Podcasts about Backbone

AVOID SPOLIERS by listening to today's FULL SHOW podcast first, ya Backbone. Follow The Big Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haurakibigshow Subscribe to the podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Featuring Jason Hoyte, Mike Minogue, and Keyzie, "The Big Show" drive you home weekdays from 4pm on Radio Hauraki. Providing a hilarious escape from reality for those ‘backbone’ New Zealanders with plenty of laughs and out-the-gate yarns. Download the full podcast here: iHeartRadio: www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-the-hauraki-big-show-71532051/?follow=true Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hauraki-big-show/id1531952388 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20OF8YadmJmvzWa7TGRnDI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta hosts Siddharth Raman, CEO of Sportz Interactive. They dive into the world of sports technology – what the company does and how it has evolved since inception. From powering IPL experiences to decoding the balance between brand collaborations and fan engagement, they explore how this bootstrapped company became profitable by investing in people and infrastructure. Hear insights on fantasy cricket, the role of luck vs. skill, and what it takes to reach the break-even point in the sports business. Plus, reflections on iconic partnerships like Coca-Cola and the Olympics, Virat Kohli’s World Cup moment, and book recommendations for sports fans and marketers alike.

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Data Center construction has reached an incredible pace over the last few years with implications on NetOps and operations of all kinds.  Today we with talk with sponsor Siemon regarding the state of data centers, past, present and future.  We explore legacy data centers and how they are evolving to work in today’s environments.  We... Read more »

Data Center construction has reached an incredible pace over the last few years with implications on NetOps and operations of all kinds.  Today we with talk with sponsor Siemon regarding the state of data centers, past, present and future.  We explore legacy data centers and how they are evolving to work in today’s environments.  We... Read more »

*NEW EPISODE NOW AVAILABLE**  SPECIAL EDITION!The Tobacco Road Show Episode 160 - The "CATTLE DRIVE" EpisodeLAST CALL TONIGHT!! FROM OHIO... BLESSED BLACK!LETS GO FROM TWANG TO BANG!The Tobacco Road Show comes to you live every Wednesday at 7:30 PM CST with Chicagoland's dlonz on Cowboy's Juke Joint Radio www.cowboysjukejoint.com.  Take a ride down Tobacco Road for the best in dirty cowpunk, whiskey soaked blues, and beyond. Hey bands! Submit your songs to:Email:  tobaccoroadshow@gmail.com01. Dimitri Tiomkin - Ballad of the Alamo02. MATT HORAN - Appalachia03. The Rifle County Players - Roses04. The Bitterweed Draw - Train Rollin05. Bob Wayne - Devil's Backbone 06. Saddle of Southern Darkness - Possum Kickin07. Andrea Colburn & Mud Moseley - Pepperoni Sue08. Nicky Diamonds - Ballad of The Lonesome Rose09. Bobby Lee - Tulsa Time (Don Williams)10. Pete And His Western Blues Band - Winnebago Blues11. Long Gone Lonesomes - Wicked Wicked Train12. Me First And The Gimme Gimmes - Jolene13. Slaughterhouse - Poison14. Titans of Siren - Dopamine15. The Creepshow - The Devil's Son 16. Patty PerShayla - The Horror!17. Bloodbelly Blues - King Of The Road18. Bloodbelly Blues - My Name Is Bloodbelly Blues19. Gipsy Rufina - WOLF MOON20. The PHillbilly one man band - Pumped up Kicks21. Mick Clarke - Banker's Blues22. Smal Water - Heb je zin23. Johnny Bond - Red River Valley24. Fairtrade Floyd - Fight25. Peter Pan Speedrock - Heart Full of Soul 26. PET MOSQUITO - HEAD IN BAG27. Thee Scarecrows AKA - Ace Of Spades28. Blessed Black - Hellbender

In this episode of the Backbone Sports Zone, join Matt, Shiff, and Logan as the discuss the hot topics in sports including Sheduer Sanders dropping in the Draft, the NFL schedule, The Celtics disappointing run in the playoffs, the NHL Playoffs, and more! 

Missy Hughes is the Secretary of The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and along with Governor Evers wrote an Op Ed for The Wisconsin State Journal talking about their trade mission and how a tariff war can hamper the goals. She discusses how businesses here in the state are pivoting to deal with the inconsistencies of the market. For Audio Sorbet, we want to know; what is your pet voice? How do you talk to your pets? We welcome Civic Media Station and Sales Manager Chris Moreau and he tells us about his Southern Princess. And as we do, we end the show with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Hold The Onions Edition As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guests: Missy Hughes, Chris Moreau

Welcome back to another episode of RAC FM! Today the gang is trading Souls with BackBone Labs Hub. You'll hear from Robo, Bbandz, BackBone Labs Hub, Crypto Enthusiast, JGnft, Tank, and more! Recorded on May 20th 2025. RAC FM is powered by TerraSpaces. Thank you to everyone in the community who supports TerraSpaces.

With better weather comes more time outside, which in Chicago means more time in the alley.  Back in March, we listed 1,000 things we love about Chicago, and something that repeatedly appeared on the list was the great Chicago alley. Historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is here to discuss the importance of the Chicago alley and why we have the most extensive network in the country. Good news: Healing House Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 If you enjoyed today's interview with Women Employed's CEO, Cherita Ellens, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 19 episode: Williamstown Theatre Festival Paramount Theatre — Use the code CityCast for $5 off/ticket. Valid for up to 4 tickets Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Happy 1st Birthday to The Backbone! Today marks the one-year anniversary of The Backbone, and we're celebrating just like we started—with a live Vault watch! Join Matt, Shawn, Logan, Shiff and Keithie as they come together to honor the occasion by watching the March 1993 WCW UK House Show, available on the WWE Vault YouTube channel. It's nostalgia, chaos, and plenty of commentary unrelated to the show as the crew reflects on a year of podcasting and dives into this hidden gem from the WCW archives (Gem is a big stretch). Don't miss it!

The mobile controller company Backbone unveiled its Backbone Pro controller this week, which brings iOS and Android gaming experiences to the next level. A successor to the Backbone One controller, the Pro features full-size joysticks, re-mappable buttons, and Bluetooth compatibility, making for a more premium gaming setup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Ryan and John sit down with Maneet Khaira, founder and CEO of Backbone, for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of mobile and cloud gaming. We dig into how the video game industry is shifting—from the rise of Game Pass to cloud-first experiences—and what it means for how, where, and why we play. We also explore how Backbone fits into this movement, what it's like building a hardware company from the ground up, and how cloud gaming might just change the console wars forever. MORE INFO ON BACKBONE: url: https://backbone.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backbone?igsh=bmx0eWZvZGo3NDY2 Your weekly hit of everything video games—from the Video Gamers Podcast. Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol' Jake, and Gaius Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/videogamerspod Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/Dsx2rgEEbz Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/ Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1   Visit us on the web: https://videogamerspod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was recorded on February 17th, 2025. Is motherhood still essential to a flourishing society, or has our culture lost sight of what truly matters? In this powerful conversation, we explore the consequences of delaying family, the collapse of traditional values, and why so many women in their 30s are feeling lost, unfulfilled, and disconnected. Jan Czarnocki, a legal scholar, practicing lawyer, and entrepreneur with expertise in philosophy, theology, and politics, offers a thought-provoking perspective on the moral and legal roots of the right to life, the cultural costs of prioritizing autonomy, and the spiritual implications of modern society's decline. Tune in for an honest and wide-ranging discussion on family, faith, and the future of our civilization. Let us know your thoughts in the comments, subscribe for more meaningful dialogue, and explore our links below.   Find more from Jan: whitebison.io: http://whitebison.io/ X: https://x.com/janczarnocki?s=21&t=f46flp6Y21yukvNMH5vTLQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janczarnocki?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app   Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammy.m.peterson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TammyPetersonPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tammypetersonpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tammy1Peterson Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TammyPetersonPodcast

This week, Nintendo is back to its litigous ways, Backbone has a new controller, the Anbernic RG34XXSP is real, and not one but two ASUS Rog Ally 2s leak in FCC filings. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Brendon spots an NPC parking lot. The Latest Portable Gaming News Nintendo Nintendo began working on Switch 2 shortly after the release of Switch 1, new Genki lawsuit papers reveal Covers lawsuit and Genki's response Nintendo expects the Switch 2 to be just as successful as the original Seems like this is low-balled The Louvre will stop renting out Nintendo 3DS audio guides in September Anbernic RG34XXSP Announced https://retrohandhelds.gg/anbernic-rg34xxsp-announced/ Anbernic RG34XXSP Video iOS Gaming Backbone Pro adds Bluetooth and battery, turning the top iPhone gamepad into a universal controller The new Backbone Pro could be the one controller for all your gaming ASUS ROG Ally 2 Leaks ASUS ROG Ally 2 gaming handhelds leaked up to AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme Subscribe to NPC XL NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico, Brendon, and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/NextPortableConsole Leave Feedback for John, Federico, and Brendon NPC Feedback Form Credits Show Art: Brendon Bigley Music: Will LaPorte Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.net Wavelengths.online Follow us on Mastodon NPC Federico John Brendon Follow us on Bluesky NPC MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Brendon Bigley Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/

The boys drink and review Capit-Ale from Devil's Backbone, then clear out the mail bag. One reader objected to the fact that our show on slavery didn't focus on slavery in America. Which was the point. JR asked what we thought of tariffs on aluminum and steel that harm the craft beer industry. Miss Maisy asked why our show on left-wing violence didn't address conservative violence like Jan. 6 and militias. Other questions addressed judicial overreach, the sexual morality of futurist dystopias, and an amusing interpretation of snow white. More at ... https://www.pigweedandcrowhill.com/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYAjUk6LttQyUk_fV9F46R06OQgH39exQ#slavery #tariffs #politicalviolence

Waves of Awareness welcomes Megan Schwalm, the Executive Director and CEO of the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition, to the mic this week. Our co-hosts for this episode are Waves CEO Staci Davis, Johnny Sunshine, and Tripp. Johnny and Tripp share some short life updates before diving into Megan's background and her work with the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition. This organization provides respite for both independent caregivers and organizations serving individuals with disabilities, just like Waves. Megan shares her personal journey with caregiving as well as the important impact the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition has on caregivers across the state as a whole. She touches on the unique difficulties that nonprofits currently face as a result of federal spending cuts that have impacted the services individuals with disabilities have access to. This episode brings a balance of important discussion and lighthearted conversation, and we just know you'll leave feeling inspired. Tune in now to learn about the essential work being done to support caregivers across the state of Tennessee! ______________________________________ To learn more about Waves go to: wavesinc.com For volunteer opportunities with Waves go to: https://wavesinc.com/volunteer/ To watch Waves of Awareness on Youtube go to: https://www.youtube.com/@Waves_of_Awareness To learn about Spread The Positive go to: https://spreadthepositive.net/ To learn more about the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition, visit: https://tncaregiver.org/ To learn more about special events and was you can get involved with the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition, go to: https://tncaregiver.org/events/ You can find the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition on Facebook: @ Tennessee Caregiver Coalition & Instagram: @tncaregiverco

In 1988 history was made by JCP. A Premium Live Event given away free on TBS showcasing some of the best and brightest for our entertainment. Titles defended. Grudges resolved. Legends are born. Henceforth known as the Clash of the Champions. Join us as the Backbone on this journey recapping these amazing show of shows. Keithie & Shiff continue on with Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem live from the James L. Knight Center in Miami.  Barry Windham vs Brad Armstrong The Sheepherders (Luke Williams and Butch Miller) vs The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers) Jimmy Garvin and Ronnie Garvin vs The Varsity Club (Rick Steiner and Mike Rotunda) Al Perez vs Nikita Koloff  Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard vs Sting and Dusty Rhodes

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we discuss four stocks that fly under the radar but have delivered market-beating returns for investors. We discuss:(03:13) Stock 1: A Hidden Gem in Automotive(21:34) Stock 2: The Backbone of Small Banks(33:53) Understanding Roll-Up Strategies and Their Effectiveness(39:39) Stock 3: Pest Control(47:37) Stock 4: A Hidden Gem in Interconnect Products(56:39) Key Takeaways from Successful Companies and Their Strategies*****************************************************JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER AND FREE CHAT COMMUNITY: https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. *********************************************************************FinChat.io is the complete stock research platform for fundamental investors.With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠finchat.io/chitchat *********************************************************************Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.To join, go to ⁠Blue Chippers and apply! Link: ⁠https://bluechippersclub.com/*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

For this week's episode of Fearless, I sat down with Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council (FRC), to unpack what it means to live with moral courage in today's culture of confusion and compromise. Tony draws from his decades of experience in public service, ministry, and policy advocacy to talk about how to stand for truth—even when it costs you.Together we explore the alarming lack of moral courage among today's leaders and the pressing need for Christians to fear God more than man. Tony highlights FRC's ongoing efforts to equip pastors and believers through resources like the Stand Firm app and the Center for Biblical Worldview. He also addresses misconceptions about the separation of church and state, outlines the importance of the Free Speech Fairness Act, and assesses the Trump administration's policies supporting religious freedom and life.As we take a deeper look at the spiritual battles often found behind political struggles, we emphasize that true hope lies in a national spiritual awakening, not political reform alone. If you've ever wondered how to speak truth in love, stand firm in a hostile world, or what it really means to be fearless—I hope this conversation will compel you to be the salt and light our world needs in your sphere of influence. Learn more about the Family Research Council on their website: https://www.frc.org/#gsc.tab=0. 

Every human being enters the world through a mother.But what happens next—the story of motherhood itself—is rarely told in full.Introducing Bloodline & Backbone, a new podcast from The MomCo. This isn't about parenting hacks or diaper brands. It's about power, legacy, and the unseen influence of mothers across history.Because the bloodline is where life begins.But the backbone? That's what holds everything together.

They're the team behind the scenes and often behind the ceilings, floors, and walls. They make sure Macon-Bibb County runs smoothly every single day. In this episode of Macon It, we talk with Rob Ryals and Robbie Belew, the dynamic duo leading our Facilities Management Department. From fixing A/C units in the summer heat to painting crosswalks, handling electrical repairs, and preserving Macon's historic 200-year-old buildings, their work touches every corner of the county. It's a job that's never boring and always essential. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to keep Macon-Bibb safe, functional, and looking good, one lightbulb (and ladder) at a time.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, three real-life friends broke into the Mexican and International film scenes and made their mark on the art form. Since then, Alfonso Cuarón, Guillermo Del Toro, and Alejandro González Iñárritu have delivered several masterpieces and won several Academy Awards. In this episode, we highlight three of the filmmaker's finest early works:We start with Alfonso Cuarón's breathtaking coming-of-age story, Y tu mamá también. Second, Guillermo Del Toro delivers a brilliant antifascist ghost story in The Devil's Backbone.Finally, Alejandro González Iñárritu's feature film debut is a breathless, gut-wrenching drama, Amores Perros. Let us know what you think of these outstanding films! ❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

It's Episode 21 of Season 22. The voices are calling with tales of sudden cessation. "A Good Idea at the Time" written by Tommy and Margot Ellis (Story starts around 00:03:35) Produced by: Claudius Moore Cast: Narrator - James Cleveland, Jake - Jake Benson, Cedric - Andy Cresswell, Kevin - David Ault, Mum - Penny Scott-Andrews "Fishing for a Friend" written by Eric Holsinger (Story starts around 00:18:30) Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Tom - Reagen Tacker, Lucas - David Cummings "Regarding 'The Below Special'" written by Joan Tierney (Story starts around 00:34:45) Produced by: Jesse Cornett Cast: Detective - Marie Westbrook, Stan - Graham Rowat, Calliope - Sarah Thomas, Janus - Jesse Cornett, Bessie - Erin Lillis, Annie - Mary Murphy, Elton - Atticus Jackson, Doctor - Linsay Rousseau "Greg Gets a Backbone" written by Stephen Hill (Story starts around 01:18:15) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator - Mike DelGaudio, Jim - Peter Lewis, Greg - Matthew Bradford, Carol - Linsay Rousseau "Shouldn't Love Be Unconditional" written by J.C. Lynch (Story starts around 01:38:55) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator - Allonté Barakat, Arieh - Elie Hirschman, Cai - Kyle Akers, Levi - Jeff Clement "The Vines That Bind" written by Rebecca Cuthbert (Story starts around 02:06:10) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator - Nikolle Doolin, Troy - Dan Zappulla, Henry - Matthew Bradford, Noah - Elie Hirschman, Bobbi - Erin Lillis This episode is sponsored by: GhostBed - Get ready for the coolest beds in the world! GhostBed provides high-quality & super comfortable award-winning mattresses crafted in the United States and Canada. Get 10% off your purchase by going to GhostBed.com/nosleep Pretty Litter - A fresh approach to cat litter. Traps odors and helps monitor your cat's health. Go to prettylitter.com/nosleep to save 20% on your first order and get a free cat toy. Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast team Click here to learn more about Tommy Ellis Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone "Fishing for a Friend" illustration courtesy of Catriel Tallarico Audio program ©2025 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors.

Ralph Burns and John Moran, the Perpetual Traffic team unpacks the massive Meta ad platform changes now affecting marketers globally. As Advantage+ campaigns edge out manual controls, Ralph and John expose what's really going on under the hood—and what advertisers must do to adapt. With over $1 million in ad spend analyzed from their proprietary “lab,” you'll get front-row insight into how Tier 11 is pivoting for better ROI using an unnamed—but highly effective—CAPI-based custom event system. If you're a business owner, CMO, or media buyer navigating Meta's new limitations, this episode is your tactical guide to staying ahead of the curve in 2025.Chapters:00:00:00 – Why This Meta Update Will Change Everything You Thought You Knew00:00:58 – The Announcement That Shook Ad Agencies Worldwide00:03:08 – John Moran's Million-Dollar Test Lab Drops Game-Changing Intel00:04:29 – The Secret Sauce: Merging Advantage+ with CAPI Like a Pro00:05:28 – Meta Just Moved the Goalposts — Here's What That Means for Your Sales00:08:21 – If You're Still Running Ads the Old Way... You're Already Losing00:09:03 – What 7-Figure Testing Reveals About Meta's Algorithmic Shift00:11:05 – How AI + First-Party Data Are Quietly Rewriting the Rules of ROAS00:15:57 – This CAPI Tactic Could Be the Attribution Fix You've Been Begging For00:32:52 – Why Linear Data Flow Is Now the Backbone of Profitable Campaigns00:33:11 – Miss This Tracking Detail? Say Goodbye to Scaling Cleanly00:33:38 – The Disappearing Manual Button: What Meta Isn't Telling You00:34:34 – The New Blueprint for Building Future-Proof Campaigns00:36:14 – Budget Allocation Tactics That Survive Meta's Latest Chaos00:37:02 – Audience Strategy 3.0: Custom Signals That Cut Through the Noise00:51:07 – What Real Creative Testing Looks Like (Hint: It's Not What You Think)00:53:35 – Final Fire: Live Q&A, Rapid Tactics, and Ralph's No-BS AdviceLINKS AND RESOURCES:Episode 691: The MAJOR Meta Advantage+ Changes You Must KnowMeta Advantage + Breaking News! | Tier 11 Live! - EP037Get Your nCAC Calculator Now!Tier 11 JobsPerpetual Traffic on YouTubeTiereleven.comMongoose MediaPerpetual Traffic SurveyPerpetual Traffic WebsiteFollow Perpetual Traffic on TwitterConnect with Lauren on Instagram and Connect with Ralph on LinkedInThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Perpetual Traffic? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on

Send us a textWe break down essential technical concepts for low-voltage professionals, from proper termination block spacing to ladder safety protocols. • Use the four square inch rule for every four-pair circuit when planning termination block wall space• UPS batteries perform best at 77°F with life reduced by half for every 10°C above optimal temperature• Speaker coverage for speech intelligibility requires checking polar plots at 2kHz with attention to the -6dB drop point• Stranded patch cords have 25% more attenuation and require careful handling to prevent impedance swings• Work breakdown structures should include planning, kickoff, actual work, and closeout phases• Outside plant installations involve public, private, and railroad right-of-ways requiring proper permits• Ladder safety requires checking spreaders, rubber boots, weight ratings, and never using damaged equipment• Never stand on the top two rungs of a ladder or allow multiple people on standard laddersFor more detailed information on ladder safety, check out our 34-minute show covering top ladder safety tips and common mistakes to avoid.Support the showKnowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH#CBRCDD #RCDD

Pauline Hanson admits that while she trusts Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to lead the country more so than Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, she says a lack of backbone and leadership from Dutton is hurting his campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mika Cross is a workplace expert known for her work in areas like government workforce innovation, flexible work environments, employee engagement, and talent management. She has held senior roles across federal agencies, including the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Department of Labor. Mika often speaks about future of work trends, public sector workforce reforms, and ways to make workplaces more inclusive and high-performing.She's also active in consulting and thought leadership spaces, especially around how government and private sectors can better adapt to changing workforce needs.Mika joins the podcast to talk about the current landscape and why federal work still matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new Farm Bureau report shows that in 2023, just 23% of farm household income came from the farm itself. The remaining 77% came from off-farm sources like wages, investments, and retirement income—making these “other paychecks” essential to keeping farmers afloat.

Welcome to the first official Six Figure Friday on the Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress Podcast!If you're on my email list, you've seen these weekly business tips designed to help bridal seamstresses like you strengthen your brand, streamline your systems, and boost your income—without burnout. And now, you can listen in as we bring these tips to the podcast!This week's short and powerful tip is all about crafting a brand mission that truly reflects your business—and why it's the foundation for everything from your marketing to your pricing to the brides you attract.In this episode, you'll learn:The difference between your brand purpose and your missionWhat makes a mission statement clear, memorable, and powerfulHow your mission can help filter decisions, attract aligned clients, and keep your business consistentThe 3 core elements every mission statement should includeWhether you're just starting out or ready to refine your brand, this episode will help you take a big-picture look at the why, what, and how behind your business.BONUS: If you're on the East Coast (or want an excuse to hop on a train), join me in Fredericksburg, VA on June 16th for the first-ever Bridal Seamstress Summit, hosted alongside Wendy Rivera of Do You Speak Bride. https://buy.stripe.com/9AQ8zH6WbgaQg0MeUWConnect with Nadine: Check out the exclusive private podcast series, Fitting Packages 101: https://enchanting-sun-77080.myflodesk.com/privatepodcastBecome a member: https://secretsofabridalseamstresspodcast.com/membershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretsofabridalseamstress/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nadinebozemanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secretsofabridalseamstress

This week join Brooke, Sara, Natalia, Shannon, Melissa, and Stacy as they discuss their most anticipated releases of May. Titles mentioned include:April Asher, A Simple Twist of FateKatherine Center, The Love HatersNora Roberts, Hidden NatureAshely Herring Blake, Dream On, Ramona Riley (Clover Lake #1)Marlee Bush, Whispers of Dead GirlsFinley Fenn, The Artist and the Orc (Orc Sworn #10)Tate James, Dear Reader (Devil's Backbone #1)Kennedy Ryan, Can't Get Enough (Skyland #3)Linwood Barclay, WhistleNeely Tubati Alexander, Courtroom DramaSarah Echavarre Smith, Much Ado About Hating YouMia Sheridan, Heart of the SunMadge Maril, SlipstreamTarah DeWitt, Left of ForeverLyla Lee, Love In FocusAshley Flowers, The Missing HalfCristina Wolf, How To Write a Rom-ComMimi Matthews, Rules for Ruin (Crinoline Academy #1)You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting:https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/You can also send an email to:TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.comFor more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

This is a Vintage Selection from 2005The BanterThe Guys discuss the joy and ridiculousness of weddings.The ConversationThe Restaurant guys are joined by Blake Spalding and Jennifer Castle of Hell's Backbone Grill in Boulder, Utah. They talk about how they got there, how they became part of their community and how they've created something truly special in the middle of nowhere. The Inside TrackThe Guys heard about their book and became enchanted with their story. They discuss how vision and passion can create relationships and fulfillment for themselves and their staff.“To give people work that has meaning, where they feel like they're part of something larger. We have a mission that doesn't have much to do with making money.  That's why people come back year after year and give us their hearts and their souls…and work themselves to the bone to make it happen,” Blake Spalding on The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2005BioBlake Spalding and Jennifer Castle both started as river chefs. In the year 2000, the opportunity to own Hell's Backbone Grill presented itself, and they moved to Boulder, Utah.Hell's Backbone Grill & Farm was selected as a James Beard Awards semifinalist in 2017, 2018, and 2019, and advanced to nominee in 2020, the year the awards were canceled due to the pandemic. Spalding and Castle were honored most recently by the restaurant's inclusion as semi-finalists for Outstanding Restaurant for both 2022 and 2023.Co-owners Jen Castle and Blake Spalding have also created a retail line of food and two acclaimed cookbooks, With a Measure of Grace, the Stories and Recipes of a Small Town Restaurant, and This Immeasurable Place, Food and Farming from the Edge of Wilderness. They operate a food truck dubbed “Little Bone.”They, along with investors and donors, very recently acquired the Boulder Mountain Lodge property in Boulder, Utah.InfoHell's Backbone Grill, Boulder, UtahSee The Restaurant Guys LIVE with Chef Alex Guarnaschelli at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center on Monday, May 12! VIP tickets include an After-Party with Alex! Become a Restaurant Guys Regular for a discount https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe Tickets https://www.restaurantguyspodcast.com/rglivealexguarnaschelli Our Sponsors The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Centerhttps://www.theheldrich.com/ Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/ Withum Accountinghttps://www.withum.com/ Our Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguysReach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe

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This week brought more headaches for former Fox (Entertainment) "News" host turned Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Amidst whispers of chaos at the Pentagon, Pete ranted about the media on the White House lawn as attendees enjoyed a holiday dedicated to a risen savior by rolling expensive eggs and learning about corporate sponsorships. As more Federal agencies and jobs are dismantled, a whistleblower submitted a report on DOGE's concerning activity to remove sensitive data. Meanwhile, Harvard became the first major university to refuse to comply with administration demands, setting off a chaotic but amusing game of chicken. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland made good on his promise to go to El Salvador and try to get Kilmar Abrego Garcia out of CECOT, speaking with him under supervision and with shameless efforts to sway the optics of their meeting. The judicial branch is still fighting back, with one judge moving forward to hold the administration in contempt for violating his order, and with the Supreme Court at a crossroads in the hell of their own making. Through it all, RFK Jr. continues to remind people why no one should listen to him - ever. Also, a bunch of women in skin tight bodysuits and glam went high up in the air in a rocket shaped like a penis and got upset when no one thought it was cool. All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. This podcast is hosted by a United States citizen, born and raised in a military family that is so very proud of this country's commitment to free speech. Information shared is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity and presented in layman's terms. “I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James BaldwinWanna support this independent pod? Links below:BuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB Get ad-free listening with a Patreon membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 23, 2025: Justin Marron, CEO of Strategic Venue Partners, discusses how his team brings hospital system infrastructure into the present and opens the door to innovation's future. What happens when hospital connectivity systems fail to meet the demands of modern healthcare technology? Justin illustrates how Strategic Venue Partners transforms healthcare for the ever-increasing data demands of AI and real-time patient care. This episode addresses everything from 5G implementation to CBRS private networks, positioning healthcare facilities for seamless clinical and operational workflows. Key Points: 05:05 Enabling Future Innovation 08:36 Healthcare Wireless Upgrades 14:25 Client Success Stories 20:43 Future Aspirations and Industry Impact X: This Week Health LinkedIn: This Week Health Donate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

In the second hour, Shawn Phetteplace from Main Street Alliance is here to talk about how much our small business owners are feeling the crushing grip of new tariffs being enacted by the president. We also talk about a town hall where a certain congressman was invited, but chose not to appear. For today's installment of Audio Sorbet, thanks to Ben Affleck, we ask; what was the thing you wanted, that your parents made you work for, to get? And with our new time, we need to celebrate, so here is the gift of This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Next Round's On Me Edition. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Shawn Phetteplace

Last time, I argued that if liberals still believe in an open society — free, equal, and pluralistic — we must defend reason. It's the shared “meeting space” that makes the open society possible. But we must also understand that reason alone isn't enough. If we filter all our experience through rationality, we become separated from it, as if we're not living life, but observing it with scientific instruments. We become alienated. It's a condition familiar to anyone who's had a modern, reason-based education, especially in the humanities. It has come to define life within the modern, post-Enlightenment worldview. And as liberals have become ever more educated, it has come to define them. Thanks to the postwar education boom, more and more of them have gone to college. Meanwhile they have become alien, and alienating, to more and more voters. Find the full transcript at DastardlyCleverness.com. — Spencer

This week's guests are taking us into the often-overlooked role of grooms, highlighting the importance of education, advocacy, and elevating this essential profession. You'll meet Dinette Neuteboom and Amy McGann as they share how their diverse equestrian backgrounds led them to create HorseGrooms, a platform that empowers and supports professional grooms in the horse industry. Uncover how Dinette and Amy have carved out a unique niche by serving grooms with valuable resources and community, while also managing multiple business ventures of their own. Wherever you serve the equine industry, this founder's story will give you inspiration and ideas for how niching down and serving a specific audience can lead to meaningful impact and sustainable growth for your horse business.Show Notes (also known as “Where to read a quick summary of what we talked about here and get links I mentioned.”) are over at Stormlily.com/174

Laura interviews Tansley Stearns, a founding organizer of Backbone, a national coalition of credit unions working to ensure everyone has access to people-first financial options.Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308.Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips.Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-girl-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDThttps://twitter.com/LauraAdamshttps://lauradadams.com/

On today's show, Jase has a huge announcement, Mike's prepped for the cyclone and Keyzie's got an expert in to help him out. TIMESTAMPS (you wish):(00:00) Intro: No F'n and Jeff'n!(02:43) BREAKING NEWS(07:39) Our guide to a cyclone(11:22) WHOOOO'S GOING BRISSY(15:51) What's On Telly?(21:02) Intro: Keyzie's body issues are back(23:30) BIG SHOW IMPROV(27:41) Dr Isabelle Miclette joins the show!(38:50) Intro: Dengue Fever Hoyte(41:47) LEFTOVERS CHAT (45:37) Hoytey J's huge news(48:31) Huge Easter Weekend Coming!(50:52) What we leeeaaaarrrned Follow The Big Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haurakibigshow Subscribe to the podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Featuring Jason Hoyte, Mike Minogue, and Keyzie, "The Big Show" drive you home weekdays from 4pm on Radio Hauraki. Providing a hilarious escape from reality for those ‘backbone’ New Zealanders with plenty of laughs and out-the-gate yarns. Download the full podcast here: iHeartRadio: www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-the-hauraki-big-show-71532051/?follow=true Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hauraki-big-show/id1531952388 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20OF8YadmJmvzWa7TGRnDI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Project Associate at UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) and co-founder of Diaspora Creatives, Audrey Kodjo tells us about her mom Lucy, who, in spite of having the status of a queen in Benin, had to master many obstacles both in her childhood and adulthood – from being a foster child to facing marital challenges. We learn about Benin, and what it means to be a queen there, but we also learn many life-lessons about teaching your children values and strong roots; why women are the backbone of a family; the eternal split between family and your dreams; the power of spirituality; and why it's important to take risks. To learn more about Diaspora Creatives, visit their website.  Subscribe to Ana's new "Mama Loves…” newsletter here.  To contact Ana, to be a guest, or suggest a guest, please send your mail to: info@thankyoumama.net To learn more about "Thank You, mama" creative writing workshop, visit here. For more about “Thank You, Mama", please visit: http://www.thankyoumama.net Connect with Ana on social media: https://www.instagram.com/anatajder/ https://www.facebook.com/ana.tajder

On the debut episode of Backbone Sports Zone, join Matt, Logan, and Shiff as they discuss everything happening in the world of sports!  Topics discussed in this episode include the surprise firing of the Denver Nuggets head coach, the NFL Draft, the start of the MLB season, Alexander Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's all time goals record, and more!      

Amid market turbulence and Wall Street panic, the best thing you can do to brace the storm is have a backbone. On Making Money, he explains to viewers why hard work and trust in the American economy has been making people rich for decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Air Date 4/2/2025 Love them or loathe them, the Democratic Party is the political institution available to the left to structurally take on Trumpism but we need a whole lot of new energy and new commitments to the fight to turn them into an opposition worthy of the moment we face. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes | Transcript New Format Notes Code BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for a non-evil book and audiobook purchasing experience! Join our Discord community! KEY POINTS KP 1: 'Now is the time to break glass': Chris Hayes reacts to Schumer interview 'Now is the time to break glass': Chris Hayes reacts to Schumer interview - All In with Chris Hayes - Air Date 3-19-25 KP 2: Why Are Some Democrats Trying To Be Republicans？- Kat Abughazaleh - Air Date 3-3-25 KP 3: WATCH: Crowd ROARS As AOC Lays Out Fighting Strategy For Democratic Party - The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder - Air Date 3-23-25 KP 4: Why Democrats Are Failing Us - Bean Thinking - Air Date 3-19-25 KP 5: Why Im Running For Congress - Kat Abughazaleh - Air Date 3-24-25 KP 6: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D-IL) Speaks at the 2025 HRC Los Angeles Dinner - Human Rights Campaign - Air Date 3-24-25 (00:48:03) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR With a VM on trans kids and a sneek peek at SOLVED! DEEPER DIVES (00:58:17) SECTION A:  (01:37:40) SECTION B:  (02:19:15) SECTION C:  (02:35:50) SECTION D:  (02:55:46) SECTION E:  Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X

“Now David, having served his own generation by the counsel of God” (Acts 13:36a).This week we conclude the series titled, “The Backbone of the Church,” with speaking from brother Minoru Chen on the importance of the increase of the church in the United States for the Lord's ultimate move. This sharing was given during a gathering for working saints at the 2018 Thanksgiving Day conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.The original recording can be found at: livingtohim.com/2018/12/wsf-2018-tdc/

Look in the nonfiction section of any bookstore and you'll find dozens of history books making the same bold claim: that their narrow, unexpected subject somehow changed the world. Potatoes, kudzu, soccer, coffee, Iceland, bees, oak trees, sand, chickens—there are books about all of them, and many more besides, with the phrase “changed the world” or something similarly grandiose right there in the title. These books are sometimes called “microhistories” or “thing biographies” and they've been a trope in publishing for decades. In this episode, we establish where this trend came from, figure out why it's been so persistent, and then we put a bunch of authors on the spot, asking them to make the case for why their subjects changed the world. The writers you'll hear from include:  Simon Garfield (Mauve: How One Man Invented a Color That Changed the World) Mark Kurlansky (Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World) George Gibson, publisher of Cod and Dava Sobel's Longitude Historian Bronwen Everill Slate writer Henry Grabar (Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World) Gastropod co-host Nicola Twilley (Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves) Tim Queeney (Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization) Leila Philip (Beaver Land: How One Weird Rodent Made America).  This episode was written by Willa Paskin and produced by Evan Chung, Decoder Ring's supervising producer. Katie Shepherd and Max Freedman also produce our show. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. Thank you to Joshua Specht, author of Red Meat Republic: A Hoof-to-Table History of How Beef Changed America; Dan Koeppel, author of Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World; Tina Lupton; Dan Kois; and Nancy Miller. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, please email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on our hotline at 347-460-7281. Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Look in the nonfiction section of any bookstore and you'll find dozens of history books making the same bold claim: that their narrow, unexpected subject somehow changed the world. Potatoes, kudzu, soccer, coffee, Iceland, bees, oak trees, sand, chickens—there are books about all of them, and many more besides, with the phrase “changed the world” or something similarly grandiose right there in the title. These books are sometimes called “microhistories” or “thing biographies” and they've been a trope in publishing for decades. In this episode, we establish where this trend came from, figure out why it's been so persistent, and then we put a bunch of authors on the spot, asking them to make the case for why their subjects changed the world. The writers you'll hear from include:  Simon Garfield (Mauve: How One Man Invented a Color That Changed the World) Mark Kurlansky (Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World) George Gibson, publisher of Cod and Dava Sobel's Longitude Historian Bronwen Everill Slate writer Henry Grabar (Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World) Gastropod co-host Nicola Twilley (Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves) Tim Queeney (Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization) Leila Philip (Beaver Land: How One Weird Rodent Made America).  This episode was written by Willa Paskin and produced by Evan Chung, Decoder Ring's supervising producer. Katie Shepherd and Max Freedman also produce our show. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. Thank you to Joshua Specht, author of Red Meat Republic: A Hoof-to-Table History of How Beef Changed America; Dan Koeppel, author of Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World; Tina Lupton; Dan Kois; and Nancy Miller. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, please email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on our hotline at 347-460-7281. Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Look in the nonfiction section of any bookstore and you'll find dozens of history books making the same bold claim: that their narrow, unexpected subject somehow changed the world. Potatoes, kudzu, soccer, coffee, Iceland, bees, oak trees, sand, chickens—there are books about all of them, and many more besides, with the phrase “changed the world” or something similarly grandiose right there in the title. These books are sometimes called “microhistories” or “thing biographies” and they've been a trope in publishing for decades. In this episode, we establish where this trend came from, figure out why it's been so persistent, and then we put a bunch of authors on the spot, asking them to make the case for why their subjects changed the world. The writers you'll hear from include:  Simon Garfield (Mauve: How One Man Invented a Color That Changed the World) Mark Kurlansky (Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World) George Gibson, publisher of Cod and Dava Sobel's Longitude Historian Bronwen Everill Slate writer Henry Grabar (Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World) Gastropod co-host Nicola Twilley (Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves) Tim Queeney (Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization) Leila Philip (Beaver Land: How One Weird Rodent Made America).  This episode was written by Willa Paskin and produced by Evan Chung, Decoder Ring's supervising producer. Katie Shepherd and Max Freedman also produce our show. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. Thank you to Joshua Specht, author of Red Meat Republic: A Hoof-to-Table History of How Beef Changed America; Dan Koeppel, author of Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World; Tina Lupton; Dan Kois; and Nancy Miller. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, please email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on our hotline at 347-460-7281. Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Look in the nonfiction section of any bookstore and you'll find dozens of history books making the same bold claim: that their narrow, unexpected subject somehow changed the world. Potatoes, kudzu, soccer, coffee, Iceland, bees, oak trees, sand, chickens—there are books about all of them, and many more besides, with the phrase “changed the world” or something similarly grandiose right there in the title. These books are sometimes called “microhistories” or “thing biographies” and they've been a trope in publishing for decades. In this episode, we establish where this trend came from, figure out why it's been so persistent, and then we put a bunch of authors on the spot, asking them to make the case for why their subjects changed the world. The writers you'll hear from include:  Simon Garfield (Mauve: How One Man Invented a Color That Changed the World) Mark Kurlansky (Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World) George Gibson, publisher of Cod and Dava Sobel's Longitude Historian Bronwen Everill Slate writer Henry Grabar (Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World) Gastropod co-host Nicola Twilley (Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves) Tim Queeney (Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization) Leila Philip (Beaver Land: How One Weird Rodent Made America).  This episode was written by Willa Paskin and produced by Evan Chung, Decoder Ring's supervising producer. Katie Shepherd and Max Freedman also produce our show. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. Thank you to Joshua Specht, author of Red Meat Republic: A Hoof-to-Table History of How Beef Changed America; Dan Koeppel, author of Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World; Tina Lupton; Dan Kois; and Nancy Miller. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, please email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on our hotline at 347-460-7281. Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices