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The overnight crew at a small farm-town TV station spent two hours broadcasting a late-night talk show that nobody in their world had made.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-alternateprogrammingSOURCES and RESOURCES: “Alternate Programming” by Keith Conrad (Auditory Anthology, April 2025), https://www.auditoryanthology.comWeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 16, 2026LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

With the MCU's multiversal climax on the horizon, we take a look at the bottom of the barrel of Fox's Marvel movies: Fantastic Four, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Elektra, and Ghost Rider. We refused to do Fant4stic because neither of us is THAT masochistic and unfortunately neither of us got around to finishing Ghost Rider 2 before it got yanked from streaming but these four movies were more than enough anyway.   Alternate titles* - Ghost Writer - Into the Blue Contacts - I guess we did this? - Fox's Final Hurrah (Until they do it again) - I don't even know what we talk about in this episode.   You can listen to a new episode of our show on Spotify, iTunes, and Podbean every Tuesday night at 8:30 PM EST!  Also, find and follow us on Instagram @parkinglot_thepodcast Additionally, our YouTube page is hosting our shows on a slight delay if that's more your speed! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkezUs5nq2KtUh8F9oQJuQ

Recorded September 11, 2026 Touch panels are supposed to make AV systems easier to use, so why do so many of them look like somebody dumped every possible control onto a screen and called it finished? In this episode, we dig into classroom and conference room GUI design: what really needs to be on the main page, what should be hidden, what should disappear entirely, and why "just because you can control it" doesn't mean the user needs a button for it. We get into source selection, camera presets, tracking, volume controls, help buttons, advanced pages, live previews, multiple displays, and the dangers of letting AV programmers design interfaces without anyone stopping them. Along the way, we confess our own interface crimes, argue over how many buttons are too many, uncover some truly questionable legacy designs, and arrive at one simple challenge: go look at your touch panels and delete something. By the way, the show art for this episode is a real touch panel UI that Chris stumbled across at one of his many previous universities.   Alternate show titles: They're terrible templates What happens in big spaces… In a normal situation, everything is flat There's no hole, I'm doing it right It's just one quick button It usually never gets touched You're not doing that right It's already showing the left I want to ask something Oh, yeah, that'd be smart Reading words You just said there's nothing there! I've been listening to your antics But in the backroom, it's the matrix thing Whiteboard's the wrong answer!   We stream live every Friday at about 315p Eastern/1215p Pacific and you can listen to everything we record over at AVSuperFriends.com    ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: https://www.avsuperfriends.com ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/avsuperfriends ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avsuperfriends ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avsuperfriends ► Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/avsuperfriends.bsky.social ► Email: mailbag@avsuperfriends.com ► RSS: https://avsuperfriends.libsyn.com/rss   Donate to AVSF: https://www.avsuperfriends.com/support

Recorded August 28, 2026 What does AV programming really look like in 2026? As configurable platforms, APIs, visual logic, and AI-assisted code generation make complex systems easier to build, the panel debates whether the dedicated AV programmer is becoming obsolete. The consensus, more or less, is that programming isn't going away, but the silo around it probably is. The future looks more like a shared engineering skill focused on configuration, user experience, commissioning, and making systems work without turning every classroom into a science project.   Alternate show titles: We made it to the past! If it's coming from outside the house Having semicolons I'll crack that sh*t Prompting a prompt An entire screen of slop code I just want one button Secret eyeballs The little script that I need It's just something dumb We're just arguing words now What if we could make it worse? You need someone behind them Stop worrying about who to blame! We're all vehemently agreeing Claim your code   We stream live every Friday at about 315p Eastern/1215p Pacific and you can listen to everything we record over at AVSuperFriends.com    ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: https://www.avsuperfriends.com ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/avsuperfriends ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avsuperfriends ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avsuperfriends ► Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/avsuperfriends.bsky.social ► Email: mailbag@avsuperfriends.com ► RSS: https://avsuperfriends.libsyn.com/rss   Donate to AVSF: https://www.avsuperfriends.com/support

AEW and WWE have had some very different looking weeks on TV between PPVs and PLEs, but some of the wildest things that happened in the last week have the Greeks talking all about that and more! From Royce Keys and crew committing vehicular arson, to a heartfelt edition of AEW, and a new WWE champion in Sami Zayn, there's been a lot to look at, and the guys do so as only they can! Plus, in this week's Alternate Commentary Table, the guys ask who the REAL Career Killer is and more! For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com  

Ahoy mateys! This year marks the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda! We're long time Zelda fans and are excited to keep working our way through the franchise. In today's episode, Kevin has been replaying through some of the classics and has recently completed his replay of the Wind Waker.    Alternate titles* - The Wind Taker (that's a fart joke) - The Wank Winder - Tetrais   You can listen to a new episode of our show on Spotify, iTunes, and Podbean every Tuesday night at 8:30 PM EST! Also, our YouTube page is hosting our shows on a slight delay if that's more your speed! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkezUs5nq2KtUh8F9oQJuQ

 If you live in the Portland-metro area, you might’ve heard about the plan to improve and expand I-5 through the Rose Quarter. On Friday night, that stretch of freeway through the Rose Quarter will be closed as the project begins in earnest for about 5 weeks. Rose Gerber is the Public Outreach and Media Manager for the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project with the Oregon Department of Transportation. We get details from her about the scope of the project, how it is likely to affect traffic patterns in the coming weeks, and what ODOT and Portland transportation managers are doing to try to mitigate delays and encourage drivers to choose other routes and ways to travel during these major closures.    

The 3-minute acupressure rule could change how you approach pain, stress, and healing, and almost nobody talks about it.In this episode of Something Bigger with Rodrigo Canelas, Yogacharya Umang Tyagi breaks down the world of acupressure, yoga, pranayama, breathwork, mudras, and mind-body connection, starting with the palm's "correspondent system," where your entire body is mapped onto your hand.About the guest: Yogacharya Umang Tyagi is a millennial yoga acharya with a master's in Yoga Science from Patanjali University and a PhD scholar in the field. Certified in energy healing and acupressure, he has worked with 5,000+ clients and hosts the Spotify podcast "Yoga Philosophy for Everyday Living." He explains how acupressure traditions map different parts of the body onto the palm, why some practitioners use pressure points for specific concerns, and why the 3-minute rule is important when practicing acupressure.We also explore the science and practice of breath awareness, alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana Pranayama), Vayu Mudra, sleep, digestion, stress, meditation, and the importance of observing your body.In this conversation, you'll learn about:• Acupressure points on the palm and their traditional body correspondences• The 3-minute acupressure rule• Vayu Mudra for gas and digestive discomfort• Acupressure points for stress and relaxation• Alternate nostril breathing and breath awareness• How awareness can change the way you experience your body• Yoga, meditation, and building a daily wellness practiceWatch the full conversation and learn how to become more aware of your breath, body, and mind.Time Stamps:00:00 The power of breath, vibration and awareness01:13 5 acupressure points you should know02:23 Your entire body mapped on your palm05:15 Eye, ear and stomach points05:48 Vayu Mudra for gas and digestive discomfort07:01 Heart, liver and navel points09:18 The 3-minute acupressure rule12:33 Acupressure for back pain14:00 Acupressure points for stress17:00 Why breath is central to yoga20:00 Right vs left nostril breathing21:33 Why Yogacharya Umang recommends sleeping on your left side23:48 Pranayama for stress, sleep and overthinking29:00 Breathing, sound and vibration30:00 A simple humming practice35:00 How the mind searches for information37:00 Breath, energy and the body38:00 Mind-body healing and visualization47:00 How long does it take to build awareness?49:00 The eight limbs of yoga50:00 Dhyana, concentration and meditation51:20 Breath meditation and body scanning54:00 Starting yoga, pranayama and meditationDISCLAIMER: This conversation is for educational and informational purposes only. The practices and claims discussed by the guest represent his views and traditional practices and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Acupressure, yoga, or breathing practices should not replace professional medical care. If you have a medical condition, persistent pain, chest pain, breathing difficulty, or other concerning symptoms, consult a qualified healthcare professional.If you're looking to understand acupressure points, pranayama breathing techniques, or how to build a daily yoga and meditation practice, this episode is for you.#Acupressure #Pranayama #Yoga #Breathwork #Meditation #YogacharyaUmang #AcupressurePoints #NadiShodhana #VayuMudra #MindBodyConnection

Watch Us On YouTube! Take advantage of our ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. JetBlue is finally adding domestic first class—but is a nicer seat really what the airline needs most? Ed and Richard are joined by Points Path founder Julian Kheel for a packed episode that starts with JetBlue's plans for three rows of domestic first class. The guys like plenty about the JetBlue onboard experience, but there's an elephant in the room: operational reliability. July data discussed on the show puts JetBlue at just 62% for on-time arrivals and a 91.7% completion factor. Richard and Julian argue that fixing the network and operation might be a higher priority than installing premium seats. There's another tradeoff. JetBlue can install first class without dramatically reducing the total number of seats because its cabins historically had generous legroom—but the new configuration significantly reduces Even More Space seating. That leads to a discussion about whether JetBlue is simultaneously premiumizing the front while "depremiuming" economy. Richard also has something else on his mind: domestic airfare. He's seeing some eye-watering prices for family trips, including roughly $2,400–$2,500 for four people on relatively short domestic trips. Julian says Points Path data used in a recent study is showing significant year-over-year increases in holiday pricing for both cash fares and miles, making locking something in early increasingly important. Then Julian weighs in on Google's new AI-powered points-and-miles search after Ed and Richard tested it last week. His verdict falls somewhere between theirs: there's potential, but the current product still struggles to return complete results. More fundamentally, Julian questions whether travelers actually want to book trips by chatting with an AI bot. The real prize, he argues, isn't simply showing every available fare—it's personalization that understands your points, credits and other assets and tells you which option is best for you. Air Canada has new routes coming, including a daytime Toronto–London flight, but its upcoming A321XLR configuration gets Ed's attention: just 14 lie-flat seats, no premium economy and an otherwise all-economy cabin at a time when airlines seem to be racing to add premium capacity. United, meanwhile, is adding a new app feature designed to help during delays. Travelers will be able to stand by for as many as three alternate flights and receive notifications if seats become available. Julian sees it as a useful, customer-friendly addition. Richard is…less convinced. Finally, Ed and Julian tackle a question close to home: Does the Washington, D.C. region really need a fourth commercial airport? Manassas Regional Airport has received permission to offer commercial service, potentially opening the door to carriers such as Avelo. Ed digs into the economics of Dulles, National and the broader DC market—and why making a fourth airport work may be harder than it sounds. Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/ ✈️ What We Cover in This Episode ✈️JetBlue is finally getting domestic first class Three rows and 12 first-class seats Why JetBlue can add premium seats without a huge capacity reduction Whether premium cabins address JetBlue's actual problems ✈️ JetBlue's reliability problem 62% on-time arrivals in July A 91.7% completion factor Comparing JetBlue with other North American airlines Why Richard still chooses JetBlue despite the operational headaches ✈️ Domestic airfare is getting painful $2,400+ family trips When Europe can seemingly cost less than Orlando Using Delta companion certificates for other travelers Why locking in refundable/rebookable fares early can make sense ✈️ Is JetBlue "depremiuming" economy? Fewer Even More Space seats Adding premium capacity at the front What happens to the JetBlue economy experience ✈️ Julian weighs in on Google's AI award search Incomplete results Why chatbots may not be the future of travel booking Discovery versus actually executing a trip Why personalization may be the real breakthrough ✈️ Air Canada's unusual A321XLR strategy New international routes Daytime Toronto–London service Only 14 lie-flat seats No premium economy Why the configuration seems surprising in today's premium-heavy market ✈️ United adds more disruption tools Stand by for up to three flights after a delay Alternate airports may be included Julian likes it Richard really doesn't ✈️ Does DC need a fourth airport? Manassas Regional Airport gets commercial approval Potential low-cost-carrier service Dulles versus National airport economics Why supporting four airports is difficult Which airlines might realistically serve Manassas ⏱️ Episode 453 Timestamps 10:04 – JetBlue finally reveals its domestic first-class plans 13:18 – Does JetBlue need first class—or better reliability? 15:00 – Why domestic airfare has gotten so expensive 16:14 – The numbers behind JetBlue's operational struggles 22:08 – Is JetBlue "depremiuming" the rest of the cabin? 25:58 – Julian weighs in on Google's AI award search 31:08 – Personalization: the real future of points-and-miles search? 32:56 – Air Canada's surprising A321XLR configuration 36:37 – United's new three-flight standby feature sparks a debate 42:17 – Does Washington, D.C. really need a fourth airport?

Today we go to class to do a meditation practice where we maximize the benefits of alternate nostril breath: Nadi Shodhana.NamastePlease support Peter's Podcast on Patreon.You can take class with Peter or study ISHTA Teacher Training at ishtayoga.com

Recorded September 4, 2026 Is a "kit of parts" actually a kit of parts if it contains two-and-a-half kits, a warehouse full of spares, and whatever happens to be sitting on the shelf that afternoon? We revisit one of our favorite arguments: building campus AV standards around common, interchangeable components without accidentally locking yourself into a manufacturer ecosystem. That leads naturally into HDBaseT versus AV-over-IP, inventory strategies, network dependencies, and whether simplifying systems actually lets you stretch limited upgrade dollars further. Before all that, Harvard gives us another glimpse into the classroom of the future with AI-generated versions of faculty serving as entrepreneurial mentors. Naturally, we immediately extrapolate this into AI professors teaching AI students while everyone else stays home. Progress! Finally, we tackle the less glamorous side of classroom ownership: what happens when something technically isn't your responsibility, but everyone knows your team is going to get the call anyway? From rooms left torn apart before classes begin to neglected spaces that have fallen between departmental cracks, sometimes supporting the teaching environment means taking ownership of more than just the AV gear—even when the organizational chart says otherwise. News: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/business/dealbook/harvard-ai-faculty.html Archive: https://archive.is/VJGXq   Marc's LinkedIn article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/week-32-space-between-installation-adoption-marc-cholewczynski-8ioyc/   Alternate show titles: Cooler trucks It's not really a class either  Which is cool, but… Did they did it? One dude at a keyboard Whatever happened to goggles? As we embark on this twisted journey 600 rooms in the trash That's kinda weird, I wouldn't do that That company forces you to upgrade from time to time It works well enough… Whatever that is that shouldn't exist Get these three I's to that one O They don't have to be smart Which was it, transmitter or receiver? Both I think I bought 200 and I'm all out Right tool, right job We do not do PowerPoint training, sir Matcha! They all quit! Punch out and walk home Be responsible, be accountable   We stream live every Friday at about 315p Eastern/1215p Pacific and you can listen to everything we record over at AVSuperFriends.com    ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: https://www.avsuperfriends.com ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/avsuperfriends ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avsuperfriends ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avsuperfriends ► Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/avsuperfriends.bsky.social ► Email: mailbag@avsuperfriends.com ► RSS: https://avsuperfriends.libsyn.com/rss   Donate to AVSF: https://www.avsuperfriends.com/support

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"Everyone has a strategy until chaos hits, then people revert to their default training." In this episode of Leadership in Quarters, host Josh Seldin sits down with leadership consultant, executive coach, and US Army infantry veteran Ed Brzychcy to explore how leaders can close the gap between having a plan and executing when everything is on the line. Drawing from 12 years in the US Army, including three combat deployments to Iraq, Ed breaks down why business strategy taught in boardrooms breaks down under pressure, how centralizing command creates operational bottlenecks, and how to build a resilient execution culture that thrives through ambiguity, crisis, and change. In this masterclass on modern leadership execution, you'll discover: ✅ The Intent-to-Execution Gap: Why knowing strategy on paper fails during high-pressure chaos and how to build trained operational reflexes. ✅ Military vs. Business Training: Shifting from an "execute always" mindset to baking deliberate practice and scenario playgrounds into daily operations. ✅ The PACE Planning Framework: Implementing Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency plans to navigate unexpected operational friction. ✅ Eliminating the Bottleneck Trap: How over-centralizing decisions drives executive burnout, limits team autonomy, and slows growth. ✅ Leading vs. Lagging Metrics: How to read early warning indicators before operational breakdowns show up on lagging dashboards. ✅ Diagnosing System Breakdowns: Differentiating between process failures, people challenges, and structural misalignment to fix root causes. TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction: Welcome Ed Brzychcy to Leadership in Quarters 01:10 - The Intent-to-Execution Gap: Why Good Plans Fail Under Chaos 03:00 - Military vs. Business: Training for Mayhem vs. Just Executing 05:15 - Building "Playgrounds" for Safe Failure & Developing True EQ 07:40 - Leading Indicators & Early Warnings: Cultivating Open Communication 10:20 - Eliminating the Bottleneck: Why Centralized Command Drives Burnout 12:50 - Interview Red Flags: Assessing an Organization's Execution Culture 15:15 - Leading vs. Lagging Metrics: Shifting from Reactive to Proactive 17:30 - Leadership Comfort Zones & Adapting Styles in Times of Crisis 20:45 - The PACE Framework: Primary, Alternate, Contingency & Emergency Planning 24:10 - Leveraging Peer Networks & Breaking Down Cross-Functional Silos 26:50 - Diagnosing Operational Failure: Is it People, Process, or Strategy? 30:15 - Aligning Organizational Incentives for Sustainable Execution

This week, Steve puts out an alternate version of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.  Alternate version, meaning, these are all covers of the songs on that album.  In this show you will hear Easy Star All-Stars w/ Junior Jazz, The Beach Boys, Cheap Trick, The Wedding Present, Helium Kids, Big Daddy, K.Flay, Oasis, Claudine Longet, Roy Wood, The Lolas, Stereophonics, The Fall.   On most podcast platforms. Facebook: SuburbanUndergroundRadio     Instagram: SuburbanUnderground     #newwave #altrock #alternativerock #punkrock #indierock

“MK Confidential” follows a lead that the jury never fully hears. In the late morning of December 24, 2002, a neighbor spots three men and a van across the street from the Petersons, that don't look like they belong there. Laci Peterson is last seen twenty minutes later. Megyn tracks down the witnesses one by one: a mailman who says the Petersons' gate was open and their dog, which barks at him every single day, stays silent. Six people who say they saw a pregnant woman walking a golden retriever that same morning, after Scott had already left for the marina. Plus, a hypnotized witness, a burglary across the street, a van found burned nearby, and interview tapes marked for destruction before the trial even begins. None of it proves that Laci was around that morning. But it raises the question about what the jury was ever allowed to consider. Meanwhile, her husband Scott Peterson changes his appearance and buys a car in his mother's name — for cash. He has no idea he'll soon be in handcuffs. This is Episode 3 of the Laci Peterson story. Lean: Discover why LEAN is becoming the choice for real weight‑loss results—shop now at https://TAKELEAN.com use code KELLY Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/megynand use promo code MEGYN to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: https://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: https://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: https://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow 
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Ever notice your shoulders creep up to your ears when you're stressed, even when nothing's actually wrong? Your body still thinks it's being chased by a tiger. In this episode, somatic practice expert Annie Vinje breaks down what's really happening in your nervous system when you're anxious — and simple, science-backed ways to calm it down in real time, no 20-minute meditation required.Listen now to find a somatic reset you can actually stick with.Then leave a comment - what tip was most helpful for you?[02:10] What your body does when you're stressed[04:17] Why daily somatic practice matters, not just on hard days[06:10] Why this generation of teens especially needs this[10:09] Doom scrolling vs. "hope questing" on social media[14:58] Simple body check-ins you can do anywhere[18:18] The breathing technique that resets your nervous system[21:21] Meditation myths — it doesn't have to look "perfect"[23:14] Finding your thing: yoga, journaling, and restorative rest[29:07] Alternate nostril breathing to wake up your brainRESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Annie's website: annievinje.comWhy am I tired checklist (free)Connect with Leslie:Parents: Schedule a free Clarity Call with Leslie HERE to help your teen or young adult make healthy choices on their own.Website: leslierosecoaching.comFollow me on Instagram: @leslierosecoachingSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more teens, college students and parents who need these insights. Thanks for your support and see you next week!Disclaimer

Welcome back to the First of the Month Files for September 2026. This episode opens with well wishes for the month ahead, the kind worth sitting with slowly until they do their own bit of magic. Then we're diving into the personal curriculum, which is back by popular request after a member on our end of month Salon call specifically asked about it and several others chimed in that yes, they had been reading and enjoying it all along. Which is a good reminder. If you think nobody is interested in the thing only you find fascinating: hello pot, meet kettle. Three units for September: Zines and newspapers. This one has taken over completely. We're talking vintage magazine archives, YouTube zine creators, a special stapler, and a very exciting paper project coming to Substack on Friday. Stay tuned. Close reading Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. The writing craft is extraordinary. If you've never done a close read before, this episode walks through exactly how to do it: three passes, a notebook for beautiful passages, and a section called Noticings. Painting hair with acrylics. The portrait series of women with books on their heads continues. Hands remain on the do-not-attempt list after an incident friends have not let go of. Alternates for when the main units need a rest: Teaching myself calculus. Yes, really. Mary Cassatt and her Japanese-inspired work. And a personal pumpkin bread recipe contest this fall. How to keep track of all of it: A five-subject five-star binder with rings. Old school, analog, inexpensive, and you genuinely cannot beat it. If you're working on your own personal curriculum this season, come find us on Substack and tell us what you're learning. The Tuesday Question community thread is where we gather every week: one question, the same question, and the answers are always worth reading. Until next week.  Find the full Maison Gaton collection at: maisongaton.substack.com Connect: Instagram @judithgaton | Substack for weekly essays

Traditional sports broadcasts are evolving into multi-platform cultural ecosystems driven by social media, gaming metaverses, and athlete creators. NBA 2K Media CEO Andrew Perlmutter explains how media brands can build participatory off-court entertainment that converts casual viewers into lifelong fans. Key Highlights

After years of proposals, political fights and false starts, the Rays finally have approvals for a new stadium. Now what?Plus, a grand jury report reveals a "doozy" of a situation involving millions of dollars and the Hope Florida charity.And what happened to plans for a concert in support of a closed bookstore in St. Petersburg?Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni3

Recorded August 14, 2026 What's the one true, correct way to build a BYOM classroom? Naturally, the AV SuperFriends all agree… and come up with several. Justin brings a real-world challenge: two teaching spaces where instructors need essentially the same conferencing experience whether they use the installed room PC or a laptop over USB-C, and expect everything to just work. That kicks off a debate over NDI, Dante, AVoIP, HDBaseT, docking stations, camera switching, control systems, power delivery, and how much complexity should be hiding behind a supposedly simple user experience. Several workable approaches emerge, ranging from elegant network-based designs to a suspiciously compelling $900 solution that is obviously the best one. Do they settle on the definitive higher-ed BYOM standard? Absolutely not. But we do narrow the field, spend plenty of imaginary budget dollars, argue about confidence monitors and enterprise networks, and leave Justin with several options to test, which is probably the closest this group is ever going to get to consensus. Solutions presented: Jamie - Biamp EX-UBT + Inogeni IP2USB https://products.biamp.com/product-details/-/o/d/Tesira-EX-UBT/ecom-item/920-00443-00001 https://inogeni.com/product/ip2usb/ Larry - Extron DTP3 CrossPoint 42 USB  https://www.extron.com/product/dtp3crosspointusb Marc - Visionary Duet-5E + Visionary XB5 https://visionary-av.com/project/duet-5-encoder-decoder/ https://visionary-av.com/project/xb5/ Chris - Liberty TU-HUC42 https://www.libertyonline.com/products/search/item/TU-HUC42-KIT Justin says NDI cameras via Inogeni IP2USB, but maybe Dante-AV: Turtle Chazy: https://turtleav.com/portfolio/chazy-4k/   Alternate show titles: That's going to be longer than the Bible I'm going to pick a winner and go with it It doesn't matter if it's Zoom or Teams That's no-go; that's not happening It's either-or You have that Kansas City money Don't worry about the ask, Marc! I'm more comfortable with my thing Nearly the same exact setup process You can't call time! There's some strugglebus I have the power figured out I would dabble down the road… We have to make sure all the Legos are the right type This one has a budget, but I don't know what it is This is why we have these shows 900 bucks I'm not throwing top dollar H.323 people + content crap What happens if I don't want my students to see my notes on the back screen I might be able to squeeze that in I don't know if I like it yet or not The big network I don't know what my heart wants I'm in this dirty bucket of filth   We stream live every Friday at about 315p Eastern/1215p Pacific and you can listen to everything we record over at AVSuperFriends.com    ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: https://www.avsuperfriends.com ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/avsuperfriends ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avsuperfriends ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avsuperfriends ► Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/avsuperfriends.bsky.social ► Email: mailbag@avsuperfriends.com ► RSS: https://avsuperfriends.libsyn.com/rss   Donate to AVSF: https://www.avsuperfriends.com/support

We kick off this episode of the show discussing the emotional shift into “game week mode,” NIL money making college feel more professional, and a long detour into parenting (kids' “zoomies,” sharing cookies, and hiding ice cream to protect bedtime). They rave about how fun high school football is after attending an Ankeny vs. Waukee Northwest game, joke about betting lines, and note Iowa as a 31.5-point favorite with a 45.5 over/under on FanDuel. They share optimism about Iowa's offensive weapons but emphasize winning the line of scrimmage, finding a true starting quarterback, and playing clean, detailed football vs. Northern Illinois. They preview the season-defining Michigan/Ohio State/Washington stretch, react to a teased Hawkeye “Darkness Belongs to the Hunter” reveal, run through NFL roster/cut news for former Hawkeyes, and mention upcoming Fry Fest and Patreon perks. And- what can we really learn from this week 1 game? Who are we most excited to watch play for the Hawks this year? If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text 307-200-8222. Fridays from 2 pm to 3 pm MT. https://Ready-Radio.com Your Cell Phone Isn't an Emergency Plan—Here's What You Need Instead What happens when the cell towers are overloaded, the power is out, and the phone in your pocket suddenly isn't the lifeline you thought it was? Brian of S&B Homestead Radio joins John Rush and co-host Bill Anderson for a practical look at one of the most overlooked parts of preparedness: emergency communications. Brian introduces PACE planning—Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency—and explains why every family should have multiple ways to communicate when normal systems fail. From inexpensive handheld radios and GMRS neighborhood networks to ham radio, repeaters, predetermined meeting locations, and monitoring local emergency traffic, you'll discover why simply owning a radio isn't enough. Is it charged? Does your family know which frequency to use? Have you ever practiced with it? Brian warns against becoming a "checklist prepper" whose emergency equipment sits unused until the moment it's desperately needed. Then John and Bill expand the lesson beyond communications. Preparedness is a mindset, not a reaction to the latest crisis. Whether it's winter weather, food, water, first aid, finances, generators, communications, or even having your estate affairs in order, the time to prepare is before circumstances force your hand. Brian - https://sbhomesteadradios.com/ Pastor Bill Anderson - https://www.prep2protectco.com/

Part 1 One of our listeners isn’t sure if his date meant to VANISH or if there was just miscommunication but you can tell us what you think after you hear it. Part 2 Today we’re shaking it up and doing an ALTERNATE version of our Second Date Update… Going to levels we’ve never gone to before!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1 One of our listeners isn’t sure if his date meant to VANISH or if there was just miscommunication but you can tell us what you think after you hear it. Part 2 Today we’re shaking it up and doing an ALTERNATE version of our Second Date Update… Going to levels we’ve never gone to before!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AEW's biggest show of the year is happening "across the pond" once more, and this time it's set to have one of the biggest feel-good moments in company history as Will Ospreay faces Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship. Dimitri Korolis and Mitch Hontzias give you their picks going into the biggest party in London, as well as look back at the week in wrestling. The guys give their takes on Royce Keys' new alliance with NXT's OTM, why Cody v. Orton is sounding like a playground fight, Solo Sikoa/LA Knight and more! For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com    

Recorded August 21, 2026 OpenAVC is back, and this time creator Aaron Todd joins us to talk about putting the open-source, hardware-agnostic AV control platform into the hands of higher ed teams for real-world testing. We dig into what makes the project interesting, why traditional proprietary control hardware may not always be necessary, how universities can participate in the pilot program, and whether open-source control is a threat to integrators, or simply another tool they should learn to use. Then it's time for the annual higher ed tradition of people returning from summer break and suddenly remembering they need an AV project completed before classes start. We talk last-minute requests, impossible construction schedules, scope creep, protecting your staff from constant heroics, and the dangerous precedent created when you somehow manage to pull off the impossible one too many times. Finally, are ceiling microphone arrays actually the best solution, or have they simply become the solution everyone specifies by default? We get into table mics, ceiling mics, voice lift, room acoustics, user expectations, increasingly complicated microphone deployments, and the inconvenient truth that putting everything in the ceiling doesn't magically make the underlying audio problems disappear. News: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aarontoddcts-d_we-are-looking-for-university-av-teams-willing-share-7492969718262231040-Pm57/   Connect with Aaron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarontoddcts-d/ Open AVC: https://www.openavc.com    Alternate show titles: Ten-inch PoE powered A fork… a knife and a spoon They don't want that smoke Open = free Crush their hearts and dreams Aaron, let me tell you something No one cares how the thing turns on and off With the tools available today, we can do better I remove all the GUI Dashboarding and all that crap A cloud side… you don't have to use I'm gonna brag I don't work in support! Whatever process we want to wish-cast on the university They can see our dashboard of projects They've capitulated How many tickets before it becomes a project You can't answer this question but I want to see you try They have a tighter SLA They're just tickled shitless We try to squeeze in as much as you can No, we don't care about that… Construction has been the tyranny of how we're working on campus You can't punch out when people are moving in We've got you guys as our buffer If I'm going that route, I'm NOT happy about it   We stream live every Friday at about 315p Eastern/1215p Pacific and you can listen to everything we record over at AVSuperFriends.com    ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: https://www.avsuperfriends.com ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/avsuperfriends ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avsuperfriends ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avsuperfriends ► Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/avsuperfriends.bsky.social ► Email: mailbag@avsuperfriends.com ► RSS: https://avsuperfriends.libsyn.com/rss   Donate to AVSF: https://www.avsuperfriends.com/support

Podcasting has one advantage that much of digital media struggles to maintain: trust. In Episode #683 of the New Media Show, Rob Greenlee talks with Mike Kadin, CEO and co-founder of RedCircle.  What does that trust mean for podcast advertising as AI, video, HLS, YouTube, Spotify, and changing audience behavior reshape the business? Long-form shows create a different relationship between creators and audiences than short-form social content. That relationship has always been one of the reasons host-read podcast advertising can work so well. But what happens when AI can recreate the host’s voice? Mike makes an important distinction. The value of a host-read ad is not simply hearing a familiar voice. It comes from the host’s language, personality, experience, humor, and actual judgment about the product. RedCircle does not use AI-generated versions of creators to perform host-read advertising. Mike believes cloning the host’s voice without the actual human endorsement could undermine the very trust that makes the advertising valuable. Authentic Host Reads Still Matter Rob and Mike talk about the difference between reading advertising copy and genuinely recommending something a creator has used. RedCircle has seen similar shows, with similar audience sizes, run by the same advertiser and using the same talking points, produce very different results. One of the biggest differences can be the quality and believability of the host read. That also puts responsibility on creators to work with products they can credibly talk about. Mike explains that RedCircle will sometimes hear from a creator who tried a sponsor’s product and did not like it. Rather than force an endorsement, the company can take that feedback back to the advertiser and cancel the spot. That kind of process helps protect the relationship between the creator and audience. Using AI to Find Better Brand Matches Mike also talks about a newer RedCircle capability called Show IQ. Over the years of running campaigns, RedCircle has accumulated information on its creators’ interests and brand affinities, as well as historical campaign performance. Show IQ uses that information to help identify creators who may be a natural fit for a particular advertiser. This is an example of AI being used behind the scenes to improve the match rather than replacing the human doing the endorsement. The goal is to put advertisers with creators who can actually speak credibly about their products. Spotify, YouTube and Control of Podcast Monetization The conversation shifts to the growing influence of large consumption platforms. Spotify is experimenting with ways for listeners to move past advertising more easily. YouTube has already offered similar jump-ahead behavior around portions of videos that viewers commonly skip. Mike does not see this as some unexpected attack on podcasting. Spotify and YouTube have built massive distribution platforms and naturally want to control more of the economics that happen inside them. For creators, diversification becomes increasingly important. A creator can use YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms for distribution, but should also keep building direct relationships through websites, newsletters, subscriptions, and communities. No single distribution platform can be expected to always put the creator’s interests first. RedCircle Is Moving Into Video RedCircle has also started expanding beyond its traditional audio focus. Creators can now upload video through RedCircle and send it to YouTube, an expansion of its earlier audio-to-YouTube tools. Mike says YouTube was the obvious first priority because that is where the largest existing video audience is today. RedCircle is also watching Spotify video, Apple Podcasts video, and HLS as podcasting becomes increasingly multi-format. The advertising systems will eventually need to evolve along with the content. HLS Creates New Advertising Questions A significant part of the conversation focuses on HLS and Apple’s new video-podcast approach in this episode. Podcast advertising has traditionally been built around audio downloads. The video introduces a much more complex environment. An Apple Podcasts episode may still automatically download its audio before the listener ever presses play. If that listener later watches the video version, the advertising decision may already have been made. That makes traditional real-time programmatic video advertising harder to apply to podcast video. For now, audio advertising may become a common advertising format, whether someone is listening or watching. That works technically, but it is not necessarily the best video experience. Rob and Mike discuss the need for a new type of podcast video advertising that works whether someone hears the ad, watches it, or moves between both experiences. Audio and Video Are Converging, But Not Cleanly Rob raises a question he is dealing with directly on the New Media Show. Should a show have one combined audio-video experience, or should creators continue producing separate audio versions? The New Media Show has distributed separate audio and video feeds for years. HLS makes it easier to move between listening and viewing, but that convergence can also lead to compromises. Great video production does not automatically guarantee the best audio experience. The reverse is also true. Mike agrees there is a reasonable argument for preserving more flexibility between the two formats. Measurement Is Getting Harder Podcast measurement was already complicated. Now creators may have traditional podcast downloads, Spotify streams, YouTube views, Apple video consumption, social views, and various advertising impressions. Those numbers do not all mean the same thing. That creates an operational problem for creators trying to sell advertising and for brands trying to understand what they purchased. Mike believes technology needs to simplify this increasingly fragmented environment. Mike compares it to the music industry, where tools were developed to distribute music and aggregate results across many different services. Creator media increasingly needs the same kind of cross-platform infrastructure. What Is a Podcast Now? The episode also returns to a question the New Media Show has discussed for years. What exactly is a podcast? Mike admits he has two answers. As a longtime software engineer and RSS believer,  Mike still thinks of a podcast as episodic media distributed through RSS. As the CEO of a podcast technology and advertising company, he sees younger people entering the business who do not know what RSS is and think of a podcast as the kind of long-form conversational content they see on YouTube. At some point, audience behavior begins defining the medium. Rob and Mike also discuss industry efforts such as the AMP work around definitions and measurement. Mike supports efforts to build standards but says they only become truly meaningful if the major platforms where people actually consume podcasts implement them. Where Podcasting Goes Next Mike believes the industry has to follow audience behavior. Creators are becoming multi-channel because audiences already are. Audio, video, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, RSS apps, and social platforms are increasingly parts of the same creator-media business. The opportunity is to build better tools that allow creators to distribute, monetize, and measure it all without having to manage the complexity themselves. HLS is one part of that transition. The larger change is podcasting becoming a much broader medium for audio and video creators while trying to preserve the trust that made it valuable in the first place. Discussion Highlights: – Why long-form podcasting creates deeper audience trust – Why authentic host reads still perform – AI-generated advertising and creator voice cloning – Why RedCircle does not use synthetic host reads – RedCircle Show IQ and better creator-brand matching – Dynamic versus baked-in podcast advertising – Spotify and YouTube gaining more monetization control – Why creators need direct audience relationships – RedCircle’s move into video – Why YouTube was its first video priority – HLS and podcast video advertising – Audio versus video ad creative – Separate audio and video podcast experiences – Cross-platform measurement problems – Alternate enclosures and adoption – What defines a podcast now – The need for meaningful industry standards – The future of multi-channel podcast monetization Chapter Timestamp Markers 00:00 Podcasting, trust and long-form media 01:00 Introducing Mike Kadin of RedCircle 02:00 Why trust matters in podcast advertising 03:20 AI-generated ads and audience trust 06:10 Why RedCircle avoids cloned host reads 09:00 Authentic creator endorsements 11:00 Why some host reads outperform others 12:20 RedCircle Show IQ 14:00 The future of host-read advertising 15:30 Dynamic versus baked-in ads 17:20 Spotify and ad skipping 21:00 YouTube and platform control 22:20 Creators need direct audience relationships 24:00 RedCircle moves further into video 26:30 HLS and podcast video advertising 31:00 Opportunities for video host-read advertising 33:00 Ads that work in audio and video 36:30 Separate audio and video feeds 40:00 The fragmented consumption experience 42:00 Podcast measurement gets more complicated 44:30 HLS and alternate enclosures 47:20 What is a podcast now? 52:00 Standards and the major platforms 54:00 Measuring advertising by performance 56:00 The multi-channel future of podcasting 58:00 Closing thoughts Mike Kadin Guest Links RedCircle: https://redcircle.com Host and Show Links New Media Show https://newmediashow.com New Media Show on YouTube https://youtube.com/@TheNewMediaShow Rob Greenlee https://robgreenlee.com Rob Greenlee on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgreenlee Podcast Hall of Fame https://podcasthall.com AI Disclosure AI tools were used to assist with organizing and editing to remove filler words; this episode description was created from the completed full transcript of episode #683. The recorded conversation, human performances, perspectives, editorial direction, and final responsibility for the episode remain with Rob Greenlee and Mike Kadin. The New Media Show is human-hosted.The post Trust, AI and the Future of Podcast Advertising | Mike Kadin, RedCircle #683 first appeared on New Media Show.

Anxiety Relief for Irritability & Overwhelm — I Just Need to Feel Calm Again | Alternate Nostril Breathing Guided Meditation Anxiety relief for those days when everything is getting under your skin. This ten minute guided meditation is for the moment you catch yourself thinking "I just need to feel calm again" — when the noise, the questions, the one more thing have worn your patience thin, your shoulders are tight, your jaw is clenched, and your voice is sharper than you meant it to be. Underneath irritation there is almost always something quieter. You're tired. You're overloaded. You've been holding too much together. Today we use alternate nostril breathing — nadi shodhana, the balancing breath — breathing in for four and out for six, giving your mind one gentle thing to do at a time while your nervous system finds its way back down. Slow, rhythmic breathwork for stress relief, overwhelm and an overstimulated nervous system. Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett, Calming Anxiety is a daily ten minute guided meditation for anxiety relief, panic attacks, stress and sleep. You don't have to become a different person today. You don't have to be endlessly patient. You simply need a little more space. ⏱️ Time Chapters * 00:00 – I just need to feel calm again * 00:20 – When the smallest things get under your skin * 00:47 – What's underneath the irritation * 01:13 – Welcome — this is your moment * 01:31 – Finding your quiet place * 01:42 – Alternate nostril breathing (nadi shodhana) explained * 02:23 – Guided breathing — in for four, out for six * 04:24 – Softening the shoulders, forehead and hands * 04:56 – Visualisation — laying the weight down * 05:44 – Today's gentle affirmations * 08:04 – You don't have to become a different person * 08:21 – Three daily caring tips * 09:14 – Returning to the room * 10:05 – Anchored, sharing and closing thoughts 

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Walid and Jad join us as we go through our weird and wacky 26/27 season predictionsWelcome to Barra Bruvvas.Join the Bruvvahood:https://instagram.com/BarraBruvvashttps://x.com/BarraBruvvashttps://www.tiktok.com/@barrabruvvas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week, the gWo return for a look back at the week of wrestling as we head into AEW's ALL IN: London 2026 and beyond! Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis take a look at everything from the rotating door of The Bloodline, Solo Sikoa and LA Knight's chances at becoming champion, CM Punk's brilliant work against a hostile home-country crowd for Kevin Owens and more! Also, a look back at the apparent attempted murder of Darby Allin, the AEW Title scene going into ALL IN, and the guys talk about the greatest women in wrestling's history in "The Alternate Scenario"! For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com    

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In a dramatic pretrial maneuver, Bryan Kohberger's defense team has introduced an "alternate perpetrator" theory in the 2022 University of Idaho student murders case. During a recent court hearing, Judge Steven Hippler acknowledged the defense's proposal but emphasized the need for concrete evidence to support such a claim. The defense has been given until May 23 to present admissible evidence identifying the alleged alternate suspect. Currently, the details of this theory remain sealed pending the judge's decision on its admissibility .Legal experts view this strategy as a high-risk attempt to introduce reasonable doubt, especially given the substantial evidence against Kohberger, including DNA found on a knife sheath at the crime scene and surveillance footage of his vehicle near the victims' residence. A hearing to assess the validity of the alternate suspect theory is scheduled for June 18, with the trial set to commence on August 11, 2025 .to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Idaho murders BOMBSHELL as Bryan Kohberger names another suspect | Daily Mail Online

Its been a while! Since releasing an episode in general and even longer since we did a decades episode. Tonight, we come to you all with another in our Decades series, this time focused on video games released during the 2000's. Like the other episodes in the series, we'll take you year by year and Kevin and Charlie will talk about memorable games whether they were good, bad, or just absolutely strange. And since we're in the 00's there are plenty of those. Grab your copy of Fairy Godmother Tycoon and lets get playing!   Alternate titles* - Take us out, Beebo - James Bond 00 Best of the Video Games - Y2GAY - Hey Bing, show me FAIRY GODMOTHER TYCOON     You can listen to a new episode of our show on Spotify, iTunes, and Podbean every Tuesday night at 8:30 PM EST! Also, our YouTube page is hosting our shows on a slight delay if that's more your speed! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkezUs5nq2KtUh8F9oQJuQ

Are you using ChatGPT to create graphics for your business? I get it, it feels like the dream. You tip in your details, out pops a flyer, and you get to move on with your day. But in this podcast, I'm sharing something that might make you rethink that workflow... because what AI is spitting out for you might actually be quietly pushing your clients away. I've been doing some anecdotal research on this: running Reels, reading comments, talking to people... and what came back genuinely surprised me. Everyday people, not just designers, can spot an AI graphic. And when they can? They're less likely to trust the business, engage with the content, or even show up to the event being promoted. That's a big deal. This isn't about going anti-AI. I use AI too (mostly for writing, because that's not my strongest suit). But I do want to share why using it for your graphics specifically comes with some real costs, and what I'd actually love for you to do instead. Free Canva Masterclass: Design Tools to $100k

Jon and Leigh kick off this episode of time-travel and cosplay regrets with Liz, the director of Dragon Con's Alternate & Historical Fiction track. We discuss history that could have been, history that was, and all the “what if” storytelling in between. Additionally, we chat about this year’s Dragon Con Cotillion, retro entertainment, steampunk, pirates, and a Dragon Con’s 3 hour cruise. Leave us a voicemail: (813) 321-0884Shop The Unique GeekSuggest a 50 Days Podcast Idea Be sure to check out our Facebook social media thingies. Have a question for the directors or maybe something you want us to try and get info on? Then leave a comment, email us, or call the comment line.Email: 50days[ at ]theuniquegeek.comFacebook: facebook.com/TheUniqueGeekYouTube: YouTube.com/TheUniqueGeek Read the transcript Watch on YouTube The post 50 Days of Dragon Con 2026 – Day 31 – Alternate and Historical Fiction first appeared on The Unique Geek.

In Episode 681 of the New Media Show, host Podcast Hall of Famer Rob Greenlee welcomes Alban Brooke, Head of Marketing at Buzzsprout, for a deep conversation about one of the biggest structural changes in podcasting: the evolution of podcast hosting from audio-file distribution to a broader audio-and-video creator infrastructure. For most of podcasting's history, the hosting model was relatively straightforward. A creator uploaded an audio file, the host generated an RSS feed, and that feed distributed the episode to listening apps worldwide. That podcast hosting model is changing. Video is once again becoming a significant part of podcasting, and podcast hosting platforms are being asked to do much more than store an MP3 and maintain an RSS feed. They increasingly need to manage video encoding, HLS streaming, direct platform connections, YouTube publishing, Spotify video, Apple Podcasts video, transcripts, analytics, AI-assisted publishing tools, and the traditional audio experience simultaneously. Buzzsprout, which launched in 2009 as an audio-only podcast host, has now made a major move into video. Alban explains that the turning point was Apple's decision to support HLS video streaming into Apple Podcasts. Once Apple committed to HLS, Buzzsprout saw an opportunity to preserve one of podcast hosting's original promises: “Upload once and let the hosting platform handle the complexity of getting the show everywhere.” Buzzsprout's current video workflow allows creators to upload video and distribute it to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube while continuing to deliver audio to traditional podcast apps. The technology underneath that process, however, has become much more complicated. A podcast host may now be managing RSS feeds, HLS playlists, multiple video resolutions, platform APIs, direct uploads, audio extraction, transcripts, and the different requirements of Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon, iHeart, and other services. Alban argues that creators should not have to understand most of that. If podcast hosting is doing its job properly, the technical complexity should disappear into the infrastructure. Creators should be able to concentrate on making the show. That leads Rob and Alban into a larger discussion about RSS and what it still represents. RSS itself is not magical, Alban says. What matters is what RSS enables: a direct and portable connection between creators and their audiences.  A creator using an open podcast feed can switch from one hosting company to another without rebuilding their audience from scratch. The relationship is not entirely controlled by a recommendation algorithm or a single platform.  Alban contrasts this with YouTube and other social platforms, where algorithms ultimately determine how much of a creator's content reaches subscribers. A creator can build a large audience on a platform and still experience dramatic changes in reach when the algorithm, product strategy, or monetization model changes. Podcasting offers something different. Alban describes media distribution as a spectrum ranging from discovery to delivery. At one end are platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, which are extremely effective at helping users discover content. The platform decides what it believes each person wants to see next. At the other end are systems such as RSS and email, where the user intentionally subscribes and expects to receive what that creator publishes. The opportunity for modern creators may be to use both. YouTube, social video platforms, and algorithmic platforms can enable discovery. RSS can provide reliable delivery and audience portability after that relationship is established. That combination may become one of podcasting's greatest advantages. HLS, RSS and the Future of more Open Video Podcasting Rob and Alban explore how HLS video could extend those same open-distribution principles into video. Apple's implementation currently involves a direct API relationship, but the podcast ecosystem is also experimenting with the alternate enclosure tag in RSS, which can place another media format inside the RSS feed. Buzzsprout has already experimented with alternate enclosures on selected shows, although Alban explains that the company is approaching broader implementation carefully because video creates dramatically larger bandwidth demands than audio. A bot downloading thousands of MP3 files is one problem. A bot repeatedly requesting multi-gigabyte video assets is another larger issue. The larger objective, however, remains open distribution. Alban believes HLS has the potential to enable multiple podcast applications to support video without forcing creators to confine their entire video audience to a single closed platform. Can Video Damage the Audio Experience? The conversation then turns to one of the most important creative questions raised by video podcasting. What happens to audio listeners when the video version becomes the source for both experiences? Alban shares an example of watching a video podcast on Netflix where George Clooney and the host repeatedly discussed an object visible on camera without ever explaining what it was. A viewer understood the conversation. An audio listener would have had no idea what they were discussing. That is exactly the kind of problem Alban wants creators to avoid. His recommendation is that podcasts remain audio-first in their communication, even when video is an important part of the production. That does not mean ignoring video. Creators can use cameras, sets, graphics, demonstrations, lighting, and other visual elements. But when something important is happening on screen, the host should provide enough verbal context that the audio listener can still follow the conversation. Rob raises the other side of the issue. There is a real difference between producing a video podcast and producing a highly visual YouTube show. YouTube creators may use graphics, demonstrations, rapid editing, screen captures, text, and visual storytelling that cannot realistically be translated into audio. If every visual element must work perfectly for someone with their eyes closed, video creativity can become constrained. That may eventually create two related but distinct production approaches: shows built as unified audio/video podcasts and shows designed primarily as visual media. Why Platforms Want Video Alban believes the major platforms have obvious reasons for encouraging video.  Video keeps audiences looking at the screen. YouTube, Spotify, Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms benefit when users remain inside their applications, continually moving from one piece of content to the next. Short-form vertical video takes this even further. Alban says he deliberately limits his own use of platforms such as TikTok and Instagram Reels because he finds the experience almost too effective at holding attention. Audio works differently. A podcast can accompany the listener while running, driving, traveling, cleaning, mowing the lawn, or simply living life. Alban describes audio as a companion to life, while highly addictive video shorts platforms will increasingly compete to become the dominant activity itself. We should remain strongly optimistic about audio. Why Apple's Move Changed the Market Rob asks why Apple chose this moment to place renewed emphasis on video, even though video podcasts have technically existed within Apple's ecosystem for many years. Alban points to several forces coming together. YouTube has aggressively embraced podcasts and repeatedly highlighted the enormous amount of podcast viewing happening across its platform. Spotify has expanded its video strategy. Meanwhile, members of the open podcasting community have spent years exploring HLS as a more practical way of distributing video. Once Apple embraced HLS, Buzzsprout concluded that the technology had enough platform support to justify a major investment. Buzzsprout then built its video product around simplifying distribution across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and traditional audio apps. Why 1080p Video Matters Buzzsprout also decided to support 1080p video, something Rob sees as increasingly important as podcasts move from phones and laptops onto large television screens. HLS can provide different video streams depending on the device and connection. A mobile device (phone, pad, or glasses) may not need the same resolution as a large television or large-screen laptop or desktop computer. But as Apple Podcasts expands onto Apple TV and YouTube continues to report substantial podcast consumption on television screens, creators need source video that looks good in the living room. Rob and Alban agree that this is another sign that podcast distribution is becoming much broader than that of traditional listening apps. Audio Is Not Going Away Despite Buzzsprout's investment in video, Alban does not believe every podcast needs cameras. Some content is inherently better as audio. Scripted audio, documentary storytelling, intimate conversations, educational programming, and many other formats can deliver everything the audience needs without video. Alban does not believe audio needs a technological gimmick to survive. Spatial audio, immersive sound, and advanced codecs can create interesting experiences, but the central power of podcasting remains remarkably simple: “The human voice and a compelling story.” Good audio recorded decades ago can still be powerful today because the idea, voice, and storytelling remain meaningful. Video is therefore additive rather than a replacement for audio. Is Podcast Hosting Becoming a Commodity? Rob then challenges Alban with another industry question: Simply storing a media file is no longer difficult. Most hosting platforms can generate RSS feeds, distribute episodes, and provide common publishing features. Alban agrees that hosting, narrowly defined as file storage, can look commoditized. But he argues that this misses the bigger job a podcast-hosting company should perform. Buzzsprout sees its role as helping creators successfully navigate the entire process. That includes technology, education, human support, distribution, publishing assistance, video, analytics, transcripts, and reducing the emotional and technical friction involved in putting something meaningful into the world. The competitive advantage is not simply storing the file. It is helping the creator succeed. AI Should Remove Work, Not the Human That philosophy carries directly into the episode's discussion about artificial intelligence. Buzzsprout already uses AI to help creators generate titles, descriptions, social content, blog material, chapter markers, and transcripts. Alban is comfortable with AI handling parts of production that creators may not enjoy. Buzzsprout's own materials identify its Co-Host AI tools as assisting with publishing tasks, including titles, descriptions, chapters, and supporting content. What he does not want AI to replace is the reason many people became creators in the first place. Alban enjoys researching an idea, thinking about it, writing, talking with people, recording conversations, and producing something that reflects human experience. If AI can clean audio, transcribe the episode, or reduce repetitive production work, that can be useful.  If it replaces the host, opinion, conversation, or creative process entirely, something important may be lost. Alban compares his preferred relationship with AI to using a calculator. The technology is valuable. Yet, blindly refusing to use it entirely could be unnecessarily limiting. But just because a technology can perform a task does not mean the creator should hand over every task. The important question is: “Which parts of creating matter to you enough that you want to remain the person doing them?” AI, Disclosure and Audience Trust The deeper issue is trust. Alban describes hearing what he believed was an AI-generated host-read advertisement in a podcast he regularly listened to. When he later asked the creator about AI and received a categorical denial of using it, Alban's confidence in the show changed. The problem was not simply that AI may have been used.  The problem was the perception that the creator was not being transparent about it. Rob and Alban agree that disclosure becomes increasingly important as synthetic voices, AI-written scripts, avatars, automated media, and cloned personalities become harder to distinguish from human-created content. “Rob suggests that the industry may eventually move beyond labeling AI toward verifying or certifying what is human.” As synthetic AI-generated audio and video content becomes more common, audiences may increasingly value signals showing that a conversation, performance, appearance, or relationship involves real humans. That could increase the importance of live events, face-to-face meetings, physical communities, concerts, coffee shops, and other experiences where human presence is difficult to fake. The Return of Offline Experiences The episode broadens into a discussion about younger generations and technology. Alban notes that some younger people are becoming interested in non-connected devices, point-and-shoot cameras, film cameras, books, and other technologies that do not constantly demand attention. Rob sees similar interest developing around discontinued devices such as the Microsoft Zune portable media player devices. The larger trend may represent a reaction to always-connected life. Technology gives creators unprecedented reach, but human relationships still develop through attention, responsiveness, shared experiences, and time spent together. That principle also connects back to podcasting. Podcasting's open architecture allows content to flow across applications and devices while maintaining a direct creator-to-audience relationship. As Alban sees it, the strongest future for podcasting combines the best of both worlds: “Open delivery through podcasting, algorithmic discovery through larger platforms, video when it adds value, audio when audio is enough, AI where it removes friction, and humans at the center of the creative relationship.” Topics Covered in This Episode – Why Buzzsprout moved from audio-only into video podcasting – Apple HLS video and the turning point for podcast hosts – Upload-once distribution across Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and audio apps – Why technical complexity should disappear for creators – RSS as creator ownership and audience portability – Discovery versus reliable delivery – Algorithms compared with open podcast distribution – Alternate enclosures and open video – Protecting audio listeners when video is added – Unified audio/video podcast experiences – Video podcasts versus highly visual YouTube productions – Why platforms want creators producing more video – Short-form video and attention – Why audio remains a companion medium – 1080p video and television podcast consumption – Why audio-only podcasting remains healthy – Is podcast hosting becoming a commodity? – Buzzsprout's creator-support philosophy – AI-assisted podcast production – Which parts of creation should remain human – AI voices, disclosure, and audience trust – The possibility of verified-human media – Younger generations and offline technology – The renewed appeal of disconnected devices – Open podcasting in the Liquid Content Era Chapter Timestamp Markers 00:00 Welcome to The New Media Show Episode 681 00:24 Podcast hosting is moving beyond the audio file 01:18 Buzzsprout enters the video podcast era 02:00 Introducing Alban Brooke of Buzzsprout 03:15 What changed Buzzsprout's thinking about video? 04:01 Why Buzzsprout spent years focused on audio only 04:50 Apple HLS video becomes the turning point 05:33 Upload once and distribute video and audio everywhere 06:00 Podcast distribution becomes technically more complicated 07:00 Why the hosting platform should hide the complexity 09:21 Podcasters increasingly do not know what RSS is 10:53 Why RSS still matters 11:08 RSS, creator control, and platform algorithm risk 13:08 The difference between podcast delivery and discovery 14:35 Using YouTube for discovery and RSS for audience delivery 15:37 HLS brings open distribution principles to video 16:49 Alternative enclosures and open video podcasting 17:18 The bandwidth and bot problem with video 18:04 Rob's dual audio and video RSS strategy 19:20 The tension between MP4 video and HLS 20:15 What happens when video becomes the source of the audio? 20:52 The Netflix example of a broken audio experience 22:01 Why adding video can unintentionally hurt audio listeners 22:50 Alban's case for audio-first communication 23:52 Why unified audio, video, and transcripts need to stay in sync 25:04 Video podcasts versus YouTube-first visual shows 26:15 Why platforms keep pushing creators toward video 27:15 The addictive power of short-form vertical video 28:32 Audio as a companion to real life 29:20 Why Apple chose this moment to emphasize video 30:34 The podcast industry's push toward HLS 31:03 YouTube and Spotify increase competitive pressure 32:00 Why Apple's HLS implementation changed Buzzsprout's plans 33:23 Buzzsprout goes all-in on simplified video distribution 34:03 Why Buzzsprout chose 1080p 35:04 Podcast consumption moves onto television screens 35:41 How HLS adapts video quality to different devices 37:09 Apple TV and the big-screen podcast opportunity 38:43 Could HLS eventually replace audio delivery? 39:16 Why Alban believes audio-only podcasting remains strong 40:35 Video audiences can be additive rather than replacements 41:14 Could audio become more immersive? 42:02 Spatial audio and the history of immersive sound 43:03 Why the human voice matters more than audio technology 44:02 Does audio even need to compete with video? 45:33 Video is additive, not the death of audio 46:51 Is podcast hosting becoming a commodity? 48:00 Hosting versus full creator infrastructure 49:03 Removing technical and emotional barriers for creators 50:14 Why human support still differentiates podcast platforms 51:17 Where AI fits into podcast hosting 52:00 Buzzsprout Co-Host AI and production assistance 52:33 Using AI for tasks creators do not enjoy 53:32 Protect the parts of creating you actually love 54:28 Rob's use of AI in pre-production and post-production 55:04 Why flowing human conversations resist scripting 55:43 The value of unscripted New Media Show conversations 56:27 AI is already capable of strong writing 57:06 Why the act of creation still matters 58:47 Creator attitudes toward AI become increasingly divided 1:00:44 Using AI like a calculator 1:02:09 AI-generated host reads and the trust problem 1:03:27 Why undisclosed AI can damage audience relationships 1:04:26 AI use versus dishonesty about AI use 1:05:17 Will we eventually label human-created content instead of AI-generated content? 1:06:19 Why real-world human experiences may become more valuable 1:07:38 Could “Certified Human” become a media signal? 1:08:20 AI avatars, recruiting fraud, and human verification 1:09:21 Trust can take years to build and minutes to destroy 1:10:35 Finding the middle ground on AI 1:11:07 Where AI saves time without replacing the creator 1:12:08 Preserve the human parts that matter 1:13:03 Generational differences around technology and AI 1:14:11 Gen Alpha, point-and-shoot cameras, and rejecting connectivity 1:15:01 Designing intentional distance from addictive media 1:16:18 The unexpected return of the Microsoft Zune 1:17:12 Books, film cameras, and disconnected technology 1:18:19 Human relationships existed before social platforms 1:19:01 Alban's relationship with social media 1:20:17 Why offline relationships can matter more 1:21:19 Media creation becomes increasingly fragmented 1:22:00 Podcasting as truly liquid and open content 1:22:34 Closing thoughts with Alban Brooke 1:23:00 Where to find The New Media Show Guest Links: Alban Brooke, Head of Marketing, Buzzsprout Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com Buzzsprout Video Podcasting: https://www.buzzsprout.com/features Buzzcast: https://buzzcast.buzzsprout.com Alban Brooke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albanbrooke Alban Brooke is Head of Marketing at Buzzsprout and co-host of Buzzcast, where he discusses podcast technology, creator trends, industry developments, and practical strategies for podcasters. Host, Rob Greenlee, and New Media Show Links New Media Show: https://newmediashow.com New Media Show on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheNewMediaShow New Media Show Audio on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-media-show-audio/id392545649 Rob Greenlee Website: https://robgreenlee.com Rob Greenlee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgreenlee Rob Greenlee on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@RobGreenlee Podcast Hall of Fame: https://podcasthall.com AI Disclosure Note AI tools were used to create a video and audio introduction clip, episode images, help organize and edit this episode and summarize its description, and create chapter markers from the completed Episode 681 transcript. The recorded conversation, human performances, guest perspectives, editorial direction, final review, and responsibility for the published content remain with actual humans, Rob Greenlee and Alban Brooke.The post How Podcast Distribution Is Changing | Alban Brooke, Buzzsprout #681 first appeared on New Media Show.

Send James and Sam a message or voicemailWe speak with Ben and Alberto from RSS.com on their new video podcast plan. Plus, Acast is buying Backyard Ventures: why?• RSS.com MAX plan for Apple HLS video and 70% revenue share • PAID meaning programmatic ads inserted dynamically • Interstitial ad markers on Apple versus baked ads for other apps • Alternate enclosure as a Podcasting 2.0 path to keep RSS open • Apple's ad serving fee question and the limits of contract transparency • Why Apple may prefer an API workflow for video safety controls • YouTube raising monetisation thresholds and what that signals to creators • Spotify's ad skip experiment and the risks of relying on one platform • Acast buying Backyard Ventures as a scale and inventory play in the US • Apple Podcasts play counts critique and why some analysts say ignore them • Magellan AI reporting ad revenue growth alongside rising ad load • Disney Plus, Hulu, and Twitch as new distribution surfaces for podcasts • Overcast and iOS updates plus the expanding HLS support lists • AI slop reporting ideas and watermarking attempts • Browser based transcription and summary tools as cheaper hosting features Get updated every day. Subscribe to our newsletter at podnews.net. Support the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.netFediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.socialSupport us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportGet Podnews: podnews.net

Weege joins Matthes to talk about the week that was at he ranch, the kids vs the vets, Alex Ray jumps on to talk about his issues as well as meeting KW then the guys talk some WSX opener at Calgary, wind, tuff blocks, J Hill, Webb and more. --- CHAPTERS --- 01:17 Intro and Fly Racing plugs 02:16 Weege's Loretta's coverage grind 02:48 Ranch results & vet riders controversy intro 04:51 Should ex-pros race at Loretta's? 07:31 Keefer vs Ezra Lusk debate 09:49 Pro Sport eligibility debate 11:08 Zacho, Phil, Weimer moto breakdown 11:55 Fatigue over race week for vets 12:55 Zach Osborne's comeback story & health issues 14:26 Zacho's new Beta deal and number 16 18:18 Phil Nicoletti's impressive week 19:33 Renthal ad read 20:42 Ezra Lusk (Yogi) vs Pavolny in 50+ 22:39 Yogi's injury and final Loretta's run 23:15 Re-Raceables plug and RJ Coliseum episode 24:07 Keefer's compliment from Yogi 25:02 Horizon Award debate: Malinowski vs Gibson 28:09 Landon Gibson's up-and-down career 29:59 Racetech ad read 30:39 65-85 class and Mason Murdy 33:43 Tristan Pruitt and B-class prospects debate 34:55 Getting Mako'd - the Plus 50 saga 37:03 Dark's Mako struggles continue 38:15 Keefer takes out Dark while lapping him 38:49 Fastest Man in Piedmont's Meta glasses bit 40:16 Motorsport.com ad read 42:00 Alex Ray joins the show 42:12 A-Ray meets Kevin Windham 43:12 A-Ray starstruck in the announce booth 44:51 The quad jump and Windham watching A-Ray 46:56 A-Ray's knee and camper drama 49:12 RM Army Suzuki bike problems 52:32 Bike dies on sighting lap disaster 54:41 Brother-in-law's backup Suzuki plan 56:14 A-Ray's final results - 14th overall 56:18 B Haas's incredible speed in 30+ 57:28 Alternate list and West Coast region talk 1:01:08 Why Loretta's track has the best passing 1:05:35 A-Ray's Loretta's sign-off and Windham thanks 1:08:10 Brunt Workwear ad and more Windham talk 1:11:36 WSX Calgary tough blocks disaster 1:13:05 Tough blocks flying in the wind chaos 1:16:39 WSX business model and fly-away rounds 1:25:28 Rick Ware Racing juggernaut - Coop vs Justin Hill 1:27:30 Is the WSX business model sustainable? 1:28:29 Stark electric bikes dominate starts 1:31:10 Elevation and fuel issues for Starks 1:34:08 Seb Tortelli's frustration with AMA/OEMs 1:36:01 AMA four-stroke rule history tangent 1:38:10 Wrap up WSX and Unadilla preview 1:40:08 Sign-off

What if you could go back in time and kill baby Hitler? Michael Tomasky's new satirical novel Killing Baby Hitler explores nature vs. nurture, time travel gone wrong, and whether one monster really explains the world's evil. In this conversation with Matt and Tomasky (editor of The New Republic) discuss:• Why democratic socialism is rising (and what popular policies like child care and data-center limits have to do with it)• Rooting for a young Adolf Hitler in fiction• How tragedy can create monsters• The hilarious botched kidnapping scene • Alternate history where there's no Holocaust… but human nature still produces plenty of darkness• Literary influences (Milan Kundera, Kurt Vonnegut) and writing a political novel in today's publishing world Get the book: Killing Baby Hitler by Michael Tomasky https://www.amazon.com/dp/1682194752?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC

**PATRONS ONLY** Full ep available at patreon.com/thottopics! Just like EVERY fucking WEEK! Alternate title: Music, F*ggots, Film..... We are BACK! And All-Star rules are in full effect... ladies get ready to cut loose & let the truth fly! This week is all about the vicious spread of BODY HORROR across America this week, all the blood and bones and slices and dices hunni. There's obviously much to be discussed. First, we give our two cents on MUSIC FASHION FILM, the new Charli XCX album that has unfortunately NOT grown on us with time... But then, things get really gnarly: Ariana Grande's pointy clavicle and the fear for young skinny women everywhere, and Perez Hilton's bloody meltdown on IG Live. We issue a formal diagnosis for all parties and are ready to cut a prescription. But that's not all: Nick has a mental breakdown of her own! Follow the girls on Twitter @VLRTUALBOY and @YOURE2BASIC, and the official pod Insta @th0tstarsxo. Get it get it get it get it mix it and mix it and mix it and mix it on Patreon.

In this not-so-mini two-host minisode, Brenna and Reid explore one of their most beloved corners of Ao3: Astolat's Geralt/Emhyr Witcher works! Using a rubric we created from the foundational elements of this ship we analyze how each work functions to help craft the narrative of this rarepair we love so much.  Works discussed in this episode are all of Astolat's Geralt/Emhyr Witcher fics, which can be found in the compiled series on her Ao3 profile.  Alternate titles for this episode include: "Lock In or Turn Off the Pod," "She's Ciri, He's Just Ken," and "Struck With Lustful Longing"

Send us Fan MailTime is limited. Your calling isn't.Camp season leaves most youth pastors physically exhausted, emotionally stretched, and mentally staring at an already-full fall calendar. In this episode of the Youth Ministry Booster Podcast, Zac and Chad  begin with some hilarious camp memories before asking a much more important question:Why do we always feel like we're running out of time?This conversation isn't another productivity episode. We can't help you get more hours in the day. It cannot be done.Instead, it's an honest look beneath the calendar to examine the emotional, mental, and spiritual realities that shape how we lead.We do have practical insights about identifying your biggest time wasters, setting healthy constraints, reusing ministry systems instead of constantly reinventing them, and why technology alone can't solve the deeper issues of procrastination or overwhelm. More importantly, Zac and Chad explore what happens when ministry pressure begins affecting your relationships, your emotions, and your walk with Christ. They discuss fight-flight-freeze responses, protecting your family during busy seasons, inviting trusted friends into your struggles, and recovering the sacred nature of ministry instead of reducing it to a checklist. The challenge at the end is simple:Don't just organize your tasks. Order your day around prayer.Episode HighlightsTransitioning from summer ministry into fallIdentifying obvious and hidden time wastersEscaping perfectionism and unnecessary busyworkSetting constraints that actually create freedomWhy AI doesn't solve internal overwhelmUnderstanding ministry stress through fight, flight, and freezeProtecting your family from ministry spilloverThe importance of trusted friendships in ministryBuilding a prayer-first rhythm for leadershipQuestionsWhat consistently steals the most time in your ministry?Where do you tend to respond with fight, flight, or freeze when ministry pressure increases?What ministry resource could you stop recreating every year?How could prayer become the organizing rhythm of your workday instead of simply opening meetings or events?Subscribe to Youth Ministry Booster for practical conversations that help youth pastors lead healthier ministries and become healthier leaders themselves.Support the showJoin the community!

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Megyn Kelly discusses the latest developments in the Nolan Wells case, Wells' best friend speaking out and revealing the last moment he saw Wells, new details about how Wells' family found out he was missing, fact-checking a Democratic politician getting all the facts of the Nolan Wells story wrong, the politician spreading racial lies about the circumstances, and more. Then Chris Hansen, investigative journalist and host of "Takedown," joins to discuss why Nolan Wells' best friend speaking out appears credible, the different scenarios which could explain what happened to Wells after his friends left, why it's good the police aren't getting ahead of the case in the media, his years on NBC's "To Catch a Predator," behind-the-scenes stories from his predator investigations, why he calls the children's game Roblox "a playground for predators," the risks kids face while engaging with adult strangers, the disturbing online group of criminals known as "764," some of his most shocking predator confrontations, his calm interview strategy when faced with these criminals, practical steps parents can take to protect their children online, the dangers of social media and our new digital environment, and more.   More from Chris Hansen- watchtrublu.com   ARMRA: go to https://tryarmra.com/MEGYN to get 30% off your first subscription order Supersure Insurance: Upgrade your business insurance to a year-round SuperAgency at https://Supersure.com/Megyn American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an average of $800/mo. NMLS #182334 https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 800-852-2010 for details about credit, costs and terms. Visit https://AmericanFinancing.net/MegynKelly . Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99 Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold     Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.