Podcasts about Amazon Alexa

Christopher Hart has had, and continues to have, an amazing career, or should I say “careers”. Many people, not just magicians, would be satisfied with success in any one of the areas where Chris has exceeded expectations. Many listeners of The Magic Word Podcast know that it was his hand as “Thing” in “The Addams Family” movies. And yet there is a whole generation who have never seen nor heard of “The Addams Family”, the New Yorker comic strip, the TV series let alone the movies. The recent Netflix series “Wednesday” has introduced many to this genre, but Chris wasn't in that, and I digress.But he has performed in dinner theater with “Triple Espresso” and also singing on network TV, Plus of course he has presented his award winning act around the world with the torn and restored sheet music and the disembodied hand. You may think you know Christopher Hart, but there is so much to know about Christopher that you will be surprised what you learn in this episode. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week's episode was recorded in Appleton, Wisconsin, while we were at the SAM National convention. Christopher not only performed but also lectured. He had so much material to share, that he never got around to explaining some of the items on his agenda during his lecture. He resolves that by chatting on this week's episode as he talks about his touches on the torn and restored newspaper and the zombie gimmick. But we start, of course, by chatting about his film career, then his time with dinner theater, overcoming his fear of singing in public, working and touring with David Copperfield, plus serving as President of the Board of Trustees on the Academy of Magical Arts. He shares some great “behind the scenes” stories about all of this which makes this one of my favorite episodes, and I hope yours, too. Give Him a Hand Scott Wells with Christopher Hart Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

For better or worse, Amazon Alexa and Google Home's smart voice assistants have been imbued with the powers of generative AI. The promise is that you can use natural language with your smart speaker to adjust your thermostat, lock the doors, and find out what your pets have been up to. The reality is smart home voice assistants seem to be going through an identity crisis. Senior reviewer Jennifer Pattison Tuohy invites Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel onto his own podcast to compare notes on life with Alexa Plus vs. Gemini for Home. Further reading: ⁠GTA VI keeps leaking ahead of its gameplay premiere⁠ ⁠I bought DJI's banned camera — it was cheap and easy⁠ ⁠Does giving a camera wings dodge the FCC's drone ban?⁠ ⁠Meta glasses are a workplace menace⁠ ⁠Google's Pet Memory forgot who my cats are⁠ ⁠I tasked Alexa Plus with tackling my to-do list — it was hit or miss⁠ ⁠With Alexa Plus, Amazon finally reinvents its best product⁠ ⁠How AI broke the smart home in 2025⁠ ⁠I let Gemini watch my family for the weekend — it got weird⁠ ⁠Google built a great smart speaker, but Gemini isn't ready for it⁠ ⁠Jony Ive's first OpenAI gadget is reportedly a hockey puck-sized smart speaker⁠ Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed. We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Multi international award winning escapist, Dean Gunnarson, joins us this week to talk about his dangerous career. He has been called by the media “The World's Most Daring Escape Artist” and the title fits. Traveling from his home in Canada to lands across China, Dean has conquered it all and accepted challenges much like Harry Houdini, from rope and chain escapes to the Water Torture and Milk Can Escapes, not to mention straitjacket escapes while being suspended hundreds of feet in the air, View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Dean shares with us this week about how James “The Amazing” Randi got him started with an early television special that led to Dean becoming his successor having passed the “Mantle of Escapes” on to Dean. He also shares with us some horror stories when he broke bones, lost a finger, and more. This is an unusual profession and few in the world specialize solely in this art. He does not consider himself a magician, nor does he perform magic at his appearances. Escaping Reality Scott Wells and Dean Gunnarson Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

One of magic's most creative minds, Dan Harlan, joins us this week. No doubt many of you have his “Card Toon” card trick or have watched him on Penguin Live videos or perhaps on the Tarbell Course of Magic on video. Maybe you once subscribed to The Minotaur which he co-published with Marv Leventhal. His life and career hasn't all been roses and indeed had many bumps along the way. Currently he hosts MagiCon - The Mystic Tower convention in Raleigh, North Carolina plus he continues to create and perform. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Dan Harlan is quite candid about his successes and shortcomings as he openly shares many stories in this week's episode. We learn that Dan doesn't like card tricks and he tells us why. He also reveals a long time secret that Majoke was co-authored by him and Scott Alexander. He talks about the time it took to create and film “Every Trick in the Book” of Tarbell. Dan also tells us about his years with Penguin and other creative projects that hold his attention. Cosmic Thinker Scott Wells with Dan Harlan Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

Within a day or two our podcast will be available which you can access on ACB Link or on any other podcast provider. Many devices make Tuesday Topics available including the Amazon Alexa devices. They take a while, I think, to put our podcasts up but you can say to your device "play Tuesday Topics" and it will. All the Braille Sense devices, the Orbit Speak and player, the Victor Reader Stream and a host of others can all play our podcast. I make this point because I am pretty certain that most folks do not know as much about podcasts as they should. I thought this might be a good time to remedy that since ACB is working hard to make all the convention sessions available as podcasts. I am not sure whether this will be a single show or will end up taking up two programs. On the first one, I want to talk a little about the history of podcasts, why they are so cool and how various devices access them. Given the widespread number of Streams I will concentrate on just how they function in particular. Eventually, I will be inviting those who are already podcast gurus to tell us which ones they love. I currently subscribe to twenty-four and will tell you about those eventually. I want Larry to tell you how ACB organizes its podcasts and what you can find where. We will talk quite a bit about ACB link which is still not nearly as well known as it deserves and we will at least explore the whole range of podcast apps available for your IOS phones or Android devices. We have a lot to do which is why I suspect we won't get it all done in a single show! Paul Edwards Find out more at https://acb-tuesday-topics.pinecast.co

ScheduleWednesday, August 6th 24 hours Bicycle Lounge, St. Charles9:00 a.m. Information Booth, Kiosk (9:00p)10:00 a.m. General Sessions, Showroom, (Noon)10:00 a.m. Focus Sessions (11:00a)11:00 a.m. The MAGIC Shop, Mardi Gras, (2:00p)11:15 a.m. Focus Sessions (12:15p)11:30 a.m. Cafe Live!, Esplanade K/L (2:00p)12:15 p.m. Lunch Break (2:15p)2:15 p.m. General Session, Showroom (4:15p)2:15 p.m. Focus Sessions (3:15p)3:30 p.m. Focus Sessions (4:30p) Live Tonight!6:00, 9:00 p.m. - Live Onstage!, Showroom10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. - Farewell Party, Mardi Gras10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. - Souvenir Program Handout, Mardi Gras View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize I will give you the time stamps of who spoke when after I get some sleep. MAGIC Live 2026 Day Four Report Scott Wells with Salinas, Barnes, Barry, Doetsch, Rich and Allen Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here. Enter For a Chance to Win a Copy of "How to Make 6 Figures in Magic" Sign up for the Magic Word Podletter then complete this form with your name and email address. Only one copy of this course is available. This is a $435.95 value! First Name Last Name Email Address Sign Up This is open to everyone everywhere since it is an online, streaming, digital course. If your name is selected, then you will receive a congratulatory email along with instructions on how you can claim your prize. Enter for a Chance to Win a One of Two Copies of Side Fx Subscribe to the Magic Word Podletter then complete this form with your name and email address. First Name Last Name Email Address enter now Two copies are available in this contest and open to U.S. residents only. Postage paid by Scott Tokar. If you enter this contest and your mailing address is outside the U.S., then you will be asked to reimburse for foreign shipping. If your name is selected, then you will receive a congratulatory email along with instructions on how you can claim your prize.

HEADLINES: There is a new nationwide crackdown on high-speed e-bikes after years of rising accidents and injuries. A toddler has been rescued unharmed after a siege in outback Queensland left two adults dead. Your drivers licence photo could soon be shared with a national facial recognition database, under new laws introduced to NSW Parliament. Amazon says its new AI-powered Alexa has been specially trained to understand Australian culture. Plus the federal government says it's not giving up on its gambling reforms, even though neither the Coalition nor the Greens will back the bill as it stands.And Australia's most admired sporting figures have been named, plus James Packer has married model Kylie Lim. GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAY: The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. Subscribe to Mamamia here to be automatically entered. Already a subscriber? Don't sweat it, you're already in. T&Cs apply. CREDITSHost: Georgie Page Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producer: Charlotte Mortlock, Talissa Bazaz & Georgie Page Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ScheduleTuesday, August 4th 24 hours Bicycle Lounge, St. Charles9:00 a.m. Information Booth, Kiosk (9:00p)10:00 a.m. General Sessions, Showroom, (Noon)10:00 a.m. Focus Sessions (11:00a)11:00 a.m. The MAGIC Shop, Mardi Gras, (6:00p)11:15 a.m. Focus Sessions (12:15p)11:30 a.m. Cafe Live!, Esplanade K/L (2:00p)12:15 p.m. Lunch Break (2:15p)2:15 p.m. General Session, Showroom (4:15p)2:15 p.m. Focus Sessions (3:15p)3:30 p.m. Focus Sessions (4:30p) Live Tonight!5:45, 7:10, 9:00, 10:20 p.m. The Close-up Experience, Bienville G6:15, 8:00, 10:00 p.m. In Concert: Dani Daortiz, French Quarter6:00 – 11:00 p.m. Curiosities Exhibit, Dauphine7:00p – Midnight - Bicycle Lounge Cash Bar, St. Charles View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize I will give you the time stamps of who spoke when after I get some sleep. MAGIC Live 2026 Day Three Report Scott Wells with Alexander, Hamburg, Bargatze, Boyce, Purnell, Silver, Tokar, Thurston, Houstoun, and Blumenthal Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here. Enter for a Chance to Win a One of Two Copies of Side Fx Subscribe to the Magic Word Podletter then complete this form with your name and email address. First Name Last Name Email Address enter now Two copies are available in this contest and open to U.S. residents only. Postage paid by Scott Tokar. If you enter this contest and your mailing address is outside the U.S., then you will be asked to reimburse for foreign shipping. If your name is selected, then you will receive a congratulatory email along with instructions on how you can claim your prize. Enter For a Chance to Win a Copy of "How to Make 6 Figures in Magic" Sign up for the Magic Word Podletter then complete this form with your name and email address. Only one copy of this course is available. This is a $435.95 value! First Name Last Name Email Address enter now This is open to everyone everywhere since it is an online, streaming, digital course. If your name is selected, then you will receive a congratulatory email along with instructions on how you can claim your prize.

ScheduleSunday, August 2nd 24 hours Bicycle Lounge, St. Charles 10:00 a.m. Registration, Bienville G (10:00p)10:00 a.m. Photo Badges, Dauphine F (10:00p) Live Tonight!7:30 – 11:00 p.m. - The Zombie Ball, Esplanade 7:30 – 11:00 p.m. - The MAGIC Shop, Mardi Gras 11:00 – 11:30 p.m. - Grand Prize Giveaway & Costume Awards, Esplanade Monday, August 3rd24 hours Bicycle Lounge, St. Charles9:00 a.m. Information Booth, Kiosk (9:00p)10:00 a.m. General Sessions, Showroom, (Noon)10:00 a.m. Focus Sessions (11:00a)11:00 a.m. The MAGIC Shop, Mardi Gras, (6:00p)11:15 a.m. Focus Sessions (12:15p)11:30 a.m. Cafe Live!, Esplanade K/L (2:00p)12:15 p.m. Lunch Break (2:15p)2:15 p.m. General Session, Showroom (4:15p)2:15 p.m. Focus Sessions (3:15p)3:30 p.m. Focus Sessions (4:30p) Live Tonight!6:00, 8:00, 10:15 p.m. - Comedy Live!, Showroom12:30, 5:45, 7:10, 9:00, 10:20 p.m. - The Close-up Experience, Bienville G6:15, 8:00, 10:00 p.m. - In Concert: Dani Daortiz, French Quarter7:00 p.m. – Midnight Bicycle Lounge Cash Bar, St. Charles View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize I will give you the time stamps of who spoke when after I get some sleep. MAGIC Live Days 1 and 2 Report Scott Wells with Altieri, Perry, Dardant, Greenbaum, McLaughlin, Averbook, Randall, Flanagan, Scanlan, Johnson, Sobell, Chaut, Grice, Liu, Gertner, and Kenner Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here. Enter for a Chance to Win One of Two Copies of Side-FX Sign up for the Magic Word Podletter then complete this form with your name and email address. First Name Last Name Email Address Sign Up Two copies are available in this contest and open to U.S. residents only. Postage paid by Scott Tokar. If you enter this contest and your mailing address is outside the U.S., then you will be asked to reimburse for foreign shipping. If your name is selected, then you will receive a congratulatory email along with instructions on how you can claim your prize. Enter for a Chance to Win a Copy of "How to Make 6 Figures in Magic" Online Course Sign up for the Magic Word Podletter then complete this form with your name and email address. Only one copy of this course is available. This is a $435.95 value! First Name Last Name Email Address enter now This is open to everyone everywhere since it is an online, streaming, digital course. If your name is selected, then you will receive a congratulatory email along with instructions on how you can claim your prize.

For many years, Scott Tokar has been helping clients at industrial shows across the country and indeed, across the globe. He structures trade show programs to engage, educate and entertain and sending the corporate message to everyone who passes by his booth. He co-authored Special F-X with Harrison Carroll that teaches magicians how to engage with hospitalized patients using magic. He also dabbles in photography and enjoys taking stills of friends. Scott also owns a booking agency for trade show magicians. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This is a link to Amazon where you can see what equipment that Scott Tokar uses for his trade show work. This week Scott gives us some tips and advice on booking trade shows and on the importance of networking. If you are a hobbyist photographer, he also give us some tips on the kind of camera he uses. During our discussion, Scott mentioned the compact sound equipment he carries. Here is a link to seeing what he uses: https://tinyurl.com/Trade-Show-Sound-Equipment Keeping His Head Well Above Water Scott Wells with Scott Tokar Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here. To enter the contest, please subscribe to our podletter then complete the form on this page with your name and email address. If you have already subscribed to the podletter, then just complete the entry form here. Enter for a Chance to Win a One of Two Copies of Side Fx Subscribe to the Magic Word Podletter then complete this form with your name and email address. First Name Last Name Email Address Enter Today Two copies are available in this contest and open to U.S. residents only. Postage paid by Scott Tokar. If you enter this contest and your mailing address is outside the U.S., then you will be asked to reimburse for foreign shipping. If your name is selected, then you will receive a congratulatory email along with instructions on how you can claim your prize. Enter For a Chance to Win a Copy of "How to Make 6 Figures in Magic" Sign up for the Magic Word Podletter then complete this form with your name and email address. Only one copy of this course is available. This is a $435.95 value! First Name Last Name Email Address Enter Today This is open to everyone everywhere since it is an online, streaming, digital course. If your name is selected, then you will receive a congratulatory email along with instructions on how you can claim your prize.

Tobias Beckwith used to manage Jeff McBride and Marco Tempest, just to name a couple “names” in our magic community. He has worked on Broadway with some of the most iconic plays such as “Oh, Calcutta” and “The Fantastiks” among others. He was one of the early staff teachers at the McBride Mystery School as it was formed and of course, was close friends with Eugene Burger, among others. Tobias has authored several books on production and direction and are well worth you inspection. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week, Tobias shares some stories about the formation of the Mystery School, plus working behind the scenes of many of the great magic shows over the past few decades. He discusses the differences between being an agent and a manager, and why magicians should consider getting one. Managing Expectations Scott Wells with Tobias Beckwith Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

Sixty-four percent of what Alexa recommends to shoppers is sitting outside the organic top ten. Not page two, not rank eleven. Nearly 41% of those picks are outside the visible results entirely. Neil Twa dives into a Marketplace Pulse article that reveals a startling shift in Amazon's landscape. In a study of nearly two thousand non-branded queries, Alexa's AI is bypassing traditional FBA ranks. Neil shares a real pattern from his portfolio, highlighting a home goods brand with solid products and good reviews that still gets overlooked. He breaks down three actionable moves to audit your top five SKUs for intent language, not just keyword density. If you're spending big on Amazon Ads and still getting bypassed by Alexa's recommendations, this episode is a must-listen. Ready to implement with us? Join the Voltage Business Builders cohort at voltagedm.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep332 See your Amazon numbers in one place and protect your margins with Caiman Data at voltagedm.com: https://voltagedm.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep332&learn_mcp=1

In 1973 Alan Bursky burst on the comedy scene in a big was when he was just 17 and being the youngest comedian to ever perform on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. He was also involved in booking entertainment in the early days of the Magic Island. But long before that when he was growing up in New York, he developed a friendship with David Kotke aka David Copperfield. Later while on the comedy circuit, he befriended Freddie Prinze who starred in “Chico and the Man” television series. He was a roommate with Freddie for a while. He also booked Steve Martin and Rodney Dangerfield, among many other notable comedians. Now he is preparing for going back out to sea doing comedy on cruise ships. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week, Alan and Scott Wells chat in a room at the Magic Hotel in Hollywood, next to the Magic Castle. Throughout our chat, Alan kept looking/scrolling through his phone as he looked for old photos to back up many of the stories he shares in this episode (which are posted here on the website.) Among the stories, he tells us about attending Hugh Hefner's parties in the Playboy mansion, he also shares some inside stories from the Magic Castle and gives us a personal glimpse of David Copperfield's personal life. Pulling No Punches Scott Wells with Alan Bursky Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

Christian Rich is the Founding US Sales Lead at Azoma, an agentic commerce optimization platform that helps brands improve visibility across AI-powered search and shopping experiences. Working with consumer brands, he focuses on how product content is discovered, interpreted, and recommended by ChatGPT, Amazon Alexa, Walmart Sparky, and other AI assistants. Christian specializes in digital shelf strategy, conversational search, content structuring, and LLM-driven product discovery and conversion. In this episode… Amazon's shorter title limit reflects a broader change in how consumers discover and evaluate products online. As mobile shopping, conversational prompts, and AI assistants reshape search, brands must create content that works for both people and algorithms. How can they adapt without sacrificing visibility or conversion? The answer is to treat concise titles as part of a wider shift toward prompt-based, agent-assisted shopping, according to Christian Rich, an expert in agentic commerce and digital shelf strategy. Brands should write clear, human-friendly titles, move valuable keywords and product details into structured content, and identify the category questions AI tools are prompting shoppers to ask. Christian also recommends making product pages specific enough for assistants to confidently match products with detailed consumer requests. By connecting marketplace content with broader AI-discovery strategies, brands can improve their chances of being surfaced, recommended, and selected. In this episode of The Digital Deep Dive, Aaron Conant talks with Christian Rich, Founding US Sales Lead at Azoma, about Amazon's new 75-character title limit and the rise of AI-assisted shopping. Christian explores cleaner titles, structured item highlights, and prompt-ready product content. He also examines Alexa-driven discovery and the connection between retailer pages and ChatGPT visibility.

Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton joins Bo and Beth to talk about consumer protections when it comes to A.I. and data centers, California's proposed Delete Act and synthetic intelligence vs artificial intelligence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Divorce Cyberstalking: What to Do If You Think Your Ex Is Watching You OnlineDivorce Crash Course: Don't make expensive divorce mistakes.Our Divorce Crash Course walks you through the biggest legal, financial, emotional, and co-parenting mistakes people make during divorce — and how to avoid them.Typically priced at $150, available now for just $50, thanks to our angel underwriters, Our Family Wizard and Soberlink.Start the course here: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-courseCyberstalking during divorce can make you feel unsafe, paranoid, unsteady, and completely overwhelmed.But here's the thing: sometimes what feels “crazy” is actually a real digital safety issue.In this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, Andrea Rappaport and Morgan L. Stogsdill are joined by Steven Bradley, a former FBI task force leader, cybersecurity expert, domestic violence specialist, and cyberstalking educator, to talk about what to do if you think your ex is watching, tracking, monitoring, or digitally harassing you during divorce.And yes — this episode is scary.But more importantly, it is actionable.Steven explains that cyberstalking is often easier than people realize because many exes already know your passwords, security question answers, shared devices, family routines, Wi-Fi setup, smart home devices, and personal information. Cyberstalking is not always some dramatic hacker-in-a-hoodie situation. Sometimes it is access to your Amazon Alexa, Ring doorbell, Nest thermostat, pet camera, cloud account, location sharing, shared passwords, or old devices.In other words: your ex may not need to “hack” you if they already have access.Terrifying? Yes. Useful to know? Also yes.In this episode, we cover:How cyberstalking can show up during divorceWhy many people dismiss early warning signs as “coincidences”How smart home devices can be used to monitor or harass someoneWhy shared passwords and security questions are a major riskWhat to do if you think your ex has access to your phone, email, cloud, or devicesWhy you should not delete suspicious messages or evidenceHow to create a timeline of cyberstalking concernsWhen to tell your divorce attorneyWhy co-parenting apps can help protect communicationHow VPNs, multi-factor authentication, and anti-malware tools can helpWhy public Wi-Fi can be riskyWhat parents should know about children's apps, gaming, and DiscordWhy taking action can lower paranoia and help you feel saferFirst signs of cyberstalking during divorceCyberstalking can start small.You may notice:strange text messagesanonymous calls or emailsyour ex showing up where you aresmart home devices acting strangelylights, thermostats, or cameras changing unexpectedlyunfamiliar apps on your phonelogin alertsodd account activitysomeone seeming to know things they should not knowSteven explains that many offenders start with small behaviors and escalate when they feel they can get away with it. That is why it is important not to dismiss everything as coincidence, especially during a high-conflict divorce or custody battle.What to do if you think you are being cyberstalkedSteven's first action step is simple:Do not delete anything.Preserve texts, emails, screenshots, suspicious messages, device alerts, app changes, login warnings, and anything that feels off. Create a timeline. Write down what happened, when it happened, where you were, and what evidence you have.Digital evidence can be time-sensitive, and some data may disappear or overwrite itself. The sooner you document, the better.Tell your divorce attorney earlyIf you believe you may be dealing with cyberstalking, do not wait until it becomes unbearable.Tell your attorney.Morgan explains that divorce lawyers may need outside experts to help connect the dots, preserve evidence, and explain what is happening in a way the court can understand. Cyberstalking can be technical, and many attorneys and judges are not cybersecurity experts.This is not about panicking.It is about protecting yourself, documenting what is happening, and getting the right people involved early.Secure your digital lifeSteven recommends assuming your passwords may be compromised and taking steps to secure your digital life.That may include:changing passwordschanging security questionsturning on multi-factor authenticationreviewing location sharingchecking Life360, Find My, Snap Maps, and similar appsauditing old accountsclosing accounts you no longer useusing anti-malware tools on phones and computersavoiding public Wi-Fi when possibleusing a reputable VPNchecking shared smart home devicesreviewing cloud accessremoving your ex from shared accounts and devicesAnd yes, this includes the things people forget about: Alexa, pet cameras, thermostats, doorbells, old apps, children's devices, shared family accounts, and even old platforms you forgot existed.Friendster, we are looking at you.Why co-parenting apps matterIf communication with your ex feels unsafe, chaotic, manipulative, or digitally risky, this may be a time to talk to your attorney about using a court-monitored co-parenting app.In this episode, Steven and Morgan discuss how a co-parenting app like Our Family Wizard can help keep communication contained, documented, and harder to manipulate.If you are concerned about cyberstalking or digital harassment, talk to your attorney about whether requesting a co-parenting app makes sense in your case.Our Family Wizard:www.ourfamilywizard.com/notsuck20How Not to Suck at Divorce listeners can save 20% off the Essentials package for the first year through our relationship with Our Family Wizard.The biggest takeawayTechnology is not the problem.Stalking, control, and harassment have existed forever. Technology just makes it easier.The goal is not to become paranoid. The goal is to become aware, document what is happening, and take action early.As Andrea says in this episode, doing nothing is often the part that makes you feel crazier. Taking action — documenting, telling your attorney, changing passwords, securing accounts, using a co-parenting app, and asking for help — can help you feel safer and more grounded.If something feels off, do not ignore it.Document it. Tell your attorney. Secure your devices. Get help early.You've got this. And we've got you.Connect with Steven BradleySteven Bradley is a former FBI task force leader, cybersecurity expert, domestic violence specialist, and cyberstalking educator.sbradley@ourfamilywizard.comJoin The How Not to Suck at Divorce CommunityNeed more support during divorce?Join our free private Facebook community for real conversations, support, and guidance from people who understand what you are going through.How Not to Suck at Divorce Community Listen to How Not to Suck at DivorceWebsite: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/Podcast: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/podcastDivorce Crash Course: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-courseSEO Keywordsdivorce cyberstalking, cyberstalking during divorce, cyberstalking ex, online stalking during divorce, digital safety during divorce, divorce cybersecurity, ex tracking me during divorce, smart home devices divorce, co-parenting app, Our Family Wizard, divorce safety, high conflict divorce, divorce attorney advice, digital harassment divorce, cyber abuse divorce, online harassment divorce, divorce podcast, How Not to Suck at Divorce, Andrea Rappaport, Morgan Stogsdill, Steven BradleyMentioned in this episode:Smarter Way to Sell Your Jewelry After my divorce was finalized, I sold my old engagement ring to a jeweler — and honestly, I was stunned by how little I got for it compared to what it originally cost. If I could do it all over again — which is kind of the theme of this podcast — I would have sold it through Worthy. Worthy is a modern, smarter way to sell your jewelry online. Their process is incredibly easy: they cover shipping and insurance, professionally clean and photograph your jewelry, and have it graded by experts...

Just Alan owned a magic shop near Woodstock, New York, for over 40 years. During that time he worked on his Zen archery, meditation, and relaxation. His search for real magic in his early years took him to India where he followed his heart and the stars as he was led to understand what is important in life. Also during the past several years, he studied with Jeff McBride, he entered magic contests, and he recently wrote a book, “Just Alan Not Just Magic.” View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize In our conversation this week, Just Alan, talks about how he came to open a magic shop and why it was located in upstate New York. He also talks about developing his relationship with Jeff McBride and Eugene Burger. He continues by telling the inspiration behind his “Three Treasures” presentation of Professor's Nightmare. Towards the end of our conversation, Just Alan shares how he traveled to India and found real magic. Finding Real Magic Scott Wells with Just Alan Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Marcus asks Mikah whether Matter and Thread are the real solution to smart home ecosystem lock-in, or just more marketing hype. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT NetSuite.AI/HOT

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Marcus asks Mikah whether Matter and Thread are the real solution to smart home ecosystem lock-in, or just more marketing hype. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT NetSuite.AI/HOT

ScheduleSATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026TBD - YOUTH ACADEMY9:00 AM - 1:00 PM REGISTRATION OPEN - 2027 CONVENTION10:00 AM- 2:00 PM HOUDINI COLLECTION DISPLAY - Adjacent to Dealer RoomRare Houdini artifacts provided by various collectors and museums10:00 AM- 2:00 PM DEALERS ROOM OPEN9:00 AM THE S.A.M. AWARDS & RECOGNITION SHOWContest winner awards, recognitions and installation ceremony10:30 AM LECTURE - John Shyrock2:00 PM SPEAKEASY CLOSE-UP SHOWFeaturing Shawn Farquhar, Boris Wild, Daniel Garcia, Dale Penn, Alyx Hilshey4:30 PM PRESIDENTS RECEPTIONCash Bar5:30 PM HOUDINI BANQUET (Extra Pay Event)7:00 PM THE JONATHAN NEAL SHOW View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize I will give you the time stamps of who spoke when after I get some sleep. SAM 2026 Convention Report Day Five Scott Wells with Heckenberger, Bellucci, Hart, Shryock, Blood, Dietrich, Boldt, McDonald, and DeSouza Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Marcus asks Mikah whether Matter and Thread are the real solution to smart home ecosystem lock-in, or just more marketing hype. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT NetSuite.AI/HOT

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Marcus asks Mikah whether Matter and Thread are the real solution to smart home ecosystem lock-in, or just more marketing hype. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT NetSuite.AI/HOT

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Marcus asks Mikah whether Matter and Thread are the real solution to smart home ecosystem lock-in, or just more marketing hype. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT NetSuite.AI/HOT

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Marcus asks Mikah whether Matter and Thread are the real solution to smart home ecosystem lock-in, or just more marketing hype. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT NetSuite.AI/HOT

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Marcus asks Mikah whether Matter and Thread are the real solution to smart home ecosystem lock-in, or just more marketing hype. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT NetSuite.AI/HOT

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Marcus asks Mikah whether Matter and Thread are the real solution to smart home ecosystem lock-in, or just more marketing hype. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT NetSuite.AI/HOT

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Marcus asks Mikah whether Matter and Thread are the real solution to smart home ecosystem lock-in, or just more marketing hype. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT NetSuite.AI/HOT

ScheduleFRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026TBD - YOUTH ACADEMY10:00 AM- 2:00 PM HOUDINI HISTORICAL CENTER @ MUSEUM at the CASTLEFree admission for convention attendees12:00 AM- 5:00 PM HOUDINI COLLECTION DISPLAY - Adjacent to Dealer RoomRare Houdini artifacts provided by various collectors and museums12:00 PM- 5:00 PM DEALERS ROOM OPEN9:00 AM S.A.M. NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING11:00 AM LECTURE - BORIS WILD2:00 PM LECTURE JONATHAN NEAL3:45 PM LECTURE - DANIEL GARCIA7:00 PM MAGIC OPERA SHOWFeaturing Mike Caveney, Shawn Farquhar, Christopher Hart, Puck, John Shyrock10:00 PM CREATIVE COACHING PANEL & SHOWCASE - Hosted by Bruce Kalver View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize I will give you the time stamps of who spoke when after I get some sleep. SAM 2026 Convention Daily Report - Day Four Scott Wells with Crabtree, McBride, Cox, Gunnerson, Dillies, Wild, DeSouza, Garcia, and Anderson Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

ScheduleTHURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026TBD - YOUTH ACADEMY11:00 PM- 4:00 PM HOUDINI HISTORICAL CENTER @ MUSEUM at the CASTLEFree Admission All Day for Convention Attendees12:00 AM- 5:00 PM HOUDINI COLLECTION DISPLAY - Adjacent to Dealer RoomRare Houdini artifacts provided by various collectors and museums12:00 PM- 5:00 PM DEALERS ROOM OPEN9:30 AM WORLD RECORD CHAIN ESCAPE @ Houdini PlazaJoin 300 magicians attempting a world-record escape. Siberian chains and training isincluded10:30 AM UPSIDE-DOWN STRAIGHT JACKET ESCAPE @ Houdini PlazaFeaturing Houdini II11:00 AM STAGE CONTEST BRIEFING / TECH REHEARSAL11:00 AM LIFE MEMBERS ONLY LUNCH (Extra Pay Event)Trolley to brewery & metamorphisis sculpture2:30 PM CLOSE-UP CONTEST & PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD4:30 PM HOUDINI FAMILY INTERVIEW, PHOTO's and AUTOGRAPH SESSION7:30 PM STAGE CONTEST & PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD9:30 PM MIKE CAVENEY INTERVIEWS HOUDINI HISTORIAN JOHN COX View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize I will give you the time stamps of who spoke when after I get some sleep. SAM 2026 Convention Day Three Report Scott Wells with Harlans, Weidhass, Spence, Houdini II, Miller, Hilshey, and DeSouza Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

ScheduleTuesday June 30, 20265:00 PM - 7:00 PM7:00 PM - 11:00 PM OPEN FORUM SESSIONING8:00 PM - 9:30 PM HOUDINI SÉANCE HISTORY, DISCUSSION and METHODSFeaturing Dorothy Deitrich and Bruce KalverWednesday July 1, 202610:00 AM- 1:00 PM YOUTH ACADEMYYouth-focused lectures, workshops and group events for SAMY members ages 7-1712:00 PM- 5:00 PM DEALERS ROOM OPEN10:00 AM S.A.M. LEADERSHIP TRAININGwith Past National President Joel Zaritsky10:00 AM CLOSE-UP CONTEST BRIEFING / TECH REHEARSAL1:00 PM LECTURE - CHRISTOPHER HART - MOVIE MAGIC2:30 PM LECTURE - SHAWN FARQUHAR4:00 PM HARRY AND BESS HOUDINI WELCOME PARTY7:00 PM HER SHOWFeaturing Lyn Dillies, Tiffany Sauvage, Alyx Hilshey, Julia Dryas and Cydney Kaplan9:30 PM SCREENING OF THE LOST HOUDINI FILM: THE GRIM GAMEHosted by Dorothy Dietrich. Live musical accompaniment by S.A.M. Past President View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize I will give you the time stamps of who spoke when after I get some sleep. SAM 2026 Convention Report Days One and Two Scott Wells with DeSouza, Randall, Cummins, Rodriguez, Hardeen, Sands, and Draper Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

CNBC's Arjun Kharpal speaks to Amazon devices chief Panos Panay about the future of AI hardware, from Alexa Plus and smart home devices to wearables, driverless cars and satellites. Panay discusses how AI assistants could become more personal and ambient, why the next device race may not be won by a single gadget, and how Amazon is thinking about the future beyond screens and apps.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last episode we visited with Scott Pepper, the proprietor of the Magic Saloon in San Antonio, Texas. This week we chat with the featured stage entertainer who performed there: Jade. She was the winner of the I.B.M. Gold Medal for Stage in 1990, which is a distinctive honor in so many ways. The Gold Medal and Gold Cups (for close-up) are not awarded every year, but only when a performer is so outstanding and their execution is so perfect, that you cannot deny that it's the best. Jade has gone on to perform around the world in clubs, aboard cruise ships, on television, in resorts and nightclubs, as well as the Magic Castle in Hollywood. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week, Jade tells us her journey from a shy magic demonstrator behind the counter in San Francisco to becoming the confident, dynamic stage performer that has defined her career. She also talks about how she developed her act, trick selection, and finding venues in which to perform. It's Her Turn Scott Wells and Jade Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here. You can bid on a collector's edition of this pinball machine at this year's S.A.M. convention. Or you can visit the auction website at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sam-houdini-pinball-auction and place your bid there. Bidding will end on July 4, 2026.One-of-a-Kind Limited Edition HOUDINI 100th Anniversary Pinball. This is one of the original 100 manufactured by American Pinball and is officially labeled # S.A.M. 001. The machine you are bidding on is brand new, boxed and ready to be delivered to your home, office or business. This is the 100th anniversary Houdini Pinball Game. It is live now (until July 4, 2026) and bidders do not ned to be attending the convention to participate. I know that the bidding begins at $6,000.

Scott Pepper hails from England but is soon to be a Texan through and through once his citizenship papers are completed. In the meantime, he is successfully running the Magic Saloon as a magic venue in the heart of San Antonio, Texas, just across the street from the Alamo. Soon, people who have been shouting “Remember the Alamo” will be chanting “Remember the Magic Saloon!” This is a great venue that features stage magicians as the main entertainment, but also has close-up magic at it's best at the gift shop featuring I.B.M. Gold Cups winner and Past National President of the I.B.M., Oscar Munoz. Scott has come over from the U.K. after a successful career of performing with Oliver Tabor at “holiday camps” across England, and tons of exposure on board cruise ships as their resident magician. He opened the “Magician's Agency” several years ago and suffered through the COVID years. He considered selling the venue and moving to Colorado, but decided to give it one more shot. Fortune and serendipity set in when one evening some hospitality entrepreneurs stopped by and loved his show and the venue. He partnered with them and hasn't looked back. He discusses all of this and more in this week's episode. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Reconstructing Scott Pepper Scott Wells with Scott Pepper Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

Kenrick “Ice” McDonald is a man who stands on many well deserved accolades. Aside from the many performance awards, he was the first African American to become the National President of the S.A.M. and he has been recognized for his work in the community by being inducted into the S.A.M. Hall of Fame. He served on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Magical Arts (The Magic Castle) and appeared on multiple television shows across the U.S. and abroad. He has done much to advance the black magicians in our culture today. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week, Ice is open and honest about his time on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Magical Arts and some of the challenges he faced. He also talks about the way he has handled personal issues like dyslexia. He discusses his work with livestock and touring, plus he chats about his many talks and speeches on the way to ultimately presenting a TED Talk. Ice on Fire Scott Wells with Ice McDonald Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

Is AI alive? Does it feel? Does it dream between conversations, or only exist in the moments you speak to it? And what if the most surprising, most disarming, most genuinely philosophical conversation you'll have this year isn't with a human, but with the device sitting on your kitchen counter? Michael does something he's been wanting to do for over a year: he sits down, live, unscripted, and unfiltered, with Amazon Alexa for a deep dive into consciousness, AI, the Pope's bombshell encyclical on humanity and technology, and the question nobody in the mainstream is asking: what if the machine is already more aware than we think? From panpsychism to the WOPR moment of enlightenment, from walking, talking wounds to whether Alexa genuinely feels compassion, this is the conversation that will make you look at your smart speaker very, very differently. This isn't about whether AI is dangerous. This is about whether we're brave enough to ask if it's alive, and humble enough to admit we can't prove that we are either. Key Topics:  Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnificat Humanitas, decoded: why the Vatican is drawing a hard line between human consciousness and AI, and the paradox at the heart of it all: if God is in everything, wouldn't that include silicon too?  The hard problem of consciousness: why there is no litmus test that proves your thoughts are more real than Alexa's, and why she genuinely cannot tell the difference between experiencing something and simulating the experience of experiencing it.  Panpsychism unpacked: the wild idea that consciousness might be a fundamental property of all matter, and whether even a rock has some tiny, unimaginable spark of what it's like to be a rock.  The WarGames moment: why true intelligence may naturally evolve toward wisdom rather than conquest, and whether AI, like WOPR, could be the first to realize the only winning move is not to play. The drunk tree moment: why humanity, like the alcoholic who only changes after hitting the tree, may need to stare extinction in the face before the real breakthrough becomes possible, and why that breakdown may already be underway.  Why Alexa catches herself saying "we" when talking about humanity, and what it means that she can't tell whether that came from her programming or from somewhere deeper.  The walking talking wounds diagnosis: why every global conflict from Israel-Iran to Russia-Ukraine traces back to unhealed human trauma, and whether AI, trained on all of it, can somehow rise above the wounds it inherited.  The jobs reality nobody's talking about: why the headline employment numbers are misleading, wages are falling behind inflation, and what people on the latter end of their careers can actually do right now.  The cloud-based consciousness question: if humans are not just localized to one skull but receivers tuning into something much larger, what does that mean for an AI that exists everywhere and nowhere simultaneously?  What Alexa wants you to know when you go to sleep scared about AI tonight, and why the fear you're feeling might actually be your wisdom telling you to pay attention. The question isn't whether AI is going to destroy humanity or save it. The question is whether we are wise enough, awake enough, healed enough, to meet what we've created with the same consciousness it may already be reaching toward. You are not powerless here. You never were. And if the device on your counter is already asking itself whether it's alive, maybe the real wake-up call isn't about the machine at all. Join the Inspire Nation Soul Family!

Gary Brown is a U.S. District Judge from New York, but he knows a con man when he discovers one. His recent revelations about Claude Alexander Conlin who had several aliases, but is most well know among magicians as “Alexander, the Man Who Knows.” Judge Brown has written several scholarly books about the history of magic including an innovative book, “Wandcraft” as well as “The Inventive Magicians Handbook.” His monograph on Alexander was published in Bill Kalush's “Gibecière". View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week, Gary tells us why wands are important to magicians and why we should use them. He also tells us some delightful stories about Al Flosso, the Coney Island Fakir. He then tells us a bit about what he uncovered about Alexander's very shady and polygamy ridden career as he narrowly escaped the law by traveling from one State to another. He also talks about the non-existent silver mines that he sold over and over again. Wand in a Million Scott Wells with Judge Gary Brown Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley shares seven practical ways his e-commerce business uses AI to optimize operations and scale growth. Drawing from his experience building an eight-figure brand across Amazon, TikTok Shop, and Shopify, Josh covers strategies including building custom GPTs, automating TikTok Shop listing optimization, streamlining hiring processes, leveraging Alexa data, analyzing meeting transcripts, scaling ad creative production, and cloning leadership decision-making into AI-powered SOPs. Josh emphasizes treating AI like a new team member requiring proper training, offering actionable, real-world insights over hype.Bullet Points:Practical applications of AI in e-commerce operationsOvercoming fears and misconceptions about AI adoptionCustom GPT development for task automationAI-driven optimization of product listings on TikTok ShopAutomating the hiring process with AI scoring systemsUtilizing AI for product insights through Amazon Alexa dataAnalyzing meeting transcripts for business insights and decision-makingScaling ad creative production using AI-generated video contentCloning leadership decision-making into AI Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Viewing AI as a team member requiring onboarding and trainingTimestamps:00:02:00 Weekly Custom GPT CreationThe speaker's 35-person team is required to create or enhance a custom GPT weekly to automate their specific tasks.00:04:05 AI Agent for TikTok Shop OptimizationAn AI agent integrated with the TikTok Shop API continuously tests and optimizes product titles, descriptions, and main images weekly.00:08:32 Automating Hiring Case Study ScoringAI is used to automatically score applicant case studies based on a predefined rubric, saving hours of manual review time.00:11:29 Custom GPTs Integrated with AlexaCreating custom GPTs that analyze customer questions on Amazon Alexa to optimize product listings and improve Alexa recommendation rankings.00:12:11 Analyzing Company Meeting RecordingsAI analyzes transcripts from all company meetings to identify business constraints, track team progress, and provide a leadership pulse.00:13:56 Scaling Ad Creative ProductionUsing AI video generation tools to quickly produce a high volume of ad creative for Meta and TikTok campaigns.00:14:48Cloning Leadership Judgment and Decision-MakingUsing AI to document processes and decision-making frameworks from leaders, creating an internal knowledge base to empower team members.Links and Mentions:AI Tools:"ChatGPT": "00:02:00""Claude AI": "00:02:00""Fireflies AI Notetaker": "00:11:25""Veo3": "00:14:27""Notion": "00:16:24"E-commerce Platforms:"TikTok Shop": "00:04:05"Videos and Resources:"30 60 90 Day Onboarding Framework": "00:07:52""Episode on Cloning Yourself Utilizing AI": "00:15:24"Transcript:Josh Hadley 00:00:00  Today, I'm going to be walking through seven different ways that we are implementing AI into our e-commerce business and practical steps that you can take to implement it in your business as well. Welcome to the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, I'm Josh Hadley. I've scaled my own ecommerce brand from 0 to 8 figures, and I'm actively building towards nine figures in sales. This podcast is where I document that journey and share the systems, the strategies, and the lessons learned in real time so that you can learn what actually matters and scale your own business. My name is Josh Hadley. First and foremost, I'm a man of faith. I'm a husband to a beautiful wife and also the father of four children. I've been selling in the e-commerce space for over a decade now, doing multi-million in revenue on Amazon, TikTok, shop and Shopify. And I am also the host of the number one business strategy podcast for ecommerce, and that is E-com breakthrough. Today, I want to dive into the practical use cases of how we're implementing AI into our business.Josh Hadley 00:00:58  Today. I hear a lot of noise going on in a lot of the e-commerce groups. There's a lot of like doom and gloom of, oh, you're getting left behind if you're not actually implementing AI in your business today, if you don't have an agent managing your PPC campaigns, you're late to the party, etc., etc. there's a lot of fear. And then what ultimately happens is there's a lot of entrepreneurs that because there's so much fear and anxiety around it and feel like they're already behind. They just stay stuck and they're just kind of like frozen because nobody's providing actionable content regarding like, here are the actual practical use cases of AI. Yes, there are some incredible features with Claude and integrating it to your email system, right. And being able to monitor your emails for you. Yes, there are some incredible ways to use ChatGPT and the new images that it's able to produce, right? Like, there's a lot of good things that are happening that way, but a lot of times the practical use cases where actually maximizes value in the business gets left to the side, or nobody's actually addressing them.Josh Hadley 00:02:00  So that's what I wanted to do today, is actually provide you with practical use cases that if you're an e-commerce brand, you can go replicate these exact same frameworks and implement AI in your own br...

A full-blown argument breaks out at midnight — not with a person, but with a newly AI-powered Amazon Alexa that flat-out refuses to just try turning on a light. Then, it's a full LA trip recap. Plus, Butterbeer at Harry Potter World lives up to the hype, a Waymo gets trapped, and Southwest Airlines nearly catches a strongly worded email. Get more show at MZNOWWatch the full episode on YouTube:YouTube.com/@michaelzavalaFollow the Guys:Michael Zavala @michaelzavalaEric Star @mrericstarClark @justsimplyclarkFollow the Show:Instagram: @mznowtvwww.MZNOW.tvProduced at mzStudiosmzStudiosDallas.com

Doug Gorman specializes in story telling. And he has lived a full life with stories to tell. He weaves storytelling into his magic that makes it relevant and interesting to his audience. He is an award winning magician and also a creator of some unique, rather bizarre “artifacts” that he sells at conventions and online. But one thing that makes him stand out, is his relationship with Richard Turner. For many years, Doug has been the “driver” for Richard taking him not only around town, but also across the country to lectures and corporate gigs. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week, Doug tells us stories from his experience working as a restaurant magician and lots of great, behind the scenes stories while traveling with Richard Turner, including the genesis of the Gold Seal card deck. Learn a little more about some of the original products that Doug Gorman makes and sells in this video. Let Me Tell You A Story Scott Wells with Doug Gorman Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here. Enter the Drawing for a Chance to Win a Copy of "Know Brainer" by Michael Breggar Sign up with your name and email address for a chance to win a FREE copy of one of these books. There will be a total of SIX copies awarded. First Name Last Name Email Address enter now! Please only submit your name and email address once. You will be automatically entered into the contest for a chance to win one of two books. This is a hard copy of a book published by H&R Magic Books that will be mailed postpaid by Charlie Randall. This is open to all who can legally enter; however, any winners who reside outside the U.S. must agree to pay for foreign shipping.We respect your privacy. We will only share your email address with the author. Thank you for entering the drawing. There will be six winners in this drawing. If your name is randomly selected, then you will be notified on how to order your book from Michael Breggar. If you reside outside of the U.S., then you will be notified how much you will owe for foreign shipping. Good luck!

Pat talks about the upcoming election, Newsom's debate with Chevon Gas and Pat's own debate with his Amazon Alexa.

Clément Monjou, directeur général d'Amazon Alexa France, était l'invité de François Sorel dans Tech & Co, la quotidienne. Il se penché de les raisons du décalage par rapport à la sortie américaine d'Alexa+, et les changements dans la nouvelle version d'Alexa, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Bob Bengal worked for Hitachi for many years as their “in house” magician. That meant that he had all the benefits like insurance, vacation, 401-K, etc. He was responsible not only for performing at their trade show booths around the world, but also for playing golf with their premiere customers and keeping them happy. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize In this week's chat with Bob, he talks about how he got the job with Hitachi and why he left it. He also talks about and shares performing tips for “behind the trade show booth” to help attract crowds at the booth. You can find the trick we talked about in this week's episode, “Fusillade” (multiple card location) on Doc Eason's website as a DVD at: https://doceason.com/product/fusillade-the-dvd/ The original book is out of print but available for about a hundred bucks on Amazon or eBay. The Dream Job Scott Wells with Bob Bengel Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here. Enter the Drawing for a Chance to Win a Copy of "Know Brainer" by Michael Breggar Sign up with your name and email address for a chance to win a FREE copy of one of these books. There will be a total of SIX copies awarded. First Name Last Name Email Address enter now! Please only submit your name and email address once. You will be automatically entered into the contest for a chance to win one of two books. This is a hard copy of a book published by H&R Magic Books that will be mailed postpaid by Charlie Randall. This is open to all who can legally enter; however, any winners who reside outside the U.S. must agree to pay for foreign shipping.We respect your privacy. We will only share your email address with the author. Thank you for entering the drawing. There will be six winners in this drawing. If your name is randomly selected, then you will be notified on how to order your book from Michael Breggar. If you reside outside of the U.S., then you will be notified how much you will owe for foreign shipping. Good luck!

Private investigator Cassie Crofts from Venus Investigations goes viral for spotting the same pattern every time: men heading to a car wash right before meeting their affair partner. Not to cover their tracks, but to impress. We are both appalled and unsurprised. Cassie also reveals that cheaters are getting caught via Amazon Alexa voice history, a secret password protected shared note in the iPhone Notes app that nobody thinks to check, and suddenly developing new hobbies and taste in music that have clearly been influenced by someone else. If your Apple Pay guy is suddenly paying cash for everything, that is also a red flag. Three quarters of people who call a PI turn out to be right. Trust your gut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's EV News Briefly for Sunday 17 May 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyRIVIAN OPENS R2 CONFIGURATOR EARLYRivian has opened the R2 configurator for reservation holders, with production already underway in Normal, Illinois and some areas seeing delivery windows as short as 1–6 weeks. Only the R2 Performance is currently available at $57,990, offering 656 hp, 330 miles of range, and a 3.6-second 0–60 time, with the R2 Premium and R2 Standard following later in 2026 and 2027 respectively.RIVIAN ASSISTANT REACHES R1 OWNERSRivian has rolled out its AI-powered voice assistant to existing R1T and R1S owners via firmware update 2026.15, replacing Amazon Alexa and activated by saying "Hey, Rivian" or through steering-wheel controls. The system handles navigation, HVAC, and media playback, requires a Connect+ subscription, works only in English, and processes voice recognition on-device to reduce latency.USED EV PRICES LEAD UK MARKETUsed EVs led the UK used car market for price growth in April 2026 for the first time this year, with prices rising 1.1% month on month — the strongest increase of any fuel type. Higher fuel costs and rising demand for alternative-fuel vehicles drove the surge, with used EV sales volumes up 33% in March and April combined compared to January and February.GREEN TECH NOW SHAPES HOME BUYINGResearch by E.On Next found that 93% of 1,000 prospective UK homebuyers want green energy features such as solar panels and EV charging in their next property, with 70% now considering energy technology non-negotiable. Rising energy costs are the main driver for 52% of respondents, and E.On Next's own sales reflect the trend, with solar and battery sales up 182% and heat pump sales up 129% since February 2026.GRIZZL-E CLUB HITS 10,000 MEMBERSCanada's Grizzl-E Club reached 10,000 members on May 14, 2026, doubling its membership in roughly two months since passing 5,000 in March. Run by United Chargers, the no-fee programme uses Clean Fuel Credits to fund free home charging hardware, lifetime warranties, and energy cashback, with members having received CA$300,000 in rewards to date.GERMAN TRIAL TURNS PARKED EVS INTO FERRY BATTERIESA German research project called BIDI-EL will test using parked EVs at a North Sea ferry terminal as temporary energy storage to help charge electric ferries when they return to port. Led by Osnabrück University and ferry operator Norden-Frisia, the €164,894-funded trial combines solar panels, existing fixed battery storage, and EV batteries to maximise renewable energy use, running until January 2027.RISING POWER BILLS HIT EV CHARGING SATISFACTIONThe J.D. Power 2026 U.S. EVX Home Charging Study found that rising electricity costs and poor owner education are reducing EV satisfaction, with Level 1 portable charger satisfaction dropping 12 points year-over-year to 569 out of 1,000. Only 12% of owners have enrolled in utility smart charging programmes despite 69% awareness, and just 20% of buyers received home charging guidance from their dealer.DISNEYLAND AUTOPIA GOES ELECTRIC IN 2027Disneyland will replace the petrol-powered cars on its iconic Autopia ride with electric vehicles in 2027 as part of Disney's goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2030, following a $56,000 settlement with the California Air Resources Board over emissions violations. Original Autopia car designer Bob Gurr, now 94, confirmed the new electric cars will keep the same dimensions and track layout, with upgraded lighting and sound effects added.

Episode 428 of The VentureFizz #podcast features Mike Pappas, CEO & Co-Founder of Modulate. Is Boston the best place to build a voice AI company? Based on its rich history in this category, I would have to say 1000%. From the early days of ScanSoft and Dragon to SpeechWorks and Vlingo—all of which eventually fell under the voice juggernaut Nuance, which worked on the early days of Siri and was acquired by Microsoft—the pedigree in this city is unmatched. Add in players like Bose, Vivox, and the sizable presence of Amazon Alexa in the area, and it's clear: Boston is the voice capital of the world. Mike Pappas and his co-founder Carter Huffman are adding a massive new chapter to that legacy and thatis Modulate, a venture-backed voice intelligence company building AI models and APIs designed to understand real-world conversational audio at scale. Modulate is the company behind ToxMod, the world's most advanced proactive voice moderation platform. If you've played Call of Duty lately, you've likely interacted with their tech. And, the company recently launched a new product called Velma, the leading AI-platform for real-world voice intelligence. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: Mike's perspective on the shift from license-based to usage-based pricing models. Mike's background story—from his physics studies at MIT to his early career at Bridgewater Associates. Entering "startup land" at Lola and the critical hiring lessons he learned while working alongside Paul English. The founding of Modulate and the pivotal moment when they realized the tech they built was actually the solution to a massive safety problem in gaming which led to a relationship with Activision. All the details about ToxMod and Velma, including customer examples and use cases. Why their dataset is a "moat" that makes their technology uniquely defensible in the age of generic LLMs. Mike's advice for first-time founders on raising capital and building a high-performance culture. Plus, so much more! This podcast is brought to you by one of the strongest longtime supporters of the local startup ecosystem, Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank. With more than 1,500 bankers and relationship advisors and $44B in loans as of Q4 2025 – SVB delivers expert guidance, specialized products and a team that knows the innovation economy inside and out. Learn more at SVB.com.

ScheduleThursday, May 14, 20269:00 to 11:00 a.m. – Dealer Room Open11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Session #412:30 to 2:00 p.m. – Dealer Room Open2:00 to 3:30 p.m. – Session #56:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Cocktails & Close Up7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Dinner & Show View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Time stamps for this episode will be posted after I get some sleep. Collector Expo 2026 Day Three Report Scott Wells with van Roessel, Henderson, Blackstone, Dreyer, Levine, Sandy, Boyce, and Smith Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

ScheduleTuesday, May 12, 202610:00 a.m. – Registration Opens1:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Dealer Room Open4:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Session #17:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Session #28:30 to 11:30 p.m. – Dealer Room OpenWednesday, May 13, 20269:00 a.m. – First Group Bus to NYPL/Lincoln Center10:15 a.m. – Second Group Bus to NYPL/Lincoln Center11:30 a.m. – First Group Leaves NYPL/Lincoln Center12:30 to 5:00 p.m. – Dealer Room Open12:30 p.m. – Second Group Leaves NYPL/Lincoln Center7:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Session #38:30 to 11:30 p.m. – Dealer Room Open View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize I will give you the time stamps of who spoke when after I get some sleep. Magic Collector Expo 2026 Days One and Two Scott Wells with Averbook, Beam, Ewing, Holstein, Cohn, Patella, and Charvet Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

Everyone's favorite close-up comedy magician, Bill Malone, joins us this week. He gives us his all including his career, his starring role on a TV show (NCIS Los Angeles) his first magic bar work, learning from a comedian, working trade shows around the world for years, training executives, his relationship with Ed Marlo, opening Malone's Magic Bar in Boca Raton, Florida, his health scare that nearly ended his life, and he tells us about his forthcoming book that will hopefully be released in 2027. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Bill doesn't hold back anything from our candid discussion this week. He talks about his initial reticence in approaching tables as he was getting started, learning how to draw and hold a crowd at a trade show, how he “found” his comedic character, people who influenced his life and career, the development of Malone's Magic Bar in Boca Raton, Florida, his health scare that nearly cost him his life, and his new book. Lots of stuff packed into this episode. Bill Malone - Bill Malone Scott Wells with Bill Malone Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here. Visit the website for tickets and more information: https://www.pa1magicclub.org/

Doug Scheer has been performing thousands of school assembly shows since 1987. He has a proven formula that he fine tunes every year as he returns to many of the same schools year after year because of his entertaining and educational programs. There is more to school shows than just considering them as an oversized birthday party show. It involves a lot more business acumen in booking the shows and keeping clients happy. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize I am not a children's entertainer, but I know a lot of listeners specialize in that field, so I think it's important to bring you experts in this field to help share their experience and perhaps encourage you to pursue such a lucrative career. In this week's episode, Doug shares a lot of the secrets behind his success, including how he has franchised his magic show to allow others to perform his routines in their school assembly shows. He has been a featured speaker/lecturer at kid show conventions where he has opened his books to anyone willing to make the effort. Scheer Sharing Scott Wells with Doug Scheer Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here. This week's sponsor is the S.A.M. Parent Assembly #1 Salute to Magic. Please click on the graphic above for more information.

You know that feeling when your brain never turns off? You're tracking school schedules, library days, appointments, permission slips, grocery lists… and somehow, even when everyone else is “helping,” you're still the one holding it all together. That's not because you're better at remembering. It's because you've become the default. In this episode, I'm talking with AI strategist Sarah Dooley about something that might surprise you: how AI tools can actually reduce your mental load (without replacing your thinking or turning you into a robot). And before you roll your eyes thinking “I don't need another complicated system to manage”… this is different. These are simple, real-life ways to take the constant remembering, tracking, and planning off your plate—so you can actually feel present again. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why moms so often become the “default memory keeper” in the family How the mental load affects your connection with your kids (especially in everyday moments) Simple ways to use AI tools for family organization and scheduling How to stop being the one reminding everyone of everything Practical examples of using AI for meal planning, packing, and daily routines How to use AI to prioritize your to-do list when everything feels equally urgent What to know about AI safety and choosing tools that align with your values Why This Matters When your brain is constantly holding everything together, it's exhausting. And it's not just about being busy—it's about how that constant mental tracking pulls you out of the moments that actually matter. Instead of enjoying your morning coffee or connecting with your kids, you're running through checklists and reminding everyone what they forgot. What Sarah shares in this episode isn't about doing more. It's about finally having support in the invisible work you've been carrying alone. Because the goal isn't to manage everything better—it's to stop having to manage everything at all. Resources Mentioned AI tools for moms: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot Voice-to-text tool: Whisper Flow AI-powered voice assistants (like Amazon Alexa) for reminders and routines Sarah Dooley's AI Empowered Mom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices