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Robert Griffin III is at again! Brian H. Waters discusses his sickening comments about Angel Reese and his claims to have ties to her innner circle (0:45). Then he discusses other hot topics including:(10:32) Donald Trump suggests the Commanders change their name back (14:20) LeBron James ruined the NBA 15 years ago with 'The Decision'(18:12) MLB could move to Robo-Umpires(20:17) Gary Coleman widow fails lie detector test regarding his fatal fallDon't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more real talk!

On the Friday, July 11, 2025 edition of The 21st Show, we took our program on the road to Vermilion County, which sits on the Illinois/Indiana border. The weather broke just in time for host Brian Mackey to be aboard a hot air balloon.

In this edition: 01. Holiday Inn Phoenix hotel link 02. AMSAT-SA Virtual Symposium 03. Moon Day at Dallas Frontiers of Flight 04. French Cuisine to the ISS 05. AMSAT South Africa Symposium 06. AMSAT-UK Colloquium 07. Rochester Amateur Radio Association Hamfest 08. Northeast HamXposition 09. Greater Louisville Hamfest 10. Below are recurring links that normally do not change 11. AMSAT Awards 12. Donate to AMSAT 13. FO-29 Schedule 14. FO-99 Schedule 15. AMSAT Keps Link 16. AMSAT Distance Records 17. AMSAT Membership 18. AMSAT President Club 19. Satellite Status Page 20. Satellite Status Page 2 21. FM Satellite Frequencies 22. Linear Satellite Frequencies 23. ISS pass prediction times 24. AMSAT Ambassador Program 25. AMSAT News Service 26. AMSAT GOLF Program 27. AMSAT Hardware Store 28. AMSAT Gear on Zazzle 29. AMSAT Remove Before Flight Keychains 30. AMSAT on X (Twitter) 31. and more.

In this episode, I'm walking you through the exact steps I take to help determine whether my constant business ideas are worth pursuing. I'll share some of the most recent things I've considered, what I almost immediately scrapped and what is still a possibility. I'm talking about: Gut checks on passion and ease  Profitability  Time, energy and bandwidth Business compatibility Then I'll share a few actual tactics I use if an idea passes all of those marks: soft launching, asking fellow balloon artists to borrow content and getting insight from industry contacts.  I wrap up with a bit of “homework” that you can do to further explore your ideas, or maybe get past them. Then in the UGlu Hotline, hear about an item that one listener wishes she bought sooner.   >> Unlock three free bonus episodes!    RESOURCES MENTIONED: Presenting sponsor: 17hats (get 50% off your 1st year)  Curated Month by: Kalisan  Other sponsors & resources: Havin' A Party Wholesale (save 5% on orders $200+ with code PODCAST) Stay Booked  UGlu by Pro Tapes (save 5% on orders $200+ at Havin' A Party with code PODCAST)  DM @thebrightballoon on Instagram to ask a question or leave advice for the UGlu Hotline! Balloon Boss Mastermind & Summit  - - - - On the Bright Side (Apple) On the Bright Side (Patreon) 50 Ideas for Email Marketing | Join the Bright Balloon email list  Courses  @thebrightballoon  The Bright Balloon on YouTube 

Show Notes: Intro - Knit Knit Knit - ~FO #11 ~ Secret Friend Barley Hat - Barley by TinCanKnits on US2 (2.75mm) & US4 (3.5mm), Knit Picks Felici in the Sanderson colourway ~FO #12 ~ Secret Friend Socks - Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Rusty Ferret Doll in the Chimera colourway ~ Secret Friend #2 Barley Hat - Barley by TinCanKnits on US2 (2.75mm) & US4 (3.5mm), Knit Picks Felici in the Ribbon Candy colourway ~Preemie Blanket #3 on US6 (4mm), Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo in the Gold colourway & Red Heart Super Saver in the Café Latte colourway Flosstube - Begins at timestamp 9:16 ~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna Stitchery 25ct Easy Grid Lugana Called for DMC ~Gilmoreisms by Forbidden Fiber Co. Forbidden Fiber Co. 16 count Aida Zweigart - Casablanca Called for Forbidden Fiber Co. Floss ~Move Forward in Love by Modern Folk Embroidery Fortnight Fabrics 16 ct Aida - Hue Called for DMC floss & Threadworx Bradley's Balloons ~Winter in Stars Hollow by Katie Landis / The Black Needle Society 18ct White Aida Called for DMC & colour conversion by Forbidden Fiber Co. ~Jack's Stamp Collection by Katie Landis/The Black Needle Society Judesign 18 ct Zweigart Aida - Witchy Pink Called for DMC Yummies (our current favourite things) - ~Grove T-Shirt by TinCanKnits ~BeStitchMe Fabric 18 ct Aida in the Lunar colourway ~The Black Needle Society Stitching in the TARDIS Unboxing & June 2025 Snail Mail I'm so excited to be a rep for The Black Needle Society Join TBNS Waitlist to be notified when you can subscribe. Save 5% on everything in The Black Needle Society Vault with the code JAVAPURL5 Misc. - Books with BNS ~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron ~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube ~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support! If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop: If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop: ~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding! Find Us Online - C.C. - (they/them) ~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurl Dami - (they/them) ~ on Instagram as DamiMunroe Pink Purl (she/her) & Pumpkin Pom-Pom (she/her)- ~on Instagram as Pink.and.Pumpkin JavaPurl Designs ~ JavaPurl Designs website GGKCS - ~ our Facebook page ~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com ~ on Apple Podcasts ~ on YouTube ~ Support the Podcast, Become a Patron Until next time,

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Brian H. Waters speaks with his cousin Chain Wayne to share their instant reactions to Sean 'Diddy' Combs being found guilty of two of the five charges! They discuss the charges and what his sentencing could look like along with the charges he was found not guilty of and what this could mean for his future. Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more real talk!

In this edition: 01. Holiday Inn Phoenix hotel link 02. AMSAT-SA Virtual Symposium 03. Moon Day at Dallas Frontiers of Flight 04. SpaceX Transporter-14 05. Axiom 4 06. United Launch Alliance 07. NASA Escapade 08. SpaceX debris near Mexico 09. AMSAT-UK Colloquium 10. Rochester Amateur Radio Association Hamfest 11. Northeast HamXposition 12. Greater Louisville Hamfest 13. Below are recurring links that normally do not change 14. AMSAT Awards 15. Donate to AMSAT 16. FO-29 Schedule 17. FO-99 Schedule 18. AMSAT Keps Link 19. AMSAT Distance Records 20. AMSAT Membership 21. AMSAT President Club 22. Satellite Status Page 23. Satellite Status Page 2 24. FM Satellite Frequencies 25. Linear Satellite Frequencies 26. ISS pass prediction times 27. AMSAT Ambassador Program 28. AMSAT News Service 29. AMSAT GOLF Program 30. AMSAT Hardware Store 31. AMSAT Gear on Zazzle 32. AMSAT Remove Before Flight Keychains 33. AMSAT on X (Twitter) 34. and more.

We're excited to have Kalisan curating another month of episodes for us, and to kick things off this time is DJ of Balloons in Bold. He is a fine artist who uses balloons as his medium, so it was cool to get yet another take on balloons as a form of art! He had worked as a balloon twister before turning to fine art as a form of emotional expression. Little did he know how much it would take off and get noticed in the way it did. Before he knew it he was the feature of a gallery show and by using a medium that is usually associated with fun and joy to display darker imagery, it really grabbed people's attention.  We'll hear about his strategy for making the balloons last during gallery prep and throughout the show, including how he found a way to put balloon dogs into a pattern and what products he used. DJ also shares more about what influences his art and describes several of his show exhibits. I appreciated him being willing to share his story! And in the UGlu Hotline, hear about one of my own favorite inflators!    Unlock three free bonus episodes!    RESOURCES MENTIONED: Presenting sponsor: 17hats (get 50% off your 1st year)  @balloonsinbold  Other sponsors & resources: Havin' A Party Wholesale (save 5% on orders $200+ with code PODCAST) Stay Booked  UGlu by Pro Tapes (save 5% on orders $200+ at Havin' A Party with code PODCAST)  DM @thebrightballoon on Instagram to ask a question or leave advice for the UGlu Hotline! Balloon Boss Mastermind & Summit  - - - - On the Bright Side (Apple) On the Bright Side (Patreon) 50 Ideas for Email Marketing | Join the Bright Balloon email list  Courses  @thebrightballoon  The Bright Balloon on YouTube 

Drug-Coated Balloons Vs Drug-Eluting Stents For The Treatment Of Large Native Coronary Artery Disease: A Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Cynthia Seibold, the Founder and President of Balloon Mission, Inc., collecting balloons before they become plastic litter with a mission to protect wildlife and preserve the environment.

In this edition: 01. Holiday Inn Phoenix hotel link 02. AMSAT-UK Colloquium 03. NASA Budget Cut in 2026 04. Northeast HamXposition 05. Below are recurring links that normally do not change 06. AMSAT Awards 07. Donate to AMSAT 08. FO-29 Schedule 09. FO-99 Schedule 10. AMSAT Keps Link 11. AMSAT Distance Records 12. AMSAT Membership 13. AMSAT President Club 14. Satellite Status Page 15. Satellite Status Page 2 16. FM Satellite Frequencies 17. Linear Satellite Frequencies 18. ISS pass prediction times 19. AMSAT Ambassador Program 20. AMSAT News Service 21. AMSAT GOLF Program 22. AMSAT Hardware Store 23. AMSAT Gear on Zazzle 24. AMSAT Remove Before Flight Keychains 25. AMSAT on X (Twitter) 26. and more.

If you've ever forgotten about a job, left your U-Haul door open when driving or gotten robbed at an installation… you're going to relate to what Rachel shares in this episode! She and I talk about some of our worst installations to date and, more importantly, how we handled them and kept moving forward. Even though the topic feels negative, Rachel and I couldn't help but laugh our way through this episode as we commiserate in things that only balloon professionals would understand.  Before we dive into the hilarity, Rachel offers some tips for those managing their full-time jobs alongside their balloon business, including customer management, time management, boundaries and product offerings. Then we get into it. Hear about her forgotten job and the absolute scramble to make it happen… tons of broken bases on her first 5-digit job… balloon bags flying across the highway… and stolen bags with hundreds of dollars of equipment inside.  I chime in with my related stories, too, and we wrap up by sharing some final thoughts about how to turn crazy things like these into learning opportunities. I'm so grateful to Rachel for being willing to come on the show to talk about the kinds of mistakes that we all make… or almost certainly will make. In the UGlu Hotline, hear about one of my favorite inventory tips to date!   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Presenting sponsor: 17hats (get 50% off your 1st year)  @evansvilleballooncompany  Other sponsors & resources: Havin' A Party Wholesale (save 5% on orders $200+ with code PODCAST) Gemar USA  Stay Booked  UGlu by Pro Tapes (save 5% on orders $200+ at Havin' A Party with code PODCAST)  DM @thebrightballoon on Instagram to ask a question or leave advice for the UGlu Hotline! Balloon Boss Mastermind & Summit  - - - - On the Bright Side (Apple) On the Bright Side (Patreon) 50 Ideas for Email Marketing | Join the Bright Balloon email list  Courses  @thebrightballoon  The Bright Balloon on YouTube 

Bubbles, Balloons, and Birds and The Leader of the ParadeInterview with Mary McCluskeyIn this My Life Now episode, Dallas interviews author Mary McCluskey.About the Book:The Leader of the Parade is a creative and heartwarming educational story blending Adlerian psychology with imaginative storytelling to support emotional growth and community building. Written by a renowned psychotherapist, the book follows Dr. Alfred Adler—one of the early pioneers of psychology—who leads eight children on a magical journey through European towns, rivers, castles, flower-filled meadows, an animal sanctuary, and even outer space.Accompanied by two symbolic rabbits, Peace and Justice, as well as Si the superhero pony and Robin the red cardinal, the children explore deep emotional themes like jealousy, fear, guilt, coping with loss, joy, and hope. Through poetry, stories, and songs, they reflect together on how to become better leaders—not by dominating others, but by fostering inclusion, resilience, respect, and positive change.Designed as both a children's story and a teaching tool, the book empowers caregivers, educators, and children to engage in meaningful dialogue and develop inner emotional strength. By combining Adlerian theory with engaging characters and interactive elements, The Leader of the Parade offers a transformative reading experience that promotes healing, leadership, and a sense of belonging for readers of all ages.Buy Your Copy of the Books:The Leader of the Parade: https://a.co/d/0pwBhuABubbles, Balloons & Birds: https://a.co/d/i4YxzEJThank you for listening to and supporting the My Life Now podcast show. We are excited to connect with each of our listeners on our various platforms. Below is the best way you can not only connect with us but also have an opportunity to be featured on our Podcasts.For Marketing and Publishing needs, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buscher's Social Media Marketing LLC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/buscherssmm)

Brian H. Waters is disappointed in the NBA Finals, how the Knicks head coaching search and Kevin Durant's desire for a new home has been the focus, but not the new stars of the NBA. He has a few uncomfortable conversations about the following:(1:40) The NBA Finals coverage includes everything but the Finals! (8:10) Is Kevin Durant Washed(11:30) Angel Reese Trademarking "MeBounds"(13:34) Is Caitlin Clark The Real Villian?(16:03) The Angels Have Failed Mike Trout(21:34) Tyler Perry's sued for Sexual Assualt (23:32) R Kelly Rushed to the Hospital Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more real talk!

In this edition: 01. Holiday Inn Phoenix hotel link 02. 2025 Getting Started Hard Copy 03. FoxTelem download 04. SkyRoof 05. Northeast HamXposition 06. Rochester ARA Hamfest 07. Below are recurring links that normally do not change 08. AMSAT Awards 09. Donate to AMSAT 10. FO-29 Schedule 11. FO-99 Schedule 12. AMSAT Keps Link 13. AMSAT Distance Records 14. AMSAT Membership 15. AMSAT President Club 16. Satellite Status Page 17. Satellite Status Page 2 18. FM Satellite Frequencies 19. Linear Satellite Frequencies 20. ISS pass prediction times 21. AMSAT Ambassador Program 22. AMSAT Getting Started with Amateur Satellites digital 23. AMSAT News Service 24. AMSAT GOLF Program 25. AMSAT Hardware Store 26. AMSAT Gear on Zazzle 27. AMSAT Remove Before Flight Keychains 28. AMSAT on X (Twitter) 29. and more.

Calling all señiores and señoritas! Book your tickets today and soar above Mexico City with Beyoncé's Balloons: the only luxury hot air balloon experience where altitude meets attitude! Founded by Trixie and Katya after a prophetic Katya fever dream involving an Aztec King, a singing churro, and Ben Franklin's kite, float gracefully over ancient Mesoamerican pyramids, swirling Mexico City traffic, and the emotional ruins of your last throuple. Each ride includes a Beyoncé-only playlist (NO SKIPS) and a thermos of lukewarm ginger-lime agua fresca. Plus, if the street tacos you dared to eat at 3 a.m. decide to throw a quinceañera in your intestines mid-flight, fear not—we offer our brand-new patented Sky Relief Capsule™: a private, glitter-lined lavatory pod with LED mood lighting and Beyoncé whispering “you got this” in ASMR. Beyoncé's Balloons: Sky High, Bootylicious, and now Bowel-Safe! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://BetterHelp.com/BALD and get on your way to being your best self! Need a website? Head to ⁠⁠https://www.Squarespace.com/BALD⁠⁠ to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code BALD Start listening to Audible and discover what's beyond the edge of your seat! New members can try Audible now free for 30 days by going to: https://Audible.com/BALD or text BALD to 500-500 Take advantage of our exclusive Hungryroot offer! For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life! Go to: https://Hungryroot.com/BALD and use code BALD Follow Trixie: @TrixieMattel Follow Katya: @Katya_Zamo To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/TrixieKatyaYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To check out our official YouTube Clips Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/TrixieAndKatyaClipsYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/thebaldandthebeautifulpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to support the show, and get all the episodes ad-free go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebaldandthebeautiful.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/thebaldandthebeautifulpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To check out future Live Podcast Shows, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trixieandkatyalive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To order your copy of our book, "Working Girls", go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://workinggirlsbook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To check out the Trixie Motel in Palm Springs, CA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trixiemotel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen Anywhere! ⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/thebaldandthebeautifulpodcast⁠⁠⁠   Follo​w Trixie: Official Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.trixiemattel.com/⁠⁠⁠ ​ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@trixie⁠ Facebook: ​⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/trixiemattel⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/trixiemattel⁠⁠⁠ Twitter (X): ​⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/trixiemattel⁠⁠⁠   Follow Katya: Official Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.welovekatya.com/⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@katya_zamo⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/welovekatya/⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/katya_zamo⁠⁠⁠  Twitter (X): ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/katya_zamo⁠⁠⁠    About the Podcast: The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya features a pair of grizzled gay ghouls sitting on chairs, holding microphones, and discussing their fabulous lives in Tinseltown. (featuring occasional forays into movies, television shows, and air-conditioning) The New York Times called them models, moguls, actors, influencers, drag queens, RuPaul's Drag Race contestants, and even humanoids. If one thing can be said about these two preternaturally gorgeous queens' podcast, it's that Trixie and Katya find the sheer, unadulterated beauty of pure insanity. Tune in every week to experience the auditory pleasure that is The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya. #TrixieMattel #KatyaZamo #BaldBeautiful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you've ever wondered what it's like working with and attracting high-end clients, this episode is for you! Chris of Balloon Design Studio shares with us how he goes after the big jobs, his pricing and more. Before we get into those details, hear about his first balloon arch job he did in the sixth grade! He continued running his business through college, then eventually knew it was time to dive into his dream of doing balloons full-time. Now, he loves tackling new design and installation challenges with mostly every job he does in New York City for his high-end clients.  We'll hear about his: networking approach branding plans marketing strategy why he wants to be known for having the highest prices when he hires extra hands and how / when he actually locks in these clients. Then in the UGlu Hotline, hear why one listener suggests having everything in your shop on wheels.   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Presenting sponsor: 17hats (get 50% off your 1st year)  @balloondesignstudio  Other sponsors & resources: Havin' A Party Wholesale (save 5% on orders $200+ with code PODCAST) Gemar USA  Stay Booked  UGlu by Pro Tapes (save 5% on orders $200+ at Havin' A Party with code PODCAST)  DM @thebrightballoon on Instagram to ask a question or leave advice for the UGlu Hotline! Balloon Boss Mastermind & Summit  Glow Retreat Waitlist  - - - - On the Bright Side (Apple) On the Bright Side (Patreon) 50 Ideas for Email Marketing | Join the Bright Balloon email list  Courses  @thebrightballoon  The Bright Balloon on YouTube 

Nick kicks things off with Jack Godfrey, the creative force behind 42 Balloons—a musical inspired by the true story of Larry Walters, the guy who floated into the sky strapped to weather balloons. Now playing at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the show has been drawing buzz, and Jack shares how this wild tale took shape on stage. Then Monica Eng from Axios Chicago swings by with her usual eclectic mix of stories. From citywide protests to the red carpet at the James Beard Awards, she's been everywhere lately—even on those weird three-hour cruises where fans can awkwardly corner celebs. She also dishes on her latest run-ins riding the Red Line and weighs in on Jim's new take on the Chicken Polish. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to unpack summer's greatest discomforts. They cover the mysterious vanishing of windshield sunshades, patio furniture that brands your thighs, and the persistent agony of a hot butt. It's a warm-weather rant session, complete with laughs and just a hint of sweat. [EP 358]

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This week's episode gets festive as Rachel sits down with Debbie Medrano from San Diego Balloons & More. Debbie has balloons in her blood as she comes from a family of balloon professionals! Debbie shares her experience as an entrepreneur helping people amplify the celebrations in their lives. Check out this episode today and remember, the party doesn't start until the balloons arrive! Notes:San Diego Balloons & More Book: Profit First, Mike Michalowicz Song: Vista Business:

In this episode I'm learning from Tracy of Joyful Party Co. (formerly From Me 2 You Creations) about what it's like to rebrand after being in business for almost 20 years. She shares with us everything that was involved in the process, including the financial impact it had. Learn about the services her original business started with, how her initial run with balloons was stopped short, how eventually her balloon business was propelled forward and how many aspects are now part of Joyful Party Co.   Then we dig into the specifics of the rebrand. We'll hear about what compelled her to go through the process, how it was stalled and how eventually she knew she had to do it. She also shares an awesome AI prompt that helped her fully develop Joyful Party Co. Tracy goes on to mention how the rebrand impacted her banking, taxes, website and domains, social media, physical assets like shirts and signs, logins with distributors, etc… and how it was all worth it in the end. And in the UGlu Hotline, hear one listener's tip on what they wish they would have known earlier.   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Presenting sponsor: 17hats (get 50% off your 1st year)  Ep. 207 - Family business and rebranding | Delloons @joyfulparty.co  Other sponsors & resources: Havin' A Party Wholesale (save 5% on orders $200+ with code PODCAST) Gemar USA  Stay Booked  UGlu by Pro Tapes (save 5% on orders $200+ at Havin' A Party with code PODCAST)  DM @thebrightballoon on Instagram to ask a question or leave advice for the UGlu Hotline! Balloon Boss Mastermind & Summit  Glow Retreat Waitlist  - - - - On the Bright Side (Apple) On the Bright Side (Patreon) 50 Ideas for Email Marketing | Join the Bright Balloon email list  Courses  @thebrightballoon  The Bright Balloon on YouTube 

Brian H. Waters weighs kicks off the show with a message to men during Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. Then he has a uncomfortable conversation about the following:(2:34) The NBA Finals lack of aura and logos(9:00) BET announces 106 and Sports(12:04) Cris Carter vs Joy Taylor over Aaron Rodgers joining the Steelers(16:00) Michelle Beadle claps back at Stephen A. Smith and Madd Dogg(18:24) Tyler Perry's 'Straw' featuring Taraji P. Henson, Teyana Taylor and Sherri Shepherd creates conversation around women's mental health Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more real talk!

Marlene Warren answered the door of her upscale Wellington, Florida home and smiled.Flowers. Balloons and a clown.Seconds later, the 40-year-old mother was shot in the face in front of her son—and it would take nearly 30 years to name the killer.Was it her husband, Micheal Warren, or his mistress, Sheila Keen?************************************************************************************************Podcast Promo: Tragedy with a View*************************************************************************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you'd like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe!

To coin a proverb, one fascism scholar is an expert; two is an unlawful gathering. So today we talked with scholars of fascism Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Jason Stanley (and 4,100 readers) about whether Donald Trump's disproportionate response to anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles puts the United States further down the path towards a police state — or opens up possibilities for an effective and sustained mass response.Both suggest that Trump is over-responding to the Los Angeles protests as “insurance” — he's not concerned these protests specifically; like the military parade planned for next week, it's about habituating Americans to seeing force on the streets, to pressure people not to protect their neighbors and communities, because the regime is weak, not strong. And as benefits stop and the economy contracts, Ruth suggests, a reckoning — and a real mass movement — is on the way.What does that look like? As Jason told us, it's going to require something new. “Fascism is a revolution,” he says, “and you cannot defeat a revolution by returning to the status quo.” “When we resist,” says Ruth, “we're modeling a different ethos — becoming part of something bigger.”We're keeping this video open to all. If you appreciate the work that goes into The Ink and haven't already done so, we hope you'll become a supporting subscriber.Your support is how we keep the lights on, pay our writers and editors a fair wage, and build the new media we all deserve. And when you subscribe, you help us reach more people.Join us today, or if you are already a member, give a gift or group subscription.And if you haven't yet, make sure to subscribe to Ruth Ben-Ghiat's newsletter, Lucid. Get full access to The.Ink at the.ink/subscribe

“Playfulness of God!” Together, we'll explore the joy, imagination, and delight woven into our faith—seeing God as a God who plays, learning from children's trust, and celebrating friendship and worship with laughter and joy. Come and experience the wonder of a faith that is alive and full of play! This week, we conclude our "Playfulness of God" Series interestingly enough, on Pentecost Sunday! At its best, the worship of God is eclectic, joyful, and colorful. God enjoys worship as fun! Passage: Revelation 4:2-10 We have three worship opportunities for you to experience: 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service 9:30 a.m. - Online Service 10:30 a.m. - Chapel Service  Please consider joining us for one of these services.  To view past worship services along with other digital content, go to our Youtube Channel @PointLomaChurchOnline.  To get involved in what God is doing within our community, please visit our website at www.pointlomachurch.org. For event happenings: http://pointlomachurch.org/connect/events/ To register for any event: http://pointlomachurch.org/register If you would like to give to the ministry: http://pointlomachurch.org/give/ or through our Venmo account: @Point-Loma-Church

Jack Godfrey, musical theatre composer, lyricist and writer, joins John Williams to talk about the musical, ‘42 Balloons,’ now showing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Jack tells John about his career path and what led him to musical theater, when he became interested in the story of Lawnchair Larry, what made him want to write […]

Jack Godfrey, musical theatre composer, lyricist and writer, joins John Williams to talk about the musical, ‘42 Balloons,’ now showing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Jack tells John about his career path and what led him to musical theater, when he became interested in the story of Lawnchair Larry, what made him want to write […]

Jack Godfrey, musical theatre composer, lyricist and writer, joins John Williams to talk about the musical, ‘42 Balloons,’ now showing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Jack tells John about his career path and what led him to musical theater, when he became interested in the story of Lawnchair Larry, what made him want to write […]

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In this edition: 01. CubeSatSim Instructions 02. CubeSatSim Videos 03. CubeSatSim Forum 04. CubeSatSim Quick Start Guide 05. Starship Ninth Flight 06. Japanese Private Lander Resilience 07. Rochester ARA Hamfest 08. Below are recurring links that normally do not change 09. AMSAT Awards 10. Donate to AMSAT 11. FO-29 Schedule 12. FO-99 Schedule 13. AMSAT Keps Link 14. AMSAT Distance Records 15. AMSAT Membership 16. AMSAT President Club 17. Satellite Status Page 18. Satellite Status Page 2 19. FM Satellite Frequencies 20. Linear Satellite Frequencies 21. ISS pass prediction times 22. AMSAT Ambassador Program 23. AMSAT Getting Started with Amateur Satellites digital 24. AMSAT News Service 25. AMSAT GOLF Program 26. AMSAT Hardware Store 27. AMSAT Gear on Zazzle 28. AMSAT Remove Before Flight Keychains 29. AMSAT on X (Twitter) 30. and more.

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In this episode I'm sharing how I track my numbers so that I know what's coming in and how I'm making my way towards my financial goal. Hear what keeps me focused, how I reverse-engineer all of my numbers to make a realistic plan and how I honed in on the exact type of customer I need to focus on. Then I'll talk through some of the main pieces of getting customers to rebook, what I've pulled back from automation and the surprising insight I've gotten thanks to my new tracking system. I wrap up by sharing how I move my money so that I'm able to count down to my goal with excitement. This strategy eliminates so much financial stress for me and I'm so passionate about it! I hope that these tips and insights will help you set yourself up for success, too. In the UGlu Hotline, hear about how one listener saves on her helium.   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Presenting sponsor: 17hats (get 50% off your 1st year)  Other sponsors & resources: Havin' A Party Wholesale (save 5% on orders $200+ with code PODCAST) Gemar USA  Stay Booked  UGlu by Pro Tapes (save 5% on orders $200+ at Havin' A Party with code PODCAST)  Call into the UGlu Hotline to ask a question or leave advice! (262) 221-8514 Balloon Boss Mastermind & Summit  Glow Retreat Waitlist  - - - - On the Bright Side (Apple) On the Bright Side (Patreon) 50 Ideas for Email Marketing | Join the Bright Balloon email list  Courses  @thebrightballoon  The Bright Balloon on YouTube 

Brian H. Waters weighs kicks off the show showing love to the late Sports Science Guy, John Brenkus. Then he discusses the NBA Finals matchup featuring two of the league's bright young stars. As Tyrese Haliburton leads his Indiana Pacers to face Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder. He also discusses the world's reaction to Vanessa Bryant's recent photo. Last he talks Inside the NBA ending its tenure on TNT and now moving to ESPN. Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more real talk!

Show Notes: Intro - Knit Knit Knit - ~FO #10 ~ Noah's 2025 Birthday Socks - Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Blue Ridge Yarns Kaleidoscope in the Custom Colors 000 colourwayl ~Secret Friend Socks - Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Rusty Ferret Doll in the Chimera colourway ~Secret Friend Barley Hat - Barley by TinCanKnits on US2 (2.75mm) & US4 (3.5mm), Knit Picks Felici in the Sanderson colourway ~Preemie Blanket #3 on US6 (4mm), Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo in the Gold colourway & Red Heart Super Saver in the Café Latte colourway Flosstube - Begins at timestamp 8:20 ~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna Stitchery 25ct Easy Grid Lugana Called for DMC ~Move Forward in Love by Modern Folk Embroidery Fortnight Fabrics 16 ct Aida - Hue Called for DMC floss & Threadworx Bradley's Balloons ~Winter in Stars Hollow by Katie Landis / The Black Needle Society 18ct White Aida Called for DMC & colour conversion by Forbidden Fiber Co. ~Jack's Stamp Collection by Katie Landis/The Black Needle Society Judesign 18 ct Zweigart Aida - Witchy Pink Called for DMC Yummies (our current favourite things) - ~New Glasses from Zenni Optical (referral link http://rwrd.io/2vk4vds?c) ~The Black Needle Society Stitching Together Box I'm so excited to be a rep for The Black Needle Society Join TBNS Waitlist to be notified when you can subscribe. Save 5% on everything in The Black Needle Society Vault with the code JAVAPURL5 ~Doctor Who Season 2 finale SPOILERS!!!!!!!! Misc. - ~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron ~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube ~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support! If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop: If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop: ~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding! Find Us Online - C.C. - (they/them) ~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurl Dami - (they/them) ~ on Instagram as DamiMunroe Pink Purl (she/her) & Pumpkin Pom-Pom (she/her)- ~on Instagram as Pink.and.Pumpkin JavaPurl Designs ~ JavaPurl Designs website GGKCS - ~ our Facebook page ~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com ~ on Apple Podcasts ~ on YouTube ~ Support the Podcast, Become a Patron Until next time,

In this edition: 01. AMSAT Field Day Rules 02. 2025 AMSAT Symposium 03. HADES-ICM FM repeater 04. HADES-ICM FM repeater 2 05. PortablePlanner 06. Rochester ARA Hamfest 07. Below are recurring links that normally do not change 08. AMSAT Awards 09. Donate to AMSAT 10. FO-29 Schedule 11. FO-99 Schedule 12. AMSAT Keps Link 13. AMSAT Distance Records 14. AMSAT Membership 15. AMSAT President Club 16. Satellite Status Page 17. Satellite Status Page 2 18. FM Satellite Frequencies 19. Linear Satellite Frequencies 20. ISS pass prediction times 21. AMSAT Ambassador Program 22. AMSAT Getting Started with Amateur Satellites digital 23. AMSAT News Service 24. AMSAT GOLF Program 25. AMSAT Hardware Store 26. AMSAT Gear on Zazzle 27. AMSAT Remove Before Flight Keychains 28. AMSAT on X (Twitter) 29. and more.

If you struggle with standing out in a saturated market, this episode is for you! Our curated sponsor HiFloat chose Noeli of So Pretty Balloons to come on the show and talk about how she's found a way to stand out in the crowded and very talented Miami market.  Before we get into those specifics, we'll hear how she followed signals for what direction to take in her business. I find it so admirable how she's let her business be fluid around her different seasons of life!  Then, hear how distorted flowers were the first element that drew attention to her work (despite her avoidance of learning the technique initially). Now, she's known for the delicate and elegant embellishments that make So Pretty Balloons, and we'll hear what those key elements are. In the UGlu Hotline, hear how one listener earns business by interacting with other local businesses on social media.    RESOURCES MENTIONED: Presenting sponsor: 17hats (get 50% off your 1st year)  Curated Month by: HiFloat  @soprettyballoons  Other sponsors & resources: Havin' A Party Wholesale (save 5% on orders $200+ with code PODCAST) Stay Booked  2025 Bright Balloon Business Planner  UGlu by Pro Tapes (save 5% on orders $200+ at Havin' A Party with code PODCAST)  Call into the UGlu Hotline to ask a question or leave advice! (262) 221-8514 Balloon Boss Mastermind & Summit  Glow Retreat Waitlist  - - - - Get bonus episodes 50 Ideas for Email Marketing | Join the Bright Balloon email list  Courses  @thebrightballoon  The Bright Balloon on YouTube 

01. AMSAT Field Day Rules 02. BuzzSat Satellite Meteorology Course 03. ARDC 04. AMSAT Rover Award 05. NASA budget cuts 06. Germany Armed Forces Satellites 07. Rochester ARA Hamfest 08. Below are recurring links that normally do not change 09. Donate to AMSAT 10. FO-29 Schedule 11. FO-99 Schedule 12. AMSAT Keps Link 13. AMSAT Distance Records 14. AMSAT Membership 15. AMSAT President Club 16. Satellite Status Page 17. Satellite Status Page 2 18. FM Satellite Frequencies 19. Linear Satellite Frequencies 20. ISS pass prediction times 21. AMSAT Ambassador Program 22. AMSAT Getting Started with Amateur Satellites digital 23. AMSAT News Service 24. AMSAT GOLF Program 25. AMSAT Hardware Store 26. AMSAT Gear on Zazzle 27. AMSAT Remove Before Flight Keychains 28. AMSAT on X (Twitter) 29. and more.

In another curated episode by HiFloat, we have another returning guest - Elisabeth of Pop of Color Balloon Design. Her and I are kindred spirits in the way that we want to build our businesses around our lives (and not the other way around). So in this episode, we're chatting about putting limits on our businesses as well as the advantages and disadvantages that come along with. We talk about how we keep our businesses lean… including overhead expenses, vehicles and hiring help; and the freedom available to us because of those choices. We also discuss the viability of ever selling our businesses, the FOMO that creeps in and the recurring comparison trap that we're all always struggling with. Another similarity we found is that if we ever find ourselves angry about a piece of decor we have to set up… it simply means we didn't charge enough! This conversation was such a good reminder and refresher for me to stay the course, and I hope it'll inspire you just as much! And in the UGlu Hotline, hear about how one listener hides her binder clips and clamps.   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Presenting sponsor: 17hats (get 50% off your 1st year)  Curated Month by: HiFloat  popofcoloraz.com | @popofcoloraz  Ep. 123 - Double-stuffing, revisited | Elizabeth of Pop of Color Strike Squad Lagenda Electric Balloon Inflator  Other sponsors & resources: Havin' A Party Wholesale (save 5% on orders $200+ with code PODCAST) Stay Booked  2025 Bright Balloon Business Planner  UGlu by Pro Tapes (save 5% on orders $200+ at Havin' A Party with code PODCAST)  Call into the UGlu Hotline to ask a question or leave advice! (262) 221-8514 Balloon Boss Mastermind & Summit  Glow Retreat Waitlist  - - - - Get bonus episodes 50 Ideas for Email Marketing | Join the Bright Balloon email list  Courses  @thebrightballoon  The Bright Balloon on YouTube 

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Brian H. Waters weighs in on a few trending topics regarding Cassie and Diddy, Bill Belichick, Michael Jordan's return and more: Cassie testifies in Diddy Sex trafficking and Racketeering case (2:23)Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson now elgilble for MLB Hall of Fame (6:11)Why the MLB should allow "steriod" users in the Hall of Fame (9:02)Honest thoughts about Michael Jordan join NBC as special contributior (12:20)Bill Belichick could be done with UNC before the season starts (16:12)Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more real talk!

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01. AMSAT Field Day Rules 02. CubeSatSim 03. NESCI Tech 04. AMSAT at Hamvention 05. AMSAT Ambassador Program 06. AMSAT-DL 07. IARU region restructuring 08. Rochester ARA Hamfest 09. Below are recurring links that normally do not change 10. Donate to AMSAT 11. FO-29 Schedule 12. FO-99 Schedule 13. AMSAT Keps Link 14. AMSAT Distance Records 15. AMSAT Membership 16. AMSAT President Club 17. Satellite Status Page 18. Satellite Status Page 2 19. FM Satellite Frequencies 20. Linear Satellite Frequencies 21. ISS pass prediction times 22. AMSAT Ambassador Program 23. AMSAT Getting Started with Amateur Satellites digital 24. AMSAT News Service 25. AMSAT GOLF Program 26. AMSAT Hardware Store 27. AMSAT Gear on Zazzle 28. AMSAT Remove Before Flight Keychains 29. AMSAT on X (Twitter) 30. and more.

On the anniversary of his young son's death, a man is forced to confront his grief.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Grief, Child Death, Body Horror & Transformation, Emotional Strife, Child Endangerment, and Potential Violence & Death.    Starring Jonathan Inbody, Alyssa Grace Adams, Mark Bogumil, Brandon Machajewski, Sam Hunt, and Andy Rich.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

In another curated episode by HiFloat, we're reconnecting with Jam of Garden Place Balloons to hear how he's pivoted away from the huge, luxurious installs and into deliveries… which have become the bread and butter of his business! He's still got local balloon friends who have been and continue to be a major support for him when the big jobs do come up, but we'll hear more about this intentional adjustment he's made based on the latest demand, as well as the mindset shift he needed to go along with. Jam was kind enough to share specifics about what's working and what's not working with his new strategy - including actual product offerings, e-commerce effectiveness, pickups vs. deliveries, boundaries and what the new strategy has meant for his lifestyle.  Then of course we hear how the HiFloat products are essential to his business, too. I picked up quite a few little nuggets that I'm planning to integrate into my business after chatting with Jam and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! In the UGlu Hotline, hear about how one listener makes water weights.   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Presenting sponsor: 17hats (get 50% off your 1st year)  Curated Month by: HiFloat @gardenplaceballoons  Other sponsors & resources: Havin' A Party Wholesale (save 5% on orders $200+ with code PODCAST) Stay Booked  2025 Bright Balloon Business Planner  UGlu by Pro Tapes (save 5% on orders $200+ at Havin' A Party with code PODCAST)  Call into the UGlu Hotline to ask a question or leave advice! (262) 221-8514 Balloon Boss Mastermind & Summit  Glow Retreat Waitlist  - - - - Get bonus episodes 50 Ideas for Email Marketing | Join the Bright Balloon email list  Courses  @thebrightballoon  The Bright Balloon on YouTube 

Show Notes: Intro - Knit Knit Knit - ~Noah's 2025 Birthday Socks - Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Blue Ridge Yarns Kaleidoscope in the Custom Colors 000 colourwayl ~Preemie Blanket #3 on US6 (4mm), Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo in the Gold colourway & Red Heart Super Saver in the Café Latte colourway Flosstube - Begins at timestamp 4:50 ~FO #9 ~ Taylor Swift Productive by stitchedbyliz Fiber on a Whim 16 count Aida - Presenting Lorelai Gilmore Colour & Cotton Cherry Fizz, Dark Indigo, & The Three Month Anniversary; Gentle Art Bubblegum; Forbidden Fiber Co. Wildflower; Mystical Diamond Art Captain Hook; Live & Dye LA Pretty Flamingo; & Gentle Art Faded Rose ~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna Stitchery 25ct Easy Grid Lugana Called for DMC ~Oh Deer! by Satsuma Street Steel City Stitchers 16 count Aida - Black Pearl Called for DMC ~Gilmoreisms by Forbidden Fiber Co. Forbidden Fiber Co. 16 count Aida Zweigart - Casablanca Called for Forbidden Fiber Co. Floss ~Move Forward in Love by Modern Folk Embroidery Fortnight Fabrics 16 ct Aida - Hue Called for DMC floss & Threadworx Bradley's Balloons ~Winter in Stars Hollow by Katie Landis / The Black Needle Society 18ct White Aida Called for DMC & colour conversion by Forbidden Fiber Co. ~Jack's Stamp Collection by Katie Landis/The Black Needle Society Judesign 18 ct Zweigart Aida - Witchy Pink Called for DMC Yummies (our current favourite things) - ~Tin Can Knits Bumble Cowl ~The Black Needle Society Fictional Worlds box & April Snail Mail ~I'm so excited to be a rep for The Black Needle Society Join TBNS Waitlist to be notified when you can subscribe. Save 5% on everything in The Black Needle Society Vault with the code JAVAPURL5 Misc. - ~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron ~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube ~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support! If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop: If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop: ~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding! Find Us Online - C.C. - (they/them) ~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurl Dami - (they/them) ~ on Instagram as DamiMunroe Pink Purl (she/her) & Pumpkin Pom-Pom (she/her)- ~on Instagram as Pink.and.Pumpkin JavaPurl Designs ~ JavaPurl Designs website GGKCS - ~ our Facebook page ~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com ~ on Apple Podcasts ~ on YouTube ~ Support the Podcast, Become a Patron Until next time,

This week on Breaking Through Glass Ceilings with Uncomfortable Conversations, Brian H. Waters rips apart the Baltimore Ravens for claiming they released Justin Tucker for "football reasons (2:04)." Then he discusses the fan who is suiing the NFL for $100 Million after Shedeur Sanders slipped in the NFL draft (0:00)Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more real talk!

In our first curated episode by HiFloat, we get to hear from the COO himself, Phillip… who is also a chemist! He shares with us some tips and tricks about using HiFloat and HiShine which I definitely didn't know before having this conversation.  Learn how humidity, proper inflation size, transport bags and even 60/40 valves impact HiFloat performance. And for HiShine, Phillip has two big tips for using it properly, plus offers considerations for when to use the trigger sprayer versus the aerosol version. I also asked him to talk about the products' safety for us when we use it. Before we get into all of that, though, we'll learn more about the HiFloat story, which is really neat, as well as some of the changes that have occurred in their 40-year history… including formula changes, the addition of HiShine and external impacts like the pandemic, manufacturer bankruptcy, helium pricing and Party City closing its doors. It was a fascinating and fun conversation and I look forward to more guests hand-selected by HiFloat!     In the UGlu Hotline, hear a tip for protecting any marquees you might be renting.   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Presenting sponsor: 17hats (get 50% off your 1st year)  Curated Month by: HiFloat  Other sponsors & resources: Havin' A Party Wholesale (save 5% on orders $200+ with code PODCAST) Stay Booked  2025 Bright Balloon Business Planner  UGlu by Pro Tapes (save 5% on orders $200+ at Havin' A Party with code PODCAST)  Call into the UGlu Hotline to ask a question or leave advice! (262) 221-8514 Balloon Boss Mastermind & Summit  Glow Retreat Waitlist  - - - - Get bonus episodes 50 Ideas for Email Marketing | Join the Bright Balloon email list  Freeform Freedom | More courses  @thebrightballoon  The Bright Balloon on YouTube 

Is disability a tragedy? Is it a gift? What place is there for grief and for joy in this story of disability so many of us are living within our families? Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently portrayed disability as tragic, as something that needs to be fixed, in his comments about autism. In response, Matthew Mooney, co-founder of 99 Balloons, joins Amy Julia Becker to share a better and truer story of disability. They explore: Societal perceptions of disabilityHow relationships change the story of disabilityRecognizing the inherent worth of every individualNavigating grief, loss, and sufferingCultivating the beauty found in communityMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:99 BalloonsAmy Julia's Vox essay: My daughter has Down syndrome. Would I “cure” her if I could?NYT Essay by Emily May: Kennedy Described My Daughter's RealityI Corinthians 12, Exodus 4, and John 9:3Hans ReindersRFK Jr.'s statements about autism_WATCH this conversation on YouTube by clicking here. READ the full transcript and access detailed show notes by clicking here or visiting amyjuliabecker.com/podcast._ABOUT:When Matthew and his wife Ginny were 30 weeks pregnant, they learned their son Eliot had trisomy 18. Eliot was born eight weeks later and lived for 99 days. The Mooneys founded 99 Balloons, a nonprofit supporting individuals with disabilities locally and globally. Matthew now serves on the 99 Balloons Board and lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with Ginny and their three children—Hazel, Anders, and Lena. A writer, speaker, and consultant on disability and inclusion, Matthew is also an attorney and a PhD candidate in Theological Ethics at Aberdeen University. His work has taken him to Haiti, Mexico, Ukraine, Uganda, India, and beyond.Websites: 99 Balloons :: matthewlylemooney  Social: insta ___Let's stay in touch. Subscribe to my newsletter to receive weekly reflections that challenge assumptions about the good life, proclaim the inherent belovedness of every human being, and envision a world of belonging where everyone mWe want to hear your thoughts. Send us a text!Connect with me: Instagram Facebook YouTube Website Thanks for listening!

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