Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Miller

Grocers are investing heavily in electronic shelf labels, but what happens when the hardware is in place and the software can't keep up with the complexity of grocery pricing? In this edition of 5 Insightful Minutes, Kim Schneider, VP of Sales for Vestcom North America Retail at Avery Dennison, joins Ben Miller and Chris Walton to explain why the key to maximizing shelf-edge technology investments starts with the software behind the labels. Kim breaks down why Vestcom's expertise goes far beyond paper shelf tags, and how its storeLink software acts as a central brain for managing the complex data, pricing rules, promotions, and operational demands of the grocery shelf edge. She explains why going digital doesn't eliminate the challenges of retail execution, especially when grocers are managing a combination of paper and electronic shelf labels, and how intelligent software can help retailers protect their ROI, avoid vendor lock-in, and maintain accurate pricing across every store. Key Topics Covered: • Why electronic shelf labels are only as effective as the software behind them • How Vestcom's 40 years of shelf-edge expertise informs its technology solutions • Why grocery pricing data is so complex • How storeLink manages pricing, promotions, and shelf-edge data • The operational challenges of balancing paper and digital shelf labels • Why going digital doesn't automatically eliminate pricing and execution issues • How software can act as a single source of truth across paper and digital labels • Why hardware-agnostic software helps retailers avoid vendor lock-in • How retailers can protect the ROI of their ESL investments • The hidden operational costs of pricing errors and sync failures • How storeLink proactively identifies data issues, layout errors, and offline tags • Why software should never be an afterthought in an ESL rollout • What grocery CEOs and CIOs should consider before investing in digital shelf labels Read Kim Schneider's article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/could-esl-blindspot-sabotage-your-roi-kim-schneider-uaxdc/?trackingId=UdhUmpfGRGlt8s4B9EO%2Frg%3D%3D Music by hooksounds.com Sponsored Content

In this episode, sponsored by Instacart Enterprise, Portager, Vusion, and Sifter Solutions, Ben Miller is joined by Chris Walton, President and CEO of Omni Talk, live from NRF Retail's Big Show Europe in Paris, to unpack the latest grocery news and trends shaping the global grocery and CPG industry. This week, they discuss: • Kroger's stalled performance and lowered 2026 sales outlook, examining whether the challenges facing the supermarket giant are specific to Kroger, the broader supermarket format, or consumer confidence: https://www.supermarketnews.com/finance/kroger-cuts-same-store-sales-outlook-for-2026 • Instacart and Shipt launching AI-powered shopping assistants, and what the latest developments in AI-powered grocery shopping mean for the customer experience retailers should be working toward: https://www.grocerydive.com/news/instacart-shipt-launch-ai-powered-shopping-assistants/829859/ • Walgreens partnering with Looma to deploy in-store advertising screens, and whether working with a partner that provides hardware, content production, and measurement is the right approach to in-store digitization: https://chainstoreage.com/news-briefs/2026-09-08?article=walgreens-deploy-store-advertising-screens • Albertsons expanding its board and naming Meg Whitman as its first Executive Chair, examining what the appointment could signal for the company and the wider grocery industry: https://www.grocerydive.com/news/albertsons-expands-board-names-first-executive-chair-meg-whitman/829895/ Plus, Kim Schneider of Vestcom joins us for Five Insightful Minutes to explore how grocers can maximize their investment in shelf-edge technologies. A few things worth checking out from this week's episode: Don't miss our exclusive interviews from NRF Retail's Big Show Europe in Paris, featuring the retail leaders and innovators shaping the future of grocery and retail. Catch them on the Omni Talk LinkedIn page, podcast channels, and YouTube. Register for Omni Talk's Fall Conference Season “Must-See” Tech Preview: https://www.linkedin.com/events/omnitalk-sfallconferenceseason-7486477216600518656/theater/ Episode 005. Welcome to GrocerTalk. P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ Music by hooksounds.com.

In this episode, sponsored by Instacart Enterprise, Portager, Vusion, and Sifter Solutions, Ben Miller is joined by Sarah Engel, President of digital marketing agency and consultancy January Digital and one of Adweek's 50 most influential marketing executives, to take stock of the latest developments in Agentic Commerce and unpack the global grocery news stories from this week that we believe are worth paying attention to. This week, they discuss: • Anthropic's new blueprints for Shopping and Merchant Agents, Amazon's latest Alexa for Shopping update, and what the rise of Agentic Commerce means for grocery: https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/anthropic-launches-ai-agent-blueprints-retailers-ahead-holiday-shopping-season-2026-09-02/ • Sprouts Farmers Market's CEO succession plan, with Jack Sinclair stepping down and COO Nick Konat set to take over.: https://www.grocerydive.com/news/sprouts-names-ceo-nick-konat/829368/ • Kroger and Meijer's September wellness events, and whether in-store health and wellness activations can really move the needle: https://progressivegrocer.com/kroger-takes-health-focused-message-across-country-wellness-tour • Walmart expanding restaurant delivery through Dunkin', and why the move could be a smart way to build delivery demand and order density: https://corporate.walmart.com/news/2026/09/walmart-expands-restaurant-delivery-with-dunkin • Aldi letting shoppers vote on new private label coffee creamer flavors, and whether it's smart engagement or simply a fun gimmick: https://progressivegrocer.com/aldi-takes-store-strategy-instagram-facebook Plus, GrocerTalk Grab & Go brings even more stories to the table, including Aldi's Barbie-themed UK exclusive, Sarah's pick of the week, and Ben questioning whether Starbucks' new UK autumn menu is helping clarify what the brand actually wants to be. A few things worth checking out from this week's episode: • Register for our Fall Conference “Must See” Tech Preview on September 17: https://www.linkedin.com/events/omnitalk-sfallconferenceseason-7486477216600518656/theater/ • Watch Jack Sinclair's Groceryshop keynote from last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPdm5IAecYc GrocerTalk is your weekly dose of the trends, tech and big ideas shaping grocery and CPG. Episode 004. Welcome to GrocerTalk. P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ Music by hooksounds.com

Target is launching Target Beauty Studio with more than 1,600 products from 90 brands, including more than two-thirds that are brand new to Target. But can this new beauty destination successfully fill the space left behind by Ulta? Chris Walton, Ben Miller, Michael Prendergast, and Ken Davidson debate whether Target's future in beauty depends on finding the next big brands, creating the right assortment, or proving that its merchandising team can still deliver. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/NXUUmuwrX2Q

Sur La Table has entered the resale game with Second Servings, a new peer-to-peer marketplace for kitchenware, home goods, and dining products. The Fast Five crew debates whether the marketplace is a smart, low-lift opportunity or simply a distraction that won't generate enough traffic to move the needle. And after taking a closer look at the platform, Ben Miller raises another interesting question: is this really a peer-to-peer marketplace, or a new way for Sur La Table to sell discounted and returned merchandise? ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/NXUUmuwrX2Q

Stripe believes the traditional online checkout page is on its way out as AI agents and agentic commerce begin to reshape how consumers shop. Michael Prendergast, Ken Davidson, Ben Miller, and Chris Walton discuss what happens when the purchasing process becomes increasingly machine-led, from eliminating friction and clicks to completely rethinking promotions, pricing, and how retailers compete for transactions. The big question: Are retailers ready for a world where machines may increasingly shop for consumers? ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/NXUUmuwrX2Q

Walmart is expanding its restaurant delivery ambitions beyond the Subway locations inside its stores, and the Fast Five crew thinks this could become much more than just a grocery delivery add-on. Ken Davidson sees it primarily as a logical bolt-on, while Michael Prendergast, Ben Miller, and Chris Walton argue Walmart's massive store footprint, delivery density, and potential drone capabilities could eventually make it a much bigger threat to DoorDash and Uber Eats. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/NXUUmuwrX2Q

In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Quorso, Veloq, and R&S Logistics, Chris Walton was joined by Michael Prendergast and Ken Davidson of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, along with Ben Miller, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of GrocerTalk, to discuss: • Walmart's plans to expand restaurant delivery beyond its own Subway locations and whether its massive store footprint could make it a real competitor to DoorDash and Uber Eats: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beyond-store-next-step-walmart-restaurant-delivery-greg-cathey-ndkmc/ • Target's new Beauty Studio, launching in more than 600 stores, and whether its strategy of bringing new brands into the mix can successfully fill the void left by Ulta: https://www.modernretail.co/operations/new-brands-flock-to-targets-post-ulta-beauty-section/ • Sur La Table's new peer-to-peer resale marketplace and whether resale is a smart way to reach younger, price-sensitive shoppers or simply a distraction: https://www.retaildive.com/news/sur-la-table-launches-peer-to-peer-resale-marketplace/828800/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202026-08-27%20Retail%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:88598%5D&utm_term=Retail%20Dive • Stripe's prediction that the traditional online checkout page is dying as agentic AI makes it possible for shoppers, and eventually AI agents, to buy directly from product pages: https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1413191-stripe-predicts-the-end-of-the-online-checkout-page • Amazon's reported push toward fully automated delivery stations and whether full automation of the last mile is becoming inevitable: https://www.geekwire.com/2026/amazon-eyes-fully-automated-delivery-stations-to-bring-robotics-to-the-last-mile/ We can't forget a bonus 5 Insightful Minutes with Rocquan Lucas, previewing what's ahead at Groceryshop and the conversations shaping one of retail's biggest upcoming events. Plus, Chris, Michael, Ken, and Ben reveal their favorite types of pie, share their thoughts on the return of Cole Trickle in a Days of Thunder sequel, and answer the question: What would your significant-other-inspired tattoo say? P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ P.P.S. Also be sure to check out our podcast rankings on Feedspot. Music by hooksounds.com

Its time for us to celebrate another Anniversary.  For this episode we look at a great system, the GameCube.   We tall about games that mean a ton to us and and what makes this a special system.  Come celebrate the GameCube with us and hear what we have to say. Starring Mike Albertin, Barry, Richard Sampson, Kyle F, Tony G, Phil, Robbie Sherman, Ben Miller, and Blake. Kyle's Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/73Fwj35UGX7tVhjmQGd7H5 Barry's Podcast - https://nintendofuse.com/podcast/ https://pnpgamesonline.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooJPzHuuFIH7j94WbtrSLE93lJ1H07ZYutJiKBOb7bBzYiz4s9z Robbie's Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yu0P73Pydfi9VMdl2k8cZ Richard's Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/RichCale Richard's Fanfiction - https://archiveofourown.org/users/RichSkitzCale?fbclid=IwAR2MTwSgTp3bLXxK6y9g5g0PLlPkdtiH-pwkHPzVrhiTfyV6rN5Y5x7GtVs Phill's Podcast's - https://www.botchedpodcast.com/ https://lostluggageshow.com/ A Gamer Looks at 40 - https://agamerlooksat40.com/ Carrying My Cross - https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/carrying-my-cross-a-faith-journey-podcast/id1865524685 Phoebe's Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/theletsplayprincess Phoebe's Podcast - https://nerdsabroadcast.podbean.com/ Zac's Podcast's - https://linktr.ee/absolutelythebest https://retrogameclub.net/ Helena - https://linktr.ee/helhathfury Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GamesMyMomFound Follow us on Facebook. Instagram - gamesmymomfound_ YouTube  - https://youtube.com/c/GamesMyMomFoundPodcast Discord - https://discord.gg/ My Son's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TbjvXLN-Wd0tLcMac6MOw Tomb Raider 30th Anniversary - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/tomb-raider-30th-anniversary-gmmf Metroid 40th Anniversary - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/metroid-40th-anniversary-gmmf Zelda 40th Anniversary - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/zelda-40th-anniversary Gameboy Advance 25th Anniversary - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/gameboy-advance-25th-anniversary-gmmf XBOX 360 Twenty Year Anniversary - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/xbox-360-20-year-anniversary-gmmf SNES 30th Anniversary https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/snes-30th-anniversary

In this episode, sponsored by Instacart Enterprise, Portager, and Vusion, Ben Miller is joined by Stewart Samuel, Director of Retail Futures at IGD and a leading grocery retail analyst and industry expert, to unpack the global grocery news stories from this week that we believe are worth paying attention to. This week, they discuss: • Whether weak US consumer confidence is finally translating into changes in grocery shopping behavior, from strong results at Dollar Tree and Dollar General to lower-income shoppers pulling back at Walmart: https://www.supermarketnews.com/finance/dollar-tree-pops-in-q2 • BJ's Wholesale Club's plans to reduce its SKU count by 20%, and whether cutting back on choice is the right move for the membership retailer: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/bjs-wholesale-club-to-cut-skus-by-20/828618/ • Target's new Beauty Studio concept, launching across 600 stores, and whether it can successfully rebuild the retailer's beauty proposition following the end of its Ulta partnership: https://progressivegrocer.com/target-launching-beauty-studio-concept-across-600-stores • Aldi's decision to close its grocery delivery business in Switzerland, and whether the move is a one-off or a broader reality check for online grocery: https://adalytica.com/news/aldi-swiss-grocery-delivery-10344f62 • Walmart bringing its Scintilla commerce intelligence platform to Sam's Club, and what it means for suppliers, retail media and Sam's future: https://www.supermarketnews.com/grocery-technology/walmart-brings-commerce-intelligence-platform-to-sam-s-club Plus, GrocerTalk Grab & Go brings even more stories to the table, including Simbe's Tally expanding with Tesco, Erewhon's latest store opening, a new Sobeys concept store, and Costco bringing custom cakes and party platters to online delivery through Instacart. GrocerTalk is a weekly podcast from the Omni Talk Podcast Network covering the trends, innovations and technologies shaping global grocery. Episode 003. Welcome to GrocerTalk. P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ Music by hooksounds.com.

In a moment of stunning humility, Jesus flips our ideas of weakness, strength, and leadership upside down. (John 13:1-17, Matt 23:11-12, Phil 2:10-11, Acts 4:12, Col 1:15, Matt 28:18, Phil 2:3-8, Matt 5:38-41, 2 Cor 12:9)

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In this episode, sponsored by Instacart Enterprise, Portager, and Vusion, Ben Miller is joined by Martin Bailie, Global Retail CEO, AI & Growth Expert and Founder of MWB Advisory to unpack the news stories from global grocery this week that we believe are worth paying attention to. Martin brings decades of hands-on grocery experience across three continents, with a career spanning Tesco, Tata India, Primark and Lidl. This week, they discuss: • Target's Q2 results, and whether stronger sales, grocery growth and improved store traffic signal a genuine turnaround or simply a bounce from a weak comparison: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/target-tgt-q2-2026-earnings.html • Sainsbury's pause on AI facial recognition, following a case of mistaken identity, and whether retailers can use technology to protect colleagues and customers without creating new problems: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/17/humiliated-sainsburys-store-pauses-ai-scanning-after-false-shoplifting-accusation • Amazon's six-fold expansion of drone delivery, and why Martin believes drone delivery is moving beyond novelty and becoming part of retail infrastructure: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/amazon-to-expand-drone-delivery-reach-sixfold-this-year/828253/ • Uber's partnership with Zipline, including its ambition for one million drone deliveries a day by 2029, and what the race for drone delivery says about the future of convenience and quick commerce: https://investor.uber.com/news-events/news/press-release-details/2026/Uber-and-Zipline-Partner-to-Bring-Drone-Delivery-to-Millions-of-Americans/default.aspx • Ocado's latest European technology partnership, and what its newest customer tells us about the future of automated grocery fulfillment: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/amazon-to-expand-drone-delivery-reach-sixfold-this-year/828253/ Plus, GrocerTalk Grab & Go brings even more stories to the table from another busy week in global grocery. GrocerTalk is a weekly podcast from the Omni Talk Podcast Network covering the trends, innovations and technologies shaping global grocery. Episode 002. Welcome to GrocerTalk. P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ Music by hooksounds.com.

Its time for us to celebrate another great Anniversary from the year of 2026.  For this one we take a look at the Terrific Tomb Raider series.  A series that really changed the landscape of gaming and has truly made a name for herself over these past 30 years.  We even have new games still coming for this amazing series.  Grab your Two Pistols and get ready to hear multiple people tell you what Tomb Raider means to them.  I promise you will find treasure in our conversations. Starring Mike Albertin, Richard Sampson, Ben Miller, TB, Starsky, Phoebe Stanton, Kyle F, Tony Garcia, Barry Carenza, Cody Laveau, and Michael Colby.  Richard's Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/RichCale Richard's Fanfiction - https://archiveofourown.org/users/RichSkitzCale?fbclid=IwAR2MTwSgTp3bLXxK6y9g5g0PLlPkdtiH-pwkHPzVrhiTfyV6rN5Y5x7GtVs Trey's Podcast - https://nintendomainpodcast.com/ Barry's Podcast - https://nintendofuse.com/podcast/ https://pnpgamesonline.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooJPzHuuFIH7j94WbtrSLE93lJ1H07ZYutJiKBOb7bBzYiz4s9z Kyle F's Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/73Fwj35UGX7tVhjmQGd7H5 Cody's TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cajuncrippler Michael Colby's Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-bizarre-adventure/id1675264599 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jack-billings-presents-haunted-apartment-complex/id1572711048 A Gamer Looks at 40 - https://agamerlooksat40.com/ Carrying My Cross - https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/carrying-my-cross-a-faith-journey-podcast/id1865524685 Phoebe's Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/theletsplayprincess Phoebe's Podcast - https://nerdsabroadcast.podbean.com/ Zac's Podcast - https://linktr.ee/absolutelythebest Helena - https://linktr.ee/helhathfury Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GamesMyMomFound Follow us on Facebook. Instagram - gamesmymomfound_ YouTube  - https://youtube.com/c/GamesMyMomFoundPodcast Discord - https://discord.gg/ My Son's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TbjvXLN-Wd0tLcMac6MOw Tomb Raider 1996 - GMMF 388 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/tomb-raider-1996-gmmf-388 Tomb Raider Underworld - GMMF 357 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/tomb-raider-underworld-gmmf-357 Tomb Raider Legend - GMMF 318 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/tomb-raider-legend-gmmf-318 Tomb Raider Anniversary - GMMF 272 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/tomb-raider-anniversary-gmmf-272 Shadow of The Tomb Raider - GMMF 205 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/shadow-of-the-tomb-raider-gmmf-205 Rise of The Tomb Raider - GMMF 174 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-gmmf-174 Tomb Raider (2013) - GMMF 163 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/tomb-raider-2013-gmmf-163 Tomb Raider 2 - GMMF 45 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/tomb-raider-2-gmmf-45

In an early moment with his disciples, Jesus asks them a direct question about their motive: what do they want?  How would we answer that question? (John 1:35-41, Jn 1:14, Col 2:9, Ps 139, Ps 147, Matt 7:7-8, Ps 63:1, Lk 10:38-42, Ps 27:4, Matt 6:33, Col 3:1, Hos 10:12)

Welcome to GrocerTalk! In this launch episode, sponsored by Instacart Enterprise, Portager, and Vusion, Ben Miller is joined by Omni Talk President & CEO Chris Walton to unpack the news stories from global grocery this week that we believe are worth paying attention to. This week, they discuss: • Couche-Tard's US$8.7bn bid for Żabka, and what it signals about the future of convenience retail: https://www.reuters.com/business/alimentation-couche-tard-buy-polish-retailer-zabka-87-billion-2026-07-31/ • Kroger combining grocery and prescription deliveries, with Instacart, and what's next for Kroger's ecommerce strategy: https://progressivegrocer.com/kroger-bundles-grocery-and-prescription-delivery • Schnucks' new AI shopping assistant, and whether conversational commerce is becoming table stakes: https://www.grocerydive.com/news/schnucks-new-digital-tools-shoppers-artificial-intelligence/827758/ • Just Eat's AI Voice Assistant, and what grocers can learn from how foodservice companies are adopting AI voice tools: https://newsroom.justeattakeaway.com/en-WW/269108-just-eat-takeaway-com-launches-ai-voice-assistant-across-europe-to-make-discovering-your-next-order-as-easy-as-having-a-conversation/ • Amazon's agreement with AutoStore, and what it tells us about grocery fulfillment automation: https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2026/8/13/autostore-announces-deal-with-amazon-to-supply-automation-technology-products-and-solutions Plus, GrocerTalk Grab & Go brings more stories to the table, including Walmart's move into store-based micro-fulfillment, C&S's Winn-Dixie ambitions, Ahold Delhaize's savings kiosks, and Waitrose's new AI assistant for store associates. GrocerTalk is a new weekly podcast from the Omni Talk Podcast Network covering the trends, innovations and technologies shaping global grocery. Episode 001. Welcome to GrocerTalk. P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ Music by hooksounds.com.

Here is a game that i been meaning to play for over two decades and finally made it happen, Sonic Adventure.   A game that probably was great back in the day..... it's something that didn't age great. After playing Sonic Adventure 2 then going back to this.... leaves a weird taste in your mouth. Come hear how we feel about this game from the Dreamcast era.  Starring Mike Albertin, Nate, Phoebe Stanton, Ben Miller and Dominic.  Nate's Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/palletjackingames.bsky.social Dominic's Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@dissonantwaves7752 A Gamer Looks at 40 - https://agamerlooksat40.com/ Carrying My Cross - https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/carrying-my-cross-a-faith-journey-podcast/id1865524685 Phoebe's Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/theletsplayprincess Phoebe's Podcast - https://nerdsabroadcast.podbean.com/ Zac's Podcast - https://linktr.ee/absolutelythebest Helena - https://linktr.ee/helhathfury Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GamesMyMomFound Follow us on Facebook. Instagram - gamesmymomfound_ YouTube  - https://youtube.com/c/GamesMyMomFoundPodcast Discord - https://discord.gg/ My Son's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TbjvXLN-Wd0tLcMac6MOw Sonic The Hedgehog: Scrapnik Island (Comic 114) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-scrapnik-island-comic-114-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 14: Overpowered (Comic 113) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonjc-the-hedgehog-vol-14-overpowered-comic-113-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 13: Battle For The Empire (Comic 112) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-13-battle-for-the-empire-comic-112-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog: Imposter Syndrome (Comic 111) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-imposter-syndrome-comic-111-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 12: Trial By Fire (Comic 110) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-12-trial-by-fire-comic-110-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 11: The Zeti Hunt (Comic 109) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-11-the-zeti-hunt-comic-109-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 10 Test Run (Comic 108) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-10-test-run-comic-108-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 9: Chaos Races and Badnik Bases (Comic 107) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-9-chaos-races-and-badnik-bases-comic-107-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Bad Guys (Comic 105) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-bad-guys-comic-105-gmmf Sonic Forces - GMMF 376 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-forces-gmmf-376 DC X Sonic The Hedgehog (Comic 104) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/dc-x-sonic-the-hedgehog-comic-104-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 8 Out of the Blue (Comic 103) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-8-out-of-the-blue-comic-103-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 7. All or Nothing (Comic 102) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-7-all-or-nothing-comic-102-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 6. The Last Minute (Comic 101) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-6-the-last-minute-comic-101-gmmf The Murder of Sonic The Hedgehog (Mini 102) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-murder-of-sonic-the-hedgehog-mini-102-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 5. Crisis City (Comic 99) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-5-crisis-city-comic-99-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog: Tangle and Whisper (Comic 98) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-tangle-and-whisper-comic-98-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 4. Infection (Comic 97) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-4-infection-comic-97-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 3. Battle for Angel Island (Comic 95) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-vol-3-battle-for-angel-island-comic-95-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 2. The Fate of Dr Eggman (Comic 90) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-vol-2-the-fate-of-dr-eggman-comic-90-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 1. Fallout (Comic 87) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-1-fallout-comic-87-gmmf Shadow the Hedgehog - GMMF 182 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/shadow-the-hedgehog-gmmf-182 Sonic Adventure 2 - GMMF 158 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-adventure-2-gmmf-158 Knuckles Chaotix (Game/Comic) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/knuckles-chaotix-game-and-comic-gmmf Super Sonic Vs Hyper Knuckles (Comic 15) -  GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/super-sonic-vs-hyper-knuckles-comic-gmmf Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic 3 - GMMF 18 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-knuckles-sonic-3-gmmf-18  

Ben Miller began writing this novel in 1980.

What happens if artificial intelligence becomes as capable as—or more capable than—human beings?Most conversations about AI stop at whether artificial general intelligence will arrive. In this episode of Onward, Ben Miller and Kanika Bahl accept that premise and ask the more difficult question: What happens after?Kanika is the founder and CEO of the AI Access Initiative and a former founding member of Anthropic's Long-Term Benefit Trust, an independent governance body created to help ensure that Anthropic develops AI for the long-term benefit of humanity. She previously led Evidence Action, where her work helped deliver health and economic interventions to hundreds of millions of people living in poverty.Drawing on her experience at the intersection of AI, global development, and large-scale systems change, Kanika explains why transformative AI may arrive sooner than many people expect—and why creating powerful technology is only the beginning. The more difficult challenge will be ensuring that its benefits actually reach people.Ben and Kanika explore how AI could improve healthcare, education, agriculture, and economic opportunity around the world. They also confront the deeper fears underneath the AI debate: What happens when machines can perform much of today's work? How will people find purpose, status, and identity? Who will own the wealth AI creates? And how can society distribute its gains without relying solely on universal basic income?The conversation ultimately offers a cautiously optimistic vision. AI could create extraordinary abundance, but only if governments, companies, nonprofits, philanthropists, and individuals begin preparing now for the social changes it may bring.In this episode Why AI's rapid progress is grounded in scaling laws, investment, and measurable capability gains Why Kanika believes transformative AI within the next five to fifteen years is a reasonable possibility The risk that billions of people in lower-income countries could be left behind How AI could deliver localized weather forecasts to hundreds of millions of smallholder farmers The potential for AI-supported diagnosis to address doctor shortages and high misdiagnosis rates Evidence that AI tutoring could produce significant learning gains in lower-income countries Why technological breakthroughs do not create impact unless effective distribution systems exist How society might find purpose and identity in a world with less paid work Why caring, service, exploration, building, and learning could become more central to human life The limitations of universal basic income as the default response to job displacement Ben's case for “universal basic ownership” and giving people a stake in the wealth AI creates Why better labor-market data and iterative policymaking will be essential How organizations can prepare for both short and long AI timelines Why accepting change—and learning through experimentation—may produce better outcomes than resisting it —For a deeper dive into these insights and more, be sure to listen to the full episode of the Onward podcast.Have questions or feedback about this episode? Drop us a note at Onward@Fundrise.com. Onward is hosted by Ben Miller, co-founder and CEO of Fundrise. Podcast production by The Podcast Consultant. Music by Seaplane Armada. About Fundrise With over 2 million users, Fundrise is America's largest direct-to-investor alternative asset investment platform. Since 2012, our mission has been to build a better financial system by empowering the individual. We make it easier and more efficient than ever for anyone to invest in institutional-quality private alternative assets — all at the touch of a button. Please see fundrise.com/oc for more information on all of the Fundrise-sponsored investment funds and products, including each fund's offering document(s). Want to see the specific assets that make up and power Fundrise portfolios? Check out our active and past projects at www.fundrise.com/assets.

Blood on the Sawdust: The Brutal World of Victorian Boxing Episode Overview In this 9th Anniversary Special, we step out of the West End drawing rooms and into the blood-flecked, sawdust-covered floors of 19th-century “Fancy” public houses. Inspired by the depiction of East End street culture in A Thousand Blows, this episode explores the history of Victorian boxing—from the illegal bare-knuckle bouts of the Regency era to the gentrified, gloved sport codified under the Marquess of Queensberry Rules. We examine how prizefighting evolved from a brutal survival strategy into a national obsession, the legal cat-and-mouse games played across county lines, and the medical and physical toll extracted from the fighters. We also dive into the remarkable life of international combat instructor Colonel Thomas Hoyer Monstery and uncover the overlooked history of 19th-century female prizefighters. Key Topics Covered: Housekeeping & AI Voice Policy: Why the podcast is permanently stepping away from AI-generated voice models in favour of human research, along with updates on replacement recording equipment and audio access. The “Sweet Science” & Prizefighting History: How bare-knuckle fighting functioned as a mix of martial arts, local wrestling, and survival in an era where the body was often a worker’s sole asset. The Structural Cage of the Law: The jurisdictional loopholes that allowed fights to flourish on county borders, and the evolution of legal precedents from R v Billingham (1825) to R v Coney (1882). The Aristocratic “Fancy” & Early Pioneers: The rise of sports journalism via Pierce Egan's Boxiana, and landmark international contests like the 1810 bout between Tom Cribb and former American slave Tom Molineaux. Case Study – The Ruin of Harry Broome: Following the career arc of Harry Broome from his controversial match at Acorn Bridge to his defeat by Tom Paddock and his eventual death in poverty. The Queensberry Transition: Why the introduction of gloves in 1867 was viewed with suspicion by working-class fighters, and how padded gloves inadvertently increased the long-term risk of chronic brain injury. Gentlemen, Self-Defence & Martial Arts: Highlights from Colonel Thomas Hoyer Monstery's C19th treatise Self Defence for Ladies and Gentlemen, including his views on boxing over firearms and his praise for female swordmasters. Women in the Ring: The subversion of Victorian gender norms, focusing on the 1888 world championship bout between Hattie Leslie and Alice Leary, and the legal outrage that followed. Sources & Footnotes Academic Articles & Published Journals Anderson, Jack. “The Right to a Fair Fight: Sporting Lessons on Consensual Harm.” New Criminal Law Review, vol. 17, no. 1, 2014, pp. 55–75. Betts, John Rickards. “Sporting Journalism in Nineteenth-Century America.” American Quarterly, vol. 5, no. 1, 1953, pp. 39–56. Brayne, Hugh, Lincoln Sargeant, and Carol Brayne. “Could Boxing Be Banned? A Legal and Epidemiological Perspective.” BMJ, vol. 316, no. 7147, 1998, pp. 1813–15. Burnett, John. A History of the Cost of Living. Penguin Books, 1969, pp. 219–220. Cone, Carl B. “The Molineaux-Cribb Fight, 1810: Wuz Tom Molineaux Robbed?” Journal of Sport History, vol. 9, no. 3, 1982, pp. 83–91. De la Cova, Carlina. “Cultural Patterns of Trauma among 19th-Century-Born Males in Cadaver Collections.” American Anthropologist, vol. 112, no. 4, 2010, pp. 589–606. Di Méo, Grace. “Women, Gangs, and Criminal Networks: A Social Network Analysis of the Forty Elephants Gang.” Social Science History, vol. 50, 2026, pp. 1–25. Early, Gerald. “The Black Intellectual and the Sport of Prizefighting.” The Kenyon Review, vol. 10, no. 3, 1988, pp. 102–17. Godfrey, Emelyne. “Urban Heroes versus Folk Devils: Civilian Self-Defence in London (1880–1914).” Crime, Histoire & Sociétés, vol. 14, no. 2, 2010, pp. 5–30. Gorn, Elliott J. “John L. Sullivan: ‘The Champion of All Champions’.” The Virginia Quarterly Review, vol. 62, no. 4, 1986, pp. 614–33. Gorn, Elliott J. “The First American Championship Prizefight.” OAH Magazine of History, vol. 7, no. 1, 1992, pp. 19–23. Huggins, Mike. “Reading the Funeral Rite: A Cultural Analysis of the Funeral Ceremonials and Burial of Selected Leading Sportsmen in Victorian England, 1864–1888.” Journal of Sport History, vol. 38, no. 3, 2011, pp. 407–24. Juengel, Scott J. “Bare-Knuckle Boxing and the Pedagogy of National Manhood.” Studies in Popular Culture, vol. 25, no. 3, 2003, pp. 91–110. Kerr, Douglas. “The Straight Left: Sport and the Nation in Arthur Conan Doyle.” Victorian Literature and Culture, vol. 38, no. 1, 2010, pp. 187–206. McCrory, Paul. “Boxing and the Risk of Chronic Brain Injury.” BMJ, vol. 335, no. 7624, 2007, pp. 781–82. McLeod, Hugh. “The ‘Sportsman’ and the ‘Muscular Christian’: Rival Ideals in Nineteenth-Century England.” Gender and Christianity in Modern Europe, edited by Patrick Pasture et al., Leuven University Press, 2012, pp. 85–105. Monstery, Thomas Hoyer. Self-Defence for Ladies and Gentlemen: A Nineteenth-Century Treatise on Boxing, Kicking, Grappling, and Fencing with the Cane and Quarterstaff. Edited by Ben Miller, Blue Snake Books, 2015. Moore, Louis. “Fit for Citizenship: Black Sparring Masters, Gymnasium Owners, and the White Body, 1825–1886.” The Journal of African American History, vol. 96, no. 4, 2011, pp. 448–73. Obi, T. J. Desch. “Black Terror: Bill Richmond’s Revolutionary Boxing.” Journal of Sport History, vol. 36, no. 1, 2009, pp. 99–114. Oswell, George E. “Antedatings of Some Prize-Fighting Terms.” American Speech, vol. 32, no. 2, 1957, p. 155. Reynolds, Margaret. “‘In Chancery’ Again: Dickens and Prize-Fighting.” Dickens Studies Newsletter, vol. 14, no. 2, 1983, pp. 48–50. Ross, Ellen. “‘Fierce Questions and Taunts’: Married Life in Working-Class London, 1870–1914.” Feminist Studies, vol. 8, no. 3, 1982, pp. 575–602. Ross, Macintosh. “The Boxing Boys in Blue: Gloved Sparring and Bare-Knuckle Prizefighting in the Union Army, 1861–65.” Journal of Sport History, vol. 44, no. 3, 2017, pp. 438–55. Ryan, James Emmett. “Fight Club, 1880: Boxing, Class, and Literary Culture in John Boyle O’Reilly’s Boston.” Journal of American Studies, vol. 54, no. 4, 2020, pp. 706–36. Sandhu, Sukhdev. “London Calling.” AA Files, no. 49, 2003, pp. 50–56. Siegler, J. “The Dangers of Boxing.” BMJ, vol. 307, no. 6900, 1993, p. 379. Standen, Jeffrey. “The Manly Sports: The Problematic Use of Criminal Law to Regulate Sports Violence.” The Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, vol. 99, no. 3, 2009, pp. 619–42. Wood, Michael T. “Review of Prizefighting and Civilization… by David C. LaFevor.” Mexican Studies/Estudios Mexicanos, vol. 37, no. 3, 2021, pp. 479–81. Legal Cases Cited R v Billingham (1825) R v Perkins (1831) R v Hunt (1845) R v Coney (1882) Digital & Regional Archival Sources Chevallot, Isabelle. “18th and 19th Century Fight Club: The Beginnings of British Boxing.” Guildhall Library Blog, 2014. Cox, Sarah Elizabeth. “A Quick Note on A Thousand Blows, Black Boxers in 1880s London, and ‘Woke History’.” Rediscovering the Wrestlers and Boxers of Late-Victorian London, 2025. Faith-Kelly, Killian. “The True Story of A Thousand Blows‘ Boxing Behemoth Sugar Goodson.” British GQ, 2025. Shrivenham Heritage Society. “The Prize Fights at Acorn Bridge.” Shrivenham Heritage Archive, Access Date May 2026. WBAN Member Archive. “Hattie Leslie vs. Alice Leary: The Prizefight That Sent Victorian Era Buffalo into an Uproar.” Women Boxing Archive Network. The post 9TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL 2026 “Put ’em up!” appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

The latest episode of Talking Tigers features a special tribute to retiring triple Richmond premiership defender Nathan Broad, who will make his farewell appearance with the Tigers in Saturday’s match against St Kilda at the MCG. There is a statistical analysis of Broad’s fine career at Tigerland, as well as discussion about what has made him such a valuable member of Richmond’s line-up throughout the past decade. Also on this week’s show, the TT team review the Tigers’ fighting effort against Adelaide at Adelaide Oval last Saturday night and praise the performances of several players, including Seth Campbell, Nick Vlastuin, Ben Miller, Kye Annand, Jack Ross, Patrick Retschko and “comeback kid” Judson Clarke. “Tone’s Top Five” lists the best bargain-basement recruits in Richmond’s recent history. The “60 Years of MCG Memories” segment takes a look at the Tigers’ big final home-and-away round clash with Essendon in 2001. And ‘Richo’ has a rant about the AFL’s goal line technology. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is for Ben Miller, founder of Fundrise, and the strongest angle is how Fundrise built a platform that opened private markets to everyday investors, reaching 2M+ investors and managing billions across real estate, credit, and venture/private tech. In this episode of The Jess Larsen Show on Innovation & Leadership, Jess sits down with Ben Miller, founder of Fundrise, for a deep conversation on private markets, real estate, venture investing, and what it really takes to build a platform that gives everyday investors access to opportunities once reserved for institutions. Ben shares the story behind Fundrise's mission to democratize private markets, how the company grew to more than 2 million investors, and why building this kind of business required far more than a clever fintech idea. From real estate and private credit to venture capital and AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Databricks, and Canva, Ben explains how Fundrise evolved into a multi-asset platform built for long-term access and scale. Jess and Ben also explore the painful reality behind compounding success. Ben talks about regulation, fundraising, public offerings, investor education, criticism, persistence, and why most people underestimate how much suffering and repetition it takes to build something that lasts. This is a sharp, honest conversation about democratizing investing, surviving the long game, finding opportunities across cycles, and building a private markets platform in a world being reshaped by AI, technology, and constant change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Its not everyday a franchise hits forty years of being in existence and making great games.  I wanted to do what we did before and bring you a special Episode where my friends and I share what got us into the Metroid Series, and what game we truly love from this franchise.  Join us for this monster Episode as we talk about Metroid.  Starring Mike Albertin, Phoebe Stanton, Bill Tucker, TB, Ben Miller, Zac, Starsky, Joseph Larrey, Tyler, Kerry, Richard Sampson, Trey Johnson, Nate, Michael Colby, and Barry. Kerry's Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/kerooseta Richard's Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/RichCale Richard's Fanfiction - https://archiveofourown.org/users/RichSkitzCale?fbclid=IwAR2MTwSgTp3bLXxK6y9g5g0PLlPkdtiH-pwkHPzVrhiTfyV6rN5Y5x7GtVs Trey's Podcast - https://nintendomainpodcast.com/ Nate's BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/palletjackingames.bsky.social?fbclid=IwY2xjawNMFDRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyd1U1RGo2TGNxVHc3STJQAR5_lnihJSIcmnl7_VSETCddTYtAXMkcejaRwrhDUsF96JQ32U07jjkTYlNPjg_aem_SMcadJ7R6WfgB7rZGmS-Sw Michael Colby's Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-bizarre-adventure/id1675264599 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jack-billings-presents-haunted-apartment-complex/id1572711048 Barry's Podcast - https://nintendofuse.com/podcast/ https://pnpgamesonline.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooJPzHuuFIH7j94WbtrSLE93lJ1H07ZYutJiKBOb7bBzYiz4s9z A Gamer Looks at 40 - https://agamerlooksat40.com/ Carrying My Cross - https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/carrying-my-cross-a-faith-journey-podcast/id1865524685 Phoebe's Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/theletsplayprincess Phoebe's Podcast - https://nerdsabroadcast.podbean.com/ Zac's Podcast - https://linktr.ee/absolutelythebest Helena - https://linktr.ee/helhathfury Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GamesMyMomFound Follow us on Facebook. Instagram - gamesmymomfound_ YouTube  - https://youtube.com/c/GamesMyMomFoundPodcast Discord - https://discord.gg/ Metroid Dread - GMMF 206 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/metroid-dread-gmmf-206 Metroid: Samus Returns - GMMF 157 with Greg Sewart https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/metroid-samus-returns-gmmf-158-with-greg-sewart Super Metroid (Re-Covered 1) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/super-metroid-re-covered-1-gmmf Metroid Prime With Greg Sewart - GMMF 142 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/metroid-prime-with-greg-sewart-gmmf-142 Metroid Zero Mission Re-Covered 43 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/metroid-zero-mission-re-covered-43 Metroid Fusion - GMMF 103 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/metroid-fusion-gmmf-103 Metroid Zero Mission - GMMF 43 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/metroid-zero-mission-gmmf-43 Super Metroid - GMMF 01 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/super-metroid-1547530397

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Dombresky drops his brand new Disco Dom refunk of The Jackson 5's “ABC” and features music from Eats Everything & Descent, James Poole & GUDFELLA, Chico Rose, Marco Lys & Ben Miller, Dale Howard, Wh0 and many more on #ProcessRadio!01. Rio Soldierman – I Don't Have Sax Alone02. Culture Club – Time (Disco Dom Refunk)03. James Poole x GUDFELLA – Gator Boots04. Chico Rose (NL) - Take Our Time05. Ordonez – What Is Salsa06. The Jackson 5 – ABC (Disco Dom Refunk) [HOTTEST TRACK]07. Chico Rose (NL) - Groove Control08. Prunk, Riva Starr – I Want Your Love feat. Danny Losito09. Earth n Days – It's Time For House10. Simon Kidzoo & Mellizos – Jammin'11. Marco Lys & Ben Miller – So Good12. Funk Cartel – You Decide13. Wh0 – Wh0 Can Dance14. Dale Howard – On Lock15. Stef Davidse – Out of this World16. Najeh, Ben Evers – Chica17. Eats Everything & Descent – Moonblower18. Ryan Nicholls – Rush19. Beltran – Anaconda

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Amazon Web Services' $1 billion investment to embed AI engineers directly inside customer organizations. Chris Walton and Ben Miller explain why AI success is no longer about choosing the right model. Instead, they argue that adoption, implementation, and business context will determine which retailers gain a lasting competitive advantage. They also discuss why Amazon believes retailers need hands-on support to move AI from experimentation to everyday operations. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/-pwAnA4c7Co

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment examines Kroger's $1.65 billion acquisition of Giant Eagle and what it signals about the future of the grocery industry. Chris Walton and Ben Miller debate whether Kroger is making a smart strategic acquisition or simply doubling down on a business facing mounting competitive pressure from Walmart, Amazon, Aldi, and Sprouts. They also discuss why a successful family-owned grocer like Giant Eagle may have chosen to sell now, whether the acquisition creates meaningful long-term value, and what it says about the next wave of grocery consolidation. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/-pwAnA4c7Co

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment breaks down New Jersey's proposed legislation targeting AI-powered pricing and placing a moratorium on new electronic shelf label installations. Chris Walton and Ben Miller discuss why electronic shelf labels have become caught in the AI pricing debate, how Europe embraced the technology through consumer protection initiatives, and why intelligent pricing and surveillance pricing are two very different conversations. They also explain why electronic shelf labels remain one of the most important technologies available to grocery retailers. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/-pwAnA4c7Co

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Amazon's new Alexa Shopping feature that gives customers access to up to 365 days of product price history. Chris Walton and Ben Miller discuss how greater price transparency could strengthen consumer trust, why the feature supports the rise of agentic commerce, and how Amazon continues to position Alexa as the future interface for AI-powered shopping. They also explore how this capability could eventually help AI agents make even better purchasing decisions. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/-pwAnA4c7Co

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment looks at Lowe's decision to let store associates sell marketplace products directly through its in-store selling platform. Chris Walton and Ben Miller explain why this approach works particularly well in home improvement, how it strengthens the connection between digital and physical retail, and why empowering store associates with marketplace inventory creates a better customer experience. They also discuss why this model could work for retailers like Best Buy but may not translate as well to every retail category. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/-pwAnA4c7Co

In this week's OmniTalk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Quorso and Veloq, Chris Walton was joined by recurring Fast Five favorite Ben Miller, independent retail analyst and former VP of Content at Shoptalk, to discuss: • Kroger's $1.65 billion acquisition of Giant Eagle, and whether the deal says more about Kroger's growth strategy or the mounting pressures facing the grocery industry: https://progressivegrocer.com/kroger-acquire-giant-eagle-165b • Amazon Web Services investing $1 billion to embed AI engineers directly inside customer organizations, and why the AI race is shifting from choosing models to driving adoption and execution: https://chainstoreage.com/news-briefs/2026-07-01?article=amazon-invests-1-billion-embed-ai-engineers-clients • Lowe's bringing its third-party Marketplace directly into stores through My Red Vest, and why empowering associates to sell marketplace products could become a blueprint for high-service retail: https://www.modernretail.co/operations/lowes-makes-it-easier-to-order-decorative-geese-above-ground-pools-and-other-marketplace-items-in-over-1700-stores/ • New Jersey's proposed ban on surveillance pricing and pause on new electronic shelf label installations, and whether lawmakers are protecting consumers or unintentionally slowing grocery innovation: https://progressivegrocer.com/new-jersey-passes-bill-banning-surveillance-pricing-pausing-esls-grocery-stores • Amazon giving shoppers and AI assistants access to up to a full year of product price history, and how greater price transparency could reshape the future of agentic commerce: https://chainstoreage.com/news-briefs/2026-06-29?article=amazon-offers-agentic-shoppers-365-days-price-history Plus, in this week's Lightning Round, Chris and Ben debate Britain's love of rotisserie chicken, Wimbledon traditions, Jordan Henderson's unfortunate Wonderwall injury, outrageous World Cup ticket resale prices, decorative lawn geese, inflatable holiday decorations, and much more. P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ P.P.S. Also be sure to check out our podcast rankings on Feedspot: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/retail_podcasts/ Music by hooksounds.com

This week, a special road trip episode. OHR visits Rogers, Arkansas' Railyard Live Concert Series featuring Southwest Missouri based experimental post-oldtime neo-folk duo The Spooklights recorded live at Railyard Park in Rogers. Rogers, Arkansas' Railyard Live Concert Series began in 2021. Held on the city's Butterfield Stage next to Railyard Park in historic downtown Rogers, it features live concerts every weekend throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall. All of the Railyard Live events are either free to the public or at very low cost of admission. The concert series features a wide array of musical styles and interests designed to appeal to the diverse population of Rogers and invite them to experience the newly revitalized Railyard Entertainment District. The Ozark Folk Center State Park and the City of Rogers, Arkansas partnered to bring Ozark Highlands Radio to capture a little slice of this modern Ozark culture. “Banjos and beats. Slide guitar and synth. Strange lights flickering in the woods. The Spooklights are what happens when Ozark tradition collides with homemade electronic wizardry. Ben Miller and Pat Kay — stalwarts of Midwest mountain music — soldered their roots to circuitry, creating a jangle-stomp time machine to explore hillbilly music from another dimension. Part folklore, part science fiction, their sound is familiar and otherworldly all at once: ancient, yet from some distant future. Banjos and synthesizers... Dulcimers and wubs... Strange flashing lights... Unexplained phenomena... The Spooklights is a collaboration that is not what anyone would have expected from these two renowned torchbearers of Ozark mountain music tradition heretofore. It's certainly not what they expected when they traded keys to one another's bunker of busted toys and forlorn experiments during the lockdown of a global pandemic.  From a pile of spare parts and fringe ideas, these industrious cobblers of homemade gear soldered a few choice wires between Electronic Music and their trademark "Ozark Stomp Grass" producing a jangle-stomp time-machine to vessel their most bizarre implements and soundscapes. In it, they have embarked on a journey exploring hillbilly music from a distant future. Hop on in, y'all. It's only weird the first time. Where does the name come from? What is the Spooklight? The Spooklight (also called the Hornet Spooklight, Hollis Light and Joplin Spooklight) is a paranormal light enigma near Route 66 southwest of Joplin, MO along a farm road called E 50, colloquially known as ‘Spooklight Road.'” - https://stompgrass.com/the-spooklights In this week's “From the Vault” segment, OHR producer Jeff Glover offers a 1974 archival recording of the legendary songwriter and Ozark original, Jimmy Driftwood, performing one of his more unusual songs, “The Lonesome Ape,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. In his segment “Back in the Hills,” author, professor and historian Dr. Brooks Blevins discusses some notable early song collectors in Springfield, Missouri.

Announcing a new project from DWYS hosts Peter and Ben: The HEIST podcast.For a few months now, we've been working on HEIST, a new worker-owned news platform for Berlin - and now we're launching its podcast, featuring stories from Berlin you won't get anywhere else. We launch on 6 July with three episodes at once: Hebh Jamal on life as a Palestinian in Berlin after October 7; Ben Miller on the AfD's weaponization of queer politics; and Yossi Bartal on a faked murder on the subway. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And join the HEIST to get daily news, weekly features, weekend guides, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of Talking Tigers focuses on the positives in Richmond’s disappointing display against North Melbourne last Sunday, primarily the exciting first-term form of highly-talented teenager Sam Cumming, as well as the impressive efforts throughout the match of defenders Tom Brown, Ben Miller and Kye Annand. Also on this week’s show . . . The TT team throw the magnets around in preparation for Saturday’s clash with arch-rival Collingwood, and they’ve come up with some surprise positional moves. ‘Richo’ rants about the exploitation of a new AFL rule. The “60 years of MCG Memories” segment highlights a season-defining match against the Magpies during the 1994 season. There is a tribute to 1967 premiership hero John Ronaldson, who passed away last week. And club historian Rhett Bartlett unearths some absolute Richmond gold in “Hidden Tigerland”. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01. Seeing Double - Run It Up 02. Booka Shade, Fritz Kalkbrenner, Pleasurekraft - Crossing Borders 03. Buyart, Silk Frequency - I'Ve Got Everything (Set Me Free) 04. Nina Simone, Mochakk - See-Line Woman 05. Kideko - Once Again 06. Horsemen, Guya - Napoliballa 07. Danny Howard, Lightleak - The Pipe 08. Hoxton Whores, Kevin Andrews - Want Me Baby 09. Qubiko - Anemoia 10. Chico Rose - No Drama 11. Paco Caniza - That Simple 12. Ant Brooks - Playa 13. Fdf - The Charm Of The Groove 14. The Cube Guys - I Can Feel It 15. Kepler, Boss Priester - Use Ya Head 16. Josh Butler, Theos, Marck Jamz - Bringin' It Back 17. Ben Miller, Kvision - Jumpin' 18. Dp-6 - Stella Maris 19. Midnight In Amsterdam, Larakay Creeps - Trust 20. Bellaire - Ghetto Dance 21. Becky Hill, Sonny Fodera, D.O.D, Wynter Gordon - Never Dirty Talk Alone 22. Block & Crown, Culum Frea - Show Me Love 23. Nicolas Lacaille - Think About You 24. Max Gigliotti - Inside 25. Legit Trip - Move Your Body 26. Carlita, Sofi Tukker - Manhattan 27. Vincent Caira - Position 28. Federfunk - Clap Clap 29. Beyonce, Krtk - Crazy In Love 30. Luuk Van Dijk - Inside My Mind 31. The Cube Guys, Albert Marzinotto - Que Rico 32. High Society, Taka Boom, Pj D'Arpino - Pick Me Up I'll Dance 33. Jackie - Let's Talk 34. Murphy'S Law (Uk), Ki Creighton - Rewind It Back 35. Silque - Talk That Way 36. Black Loops - French Affair 37. Sweet Harmony - Nectar 38. Alonso, Rim Deluxe - Music Never Stop 39. Discoplex - In The House Music 40. Groove Federation - Beer Goggles 41. Subb, Sllash & Doppe - Agua De Beber 42. Applescal - Take Me Back 43. Oxoah - All Night Long 44. Michael Jackson, Mak - Bad 45. Promise Land, Alexander Som - Dancefloor 46. Mogier - Drop Tha Brass 47. Fabian Haneke - Bad 48. Zetbee - I Could Never Lose You 49. Milo Passier - Patience 50. James Dexter - Chances 51. Demuir - Loving This Way 52. Code02 - On Your Feet 53. Maitland, Rion S, Haskell - Work 54. Sidney Charles, Kolter - I Like to Jam 55. Krazo, Diver City, Slim Khezri - Billie Jean 56. Bro Berri - DAMMIT 57. Tnf Traxx - Break The Rules 58. Bonetti, Sebb Junior - Hypnotize Me 59. Dj Kone, Marc Palacios, Music P, Marque Aurel - Nothing Serious 60. Dj Romain, Igor Gonya - We Made Love 61. Mylo, James Bluck - Drop The Pressure 62. Tuccillo - Time 63. Zav, Jesse Bru, Scott Diaz Dub - Soul 64. Chris Lake, Ayra Starr - Goodbye (Warm Up) 65. Dj Pp - That Funky Rhythm 66. Luke Alessi - Sex Machine 67. Low3Nd Theory - Day & Night 68. Dj Minx, Dam Swindle - Back to the Old School 69. Milo Passier - Sensitivity 70. Kimotion, Angie Robba, Adam Trigger, Flo Dosh - Jolene 71. Olive F, Lucas Alexander - Soul Soup 72. Almarr - What You ve Done To Me 73. Unknown7 - Shake That Ass 74. Kolter - Need U, Want U 75. Tony Romera - Time To Move 76. Fdf - Nina

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores DoorDash's new AI-powered search experience and why conversational commerce may be arriving faster than retailers realize. Chris Walton and Ben Miller discuss natural language search, AI shopping assistants, customer discovery, and why retailers must rethink how shoppers find products online. The conversation also examines how platforms like DoorDash, Amazon, Google, and ChatGPT are changing consumer expectations and why conversational search is quickly becoming table stakes for digital commerce. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/toy5NmyXau4

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Walmart's decision to open Walmart.com to shoppers in Mexico and what it means for the future of global marketplaces. Chris Walton and Ben Miller discuss cross-border commerce, international marketplace growth, pricing transparency, and why Walmart continues to make bold investments in long-term growth opportunities. The conversation also examines operational challenges, customer experience concerns, and how Walmart's marketplace ambitions compare to other global retail giants. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/toy5NmyXau4

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment examines Target's new shoppable Bravo digital series and what it says about the growing convergence of entertainment, media, and commerce. Chris Walton and Ben Miller discuss whether retailers are increasingly competing with streaming platforms, creators, and social media companies for consumer attention, and why discovery continues to evolve beyond traditional advertising. The conversation also explores Target's brand strategy, merchandising challenges, and whether shoppable entertainment can become a meaningful driver of customer engagement. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/toy5NmyXau4

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Starbucks' ambitious plans to add up to 10,000 additional U.S. stores and whether smaller-format locations can still deliver on the company's vision of rebuilding the coffeehouse experience. Chris Walton and Ben Miller discuss Starbucks' "Back to Starbucks" strategy, the role of drive-thru, mobile ordering, and delivery, and whether smaller stores can truly function as a modern third place. The conversation also examines operational challenges, menu complexity, and what Starbucks must prove before investors and analysts fully buy into the company's long-term expansion plans. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/toy5NmyXau4

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Dollar General's plans to test a new subscription membership program and whether value-focused shoppers are ready for another retail membership offering. Chris Walton and Ben Miller debate the opportunities and risks of launching a paid program, including delivery benefits, customer loyalty, and whether Dollar General's assortment can support a compelling value proposition. The conversation also examines how subscriptions have transformed retail and why pilot programs remain one of the most effective ways to test new ideas. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/toy5NmyXau4

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Lightning Round segment closes out the show with World Cup predictions, James Bond casting debates, cycling culture, and Chris Walton's favorite meal from his European conference tour. Chris Walton and Ben Miller discuss where a potential U.S. World Cup victory would rank among the greatest sports achievements of their lifetimes, while also sharing some classic British optimism (and pessimism) ahead of England's tournament run. The conversation also covers who should be the next James Bond, why Kevin Costner might not survive in a professional cycling peloton, and the unforgettable Michelin-starred dining experience Chris and his wife enjoyed in San Sebastián. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/toy5NmyXau4

In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Quorso and Veloq, Chris Walton was joined by special guest Ben Miller, former Vice President of Original Content at ShopTalk, now an independent retail analyst, to discuss: • Starbucks' plans to potentially add 5,000 to 10,000 new U.S. stores through a smaller-format concept, and whether the strategy aligns with CEO Brian Niccol's vision to restore Starbucks as a true "third place" experience: https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/why-starbucks-thinks-smaller-stores-will-translate-into-more-growth • Target becoming the exclusive retail sponsor of Bravo's new shoppable digital series "Shop What Happens," and whether retailers are increasingly competing with streaming platforms, creators, and entertainment companies for consumer attention: https://chainstoreage.com/target-sponsor-first-its-kind-shoppable-bravo-digital-series • Walmart expanding Walmart.com access to shoppers in Mexico, and why the move could be another major step toward building a truly global marketplace ecosystem: https://www.retail-insight-network.com/news/walmart-com-access-mexico-shoppers/ • Dollar General's plans to pilot a new subscription membership program, and whether value-focused consumers are ready for another paid retail loyalty offering: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dollar-general-introduce-store-format-120900341.html • DoorDash launching "Ask DoorDash," an AI-powered search experience that allows customers to search using natural language, recipes, photos, and conversational prompts, and why conversational commerce may be becoming table stakes for retailers: https://chainstoreage.com/doordash-launches-ai-based-app-search-feature There's all that, plus Ben's next chapter after ShopTalk, Starbucks investor day insights, the future of AI-powered search, World Cup predictions, Kevin Costner's questionable cycling credentials, Callum Turner as the next James Bond, Chris' favorite meal from his European retail tour, and why retailers need to prepare now for the next generation of search and discovery. P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ P.P.S. Also be sure to check out our podcast rankings on Feedspot: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/retail_podcasts/ Music by hooksounds.com

Days after ChatGPT launched, Intercom called it an “iPhone moment" and bet a $300 million ARR business that AI was the future of customer service. On this episode of Onward, Ben talks with Paul Adams, Chief Product Officer of Fin (formerly Intercom), about the pivot to AI customer service: why the decision was easier than you might think, why the culture change was brutal, and how the bet ended up strengthening the legacy business instead of killing it. Since Fundrise runs its own investor relations program on Fin, the episode doubles as a customer interview. They get into AI's effect on knowledge work, the risk of letting an agent write to a database, Claude Code as "magic," and why Paul calls himself a "delusional optimist" about what comes next.— For a deeper dive into these insights and more, be sure to listen to the full episode of the Onward podcast.Have questions or feedback about this episode? Drop us a note at Onward@Fundrise.com.Onward is hosted by Ben Miller, Co-Founder and CEO of Fundrise. Podcast production by The Podcast Consultant. Music by Seaplane Armada.About Fundrise:With over 2 million users, Fundrise is America's largest direct-to-investor alternative asset investment platform. Since 2012, our mission has been to build a better financial system by empowering the individual. We make it easier and more efficient than ever for anyone to invest in institutional-quality private alternative assets — all at the touch of a button.Please see fundrise.com/oc for more information on all of the Fundrise-sponsored investment funds and products, including each fund's offering document(s).Want to see the specific assets that make up and power Fundrise portfolios? Check out our active and past projects at www.fundrise.com/assets.More Info & DisclaimersThere are no guarantees investment holdings of the Fundrise Innovation Fund (the "Fund") will be successful.Investing in the Fund is speculative and involves substantial risks. You should purchase shares of the Fund only if you can afford a complete loss of your investment. Nothing in this material should be construed as tax advice, an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security.Past performance does not guarantee future results. Current and future holdings are subject to risk, and returns of one portfolio company are not indicative of an investment in the Fund. For Fund performance and the most recent schedule of investments, visit GetVCX.com. The Fund's annual and semi-annual reports (Form N-CSR), quarterly portfolio holdings (Form N-PORT), and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission are available on EDGAR at sec.gov and at GetVCX.com.The Innovation Fund is publicly registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company.The Fund's portfolio will be concentrated in securities issued by technology companies and other investments that provide economic exposure to technology companies and as such, it may be subject to more risks than if it were broadly diversified across additional sectors and industries of the economy. Certain technology companies may face special risks that their products or services may not prove to be commercially successful. Technology companies are also strongly affected by worldwide scientific or technological developments, and as a result, their products may rapidly become obsolete.The Fund's investments in companies involved in, or exposed to, artificial intelligence-related businesses may be negatively impacted because of, among other things, limited product lines, markets, financial resources and/or personnel; intense competition and potentially rapid product obsolescence these companies may face; loss or impairment of intellectual property rights; and the inability to successfully develop products or services even after spending significant amount of resources.The Fund's investment in private company securities, whether made directly or indirectly (e.g., through derivatives or private pooled investment vehicles) are generally illiquid. Because private company securities are thinly traded, such securities may display especially volatile or erratic price movements, sometimes in response to relatively small changes in investor supply or demand or other market conditions.

Not every Franchise gets to celebrate being around 40 years and still have games coming out for it.  We bring you the first episode of multiple Anniversary episodes you will hear later this year. For this one I am joined by multiple friends to talk about the Zelda Series.  You will hear a bunch of short interviews where we discuss this beloved franchise.  Starring Mike Albertin, Richard Sampson, Phoebe Stanton, Zac, Tyler, TB, Ben Miller, Nate, Kyle F, Barry Carenza, Kyle K, Joe Larrey, Trey Johnson, Kerry, and Kyle G.  Richard's Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/RichCale Richard's Fanfiction - https://archiveofourown.org/users/RichSkitzCale?fbclid=IwAR2MTwSgTp3bLXxK6y9g5g0PLlPkdtiH-pwkHPzVrhiTfyV6rN5Y5x7GtVs Nate's Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/palletjackingames.bsky.social?fbclid=IwY2xjawNMFDRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyd1U1RGo2TGNxVHc3STJQAR5_lnihJSIcmnl7_VSETCddTYtAXMkcejaRwrhDUsF96JQ32U07jjkTYlNPjg_aem_SMcadJ7R6WfgB7rZGmS-Sw Kyle's F Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/73Fwj35UGX7tVhjmQGd7H5 Barry's Podcast - https://nintendofuse.com/podcast/ Trey's Podcast - https://nintendomainpodcast.com/ Kerry's Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/kerooseta Kyle G's Podcast - https://therpgshow.com/ A Gamer Looks at 40 - https://agamerlooksat40.com/ Carrying My Cross - https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/carrying-my-cross-a-faith-journey-podcast/id1865524685 Phoebe's Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/theletsplayprincess Phoebe's Podcast - https://nerdsabroadcast.podbean.com/ Zac's Podcast - https://linktr.ee/absolutelythebest Helena - https://linktr.ee/helhathfury Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GamesMyMomFound Follow us on Facebook. Instagram - gamesmymomfound_ YouTube  - https://youtube.com/c/GamesMyMomFoundPodcast The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom - GMMF 342 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-legend-of-zelda-echoes-of-wisdom-gmmf-342 Legend of Zelda Wind Waker - GMMF 312 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/legend-of-zelda-wind-waker-gmmf-312 Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity - GMMF 289 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/hyrule-warriors-age-of-calamity-gmmf-289 The Legend of Zelda Spirit Tracks  - GMMF 285 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-legend-of-zelda-spirit-tracks-gmmf-285 Legend of Zelda Phantom Hourglass - GMMF 271 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/legend-of-zelda-phantom-hourglass-gmmf-271 The Legend of Zelda Breath of The Wild - GMMF 262  https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/gmmf-262-the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild Cadence of Hyrule - GMMF 238 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/gmmf-238-cadence-of-hyrule Legend of Zelda Oracle of Seasons - GMMF 232 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/legend-of-zelda-oracle-of-seasons-gmmf-232 The Legend of Zelda Oracle of Ages - GMMF 223 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-legend-of-zelda-oracle-of-ages-gmmf-223 The Legend of Zelda - GMMF 178 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-legend-of-zelda-gmmf-178 Legend of Zelda 2: Link‘s Adventure  - GMMF 152 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/legend-of-zelda-2-link-s-adventure-gmmf-152 Legend of Zelda Minish Cap - GMMF 141 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/legend-of-zelda-minish-cap Legend of Zelda Links Awakening -GMMF 123 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/legend-of-zelda-links-awakening-gmmf-123 Legend of Zelda Ocarnia of Time - GMMF 105 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/legend-of-zelda-ocarnia-of-time-gmmf-105 Legend of Zelda: Link To The Past With Jeff Cork - GMMF 50 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/loz-link-to-the-past-with-jeff-cork-gmmf-50 Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask - GMMF 27 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/legend-of-zelda-majoras-mask  

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Ben Miller to discuss the current state of the Oscars in a post-Cannes world! Now that we've seen the prestigious Cannes Film Festival play out, we can speculate with more insight on how things may shake out when it's all said and done. Obviously, there is a ton to see yet, but we wanted to talk further about where we stand now after the festival.  Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @ShadanLarki

Fundrise CEO Ben Miller goes Inside the ICE House to discuss democratizing access to private markets and venture capital. He explains how staying private longer has concentrated wealth and why opening these markets to everyday investors is critical. Miller outlines Fundrise's push into venture through its Innovation Fund and its index-like approach to VC investing. He also explores how AI is reshaping investor education, decision-making, and the broader financial system.

Drivecast for 6/3/26 - Ben Miller

Bubsy is an unlikely franchise to be receiving a new sequel in 2026. Bubsy 4D arrives this week, following one of the worst received platformers of all-time, Bubsy 3D. But is Bubsy 3D misunderstood? What did the original games do right? And why make a sequel, when you could make anything? Patrick went digging for answers with Bubsy 4D developers Fabian Rastorfer and Ben Miller to ask a simple question: Why? It has, of course, a nuanced answer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the biggest barrier to a longer life isn't science, but the economic incentives of corporations? In this episode of Onward, Ben sits down with Celine Halioua, founder and CEO of Loyal — the biotech company on track to earn the first-ever FDA approval for a drug whose only purpose is to extend lifespan. The catch: they're starting with dogs.Celine walks Ben through why the U.S. healthcare system is structurally incapable of building preventative medicine, why each dog-owner relationship is a "micro single-payer health care system," and how a quiet 2019 change to FDA regulation was the one-to-one cause of Loyal existing at all. ("If this pathway didn't exist, Loyal wouldn't exist. October 2019, I incorporated.")From there, the conversation widens. Celine lays out the Tesla-style master plan — save the dogs, save the world — that uses dog-drug revenue to fund human longevity work, escaping the discipline of biotech VC entirely. Ben presses her on AI in drug development (she's skeptical it will change clinical trials anytime soon), public-market short-termism, and the kind of scenario planning that prepares a company for what nobody saw coming.—For a deeper dive into these insights and more, be sure to listen to the full episode of the Onward podcast.Have questions or feedback about this episode? Drop us a note at Onward@Fundrise.com. Onward is hosted by Ben Miller, co-founder and CEO of Fundrise. Podcast production by The Podcast Consultant. Music by Seaplane Armada. About FundriseWith over 2 million users, Fundrise is America's largest direct-to-investor alternative asset investment platform. Since 2012, our mission has been to build a better financial system by empowering the individual. We make it easier and more efficient than ever for anyone to invest in institutional-quality private alternative assets — all at the touch of a button. Please see fundrise.com/oc for more information on all of the Fundrise-sponsored investment funds and products, including each fund's offering document(s). Want to see the specific assets that make up and power Fundrise portfolios? Check out our active and past projects at www.fundrise.com/assets.More Info & DisclaimersThere are no guarantees investment holdings of the Fundrise Innovation Fund (the “Fund”) will be successful.Investing in the Fund is speculative and involves substantial risks. You should purchase shares of the Fund only if you can afford a complete loss of your investment. Nothing in this material should be construed as tax advice, an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Current and future holdings are subject to risk, and returns of one portfolio company are not indicative of an investment in the Fund. For Fund performance and the most recent schedule of investments, visit GetVCX.com. The Fund's annual and semi-annual reports (Form N-CSR), quarterly portfolio holdings (Form N-PORT), and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission are available on EDGAR at sec.gov and at GetVCX.com. The Innovation Fund is publicly registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company.The Fund's portfolio will be concentrated in securities issued by technology companies and other investments that provide economic exposure to technology companies and as such, it may be subject to more risks than if it were broadly diversified across additional sectors and industries of the economy. Certain technology companies may face special risks that their products or services may not prove to be commercially successful. Technology companies are also strongly affected by worldwide scientific or technological developments, and as a result, their products may rapidly become obsolete.The Fund's investments in companies involved in, or exposed to, artificial intelligence-related businesses may be negatively impacted because of, among other things, limited product lines, markets, financial resources and/or personnel; intense competition and potentially rapid product obsolescence these companies may face; loss or impairment of intellectual property rights; and the inability to successfully develop products or services even after spending significant amount of resources.The Fund's investment in private company securities, whether made directly or indirectly (e.g., through derivatives or private pooled investment vehicles) are generally illiquid. Because private company securities are thinly traded, such securities may display especially volatile or erratic price movements, sometimes in response to relatively small changes in investor supply or demand or other market conditions.