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One of the most synonymous names with the City of Bridgeport is P.T. Barnum, so when the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour rolls into town, we always make sure that we roll out the red carpet for them.

We are talking strong women today! Katharina Brumbach, more commonly known as Katie Sandwina or Lady Hercules was, for a time, a headlining act at the famed Barnum and Bailey's circus and considered the "perfect" female specimen. We dive deep into her life, career, family and of course amazing feats of strength which will blow your socks off!+Check out our IG for images we discuss during the episode!!images and photos sourced from Stark Center.org++View videos of Sandwina + Son Teddy Brumbach (link above) Support the show+Follow Us on IG @circus.stories+Email us: circusstoriespodcast@gmail.comRate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen!Thanks for Listening + Check those Boilers !!

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Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It out NOW: https://sites.prh.com/phoebe-bermans-gonna-lose-it SUBSCRIBE TO THE BNC CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/45Pspyl  Ad Free & Bonus Episodes: https://bit.ly/3OZxwpr This week, while mama's away on her world wide book tour, Connor sits down with the one and only Julian Shapiro-Barnum! They share their different Brooke stories, celebrate Julian's new book coming out, and compare feet.  Join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5356639204457124/  No matter the win, Sip to that! With New Frozen SONIC Refreshers. Live Free, Eat SONIC.  Head to https://www.squarespace.com/BANDC to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code BANDC. Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/BANDC For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit https://Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BANDC B+C IG: https://www.instagram.com/bncmap/ B+C Twitter: https://twitter.com/bncmap TMG Studios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tinymeatgang TMG Studios IG: https://www.instagram.com/realtmgstudios/ TMG Studios Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtmgstudios BROOKE https://www.instagram.com/brookeaverick https://twitter.com/ladyefron https://www.tiktok.com/@ladyefron  CONNOR https://www.instagram.com/fibula/ https://twitter.com/fibulaa https://www.tiktok.com/@fibulaa Hosted by Brooke Averick & Connor Wood, Created by TMG Studios, Brooke Averick & Connor Wood, and Produced by TMG Studios, Brooke Averick & Connor Wood. Chapters: 0:00 7 Minutes With Papa 7:44 Intro 8:01 JNCMAP!  8:52 Brooke and Julian Lore 9:55 High School Stories 11:57 More Brooke and Julian Lore 13:24 Comparing Feet on the Pod 15:58 Connor's Trouble Toe 16:31 Sonic 17:41 Squarespace 19:06 TW Connor's Toe Injury 22:00 Julian's Frost Bite Story 24:29 Limiting Mirror Time 26:20 Getting Called The Wrong Age 27:45 Body Goals 31:14 Being Too Nice To People 36:17 Rocket Money 37:40 Nutrafol 39:22 Julian's New Book! 41:18 Brooke's Book Launch  42:22 Julian's Writing Process 44:40 Everyone Is Leveling Up 47:37 Jealousy vs Envy  50:03 The Boston of Asia 52:40 The Tom Cruise Question 54:25 Reminiscing on Childhood Pets 1:01:20 You Make Me Melt 1:05:45 Julian's 360 Cam 1:06:58 The Classic Connor Thing 1:08:03 Obsession Review 1:09:55 Julian's Secret Side Project 1:11:49 Thank You Julian!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 mituri din psihologia populară pe care le crezi acum și de ce TikTok-ul te face să te simți „vindecat” în 30 de secunde, dar te lasă mai blocat ca niciodată. În acest episod separăm ce e viral de ce e valid. Demontăm pe rând cele mai răspândite mituri pop-psychology: creierul stâng vs. drept, testul de personalitate MBTI și efectul Barnum, abuzul de termenul narcisist, mitul catharsisului, „folosim doar 10% din creier", regula celor 21 de zile, cele 5 limbaje ale iubirii și cele 5 răni ale lui Lise Bourbeau. Contrastăm fiecare cu ce spun cercetarea și practica clinică, de la modelul Big Five la pseudoștiința fizionomiei. Apoi explicăm de ce ne agățăm de ele: economia cognitivă, nevoia de soluții rapide, efectul de bumerang și costul scufundării. Înveți cum să recunoști diagnosticele de buzunar, autodiagnosticarea și manipularea influencerilor care folosesc jargon psihologic ca autoritate falsă. Ascultă până la final ca să afli ce e adevăr, ce e bullshit și de ce contează diferența pentru sănătatea ta mintală.

It doesn't matter which fancy moisturizers or expensive skincare routine you use, nothing quite matches how your skin looks and feels after an intense workout. Just take a look in the mirror after you've finished exercising and you'll likely see smooth skin and a glowing complexion. That's right, in addition to the positive impact on our physical and mental health, exercise can also improve our skin health. And there are studies out there which have backed it up. For example, biology journal Aging Cell reported on one in 2015, which found that vigorous exercise led to visibly younger-looking skin.  What's the science behind that? How exactly does exercising and sweating purify skin? Are some types of exercise better for your skin than others? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 1/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on part two of another brand new encore episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter to silent film comedy icon, Harold Lloyd. Suzanne, as you heard in last week's episode is quite the steward for her grandfather's work and his legacy. She's the one who controls it entirely and she's done a tremendous job keeping it all alive, nearly a century after his career was at the very top of young Hollywood. Aside from the creative genius of the comedy of Harold Lloyd in films like Safety Last, which has the famous scene of his dangling from a clock, Suzanne tells us about the almost fairytale existence her fun loving grandfather provided in their estate known as Green Acres. We hear about all his passions – including Christmas, bowling which he did with Howard Hughes, the Shriner's hospital, early hi-fi audio and a very specific type of photography. 3-D photography. Did you even know that existed? Harold Lloyd sure did. This episode should come with a pop culture handbook of a who's who in the entertainment industry from the last century. We hear first-hand stories about the Rolling Stones, Debbie Reynolds, Disneyland, Roddy McDowell, Rick Nelson, Paul McCartney, Marilyn Monroe and many more. Much of it revolves around the Green Acres estate and an almost Barnum-like extravaganza for bringing the circus to your front door. The conversation begins mid-stream (which we salute Suzanne for btw) comparing her grandfather, the silent film star with early television icon Ernie Kovacs, Television's Original Genius. The parallel universe of these two comedic giants begins now, on the Rarified Heir Podcast with Suzanne Llloyd. Take a listen.

Vous vous êtes déjà reconnu immédiatement dans la description de l'hypersensibilité ?Une phrase semble vous décrire parfaitement.Un article vous donne l'impression de parler exactement de vous.Et soudain, vous avez enfin le sentiment de mettre un mot sur ce que vous ressentez depuis toujours.Dans cet épisode, on explore la frontière parfois floue entre la véritable hypersensibilité (plus globalement les atypies) et ce que la psychologie appelle l'effet Barnum, ce mécanisme qui nous pousse à nous reconnaître dans des descriptions vagues mais profondément rassurantes.Alors comment savoir si l'on est réellement hypersensible ?Pourquoi certaines descriptions semblent nous toucher si profondément ?Mais aussi comment ne pas tomber aussi dans le Barnum du barnum ? Quand on veut tout faire pour ne pas valider la description comme étant la sienne. On parle donc de tout ces sujets aujourd'hui ! :)Et si tu veux une formation solide et scientifique sur l'hypersensibilité, le Dr Saverio Tomasella t'en propose une juste ici : https://www.elodiecrepel.com/formation-accompagner-les-personnes-hs-saverio-tomasellaEt sinon tu as mon atelier, accessible à tous : https://www.elodiecrepel.com/atelier-hypersensibiliteElodie________________________________________

P.T. Barnum was one of the most famous entertainers of the 19th century, a man who turned curiosity, spectacle, and promotion into an art form and money. He built museums, launched tours, entered politics, created legends, and helped define the modern circus.  His life was filled with ambition, controversy, genius…and a fair amount of exaggeration.  Learn more about P.T Barnum, the self-proclaimed Prince of Humbugs, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.  Sponsors Newspapers.com Honor the past by uncovering its stories at Newspapers.com  Promo Code EVERYTHINGEVERWHERE Samsara Don't wait for the next accident to take action. Head to Samsara.com/EVERYTHING ButcherBox Get your choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/everything Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Save 50% on Unlimited premium wireless plans starting at $15/month at MintMobile.com/EED Audible Listen to Project Hail Mary Audible.com/hailmary Fast Growing Trees Get 20% off your first purchase when using the code DAILY at checkout at fastgrowingtrees.com/daily Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Ds7Rx7jvPJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 324 - THE LEGGED MAN / LEAVING MY $400 MILLION TO CHARITYTopics: Jackie Chan, Frank Lentini, P.T. Barnum, prenatal pills, and more...

Chuck Todd opens with the political obituary of Bill Cassidy, the Louisiana senator whose primary defeat is the latest and clearest evidence that there is simply no room left in the Republican Party for anyone who ever had qualms about Donald Trump. He argues Cassidy's downfall was as much self-inflicted as Trump-driven: he had the spine to vote to convict in the second impeachment trial but never the spine to actually defend the vote, owning it while constantly running from it on the trail. Cassidy could have run as an independent and didn't, gave up the last shreds of his credibility by voting to confirm RFK Jr., and put himself in the worst possible position to defend the toughest vote of his career. He uses the moment to make a broader argument: the Republican Party no longer believes in morals, ethics, or character, the leaders of both parties are damaging their own institutions in pursuit of raw power, and the country desperately needs more independents and third parties to break the duopoly. Trump, Chuck reminds listeners, is the scorpion of the fable — he will sting you every time, regardless of what you've done for him. The bigger story, though, is Trump's stunning 180 on China — a complete reversal that has produced near-total silence from the GOP's once-deafening chorus of China hawks. He argues Trump has gone from confrontation to pure transaction with Beijing, that he appears willing to sell out Taiwan as leverage, and that he's effectively treating American arms sales to Taipei as bargaining chips in a trade negotiation. The contrast with Nixon's trip to China is glaring: Nixon went with a coherent strategy, Trump went without one. For decades America positioned itself as the defender of democracy worldwide, but that role is now genuinely in question — Pacific allies are nervous about Chinese aggression, rightfully so if America is prepared to trade away Taiwan, and Trump is signaling to the world that you simply cannot count on the United States anymore. He argues that the most damning indictment of the modern GOP is the fact that Trump is visibly screwing up on the world stage and not a single Republican will say so. He closes with a more hopeful note from his commencement address at John Carroll University, praising the school's political journalism program for teaching students morality and empathy, and reflecting that this graduating generation has been forced to adapt and develop resilience in ways no class before them ever had to. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the fraught opening of the Brooklyn bridge and the campaign to overcome the public’s fear about a new technology. He also answers listeners’ questions in an extended edition of “Ask Chuck”. Predict the action all the way through the finals. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on https://fanduel.com/predicts Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:45 Bill Cassidy’s vote to convict Trump cost him his senate seat 04:45 Closed GOP primary will favor Trump endorsed candidates 06:30 Only 3 Republicans left in congress who voted to impeach 09:00 Cassidy was 2nd worst performing of all GOP who voted to convict 09:30 Cassidy never defended his vote during the campaign 11:45 Cassidy could have run as an independent, but chose not to 13:00 More senators would have voted to convict on a secret ballot 14:30 Cassidy owned his vote, but always ran away from it 16:00 Cassidy gave up his credibility by voting to confirm RFK Jr. 16:45 There is no room in the GOP for people who have qualms with Trump 19:00 The Republican party doesn’t believe in morals, ethics or character 20:30 Cassidy put himself in worst possible position to defend a tough vote 22:15 Leaders of both parties are damaging their parties trying to win power 23:45 We need more independents & third parties to threaten the duopoly 24:45 Cassidy had the spine to vote to convict, but never explained the vote 26:00 Donald Trump is the “scorpion” of lore and will sting you every time 28:00 Louisiana primary vote total barely favored Republicans 29:00 Gutting of Voting Rights Act looks like it will juice black voter turnout 30:00 Presidential level turnout of black voters is possible in the south 31:00 Trump has pulled a complete 180 on China 32:00 Trump seems willing to completely sell out Taiwan 33:00 Trump has gone in the opposite direction of his “tough on China” position 34:15 Trump has gone from confrontation to transaction with China 35:30 Trump seems to be treating Taiwan as leverage 37:00 What happens to GOP hawkishness on China if Trump reverses his position? 37:30 GOP China hawks have been conspicuously silent 39:15 Trump is treating arms to Taiwan as a bargaining chip for China 40:00 For decades, America was the defender of democracy. That’s in question now 41:00 Pacific allies are nervous about China, rightfully so if U.S. sells out Taiwan 41:45 Trump is telling the world you can’t count on America 42:30 Trump is more worried about his political standing than American strength 43:45 Trump’s policies have made things more expensive & the economy worse 46:45 Nixon’s trip to China came with a coherent strategy, Trump’s didn’t 47:45 Trump can’t bomb his way into a solution with Iran 48:30 If the U.S. isn’t the defender of democracy worldwide… who is? 50:00 Trump is screwing up and nobody in his party will say so 54:00 Chuck gave commencement address at John Carroll University 55:00 JCU has a great program for political journalism 55:45 Program’s goal is to instill students with morality and empathy 57:00 This graduating generation has been forced to adapt and be resilient 1:03:00 ToddCast Time Machine - May 1883 1:03:30 New York opens the largest suspension bridge ever built, the Brooklyn bridge 1:04:00 The idea of a suspension bridge from Booklyn to Manhattan seemed impossible 1:05:45 Project seemed cursed after the designer of the bridge died 1:07:00 Emily Roebling effectively becomes the project manager for the bridge 1:08:00 May 24th, 1883 - The Brooklyn bridge finally opens 1:08:30 The bridge changed Brooklyn permanently, turns into a borough of NYC 1:09:45 Rumors start spreading that the bridge is collapsing 1:10:15 Twelve people died in stampede over fears of bridge collapsing 1:11:00 P.T. Barnum helps to calm public fear about the bridge 1:11:45 Elephants were paraded over the bridge to show it was stable 1:12:45 The public has to trust new technologies enough in order to use them 1:14:15 Ask Chuck 1:14:30 How should Democrats approach the issue of transgender rights? 1:20:30 Why do so many Americans believe major political events are “staged”? 1:24:45 Should Democrats stick with incrementalism or take a confrontational approach? 1:31:15 If MLB realigns, how would you restructure it? 1:40:00 Could Liz Cheney or Adam Kinziger become viable independent candidates? 1:43:15 Why doesn’t the press pool push back when attacked by Trump? 1:48:00 Who would have to leave the Democratic party to initiate its collapse? 1:51:00 What do you see happening with Trump’s tariff regime after SCOTUS ruling? 1:56:00 Nats off to a surprisingly good startSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychics keep wedging themselves into police cases — and grieving families pay the price. Nick Pell explains the grift on Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by writer and researcher Nick Pell!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1329On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:Psychic detective work traces back to 19th-century spiritualism, which surged after the Civil War and WWI as a grief-coping mechanism — part therapy, part pop religion, part proto-reality TV. The post-WWII pulp era rebranded it as "science," birthing the modern psychic detective archetype.The genre's most-cited "successes" — Etta Smith in the Melanie Uribe case, Dorothy Allison on the John List murders, and Noreen Renier's many TV appearances — all collapse under scrutiny. Police never credited any of them with usable leads, and Allison reportedly tried to bribe cops to vouch for her.Sylvia Browne is the cautionary tale that turns this from harmless grift into genuine harm. She told Amanda Berry's mother her daughter was dead in 2004 — Amanda was alive, held captive in Cleveland until 2013. Mom died never knowing. Browne botched the Shawn Hornbeck case too.Four mechanisms explain every "psychic solved it" story: confirmation bias (remembering hits, forgetting misses), post-hoc reasoning (vague claims retrofitted to fit), emotional vulnerability of grieving families, and Barnum statements — deliberately vague phrases like "I see water" that let your brain fill in the blanks.Real cases get cracked by forensic evidence, behavioral profiling, and community tip lines — the unsexy, methodical work that rarely makes headlines. Families seeking closure are better served by counseling and victim support than by false hope, and learning to spot the four tells above makes anyone a sharper media consumer.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Lufthansa Allegris: Go to Lufthansa.com and search for "Allegris" to learn moreSimpliSafe Home Security: 50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordanWhatnot: Start selling today: whatnot.com/sellZipRecruiter: Learn more at ziprecruiter.com/jordanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some expired food products are easy to identify, due to an unpleasant smell, mould, swollen packaging or abnormal colour for example. But others show no visible changes in texture, colour, or smell. In such cases, you might well ask yourself if the item is still safe to consume. To begin with, it's important to note that some products don't expire, as long as they're stored in the right conditions, as indicated on the packaging. For example, pasta, tinned goods, rice, sugar, flour, coffee, dry cakes, honey or vinegar. These tend to have an indicative "best before" date on the packaging, usually noted in the month-year format. But even if you go past that date, the product won't be unfit for consumption. However, it may have lost some of its sensory qualities like taste, texture, or appearance. So, which expired foods should definitely not be eaten? Does an opened product still have the same "use by" date? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 30/09/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the April 2026 genetic evaluations, Canada experienced a rollback and changes to the LPI formula, we visit with Mike Barnum and Maxime Ten-Have to discuss how STgenetics® Canada is prepared to meet producer's needs and handle industry change and market trends. Focusing on a few sires like BREEZER, RHETT, BECK, MYLO, BEATBOX and more, we dive into some unique offerings from the various portfolios like Eco$ and RCI sires. Additionally, we hear about the success of CAPTAIN daughters in Canada and what his release off the Legend™ program means to Canadian dairy producers.

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for another audio described theatre review.This week it was all about the greatest show on earth as Vidar reviewed the current touring production of ‘Barnum' as it visited the Birmingham Hippodrome with description by Professional audio Describer Jonathan Nash. About ‘Barnum'.Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum's life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights.West End favourite and TV star Lee Mead took centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. Lee shot to stardom with his breakout win on Any Dream Will Do and acclaimed performances in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Wicked and Legally Blonde.This spectacular new staging featured an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians playing 150 instruments, acrobats and amazing circus acts. Audiences are certain to delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for.Barnum first took the UK by storm when it played the London Palladium, with Michael Crawford making theatrical history with a death-defying nightly tightrope walk across the stage. And now, Lee Mead steps into Barnum's shoes and on to the tightrope!Come follow the band with the glorious music of multi-award-winner Cy Coleman, Michael Stewart's lyrics and Mark Bramble's book. Barnum features a whole host of classic show tunes including Join the Circus, Colours of My Life, Come Follow the Band and Love Makes Such Fools of Us All.To find out more about the current UK tour of ‘Barnum' do visit - https://www.kenwright.com/productions/barnum-2026-uk-tour/(Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font)

Steve and Dave Jolliffee realized that driving ranges lacked feedback. Golfers need feedback to improve, so they created a way to get feedback. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not so secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, but well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. So here’s one of those. [Seaside Plumbing Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast. I’m Dave Young. I’m sitting here with Stephen Semple. Well, actually, I’m not sitting here with him. I see him. He’s on the screen. Stephen Semple: We’re virtually together. Virtually. Dave Young: This is an international podcast. Stephen Semple: It is, actually. It is actually very good. Dave Young: By the way, I know I think the He-Man episode has dropped. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Yeah. Dave Young: The artwork that Matt Burns or whoever did it for that one. Stephen Semple: Yes. Matthew did it. Dave Young: Yeah, that was great. He sent me that. Stephen Semple: Actually, the one that I really like was the one that he did for PT Barnum. I thought that that was fun, where you’re the guy hocking the tickets. Dave Young: I haven’t seen that either. He sent them all to me. For some reason, he sent that one to me. I should probably subscribe to this podcast and listen to it. Anywho, Steve. So, Stephen whispered in my ear the topic that we’re going to cover today, and it’s actually one that I sent him. Stephen Semple: You actually whispered in my ear. Dave Young: Yeah, I did. I kind of did. I was surprised that you were ready to do it. And it’s the story of Rose Blumpkin and Nebraska Furniture Mart. She’s one of my local heroes back in my home state in Nebraska. Stephen Semple: Sorry, that’s not the one we’re going to be talking about. Dave Young: Oh, sure. Stephen Semple: You sent me another idea. That one, I’m going to do, but I don’t have all the research on it. Dave Young: Okay. So we have to start all over. Stephen Semple: No, or we could just keep going with this, Topgolf. Dave Young: Oh, right. Yeah. Stephen Semple: You also sent me… You want to just keep going with this? Dave Young: So now people know that we’re going to talk about Rose Blumkin at some point. Stephen Semple: Yes. Yeah, sure. Dave Young: That’s a cool story. You just want to make me look as scatterbrained as I really am. So, Topgolf. Stephen Semple: Authenticity. We’re just going for authenticity here. Dave Young: Yeah. So, Topgolf. I just thought we were talking about this other thing that I sent you. So yeah, I’d love to talk about Topgolf. So both of these businesses, since we’re not talking about Rose Blumpkins, I’ve been to each of them one time. Stephen Semple: Okay. Dave Young: My experience level is X equals one. Sample equals one size. Stephen Semple: Okay. Dave Young: But I saw the story about Topgolf or it was a video, wasn’t it? Stephen Semple: It was a video that you sent me. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. It was super interesting and so much so that I ended up, as soon as it was done that night I had some time. I did a bunch of research, wrote it up and said, “We’re going to cover it,” because it’s a very interesting story. Dave Young: To me, if you want the TLDR version of it, the guys that started Topgolf thought they were in the golf business. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: No, they weren’t. Stephen Semple: No, they weren’t. Dave Young: They had no idea what business they were in. Stephen Semple: And this is the reason why I wanted to talk about this. So this is an idea, Dave, that you suggested to me. And when I looked into the history, there’s a couple of twists in this that I thought were super interesting that every business could learn from. And yeah, the story of this is that they didn’t really understand what business they were in. And when they found out what business they were in, they became super successful. And then the company that bought them lost sight of what business they were in and failed. It’s this crazy thing. So before we get into that, I want to hear about your experience at Topgolf because you went there and you’re not a golfer. Dave Young: No, I’m trying to think of who we went… It was a work thing I think. Stephen Semple: Perfect. Dave Young: And that’s typical, right? It was a bunch of us from work. It was actually a super hot day here in Austin, but they have giant fans blowing on you. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: They’re the kind of business where, I don’t know. There’s lots going on and they’re pulling money out of your pocket all different directions. Right? Stephen Semple: At their heart, they’re a driving range. And it was started. The first Topgolf was built in Watford, England in 2000 by two brothers, Steve and Dave Jolffi. And these guys were golfers, tinkers, problem solvers, but they were not backed by big money. They were not from the golf industry and they were not tech guys. They were just two guys went to a driving range and saw a problem. Dave Young: Yeah. They’re like, “I don’t know where my ball went.” Right? Stephen Semple: Right. Start off with the problem of golf lacks feedback. So when you go to the driving range, you’re practicing, yet you don’t know how far the ball went, how straight it went, nothing, no feedback. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: So over the course of three years, they played around and figured out how to embed a chip inside the golf ball. Remember, this is pre 2000, pre iPhone, pre all of that. The whole idea of something being able to track the speed of something really new, right? Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: You got to remember that. So the goal was to track every shot. The other thing they needed to figure out was targets that could take impact and speed and a system that translate this and the scores and make it durable enough to do it outdoors. So, 2000, Watford, England, it was ahead of its time. It was kind of cool and no one cared. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: Traditional golfers didn’t see the point. Non-golfers were not drawn in. It was not quite a sport. It was not quite entertainment. It stood for nothing. Being different does not equate into being desired. Being cool doesn’t equate into being desired. So they had to ask themselves this question. Why is this not catching on? So here’s what they did. They reimagined the entire environment and experience. They created covered base, so the weather didn’t matter. They put in lounge style seating, driving range. You can kind of all sit together. Dave Young: You could go with your friends. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Make it social. They put food and drink in. So people stayed longer. They put music in energy. It now became fun. Suddenly, it was a place to hang out. It was a night out. People came in groups. Non-golfers like Dave Young came. Dave Young: That’s right. And so you think about a driving range and it’s like going fishing. That’s interesting. It’s solitary. It’s, I’m going to go hit a bucket of balls. And usually what that means is I’m not necessarily working on my game, I’m just going to get inside my own head and process and think. And if you just do that on a park bench, people think you’re stalking. It reminds me of Thomas Edison. He used to walk down to the end of a pier near his office and sit on a bench with a fishing pole and he never had a hook on it. He would just sit there with a fishing pole and people would leave him alone because he’s fishing. Stephen Semple: Because he’s fishing. That’s interesting. Dave Young: Versus if you go stand on the end of a pier without a fishing pole and you’re standing there for hours, people will start to wonder what you’re thinking about, what’s your plan there. So driving range versus going with a bunch of friends to a “driving range,” two different things. Stephen Semple: Well, and here’s the other thing is a non-golfer doesn’t want to go out on a golf course because that’s hit the ball six inches, hit the ball. But to a driving range, sure, because it doesn’t matter. It doesn’t go anywhere you sit down, the next person hits. Dave Young: Yeah. It’s just a new version of putt-putt, right? Stephen Semple: Exactly. So this created this environment where you didn’t really need to know how to swing the club to have a good time. It turned a driving range into a social outing. It became entertainment, not sport. So enter Eric Anderson from West River Group, private equity company. Eric came across this idea and thought it was perfect for the US market. They invested a bunch of money in the company, took it to a new level with high-end restaurants and bars. And then in 2005, they opened a location in Texas. And it was a crazy hit. When it opened, there was hours long lineup. It was nuts. By 2010, it was a cultural phenomena. It was a hit with millennials. And this is a big deal because in 2010, golf is in a decline and it’s not attracting a younger audience. So suddenly, you’ve got this driving range, which is attracting all these people and it’s attracting millennials. In an October of 2020, during the pandemic, Callaway who had been actually an early investor in this, Callaway announces they’re purchasing the remaining 86% for $2 billion. Dave Young: And so here’s the thing, Callaway’s in the golf business. Stephen Semple: Hold that thought. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Hold that thought. Hold that thought. Yeah. No, seriously, hold it because yes, you’re right. Callaway’s in the golf business and Callaway’s looking at this and going, oh my God- Dave Young: Here’s the future of golf. Stephen Semple: … the group that we’re trying to attract. Here’s the future of golf. Not only did they buy Topgolf, they rebranded Callaway to Topgolf Callaway. And initially, there was a bump in sales of Callaway stuff because they had to also supply the clubs and the balls to these venues. And they were expanding the venues like- Dave Young: Why would they have any other clubs? Stephen Semple: Right. And they were expanding the venues like crazy. And they launched new products like quantum drivers and Chrome tour balls, things that were fun, right? Fun. Because they would put those fun things into the driving range, into the Topgolf driving range, and people would love it. So they thought this would be a fun thing to take to a golf course. Dave Young: But? Stephen Semple: Here’s the core problem. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off and trust me you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: Here’s the core problem. Callaway’s in the sports business and this was an entertainment venue. Dave Young: That’s right. That’s right. Just because I went to Topgolf once doesn’t mean I ever went back to a driving range. I used to golf. I used to golf. Stephen Semple: Right. Dave Young: And a driving range was always… It was a good introverted experience, but I wasn’t any good at golf. And I bowled for a while too, and I quit both sports the same year because my average was the same in both. Stephen Semple: So the bowling average was pretty good. Dave Young: You think about that, right? Low hundreds in both sports is no good. Stephen Semple: So the interesting thing, because again, initially, the numbers looked good, they launched all this stuff. It looked great, but beneath the surface, the synergy was actually a financial illusion because the core problem is Topgolf was an entertainment business. Topgolf was a restaurant and a bar with a driving range attached. Topgolf was not a driving range with a bar attached. Dave Young: I wouldn’t even- Stephen Semple: Millennials who came out… Yeah. The people who came out and swung a club, it did not convert into people going to the golf course and buying Callaway equipment. Dave Young: I think it’s a stretch calling it a driving range. I think it’s- Stephen Semple: Fair enough. Dave Young: It’s an electronic game that you use golf clubs and golf balls to try to score and win and play. Stephen Semple: Fair enough. Dave Young: I don’t think anybody… Well, maybe people- Stephen Semple: Would I’ve not been to one. I only saw pictures of it. Dave Young: Maybe people that go to Topgolf will go to a driving range to practice. I don’t know. I don’t know. The problem Callaway had was they weren’t converting people into actually going to a golf course. Stephen Semple: Correct. Dave Young: And buying golf clubs. Stephen Semple: Right, because they saw the business wrong. And what ended up happening, the business started actually declining because even the changes that they started making to the facility was through the eyes of a golfer and this being a sport, not this being entertainment. Now what ended up happening is when it all spun apart, Callaway ended up offloading the business to Leonard Green and Partners for basically a billion dollars. So they lost it. Dave Young: They lost a bit of dough. Stephen Semple: Well, they lost a billion on the purchase. And in addition, they had invested a ton of money in building these things out. This was a huge loss for Callaway. Dave Young: And so the thing that they misread was thinking that this was the future of golf and we’re going to sell a lot of clubs because of this. We’re going to sell a lot of clubs, all the things that we manufacture for the golf world. And I think of the golf world, and I think of almost like a white shoe law firm. I don’t think the people that spend big, big money playing golf or spending big, big money on Topgolf or vice versa. Stephen Semple: Well, there may be- Dave Young: If you’re a scratch golfer, you could go to Topgolf and clean up on your friends. Stephen Semple: Well, what I’m going to say is people who are already golfing would go to Topgolf because it’s fun. People who aren’t golfers who go to Topgolf are not going to suddenly become golfers. And that’s what Callaway thought was going to happen. All golfers will go to Topgolf, but not all Topgolf people will become golfers. And what I find that’s so interesting about this- Dave Young: Golf was the entry point for Topgolf, but Topgolf turns out is not the entry point for golf. Stephen Semple: Great. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: So the thing I find that’s really interesting about this, Steve and Dave, the founders, initially failed and became successful when they changed how they looked at the business and said, “This is an entertainment business. This is not a golf business.” Then Callaway buys it thinking it’s a golf business, not an entertainment business, and the whole thing spun apart. And I sit there and I go, “This is where understanding a history of a company is so important.” If Callaway had asked Dave and Steve one question, “What was the insight you had that made this successful?” And they said, “This is not about golf, this is about entertainment.” And if they’d listened to it, the outcome of this would have been really different. The DNA of the business was that lesson that was then ignored by the acquirers. Dave Young: It was Margarita’s and hot wings. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: It was hanging with your friends. It was a different version of a pool hall. It was a different version of a bowling alley or- Stephen Semple: It’s a different version of David Busters. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yes. It’s a different version of all those things. That is the environment in which they were operating. Dave Young: And I think if you take it just even at a slightly deeper level, it’s an extroverted golf experience. Stephen Semple: Yes. Yes. Dave Young: There are many, many golfers who golf to get away from everyone. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Right? There are some that golf to be with their buddies or for business purposes or whatever. But I know so many people that will golf by themselves early in the morning. You couldn’t drag them into a Topgolf because just loud rock and roll and- Stephen Semple: Here’s where you could drag them into a Topgolf if you said, “Hey, let’s do a corporate retreat. Let’s do a team building thing. Let’s do something.” Because your choice is this. You can go to a restaurant, you can go to a bar or you can go to this thing where you do something together as a group of people. And frankly, that ended up being a lot of the Topgolf business was that exactly. Dave Young: Oh, sure. It might’ve been Julie’s work. I don’t think it was Wizard Academy. We thought about doing a Christmas party at Topgolf and then we just decided that’s too much money on stuff that none of us really like anyway. But it’s an outing. Stephen Semple: Right. But it’s an outing and it’s say you had an office where half the people were golfers and half weren’t. It was a way better outing than going to a golf course because everyone would now have fun. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: So here’s the lesson. I want to leave our listeners with a lesson here because here’s what I think it is. If your business is struggling a little bit, sometimes you have to really understand what is your business. Jewelers who sell engagement rings are not in the diamond business. They’re in the connection, love, commitment business. If you are in the marriage business, you’re in the commitment business, you’re in the love business, you’re not in the sparkly diamond business. And to me, this was the most interesting example of looking at it going… And one could say, “Well, sports entertainment, kind of the same.” No, they aren’t. They live in different places in the human mind and are thought about differently. And when you’re considering doing something are in completely different worlds and you need to understand the business you’re in. Because that was the only thing that changed. The only thing that changed was that discovery that made them successful and the loss of that discovery that blew them apart was that one thing. Dave Young: And I think they’re still doing well, right? Stephen Semple: Oh, they’re actually doing well because the private equity company that bought them, guess what they knew? Dave Young: Entertainment. Stephen Semple: Like bought it from Callaway. What freaking business they were in. Dave Young: The two guys that invented it, right? A casino group would have been a better purchaser than Callaway. Stephen Semple: Well, yes. And if you actually take a look at- Dave Young: Callaway never should have bought it because they didn’t- Stephen Semple: Callaway should never bought it. And the company that bought it actually has a lot of entertainment businesses. So it’s going to do great. Dave Young: So the two guys that founded it, how much that Callaway money they walk away with? Stephen Semple: I was never able to figure out how much of the Callaway money that they walked away with other than they did very, very well and went on to invest in some other businesses. Dave Young: They’re doing fine. They’re doing fine. Stephen Semple: They’re doing fine. Dave Young: They’re living a good life. Stephen Semple: Rumors have it because I wasn’t able to find exact numbers, but rumor has it that… Because remember, they got two payouts. Payout number one was a private equity company bought them. I was never able to find out for how much. They still had ownership in the Callaway. Rumor has it that they walked away with a billion, something like that. Dave Young: I’d split a billion with you, Stephen. Stephen Semple: Yeah, there you go. That there’s some walking around cash. Yep. Dave Young: All right. I got an idea for us. All right. Are you in? Just say if you’re in, because this is a new business idea. Stephen Semple: Okay. There we go. Dave Young: Top bowling. You throw a bowling ball as far as you can and try to hit a target. Stephen Semple: Yeah. You know what? The targets would have to be really close. Dave Young: Yeah. There’s margaritas, there’s hot wings, burritos. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Alcohol and throwing bowling balls. I don’t know if should go together. Dave Young: I’m just saying. Live targets. Wait, that’s not a good idea. Well, next time you’re in Austin, maybe you and I should pop on over to Topgolf and have some hot wings. Stephen Semple: Done. Let’s do it. Dave Young: All right. Stephen Semple: Let’s do it. Awesome. Dave Young: Thanks for telling the story at Topgolf. I look forward to hearing what I have to say about Nebraska Furniture Mark at some point. Stephen Semple: All right. Awesome. Dave Young: Thanks, Stephen. Stephen Semple: Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave us a big, fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

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You're no doubt familiar with what it feels like to be extremely tired after a long sleep. It's a little like a hangover really: sluggishness, irritability, perhaps a slight headache too. And there's actually a term for these sensations: sleep drunkenness.  According to the Sleep Foundation, the average adult needs between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night. But optimal sleep duration is unique for each of us. It can vary due to factors like genetics, age and lifestyle habits. Does oversleeping have any health consequences? What can we do to get back into a healthy sleep routine? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! Date of first release : April 23th, 2023 To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast : 19/10/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our modern world, people are turning to all sorts of unusual beliefs and fringe disciplines just outside the bounds of medical science and psychology, all in search of a better understanding of the human mind and the origins of personality. In the mid-19th century, New Yorkers with similar questions became obsessed with the unusual practice of phrenology, which promised to unlock the secrets of the brain through a careful examination and mapping of the human skull. By the 1840s, visitors to New York City Hall and Barnum's American Museum could walk just a short distance to the curiosity cabinet run by the Fowler family, a group of phrenologists and publishers who helped popularize this now-debunked practice. At this very odd tourist attraction, visitors could examine rows of skulls and casts of skulls taken from both celebrated figures in human history and some of the world's most infamous criminals. Phrenology attracted the interest of some of the 19th century's most notable figures, including P. T. Barnum and Walt Whitman. The Fowlers' empire of unusual disciplines soon expanded to include mesmerism and even spiritualism. But there was also a darker side to phrenology: it was used by many to justify elitist and racist philosophies. Greg is joined in the studio by Paul Stob, author of the new book Empire of Skulls: Phrenology, the Fowler Family, and a New Nation's Quest to Unlock the Secrets of the Mind, to explore this strange craze, what people believed they saw when they looked at the skull, and why New York City played such a crucial role in its rise. Visit the website for more images and others relating to this topic. You can also watch this show on YouTube This show was produced and edited by Kieran Gannon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scrub in, folks - we're headed back to the operating theater for the second and final season of The Knick! Doctors Thack and Edwards and the gang are up to even more bleak shenanigans this time, and we're talking about it all. It's a bonafide Pod Casty cornucopia of context as we chat medical hypnotism, eugenics, Black Nationalism, sideshows, addiction treatment, urban revival churches, condoms, New York City corruption, and a bunch of other stuff. Plus, Kimi's really one on this time. Further Reading: Soderbergh interview on AI by Brent Lang Counterrevolution: Extravagance and Austerity in Public Finance by Melinda Cooper Melodrama and Modernity: Early Sensational Cinema and Its Contexts by Ben Singer The Showman and the Slave: Race, Death, and Memory in Barnum's America by Benjamin Reiss André Holland interview by Rodrigo Perez "The Rise and Fall of Marcus Garvey" by Paul Prescod "The Shadow of Booker T. Washington" by Jervis Anderson "A Short History of the Condom" by Hallie Lieberman "The Wedding Night" by Ida Craddock Further Viewing: THE MOSQUITO COAST (Weir, 1986) MAD MEN (various, 2007) J. EDGAR (Eastwood, 2011) Follow Pod Casty For Me: https://www.podcastyforme.com/ https://twitter.com/podcastyforme https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/ https://bsky.app/profile/podcastyforme.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@podcastyforme Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PodCastyForMe Artwork by Jeremy Allison: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallisonart  

Emotional Freedom Techniques Explained How Tapping Helps You Overcome Fear Episode 302 (Brad is based in California) In this conversation with Brad Yates we explore: how stress shapes behavior, decisions, and success why people unknowingly avoid opportunities how emotional freedom techniques (EFT) work the connection between stress and self-sabotage how fear of judgment blocks communication why thinking alone cannot resolve stress how tapping calms the nervous system the role of the amygdala and stress response how past experiences influence present behavior how simple physical actions influence emotional states why repetition and rhythm help regulate stress how daily stress management improves performance ----- About our guest, Brad Yates: Brad Yates is known internationally for his creative and often humorous use of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). There are over 1,000 videos on his YouTube, that have been viewed over 36 million times.  Invited by Jack Canfield to speak at his Breakthrough to Success event. Featured speaker on all 14 Tapping World Summits  Graduate of Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Clown College.  Visit his website TappWithBrad.com ----- stress influences both physical and emotional challenges and can limit behavior and success people are often controlled by subtle emotions without realizing it emotional freedom techniques (EFT) provide a way to reduce stress and regain control tapping stimulates points on the body linked to calming the stress response self-sabotage is a protective response driven by perceived threats fear of judgment often prevents people from sharing their intended message reducing stress helps restore access to rational and creative thinking tapping combines physical action with mindset and language techniques emotional blocks often stem from past experiences that remain unresolved regular practice of stress reduction improves long-term emotional control simple, repeatable patterns help calm the nervous system quickly daily “energy hygiene” prevents stress from building up ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We'll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.   Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He's fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.   Connect with George www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com https://superiorpresentations.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskill

Harvey C, "Barney" Barnum, Jr. arrived in Vietnam in late 1965 with 2nd Battalion, 12th Marines in the 3rd Infantry Division. In the final days of Operation Harvest Moon, Barnum served as a forward observer for H Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines. On December 18, 1965, the company was ambushed by North Vietnamese forces. The company commander was mortally wounded and Barnum soon found himself commanding Marines he really didn't know.In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, Barnum takes us through the beginning of the ambush and rescuing fallen company commander Captain Paul Gormley just moments before Gormley died in Barnum's arms.Barnum also recounts his first decisions as new company commander, and how he risked his life to pinpoint enemy positions for American pilots. He also describes the difficult decisions he made and orders he gave to give his men the best chance for survival.Finally, Barnum reveals how he learned he was recommended for the Medal of Honor and tells us about his medal ceremony.

Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze headlines the Casey's Center in Des Moines this Friday! Limited tickets are available at HyVeeTix.com. Jus announced: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show on Earth with 6 shows Oct 1-4. Plus, Dude Perfect announced last week the guest squad that will be a part of the their Squad Games show on July 25! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze headlines the Casey's Center in Des Moines this Friday! Limited tickets are available at HyVeeTix.com. Jus announced: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show on Earth with 6 shows Oct 1-4. Plus, Dude Perfect announced last week the guest squad that will be a part of the their Squad Games show on July 25! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the hidden origins of modern dance contests. Dr. April F. Masten reveals how 19th-century challenge dancing united cultures through Diamond and Juba.Episode Resources:“Diamond and Juba” by Dr. April F. MastenCharles Dickens' American Notes (Chapter 6)Listen to Not So Much to Want by April F. MastenThe Lost Museum Digital ArchiveBiography of William Henry Lane (Master Juba)Before Dancing with the Stars or modern dance marathons, 19th-century America was captivated by a cutthroat, highly competitive sporting event: challenge dancing. In this episode of Books & Looks, Blaine sits down with historian Dr. April F. Masten to explore the raucous history behind her new book, “Diamond and Juba.” Listeners will discover the hidden origins of American competitive dance and learn how two teenage prodigies from marginalized backgrounds unexpectedly shaped the nation's entire entertainment landscape.Dr. Masten reveals how Irish-American John Diamond and African-American William Henry Lane (known as Juba) rose from busking in waterfront taverns to becoming international sensations under the exploitative eye of a young P.T. Barnum. The conversation unpacks the fascinating "eel economy," where working-class performers bartered jig dancing for plates of food, and explores how the blending of Irish and African steps created a distinctly creolized American art form. You'll hear the surprising truth about how these historic 19th-century public contests mirrored bare-knuckle boxing - complete with heavy betting, strict judges, and intense rivalries - but you'll have to listen to find out how a chance encounter with Charles Dickens ultimately changed the trajectory of Juba's career forever.If you enjoyed this historical deep dive, be sure to subscribe to Books & Looks and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. 

In this episode of InSights, Brad Bialy sits down with Steve Gipson to unpack why staffing firms keep day-trading their marketing for short-term wins and how long-term visibility, consistency, and trust-building turn you into the first call when urgency hits. About the Guest Steve Gipson is the Director of Sales and Operations at Recruiters Websites, where he helps staffing and recruiting firms build stronger digital ecosystems through smarter website strategy, search visibility, and long-term marketing systems. In this conversation, Steve breaks down why most firms sabotage growth by demanding instant ROI and why the real winners are the ones willing to compound trust long before an emergency ever happens. Key Takeaways If clients only remember you when you call them, you've already lost. Day trading your marketing keeps your pipeline permanently fragile. The first call in a crisis is earned months (or years!) before the crisis. Bad execution is often mistaken for bad strategy. The boring basics are where market leaders are built. Timestamps [00:00] – Discipline lessons hidden inside dad life [04:37] – The flooded basement story every marketer needs [07:06] – Why clients only call names they remember [10:38] – The dangerous reset happening in every search [12:06] – The day-trading analogy that changes everything [17:03] – The ROI obsession quietly killing growth [19:00] – Why shiny tactics keep firms invisible [23:08] – The trust signal most firms ignore [24:45] – The AI search shift firms are missing [26:52] – The nurture sequence that wins future urgency [31:46] – Why P.T. Barnum still beats modern marketers [35:18] – The boring basics that become your moat About the Host Brad Bialy is a trusted voice and highly sought-after speaker in the staffing and recruiting industry, known for helping firms grow through integrated marketing, sales, and recruiting strategies. With over 13 years at Haley Marketing and a proven track record guiding hundreds of firms, Brad brings deep expertise and a fresh, actionable perspective to every engagement. He's the host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the staffing industry's leading podcasts with more than 200,000 downloads. Sponsors Book a 30-minute business and marketing consultation with host, Brad Bialy: https://bit.ly/Bialy30 This episode is brought to you by FoxHire. If you're looking for an Employer of Record partner that helps recruiters confidently grow contract placements and build recurring revenue without taking on extra risk, FoxHire is perfect for you. Learn more at FoxHire.com/Haley

P. T. Barnum once said, "Money is an excellent servant, but a terrible master." Learn about why so many ministers keep asking you to create debt for them and how to righteously respond.

Guest Preacher: The Rt. Rev'd Thad BarnumBishop Thad Barnum serves as Assisting Bishop to the Anglican Diocese of the Carolinas. His primary work recently has been to disciple and care for pastors in the Anglican Church of North America and beyond. During their nearly 39 years of marriage, Thad and his late wife, Erilynne, planted two churches and devoted themselves fully to the gospel work of "presenting everyone mature in Christ." (Col 1:28) It is this work of discipleship that brings people to saving faith, grows them in godly character, and empowers them in the Holy Spirit to be witnesses of Jesus. As Erilynne once said, "the strongest witness to a dying world is a transformed life." It is this work that Thad carries on through this ministry of Call2Disciple.Don't just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon:1 Peter 1:1-9, John 20:19-23.Do you have a question about today's sermon? Email the church office (Office@StAndrews.Church).Bible StudyQuestions? 

Episode 3247 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the naming of a Navy destroyer to honor Marine COL Harvey Curtiss Barnum Jr. The featured story is titled: US Naval ship named after Cheshire native to … Continue reading → The post Episode 3247 –  Navy ship named for Vietnam War Hero Marine COL Harvey Curtiss Barnum Jr. first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Drama and Westerns on a FridayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast April 10, 1939, 87 years ago, The Lives of a Bengal Lancer starring Errol Flynn, Brian Aherne, and Jackie Cooper..  The adaptation of the 1935 movie that starred Gary Cooper, about Her Majesty's Lancers in Northwest India, battling rebellious tribesmen. A story about the traditions of the regiment and its sense of honor!Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad,  originally broadcast April 10, 1954, 72 years ago, Greater Love. Two gunmen are wounded while holding up the stage. Howard Brand is one of the robbers, and he's been fatally wounded. Doc is kidnapped by the other members of the gang.  Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 10, 1960, 66 years ago, So True, Mr. Barnum.  Hey Boy and the Celestial Dragon Society have spent $2000 on a phony Mexican treasure map...or is it a phony?Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 10, 1955, 71 years ago, The Mystery Movie.  Fibber and Molly go to the movies to see, "Murder Me Gently, My Love."Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! 

(00:00:00)Cloth of the Nation is a podcast hosted by veterans Dale and Jan Hamby, sharing the voices and experiences of military veterans across our region. The podcast will feature honest conversations about military service, life after the uniform and continued service to the community. Through stories of challenge, resilience and purpose, Cloth of the Nation will offer insight and understanding for both veterans and those who want to better understand their experiences.(00:22:43)The Greatest Show on Earth® is back. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey return with a high‑energy, music‑driven circus experience featuring world‑class performers, jaw‑dropping stunts, and nonstop audience fun. It's a modern, family‑friendly celebration of human talent that turns the arena into the ultimate party.

So much of what is happening these days seems utterly nonsensical, from Trump’s war crime and profanity-laced Easter rant, to the whipsaw on Iran. So, is it simply Occam’s razor, or is there more going on here than we’re led to believe? Since I entered politics, I have chiefly had men’s views confided to me privately. Some of the biggest men in the United States, in the field of commerce and manufacture, are afraid of somebody, are afraid of something. They know that there is a power somewhere so organized, so subtle, so watchful, so interlocked, so complete, so pervasive, that they had better not speak above their breath when they speak in condemnation of it. — President Woodrow Wilson, The New Freedom: A Call for the Emancipation of the Generous Energies of a People (1913) The real truth of the matter is, as you and I know, that a financial element in the larger centers has owned the Government ever since the days of Andrew Jackson — and I am not wholly excepting the Administration of W. W. The country is going through a repetition of Jackson’s fight with the Bank of the United States — only on a far bigger and broader basis. — President Franklin D. Roosevelt, letter to Col. Edward Mandell House (21 November 1933); as quoted in F.D.R.: His Personal Letters, 1928-1945, edited by Elliott Roosevelt (New York: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1950), pg. 373 I would suggest nothing we’re seeing, including (especially) the seemingly nonsensical, is ‘accidental’ or coincidental. It is PSYOP/PSWAR, a potent toxic mixture of POSIWID and chaos theory designed and intended to rapidly produce maximum chaos resulting in a ‘Clash of Civilizations‘ and The End of History and the Last Man, to ultimately bring about a ‘Novus Ordo Seclorum’1234 a la Genesis 11 → Genesis 6 → culminating in Psalm 2 → Revelation 19. Links Videos / Clips [x] = Played Trump says Americans against war with Iran are ‘foolish’ [x] 2:00–5:15 [x] 8:33–9:12 ‘Apparently I'm an idiot': Three-time Trump voter in Pennsylvania sounds off on Iran war [x] 3:15–3:45 Lucifer Has a NASA Moon Mission named Artemis. Here’s What They’re Hiding. Headlines [x] = Mentioned / Discussed Trump: “A Whole Civilization with Die Tonight” If President Trump carries out his threat to kill the entire civilization of Iran, he will join the ranks of Cato the Elder, Genghis Khan, Cortez, and other villains in history who chose the policy of destroying an entire civilization. Needless to say, this is not what Washington, Madison, Adams, Jefferson, and Franklin had in mind when they founded the US Constitutional Republic. Members of the US government—as well as We the People—should think about the reflections of multiple Roman authors who regarded the total annihilation of Carthage as an outrage and repudiation of Rome's republican values and virtues. In the Aeneid, Virgil frames the Punic Wars as a fateful conflict initiated by the Punic Queen Dido’s curse on Aeneas’s descendants. I interpret this as Virgil's way of condemning the “unspeakable” destruction of Carthage. The American people should be aware of the fact that if our US government does indeed annihilate the Iranian nation forever, it will certainly have a vast array of terrible consequences for us and for all of mankind. Among other disasters, it is likely that millions of Iranians will be forced to flee to other lands, including those of Europe. Many young men who see their mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters suffer will be animated with a burning desire for revenge. I anticipate great horrors ahead for all of us. Trump's F-Bomb on Iran Joins America's Rollicking History of Presidential Profanity White House Easter egg roll Monday: How to watch live White House Easter Egg Roll honors America’s egg farmers, says President Trump | Fox News [x] Pentagon's new plans in Iran give Trump a way out of war crime accusations – POLITICO [x] Trump threatens to jail journalist who reported on crew's rescue in Iran if they don't reveal source – POLITICO [x] Iran Says US Airman Rescue May Have Been Cover to ‘Steal Enriched Uranium' Artemis ‘Launch’ April Fool’s Day / Easter – Amazing ‘Coincidence’ [x] [Published April Fool's Day! Same as Artemis II 'launch'] Did Van Allen Belts Stop the Moon Landings? Myth vs Fact – FreeAstroScience [x] Artemis II live updates: Nasa astronauts returning to Earth after seeing parts of Moon ‘no human has ever seen' | The Independent Artemis – Wikipedia “Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hecate, Demeter, Kali, Innana…” & Asteroids | Fixed Stars Are the goddesses Ashteroth, Remphan, Isis, Ishtar, Belit, Anahita, Artemis, and Diana the same goddess with different names? – Quora Pan: The Complete Guide to the Greek God of Nature (2023) The Rest [x] = Mentioned / Discussed [x] Deutsche Bank – Wikipedia [x] Deutsche Bank [00:27, 17 May 2024 revision] – Wikipedia [x] Trump family faces high-stakes testimony in Manhattan fraud trial [x] At Trump Org fraud trial, ex-banker recalls ‘hunting' for Trump's business | Courthouse News Service [x] Finra Suspends Trump's Former Personal Banker – AdvisorHub [x] Rosemary Vrablic – Wikipedia [x] Jared Kushner – Wikipedia The thinly sourced theories about Trump's loans and Justice Kennedy's son (Jul 12, 2018) by Salvador Rizzo | The Washington Post [x] Why Trump Is Mentally Unfit to Be President: Pathology of Narcissism (Apr 5, 2017) by Alex Morris | Rolling Stone [x] Taibbi on the Madness of Donald Trump (Sep 19, 2017) by Matt Taibbi | Rolling Stone [x] Donald Trump Is About to Be a Loser, His Lawyers Say (Mar 22, 2023) by Asawin Suebsaeng and Adam Rawnsley | Rolling Stone [x] Donald Trump, Trickster God (Mar 4, 2016) by Corey Pein | The Baffler [x] Kushner and Witkoff – by esc [x] IMEC: Trump's War With Iran Is About Global Trade. Period. [x] What The Iran Attack Is Really All About – Road Warrior Radio [x] Road Warrior Radio with Chris Hinkley, March 10, 2026 Hour 1 – Republic Broadcasting Network [x] Road Warrior Radio with Chris Hinkley, March 10, 2026 Hour 2 – Republic Broadcasting Network On This Day Events April 2026 Calendar of Public Holidays | Office Holidays Holidays and Observances in the United States in 2026 What day is it today? Important events every day ad-free | United States OTD On This Day – What Happened on April 7 Today in History: April 7, Rwandan genocide begins | AP News What Happened on April 7 – On This Day What Happened on April 7 | HISTORY April 7 – Wikipedia What Happened On April 7 In History? 07 | April | 2020 | Executed Today Holidays National Beer Day (United States) Historical Events 2022 – The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson – “Pizzagate” judge who was unable to define ‘woman' – to the Supreme Court, securing her place as the court's first Black female justice. 2021 – COVID-19 shenanigans: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces that the SARS-CoV-2 Alpha variant has become the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the United States. 2020 – COVID-19 shenanigans: China ends its lockdown in Wuhan. 2020 – COVID-19 shenanigans: Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly resigns for his handling of the COVID-19 ‘pandemic’ on USS Theodore Roosevelt and the dismissal of Brett Crozier. 1994 – A day after the presidents of Rwanda and Burundi died in a missile attack on their aircraft, the moderate Hutu prime minister of Rwanda, Agathe Uwilingiyimana, and her husband were killed by Rwandan soldiers; in the 100 days that followed, Hutu extremists slaughtered hundreds of thousands of minority Tutsi and Hutu moderates. 1990 – John Poindexter is convicted for his role in the Iran–Contra affair. In 1991 the convictions are reversed on appeal. 1984 – The Census Bureau reported that Los Angeles had overtaken Chicago as the nation's “second city” in terms of population. 1980 – During the Iran hostage crisis, the United States severs relations with Iran. 1970 – John Wayne wins Best Actor Oscar: The legendary actor John Wayne wins his first—and only—acting Academy Award, for his star turn in the director Henry Hathaway's Western True Grit. Known for his tough, rugged, uniquely American screen persona, Wayne appeared in some 150 movies over the course of his long and storied career. 1969 – The internet is born: With the publication of RFC 1, The Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) awarded a contract to build a precursor of today’s world wide web to BBN Technologies. The date is widely considered as the internet’s symbolic birthday. 1968 – Riots continue in over 100 US cities following the Apr 4 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. 1966 – The U.S. Navy recovered a hydrogen bomb that the U.S. Air Force had lost in the Mediterranean Sea off Spain following a B-52 crash. 1964 – IBM announces the System/360. 1963 – Tito is made president of Yugoslavia for life: A new Yugoslav constitution proclaims Tito the president for life of the newly named Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Formerly known as Josip Broz, Tito was born to a large peasant family in Croatia in 1892. 1961 – JFK lobbies Congress to help save historic sites in Egypt: President John F. Kennedy sends a letter to Congress in which he recommends the U.S. participate in an international campaign to preserve ancient temples and historic monuments in the Nile Valley of Egypt. The campaign, initiated by UNESCO, was designed to save sites threatened by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. 1954 – Domino Theory: President Dwight D. Eisenhower coined one of the most famous Cold War phrases, held a news conference in which he outlined the concept of the “domino theory” as he spoke of the importance of containing the spread of communism in Indochina, saying, “You have a row of dominoes set up, you knock over the first one, and what will happen to the last one is the certainty that it will go over very quickly.” 1953 – Sweden's Dag Hammarskjöld elected U.N. head: By a vote of 57 to 1, Dag Hammarskjöld is elected secretary-general of the United Nations. The son of Hjalmar Hammarskjöld, a former prime minister of Sweden, Dag joined Sweden's foreign ministry in 1947, and in 1951 formally entered the cabinet as deputy foreign minister. 1950 – President Truman receives NSC-68 report, calling for “containing” Soviet expansion: President Harry S. Truman receives National Security Council Paper Number 68 (NSC-68). The report was a group effort, created with input from the Defense Department, the State Department, the CIA, and other interested agencies; NSC-68 formed the basis for America's Cold War policy for the next two decades. 1949 – Tony-winning musical South Pacific opens on Broadway: The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific opens at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway in New York City. The romantic musical about World War II, which touches on controversial racial themes, goes on to run for almost five years, becoming one of the most popular musicals of the 1950s. 1948 – World Health Organization established: The WHO, a privately funded United Nations agency front organization, ostensibly concerned with fighting disease and epidemics worldwide, building up national health services, and improving health education in its 194 member states. 1945 – World War II: The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Yamato, one of the two largest ever constructed, is sunk by United States Navy aircraft during Operation Ten-Go, in Japan's first major counteroffensive in the struggle for Okinawa. Weighing 72,800 tons and outfitted with nine 18.1-inch guns, the battleship Yamato was Japan's only hope of destroying the Allied fleet off the coast of Okinawa. 1943 – The National Football League makes helmets mandatory. 1943 – Holocaust in Ukraine: In Terebovlia, Germans order 1,100 Jews to undress and march through the city to the nearby village of Plebanivka, where they are shot and buried in ditches. 1940 – Tuskegee Institute founder Booker T. Washington becomes the first Black American to be honored with a postage stamp. It will take nearly four decades for a Black woman to receive a similar honor: Harriet Tubman in 1978. 1939 – Benito Mussolini invades Albania, declares an Italian protectorate over Albania and forces King Zog I into exile. 1933 – National Beer Day: Prohibition in the United States is repealed for beer of no more than 3.2% alcohol by weight, eight months before the ratification of the Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution. (Now celebrated as National Beer Day in the United States.) 1927 – First long-distance television transmission: an image of Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover is sent from Washington, D.C. to NYC by AT&T 1922 – Teapot Dome Scandal: Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall signed a secret deal to lease U.S. Navy petroleum reserves in Wyoming and California to his friends, oilmen Harry F. Sinclair and Edward L. Doheny, in exchange for cash gifts; Fall would eventually be sentenced to prison on bribery and conspiracy charges in what became known as the Teapot Dome Scandal. 1868 – Thomas D’Arcy McGee, one of the Canadian Fathers of Confederation is assassinated by the Irish, in one of the few Canadian political assassinations, and the only one of a federal politician. 1862 – American Civil War: Battle of Shiloh concludes: Two days of heavy fighting conclude near Pittsburgh Landing in western Tennessee. Union forces led by Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and Maj. Gen. Don Carlos Buell are victorious after the Confederate attack stalled on April 6, and fresh Yankee troops drove the Confederates from the field on April 7. 1832 – The Man Who Sold His Wife: Most modern readers believe Thomas Hardy was plunging into deep fiction when he wrote about a man selling his wife. He wasn’t. Nagging wives needed to be careful in 19th Century England, for, as Hardy recounted in The Mayor of Casterbridge, her husband might put her up for sale. That's just what happened on this day to Mary Thompson, according to a local newspaper report. 1829 – Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint cult, commences translation of the Book of Mormon, with Oliver Cowdery as his scribe. 1827 – First friction match sold: English chemist John Walker produced and sold the first operable matches. They were soon banned in France and Germany because burning fragments would sometimes fall to the floor and start fires. 1805 – German composer Ludwig van Beethoven premieres his Third Symphony, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna 1805 – Lewis and Clark depart Fort Mandan: After a long winter, the Lewis and Clark expedition departs its camp among the Mandan tribe and resumes its journey West. The Corps of Discovery had begun its voyage the previous spring, and it arrived at the large Mandan and Minnetaree villages along the upper Missouri River (north of present-day Bismarck, North Dakota) in late October. 1798 – The Mississippi Territory is organized from disputed territory claimed by both the United States and the Spanish Empire. It is expanded in 1804 and again in 1812. 1788 – American Pioneers to the Northwest Territory arrive at the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum rivers, establishing Marietta, Ohio, as the first permanent American settlement of the new United States in the Northwest Territory, and opening the westward expansion of the new country. 1776 – Captain John Barry and the USS Lexington captures the Edward. 1739 – Dick Turpin is executed in England for horse stealing 1724 – Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. John Passion premiered: St. John’s Passion premieres on Good Friday at St. Nicholas Church in Leipzig, Electorate of Saxony (now Germany). The sacred oratorio is the oldest extant Passion by the German composer. The highly popular work is a dramatization of the final days of Jesus Christ, according to the Gospel of John. 1521 – Ferdinand Magellan arrives at Cebu. 529 – First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis or the Justinian Code (a fundamental work in jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I 451 – Attila the Hun captures Metz in France, killing most of its inhabitants and burning the town. 30 – Scholars estimate for the crucifixion of Jesus by Roman troops at the behest of Jewish leadership (Caiaphas the high priest, chief priests, scribes, elders) on Golgotha outside Jerusalem [or April 3] Births 1964 – Russell Crowe, New Zealand/Australian actor, singer, producer 1954 – Jackie Chan, Hong Kong-born actor and director noted for acrobatic stunt work in hits like “The Young Master” and the “Rush Hour” series. 1939 – Francis Ford Coppola, American director, producer, screenwriter 1938 – Jerry Brown, American lawyer and politician, 34th and 39th Governor of California 1931 – Daniel Ellsberg, American activist and author (died 2023) 1928 – James Garner, American actor, singer, and producer (died 2014) 1920 – Ravi Shankar, Indian/American sitar player, composer (died 2012) 1915 – Billie Holiday, American Jazz singer-songwriter, actress whose soulful intensity earned her the nickname “Lady Day.” Signature hits like “Strange Fruit” and “God Bless the Child.” (died 1959) 1897 – Walter Winchell, American journalist and radio host (died 1972) 1893 – Allen Dulles, American lawyer and diplomat, 5th Director of Central Intelligence (died 1969) 1890 – Marjory Stoneman Douglas, journalist, conservationist, activist best known for her advocacy for the preservation of Florida’s Everglades region. (died 1998) 1860 – Will Keith Kellogg, American businessman, ardent eugenicist, Seventh-day Adventist cult member, founded the Kellogg Company (died 1951) 1772 – Charles Fourier, French philosopher, communist (died 1837) 1770 – William Wordsworth, English poet (died 1850) Deaths 1947 – Henry Ford, American businessman, founded the Ford Motor Company (born 1863) 1928 – Alexander Bogdanov, Russian physician, philosopher, and author (born 1873) 1891 – P. T. Barnum, American businessman, co-founded Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus (born 1810) 1804 – Toussaint Louverture, Haitian general (born 1743) 1733 – Samuel Partridge, very stupid and unconcern'd From the New England Weekly Journal, July 23, 1733 — a three-month-old news item (part of a roundup of dated minor dispatches) that had to cross the Atlantic from the mother country. Ipswich, April 7. Last Saturday Samuel Partridge was executed here, for robbing Mr. Barwell of Brockley in this City, of 31l, 10s., a Horse, and other Things, in Company with another Person not yet taken. He said he was born at Debden in Suffolk, that he was about 22 years of Age, and was brought up in Husbandry; he appeared to be very illiterate, for he could neither read nor write, and was entirely ignorant of the first Principles of Christianity. He denied the Fact for which he suffered, and said he was perswaded to own the Robbery by a Soldier that was in Halsted Bridewell with him, he telling him, that if he confessed the Fact he would come off very well; and that he advised him to say, that he had made use of a Bolt instead of a Pistol, and that he had hid it in a certain Place, where it was found according to his Direction. At the Place of Execution he seemed very stupid and unconcern'd; only, as directed, he called on God for Mercy when he was turned off. 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The primary focus of this episode underscores the importance of resilience and adaptability in the pursuit of entrepreneurial success, as articulated by Shawn Walchef. He emphasizes the necessity of embracing failure as a catalyst for learning and growth, positing that one must cultivate a comfort with discomfort in order to thrive within the competitive landscape of the restaurant and barbecue industries. The dialogue further explores the evolution of Shawn's business ventures, illustrating a transformative journey from a breakfast brand to a multifaceted barbecue media company. Throughout our discussion, we reflect on the significance of mentorship and the influence of historical figures, such as P.T. Barnum, in shaping our understanding of promotion and business strategy. Ultimately, this episode serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of innovation and the continual quest for improvement that characterizes successful entrepreneurs.Links referenced in this episode:paintedhillsnaturalbeef.comcalibbq.mediacalibbq.comseanwalchef.comCompanies mentioned in this episode:Painted Hills Natural BeefCali BBQ17th Street BarbecueAC/DCThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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This morning on the Billy and Lisa show, we had a blast with Juliana Richards, a trapeze artist from the Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus. We talked about her journey from being a dancer to becoming a trapeze artist, and what it takes to be a part of this thrilling profession. We also discussed the importance of teamwork and trust in the circus, and got a glimpse into the life of a trapeze artist, including the physical and mental challenges they face. Plus, we had a fun conversation about the circus coming to town and the excitement of the upcoming shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code beast at https://www.oneskin.co/beast #oneskinpod Kurt Andersen joins Joanna Coles to trace Donald Trump's rise from Spy magazine punchline to the ultimate show-business president, arguing that Trump didn't invent the con so much as perfect a distinctly American tradition stretching back to P.T. Barnum's “clever humbug,” where attention matters more than truth and audiences happily play along. Andersen dissects Trump's maximalist language—everything the “greatest,” the “best,” the “like nobody's ever seen”—and warns that the same improvisational instincts that fueled his celebrity now shape foreign policy, including claims of negotiations with Iran that didn't exist and a presidency run like an endless next episode. They close on Epstein, conspiracies, and the blurry line between con and belief—asking whether Trump the salesman now believes his own pitch, and what it means when politics becomes a spectacle with global stakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

See Alex 4/18 in Pottstown, PA - https://souljoels.com/shop/tickets/alexpearlman/ Social Media Workshop 4/18 in Pottstown, PA - https://souljoels.com/shop/merch/socialmediaworkshop/ Mrs. P looks into the exploitative practices of P. T. Barnum from slavery to animal cruelty, fraud and extreme greed. P. T. Barnum was a man not afraid to lie. This image contrasts incredibly to Hugh Jackman's portrayal in the movie "The Greatest Showman" which completely white washes his image and calls into question Hugh's relationship with Rupert Murdoch. JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY -

Air Week: March 23-29, 2026 Imperial Records, Pt. 2 – 1950-51 Imperial Records was a major player among the indie labels of the late 1940s and the entirety of the 1950s. Started in Los Angels in 1946 by Lew Chudd, a Canadian raised in Harlem, Imperial began filling the ethnic and cultural voids left by the majors at the time. Chudd knew there was a large market for Latino Music in America, so he headed to Mexico City and recorded some Mexican jump bands that sold very well. He then included square dance records which also racked up sales as now square dances could be held without callers. He began recording Rhythm & Blues in 1947 and by ’49, he had hired Dave Bartholomew to scout talent in fertile New Orleans. The Braun Brother had beat him to The Crescent City by recording Paul Gayten and Annie Laurie first, but with Bartholomew’s help, Chudd was able to sign Fats Domino, Smiley Lewis, Archibald and Jewel King, dominating the New Orleans R&B scene. This week, we continue our Imperial series with part two, focusing on the 78s released during the 2nd half of 1950 and into the first half of ’51. Fats, Smiley and Jewel are back, but with the departure of Bartholomew over an argument in late ’50, Imperial turns to more down-home blues recordings. We’ll dig on some stellar records from accomplished bluesmen: Country Jim, Smokey Hogg, Mercy Dee and Lil’ Son Jackson. The future Guitar Slim made his very first records for Imperial before topping the charts in ’54 for Specialty with “The Things That I Used To Do.” Child actor and future music producer H.B. Barnum made his musical debut on shellac with Chudd and Imperial in 1950 and blues icons T-Bone Walker and Big Joe Turner recorded some fine sides for the label as well. Matt The Cat keeps those records spinning as he features part two of the Imperial Records Story on this week’s “Juke In The Back.”  LISTEN BELOW

We're going back to the circus this episode! Colden joins Jon on discussing the first musical based on P.T. Barnum's life starring the one and only Michael Crawford. They get into how this influenced theatre, Jon brings up some things he didn't like, and the two compare it to The Greatest Showman (because you have to).Colden's Social -Instagram: @coldenlambWebsite: www.coldenlamb.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColdenLambA Marc Blitzstein Archive YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlitzsteinArchivePodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Goldilocks and the Three Bares!

P.T. Barnum realized very quickly that entertainment is currency and was one of the first to use outdoor mass media. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from Mom-and-Pop to major brands. Steven Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector and storyteller. I’m Steven’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. So here’s one of those. [Tommy Cool A/C & Plumbing Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast, Dave Young here and alongside Steven Semple. And if you were going to tell what Steven’s role is in this and what my role is in this, if we were going to use a theme that revolved around today’s topic, it would be Steven is the ringmaster in center ring. Stephen Semple: That’s where you’re going? Okay. Dave Young: And I’m like the chief clown driving the clown car because that’s where I’d rather be. We’re going to talk about Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey. Are we just talking about P.T. Barnum? Stephen Semple: We’re going to talk about P.T. Barnum because that’s really the origin of all of this is. Dave Young: P.T. Barnum. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: I mean, what a guy. And I’ve never read a biography or anything, but what I know is, I’m guessing that he maybe invented the three-ring circus, but it’s the kind of thing where, man, to me, what he invented was just constant distraction. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Right? Like you go to a three-ring circus, it’s just going to be you’re going to be constantly distracted because you can’t see everything that happens in a three-ring circus. Stephen Semple: It’s true. Dave Young: And so there’s so many examples. We can talk about those. I’ll let you get going because I would just talk about all this stuff. Stephen Semple: Well, here’s the interesting thing. There’s a lot of historians who believe that his was the first use of mass outdoor advertising in America. Dave Young: Okay. That, I believe. Stephen Semple: Right? Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: That he really invented the use of that as a medium. Couple of interesting things he went through. So his full name is Phineas Taylor Barnum, and he was born in Bethel, Connecticut in 1810. And he wasn’t born wealthy or talented or connected, but he kind of knew that attention was a form of currency. And it’s kind of interesting when we think about the world today with social media and things along that lines, attention is a form of currency. Dave Young: Oh, absolutely. Yeah. Stephen Semple: And by the age of 12, he was selling snacks, lottery tickets, anything he could do to make a buck. And he was quoted as saying, “I’m a showman by profession and all the gilding shall make nothing else of me,” right? Like he just basically saw those things. So his first commercial breakthrough, and it was also pretty controversial, was promoting Joice Heth, a Black woman, that he marketed as George Washington’s 161-year-old nurse. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Guess what? It was not true. Dave Young: Well, so what year was this? When was this? Stephen Semple: 1835. Dave Young: Good grief. 1835. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Yeah. But, but he was this relentless promoter who believed if there’s no story, there’s no audience. So the next thing he did was what he called the American Museum, and this started in 1841, ran from 1841 to 1865. And basically in 1841, he bought Scudder’s American Museum, and he renamed it Barnum’s American Museum in New York. And basically, again, this is considered one of the very first modern mass entertainment facilities, and here’s what he did. He exhibited things of science, oddity, theater, stunts. There was new attractions weekly, so people had to come back. And there was live performances like the General Tom Thumb, magicians, and the first use of mass outdoor advertising, went all around New York City putting up billboards, pasting billboards up all over the city. And on peak days, it’s reported that on peak days, he drew 15,000 people into a single building without electricity, AC, or cars to transport them around. 15,000 people. Dave Young: Boy. That’s amazing. Yeah. Stephen Semple: And Barnum would talk about people don’t want facts. People want astonishment. So for 25 years, this museum was really the epicenter in America for entertainment until it burned down in 1865. And he lost everything when it burned down. He built a second one. Five years later, it burned down, right? But Barnum realized he was going to reinvent himself again, this time as a public speaker, giving lectures. He did lectures on success and temperance of business. He wrote the book, The Art of Money-Getting. Dave Young: Okay. Yeah. Stephen Semple: In 1871, his biggest, final act was at age 61… So think about this. This is the 19th century, age 61, our age, he decides he’s going to launch the circus, P.T. Barnum’s Grand Traveling Museum, Menagerie, Caravan and Hippodrome. Dave Young: There’s nothing easy about that. Stephen Semple: Right. And this later merged with James Bailey’s to become Barnum and Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth. Now, here’s the interesting thing that they did. So yeah, it was this massive traveling menagerie. They had to have trains custom-built to move elephants and equipment, and they had the world’s biggest circus tent and performers from all around the world. But the part that’s also really interesting is they had a team of people, who would travel into the towns ahead of them, and they would put up billboards, posters, promote the crap out of it, carnival barkers, all that other thing, and to the degree where even the setting up of the tents became a spectacle. Because, of course, they would use the elephants to raise the tent, and people would gather so they would hear so much about it. People would gather the day that it was coming into town to watch the tents and everything be put up. And he recognized that was part of the show. Dave Young: Yeah. Oh, yeah. Stephen Semple: Part of the show was long before they got there, and then they’re arriving, and then there’s the show, the buildup of all that energy and excitement to the show. And this was the other part I love about. So he would talk about you must capture the attention before you can persuade. So we talk about his Wizard of Ads partners. What is Roy Williams, founder of the Wizard of Ads, say? “Entertainment is the currency used to buy the time and the attention of a busy and distracted consumer.” P.T. Barnum, “You must capture attention before you persuade.” Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off and, trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: P.T. Barnum, “You must capture attention before you persuade.” Dave Young: Mm-hmm. Yup. Stephen Semple: “People remember stories, not features,” he would talk about that, and, “Curiosity is the strongest human emotion,” right? Dave Young: I love it. Yeah. Stephen Semple: These were the things that he talked about. But again, there would be this buildup before he arrived into town. And what’s really interesting, this idea, I did a variation of this idea when I was in university. So when I was in university, I had a business with two business partners. We ran a mobile DJ business, did really super well. We did all the maritime provinces. We did over a million dollars a year in sales doing this. But what do you do in the summertime? Dave Young: What do you do in the summertime? Stephen Semple: Because what we were doing is we were doing, like we weren’t doing weddings, we were doing high school and university dances, so there was nothing for us to do. But what we discovered was, I’m Canadian, what we discovered was every little town in Canada has a hockey arena that’s not being used in the summertime. Dave Young: There you go. So you put on a dance. Stephen Semple: Right. So we would rent the arena for next to nothing. We would put on a dance, and we would charge a gate. So how do we promote it? We had a team of people going into the town a couple of weeks before we showed up with the show, putting up billboards, posters, and talking to people in a town about this show, exactly what P.T. Barnum did, an advanced troop to build excitement for the show that’s coming to town. Dave Young: Yeah. I love it. Stephen Semple: Yeah. It works so well that we actually ended up doing a joint marketing thing after a few years with Pepsi. Dave Young: Very cool. Very cool. Stephen Semple: But it’s that idea, create excitement, create all this stuff, advance in town, and tensions required. Stories are powerful. Curiosity is the most powerful thing. Attention is a currency. Dave Young: Yeah, absolutely true. And when we started the episode, I said, “Oh, he invented the three-ring…” I don’t think he invented it. He knew. I think when I hear the story that he didn’t start Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey till he was 61- Stephen Semple: Isn’t that crazy? Dave Young: … he’s just applying all the things he knew. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Right? He knew. And I mean, I’ve even heard Roy talk about this. When you talk about going, sending an advanced team to say, “You’re going to be amazed. It’s going to be great. It’s going to be wonderful. You won’t believe your eyes,” you can take that back to… One example is John the Baptist going ahead of Jesus saying, “He’s the Son of God. He’s going to be amazing,” right? But I think you could probably go back even farther. I doubt that there was a Roman circus or gladiator event that didn’t have somebody- Stephen Semple: Oh, God. Hawk it. Dave Young: …screaming about it for weeks ahead. Stephen Semple: I’m sure. I’m sure. That’s a great observation. Dave Young: And then about the same time as this, one of my fellow Nebraskans, Buffalo Bill Cody, was putting together his Wild West Show. And it was actually P.T. Barnum that gave him the advice of taking it to Europe. Stephen Semple: Oh, is that right? Dave Young: Because a taste of the Old West will astonish Europeans. Stephen Semple: That’s really interesting. Dave Young: Right? They’ve read about it. They’ve heard about it, but now you bring these cowboys and rough riders and… Stephen Semple: But what’s really interesting about that is that speaks to his comment, about Barnum’s comment about curiosity being the most powerful emotion. Because taking a show about the Wild West at that time to Europe, of course, people are going to be curious. What’s a cowboy really look like? Dave Young: Yeah. Well, if you do that in Western Nebraska, it’s like, “Okay. Well, so it’s just a bunch of the local town folk got together and are putting on a little rodeo. We’ve seen that.” But people in Europe haven’t. Stephen Semple: And it’s funny, is it Culver’s? Culver’s. That was one of the ones- Dave Young: The hamburger place? Stephen Semple: No, not the- Dave Young: No. Stephen Semple: I’m drawing a brain on the restaurant, but it was one that did the barbecue. And remember he started- Dave Young: Huh. Stephen Semple: … in Minnesota, rather than starting a barbecue place in Texas. And part of it is it would be different and whatnot, but I also wonder if there would’ve been a little bit of curiosity in Minnesota. “Boy, I wonder what really good barbecue tastes like.” Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: Right? Anyway, it’s just interesting that that parallels. But my favorite, my favorite quote of P.T. Barnum’s, and again, who knows whether this is really what he said, but it was one of the ones I came across, and I really liked it. “Without promotion, something terrible happens. Nothing.” Dave Young: Oh, wow. Yeah, nothing. Stephen Semple: Just love that. “Without promotion-“ Dave Young: Ain’t that the truth? Stephen Semple: “… something terrible happens. Nothing.” Dave Young: Mm-hmm. He’s exactly right. Stephen Semple: It’s pretty cool what he did and where his innovation was. And then again, this whole idea of creating interest and excitement ahead of the event. Dave Young: Yeah. Well, I’m glad to hear this story. Thank you for bringing the P.T. Barnum story to the Empire Builders. And that circus went on for a long time. I think it only recently closed down in the last 10, 15 years, something like that. Stephen Semple: What’s really too bad about it is one of the reasons why it was shut down was kind of a lot of things with the animals, and they just didn’t seem to be able to modernize it. So you know how we often talk about look around the world? Right in front of their noses, at the time they were shutting down, right in front of their noses was a methodology that would work, and it was Cirque du Soleil. Cirque du Soleil is just a modernized circus. Dave Young: Yeah. There’s no circus animals, but there’s- Stephen Semple: There’s performers. Dave Young: … performers and a story, a storyline weaved into the whole thing. Stephen Semple: Huge storyline. Huge storyline. And, in fact, when you go to a Cirque du Soleil, the show starts before the show starts. Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. Well, and I would say that another example of that in the constant distraction, constant entertainment is if you follow Banana Ball, Jesse Cole has built this phenomenon that, I’ve been to one and, again, the entertainment starts before the game. You can actually wander around and meet players and get… They have like a parade that they come in. It’s crazy, right? It’s like a circus parade. Stephen Semple: Fun. Dave Young: But it’s constant distraction, and it’s like a circus with a baseball game in the middle of it. Stephen Semple: Nice. Yeah. Dave Young: So lots of lessons to be learned from studying P.T. Barnum. Stephen Semple: And the folks that were running P.T. Barnum at the end, if they had just had their eyes open, they could’ve seen how to do the pivot and how to make it work. Dave Young: Yeah, just- Stephen Semple: And look, and people love nostalgia right now. It could’ve been huge. Dave Young: Well, and Cirque du Soleil has taken their show on the road. Stephen Semple: They do. Dave Young: They did. Stephen Semple: They absolutely do. Dave Young: Yeah. They bring tents to cities all over. Stephen Semple: Yep. They sure do, and I love going to them. Dave Young: So, well, thank you again, Steven, for bringing us P.T. Barnum. Stephen Semple: All right. Awesome. Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and leave us a big  fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own ninety minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

1. David K. Randall, *The Monster's Bones: The Discovery of T. Rex and How It Shook Our World*. Barnum Brown, born in 1873, was named after showman P.T. Barnum after his brother visited a traveling fair. A formative 2,000-mile trip with his father introduced him to the changing nature of the Earth and the vastness of the American West. Later, at the University of Kansas, he studied under Professor Williston, a veteran of the legendary "bone wars" between Marsh and Cope. Brown excelled in the field due to his physical strength, survival skills, and remarkable patience while extracting fossils. His talent earned him the nickname "Mr. Bones" and led to a prestigious invitation to join Henry Fairfield Osborne's team in New York. (1)1911

2. David K. Randall, *The Monster's Bones: The Discovery of T-Rex and How It Shook Our World*. In 1902, Barnum Brown tracked a lead from a photograph of a triceratops skull to Jordan, Montana. Though the specific skull was disappointing, Brown recognized the potential of the remote Hell Creek region. Utilizing his unique skill for reading rock colors, he identified Sheba Mountain as a likely site for fossilization. He used dynamite to reveal a carnivorous dinosaur that had never been described before: the Tyrannosaurus Rex. Brown's discovery was a "jackpot" for the American Museum, even though the process of transporting and mounting the heavy specimen would take years to complete. (2)Butte, MT

4. David K. Randall, *The Monster's Bones: The Discovery of T-Rex and How It Shook Our World*. Between 1904 and 1910, Barnum Brown focused on recovering the missing pieces of the T-Rex skeleton in Hell Creek. He was initially supported by his wife, Marian Raymond, but her sudden death from scarlet fever in 1910 left him emotionally shattered. To cope with his grief, Brown worked in the harsh conditions of the Red River Valley in Canada. The museum finally mounted the full T-Rex exhibit in 1915, accompanied by Charles Knight's immersive paintings that brought prehistoric landscapes to life. Brown lived until 1963, leaving behind a legendary status as the man who discovered the world's most famous predator. (4)HELICOPRON

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 160 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to the Stratford, Connecticut, coast by the Stratford Point Lighthouse in search of a mermaid sighting that was reported in great detail by lighthouse keeper Theodore Judson in July of 1915. Mermaid fever had gripped the region decades earlier thanks to another local Connecticut guy name P.T. Barnum who introduced the world to the Feejee Mermaid in the 1840s. This episode first aired June 4, 2020 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends 

According to recent data from personal finance website NimbleFins, the average British family of four spent around £4,678 for a 9-night holiday abroad in 2023. And of that total amount, £1,828 went towards flights, nearly 40%, reflecting the reality that air fares still account for a high proportion of the total cost of a holiday.  And experts say that flight prices are set to continue rising in the coming years, as more expensive sustainable aviation fuels are brought in to replace traditional kerosene. With that in mind, let's discuss some ways in which you can make some savings on the most expensive part of your next holiday. What should I do if I'm buying online? When's the best time to make my booking? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 14/01/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wir springen in dieser Folge ins England des frühen 19. Jahrhunderts. Hier entwickelt sich Sarah Biffin zu einer der bekanntesten Miniaturmalerinnen ihrer Zeit. Außergewöhnlich ist das nicht nur, weil sie sich als Frau in der britischen Kunstwelt behauptet, sondern auch, weil sie ohne Arme und Beine zur Welt kam. Wir sprechen darüber, wie Sarah Biffin vom Jahrmarkt in die Ateliers und Salons aufstieg, warum ihre Miniaturporträts so viele Menschen beeindruckten und was ihre Geschichte über Talent, Ausdauer und gesellschaftliche Grenzen im 19. Jahrhundert erzählt. // Erwähnte Episoden - GAG107: Eine kurze Geschichte der Guillotine – https://gadg.fm/107 - GAG274: Das Petzvalobjektiv – https://gadg.fm/274 - GAG328: P. T. Barnum und die größte Show der Welt – https://gadg.fm/328 - GAG505: William H. Mumler, Geisterfotograf – https://gadg.fm/505 // Literatur - Joshua, Essaka: Physical Disability in British Romantic Literature. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2020. - Lipscomb, Suzannah / Carr, Helen (Hrsg.): What Is History, Now? London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2021. - Natale, Simone: Supernatural Entertainments: Victorian Spiritualism and the Rise of Modern Media Culture. University Park: Penn State University Press, 2016. - Rutherford, Emma / Shushan, Elle (Hrsg.): Without Hands: The Art of Sarah Biffin. London: Philip Mould & Company / Paul Holberton Publishing, 2022. - Stoddard Holmes, Martha: Physical Disability in Victorian Culture. Ann Arbor: The University of Michigan Press, 2004. Das Folgenbild zeigt das in der Einleitung erwähnte Selbstporträt. //Aus unserer Werbung Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/GeschichtenausderGeschichte //Geschichten aus der Geschichte jetzt auch als Brettspiel! Werkelt mit uns am Flickerlteppich! Gibt es dort, wo es auch Becher, T-Shirts oder Hoodies zu kaufen gibt: https://geschichte.shop // Wir sind jetzt auch bei CampfireFM! Wer direkt in Folgen kommentieren will, Zusatzmaterial und Blicke hinter die Kulissen sehen will: einfach die App installieren und unserer Community beitreten: https://www.joincampfire.fm/podcasts/22 //Wir haben auch ein Buch geschrieben: Wer es erwerben will, es ist überall im Handel, aber auch direkt über den Verlag zu erwerben: https://www.piper.de/buecher/geschichten-aus-der-geschichte-isbn-978-3-492-06363-0 Wer unsere Folgen lieber ohne Werbung anhören will, kann das über eine kleine Unterstützung auf Steady oder ein Abo des GeschichteFM-Plus Kanals auf Apple Podcasts tun. Wir freuen uns, wenn ihr den Podcast bei Apple Podcasts oder wo auch immer dies möglich ist rezensiert oder bewertet. Wir freuen uns auch immer, wenn ihr euren Freundinnen und Freunden, Kolleginnen und Kollegen oder sogar Nachbarinnen und Nachbarn von uns erzählt! Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio**AUS UNSERER WERBUNG** Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? [**Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte!**](https://linktr.ee/GeschichtenausderGeschichte)

Can Buzzfeed quizzes, Myers-Briggs Types, and Enneagrams tell us anything valid about who we are? In episode 163 of Overthink, Ellie and David discuss personality. They talk through the Big Five personality test and its legitimacy, the history of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test (MBTI), and how the concept of personality emerged out of abnormal psychology. Why did the concept of personality replace using literature to understand the self? How does the concept of personality presuppose a fixed concept of the self? And what is the connection between MBTI and World War II? In the Substack bonus segment, your hosts think about how personality tests might be susceptible to the Barnum effect and their reduction of the self to egos. Works Discussed:Theodor Adorno, The Authoritarian PersonalityMerve Emre, What's Your Type? The Story of the Myers-Briggs, and How Personality Testing Took Over the WorldColin Koopman, How We Became Our Data: A Genealogy of the Informational PersonEnjoy our work? Support Overthink via tax-deductible donation: https://www.givecampus.com/fj0w3vJoin our Substack for ad-free versions of both audio and video episodes, extended episodes, exclusive live chats, and more: https://overthinkpod.substack.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Watch the interview on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/eyS-eokvP-UEveryone laughed when Jesse and Emily Cole said they were going to save baseball by turning it into a circus. The traditionalists said it was a mockery. The investors said it wouldn't scale. Babe Ruth woulda blushed.But today, while the Red Sox and Yankees yawn in the dugout, the Savannah Bananas are selling out those very same stadiums… while on stilts.In this episode, we sit down with the husband-and-wife co-founders to uncover how they turned a struggling startup - with so much debt they had to sell their house - into a viral phenomenon with a waitlist of over 1 million people.We dive deep into their "Fans First" business model, why they refuse to take VCmoney, and how "burning the boring" let them create a new sport and disrupt a 100-year-old industry.They even got engaged in the middle of a (rainy) baseball game.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:The "Anti-Business" Model: Why they refuse to take investors, sell advertising, charge for hot dogs, or collect sales taxes.Burn The Boring: How they audited every second of a baseball game to eliminate friction (goodbye, bunts and walks).The "Do The Opposite" Strategy: How a philosophy inspired by P.T. Barnum & Walt Disney helped them win in the attention economy.Metrics vs. Magic: Why Jesse and Emily ignore traditional ROI data to focus on "Return on Fan".(And why you should check the weather before proposing)TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro: The "Cirque du Soleil" of Baseball2:05 - The Meet Cute: How Jesse & Emily Met5:20 - Why They Refused VC Money (Owning 100% Equity)6:48 - The Walt Disney Lesson on Control8:45 - Leaving $50 Million on the Table12:55 - Burning the Boring: Inventing Banana Ball19:00 - Failures: The "Human Pinata" Disaster24:00 - The Strategy: "Whatever is Normal, Do The Opposite"31:00 - Making Decisions on Intuition vs. Spreadsheets42:00 - The Story That Defines "Fans First"51:40 - Rapid Fire QuestionsNEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the morning of January 31, 1857, the body of Dr. Harvey Burdell was discovered in his Manhattan townhouse with fifteen stab wounds, and his killer had also strangled him to guarantee his death. Suspicion quickly fell to one of Burdell's tenants, thirty-nine-year-old mother of four Emma Cunningham. A few days after Burdell's death, Emma presented herself as his wife and attempted to collect his estate worth $100,000, but before she could get her hands on the money, Emma was indicted for Burdell's murder.The coroner's inquest and Emma's subsequent murder trial dominated the front pages—and then some—of nearly every newspaper in and around New York for weeks and was the “trial of the century” long before the term was even coined. Yet as sensational as it all was, there was no physical evidence tying Emma to the crime and the prosecution's only argument was that the killer was left-handed and so was Emma Cunningham. Despite the lurid details of affairs, multiple abortions, and constant domestic violence, without evidence the jury moved to acquit Emma after deliberating for just two hours.The story should have ended with the acquittal, but Emma wasn't content to walk away with just her freedom; she still believed she was entitled to Burdell's estate, and she intended to get it one way or another. What followed was a protracted battle for Burdell's money and property that took place in the courts and the press, with a variety of antics that ranged from forging marriage documents to faking a pregnancy and even buying an infant that, when all was said and done, would end up in P.T. Barnum's sideshow.ReferencesFeldman, Benjamin. 2007. Butchery on Bond Street: Sexual Politics and The Burdell-Cunningham Case in Ante-bellum New York. New York, NY: Wanderer Press.Kappman, Edward W. 1994. Great American Trials. Detroit, MI: Gale.New York Daily Herald. 1857. "Horrible and Mysterious Murder in Bond Street." New York Daily Herald, February 2: 1.—. 1857. "The Bond Street tragedy; the close of the investigation." New York Daily Herald, February 16: 1.New York Daily Times. 1857. "The Burdell murder: Second Day." New York Daily Times, May 6: 1.—. 1857. "The Burdell murder; Dr. Carnochan's testimony." New York Daily Times, May 8: 1.New York Times. 1857. "Terrible Tragedy." New York Times, February 2: 1.—. 1857. "The Bond Street murder still a mystery." New York Times, February 7: 1.—. 1857. "The Bond-Street murder; John J. Eckel and Mrs. Cunningham indicted." New York Times, February 23: 5.Serratore, Angela. 2013. The Desperate Would-be Housewife of New York. June 13. Accessed November 13, 2023. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-desperate-would-be-housewife-of-new-york-140748/. Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.