Podcasts about Beckley

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought shares 3 key parts to licensing your invention - and how he can help you. It starts with a clear, concise, and compelling marketing message - the foundation to licensing. Then you need to find companies and contacts. Alan uses Agentic AI to help. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events:  https://smartsocial.com/events Episode Summary: Join host Josh Ochs on the SmartSocial.com Podcast as he talks with Dr. Brian Beckley, Chief Information Officer for Everett Public Schools (just north of Seattle, serving about 20,000 students across 28 schools), about the difference between being on a screen and actually learning. Dr. Beckley explains why “screen time does not equal learning time,” and how too much device time can weaken peer interaction, conflict-resolution skills, and student well-being, especially after the heavy screen years coming out of COVID. They also dig into AI and critical thinking, including why students need to learn the content first so they can verify accuracy, spot bias, and avoid letting AI replace their own work. The conversation closes with practical steps for families, from having regular check-ins about how kids are using AI to reinforcing privacy habits and healthier device routines at home.   Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member: https://SmartSocial.com/vip District Leaders: Schedule a free phone consultation to get ideas on how to protect your students in your community https://smartsocial.com/partner Download the free Smart Social app: https://www.smartsocial.com/appdownload Learn about the top 190+ popular teen apps: https://smartsocial.com/app-guide-parents-teachers/ View the top parental control software: https://smartsocial.com/parental-control-software/ The SmartSocial.com Podcast helps parents and educators to keep their kids safe on social media, so they can Shine Online™

For millions of believers around the world, access to God's Word is something many of us take for granted. Yet there are still people in remote villages, persecuted regions, and hard-to-reach places who are praying for a Bible they can read and understand. This week my guest is Michael Woolworth with Bible League International, sharing powerful stories of faith, courage, and lives transformed through God's Word in their language!! Learn how Bible League Intl. is placing Bibles into the hands of believers around the world and partnering with Joy Radio WRJZ, WOAY in Beckley, WV & WKTS - The Bridge and our listeners to bring Bibles in their language, bringing the light and hope of Jesus Christ into some of the darkest places on earth. You'll be inspired by stories of  believers who treasure a single Bible, share it with entire communities, and risk everything to follow Christ. "Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." — Psalm 119:105. For only $5 a Bible, you can be a part of changing people's lives! Go to the wrjz.com banner.

Hosea Beckley wrote a Vermont geography/topography/history book in the 1840's. The book has wonderful descriptions of our region and gives examples of how geography impacted early settlement in Windham County.

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan shares a simple two-step process to get unstuck - to get into action. It's called the SA Formula. Get away to a quiet place - and then spend 15 or 20 minutes in silence with your eyes closed. Great ideas come from being silent with your thoughts. Then, take action. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought Alan shares 3 reasons why personal growth is painful. Personal growth is stressful and painful because we are doing something new - that we are not very good at. Tune in to learn why our brain pushes back on change - and prefers the status quo. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought Alan shares the 2 paths inventors can take to commercialize your inventions. Choose trial-and-error - figure it out yourself; or you can get help from me. Trial-and-error takes a lot of time and money - often thousands are wasted. I can help. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

What if the same symptoms we see in combat veterans — the broken sleep, the irritability, the brain fog — were already quietly spreading through the healthiest, highest-performing people you know?In this episode of Health Longevity Secrets, Robert Lufkin MD sits down with Neil Markey — a former US Army Special Operations captain from the 75th Ranger Regiment turned McKinsey consultant, now the co-founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats and a Harvard Chan School student researching psychedelic-assisted integrated health. Neil walks us through his own journey out of post-combat trauma, the neuroscience of why psilocybin opens a rare window of neuroplasticity in the adult brain, and why he believes this work belongs upstream as preventative medicine for the well.CHAPTERS:00:00 — Introduction02:34 — From Mathlete to 75th Ranger Regiment02:50 — Iraq, WMDs, and the Pretense of War03:16 — Two Afghanistan Tours as a Ranger Captain07:14 — How Meditation Reached Him First11:49 — The Peer Group Where Everyone Was Secretly Breaking12:25 — Why the Environment Always Wins15:15 — The Neuroplasticity Window Psychedelics Open17:18 — Amanda Feilding and the Beckley Foundation18:20 — Why Set and Setting Decide the Outcome20:58 — The Fresh Snowfall Metaphor for the Brain24:09 — Preventative Medicine for the Well, Not Just the Broken32:18 — The Real Safety Profile of Psilocybin33:27 — Beckley as a Public Benefit Corporation39:38 — Bringing Rigor at Harvard Chan40:12 — Jamaica, the Netherlands, and the US Legal Path45:04 — A Green Beret's Son Finally Came to Him46:34 — Why Awe Beats BurnoutKEY TAKEAWAYS:• Psilocybin opens a measurable window of neuroplasticity in the adult brain• Set, setting, and integration determine outcomes far more than the compound itself• Psilocybin is non-toxic with low incident rates when used in controlled environments• The "betterment of the well" use case may be as transformative as clinical treatment• Oregon and Colorado have legalized supervised use; New Mexico and Massachusetts are next• Chronic stress in high-performers replicates many PTSD-like symptoms• Awe, empathy, and connection are measurable outcomes — and they beat burnoutSTUDIES & SOURCES MENTIONED:• Neil Markey — Beckley Retreats (use code LUFKIN for 10% off)• Beckley Foundation — Amanda Feilding's psychedelic research institute• Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris — UCSF Psychedelics Division• Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research• Oregon Psilocybin Services — first US regulated program• JAMA Psychiatry meta-analysis on psilocybin for depression (2023)• Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health⭐ Enjoying the show? Please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — it takes 30 seconds and helps more people discover the science of health and longevity. Thank you!New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday. Subscribe so you don't miss one.Continue this conversation on Substack: https://robertlufkinmd.substack.comLies I Taught In Medical School — Free sample chapter: https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/Web: https://www.robertlufkinmd.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/robertlufkinmdX: https://x.com/robertlufkinmdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertlufkinmd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertlufkinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlufkinmd/

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought Alan shares the 3 elements that must be in your Licensing Pitch Package. You must have a clear, concise, and compelling marketing message. Also you need a curated list of companies to contact - and names, titles, and emails of specific contacts. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Host: JR Guest: Isabella Reddy, author of That You RememberJR sits down with acclaimed author Isabella Reddy to discuss her novel That You Remember, a work of historical fiction loosely based on the Buffalo Creek Disaster — a devastating flood that struck Logan County, West Virginia on February 26, 1972, killing 125 people, mostly women and children, after a coal slurry dam owned by the Pittston Coal Company catastrophically failed.Isabella shares how she spent 10 years researching the story, including visiting the region, reviewing court depositions from the landmark Gerald Stern lawsuit against Pittston, and even going inside coal mines in Beckley, WV and Wales. The spark that drove her to write the novel? A poem recited online by a disaster survivor, whose words — "I can't remember... I can't forget" — moved her to tell the story.The Buffalo Creek Disaster: What happened, who was affected, and why it's been overlooked in mainstream historyCoal culture in southern WV: The deep bond communities have with coal mining, the role of unions (UMWA), and the economic reality of Logan CountyResearch process: Visiting Logan County, going into homes, attending memorials (from the 40th to the 54th anniversary), and using her father's personal desk diaries — he once worked for PittstonThe character of Sarah: A fictional heroine inspired by real people Isabella met — spunky, outspoken, caught between loyalty to her community and a forbidden relationship with a coal operatorCorporate accountability vs. responsibility: Pittston infamously called the disaster "an act of God" — JR and Isabella discuss what that deflection reveals about corporate ethicsThe Miracle Baby, Carrie Albright: A real survivor of the disaster, thrown to safety by his mother as she was swept away; now a successful man in New York CityConnections to global disasters: The 1966 Aberfan disaster in Wales, Erin Brockovich, and Dark WatersHow to support the book and your local library: Purchase the book and provide its ISBN to your state capital to get it placed in every county libraryAmazon and Barnes & NobleRequest it at your local bookstore or libraryPublisher: Bell Aisle Books (an imprint of Brandy Lane Publishing, Richmond, VA)Author's website: thatyouremember.com- **Instagram | Tumblr | Twitter | TikTok | Facebook | LinkedIn — @WVUncommonPlaceMerch store: onecommonplacesquarespace.comJoin the email list via the websiteRate, subscribe, and leave feedback on your favorite podcast platformWV Uncommon Place is a variety podcast covering mental health, empowerment, pop culture, and West Virginia — hosted by JR and Stacey.Episode SummaryKey Topics CoveredWhere to Find the BookConnect with WV Uncommon Place

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today's Thursday Thought shares why inventors must clearly illustrate the problem - before they'll understand your solution. Inventors see problems everywhere - poorly designed products - so they find solutions. Most people see poor products as the status quo - not as problems. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

February 6th, 2019. Beckley, West Virginia. On the day he and his wife were scheduled to have an important business meeting, Michael Cochran collapsed in his kitchen. He was admitted to the hospital for critically low blood sugar and died in hospice days later. A discovery made after a search of the Cochran home would raise suspicions that his death was no accident.For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan shares the story of an interesting, successful iconic game - Twister. As a new game, Twister got off to a slow start in 1966. Some thought a game that twisted humans on a mat seemed too risque. Tune in to learn which TV show sparked a turnaround in the fortunes of Twister. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today's Thursday Thought addresses the unique life of an inventor. Alan Answers 4 questions to help you convert your chaos into calibrated chaos. It is challenging for creatives to achieve success - so Alan provides keys to stay on track and to manage the chaos. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today's Thursday Thought shares 5 Proven Steps to Invention Success. Alan provides 5 sequential steps to follow to achieve invention success. These are proven steps that have worked for him and hundreds of successful inventors.  They can work for you too - if you follow them! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

by UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear Timothy Green BeckleyAmong UFO enthusiasts, in between the serious, science-based researchers and the crackpots, there are people who enjoy the mystery for the fantastic tales and the colorful people it spawns, as well as the social interaction with the like-minded. One of the first examples of this sort of person was Gray Barker, who became known for his 1956 book They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers. He became good friends with James W. Moseley, who would become well-known as the publisher of Saucer Smear magazine, and the two of them became notorious for pranking and poking fun at what they considered their over-serious peers. As the 1960s got under way, a group formed around Moseley, who was based in Fort Lee, New Jersey. This included Allan Greenfield, Eugene Steinberg, and Timothy Green Beckley. Of these, Beckley, Like Barker, would become a prolific publisher of UFO-related material, and in 1978, he started putting out UFO Review, which was a tabloid-style newspaper chock full of UFO news, reports, interviews, and lurid ads for UFO books, UFO merchandise, new age self-help guides and related paraphernalia. Read more →CONTACT AND SUPPORT

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan asks, "Can you succeed without me?" More broadly, he means, can you succeed on your own as an inventor without help from him or another mentor?  Of course you can! Success is never guaranteed - but there is a lot of misinformation out there too. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan shares his purpose for starting the podcast, plus he asks you 5 questions. As a podcaster, nothing is more valuable than feedback from listeners. This episode provides the forum for you to answer 5 questions - great feedback for Alan. I look forward to hearing your questions. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought addresses AI disruption and AI opportunity. AI is both a massive disruptor and an opportunity - in today's workforce. AI disrupts formerly stable jobs, but also empowers people to do more work in less time. Inventors can benefit from the latter. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today's Thursday Thought asks you a simple question. Do you have too little time? You may feel that you have too little time - there aren't enough hours in the day for you. Right? Well, wrong. You have exactly 24 hours every day. You will get done the things that matter to you. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

What is it really like to start homeschooling when life doesn't look “ideal”?In this episode, I sat down with Brandon and Brigitte Beckley to talk about their unexpected journey into homeschooling, what surprised them most, and how they've navigated the challenges of balancing work, family, and education.Brandon and Brigitte share how they never originally planned to homeschool, but after building relationships with homeschooling families and rethinking their assumptions, they took the leap. Even though their situation didn't match the “perfect” homeschool picture, they discovered something powerful: there is more than one way to homeschool successfully.Throughout this conversation, they unpack the biggest mindset shifts they experienced, including the realization that homeschooling is far more about parenting and relationships than academics. They also discuss the challenges of homeschooling while working, managing expectations, and learning to extend grace to themselves in the process.Brigitte shares how homeschooling has strengthened her children's relationships and given their family more freedom and flexibility, while Brandon opens up about the internal struggles of trying to balance work, responsibility, and intentional parenting.You'll also hear encouragement for families who feel unsure if homeschooling is possible for them. This episode highlights creative approaches, the importance of community, and why you don't have to wait for perfect circumstances to begin.Whether you're considering homeschooling for the first time or are already on the journey, this conversation offers practical insight, honest reflections, and encouragement to help you move forward with confidence.Homeschool START Course: https://www.made2homeschool.com/a/2148255817/KNcPGL3tShow Notes and Full Transcript: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/truth-about-starting-homeschooling/Getting Started With Shakespeare Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children/FREE 5 Day Gentle Homeschool Reset: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/gentle-homeschool-reset/While you're here, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review in your podcast app? Send me a screenshot of your review and I'll send you a $15 gift certificate to my shop! Just email me your review screenshot at Amy@HumilityandDoxology.comJoin Made2Homeschool for exclusive content and community: HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/KNcPGL3t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Homeschool Planner Calendar: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/free-homeschool-planner-calendar/FREE Homeschool Planning Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide/Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-workFollow Humility and Doxology Online:Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HumilityAndDoxology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/humilityanddoxology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/humilityanddoxology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amy's Favorites: ⁠⁠⁠https://humilityanddoxology.com/favorites⁠⁠⁠This podcast and description contains affiliate links.

Today's Thursday Thought is Join a Mastermind Group. Alan answers 3 questions about mastermind groups - and why you should join one. Inventors benefit from collaborating with each other to share experiences, challenges, and resources. Alan also invites you to join his Mastermind Group. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan admonishes you, "Don't Let Them Sink Your Dream."  Well-meaning friends may advise you to give up on your invention - "It's too risky," they say. Even the voice in your head may advise giving up. Don't let either sink your dream! Listen to your logical reasons to continue! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today's Thursday Thought asks you a simple question. Are you on a mission? During the many dark nights, you'll face as an inventor - you'll ask yourself: Why am I doing this? Listen to learn why you must be on a mission bigger than yourself. Just making money will not sustain you. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today's Thursday Thought is about sleep. The recommended sleep duration for adults is about 7 - 9 hours, but many get less than 7 hours of sleep at night. Sleep deprivation is associated with increased risk of heart disease and many ailments. Make it a priority to get at least 7 hours of sleep each night for your optimum health. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today's Thursday Thought is 3 Free Resources for Inventors. Alan shares 3 free online resources you can begin using today to improve your productivity. Learn how to tweak and improve the impact of your emails, find companies to license to, and find emails of contacts.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

From the end of October to the start of December 2001, an unspecified two-roomed second-floor flat on Eagle Street in Holborn was a warm and welcoming guesthouse rented out to two Korean students exploring London. As strangers in a notoriously dangerous city, they did everything right to ensure their safety, as London isn't for the faint hearted. And although they stayed within confines of their tight-knit community, their sadistic killer was hiding in plain sight.Location #1: unknown number, ‘Beckley' 47-51 Eagle Street, Holborn, London, WC2Location #2: unknown number, Lansbury Estate, Augusta Street, Poplar, London, E14Date: 8th or 9th of December 1913 and 27th October 2001Victims: Hyun-Han Jin and In-Hea SongCulprit: Kye Soo KimFive time nominated at the True Crime Awards, Independent Podcast Awards and the British Podcast Awards, Murder Mile is one of the best UK / British true crime podcasts covering only 20 square miles of West London. It is researched, written and performed by Michael of Murder Mile UK True Crime Podcast with the main musical themes written and performed by Erik Stein and Jon Boux of Cult With No Name and additional music, as used under the Creative Commons License 4.0. A full listing of tracks used and a full transcript for each episode is listed here and a legal disclaimer.TRUE CRIME FEST: Saturday 28th March 2026 in Maida Vale, London. For tickets, CLICK HERE.Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA · Instagram· FaceBook· ThreadsSUBSCRIBE via PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/murdermile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today's Thursday Thought is about the Creative Quandary. Ever wonder if you're using your time productively? Are you even doing the right thing? Those two questions are the creative quandary for inventors. Alan provides a 3-step process to evaluate the best answer for you. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast — your wisdom podcast where we explore insights, stories, and ideas that help us get a little bit better at life.  In this episode, host Skip Lineberg sits down with optometrist, author, and community leader Dr. Brad Lane for a thoughtful conversation about mindset, perception, and the power of intentional focus. Brad shares how a simple journaling practice reshaped his daily life, how gratitude and reflection can transform our outlook, and why the human brain often finds exactly what it is looking for. Drawing from both neuroscience and real-life experience, Brad explains the role of the reticular activating system—a powerful mental filter that influences what we notice, believe, and ultimately become. Podcast Resources & Links Get Brad's book "The Professional's Daily Balance Journal" on Amazon Grab a copy of Brad's book "Appalachian Son" [links coming soon] Learn more about Appalachian Eye Care Connect with Brad on LinkedIn Through stories from his upbringing as the son of a West Virginia coal miner, his journey into optometry, and his work serving communities across the region, Brad offers listeners practical wisdom about how to train the mind, shape perspective, and live with purpose and clarity. This conversation is both reflective and practical—filled with insights you can begin applying immediately. Press play and discover why seeing life clearly begins with choosing what you focus on. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why journaling can help clear mental clutter and set daily intentions How gratitude and reflection shape the direction of your day The neuroscience behind the reticular activating system and how it impacts your mindset Why negative self-talk can sabotage progress—and how to replace it A Bit More About Our Wise Guest Dr. Brad Lane is a business and community leader and the co-owner and operator of Appalachian Eye Care, a growing regional optometry practice serving communities in Princeton and Beckley, West Virginia, as well as Giles County, Virginia. A native of Mullens, West Virginia and the proud son of a coal miner, Brad earned undergraduate degrees from Concord University and his Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He later completed both an MBA and a Master of Education. Dr. Lane is an active advocate for the optometry profession and has served in leadership roles with several professional organizations and councils. He is also a published author whose upcoming second book, Appalachian Son, is scheduled for release in early 2026. Beyond his professional work, Brad is deeply committed to community service. He currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Concord University Board of Governors and supports multiple scholarships and charitable initiatives throughout the region. Brad Lane joins us for this conversation from Princeton, West Virginia.   Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Graphic Design + Social Media Chloe Lineberg   Stay Connected with Us on Social YouTube @themainthingpod Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook  @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn   How Can You Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Purchase a set of our wisdom cards for inspiration. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Purchase a book from our curated collection on Bookshop.  

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today's Thursday Thought is Stop and Smell the Roses. We live busy lives. Though we live in the present moment, our minds are often focused on the past - or worried about the future. Alan suggests that you stop, frequently, to smell the roses - focus your attention on the here and now.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Today's Thursday Thought is Leverage Your Time with AI. AI is accelerating technology at Warp Speed. Leaders in the AI technology change places weekly, sometimes daily. It can feel overwhelming. Good news! Alan can help you - with the Tap the Power of AI workshop.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

IN THIS EPISODE~ Along with a detailed explanation for listeners of the things that unfortunately delayed us in getting out THIS-- our first episode of the year-- Rob Clark ("The Lone Gunman Podcast") and Doug Campbell ("The Dallas Action" Podcast) have the usual full plate of JFK Assassination-related News, Notes and Study material for YOU! Among the many topics discussed:What if...things that can't be conclusively proven to be True...that we as a Research Discipline have come to BELIEVE are true...aren't? Rob will give us some thought-provoking examples involving slain DPD Officer JD Tippit; Murky details surrounding the movements of both Tippit and Lee Harvey Oswald soon after The Hit; How credible WAS Earline Roberts?; CIA Officer David Atlee Phillips attempts to publish a memoir in the mid-1970s...and receives monumental backlash from CIA, Officer Tippit's alleged stop at The "Top 10 Records Store", and a look at a couple of Lee Oswald's fellow boarders, as of 11/22/63.PLUS: Was Mary Pinchot Meyer's murder tied to 11/22/63? Will Marina ever spill the beans? What's the deal with Mark Lane?And why our new 2nd-half part-time sponsor can be a little "shady."JOIN US!Written & Hosted by Rob Clark & Doug CampbellRecorded & Engineered by Curado "Little Momo" Scaranucci, Jr. for Drop-D Podcast Productions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/quick-hits-the-jfk-assassination--3682240/support.

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought is Don't Bemoan Your Comfort Zone. We inventors love doing things inside our comfort zone - creating new products. Alan shares why pushing through comfort zones is crucial.  To succeed - you must learn to take on new skills outside your comfort zone.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought is compare and despair. It's in our nature to compare ourselves with others. But as an inventor, comparing your success - with that of any other inventor is unfruitful. Compare yourself today - only with yourself yesterday - for best results.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Today, Alan describes 3 perspectives about AI, specific to inventors.  AI is advancing very rapidly, and it can be daunting learning to use these powerful tools to save time, effort, and money. Learn to improve your productivity - by "dipping your toes in the water" with AI now. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan posits that confused customers don't buy. Alan describes how children ask many questions - but adults tend to ask few questions, especially when they're confused.  This means that your marketing message must be clear, concise, and compelling.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan asks what category of inventor describes you. Alan briefly describes 3 different inventor categories and what distinguishes each of them.  They range from pure dreamers - to doers - and everything in between. But only one of them makes money. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan addresses a question many inventors ask him: "Why does it take so long to get the first royalty check after signing a deal?" Alan shares how long it typically takes and why, specifically, it takes so long.  As an inventor, you must be patient! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan addresses a misunderstanding some inventors have - a PPA is not a patent.  Alan briefly describes what a PPA - or Provisional Patent Application - provides you as an inventor, and what it does not provide. A PPA can be valuable - if used appropriately. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Today, Alan describes 3 ways that AI is your foe - not your friend. Because AI is very powerful - and will do whatever you ask - you may rely on it too much. Then it becomes a crutch.  There is a subtle but important difference between as AI as your helper - and AI as the doer. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan shares reasons why you shouldn't give up as an inventor.  If you believe in yourself and your invention - and know that it solves a problem competitors don't. Don't give up!  Listen to hear more examples of circumstances when you shouldn't give up. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Today, Alan describes 3 ways that AI is your friend. Alan gives a specific example to show how AI can save you time - lots of time. Time is your most valuable asset. You can't afford to waste it.  He also shares how AI can save you money - and can allow you to multi-task effectively.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan shares that inventing is a high-risk business.  He describes why, specifically, inventing is risky - and why some seem to think it is a quick path to riches.  Listen to hear his humorous portrayal of some who think their "idea" is worth millions. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

William Sandys was an antiquarian who published a collection of Christmas carols in the 19th century that turned out to be really influential. Research: Archambo, Shelley Batt. “The Development of the English Carol Through the Fifteenth Century.” The Choral Journal, OCTOBER 1986, Vol. 27, No. 3. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/23547224REFERENCES Brain, Jessica. “History of Christmas Carols.” Historic UK. 12/13/2024. https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/History-Christmas-Carols/ “Carol, N.” Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford UP, June 2025, https://doi.org/10.1093/OED/1684298837. Carter, Michael. “The origins of Christmas carols.” English Heritage. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/origins-of-christmas-carols/ Cartwright, Mark. "The History of Christmas Carols." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 05 Dec 2023, https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2339/the-history-of-christmas-carols/. Web. 03 Dec 2025. Davey, Henry, and Elizabeth Baigent. "Sandys, William (1792–1874), writer on music and antiquary." Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. September 23, 2004. Oxford University Press. Date of access 3 Dec. 2025, https://www.oxforddnb.com/view/10.1093/ref:odnb/9780198614128.001.0001/odnb-9780198614128-e-24654 Ditchfield, Peter Hampson. “Old English customs extant at the present time; an account of local observances.” London, G. Redway. 1896. https://archive.org/details/studentshistoryo00gardrich Dreamer, Percy R. et al. “The Oxford Book Of Carols.” Oxford University Press. 1928. English Heritage. “A Brief History of Christmas Carols.” https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/members-area/members-magazine/podcast-extras/history-of-carols/ Sandys, William. “Christmas carols, ancient and modern; including the most popular in the west of England, and the airs to which they are sung. Also specimens of French provincial carols. With an introduction and notes.” London, R. Beckley. 1833. https://archive.org/details/christmascarolsa00sandrich/mode/1up Sandys, William. “Christmastide: Its History, Festivities and Carols.” London: John Russell Smith. 1860. https://archive.org/details/christmastideits00sandrich/ The Law Bod Blog. “Heading towards Christmas.” 12/2/2013. https://blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/lawbod/2013/12/02/heading-towards-christmas/ Huxtable, Sally-Anne. “Wassailing: ritual and revelry.” National Trust. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/history/art-collections/wassailing-ritual-and-revelry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan shares why you should get away and enjoy yourself.  You'll learn your best ideas come from your subconscious mind. But the chatter of the conscious mind inhibits idea. Get away, enjoy, and quiet your mind and watch what happens! Ideas come forth. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. In today's Thursday Thought, Alan shares that he is looking for a few good men and women inventors - to help through coaching.  For years, the Marines recruited by seeking a few who have the mettle to succeed. Alan believes this is true for inventors too - only a few have the mettle. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Today, Alan offers 3 thoughts to ponder as 2025 draws to a close. The first thought is a tip - inventing is a journey - with lots of ups and downs. You must be patient to succeed. The other 2 thoughts touch on "bells and whistles" and the importance of compelling product benefits.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.alanbeckley.com

Episode 303 is the sixteenth episode of our mini-series on the Tippit murder.  David Belin, the celebrated Warren Commission attorney called  it the "Rosetta Stone" of the JFK assassination. It may very well be just that...but for other reasons! In  this sixteenth  episode, we tell the story of the Dallas police squad car appearing in front of Oswald's rooming house right at about 1:00PM as he was changing and about to exit. The car approached slowly, honked twice and then proceeded slowly away. This was clearly observed by housekeeper Earlene Roberts.  From her window, she clearly saw a cruiser with two uniformed police officers contained in it. And she clearly identified it as car 207 in three separate documents including two FBI interviews in the first week after the assassination with  the first occurring on November 23rd and the second occurring on November 29th. Her December 5th affidavit reaffirmed the car number again.  She and the owner of the rooming house were subsequently harassed by both the police and others and ultimately by the time of her testimony at the Warren Commission, she became unsure of the car's number.  Another classic example of such an important piece of evidence ignored and obfuscated by the authorities during the course of the investigation.  Yes…there is a grave possibility that the true "Rosetta Stone" of November 22nd, 1963, might just lie in the quiet Dallas suburb of Oak Cliff, waiting for us to finally put the pieces together. This is a wander I've created especially for you…and of all the wanders you have taken with me, this may be the most thrilling of all! And don't worry, as the fall winds turn cooler, we will all be vacationing once again, in Mexico…I think  you know what I mean by that. But our new wander takes precedent.  As we wind down the Tippit series, I hope that you will enjoy these last few episodes of what is one of the most riveting aspects of the JFK assassination story. 

Is your Empire feeling less than fresh? Does it feel like the modern world's best days are behind it? Do conquest and global power politics not hit as good as they used to? Welcome to the Age of Stagnation, a time when the fruits of the Industrial Revolution can be enjoyed but not replicated.It's making us all a little crazy, especially world leaders. With us today on the show is Michael Beckley, a political science professor at Tufts University and his career includes stretches at the Pentagon, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and the RAND Corporation. To hear Beckley tell it, stagnation might not be such a bad thing. If we can avoid repeating the worst mistakes of the 20th century and let go of a “number go up” mind set, then maybe we can all learn to enjoy a long age of stabilization.The diminishing returns of the Industrial RevolutionWinners and losers in the Age of AscentMoore's Law sputters outStabilization isn't so bad. “We're some of the luckiest people who've ever lived.”Shenanigans and shithouseryAI isn't “ready” yetWhy conquest doesn't work anymoreChina as a paper tiger in the age of stabilizationAmerica's unique advantages“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” - Mike TysonThe Stagnant OrderI Tried the Robot That's Coming to Live With You. It's Still Part Human.Michael BeckleySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/warcollege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From July 18, 2024: On today's episode, Matt Gluck, Research Fellow at Lawfare, spoke with Michael Beckley, Associate Professor of Political Science at Tufts, and Arne Westad, the Elihu Professor of History at Yale.They discussed Beckley's and Westad's articles in Foreign Affairs on the best path forward for the U.S.-China strategic relationship—in the economic and military contexts. Beckley argues that in the short term, the U.S. should focus on winning its security competition with China, rather than significant engagement, to prevent conflict. Westad compares the current moment to the period preceding World War I. He cautions that the U.S. and China should maintain strategic communication and avoid an overly narrow focus on competition to stave off large-scale conflict.They broke down the authors' arguments and where they agree and disagree. Does U.S. engagement lower the temperature in the relationship? Will entrenched economic interests move the countries closer to conflict? How can the U.S. credibly deter China from invading Taiwan without provoking Beijing?To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.