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Guided Divorce MeditationsIf you're stuck in a divorce fight that is making you anxious, angry, or completely unable to think clearly, start here.Our Guided Divorce Meditations are designed for the moments when you need to regulate your nervous system before you respond, negotiate, argue, or make another expensive decision.Divorce Crash CourseGoing through divorce and wondering what you should fight for, what you should let go, and how to avoid making expensive mistakes?Our Divorce Crash Course is a private podcast and guidebook designed to help you understand the divorce process, make smarter decisions, and avoid costly emotional mistakes.Typically priced at $150, it's available now for $50, thanks to our angel underwriters OurFamilyWizard and Soberlink.Episode Show NotesPeople spend thousands of dollars fighting over some truly ridiculous things in divorce.A wooden spoon. A blender. A sixth-grade yearbook. Beanie Babies. Airline miles. Even a tanning bed.And as funny as those stories sound, there is a very real reason they matter.Because most of the time, the thing you are fighting over is not actually the thing you are fighting over.In this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, Andrea Rappaport and family law attorney Morgan Stogsdill are joined by attorneys Sarah Jacobs and Jamie Berger of Jacobs Berger for a conversation about the emotional and financial cost of digging in during divorce. One client spent hours in court fighting over a wooden spoon named Willy Woo. Another divorce came down to a battle over a blender. And one case required attorneys to spend days sorting through tubs of Beanie Babies because neither side could let them go. The stories are absurd.The behavior behind them is not.Divorce Can Turn Small Things Into Expensive BattlesWhen you are going through divorce, emotion can completely distort value.An object may be worth $100, but suddenly it represents your marriage, your history, your independence, your power, or your need to finally “win.”That is where people start spending far more in attorney fees than the thing they are fighting over is actually worth.In the episode, Andrea points out that the fight over one wooden spoon likely cost thousands of dollars in legal fees alone. And that is exactly why divorce strategy matters.Before you dig in, you have to ask yourself:What is this actually worth?Not emotionally.Financially.The Real Problem May Be ControlSometimes the fight is not about property at all.Morgan explains that many of these so-called “squirrel issues” ultimately come down to control. When someone feels like they have lost control of their life, their finances, their family, or the divorce process itself, they may try to regain that feeling of control by pushing the other person's buttons. Sarah adds that fear can drive the same behavior: fear of change, fear of being alone, fear of losing the life you knew, and fear of what comes next. That means the blender may not be about the blender.The yearbook may not be about the yearbook.And the airline miles may not be about the airline miles.Sometimes the fight itself has become a way to stay connected to the relationship, hold onto control, or avoid confronting the much bigger reality that the marriage is ending.Principle Has a Price TagOne of the strongest lines in this episode comes from Jamie:Principle has a price tag.If you are fighting over something purely because you believe you are right, you need to understand what that principle is going to cost you.That cost may be financial.It may also be emotional.You can absolutely decide that something matters enough to fight for. But that decision should be intentional—not reactive.Jamie recommends being honest with yourself and with your attorney about what truly matters to you and why. Treat Divorce Like a Business TransactionMorgan's advice is simple: do the math.Take the emotion out of the issue for a moment and write down the actual numbers.What is the item worth?What would it cost to replace?How many hours will your attorney spend fighting over it?How much will those hours cost?What are you potentially giving up in order to get it?Sometimes seeing those numbers on paper is enough to change your perspective. That does not mean divorce is emotionless.It means your decisions should not be controlled by those emotions.Give Your Attorney the “Shark Tank” PitchSarah offers another test:If you are determined to fight for something, explain why it matters in a way that would actually sound reasonable to a judge.Sell the argument.Explain the value.Explain what you are willing to give up in exchange.If you cannot make the case convincingly to your own attorney, you may want to reconsider whether this is really the hill you want to die on. And that matters beyond the object itself.Being unreasonable about a relatively small issue can affect how your position is perceived when the court is dealing with things that matter much more—support, custody, property division, or settlement.Ask Yourself What This Will Matter Five Years From NowThis may be the most useful perspective shift in the entire episode.Five years from now, are you going to care who got the blender?Are you really going to remember the airline miles?Will winning the fight over a piece of furniture have made your post-divorce life meaningfully better?Probably not.Andrea shares her own experience of losing a baby blanket she had slept with since birth—something she once believed she could never live without. A decade later, she is still standing. That is not to minimize the emotional meaning of possessions.It is to remind you that you are capable of letting go.Three Questions to Ask Before You FightBefore you spend another dollar arguing over something in your divorce, do three things.First, ask yourself why this matters so much.Second, do the math and compare the value of the item to the cost of fighting for it.Third, if you still want it, make the case. Explain why it matters, what it is worth, and what you are willing to give up to get it.If you cannot answer those questions clearly, it may not be worth the fight. Because getting divorced is already expensive enough.You do not need to make it more expensive just to prove a point.In This EpisodeAndrea, Morgan, Sarah, and Jamie discuss ridiculous divorce fights, how emotional attachment can drive up legal fees, why control and fear fuel unnecessary conflict, when possessions really are worth negotiating over, how mediation can help rein in a case, and how to make smarter financial decisions during divorce.They also tackle one critical question:Is this thing actually valuable—or are you just trying to win?SEO Keywordsdivorce mistakes, expensive divorce mistakes, what to fight for in divorce, divorce legal fees, divorce strategy, fighting over assets in divorce, divorce property division, emotional divorce decisions, high conflict divorce, divorce settlement strategy, divorce mediation, divorce attorney fees, divorce negotiation tips, divorce financial mistakes, dividing property in divorce
Continuing our I Love the 90s series, we move on to 1995, the year the O.J. Simpson trial ended with a verdict that split the country in two and Beanie Babies turned into an overnight playground obsession. Don and Dude drop the needle on one arena ready rock record still riding grunge's fading wave and one horn driven pop album born out of a breakup happening inside the band itself, connecting both records to a world of Microsoft rolling out Windows 95, Pixar's Toy Story becoming the first fully computer animated feature film, and Cal Ripken Jr. breaking a fifty six year old baseball record with his 2,131st straight game.The AlbumsCollective Soul – Collective Soul (1995)Ed Roland, a preacher's son from Stockbridge, Georgia, wrote around 35 songs for this self titled follow up to the surprise hit Hints, Allegations and Things Left Unsaid (1993), trimming them to 12 and recording with brother Dean Roland, Ross Childress, Will Turpin and Shane Evans in about five weeks with producer Matt Serletic. Known as the Blue Album, it built melodic hard rock and grunge era guitars around strings and gospel style backing vocals on singles like "December," "The World I Know" and "Where the River Flows," going triple platinum and spending 76 weeks on the Billboard 200.No Doubt – Tragic Kingdom (1995)Formed in Anaheim out of Southern California's ska scene, No Doubt had already survived the death of co-founder John Spence and a commercially disappointing debut before Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont and Adrian Young made Tragic Kingdom, produced by Matthew Wilder across eleven Los Angeles studios over roughly two and a half years. Stefani's songwriting turned unusually personal after her real life breakup with bassist Kanal, and the album folded ska, new wave, punk, reggae and funk into massive pop hooks on singles like "Just a Girl," "Spiderwebs" and "Don't Speak," eventually spending nine weeks at number one and closing out 1997 as the second best selling album of the year.Diggin AlbumsCollective Soul – Touch and Go (2026)Collective Soul's 13th studio album finds Ed Roland trading the band's usual melodic hard rock for a Cars inspired, new wave leaning sound across ten songs including "Rainbow," "Eye On You," "Uh Oh" and "Love Your Way."Matthew Sweet – 100% Fun (1995)The Nebraska born power pop songwriter's fifth album, produced by Brendan O'Brien after Sweet asked for something stronger and simpler than the murkier Altered Beast, paired grinding guitars and powerful drums with his usual chiming melodies and dark relationship lyrics.Graham Hunt – American Pyramid (2026)The Wisconsin based indie rock musician's sixth full length, and his first made in a proper studio, moves away from years of home recording as he brings an eight piece band to Pachyderm Studio in Minnesota.Cage the Elephant – "Beaches in Tennessee" (2026) singleThe Bowling Green, Kentucky band's first new music since 2024's Neon Pill and first release for Big Loud Rock turns a difficult personal experience into a lighter, fictionalized single produced by Justin and Jeremiah Raisen, known together as SADPONY.Follow & Support Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Bluesky @albumnerds, email your own favorites to podcast@albumnerds.com, and support the podcast by subscribing, rating, reviewing and sharing it with another music obsessive who still loves hearing whole albums front to back."I feel like such a heifer. I had two bowls of Special K, three pieces of turkey bacon, a handful of popcorn, five peanut butter M&M's, and like three pieces of licorice." - Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone), Clueless (1995).
Bobby’s ’90s country countdown lands in 1994, a year packed with breakout stars, massive songs, and country music getting even bigger on TV. Tim McGraw goes from a stalled first album to the best-selling country album of the year with Not a Moment Too Soon, Faith Hill breaks through with Take Me As I Am, and Martina McBride takes a major career leap with “Independence Day.” Bobby also gets into Brooks & Dunn, John Michael Montgomery’s “I Swear,” Shania starting work on The Woman in Me, Kenny Chesney’s first album, Joe Diffie’s “Pickup Man,” Pam Tillis, and CMT becoming a bigger force in country. Plus, he mixes in his own 1994 memories from the O.J. Bronco chase and Forrest Gump to Weezer, Nirvana, Beanie Babies, and more. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of @Betches, Aleen and Jordana are fully in back-to-school mode and feeling very nostalgic about it. They look back at everything from questionable childhood haircuts and embarrassing school lunches to Lisa Frank, Tamagotchis, Furbies, gel pens, 100 Calorie Packs, and Beanie Babies, and decide which trends still hold up and which belong in detention. Plus, Aleen talks about getting her daughter ready for kindergarten, Jordana shares what her first summer as a mom was really like, and they compare the chaos of growing up in the 2000s to raising kids now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode originally broadcast on August 20, 2026. The original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2026/08/binary-system-podcast-519-wtnv-292-collectibles-1999-and-beastars/It's another flashback episode as Leonard Burton tries to distract us from the fact that Cecil is still missing. This week's trip to the archives takes us to 1999, where a young Cecil is dipping his toes into the information superhighway and spending way too much on Beanie Babies from the brand-new online auction site: eBay. Ahhh, remember when eBay was new, and the experience of finding just that right bit of ephemera was still fresh, and upper executives of the company weren't spending months terrorizing journalists for saying mean things about them? (Okay, that last bit has nothing to do with tonight's episode, but dear Lord, have you read about that whole mess?)Anyway, this being Night Vale, the Beanie Babies are alive, the DJ's are surprisingly nurturing, the secret police force is useless and not paying attention, and the local pastor is trying to stop young people from being, well, young.In other news, Legoshi in Beastars is still being impulsive and we say the phrase “Shi-Shi Gumi” a lot. We're also catching up on Better Call Saul, and Jordan Peel's film Nope is weird scary fun.This episode's outro is a clip from Yet Another Analog Dance Track by TeknoAXE.It can be really easy to slip into doom and despair at the state of the world right now, but there are things you can do to help. Check out Stand With Minnesota for links to fundraisers and other ways you can show your support. If we haven't made it abundantly clear where we stand on this, FUCK ICE.Looking for a present for that hard-to-shop-for person? Want to buy them (or yourself) a square foot of a castle in Scotland? Look no further! You can support the restoration of Dunan's castle, legally call yourself Lady or Laird, AND if you use this link to get there, you can support this podcast too! ScottishLaird.co.uk.For updates, fan art, and other randomness, come follow us on Facebook, Tumblr, and Instagram!
It’s another flashback episode as Leonard Burton tries to distract us from the fact that Cecil is still missing. This week’s trip to the archives takes us to 1999, where a young Cecil is dipping his toes into the information superhighway and spending way too much on Beanie Babies from the brand-new online auction site:... The post Binary System Podcast #519 – WTNV #292 “Collectibles (1999)” and Beastars first appeared on Pixelated Geek.
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy August!! We're kicking off the new month with a fun exercise: months as days of the week. Alex & Harrison think July is Saturday (aka everyone is in Europe), while Jules says it's obviously Wednesday (linear brain vs. vibes brain we guess lol). Then some real life: the fever made its way from Rocky to Tate, which meant all four of us in one bed by 6 AM and a very high-stakes game of "nobody make a sound." Plus the grandparent gift idea we're recommending for everyone: give the grandkids their parent's old stuff packaged as a gift (Kathi did Beanie Babies on this trip!) Which led us to: is the Princess Diana Beanie Baby actually worth $10K?! (We checked - apparently no, but we LOVE the nostalgia). Then the main topic of the week: invisible postpartum. Alex shares about how when you're out in the world WITHOUT your baby, nobody has any idea what your body and brain are still going through. If you've ever felt this, this one's for you
Send us Fan MailDonate to the GoFundMe for my feature-length film, The Cabin!The sad genius of Robin Williams. The undeniable impact of Chappelle's Show. Some of the biggest collectibles trends that were investment fails.Episode 254 is loaded with legends and icons.Robin Williams was one of the most talented actors and comedians of his or any generation. He could be a ball of manic energy in comedy, a relatable everyman, and even a terrifying killer. Though he entertained millions in movies and television, there was an underlying sadness to him. We look back at the life and legacy of a one-of-a-kind.In the annals of television history, few shows have lasted such a short time but made such a huge impact. Chappelle's Show changed the way sketch comedy was written and received by the audience. Groundbreaking characters, memorable sketches, dozens of quotable lines. This show achieved more in 28 episodes than many do in several hundred. A new Top 5 will have you searching the attic and basement. Some investments pay off; these are not those. We will look at some collectibles that we thought would grow in value, but sadly they ended up flopping and collecting dust in a corner. How many of these collectibles investment fails did you own?Of course, there is a brand-new This Week In History and Time Capsule, looking at the first cross-country trip by automobile.To support me and the show, become a member on Patreon. Or you can support my work and Buy Me A Coffee!Helpful Links from this EpisodeBuy My New Book, In Their Footsteps!Searching For the Lady of the Dunes True Crime BookHooked By Kiwi - Etsy.comDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenMSFTS CommunityKingfisher Hotels Cape CodChristopher Setterlund.comCape Cod Living - Zazzle StoreSubscribe on YouTube!Initial Impressions 2.0 BlogCJSetterlundPhotos on EtsyListen to Episode 253 hereSupport the show
Hollywood's Headlines includes a look at the World Cup halftime show, with Joe Rose and the crew debating Justin Bieber's performance and whether the song choice fit the moment. The guys also discuss Cam Skattebo pulling off a backflip at a WWE event just months after a gruesome knee injury, a LeBron James Heat jersey from 2014 heading to auction, and why it could sell for a big price. Plus, Hollywood breaks down the health benefits of avocados, Florida's month-long tax holiday, and Joe's funny story about buying Beanie Babies for his kids
Send us Fan MailA bucket hat shows up in our lives again, and this time it's not just an awkward dinner story. We read a real headline about a Florida bank robber who demanded cash in his bucket hat, then basically helped police catch him by continuing to wear the thing. It's ridiculous, it's funny, and it somehow fits perfectly with our ongoing theory that bucket hats cause people to go a little berserk.We also bring back a favorite guest, Miya, for a warm update on Confetti, the well-traveled Beanie Baby who keeps tagging along on rides, vacations, and big moments. That opens the door to Beanie Baby history, the 1990s collectible craze, and why most of the “value” talk misses the point when the real payoff is memory and tradition. On top of that, we share a practical travel tip for anyone booking flights with flexibility, plus a Listener Spotlight that lands in Powell, Tennessee, complete with a railroad stop origin story and novelty architecture.Then we shift gears into something we genuinely want every road user to know: cyclists helped drive the early push for better roads in the United States through the Good Roads Movement and the League of American Wheelmen, before cars dominated transportation. It's the kind of history that changes what you say the next time someone yells “get off the road.” We wrap with a look ahead: we're attempting daily Tour de France mini episodes with quick recaps, jersey basics, and beginner-friendly commentary as we follow the race day by day.Subscribe, share this with a riding buddy, and leave us a review that's actually about the show. What part of the road do you think we all need to relearn together? SupportSupport the showAdam and Michael's friendship has grown through years of shared miles, challenges, and laughter on the bike. Their passion for cycling has carried them through life's twists and turns, creating a bond full of stories, jokes, and unforgettable rides. In their podcast, they bring that same spirit to the mic—sharing adventures, trading banter, and welcoming listeners into their cycling community. Whether tackling steep climbs or cruising open roads, their conversations capture the fun, friendship, and freedom that cycling brings. Tune in for stories that celebrate the ride and the camaraderie that makes it unforgettable.and Remember,It's a Great Day for a Bike Ride!https://www.facebook.com/cyclingmenofleisurehttps://cyclingmenofleisure.com/https://www.cyclingmenofleisurepodcast.com
The AI revolution keeps delivering exactly the future nobody asked for. A low-skill hacker used Claude Code and Codex to compromise fourteen companies with prompts so vague they could've been written by your uncle trying to reset his AOL password. Ford, meanwhile, spent millions trying to automate engineering before sheepishly rehiring the graybeards who actually know how cars work. Brown University discovered what happens when half your class outsources economics homework to ChatGPT, Meta ran out of AI compute after borrowing Google's, Oracle is warning investors that the AI data-center bubble could implode for approximately every reason imaginable, and contractors hired to improve AI models are secretly using AI to generate the training data. Congratulations, everyone: we've successfully invented photocopying a photocopy until all that's left is gray mush.The collateral damage keeps piling up. Volkswagen is reportedly preparing to slash another 100,000 jobs, Hyundai workers are threatening to strike before Boston Dynamics' humanoid robots take theirs, California has launched an AI layoff tracker because somebody figured we'd better start counting, and the "almost homeless" subreddit is becoming one of the bleakest economic indicators on the internet. Tesla quietly settles another fatal Full Self-Driving lawsuit, Australia discovers teenagers can outsmart age verification by clicking "Yes, I'm 18," Amazon is getting sued Down Under for making ad-free Prime customers pay more to stay ad-free, and prediction markets continue insisting they're sophisticated financial instruments rather than gambling with better branding. Sure, and Beanie Babies were an asset class.Meanwhile, the AI infrastructure gold rush has become lucrative for everyone, including organized cargo thieves stealing millions in data-center equipment. NASA is attempting a robotic rescue mission worthy of a Saturday morning cartoon, astronomers are begging humanity to stop filling the night sky with satellites before we pave over the universe with orbital billboards, and Meta has discovered yet another way to charge people a subscription for hardware they already bought. In Media Candy, Sugar keeps delivering, Bodkin is worth your time, I Will Find You absolutely is not, and Kobo quietly lands one on Amazon by integrating StoryGraph while Kindle owners get AI book summaries they didn't ask for. Sometimes the future feels like science fiction. This week it feels like someone accidentally trained the simulation on late-stage capitalism and never bothered to check the output.Sponsors:StoryBlocks - For a limited time, they're offering 15% off any annual plan at storyblocks.com/gogPrivate Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. 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Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/753Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/B-r6M-Na60wSHOW NOTESNo-Skill Hacker Uses Claude/Codex to Hit 14 SitesA newbie hacker used "vague, low-skill prompts" in Claude and Codex to breach 14 companies, and the AI Agents did all the legworkFord rehires ‘gray beard' engineers after AI falls shortVolkswagen reportedly plans to cut 100,000 jobsThe ‘Almost Homeless' Subreddit Is a Stark Glimpse at Soaring Wealth InequalityTesla settles lawsuit over fatal pedestrian crash involving Full Self-DrivingKalshi sues Illinois over new tax on prediction market sports betsRick Rubin Stars in Polymarket CommercialBrown University Professor Horrified to Discover Largest AI Cheating Scandal in Ivy League HistoryAustralia Lawsuit Against Amazon Intensifies Company's Legal Backlash Over AdvertisingAustralia's social media ban may not be that effective, study findsAustralia doubles the maximum penalty for its social media banHalf of social media child safety features don't work, report claimsAI Companies Are Learning an Ironic Lesson as the People They Pay to Improve Their Chatbots Are Just Feeding AI Slop Into ThemCalifornia launches tracker for AI-related job lossesKorean Workers Vote to Go On Strike, Fearing Robots Could Replace ThemGoogle limits Meta's use of its Gemini AI modelsMeta, like SpaceX, looks to turn excess AI compute into cashOracle's Data Center Warning Is a Worst-Case Scenario for the Whole AI BoomThieves Are Absolutely Loving All of These New Data Center ProjectsHeads Up: NASA to Launch 'Daring' Telescope Rescue Mission This WeekESO Study Finds That No More Than 100,000 Satellites Should Orbit EarthI Will Find YouSugar Season 2BodkinThe Odyssey | Official Countdown TrailerSILO - How did we lose this world?The Kindle app for iOS has features your aging Kindle doesn'tWatch out, Amazon: The Kobo eReader now has a Goodreads rivalMeta is adding ridiculous ‘rate limits' and a soft paywall to its smart glassesTrackalot - One-tap Event Tracking on iOSSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this wildly unpredictable hour, Walter takes on the absurdities of modern culture, ranting against Hollywood's decision to literally and figuratively bind Supergirl. He also confesses to falling for the modern "traveling medicine show," wasting a small fortune on questionable "gas station gummies" from TikTok and Temu. Between personal updates about his stellar lipid panels and a very rebellious cat, Walter fields calls from listeners across the country. Buckle up for spirited debates on TWA Flight 800 conspiracy theories, a miraculous "golden thread" back pain cure, Beanie Baby revivals, and the infuriating politics of pain medication. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lauren Lapkus is a legend in the podcast game, making dozens of legendary appearances as a handful of different colorful characters. But now, she’s sitting down with Danielle to share true (and embarrassing) childhood stories that built who she is today! The Stuart Can’t Save the Universe star admits to immaculately maintained collections of rubber animals, pencils and soaps, while reliving the moment she came face to face with Princess Diana (the actual person, not the Beanie Baby). Plus, Lauren was a good kid - but when she got in trouble…she found TROUBLE. Hear all about it on an all-new Teen Beat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we are joined by special guest co-host Alyssa Cooper as she walks us through the insane Beanie Baby craze of the late 90s. A listener email explains the Mr. Trashwheel phenomenon that has taken over Baltimore.Episode Tabs:How Playground Rumors and Artificial Scarcity Created the Billion-Dollar Beanie Baby Maniahttps://www.mentalfloss.com/fun/toys/how-playground-rumors-and-artificial-scarcity-created-beanie-baby-maniaListener Tabs:MEET THE MR. TRASH WHEEL FAMILYhttps://www.mrtrashwheel.com/trash-wheel-familyEmail your closed tab submissions to: 500opentabs@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/500OpenTabs500 Open Tabs Wiki: https://500-open-tabs.fandom.com/wiki/500_Open_Tabs_Wiki500 Open Roads (Google Maps episode guide): https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tg9g2HcUaFAzXGbw7Continue the conversation by joining us on Discord! https://discord.gg/8px5RJHk7aGet 40% off an annual subscription to Nebula by going to nebula.tv/500opentabsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Comedian Fiona Cauley returns to the SHENK Podcast! Fiona joins Sara Weinshenk for a hilarious conversation about her Dollywood bachelorette party, getting accidentally concussed on a roller coaster, married life, growing up in the South, Disney adults, Beanie Babies, bizarre internet trends, James Franco's strange social media behavior, Michael Jackson documentaries, and some of the weirdest historical parenting ideas ever. Known for her appearances on Kill Tony, Fiona brings her unique perspective and quick wit to another chaotic episode filled with comedy, stories from the road, and plenty of questionable life choices. Follow Fiona Cauley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fionacauley/
Kyle Grieve discusses what bubbles are, why they form, and why they always feel different in real time. He'll examine historical patterns through frameworks from Insana, Kindleberger, and Howard Marks, and explain how investors can protect themselves by focusing on intrinsic value over narratives rather than speculation. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:31) Why understanding bubbles is critical for long-term investor survival (00:04:31) How “this time is different” fuels every historical bubble (00:05:37) Why smart money, incentives, and career risk inflate bubbles (00:07:21) How investors rationalize bubbles using new, useless KPIs (00:08:56) The predictable emotional arc: skepticism, euphoria, panic, collapse (00:10:04) Why price detaches from intrinsic value during bubbles (00:12:28) Kindleberger's five stages: displacement, boom, revulsion, discredit (00:30:58) Lessons from tiny bubbles like plank roads and Beanie Babies (00:53:01) How human nature, not technology, causes recurring bubbles (01:08:44) How to protect portfolios from bubbles by focusing on value, not narratives Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community. Track The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. Buy Trendwatching. Follow Kyle on X and Linkedin. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor's Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Plus500 Netsuite Vanta Shopify References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor's Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
Joe and Artstar cover historical events from September 1944, including the Battle of Lone Tree Hill in Dutch New Guinea and a significant earthquake in New York. The episode features multiple birthday celebrations, with Artstar presenting detailed biographies of Barry White and Peter Cetera, while Joe shared information about Ty Warner (creator of Beanie Babies) and Swoozie Kurtz.
In this episode of Skin in the Game, Saxon Baum sits down with entrepreneur Chad Bronstein to discuss the journey that took him from selling Beanie Babies as a kid to building one of the fastest-growing sports leagues in America.Chad shares how an early obsession with sales and entrepreneurship shaped his career, leading him through the adtech world, multiple successful ventures, and eventually the launch of Real American Beer alongside wrestling icon Hulk Hogan. Along the way, he reflects on the highs and lows of building businesses, raising capital, navigating market downturns, and the lessons that only come from failure.The conversation also dives into the creation of Real American Freestyle (RAF), the professional wrestling league Chad founded after recognizing a major gap in the sport he loved growing up. What started as an idea fueled by his son's involvement in wrestling has quickly grown into a nationally televised league, selling out arenas and creating new opportunities for athletes beyond college and Olympic competition.Beyond the business stories, Chad talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with great people, building strong teams, staying resilient through adversity, and why trust and loyalty are often more valuable than any business strategy.Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, athlete, or someone pursuing a big vision, this episode is packed with honest lessons on persistence, leadership, and what it really takes to build something that lasts.
On May 17, 1998, David Wells showed up to Yankee Stadium having slept maybe two and a half hours, running on coffee, a single pancake, and whatever was left of Saturday night. He then threw the 15th perfect game in Major League Baseball history in front of 49,820 people who were mostly there for a Beanie Baby. That's the story this week. We go deep on the whole thing — the legendary SNL after-party that didn't happen, the cast members who swear they were there and provably weren't, the Mandela Effect that turned one hungover pitcher into baseball mythology, and what Wells actually did in the nine years after the game nobody thought he had left in him. Also in this episode: Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice stop by Letterman to deliver a top 10 list, Steve Garvey turns up as an extra in The Godfather Part II, Wade Boggs earns his nickname on the set of Cheers, and we finally finish that pack of 2003 Topps with Alfonso Soriano, Shawn Green, Al Leiter, and Sean Casey. Topics include: David Wells perfect game, 1998 New York Yankees, SNL Mandela Effect, Jimmy Fallon David Wells party, Beanie Baby day Yankee Stadium, Chuck Knoblauch throwing yips, Tim McClelland umpire, Don Larsen perfect game, Dock Ellis no-hitter, Dallas Braden perfect game, David Cone knuckleball, Rickey Henderson Hall of Fame, Wade Boggs Cheers, Steve Garvey Godfather, 2003 Topps baseball cards, baseball history podcast, Two Strike Noise 00:00 Open 01:06 Rickey & Rice on Letterman 05:26 Garvey in Godfather 07:18 Boggs on Cheers 10:10 Towel Toss Ejection 12:40 Wells Perfect Game Intro 15:48 Gout and Yankees Context 19:10 The Mystery Party Night 23:28 Hangover to Perfection 30:37 Perfect Game Tension 33:00 Knoblauch Saves It 34:23 Twins Stall Tactics 35:26 Ninth Inning Drama 37:31 Perfect Game Celebration 38:51 Aftermath And Trivia 45:06 SNL Mandela Effect 47:33 Wax Pack Heroes Returns 01:00:50 Final Cards Winner 01:04:11 Wrap Up And Plugs Connect With Us YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise BlueSky: @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Email: twostrikenoise@gmail.com Support a Great Cause: Don't let your common cards collect dust! Donate them to help spark a child's interest in the game at http://commons4kids.org/. #baseballhistory #mlb #baseball #BaseballCards #TwoStrikeNoise #popculture
On this week's episode of ECG, Guy uses a Beanie Baby to mop up vomit, Chris and Ellie argue over the Busch lobby and Producer JP shows off his MTG collection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pride month is officially underway in America...with pride events scheduled throughout the country. Unfortunately for organizers...many pride events are being cancelled due to lack of funding. And some pride events...are experiencing a massive decline in attendance. We discuss the ongoing decline of pride. We discuss USAID funding being eliminated for pride events...along with formerly woke corporations refusing to fund pride. We compare pride to the Beanie Babies hysteria in the 90s...and explain why pride is a trend that's no longer trendy. PROTECT YOUR RETIREMENT TODAY WITH AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE ASSETS: https://behindthelinegold.com or CALL 855-GOLD-001
AIM Away Messages, Prom Fits and Beanie Babies....Ashlee and BMo The Prince are feeling nostalgic and talk about all the things they remember from growing up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about items that could be worth money. Listeners ask about Mickey Mantle autographs, Beanie Babies, and oil paintings. If you think you have items you'd like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600
This episode of The Rizzuto Show starts with a story so insane it sounds fake — a guy somehow breaches airport security in Denver and gets hit by a departing plane. Naturally, the gang handles the horrifying news the only way they know how: with questions about Bigfoot, crop dusting on airplanes, and whether sitting near the bathroom actually improves survival odds. Welcome to your favorite daily comedy show.Then Lern returns from Vegas spiritually changed, financially compromised, and somehow clutching a mystery orange from No Doubt's concert at The Sphere. We get the full play-by-play from her weekend adventure, including secret cocktails that numb your mouth, a pilgrimage for the legendary cronut, dancing until 2am with random realtors, and witnessing a woman pass out during “Don't Speak” while foam oranges rained from the heavens. Honestly, Vegas should just sponsor this episode at this point.The crew also dives deep into the emotional trauma and beauty of 90s nostalgia. From grunge music and ska bands to JNCO jeans, rollerblades, slap bracelets, Beanie Babies, and starter jackets, it becomes painfully clear that we are all slowly becoming the old people we used to make fun of. Future nursing homes are absolutely going to blast Lil Jon and No Doubt while somebody named Skyler asks where their vape charger went.Meanwhile, Rafe accidentally turns his tiny backyard retaining wall project into a full-blown neighborhood emergency after a gas line rupture brings fire trucks, Spire crews, and suburban panic directly to his driveway. Nothing says adulthood quite like introducing yourself to the neighbors and then accidentally shutting down the block 24 hours later.There's also:Death binder comedy gigsVegas strip survival strategiesThe emotional power of Gwen StefaniWhy old people are about to become way coolerHow much shots in Vegas SHOULD costWhy cronuts deserve respectThe rise and fall of Tommy HilfigerAnd enough sarcasm to medically concern several professionalsIf you're into weird news, hilarious fails, celebrity stories, pop culture commentary, music nostalgia, and the kind of friendship chaos that only exists in a morning radio studio, this daily comedy show continues delivering the nonsense you didn't know you needed.The Rizzuto Show remains the Midwest's favorite collection of sleep-deprived weirdos somehow surviving adulthood one dumb story at a time. Thanks for hanging out with us for another completely unhinged episode of your favorite daily comedy show.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Support the show and get episodes ad-free episodes early and access to our entire catalog! https://www.patreon.com/solidlisten Our #1 guy, Steven Ray Morris, is back on the pod to talk about 2023's The Beanie Bubble, an Apple TV original about the true story of Ty Warner and the Beanie Baby explosion, starring Zach Galifianakis, Sarah Snook, and Elizabeth Banks. From IMDb: Ty Warner was a frustrated toy salesman until his collaboration with three women grew his idea into the biggest toy craze in history. Check out Steven's epic podcast, See Jurassic Right https://pod.link/1239538917 Follow Molly around the web: https://mollymcaleer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick welcomes Hollywood Reporter TV critic Dan Fienberg back to talk about the latest SNL UK episodes and catch up on Top Chef. Dan also shares his thoughts on several new shows, including the Netflix docuseries Hulk Hogan: Real American, the intense drama Half Man from Richard Gadd, the new season of Beef, and they revisit the documentary Lorne. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to talk about finally seeing The Drama and loving every dark minute of it. From there, they circle back to some pop culture moments from the 90s and 00s that probably should have stayed in the past, including Oreo Barbie, Beanie Babies, and the phrase “going postal.” [Ep 450]
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Andrea and Ryan explore the history of the Happy Meal!We discuss how it started, how it evolved, and how toy promotions helped turn it into a cultural phenomenon. From iconic collectibles to clever marketing strategies, this is a nostalgic and insightful look at one of the most recognizable kids' meals of all time.Follow us @grownasskidsclub
Most podcasters sit around waiting for sponsors who pay pennies per download. Danna Crawford, host of the Power Selling Podcast and known as Power Selling Mom, has been selling online since 1997 and built podcast revenue through e-commerce instead of chasing ad deals. Beanie Babies bought her a house in Florida, and she still sells across eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Depop, and Facebook Marketplace today.In this episode of Podcasting Secrets with host Nathan Gwilliam, Danna shares why her reels and shorts consistently get more views than her full episodes, how she uses Google Lens to research and price products instantly at thrift stores, why she prints podcast branding on every shipping bag and sticker to turn customers into listeners, how an 83 year old woman runs an entire online selling business from her phone with no computer or printer, why A/B testing YouTube titles helped increase her downloads, and how the timer method keeps her productive without falling into social media rabbit holes.Want to stop waiting on sponsors and start building podcast revenue through selling? Diversify across platforms, brand every package you ship, and turn your short form content into your biggest growth tool. Subscribe and follow Podcasting Secrets on Apple, Spotify and YouTube for weekly strategies on growth, monetization, and building a podcast that pays.Follow, Like & Subscribe:Podcasting Secrets:-Website: https://podcastingsecrets.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podcasting-secrets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastingsecrets/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/poduppodcasting/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasting-secrets/id1726056241 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0edA45tyPxFRfiUmDxYSUjNathan Gwilliam: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathangwilliam/Danna Crawford:- Website: https://powersellingmom.comPodcast: https://powersellingpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannacrawford/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannacrawford
Klein and Ally had another public outing outside the show, this time for work-related reasons, which resulted in public humiliation both inside and outside of the building. Most of it was Ally's fault & has us rethinking our list of most awkward people on the show. Klein's kid has earned the new nickname 'Bruiser' after her swearing tirade on the air yesterday, but things have taken a turn since finding out her school principal was listening to the live show. How long before DPS shows up at Klein's door? Omar brought us highlights from a new Budlight Bros video, we learned Jake had the previous DJ name 'Baby Jessica,' and Jake tried to sell Ally's Beanie Babies at the Pawn Shop.
Spring is coming! We discuss gardens, birds and expensive stuffed animals on this week's Toppings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOUR 4- Ally's Beanie Babies, Quitting Your Job and MORE full 1555 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:39:00 +0000 tcyTcVGoA4nNkSnZXErH2hKR9en8NbRl society & culture Klein/Ally Show: The Podcast society & culture HOUR 4- Ally's Beanie Babies, Quitting Your Job and MORE Klein.Ally.Show on KROQ is more than just a "dynamic, irreverent morning radio show that mixes humor, pop culture, and unpredictable conversation with a heavy dose of realness." (but thanks for that quote anyway). Hosted by Klein, Ally, and a cast of weirdos (both on the team and from their audience), the show is known for its raw, offbeat style, offering a mix of sarcastic banter, candid interviews, and an unfiltered take on everything from culture to the chaos of everyday life. With a loyal, engaged fanbase and an addiction for pushing boundaries, the show delivers the perfect blend of humor and insight, all while keeping things fun, fresh, and sometimes a little bit illegal. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.c
Labubu's devaluation is straight-up brutal -- Pop Mart just watched $33 billion vanish from its market cap as the stock cratered 60% from its August 2025 peak because those ugly-cute monster dolls that hijacked every TikTok bag in 2025 now make up 40% of revenue with no real backup plan. Resale prices have tanked over 50% on secondary markets after the company cranked production 10x to kill scalper gouging -- yeah the viral collectible that screamed Beanie Babies 2.0 hype is now bleeding out in real time while investors bolt and fans pretend they never paid triple retail for plastic teeth. Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #News #Podcast #FYP #Shorts #Labubu #LabubuCrash #PopMart #LabubuDevaluation #CollectibleCrash #ToyHypeFail #BlindBoxDrama #PopMartStock Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Discover which iconic playthings actually dominate the global market as the FITT crew deconstructs the top 10 bestselling toys ever. From the surprising 1977 origins of the Star Wars action figure boom to the high-stakes responsibility of a pixelated Tamagotchi, we separate the ultimate Win from the absolute Wiff. Is the Cabbage Patch Kids' $2 billion peak enough to crown them, or is the Rubik's Cube the true king of the toy chest? We're diving into the nostalgia, the unit sales, and the lists that might just be fake.
3 seats on 1 side of the plane can become a bed on United… Because they're killing coach.Labubu stock dropped 23%… Will it end up like Mickey Mouse or Beanie Babies?The landmark cigarette-style social media lawsuit has a verdict… Zuck's Marlboro Man.Plus, everyone cool at work is now “dogfooding”… (we'll explain)$PMRTY $META $UALBuy tickets to The IPO Tour (our In-Person Offering) TODAYNew York, NY (4/8): https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000637AE43ED0C2Los Angeles, CA (6/3): SOLD OUTGet your TBOY Yeti Doll gift here: https://tboypod.com/shop/product/economic-support-yeti-doll NEWSLETTER: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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#392 - Beanie Babies & Pound Puppies. Busted arm. Disgusting food combos. AfroMan for prez. The Apostle has healed us. Alien.Gov.
Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Looking to sell your silver or gold? What about Matchbox cars, 3-dollar coins, and Beanie Babies? Brian can help you and answer your questions! If you think you have items you'd like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or […]
Seanbaby got Brockway and Fryda Wolff to agree to this podcast before telling them it was about Beanie Babies. They thought it might be about hacky sacks or novelty chairs, how could they have known it was about tragedy bears? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert is going to jail because you didn't buy his book. But it's not too late to help him win some creature comforts in prison. Every copy goes toward the commissary fund! https://linktr.ee/killyourimaginaryfriendd
We continue our Generation Gap series by turning the focus to Millennials and Gen Z.What starts with nostalgia—Game Boys, Beanie Babies, and iPhones—quickly shifts into a deeper conversation: Are younger generations actually lazy, or are they shaped by a different world?We explore generational tensions around work ethic, modern convenience, and the desire for meaningful work—while also asking a bigger question:Is the future something to be hopeful about?This episode sets the stage for our next conversation on how these generations interact within the church.
This week on Klem & Kush, the guys cover a little bit of everything. Bubba breaks down the recent wave of weight loss going around BRN and what's really behind it. The conversation then takes a turn into nostalgia as they ask the big question — are Beanie Babies actually worth anything these days, or just collecting dust in your attic?And of course, it wouldn't be the show without some heat — the spotlight turns to Seth as the crew debates one simple question: why is he so lazy? No one is safe, and nothing is off limits.It's laughs, debates, and classic chaos all the way through — another must-listen episode of Klem & Kush.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As an INFP, have you ever apologized to a chair you bumped into? Or felt a wave of genuine guilt when you had to throw away a "lonely" stuffed animal?In this video, we're unpacking one of the most relatable (and slightly insufferable) INFP quirks: our tendency to personify everything. From "Penzy" the lost pen to feeling bad for the store-brand mascot sitting next to Tony the Tiger, we breathe life into the inanimate objects around us.I saw a Reddit post that said this was the "most INFP thing ever," and it sparked a deep dive into why our brains are wired this way. We'll explore:• The Soul & The Explorer: How Introverted Feeling (Fi) and Extraverted Intuition (Ne) team up to project identity and "consciousness" onto objects.• The Underdog Object: Why we feel a deep need to protect things that look forgotten or "doofy."• The Beanie Baby Culture: Why throwing away a collection feels like betraying a society.• Gratitude Mechanics: How thanking your tools and car can actually be leveraged to build better habits and state-shifting.• Turning it into Art: Why this "flaw" is actually a superpower for storytelling, character design, and TTRPGs.If you've ever said goodnight to your stuffed animals individually or felt "actual pain" for a mannequin, you're not broken. You're just playing the INFP character class :PLet's talk about how to use this empathy to move the XP needle forward in your life instead of getting stuck in a decision-guilt spiral.READY TO LEVEL UP? If you want to stop fighting your personality type and start aligning your life with your core wiring, join us in the Evolve Community. Get access to all my courses and a group of fellow travelers who actually "get" it. https://evolve.psychology.com00:00 The Lost Pen Moment00:07 Why INFPs Personify00:47 Meet Matt Sherman01:00 Reddit Post Sparks It02:00 Caring for Underdogs04:03 Mascots and Empathy04:56 Fi and Ne Explained06:37 Feeling for Orange07:51 Stuffed Animals Family09:34 Beanie Babies and Fe13:54 Rock Friends and Trees14:31 Decision Guilt Spiral16:31 Gratitude to Objects20:48 Polite to AI Too26:47 Turn It Into Art#INFP #PersonalityType #GeekPsychology #Empathy #IntrovertStruggles #JungianTypology
Chad Delligatti — CEO of InnoSourceChad Delligatti is the CEO of InnoSource — a more than two-decade-old, Ohio-based company that has grown into a national workforce solutions platform serving Fortune 500 and midsized organizations across the country.Since joining InnoSource in 2000 as one of its earliest employees, Chad has devoted his entire professional career to building the company — helping it evolve from a regional staffing firm into the leading HR, talent, outsourcing, and data solutions partner it is today, employing more than 2,000 associates across North America, partnering with clients to deliver highly customized recruiting and workforce management solutions.But this isn't just a story about staffing…From sweeping neighbors' floors in Bexley as a child, to running a lawn care business in Granville, to flipping Beanie Babies in college, Chad's entrepreneurial drive showed up early. And when faced with the choice between joining a large corporation or becoming one of the first employees at a small, fledgling company called InnoSource, he chose the entrepreneurial path — a decision that shaped the next 25 years of his life.In our conversation, Chad reflects on what it means to dedicate decades to building one company — the evolution of the staffing and outsourcing industry from newspaper classifieds to job boards to AI-driven recruiting — and how InnoSource is now entering a new chapter powered by technology.We unpack how the implementation of AI is reshaping hiring funnels, reducing time-to-offer, improving tenure, and fundamentally transforming how workforce solutions are delivered. We also explore what hasn't changed: the company's cultural anchors, leadership principles, and Chad's conviction that technology must enhance — not replace — the human touch.This conversation was a lot of fun — chad exudes passion for his work and it comes through in spades. Please So please enjoy this awesome discussion with Chad Delligatti.00:00 The Journey of InnoSource: A Personal Story15:07 InnoSource Today: Services and Innovations19:26 Evolution of the Staffing Industry: Adapting to Change26:47 AI in Recruitment: Transforming the Landscape31:20 The Human Touch: Balancing AI and Personal Connection33:13 Embracing Change in Recruitment37:22 Leadership Lessons from Experience46:59 Core Values and Company Culture55:24 Defining Success and Motivation01:01:21 Upskilling for Future Opportunities01:05:10 Outro-----LINKS:https://innosource.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-delligatti-621bba2/-----SPONSOR:Roundstone InsuranceRoundstone Insurance is proud to sponsor Lay of The Land. 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Dan & Manny welcome Author Ross Benes to discuss his book 1999 The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. “I chose [19]99 out of all the years because it was just the wildest and most wackadoodle year of [the 90s]. You can write a similar book on 98 [...] but I think 99 is just a little more insane in the membrane.” -Ross Benes This episode of Nostalgia 101 author Ross Benes takes Manny & Dan to school on all things 1999. His book 1999 The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times seems to have foreseen the times we find ourselves in and might hold key answers to some off questions about the cultural pickle we're attempting to escape. They go from unpacking the impact of The Jerry Springer Show to The Insane Clown Posse, Juggalos, and Beanie Babies to Y2K, Napster, and the oversaturate porn industry. This is the exact type of episode that The Nostalgia Test Podcast is built for and ross Benes more than delivered. Get Ross' book. It's the sort of pop-culture analysis that satisfies the academic audience, general fandom audience, and the high-strung 90s fanatic. Oh, and he gives us a really great Rocky franchise ranking. So, grab your Trapper Keepers and pens, throw some scratch-and-sniff stickers on the pages, and get ready to learn something about the most important year of the 90s. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and topics for our next Nostalgia Test! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode! Ross Benes is the author of 1999: The Year Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted OurBizarre Times. He's also a journalist and market analyst whose writing has appeared in Mental Floss, Esquire, The Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian Magazine, and Entertainment Weekly. Buy 1999 The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times Approximate Rundown 00:00 Meet the Guest 02:03 Ross Background 03:39 Why 1999 Matters 04:55 Wrestling and Kayfabe 10:29 Ragebait Media Machine 13:02 Tech Shifts and Y2K 15:32 Talk Show Sensationalism 19:34 When Low Culture Wins 25:34 Upsides of Trash Culture 29:44 High vs Low Pop Culture 32:24 Juggalos and Belonging 35:57 Howard Stern as Conduit 41:17 Can Anything Shock Us 44:48 Doomscroll Desensitization 45:42 Faces of Death Then Now 46:09 Algorithms Versus Choice 48:56 NFTs Pet Rock Moment 49:36 Zombie Tech Nostalgia 51:09 TomTom GPS Horror Stories 53:05 1999 Mascot and Trends 57:08 Reality TV Wins Out 01:00:34 Todays Low Culture Shift 01:04:06 Why 1999 Still Matters 01:06:24 Rocky Movie Rankings 01:14:38 Reboots and Final Wrap Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events! The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected
Jason welcomes in owner and breeder Carrie Brogden to the show to talk about their Machmer Hall farm, her life growing up around horses, Beanie Babies, and the industry today.
הם נמכרו עבור אלפי דולרים בשוק השחור, חוללו את סנסציית הרשת הראשונה אי פעם, והתניעו גל פשיעה בארצות הברית. אבל איכשהו הדבר הכי מוזר שקרה ל-Beanie Babies היה לעמוד במרכזה של תעלומה מסתורית בהשתתפות בלש מוזר, עורכת דין מוגזמת ונאשם קשיש אחד. הצטרפו אליי לפרק השני בסדרת '5 שודים מגניבים לאללה', ותגלו שלפעמים צעצועים זה לא משחק ילדים.
We Didn't Know What We Didn't Know- Stories of Teaching Over Three Decades
In this episode, retired teachers Lisa and Sue tackle a very real condition no one warned us about: Value-losis—the sudden belief that every dish, photo, knickknack, and Precious Moment figurine is priceless (spoiler: it's not).From baby clothes no one wants, to eleven tubs of photos nobody asked for, to the cruel truth about Hummels, Beanie Babies, and Princess Diana collectibles, the ladies dig into why we cling to stuff—and why our kids absolutely do not want to deal with it later. There's talk of storage units (too many), souvenirs (too big), shot glasses (acceptable), and the existential horror of our Mom's accumulations.Along the way, they share practical advice (label your photos, digitize your memories, stop buying “Istan-bowls”), laugh about memory lapses, and swap stories ranging from heartwarming to mildly terrifying (yes, there's a creepy storage unit moment—trust your Spidey senses).The big takeaway? Keep what makes you happy—but don't leave your loved ones buried under your sentimental clutter. Sixty might be the age when you still feel 30… but you finally start asking, “Do I really need this?”Don't catch Value-losis. Life laughed.00:00 Introduction: Meet Lisa and Sue00:52 The Concept of Value-losis02:19 Sorting Through Memories03:43 The Digital Age of Photos08:52 The Storage Unit Dilemma11:54 A Creepy Encounter at the Storage Unit15:34 The Hummel Collection and Family Heirlooms17:07 Precious Moments and Beanie Babies18:31 Selling Antiques and Unexpected Popularity20:28 Downsizing and Valuing Sentimental Items21:50 Reflecting on Aging and Accumulating Stuff22:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Do you have a story to share? Do you just want to talk? Send us a text! Please contact us with comments or ideas for our new podcast. Here's our email: podcastwedidntknow@gmail.com. You can also find us here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SueandLisaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedidntknowpodcast/YouTube: Thanks for listening! -Sue and Lisa #AgingWithHumor #RetiredNotTired #LifeLaughed #WomenOver50 #MidlifeUnfiltered #PodcastLife #StorytellingPodcast #RealTalk #BoomerHumor #EmptyNestAdventures #RetirementLife #WomenSupportingWomen #LaughAtLife #LifeLessons #GrowingOlder #FunnyWomen #PodcastRecommendations #AgingGracefully #Over60AndFabulous #LifeAfterTeaching #Menopause
Henry & Eddie bring you 2026's biggest stories and true crime news - The strange truth behind the US takeover of Venezuela: Star Gates, The Epstein Files: UN-redacted, Mysterious deaths begin to pile up in Bayous of Houston Texas, Anti-Trans Alaska state medical board member dies in house fire after arrest for child sexual abuse images, Deranged man "under orders of Katy Perry" breaks into Beanie Baby founder's mansion and leaves woman in coma, and finally... the boys are joined by a mystery birthday boy for a very special musical edition of Uncle Corner. For Live Shows, Merch, and More Visit: www.LastPodcastOnTheLeft.comKevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Last Podcast on the Left ad-free, plus get Friday episodes a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What in the world would pottery, Beanie Babies and Stanley Mugs have in common? Amy and Tim delve into Mom's ever-changing collection habits. What is the strangest things that you or someone you know has collected? If you ever wanted a brief rundown of the process of making pottery, this is it! And which is worse, "ums" or "likes?"
What do Labubus, Beanie Babies, Hello Kitty, and Furbies have in common? They're all cute! In episode 153 of Overthink, Ellie and David discuss cuteness. From the idea of cuteness as a logic of contagion to the evolutionary explanation for why we find babies so adorable, this episode has it all. How is the increasing demand for shortform content a symptom of cuteification? What are the harms of categorizing certain animals as cute? In what ways is cuteness tied to consumption? And is society heading towards a future of cuteness? In the Substack bonus segment, your hosts talk about the emergence of cuteness in Kawaii culture and what is so cute about Paddington bear. Works Discussed:Amy Ireland and Maya B. Kronic, Cute AccelerationismSianne Ngai, Our Aesthetic Categories: Zany, Cute, and InterestingSianne Ngai, The CuteDylan Wittkower, “On The Origins of the Cute as a Dominant Aesthetic Category in Digital Culture”Sarah Wolfensohn, “Too Cute to Kill? The Need for Objective Measurements of Quality of Life”Enjoy 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.
Are you feeling alone in business? You don't have to do it by yourself. In today's episode, I sit down with Stephanie Cartin, a serial entrepreneur who shares how she built her businesses, faced the challenges of growing and scaling, and ultimately created an entrepreneurial community that thrives on collaboration and connection. Stephanie's entrepreneurial journey began at an early age when she sold Girl Scout cookies and Beanie Babies. She studied hospitality at Cornell University, where she recognized early that social media would change how businesses connect with customers. Over the years, Stephanie has built and scaled successful businesses, including Socialfly and Entreprenista. Stephanie shares how she went from an aspiring social media expert to building a thriving community for women entrepreneurs and reveals the secrets she used to build a business that lasts. You'll hear her compelling views on mentorship and tips for maintaining a genuinely supportive network. "You don't have to do business alone. You can do it by yourself, but it's gonna take you a lot longer, and it's gonna be so much harder. " ~ Stephanie Cartin In This Episode: - Meet Stephanie Cartin - Stephanie's entrepreneurial origins and early career - Starting, scaling, and selling Socialfly - Tips on partnership and mentorship - Secrets to building a thriving community - The best way to survey your community - Creating offers based on community needs - Challenges and lessons in entrepreneurship - Final thoughts and upcoming events About Stephanie Cartin: Stephanie Cartin is a serial entrepreneur, community builder, author, podcast host, and Co-Founder of Entreprenista. She has scaled multiple companies, including co-founding Socialfly and building Entreprenista into a community of over 2,500 ambitious founders that reaches millions of women every month. A passionate advocate for increasing women's access to capital, Stephanie also co-founded Pearl Influential Capital. She openly shares her personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis, infertility, and a complicated pregnancy that was featured on the Today Show. Her expertise in marketing, brand building, and community growth has earned her a feature in Forbes, Bloomberg, and other national media. Entreprenista: http://www.entreprenista.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephjillcartin/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephjillabrams Where to find me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_gottlieb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jenleahgottlieb Website: https://jengottlieb.com/ My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_gottlieb
The world has seen a lot of weird investment bubbles in its time, but few of them rival the fever that gripped the world in the 90s after Beanie Babies took off. Let’s visit this strange chapter in toy history together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.