Podcasts about Aesop

What this episode is about Most salespeople are pointed at targets without being taught to think about them. That gap — between knowing who to call and understanding why it matters — is what Peter Cleary and Tom Sterns set out to close with their book Graphic Sales: How to Build a Prospecting Playbook. The book is unusual. It teaches through illustrated comic strips drawn from real sales disasters, using the Aesop's Fables principle: story first, lesson second. The goal isn't to lecture. It's to help salespeople recognise themselves, laugh at the madness, and do the work better. What Marcus, Peter, and Tom cover Ideal Customer Profile as a foundation — not a filter. The ICP chapter opens the book because everything else depends on it. ICP isn't just demographic targeting. It's understanding the four to six data attributes that signal your solution is genuinely right for a specific buyer — and then thinking critically about what those signals mean in context. Why AI won't solve poor prospecting judgement. Tom shares a cautionary story: he built an AI-assisted prospecting tool for a team, fed it the right signals, and watched conversion rates fall. The problem wasn't the data. It was that automating the research broke the reps' critical thinking. They stopped trusting the information because they hadn't processed it themselves. They started dialling without thinking. Conversion rates recovered only when the reps were given time to verify and reason about the signals themselves. Pre-call planning is a non-negotiable. Hundreds of touchpoints go into booking a meeting. Showing up without reviewing the notes, researching the company, and forming a hypothesis is a dereliction of the role — not just poor practice. The post-call debrief most organisations never do. Standardised post-call analysis is almost universally absent. Marcus describes his red-teaming process: everyone hears the call, debriefs individually, and lessons feed directly into the next pre-call plan. It's how losses become assets rather than embarrassments. Multi-threading vs single-contact selling. SDRs are frequently incentivised to book a meeting with one person and move on. The result is account executives walking into rooms they don't understand, recapping conversations the buyer has already had. Tom and Peter describe pod structures where SDRs and AEs share long-term account ownership — so the knowledge doesn't evaporate at handoff. Meeting buyers where they actually are. Marcus introduces a staged buying journey framework — from centre of dissatisfaction through passive and active looking, to deciding — and maps this against persona data. A buyer who started a new role four weeks ago is in a different conversation than one who looks like they're planning their next move. Timing, relevance, and personal value determine whether a rep gets championed internally. Honesty, pipeline integrity, and what managers actually owe their organisations. Tom shares a pipeline audit story where redefining stage criteria caused the pipeline to drop by two-thirds — and the leadership committee was relieved. Peter and Marcus discuss the cultural cost of managers who manage upwards rather than telling the truth to the people who need to act on it. Key quotes from the episode Marcus: "Haste is different from speed. Most people prospect with haste." Tom: "I don't even care about your product in the first week of onboarding. We're going to focus entirely on your buyer's world." Marcus: "Buyers don't hate being sold to. They hate being sold to badly. And more often than not, the problem isn't laziness or stupidity — it's lack of self-awareness." About the book Graphic Sales: How to Build a Prospecting Playbook by Peter Cleary and Tom Sterns. Available at all good bookstores. About The Inquisitor Podcast Hosted by Marcus Cauchi. Produced by Principled Selling. The show examines what commercial dysfunction actually looks like from the inside — and what honest, buyer-centred selling requires.

I hope this quote from Aesop helps you be kind to others.   Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow   Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X  

Generosity, kindness and thoughtfulness are good things. We should practice them in our daily lives as much as possible. But what happens when someone around us takes advantage of those good traits? Find out in this short tale by Aesop, “The Fox and the Goat,” read by Scott Walton.

Épisode 269 : Spécial NRF APAC 26 : la Chine construit ses futures marques mondiales, Google orchestre déjà le commerce agentiqueDepuis Singapour, deuxième débrief de NRF APAC 2026, le plus grand événement retail de la région Asie-Pacifique.Au programme aujourd'hui : influence, omnicanalité et commerce agentique.D'un côté, les marques chinoises investissent massivement dans le sport, le divertissement et la culture pour devenir les prochains Samsung ou Toyota. De l'autre, Google dévoile sa vision d'un commerce où les agents IA ne se contentent plus de recommander des produits mais orchestrent déjà la découverte, la comparaison, le panier et la transaction.Une journée qui pose une question simple : demain, les marques devront-elles convaincre des consommateurs... ou des agents IA ?Mais aussi : CAA décrypte pourquoi les marques les plus performantes ne vendent plus des produits mais des histoires, avec le cas d'école WHOOP x Cristiano Ronaldo BYD, Temu, AliExpress, TCL, Hisense : pourquoi les marques chinoises suivent aujourd'hui la même trajectoire mondiale que Samsung, Hyundai ou Sony il y a vingt ans Shopify et Aesop rappellent que le client ne pense ni e-commerce, ni magasin, ni application : il pense expérience Google dévoile l'Universal Commerce Protocol, l'Universal Cart et sa vision d'un commerce piloté par les agents IA FairPrice montre qu'à Singapour, le supermarché du futur n'est déjà plus un concept mais une réalité exploitée à grande échelle La tech coup de cœurJahan.ai : un AI Twin pour le retail et la supply chain.L'idée : passer d'une logique où les équipes analysent les données pour prendre des décisions à une logique où l'IA analyse, simule et recommande directement les meilleures actions.Une vision très concrète de ce que pourrait devenir le pilotage des opérations dans les prochaines années. Vous n'êtes pas à Singapour ? 2 moyens d'y remédier :• The Récap Live NRF APAC, 4 juin https://www.linkedin.com/events/7449376746296152064• The Récap Dinner, édition spéciale NRF APAC https://the-recap.events/inscription Bonne écoute du deuxième épisode de notre série spéciale NRF — Notre Récap Français, en direct de Singapour ! Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. A Bone To Pick! In this adaptation of a classic Aesop's Fable, a lion and bear can't agree on who should get to eat the leftover picnic basket goodies. Who's going to win this argument?? Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians featuring the brilliant firefly! https://link.chtbl.com/gigacity Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us! Check out our new YouTube channel at youtube.com/storiespodcast. If you've ever wanted to read along with our stories, now you can! These read-along versions of our stories are great for early readers trying to improve their skills or even adults learning English for the first time. Check it out.

Hello everyone,Today's episode is called 'The Tortoise and the Hare'  A gentle and enchanting Indian fairytale most famously from the Aesop.This calming bedtime story is designed to help you relax, unwind, and drift into a peaceful sleep.If you enjoy cosy storytelling, soothing narration, or sleep stories to fall asleep to, this one is for you.If you enjoy listening, please do leave an Apple review or rate us on Spotify — it really helps the podcast grow and allows more people to find our sleep stories.You can now listen on our YouTube channel as well:Sleepy Stories ☁️ - YouTubeSweet Dreams,Lucy ❤#SleepStories #BedtimeStories #GuidedMeditation #Relaxation #Calm #Mindfulness #MeditationPodcast #SleepPodcast #Folktales #FairyTales #Storytelling #SoothingVoices #SleepAid #RelaxingStories #Tranquility #DriftOffToSleep

