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Pulsamos el folk de autor con letras melancólicas, guitarras acústicas y el tiempo que pasa; Jose González, la intimidad de Iron & Wine; Andrew Bird; The Velvet Underground o el recuerdo a Battiato.Anda Pajarito + A Perfect Storm José González Against The Dying Of The LightIn Your Ocean Iron & Wine Hen's TeethOn Rewind Damien Jurado Left OpenNature with All Her Force Will Have the Final Word Damien JuradoMy Boy Marlon Williams My BoyIsabella Afterhours Migala The Best of MigalaA Nervous Tic Motion of the Head to the Left - Orchestral Version Andrew Bird Nu Deco Ensemble Borrow or RobRoma Fade Andrew Bird Are You SeriousWho Loves The Sun Matt Berninger Rosanne CashTorneremo ancora Franco Battiato Royal Philarmonic Concert Orchestra Torneremo ancoraHaiku Franco Battiato Inneres AugeLe sacre sinfonie del tempo Franco Battiato Come un cammello in una grondaiaLa cura Franco Battiato L'ImboscataYo quiero verte danzar Franco Battiato NómadasEscuchar audio

Is the produce aisle the new Tinder? This week on Are You Serious?, Mitch and Mac are doubling the energy with a heavy-hitting crossover. They're joined by Jorae from the Melanin 360 Podcast and Lady Libra from the Customer Service Support Group podcast for a session that covers everything from hip-hop royalty to first-date fumbles.The Catalog Clash: We settle the score (or try to)—who has the superior run: Future or Lil Wayne?The Produce Pickup: Why the grocery store might actually be the most underrated spot to meet your next partner.The 21st Century Mood: We're breaking down the Top 10 R&B songs of the last 25 years. Did your favorite make the cut?First Date Fails: A candid look at why so many men are showing up ill-prepared for the first date and how to fix the vibe.We're getting petty with it. This week, we list the top five songs that get the party jumping for everyone else—but leave us reaching for our phones. ---Follow Our Guests:Jorae: @themelanin360podcastLady Libra: @cssgpodcastListen now and let us know: Wayne or Future?

TWILLEY BAND - "I'm On Fire" ("SINCERELY", 1976) / TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS - "Anything Thats Rock & Roll" ("TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS", 1976) / GREG KIHN - "Worse Or Better" ("GREG KIHN", 1976) / MOON MARTIN - "Victim of Romance" ("SHOTS FROM A COLD NIGHTMARE", 1978) / 20/20 - "Under The Freeway" (1978) / GARY VALENTINE - "Tomorrow Belongs to You" (1978) / GARY CHARLSON - "Not The Way It Seems" (1978) / THE SCRUFFS - "Tommy Gun" ("WANNA MEET THE SCRUFFS?", 1977) / PRIX - "Everytime I Close My Eyes" (1977) / TOMMY HOEHN - "Love You (All Day Long)" (1977) / VAN DUREN - "Chemical Fire" ("ARE YOU SERIOUS?", 1978) / PEZBAND - "It was Alright" ("PEZBAND", 1977) / NICK LOWE - "So It Goes" ("single 1976, "JESUS OF COOL", 1978) / DAVE EDMUNDS - "Little Darlin'" (single 1977 / "GET IT", 1977) / GRAHAM PARKER & THE RUMOUR - "Back Door Love" ("HEAT TREATMENT", 1976) / RACHEL SWEET - "Truckstop Queen" ("THE AKRON COMPILATION", 1978Escuchar audio

I’ve seen situations like that where people are making excuses instead of sales. Somebody planned to sell something and was talking about it for a long time. But all the dominoes had to be lined up just right before they’d flick it. Flick one of them and get it going. And ultimately, nothing happened. Sometimes we have a great idea, but then it’s like, “oh, it seems like too much work” or “I don’t want to do it,” or “I’m scared,” or whatever the deal is. And unfortunately, you’re building bridges to nowhere when you do that. David: Hi, and welcome to the podcast. In today’s episode co-host Jay McFarland and I will be discussing making excuses instead of sales. Welcome back, Jay. Jay: Thank you so much, David. Such a pleasure to be here. And I’m excited about this topic. And I’m just going to be brutally honest upfront. I’m guilty of this very thing. As I’ve been involved in sales and sometimes numbers would drop, and the first thing I’m saying is, “well, it’s this,” or, “well, it’s that.” And the truth is it, might be. And so I think it’s important to always go back and reassess what you are doing and have you changed something or has something changed in your system? David: Yeah, it’s very easy to do. It’s an easy trap to fall into. Because whoever really wants to say ” it’s my fault?” And yet, our behavior is one of the only things that we really, truly have control over to the extent that we can get control over it, right? We can’t control a lot of outside factors, but we can largely control what we do and what we promise to do, and then try to connect the dots between those two things. Jay: Yeah. I remember I was in a training and they pointed out that so often when a mistake happens or say sales have a problem, we’re looking for the person to blame. And so often it’s not a person, it’s a system. It’s something that needs to be tweaked. But it’s so easy to just pick somebody and say, you know, “you’re the problem, you solve it.” Maybe you’re the frontline salesperson, and so you need to fix it or there are going to be consequences. And oftentimes I think that’s the wrong approach. David: Yeah, I agree. And I think the reason that this topic even came up is I had an experience, fairly recently, where I was just sort of blindsided by someone’s ability to blame every single outside factor rather than just the fact that they essentially weren’t selling. And this is common in a lot of different businesses. It’s common in a lot of different sales industries. A lot of times, “well, it’s the leads.” And if you ever saw Glengarry Glen Ross, “it’s the leads.” And I remember when I was first watching that movie, I was like, oh, that’s brutal. You know, it’s probably not the leads. And then you find out, in that particular movie, yeah, it was the leads, because they were giving them bad leads. That’s really the exception, rather than the rule though. It’s the leads, it’s the market, it’s the product, it’s the supply chain. There have been a lot of really, potentially very good excuses, a lot of different things that people can blame for their lack of producing, but none of that empowers the salesperson. None of it empowers the person who is making those excuses to actually address the issues that potentially need to be addressed. In other words, if there’s a problem with the leads, what can that person do to track down better leads? If it’s the market, are there other markets they can approach? Or are there segments of the market that they could and should be approaching? If it’s the product, are they representing the right product? Is there another product they should be selling? So for every excuse, there is normally something that the salesperson can do to address some aspect of the problem that they’re citing as being the real issue. Jay: Yeah, I think it’s so important what you’re talking about. Because I’ve been in a situation recently where we did a Google ad campaign and man, the leads were just coming in. But then we looked at our close rate, and it was just miserable. And so we had to assess, is this the type of lead we want? Because we’re spinning our wheels here. And so we had to change keywords and go through a lot of thought processes and reassess. Because in that case, it was the leads. But I also think it’s important, especially in sales, to constantly be reassessing your own performance and what you’re going through. because we fall into traps, right? And also it’s hard, the grind can be hard. And so things that you know you should be doing, you’re not this time because it’s just hard. So checking every box, every single time can be monotonous. So I think a lot of times the breakdown can just be with us. David: It can be. And it can be our failure to look at the other options that are available to us. It can be our failure to look at the issues that we’re blaming to say, “how could we potentially improve that?” And sometimes it’s not the actual situation that we think it is. In the example that you gave, you were able to determine that this group of leads worked and this group of leads didn’t. And if you got the same process, then you can say all right, we want more of the kind of leads that are going to work. Another option there would be to say, okay, is there something we can do to change the procedure on this particular group of leads to make it match? But that doesn’t always work. Sometimes it is the leads, just like in Glengarry Glen Ross. Sometimes it actually is the leads. But that doesn’t alleviate the responsibility of the salesperson to try to identify what we can do to deal with whatever situation we’re faced with. Because the problem is that if we don’t do that, we are really disempowering ourselves, and we’re training ourselves to blame outside factors that are beyond our control, which means we can never be in control. Whenever we do that, anytime we outsource responsibility somewhere else, anytime we outsource the blame to something else, then we’re completely disempowering ourselves. Jay: Yeah. I love that. That’s such a good point. Outsourcing the blame is not going to solve any problems. You know, it’s been kind of a running theme through all the podcasts that we do, that you should always be reassessing, you should always be looking at the numbers. We’ve talked about key performance indicators and saying, you know, we normally always have a good January. Now we’re not, what is going on? Is it seasonal? Is it the economy? Because we can be affected by so many things outside of our control, but if we’re not reassessing those and we can’t go back and look at where we were before, we might not even know we need to change. And then we’re outsourcing excuses as well. David: Yeah, I think there’s also a tendency for some people to think in terms of blame instead of responsibility. My thinking is it’s better if we can choose responsibility instead of blame. Choose responsibility over blame. That means you know, I’m not asking anybody to blame themselves. I’m not saying blame yourself for poor sales. What I’m saying is “what aspects of that can you take responsibility for?” Can you take the responsibility of saying, “okay, if I need better leads, I either need to dig them up myself, or I need to go to the person who provides the leads and convince that person that we need something different?” Look at whatever sliver of action you can take, whatever little thing you can do to advance the cause, because otherwise you’re just playing the victim and that never helps anyone, particularly in sales. Jay: Yeah, exactly. You know, another example… we were just recently excited. Somebody approached us, “Hey, we have this great new way to generate leads for you. It’s going to involve webinars and all of these things.” And again, it generated a decent amount of leads, but we couldn’t close any of them. And it was interesting because it felt like they were the right kind of leads. They were asking the right kind of questions. So we really spent a lot of time saying, is it us? Is it this particular client? And ultimately, we stopped using that service just because, for whatever reason, whatever it was doing, just not the ideal customer. But if we would’ve just said, oh, it’s not working, I would still today be thinking to myself, maybe we should have stuck with that longer. So try things and then tweak ’em as you go to make sure that if you’re going to not use them anymore, you’ve really done your due diligence. Otherwise, you might be chasing away good leads. David: Yeah. And I think listening skills are critical in that regard. When you’re talking to a different group of people, a different group of people that came in from a particular lead source that you’ve never done before, and you find that they’re not closing, what are they saying that is different than the other people that you normally talk to? What questions are they asking? What questions are they not asking? What questions are they not responding well to? Because a lot of times, if you get a list of people that just don’t have any money to spend, and you find that that’s a recurring motif in that particular lead source, then it’s pretty easy to understand. Okay, it’s going to be difficult to convert. But the challenge there is that there are a lot of people who have money, who pretend not to when they’re in a conversation with a salesperson. And so just because somebody says they don’t have money, very often that just means I don’t have money for you for what you’re proposing right now, because I still don’t get it. I don’t believe it. I don’t see the ROI. If you can show them the ROI, they can come up with the funds. And so that’s part of the challenge as well. Is the person that you’re talking to telling you the truth about their inability to buy, or are they just making something up because they don’t want to buy what it is that we’re offering? Jay: Yeah. And one other thing we’ve started doing recently is if it comes down to the point where they’re not going to buy or they say maybe in the future or whatever, and we put them into our database and we have a drip program that constantly reminds them about who we are and what we do. But to me, the follow-up to those individuals, a way to ask them straight up, “hey, can I ask what it is that kept you from using our services?” That’s hard to do, you know? David: Mm-hmm. Jay: But maybe it can be done through a form after the fact, an email that they can get. Any extra morsels of information to find out why this particular group of leads is not working out, I think could really be beneficial. David: Yeah. And I find that when it’s actually on a conversation, if someone tells you that on a conversation, yeah, listen, I don’t think we want to move forward on this. I find that to be a great time to be able to say to them, okay, I would much rather have a no or a yes than a maybe. So I appreciate the fact that you’re being candid with me. Can you tell me what was it that caused you to make that decision? It’s a decent time to ask, and you’re basically acknowledging what they said. You’re not trying to talk them out of it at that point. And then, in a lot of cases, they can really open up to you about some of what their issues were or are, and it’s possible then to sometimes swing back into a conversation where you’re able to address something that you didn’t know they needed addressed, answer a question that wasn’t officially asked previously. And once that pressure or tension is taken away where they think you’re trying to sell them something, they can very often be a lot more open in their responses. Jay: Yeah, this is such a great point because if you ask them, Hey, can you tell me what it is? They may come back and their answer may demonstrate to you that they missed the whole point. That you had been talking the whole time and they completely missed your benefits. They completely misunderstood you. And so like you said, that may restart the whole sales cycle again. But now you have a better understanding of what they’re looking for. David: Yeah, exactly. So part of my feeling here is that it’s important for any of us who are dealing with this type of thing to start out by looking inward. Essentially asking yourself, what can you do today, right now, to advance your own sales career? To target better prospects? To initiate more contacts? Whatever it is that you need to do, there’s probably something that you can do and that you should do to advance that process. Also, I think there are some people who think they might want to try to sell something, but if they’re not committed to making that happen, they can stretch it out for days, weeks, months, or years, if people let them, and never sell a thing. And I’ve seen situations like that where somebody had planned to sell something and was talking about it for a long time, and all the dominoes had to be lined up just right before they’d flick it, you know, flick one of them and get it going. And ultimately nothing happened. And that I think is just a failure of vision in terms of “what am I really planning to do and what will I actually take action on?” Because sometimes we have a great idea, but then it’s like, “oh, it seems like too much work” or “I don’t want to do it,” or “I’m scared,” or whatever the deal is. And unfortunately, you’re building bridges to nowhere when you do that. You’re trying to set up all these different things to be in place, but if you fail to, you know, flick the domino or pull the trigger, nothing’s going to happen. Jay: Yeah. Such a great point. And if you’re outsourcing that blame or that responsibility, then you need to reassess. David, how can people find out more? David: Well, you can go to TopSecrets.com/call. Schedule a call with myself or my team, and we’ve been taking a number of calls, particularly over the past couple of weeks, and it’s been great having conversations with people who are really serious about growing their sales and profits. Because the reality of the situation is, you know the old 80/20 rule. And who knows, these days it might be 85/15, or 90/10 or 95/5. And we love having conversations with people who are serious about growing their sales and profits. We love having the conversations where we can sort of walk them through their current situation. Where they’re looking to be in terms of sales and profits and visibility in the marketplace. We try to make these calls as valuable as possible, whether or not we ever end up working together. It kind of doesn’t matter. If you are serious about growing your sales and profits and you want to have a conversation, go to TopSecrets.com/call. We would love to have those conversations with you. Jay: All right, that’s awesome. Thank you so much, David. David: Thank you, Jay. Are You Serious about Growing Your Business, Starting Now? If so, check out a few ways we help promotional product distributors grow: Just Getting Started? If you (or someone on your team) is just getting started in promotional product sales, learn how we can help. Ready to Grow & Scale Your Business Fast? If you're an established distributor serious about growing your sales and profits now, check out this case study and schedule a call with our team. Need EQP/Preferential Pricing? If you're an established distributor doing a decent volume of sales, click here to get End Quantity Pricing from many of the top supplier lines in the promo industry.

EPYSODE 74: Are You Serious? by Van Duren. Guest: Van Duren. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. In 1978, while punk was exploding and disco ruled the charts, a razor-sharp pop record quietly slipped through the cracks. Are You Serious? should have been a defining album of the late '70s. Instead, it became a cult favourite whispered about by collectors and power pop devotees. This week, we dig into the story behind this Memphis-born gem: the jangling guitars, the smart lyrics, and the Big Star–adjacent brilliance that makes this album one of the great lost power pop records of the era. How did it miss commercial success? From studio lore to standout tracks, we revisit a record that proves sometimes the best albums aren't the ones that topped the charts...they're the ones waiting to be rediscovered. If you love 70s power pop or overlooked vinyl-era classics, this one's essential listening. I hope you dig Are You Serious? as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ ⁠farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com⁠ ===LINKS=== Grab all of Van's albums here: ⁠https://omnivorerecordings.com/van-duren/⁠  Here's a link to the award winning documentary titled “Waiting: The Van Duren Story”: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwxjkFjFPv4⁠ Check out the Loveland Duren website here: ⁠https://www.lovelandduren.com⁠   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0H17drhsCAEubGQW3c59vb?si=fe6d380cb2de4079 *SHANTI "We Want To Be Free" VAN HALEN “Eruption” THE ROLLING STONES “(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction” THE DAVE CLARK FIVE “Glad All Over” FREE "All Right Now" ICEWATER "All I See Is You" BIG STAR "In The Street" CHRIS BELL “I Am The Cosmos” BIG STAR “Kizza Me” THE BEATLES “A Hard Day's Night” PAUL McCARTNEY “Oh Woman Oh Why” VAN DUREN "Chemical Fire" NICK LOWE "I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass" VAN DUREN "This Love Inside" VAN DUREN "Oh Babe" SUPERTRAMP "Bloody Well Right" VAN DUREN "Waiting" VAN DUREN "Grow Yourself Up" VAN DUREN "Guaranteed" VAN DUREN "Positive" VAN DUREN "New Year's Eve" VAN DUREN "So Good To Be Me (For The Time Being)" VAN DUREN "Yellow Light" VAN DUREN "For A While" VAN DUREN "Stupid Enough" VAN DUREN "The Love That I Love" VAN DUREN “Bear With Me All The Way” VAN DUREN “Make A Scene” VAN DUREN “Tenessee, I'm Trying” VAN DUREN “That” VAN DUREN “Love At The Heart Of It/Mad At The Moon” *GOOD QUESTION “Girls In Uniforms” GOOD QUESTION “Jane” *VAN DUREN AND TOMMY HOEHN “Your Beautiful Self” *VAN DUREN “Europa” LOVELAND DUREN “Within Crying Distance” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... *NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Now It's All This" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Here's a link to my band's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=YsBCG3jtQiukZvkvQ5iFXQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Wait... Are You Serious?"Pastor James Leads us from Matthew 24:36-51Our Advent season begins with a sermon on Hope. Pastor James divers into the Matthew text, and its instructions on Repentance by following Jesus into everlasting life. We all must accept two things: the first is that we will all die one day. and the second that we all face judgement shortly thereafter. Therefore we must repent in order to receive Jesus grace and join him and the father in heaven, else be in hell for the eternity of our second lives. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/mAwxLD6Gtu8Thank you so much for joining us today! We also have a Podcast Link: www.lakewoodgrace.com/podcast Please connect with us by filling out a communication card here: www.lakewoodgrace.com/connect

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Halloween takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Buck's Gentle Nudge Buck Sexton encourages voter turnout ahead of the upcoming off-year elections, spotlighting key races in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City. He emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and early voting, particularly in tight contests like the New Jersey gubernatorial race and the NYC mayoral and city council elections. A major focus of the hour is the ongoing government shutdown, which Buck attributes to Democratic leadership, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. He critiques their handling of negotiations and highlights the impact on federal workers, especially air traffic controllers and TSA agents, citing safety concerns and economic stress. Buck argues that Republicans are pushing for a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government, while Democrats are obstructing progress for political leverage. Healthcare policy also comes under scrutiny, with Buck condemning the legacy of Obamacare and current Democratic efforts to expand subsidies and entitlements. He frames these moves as part of a broader welfare state agenda that burdens taxpayers and prioritizes illegal immigrants, particularly in sanctuary cities like New York. Why Elections Matter Guest Karol Markowicz joins to offer insights on NYC politics and cultural shifts, especially from the perspective of Russian Jewish communities in Brooklyn. She discusses the ideological divide between conservative immigrant populations and progressive enclaves like Park Slope and the Upper West Side. The conversation touches on Jewish voter trends, noting a significant shift away from Democratic candidates in recent elections. Kamala, Are You Serious? Clay’s travel nightmare amid widespread airport chaos caused by the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting how air traffic controller shortages and TSA delays are creating nationwide disruptions. This segues into a sharp critique of Democratic leadership, with Buck questioning whether mounting pressure from unions and airline executives will force Democrats to end the standoff. The conversation then shifts to Kamala Harris’s controversial book tour and her attempts to defend the Biden administration’s handling of President Biden’s cognitive decline. Buck dismantles Harris’s argument that Biden was fit to govern but not to campaign, calling it “absurd” and pointing out the administration’s deception about Biden’s mental state. Harris’s excuses for her crushing 2024 election loss to Donald Trump—including claims of “misinformation,” “disinformation,” and the “Elon Musk factor”—are dissected in detail. Buck argues that Harris’s failure reflects a broader rejection of identity politics and DEI-driven promotions, emphasizing that voters now demand competence over optics. Do You Believe? Buck welcomes Miranda Devine, host of Pod Force One, for an in-depth discussion on her recent interview with Vice President JD Vance. Topics include the administration’s stance on Russia-Ukraine peace prospects, the fallout from Zelensky’s Oval Office clash with Trump, and growing speculation about U.S. military operations in Venezuela—raising questions about whether these strikes target drug cartels or signal regime change. Miranda also shares JD Vance’s candid thoughts on UFOs and spiritual forces, his Catholic faith, and personal anecdotes about President Trump’s work ethic and family-friendly demeanor, offering listeners a rare glimpse behind the scenes of the White House. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay and Buck: https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton on Social Media: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Steve previewed Tulane's midweek conference challenge against East Carolina and the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Eagles and Giants. The guys interviewed Guerry Smith, the publisher of The Wave Report, and Jeff Duncan, a columnist for the Times-Picayune. They also spoke to Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" sports network, and Rixon Lane, the host of the "Bleav in South Carolina" podcast, about LSU's upcoming SEC matchup against South Carolina. Erin Summers, a team reporter for the Saints and Pelicans, joined Sports Talk. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their weekly "Pick-Six" segment.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" sports network, joined Sports Talk. The guys discussed LSU's recent deal with Woodside Energy for an exclusive jersey patch sponsor. Ruffino broke down the Tigers' homecoming game against the 3-2 South Carolina Gamecocks. Ruffino also shared his thoughts on South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers, LSU's rushing attack, and the Tigers' pass game.

Mike and Steve interviewed Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" sports network, and Rixon Lane, the host of the "Bleav in South Carolina" podcast, about LSU's upcoming SEC matchup against South Carolina. Ruffino shared his thoughts on South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers, LSU's rushing attack, and the Tigers' pass game. Lane broke down the Gamecocks' issues in their 3-2 start to the 2025 season.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" sports network, joined Sports Talk. The guys discussed LSU's recent deal with Woodside Energy for an exclusive jersey patch sponsor. Ruffino broke down the Tigers' homecoming game against the 3-2 South Carolina Gamecocks. Ruffino also shared his thoughts on South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers, LSU's rushing attack, and the Tigers' pass game.

Mike and Steve interviewed Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" sports network, and Rixon Lane, the host of the "Bleav in South Carolina" podcast, about LSU's upcoming SEC matchup against South Carolina. Ruffino shared his thoughts on South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers, LSU's rushing attack, and the Tigers' pass game. Lane broke down the Gamecocks' issues in their 3-2 start to the 2025 season.

Are you serious about the people in your life who don't yet know God?In this episode, Pastor Mike closes out our Are You Serious? series with a deep dive into Luke 15. Jesus' parables of the lost sheep, coin, and son reveal God's relentless love and remind us that every soul has immeasurable value. Heaven rejoices when just one person comes home—and we're called to be part of that mission.If you've ever wondered whether you matter to God, or wrestled with how to love people who feel far from Him, this message will speak directly to you.

What if everything you're searching for (joy, peace, strength, comfort, love, freedom, and rest), is found in one place?In this week's message from our Are You Serious? series, Pastor Mike Rosado unpacks what it really means to take the presence of God seriously. Not in a stiff, uptight, or overly “churchy” way, but in a way that transforms your everyday life.Learn how to:Recognize God's presence in your daily lifeFind real joy and peace no matter your circumstancesAccess strength when you feel overwhelmedExperience freedom and transformation through JesusPsalm 16:11 says, “In Your presence there is fullness of joy.”  This isn't just a Sunday feeling, it's a daily reality you can step into today.Perfect for anyone seeking hope, purpose, and lasting peace, whether you've been in church for years or you're just exploring faith.

Mike and Charlie previewed week one of the college football season, featuring three top-10 matchups. The guys discussed the Saints' latest waiver claims: wide receiver Trey Palmer and offensive lineman Xavier Truss. Former Saints Super Bowl-winning linebacker Scott Shanle joined Sports Talk to remember the Saints' legendary 2006 season and preview the team's upcoming 2025 campaign. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" sports network, broke down LSU's top 10 matchup against Clemson with Mike and Charlie. Steve and Charlie heard from LSU head coach Brian Kelly and quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. The guys listened to Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough's press conference audio. They also interviewed Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" sports network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino praised the growth of LSU's defensive line and secondary. He also previewed the Tigers' season-opening top 10 matchup at No. 4 Clemson.

Mike and Charlie previewed a loaded opening weekend of the 2025 college football season. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" sports network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino praised the growth of LSU's defensive line and secondary. He also previewed the Tigers' season-opening top 10 matchup at No. 4 Clemson. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" sports network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino praised the growth of LSU's defensive line and secondary. He also previewed the Tigers' season-opening top 10 matchup at No. 4 Clemson.

What does it really mean to take your faith seriously? For many of us, the Bible has felt like a rulebook used to judge or shame, but that's not what God intended. In this week's kickoff to our new series Are You Serious?, Pastor Mike Rosado unpacks how the Bible is meant to bring life, freedom, and transformation, not legalism.In this message, you'll discover:- The difference between legalism vs. reverence- Why the Bible is more about knowing God than following rules- How taking the Word seriously can actually lead to more joy, intimacy, and growth- Practical ways to build a strong foundation of faith that lastsIf you've ever felt turned off by religion, this talk will help you see God and His Word in a new way.Listen now and join the conversation in the comments!

Chunga found a video on social media this weekend, (while trying to avoid all of the dumb Coldplay pictures) that showcased the “3 Worst Steakhouse Chain in America”. WHAT!?!? ARE YOU SERIOUS!??Speaking of those dumb Coldplay pictures, Chris says every, single, member of the Ronin Family is GROUNDED!!! Oh, and while you're grounded, go see the live version of “How to Train Your Dragon!!!  The guy who tours the country with Annabelle the doll died last week!! YIKES!!!! Is it because the doll is possessed?  Chandler says YES!  Chris and Gregg aren't so sure!!! What do YOU think!?!Gregg has another classic laser disk movie review, AND!!!! It's time for Your Really Stupid News!!!! Listen NOW!!!!It's on www.radioronin.com and everywhere you get your podcasts!!!

Chunga found a video on social media this weekend, (while trying to avoid all of the dumb Coldplay pictures) that showcased the “3 Worst Steakhouse Chain in America”. WHAT!?!? ARE YOU SERIOUS!??Speaking of those dumb Coldplay pictures, Chris says every, single, member of the Ronin Family is GROUNDED!!! Oh, and while you're grounded, go see the live version of “How to Train Your Dragon!!!  The guy who tours the country with Annabelle the doll died last week!! YIKES!!!! Is it because the doll is possessed?  Chandler says YES!  Chris and Gregg aren't so sure!!! What do YOU think!?!Gregg has another classic laser disk movie review, AND!!!! It's time for Your Really Stupid News!!!! Listen NOW!!!!It's on www.radioronin.com and everywhere you get your podcasts!!!

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On today's show, Mike Detillier and Steve Geller along with Cullen Steele discuss everything ranging from the beginning of conference finals action in the NBA as the Thunder take on the T-Wolves, SEC Tourney baseball gets underway up in Hoover, Tulane baseball looks to stay hot in May, before being joined by the likes Mike Triplett, writer covering the Saints for New Orleans dot football, on Chase Young's future with the team, as well as founder and CEO of the Are You Serious sports network, Blake Ruffino, on how Jay Johnson and the Tigers are feeling ahead of their Friday action at the Hoover Met, Nick Friedell, Audacy Sports NBA Insider, drops in to help us make sense of who should be making their way to the NBA Finals, we do our daily Triple Option segment where we give out our top takes on the days biggest stories. Later on, Steve and Cullen hear from Saints WR Cedrick Wilson Jr., on how he feels as OTAs are finally here, Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter and WWL digital content producer, sounds off on his way-too-early 53-man roster for the Black & Gold, and so much more!

Mike is joined by founder and CEO of the Are You Serious sports network, Blake Ruffino, to discuss LSU baseball's regular season performance as they look to continue their dominance in Hoover at the SEC Tournament, LSU's pitcher are waking up just in time for a serious postseason run, and more!

This hour, Mike and Cullen discuss Tulane Baseball making hay in the AAC Tournament, Tulane Football continues building a strong roster, Charles Woodson entering a new phase in his NFL career as he steps into an ownership role with the Browns, before welcoming in Mike Triplett, writer covering the Saints for New Orleans dot football, to break down the latest on the Saints roster as OTAs get underway, and founder and CEO of the Are You Serious sports network, Blake Ruffino, on the Jay Johnson and how the Tigers are looking as the SEC Tourney gets underway!

Mike is joined by founder and CEO of the Are You Serious sports network, Blake Ruffino, to discuss LSU baseball's regular season performance as they look to continue their dominance in Hoover at the SEC Tournament, LSU's pitcher are waking up just in time for a serious postseason run, and more!

431 - Join Disney experts Rob & Kerri Stuart as they reveal the insider secrets to resort hopping at Walt Disney World - a magical experience available to everyone, even if you're not staying on Disney property! Discover the best resorts to visit during the Christmas holiday season, transportation hacks using the monorail and Skyliner, and must-try experiences at each resort. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the Christmas holiday season is the ultimate time for resort hopping How to navigate between multiple resorts using Disney transportation Hidden gems at Polynesian, Contemporary, Riviera, and Port Orleans resorts Secret spots at value resorts that even Disney pros overlook Important rules to follow (including the no pool-hopping policy) Plus, hear an entertaining "Are You Serious" segment about resort etiquette and get a special heads-up about Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party tickets! Whether planning your first Disney vacation or your fiftieth, these resort hopping tips will enhance your Disney World experience with magical moments beyond the parks. Subscribe for weekly Disney travel secrets, vacation planning hacks, and insider tips from Orlando locals! #DisneyWorldTips #DisneyVacation #DisneyResorts #DisneyHacks #ResortHopping #DisneyTravelSecrets #DisneyWorldHacks #DisneyPlanningTips #WaltDisneyWorld Subscribe for weekly Disney vacation tips, park updates, and insider secrets that will transform how you experience Walt Disney World! #DisneyWorldResorts #DisneyVacationTips #DisneyWorldHacks #HowToDoDisney #DisneyPlanningTips #DisneyWorldHotels #DisneyTravelSecrets _________________________ Let us help you plan your next Disney vacation. Our services are free and you get us and our insider tips customized to YOUR family to help you have the most magical vacation. CONNECT WITH US HERE Want to save on gas? Upside App Referral Code - XD3VD  

ARE YOU SERIOUS!? Dallas SOMEHOW wins the #NBADraftLottery… and that wasn't the craziest part of the #NBAplayoffs day… with the Celtics losing superstar Jayson Tatum to a DEVASTATING injury in their series against New York. AND GIANNIS WANTS OUT OF MILWAUKEE!!?? Plus there was a WILD #Warriors - #Timberwolves Game 4… what's wrong with Jimmy Butler?   We also break down ALL the #NBADraftLottery Winners & Losers… It's a WILD episode of #NBA #Straya today.  There's also the NBA Straya Game Wraps, as well as the NBA Straya Daily Awards: That's Not A Knife, Old Mate No Mates, Spud of the Night, Better Than Lonzo Ball and more....!  Plus YEAH NAHs, the Unpopular Opinion of the Day and OUTBACK TAKEHOUSE...  There's also a brief Aussie NBA Player Watch… and an ANDREW GAZE GREY MAMBA AWARD!  We close out with a pick, preview & prediction for the Indy @ Cleveland and Denver @ OKC Game 5s on Wednesday May 14!  Who will win (or at least cover)? Find out with NBA PICKS WITH NBA STRAYA, brought to you by Dabble! Hit the link below to see all the picks & follow along.   So… strap in, lean back & enjoy! … and remember to rate, review & subscribe!  Cheers legends, and thanks for tuning in to the best NBA podcast in the world!! #Onyas...    

Alright, buckle up AYS family, because this week's episode of the Are You Serious? Podcast is a wild ride! The fellas welcome the one and only George Gambino, who drops by to bless your ears with his brand new single, "P.A.S." But that's not all the goodness they're serving up. Things get a little spicy as they dive headfirst into a debate hotter than a Baltimore summer: Is a friend's side piece absolutely off limits? Prepare for some potentially controversial opinions and maybe even a friendship pact or two being broken in real-time.Then, they shift gears to ponder the current state of fame. Are there any true, undeniable modern-day superstars who command the global stage like the legends of the past? It's a thought-provoking discussion that's sure to spark some nostalgia.And because they're keeping it real, the crew tackles a question that's plagued hearts for ages: Can your dream girl also be the fun, life-of-the-party type? Or are those two worlds destined to collide?Finally, because no week is complete without a little bit of harmless objectification, they reveal their Top Five Celebrity Crushes of the moment. Get ready for some surprising admissions and maybe even a shared celebrity infatuation or two!So, if you're ready for music, mayhem, and more opinions than you can shake a stick at, tune in to the latest episode of the Are You Serious? Podcast featuring the one and only George Gambino! You won't want to miss a single second.

Mike and Charlie discussed Blake Dean's decision to step down as UNO's head baseball coach and the Rams' dominant 27-9 victory over the Vikings. Mike and Charlie interviewed Jim Derry, the host of the "Datitude" podcast for NOLA.com, and Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" sports network. Derry broke down the Saints' top three head coaching candidates: Lions DC Aaron Glenn, former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, and Bills OC Joe Brady. Ruffino shared his thoughts on LSU's top-ranked transfer portal, highlighting S Tamarcus Cooley, DB Mansoor Delane, and TE Donovan Green. Mike slammed the Saints' lack of young core talent. Audacy NFL insider Mark Schlereth, the host of "The Stinkin' Truth" podcast, joined Mike and Charlie. Schlereth broke down Baltimore's upcoming matchup against Buffalo, the Texans' dominant win over the Chargers, and Jayden Daniels and Dan Quinn's outstanding 2024-25 campaign in Washington. Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve and Charlie previewed LSU basketball's brutal upcoming schedule and the NFL's Divisional Round matchups. They spoke to Jake Madison, the host of the "Locked on Pelicans" podcast, about Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy, and Yves Missi. Steve and Charlie listened to press conference audio from Pelicans head coach Willie Green and Saints GM Mickey Loomis. Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak joined Steve and Charlie to discuss New Orleans' head coaching search, Loomis' end-of-season press conference, and the NFL Playoffs.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" sports network, joined Mike and Charlie. Ruffino shared his thoughts on LSU's top-ranked transfer portal, highlighting S Tamarcus Cooley, DB Mansoor Delane, and TE Donovan Green.

Mike and Charlie discussed Blake Dean's decision to step down as UNO's head baseball coach and the Rams' dominant 27-9 victory over the Vikings. Mike and Charlie interviewed Jim Derry, the host of the "Datitude" podcast for NOLA.com, and Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" sports network. Derry broke down the Saints' top three head coaching candidates: Lions DC Aaron Glenn, former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, and Bills OC Joe Brady. Ruffino shared his thoughts on LSU's top-ranked transfer portal, highlighting S Tamarcus Cooley, DB Mansoor Delane, and TE Donovan Green.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" sports network, joined Mike and Charlie. Ruffino shared his thoughts on LSU's top-ranked transfer portal, highlighting S Tamarcus Cooley, DB Mansoor Delane, and TE Donovan Green.

Blake Ruffino, founder & CEO of the "Are You Serious" sports network, joins Bobby Hebert and Mike Detillier to talk about the Commanders Jayden Daniels's comeback over the Eagles and the quality of the college football playoffs.

This hour, Bobby Hebert and Mike Detillier, talk about the passing of baseball great Rickey Henderson. Then, Blake Ruffino, founder & CEO of the "Are You Serious" sports network, joins the show to talk about the Commanders Jayden Daniels's comeback over the Eagles and the quality of the college football playoffs.

Mike gets together with Blake Ruffino, founder and CEO of the Are You Serious sports network, to break the news of Garrett Nussmeier returning to Baton Rouge next year to play one more season with the Tigers, and in the new age of the portal, what other things are we hearing about who the Tigers are picking up and who is leaving?

This hour, Mike Detillier and Cullen Steele, discuss the Saints and Commanders first injury report as is looks like Marshon Lattimore will, poetically, make his Washington Commanders debut in the Super dome, and Alvin Kamara was not at practice today while he is dealing with an illness before welcoming in Kelsey Nicole Nelson, Fox Sports host, podcast host on "Listen In With KNN" and Washington, DC sports media person of the year, to discuss the impact Jayden Daniels has had in Washington and who can step up with Noah Brown out for the year, and finally, we call up Blake Ruffino, founder and CEO of the Are You Serious sports network, to discuss Garrett Nussmeier returning to Baton Rouge and more!

On today's show, Mike Detillier and Cullen Steele open up discussing the news on everyone's mind, who will be leading the Saints come Sunday against the Commanders and on the other side, it looks like Marshon Lattimore will be making his Washington debut for them against none other than the team that traded him away just a month ago, to help us make sense of it all, we call up Kelsey Nicole Nelson, Fox Sports host, podcast host on "Listen In With KNN" and Washington, DC sports media person of the year, to discuss the Kelsey Nicole Nelson, Fox Sports host, podcast host on "Listen In With KNN" and Washington, DC sports media person of the year, impact Jayden Daniels has had in the DMV area and Lattimore's return to New Orleans, before closing our the first hour hearing from Blake Ruffino, founder and CEO of the Are You Serious sports network, on Garrett Nussmeier returning to LSU next year. Later, Mike and Cullen get together with Brad Evans, host of "BetMGM Tonight" and Audacy Sports BetQL Insider, to preview the Army/Navy game and a the full NFL slate ahead of us including the Saints welcoming in the hometown heroes in Daniels and Lattimore and a possible SB matchup this weekend and Steve Geller joins us for Triple Option where we go over the biggest stories of the day. We also hear from head coach Darren Rizzi on who could be the Saints QB this week and more before closing out hearing from Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter and WWL digital content producer, on the progress seen from Kendre Miller and how we can stop Daniels from running all over us and Oleh Kosel, credentialed NBA writer covering the Pelicans, on the team finally piecing things together!

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" sports network, joined Mike and Steve. Ruffino explained how the Tigers should attack the transfer portal to build their roster this offseason, and he gave names for LSU fans to remember in the portal.

Mike and Steve previewed the NFC North showdown on Thursday Night Football between the 9-3 Green Bay Packers and 11-1 Detroit Lions. The guys interviewed Ross Dellenger, a college football writer for Yahoo Sports, and Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" sports network, about National Signing Day and the transfer portal. Dellenger reviewed college football's current pay structure for players. Ruffino explained that the Tigers should attack the transfer portal to build their roster this offseason, and he gave names for LSU fans to remember in the portal.

Mike and Steve broke down the Saints' matchup against the 2-10 New York Giants in week 14. Former Saints Super Bowl-winning linebacker Scott Shanle, the team's pregame and postgame analyst, joined Mike and Steve to discuss what fans should watch in the Saints' final five games. Mike and Steve reviewed LSU TE Mason Taylor's decision to enter the 2025 NFL Draft, forgoing his senior season. Mike and Steve previewed the NFC North showdown on Thursday Night Football between the 9-3 Green Bay Packers and 11-1 Detroit Lions. The guys interviewed Ross Dellenger, a college football writer for Yahoo Sports, and Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" sports network, about National Signing Day and the transfer portal. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their weekly "Pick-Six" segment. The guys spoke to Ryan Novozinsky, a Giants reporter for NJ.com, about New York before the week 14 Saints-Giants matchup.

Mike Detillier and Steve Geller open up today's abbreviated show discussing the Saints first injury report as the team looks to win again following their huge win against the Falcons on Sunday, and Blake Ruffino, founder and CEO from Are You Serious sports network, joins the gang to preview LSU looking to get right against the Florida Gators ahead of their bout on Saturday. Later on, we welcome in Brad Evans, host of "BetMGM Tonight" and Audacy Sports BetQL Insider, to preview the weekends slate of games starting on TNF with a big NFC East battle, the Green Wave taking on Navy, and the Browns are coming to town as they take on the Saints on Sunday before closing things out with Oleh Kosel, credentialed NBA writer covering the Pelicans, to preview the Pelicans huge underdog game tonight against the Thunder and who may be just around the corner in their return to the court?

Mike and Steve call up Blake Ruffino, founder/CEO of Are You Serious sports network, as Kim Mulkey does the impossible in LSU Women's BSKB recruitment efforts, before switching up to Brian Kelly and his LSU Tigers as the team looks to bounce back after a horrific home loss against Alabama with a game this Saturday versus a lackluster Florida Gator team, that shouldn't be much of a hurdle for the Tigers if they can finally get their run game established.

This hour, Mike Detillier and Steve Geller get together to take a look at the Saints initial injury report as they head into Week 11 versus the Browns as center Erik McCoy's return could make the Saints the run-game force they were in the first 2 weeks of the year, and Blake Ruffino from founder/CEO of Are You Serious sports network, drops on in to recap the big moves Kim Mulkey has made this year to cement LSU WBSKB's future, and we preview LSU taking on Florida this weekend in a matchup that the Tigers should win handedly.

On today's show, Bobby Hebert, Mike Detillier, and Deuce McCallister, talk college football and preview the Saints versus the Chiefs. Then, the guys talk to: Marcy Nathan, Creative Director for Rouses Markets, Blake Ruffino, founder/CEO of the Are You Serious sports network, and Jeff Duncan, columnist for the Times-Picayune/NOLA.com.

The Canary Cry Radio mission for over a decade has been to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ while trying to understand the world through the lens of Bible prophecy! These particular set of goggles grounded in the Word has shown us things like the Nephilim, fallen watchers (bene ha elohim), gods, demons, the antichrist spirit, and its many consequences of its machinations on Creation and the souls of men. And as time goes on, the biblical mythology that is becoming physical reality seems harder and harder for the church to ignore. But, venturing into this realm of Biblical intellect is not for the faint of heart. It's best done in community, with like minded believers from all over the world sharing their intel on the games being played by the principalities and powers. Our guest today is an example of a shepherd guiding the church through such crazy times as these: Pastor Paul Begley is a fourth generational preacher and internet personality known for his famous tag line “ARE YOU SERIOUS?” Paul has been talking biblical prophecy, current events, and eschatology for years! He currently has just under 370K subscribers on YouTube, and is here to discuss his new book REVELATION 911: How the Book of Revelation Intersects with Today's Headlines. Paul Begley Links: https://www.paulbegleyprophecy.com https://www.youtube.com/@paulbegley34 Troy Anderson Links: https://troyanderson.us https://www.revelationwatchers.com   BestPodcastintheMetaverse.com Canary Cry Radio #174 - 02.17.2024 - Pre-Recorded on 02.13.2024 Declaring Jesus as Lord amidst the Fifth Generation War! The Show Operates on the Value 4 Value Model: http://CanaryCry.Support      Join the Supply Drop: https://CanaryCrySupplyDrop.com                                  Submit Articles: https://CanaryCry.Report                           Submit Art: https://CanaryCry.Art     Join the T-Shirt Council: https://CanaryCryTShirtCouncil.com Resource: Index of MSM Ownership (Harvard.edu) Resource: Aliens Demons Doc (feat. Dr. Heiser, Unseen Realm) Tree of Links: https://CanaryCry.Party