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The landscape of European manufacturing is undergoing a profound transformation, caught between geopolitical tensions, shifting economic priorities, and technological disruption. Harald Eppinger of Koh Young offers a candid assessment of where Europe stands and what's needed to revitalize its industrial leadership."We are competitive in technology, we have the right people in charge," Eppinger asserts, highlighting that Europe's challenges stem not from capability but from hesitation. This wake-up call comes at a critical moment as defense spending increases dramatically across the continent, creating substantial opportunities in communications technology, satellite systems, and aerospace development. Regional variations tell a nuanced story – the UK has "recovered wisely" post-Brexit, while Scandinavia maintains its traditional strength. Central Europe faces greater challenges, with many potential projects stuck in the "what if" phase of planning. The solution, Eppinger suggests, lies in collaborative partnerships that leverage each vendor's strengths while presenting unified solutions to customers. This shift from isolated competition to strategic collaboration fundamentally changes how manufacturing operates.For manufacturing leaders looking to navigate this changing landscape, the message is clear: competitiveness requires collaboration, data exchange, and process visualization. Those who embrace these principles stand ready to benefit as European manufacturing potentially rebounds in 2025. EMS@C-Level Live at APEX is sponsored by global inspection leaders Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Creative Electron (https://creativeelectron.com)EMS@C-Level is sponsored by global inspection leaders Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Creative Electron (https://creativeelectron.com) You can see video versions of all of the EMS@C-Level pods on our YouTube playlist.
Amid global economic uncertainty and shifting trade policies, how do manufacturing companies navigate choppy waters? Otto Pukk, President & CEO of InCap joins us to reveal the advantages of a decentralized leadership approach during turbulent times."There is always some crisis and always some turbulence," Otto reflects with refreshing pragmatism. Rather than centralizing control, InCap has thrived by empowering local management teams across their global facilities. "We have excellent management teams in each unit that are experts on the local conditions and can navigate through that," he explains. This distributed leadership model has become their secret sauce in responding quickly to regional challenges without waiting for headquarters directives.The financial results speak volumes. While many European EMS companies struggle, InCap reports strong growth and impressive EBITDA margins. Their ultra-lean headquarters—just 10 square meters in Helsinki with a team of seven—minimizes overhead costs that typically eat into profits. Looking ahead to 2025, Otto acknowledges the market hesitancy as everyone waits to see "what are the rules of the game" regarding tariffs and trade policies, but remains optimistic about growth prospects once conditions stabilize. Perhaps most valuably, he highlights the collaborative spirit within the electronics manufacturing community, where competitors often share knowledge to solve common challenges. "It's a small, very small community actually... you don't need to be afraid to share your experience."Ready to rethink your company's approach to global uncertainty? Listen now and discover how culture and organizational structure might be your greatest asset in unpredictable times.EMS@C-Level Live at APEX is sponsored by global inspection leaders Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Creative Electron (https://creativeelectron.com)EMS@C-Level is sponsored by global inspection leaders Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Creative Electron (https://creativeelectron.com) You can see video versions of all of the EMS@C-Level pods on our YouTube playlist.
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As the landscape of electronics manufacturing undergoes rapid transformation, industry leaders are grappling with how to navigate uncertainty while capitalizing on emerging opportunities. At APEX 2025, Allison Budvarson, COO and co-founder of Out of the Box Manufacturing offered a open and honest look at these dynamics, revealing how her company maintains its core focus amid shifting market conditions.The conversation tackles one of the most significant trends affecting American manufacturing today: reshoring. "There's an openness to have conversations where maybe customers weren't interested before," Allison notes, pointing to evolving perceptions about domestic manufacturing competitiveness. Yet this potential renaissance comes with substantial challenges—particularly around talent acquisition and production capacity. Rather than simply lamenting these obstacles, Allison articulates a forward-thinking vision that leverages artificial intelligence to transform how work gets done: "If we can eliminate some of the non-value-added processes by allowing AI to do that work and then focusing our personnel and training efforts on the high technology parts of what we do, we can be more successful."What makes this discussion particularly valuable is its broader industry context. Through her involvement with the EMS Leadership Summit, Allison highlights the power of collaborative problem-solving among industry peers. From talent development strategies to AI implementation, these executives—though competitors in some respects—recognize that knowledge sharing elevates the entire sector. This philosophy resonates throughout the conversation, culminating in Allison's observation that "we do better to serve our customers broadly and to elevate the industry broadly if we all work together." EMS@C-Level Live at APEX is sponsored by global inspection leaders Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Creative Electron (https://creativeelectron.com)EMS@C-Level is sponsored by global inspection leaders Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Creative Electron (https://creativeelectron.com) You can see video versions of all of the EMS@C-Level pods on our YouTube playlist.
Robert Bergmann, CEO and Director of Relevant Gold Corp. (TSXV:RGC) (OTCQB:RGCCF), joins us to introduce this gold exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, discovery, and development of district-scale gold projects, and is applying an Abitibi-style geological modeling to projects in the state of Wyoming. Their land concessions cover both the Bradley Peak Camp and South Pass Camp with 5 key projects and 17 targets to explore for orogenic gold. The Company just announced on June 11th that it has received both State and Federal permit approvals for a fully-funded 5,000-meter drill program on the Apex target at the Bradley Peak Gold Camp in central Wyoming. This drill campaign is the first ever at the Apex Target and is integral to the Company's 2025 exploration program. Mobilization has begun and drilling is expected to commence soon. Robert outlines why the team is so interested in this Apex Target from an orogenic gold perspective, and provides some context on their overall Bradley Peak Gold Camp. Then we shift over to their South Pass Camp, which has 4 Projects: Golden Buffalo, Lewiston, Shield-Carissa, and Windy Flats. The Company did 2 prior drill programs at the Lewiston Project, and drilling in at the Golden Buffalo project the prior 2 years, and will be doing more mapping, sampling, and surveying of these properties this year to vector in on more targets for future drilling. Wrapping up we cover the geological experience and business acumen of the management team and board, key strategic shareholders like Kinross, William Bollinger, and Rob McEwen, and the capital structure. The company has ~ $8 million in the treasury to carry out this drill program and execute on future work initiatives. If you have any questions for Robert regarding Relevant Gold, then please email us at Fleck@kereport.com or Shad@kereport.com. Click here to follow the latest news on Relevant Gold
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Everyone has a favorite Final Fantasy character. And this episode, we're here to help you make them as impactful on the battlefield as they were on your console! We're covering all the most iconic legends from Magic's new set: from loveable Chocobos, to brooding swordy-bros, we've got something for everyone. Jump in and let's start turning those characters you remember into decks you'll never forget! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- MAGICCON LAS VEGAS: Game Knights Live returns to MagicCon Vegas on June 20th! Don't miss a second of the epic Commander action. Badges are on sale NOW, so get yours today at: https://mtg.social/MCVegasTixGKL -------- RIDGE: Just in time for Father's day get UP TO 40% off a new Ridge wallet right now by going to https://www.Ridge.com/COMMAND SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz WHATNOT: Win a new Xbox Series X or Final Fantasy booster box live on Whatnot, June 13th at 2pm Pacific! Plus, get $15 for FREE when you sign up at: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/command -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: CovertGoBlue: Twitter: @covertgoblue Instagram: @covertgoblue YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@covertgoblue Extra Turns, ASSEMBLE! | Marvel Commanders w/ Crim and Joe https://youtu.be/xVnIMUoW9nU?si=dtLEuFtZUTnkC6mj Voxy: Twitter: @VoxyTwitch Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/voxy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoxyTwitch The Professor: Twitter: @TolarianCollege Bluesky: @tolariancommunitycollege.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TolarianCommunityCollege LoadingReadyRun: Twitter: @loadingreadyrun Bluesky: @loadingreadyrun.com Instagram: @loadingreadyrun YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/LRRMTG FINAL FANTASY x MAGIC w/ Jacob Bertrand | Game Knights 78 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X_W4OQfSn0 -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Startups brasileiras se uniram a grandes empresas e startups francesas e globais no maior evento de tecnologia da Europa. A 9ª edição do salão VivaTech, que começou nesta quarta-feira (11) em Paris, contou com a presença do presidente Emmanuel Macron, que reforçou sua estratégia para garantir a soberania da França em inteligência artificial. A Agência Brasileira de Promoção de Exportações e Investimentos (Apex) participa com quase 40 startups este ano, enquanto a Universidade de São Paulo (USP) e a Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (Fapesp) apresentam projetos inovadores pela primeira vez no Parque de Exposições da Porte de Versalhes. Luiza Ramos, da RFI em Paris O presidente francês celebrou, no dia de abertura do evento, a parceria que chamou de “histórica” entre a multinacional americana Nvidia e a startup francesa Mistral para o lançamento de uma plataforma de nuvem soberana na Europa. A futura infraestrutura de IA, segundo o jornal Libération, prevista para 2026, será gerida na Europa, equipada com 18 mil superchips da Nvidia. Segundo o Financial Times, a empresa francesa agora busca levantar o interesse de investidores. De olho nas possibilidades e em parcerias para o desenvolvimento e crescimento de projetos, aproveitando a visibilidade do país na Temporada França-Brasil 2025, startups brasileiras chegam em peso com a maior delegação desde que o Brasil começou a ter representatividade na feira internacional. Nesta edição, o país tem um stand maior montado na área de inovações. E a Apex participa pela sétima vez da iniciativa. “A média da participação era de seis a sete startups. Mas esse ano, nós quintuplicamos a nossa participação e estamos aqui com 38 startups. Nós temos uma delegação formada por 54% de empreendedoras mulheres, o que é bastante interessante”, conta Juliana Vasconcelos, especialista em negócios internacionais pela Apex Brasil. Pix: tecnologias brasileiras atraem interesse Juliana Vasconcelos revela ainda a diversidade de origens dos representantes na feira deste ano: “Temos três empresas oriundas da favela e oito empresas do norte e do nordeste. E, claro, todas com bastante inovação embutida”, enfatiza, “temos aqui empresas que representam o agro brasileiro, soluções de rastreabilidade para o agro, (...) são empresas que tem, em sua maioria, uma tração com as políticas hoje exigidas pela União Europeia e que podem ter complementaridade e ser parte da solução de uma série de questões para os países do bloco”, explica Juliana, fazendo referência às tratativas de acordos como UE-Mercosul, que exigem, por exemplo, rastreamento de origem bovina a ser exportado da América Latina para países europeus. Segundo ela, já no segundo dia do evento, nesta quinta-feira (12), as tecnologias bancárias brasileiras têm chamado a atenção. Principalmente de startups como Vurdere, Saygo e Capital Empreendedor, que destacam a tecnologia de pagamentos expressos. “Eu acredito que as soluções de pagamentos em Pix tem sido bastante procuradas aqui como destaque brasileiro. Nós temos observado também uma busca muito grande por soluções de databases e inteligência artificial para a saúde e as soluções de agronegócios, com uma demanda muito grande por parte de empresas europeias”, detalha. Mulheres abrindo caminhos na tecnologia E não é só isso, o Brasil também se destaca na área da educação ambiental, de olho no crescimento das preocupações com o meio ambiente. Como o aplicativo "BoRa" desenvolvido pela startup Fubá, fundada por quatro educadoras da área da biologia, que aponta para a abertura de caminhos para o empreendedorismo feminino na tecnologia. "Isso é muito legal por que mostra a mais mulheres que é um caminho possível", celebra a co-fundadora Flávia Torreão. A pesquisadora detalha que o aplicativo, que tem mapeamento em alguns locais turísticos brasileiros e inicia uma parceria com Portugal, mostra ao usuário curiosidades e formas de melhorar a relação com o meio ambiente associado ao turismo em áreas urbanas e já tem em seu cardápio locais do Rio de Janeiro e de Foz do Iguaçu. "A ideia é encontrar parcerias na prefeitura [de Paris] ou empresas locais que estejam interessadas. Se houver uma possibilidade de colaborarmos com alguma instituição na França, para desenvolver o aplicativo na França, seria uma oportunidade incrível. É o que estamos fazendo na VivaTech, buscando parcerias", explica Flávia. USP e Fapesp pela primeira vez na VivaTech O diretor científico do Centro de Pesquisa e Inovação em Gases de Efeito Estufa da USP, Julio Meneghini, falou à RFI sobre a importância do intercâmbio tecnológico na França. “Somente o nosso centro, o RCGI, Research Center for Green House Gases Innovation, trouxe para cá dez startups que estão trabalhando com diferentes áreas. A oportunidade de vir aqui na França e mostrar essa tecnologia para a França, que é um dos países que lidera a questão de inovação no mundo, em particular aquelas que nós temos trabalhado no RCGI, que é um dos maiores da Universidade de São Paulo, é muito importante, é uma oportunidade única”, diz Meneghini. O professor afirma que a iniciativa desta primeira colaboração da USP e da Fapesp na VivaTech foi uma iniciativa da reitoria da USP alavancada pelas parcerias dos governos brasileiro e francês deste ano, marcado pela imersão de eventos que unem os dois países. No agronegócio, Julio Meneghini destaca startups de combustíveis verdes, uma delas usa a macaúba, um tipo de palmeira típica da América do Sul. “É uma tecnologia desenvolvida na Universidade de São Paulo, na escola de Agronomia, em Piracicaba, com a qual é possível utilizar a semente da macaúba para a produção de combustível sustentável de aviação. O que pode ter um impacto muito grande para se utilizar plantações de macaúba para o reflorestamento e, de uma forma sustentável, retirar a semente para a produção do combustível também sustentável da aviação”, sublinha. O diretor evidenciou o interesse pelas tecnologias brasileiras já nos primeiros dias em Paris: “Tivemos uma grande procura de informações, inclusive fundos de investimento que vieram nos procurar para conhecer melhor as tecnologias e eventualmente fazer aporte de recursos. Toda startup precisa ultrapassar aquele chamado ‘Vale da Morte'”, explica. “É muito importante ter financiamento para você conseguir fazer com que o trabalho inicial que a startup começou passe de uma escala piloto para uma escala real e aumente a produção. Por exemplo, o caso do combustível sustentável para aviação ou a produção do metanol verde [tecnologia de outra startup brasileira também no VivaTech]. Então já tivemos no primeiro dia uma grande repercussão”, celebra Julio Meneghini. O VivaTech acontece na Paris Expo da Porte de Versalhes e será aberto ao grande público apenas no sábado, 14 de junho de 2025, das 9h às 18h.
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Money Matter’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian started her day early at Raffles City Convention Centre to speak with enterprise blockchain and cryptocurrency player Ripple. That is because the firm’s global leadership team flew in from the US for Apex 2025, or what’s said to be the largest annual summit on the XRPL calendar bringing together developers, businesses, fintechs, researchers, VCs and more. Founded in 2012, Ripple uses blockchain technology to help global financial institutions, businesses, and developers to move, manage and tokenise value. In Singapore, the firm received in-principle approval by the Monetary Authority of Singapore in November 2024 to offer digital payment token products and services in the country. So what should we know about the significance of Singapore as a market to Ripple, as well as the firm’s plans for the region? Meanwhile, what is also worthy of note is how the US Securities and Exchange Commission has decided to settle a long-running legal battle against the firm. While the lawsuit may be over, how far is Ripple's plans in APAC a response to regulatory challenges in the US, and how is the firm then navigating the regulatory landscape in Asia? On this “On the Go” Special episode of Under the Radar, Tian Tian posed these questions to Monica Long, President, Ripple.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Time takes everybody out; time's undefeated."MOUNT GOATMORE continues with CREED! We also discussed the battle between evil and evil sweeping the nation, Proto watching Michael Douglas movies and living to tell the tale, Danny watching EEPHUS, slime seeing the new HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, BRING HER BACK, and much more. In the uncut bonus section at the end of the episode we gave some chicken updates, Danny being in a mood because he wants to play Apex, remembering that Westworld TV show, and some other stuff too.Chapters:(00:00:00) Introductions(00:05:10) What we watched(00:21:05) Creed(01:07:57) Next weekSupport the 70mm Patreon to join our VHS Village Discord and access exclusive episodes in the 70mm Vault like the 1990s Batman movies, Harry Potter, The Matrix, SHIN Godzilla, and over 50 others. Signing up for the Patreon also get your own membership card, member-only discounts on merch, and the ability to vote on future episodes!Don't forget you can visit our website to shop our storefront to buy prints and merch, follow us on Letterboxd, email the show, and much more.70mm is a TAPEDECK podcast, along with our friends at BAT & SPIDER, The Letterboxd Show, Austin Danger Pod, Escape Hatch, Will Run For..., Lost Light, The Movie Mixtape, and Twin Vipers.(Gone but not forgotten; Cinenauts + FILM HAGS.) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
If you're feeling burned out, this episode is your reset.In “You Don't Need a Break You Need a Win,” we unpack five bold and practical moves that can shift your energy, reignite your focus, and get you back in motion without waiting on perfect timing. If you've been stuck in fatigue, this is the reminder you did not know you needed. Progress is still possible, and one strategic win can change everything. Real insight, real momentum, and a real push forward all in one episode.
In today's episode, Fares and Josh react to last weekend's UFC Apex card. With the main event falling through due to health issues, they start by addressing Erin Blanchfield's comments about Maycee Barber (0:53). The conversation then shifts to much more exciting territory as the UFC gears up for a stacked UFC 316 card in New Jersey. They begin with the main event, where Merab Dvalishvili looks to defend his title against rising superstar "Suga" Sean O'Malley (6:39).In the co-main event, they debate whether it's officially Kayla Harrison's time or if Juliana Peña is still a major threat (21:20). Joe Pyfer, who's been surrounded by controversy lately, returns to take on Kelvin Gastelum — and Fares doesn't hold back about his personal beef with Pyfer (28:53). The guys also discuss the UFC debut of one of the world's top bantamweights, Patchy Mix, as he faces #10-ranked Mario Bautista (34:11), and close out with a look at the clash between Kevin Holland and Vicente Luque (38:05).https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/
Carlo and Sean recap UFC on ESPN 68: Blanchfield vs. Barber event at the APEX and preview this weekend's UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2 in Newark, New Jersey.Instagram: www.instagram.com/sean_pierre_Instagram: www.instagram.com/hapki1**MERCH!**Limited Edition MB Podcast Episode 100 TeeThe Mighty Beast Podcast "Shut Up White Belt" tee via Amazon PrimeThe Mighty Beast Podcast "Noob Aficionado" tee via Amazon PrimeThe Mighty Beast Podcast "Signature" tee via Amazon PrimeThe Mighty Beast Podcast "SHOGUN" zip up hoodie via Amazon Prime
In the month of May, we all apparently played the same game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Listen to us gush about it for an hour before turning our attention to what we're playing next.Stay safe. Have fun. Play more video games.
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.comUFC 316 is blessed relief from the constant grind of the Apex and lackluster Fight Nights that happen outside of it. If one thing has been driven home, it's that UFC is going to give us slop and somehow, people still love it. This weekend doesn't have a wealth of great fights, but it has two titles on the line and some solidly decent contests. 10 years …
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.comUFC 316 is blessed relief from the constant grind of the Apex and lackluster Fight Nights that happen outside of it. If one thing has been driven home, it's that UFC is going to give us slop and somehow, people still love it. This weekend doesn't have a wealth of great fights, but it has two titles on the line and some solidly decent contests. 10 years …
A good Commander deck doesn't just need a strong protagonist—the whole party's gotta pack a punch! Today, we're breaking down which cards from Magic's latest set, Final Fantasy, are most worth including in the 99. How busted is the Buster Sword? How far can a Traveling Chocobo take you in a game of Commander? This set is full of new tech to level up your decks, so don't miss the strategy guide that'll help you find the best of it! (It's this episode.) -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- MAGICCON LAS VEGAS: Game Knights Live returns to MagicCon Vegas on June 20th! Don't miss a second of the epic Commander action. Badges are on sale NOW, so get yours today at: https://mtg.social/MCVegasTixGKL -------- RAYCON: Raycon's latest model of Everyday Earbuds are better than ever! To save 15% go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command WHATNOT: Don't miss out on watching us LIVE on Whatnot, June 13th at 2pm Pacific! To get $15 FREE to use anywhere on the platform, sign up at: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/command SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Boomer Commander w/ Josh Lee Kwai, Spice8Rack and Sam! Shuffle Up & Play 78: https://youtu.be/BvKyY6avIeI March of the Machine Planechase w/ LoadingReadyRun | Game Knights 61: https://youtu.be/HKGl-_gCmt0 Voxy: Twitter: @VoxyTwitch Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/voxy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoxyTwitch The Professor: Twitter: @TolarianCollege Bluesky: @tolariancommunitycollege.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TolarianCommunityCollege Loading Ready Run: Twitter: @loadingreadyrun Bluesky: @loadingradyrun.com Instagram: @loadingreadyrun YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LRRMTG Will the Salubrious Snail Prevail?! | Extra Turns 59: https://youtu.be/wiDPfNpjP04 -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Another big weekend comes and goes and it's time to see where we're all at the Morning After! New York Eric Jackman is in the house with Mike Bohn and Megan Olivi (jumping on at 7:20am, 5:20 NYC time) to react to main event being called off last night at the Apex, Gamrot and what's next, UFC 316, Merab, Julianna Pena, Kayla Harrison, new fights with Wonderboy back and more! Plus we do our Basketball movies TOP 3! Don't forget to drop your questions and support the by using the below codes: Download the Saily app and use the code [submission] or go to https://Saily.com/submission to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! Don't forget to use code "SUBMISSION" at https://Manscaped.com for 15% AND FREE SHIPPING (Plus you're helping the show)
On this episode of Nailing the Apex, the incident between Max Verstappen and George Russell (00:00), what does this mean for Max? (15:00), The Championship race (25:00), Sauber's impressive performance (35:00), Lewis Hamilton is frustrated with Ferrari (45:00), Lance Stroll update (50:00), Looking ahead to the Canadian Grand Prix (55:00). Follow Tim Hauraney on Twitter / X: @TimHauraney Follow Adam Wylde on Twitter / X: @AdamWylde Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Follow us on Twitter (X): @sdpnsports Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I sat down with Benjamin Jolley, a third-generation pharmacist who recently addressed a crowd of 20,000 about the broken world of PBMs. We dug into the power of that moment, the hidden mechanics of pharmacy monopolies, and what real reform could look like. This one hits where policy meets reality.
On this week's edition of The Craic, Petesy Carroll is joined by Ben Fowlkes and Drake Riggs. Kicking off the show, they dive into breaking news: Maycee Barber has missed weight for her fight against Erin Blanchfield, along with several other fighters on this weekend's Apex card (4:02). Another UFC product that returned this week is The Ultimate Fighter. The guys discuss why the show feels underwhelming, even with fan favorites Chael Sonnen and Daniel Cormier coaching opposing teams (14:15). The trio then address the troubling news surrounding former UFC champion BJ Penn, who was arrested this week. His mother has reportedly been granted a restraining order, citing a pattern of concerning behavior (30:37). There's also more on the potential Tom Aspinall vs. Jon Jones fight, but it's not good news. Jones's recent comments make the matchup seem even further out of reach, and the guys break down what this could mean for the long-anticipated superfight (39:28). To wrap things up, the fellas discuss Vitor Belfort's recent Hall of Fame induction and examine the evolving narratives around drug testing in combat sports (52:35).
Psalm 139:13-14, "For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made!" Among all the wonders of God's creation, none is more remarkable than man. Formed from the dust of the ground and animated by the breath of the Almighty, man is a living testimony to the astounding wisdom and power of God. Unlike any other creature, man was made in the image of God--endowed with both body and soul, created to reflect His glory. Consider the intricate design of the BODY. Every organ, every cell, every system works together with astonishing precision! The brain--an organ of unimaginable complexity--commands the entire body through the nervous system, sending signals at lightning speed. The heart pumps blood through 60,000 miles of vessels, delivering oxygen and nutrients with perfect timing. The lungs exchange gases in harmony with the circulatory system, drawing in the air ordained by God for our survival. The digestive system extracts fuel from food with extraordinary efficiency. The kidneys purify the blood, the liver neutralizes toxins, and the immune system defends against microscopic invaders. Each function is indispensable, and each one testifies: "The hand of the Lord has done this!" (Job 12:9) Even more, the reproductive system reflects God's creative power and His providential care in raising up each new generation. Life is not random--it is God-given. He knits every person together in the womb with intentional detail, fashioning both body and soul for His purposes. But man is not merely a physical being. God has given us a SOUL--an immortal, immaterial aspect of our being that commune
Final Fantasy is completely revealed and it is FULL of powerful legends from across the franchise's over-30-year history! But which of these new Commander contenders are the absolute strongest? This episode, we've narrowed down the roster to the most playable characters. We'll lay out the strategies and synergies you'll need to min/max their potential, so you can live out your final fantasy: winning a lot! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- MAGICCON LAS VEGAS: Game Knights Live returns to MagicCon Vegas on June 20th! Don't miss a second of the epic Commander action. Badges are on sale NOW, so get yours today at: https://mtg.social/MCVegasTixGKL -------- FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free shipping, use code command50off at https://www.factormeals.com/command50off SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz ZOCDOC: Stop putting off those doctors appointments! Find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today by going to https://www.zocdoc.com/command -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Voxy: Twitter: @VoxyTwitch Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/voxy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoxyTwitch The Professor: Twitter: @TolarianCollege Bluesky: @tolariancommunitycollege.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TolarianCommunityCollege -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber are set for a pivotal flyweight matchup, but what exactly is at stake? On Saturday, Blanchfield and Barber headline #UFC Vegas 107 at the World's Mightiest APEX in Las Vegas. Both are still under 28, they represent “The Future” of the flyweight division and are already in the top 5. In normal circumstances, the winner would be a shoo-in for a title shot, but the title picture is suddenly quite muddled at 125 pounds. So are these two women competing for a title fight, and if not, what are they fighting for on Saturday? Ahead of Saturday's #UFCFightNight card at the APEX in Las Vegas, #MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew preview the event, the headliner between Blanchfield and Barber, the stakes for both fighters, and where the loser goes with a loss. Additionally, they'll touch on other standout matchups on the card, including the co-main event between Mateusz Gamrot and Ludovit Klein, the women's bantamweight bout between Ketlen Vieira and Macy Chiasson, and much more. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber are set for a pivotal flyweight matchup, but what exactly is at stake? On Saturday, Blanchfield and Barber headline #UFC Vegas 107 at the World's Mightiest APEX in Las Vegas. Both are still under 28, they represent “The Future” of the flyweight division and are already in the top 5. In normal circumstances, the winner would be a shoo-in for a title shot, but the title picture is suddenly quite muddled at 125 pounds. So are these two women competing for a title fight, and if not, what are they fighting for on Saturday? Ahead of Saturday's #UFCFightNight card at the APEX in Las Vegas, #MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew preview the event, the headliner between Blanchfield and Barber, the stakes for both fighters, and where the loser goes with a loss. Additionally, they'll touch on other standout matchups on the card, including the co-main event between Mateusz Gamrot and Ludovit Klein, the women's bantamweight bout between Ketlen Vieira and Macy Chiasson, and much more. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber are set for a pivotal flyweight matchup, but what exactly is at stake? On Saturday, Blanchfield and Barber headline #UFC Vegas 107 at the World's Mightiest APEX in Las Vegas. Both are still under 28, they represent “The Future” of the flyweight division and are already in the top 5. In normal circumstances, the winner would be a shoo-in for a title shot, but the title picture is suddenly quite muddled at 125 pounds. So are these two women competing for a title fight, and if not, what are they fighting for on Saturday? Ahead of Saturday's #UFCFightNight card at the APEX in Las Vegas, #MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew preview the event, the headliner between Blanchfield and Barber, the stakes for both fighters, and where the loser goes with a loss. Additionally, they'll touch on other standout matchups on the card, including the co-main event between Mateusz Gamrot and Ludovit Klein, the women's bantamweight bout between Ketlen Vieira and Macy Chiasson, and much more. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Carlo and Sean preview this weekend's UFC on ESPN 68: Blanchfield vs. Barber event at the APEX.Instagram: www.instagram.com/sean_pierre_Instagram: www.instagram.com/hapki1**MERCH!**Limited Edition MB Podcast Episode 100 TeeThe Mighty Beast Podcast "Shut Up White Belt" tee via Amazon PrimeThe Mighty Beast Podcast "Noob Aficionado" tee via Amazon PrimeThe Mighty Beast Podcast "Signature" tee via Amazon PrimeThe Mighty Beast Podcast "SHOGUN" zip up hoodie via Amazon Prime
Come in, Sexy Battle Wizards! Undead lizards are on a rampage trying to steal all of the sexy out of New New Arcanium City. Can Litch Buchanan, Majesto the Sexiest, and Gandilf use magic, fighting, and sexiness to stop him?Additional Music in this Episode: '"Apex" by Alexander Nakarada: http://alexandernakarada.bandcamp.com; and "Zombie Rock" and "Boom" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/.Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/
Meet the new Apex card, somehow worse than the old Apex card. That's why, after discussing the only two good fights, we decided to give each of the UFC's 11 weight classes a nice, thorough checkup. There's another yokozuna in the world of sumo--our second new grand champion this year. Join us on Patreon for a breakdown of Onosato's historic rise in the latest episode of Heavy Henka: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u
On this episode of Nailing the Apex, the new FIA directive and clampdown on flexi wings (00:00), Spanish Grand Prix preview(18:00). Red Bull Racing's driver situation (27:00), what's up with Adrian Newey? (38:00). Follow Tim Hauraney on Twitter / X: @TimHauraney Follow Adam Wylde on Twitter / X: @AdamWylde Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Follow us on Twitter (X): @sdpnsports Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Happy Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Even though the Trump Administration has eliminated recognizing cultural heritage months, we are still celebrating diversity and inclusion here at APEX Express and KPFA. We believe in lifting up people's voices and tonight on APEX Express the Powerleegirls are focusing on “Asian American Children's book authors”. Powerleegirl hosts Miko Lee and daughter Jalena Keane-Lee speak with: Michele Wong McSween, Gloria Huang, and Andrea Wang AAPINH Month Children's Books part 1 transcript Opening: [00:00:00] Apex Express Asian Pacific expression. Community and cultural coverage, music and calendar, new visions and voices, coming to you with an Asian Pacific Islander point of view. It's time to get on board the Apex Express. Ayame Keane-Lee: [00:00:49] Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Even though the Trump administration has eliminated recognizing cultural heritage months, we are still celebrating diversity and inclusion. Here at Apex Express and KPFA, we believe in lifting up people's voices. And tonight on Apex Express, the PowerLeeGirls are focusing on Asian American Children's book authors. PowerLeeGirl hosts Miko Lee and daughter Jalena Keane-Lee. Speak with Michele Wong McSween, Gloria Huang and Andrea Wang. Thanks for joining us tonight on Apex Express. Enjoy the show. Miko Lee: [00:01:21] Welcome, Michele Wong McSween to Apex Express. Michele Wong McSween: [00:01:26] Thank you, Miko. It's nice to be here. Miko Lee: [00:01:28] I'm really happy to talk with you about your whole children's series, Gordon & Li Li, which is absolutely adorable. I wanna start very first with a personal question that I ask all of my guests, which is, who are your people and what legacy do you carry with you? Michele Wong McSween: [00:01:45] I would say my people are really my family starting with, my great, great grandparents who came here down to my grandparents, my parents, and onto my children because, to me family is. The reason why I created Gordon & Li Li in the first place, it was really to bridge that connection for my children. I didn't grow up feeling that connected with my culture because as a fourth generation Chinese American, I was really in the belief that I'm American. Why do I need to know anything about my culture? Why do I need to speak Chinese? I never learned. As a sidebar to that, I never learned to speak Chinese and it didn't really hit me until I had my own kids that I was really doing a disservice to not only my kids, but to myself. my people are my family. I do this for my kids. I do this to almost apologize to my parents for being so, Disrespectful to my amazing culture and I do it for the families who really want to connect and bridge that gap for their own children and for themselves. Miko Lee: [00:02:53] And what legacy do you carry with you? Michele Wong McSween: [00:02:55] Again, my family. My, great grandparents. Really. Started our family's legacy with the hard work and the prejudices and all the things that they endured so that we could have a better life. And I've always felt that it is my responsibility to teach my own kids about the sacrifices that were made and not to make them feel guilty, but to just make them appreciate that we are here. Because of the the blood, sweat, and tears that their ancestors did for them. And so we are, eternally grateful for that. I think it's important for us to continue that legacy of always doing our best, being kind and doing what we can do to further the experience of not just our family, but the people in our community that we connect with and to the greater world. Miko Lee: [00:03:43] when you were growing up, were your parents speaking with you in Chinese and did you hear about your great grandparents and their legacy? Was that part of your upbringing? Michele Wong McSween: [00:03:52] I heard about my great grandparents in the stories that my mom told us, but to be quite honest, I wasn't receptive to really digging deep in my cultural understanding of. my great-grandfather and what he went through. I know mom, I know he came over in 19 whatever. I know he brought over all these young sons from his village, but I really didn't fully take it in and. No, I didn't hear Chinese spoken in the house much. The only time my parents spoke it was to each other so that we didn't know what they were talking about. They had like this secret code, language. My experience with my language was not, That positive. we did attempt to go to Chinese school only to be teased by all the other kids because we didn't speak it. It didn't end up well. my mom ended up pulling us out and so no, we were really not connected all that much to the language. Miko Lee: [00:04:48] I can really relate to what you're saying. As a fifth generation Chinese American, and my parents their ancestors came from different provinces, so their dialects were so different that they even spoke to each other in English. 'cause they couldn't understand each other in Chinese. So it happens so often. Yeah. Yeah. And so I really relate to that. I'm wondering if there was an epiphany in your life or a time where you thought, oh, I. I wish I knew more of those stories about my ancestors or was there some catalyst for you that changed? Michele Wong McSween: [00:05:17] All of this really kind of happened when I moved to New York. I, you know, raised in Sacramento, went to college in the Bay Area, lived in San Francisco for a while with a job, and then I eventually moved to New York. And it wasn't until I came to New York and I met Asians or Chinese Americans like me that actually spoke Chinese and they knew about cool stuff to do in Chinatown. It really opened my eyes to this new cool world of the Chinese culture because I really experienced Chinatown for the first time when I moved to New York. And it was just so incredible to see all these people, living together in this community. And they all looked the same. But here's the thing, they all spoke Chinese, or the majority of them spoke Chinese. So when I went to Chinatown and they would look at me and speak to me in Chinese and I would give them this blank stare. They would just look at me like, oh my gosh, she doesn't even speak her own language. And it kind of made me feel bad. And this was really the first time that it dawned on me that, oh wow, I, I kind of feel like something's missing. And then it really hit me when I had my kids, because they're half Chinese and I thought, oh my gosh, wait a minute, if I'm their last connection to the Chinese culture and I don't speak the language. They have no chance of learning anything about their language they couldn't go that deep into their culture if I didn't learn about it. So that really sparked this whole, Gordon & Li Li journey of learning and discovering language and culture for my kids. Miko Lee: [00:06:51] Share more about that. How, what happened actually, what was the inspiration for creating the Children's book series? Michele Wong McSween: [00:06:58] It was really my children, I really felt that it was my responsibility to teach them about their culture and language and, if I didn't know the language, then I better learn it. So I enrolled all of us in different Mandarin courses. They had this, I found this really cute kids' Mandarin class. I went to adult Mandarin classes and I chose Mandarin because that was the approved official language in China. I am from Taishan, My parents spoke Taishanese, but I thought, well, if Mandarin's the official language, I should choose that one probably so that my kids will have at least a better chance at maybe some better jobs in the future or connecting with, the billion people that speak it. I thought Mandarin would be the way to go. When I started going to these classes and I just realized, wow, this is really hard, not just to learn the language, but to learn Mandarin Chinese, because we're not just talking about learning how to say the four different tones. We're talking about reading these characters that if you look at a Chinese character, you have absolutely no idea what it sounds like if you're, if you're learning Spanish or French or German, you can see the letters and kind of sound it out a little bit. But with Chinese characters. No chance. So I found it extremely difficult and I realized, wow, I really need to support my kids more because if I am going to be the one that's going to be bridging this connection for them, I need to learn more and I need to find some more resources to help us. when we would have bedtime story time, that whole routine. That was always the favorite time of my kids to be really, quiet and they would really absorb what I was saying, or we would talk about our days or just talk about funny things and I realized, wow, these books that they love and we have to read over and over and over again. this is the way that they're going to get the information. And I started searching high and low for these books. back in 2006, they didn't exist. and so I realized if they didn't exist and I really wanted them for my kids, then I needed to create them. That's the impetus, is there was nothing out there and I really wanted it so badly that I had to create it myself. Miko Lee: [00:09:09] Oh, I love that. And I understand you started out self-publishing. Can you talk a little bit about that journey? Michele Wong McSween: [00:09:15] I'm glad I didn't know what I know today because it was really hard. luckily I had, A friend who used to work for a toy company, it was all through connections. there was nothing really on Google about it. there was no Amazon print on demand. There were none of these companies that provide these services like today. So I just kept asking questions. Hey, do you know a toy manufacturer in China that maybe prints books? Do you know a company that could help me? get my books to the states. Do you know an illustrator that can help me illustrate my books? Because I had gone to fashion design school, but I had not learned to illustrate characters or things in a book. So asking questions and not being afraid to ask the questions was really how I was able to do it because, Without the help of friends and family, I wouldn't have been able to do this. I had all my friends look at my books, show them to their kids. I had my kids look at them, and I kind of just figured it out as I went along. Ultimately when I did publish my first book, I had so much support from my kids' schools. To read the books there, I had support from a local play space for kids that we would go to. I really leaned on my community to help me, get the books out there, or actually it was just one at the time. Two years later I self-published two more books. So I had three in total. no one tells you that when you self-publish a book, the easy part is actually creating it. The hard part is what comes after that, which is the pr, the marketing, the pounding, the pavement, knocking on the doors to ask people to buy your books, and that was really hard for me. I would just take my books in a bag and I would explain my story to people and I would show them my books. sometimes they would say, okay, I'll take one of each, or Okay, we'll try it out. and slowly but surely they would reorder from me. I just slowly, slowly built up, a whole Roster of bookstores and I kept doing events in New York. I started doing events in Los Angeles and San Francisco, and through that I gained some following, some fans and people would tell their friends about me. they would give them to their nieces they would give them to their cousin's kids, or, things like that. I knew that I had to do it because my ultimate goal was to have Scholastic be my publisher. That was my ultimate goal. Because they are the publisher that I grew up with, that I love that I connected with, that I was so excited to get their book club, little flyer. I would check off every book that I wanted. And my mom never said no. She always let me get every single book I wanted. I realize now that that's what really Created the love of books for me is just having access to them and, going to the libraries and seeing all these books on the bookshelves and being able to take them out and read them on the spot. And then if I loved them enough, I would check them out and take them home and read them over and over. So it was really, my experience, having that love for books that I thought, oh gosh, it would be a dream. To have Scholastic become my publisher. So after 10 long years of events and community outreach and selling to these bookstores, I finally thought, okay, I've sold, about 17,000, 18,000 books. Maybe, maybe now I can take my series to them. I also had created an app. Maybe I can take this to them and show them what I've done. Maybe they'll be interested in acquiring me. And I got an appointment with the editor and I pitched my books on my app and within a couple of days they offered to acquire my books, which was my dream come true. So anyway, that was a very long story for how self-publishing really is and how ultimately it really helped my dream come true. Miko Lee: [00:13:08] Now your books are on this Scholastic book, fair Circuit, right? Michele Wong McSween: [00:13:13] Yes, they are. Well, it's actually just one book. They took the three books, which were everyday Words. Count in Mandarin and learn animals in Mandarin. They took all three books and they put them in one big compilation book, which is called My First Mandarin Words with Gordon & Li Li. So it's a bigger book. It's a bigger board book. Still very, very sturdy and it's a great, starter book for any family because it has those three first themes that were the first themes that I taught my own boys, and I think. It just, it's very natural for kids to want to learn how to count. animals were, and my kids were animal lovers, so I knew that that's what would keep them interested in learning Mandarin because they actually loved the topic. So, yes, my first mandarin words with Gordon & Li Li does live on Scholastics big roster. Miko Lee: [00:14:01] Fun. Your dream come true. I love it. Yeah. Thanks. And you were speaking earlier about your background in fashion design. Has there been any impact of your fashion design background on your voice as a children's book author? Michele Wong McSween: [00:14:14] I don't know if my background as a fashion designer has had any impact on my voice. I think it's had an impact on how I imagined my books and how I color my books and how I designed them because of working with, you know, color palettes and, and putting together collections I can visually see and, can anticipate. Because I have that background, I can kind of anticipate what a customer might want. And also, you know, speaking with people at my events and seeing what kids gravitate to, that also helps. But I think there's so much more to being an author than just writing the books. You know, when I go to my events, I have a table display, I have setups, I have props, I have, I actually now have a, a small. Capsule of merchandise because I missed designing clothes. So I have a teeny collection of, you know, sweaters, hoodies, onesies, a tote bag, and plushies Miko Lee: [00:15:04] they're super cute by the way. Michele Wong McSween: [00:15:06] Oh, thank you. So, you know, fashion has come in in different ways and I think having that background has really helped. kind of become who they are Miko Lee: [00:15:17] Can you tell us about the latest book in the series, which is Gordon and Li Li All About Me. Can you tell a little bit about your latest? Michele Wong McSween: [00:15:25] Gordon & Li Li All About Me is really, it's, to me, it's. I think my most fun interactive book because it really gets kids and parents up and out of their chairs, out of their seats and moving around. And you know, as a parent, I always would think about the kind of books that my kids would gravitate towards. What would they want to read and what as a parent would I want to read with my kids? Because really reading is all about connection with your kids. That's what I loved about books is it gave me a way to connect with my kids. And so a book about body parts to me is just a really fun way to be animated and get up and move around and you can tickle and, and squeeze and shake it around and dance around. And, you know, having three boys, my house was just like a big energy ball. So I knew that this book would be a really fun one for families and I have two nieces and a nephew, and I now, they're my new target market testers, and they just loved it. They had so much fun pointing to their body parts and the book ends with head, shoulders, knees, and toes in English and in Mandarin. And so of course. Every kid knows head, shoulders, knees, and toes in English. So we sing that. We get up, we point to our pottered parts, we shake it around, we dance around. And then the fun part is teaching them head, shoulders, knees, and toes in Mandarin because they're already familiar with the song. It's not scary to learn something in Mandarin. It just kind of naturally happens. And so I think the All About Me book is just a really fun way to connect with kids. I've actually launched it at a couple of events already and the response to the book has been overwhelming. I was at the Brooklyn Children's Museum and even the president of the museum came and did the head shoulders. Knees and toes, songs with us. It was so much fun. Everybody was dancing around and having a great time. So I'm just really, really excited for people to pick up this book and really learn about the body. It's, you know, body positivity, it's body awareness, and it's just a great way to connect with your kids. Miko Lee: [00:17:31] So fun. I, I saw that you're recently at the Asian American Book Con. Can you talk a little bit about that experience? Michele Wong McSween: [00:17:38] Oh, that was great. That was the first of its kind and. I led the entire author segment of it. I would say individual authors. There were, there were, publishing companies that brought in their own authors, but I was responsible for bringing in the independent authors. And so I think we had about eight of us. There were Indian, Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese, and we all came together for this one really special day of celebrating our voices and lifting each other up. And there was so much energy and so much positivity in that event, and I. Actually was just thinking about reaching out to the organizers last year and seeing if we could maybe do, part two? So, I'm glad you brought that up. It was a really positive experience. Miko Lee: [00:18:27] So we're celebrating the end of Asian American Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian month. Can you tell us why this month is important to you? Michele Wong McSween: [00:18:36] When you have something designated and set aside as, this is the month that we're going to be celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander heritage all month long, I think it kind of perks up. People's ears and they think, oh wow, this is a great opportunity for me to see what's happening in my community. I think it just brings the awareness to. The broader community and ultimately the world. And I think when we learn about each other and each other's cultures, it brings us closer together and makes us realize that we're really not that different from each other. And I think when there are so many events happening now it peaks the interest of people in the neighborhood that might otherwise not know about it and it can, really bring us closer together as a community. Miko Lee: [00:19:27] Michelle Wong McSween, thank you so much for joining me on Apex Express. It's great to hear more about you and about your latest book Gordon & Li Li and the entire series. Thank you so much. Michele Wong McSween: [00:19:39] Thank you, Miko Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:19:40] Thank you all so much for joining us. I'm here with Gloria l Huang, author of Kaya of the Ocean. Thank you so much for joining us, Gloria. Gloria Huang: [00:19:48] Oh, thanks so much for having me here. Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:19:50] So first off, one question that we're asking all of our guests on our show tonight is, who are your people? However you identify, you know, your community, your ancestors, and what legacy do you carry with you? Gloria Huang: [00:20:01] Oh, that's such a good question. So I am my heritage is Chinese. My parents were born in China and then grew up in Taiwan. And I myself was actually born in Canada. But then moved the states pretty young and and American Canadian dual citizen and now, but I, my heritage plays a lot into my. Kind of my worldview. It really shaped, how I grew up and how I saw things. And so it features very prominently in my writing and in my stories as you could probably tell from Kaya the ocean. Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:20:34] Yes. And I love the book so much. It was such a Gloria Huang: [00:20:37] thank you, Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:20:38] amazing read. And I'm also half Chinese and love the ocean. Just love the beach so much and have always felt such a connection with the water. I don't wanna give away too much things about the book, but I was wondering if you could talk about your inspiration for writing it and a little bit about, setting and everything. Gloria Huang: [00:20:56] Of course. So the inspiration for the book actually started I came up with the idea when the world was first emerging from the pandemic and I was seeing a lot of people obviously experiencing a lot of anxiety, but a lot of children very close to me in my life. And they were experiencing it for the first time, which was can be so difficult. I remember when it happened to me and there's just this tendency to. Worry that there's something wrong with you or that you've done something and you feel so alone. And so I remember standing by the ocean one night actually and thinking that I'd really love to write a book about a girl who is struggling with. The anxiety just to be able to send a message to all these kids that there's nothing wrong with them. They're not alone and really all parts of who they are. Even the parts they might not love so much are important parts of these amazing, beautiful, complicated people. They are. So that was the inspiration for that part of the story, the setting. I was very inspired. As you mentioned, the ocean is a huge inspiration to me. It actually comes into my mind, a lot of my stories and someone pointed that out once and I was like, you're right, it does. And I think part of it is that I love the ocean. I love the beach. I love being there, but I'm also so in awe of this powerful thing that, you know, where we know so little about it. It is. There's so much mystery to it. It can look so beautiful on the surface and be so dangerous underneath. I love it as a metaphor. I love it as a part of nature. So I think that was a huge part of why I wanted to incorporate that, especially because I think it also plays well into the metaphor for how some people experience anxiety and you can be calm on the surface, but so much is happening underneath. Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:22:29] Absolutely. Yeah. Those interplay with each other and are metaphors for each other in such a beautiful way, mirror the experience. Yeah. I wanted to talk a little bit more about anxiety and particular, as a young Asian American girl the cultural specificity of having anxiety as a young Asian American woman. Gloria Huang: [00:22:46] Yes I definitely think it's no coincidence. I think that anxiety often goes hand in hand with perfectionism and pressure and I, many people feel that kind of pressure, but certainly a young Asian girl especially with immigrant parents, will feel specific kind of pressure. And so I was really trying to portray that, Somebody once said to me, they were like, oh, I really like how Kaya on the surface seems so put together. She's, got really good grades. She works really hard at school. She's close to her parents, but there's all this going on underneath. And I actually think that's not unusual in terms of that experience for Asian American children of immigrants, and especially if you're female I was really trying to. Tease that out. And then in addition I think there's a tendency, and this might exist in other cultures as well, but in Asian culture, at least in my family history there's a tendency not to really want to talk about mental health. There was a, there's a joke in my family that my parents thought anything could be solved with good sleep and good nutrition, like anytime you had any problem. And I think that there is a, there's a. resistance to feeling like your child can be struggling in a way you can't help them. So I, really wanted to touch on that, part of the cultural pressures at play in kaya's life. Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:23:59] And you did so beautifully and it was very relatable, as a anxious Asian girly. And also just, the discussion of big feelings and somehow, having inklings that you may be more powerful than you even realize, but the kind of like emotions that come with that too. Gloria Huang: [00:24:15] Yes. I think that's a huge part of it is that like when you experience these huge feelings they feel powerful, know, in a negative way. But what I was really trying to get at was, there is also power in accepting these parts of yourself and realizing that They can make up this powerful being that you are, even if you might not love them in that moment. Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:24:34] Yeah. I felt very seen by the book and I, couldn't help but wonder wow, what would it have been like if I had read this when I was, 13 or 12 or kind of Closer to the age of the characters in the book. Gloria Huang: [00:24:45] Thank you so much for saying that it actually means a lot because a lot of my motivation when I do write these books is to write for people who are either of that age or, wish they had a book like that at that age, which is also how I feel a lot about books nowadays and oh, I, I'm so glad that exists. I wish that had been around when I was that age. Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:25:03] Yes. Were there any books that really set an example for you that either you read, maybe when you were, in the young adult. Age range or that you've read now as an adult where you're like, okay, this is definitely the audience that I wanna be writing for. Gloria Huang: [00:25:17] Definitely. I actually love this question 'cause I'm a big reader and so I love talking about books . When I was a kid, middle grade books were my gateway into my love of reading. So I still remember a lot of my favorite books, but I would say a recent book, it's actually maybe not that recent now, it's maybe a couple years old, but a book that really. Had an effect on the middle grade book was when you trap a tiger by Tae Keller and it explores. The kind of Korean experience, but also through the prism of kind of understanding generational grief. And it was just so beautifully done and really made an impact on me. So that was one recently that I thought was really powerful. And, I was like, this is an important book. This is definitely a book I would've loved as a child. When I was younger and I was reading books, there were three books that meant a lot to me. One was called the true confessions of Charlotte Doyle, and it was like a swashbuckling adventure story starring a girl, which was, at that time not very common. And it was, it meant, it was so earth shattering to me to be able to see a female character in that role. So that was great. There's a book called. Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt. And it's an adventure story and it also stars. The main character is a very strong female character and Tuck everlasting, which I just think is a beautiful book. It's also female characters. Now I'm saying it out loud. They are all female main characters. And all about, existentialism and adventure and things that, it was important for me to see. Female characters exploring. But I did also wanna say that when I was reading middle grade books, some of my favorite books included a series called, babysitters Club, which I think that they've redone now as a graphic novel. And that was actually really important, not necessarily for the stories, but because there's a character named Claudia Kishi who. Was a Japanese American character and she absolutely shattered the minds of, I think all kids that age were Asian descent and female in reading these books because there just wasn't a character like her before that, she was so cool and artistic but she had immigrant parents and she had a sister who was very good at math and they didn't get along and she loved junk food and she was. So incredibly nuanced and it was just not something that we saw back then. So that really inspired me, I think, to want to add to the diversity of voices. And thankfully there are many more diverse voices now than when I was reading. Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:27:30] I love that. And I also feel like books that you read at that age, they stay with you forever. Gloria Huang: [00:27:35] They really do. Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:27:35] And they shape so much of like your worldview and your friendships. And I'm curious, 'cause I know the book was released this year in January. Mm-hmm. So what has it been like for you on your book tour and what's been some other responses that you've heard? I. Gloria Huang: [00:27:48] It's been really great. It was so exciting to do the book launch and then just the amount of support from the writing community from, my, my kind of network, my agents and my publisher and editor. And also just readers. It's been really great. But one thing I think I wasn't expecting to love quite so much, not because I was expecting to not love it. I just said, it occurred to me that I would feel this way is getting feedback from, child readers is amazing because, I think as writers we love feedback no matter what. And if it's positive feedback, that's even better. But having a child reach out and as some of my friends will send a video of their. Children reacting to the book or they'll, their, let their child type out a text messages and just to hear how the book hits with them and to hear their excitement or to hear that they were moved or to have them want to know what happens next. It meant so much to me because it was, they're the target audience and to have them feel seen in that way was just, it's just the ultimate kind of powerful feeling. Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:28:51] That is so sweet. Oh my gosh. I can only imagine. And so you're talking about the young readers. Yes. But I'm also curious if you have any advice or thoughts for young writers who might be wanting to share and get similar stories out to the world? Gloria Huang: [00:29:05] Yeah I definitely do. And one of the. Experiences I've had that's been great is I've been doing, some school visits and I go and I talk about the book, but I actually talk about the writing process. And when I do that, I really talk to the kids. As if they're writers. The one of the first questions I ask is, hold up your hand. If you love writing or you think you want me, you might wanna be a writer someday. And a lot of hands go up and I tell them like, what the publishing process is, what are, the different genre options, what you might wanna consider, how you come up with an idea, how you sit down and write it, how you reach out to an agent. And I am surprised at how. Intensely, they're hanging onto every word and they're insightful questions after it. It shows me that a lot of them are really thinking about this. I think for one of the school visits, I remember someone held up her hand and she said what is the youngest age I. Someone has been able to be published. And I thought that was great. Because they're so inspired and you can tell that, that they're thinking for the first time this is a possibility. I have all kinds of advice during the school visits, the main piece of advice is really. Just that it can be a tough industry. writing is a very isolated process usually. There's a lot of kind of obstacles and there's a lot of gatekeeping. And so I tell 'em that the most important thing they can do is just keep pushing through and not to let any, setbacks stop them, because the ultimate goal is to reach even just one person. Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:30:24] Absolutely. And what kind of advice do you give around learning how to hone your own voice and also having discipline when it comes to an artistic practice? Gloria Huang: [00:30:33] Yeah, I think that's such a great question. And I was gonna say this piece of advice is probably more for I. Older writers, but adult writers, I guess I should say. The one thing that I've really been thinking about having published a middle grade book is the very specific and unique experience of writing for middle grade audiences. I think a lot of my friends who write for older audience groups, young adults, adults, They have their own challenges, but one of the things that is different is when they're writing, they are writing for the same target audience. That's also the decision makers. So generally, adults and young adults are picking their own books, and they're speaking to someone who will. Ultimately be the ones to pick up the books where when you're writing for middle grade audiences they're not usually the decision makers. at bookstores, they may or may not be in charge of which book they buy, in. Schools, usually it's a librarian or a teacher. So in some ways you're writing for one audience, but you're also writing a subject matter that you're hoping the decision makers will decide is worthy to put in front of your ultimate readers. So that's one challenge. And then the other challenge is I think middle grade audiences are so. fascinating because they're going through this amazingly unusual time in their lives, whether it's eventful and there's new experiences and that can be exciting, but also scary. So there's a lot to mind in terms of topics, but they are also a mixture of being very sophisticated readers who are on the cusp of being teens. And so there's a healthy dose of, skepticism, but they're still young enough that they. Believe in magic, at least in the literary world. So you, there's a lot of room to play with that. But they also. They sound different. They speak differently than adults. So it's important to get the dialogue, for me I, turn to children in my life, including my own, just to do a check to make sure that the dialogue sounds authentic and something that, people, that kids would say. So a lot of thoughts there, but I think, I've been thinking a lot about middle grade and writing for middle grade, and what a unique experience it is. Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:32:26] Yeah, that's such a good point about the decision maker and having the multiple audiences, and I'm sure sometimes the decision makers are reading the books too, right? Or reading it with their kids or what have you. For your personal writing practice, are there any upcoming projects that you can share with us? And how do you stay inspired for what I imagine is like the long haul of writing something. Gloria Huang: [00:32:45] I'm happiest when I have like several projects in the pipeline. So as soon as I am done a book or it's, outta my hands, it's with my agents or my editors. I'm looking to write another book. And I think sometimes I probably overwhelm my amazing book before agents. 'cause I'm like, I'm ready to start another story. And they're like, we're still looking at the book you just sent us. But I, that's very much how. I am happiest. I would definitely say that everybody finds their own rhythm. I'm in some writers groups and some people are incredibly fast drafters and just need multiple projects at a time. And some people are like, no, I need to work on one project and I need to have it to perfection and I'm gonna work on it for a year or two. And I think whatever works for the individual artist, I think is the best kind of process for them. But yes, for me it's very much about having multiple projects. I think I'm most inspired when I have different projects going at the same time. finding your own rhythm, I think is my advice. Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:33:40] kaya of the ocean has, strong themes and storylines about, myths, mythology, Chinese mythology, and goddesses. I'm curious if you wanna talk any more about that and then also if that shows up in any of the other projects you're working on Gloria Huang: [00:33:54] Yes, the Chinese mythological water goddess that features. Pretty prominently in Kaya of the Ocean is Matsu. And I find her to be such a fascinating character. She is a real goddess who's worshiped still in Asia. I think. Fishermen often will, pray to her for safe passage when they go out on the water. And my father told me about her when I was younger he told me like the side stories and I thought that was really interesting. But it was only when I started thinking about this book that I thought, I'd love to, I'd love to incorporate her. I hadn't heard about her too much in, in the fictional world, even though I knew she was still like a revered goddess. But I thought it was so cool that she was this strong. I. Strong female figure in a space that didn't always have that, hundreds of years ago. And so I dove into her story a little bit and found out, the story is that she was once a human child who loved to read and then she was afraid of swimming in water until she was older and then she drowned, saving, trying to save some relatives and it was interesting 'cause I'd already started plotting out Kaya and writing Kaya. And so much of her story wove easily into what I had already come up with. Like there, I think she has two sidekicks that were one time enemies that she, made into her friends and I'd already had Kaya written with two friends, Naomi and Ana. So I, there was just so much that I felt was kismet. And it was really fun to be able to weave that story together and fictionalize it. But I think it was also meaningful for me to be able to do that because. When I was younger, I loved reading Greek mythology. the stories are beautiful and they've been redone in beautiful ways, but it definitely was an area where I didn't necessarily see myself reflected. As part of my goal to add to the diversity of voices, I really wanted to feature Chinese mythology and bring those stories in so that. Kids can either see themselves reflected in those stories and or understand a new kind of set of mythology and learn about a new culture. Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:35:46] Yes. I'm so glad you put it that way because it is, it's such a privilege to have access to, our own I. Cultural stories and knowledge through these, like fun and modern interpretations. Definitely. So I'm so glad that this can provide that. Gloria Huang: [00:36:00] Oh, thank you. I did realize I didn't answer your other question, which is does it feature my other works? Which so I have sold another middle grade novel and I'm, it's not announced yet. I'm hoping to announce it soon. And I have some other. Books. I'm working on a young adult novel so far. They have not featured Chinese mythology, but I do definitely have a type that my most of my books tend to be contemporary settings, but with elements of speculative. Fantasy, just like the light touch of that and sometimes a little bit of historical elements as well. So they, they definitely all have that similar motif, but so far chi of the ocean is the only one to feature a Chinese mythological goddess. Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:36:43] Thank you so much for sharing that. I love that. And I really love the relationship that Kaya had with her two friends and just and then also like the cousin that comes and just capturing like the banter amongst, amongst the girls. Gloria Huang: [00:36:56] Thank you so much. that was really important to me, I think because at the stage that Kaia is in her life the loves of her life really are her two friends, Naomi and Ana, and they feature very prominently in how she learns to cope with her anxiety and her symptoms of anxiety. And so I really, I think that I really wanted to center her their friendship as much as possible. So I'm I'm glad that you saw it that way too. Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:37:19] Yeah. And I feel like, I mean, it truly is the most important relationship. And so it's nice when works of fiction and yeah, works of fiction, can reflect that in such a beautiful way. I know you mentioned that you have daughters or have children? Gloria Huang: [00:37:32] I do, yes. I have a son and a daughter. And my daughter actually was quite involved because when I first started writing Kaya, I think she was exactly of the age that she would be the target reader group. And so she actually helped Beta read it. She provided a lot of feedback. She became like a cheerleader. She was definitely involved in the process and I think that was really exciting for her. my son became of the reading age once it came out, so he reads it and he's a big fan too, Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:38:00] that's so sweet. I love that your daughter was part of the editing process too. That's amazing. Gloria Huang: [00:38:04] Yeah. Yeah. She loves writing and always says she wants to be a writer herself, so it was really special that she got to be part of this and see it up close. Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:38:13] Oh wow. Do you think you would do any collaborative projects with her in the future? Gloria Huang: [00:38:16] It's so funny that you say that. She always suggests that. And then sometimes they'll actually start a Google doc and they'll say, let's write a story together. And we all have, of course, very different writing styles. And then at some point they both actually usually just start reading what I'm writing. And at that point I'm like, this is not collaborative. You have to write as well. So we've had a couple of false starts, but that's always a joke that we're gonna do that together. Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:38:39] that's so sweet. What else is upcoming for you? I know this is, Asian American and native Hawaiian Pacific Islander month right now, and the episode will come out towards the end of May. So if there's anything else coming up from you for this month or for June or the summer. Yeah. We'd love to hear what you have going on. Gloria Huang: [00:38:57] Oh, yeah. Today actually Kaya's audio book was released people can listen to it. It was narrated by this amazing, narrator, Cindy K. And so anywhere you find audio books is available. And that was really cool. I've listened to a little bit of it and you, when you write, you hear the words in your head one way, and then it's amazing to hear like another artist do their take on it. So that's really cool. I will be at the Bay Area book Festival at the end of the month of May. There. Doing like different panels and I'll be on a panel. it's about Fantastical Worlds. I'm really excited about that. hopefully we'll be able to announce this other book soon. As you, you may know publishing is a very long lead time it will be a while before it's released, but I think the hope is to release it during, a API month as well just not this year. And working on a young adult novel that hopefully we can go on submission with at some point. But it's an exciting time for sure. Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:39:51] Wow, that does sound so exciting. I can't wait to hear about your new projects and to continue to read the work that you put out into the world. Is there anything else that you'd like to discuss or talk about? Gloria Huang: [00:40:01] I think just to say a thank you to you for, having me on here and reading Kaya of the Ocean and really anyone who's been interested in joining Kaya and her friends on their journey. It's just, it's so amazing, I think, to create these characters that become real to you, and then have them become real to other people. I don't have the words to describe how meaningful it is to me, but thank you. Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:40:24] Thank you for letting us join into the world of Kaya for a little bit 'cause it was very fun and healing and all of the amazing things. And thanks so much for joining us today on Apex Express. Gloria Huang: [00:40:36] For sure. Thanks so much. Miko Lee: [00:40:38] Welcome, Andrea Wang, award-winning children's book author to Apex Express. Andrea Wang: [00:40:43] Thank you, Miko. I'm so happy to be here. Miko Lee: [00:40:46] Happy to have you. I'd love to start first with a personal question, which is, who are your people and what legacy do you carry with you? Andrea Wang: [00:40:57] My people are from China. My mother's family belonged to an ethnic minority, called the Haka or the Kaja people, and she and her siblings were. A military family, and we're each born in a different province. And when the Chinese Civil War ended in 1949, they went to Taiwan where she grew up and immigrated to the United States in 1965 or 1966. My father's family are from Guangdong Province, and so I'm Cantonese on that side, although I don't speak any Cantonese. And he went to Hong Kong after the Chinese Civil War. So I am the daughter of Chinese immigrants, second generation Chinese American. Miko Lee: [00:42:01] And what legacy do you carry with you? Andrea Wang:[00:42:03] I carry the legacy of their stories, both the ones that I know and the ones that I don't know yet. Miko Lee: [00:42:12] Ooh. It sounds like there's lots of juicy things for you still to discover. That is fun. Andrea Wang: [00:42:16] Yes. Miko Lee: [00:42:17] Today we're talking about your new book, watercress, can you share what the audience, what the book is about, and then what is your inspiration for this book? Andrea Wang: [00:42:25] So the book is about a Chinese American girl who is growing up in rural Ohio and her parents spot watercress growing in a ditch by the side of the road, and they immediately pull over and make her enter older brother, get out of the car and get down into the ditch with them and collect this. Vegetable, but to her it's a weed. And so when they serve it to her and her family at dinner, she really is unhappy about this and. For her, picking food out of a ditch has a really different meaning than it does to her parents who survived a lot of hardship in China. And it's not until her mom tells her a story about her childhood growing up in China and spoiler alert, loses a sibling to the famine that the girl begins to understand and better appreciate her parents, her culture, and her heritage. Miko Lee: [00:43:29] And the inspiration for this book. Andrea Wang: [00:43:32] So the inspiration is largely my own life. this is a semi autobiographical story. The memory of picking watercress by the side of the road was just something that I couldn't forget, I don't know why this memory continued to haunt me into adulthood. And then after my mom passed away, I started writing down, memories and stories of being with my family in order to maintain a connection to her. When I wrote this, at first it was a personal essay and it just wasn't working. I would put it away and I would occasionally take it out and I would put it away and take it out and work on it again. And it wasn't until I decided to pursue writing for young people that I completely changed the manuscript from a personal essay into a picture book. But at that point it still wasn't working. It was in third person and it wasn't very personal It took me several more years to figure out the heart of the story for me. So it was largely based on my own memories and my mother's childhood stories that she shared with me. Miko Lee: [00:44:39] Can you share more about the power of memory and the artistic process? 'cause you've written many books and in different genres as well, but can you talk a little bit more about memory and its impact on your work? Andrea Wang: [00:44:52] Yeah, that's a great question. I tend to write primarily for myself. And to figure out how I felt about certain experiences, how they've changed me, to try and process things I feel like I remember a lot about my childhood. parts of it are very vivid and I like to go back to those. Moments that have stuck with me all these years and explore what it means to me. Like I'm just very curious about why I remember certain things watercress was largely my way of processing my childhood feelings of shame about my family and my culture. I have leaned into that and am still writing stories about identity and the struggle to find our identity. Memory has a lot to do with it. I put myself in every single book. Miko Lee: [00:45:45] Ooh, that's so interesting. And you're talking a little bit about shame and overcoming that. I'm wondering if you could speak more on, if you feel like memories hold the power to heal. Andrea Wang: [00:45:56] I firmly believe that memories hold the power to heal. I think that writing watercress and talking about these feelings has really helped me, , heal from, that sort of trauma of not feeling like I belonged as a kid and also that I may have been. Not the nicest kid to my parents, not the most filial, right? And so writing this story was, as I say in the author's note, sort of an apology and a love letter to my parents. So it's been very healing and healing to hear about from all the. People who have read the book and had it resonate with them, the things that they regretted in their lives and hoped to, heal as well. Miko Lee: [00:46:42] Oh, have you heard that story a lot from adult readers? Andrea Wang: [00:46:46] I have. They will often tell me about the things that their parents did that embarrassed them. A lot of foraging stories, but also stories about, relatives and ancestors who were sharecroppers or indigenous peoples. And it's just been fascinating how many people connect to the story on different levels. There is that theme of poverty. I think recognizing. That's not often talked about in children's books, I think makes people feel very seen. Miko Lee: [00:47:14] Yeah. That feeling of shame is really showcased by the illustrator Jason Chin. I mean your young you character kind of has a grumpy look on their face. And it was just so fun. Even in the book notes, Jason Chin, the illustrator, writes about how he combined both the western and eastern style of art, but also his similar cross-cultural background. I'm wondering when you very first saw the artwork and this was kind of young you did anything surprise you by it? Andrea Wang: [00:47:42] I mean, it's amazing, gorgeous artwork and I was really struck by how he dealt with the flashbacks because when I sold this manuscript, I. Had no idea how an illustrator would deal with how interior it is and, , and how they would tackle those flashbacks. And there's one spread where on the left hand side of the page, it shows the main character's current time and then it morphs across the gutter of the book into. The moms past and her childhood memories in China, and it was just exquisite is really the only way to describe it. It was, it's just brilliant, and amazing. We don't, as picture book authors typically get to work with our illustrators. We often do not have contact with them through the making of a picture book. But in this case. Our editors said since it was such a personal story for me, that he, , felt that Jason and I should collaborate. And so I provided photos, family photos, photos of Ohio, lots of different, , source materials to Jason and would talk to him about the feelings that young me in the book went through. And so the fact that, he was able to take all of that and put it on the page, it was just. Spectacular. Miko Lee: [00:49:01] Oh, that's so fun. I also understand that you love mythical creatures as you I, and one of your children's books is the Nian Monster, which I love. I'm wondering what is your favorite mythical creature and why? Andrea Wang: [00:49:15] I. Have been sort of fascinated with the qilin, the, or they call it the Chinese unicorn. Right. Although it looks very different from what we think of a, a European unicorn looks like. Yes. And I think it's because they're supposed to be this really benevolent, creature and Have all sorts of powers and I would love to do more research about the qilin and, you know, incorporate that into a book someday. Miko Lee: [00:49:42] Ooh, fun. Next book. I love it. you have so many books and I'm really curious about your upcoming book Worthy about Joseph Pierce. I love these as Helen Zia talks about these. MIH moments that are missing in history. And Joseph Pierce was the highest ranking Chinese American man who fought in the Civil War. Some people might recognize this picture of this Chinese American guy in a kind of civil war, uniform. Can you tell us one, when is the book being released and a little bit more about it? Andrea Wang: [00:50:11] Sure. The book is being released on September 9th, 2025, and it is. A picture book, which we typically think of as for younger readers, but it is 64 pages. So you know, it's an all ages picture book. I think my editor and I would like to say, and it is the story of a Chinese boy born in the, First half of the 18 hundreds in China in Guangdong province, and was sold by his father to an American ship captain named Amos Peck. the reasons for that are, lost to time, right? He left no primary sources behind, there was so much going on in China at the time. Famine war, you know, all of these, Difficult things that his father probably sold him in order to keep the rest of the family alive and as well as give him the opportunity to have a better life. And he did end up in Connecticut. He was raised with the captain's, siblings and sent to school and treated almost like a member of the family except for the fact that he was. Clearly Chinese and there were very few Chinese people in, Connecticut at that time. he joined the Union Army when he came of age and was able to leverage his service into gaining citizenship, which really people of color, weren't really able to do successfully back then. And so. He gained a citizenship. He married, he had a family. He was able to own property and accomplish all these amazing things. Sort of right before the Chinese exclusion Act was, enacted. So he was a very brave guy. Miko Lee: [00:51:45] It's a wild story and you sent me on a little bit of a rabbit hole, which is fun. Just, looking at Ruth Ann, McCune's. historical piece that there were 10 different Chinese American men in the Civil War, but he was exceptional because he rose to such high ranks. And I just think it's so interesting that, in the 1880 census, he registered as Chinese. But then after the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882, he listed his race as Japanese in the 1890 census. but he was racialized as white so that he could buy property and everything. Yeah. Can you just talk a little bit about that, like talk about code switching? He like literally changed his race, Andrea Wang: [00:52:26] right. And people at that time could not tell the difference. Similar to now, people often can't tell different Asian, ethnicities apart. Right. I found actual newspaper articles where Joseph Pierce was interviewed about the battles, that the United States was having with Japan or the battles that Japan was having. He was asked his opinion on what the Japanese government was doing because he told these reporters he was Japanese and that was really the only clue that I had that he, Was code switching that after the Chinese exclusion Act was passed, he felt like he needed to protect himself and his family and he must have cut off his cue because otherwise, you know, that would've identified him immediately as Chinese. So that went into the book. I think it's a powerful moment, right, where he's doing what he has to do to survive and ensure his protection and his family's safety, Miko Lee: [00:53:25] You have a, a really interesting background. Just having No really, I mean, having done all these different things and I, you know, I think you have a science background too, right? Can you talk about the times that we're living in right now, the political times that we're living in, where our government is banning books that don't align with certain conservative ideologies, where right now certain words are forbodden suddenly. And can you talk a little bit about how that impacts you as a children's book author? Andrea Wang: [00:53:59] it is very disheartening and discouraging that the current climate is against, people who look like me or other people of color. And as a children's book author, we are experiencing a huge decrease in the number of teachers and librarians who are asking us to come and visit schools, to talk to students, which is horrible because. These young people are the ones who need to learn from books, right? Knowledge is power. And if we are not keeping them informed, then we are doing them a disservice. I think the attacks on our freedom to read are really unjust. and. personally as an author of color, I understand that books like Worthy may end up on some of these banned book lists because it does talk about racism. but these are the stories that we need now, and I'm going to continue writing these stories about the Hidden History, And to talk about these difficult subjects that I think kids understand on some level. but if they're not reading about it in books, then it's hard to spark a conversation with, educators or adults about it. So I think these books that I'm writing, that many of my friends and other children's book authors are writing are providing that. Sort of gateway to talk about, the topics that are so important right now. Miko Lee: [00:55:29] Thank you so much for sharing, and thank you so much for being on Apex Express today. We appreciate your voice and the work that you're putting out there in the world. Is there anything else you'd like to say? Andrea Wang: [00:55:39] you know, there's so much to say, I think just to. Stand up for what we all believe in and to, I encourage people to stand up for their intellectual freedom and that of their children. Miko Lee: [00:55:56] Thank you, Andrea Wang. I appreciate hearing from you and hearing your voice and seeing your work out there in the world. Andrea Wang: [00:56:03] Thank you so much, Miko. It was a pleasure. Miko Lee: [00:56:05] Please check out our website, kpfa.org. To find out more about our show tonight. We thank all of you listeners out there. Keep resisting, keep organizing, keep creating and sharing your visions with the world because your voices are important. Apex Express is created by Miko Lee, Jalena Keane-Lee, Preti Mangala-Shekar, Swati Rayasam, Aisa Villarosa, Estella Owoimaha-Church, Gabriel Tanglao, Cheryl Truong and Ayame Keane-Lee. The post APEX Express – 5.29.25 AAPI Children's Books appeared first on KPFA.
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After a rare week off, the UFC is back in action this weekend. On Saturday, UFC Vegas 107 goes down at the World's Mightiest APEX, headlined by a Top 5 women's flyweight matchup between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber, with possible title implications on the line. But before that happens, Mateusz Gamrot and Ludovit Klein mix it up in a pivotal lightweight contest, and nine other bouts of varying import take place. And after a brief hiatus, No Bets Barred is back to break down all the action this weekend. This week, host Jed Meshew flies solo to preview this underwhelming APEX card before next weekend's big UFC 316 event. Topics discussed include what Blanchfield and Barber are fighting for, how Klein will fare in his big opportunity to climb the lightweight ladder, which underdogs are live on Saturday, the latest updates on The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 128 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Madlab Michael Iurato and Dan Tom make their UFC Vegas 107 picks. The card goes down Saturday May 31st at the APEX in Las Vegas. The guys make their UFC picks, give their favorite bets and props for each fight. For more from Madlab and Dan check out:Madlab: https://www.themadlabmma.com/Dan: https://dantommma.substack.com/ MORGAN & MORGAN —Hire Morgan & Morgan at ForThePeople.com/DogOrPass or use Pound LAW - Pound 529 - from your cell. Sub to the Mayo Media Network for Video: https://bit.ly/YTMMN #UFCVegas107 #UFC #UFCPicks Subscribe to the Dog Or Pass Podcast Feeds Apple: https://apple.co/2EO5trZSpotify: https://spoti.fi/35EZVLk SHOW INDEX 00:00 Intro3:27 - ERIN BLANCHFIELD vs. MAYCEE BARBER13:33 - MATEUSZ GAMROT vs. LEDOVIT KLEIN 22:06 - BILLY RAY GOFF vs. RAMIZ BRAHIMAJ 30:25 - DUSTIN JACOBY vs. BRUNO LOPEZ 35:27 - ZACHARY REESE vs. DUSKO TODOROVIC 45:15 - JAFEL FILHO vs. ALLAN NASCIMENTO51:23 - KETLEN VIEIRA vs. MACY CHIASSON 59:26 - TRAVIN GILESvs.ANDREAS GUSTAFSSON1:03:05 - BOLAJIOKI 1:06:25 - KURT HOLOBAUGH vs. JORDAN LEAVITT 1:10:56 - RAYANNE DOS SANTOSvs. ALICE ARDELEAN1:14:36 - CCC MabLab Twitter: https://x.com/MadLabMMADan Tom Twitter: https://x.com/DanTomMMA
After a rare week off, the UFC is back in action this weekend. On Saturday, UFC Vegas 107 goes down at the World's Mightiest APEX, headlined by a Top 5 women's flyweight matchup between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber, with possible title implications on the line. But before that happens, Mateusz Gamrot and Ludovit Klein mix it up in a pivotal lightweight contest, and nine other bouts of varying import take place. And after a brief hiatus, No Bets Barred is back to break down all the action this weekend. This week, host Jed Meshew flies solo to preview this underwhelming APEX card before next weekend's big UFC 316 event. Topics discussed include what Blanchfield and Barber are fighting for, how Klein will fare in his big opportunity to climb the lightweight ladder, which underdogs are live on Saturday, the latest updates on The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 128 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 60: Can you really build an $8 billion SaaS startup by yourself using AI agents? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sits down with Matan Grinberg (https://x.com/matansf), a physicist, AI founder, and creator of Factory AI—one of Silicon Valley's best-kept secrets. Matan has published papers alongside luminaries and built a company trusted by top VCs and tech insiders. In this episode, Nathan and Matan dive deep into the power and practicality of Factory AI—an agentic software platform that allows anyone to build full-featured SaaS applications using only natural language. After years of focusing on large enterprise clients and remaining under the radar, Factory AI is now opening up to everyone and revealing what's possible when state-of-the-art “droids” (purpose-built AI agents) collaborate to automate the entire software development lifecycle. Watch them attempt to build a DocuSign competitor in minutes live on the show, and explore how AI is changing the future of engineering, entrepreneurship, and creative problem-solving. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Enterprise-Focused Product Expansion (05:45) Engineering Task Automation Tools (07:01) Quick Project Setup Outline (10:43) AI Revolutionizing Software Development (14:29) Customer-Centric Problem Solving (18:10) Progress Through Efficiency Improvements (19:22) Agency: The New Success Metric (24:54) Expanding Product to Small Teams (25:38) Unified Platform for Software Development (30:44) Importance of Foundational Knowledge (33:55) Technology: Rise, Apex, and Decline (35:40) Future Technology Beyond Smartphones — Mentions: Want the ultimate guide to use Gemini's game-changing features? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/wdn Promo link for 14 day free trial w 10M extra free tokens: LINK Matt Grinberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matan-grinberg/ Factory: https://www.factory.ai/ Docusign: https://www.docusign.com/ Shaun Maguire: https://x.com/shaunmmaguire Sequoia: https://www.sequoiacap.com/ Datadog: https://www.datadoghq.com/ Sentry: https://sentry.io/ Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt's Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano
After a rare week off, the UFC is back in action this weekend. On Saturday, UFC Vegas 107 goes down at the World's Mightiest APEX, headlined by a Top 5 women's flyweight matchup between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber, with possible title implications on the line. But before that happens, Mateusz Gamrot and Ludovit Klein mix it up in a pivotal lightweight contest, and nine other bouts of varying import take place. And after a brief hiatus, No Bets Barred is back to break down all the action this weekend. This week, host Jed Meshew flies solo to preview this underwhelming APEX card before next weekend's big UFC 316 event. Topics discussed include what Blanchfield and Barber are fighting for, how Klein will fare in his big opportunity to climb the lightweight ladder, which underdogs are live on Saturday, the latest updates on The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 128 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this explosive episode of Two Mikes, Dr. Ron Paul joins Dr. Michael Scheuer and Col. Mike to expose how the federal government has hijacked the Constitution, plunged America into endless wars, destroyed states' rights, and driven the nation to the brink with debt and tyranny. From Lincoln to Biden, Paul lays out the decades-long betrayal of liberty, the sham of perpetual war, and the deep state's war on the Second Amendment. This is a warning every American needs to hear.Follow Maverick Broadcasting Network on Pickax to catch the full lineup of shows and breaking news: https://pickax.com/maverickbroadcasting Protect your financial future with precious metals! Get your FREE Gold and Silver Guide from My Gold Guy today and take control of your financial destiny. https://mygoldguy.com/mbnIndulge in the finest quality with Prepper All-Naturals – sous vide, freeze-dried, and ready to savor today or in a decade. Order now using code MBN for a 25% discount. https://prepperbeef.com/freedomfirstbeefBe ready for anything life throws your way with The Wellness Company's Medical Emergency Kit. Order today using code MBN for a 10% discount at https://twc.health/mbn.Unleash the spirit of liberty in every cup with Supermassive Black Coffee. Order now using code MBN and savor the unparalleled taste of freedom in every patriotic sip. https://supermassiveblackcoffee.com
Manufacturing stands at a crossroads, caught between technological opportunity and geopolitical uncertainty. Speaking with Augusto Vilarinho Head of Global Sales at Critical Manufacturing at APEX 2025, we dive into how manufacturers are navigating today's complex landscape while preparing for tomorrow's challenges.The contrast between European and American manufacturing approaches reveals fascinating insights. While European manufacturers demonstrate strong commitment to reshoring operations, their American counterparts show enthusiasm tempered with hesitation—waiting for tariff clarity before making major investments. This wait-and-see approach makes perfect sense when planning for sustainable growth amid shifting regulations.At the heart of modern manufacturing excellence lies the crucial integration between physical equipment and intelligent systems. As Augusto explains, "It's a time long gone where buying a new machine delivered a nice throughput." Today's competitive edge comes from contextualizing manufacturing data across operations, from supply chain to production floor. Critical Manufacturing's platform excels here, connecting disparate systems to create a unified view that drives intelligent decision-making.Perhaps most valuable is how advanced Manufacturing Execution Systems help navigate complex supply chain decisions. When choosing materials, the lowest purchase price rarely tells the full story. By capturing contextualized information about how different materials perform in specific machines under various conditions, manufacturers can make truly informed decisions that balance cost against efficiency and quality. This holistic approach transforms manufacturing from a collection of isolated processes into an integrated ecosystem optimized for excellence.Listen and explore how data-driven manufacturing is revolutionizing production across industries, and why those embracing these systems today will lead tomorrow's manufacturing renaissance. How is your operation adapting to these new manufacturing realities?EMS@C-Level Live at APEX is sponsored by global inspection leaders Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Creative Electron (https://creativeelectron.com)EMS@C-Level is sponsored by global inspection leaders Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Creative Electron (https://creativeelectron.com) You can see video versions of all of the EMS@C-Level pods on our YouTube playlist.
On this episode of the Reliability Matters podcast, I left my usual studio for the IPC APEX Expo in Anaheim California.I interviewed two subject matter experts on topics related to electronic assembly.My guests are:Gerald Gardner, Global Product Manager at Weller, a manufacturer of hand soldering equipment fume extraction systems, and precision tools.Mike Young – CEO OF SASinno Americas, a manufacturer of wave and selective soldering equipment.More information on my guest's companies is available here:SASinno Americashttps://www.sasinnoamericas.comWellerhttps://www.weller-tools.com/us/en
Manufacturing landscapes are constantly evolving, and few understand this better than Dave Spehar, Managing Director of InCap's US operation. Speaking from the Creative Electron booth at APEX 2025, Dave offers a candid look at the post-acquisition journey since July 2023 that has propelled their business to record performance.Cultural alignment emerges as the cornerstone of their successful integration. "We had a very good match with the InCap culture, where it's more of an entrepreneurial spirit within the company," Dave explains. This compatibility has allowed them to maintain their operational identity while leveraging the resources of a global organization. From enhanced purchasing power to IT infrastructure support, the benefits of joining a larger family have been substantial without sacrificing the core values that made them successful.Timing couldn't have been better for this strategic move. With increasing tariff uncertainties and market volatility, having US-based manufacturing capabilities has become a competitive advantage. Their specialization in industrial applications, gas detection systems, and IoT devices continues to see robust demand. Meanwhile, the talent challenge looms large across manufacturing – something Dave addresses through a dual approach of strategic automation and positioning as an employer of choice. "We want to get more efficient with some automation... but at the end of the day, we've still got to rely on that talent," he notes.Perhaps most telling is the accelerated investment trajectory since the acquisition. Dave reveals they've invested more in the past year than in the previous five years combined, with another significant investment year ahead. This focus on maintaining state-of-the-art facilities and technologies positions them to exceed customer expectations in the challenging high-mix, low-volume manufacturing space. EMS@C-Level Live at APEX is sponsored by global inspection leaders Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Creative Electron (https://creativeelectron.com)EMS@C-Level is sponsored by global inspection leaders Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Creative Electron (https://creativeelectron.com) You can see video versions of all of the EMS@C-Level pods on our YouTube playlist.
On this episode of Nailing the Apex, recapping the Monaco Grand Prix (00:00), talking about racing regulations and their role (15:00), Haas' reliance on Estaban Ocon (20:00), looking at what is happening at Mercedes (27:00), the turning point for Lando Norris (40:00), how to "fix" the Monaco Grand Prix (50:00). Follow Tim Hauraney on Twitter / X: @TimHauraney Follow Adam Wylde on Twitter / X: @AdamWylde Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Follow us on Twitter (X): @sdpnsports Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The author, coach, influencer industry is on it's way out. Love it or hate it, it's the truth. Back in the early 2000s, the Nigerian prince emails started coming out. They were scamming people and soon after, Nigerians started getting arrested and the scam was exposed. Something simliar happened to EBay. Craigslist, same thing. When I started doing the online information business, I made videos. I'd purchase a camera. Editing services. And hosting services. Youtube only allowed for 8 minute videos, so I had to create an hour long training and sell it as a package. Over time, Youtube opened up the recording to 10 minutes and I was able to expand things and cut expenses. Back in 2020, this industry started to really explode. What I learned was those who couldn't or didn't know how to operate a business, started coaching people. That's what I did as a result of not being allowed to make loans in the mortgagge industry. But I was able to coach people on how to use social media and was able to make a living. Right now, all of the coaches, influencers, and authors are starting to be exposed. Marital challenges. Financial hardships. Everything was getting exposed. I'm the Kat Williams of this industry and I know all the secrets. I just store it and people are really struggling to sell event tickets. I'm having a hard time now selling tickets. But I'm okay with it. I don't want to be grouped in with the grifters, and reduced my prices by 80% in Apex. I'd feel like an asshole charging you $150K to coach with me. This is why I made the pivot into Closer Capital............ In a season of people asking for you to donate or fund their investment deals, I'm loaning it out and I've already crushed my 5 year plan. Lean in and listen. I've laid the roadmap out for you right here. About the THC Podcast Nothing is off-limits in these weekly episodes of the Hardcore Closer Podcast with Ryan Stewman. Politics, Finance, Religion, Tin-foil hat theories, and interdimensional space aliens. Ryan Stewman takes a very factual approach to simplifying the most complex things we are experiencing in real time in this timeline. Leave your feelings at the door and buckle up for a fresh perspective with no fluff, and just the hardcore stuff that reality is made of. Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/ and learn how you can finally partner with someone helping you grow, scale, and have the most successful business without the complexities of sharing equity in your company https://closercap.com/ Rise Above
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Ready to begin your pilgrimage across the land of Spira to defeat Sin and save the world? You're definitely going to need the Final Fantasy X “Counter Blitz” (green/white/blue) preconstructed Commander deck from the new Universes Beyond set, Final Fantasy! To help you along the way, check out our $50 upgrade guide, showing you 10 cards to add and 10 to take out. We'll give you everything you need to play games so good, your friends will demand a sequel! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- RAYCON: Raycon's latest model of Everyday Earbuds are better than ever! To save 15% on your entire Raycon order go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command AUDIBLE: New members can try Audible now free for 30 days by texting COMMAND to 500-500 or visiting https://www.Audible.com/COMMAND SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Josh Murphy: Twitter: @alsonamedjosh Bluesky: @alsonamedjosh.bsky.social “Counter Blitz” Precon Upgrade Deck List: https://archidekt.com/decks/13139583/cz_676_counter_blitz_precon_upgrade Mono-Blue Battle | Extra Turns 53: https://youtu.be/S318WdrTiko -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Final Fantasy + MTG crossover is going to be huge… TITANIC even! And today we're summoning an equally enormous preview card: “Summon: Titan!” It could leave a massive footprint in multiple formats, so if you don't want to get stomped, you need to be in the know. Come find out what this cool new Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy saga does! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Christian Navarro: Instagram: @christianleenavarro Dungeons & Daddies: YouTube: @dungeonsanddaddies Critical Role: YouTube: @criticalrole Tolarian Community College: YouTube: @TolarianCommunityCollege Voxy: Bluesky: @voxytwitch.bsky.social LadeeDanger: Bluesky: @ladeedanger.bsky.social LoadingReadyRun: YouTube: @loadingreadyrun MagicCon: Las Vegas Passes: https://mcvegas.mtgfestivals.com/en-us.html -------- THE END STEP: Tales Unrolled: https://www.youtube.com/@TalesUnrolled -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ready to go from MMO to MTG? Now you can with the new FFXIV Esper (white/blue/black) precon deck “Scions & Spellcraft” from the latest Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy set! We're here to save you some time loot-farming by providing you with our $50 upgrade guide. We'll show you 10 cards to add to your party and 10 to remove, so that the next time you start a PVP encounter at your LGS, you'll wind up as the last Warrior of Light standing! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- AUDIBLE: New members can try Audible now free for 30 days by texting COMMAND to 500-500 or visiting https://www.Audible.com/COMMAND SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz WHATNOT: The Command Zone is streaming on Whatnot May 15th at 12pm! To get $15 for FREE to use anywhere on the platform, sign up using our link: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/command -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Jordan Pridgen: Bluesky: @jordanpigeon.bsky.social Twitter: @jordanpigeon “Scions & Spellcraft” Precon Upgrade Deck List: https://archidekt.com/decks/13139385/cz_675_scions_spellcraft_precon_upgrade The Professor: Bluesky: @tolariancommunitycollege.com Twitter: @TolarianCollege YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TolarianCommunityCollege -------- THE END STEP: Blue Prince: https://www.blueprincegame.com/ Betrayal at the House on the Hill: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/10547/betrayal-at-house-on-the-hill -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I had a guy reach out to me on Sunday morning in the DMs at 7:30 am. He wanted to talk business. That's cool. I'm a busy guy and love business, but this guy was once in the Apex network I created. He was in for a few years. Over that time, he had access to me, just like most poeple that come into our network. I've helped him with multiple things in life and business over the years and this particular morning when he reached out, I fired back at him asking why he wasn't asking the person he currently has as a mentor. As I was drawing boundaries and pushing back on him, I reminded him of a time I offered to help him build out his AI platform for a nominal $5K. Well, he backdoored me and went straight to the source. He didn't like that much when I presented facts and further asked why he wasn't talking to the guy he hired to mentor him. The truth is, there aren't many in this space I'm in that would take the time to entertain his questions on a Sunday morning. Let's just say he didn't like the boundaries I layed down for him. When people don't respect you, or value your time, they won't respect or value your boundaries, either. It's a huge red flag. Pay attention. About the ReWire Podcast The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential. Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/ Rise Above
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