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Kiera reflects on some of her most memorable episodes and experiences across 1,000 episodes (!!!) of the Dental A-Team podcast! Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today feels like a ridiculously special, amazing, incredible day. We are at 1,000 Dental A Team podcasts. Like, can you honestly believe this? I can't believe it. I can't believe that we have hit record on this podcast a thousand times. And honestly, I wanna say thank you to you as listeners, to all of you who have made this podcast a reality. If you're new to the show, welcome. I'm Kiera Dent. I love dentistry. I love making people happy. I love.   truly enjoying life. And this podcast came to me while Jason, my husband and I were hiking Yosemite. And I said, Hey, I've noticed that there's this area where they're unserved, where doctors and teams are not communicating on the same way. And like, there's really got to be a better way to help practices scale, to grow, to evolve. And being a team member myself and a business owner, I thought let's combine both of those perspectives. So truly it's an honor. ⁓   I honestly cannot believe that we are here. So if you've been here since episode one, please send me an email. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. I will send you a personalized thank you to you. I am just so honored. If you've been here for at least like 900 of them, let me know. But truly it's such an honor to be able to have this podcast where we're able to give back, to serve, to share, to laugh, to grow. This podcast has been such a healing space for me. And so today I thought it'd be really fun.   for us to actually go through some of our most powerful success networks that's helped hundreds of doctors. It helps you. And I've called it the yes model. ⁓ that's focusing, wow, that's focusing in on you being able to say you, earnings and systems and team development. So focusing on you as a person, helping make sure that you're profitable as a practice, and then having systems and team development in place ⁓ to make sure that you can really, truly say yes to everything in life that you want. Because I truly, truly, truly believe.   that running a practice, having a successful team, having a team of people that are accountable does not have to be hard. And so really that's been the whole purpose of this is to make it tactical, practical. And I thought like, Hey, this is going to be something really fun. We're actually going to pull from our framework. But what I'm going to do is I'm actually going to pull from past episodes, some of our hottest episodes, some of those fun episodes to kind of help you see how we can focus on you as a person, how we can focus on your earnings and profitability of the practice and helping with your systems and team development.   Now, something that is fun is that there actually were several episodes that were our top downloaded episodes over the years. And so this is just something fun if you enjoyed it, amazing, but truly we looked back and these ones stood out. And so our episodes were episode 469, 10 Practices in 2 Years with Lewis Chen. So such a fun one to inspire, to ignite, to help all of us like really just get, I remember that practice and I was like, my gosh, I thought I like.   rampaged up and in like two years we had three, but to do 10 practices in two years. Our other top downloaded episode is episode 501, What Office Managers Need to Know and really helping those office managers highlight, elevate. Being an office manager in dentistry, I feel is such a tricky zone because there's really no rule book for it. And that's what we tried to create at Dental A Team is what is an office manager supposed to do and giving support to office managers and doctors so you can truly have these incredible leaders in your practice.   And then our next most downloaded episode was episode 607, A Day to Remember. And that was actually released on Thanksgiving. So shout out to you guys for having these as the most popular downloaded episodes. But like I said, I want to give you guys that framework for being able to say yes to everything with some podcast tools. Don't worry. You want to go back and listen to them if you don't want to. But trying to chunk that so you can really look at your life and your practice.   Kiera Dent (03:41) So breaking into the you section, this is about you as a person. This is about you being that visionary, that owner, that fulfilled human, because honestly, if you're not fulfilled and you're not happy with what you're doing, honestly, your practice can't be there. And when we build the yes model, we purposely put it in a specific order of you first, and we focus on you as a person. Then we focus on earnings and profitability. And then we focus on systems and team, because what I found is if we put them in this order,   You as a person first, kind like take the oxygen mask off of you, put it on you. Like you've to take care of yourself first before you can help other people. If we put that oxygen mask on yourself, then what we do from there is we can give and serve to other people. Then we focus on profit. Cause honestly, so much of stress comes from cashflow. Like honestly, the bulk of offices who sign up with us and not all, but a lot of them are struggling with cashflow. They're struggling with profitability. They're struggling to learn to read their numbers. And then we do systems and team development.   And a lot of times we think like, let's put the systems in place, cause that's gonna fix everything else. But what that does is it doesn't make sure that you are fulfilled and we know where you're headed as a person. So focusing on you as a doctor, scaling honestly starts with you, but that doesn't mean we're doing more. It means that you are the leader that your practice needs. You know where you're headed. You know what the direction of the practice is. And that's where this can all come together. So some of the episodes that we pulled out for you guys from all these thousands of episodes, like literally we have a thousand. ⁓   would be number 17. Like let's go way back in the archives. If you have not gone, you guys can always head on over to TheDentalATeam.com, click on podcasts. You can search any topic and you can go find all thousand episodes. But going back clear to episode 17, I love this one, is Goals are lost without Accountability. So when we're having those, like if you don't have accountability in your practice, if you don't have things to help keep your team accountable,   Honestly, doctors, you can have all the goals that you want, but you've got to have the accountability with it. And so I really love to help doctors and teams come together within Dental A Team and our consulting ⁓ to make sure that your goals are hit because we have accountability and that means your personal goals. So where you want to be and your professional goals. And we have a client that really like was struggling with some of their goals, but they knew where they wanted to go. They wanted to get a beach house. They wanted to be able to take care of their children in college.   ⁓ And what was really lovely about that is because we knew where they were going to go, we were able to help hold them accountable to it. And then we were able to the E portion that we'll get to, we were able to help create the profitability within the practice using production and metrics to be able to help them get there. But really looking at goals are lost if you don't have accountability. Like truly, if no one's holding people accountable, you doctor have to do it all. But even a lot of times things just get lost. And so making sure   that we really are working through these different pieces to make sure that your goals are not just a wish and a hope, but they're actually being measured and we're tracking them. We're making sure you're living the dream life that you want to be living. that would be an episode. Another episode in here would be 551 Leaders, You Need to Decide and helping you as a leader know that your team can't read your mind. You've got to make decisions. More is lost through indecision than a wrong decision. I have a quote over here by Theodore Roosevelt that   any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The next best thing is the wrong thing. And the worst thing you can do is nothing. And so making sure that on there, you guys are making a decision. Doctors like you have to decide. You have to be clear. You have to know where you're going. And I think deciding the life you want to live. ⁓ I have a quote that we say often, your practice should serve you, not you serving your practice.   making sure it's really giving you that dream life. Otherwise, go be an associate, like honestly, but there shouldn't be the stress and the heartache. And I know that there's stress with running a business. That's not something that we can ever take away, but really making sure we're fulfilling your bucket, your cup, making sure you're taken care of is a big portion. ⁓ Episode 940 was another popular one, What Leaders Should Not Do.   I thought this is a really good one to help doctors like realizing your role has to change. You have to become this incredible person. We have to know where you're going. We have to know this vision. But honestly, like leaders, you should not be doing everything. You should not be fixing everything. Otherwise you're enabling. And I remember another great ⁓ thought is when we empower our teams without accountability, we actually create ⁓ entitlement. And so what are we doing and are we fixing everything and helping?   Like we think we're helping, but we're not actually having our team rise to the table. so really looking at like, these are the things not to do. These are things that won't help you become the leader and the person that your practice needs and really relies on you to be. So another great episode of what things should you not be doing. think that that sometimes helps again, because as the visionary, as the leader of the practice, as you, as a person, ⁓ making sure that you're not running yourself ragged, trying to make everybody else and pleasing everybody else. But that way you're truly working as a team.   You need to show up as a CEO. You need to show up as the dentist. But you also need to have good working hours and good life ⁓ balance and life happiness and making sure that you're fulfilled and that your cup is being full. Otherwise, you're going to burn out and really making sure we take care of you as a person. Last episode to highlight in the you section is 948, The CEO Visionary and The OM Implementer and pulling from EOS and traction where   We literally have like CEOs, you're the visionary and how to have your office manager really be a yin to your yang to help support, to help make the visions come to life, to help bring all these pieces to the table ⁓ really, really truly can help. How do these two roles operate and who should be doing what and getting and gaining that clarity because again, when we focus on you and we know where you want to go and we know the pieces.   Then you're able to settle into your role as CEO of the practice too. And you're able to settle into all these different pieces, but really looking at you as a person, like not doing more, you as a leader, you as the CEO, you as a spouse or a partner or a parent or a sibling or a child, whatever it is, but you showing up as the best version of you. so yes, these are.   four episodes a lot on leadership for you. But really in that section within the Yes Model, I want you to really look at your life and I want you to see, are you truly living your best life? Are you truly fulfilled? Are you delegating to your team? Are you leading your team? Are you ⁓ working hard? ⁓ Or are you doing things smarter and actually working?   happier and more enjoyable. When I ask you about your personal relationships and I ask you about your personal life, do you have an identity outside of work or is it just work? ⁓ Do you find joy in the little things or have you lost that joy and sparkle because you're so consumed with the business? Those would be some things and if we're not taking care of you, it might be time to give a little TLC. I remember there was a great ⁓ podcast guest.   And he said a comment, he said, we should take care of our billion dollar asset, AKA our body. And I've thought about that a lot of do we take care of us, our body, our mind, our psyche, our happiness, to make sure that we can show up as those leaders that our practice and our patients and our community needs. ⁓ And so this section, I really hope that you highlight, yes, being that leader who needs to evolve and rise, ⁓ but really making sure that you're the human that you wanna be.   we've got the North Star dotting to where you ultimately want to go and really just spending and highlighting that. Okay, so the question to that is what do you need to stop doing in your life right now? Practice or professional or personal or both. So that way your team can start owning more and also so you can start having more fun in life. What do you need to stop doing? Like literally I'm sitting there with you pretend I got my pen and paper and you're like, okay, Kiera.   This is what I need to do to feel more fulfilled, more happy, more like me. What do you need to stop doing? Notice I didn't say start because you want to go like, no, I need to start journaling. No, what do you need to stop? Cause I'm trying to help you see that a lot of times less is more and you actually can create more by doing less. All right, next up is earnings. Making sure that you have profit with purpose. Collections don't equal profits. And so...   What I've noticed is like in larger practices, oftentimes they do protect their margins and they measure what matters. And so really making sure that when we're looking at the numbers, so we're looking at our earnings, this is moving into the second portion of the yes model. ⁓ Are you paying attention? Are you using your numbers to guide every single decision in your practice? And what I've seen is when practices come to us in chaos and move into clarity and more into control and more into ease, they know their numbers forward and backward.   Like they truly know, they use their numbers to make decisions on who to hire. They know their top line numbers. And what I love about this, like with our clients, we work hard on getting them an overhead scorecard. ⁓ So they know what their overhead is. We look at their monthly costs slash their BAM, their bare ACE minimum. We're looking at projections in the practice of what do we need? How do we hire? We're looking at other pieces for that I really just love are looking at their overhead as well to make sure. we've got our overhead, we've got our monthly costs.   We've got our profit margins to make sure we're looking at debt services to make sure that with the debt services, we're still profitable and we have cashflow in the practice and that these practices are thriving. And then we use KPI scorecards to make sure that the metrics within the practice are leading to the profit for a profitable business to make sure that doctors have a cashflow. And also in there, we include to pay doctors, like doctors you've got to be paid, otherwise it's really hard. And so again, just because we're producing, producing and collecting drive me wild.   I don't care what you're producing on a gross level, I care what you're producing on a net level that we can actually collect. Gross is gonna feed the ego, net's gonna feed the family. So make sure we have those numbers dialed in. So when we're looking at this, I want you to make sure that what I'm producing is actually collectible and also that we're producing enough and collecting, but that we also have our expenses in line. So we try within our clients to have them at a 50 % overhead, 30 % doctor pay, 20 % profit.   Now, obviously those things can be impacted by other things, rising costs, different pieces, but really a quick benchmark for you. And a couple different ⁓ awesome podcasts to kind of tie into this to just go back through the archives would be episode 618, How to Make Your Practice Profitable. So a lot of times we think it's production. We think that we've got to like produce more and create more, but really sometimes you don't have to produce. can't produce our problems. So looking at our P &L, looking at our costs, getting our whole team on board, having KPIs, having accountability within our team.   really can drive more profit. ⁓ I remember in Traction, was like at the very end, I'm probably gonna slaughter this section of the book, but I remember them saying that a lot of times the profit margins don't get bigger, the bigger your business goes. So like the problem, like your problems just get bigger with the more you produce. So an example, like they said, like a $1 million business with a profit margin oftentimes has the same profit margin as a $10 million business, but the headaches are more. Now, of course, ⁓   10 % profit margin on a $1 business compared to a 10 % profit margin on a $10 million business, there's obviously going to be more dollars. But it's the question of could I have more profit in a smaller practice? I don't know, that's questions for you to answer versus maybe always growing and chasing the next thing. So really looking to see how can we make it more profitable? How can we squeeze more juice out of it? And this is actually really fun because when we interview consultants to come into our company, we actually look to see can they find...   how to make a practice more profitable with a basic scenario. Because at the end of the day, if we can make you more profitable doctors and you can use your business more efficiently and with less stress and like better utilization of team members, you actually are way less stressed because you have cashflow and monies aren't as big of a deal. And what I found is the bulk of stress comes from cashflow issues. So really doing that, another great episode from this would be episode 871, Increase Profitability with Your AR.   So looking at cashflow leaks that kill growth. So AR is a huge zone and a lot of practices are like, we don't have any money. And I'm like, you have 160,000 sitting in AR, you've already done the work, we just need to collect the money. So making sure that we are actually helping you and your team get that money that should be paid to you. I had an office on a coaching call and they're like, well, Kara, our front office feels bad for calling patients to collect bills. And I was like, they feel bad.   No, they're doing these patients a service. Like we did a great job. Now these patients should be so happy to pay for us. And the reality is we should never be chasing money. We should just be collecting at a time of service. So really helping that profitability with AR because collections you can produce all day long, but if we're not collecting your profit margin is going to really, really struggle. So a lot of times it's not even a production issue. It's just a collection issue. That's a very simple system, which will come next in the S model. But when we see the numbers and we see where the leaks are,   then we know which systems we need to put into place. So this is how like you as a person know where you're going. Then we look at your profit, the numbers will tell us where we actually have true broken problems within our practice. And then we build the systems to fix those problems. And then it just chips up the line and you're able to say yes to more in your life. Another great episode was 884 Use Hygiene to Increase Profitability. So making sure that your hygiene department is about 20 to 35%.   Wow, excuse me, 25 to 30 % of your revenue ⁓ in your practice, depending upon what it is, that's usually for a GP practice. Hygiene's obviously, ⁓ in a pediatric practice, it will be different. Same thing within surgery practices and also some big GP practices that are doing a lot of surgery, hygiene might not be able to keep up with it. Or if I've got a doctor that's maybe slowing down, hygiene's actually out producing the doctor. Well, that's a concern that shows me that that doctor's not diagnosing and there's something going on.   But really utilizing your hygiene department, making sure our hygiene department's very thorough. This again, if it's not, and we don't have enough ⁓ perio within our practice, if our hygiene department's not ⁓ calibrated, we're not aligned, that then is a system that we'd wanna put into place to make sure we're able to help that. So really just another great episode. then 890 was, episode 890 was Hacks for Increasing Profitability. So ⁓ just some different pieces of like, what do we do? How can we increase that profitability?   certain things that we look for are one, like what are we producing and collecting? So let's look there first. Two, we wanna look at our BAM, our barriers, minimum and our costs and making sure that it's realistic for there. ⁓ And then also looking to see, could we renegotiate some of our pieces? Could we look at our lease? Could we look at our rent? Could we look at ⁓ our marketing spend? Could we look at our payroll? And again, I'm not here to cut team members. Don't worry team members.   I just want to make sure that each team member is being maximized and utilized based on the profitability because we know that most businesses should be able to run on a 30 % allocation to payroll. And so looking to see, we utilizing and maximizing our resources like we should? So really just looking for some of those hacks for profitability. But I love that so many people are obsessed with production and I'm obsessed with profit because profits, what's going to feed you profits, what's going to help you profit is going to be the piece.   that's going to actually make you thrive rather than just survive. Production, if we're not collecting and we're not profitable, it does not matter. And I go to a lot of business conferences and I love, they're like, yeah, my business did 10 million last year. My business is 100 million. And I'm always like, I don't care. What's your profit margin? And a lot of them come back. I remember there was this guy and we were chatting and he has a $30 million business and yet his profit margin was 5%. And he's like, Carrie, you're honestly probably taking home more than I am.   on a smaller business. And so again, I don't care about your production and top line number. It does play a role, but what I care more about is are you profitable and are you obsessed with being as profitable as possible? Are you reviewing your PNL every single quarter? Are you looking at small cashflow leaks? Are we making sure that we're collecting the money of what we produce? Are we making sure that our write-offs and our insurance is correct? Are we making sure our hygiene department is... ⁓   appropriate and are we using like KPIs to track this and to measure this to make sure that we're actually doing it. So that's kind of within the earning section for little highlighted episodes for you. And so then some thoughts to wrap that up would be if you're producing more but taking home less, what number are you not watching in your practice? So really look at that and see, gosh, like I'm producing this, but I'm not taking home as much. What number or numbers are you not watching that maybe you should start watching Food for Thought and   put it into play, you'll be much happier when you're profitable. And then last but not least, this is one that everybody obsessed with, systems. We want systems care. Please, please give me systems. I just want my practice to run on autopilot. And like the answer is like, yes, we should put systems in. And I think about like McDonald's and Chick-fil-A and they're able to give a very incredible experience with systems. And Walt Disney said like, he's able to create predictable magic with the systems behind the scenes. And so for you and your practice, how can you create predictable experiences?   predictable revenue, predictable production through the systems. So a couple of great episodes that we had with systems, systemization I think is like sexy and not sexy, like cool, that's great. But like really, if you focus on you first, then you focus on the numbers, you then know which systems to put into place. So you don't have to actually do all the systems. People are like, here, I just need a whole systems like repertoire. And I'm like, no, you don't. You need the systems that are actually gonna get you the results. I believe that we should focus on results, not on busy work.   So a couple episodes that kind of just highlight some systems for you are episode 381 Systemization: Where to Start? It's a really good episode for you of like how to like you don't just build 100 SOPs just like we were talking about. You literally start with the systems that are going to impact your revenue and profitability first. And those are the ones we're going to build right away. So a good one to help you prioritize that because a lot of times it can feel very daunting. Like I'm trying to eat an elephant. So where do I start? ⁓ Episode 872 Are Your Systems Outdated? And so with that one, just because it worked in the past,   You gotta also update the systems. Do we have a new software? Do we have a new process? A lot of times these systems get like written and we're so excited we made our ops manual, but they get put on a shelf and cool, we never even touched them again. So making sure that you keep your systems up to date, that they're current, that everybody's using them and if you actually are using them, they don't get outdated. So having a set cadence and process for that. Episode 881, Priority Scheduling: Ideal Week and Ideal Schedules   So figuring out like, does our ideal week look like? What are our ideal schedules look like? And so with that, we can figure out how to schedule and do block scheduling to actually build, like that's a great system to put into place to help us get our profitability, to help us get our production, to then help us get the life that we want. So do you see how like the yes model at like, we start at the top with you, go to earnings, go to systems, and then we work on systems to impact the profit and production to impact you and your life. So really I'm obsessed with block scheduling. I obsessed with?   I deal weeks, I'm obsessed with being a master of time rather than time mastering you and really helping offices realize what needs to happen and prioritize. think prioritization is a really tricky thing for a lot of people and having a consultant or an outside view help you out, I think is something really magical. And then last but not least, episode 959, Build a Practice That Can Run Without You. This is what people ask for all the time. And so I love on this. You'll never have true freedom.   if the business only runs when you're there. And so looking at that of, like I said, Disney, Walt's not there and it's still able to run. Chick-fil-A, I don't even know who the owner is, you guys know, but like it's able to run without the owner being there. And so the owner I feel creates the vision and the magic. That's like what your secret sauce is. But the systems are so people can run and operate without you there. And for office managers, same thing with you. I hate the like, if you got hit by a bus, I'm like, I don't ever want to be hit by a bus.   So instead I'm like, if you were at home with a broken leg and then had two office managers literally be out with broken legs. So, ⁓ but I think it's a great example. So watch out, don't break your legs. But I said, if you were out, could the practice run and could you know that the practice isn't running, AKA with your KPI scorecard and being able to look at your numbers, would you know what system needs to be implemented and if systems were being followed or not when you're at home? And so oftentimes that helps you figure out, again, we look at our numbers to see which systems do we need to put into place.   But then beyond that, we're also going to look and say, all right, so these are the numbers that are telling us we have a broken system. But then when you're not there, does the practice still run without you? And does it still operate? And if you were to come in as a fly on a wall on a vacation, so pretend you're out on vacation, I surely have done this to my team. I'm out on vacation. I pop in a day earlier than they think I'm supposed to be back. Is the practice running the way that it should? That's how you know you have great systems and great leadership.   I don't believe that just good systems will create a great practice. You also need great leadership to ensure that they're staying accountable, that they're following systems, but also making sure that less is more. ⁓ The KISS model, keep it simple, silly. I prefer silly over stupid. But really look to see where are maybe the systems that we need to do. And I love in Dental A Team, we do our 12 systems. And that's something I really love to just kind of give an outline of which ones per month.   would help out. So just a quick overview of Dental A Team's systems for success. We say that January is office management, mastery and leadership. And if you guys want to go back in the archives, Tip and I actually did like, I think it was from November through December a few years ago, we went through every single one of these systems. We broke it down. We gave tactical tips for you on those. So January is office management, mastery and leadership. February is doctor optimization, making sure we're utilizing and maximizing everything within the office. March is billing with ease.   April is five-star patient experience, May is smooth scaling scheduling, June is maximized case acceptance, July is dynamite dental assistance, August is elevated hygiene, September is competent marketing, October is complete operations manual, November is practice profitability, and December is A-Team hiring and onboarding. And so utilizing these systems for you to look to see, and again, there's, that's kind of like a category overview, but looking to see where maybe some systems broken within that category.   that ultimately could impact our profit and production that ultimately impact us as individuals. And doctors, I know I highlighted you a lot about you as a person, but also your team members as human beings too. How can we make it easier? How can we make it more fun? How can we make it to where we have more fun at work, more enjoyable rather than more stress? I think is something super, super important. And so when you look at this, I think to wrap up our system section, what systems or system category in your practice   still depends on you and is it keeping you stuck in your practice or preventing the growth? Are you the bottleneck in an area? And to maybe just ask yourself, what is that and what's holding me back? So really, truly just some fun, like, my gosh, you guys, after a thousand episodes, ⁓ I think I can confidently come on here and say that the formula for growth hasn't changed. I think we've gotten smarter. We figured out what's the priority. How do we prioritize it for you?   the $5 million practices, the $2 million, the $1 million, the 500,000, the startup practice, they say yes to leadership clarity, profit strategy, and systems that scale. So that's you, right? Leadership clarity, you as a person being happy, earnings, profit strategy, and as systems for success that scale. Now again, systems that scale, so you're able to grow and you have options. This is truly what I think is so valuable, and I thought.   on a thousandth episode, we've got to have something very powerful, very impactful, giving you just kind of a recap of all the time together. Talk about how magical it is to be able to be here together, to be able to share. And what I will say is, ⁓ I'm obsessed with helping offices be able to say yes to more of their life, to be able to say yes to more of what they want, and to be able to get back their time, their team, their life. And that's something that I'm just obsessed with. So if you're looking for help with that, if you...   I want more yes in your life and less stress and more happiness. Truly I do believe and I've seen it work with hundreds of offices and something just so powerful to be able to share, to give to you. And I just wanna say thank you. Thank you for making the Dental A Team podcast real. Thank you for being listeners. Thank you for sharing this podcast with so many of your friends. Thank you for commenting. Thank you for tagging us while you're driving to work. Thank you for being dedicated listeners. Thank you for being clients that work with us.   Thank you for truly wanting to change and impact the world of dentistry in the greatest way possible. It is truly an honor. I just feel so honored and I'm so freaking excited for the next thousand. So let's do it, let's rock. And at the end of the day, all of you, I want you truly remembering that dentistry is the greatest profession we could ever be a part of. I want you saying yes to more. If we can help you in any way, reach out Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team podcast.  

Today, I'm thrilled to share a conversation with none other than Meathead—one of only 40 living inductees in the Barbecue Hall of Fame and the founder of AmazingRibs.com, the world's largest barbecue and grilling website. Meathead is the author of the best-selling Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling, and he's back with a brand-new book: The Meathead Method. In this episode, we dig into what makes this book different—and how his method will change the way you cook outdoors. We also bust some big-time barbecue myths, including: Why beer can chicken doesn't do what you think it does The truth about basting with butter Whether wet brining really helps your Thanksgiving turkey And why soaking wood chips might be a waste of time Meathead also shares: How to cook chicken that's juicy and flavorful every single time Tips for taking stir-frying and deep-frying outdoors His secret weapon for perfect steaks: the Sous Vide Que method Essential gear for grilling and barbecue competitions—including digital thermometers And a surprising favorite cookbook that celebrates... vegetables! It's a sizzling, myth-busting episode full of practical tips, surprising insights, and a whole lot of flavor. So buckle in for this longer-than-normal episode as we take a stroll to cook outdoors with the most important discovery of all time: fire.  Things We Mention In This Episode: Amazingribs.com The Meathead Method by Meathead Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen Mastering the Art of French Cooking

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Have you ever lived in a mindset where you're basically waiting for the other shoe to drop, hope feels impossible or too dangerous? It can feel safer to fly low, embrace pessimism and cynicism and think, “if life turns out half as bad as I imagine, then at least I'll be ready for it.” That's the kind of mindset Stephanie had when she was younger. Stephanie welcomes Nicole Zasowski, author and therapist, who shares wisdom on reclaiming joy and celebration in a world often dominated by worry and pessimism. Nicole's journey and research reveal that joy isn't just an emotional response, but a courageous, spiritual discipline rooted in God's faithfulness. Despite her deep faith, she had concluded that joy and celebration were risky. She was sure that celebration would come with a catch, so she became practiced in praying for the miracle while preparing to mourn and dreaming while rehearsing disaster. And yet she discovered that our methods of self-protection came at a cost. A lot of the loss we experience in our lives is not only the grief and the disappointment itself, but also the joy that we overlook because we are too afraid to embrace it, she tells us. That's the conversation on Gospel Spice today. Understanding the Struggle with Joy Nicole begins by dispelling the myth that celebration and joy come naturally to her—in fact, her books were born from seasons marked by change, loss, and disappointment. Through experiences like moving across the country and enduring infertility and miscarriages, Nicole discovered a heartbreaking truth: much of her loss was not just in what she lacked, but in her refusal to embrace the goodness that God placed in her path out of fear that it would be taken away. This led her into research, both biblical and scientific, to understand why joy can feel so vulnerable and difficult, especially when we've experienced pain. Redefining Celebration: A Spiritual Discipline American and Western cultures, Nicole notes, often see celebration as a reward for good news or accomplishments. However, the Bible—especially the Old Testament—demonstrates celebration as a spiritual rhythm and discipline, not just a reaction. The Israelites practiced regular, scheduled celebrations and feasts, regardless of their current circumstances. These rhythms were not designed to reward themselves for their goodness, but to remember and honor God's consistent faithfulness. Celebration, then, is about choosing remembrance: looking back at God's goodness and letting that fuel hope, courage, and anticipation about the future—even when circumstances are hard. The Vulnerability of Joy Joy is inherently vulnerable because it opens our hearts to the possibility of loss. For those who have experienced pain, pessimism and cynicism can become self-protective mechanisms. However, Nicole's research and experience as a therapist show that numbing ourselves to joy doesn't actually protect us. Rather, it diminishes our ability to savor God's goodness and leaves us empty-handed in difficult times. Practical Tools for Practicing Joy Nicole emphasizes that joy, like any virtue, can and must be intentionally practiced. Two key habits can help rewire our hearts toward joy: 1.      Savoring: Take mental “snapshots” of small moments, deliberately noticing what you see, hear, smell, taste, and feel. This helps your brain store joyful experiences that might otherwise go unnoticed. 2.      Thanksgiving (vs. gratitude): Beyond silently feeling grateful, speak and express thanks out loud—to God or others. Research shows that this actually heightens and solidifies joy inside us. Key Takeaways from our conversation ·         Joy and celebration are not merely emotions; they are spiritual practices and choices that shape us. ·         God invites us into rhythms of celebration even when our feelings or circumstances do not match, because it roots us deeper in remembrance of His faithfulness. ·         Practicing joy often feels counterintuitive—especially in pain—but it is the way God designed us to process life and hope. ·         Tools like savoring and thanksgiving can help transform our hearts and brains to default toward joy instead of worry or cynicism. Nicole encourages us that it's never too late to begin practicing joy, regardless of our life's season. The discipline of joy prepares us for eternity, deepening our delight in God and training our hearts for hope and celebration—no matter what comes our way. MORE ABOUT NICOLE ZASOWSKI Nicole Zasowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of What If It's Wonderful, From Lost to Found and her new Bible Study Daring Joy. She is also the coauthor of Advances and Techniques in Restoration Therapy and Families and Forgiveness. As a writer who wears her heart proudly on her sleeve, Nicole's work is a weave of biblical wisdom, psychological expertise, and vulnerable storytelling. Often praised for her wisdom and approachable style, Nicole is a sough-after speaker, frequently teaching at conferences, retreats, and women's events around the country on topics that integrate faith and psychology. In addition to her private practice, Nicole's therapeutic work has included teaching as an adjunct professor at Alliance Theological Seminary in New York and leading marriage intensives at the Hideaway Experience. Nicole and her husband, Jimmy, are the grateful parents of three young children. Her favorite place to be is looking for sea glass on the Connecticut shoreline, exploring a New England town or New York City neighborhood, or sitting in her front yard around a fire with her family, friends, and neighbors. Meet Nicole at https://www.nicolezasowski.com/  MORE ABOUT “DARING JOY” Joy can feel risky. When you've experienced pain of any kind, it can feel easier not to dream than to be disappointed, or not to hope than to be left heartbroken. If you ever feel like it's safer not to embrace joy at all than to hold something that might break, you're not alone. Thankfully, the Bible paints a different picture—one that gives you the courage to hold on to joy regardless of your circumstances. https://www.nicolezasowski.com/daring-joy  MORE ABOUT “WHAT IF IT'S WONDERFUL” What If It's Wonderful? Author and marriage and family therapist Nicole Zasowski knows that it's difficult to trust joy and find the courage to celebrate when you have endured seasons of disappointment and despair. When God has been your faithful anchor in the storm, does joy then leave you unmoored? Nicole reminds us that we can stay tethered to the hope of Christ in seasons of celebration, because even joyful days hold the learning, growth, and intimate encounters with Jesus that our hearts crave. What If It's Wonderful? offers a new perspective. With a compelling psychological and spiritual case for the importance of embracing joy and celebration, even when it feels scary. https://www.nicolezasowski.com/wonderful  We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? 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What does the Bible say about being thankful? Being thankful is a heart condition, not something that you do. You can give thanks, even if you do not feel thankful. Nathan Pearl teaches about Biblical thanksgiving.Watch on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedoormichaelpearl⁠ 

We're crawling on all fours back into the void, where we discuss whatever topics manifest into our brains. Aaron and Gerry are joined by Twitch streamer Sl0nk0b0mb to discuss things like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, bad experiences in movie theaters, and lots and lots of SNES nostalgia. This Podcast Is Super Scope-Compatible. Batteries not included.Cool Things Discussed: Star Wars, Bluesky vs X, Tetris Attack, Mega Man, Kirby, Earthbound, Secret of Mana, Louvre Guide on Nintendo 3DS, horror movies, Mega Man X, Kirby Super Star, Trials of Mana.

The Thanksgiving Shooting and the Police Trauma response. A Domestic violence call In Virginia that escalated to three people being shot. And Police Officers fired upon. A Domestic Dispute call in Virginia turned into an Active Shooter. Where the suspect shot 3 people and also fired on Police Officers at the scene. This assault took place on a Thanksgiving. A former Chesterfield County Virginia Police Officer tells the story of the incident and their actions. It is also promoted across their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other platforms. Kyle "Ashley" Woods is our guest and he tells the tale. He talks about the tactical response and the reasons why they did what they did. Kyle also discussed the trauma response he experience, both during and after the incident. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. “You train for it, you think you're ready for it… but when it actually happens, nothing prepares you for the real thing.” These are the words of former Chesterfield County Police Officer Kyle “Ashley” Woods as he recounted a Thanksgiving that turned into a violent and traumatic ordeal, not only for the victims but also for the police officers who responded to the call. In a gripping episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, Woods shares the harrowing details of a domestic violence call that escalated into an active shooter situation in Chesterfield County, Virginia. What started as a typical domestic dispute report quickly spiraled into chaos, leaving three people shot and officers dodging bullets at the scene. The Thanksgiving Shooting and the Police Trauma response. Look for supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . A Holiday Marred by Violence The incident unfolded on a Thanksgiving, a time typically reserved for family and gratitude. But for Woods and his fellow officers, it became a life-threatening crisis. “A call came in, domestic in nature, nothing out of the ordinary on the surface,” Woods explained. “But the second we arrived, everything went sideways. Shots were already fired, people were already down. And then he turned on us.” Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Woods described the tactical response that followed, the quick decisions, the coordination, and the sheer intensity of responding under fire. He explained that while training prepares officers for high-pressure situations, the reality of being fired upon brings a level of psychological stress that lingers long after the gunfire ends. The Lingering Trauma Woods was candid about the aftermath, not just the physical toll but the emotional scars. “That day stuck with me,” he said. “Even after the reports were done, after the scene was cleared… the trauma didn't stop.” The Thanksgiving Shooting and the Police Trauma response. As a result of his experiences, Woods developed a deeper understanding of how critical incidents affect not just victims and families, but first responders themselves. It's a perspective he brings to his podcast, Critical Incidents, where he now invites others to share their stories of trauma, resilience, and recovery. Domestic Violence and the Holidays: A Complex Picture Domestic violence can spike around the holiday season, a trend that many in law enforcement, including Woods, have seen firsthand. While some data suggests a decrease in calls to national hotlines during actual holidays like Thanksgiving or New Year's Day, crisis centers report a significant surge in victims seeking help from late November through January. You can listen to his stories and interview on our website for free in addition to platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and other major podcast platforms. Experts point to a combination of factors: heightened stress, financial pressures, family tensions, and increased alcohol consumption. All of these can contribute to volatile situations that sometimes explode into violence. “The holidays bring out both the best and the worst in people,” said Woods. “For many families, it's joy. For others, it's barely contained chaos. And sometimes, that chaos turns deadly.” The Thanksgiving Shooting and the Police Trauma response. Understanding the Psychology of Mass Shooters Various groups have studied the psychological backgrounds of mass shooters. Research shows that many perpetrators have troubling histories, including severe childhood trauma and signs of emotional crisis prior to their acts of violence. According to The Violence Project, over 80% of mass shooters were in some form of crisis, and a majority had suicidal ideations before or during the attack. “These aren't just cold, calculated monsters,” Woods said. “Often, they're deeply broken individuals. Understanding that doesn't excuse the act, but it might help us prevent the next one.” Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Medium and most all social media platforms. The Mission Behind Critical Incidents Founded by Woods, Critical Incidents is more than just a podcast. It's a platform for understanding how defining moments, from near-death experiences to frontline trauma, shape who we are. Each episode features candid conversations with individuals from all walks of life, including first responders, trauma survivors who have faced extraordinary challenges. The Thanksgiving Shooting and the Police Trauma response. Woods explained, “This podcast is about connection. It's about understanding what people go through and how they come out the other side. Sometimes they're stronger. Sometimes they're still healing. But either way, their stories matter.” About Chesterfield County and Its Police Force Chesterfield County, located just south of Richmond, Virginia, is home to a diverse and growing population of over 364,000 residents. The Chesterfield County Police Department, founded in 1914, has a long-standing reputation for professionalism and community service, with approximately 500 sworn officers and over 100 professional staff members. The interview is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast website, also available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major podcast outlets. Despite its size and resources, no department is immune to the emotional toll of critical incidents like the one that occurred on that Thanksgiving Day. A Call for Awareness and Support Woods hopes that by sharing his story and those of others through The Critical Incidents Podcast, the public will gain a deeper understanding of the realities faced by police officers, trauma survivors, and anyone who's lived through a life-altering event. “The job is tough,” he said. “But it's the human side of these stories that needs to be heard. That's how we learn. That's how we heal.” The Thanksgiving Shooting and the Police Trauma response. Do a search online to find the Critical Incidents Podcast. 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The Battle for Your Mind: Winning the War WithinTake every thought captive—or be taken captive by your thoughts.Episode Title:Anxiety Isn't the Boss - Take practical and spiritual steps to fight fear and trust God deeply.Why This Series Now?:After reorienting around prayer and rest, many men still struggle silently with anxiety, shame, distraction, and negative self-talk. This series would dive deep into mental and spiritual strongholds, renewing the mind, and learning how to replace lies with truth—equipping men for lasting transformation.Epsiodes In The Series:5/9 - Whose Voice Are You Listening To?Discern the difference between God's voice, your voice, and the enemy's lies.5/16 - Silencing ShameHow to shut down the inner critic and walk in your identity as a son.5/23 - Anxiety Isn't the BossTake practical and spiritual steps to fight fear and trust God deeply.5/30 - Renew Your Mind, Rewire Your LifeRomans 12:2 as a blueprint for transformation through mental renewal.6/3 - Replacing Lies with TruthHow to identify false beliefs and anchor your thoughts in Scripture.Challenge Statement:Build a rhythm of prayer that doesn't fade when the moment ends.Free 5-Day Bible Plan:It's called “Breaking Free from the Idol of Productivity”Each day is short, powerful, and Scripture-based—designed to help you walk in freedom and trust God again with your work.GET YOUR FREE DEVOTIONALTake time to think about this, pray about it, and take one small step in obedience. Remember, divine interruptions aren't just obstacles—they're opportunities for God to do something amazing in your life.Links to Connect with Ron:Website: www.newpathnewyou.comInstagram: @rcooljrFacebook: Ron CoolYouTube: New Path New YouDon't forget to subscribe and leave a review to help us reach more men seeking purpose! Share your stories of bold obedience with Ron on social media, and let's encourage each other on this journey.Find your Community: Men DiscipleshipBecome a NPNY Supporter! - Now Tax Deductible!One TimeMonthly For Married Couples! - The Abundantly Expectant Marriage Podcast - with Ron and Rachel Cool Website: AEMARRIAGE.com

In this episode, Kristina shares her top tips and game plan to stay on track during the holidays without falling into the all-or-nothing trap. Whether it's Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Thanksgiving, or just a weekend BBQ, you don't have to choose between being "perfect" or completely going off the rails. There's a sustainable, balanced middle ground that allows you to enjoy the moment while still acting in alignment with your goals. She breaks down mindset shifts, practical strategies for navigating workouts and meals, tips for managing alcohol intake, and how to confidently handle any unsolicited comments from friends or family. Kristina also outlines four different nutrition approaches to choose from depending on your current goals, so you can stay flexible without sacrificing progress. Reminder, your health and fitness journey doesn't have to pause when life gets busy. Focus on being intentional, staying present, and making 1% better choices so you can feel aligned, not restricted, on the other side of any holiday weekend.NASH BARS:⁠https://nashnutrition.co⁠EVERYDAY ATHLETE COACHING:⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQvqk2RRjWuM7z59WZFI7KR7UkJSW7THEizsvZBWclkZQKcA/viewform⁠EVERYDAY ATHLETE NEWSLETTER: ⁠https://everyday-athlete.ck.page/55f3c4e52f⁠BUILT AND BALANCED COACHING:⁠Https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV_IGO2VhRV415iIsiHz6TGr76wuH-loG2eGt068pZG474qw/viewformBUILT & BALANCED NEWSLETTER:⁠https://builtandbalanced.kit.com/dd0f3197cc⁠LIFE REWIRED IG:⁠https://www.instagram.com/LIFEREWIREDPODCAST/?utm_medium=copy_link⁠ZACH IG:⁠https://instagram.com/zachturnure/?hl=en⁠KRIS IG:⁠https://www.instagram.com/kristinaturnure/?hl=en⁠PTULA: DISCOUNT CODE KRISTINAT https://www.ptula.com/PROMIX: DISCOUNT CODE KRISTINAKOVACSFITNESS FOR 10% OFFhttps://promixnutrition.com/KRISTINAKOVACSFITNESS

[1 Samuel 17:8-11] Goliath stood and shouted a taunt across to the Israelites. “Why are you all coming out to fight?” he called. “I am the Philistine champion, but you are only the servants of Saul. Choose one man to come down here and fight me! [9] If he kills me, then we will be your slaves. But if I kill him, you will be our slaves! [10] I defy the armies of Israel today! Send me a man who will fight me!” [11] When Saul and the Israelites heard this, they were terrified and deeply shaken. The devil wants to _____________ your weaknesses, but we need to ______________ God's strengths. [Psalm 34:3] Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together The difference between Saul and David was their _______ of God. [I Samuel 17:32:37] “Don't worry about this Philistine,” David told Saul. “I'll go fight him!” [33] “Don't be ridiculous!” Saul replied. “There's no way you can fight this Philistine and possibly win! You're only a boy, and he's been a man of war since his youth.” [34] But David persisted. “I have been taking care of my father's sheep and goats,” he said. “When a lion or a bear comes to steal a lamb from the flock, [35] I go after it with a club and rescue the lamb from its mouth. If the animal turns on me, I catch it by the jaw and club it to death. [36] I have done this to both lions and bears, and I'll do it to this pagan Philistine, too, for he has defied the armies of the living God! [37] The Lord who rescued me from the claws of the lion and the bear will rescue me from this Philistine!” Saul finally consented. “All right, go ahead,” he said. “And may the Lord be with you!” You can't decide all the ___________ in your life but you can decide your _____________. [1 Samuel 17:41-44] Goliath walked out toward David with his shield bearer ahead of him, [42] sneering in contempt at this ruddy-faced boy. [43] “Am I a dog,” he roared at David, “that you come at me with a stick?” And he cursed David by the names of his gods. [44] “Come over here, and I'll give your flesh to the birds and wild animals!” Goliath yelled. Goliath was __________ up David, but David was sizing up ____________. [Psalm 69:30 NET] I will sing praises to God's name! I will magnify him as I give him thanks! You have an ______________ advantage when you give _____________ to God! [Ephesians 5:20] And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. You can't always control the ___________________ you are in, but you can control what you focus on. [Psalm 118:24] This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. God is ____________ than He seems.

Calling all Blayniacs! Join host Blayne Alexander for a case that asks the question, “How far would you go for your family”? When a young woman goes missing during Thanksgiving, her family goes FAR to figure out what happened to her and to get justice. They're hacking and tracing and breaking down doors, and Kimberly and Katie are ready to help! There's no time to put a pin in it for later, a major BOW is on the loose and we are all focused on THE PIN AT APARTMENT 210! Description from NBCU: A young Tennessee woman mysteriously vanishes and misses her family's Thanksgiving dinner; determined to track her down, her family takes matters into their own hands, pursuing every digital clue she left behind. Blayne Alexander reports. Join us at CrimeCon in September! Use code DATE to get a discount on your ticket! Come alone and make some friends! Shopping with our sponsors is an easy way to support ADWD and snag some great spring deals! Put some spring in your step with delicious meals delivered to your door! Go to HelloFresh.com/dateline10fm now to get 10 free meals with a free item for life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Give the dads in your life a unique heartfelt gift you'll all cherish for years, Storyworth! Right now save $10 during their Father's Day sale when you go to storyworth.com/datedateline! Upgrade your allergy relief with Allermi. For 60% off your order, head to allermi.com and use code DATEDATELINE at checkout. Get spicy! Right now, you can get a 30-day free trial PLUS 25% off your annual subscription when you go to DipseaStories.com/DATEDATELINE. Pretty Litter helps keep Katie's house smelling so fresh and so clean! Go to PrettyLitter.com/DATEDATELINE to save twenty percent on your first order and get a free cat toy! Terms and conditions apply. See site for details. To advertise on this podcast please email: ⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠   Or go to:  ⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/ADatewithDateline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys (@GamblingPodcast) are talking NFL survivor predictions in their Circa Survivor strategy podcast episode. They're joined by C.J. Sullivan (@CJSullivan_) from the Bottom Line Bombs podcast to talk NFL survivor picks and more. Additionally the guys react to the news that the Tush Push lives and Jim Irsay passing awway.Podcast Chapters00:00 Introduction00:52 Hosts Introduction and Banter01:47 Special Guest Introduction: CJ Sullivan02:09 NFL Survivor Strategy Discussion02:19 Circa Contest Details and Predictions04:24 CJ's Betting Journey09:06 Travel Stories and Vegas Adventures14:03 Survivor Strategy and Tools15:26 NFL and College Football Playoff Discussion16:43 NFL Awards and Protector of the Year28:43 Diving into Season Strategies29:12 Survivor Contest Speculations29:44 High Roller Contest Insights30:42 Marketing and Rumors30:57 Survivor Contest Guarantees35:16 Jim Irsay's Legacy37:08 NFL Week One Strategies38:28 Thursday Night Game Theory41:01 Survivor Contest Planning41:44 Thanksgiving and Christmas Game Planning44:33 Week One Survivor Picks56:27 Survivor Contest Entry Fees58:50 Wrapping Up and Future Plans Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastWatch The Sports Gambling Podcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/sportsgamblingpodcast Follow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

1 Chronicles 16 reminds us that gratitude isn't seasonal—it's continual. God is good and His love never ends, so our praise shouldn't either. This message calls us to thank God for who He is, how He saves, and the security He offers. Every breath is reason to say “Amen” and give Him glory.

Two women, two continents, two stories whispered in the shadows of history. One, a mystic in war-torn Europe, said to channel voices from the stars—secrets that could have changed the fate of nations. The other, a siren of the Amazon, her voice enchanting the elite until rumors of blood and immortality stained her legacy. Maria Orsic, vanished without a trace in 1945. Camille Montfort, buried in 1896—or so they say. But what if the truth isn't that simple? What if the past still echoes with their footsteps, or something darker? We'll see you on the inside.. ----- TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - 2 Women, 2 Continents 0:38 - Intro 1:58 - Welcome Back 3:24 - Shout Out Producer Eric  4:23 - Shout Out Alex Ovechkin Too  5:13 - The Woman Who Vanished With The Stars  5:23 - Maria Orsic & A Voice in the Night 6:13 - The Vril Maidens  7:23 - The Third Reich Connection 9:13 - 33.33  10:03 - The Vanishing  10:45 - The Echoes Remain 11:33 - Did Aliens Guide Maria Orsic?   12:32 - Is Maria Orsic's Story Fabricated?  14:03 - Maybe It's Maybeline..  14:33 - Germany's Fascination With The Occult 16:03 - Toto Callback   16:33 - Did Hitler Escape to Argentina?  12:33 - *Eisenhower Not Truman (oopsie)  22:23 - The Enigma of Camille Montfort 23:43 - The Amazon Vampire  25:23 - Camille's Early Years  27:13 - You Can Dance If You Want To  27:53 - Rubber Plantation Owner Net Worths: A Deep Dive  28:53 - Frozen & Fainting & Neck Marks  30:03 - RIP Camille 31:43 - Do You Believe in Vampires?  32:53 - Self-Proclaimed Vampires are Weird 33:53 - Scott Sings Opera While Doing Dishes Alone  36:39 - Mosquito Bites v. Vampire Bites  37:33 - Are Vampires Anemic?  39:03 - Consumption v. Bloodlung 45:03 - The Episode Unravels (Goodbye) 51:58 - Outro _____________________________________________ +PRODUCERS: Eric Long, Daniel Heng, Anthony M,  +BECOME A PRODUCER: http://bit.ly/3WZ3xTg +BUY A $9 SHOUT-OUT: https://holler.baby/thefreakydeaky The Twilight Zone meets Mystery Science Theatre 3000 meets an uncomfortable Thanksgiving dinner conversation with your in-laws. TFD is a weekly paranormal comedy podcast featuring real ghost stories, Cryptid lore discussions, and true paranormal experiences hosted by believer/skeptic in-laws. Recorded in an undisclosed location somewhere in the beautiful woods of Wasilla, Alaska. +SUBMIT YOUR (TRUE) STORY: —Email: thegang@thefreakydeaky.com   —Voicemail: 801-997-0051  +WEBSITE & MERCH: —Website: www.thefreakydeaky.com  —Merch: www.thefreakydeaky.com/store  +JOIN THE DISCUSSION: —TFD Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/tfdfb   —Instagram: https://bit.ly/2HOdleo   —Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ebSde6 

Are you at Costco first thing in the morning? If you are browsing a store with no intention to buy anything, does that still count as shopping? What are the unspoken rules of grocery store shopping? All this and more shopping-related cases as Judge John Hodgman clears the docket!We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman!  Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Join at $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join!

What's up, dudes? It's all about WWF Prime Time Wrestling Christmas 1987, battle royale style with Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa,  Ron from the Film Strip podcast, Joe from Now Watch This, Manny from Feliz Christmas, Merry Navidad, and CJ from Rose Suchak Ladder! We talk Bobby the Brain and Gorilla! Also, we dive into Hogan and Dibiasi! We body slam Strike Force and the Islanders! This episode has it all!Airing December 21, 1987, the matches begin with Hercules taking on Junkyard Dog. After a double clothesline, Hercules pins JYD with help from the ropes. Following that, the Conquistadors fight the Young Stallions. There follows a scissor flip, several chokeholds, a shot to the midsection and flip and drop kick for the Stallions victory. Next, in a promo, Hulk turns down Ted Dibiasi's offer to buy the championship.Iron Mike Sharpe and Ultimate Warrior fight, with the latter slamming the former's face into the turnbuckle. Meanwhile, Bobby and Gorilla argue about gift giving, and plug the free Royal Rumble matchup on USA. Also, Ted Dibiasi's talks about how he spent his Thanksgiving: with money! Hacksaw Jim Duggan performed a football charge to pin Rex King. Subsequently, Danny Houston was counted out of the ring giving Danny Davis the win. As well, Brutus the Barber Beefcake did a promo about his barber's tool, calling out Greg Valentine. Then Brain gives Gorilla a box of stolen junk from Caesar's Palace in Atlantic City! Finally, Strike Force—Rick Martel and Tito Santana—collided with the monstrous Islanders, Haku and Tama. It's a brutal beatdown, eventually all wrestlers fighting outside the ring. The Islanders win by count out but didn't win the belt!Royal Rumble plug? Once. Weasel chant? A few times. Falling outside the ring Constantly! So grab your belt, get on the ropes, and backflip to this episode on Prime Time Wrestling Christmas 1987!Film Strip PodcastFB: @filmstrippodIG: @filmstrippodTwitter: @FilmStripPodJ-WaveFB: @catchthewavebabyIG: @catchthewavebabyAlamo City SantaFB: @alamocitysantaIG: @alamocitysantaNow Watch ThisFB: @nowwatchthispodTwitter: @nowwatchthispodIG: @now_watch_this_podFeliz Christmas, Merry NavidadFB: @FCMNPodcastTwitter: Give us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David's prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There's something so moving about David's gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The NFL schedule is out — and the Dudes are fired up.In this episode:Predicting which teams will win the most games in 2025Bold takes on the Thanksgiving Day matchups (Packers vs. Lions, Chiefs vs. Cowboys, Bengals vs. Ravens)Breaking down the Christmas Day slate with Cowboys, Chiefs, Lions, and VikingsOver/under debates: Can the Ravens, Bills, Eagles, or Chiefs win 12+ games?A real money bet: 49ers or Lions — who finishes with more wins?Phil gets roasted for joining a charity race without registeringThe guys wrap with their Mount Rushmore of Childhood Fears — quicksand, kidnappers, and 90s kid nightmaresNFL talk, real laughs, and friendly chaos — just what TFF Dudes fans love.Bookmarks00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview02:02 NFL Schedule Reactions02:31 Dynasty Trade Debate04:35 Thanksgiving and Christmas NFL Games06:28 NFL Win Totals Discussion12:02 Food Talk and Personal Anecdotes15:47 More NFL Win Totals and Predictions28:54 Bengals and Chargers Analysis36:28 NFL Team Predictions: Bears, Vikings, and Cardinals36:46 JJ McCarthy: Proving the Doubters Wrong?38:00 Trophy Smack Promo and Custom Trophies38:55 Patriots, Cowboys, and Jaguars: Over or Under?41:36 Swedish Festival and Tacos Debate46:08 NFL Teams with 5.5 Win Totals: Saints, Jets, Titans, Giants, and Browns01:00:16 Childhood Fears: Quicksand, Sharks, and MoreConnect with the Showhttps://twitter.com/TFFDudeshttps://www.instagram.com/tffdudes/Watch the Dudes on Youtube athttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2JAx3YD3P-OJRiaqA7wSQwQuestions for the showtffdudes@gmail.comFollow us on socials athttps://twitter.com/TFFDudesSponsorsTrophy Smackwww.trophysmack.com/dudesUnderdoghttps://underdogfantasy.comPromo Code: Dudes and they will match you up to $100www.sleeper.comDudes100 and they will match you $100 Connect with the Showhttps://twitter.com/TFFDudeshttps://www.instagram.com/tffdudes/Watch the Dudes on Youtube athttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2JAx3YD3P-OJRiaqA7wSQwQuestions for the showtffdudes@gmail.comFollow us on socials athttps://twitter.com/TFFDudesSponsorsTrophy Smackwww.trophysmack.com/dudesUnderdoghttps://underdogfantasy.comPromo Code: Dudes and they will match you up to $1000www.sleeper.comDudes100 and they will match you $100

Our Listen Up panelists are back and ready for Episode 9! S1. E9 - Thanksgiving - Mon, Nov 22, 2004Director - ⁠Bob KoherrWriters - ⁠Tony Kornheiser, ⁠⁠Jeff Martin, Daphne PollonBernie's widowed mother Pamela Widmer is a bossy know-it-all who lives alone since he moved out but still has 'Bernard' whipped, so he keeps her at arm's-length except for family traditions such as flying over for the elaborate Thanksgiving dinner, and this year he got her and his crazy girlfriend Kiara (his mother's type, he hopes) invited to Tony's home, where Dana finds that she can't do a thing alone (well, not quite right) and sweet son Mickey is 'skinny,' as if Dana didn't feed her family properly (only true compared to O-shaped giant Bernie). Mickey and Megan wrestle with the table-leaf, which is in a sad state after years of non- and misuse. The men couldn't resist betting on the football game by phone, but Pamela must not find out.YOU TUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_hzfnKULuoEMAIL: WTFCPODNET@GMAIL.COM or www.loyallittlespod.com

For the next month we will look at selected Psalms - but today we start with an overview of the book. What does this collection of ancient songs have to say to us in modern times? We explore the three main types of psalm: Praise, Lament, and Thanksgiving and look at how each plays an important role in the spiritual formation of believers - both at the time that they were written as well as now.This message is from our Sunday morning service on May 18th, 2025.We gather on Sunday mornings at 10:00am at the AMC Orchard Theatre (14653 Orchard Parkway, Westminster 80023). Connect with us:kindredchurch.co@kindredchurch.cofacebook.com/kindredchurch.co

Visit https://www.loreandlegends.net/2025/05/pope-urban-ii-father-of-crusades.html for more!This episode takes a look into the life and rise of Odo of Lagery, who became Pope Urban II. Pope Urban II's legendary sermon in a field in Clermont France in 1095 would launch the First Crusade and forever change the world...Music in Episode"Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Medieval Tavern" Music by Vlad Bakutov from Pixabay"Thanksgiving for a New Pope" Music by Nicholas Panek from Pixabay"Muslim Festival": Music by ramolmusic from Pixabay"Guardian of the Holy land" Music by Chil Vera from Pixabay"Ossuary 6" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lore-and-legends/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"I believe it was a very personal, deliberate thing."On 16 November 1987, the three-member Dardeen family returned to their rural home in Ina, Illinois after a weekend away. As Thanksgiving approached, 30-year-old Elaine, 29-year-old Keith, and 3-year-old Peter spent two days visiting with Elaine's family in nearby Albion. Elaine, nearing the end of her second pregnancy, expected to give birth to a baby girl named Casey in the near-future.Days later, though, Keith was a complete no-show for work. A usually punctual and responsible man, Keith's absence was noted by his coworkers and supervisors, who began trying to get in contact with Keith and his family. This led police to the young family's home that Wednesday evening, November 18th, where they discovered a crime scene beyond this small town's comprehension...Research, writing, hosting, and production by Micheal WhelanLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.meIf you would like to support this podcast, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or ProducerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.

We know we're supposed to worship, but sometimes we struggle. Well, today we work through Psalm 100 (and even some earlier psalms) to see how we can join in the worship of our wonderful Lord! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS:1.    Look at your Bible just below where it says, “Psalm 100”. What do the non-italic words say? What does this tell us about the practical role this psalm might have in our walk with the Lord?  2.    What did the podcast say about the context of this psalm, specifically Psalms 93 to 100?  3.    Why is worship a critical spiritual discipline in the Christian life? What kinds of things ought we worship God for? How “good” are you at worship?  4.    Where do we see people worshipping the Lord in the Bible? What are some of the reasons they worship Him? What example of worship are you setting for those around you?  5.    In John 4:23, what did Jesus say the Father seeks? Are you fulfilling what He is seeking? Why or why not?  6.    In verse 1, what are some things that we can joyfully and triumphantly celebrate about the Lord?  7.    In verse 2, what is the connection between worship of the Lord and service to Him? How are we to serve the Lord, specifically, in verse 2? 8.    In verse 3, why is knowledge and truth about God so vital to true worship? What are some truths about the Lord given in verse 3? 9.    The podcast mentioned Ps 95:6. According to that verse, what is the posture of the worshipper? What value might these postures have in our worship? Do you ever worship the Lord this way? Why or why not? 10.    Back in Psalm 100:3, the psalmist compares us to sheep. What similarities are there between us and sheep? Why is it helpful to recognize these similarities? 11.    In verse 4, what public places should we be thanking and praising the Lord? Have you ever publicly thanked God? If so, what for? If not, why not?  12.    The final verse of Psalm 100 reminds us of God's goodness and lovingkindness. Why can all people thank God for these blessings?  13.    The podcast mentioned that true worship involves submission to the Lord. Why is submission necessary for true worship? In what ways is your submission to the Lord manifested in worship?  14.    The podcast also mentioned that true worship involves knowing God rightly. Why is a correct understanding of the Lord vital to true worship? Can we worship Him rightly if we're wrong in what we're praising Him for?  15.    As you reflect on this psalm, how about taking some time to privately worship and thank the Lord? Likewise, how about asking the Lord to give you an opportunity today to give Him public worship and thanks?   Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.   

From Trump's self-deportation plan to whether the new pope can make it home for Thanksgiving plus wild bets, back shaving and Stephen A. declaring the Democrats are cooked.

Episode 508 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Hans Schroeder, the NFL's EVP for Media Distribution. In this podcast, Schroeder discusses whether the NFL front-loaded its schedule and how the league thinks about the first two weeks of the season; Fox's desire to have more AFC teams on its schedule this year; how the league parcels out the Chiefs and Cowboys knowing everyone wants them; the most request game; the NFL's Christmas Day schedule and how should fans of other sports view the NFL playing on days associated with other sports; the Chiefs-Cowboys on Thanksgiving afternoon and the viewership potential for that game; where things stand on who will air the 2026 NFL Draft; what would it mean media-wise for NFL players to compete in the Olympics; the NFL's global desires and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Battle for Your Mind: Winning the War WithinTake every thought captive—or be taken captive by your thoughts.Episode Title:Silencing Shame - How to shut down the inner critic and walk in your identity as a son.Why This Series Now?:After reorienting around prayer and rest, many men still struggle silently with anxiety, shame, distraction, and negative self-talk. This series would dive deep into mental and spiritual strongholds, renewing the mind, and learning how to replace lies with truth—equipping men for lasting transformation.Epsiodes In The Series:5/9 - Whose Voice Are You Listening To?Discern the difference between God's voice, your voice, and the enemy's lies.5/16 - Silencing ShameHow to shut down the inner critic and walk in your identity as a son.5/23 - Anxiety Isn't the BossTake practical and spiritual steps to fight fear and trust God deeply.5/30 - Renew Your Mind, Rewire Your LifeRomans 12:2 as a blueprint for transformation through mental renewal.6/3 - Replacing Lies with TruthHow to identify false beliefs and anchor your thoughts in Scripture.Challenge Statement:Build a rhythm of prayer that doesn't fade when the moment ends.Free 5-Day Bible Plan:It's called “Breaking Free from the Idol of Productivity”Each day is short, powerful, and Scripture-based—designed to help you walk in freedom and trust God again with your work.GET YOUR FREE DEVOTIONALTake time to think about this, pray about it, and take one small step in obedience. Remember, divine interruptions aren't just obstacles—they're opportunities for God to do something amazing in your life.Links to Connect with Ron:Website: www.newpathnewyou.comInstagram: @rcooljrFacebook: Ron CoolYouTube: New Path New YouDon't forget to subscribe and leave a review to help us reach more men seeking purpose! Share your stories of bold obedience with Ron on social media, and let's encourage each other on this journey.Find your Community: Men DiscipleshipBecome a NPNY Supporter! - Now Tax Deductible!One TimeMonthly For Married Couples! - The Abundantly Expectant Marriage Podcast - with Ron and Rachel Cool Website: AEMARRIAGE.com

The NFL schedule has been released. Did the Chiefs get the short end of the stick?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the entire Chiefs 2025 Schedule...- How does playing in Brazil affect Chiefs at Chargers?- Seven Primetime Games.- Is Thanksgiving and Christmas too much?- Week 8 for the Bye Week.- Most critical stretch of the season is...- Where the Chiefs can catch their breath is...- The Chiefs record will be...

The 2025 NFL Schedule just dropped — and we're breaking it ALL down.From primetime snubs to fantasy chaos, George and Cody are diving deep into:The teams with NO primetime games (

On the latest episode of Move the Sticks, Bucky Brooks and Rhett Lewis react to the NFL's 2025 schedule release. The guys look at what’s ahead for the rookie quarterbacks, breaking down their matchups, schedule strength, and when they might take over as starters. They also go through the international games, plus the Thanksgiving and Christmas Day slates. Later, they share their favorite team schedule release videos and pick which social teams nailed it this year. Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00) Why wasn't Joker's 44 enough for a Nuggets win? / What have the Pacers proved this postseason? / Who's at fault for the Cavs disappointing early exit? (00:20:43:53) Chiefs-Cowboys on Thanksgiving / Do the Cowboys return to the playoffs this season? / Should Steelers fans be panicking? (00:33:10:08) Paul tells Celtics to GET IT TOGETHER! / Will the Celtics force a Game 6? (00:40:00:00) Who wins a championship first: Lakers or Mavs? (00:45:24:55) How much faith do you have in playoff Jimmy to keep Warriors alive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Too many worship leaders are unintentionally leading like performers… instead of pastors. In this episode, we unpack a powerful mindset shift: how planning worship like you're preaching the Gospel changes everything.  You'll learn:  Why worship sets aren't just song lists — they're intentionally crafted journeys.  How a college conversation transformed Justin Tweito approach to worship leading.  The ACTS model (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) and how it reshapes worship planning.  What we need to stop doing — and what we must start doing — to lead with purpose.  If you've ever felt like you're just going through the motions on Sundays, this one will re-center your calling. Hit play and rediscover the heart of worship leadership. 

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson & New York Knick legend Charles Oakley react to Max Strus texting his teammates before game 5, Derrick Henry and Ravens reach an agreement on extension, and what Travis Hunter WR/CB matchup are you most excited for this season & much more!01:47 - Strus sent text to Cavs teammates04:49 - GG Jackson calls players on opposing teams pigeons11:17 - Rachel Nichols responds to Bron’s Hali Tweet14:24 - Oak’s Cooking Venture30:06 - Derrick Henry and Ravens reach agreement32:30 - Dolphins being a soft team35:50 - Adam Schefter thanks NFL Draft lottery would be a homerun for the league37:55 - Travis Hunter’s pro season matchups43:33 - Best slate of Thanksgiving games46:23 - Q and Ayyyy(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)#Volume #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett welcomes his regular Thursday guests, Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, Brad Adam from ROOT Sports and his new feature, Mitchy “The Kid”, Mitch Levy from the “Mitch Unfiltered” podcast, which is only available in the live show, but if you missed it you can find it on Puck's Posse Patreon page. Sign up and join today at PuckSports.com. Puck starts off the show discussing the Mariners disaster of a home stand in which they struck out 66 times on their way to a 1-5 record.  Panic is starting to set in for some Mariners fans who think this is the beginning of the end for the team. Puck tries to squash the panic but acknowledges the angst. Mike Garafolo, NFL Network stops by to discuss the release of the NFL schedule and will the Colts get reprimanded for making light of Tyreke's Hill arrest.  The prime time schedule on Christmas and Thanksgiving is terrific and might be the best lineup they have ever had. Mike also pivots for a minute and shares his love for baseball! Before he departs for San Diego, Brad Adam of ROOT Sports jumps on to discuss the 1-5 home stand and who do we blame?  Puck sarcastically blames one person in particular.  Is the offense about to regress?   Bryce Miller is headed to the IL, but help is on the way with George Kirby and Logan Gilbert.  Does Brad agree not going to Andres Munoz in Wednesday's game to face Aaron Judge?  Puck argues they should have walked Judge and taken their chances with Cody Bellinger.  Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  The Cougars make a splash with a new media partner (1:00) Puck on the Mariners and their recent struggles (23:38) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network (48:24) Brad Adam, ROOT Sports (1:21:22) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

Today's Sports Daily covers the NFL Schedule release yesterday and some of the quirks, NFL will be shoving the Commanders down our throats, your Thanksgiving and Xmas Day games are all good matchups, & NBA and NHL playoff action last night.Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group) 

Hour 1 – The Drive opened the show discussing how Thanksgiving game is the crown jewel of the Chiefs schedule.

Welcome back to The Freaky Deaky! Tonight, we're stepping off the beaten path of paranormal lore to explore five lesser-known haunted houses that pack a terrifying punch. These aren't the usual suspects like Amityville or the Conjuring House—these are hidden gems of the strange and supernatural, each with first-hand accounts that'll make your skin crawl. We've got Grave's End in Brooklyn, a home that tormented its residents for over a decade; the Sallie House in Kansas, a hotbed of scratches and apparitions; the House of Death in New York, tied to literary legend and tragic violence; the Daniel Benton Homestead in Connecticut, where history and hauntings intertwine, and if time permits we'll be closing it out with the Union Screaming House in Missouri, where a family lasted just 13 days before fleeing in terror. These houses have rich, documented histories—screams echoing through quiet nights, shadowy figures lurking in corners, and physical encounters that defy explanation. Families, investigators, and even the curious have walked their halls, leaving with stories that linger long after they've gone.  We'll see you on the inside... ----- TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - A Bad HOA Could Be The Least Of Your Worries 1:07 - Intro 2:27 - The Warm Up 3:48 - Return of the 1-Star Reviews!  4:52 - I Bet Someone is Annoyed By This Section 7:06 - Holler.Baby/TheFreakyDeaky 8:23 - (EPISODE STARTS HERE YOU IMPATIENT F***S) 8:33 - STORY #1: Grave's End (Brooklyn, New York)  11:23 - Elaine's Book on Grave's End  12:03 - What Kept The Mercado's In Grave's End?  13:22 - *Vietnamese Dong, Not Malaysian (Apologies) 16:23 - STORY #2: The Sallie House (Atchison, Kansas)   21:03 - Is Sallie Just a Spirit, or Something Darker..?  22:23 - Is The Studio Haunted, Or Is It a Wonky TV Remote? 23:53 - What Are Your Thoughts on The Sallie House Haunting?  25:03 - STORY #3: House of Death (Greenwich Village, New York City)  25:53 - Africa by Toto.. Yay or Nay?  31:05 - TANGENT: Why We Post Negative Stuff (Fo' Drama)  32:03 - Who Haunts The House of Death, Lisa, Twain or the 22?  35:53 - STORY #4: The Daniel Benton Homestead   38:13 - Christian The Pervert  38:53 - Small Pox v. Large Pox  40:53 - The Butterscotch Gang  45:13 - STORY #5: The Union Screaming House (Union, Missouri)  49:53 - Catholic Church Produces 150 Page Report  52:33 - Demonic Force, Trapped Entity, or Something Else?  54:53 - Should We Investigate Haunted Locations?  58:57 - Outro  60:35 - The After Party  _____________________________________________ +PRODUCERS: Eric Long, Daniel Heng, Anthony M,  +BECOME A PRODUCER: http://bit.ly/3WZ3xTg +BUY A $9 SHOUT-OUT: https://holler.baby/thefreakydeaky The Twilight Zone meets Mystery Science Theatre 3000 meets an uncomfortable Thanksgiving dinner conversation with your in-laws. TFD is a weekly paranormal comedy podcast featuring real ghost stories, Cryptid lore discussions, and true paranormal experiences hosted by believer/skeptic in-laws. Recorded in an undisclosed location somewhere in the beautiful woods of Wasilla, Alaska. +SUBMIT YOUR (TRUE) STORY: —Email: thegang@thefreakydeaky.com   —Voicemail: 801-997-0051  +WEBSITE & MERCH: —Website: www.thefreakydeaky.com  —Merch: www.thefreakydeaky.com/store  +JOIN THE DISCUSSION: —TFD Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/tfdfb   —Instagram: https://bit.ly/2HOdleo   —Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ebSde6 

Alert! Cavity ridden crocodiles have been spotted in the area because this week 3D artist Ocean (@ocean_muerto on Instagram) joins us to discuss episode 38 of Toei's Spider-Man entitled, "The Tin Twilight Star and the Youth Detective Squad"! Come along as we chat about romance novels, DarlingHomebody.com sales, Arm Fall Off Boy, cousins, Thanksgiving dinner, Nic Cage, sleep overs, peripheral vision, "Ultraviolet", zombies, witches, wrist sensation, essays, sexy singles, magical girl anime, Sarah Silverman, Step By Step moms, worms, water bears, & more! Want to hear more from your favorite Marsh Land Media hosts? Hear exclusive shows, podcasts, and content by heading to Patreon.com/MLMpod!Have fan mail, fan art, projects you want us to review, or whatever you want to send us? You can ship directly to us using "James McCollum, PO Box 180036, 2011 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618"!Please, learn about Black Lives Matter, the protests, and find ways to donate at https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/.Follow the podcast on Facebook & Twitter @MSSPod, on Instagram @MSSPodcast! Watch James' "Mostly Playin' PlayStation" and our live streams on the MSS YouTube channel! On top of streaming on Facebook & YouTube, we also simul-stream at Twitch.tv/MostlySpeakinSentai! Listen to James' rap music under Marsh Land Monster on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, & more by clicking HERE. Send us a voice mail to be played on the show at ‪(773) 270-0490‬!Head over to ⁠www.DarlingHomebody.com⁠ for all of Nicole'sart, the web comic Crumb Bums we make together, buy her merchandise, & watch her draw Gorma creations from the podcast! You can also buy her artwork on shirts and more on ⁠threadless.com/@darlinghomebody⁠! Find her @DarlingHomebody on Instagram, Tumblr and Etsy! Buy her wares!Go purchase some of our original Sentai monster designs on RedBubble then post a pic on social media of you wearing the threads!www.redbubble.com/people/MSSPod/portfolioFind out more about James' other podcasts "Shuffling the Deck", "Sweet Child of Time", "Hit It & Crit It", and "This Movie's Gay" on our website, www.MLMPod.com!!! Plus, download James' albums!

Linda Levitt, Master Gardener Volunteer, rejoins Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley with Flower Power Retrospective (Part 3) . In this episode you'll hear two previously aired short segments about flowers that have been compiled together for easier listening. In the first segment, Linda discusses how to grow popular fall flowers that include Mums, Asters and Montauk Daisies. Including these beautiful plants in your flower gardens will bring lots of fall color to your landscape. Chrysanthemums are a large genus in the Asteraceae (daisy) family. The plants can grow 2-4 feet tall with blooms that are white, yellow, or pink in the wild species, but also come in multiple cultivars with many colors and shapes of flowers. Mums are divided into garden hardy and exhibition types. Garden hardy mums can be planted in gardens while exhibition mums are more florist types and need special growing care. Garden mums are often sold in the fall but can be planted in the garden for the following year. They need organic soils in full sun but can tolerate some shade in the south. Be sure to cut the plants back in summer to encourage bushiness and a later bloom time. Use in the border, in pots, or on the patio or porch for fall color. Asters are also members of the Asteraceae family. They have daisy-like flowers and come in a variety of colors. They are easy to grow and require minimal maintenance. They typically bloom in late summer and fall, adding color as the seasons change. They have mounding as well as erect varieties and may be propagated by seeds, division, root cuttings, or stem cuttings. Deer, rabbits, and other mammals may nibble at the flower buds but they don't tend to eat the entire plant because of its pungent smell, bitter taste. The plant tolerates the nibbling, which serves as beneficial pruning. Asters are an important food and nesting source for wildlife. The Montauk Daisy (also known as the Nippon daisy) is native to Japan but cultivated as an ornamental elsewhere. This perennial tolerates light shade in hot climates. New growth may be cut back slightly in spring to maintain plant compactness and encourage bushy form. Removing spent flower heads may promote additional blooms. Divide clumps every 2-3 years to maintain vigor. It produces wonderful, long-lasting fresh-cut flowers. They are also good for drought-tolerant gardens. The second segment features Holiday plants including how to care for them. Amaryllis, Holiday Cactus and Poinsettias are all discussed. Amaryllis bulbs, native to Africa, come in various sizes. Amaryllis may be purchased as bare or planted bulbs, and are prized for their exotic trumpet-shaped flowers (typically red, white, pink, salmon, apricot, rose, or burgundy) on leafless stalks that can be 1-2 feet long. They add dramatic color to homes and gardens and make wonderful gifts to gardeners from beginners to experts. Amaryllis flowers, which can be single or double) range from 4 to 10 inches in size. The holiday cactus is a genus of succulent plants in the cactus family (Cactaceae) that are native to Southeast Brazil. This genus includes the Christmas and Thanksgiving cactus. It has fleshy stems, showy flowers and grows well as a houseplant, preferring moisture but adapting to a variety of home environments. It thrives in bright, indirect sunlight, but doesn't like direct sun. Periods of lower light in the fall will encourage winter blooms. They may be propagated by stem or root cuttings.The poinsettia is native to Mexico and Guatemala. In the United States, it is typically grown as a potted plant and is popular as a decorative flower (available in shades of red, pink, and white) during the holidays. The plant grows best in part shade at temperatures of 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Water the plant when the soil surface feels dry, but do not overwater. The cup-shaped yellow "flowers" bloom in the winter through the spring and cluster above showy red leafy bracts or modified leaves. We hope you've enjoyed this retrospective series. As Linda Levitt reminds us "don't forget to stop and smell the flowers'". Host: Jean Thomas Guest: Linda Levitt Photo by: Teresa Golden Production Support: Linda Aydlett, Deven Connelly, Teresa Golden, Tim Kennelty, Amy Meadow, Xandra Powers, Annie Scibienski, Jean Thomas Resources

With all of the recent success of NFL games on Christmas and Thanksgiving, we could see a rise in the amount of games we see over the season.

Mike Renner and Kyle Long break down the parts of the NFL schedule we know before the official release. CBS's big game, International Games and some Holiday Games and Prime Time games to discuss. Intro (0:00) Chiefs @ Cowboys Thanksgiving (2:20) Try Hendrickson Holdout (11:25) International Games (18:34) Primetime + Holiday Games (31:26) Schedule Superlatives (33:47) Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5 Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @pushingthepile Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos. You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg answers questions about how to respond to someone who's struggling with how a good God could let her husband suffer, how to know if something is objectively a sin, particularly when it comes to polygamy, and how to pray when asked at a family dinner where nobody is a believer.   Topics: How should I respond to someone who is struggling with the question of how a good God could let her husband suffer? (00:00) How can we know if something is objectively a sin or not, particularly when it comes to polygamy? (25:00) What should I say in my prayer when I'm asked to pray at my family's Thanksgiving dinner where nobody is a believer? (49:00) Mentioned on the Show:  The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges by Greg Koukl Confessions of a French Atheist: How God Hijacked My Quest to Disprove the Christian Faith by Guillaume Bignon Related Links: What You Need to Know about Evil and Suffering by Amy Hall If God Is Good: Faith in the Midst of Suffering and Evil by Randy Alcorn What Would Polygamy Do to Society? by Amy Hall Does God Endorse Polygamy? by Alan Shlemon Polygamy in the Bible Is Not Prescriptive by Robby Lashua

(00:00) Chiefs at Cowboys on Thanksgiving at 4:30pm ET(08:00) NFL announces historic 7-game slate of international games for 2025 season(18:43) Will Anderson Jr. credits the veteran guys for empowering him to grow as a leader(23:16) Will Anderson Jr. has 5th best odds to win 2025 Defensive Player of Year at +1200(26:45) Trey Hendrickson says he won't play for Bengals without new deal(43:23) Grab Bag: Take Your Pick - Most devastating NFL playoff injury?(46:42) Grab Bag: Buy or Sell - NFL should have a draft lottery like the NBA 

Valenti and Rico discuss the news that the Lions will be playing on Christmas as well as their usual Thanksgiving game. They explain why they feel like this is overkill.

The full NFL schedule will be released today. We want to be able to announce one of the games, even if it's a week 10 Jets/Dolphins game. A caller told us just to eat dinner at the golf course we're playing, which is a pretty good idea. Jerry returns for an update and starts with Evan Roberts proclaiming the Knicks success as a Nets fan has him ‘dead'. The Pacers moved on to the conference finals after knocking off the Cavaliers. Jayson Tatum had his achilles surgery. The Yankees lost to the Mariners in 11 and we heard from Max Fried. Boomer said he had a conversation with Dave Sims about him taking off the A's series. The Mets beat the Pirates 2-1 as Baty homered. Carlos Mendoza talked about Baty's recent performance. Pete Alonso was late to get on the field one inning. He might have been in the bathroom. In the final segment of the hour, we remember Katy Monte, who passed away from Cystic Fibrosis. Boomer knew her well and she was a Michael Brennan Award winner. More NFL games have been released and we're getting Chiefs at Cowboys on Thanksgiving.

The FDA has started the process of taking prescription fluoride drops and tablets for kids off the market. The move comes as HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fought to remove fluoride from drinking water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains. During Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial on Tuesday, Cassie Ventura, his longtime girlfriend, took the stand to testify, detailing years of abuse. Combs has pleaded not guilty to a range of charges. Warning, the details in this story are disturbing. For the first time, Kim Kardashian confronted the men accused of robbing her in 2016. In court, she recounted the trauma of the night she was held at gunpoint in a luxury hotel. With help from viral figure skater Elladj Baldé, "CBS Mornings" anchor Adriana Diaz steps into the rink to pursue a lifelong dream, proving it's never too late to learn something new.After a seven-year break from ice dancing, Olympians Maia and Alex Shibutani are back and sharing stories of Asian American and Pacific Islander pioneers in their latest book, "Incredible." The schedules for all 32 NFL teams will be released Wednesday, but "CBS Mornings" is exclusively revealing a marquee Thanksgiving matchup. Bill Cowher, an analyst for "The NFL Today" on CBS, breaks down the game and contenders for this upcoming season.KISS legend Gene Simmons shares how his mother's strength as a single immigrant parent shaped his life and how the band created some of its biggest rock anthems. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk to our friend and Chiefs expert Bink on the schedule release and continuing thoughts on the rookies the Chiefs drafted. Thanksgiving game baby!

In the 3rd hour of the show Steven talking Chiefs and NFL with Matt Derrick of chiefsdigest.com. The guys go over the NFL Schedule release that gets announced today and discuss some of the games that have already been disclosed including Thanksgiving and Christmas games the Chiefs are playing. Then SSJ is joined by Bob Ibach to talk about a really cool opportunity to get some new Royals memorabilia commemorating the 1985 and 2015 Royals Championships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schedule release is upon us, and while there will be a 5 p.m. Wednesday surprise along with your dates and times, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck are here to tackle the big picture topics – like how did the Vikings get two international games and another team (say, the Cardinals) didn't get one? Also in the discussion: potential Thanksgiving games, the greeting card industry, the importance of when you play an opponent, Mack Wilson Sr.'s charity hoops game, a new Getting Cultured, the “perfection” of rookies this time of year, the best camp battles to come (hint, a lot on defense), this week's Winning Behavior, and a highest speed limits around.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch on Philo! - Philo.tv/DTHBen & Jamie are best friends. Like, besttttttt friends. They've been besties since 8th grade. Palmer is their third-best friend. Jamie has a boyfriend—also named Jamie. Claire is Ben's girlfriend.Both Jamie and Ben went off to college together, leaving their significant others behind in long-distance relationships. Ben's girlfriend is still in high school—but don't worry, she just had to repeat 1st grade. She's... a lot.Jamie is annoyed that her roommate really wants to be friends, but she reluctantly agrees to go to a party—and Ben tags along. Let's just say... the party does not go well. They start to wonder if their long-distance relationships are ruining their lives. They mutually decide it's time to break up with their significant others—on Wednesday, when they get home for Thanksgiving.After an exam, they go to leave—but Ben's car is missing. Turns out, Ben's boyfriend took it to Colorado. So, they hop on a bus instead. The plan gets pushed back a bit, but it's going to be fine.“Unwritten” plays, and that's the rest of the day.They rope Palmer into helping. He brings the boyfriend and girlfriend over to his house, but gives them alcohol, and they sneak out drunk because they're hungry. Palmer goes after them and ends up running into Coach Reese—the head football coach. When Reese asks what's going on, Palmer explains... and lets slip that tonight's get-together was supposed to be a sort of coming out party.To Palmer's shock, Reese reveals that he's also gay—and has chosen to live in small-town Ohio. Reese takes him to a bowling alley to meet his boyfriend and the queer bowling league.Meanwhile, Jamie and Ben are stuck trying to find their missing boyfriend and girlfriend. They try sneaking into a bar where they think they might be—but that fails, and leads to an argument. Hurtful things are said, especially when Claire finds out that Ben is going to Copenhagen next semester.Eventually, they learn their partners are at a house party. They head there, find them, and attempt to break up—but it doesn't go smoothly. The fact that they're both breaking up at the exact same time makes Ben's girlfriend suspicious. She tells them they should just get together already.So Ben and Jamie have the talk: should they? They end up sharing a kiss—one that could be described as “big ones.” It's interrupted by the arrival of the fire department.Finally—it's Thanksgiving. Ben is watching When Harry Met Sally and realizes he has to talk to Jamie. He needs to get something off his chest: he doesn't have romantic feelings for her, and the kiss didn't do it for him.Jamie is relieved—she felt the exact same way.Ben heads to Europe. Six months later, he returns a day early to surprise Jamie—so they can dance together in a totally normal way... that two people who are just friends do.