While most famous as a heroic Dragon slayer, the famous patron saint of England, St. George, is also traditionally honored as a patron of Canada and has specific military and civic patronages in the United States where he is recognized as the patron saint of the U.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Branch, as well as, the Boy Scouts of America, who consider him a patron saint of Scouting, with specialized awards offered by Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant Anglican networks. April 23 is the Feast day of Saint George, the anniversary of his death in 303 AD (some regions & traditions observe St. George’s Day on May 6). Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/mYFbFiWqUVQ which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. St. George and the Dragon books available at https://amzn.to/4cIA5ay Saint George and the Dragon items at https://amzn.to/4cEfS5B ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: The Saint of the Day podcast (St. George, 23apr2024) Good Catholic and The Catholic Company; Saint George, Saint Of The Day podcast with Mike Roberts by Covenant Network (ourcatholicradio.org); Saint of the Day podcast: Holy Glorious Great-martyr, Victory-bearer and Wonderworker George (23apr2025), Greek Orthodox Deacon Jerome Atherholt and Ancient Faith Radio; Once Upon A Meow, Aesop’s Fables from Every Land, Saint George and the dragon, A Heroic Folktale from Iberia (July 31, 2025). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue our commemoration of America 250, we're inspired to present a variety of different celebrations of our country. In that spirit, we are honored to welcome on theshow Dr. Matthew Mehan of Hillsdale College, Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Government at the Van Andel Graduate School in Washington, D.C. A literary scholar with a Ph.D. from the University of Dallas, Dr. Mehan has spent more than twenty-five years teaching and designing humanities curricula that shape the next generation of citizens. He's also a beloved author of best-selling illustrated family books, including Mr. Mehan's Mildly Amusing Mythical Mammals and The Handsome Little Cygnet. In his brand-new release, TheAmerican Book of Fables, Dr. Mehan reimagines the timeless wisdom of Aesop for the next generation of Americans. His new book is a stunning 395-page heirloom volume that honors America's 250th anniversary with original and adaptedfables, poetry, witty sayings, and reflections drawn from our history, geography, wildlife—and even the Declaration of Independence itself. Crafted for readers of all ages—sections for Littles, Middles, and Bigs—the book brims with joyful rhymes, moral tales, and deep reflections on liberty, friendship, and the American spirit. And what makes it truly unforgettable? The breathtaking, luminous illustrations by acclaimed realist-impressionist artist John Folley—gorgeous watercolor, ink, and oil paintings that celebrate our nation's natural wonders from the Everglades to the sequoias. Dr. Mehan joins us to share the stories behind the book, the timeless lessons inside, and why these fables matter now more than ever.Purchase The American Book of FablesFollow Dr. Mehan's work at Hillsdale in DC

Daniel Bense spent nearly 12 years inside Aesop, helping build its commercial engine and cultural presence across Europe and the US, before leading British heritage brand Sunspel as Managing Director. In 2022 he stepped away to build something of his own. To My Ships launched in 2024 after two years of unusually rigorous product development, and what emerged is a personal care brand that treats a category most people never think twice about with the seriousness typically reserved for fine fragrance. In this episode, Fred Moore talks to Daniel about what he saw missing in the deodorant category, why formulating without cost restraint produces a fundamentally different product, and how the Iliad became the unlikely foundation for a brand built on depth and substance. They also get into the tension between natural efficacy and performance claims, what 12 years at Aesop actually taught him, and why the most intimate products on your shelf might be the ones most worth reconsidering.

Hello everyone,Today's episode is called 'The Lion and the Mouse'  A gentle and enchanting fairytale by Aesop.This calming bedtime story is designed to help you relax, unwind, and drift into a peaceful sleep.If you enjoy cosy storytelling, soothing narration, or sleep stories to fall asleep to, this one is for you.If you enjoy listening, please do leave an Apple review or rate us on Spotify — it really helps the podcast grow and allows more people to find our sleep stories.You can now listen on our YouTube channel as well:Sleepy Stories ☁️ - YouTubeSweet Dreams,Lucy ❤#SleepStories #BedtimeStories #GuidedMeditation #Relaxation #Calm #Mindfulness #MeditationPodcast #SleepPodcast #Folktales #FairyTales #Storytelling #SoothingVoices #SleepAid #RelaxingStories #Tranquility #DriftOffToSleep

A very large Oak was uprooted by the wind, and thrown across a stream. It fell among some Reeds, which it thus addressed: "I wonder how you, who are so light and weak, are not entirely crushed by these strong winds.” They replied,... #story AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.James 4:10 BSB

We can be many things, including being brave, when our circumstances are easy and peaceful. But when those conditions change, our response is greatly affected. And we might find that being brave is not as easy as we thought it should be. Learn from this short fable by Aesop, “The Sheep and the Pig,” that is read by Paul Fox. A production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Leave us a voicemail!Zazie and Kristi chat with Dr. Jo Wimpenny, author of Beauty of the Beasts, to learn more about wasps, mosquitoes, vultures, sharks, and other unloved animals.We talk about:-why Jo wanted to write about the beastieshow everything is connectedthe value of wasps and mosquitoes to the ecosystemhow sharks are not necessarily out to get people (even if sometimes they are)whether some animals are over-ratedwhich animal Jo most loved writing aboutand finally Jo told us which book she's been reading.Beauty of the Beasts: Rethinking Nature's Least Loved Animals is available wherever books are sold.The book Jo recommended to us is The Animals in That Country by Laura Jean McKay.Previous episodes with Jo:The Holiday Special 2025 (Ep48)Animal minds and our favourite fables (Ep15)Also mentioned: Kristi's blog post on making a living in the world.Jo Wimpenny is a zoologist and writer, with a research background in animal behaviour and the history of science. She studied Zoology at the University of Bristol, and went on to research problem-solving in crows for her DPhil at Oxford University. She's the author of Aesop's Animals, which we've talked about with her before, and her new book which is just out now is Beauty of the Beasts: Rethinking Nature's Least Loved Animals.Jo's website: https://jowimpenny.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jowimpenny/Support the showAbout the co-hosts:Kristi Benson is an honours graduate of, and now on staff with, the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and has her PCBC-A from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. She lives in beautiful northern British Columbia, where she helps dog guardians through online classes. She is also a northern anthropologist.Kristi Benson's website  Facebook  Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. She is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and has a column at Psychology Today. She lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, a dog and a cat. Instagram  BlueSky 

In Hour 2, Patrick continues to cover questions from callers and emailers. Judy raised a question from her Catholic bible study group, where a fellow Catholic suggested that the Bible is allegorical and that Christ's storytelling was similar to Aesop's fables, Stewart asked why Confirmation tends to receive more emphasis compared to the other sacraments. Craig, argued that lowering the age would not be beneficial and could actually make things worse. Jim followed up by asking what steps would need to be in place to ensure children continue their faith formation, if the age of Confirmation is reduced. Judy - I am in a bible study and one of my Catholic friends made a comment that the bible is an allegory and Christ was using similar story telling to Aesop’s fables. Is the bible an allegory? Nick - I was confirmed in 1948 and received communion and confession in the 1st grade and then confirmation in the 3rd grade. I was taught totally by nuns and brothers who devoted their lives to the Church. I think that had a tremendous effect on me. Stewart - Why is Confirmation promoted more out of the other sacraments? Break 1 Craig - Lowering the age of Confirmation will not work on kids but make it worse and I teach kids this age, so I have good reason to support this. Elijah - Is it morally permissible for a DJ to play music with inappropriate material when requested? Break 2 Jim - What changes should be made so that kids continue faith formation if age is reduced? If song that talks negatively about God makes you think more about him positively, is that okay? Ed - Jesus is God but my pastor indicated he was second person in Trinity. is that different?

April 23 is the Feast day of Saint George, the anniversary of his death in 303 AD (some regions & traditions observe St. George’s Day on May 6). While most famous as a heroic Dragon slayer, the patron saint of England, St. George, is also traditionally honored as a patron of Canada, Georgia, Ethiopia, Portugal, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Greece, Egypt, and Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Venerated by both Christians and Muslims, he is also widely celebrated in Germany, Palestine, Lebanon (Beirut), Russia (Moscow), and honored in the regions of Catalonia & Aragon in Spain. Saint George has specific military and civic patronages in the United States where he is recognized as the patron saint of the U.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Branch, as well as, the Boy Scouts of America, who consider him a patron saint of Scouting, with specialized awards offered by Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant Anglican networks. St. George and the Dragon books available at https://amzn.to/4cIA5ay Saint George and the Dragon items at https://amzn.to/4cEfS5B ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast: https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA & https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: The Saint of the Day podcast (St. George, 23apr2024) Good Catholic and The Catholic Company; Saint George, Saint Of The Day podcast with Mike Roberts by Covenant Network (ourcatholicradio.org); Saint of the Day podcast: Holy Glorious Great-martyr, Victory-bearer and Wonderworker George (23apr2025), Greek Orthodox Deacon Jerome Atherholt and Ancient Faith Radio; Once Upon A Meow, Aesop’s Fables from Every Land, Saint George and the dragon, A Heroic Folktale from Iberia (July 31, 2025). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We should be able to repay kindness with kindness, especially when our life has been saved. But for those who cannot recognize the kind act, it can be an unfortunate circumstance that may ultimately lead to their end. Take up this theme in this short Aesop tale, “The Woodman and the Serpent,” read by Chris Paluzzi. A production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

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In the episode, we talk to Gianfranco Cuzziol. Gianfranco is a CRM and Personalisation Advisor, Speaker,  Author, Consultant and Educator.  He's worked both client and agency side, leading global CRM for brands like Aesop. We talk about CRM dos and don'ts, the role of AI and his recently launched CRMBA – a Mini MBA designed for CRM and Loyalty practitioners.As an added extra, if you use the code "RobV20" you'll get 20% off when you sign up for it. External resources:CRMBA Website - CLICK HEREAudio-Visual assets:Imagery: Photo by Matthew Brodeur on UnsplashMusic: Hot Thang by Daniel Fridell. CLICK HEREMusic: Sunday Morning Blues by Rymdklang Soundtracks. CLICK HERE

Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. Mark and Dev are unpacking the 1988 horror classic... one minute at a time! In our 60th minute of CHILD'S PLAY, we recognise the late third act ticking clock, masculine Norris downplaying his own attack, Aesop's fables, building a 20% bigger set for one shot, deleted sympathy scenes, gris gris talismans, Brad Dourif not going fully Chucky, and we can't recognise whether Ray Oliver is still alive or not. Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Dev Elson Editor: Mark Adams Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky:  @ChuckyVision  Our Network:   @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Classical Mind, Dr. Junius Johnson sits down with Buck Holler from the CiRCE Institute to discuss "Tapestry," a new writing and grammar curriculum designed to bridge the gap between early elementary studies and the advanced persuasive essays found in The Lost Tools of Writing. Holler explains that for twenty-five centuries, the study of grammar and literature were considered a single, unified discipline, an organic connection that was largely severed during the Enlightenment. By re-integrating these fields, the curriculum moves away from the modern trend of teaching grammar through isolated, "zigzag" sentences and instead grounds linguistic study in the rich soil of full stories, including Aesop's fables, Arthurian legends, and sacred Scripture. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theclassicalmind.com/subscribe

Have you ever seen someone do something so silly that you couldn't stop laughing? Come listen to this story and see if you can spot the silliest people in the world!

What would you do if you found the silliest problem ever and everyone started crying about something that didn't even happen yet? Come listen to this super funny story about a family that might be the silliest in the whole world!

What happens when a big, bossy lion meets a very clever jackal and a tiny mouse with a big plan? This funny story proves that being strong is not always as powerful as being smart!

Ever heard of a lion going on a very silly hunt because he believed a tiny mouse and a clever jackal? This funny story will show what happens when someone is big and strong… but not very clever!

A clever weasel comes up with a tricky plan to steal some shiny sesame seeds, but he fools a hungry mouse into taking the blame! Listen to this funny story to see how the sneaky weasel's trick works.

Peruonto's magical wishes turn a scary barrel into a grand castle, and he becomes a prince to win Princess Vastolla's heart—full of magic, adventure, and happy surprises!

This is the story of Peruonto, a kind young man whose wishes come true thanks to magical fairy children! Watch what happens when a pile of sticks turns into a horse and helps him win the heart of Princess Vastolla—full of surprises, magic, and fun!

A Closed Mouth and an Open Sky #RTTBROS #Nightlight"Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding." — Proverbs 17:28You know, Aesop told a story a long, long time ago that I just can't shake. There was a turtle who lived on a quiet pond, and his best friends were a couple of ducks. Every time those ducks came home, they'd tell him about the world out there, the rolling hills, the rivers, the glorious treetops, and old turtle would just sit there on his log, green with envy. He wanted to see what they saw.Well, one day those kind-hearted ducks came up with a plan. They found a sturdy stick, each duck took one end in their beak, and they told the turtle, "Grab the middle with your mouth, hold on tight, and we'll show you the world. But whatever you do, don't let go, and don't say a word."Up they went. And friend, the turtle saw it all. The patchwork fields below, the shimmer of rivers, the trees dressed in their finest. It was everything he'd ever wanted.Then a crow flew alongside and hollered, "Well, I never! Surely this must be the king of all turtles!"And the turtle, swelling with pride, opened his mouth to say, "Why, certainly!" And that was that.A closed mouth gathers no foot, as they say. And Solomon, who was a good bit wiser than Aesop, put it this way: "Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding" (Proverbs 17:28).I'm too soon old and too late smart on this one, I'll tell you that. I've talked when I should have listened. I've filled silence that God meant to be kept. Pride has a way of opening our mouth at exactly the wrong moment, and what we gain from letting loose is rarely worth what we lose.Here's the thing about that turtle. He was doing just fine. He was soaring. All he had to do was hold on and enjoy the ride. But he couldn't let someone else have the last word.Can you relate? I sure can.So today, let me ask you this: is there a conversation, a comment, a comeback you need to just let go? Sometimes wisdom isn't in what you say. Sometimes it's in knowing when to stay quiet and keep holding on.Let's pray. Lord, bridle my tongue today. Remind me that silence is often the wisest sermon I can preach. Help me hold on to what matters and let go of my need to have the last word. In Jesus' name, Amen.#Wisdom #TamingTheTongue #Proverbs #ChristianLiving #Faith #DailyDevotion #BiblicalWisdom #RTTBROS #NightlightBe sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe, it helps get the word out.https://linktr.ee/rttbros

John Henry faces an incredible challenge—racing against a powerful steam machine to prove that a hardworking man can still win!

Meet John Henry, a legendary hero who was famous for his incredible strength and determination!

The Queen's precious ring has been stolen, and clever Birbal brings a “magical donkey” to help catch the thief!

When the Queen's precious diamond ring suddenly goes missing, Emperor Akbar asks the clever Birbal for help.

Howie and Harlan are joined by Yale School of Medicine surgical oncologist Kevin Billingsley, who discusses how robotics and advanced imaging are reshaping what it means to be a surgeon and offers guidance for those facing a cancer diagnosis. Harlan reports on a company testing AI-based prescription renewals and raises concerns about safety and oversight; Howie reflects on new survey data showing declining public trust in health institutions. Show notes: Unsupervised AI Health & Veritas Episode 207: Robert Wachter: AI Is Already Remaking Healthcare "Vinod Khosla: Machines will replace 80 percent of doctors" Doctronic AI Regulatory Mitigation Agreement "AI could soon renew prescriptions without clinician help. Should the FDA make sure it's safe?" "Exclusive: Researchers trick a bot that prescribes meds" "Don't trust this $4 solution for getting a prescription" "CVS Health And Google Launch AI Business To 'Personalize Healthcare'" Health & Veritas Episode 206: Mary-Ann Etiebet: Confronting Preventable Disease Harlan discusses ARPA-H. Kevin Billingsley Laparoscopy Robotic Surgery "History of robotic surgery: from AESOP and ZEUS to da Vinci" "Personal Best" Atul Gawande compares surgeons to athletes.  "Future of Surgical Training Will Include Major Shift in Education Model" "Will your next surgeon be a robot? Autonomy and AI in robotic surgery" "Dying Words" Jerome Groopman on the relationship between oncologists and patients. "Teamwork in Healthcare: Key Discoveries Enabling Safer, High-Quality Care" Smoking and Cancer Benefits of Physical Activity Physical Activity and Cancer Health & Veritas: Melinda Irwin: Can Nutrition and Exercise Improve Cancer Outcomes? "What Alcohol Does to the Body" Who do you trust? "Stark Divide: Americans More Confident in Career Scientists at U.S. Health Agencies Than Leaders" "Poll: Americans increasingly trust career scientists, not leaders, at CDC, NIH, and FDA" Your Local Epidemiologist: "Top 5 questions about school vaccination requirements" Health & Veritas Katelyn Jetelina: A Visit from Your Local Epidemiologist" In the Yale School of Management's MBA for Executives program, you'll get a full MBA education in 22 months while applying new skills to your organization in real time. Yale's Executive Master of Public Health offers a rigorous public health education for working professionals, with the flexibility of evening online classes alongside three on-campus trainings. Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.

After ten years of war, the Greeks pretend to leave and gift the Trojans a giant wooden horse.

Comedian, writer, and Accidental PerfumeTok King™ Brian Park is in the Perfume Room today! You likely know him from his viral TikTok series where he satirizes 'taste bros' who use consumerism in lieu of developing a personality. Vids of his like 'POV: you're on a date with a guy who has Aesop soap in his bathroom' have garnered millions of views and have platformed him to an entirely unexpected corner of the Internet - PerfumeTok. Today we chat about the persona, who inspired it, what he's actually wearing off screen, and the woes and joys that come with the territory of being deeply entrenched in an Internet niche.FOLLOW BRIAN: @itsbrianpark @middlebrowpodSOTD: Commes des Garcons Sticky CakeSMELL CLUB: ylan.eventbrite.comBOOK A PRIVATE STYLING SESSION WITH ME @ STELE: stele.nyc/emma (MARCH 22 OR 27!)*********Thank you to our sponsor: Commodity!SHOP THE ARCHIVES!https://commodityfragrances.com/products/archive-collection-discovery-kit15% OFF: code PERFUMEROOM15 now-March 17(valid for all orders $35+)*********FRAGS MENTIONED: CdG Sticky Cake, Diesel Plus Plus Feminine, Astrophil Paris Cheri, Universal Flowering: Poems One Through Twelve, Saffron Flour; Arquiste Almond Suede, Marissa Zappas Pink Bedroom, Perfumer H Ink, CdG Blackpepper, Bleu de Chanel, YSL Babycat, Le Labo: Another 13, The Matcha 26; Toskovat Inexcusable Evil, Le Labo Gaiac 10, Escentric Molecules: M01, M01 + Iris, M01 + Champaca; Le Père par Blaise Mautin, Creed Aventus Absolu, Penhaligon's Halfeti, Nasomatto Black Afgano

Prince Paris has taken Queen Helen to Troy, and the King of Sparta gathers his warriors to bring her back. ⚔️ After ten years of war, the clever hero Odysseus comes up with a mysterious plan using a giant wooden horse!

The tricky rabbit is surrounded—but he has one last clever plan!

This mischievous rabbit has played one trick too many—and now the other animals are waiting outside his cave!

Join King Arthur and Merlin for an epic adventure as Arthur faces the mighty Black Knight in a thrilling joust and sword duel! ⚔️

Join King Arthur and his clever friend Merlin on an exciting adventure through a sparkling forest of trophies!

A kind old man is rewarded for his gentle heart, while a greedy old woman learns a spooky lesson

An old man shows kindness to a little sparrow—but his cruel wife makes a terrible choice

Discover how Thor gets his mighty hammer Mjollnir ⚡

Loki tries to cheat in a magical contest between the greatest dwarves of the Nine Worlds

Loki sets up a tricky contest between the smartest dwarves in all of Svartalfheim!

Oh no! Loki has cut off Sif's golden hair!

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 18, 2026 is: Goldilocks • GOHL-dee-lahks • adjective Goldilocks describes something that has or produces an optimal balance usually between two extremes. In astronomy, it specifically designates an area of planetary orbit neither too hot nor too cold to support life. // The couple, undecided between country and city living, took the Goldilocks option and moved to a bustling college town surrounded by nature. See the entry > Examples: "It's a well-known fact that the time between 3 and 5 o'clock in the afternoon is a liminal space. ... It's too late for lunch, too early for dinner. But it's the Goldilocks hour for a little treat." — Nikita Richardson, The New York Times, 8 May 2025 Did you know? English has always drawn inspiration from fables and fairy tales, stories bursting with metaphors that help users get their verbiage just right: one may fall down a rabbit hole (thank you, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland), cry wolf (we see you, Aesop's Fables), or hope one day to meet one's Prince Charming (brava, Cinderella). The adjective Goldilocks is borrowed, of course, from Goldilocks and the Three Bears, a perennial favorite in which a little girl so-named for her golden hair finds the perfect balance between hot and cold, soft and hard, small and large—all in the home of unknowing strangers. Since the mid-1960s, English speakers have applied Goldilocks to all things regarded as perfectly balanced or happily medium. The word has specific applications in astronomy, with the phrase "Goldilocks zone" designating an area of planetary orbit in which temperatures are neither too hot nor too cold to support life.

Snyder hosts this episode with first-time guest Gabe Rubin, who teams with Luks to face off against Markkus and Dave, with Eiffel65 untz untzing in the background. We take a trip to the supermarket to see different types of Frosted Mini Wheats battle it out for cereal stardom with Wil and Kenny Wheaton, while Gabe's dad buys some macarons. Condiment king Markkus adds someone to his List while chatting up Sriracha Jones and Wasabi Wilson. A first trip to Dave's ring of rumination - "Aesop's Stables"  - yields results, but leaves him wishing for Motrin and Florence Nyquilgale. Luks declares that Paul Giamatti will play him in an upcoming biopic. In the third, Markkus goes back to his 2K knowledge well, and Gabe touts an offensive guru's uber-efficient three-and-out offense, which helps families get to dinner on time. After another soul and brain-crushing 4th quarter, both teams manage to 3-2-1 the final question for a satisfying finish. #askingdaddyalaskahowmanyalaskansheknows #allofvisantheshiancoe #freakycaulifowerears #ladiesdontdiggstefon #aesopsstables #westanenvogue #wheatwars #threeandoutoffense https://dobosdelights.com/ Promo Code: CheckYourTaint https://www.patreon.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.facebook.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.twitter.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.instagram.com/benchwarmerstp/ https://www.teepublic.com/stores/benchwarmers-trivia-podcast

This week on The Broski Report, Fearless Leader Brittany Broski discusses the status of her butt, explores the psychology behind humanity, revisits Aesop's Fables, and researches fairies. ICE OUT OF OUR CITY / PROTEST RESOURCES:Script to Contact Your Representatives –  5calls.org ACLU – https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights Immigrant Defense Project – https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/raids-toolkit Freedom for Immigrants – https://www.freedomforimmigrants.org/resourcesImmigrants Legal Resource Center – https://www.ilrc.org/community-resources/know-your-rights Immigration Justice Campaign – https://immigrationjustice.us/ National Immigrant Justice Center – https://immigrantjustice.org/ MINNESOTA SPECIFIC RESOURCES:Stand With Minnesota Vetted Resource Hub – https://www.standwithminnesota.com/ MPLS Mutual Aid – https://linktr.ee/mplsmutualaid Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota – https://www.ilcm.org/ International Institute of Minnesota – https://iimn.org/ ICE OUT / Mutual Aid – https://linktr.ee/ICEOUTmutualaid  Watch The Broski Report AD FREE: https://patreon.com/broskireport The OFFICIAL Songs of The Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ULrcEqO2JafGZPeonyuje?si=061c5c0dd4664f01 

Chris and Rosie are feeling very delicate, but they soldier on and bring you a hungover edition of SMA! There are itchy palms, a post curry update and some heating beef. The pair discuss the future of Robots, Aesop's Fables and an AI theory.  There are some filthy QTFP's that involve a Sausage Dog, a hairdryer and some old school developed photos! If you have a story for Chris and Rosie email the podcast: Shaggedmarriedannoyed@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices