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This week we talk about plug-in power, renewables, and Germany.We also discuss inverters, solar arrays, and microgrids.Recommended Book: Consider This by Chuck PalahnuikTranscriptMost climate scientists and knowledgable folks in adjacent fields will tell you that, as a species, we're way behind where we need to be if we're going to avoid a whole lot of negative consequences caused by global climate change.We've blazed past a bunch of tipping points already, and while the worst-case scenarios we were worried about a decade ago are no longer likely because of the energy-generation and related changes we've made globally, since then, the damage caused up to this point is already doing some pretty bad things to our water cycle and other temperature-regulating systems, and that's looking like it will get even worse over the next several decades—even if worse no longer means cataclysmic in the sense of ending all life on the planet.That said, even noting that progress has been a lot slower than most experts would prefer, progress is happening in regards to the deployment of renewable energy sources, and in the replacement and retirement of dirty, carbon- and methane-spewing sources, like coal, petroleum, and gas.As of 2026, the global share of total electricity generation, so all electricity produced by all sources for all purposes, is about 33.8% for renewables, marking the first time renewables have been used to produce more than a third of the total electricity produced, globally; that also means renewables have surpassed coal for electricity generation for the first time.While hydro and wind continue to contribute to the growth of renewables deployment and electricity generation, solar power is by far the biggest growth area for renewables right now, and solar, alone, covers 75% of total electricity demand growth in 2025—which means as countries around the world deploy more electricity generation assets to account for electricity demand growth, three-quarters of that demand is being met by solar. And this is notable because typically that kind of demand, the majority of which arises in huge, rapidly scaling countries like China and India, has up till recently been met by the dirtiest of energy production sources, coal.There's also been a .02% reduction in fossil fuel generation, year-on-year, which is a very small number, but that level of production is massive, and there are a lot of subsidies and other mechanisms that keep fossil fuels flourishing around the world, so every little sliver of fossil fuel energy production reduction is still a pretty significant thing.Many of these renewables-related wins, in recent years, have been attributable to the large-scale installation of solar facilities, backed by massive, utility-scale battery backups, primarily in China.China is by far the largest producer of solar panels and related technologies—Chinese companies produce somewhere between 80-90% of all the key components and perform the same portion of all key manufacturing stages for the global supply chain, while also controlling the vast majority of resources necessary to manufacture solar panels. And it has been on a tear over the past decade or so, installing just a silly amount of solar infrastructure. Which is good, because China is also seeing a lot of growth in energy demand, so if they weren't deploying that much solar, they would likely be deploying that much coal infrastructure, instead.That said, while huge solar arrays are important to renewables growth, there's also been a recent boom in smaller-scale solar energy deployment in recent years, especially but not exclusively across Europe. And that's what I'd like to talk about today: the emergence of so-called ‘balcony solar,' and what it might mean for the further expansion of solar's footprint around the world.—In 2025, Utah, which is a deeply Conservative, Republican state, became the first US state to pass a bill that makes it easier to legally install plug-in solar panel systems.As of mid-2026, about 30 states have followed suit, and even more are considering it, laws allowing for the installation of such solar technologies winding their way through legislative bodies on the back of the popularity and seeming no-downsides nature of this tech product category.Plug-in solar, also sometimes called balcony solar or garden solar, is currently most popular in Germany, which is the biggest market for this product right now, with about four million such systems installed as of 2025.To understand the popularity of this type of solar installation, it's useful to understand that conventional solar installations have typically required a decent amount of electrical surgery to install. They've usually involved a large number of panels operating as an array, and that array has produced quite a lot of electricity that then has to be funneled as a direct current either back into the local grid using what amounts to two-way wiring, which makes these arrays function like any other power plant, or that electricity is converted using an inverter into an alternating current, where AC is the electrical standard, anyway, so that it can directly power a large building like a hospital or school, or be stored in a large battery facility.All of these options require a huge up front investment, and a reworking of local energy infrastructure so that solar can be incorporated. And that investment requirement, and the necessity to hire specialist electricians to get it all done, severely limits the range of this tech, because there are only so many entities that can afford it, only so many spaces that can deploy that number of panels, the number required to make that investment make sense, economically, is generally quite large, and there are only so many specialists of that kind in a given country, so the labor aspect of this is a big deal, too, these sorts of projects often severely backlogged.Plug-in solar, in contrast, is usually sold as a kit with one or two small- to medium-sized panels and a microinverter or plug-in inverter, depending on whether the end-user's existing electrical setup uses an AC or DC current.A home owner or even a renter with a balcony or garden, or the right amount of space outside one of their windows, can buy one of these systems, hang or place the solar panel or panels in a location where they will get a decent amount of sun, and then plug them in, via the inverter, directly to their home's outlet.The electricity generated by the panels is then shared through the building's existing wiring to all of their outlets, and this allows the resident to use that available energy, first, only drawing energy from the local grid when there isn't enough from the solar panels available. And all of this happens automatically—the solar energy is used if available, and if not, energy is drawn from the grid like normal.This creates a layer of essentially free, clean energy for the resident with a usually fairly small up-front cost: these plug-in solar kits can cost as little as $500, with larger systems that generate more electricity costing between $1200 and $3000; so even on the high-end, because there's no additional installation cost, the home owner or renter setting it all up themselves, this is an investment that can easily pay for itself, usually within 2-5 years.There are caveats here, including that not all grid systems are complaint with this use-case, so would-be plug-in solar users have to check to make sure their local setup can handle this sort of application, and there are many places where this product type still isn't legal, in some cases because of concerns about people installing it without checking to make sure their wiring and the local grid can handle it, and in some cases because of old laws that favor local energy grid companies and their business models, or which favor fossil fuel energy production.The explosion in use of this type of small solar setup, though, speaks volumes about how good a deal it is for many people, and even those who don't live in particularly sunny areas—so places where traditional solar arrays wouldn't make sense, economically—are finding them useful, because they still pay for themselves within some number of years, due to energy bill savings. It's also possible to install home-scale battery systems alongside these balcony solar systems, which means even small trickles of solar energy production can add up, and can be used at night, when the sun isn't shining at all.There are quite a few possible ramifications of this trend.At the local, household level, these sorts of systems can dampen the impact of energy price increases, due to global issues, like the gumming up of the Strait of Hormuz, and due to local issues, like the trend of energy companies increasing prices because of new data centers being added to their grid. That, in turn, can reduce the impact of certain aspects of inflation on individuals home owners and renters.Larger-scale, though, these systems also serve as a sort of deconstructed secondary energy grid.In Germany, for instance, as of late 2025, around 1.14 gigawatts of energy was being produced by balcony solar systems across the country. That's 1.14 GW of pressure taken off of local energy grids, and that represents more resilience for these grids, too, as reduced pressure means fewer brown-outs and similar negative fluctuations. It also means people who have such systems won't be as negatively impacted by issues that take down grids; and that means normal, brown-out like issues, but also problems related to potential cyberattacks and hacks and even physical conflicts. That kind of resiliency is what every nation hopes to have, because it makes strikes on them less damaging, and this is one way to achieve that kind of resiliency—a deconstructed network of microgrids, underpinning the macro-scale one—all at a relatively low cost.These sorts of systems are also becoming more widely available, IKEA selling several kits in many countries where they've been made legal, and other retailers, like Lidl and Amazon are also getting in on the action, making these kits more widely available as the trend spreads.China still controls the vast, vast majority of solar energy asset production, so there's a chance, especially in the case of a theoretical future conflict, that they could turn off the tap on this and these types of assets would go away for a time, which would be bad if local grids come to rely on them taking some of the pressure off the local macro-grid.Those theoretical economic warfare concerns aside, though, if legalization continues to spread, plug-in solar could be one of the best and most successful methods for deploying clean energy to areas where it hasn't been a particularly compelling sell, and where local infrastructure or politics has made such deployment unlikely or impossible up till this point.Show Noteshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/opinion/solar-panels-balcony-backyard-plugin.htmlhttps://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/globally-86-percent-of-the-new-generating-capacity-was-renewable-in-2025/https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/05/soaring-solar-and-a-surge-in-hydro-push-more-coal-off-the-us-grid/https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/global-growth-in-solar-the-largest-ever-observed-for-any-source/https://www.iea.org/reports/sdg7-data-and-projections/modern-renewableshttps://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/global-electricity-review-2026/https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/china-solar-cell-exports-grow-73-in-2025/https://rhg.com/research/minerals-metals-and-megawatts-how-chinas-power-generation-drives-its-industrial-metals-ecosystem/https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/what-to-know-balcony-solarhttps://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/balcony-solar-taking-state-legislatures-by-stormhttps://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/balcony-panels-germany-utahhttps://www.energysage.com/news/plug-in-balcony-solar-panels/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balcony_solar_powerhttps://www.pv-tech.org/maine-passes-balcony-solar-law-virginia-and-colorado-to-follow/https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/plug-solar-power-could-be-coming-balcony-near-youhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_panelhttps://www.ingka.com/newsroom/solar-energy-for-the-many-ikea-belgium-to-offer-balcony-solar-kits/ This is a public episode. 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Summary In this episode, Andy sits down with Cornelia Choe, leadership advisor and founder of global CEO peer groups, author of The Panoramic Leader: How Great Leaders See Differently, co-authored with Marshall Goldsmith. Cornelia's core idea is that the "mental maps" we form early in life quietly shape how we lead today, and that our decisions are only as good as the world we're actually able to see. Andy and Cornelia explore why so many new executives fail within their first 18 months, what she calls a visibility problem rather than an execution problem. They dig into practical tools: microtranslations for sharing ideas others can absorb, optimistic fear that lets us move forward without ignoring real risk, and the balcony-and-dance-floor balance of perspective and proximity. Cornelia also shares how getting up close to stakeholders, and even to her own kids, opens up options we couldn't see before. If you're looking for practical ways to see more clearly and make better decisions in an uncertain world, this episode is for you! Sound Bites "And the truth is, sometimes the problem is not that we lack data, it's that we're not seeing broadly enough." "And if you truly believe something, stick with it, keep it on your map, and have the courage to go through with it." "But the problem is it's no longer enough to be right in today's world, and having an incomplete picture is just as dangerous as getting it wrong." "Optimistic fear is the ability to keep the risks and the danger in mind, yet to still go forward and to use our fear to fuel our momentum going forward." "We don't need to have everything solved, but just getting up close can reward us with a lot of options." "I mean, in some ways you could argue that our brain's autopilot is not a bug, it's a feature." "You don't have to accept everything you hear or everything your stakeholders tell you, but we do need to think about it and, in a thoughtful way, choose to accept it or not." "And in a world that's constantly changing, this is going to be an even more crucial skill because your decisions are only as good as the world you see, and the most successful leaders learn to see more in today's world." "It's just a good reminder to me that a smart, well-intentioned person can see situations quite differently." "Our identity is created by the people around us, the people who share their perspectives with, and the perspectives that we allow to become part of our mental maps." "I heard someone once say that we're all driven by just a few lines of code that run in the background, and as a former software developer, I can relate to that." Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:48 Start of Interview 02:00 How Early Life Experiences Shape Our Maps 07:50 Why New Executives Fail in the First 18 Months 12:20 Microtranslations 16:01 Optimistic Fear vs. Pessimistic Fear 21:53 Keeping Curiosity Alive and Getting Off Autopilot 25:59 How We React When Our Map Is Challenged 29:25 The Balcony and the Dance Floor 34:41 How Our Circles Shape and Narrow Our Maps 38:33 Panoramic Leadership at Home 41:20 End of Interview 41:57 Andy Comments After the Interview 45:00 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Cornelia and her work at substack.com/@corneliachoe. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 489 with Marty Dubin. It's a book about blind spots and how they can easily derail us, an excellent complement to this discussion. Episode 318 with John Stepper. He's the author of Working Out Loud, and his approach to developing people has a lot of similarities to the leader circles that Cornelia runs. Episode 54 with Roger L. Martin. Roger is often in the top 10 of the Thinkers50, and we talk about how you can hold opposing ideas at the same time, very aligned with this book. Chat with PMeLa You can chat directly with PMeLa—the podcast's AI persona—to get episode recommendations and answers to your project management and leadership questions. Visit PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/PMeLa to chat with her. Pass the PMP Exam If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we've put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We've helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we'd love to help you too. It's totally free, and it's a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. I'd love to help you get your PMP this year! Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader–that's why you listen to this podcast. 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Send us Fan MailThis week on the show!The greatest trainwreck in herstory in: Stop! That Train!All will be disclosed in the new Steven Spielberg movie comes:Disclosure Dayand finally It's going down (That's for sure). In the Netflix exclusive staring J-Lo comes: Office RomanceReady for my verdict? Let's get into it!Ready for my verdict? Let's get into it. *Support the show by leaving a review on Apple podcast or Spotify! *You can now listen to The Movie Wire on YouTube! Listen and subscribe here!If you haven't followed or subscribed to The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast and The Movie Wire's crossover show Back 2 the Balcony, now is your time, because this week, just in time for Father's Day we cover the 1989 film DAD and 1992 film Folks!Watch HereSupport the show

This week we celebrate FATHER'S DAY by reviewing a double bill of "Dad Movies" - with FOLKS (1992) and DAD (1989). Hear our take on the films and on the critiques of SISKEL AND EBERT! SUBSCRIBE TODAY!Visit thecultworthy.comVisit https://www.themoviewire.comVideo: https://www.youtube.com/@back2thebalcony

Send us Fan MailThe summer keeps on cooking! It's a week of legends as the local legend, Derrick Veurink, returns to the show. We chat about filmmaking legend, Steven Spielberg, for a bit before diving into his newest film, Disclosure Day. There are spoilers ahead, but we do give a heads up before getting to into the woods. Derrick can be found on Instagram AND Letterboxd at @dervdude. He is also regularly cohosting The Balcony with Blake Ginithan here on the Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcast Network.Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across social media:Facebook - Fat Dude Digs FlicksInstagram - FatDudeDigsFlicksTikTok - FatDudeDigsFlicksLetterboxd - FatDudeFlicksSubscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Goodpods, or wherever you get your podcasts. Search for Fat Dude Digs Flicks and click on that subscribe button. Please take a second to rate and review the show, while you're at it!Subscribe to the Fat Dude Digs Flicks YouTube channel and send a thumbs up or two my way!If you'd like to contact me for any recommendations, questions, comments, concerns, or to be a future guest, you can send an email to FatDudeDigsFlicks@gmail.com.And now the call to action:The fight for Women's Reproductive Rights continues. If you are interested in supporting a woman's right to choose, please look into the following organizations:Planned ParenthoodCenter for Reproductive RightsPathfinder InternationalNational Women's Law CenterNARAL Pro-Choice AmericaReligious Coalition for Reproductive ChoiceEquality NowEvery Mother CountsGlobal Fund For WomenGun violence in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. Join the fight for better gun laws and regulations by looking into or contributing to:Coalition to Stop Gun ViolenceEverytown for Gun SafetyThe Brady CampaignNewtown Action AllianceMoms Demand Action for Gun Sense in AmericaAmericans for Responsible SolutionsLaw Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceHelp protect, defend, and support our LGBTQ+ brothers, sisters, and non-binary spiritual siblings by checking out:Transformation Project SDGLAADTrans LifelineThe Trevor ProjectThe Center of Excellence for Transgender HealthGender DiversityHuman Rights CampainIt Gets Better ProjectThe Transgender Law CenterFORGEGLSENThe Matthew Shepard FoundationPride FoundationTransgender Legal Defense and Education FundTrans Women of Color CollectiveTrans Youth Equality FoundationNational Center For Transgender EqualityTrue Colors FundThe Trans Culture District Support the show

Robert Llewellyn shines a light on the burgeoning solar industry with Sonia Dunlop the CEO of the Global Solar Council. Plug in for Pakistan's success story, to understand the unstoppable rise of balcony solar, and prepare to engage smug mode as the power of the sun trumps fossil fuels forever... Fresh from the triumph of Everything Electric WEST, Robert and his tireless team gets set for a glorious summer, ahead of their Autumn events in GREATER LONDON & SYDNEY respectively. Come join us at Twickenham Stadium or Sydney Showground: https://everythingelectric.show EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026 To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026 #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk

Trooping the Colour returns as King Charles celebrates his official birthday with one of the biggest royal events of the year. We break down the full schedule, the Buckingham Palace balcony lineup, which royals are expected to appear, and why Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will once again be among the most closely watched members of the Royal Family. Plus, who won't be on the balcony, why the balcony matters more than ever to King Charles's vision of a slimmed-down monarchy, the surprising truth about what royals can actually see from Buckingham Palace, and an update on the funeral of Lady Pamela Hicks.Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.

Never miss a story: Sign up for our newsletter! This week, we look at the life and legacy of Henry David Thoreau, who has been called the godfather of the environmental movement. We interview the directors of a new Ken Burns documentary about Thoreau, his evolution as a thinker, philosopher of the natural world and abolitionist.   Affordable solar power could be coming to a balcony near you. That is, if Pennsylvania lawmakers legalize so-called "balcony solar." A festival celebrating frogs returns to Central Pennsylvania. Nippon Steel's new investment in U.S. Steel's Pittsburgh-area plants prompts questions. We're independent and non-profit, and we don't receive funds from WESA, WPSU or any other radio station. So we must turn to you, our listeners, for support. Take action today so we can continue to keep you informed.  Donate today.  Or send us a check to: The Allegheny Front, 67 Bedford Square, Pittsburgh, 15203.   

Send us Fan MailThis week on the show!Last year at 2:17am Anna Farris tripped while texting and accidently agreed to do another and every line will be crossed in:Scary MovieOne dad, three kids, zero clue which I think this is meant for our filmmakers in:The Breadwinnerand finally Part of our Movie Wire Catch Up this week:Make your daddy dead. Real Dead in:Is God IsReady for my verdict? Let's get into it. *Support the show by leaving a review on Apple podcast or Spotify! *You can now listen to The Movie Wire on YouTube! Listen and subscribe here!If you haven't followed, or subscribed to The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast and The Movie Wire's crossover show Back 2 the Balcony, now is your time, because this week, we cover the 1993 cult film Super Mario Bros. This convo ain't no game!Watch HereSupport the show

This week we are discussing the misunderstood classic - SUPER MARIO BROS! Brooklyn plumbers Mario and Luigi get the shock of their lives when they discover a parallel world populated by the intelligent descendants of dinosaurs. It seems they weren't destroyed by a meteor millions of years ago but hurled into another dimension and, now, they have plans to rule our world. It's up to our unlikely heroes to battle the evil King Koopa and his Goomba guards, free the beautiful Princess Daisy and save mankind in this adventure of a lifetime. SUBSCRIBE TODAY!Visit thecultworthy.comVisit https://www.themoviewire.comVideo: https://www.youtube.com/@back2thebalcony

A slew of second stories will act like steps to dreamland as my neighbor Ray talks about hotel history, walkin' for the fun of it, and nice, flat pillows.This episode was recorded on location, so it features some background noise like air conditioning, distant voices, and traffic sounds. There's also some brief descriptions of food near the end. If that's not your cup of tea, feel free to skip this one and listen to one of our in-studio episodes.The show really needs your help right now. Keep Sleep With Me going and get hours of bonus content by joining Sleep With Me Plus! sleepwithmepodcast.com/plusGet your Sleep With Me SleepPhones. Use "sleepwithme" for $5 off!!Are you looking for Story Only versions or two more nights of Sleep With Me a week? Then check out Bedtime Stories from Sleep With MeThis episode is produced by Rusty Biscuit aka Russell Sperberg.Show Artwork by Emily TatGoing through a hard time? You can find support at the Crisis Textline and see more global helplines here.HELIX SLEEP - Take the 2-minute sleep quiz and they'll match you to a customized mattress that'll give you the best sleep of your life. Visit helixsleep.com/sleep and get a special deal exclusive for SWM listeners!ZOCDOC - With Zocdoc, you can search for local doctors who take your insurance, read verified patient reviews and book an appointment, in-person or video chat. Download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE at zocdoc.com/sleepAQUATRU - AquaTru is a countertop water purifier tested & certified to remove 84 contaminants, including chlorine, lead, forever chemicals, and microplastics! Get 20% off your water purifier by going to AquaTru.com and using promo code SLEEP Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Send us Fan MailThis week on the show!The More you look the more you find and you're not supposed to be here in: BackroomsOnly one can have the power in:Masters of the UniverseIn the hours before D-Day with the decision that changed the world. Based on the untold true story comes:Pressureand finally Humans for the most part are dull and blundering but occasionally, can be remarkably bright creatures in the Netflix exclusive:Remarkably Bright Creaturesready for my verdict? Let's get into it. *Support the show by leaving a review on Apple podcast or Spotify! *You can now listen to The Movie Wire on YouTube! Listen and subscribe here!If you haven't followed, or subscribed to The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast and The Movie Wire's crossover show Back 2 the Balcony, now is your time, because this week, we cover the 1993 Michael J. Fox film Life with Mikey!Watch HereSupport the show

This week we cover the Michael J Fox comedy - LIFE WITH MIKEY. He's a talent agent. She's a thief. Looks like they've already got something in common. Michael Chapman, a former child TV star, runs a struggling talent agency specilizing in child acts. When a young girl off the street puts on a real performance after he catches her picking his pocket, he may have just found the next big thing. SUBSCRIBE TODAY!Visit thecultworthy.comVisit https://www.themoviewire.comVideo: https://www.youtube.com/@back2thebalconyHear our take on the film and on the critique of SISKEL AND EBERT!

Send us Fan MailOnce again, the Balcony is open!!! Blake and Derrick recap the State's offerings and events for May and look ahead to the bleakest and brightest of June.Blake can be found on Letterboxd @blakeg5150 and on Instagram @blakeg_5150. Derrick can be found on Instagram AND Letterboxd @dervdude.Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Goodpods, or wherever you get your podcasts. Search for Fat Dude Digs Flicks and click on that subscribe button. Please take a second to rate and review the show, while you're at it! In subscribing to The Balcony, you also get new episodes of Let's Taco ‘Bout and The Criterion Break. Support the show

Facts & Context: The Quiet Ways People Are Trying To Survive Right NowA lot is going wrong right now. But people are not waiting around. Here are five impactful ways communities are surviving and fighting back.1. Food SNAP participation has dropped by 3.5 million people since last July and the Congressional Budget Office projects 2.4 million people will lose benefits every month over the next decade. In response people are building community refrigerators, mutual aid networks, community gardens, and buy nothing groups. Find your local mutual aid network or buy nothing group this week. If one does not exist start one.2. Energy Energy prices are rising at double the rate of inflation. Balcony solar — also called plug-in solar — is a practical response. Systems start at $200, plug into a standard outlet, require no major installation, and can save households hundreds annually. More than 30 states have passed or introduced legislation to expand access. Search balcony solar and your state to see where things stand.Sources:● World Resources Institute● Canary Media● State Affairs3. Mental Health 49,000 Americans died by suicide in 2024. Therapy costs $100 to $200 per session without insurance. People are turning to peer support networks, online communities, and faith spaces to bridge the gap. Check out Open Path Collective for affordable therapy options starting at $30.4. Voting Rights A federal court just blocked Alabama's discriminatory congressional map. That is a win. People are organizing at the local level — school boards, city councils, county commissions. Local elections have direct impact on your daily life. Find out when your next local election is and show up.5. Community Community is not a buzzword. It is a survival strategy. Mutual aid, peer support, showing up for strangers — this is how people have always survived the unsurvivable. Do one thing this week for someone outside your immediate circle.Everything begins with a conversation. What are you doing to survive this moment?I write about faith, justice and moral clarity, giving language to the things you feel but struggle to say. Become a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malyndahale.substack.com/subscribe

This week we cover the 1998 film, LITTLE VOICE! A shy girl rarely ventures outside her bedroom and when her mother's boyfriend, a corrupt local promoter, spots her talent for mimicking famous singers, she is swept away by his promises of fame and fortune. However, the local hoodlums have other ideas. SUBSCRIBE TODAY!Visit thecultworthy.comVisit https://www.themoviewire.comVideo: https://www.youtube.com/@back2thebalconyHear our take on the film and on the critique of SISKEL AND EBERT!

Send us Fan MailThis week on the show!This is the way, or is it? In another star ways story comes: The Mandalorian and Grogu130million people take road trips every year. 15,400 of them are never seen again:Passenger It's like community service in:I Love Boostersand finally we dive into our movie wire catch up segment, where she came for the pasta and got lost in the sauce in You, Me & TuscanyReady for my verdict? Let's get into it. *Support the show by leaving a review on Apple podcast or Spotify! *You can now listen to The Movie Wire on YouTube! Listen and subscribe here!Make sure to check out The F*** My Work Life podcast. Listen Here! If you haven't tuned in, followed, or subscribed to The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast and The Movie Wire's crossover show Back 2 the Balcony, now is your time, because this week, we cover the 1998 film Little Voice!Watch HereSupport the show

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Welcome to this body scan meditation for sleep, where the light surrounding you invites you to embrace moments of joy, beauty, and the countless reasons life remains worth loving. This sleep hypnosis experience is designed to gently guide you back to yourself. Take a deep breath and let the warmth wash over you, allowing memories of happiness to fill your heart. As you settle in, let go of the day's worries and allow yourself to drift off to sleep right here, enveloped in this serene and comforting atmosphere.

A drifter chooses to stop in the wrong town when his beloved Mustang develops engine trouble. Things seem to pick up when sultry Grace McKenna asks him home to help fix her curtains - until her husband Jake finds out. Jake then asks Cooper to kill Grace, but she has her own plans for Jake. Cooper, caught in the middle, had better choose the right side, or he risks losing his life.Hear our take on the film and on the critique of SISKEL AND EBERT.SUBSCRIBE TODAY!Visit thecultworthy.comVisit https://www.themoviewire.comVideo: https://www.youtube.com/@back2thebalcony

Send us Fan MailThis week on the show!Be careful what you wish for in:Obsession Without power your no one in:The Wizard of the KremlinA look into the life of the legendary comedian Martin short in the Netflix exclusive: Marty, Life is Shortand finally We dive into our Movie Wire catch up segment: where every generation has a rite of passage and you can't unsee it in: Faces of DeathReady for my verdict? Let's get into it!*Support the show by leaving a review on Apple podcast or Spotify! *You can now listen to The Movie Wire on YouTube! Listen and subscribe here!Make sure to check out The F*** My Work Life podcast. Listen Here! If you haven't tuned in, followed, or subscribed to The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast and The Movie Wire's crossover show Back 2 the Balcony, now is your time, because this week, we cover the 1997 Oliver Stone film U Turn!Watch HereSupport the show

00:00 – 25:15 – JMV is out at Pivot Bar & Balcony ahead of the Fever’s game against Portland! Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show calls in to discuss the Colts, Pacers, Fever, and the 500! 25:16 – 39:13 – Will Power from Andretti Global joins the show! Will and JMV preview the race, discuss how the drivers handle changes to the weather, and more! 39:14 – 44:37 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 44:38 - 1:05:09 – Ryan Hunter-Reay of Arrow McLaren joins the show! Ryan and JMV preview the 110th Running of the Indy 500, the disappointment of last year’s race and how painful it is to see one slip away, and more! 1:05:10 – 1:22:37 – Tony East of Forbes Sports joins the show! Tony and JMV discuss the Fever’s defensive woes to start the season. They debate what they saw last night as the Cavaliers choked away a 20-point lead in the 4th quarter and lost Game 1 to the Knicks. 1:22:38 – 1:30:02 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour! 1:30:03 – 1:48:39 – JMV, Chris Melby of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Alex and others keep the show rolling at Pivot Bar! 1:48:40 – 2:01:56 - JMV, Alex and attorney Andy Baldwin keep the show going by discussing Andy’s work on the Delphi case. 2:01:57 – 2:09:45 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hey Regular Guys and Gals, we did it again. We made it through another week! Kelsey is back, the Queens anthem returns, and the dog-and-pony era is officially underway. This week, we dive into what happens when work, love, ambition, and friendship all collide while the metaphorical space shuttle is already taking off. We unpack why replacing “but” with “and” can completely shift your mindset, how the people who love you sometimes need to understand your redline seasons, and why protecting your fuel matters more than ever. Plus: why dogs, comfort TV, projectors, and staying JFF can genuinely save your soul. We also get into Hollywood's shifting power structure, why the old gatekeepers are losing control, and how a more open playing field may actually create better art, fresher voices, and a more exciting industry. RGF Bonus: Kelsey's Dog & Pony Show, Tony season trauma, bees as spiritual messengers, Blake/Justin discourse as old-school smut relief, favorite movie picks, and why sometimes the best way to stay connected to the people you love is to build something together. Bye bees HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

This week we discuss the subversive thriller - BLUE VELVET! College student Jeffrey Beaumont (Kyle MacLachlan) returns home after his father has a stroke. When he discovers a severed ear in an abandoned field, Beaumont teams up with detective's daughter Sandy Williams (Laura Dern) to solve the mystery. They believe beautiful lounge singer Dorothy Vallens (Isabella Rossellini) may be connected with the case, and Beaumont finds himself becoming drawn into her dark, twisted world, where he encounters sexually depraved psychopath Frank Booth (Dennis Hopper).Hear our take on the film and on the critique of SISKEL AND EBERT.SUBSCRIBE TODAY!Visit thecultworthy.comVisit https://www.themoviewire.comVideo: https://www.youtube.com/@back2thebalcony

Send us Fan MailThis week on the show!Rebel without a cage and it's their fight for our future in:Mortal Kombat 2A new breed of mystery in:The Sheep DetectivesA cautionary tale based on George Orwell's famous novel comes an animated telling of:Animal Farmand finally The Movie Wire catch up segment: Where legends are made in the cage in:Beast Ready for my verdict. Let's get into it!*Support the show by leaving a review on Apple podcast or Spotify! *You can now listen to The Movie Wire on YouTube! Listen and subscribe here!Talking Smac PodcastListen Here! If you haven't tuned in, followed, or subscribed to The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast and The Movie Wire's crossover show Back 2 the Balcony, now is your time, because this week, we cover the 1986 David Lynch film Blue Velvet!Watch HereSupport the show

 Questions? Comments? We love feedback! Email us at info@baishavaad.org  Rav Aryeh FinkelQuestion: Someone removed a railing from a second-floor balcony and someone else fell and got hurt. Is he liable as a mazik?Similarly, someone opened a safety gate on top of the stairs and a child fell and got hurt. Is the one who opened the gate liable?Answer: The chiyuv of bor is not only when one digs a pit; it is also when someone removes a covering from a pit. So too, it would seem that if there is a dangerous place that has protection in place, and someone comes along and removes the protection, he would be liable for uncovering this bor.However, the Mishnah says that if an ox trips over the edge of a pit and lands on the other side, rather than inside the pit, the one who dug it is not liable. The Acharonim explain that one is only liable for creating a bor if the damage occurs inside the actual bor. If the damage occurs outside the bor, the one who created it is exempt from liability. Similarly, the Gemara also speaks about a case where someone builds an incline in a public area and people walk up this ramp unaware and fall off and get hurt. Tosafos write that the one who built the ramp is only liable if he also dug a ditch next to it that the damaged people fell into. If they just fell onto the street, he would be exempt because the damage did not occur inside his bor.In the case of the railing that is removed from a balcony, the damage occurs when the person hits the street below, which is not inside the bor; therefore, it would seem that the one who removed the balcony cannot be held liable. The case of the safety gate however, may be different. The Chazon Ish describes a bor as something that is “meshuna m'tivo shel olam”, it is not the regular surface of the ground. Stairs may fall under the category of meshuna m'tivo shel olam, as they are different than the regular surface of the floor. If a person removes a baby gate, he is uncovering the stairs, which are dangerous for babies. Thus, the stairs are the bor that he created and if the damage occurs on the stairs, he may be held liable. 

Send us Fan MailThe balcony is open! Blake and Derrick recap April's excitement and look ahead to what May and June have to offer at the Sioux Falls State Theatre!Blake can be found on Letterboxd @blakeg5150 and on Instagram @blakeg_5150. Derrick can be found on Instagram AND Letterboxd @dervdude.Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Goodpods, or wherever you get your podcasts. Search for Fat Dude Digs Flicks and click on that subscribe button. Please take a second to rate and review the show, while you're at it! In subscribing to The Balcony, you also get new episodes of Let's Taco ‘Bout and The Criterion Break. Support the show

Plug-in solar systems have mushroomed across Germany, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as residents scrambled to reduce electricity bills. The DIY panels are illegal in the U.S., but four states have allowed them, as energy prices soar and climate concerns push lawmakers to act.

This week we tackle the 80's bomb - HOWARD THE DUCK! Howard the Duck is suddenly beamed from Duckworld, a planet of intelligent ducks with arms and legs, to Earth, where he lands in Cleveland. There he saves rocker Beverly from thugs and forms a friendship with her. She introduces him to Phil, who works at a lab with scientist Dr. Jenning. When the doctor attempts to return Howard to his world, Jenning instead transfers an evil spirit into his own body.Hear our take on the film and on the critique of SISKEL AND EBERT.SUBSCRIBE TODAY!Visit thecultworthy.comVisit https://www.themoviewire.comVideo: https://www.youtube.com/@back2thebalcony

Send us Fan MailThis week on the show!Surviving the crash is just the beginning in: Deep WaterPower never goes out of style in:The Devil Wears Prada 2and finally Horror writer vs a witch Adam Scott stars in:Hokum  Ready for my verdict? Let's get into it. *Support the show by leaving a review on Apple podcast or Spotify! *You can now listen to The Movie Wire on YouTube! Listen and subscribe here!Make sure you check out the Super Familiar with the Wilson's PodcastListen Here! If you haven't tuned in, followed, or subscribed to The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast and The Movie Wire's crossover show Back 2 the Balcony, now is your time, because this week, we discuss one of the most historic cinematic disasters. This week we cover 1986 film Howard the Duck!Watch HereSupport the show

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporters Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers season coming to an end with a Game 5 loss to the Spurs in San Antonio in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs• All in all, a successful season all things considered• Trail Blazers were able to develop while winning, win more games than they did last season and made the playoffs• Portland still has room to grow and assets to help that growth• Brooke's Jamba Juice Free Throw Shooting Contest experience • Takeaways from end of season interviews• Feeling good but not satisfied • The positive vibe on the last day of school, which isn't always the case• Tiago Splitter gets rave reviews from his players at end of season interviews• Tiago's comments to the team in the locker room after the Game 5 loss• Come out to the live taping on The Blazers Balcony on May 22 at Spirit Mountain Casino Sportsbook! 

This week we cover the classic arm-wrestling drama - OVER THE TOP! A tale in which a truck driver with a lucrative sideline in arm-wrestling takes his estranged 12-year-old son on the road after the boy's mother falls seriously ill. The trucker is beginning to reach out to the boy as the pair head for Vegas and the arm wrestling world championships, but the lad's wealthy, unfeeling grandfather sends his thugs to put a stop to the bonding and bring the boy back. Hear our take on the film and on the critique of SISKEL AND EBERT.SUBSCRIBE TODAY!Visit thecultworthy.comVisit https://www.themoviewire.comVideo: https://www.youtube.com/@back2thebalcony

What does it really mean to be a pet parent in today's world? In this episode of 3 Techies Banter, we sit down with leading canine behaviourist Shirin Dhabhar, one of the very few globally accredited experts in her field, to unpack 30 years of experience working with dogs and humans. From the shift from “dog owners” to “pet parents” to the dangers of over-humanizing pets, this conversation dives deep into what we're getting right - and wrong - about raising dogs today. 00:00:00 - Highlights of the Episode 00:04:20 - Introduction to Shirin Dabur 00:06:30 - The Journey into Dog Training 00:07:30 - Changes in Pet Ownership Over 30 Years 00:09:00 - Understanding Dogs as Different Species 00:10:00 - The Importance of Time and Commitment 00:12:00 - Choosing the Right Dog Breed 00:14:00 - The Allure of Popular Breeds 00:15:00 - Best Dog Breeds for City Living 00:16:30 - The Importance of Mental Stimulation for Dogs 00:18:00 - Feeding Dogs: Common Sense Guidelines 00:19:00 - Support for Pets in India: Too Much or Too Little? 00:22:00 - The Stray Dog Dilemma 00:24:00 - Technology Advancements in Pet Care 00:27:00 - The Bark GPT April Fool's Joke 00:29:00 - The Challenge of Training Videos from the West 00:30:00 - The Role of Toys in Dog Happiness 00:32:00 - Aggression in Dogs: City vs. Village 00:34:00 - Funny Stories from Dog Training Experiences 00:38:00 - Emergency Care for Pets 00:40:00 - Dealing with Pet Loss 00:41:00 - The Challenge of Pet-Friendly Spaces in Cities 00:42:00 - Five Must-Haves Before Adopting a Pet 00:43:00 - The Role of Dog Walkers in Pet Care We also explore: Why many people shouldn't get a dog The truth about breed selection (and why Huskies in India are problematic) How technology is changing pet care The myth of “perfect dog diets” and over-engineering pet care Real-life stories that show how humans are often the problem, not dogs The rise of AI in pet care (and why it can't replace real understanding) Whether you're a dog lover, a pet parent, or just curious about how humans and animals coexist, this episode is full of insights, humor, and hard truths Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking about upgrading to The Haven on Norwegian Cruise Line? Before you spend the extra money, this episode breaks down what you really need to know. After John's recent stay in a Haven Penthouse with Balcony on Norwegian Luna, we're answering the most common NCL Haven questions: what The Haven actually is, what perks are included, how the private restaurant compares to specialty dining, whether the service feels elevated, and who this luxury “ship-within-a-ship” experience is really for. We talk through the food, the cocktails, the stateroom, butler service, concierge perks, priority boarding, private spaces, kids in The Haven, Vibe Beach Club access, line-skipping benefits, and whether the upgrade feels worth it compared to a regular Norwegian cruise experience. If you're considering The Haven on Norwegian Luna, Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Viva, or another NCL ship, this episode will help you decide whether it's the right splurge for your next cruise. In this episode, we cover: What The Haven is on Norwegian Cruise Line What's included with The Haven Norwegian Luna Haven Penthouse review Haven restaurant food and service Haven bar and elevated cocktails Free at Sea Plus in The Haven Butler service and concierge perks Kids in The Haven Vibe Beach Club and thermal spa access Priority boarding, shows, tendering, and line-skipping Whether The Haven is worth the upgrade Listen before you upgrade — this is your NCL Haven FAQ.

Send us Fan MailThis week on the show!Discover the making of a king in the Michael Jackson Biopic:MichaelI blink. I twitch. I jump. I click. I whistle. I shout in:I SwearSome Messes can't be cleaned up David spade and Theo Von star in:Busboysand finally Being this close to death makes you feel alive in the Netflix exclusive: APEXReady for my verdict? Let's get into it!*Support the show by leaving a review on Apple podcast or Spotify! *You can now listen to The Movie Wire on YouTube! Listen and subscribe here!Make sure you check out the Gaming Views PodcastListen Here! If you haven't tuned in, followed, or subscribed to The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast and The Movie Wire's crossover show Back 2 the Balcony, now is your time, because this week, we discuss the under the radar 1987 Sylvester Stallone film: Over the Top. Watch HereSupport the show

Told entirely from Prince Harry's perspective, coronation day unfolds as he travels from California to London, stays in a hotel rather than palace accommodations, and witnesses his brother's crowning from the third row of Westminster Abbey. The carefully choreographed ceremony culminates in the balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace, where Harry watches from his hotel room as William, Catherine, and a streamlined group of working royals present the face of the modern monarchy—without him.Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening.  Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.A new season of King William is available now.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporters Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers evening their first round playoff series 1-1 by winning Game 2 in San Antonio• Scoot Henderson has the game of his life in Game 2 after waking up locked in• How Scoot's mentality is especially useful for a young player in his first playoff series• Marveling at the performance of Robert Williams III• The Trail Blazers don't have a lot of playoff experience, but they have it in the right places• Playing a little better in Game 2 though it feels like the Blazers still haven't played their best• Matisse Thybulle with the contest and the importance of getting a little something from everyone• The reason Tiago Splitter sticks with his players even when they're struggling• Victor Wembanyama in the concussion protocol • Rivalries really are made in the playoffs as familiarity breeds contempt• CJ McCollum IS a villain and the first round of the NBA Playoffs have been great• Everyone can deal with making a shot, it's the elite who can deal with missing• BROOKE IS GOING TO BE SHOOTING THE JAMBA FREE THROWS IN GAME 4• Fixes are coming to Brooke's alley, kids watching playoff basketball is more important than another practice, Robert Williams III loses his headband and you can't jinx the team by changing your habits now

Wendell Hussey, Clancy Overell and Errol Parker wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota thanks to our friends at Dan Murphy's! Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailThis week on the show!Condoms that cover your balls, alcohol, and the world cup….streaming comedys are getting out of hand in the prime video exclusive:Balls Up8 years ago, the young daughter of a journalist disappeared into the desert without a trace. Today, she has returned and Some things are meant to be buried in: Lee Cronin's The MummySmall town big secret Bob Odenkirk stars in:Normaland finally Breakups are all in the execution in:Over Your Dead BodyReady for my verdict? Let's get into it!*Support the show by leaving a review on Apple podcast or Spotify! *You can now listen to The Movie Wire on YouTube! Listen and subscribe here!Make sure you check out Talking Smac Podcast! Listen Here! If you haven't tuned in, followed, or subscribed to The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast and The Movie Wire's crossover show Back 2 the Balcony, now is your time, because this week, we discuss the under the radar 1991 Mel Brooks film: Life Stinks! Support the show

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On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazes reporters Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers defeating the Suns in Phoenix in the Play-In Tournament to earn the seven-seed in the Western Conference Playoffs• Making the playoffs always means something to fans, as it should• Deni Avdija getting the respect he deserves for his performance versus Phoenix• Jerami Grant returns and makes a huge difference in the fourth versus the Suns• The way the Trail Blazers have had to fight to get into play-in could be a good thing in the playoffs• Neither team has much playoff experience • Initial thoughts on the matchup versus the two-seed Spurs, which starts Sunday night in San Antonio• Most important Spur other than Wemby, most important Blazer in the series, the most important reserve for both teams and what "battle" Portland needs to win• Brooke enjoys the watch party, come on Haberstroh, holding in a sneeze, re-recording segments, marg vs. frosé and almost falling into the Riverwalk 

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers finishing the season eighth in the Western Conference standings • Defeating the Clippers on Friday to win the tiebreaker• Taking care of business in the season finale versus the Kings on Sunday• Portland playing their best basketball and getting healthy at the exact right time• No more local broadcasts for the postseason• The benefits of having to be "locked in" for the last month of the season• There's not much playoff experience on the roster outside of Jrue and Rob• Deni is back to form, Toumani is playing the best basketball of his career, Jrue is unflappable, Donovan is a double-double, Scoot is finding his rhythm and Shaedon can get you a bucket• Matisse, Rob and Kris have made a huge difference off the bench• What, if anything, can be taken from the three previous games this season versus the Suns• Trying to slow down Devin Booker• Sometimes you need guys like Dillon Brooks• A win sets up a playoff matchup versus the Spurs while a loss mean another game at Moda Center on Friday• New graffiti at Brooke's house, Casey isn't buying the new "Summer House" scandal, what do DJs really do anyway and thanks so much for listening! 

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporters Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers are in Denver to start the last two road games of the regular season• The local television broadcast no longer gets to broadcast the first round of the playoffs nor the play-in tournament, so this is their last week of work regardless• The Trail Blazers moving into eighth in the West with four games to go thanks to an 8-2 record in their last 10 contests• The win versus the Clippers in Los Angeles• Jrue Holiday is a true veteran• Kris Murray plays arguably the best game of his pro career• Breaking down the various scenarios in play with four games to go• The Rip City Rising ownership group officially takes control• Rooms that look onto the mezzanine level, it's hard to turn down an interview on a live stream, how early is too early for turndown service and we'll be doing a live shot at Spirit Mountain some time in the not to distant future

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, reporters Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers winning four of their last five games to get back to .500 for the season• The importance of playing the right way outside of just getting a win• Rounding into form but also continuing to experiment with three weeks left in the regular season• Holding the Nets and Bucks under 100 and defeating the Timberwolves in Minneapolis• Toumani Camara's career night versus the Nets• Tiago Splitter's message to the team and how it's not necessarily dependent on wins or losses • The race for the play-in could very well come down to the two games remaining versus the Clippers• The format of the Play-In Tournament• Very little is decided in the Western Conference with less than 10 games to play• You can call her "Brooklyn," why are people at bars so mean to Brooke, pull tabs in Minneapolis, Toumani jersey confusion, 

Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org, on Amazon.com, on Barnes & Noble, or directly from Random House. Or order the audiobook at places like Libro.fm.The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that's a part of PRX, a not-for-profit public media company. If you'd like to directly support this show, you can make a donation at Radiotopia.fm/donate. This episode originally dropped in 2018. We start with Facing the Obstacles, from Robert Simonson's score to The Final Member. Nice Breeze Isn't It? by Simon Rackham The Things Left Unsaid, by Caleb Burhans. View from a Balcony by Isorinne. 1979 by Deru. The Julianna Barwick remix of This Will Destroy You's The Puritan. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices