Podcasts about Badge

The FINAL Monday Best Ball Breakfast of the 2026 season brings four more drafts in the Best Ball Mania 7 contest on Underdog. ete drafts solo, drafts AGAINST Adam Levitan, then concludes with BBM champs Sam Sherman and Pat Kerrane. Topics discussed: price check on MarShawn Lloyd/Josh Jacobs, being able to wait on QB in the current draft landscape, Zero RB viability in late August.

Todays Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero hunt for the “Badge Bandit,” a violent criminal who poses as a police officer to rob and assault his victims. After weeks of investigation, the search becomes dangerously personal when Friday and Romero encounter the suspect during a massive overnight manhunt.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 4, 1950Originating from HollywoodCast:Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe FridayBarton Yarborough as Ben RomeroPeggy Webber as Joe Friday's motherSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Joey, Patreon supporter since June 2019Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on FacebookFollow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Rome (Survivor, Flock League ) joins for a wild Randomizer draft and then we rip a few BBM Bash drafts with BBChosen (yes, he's back) and Clay.

With just 14 days to the start of the NFL season, Best Ball Breakfast's Wednesday edition has 4 more drafts in the Best Ball Mania 7 contest on Underdog. Pete drafts solo, welcomes on Meg Shoup from Fanspeak Network, Goofy Chicken Fantasy, and JMToWin from One Week Season. Topics discussed: Getting your guys season, backstacking Aaron Rodgers, home run swings on a TE room, and JM's favorite teams to bet on in fantasy (the results will surprise you!)

The Invisible Line Between Dedication and Self-Destruction in Law Enforcement In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton talk about a line that exists inside every first responder career — the line between dedication that serves the mission and dedication that quietly becomes self-destruction wearing the costume of commitment. The problem with this line is that it is invisible from the inside. What looks like dedication from the outside — and feels like dedication from the inside — can cross into something far more dangerous without a single dramatic moment announcing the transition. This episode is about learning to see that line before it is crossed so far that the cost of crossing it cannot be recovered.

Pete and the Badge Bros tackle the "First Quarter" contest on Underdog with $100k up top.

Best Ball Breakfast rolls along after Sunday's Jeanty-gate with 3 more drafts in the Best Ball Mania contest on Underdog. Pete drafts solo, fires off a Dalmation 2 draft AGAINST Adam Levitan, then concludes with BBM champs Sam Sherman and Pat Kerrane. Topics discussed: Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington's new prices, if the boring picks may be the best picks, Omar Cooper Jr's yo-yoing ADP, and revisiting Bully TE.

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with former Sheriff's Deputy B.J. and discuss his time as a law enforcement officer and why just prior to hitting the street as a patrolman he turned in his badge and gun and walked away and why he wants other cops to hear his story.  Get your POM OC Spray here: get-asp.com/pomActive Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their loved ones from criminal violence. On the ASP Podcast you will hear the true stories of life or death self defense encounters from the men and women that lived them. If you are interested in the Second Amendment, self defense and defensive firearms use, martial arts or the use of less lethal tools used in the real world to defend life and family, you will find this show riveting.  Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever as he talks to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Music: bensound.com

A Best Ball variety extravaganza! We dig into actionable preseason data nuggets for a handful of backfields with my quant Alex Cupps and then draft an atrocious solo team before welcoming on Jeary on for a solid draft. We then pivot to a frenzied Randomizer draft with Chris Harr and ultimately wrap up with a couple of BBM Bash drafts.

Pete and the Badge Bros take a swig of truth serum and reveal where they think polarizing and buzzy players should go in drafts before hopping in two Best Ball Mania drafts.

Best Ball Breakfast dips into the high stakes world with two drafts in the Big Dog contest and two in Best Ball Mania 7 on Underdog. Pete drafts BBM solo, collabs with Adam Levitan for a Big Dog with Levitan on the sticks, welcomes Leone for his first BBB appearance of the summer, and then concludes with a Pat Kerrane Big Dog draft steered by the Sidekick.

A judge has cleared the way for a retrial of Raul Valle in the deadly stabbing of Fairfield Prep student James McGrath. Valle was acquitted of murder last year, but the jury deadlocked on four lesser charges. When you look back on the first trial, something still doesn't sit right with a lot of people...two other teens got immunity deals. How do immunity deals work, why are they offered, and how does it work when police have informants? 

A packed show with three Bash drafts. Rambus and Marilyn help me close out my Eliminator drafts before the contest fills, Alex W. returns for a Badge Bros Brawl, and Krutches shares some draft alpha. Lastly, Ian Hartitz makes his record-setting 7th appearance on the Randomizer.

Best Ball Breakfast Wednesday Edition brings on Alex Cupps, Chad Candles, Madison Parkhill from ETR, and Liam Murphy for a mix of formats and drafts. We touch on The Pit Bull 2, The Eliminator, then finish out with 2 Best Ball Mania drafts on Underdog. Topics discussed: prospect analysis with Cupps, Eliminator-ass rankings with Chad, Playoff correlation and IKBing ETR with Madison, and making the most of Josh Allen and Zero RB with ChessLiam.

This podcast is sponsored by Earn Haus.  More information at www.EarnHaus.com/Bobandtom The BOB & TOM Show — August 12, 20266:00 AM 6:01 You're there — Pat Daily6:12 My mind was going soft as Tom talked — Chick6:25 Naked pickleball song — Pat6:27 His new dog — only 3 accidents — Tom6:28 Hates carpet — Tom6:31 Sex map6:32 Letter — Live in Badge, MN — only 400 people6:34 Letter — Sex dolls trashed here at the Air Force dumpster6:37 New babysitter — no idea who Paul Newman was6:50 Letter — Chick has a funny butt6:54 I like big butts/copyright6:55 You can be gay and be distinguished — Josh 7:08 Letter — Guy transporting a chair on top of his car7:09 Barko loungers are distinguished — Tom7:09 Letter — How many dogs does it take to be a crazy dog man?7:24 Saw a bike on a car windshield — Tom7:25 Sports7:29 Turban dudes — Tom7:48 Shuttlecock faster than a race car7:49 Tom used to play badminton with the Kennedys and Skakels — Chick7:53 Huge monkey problem in India7:54 Monkey song — Pat 8:06 Wants motorized chair to go up and down the stairs — Chick8:06 SWR — Hung upside down and hula-hooped with several hula loops8:08 If you're too fat, a hula hoop just sits on your waist like a plastic belt — Tom8:10 Are gravity boots still a thing?8:22 Zoom — Frank Caliendo 8:50 Today in History 9:06 In Studio — Jessica Alsman9:07 1997 Super Brothers games/cartridges found9:11 Wearing suspenders talk9:11 Powerball — $1 billion9:22 Zoom — In Portugal — Alli9:24 Letter — I have a foot and sock fetish — should I tell my girlfriend?9:26 You don't have to wear panties with pantyhose? — Josh9:28 Letter — I have to tell my boyfriend he's the best I've ever had9:33 Letter — Got drunk, puked, pooped and started my period at the same time with my boyfriend9:35 Letter — I used to watch a lot of porn — now I watch OnlyFans — girlfriend thinks watching porn is cheating9:48 Meteorite song — Pat9:50 Tom's “Cracken Jack” joke 7:00 AM8:00 AM9:00 AM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they break down Aryna Sabalenka's recent struggles, Cincinnati's wide-open draw, and whether Alex Eala and Jessica Pegula have Grand Slam-winning games. Plus, Kim gets candid about the pressure of being World No. 1, dealing with the media, and what separates the best returners in tennis. Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast  https://x.com/loveallpodcast  Blair's Recs: Melinda Maria Jewelry  Badge of Honour Order of Play T-Shirts ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All  5:20 Montreal Carnage: Upsets, Injuries & a Wide-Open Draw 7:39 Sinner & Alcaraz Out of Cincinnati 9:07 Handling the Pressure of a Wide-Open Draw 15:01 What's Going On With Aryna Sabalenka? 19:01 The Pressure of Being World No. 1 20:59 Can Alex Eala & Jessica Pegula Win a Grand Slam Without a Big Serve? 23:49 Alex Eala's Unconventional but Effective Serve 26:04 What Makes a Great Returner?  30:54 How Kim Clijsters Practiced Returns 35:05 Kim's Relationship With the Media During Her Career 43:39 Billie Jean King's Influence on Kim's Media Mindset 45:55 How Press Conferences Can Affect Players Mentally 49:08 Kim's 2010 Cincinnati Title & Sharapova Final 53:55 Rec Room 57:15 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Off & On The Clock breaks down the Big Eliminator — a $100 entry, $50K to first contest with a progressive chop structure (10/12, 8/10, 8/10, 6/8...) instead of head-to-head advancement. Pete, John, and Nez discuss the strategic shifts this format demands, including more flexibility on early bye weeks, before running a live draft.

Shot in the Face by a Man With a Crossbow. A mental health crisis call became a fight for survival, and one of the most extraordinary chapters in a 23-year law enforcement career. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. #LawEnforcementTalk #Free #Podcast #Radio Hardin County Texas Sheriff's Sergeant Tom Lee had responded to countless difficult calls during more than two decades in law enforcement. On June 20, 2019, he and a caseworker approached a home believing they were there to help a family in crisis. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. The request had come from relatives of a 38-year-old man who was reportedly experiencing a mental health emergency. Lee was serving with the local Sheriff's Office mental health division, a role requiring patience, communication, restraint, and the ability to recognize when a troubled person might become dangerous. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin. Nothing about the assignment suggested that Lee would soon be shot in the face by a man with a crossbow. The central fact remains almost impossible to comprehend: “The crossbow bolt struck him just above his left eye.” The impact could have killed him instantly. Instead, the bolt miraculously failed to penetrate his skull. Although seriously injured, Lee stayed in the fight, returned fire with his service weapon, and stopped the threat. Shot in the Face by a Man With a Crossbow. Both men survived. For Lee, however, physical survival was only the beginning. The ambush became part of a much larger story involving trauma, faith, career setbacks, family, law enforcement service, and the long road toward redemption. That journey is the foundation of his first book, Scars of the Badge: Faith, Trauma, and Redemption Behind the Thin Blue Line. Lee discussed the attack, his recovery, and the emotional cost of police work as a guest on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. A Mental Health Call With a Terrifying Outcome Lee and a mental health caseworker responded to the residence after the suspect's family requested help from the sheriff's office mental health division. Calls involving a person in crisis are among the most unpredictable assignments in law enforcement. Officers may encounter someone who is frightened, delusional, suicidal, angry, confused, under the influence, or unable to understand what is happening around them. The person may need urgent treatment while also presenting a danger to relatives, clinicians, responding officers, or himself. The objective is often to slow the encounter down, communicate calmly, and connect the individual with appropriate services. But even a carefully planned response can change without warning. He shares the full story as a guest on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and other major podcast platforms. The interview is also featured across Facebook and Instagram. While Lee and the caseworker were at the property, the 38-year-old suspect emerged from the home armed with a crossbow. He fired at Lee, striking him in the face above the left eye. There was no time for a lengthy assessment. Lee had been ambushed with a weapon capable of causing catastrophic injury or death. Despite the bolt that hit him near his eye, Lee returned fire. His rounds wounded the suspect and neutralized the immediate threat. The event illustrates a reality that is frequently lost in brief News reports and Social Media discussions: officers responding to mental health calls may be attempting to help someone, yet they must also be ready to defend themselves and others in a fraction of a second. “The call began as an effort to help a family. It became a deadly-force encounter in seconds.” Survival Against Extraordinary Odds Lee's survival was remarkable. The crossbow bolt struck just above his left eye but did not penetrate his skull. He received medical treatment and was eventually released from the hospital to continue recovering. The suspect also survived after being airlifted to a regional hospital for treatment of his gunshot wounds. Authorities later arrested him and charged him with first-degree felony aggravated assault on a public servant. Shot in the Face by a Man With a Crossbow. The episode is available across major platforms including their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, with highlights shared across their Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. A Texas jury found the man guilty on June 23, 2021. He reportedly received a sentence of approximately 60 years in prison. The verdict provided legal accountability, but a criminal conviction could not erase what happened. Lee still had to live with the physical and psychological consequences of being attacked at close range. The public often sees an injured officer's photograph, reads a short update, and moves on to the next headline. The officer and family cannot move on so quickly. Recovery may include pain, medical appointments, disrupted sleep, anxiety, anger, intrusive memories, and the unsettling awareness that an ordinary workday nearly ended a life. The visible injury may heal while the emotional effects continue in private. That hidden side of survival became one of the driving themes behind Scars of the Badge. Before the Crossbow: A Career-Altering Setback Lee's law enforcement journey was not defined by a straight line of promotions and accomplishments. Before serving with the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, he worked for a university police department. That position ended after a controversy involving his speed while pursuing a vehicle during a traffic stop. Being fired could have ended his police career. It could also have permanently defined the way he viewed himself. Instead, the setback became part of a longer story about mistakes, consequences, perseverance, and second chances. The episode adds important context to Lee's memoir. Scars of the Badge is not presented as the story of a flawless officer. Its power comes from a more honest premise: a badge does not protect the person wearing it from failure, trauma, doubt, or the need for redemption. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. The book's subtitle identifies its central themes with three carefully chosen words: “Faith, Trauma, and Redemption.” Lee's earlier firing and later crossbow ambush were very different events, but both forced him to confront uncertainty about his future. One threatened his professional identity. The other threatened his life. In each case, continuing required more than physical toughness. The Emotional Weight Behind the Badge During more than 23 years of service, Lee responded to tragedy, violence, crisis, and human suffering. Each call carried the possibility of leaving a mark. Law enforcement officers are expected to remain composed while others are experiencing the worst moments of their lives. They see injured children, grieving families, violent suspects, fatal crashes, suicides, abuse, addiction, and mental illness. They may be threatened, attacked, or forced to use deadly force. Then they are expected to finish the report, clear the call, and remain ready for whatever comes next. The accumulated effects are not always obvious. An officer may appear calm at work while becoming distant at home. Sleep may become difficult. Patience may shorten. A sound, smell, location, or routine call may trigger a memory of a previous tragedy. Shot in the Face by a Man With a Crossbow. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast continues bringing listeners real conversations from the front lines of crime, policing, trauma, survival, and healing. Lee's experience gave him an especially vivid example of that burden. Being shot in the face with a crossbow was not merely an unusual headline. It was an event that affected his body, mind, faith, family, and understanding of service. “Survival is not always the end of the incident. Sometimes it is the beginning of the recovery.” That truth applies far beyond Lee's case. Police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, corrections officers, military veterans, and other first responders may survive an attack or traumatic event while continuing to struggle with its effects for years. Writing Scars of the Badge in Five Weeks Lee eventually turned his experiences into Scars of the Badge: Faith, Trauma, and Redemption Behind the Thin Blue Line. Released in May, the memoir offers a candid examination of the emotional, psychological, and spiritual challenges that can accompany a law enforcement career. It explores the difficulty of responding to tragedy and violence while also trying to remain present for family, maintain faith, and continue serving the public. The book came together with surprising speed. Lee told noon anchor Patrina Adger that it took him only five weeks to write. That rapid process suggests the material had been accumulating for years. The words may have reached the page in a little more than a month, but the experiences behind them were shaped across decades. The crossbow attack is a central part of the memoir, yet the book reaches beyond a single incident. It examines what happens when the uniform comes home with the officer, when the demands of the job influence relationships, beliefs, emotions, and identity. Since its release, Scars of the Badge has received numerous five-star reader reviews and attracted interest from law enforcement professionals, first responders, and faith-based audiences. Its appeal is understandable. Lee's story contains an extraordinary attack, but its deeper themes are widely relatable: failure, fear, perseverance, faith, forgiveness, and the search for meaning after trauma. Why the Title Matters The phrase “scars of the badge” describes more than the injury above Lee's left eye. Some scars are physical and immediately visible. Others appear as nightmares, strained relationships, anxiety, spiritual questions, or memories that refuse to remain in the past. The badge represents service and authority, but it can also carry personal costs rarely seen by the public. Lee's memoir challenges the idea that courage means remaining unaffected. Real courage may involve acknowledging the wound, asking difficult questions, seeking help, reconnecting with faith, and deciding that trauma will not write the final chapter. Redemption is equally important to the story. Lee experienced a career setback before rebuilding his place in law enforcement. Years later, after surviving the crossbow attack, he again had to determine what came next. The book does not treat redemption as the erasure of the past. Instead, it frames redemption as the process of using painful experiences to create something that may help others. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin. The Complicated Reality of Mental Health Calls The 2019 attack also highlights the complexity of law enforcement's role in mental health crises. The suspect's family asked for assistance. Lee responded as a mental health liaison deputy alongside a caseworker. The purpose of the visit was intervention, not punishment. Yet the situation became violent. That does not mean every mental health call is dangerous or that people living with mental illness should be treated as threats. Most are not violent. It does mean responders must balance compassion, de-escalation, treatment needs, family concerns, and safety in circumstances that can shift rapidly. Lee's case demonstrates why cooperation between law enforcement agencies, clinicians, crisis workers, families, and community services is so important. It also shows why mental health responders need training, communication tools, protective strategies, and adequate resources. No approach can eliminate every danger. The crossbow ambush was a brutal reminder of that limitation. From Local News to a National Podcast Audience Lee's story first emerged through local News coverage, but the lessons extend well beyond Hardin County, Texas. Through the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, audiences can hear the larger story behind the headline. The conversation explores the crossbow attack, the force Lee used to stop the suspect, the criminal case, his recovery, his earlier firing, and the faith that helped him continue. The interview is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and other major Podcast platforms. Additional clips, articles, and episode information can be shared through Facebook, Instagram, and other Social Media channels. Those platforms give listeners an opportunity to look beyond a dramatic headline and understand the human being behind it. A Story About More Than Survival Tom Lee could easily be remembered only as the Texas deputy who was shot in the face by a man with a crossbow. That description is accurate, but incomplete. He is also an officer who endured a humiliating career setback and found a way forward. He is a mental health liaison deputy who responded to help a family and nearly lost his life. He is a survivor who returned fire under unimaginable circumstances. He is an author who transformed decades of pain, service, and reflection into a book written in five weeks. Shot in the Face by a Man With a Crossbow. The show is distributed through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and other podcast platforms. Its interviews are also promoted across Facebook, Instagram, and other social media channels. Most importantly, his story asks a question relevant to anyone who has experienced failure or trauma: What will the person do with the scars? Lee chose to tell the truth about them. Scars of the Badge: Faith, Trauma, and Redemption Behind the Thin Blue Line does not present survival as a clean ending. It presents recovery as a continuing process, one shaped by faith, family, accountability, and the willingness to speak openly about what the badge can cost. His physical wound became visible evidence of an extraordinary attack. His memoir reveals the less visible wounds and the lessons that followed. The full interview with Sheriff's Sergeant Tom Lee is featured on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. Listeners can find the episode on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and other major podcast platforms, with additional content on Facebook, Instagram, and Social Media. The attack lasted only moments. The story of survival, trauma, faith, and redemption is still being written. Get the Free Clubhouse App, it is Drop In Social Audio. Think of it as your own talk radio show on your phone, and best of all it is free. Be sure to look for me and follow me, that's John J Wiley or @letradioshow you can do all that here. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. You can contact John J. “Jay” Wiley by email at Jay@letradio.com , or learn more about him on their website . Find a wide variety of great podcasts online at The Podcast Zone Facebook Page , look for the one with the bright green logo. Be sure to check out our website . Be sure to follow us on X , Instagram , Facebook, Pinterest, Linkedin and other social media platforms for the latest episodes and news. 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Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Brent LaJeunesse, a former street cop, entrepreneur, and corporate director of special investigations. They dig into adversity, physical reinvention after 50, and what genuine leadership looks like across three high-stakes careers. Brent shares the frameworks he developed along the way and explains why forging yourself first is the foundation for everything else. Episode Highlights: 2:40 – Brent recounts a harrowing suicide-by-cop incident from his years as a street officer in Edmonton. 1:20 – Breaking down the FORGE framework: Foundation, Ownership, Resilience, Guidance, and Execution. 28:29 – How Brent let his physical fitness slip while building his company and how he rebuilt his edge after 50. 42:09 – Why keeping a quiet promise to yourself is the most powerful first step toward lasting change. Brent LaJeunesse is a former street cop, entrepreneur, and corporate director of special investigations with decades of experience in high-pressure environments. After ten years on the Edmonton Police Service, Brent immigrated to the United States, built two investigation firms, and rose to VP at a national risk management company. At 50, he rebuilt his body and his mindset and channeled those lessons into his FORGE framework and his book Forge After 50. His forthcoming book, Badge to the Boardroom, is available for pre-order. Connect with Brent at brentlajunesse.com. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month on The Found Podcast, we're doing something a little different. We're bringing the boys in for a few episodes (don't worry, we'll be back to our women founders soon), and first up is somebody I've admired for a long time: my friend Ed Raber. Ed is the Director of Planning and Development for Dubuque County here in Eastern Iowa, but honestly, that title barely scratches the surface. Ed is a connector. A mover. The guy with an $8 Staples name badge who has spent thirty years showing up to Rotary, to library meetings, to coffee shops, to whatever room needed one more person willing to raise their hand. We talk about what it actually means to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem in a place like Dubuque County (spoiler: it starts with "no wrong door"), why farm ground and residential zoning matter more than you'd think, and the advice from a pastor that has shaped Ed's entire career: if you want to make a difference, you've got to stick with it. What You'll Hear Ed's path from urban planner to nonprofit economic developer to Dubuque County's Planning and Development Director Why he still wears a name badge everywhere he goes (and why you should too) What makes Dubuque County's rural population unlike almost anywhere else in Iowa The "no wrong door" philosophy behind a healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem How 1 Million Cups came to Dubuque and why it works The Farley library project that started with one meeting Ed called himself Ed's answer to The Found Podcast's closing question, and the pastor's advice that changed how he shows up in the world Resources & Links Mentioned 1 Million Cups Dubuque Rotary International HACAP (Hawkeye Area Community Action Program) Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Iowa Rural Development Council Dubuque County Library system (Farley, Epworth, Peosta, Holy Cross) Community Vitality Center, Iowa State University Small Business Development Center, Dubuque The Innovation Lab, Jones Street, Dubuque Connect with Ed Find Ed on LinkedIn Listen and Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Share This Episode If this episode reminded you to go order your own name badge, or hyped you up to finally show up to that thing you've been putting off... send it to a friend who needs the nudge. And tag us. We love seeing who's listening.  

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The Best Ball Breakfast crew gets back together for four more drafts in the Best Ball Mania 7 contest on Underdog. Pete drafts solo, welcomes on Adam Levitan, then concludes with BBM champs Sam Sherman and Pat Kerrane. Topics discussed: a different flavor of double elite TE, ETR changes based on training camp news and injuries, overstacking multiple fantasy friendly teams on the same roster, and price checks on aisle Luther Burden III.

More than eleven years after Eden Westbrook’s death, Jason and Amanda are still fighting for answers. In this special crossover episode with Badge of Betrayal, we look at where Eden’s case stands today, the push to have it reopened, the coronial reform process and the involvement of former senior Tasmanian police officer Paul Reynolds. We also return to the police records from the night Eden died — uncovering calls, movements and witness accounts that raise new questions about what was happening in St Helens before and after Eden was found. The question remains: do we really know what happened to Eden that night? Support Our Independent Storytelling on Patreon here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Connecticut is facing growing controversy over license plate reader cameras. Police say the technology helps solve crimes and find stolen vehicles, but privacy advocates worry about how much driving data is collected—and who can access it. We dive into the pro's and con's of the technology and why it's important to separate the conversation about ALPR's with speed enforcement cameras. 

Danny Heifetz from The Ringer joins for a Randomizer draft and then a couple YouTube members, WillisIsAwesome and Tyler Huey, join me for drafts on the Bash.

August 7 is observed every year as National Purple Heart Day, marking the day in 1782 when General George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit. The original badge was a purple cloth heart used during the Revolutionary War. It is the oldest military decoration still given to U.S. service members today. General Douglas MacArthur revived the award in 1932 on Washington's 200th birthday as the modern Purple Heart, which honors the brave U.S. service members who were wounded or killed in combat while serving in the military. Let’s commemorate this prestigious award with the story of the Revolutionary Battle of Monmouth Courthouse which was fought on June 28, 1778, in New Jersey between Washington’s Continental Army and British Regulars. Purple Heart books available at https://amzn.to/4yRHApM Battle of Monmouth Courthouse books at https://amzn.to/3SgLubl The Revolution DVD box-set available at https://amzn.to/4p8seIt American Revolution books at https://amzn.to/43DduIG Revolutionary War games and souvenirs at https://amzn.to/487e2YU ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: The History Channel Presents - The Revolution narrated by Edward Herrmann & directed by Peter Schnall (2006 A&E Television Networks). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just because someone survived what you survived does not mean they are automatically safe with your story.In this episode of the Live & Be Great podcast, Latonya McDonald, MS explores why shared pain does not always create empathy—and why some survivors may respond to another person's pain with judgment, comparison, dismissal, or shame.Shared experience can help someone understand what an experience feels like. But it does not guarantee that they have processed their own pain enough to respond with compassion.Latonya discusses how unresolved shame, grief, survival pride, family conditioning, cultural pressure, and internalized oppression may influence the way people talk about other survivors. She also explains why advice such as “just leave,” “I went through it too,” or “you should be over it” can deepen shame rather than provide meaningful support.In this episode:• Why someone with a similar experience may still be unsafe with your story• How shame can disguise itself as strength or accountability• Why “just leave” is not a safety plan• The real barriers people may face when leaving an abusive relationship• How public survivor narratives can be weaponized against other victims• Why forgiveness does not automatically mean access• The myth of the perfect victim• How shared oppression can still produce selective empathy• What survivor-centered empathy actually sounds like• Questions to ask instead of judging, comparing, or controllingShared experience can inform empathy, but it cannot replace listening.UPCOMING E-BOOKLatonya is currently developing:Don't Just Tell Them to Leave: A Practical Guide to Helping a Loved One Leave a Toxic or Abusive Relationship SafelyThe guide is being created for people who want to support a friend, family member, adult child, teenager, parent, sibling, coworker, neighbor, or other loved one without leading with panic, judgment, pressure, or unsafe advice.When the e-book becomes available, the purchase link will be added here.CURRENT PAID RESOURCEFor non-crisis guidance around your patterns, boundaries, questions, or next steps, explore the Ask Me Anything Guided Support Call:https://liveandbegreat.com/ask-me-anythingCHAPTERS0:00 Shared Pain Does Not Always Mean Empathy2:15 What May Be Underneath Survivor Judgment4:40 When Survival Becomes a Badge of Honor6:55 Why “Just Leave” Is Not a Safety Plan10:12 How Public Language Reinforces Survivor Shame13:04 Kelly Rowland, Chris Brown, and Rihanna14:15 Megan Thee Stallion and Public Victim-Blaming16:28 The Perfect Victim Does Not Exist19:14 Shared Oppression and Selective Empathy22:33 What Real Empathy Sounds Like25:42 Reflection Questions26:20 Don't Just Tell Them to Leave E-Book27:26 Safety Resources and Final TakeawaysIMPORTANT NOTEThis episode provides educational commentary, emotional-pattern awareness, and personal-growth information. It is not psychotherapy, diagnosis, legal advice, emergency guidance, or a substitute for support from a licensed mental health, legal, medical, or domestic-violence professional.SAFETY RESOURCESIf you are in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911.National Domestic Violence Hotline:Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)Text START to 88788Visit https://www.thehotline.org/988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:Call or text 988Visit https://988lifeline.org/Love Is Respect:Call 866-331-9474Text LOVEIS to 22522Visit https://www.loveisrespect.org/Internet and device use may be monitored. When monitoring is suspected, seek help from a safer device when possible.ABOUT LATONYALatonya McDonald, MS is a Spiritual Psychological Life Coach and founder of Live & Be Great LLC. She helps people name their patterns, understand their why, and give themselves permission not just to live—but to live and be great.“Survival is not the same as healing, and shared experience is not the same as empathy.”

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Check back every Wednesday in August for a special edition of Best Ball Breakfast. Today's edition brings 3 drafts in The Pit Bull 2 contest on Underdog. We open with So You Think You Can Tout winner Alex Cupps, Pete then drafts solo, then welcomes on Cooterdoodle from Fantasy Life . Finally, we pivot back to Best Ball Mania 7 with Ben Gretch from Stealing Signals to conclude the show.

Underdog sharp and 2x Dawg Bowl qualifier, Chad Maschke, joins us to discuss his data findings for the Weekly Winners contest and how to apply them in 2026.

Best Ball Breakfast rolls into the month of August with Pete fresh off of a Ship Chasing meet up weekend. Pete drafts solo, brings on usual guests Adam Levitan and Sam Sherman, then concludes with special guest Ron Stewart subbing in for Pat Kerrane. Topics discussed: major shake ups in ADP for the 49ers WRs, Malik Nabers rocket ship, and Jalen Nailor bros.

 Leaving the military or law enforcement can be one of the biggest transitions of a person's life. After years of serving others, many veterans and first responders find themselves asking the same question: What's next? In this episode of Police K9 Radio, we sit down with four people who have lived that transition. ● Aaron Taylor – Founder and Owner of Ridgeside K9 ● Jay Nix – Owner of Ridgeside K9 Central Florida ● Eric Stanbro – Executive Board Member of Ridgeside K9 and founder of Ridgeside K9 Ohio ● Rich Hartman – Owner of Ridgeside K9 NorCal and Police K9 Radio Co-Host Together, we discuss the journey from military and law enforcement careers into professional dog training and business ownership. We share the challenges of leaving careers built on service, finding a new purpose, and creating successful businesses while continuing to serve our communities through dogs. Aaron Taylor explains his vision for Ridgeside K9 and why he has made it his mission to provide veterans and law enforcement professionals with a path to entrepreneurship. Instead of simply offering jobs, Aaron believes in helping people build businesses they can truly own while continuing to make a positive impact on families, communities, and working dogs. Whether you're nearing retirement, considering a career change, or simply interested in the business side of professional dog training, this conversation offers valuable insight into what's possible after service. Thank you to our sponsors Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com Inukshuk Performance Dog food - INUKSHUKPRO.com Black Jacks Leather - BlackJacksleather.com Connect with Us: Instagram: @policek9radio663 Email: Trainers@Dtack9.com

Everton lost 8 points. Nottingham Forest lost 4. Chelsea? Not a single point, despite admitting to 74 breaches of FA rules and getting hit by three separate regulators (UEFA, the Premier League, and the FA) over £47m in undisclosed historical payments. Les and Dave lay out the full timeline of all three cases - Everton's two separate PSR breaches, Forest's £34.5m overspend, and Chelsea's Abramovich-era disclosure scandal - and compare them point by point: what the breach actually was, who discovered it, who was punished for it, and what sanction followed. Are these cases really comparable? Have Chelsea been treated more leniently than the clubs who lost points? We go through the arguments on both sides before giving our verdict. Let us know your thoughts. A breakdown of each club's breaches: Everton • Case 1: 2021/22 period. Loss £124.5m vs £105m limit (breach ~£19.5m). Charged Mar 2023. • Sanction 1: 10-point deduction (Nov 2023) → reduced to 6 points on appeal (Feb 2024). • Case 2: 2022/23 period. Breach of £16.6m. Charged Jan 2024. • Sanction 2: 2-point deduction (Apr 2024). • Total: 8 points deducted, in-season, same campaign. Nottingham Forest • Case: 2022/23 period. Threshold £61m (reduced for Championship seasons). Breach of £34.5m. Charged Jan 2024. • Sanction: 6 points initial → reduced to 4-point deduction for early admission/cooperation. • Appeal: Rejected — 4 points stood. Chelsea • UEFA (2023): €10m (£8.6m) fine — incomplete financial reporting. • Premier League (Mar 2026): £10.75m fine + immediate 9-month academy transfer ban + 1-year first-team transfer ban suspended 2 years. PL found payments, even if disclosed, would not have breached PSR. • FA (Jul 2026): 74 admitted breaches (undisclosed agent/third-party payments, £47m, 2011–2018). £10m fine (halved from £20m for self-reporting). Original 6-point suspended deduction overturned on appeal, replaced with suspended two-window transfer ban. • Total: £0 points deducted. All penalties financial or suspended. Breaches self-reported by current owners about previous (Abramovich) regime. Want a little more from us? Try The Blue Room Extra for more than 20 hours extra content a month: www.patreon.com/theblueroomextra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever feel like you're winning on paper but losing everywhere else? Like your business is growing but you're not sure you'd recognize yourself in the mirror anymore? That's the trap I'm talking you out of in this episode, and it's one I lived through myself. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I get real about burnout, not as some soft, feel good topic, but as an actual business risk. I share how I lost my own joy, faith, fitness, and family time grinding away at my tech company in New York City, all in the name of profit and status. I'm not preaching from a place of theory here. I'm speaking from the other side of it. Here's the big shift I want you to make. Burnout used to be a flex. No sleep, no boundaries, no days off, and somehow that was worn like a badge of honor. I flip that completely. Protecting your energy isn't weakness, it's the smartest competitive advantage a founder can have. The people ignoring the warning signs are the ones actually putting their business at risk, not the ones who rest. Burnout is officially a recognized condition, not just a feeling. Back in 2019, the World Health Organization classified burnout as an occupational phenomenon, defined by energy depletion, cynicism about your work, and reduced performance. If you're hitting even one of those three, that's data, not a character flaw. Shadow burnout is the sneaky kind. In 2025, 73% of tech founders reported hitting their business goals while their health quietly fell apart behind the scenes. The numbers look fine right up until they don't. There's a massive support gap. Roughly 87% of founders report anxiety, depression, or burnout, yet only about 23% actually work with a coach or psychologist. Founders with real support networks are around 45% less likely to burn out. Community isn't optional, it's protection. The Guilt Audit is a game changer. I walk through a simple weekly practice, look at your calendar and find the one thing you're doing purely out of guilt instead of strategy. Cut it or delegate it. Then ask of everything else, does this drive revenue, relationships, or recovery? If it doesn't, it doesn't belong there. Systems beat willpower. I share my own burnout proof habits, protecting peak creative hours like client meetings, taking one full unplugged day a week, and scheduling actual support like a coach or mastermind so it doesn't get pushed aside. I also get into why I take Fridays off completely, no exceptions, and how that one boundary changed my relationship with my kids and my wife. It's a small thing that carries a lot of weight. What makes this episode hit different is that I'm not telling you to hustle less. The name is literally Happy Hustle. I'm telling you to build the infrastructure underneath your ambition so your energy isn't the thing that breaks first. Burnout was never required. It was just a story a lot of us bought into, and I want to help you write a new one. If you're running on fumes right now, or you know a fellow founder who is, this episode is worth sharing. Sometimes all it takes is permission to protect your energy before you lose something you can't get back. Give it a full listen at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. 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It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

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On this Iron Sights episode recorded live on the vendor floor at TTPOA Conference, Scott Howell sits down for a collab with the TTPOA Podcast hosts Brandon Hernandez and Matt Smith. Their guests are Brad Ortiz, Director of Sales for the Law Enforcement Division at Silencer Shop and former officer, and Dewayne Manson, Project Manager at the American Warrior Association, to dig into the thing the Law Enforcement community has been slow to confront: the compounding weight of moral injury, and why the reactive system built to support officers is failing the people who need it most.The conversation goes deep on what moral injury actually is, how it differs from PTSD, and why the officer who has never been in a critical incident can be just as broken as the one who has. Brad and Dewayne walk through what a culturally competent clinician actually looks like, why baseline brain and blood health mapping belongs in the academy, and how the American Warrior Association's R3 program is embedding proactive resilience training directly into TTPOA's regional structure, the first partnership of its kind nationally.But this episode isn't just about mental health. It's about identity. What happens to the guy who IS the job when the job ends? Brad gets personal about his own struggles stepping away from full-time law enforcement, Dewayne shares the moment his teenage son had to pick him up after a DUI, and Scott connects it all to the broader truth that your calling and your identity are not the same thing, and that confusing the two is costing officers their health, their relationships, and sometimes their lives before and after retirement.The back half gets into the business world and how everything these men learned going through doors, managing teams, and serving their communities translates directly into relationship-based sales, leadership under pressure, and building something that outlasts the badge. If you've ever told yourself you're not capable of anything outside law enforcement, this one is going to challenge that story hard.In this episode:• Moral injury is NOT PTSD: it is the cumulative damage caused when you perpetrate something, fail to prevent something, or are ordered to act against your moral compass, and it compounds silently over an entire career without a single critical incident ever being the trigger• Culturally competent clinicians are practitioners who have lived the lifestyle or are married to someone who has: Dewayne walked out of his first VA appointment when the counselor opened with pronouns, then found a female therapist married to a 20-year infantry veteran and experienced a completely different outcome• The American Warrior Association's R3 program is building proactive resilience frameworks inside agencies, including regional resiliency coordinators, vetted clinician networks, and fully funded Warriors Refuge retreats where flights and lodging are free to eligible officers and spouses• Brad Ortiz's Sound Off program at Silencer Shop donates $2 per purchase to a vetted nonprofit fund, and every individual officer purchase routes through silencershop.com where buyers work directly with Brad and Chris• The inflection point analogy: moral injury deposits are made silently every shift, just like compounding interest, and what looks like a single critical incident blowing up is actually the hockey-stick moment on a years-long accumulation nobody was tracking• Social media pile-ons after a justified OIS caused Brad more lasting moral injury than the shooting itself, a blind spot no clinician or debrief ever addressed until he found the right cultural fit in counseling• Baseline blood panels and brain mapping done at the academy level would give officers a before-and-after reference for physiological change across a career: the greater endocrine system and brain health are being completely ignored while TRT gets all the attention• The law enforcement skill set transfers directly into business leadership: problem-solving under pressure, decision-making without perfect information, ownership of mistakes, and relationship-first sales are all things operators have already built on the job, they just don't recognize it as a resumeChapters:0:39 Iron Sights mission statement and welcome2:02 Introducing Brad Ortiz and Dewayne Manson2:49 Brad's background: The Uncommon Line podcast9:40 American Warrior Association programs overview11:43 Resilience training inside TTPOA: the first of its kind12:08 What moral injury actually is and why it's not PTSD14:20 Culturally competent clinicians: Dewayne's personal story31:52 Compounding critical incidents over a career38:37 Social media pile-ons as a hidden source of moral injury44:55 Identity vs. calling: challenging how officers define themselves1:12:18 Relationship-first sales, legacy brands losing ground, and the business parallel1:21:46 How to access AWA, R3, and SoundOff resourcesMentioned:Brad Ortiz — Director of Sales for the Law Enforcement Division at Silencer Shop, former law enforcement officer and fugitive investigator, and former host of The Uncommon Line podcast, joined as a guest to discuss the SoundOff program and the AWA partnership.Dewayne Manson — Representative of the American Warrior Association, infantry veteran who served in Afghanistan and contracted there through 2020, shared his personal journey through moral injury and recovery as context for AWA's R3 program.Matt Smith — Co-host of the TTPOA podcast with 21 years on SWAT, co-hosted this live conference episode alongside Scott Howell and competed in the TTPOA shooting competition the day prior.Brandon Hernandez — Region 7 Director and Director of Training for TTPOA, co-host of the TTPOA podcast, referred to on air as the celebrity of the group when a passerby stopped to greet him.Anna Heil — Associated with the American Warrior Association, attended a TTPOA show in St. Louis and briefed other state organizations on the AWA partnership afterward.Chris — Works alongside Brad Ortiz at Silencer Shop on the SoundOff individual officer program, mentioned as a direct point of contact buyers will reach at soundsoftshop.com.Neil Noakes — Former Chief of Police of the Fort Worth Police Department, cited as an example of a career officer who, when asked how many critical incidents he had been on, simply said he had lost count.Simon Sinek — Author and speaker known for the concept of finding your 'why,' referenced when Brad Ortiz challenged every officer in the room to examine the deeper reason behind their career and identity.

Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! A single leadership decision can change the course of a career and sometimes a life. Chad Bruckner joins me to talk about what he's learned across infantry combat missions in Iraq and 15 years in law enforcement, and why the “price of service” is often paid quietly after the call ends. We get honest about moral injury, shame, and the painful gap between how we train warriors and officers to perform under stress and how little we prepare them to come back, reconnect, and stay healthy.We dig into toxic leadership, the trust gap inside agencies, and why officer wellness can't be solved with a seminar, an app, or an annual training requirement. Chad breaks down what actually works: accountability at every level, leaders who model the standard, and a culture where hard conversations happen early. We also talk about fear-driven decision-making, endless meetings that replace real communication, and how “looking the part” can become a substitute for doing the work.Then we move toward practical hope: building a tight circle of trusted people, using community and shared challenges as a healthier alternative to numbing, and returning to the basics of community policing where presence, respect, and relationships reduce crime and rebuild legitimacy. If you care about police leadership, law enforcement culture, first responder mental health, and what it takes to help people serve effectively and return home whole, this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you're bringing into your own life.Stories of Service presents guests' stories and opinions in their own words, reflecting their personal experiences and perspectives. While shared respectfully and authentically, the podcast does not independently verify all statements. Views expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the host, producers, government agencies, or podcast affiliates.Support the showVisit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.comWatch episodes of my podcast:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76

In this unforgettable episode of Nightmare Success, Brent Cassity sits down with former Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Kent McGowen to hear the story that has defined more than three decades of his life.Kent shares how his dream of serving in law enforcement led to a career as a police officer before everything changed following the fatal shooting of Susan White while serving an arrest warrant. His first conviction was overturned on appeal because of legal error, but after a second trial in 2002, another jury convicted him of murder.Throughout the conversation, Kent explains why he continues to maintain his innocence, why he believes rumor and innuendo overshadowed the facts, and how he survived years of public scrutiny, prison, and the loss of his career. He also discusses his book, Reasonable Doubts: How Rumor and Innuendo Convicted Deputy Kent McGowen of Murder, and why he believes it's important for people to hear his perspective.This episode explores far more than a criminal case. It is a conversation about justice, resilience, identity, faith, perseverance, and what it takes to rebuild a life after everything you've worked for has been stripped away.Show sponsors: Navigating the challenges of white-collar crime? The White-Collar Support Group at Prisonist.org offers guidance, resources, and a community for those affected at prisonist.org. Protect your online reputation with Discoverability! Use code NIGHTMARE SUCCESS for an exclusive discount Visit Discoverability.co. Auto Plaza Direct "Your personal car concierge!" Let them handle every detail to find your perfect car autoplazadirect.com. Author Saffron Gustafson www.mynameissaffron.com, "My Name is Saffron." Author Nevin Shetty, "Second Chance Economics: How Hiring The Formerly Incarcerated Can Unlock $1 Trillion in GDP." www.secondchanceeconomics.com

When someone brutally murdered the postmistress of Ruby, Alaska, a small village on the Yukon River, the Alaska State Troopers believed they had a ‘locked-room” mystery on their hands. They suspected one of the villagers of killing Agnes Wright. After all, there are only two ways into and out of Ruby: either by boat on the Yukon River or by air travel on a small bush plane. Neither method of transportation is inconspicuous to or from a village where everyone knows everyone else, and a stranger's presence warrants stares and whispers. Since the troopers heard no credible accounts of a stranger in town on the day of the murder, they began with the premise that one of the villagers committed the crime. But who in this small village hated Agnes Wright enough to beat her savagely and then shoot her? Sources 1996 Postmaster. Behind the Badge. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Smithsonian U.S. Postal Museum. Murphy, Kim. 8-2-1996. Murder in a Town Full of Suspects. Los Angeles Times. More Details Emerge in Killing of Postmaster. 7-19-1996. Daily Sitka Senitinel. ______________ Now Available! Thirty-Three Stories of Murder and Mystery in Alaska Check It Out on Amazon Join the Last Frontier Club’s Free Tier and receive updates, bonus episodes, and more. ______ Robin Barefield lives in the wilderness on Kodiak Island, where she and her husband own a remote lodge. She has a master's degree in fish and wildlife biology and is a wildlife-viewing and fishing guide. Robin has published six novels: Big Game, Murder Over Kodiak, The Fisherman's Daughter, Karluk Bones, Massacre at Bear Creek Lodge, and The Ultimate Hunt. She has also published two non-fiction books: Kodiak Island Wildlife and Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier. She draws on her love and appreciation of the Alaska wilderness as well as her scientific background when writing. Subscribe to Robin’s free, monthly Murder and Mystery Newsletter for more stories about true crime and mystery from Alaska. Join her on: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Visit her website at http://robinbarefield.com Check out her books at Amazon Send me an email: robinbarefield76@gmail.com ___________________________________________ Would you like to support Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier? Become a patron and join The Last Frontier Club. Each month, Robin will provide one or more of the following to club members. · An extra episode of Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier is available only for club members. Behind-the-scenes glimpses of life and wildlife in the Kodiak wilderness. · Breaking news about ongoing murder cases and new crimes in Alaska _______________________________________________________________ Merchandise! Visit the Store              

Pete, John, and Nez talk through strategy for the unique Badge Bros Brawl contest ($100k up top) on Underdog.

Episode 190: Re-release, Episode 101 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Lora Lebo Business Coach & Executive Director of The William D. Lebo Memorial Foundation.•In this episode, I re-released episode 101 featuring Lora Lebo, Lora shares the story of her late husband, William D. Lebo, who was tragically killed in the line of duty while responding to a residential break-in on March 31, 2022.Lora opens up about navigating unimaginable loss, honoring William's legacy, and finding the strength to move forward while keeping his memory alive. Through heartbreak, she offers a message of hope, resilience, and gratitude that will resonate with anyone facing life's challenges.Her advice is simple, yet profound: Life is short. Don't put things off. Tell the people you love that you love them. Stay curious.⚠️ Explicit Episode – Listener Discretion Advised•⁠To learn more about The William D. Lebo Memorial Foundation click here:⁠•SHOW SPONSORS:⁠Cleona Coffee Roasters.⁠ A small batch coffee roastery & coffee shop, veteran & first responder owned located inside 911 Rapid Response in Annville PA.⁠Angelo's Pizza. ⁠Enjoy mouthwatering Italian dinners.⁠Triggered 22. ⁠Support a local veteran and help spread awareness for PTSD & #22aday.⁠Hossler Engraving.⁠ Looking for unique handcrafted gifts for all occasions Zach has you covered.⁠Hains Auto Detailing. ⁠Have your car smiling from wheel to wheel.•Sip or Snack break?SIP: ⁠Garage Beer.⁠SNACK: ⁠Jurgy.⁠•OFFICIAL STUDIO SPONSOR: ⁠Colortech Creative Solutions ⁠takes your creative projects from visualization to realization. We've been doing so since 1980 all while keeping your budget in mind.To see photos of today's guest follow on social media:⁠IG: AmericanGrownPodcast⁠⁠FB: American Grown Podcast⁠ or visits us at American Grown Podcast

Best Ball Breakfast rolls along with four more drafts in the Best Ball Mania 7 contest on Underdog, plus a bonus Badge Bros Brawl! Adam Levitan returns to sass Pete over his suboptimal queue skills and Jakob Sanderson fills in for Sam Sherman. Pat Kerrane and the Sidekick conclude the show by starting a draft with a shocking amount of running backs. Adam Levitan returns.

Why would a naked yogi be received as a blessing, and why would a great master decline a title others might revere? In this second part of the two-part Masters of the Tradition series (watch or listen to Part 1 here), Thom answers questions about Shukadeva, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the place of women in the tradition, and the meaning behind Guru Deva's throne and parasol. Along the way, he opens a wider view of the Shankaracharya tradition, its stages of life, its hidden maternal lineage, and the cultural world from which these symbols emerge. Listen to or watch this episode to explore the stories, symbolism, and living context behind the tradition.Episode Highlights[00:45] Q - Who is the blue-skinned master with no robes?[00:56] A - Shukadeva and the Demigods[05:00] Unity Consciousness and Fearlessness[09:19] A Naked Yogi as Blessing[11:52] Q - Why did Maharishi Mahesh Yogi not become a Mahamandaleshwar?[11:56] A - The Four Stages of Life[16:07] Maharishi as a Forest Dweller[18:47] Accepting the Mahamandaleshwar Title[19:53] Q - What role do women hold here?[20:03] A - Paralakshmi's Injunction[24:14] Saraswati and the Hidden Lineage[26:20] Q - What is Guru Deva's throne?[26:34] A - The Throne of Jyotir Math[31:24] A Badge of RankUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/ 

This week, we talk about restrictions that the General Assembly imposed on law enforcement regarding facial coverings, displaying your name/badge#/agency, informants, and facial recognition technology.

Following up last week's stacked episode, Pete runs three more Bash drafts. NeptuneRedz (a five-year lurker finally getting on stream) kicks things off with a BBM, Nez builds out an extreme Zero RB team in the Fast Puppy, and Max Adam closes it out with a "pick the best plays" BBM draft.

Season 7 of the Randomizer kicks off with all three SYTYCT finalists (Alex Cupps, Tony Squares, and PPR Tyler) each get 18 rounds with 18 randmizer prompts. Cupps weasels out of an Excel lesson, Squares gets bartender and Squarespace bits, and PPR Tyler closes it out with an HR job interview roleplay.

Pete, John, and Nez apply Occam's razor to the offseason's most overthought players — Jeremiyah Love, Jadarian Price, and Emeka Egbuka — before running two drafts: a full-PPR Frenchie contest and an Eliminator build.

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