable Content Creation08:37 – Why Improvement Matters More Than “Just Posting”11:30 – Is It Too Late for Content?12:11 – Point of View, Intention, and Standing Out14:17 – Asymmetrical Effort and Where to Focus First16:52 – Knowing Your Ideal Customer Deeply18:17 – Why Templates Don't Create Success19:22 – Prioritization and Content With a Purpose21:28 – A Practical Short-Form Testing Approach22:52 – Converting Attention Into Conversations25:01 – Volume, Feedback, and Resource Reality27:23 – Ideas and Hooks Over Production Quality29:20 – Research vs. Rushing Content29:49 – Looking Ahead: Networking and Growth30:59 – Efficiency, Ads, and Copywriting Focus32:17 – Final Thoughts and Year-End Sendoff Tune in and enjoy! Listen Only here: https://link.chtbl.com/takemetocip Subscribe to the Youtube show ► https://www.youtube.com/@contentisprofit Join the Content Is Profit & Content Momentum Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentisprofit Connect with BIZBROS: https://www.facebook.com/BIZBROSCO https://www.instagram.com/bizbrosco Connect with FONZI: https://www.instagram.com/luiscamejov/ Connect with LUISDA: https://www.instagram.com/luisdacreates/ Get our freebies on how you can turn your Content Into Profit: https://www.contentisprofit.com/

This is a special episode, highlighting a session from ELC Annual 2025! OpenAI evolved from a pure research lab into the fastest-growing product in history, scaling from 100 million to 700 million weekly users in record time. In this episode, we deconstruct the organizational design choices and cultural bets that enabled this unprecedented velocity. We explore what it means to hire "extreme generalists," how AI-native interns are redefining productivity, and the real-time trade-offs made during the world's largest product launches. Featuring Sulman Choudhry (Head of ChatGPT Engineering) and Samir Ahmed (Technical Lead), moderated by Lawrence Bruhmeller (Eng Management @ Sigma). ABOUT SULMAN CHOUDHRYSulman leads ChatGPT Engineering at OpenAI, driving the development and scaling of one of the world's most impactful AI products. He pushes the boundaries of innovation by turning cutting‑edge research into practical, accessible tools that transform how people interact with technology. Previously at Meta, Sulman founded and scaled Instagram Reels, IGTV, and Instagram Labs, and helped lead the early development of Instagram Stories.He also brought MetaAI to Instagram and Messenger, integrating generative AI into experiences used by billions. Earlier in his career, Sulman was on the founding team that built and launched UberEATS from the ground up, helping turn it into a global food delivery platform. With a track record of marrying technical vision, product strategy, and large‑scale execution, Sulman focuses on building products that meaningfully change how people live, work, and connect.ABOUT SAMIR AHMEDSamir is the Technical Lead for ChatGPT at OpenAI, where he currently leads the Personalization and Memory efforts to scale adaptive, useful, and human-centered product experiences to over 700 million users. He works broadly across the OpenAI stack—including mobile, web, services, systems, inference, and product research infrastructure.Previously, Samir spent nine years at Snap, working across Ads, AR, Content, and Growth. He led some of the company's most critical technical initiatives, including founding and scaling the machine learning platform that powered nearly all Ads, Content, and AR workloads, handling tens of billions of requests and trillions of inferences daily.ABOUT LAWRENCE BRUHMELLERLawrence Bruhmuller has over 20 years of experience in engineering management, much of it as an overall head of engineering. Previous roles include CTO/VPE roles at Great Expectations, Pave, Optimizely, and WeWork. He is currently leading the core query compiler and serving teams at Sigma Computing, the industry leading business analytics company.Lawrence is passionate about the intersection of engineering management and the growth stage of startups. He has written extensively on engineering leadership (https://lbruhmuller.medium.com/), including how to best evolve and mature engineering organizations before, during and after these growth phases. He enjoys advising and mentoring other engineering leaders in his spare time.Lawrence holds a Bachelors and Masters in Mathematics and Engineering from Harvey Mudd College. He lives in Oakland, California, with his wife and their three daughters. This episode is brought to you by Span!Span is the AI-native developer intelligence platform bringing clarity to engineering organizations with a holistic, human-centered approach to developer productivity.If you want a complete picture of your engineering impact and health, drive high performance, and make smarter business decisions…Go to Span.app to learn more! SHOW NOTES:From research lab to record-breaking product: Navigating the fastest growth in history (4:03)Unpredictable scaling: Handling growth spurts of one million users every hour (5:20)Cross-stack collaboration: How Android, systems, and GPU engineers solve crises together (7:06)The magic of trade-offs: Aligning the team on outcomes like service uptime vs. broad availability (7:57)Why throwing models "over the wall" failed and how OpenAI structures virtual teams (11:17)Lessons from OpenAI's first intern class: Why AI-native new grads are crushing expectations (13:41)Non-hierarchical culture: Using the "Member of Technical Staff" title to blur the lines of expertise (15:37)AI-native engineering: When massive code generation starts breaking traditional CI/CD systems (16:21)Asynchronous workflows: Using coding agents to reduce two-hour investigations to 15 minutes (17:35)The mindset shift: How rapid model improvements changed how leaders audit and trust code (19:00)Predicting success: "Vibes-based" decision making and iterative low-key research previews (20:43)Hiring for high variance: Why unconventional backgrounds lead to high-potential engineering hires (22:09) LINKS AND RESOURCESLink to the video for this sessionLink to all ELC Annual 2025 sessions 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/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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I used to work 70 hours a week. Grinding to make 30-40K/ month. I used to wonder how I'd ever have a family AND the life that I wanted. In the 3-4 years before having my son… I figured it out. I was able to scale from 40K to 140K/month and I went from working 70 hours a week in that business to 4 hours a week in that business. Delegation and leadership played a part but the BIGGEST difference was learning how to increase LTV of every single client that came into my coaching (so I could work with LESS clients and make MORE money) and that's what I want to talk to you about today.  We'll talk about what LTV actually looks like, what you need before you start running ads, how to not make the same mistake I made that costs me 6 figures, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:45) 70 Hours A Week When I First Started (2:07) Increasing LTV (5:25) Upcoming January 4th Workshop (5:50) The Mistake That Costed Me Multiple 6 Figures (10:57) The Backend Offer (12:05) LTV and Ads (12:50) Your Offer (13:59) My Maturity Leave ----------

This Clubhouse marketing session explores the multifaceted world of Restaurant SEO and its application to local businesses. Favour details how establishing a strong digital presence through third-party platforms like Uber Eats and DoorDash creates a "franchise SEO" ecosystem that builds brand authority. The discussion emphasizes off-page strategies, such as connecting Google Business profiles and social media links, to drive traffic and foster community trust. Participants also examine the role of multimedia content, suggesting that podcasts and videos can humanize a brand by showcasing chef interviews or cooking processes. Beyond restaurants, the conversation expands to cover niche industries like private investigation, highlighting how AI-driven search and reputation management are reshaping modern visibility. 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At [00:01:15], the host defines Restaurant SEO as local SEO with a "restaurant tag" on it, emphasizing its importance for driving traffic, generating tangible results, and gathering customer feedback—all vital for a local establishment's growth.By [00:03:30], the conversation introduces two key strategies for extending a restaurant's online reach. The first is Franchise SEO, which involves leveraging third-party platforms with active communities, such as DoorDash, GrubHub, OpenTable, and NextDoor. Listing a restaurant on these services creates powerful backlinks to its primary website, enhancing its authority. The second is Off-Page SEO, which refers to activities on other digital platforms, primarily social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Connecting these profiles back to the main website helps build a robust online presence and authority. These definitions set the stage for the episode's central strategic debate on driving business growth.[00:10:00] The Core Debate: SEO for Trust vs. Ads for ImmediacyThis section frames the episode's central conflict, presenting two competing yet complementary philosophies for driving restaurant growth. The speakers weigh the immediate, traffic-driving power of paid advertising against the long-term, trust-building foundation of a solid SEO strategy.At [00:11:45], John makes a strong case for prioritizing paid advertising, asserting that restaurants "need customers now." He argues that paid strategies, such as a proven Facebook advertising model, are the most effective tools for immediate results and that SEO should be considered a secondary, long-term project. At [00:15:20], another speaker supports John's point on the need for immediacy, using a practical example to illustrate the customer mindset: "if I want chicken wings, I'm not worried about SEO."By [00:18:00], Favour presents the counter-argument, clarifying that SEO's primary role is to build trust and credibility before a sale can occur. He uses the analogy of a "red flag" for anyone promising immediate sales directly from SEO. The group reaches a consensus that a balanced approach is best: ads are essential for short-term traffic, while SEO serves as the indispensable long-term foundation for sustainable growth and brand authority. The conversation then transitions from this high-level strategy debate to a specific, actionable content strategy proposed by the host.[00:25:00] A Creative Content Strategy: The Restaurant PodcastThis segment introduces a novel and powerful idea for restaurants to differentiate themselves and build a deep, trust-based relationship with their community. The speakers frame podcasting as a way for a restaurant to move beyond simple listings and reviews to become a true content creator and community hub.At [00:26:10], the host proposes that a restaurant should start its own podcast, utilizing both audio and video formats to engage potential customers on a deeper level. By [00:27:30], the group brainstorms a range of compelling content ideas, including video recipes, cooking tutorials, and culinary tips; interviews with the restaurant's chefs to discuss their creative process; discussions on the quality and sourcing of ingredients; answering frequently asked questions from customers; exploring the history and cultural significance of the cuisine; collaborating with beverage brands featured on the menu; taste tests and sampling sessions; customer testimonials; and behind-the-scenes looks at special events or cookouts.By [00:30:00], the primary strategic goal of this podcasting strategy is articulated: to build profound trust by allowing customers to discover aspects of the restaurant they would never think to search for, thereby creating a stronger and more resilient brand connection. This discussion on creating unique content naturally leads to the technical necessity of structuring that content correctly on the restaurant's website.[00:33:00] Technical SEO Deep Dive: The Menu is Your WebsiteThis section uncovers a critical and often-overlooked technical SEO mistake that can severely handicap a restaurant's online visibility. The speakers reveal how relying on seemingly convenient third-party systems for menu hosting can prevent a restaurant from capitalizing on valuable search traffic.At [00:34:05], a speaker highlights the significant failure of using platforms like Toast that consolidate an entire menu onto a single landing page. He explains that this approach misses the opportunity to have 25 separate, indexable pages for a 25-item menu. By [00:36:15], the impact of this mistake is clarified: individual menu item pages should be treated like e-commerce products. Each page is capable of generating its own organic traffic and ranking for highly specific searches, such as "best chicken wings in [city]."The solution, discussed at [00:38:40], is to structure the restaurant's website so that each menu item has its own dedicated page. Each page should be optimized with rich descriptions, proper titles, and an easy-to-use ordering system, thereby maximizing the restaurant's "footprints and stamps across the internet." The conversation then shifts from these on-site technical details to the broader, future-facing topic of visibility within emerging AI search engines.[00:42:00] The Future: AI Visibility and Advanced AutomationSetting the stage for a forward-looking discussion, the experts explore how the concept of "being found" is expanding beyond traditional search engines. The focus shifts to include AI-powered Large Language Models (LLMs) and the new opportunities they present for visibility and automation.At [00:43:10], the group discusses the growing importance of "AI Visibility." This involves ensuring a restaurant's information appears when users ask direct questions to AI chatbots like ChatGPT (e.g., "what's the best sushi restaurant near me?"). They also touch on how platforms like Perplexity can be leveraged for rapid ranking within these new search paradigms.By [00:45:00], the concept of using AI agents and automation for SEO tasks is introduced. A speaker provides a powerful example of using a tool like N8N to create an agent that can log into a website daily and automatically optimize product titles. He elevates this concept by explaining the goal is to move beyond simple email reports and "upgrade to the voice agents... and my AI gives me a phone call about the listings that's been optimized," emphasizing a future where an AI proactively works and reports, even waking the owner from sleep with critical updates.At [00:47:25], the speakers identify some of the foundational data sources that LLMs use to answer queries, such as SERP API and DuckDuckGo. This highlights the necessity for businesses to be listed and visible in these core digital infrastructures to appear in AI-generated results. This look into the future of search concludes the main discussion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ads are overwhelming for a lot of ADHD business owners, not because they are bad at marketing, but because the information is scattered, noisy, and contradictory.In this episode, Skye talks with ads expert Jeremy Pogue, founder of Summit Acquisition, about how ads actually work at a high level, what they are and are not responsible for, and how to think about them without spiraling into complexity.This is a grounding conversation designed to help you understand the landscape before you decide anything.What we coverAds as awareness, not instant resultsWhy starting small matters emotionally and financiallyThe role of time and patience in ad performanceCommon misunderstandings that create anxietyHow to tell if ads even belong in your business right nowConnect with Jeremy: Instagram: jeremy_pogue. YouTube: @Jeremy_Pogue P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

In this episode of the Scottish Property Podcast, Nick and Steven jump on the mics for a no-guest, no-filter conversation covering what they're seeing right now in the Scottish property market.From landlord sentiment and ADS frustrations, to interest rates, buyer behaviour, tenanted sales, and why so many people are quietly exiting the sector, this episode is a candid market update based on real conversations with investors, agents, and landlords across Scotland.It's an honest, boots-on-the-ground discussion about what's actually happening — not what headlines or politicians claim is happening.

Send us a textIN THIS EPISODE 445, PUBLISHED AUTHOR, CHAPLAIN RT BYRUM EXPLAINS WHY The writer of Hebrews exhorted Christians to gather regularly with others of like mind. Why is that so important? For those seeking answers to becoming a Christian, there are even more reasons to understand why the Apostles, under the inspiration of God, urged believers to strengthen each other's faith. Because striving to enter eternal life in the soon coming kingdom, is filled with trials, there is strength in numbers in order to overcome every stumbling stone.Go to itellwhy.com to read Elbert's books free of charge, no Ads and no requests for money or Email addresses. You can watch faith building YouTube Links to Videos and the listen to Elbert's Life of Christ Audio Book in 30 minute Episodes arranged and read by the author straight from the Bible, but rearranged in logical harmony of the Gospels, Revelation and other scriptures. All FREE of charge in the public interest.

Alyica Israel AKA Be Your Own Daddy is back on the podcast and we are going to talk about a lot of her business journey but one part in particular when she started to run ads and everything changed. Well not everything but when you listen, you'll understand what changed. The marketing game has changed since 2019 and it's important to keep up with what's working and hearing it from someone who's crushing in our field today is exactly what we are bringing you!   Time Stamps:   (0:10) Be Your Own Daddy Is Back (1:30) What AB Barbell Looked Like Before IFCA (3:40) Stubborn About Mentorship (7:34) Data and The Entrepreneur's Mental and Emotional State (12:55) 2019 vs 2025 Marketing Game (19:50) Ads and The Ego (23:00) Alycia's Ads Journey (28:43) Ads Improve Your Sales and Nurture Skills (41:35) The Fearlessness of Lacey Iskra (44:00) Parting Advice (48:33) Where To Find Alycia ----------

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Highlights of interviews with Toby Espinosa, Vice President of Ads at DoorDash, discussing scaling a startup into a global marketplace and the future of retail media innovation, and Doug Zarkin, Chief Marketing Officer at Take 5 Oil Change and former CMO of Pearle Vision, exploring emotional branding through authenticity and creativity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've been sitting on a subscription box idea for way too long, this episode is for you. In today's episode, I'm breaking down 5 powerful reasons why 2026 is an incredible time to start a subscription box. Yes, even if you've been watching this space for years and wondering if it's “too late.” Spoiler alert: it's not. Not even close. We'll talk about market opportunity, recurring revenue, loyal customers, and why subscription boxes continue to thrive. Especially for niche, well-positioned brands. I get asked all the time: “Is it too late to start a subscription box?”The truth? The industry is still growing fast, and there is so much room for niche boxes done well. The global subscription box market passed $37 billion in 2025 It's projected to grow past $100 billion in the next few years You don't need a subscription box for everyone - just a box for your people.  Reason #1: You Don't Have to Constantly Sell If you've ever felt stuck in the daily hustle of: Posting Emailing Promoting Starting over tomorrow Subscription boxes allow you to sell once and get paid month after month, building revenue that compounds instead of resets. In a world where: Organic reach is down Ads cost more Attention is scattered Recurring revenue brings stability and peace of mind. Reason #2: You Build Loyal, Raving Fans Subscribers open more emails and engage more deeply Long-term subscribers turn into your best customers Community is one of the biggest hidden benefits of a subscription box (My average subscriber stays 17 months - and that relationship matters.) Reason #3: The Product Is Already Sold You're buying inventory after customers have already said yes. Less risk Less waste Easier planning Better cash flow And in 2026, customers want thoughtful, intentional products, not mass-produced clutter. Reason #4: You Get to Create Something You Love In a world full of: Screens Algorithms AI-generated everything A subscription box is different. It's real. It's tangible. It's personal. Whether your box is built around products, creativity, education, or connection, your passion becomes the experience, and your audience feels that. Reason #5: Predictable, Consistent Revenue Feast-and-famine sales cycles are exhausting. Subscription boxes give you: Stability The ability to plan ahead Freedom to hire help or take a break Revenue that doesn't disappear if one post flops There is nothing like watching renewals hit your account month after month. If you think it's “too late,” here's the shift to make: The most successful subscription boxes aren't broad. They're specific. People want to feel: Seen Connected Part of something If you've been waiting… This is your sign. If you're ready to move from thinking to planning, I want you to join me for my FREE 6 in 60 Workshop. In just 60 minutes, I'll walk you through how to plan 6 months of subscription boxes that speak directly to your ideal customer. Whether you're still brainstorming or ready to launch, this workshop will give you clarity and momentum. Join me for this episode to hear why 2026 is a smart, strategic time to launch a subscription box. And how this business model can give you the stability, freedom, and momentum you've been craving. Join me in all the places:     Facebook Instagram Launch Your Box with Sarah Website  Are you ready for Launch Your Box? Our complete training program walks you step by step through how to start, launch, and grow your subscription box business. Join the waitlist today!

Merry Christmas! Today I join with the Occult Rejects to breakdown the 1984 classic, Gremlins! Yes, it is a Christmas movie ! Debate me later. Join us as we take a closer look at the hidden symbolism within the movie and talk about all things Christmas!Hate the Ads? Join Patreon! PATREON (ROOM 237)!⁠https://www.patreon.com/Cosmicpeachpodcast⁠

AJ Maestas and Charles Rolston are regularly advising conference commissioners, athletic directors, and other clients shaping the future of college athletics.   They share their POV on various paths forward including revenue sharing, super leagues, athlete employment, and more.   Timestamps: 0:30- Can athletic department budgets continue to rise? 4:30 - What would a college super league look like? 8:00 - How are ADs keeping track of the changes? 12:35 - 15:35 What does college athletics look like in ten years? 16:25 - Revenue sharing with athletes   For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/.

Send us a textIn this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Victor Vento, Chief Messenger of Ventobot, to break down what ads are really for and why the best-performing ads don't feel like selling at all. Victor shares how ads are designed to create connection and experience, not pressure. He walks through how he fills rooms with the right people, why some ads fail miserably, and the wild story behind increasing a sale by 3,221% from a single $4 ad. This conversation reframes ads as a scaling tool that amplifies what you already have  not a magic fix for broken messaging.What to expect in this episode:(00:00) – Ads aren't about selling, they're about connection (04:10) – Why brands are more than expertise and skills (07:30) – What ads actually do (and what they don't) (11:45) – Why most ads fail (15:20) – How marketing relates to parenting (18:40) – The “weird” secret sauce behind ads that convert (22:10) – Scaling what already works with paid adsAbout Victor VentoVictor Vento is a conversational marketing expert and the Chief Messenger of Ventobot. He helps coaches and consultants navigate those “I don't know if this is for me” moments in conversations  without convincing, pushing, or forcing decisions. His work focuses on intentional marketing that feels human, builds trust, and converts through clarity instead of pressure.Connect with Victor VentoWebsite: https://www.ventobot.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-vento-ba539130/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VRVJR/Email: victor@ventobot.comFREE Gift: How to Close 20% of All Event Attendees Into Paying Clients with One VIP Ticket Sales Video https://www.ventobot.com/15-VSLConnect with Kay SutharBusiness Website: https://makeyourmarkagency.com/Podcast Website: https://www.makeyourmarkpodcast.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-suthar-make-your-mark/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/482037820744114Email: kay@makeyourmarkagency.comFREE Gifts from Kay Suthar:3 Ultimate Secrets to Getting Booked on Podcasts: https://getbookedonpodcast.com5 Simple Steps to Launch Your Podcast in 14 Days: https://14daystolaunch.com

Merrrrrrrry Christmas and welcome to an all-new episode! Today I am so excited to welcome back the great Eric Bauza who is joined by his partner Caro Buermann. They are the founders of Saturday Morning Cartoons United which is a charity screening series that celebrates animation, nostalgia, and the warmth of that feeling you had every Saturday morning growing up with cartoons and cereal! Cartoons United partners with charities including AnimAID to aid in fire relief and humanitarian aid efforts. Caro and Eric join me to chat all about their event this Saturday, Dec 27th screening the beloved Pee-Wee's Playhouse Christmas special at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA where there will be an exclusive merch pop up, a performance by Bob Baker's marionettes, hosting by DJ Lance Rock of Nickelodeon's "Yo Gabba Gabba," and an array of special guests including E.G. Daily (Rugrats, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure) and Tom Kenny (Spongebob Squarepants) who will be performing with his group the Hi-Seas. We also get real nerdy about our love for Paul Reubens + Pee-wee, the toys we loved as kids, our favorite toons, the cultural and comedic powerhouse that was Jim Varney + Ernest P. Worrell, and our undying love for all the work of Alan Tudyk (Firefly, Superman, Once We Were Spacemen). Enjoy and Happy Holidays!!! Learn more about Saturday Morning Cartoons United!! Get your tickets to the Pee-Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special screening!! Listen to Faux Real on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and all your favorite podcast platforms! Ads provided by Libsyn Instagram @FauxRealPod Twitter @FauxRealPod Facebook @FauxRealPod Faux Real is a production of Wilder Entertainment © 2025

Tessa Taylor is the longtime XC - TF Coach at Florida's Frost Proof High School and she's also very active in the Florida Coaches Coalition. Today she shares some important information and resources for ADs and Coaches on how to help their athletes perform better while also helping ensure their overall health! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!Resources for CoachesNFHS Learn Center free course: The Female and Male Athlete Triad (about 30 min)Coaching HER https://www.coachingher.com/FASTR Institute https://fastr.stanford.edu/education/reds/. Great educational materials here! SHE Research: https://www.sheresearch.ie/menstrual-cycle. Good fliers, mostly about the menstrual cycle, but overall good definitions and information for coachesProject RED-S: https://red-s.com. Great advocacy organization with a lot of athlete-centered information, articles, stories, and toolkits. Tina Muir (2023). Running for Real: RED-S Playlists. https://www.youtube.com/c/tinamuir (very short 2-4 min. videos)United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. (n.d.). Nutrition. Athlete Plates https://www.usopc.org/nutritionLauren Fleshman (2023). Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man's World. Penguin Press. (Book that put RED-S on my radar)

In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, guests Aaron Goldman (Mediaocean), Tony Marlow (LG Ads), and Jackelyn Keller (Jackwell Partners) reflect on the past year in advertising, the impact of AI, and the trends shaping the future. The conversation covers everything from weird meetings in 2025 to the overhyped nature of AI and retail media. The guests share insights on the importance of understanding data, the challenges of attribution, and the need for creativity in marketing. The episode concludes with a rapid-fire round of questions, revealing personal opinions and humorous takes on the industry. Takeaways AI has significantly influenced all industries, not just advertising. Naming and branding can lead to intense discussions in meetings. AI-powered solutions are often overhyped in the industry. Retail media networks may struggle to survive without scale. Attribution methods in advertising are complex and often debated. Predictions in the industry can be unnecessary and overdone. Creative optimization is essential for effective marketing campaigns. Understanding data is crucial for marketers to make informed decisions. The future of advertising may involve more interactive and engaging ad formats. The importance of chilling out about industry drama and focusing on collaboration. Chapters 00:00 Welcome and ugly sweaters 03:40 50 Cent and NewFront prep 06:20 AI hype vs reality 08:45 Curation and other buzzwords 12:10 AdCP and why it is hard 14:30 Creative optimization A/B to A-Z 17:45 Ads inside AI chat experiences 18:45 Regifting trends, retail media, and clean rooms 22:10 Agentic commerce debate 25:40 What the industry should chill about 29:30 Rapid-fire questions 36:00 Wrap-up and holiday sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We like to feature new TECH Products that can help ADs and Coaches and Scott Tsangeos shares the new OLYMPUS platform for Strength and Conditioning. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Seth Greene is a leading authority on affiliate-driven business growth and the founder of 50 DREAM Affiliates, which he scaled to the Inc. 5000 list in 2023. He is the co-host of the Sharkpreneur podcast with Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington, ranked among the top business podcasts to listen to, and a nine-time bestselling author. Seth has been featured on NBC, CBS, Forbes, Inc, and CBS MoneyWatch, is the only person ever nominated three consecutive years for GKIC Marketer of the Year, and is a serial entrepreneur who has founded four successful companies.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   How Seth Built His Edge in Marketing and Business Growth How Seth Helps Investors Scale Faster Without Wasting Money The Sneaky Direct Mail "Ninja" Tactic That Still Crushes Turning Investors Into On Camera Brands Through Short Form Video What "Lumpy Mail" Is and Why It Gets Opened Every Time The Story Behind Seth's Connection to Kevin Harrington of Shark Tank Inside Seth's Proven System for High ROI Marketing Campaigns How Newsjacking Puts You in the Media Without Paying for Ads   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe  

Ron Allan was a longtime Florida AD who is now the AD at Campus H.S. in Haysville, Kansas. Ron shares his journey in education and some best practices for ADs, Coaches, and Leaders. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Episode 269- The Nightmare Before Christmas Also Available OnSearchable Podcast Transcript Gun Lawyer — Episode 269 Transcript SUMMARY KEYWORDS Second Amendment, New Jersey Democrats, gun laws, machine gun conversion devices, digital instructions, firearm components, gun owner gulag, cash bail, pre-trial detention, carry killer bill, sensitive places, gun rights, constitutional rights, gun lawyer. SPEAKERS Evan Nappen, Speaker 2, Teddy Nappen Evan Nappen 00:15 I’m Evan Nappen. Teddy Nappen 00:17 And I’m Teddy Nappen. Evan Nappen 00:19 And welcome to Gun Lawyer. So, the New Jersey Democrats are going to give gun owners a Nightmare Before Christmas. What they are doing is pushing a package of Second Amendment oppression upon us, and they decided that the perfect time to do it is right before Christmas. On Monday, December 22, the Senate will be having a voting session. They’re going to be looking at bills that we’re going to talk about right now, and you need to take action. You know, you need to let the legislators know that you oppose this. Hopefully you belong to the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs. If not, you need to join. That’s anjrpc.org. They send out the news releases where you can immediately take action and let the legislature know your feelings on their oppression of our Second Amendment rights as they continue to attack them. Evan Nappen 01:33 Now, we have some very problematic laws that they’re going to be trying to jam through, and I want to make sure that you’re aware of what they are and what they mean. So, we have what is A-4974, and its companion in the Senate is S-3893. (https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3893) This bill establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of machine gun conversion devices. Now, of course, these things are already banned. They’re already banned under federal law and state law, but New Jersey just can’t ban something enough, right? So, they’re just duplicating here even more bans upon bans. This is supposedly addressing so-called Glock triggers, but New Jersey usually finds a way to expand it to all kinds of other nonsense. We’ve seen these things lead off into false charges over devices that are not designed to convert to machine guns, but instead designed to simply improve accuracy and a trigger or those kind of things. So, these things are just problematic, and they’re just putting bans on top of bans. And they just want to make sure their name is on a piece of law where they’re “doing something about it”. You know, to sell red meat to their base. So, we have that to deal with. Page – 1 – of 10Evan Nappen 03:16 Additionally, we have A-4975 and the Senate companion bill is S-3894. (https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3894) This bill establishes a crime of possessing digital instructions to illegally manufacture firearms and firearm components. Now, keep in mind, back in 2018 Murphy signed a law banning the use and sale these digital files already, but this bill is even worse. The mere possession of the files will result in incredibly harsh penalties, even if you unknowingly possess them on a long forgotten computer, etc. So, New Jersey is turning firearm information, pure firearm digital information, into the equivalent of possessing child pornography. Simple possession of the digital file itself. Evan Nappen 04:20 It doesn’t matter that you never had any intention to actually build a firearm, but this gun information is itself being turned into contraband. Now, of course, this brings in First Amendment issues as well as Second Amendment issues, and I’m sure this will as well be subject to challenge. But nonetheless, it puts gun owners at risk that utilize internet and such for downloads of different things. Strictly for informational purposes. Even though you had no intent to 3D print a gun or not, or to use it with a CNC machine to make guns or even gun parts. So, this bill is another oppression of Second Amendment rights, and this time an oppression of First Amendment rights. But since when do Democrats care about rights? So, you need to oppose this as well. Evan Nappen 05:25 There is another bill, Assembly 4978, and the Senate companion is 3897. (https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3897_I1.HTM) Now, this bill requires the Attorney General to report data regarding shootings that did not result in bodily injury. This type of data accumulation is used so then they can twist it into political fodder to further pass other Second Amendment oppression laws. This is their game. So, this is a step in, you know, focusing on the potential discharge law, making accidents into crimes, and using it to become automatic licensing disqualifiers, what become essentially per se felonies. This is how their evil works. This is what they do. This is their machinations, and this is the beginnings of them laying the groundwork to do that very thing. We’ve seen this playbook before, as they put data together that they then abuse in the manner that suits their purposes. So, of course, we have to fight this. Evan Nappen 06:53 Another incredibly serious other bill that’s in the Nightmare Before Christmas is Assembly 4981. The companion is S-3900. (https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4981) Now, this bill is a Gun Owner Gulag enhancement bill. This law will take the Gun Owner Gulag and make it even worse. So, as you should be familiar, but I want to make sure you are, New Jersey has the Gun Owner Gulag, which is New Jersey’s elimination of cash bail. In getting rid of cash bails, like so many progressive blue states took those actions to do that in the specifically during the, you know, defund police movement and all that. You normally hear about the cashless bails being utilized, where actual criminals, bona fide bad guys, you know, rapists, murders, etc, are put in a revolving door and released very quickly out in the street, particularly if they have other characteristics that the Left is favoring, such as being, you Page – 2 – of 10know, illegally in the country and things like that. They want those people out fast. So, it gets used in that way. Evan Nappen 08:15 But when it comes to weaponization of it against gun owners, well, that’s a different story. They want to imprison us. Okay? So they want to make sure that any gun owner that has a problem, well, they’re going to be subject to the Gulag, where they’re going to be held without bail until their trial, because there is no more bail in New Jersey. And what happens is the prosecutor seeks what is called pre-trial detention. And if pre-trial detention is granted, you’re going to sit in jail, having been proven guilty of nothing, until your trial, and that can be months or years. So, this is the Gulag, and that’s how it operates. Well, that’s bad enough. We fight these Gulag cases all the time, trying to get gun owners out because just about any gun offense is a felony level. New Jersey calls them crimes, and they’re normally warrant offenses. You get arrested and then you’re put through the Gulag where you’re held for 48 hours while the prosecutor decides whether to seek pre-trial detention or not. Evan Nappen 09:20 And their policies are, generally, in every gun case, they seek the Gulag, which is to hold you without bail. So, you’re going to be held at least, normally, another five days before your hearing, where your attorney will finally get to argue to get you out. And if your attorney is not successful in doing that, you are staying in with no bail. Well, this bill is an enhancement to that. It will allow the court to take even more time on any firearm offense where they get to hold you for yet another seven days, so that an operability report can somehow be provided regarding the operability of a firearm, which is often irrelevant to the criminal charge, especially in New Jersey. Operability is not even necessarily required for a firearm conviction, but here the abuse of it will be added into the Gulag’s initial holding of the gun owner. So, now you’re going to be arrested on the warrant charge on whatever the allegation of the firearm offense is, even though you’re innocent, it won’t matter. It’s a gun offense. So, the 48 hours, the prosecutor by way of their policy is going to hold you seeking pre-trial detention. Then that pre-trial detention hearing has to get scheduled within, arguably, five days, and normally it’s about that, five days, before you have the hearing. Evan Nappen 10:57 But if we get to that hearing and they say, oh no, we want another seven days, at least, here the seven days to get an operability report. So, now you’re going to be in jail for approximately two weeks, two weeks, without bail, because there is no bail. And that’s just to get you to the hearing so your attorney can try to argue to defeat the prosecutor’s motion for pre-trial detention. And they’re going to now throw this into the mix. So, you can figure with any gun arrest, you know, you’re falsely accused of being in a “sensitive place” or you’re falsely accused of possession of an assault firearm, or you’re falsely accused of unlawful possession of your handgun. You know all kind of false charges and gun rights oppression that I deal with all the time in practice. Well, you’re going to be at least two weeks in jail now before we can even get you out so we can fight the charge that will eventually get you acquitted of. Isn’t that cute? And that’s if your attorney knows how to get you out and succeeds in doing so. Because if not, you’ll just sit in jail until your trial to finally prove that. So, this is the just horrible addition to the Gun Owner Gulag. Page – 3 – of 10Evan Nappen 12:20 These bills need to be fought, and they need to be fought vigorously. Make sure you make your voices heard. Make sure you belong to ANJRPC, the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs. They have a full-time paid lobbyist. They have a vigorous process here trying to fight this, but of course, we’re dealing with a state where it is a tremendous battle for the forces of constitutional rights protection. Here to succeed, it’s a difficult, challenging environment, but we have to keep up the fight. We have to make our voices known, and we can make changes. As a matter of fact, that Gulag bill, the Association was able to change the original form where it was an indefinite amount of time until they finally got the report. At least it’s been modified to a mere seven days extra. So, now it’s only two weeks in jail, guilty of nothing. Simply because you lawfully exercised your rights in New Jersey. So, these laws are terrible. They are more oppression from our oppressors. We need to fight it and make sure you do. Evan Nappen 13:44 Now, on a little bit of a Christmas gift here, despite the nightmare that the New Jersey Democrats are placing upon us. I do want to mention that thanks to President Trump and his appointment of judges throughout the land, not the least of which, of course, is the Supreme Court, getting three conservative constitutionalist judges there. But also his ability to add to the judges of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. And because of President Trump particularly adding the last two judges that are constitutional judges that understand the significance of the Second Amendment, the full panel of 14 judges has agreed to hear the appeal in the Siegel versus Platkin, which is the Carry Killer lawsuit that challenges all these sensitive places and the other onerous restrictions that were put forward in the Carry Killer bill. And as you may know, the initial appeal with the three-judge panel, the three-judge panel that had ruled not tremendously in our favor, has been wiped out, wiped out. Now, the full panel of 14 judges are going to hear and decide the Carry Killer bill. This is very good news for us. Evan Nappen 15:26 This is something that makes me cautiously optimistic that we’re going to see some protection and our Second Amendment rights enforced, and it’s very, very important. Of course, New Jersey fought tooth and nail to try to stop the full panel from granting the en banc full panel, but the Association, particularly my good friend and colleague, Dan Schmutter, was successful here in having that full panel take the case. So, this will also bode well, because by getting a decision that knocks out most, if not all, of the Carry Killer bill, it’ll also lay the groundwork for the Supreme Court of the United States. If we start getting split decisions in the circuits over these sensitive place gambit that the Second Amendment oppressionists have pulled after Bruen to try to limit our rights, we may, in fact, see even a national case killing it permanently for the country. But here in New Jersey, we stand in good stead at the moment. Evan Nappen 16:47 Keep in mind that, at the moment, where can you carry and what are the categories where you can and can’t carry right now, at the current state. Remember, you cannot lawfully carry, even with a New Jersey carry permit, within 100 feet of a public gathering, demonstration or event requiring a Government permit. You’re still barred from zoos, parks, beaches, recreational facilities or areas owned or controlled by the state, county or local government unit designated as a gun-free zone. Publicly Page – 4 – of 10owned or leased libraries or museums. Bars or restaurants where alcohol is served and any other sites or facilities where alcohol is sold for consumption on the premises. Entertainment facilities. Casinos and related facilities. And healthcare facilities. Evan Nappen 17:41 Now you currently can lawfully carry with a New Jersey carry permit, of course, while this appeal is not resolved. These things are still blocked, though, and you’re able to carry, and this isn’t a complete list. But essentially in vehicles. As you may recall, the carjacker protection law that was built into the Carry Killer law, saying that you couldn’t have your loaded gun on your person in your vehicle. That is still blocked, and we are, we may carry in our vehicle, in that manner. Private property open to the public is no longer and still is not a sensitive place. In public film locations, we are able to carry. Additionally, the ruling is still in effect blocking the insurance requirement. As you may recall, at some point, Murphy issued an Executive Order banning the sale of so-called murder insurance, where you had gun owner protection programs, and then proceeded in the Carry Killer bill to mandate by law that you get actual murder insurance. Meaning insurance if someone commits an intentional act with a firearm, essentially murdering somebody. That’s been blocked. So, we don’t have to have insurance to have a carry license. And blocking certain permit procedures and requirements that were more administrative in nature. Evan Nappen 19:23 So, this is where we’re standing. But the good news is, with the full panel reviewing it, I’m very excited to see that outcome, and so should you. So, there is still hope. There is hope that the judiciary is going to speak for our rights, and that same full panel will be also considering New Jersey’s magazine ban and so-called assault firearm ban. So we are hopeful for some very good outcomes here, and we’ll keep you informed here on Gun Lawyer. Evan Nappen 20:07 Let me also mention our good friends at WeShoot. That’s where Teddy and I both shoot and where we get our training. And you will love WeShoot. WeShoot is a great indoor range right in Lakewood, conveniently off the Parkway. They constantly run great sales, and they have great service, a fantastic pro shop and a state of the art range, great training. I really can’t give it high enough praise. We love WeShoot, and so will you. Check out WeShoot at weshootusa.com. They have a great website with beautiful photographs. And you don’t want to miss the WeShoot girls that are there posing with some of the finest guns that you will ever see. So, make sure you go to WeShoot and take advantage of that fantastic resource for gun owners, right in New Jersey. Evan Nappen 21:11 And let me also shamelessly plug my book, which is New Jersey Gun Law, the Bible of New Jersey gun law. Make sure you get the book, folks. You need this book. It is the guidebook to keeping you safe, out of jail and not committing GOFUs in New Jersey. It’s 120 topics, all question and answer. It fills you in so you will know what the law is. It is the guidebook used by thousands and thousands of gun owners throughout New Jersey. You can get your copy today by going to EvanNappen.com. EvanNappen.com. Hey, Teddy, what do you have for us today? Page – 5 – of 10Teddy Nappen 21:56 Well, one of the things you know, it’s the holidays, Christmas, and everything’s coming along, and all the wins that have been coming through, and all the crazy insanity that you’ve described. I always think back to the show that you introduced me to, Paladin. There’s a particular episode, I think it was even the Christmas episode where Paladin is there. It’s a whole deal with the fan, like, there’s a small, I think it’s like a house living out there. And the ending line to the whole episode is, it’s Christmas. He’s saying to the guy, it’s Christmas. This is the, this is the one day of the year where we pretend there’s no evil. And that kind of sticks with me in the idea of this is supposed to be the time spent with family, and particularly, we can pretend and not think about all the anti-gun jerks and the gun rights oppressors. This is the time to enjoy Christmas movies, particular ones that involve firearms. So, as I was scanning through the internet, I saw one, I love this article, the top 10 Christmas movies with guns. (https://blog.cheaperthandirt.com/top-10-christmas-movies-with-guns/) Hey. Evan Nappen 23:17 So, that is what Christmas should be about. Guns. Teddy Nappen 23:22 Yeah, exactly. And to start things off, of course, they go with the most controversial one, which is Die Hard. Evan Nappen 23:31 Which we will agree is a Christmas movie. Teddy Nappen 23:35 Correct. I’ve heard all the debates. Evan Nappen 23:37 Ho, ho, ho. I have a machine gun. How does it get any less Christmas than that. Teddy Nappen 23:42 And quite simply, it’s not Christmas without Hans Gruber falling off the Nakatomi building. Evan Nappen 23:49 Yeah, and you know what gun he had, right? Teddy Nappen 23:55 So, well, you had Bruce Willis with his Beretta 92 with the focus. Evan Nappen 24:01 Of course. Teddy Nappen 24:02 But there’s also the MP 5. Page – 6 – of 10Evan Nappen 24:05 Yippie IA, Yippie Ki A. Teddy Nappen 24:08 And the P7 M13s. Evan Nappen 24:12 P7 that what Hans there, I believe, had. Teddy Nappen 24:17 Correct. And it was very good gun play in that part, where he’s no bullets, and it tricks him. The next one, this is actually, it’s one of those where it’s like, what the heck is this movie? I had to watch it, though. I think you were there when we watched Fat Man. Evan Nappen 24:36 Oh god, yeah. Teddy Nappen 24:37 It is probably the funniest, like, weirdest film you could watch. We have Mel Gibson and is this whole plot to murder Santa Claus. It’s him fighting, fighting Boyd Crowder from Justified. Walter Goggins. Crazy gun play between a 1911 and the fat man using a Colt Walker. Evan Nappen 25:06 Yep, definitely. It’s an entertaining film. Teddy Nappen 25:12 Yeah, it’s just one of those. I was like, okay, interesting. Now, this is technically Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang, which is a Christmas heist of a film. I don’t know if you ever saw it. With Robert Downey, Jr. Evan Nappen 25:26 I may have. Teddy Nappen 25:27 Kind of an action comedy. They’re carrying their Vector CP One. Evan Nappen 25:34 Oh, Vectors are in it. Huh, okay. Teddy Nappen 25:35 Yeah. And, of course, another HK P7. It’s kind of one of one of those, you kind of spot there. But I was like, I didn’t realize it involved Christmas. Page – 7 – of 10Teddy Nappen 25:44 The one I will highlight, though I always thought was funny, he put on Home Alone, one and two. Here’s the reason. Because, remember, the kid, he plays that clip, the black and white movie where he keeps. Evan Nappen 25:44 Well, you know, the P7 used to be the pistol of the New Jersey State Police, but they had over 40 accidental discharges with it, and they gave it up. And that’s because, although it was marketed as being one of the safest guns, the problem is, it’s a front squeeze that cocks the gun, when you squeeze the front. Unlike a 1911 that has a safety on the back, this squeeze cocks from the front. And the problem is, if you, if you’re not practiced and trained well enough, when you draw the gun out of a holster, you’re cocking it as you pull it out, and that creates a situation that is not exactly the safest situation to be in. There were numerous ADs with that gun. So, something to keep in mind. I think they’re cool and a very interesting design, but I remember seeing Superintendent Pagano talking about it. And he basically said, hey, look, it’s not the gun’s fault. He’s blaming his men. How nice of him. Yeah, right. So that was that episode of the gun, in theory, seeming like it may have been one of the safest guns, but in reality, it was prone to needing a lot of training to make sure that you didn’t cock it until you were ready to. So, there you go. Evan Nappen 27:36 Oh yeah. Teddy Nappen 27:36 The bad guys, oh yeah, yeah. Well, I believe you, but my tommy gun don’t. And it’s like, you’ve been smooching with everybody. Snuffy, Dale, Leo, Little Mo with the gimpy leg, Bony Bob, Cliff, and the guy thinks he’s actually like sleeping with all these individuals. Evan Nappen 27:58 Great. Teddy Nappen 27:59 Yeah. The Thompson 1921 AC sub machine gun. The actual movie is Angel With Filthy Souls. Evan Nappen 28:08 Hmm huh. Okay. Teddy Nappen 28:11 Yeah. Evan Nappen 28:11 So, that was actually a clip from an actual movie? Teddy Nappen 28:14 Yeah, that was funny. And, of course, The Christmas Story with the Red Ryder BB gun. Page – 8 – of 10Evan Nappen 28:20 Oh, the classic of all classics. And in New Jersey, that’s a firearm. It’s not a BB, you know? It’s not just a little old BB gun. There it is, bona fide, defined as a firearm. Teddy Nappen 28:32 Yeah. And they threw in some honorable mentions, like White Christmas. Where it takes, the start is at the Battle of the Bulge. So, you have the M1 Garand coming into play of that. And then. Evan Nappen 28:46 As Patton said, the greatest battle rifle ever devised. Teddy Nappen 28:51 I’d agree. And then you have Scrooged with Santa wielding the XM 556 mini gun. Evan Nappen 29:00 Okay. Teddy Nappen 29:02 And then also Bill Murray with his, remember, he had a stainless snub nose revolver because he’s freaking out that a ghost is there. Evan Nappen 29:10 Okay, yeah. Teddy Nappen 29:12 They couldn’t determine that. Evan Nappen 29:14 He didn’t do much with him and guns, but yeah. Unless it’s some gun for taking out ghosts, right? Ghost Busters. Teddy Nappen 29:22 Oh, and of course, our Majesty’s Secret Service, James Bond and Christmas, what more could you want? With his Walther PPK. Evan Nappen 29:33 Oh yeah, James Bond sometimes had some screwy gun stuff. I remember in one of them where he has an AR7, and the guy’s talking about. And it’s a 25 caliber AR. I’m like, it’s not 25. It’s 22. But hey, what do they know? Teddy Nappen 29:52 Yeah, it’s, this is just a fun list, and it’s something I just kind of like, wow, I didn’t really consider some of these as, like, Chrismas movies. But I guess so. Page – 9 – of 10Evan Nappen 30:03 Well, as long as it has guns in it, we’ll declare them to be Christmas movies. Teddy Nappen 30:08 Fair enough. If it has a gun and it’s a Christmas movie, that’s it. Evan Nappen 30:11 That’s it. That’s the standard from now on. From now on, that’s the standard. Teddy Nappen 30:16 There you go. Evan Nappen 30:17 Oh, that’s good stuff, Teddy. And soon we’ll be enjoying Christmas guns. That’s the deal. That’s the deal. Hey, it is very important that we discuss this week’s GOFU, which is the Gun Owner Fuck Up. These are mistakes that actual clients make that causes them problems, expensive problems. You get to learn for free. And this week’s GOFU is about printing. And I don’t mean printing with your computer printer. I mean about your gun showing when you’re carrying concealed. Now, in New Jersey, it’s not illegal to print. Believe it or not. A gun has to be concealed, but it doesn’t address printing while concealed. However, in New Jersey, you don’t want to print. Because not only do we need to carry concealed, but you want to keep that concealment private and secret. Evan Nappen 31:20 New Jersey is loaded with all kinds of people that are scared of guns, aren’t used to guns, and they can end up calling police because they think someone’s carrying a gun. And next thing you know, even though you’re legal to carry. You also give away tactical advantage, if people can make you as carrying. And this is an issue where individuals can make false accusations against you if they believe that you’re carrying. So, you want to make sure you don’t print when you conceal carry in Jersey. Make sure you are as discrete as possible. Also, you don’t want to inadvertently end up in a sensitive place and have a gun identified on you because you’re printing. You shouldn’t be in a sensitive place, but if you’re printing and in a sensitive place, then you’re going to have a bigger problem. So, be very conscientious when you carry, whether or not you’re printing, or whether your method of carry allows for inadvertent display of your firearm, even for a moment, because you want to stay discrete. You want your concealed carry to be concealed carry, and ultimately that gives you, if nothing else, a tactical advantage of surprise should you need your gun. Evan Nappen 32:51 This is Evan Nappen and Teddy Nappen reminding you that gun laws don’t protect honest citizens from criminals. They protect criminals from honest citizens. Speaker 2 33:01 Gun Lawyer is a CounterThink Media production. The music used in this broadcast was managed by Cosmo Music, New York, New York. Reach us by emailing Evan@gun.lawyer. The information and opinions in this broadcast do not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state. Page – 10 – of 10 Downloadable PDF TranscriptGun Lawyer S3 E269_Transcript About The HostEvan Nappen, Esq.Known as “America's Gun Lawyer,” Evan Nappen is above all a tireless defender of justice. Author of eight bestselling books and countless articles on firearms, knives, and weapons history and the law, a certified Firearms Instructor, and avid weapons collector and historian with a vast collection that spans almost five decades — it's no wonder he's become the trusted, go-to expert for local, industry and national media outlets. Regularly called on by radio, television and online news media for his commentary and expertise on breaking news Evan has appeared countless shows including Fox News – Judge Jeanine, CNN – Lou Dobbs, Court TV, Real Talk on WOR, It's Your Call with Lyn Doyle, Tom Gresham's Gun Talk, and Cam & Company/NRA News. 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In episode 1982, Jack and Miles are joined by host of Go Home Bible, You're Drunk and White Homework, Tori Williams Douglass, to discuss… Vivek Ramaswamy - The Boy Who Thought The Racists Would Accept Him…, Trump Plays WMD Card In War On “Drugs", Okay...The Grinch Is Officially Ruined and More! Vivek Ramaswamy goes to a Turning Point USA event in Ohio and quickly finds out that he is not on the team. What Is an American? Trump declares fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction' with executive order The US is already at war with Venezuela Jon Stewart Likens U.S. Aggression Toward Venezuela To Iraq In The 2000s: “Saddest Part … Is That Dick Cheney Won’t Be Around To See It” U.S. Overdose Deaths Decrease Almost 27% in 2024 What’s behind the significant drop in opioid overdose deaths CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Exclusive: Trump team withholds $140 million budgeted for fentanyl fight Trump Administration Proposes Defunding Federal Narcan Distribution Program Trump administration praised ‘life-saving’ naloxone, then proposed cuts Trump Signs Law to Unlock Billions for Drug Addiction Recovery Charted: Shifts in America's leading causes of death Trump administration shuts down LGBTQ youth suicide hotline NIH Funding Cuts Disrupt Clinical Trials, Affecting 74,000 Participants White House uses 'Grinch' poster and quote to criticize Democrats on healthcare policies Trump’s Education Goon Releases Ultra-Cringe ‘Christmas’ Video How Dr. Seuss Gave Us One of the Most Complex, Socially Important Heist Stories Ever Walmart Serves Walton Goggins as The Grinch To Warm Up Black Friday Welcome to the Grinchʼs Walmart The Grinch is more popular than ever. There's a new McDonald's meal and tons of Christmas merch. Here's why it happened. Why the 'dank, eerie, weird' Grinch movie became a millennial Christmas classic How How the Grinch Stole Christmas Stole Christmas LISTEN: Wandering by Oscar PetersonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI pioneer YOSHUA BENGIO, Godfather of AI, reveals the DANGERS of Agentic AI, killer robots, and cyber crime, and how we MUST build AI that won't harm people…before it's too late.  Professor Yoshua Bengio is a Computer Science Professor at the Université de Montréal and one of the 3 original Godfathers of AI. He is the most-cited scientist in the world on Google Scholar, a Turing Award winner, and the founder of LawZero, a non-profit organisation focused on building safe and human-aligned AI systems.  He explains: ◼️Why agentic AI could develop goals we can't control ◼️How killer robots and autonomous weapons become inevitable ◼️The hidden cyber crime and deepfake threat already unfolding ◼️Why AI regulation is weaker than food safety laws ◼️How losing control of AI could threaten human survival [00:00] Why Have You Decided to Step Into the Public Eye?   [02:53] Did You Bring Dangerous Technology Into the World?   [05:23] Probabilities of Risk   [08:18] Are We Underestimating the Potential of AI?   [10:29] How Can the Average Person Understand What You're Talking About?   [13:40] Will These Systems Get Safer as They Become More Advanced?   [20:33] Why Are Tech CEOs Building Dangerous AI?   [22:47] AI Companies Are Getting Out of Control   [24:06] Attempts to Pause Advancements in AI   [27:17] Power Now Sits With AI CEOs   [35:10] Jobs Are Already Being Replaced at an Alarming Rate   [37:27] National Security Risks of AI   [43:04] Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)   [44:44] Ads   [48:34] The Risk You're Most Concerned About   [49:40] Would You Stop AI Advancements if You Could?   [54:46] Are You Hopeful?   [55:45] How Do We Bridge the Gap to the Everyday Person?   [56:55] Love for My Children Is Why I'm Raising the Alarm   [01:00:43] AI Therapy   [01:02:43] What Would You Say to the Top AI CEOs?   [01:07:31] What Do You Think About Sam Altman?   [01:09:37] Can Insurance Companies Save Us From AI?   [01:12:38] Ads   [01:16:19] What Can the Everyday Person Do About This?   [01:18:24] What Citizens Should Do to Prevent an AI Disaster   [01:20:56] Closing Statement   [01:22:51] I Have No Incentives   [01:24:32] Do You Have Any Regrets?   [01:27:32] Have You Received Pushback for Speaking Out Against AI?   [01:28:02] What Should People Do in the Future for Work?   Follow Yoshua: LawZero - https://bit.ly/44n1sDG  Mila - https://bit.ly/4q6SJ0R  Website - https://bit.ly/4q4RqiL  You can purchase Yoshua's book, ‘Deep Learning (Adaptive Computation and Machine Learning series)', here: https://amzn.to/48QTrZ8  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only - https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition) - https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC  Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Rubrik - To learn more, head to https://rubrik.com

The 8am hour of Thursday's Mac & Cube continued with listeners chiming in with their thoughts on advantages in the CFP, ADs at non-Power schools, and moving the season to start at Week Zero; then, Greg goes over the best QBs in the Transfer Portal; later, we break the news that AJ McCarron will be the next Birmingham Stallions; and finally, AJ McCarron, the new Birmingham Stallions head coach, tells us why he wanted to get into coaching, how Nick Saban like his coaching style will be, and what fans should expect from the Stallions in 2026. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do your conversations keep going wrong? Harvard behavioural scientist Professor Alison Wood Brooks reveals the SECRETS to better communication, real connection, negotiation skills and difficult conversations!  Professor Alison Wood Brooks is a behavioural scientist with 2 decades of experience in conversational science. She teaches a Harvard course on negotiation and communication, and is the bestselling author of ‘Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves'.  She explains: ◼️The ONE word that transforms anxiety into peak performance ◼️The TALK framework for mastering any conversation ◼️Why being "too polite" is secretly destroying your relationships  ◼️Why 99% of apologies fail, and the exact formula that works  ◼️The question technique that creates connection with anyone (00:00) Intro (02:34) People Need This to Communicate Well (04:38) Giving Wrong Impressions (06:23) Being a Better Speaker and Group Conversations (11:31) Experimenting With Communication Skills With My Identical Twin (12:40) The Science on How to Reframe Anxiety (18:47) If You're Nervous, You're More Likely to Make a Bad Decision (20:16) Asking for a Salary Raise (24:39) The Conversational Compass (32:45) How People Should Really Apologize and When It's Too Much (37:31) The Validation Trick in Any Dispute (42:00) Don't Do This When You Disagree (46:19) Stop Doing This During Disagreements (48:07) How to Be Liked (50:02) The T-A-L-L Framework (51:47) Easy Ways to Have More Casual Conversations (55:13) If You Want to Be Liked, Don't Do This (59:23) The Importance of Asking in Conversations and Dates (01:03:27) Never Do This on a Date (01:07:26) The Meeting Mistake You Shouldn't Make (01:09:27) Poor Communication Skills May Be Blocking Your Career Growth (01:12:02) Ads (01:12:53) The Importance of Kindness in Any Conversation (01:17:20) When to Incorporate Levity (01:23:55) The Science Behind Introverts and Extroverts — Is It Real? (01:27:17) Your Contribution Score in a Conversation (01:41:59) Ads (01:43:56) The Male Crisis: Ask These Questions to Make Friends (01:52:57) 10 Questions to Be Liked (01:56:42) How to Persuade People and Be a Better Salesperson (01:58:47) People Confuse Agreement With Listening (02:09:21) This Is the Only Conversation That Feels Real (02:14:58) What Happens When Replacing Myself With AI (02:19:23) Show Your Real Self at Work: Yes or No? (02:25:14) How to Teach Your Kids to Speak Follow Alison: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3YoQOc4 Website - https://bit.ly/4aH172A  TalkStudios - https://bit.ly/3MzbXxF  You can purchase Alison's book, ‘Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves', here: https://amzn.to/48Nl8Sv The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Wispr - https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC  Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett  SimpliSafe - https://simplisafe.com/DOAC to save 50% on a SimpliSafe home security system. Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

no inserted ads: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcastThis Week on a super classic episode of Dopey! Dave is visited by local Long Islander - Will P. AKA Hairy Tongue Will. Dave opens the show drinking Ryze mushroom coffee while talking about how cold his recording room is. He announces that Dopey will be releasing five episodes per week throughout December, including replays, Patreon teasers, deep cuts, and new interviews.He gives sobriety shoutouts — notably Lauren's three-year milestone and Maddie Veitch from Leftover Salmon celebrating her own recovery marker. He encourages listeners to email in clean-time milestones for future episodes.Dave then goes through a lengthy run of Spotify comments left on the Darrell Hammond episode. The comments range from people complaining about the “This or That” game, others defending it, jokes about possums, encouragement about psychedelics, questions about whether Darrell is truly sober, praise for the episode, frustration with the interview pacing, random remarks about Lime Drive and “Mike's Amazing Stuff,” plus multiple requests for stickers. Dave reads each comment and jokes along, sometimes offering to send merch.Ads for Mountainside and Link Diagnostics follow. Dave talks about how Mountainside is central to the history of Dopey and how Link Diagnostics offers drug testing services that help people “stay positive and test negative.”Dave then plays an LSD voicemail from Henry in San Francisco, who took two hits of acid alone in college. Henry becomes one with his bicycle, panics at a house fumigation tent he interprets as a circus, fears he'll be mutated by pesticides, runs home, listens to the Butthole Surfers, sees Aztec gods appearing from shifting ceiling patterns, and eventually rides it out. He is now 15 months sober and credits Dopey Nation for support.Next he reads an email from Jerry, who describes crazy addiction history including fighting cops on PCP, overdoses, ventilators, and robbing heroin dealers. Jerry discovered Dopey by typing “heroin” into the podcast search bar while newly out of rehab in 2018. His biggest complaint is that Dave has never watched Joe Dirt.The episode opens with your intro, then the bulk of the show is Hairy Tongue Will's massive, chaotic, detailed telling of his addiction, near-death runs, arrests, relapse cycles, dead friends, and eventual recovery.Will describes the early Long Island chaos with Richie, Mike, and Lenny—everyone strung out on heroin, crack, coke, and whatever they could get. He recalls the first serious turn: showing up to a house where Lenny was passed out after a three-day crack run, realizing “the demons are taking over.” Mike and Richie spiral deeper, and Will keeps managing to “hold it together” thanks to jobs, work ethic, and a strange electrical-job stabilizer that kept him semi-functional.He details years of DUIs, probation, manipulating drug tests, smoking crack constantly while still working 16-hour electrician shifts, and thriving socially because coworkers lived vicariously through him. He normalized chaos, missing only “one no-call/no-show every two weeks,” which he considered acceptable.Will then dives into his first short attempt at stability, living in a basement apartment. His probation officer surprises him the day after a holiday: the apartment is filled with beer cans, bongs, baggies. He fails the test, is sent back to rehab/jail cycles, and explains why Long Island addicts often choose jail over treatment. He describes his surreal time in jail—being sent to the Montauk Lighthouse on work crews, eating egg sandwiches and black-and-milds with the guards, becoming “the useful guy,” actually feeling respected and purposeful.Back outside, he tries again, fails again, collects DUIs, cycles through companies, loses jobs, hustles side work, and repeatedly relapses. A wedding night leads to another DUI. COVID hits while he's in jail. He gets out, starts working nonstop, earns money, piles cash in a closet, stacks crypto, reads self-help books, sleeps on a mattress on the floor, becomes obsessed with success and control.Then he meets a girl in Tennessee. He drinks again “successfully” only when he flies there. He builds a double life—working himself numb, drinking out of state, convincing himself he's different.Eventually, on a work trip, he gambles, wins big, drinks an old fashioned, and secretly cooks his boss's cocaine into crack. This reignites the obsession. Will starts traveling the Northeast and Midwest, repeatedly pulling crack-seeking missions: gas stations, high-crime neighborhoods, asking strangers, “I'm looking for some hard.” He builds drug contacts in Bridgeport, Dayton, Maine, Virginia, wherever the job sends him. He smokes in hotels, hallucinates blood on floors, changes rooms repeatedly.He recounts the deaths of friends:Mike, whose father turned their home into a sheet-walled trap house with dealers and bikers living inside.How Mike died with his father selling sneakers off his dead son's body.Richie, who got sober then died of fentanyl after nearly two years clean.Will's life collapses further—obsession, resentment toward God, jealousy, terminal uniqueness. He becomes a “demon,” wanting to die like his friends. He terrifies his girlfriend with delusional FaceTimes, nine-day runs, psychosis. She moves in without knowing the truth and becomes trapped in codependency.He stays high for 26 straight days, manipulates her with antihistamine allergy episodes to cover his psychosis, hides crack pipes around the house with ring cameras everywhere. He finally admits some truth, gives her $5,000 to escape, but she stays another nine months.He tells insane stories:Pretending he's a trust-fund baby to get free crackGetting shot at by a dealer after a misunderstanding over “two grams” vs “two ounces”Driving through wooded roads barefoot at gas stationsDealers trying to jump himBecoming a mule for a recently-released dealer (Ace)Near misses, violence, and pure street insanityEventually, during a pickup, he gets chased, prays for police lights, and his car breaks down. Cops descend. He gets a mountain of charges (“five decades worth”). He thinks he'll die in prison. Bail reform gets him released. He immediately uses again for 17 more days.A sober lawyer tries pushing him toward St. Christopher's. Will resists, manipulates LICR, relapses again, cancels his own insurance, tries to die, and after weeks of chaos his mother gets him re-approved. He enters St. Chris, still delusional, still dangerous.There he breaks. He admits suicidal thoughts, gets a guard stationed outside his door, hears the blunt truth—you're the worst-off guy here and you did this to yourself. It lands. Will begins working the program: spiritual direction, grief groups, codependency, meetings, kitchen duty, everything. He reconnects with his mother in sobriety. He attends court in suits provided by the facility and ultimately receives an unexpectedly generous plea deal.He comes home early, tries to run his own program, stays sober for months, but on Mother's Day runs into an old acquaintance who shows him a Newport box with a pipe inside. He relapses immediately for three days, misses Mother's Day entirely.That night, suicidal again, he receives a series of calls: first from Jordan, then from his tough sponsor, who gives him clear direction—go to a sober house, go to daily groups, go to nightly meetings, call people, build structure. Will frauds his urine to get in, but once inside, follows every instruction. He stabilizes.He recounts being 18 months sober now, having been at meetings nearly every night, with a recent slip in commitment due to chasing an “intimate partner godshot” that didn't work out. You reassure him that it's fine and that balance is part of recovery.More or less thats the whole thing! On a brand new fucko, crackead episode of that good old dopey show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.