Podcasts about Bender

Andrew Bender still remembers a moment from high school football practice when a coach challenged him with a simple question: “Do you want to be all conference or all state?” The comment surprised him. At the time, Bender tells us he wasn't even sure he had the potential to reach the lower bar. Yet the moment stayed with him because it revealed something important—that sometimes others see possibilities before we do.That lesson about recognizing potential shaped how Bender approached his career decisions. Early on, while working at William Blair, he faced a choice common among his peers: continue toward private equity or pursue a different path. Instead of following the typical investment track, he realized he preferred working inside organizations rather than advising them from the outside. The parts of investment banking he enjoyed most involved “diving into the organizations” he represented, Bender tells us.Over time, that realization led him toward roles blending strategy and finance. Consulting and business school helped him develop structured problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new industries quickly. Later, at Snyder's-Lance, he worked across corporate strategy and business-unit finance, gaining operational perspective that would prepare him for future CFO roles.That blend of strategy and finance thinking surfaced again after Bender joined BNI Global. Preparing board materials, he realized the company tracked numerous KPIs but struggled to explain performance drivers. If the metrics didn't link to financial outcomes, he recalls thinking, “what are we doing here?”The solution was simplification. Bender helped refocus leadership on five core business drivers—member renewals, visitor activity, conversion rates, chapter launches, and pricing—while teaching operational leaders how those metrics translate into financial performance.

Wellen, Wendungen und ein Verlagsvertrag der Extraklasse: In dieser Folge von Get wet soon habe ich mit Daniel Faßbender geplaudert – Autor des Surfkrimis Heaven's Gate und frischgebackener Diogenes-Autor. Wir reden ganz offen über den Weg dorthin, über seinen schrägen Ermittler Caruso, über Durchhaltevermögen – und darüber, was Journalismus mit Literatur zu tun hat und natürlich: Surfen. Das steckt in dieser Folge:

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Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical AcademyThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther's Catechisms: Third Sunday in Lent – Pr. Peter Bender, 3/5/26 (0641) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

We are back with a brand new episode featuring the return of Black Santa himself! He brings along his elf Mia, as she comes on answers our horny questions and tells us about her not so long relationship history. Plus Gee tells us about some Mia Mishaps at HQ The Lounge. Follow us on social media @AaronScenesAfterParty

Apresentado por Leandro Porto, o Palavra Cruzada da quarta-feira, 4 de março, contou com Gus Rodrigues, Flávio Haas, Flávio Bender e Pedro Thessing.

Apresentado por Leandro Porto, o Palavra Cruzada da quarta-feira, 4 de março, contou com Gus Rodrigues, Flávio Haas, Flávio Bender e Pedro Thessing.

The guys handle a code that gets maybe too handled? Or not handled enough? When does a POLST form count? Listen and find out!

De segunda a sábado, a Rádio Taquara leva ao ar, às 12h45min, o Panorama Esportivo. Cléber Bender apresenta o programa com o resumo das informações relacionadas ao esporte no Vale do Paranhana. Ouça a edição desta quarta-feira (04/03). OFERECIMENTO: Lojas Solar, Xis do Gordo e Supermercado Amoretti e Atacado.

Sergio Bender, da Embrapa Clima Temperado, falou no Direto ao Ponto sobre os detalhes do que a Embrapa vai apresentar ao público durante a Expoagro Afubra em Rincão Del Rey.

Sergio Bender, da Embrapa Clima Temperado, falou no Direto ao Ponto sobre os detalhes do que a Embrapa vai apresentar ao público durante a Expoagro Afubra em Rincão Del Rey.

De segunda a sábado, a Rádio Taquara leva ao ar, às 12h45min, o Panorama Esportivo. Cléber Bender apresenta o programa com o resumo das informações relacionadas ao esporte no Vale do Paranhana. Ouça a edição desta terça-feira (03/03). OFERECIMENTO: Lojas Solar, Xis do Gordo e Supermercado Amoretti e Atacado.

Gérald Wang & Emilie Bender by Radio Stadtfilter

Na série de conversas descontraídas com cientistas, chegou a vez da Professora Psicóloga, Mestra e Doutora em Psicologia, coordenadora do Laboratório de Análises e Tecnologias Comportamentais da UEL, Verônica Bender Haydu. Só vem! >> OUÇA (80min 28s) * Naruhodo! é o podcast pra quem tem fome de aprender. Ciência, senso comum, curiosidades, desafios e muito mais. Com o leigo curioso, Ken Fujioka, e o cientista PhD, Altay de Souza. Edição: Reginaldo Cursino. http://naruhodo.b9.com.br * Verônica Bender Haydu é graduada em Psicologia pela Universidade Estadual de Londrina, mestre e doutora em Psicologia pela Universidade de São Paulo (USP-SP). Realizou estágio pós-doutoral na UFSCar, junto ao programa de Psicologia.  Professora do Departamento de Psicologia Geral e Análise do Comportamento e docente permanente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Análise do Comportamento da Universidade Estadual de Londrina. Coordena o Laboratório de Análises e Tecnologias Comportamentais. Acreditada pela ABPMC e é membro do Think Tank sobre cultura e análise do comportamento e do grupo Matemática e Análise do Comportamento (MATEMAC).  Lidera o Grupo de Pesquisa "Análise do Comportamento: Implicações Clínicas e Educacionais" cadastrado no Diretório dos Grupos de Pesquisa do CNPq, desenvolvendo pesquisas em cooperação com docentes e discentes da UEL, da UFES e da UFSCar. Desenvolve pesquisas ligadas às seguintes linhas: 1) Análise Experimental do Comportamento e Psicobiologia, 2) avaliação, desenvolvimento e aplicação de tecnologias comportamentais, 3) realidade e ambientes virtuais: aplicações clínicas e educacionais, 4) análise de comportamento verbal e de práticas culturais, com ênfase em questões ambientais. Suas atividades estão voltadas para os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS), mais especificamente o ODS 3 (Saúde e bem-estar) e o ODS 11 (Cidades e comunidades sustentáveis). Lattes: https://lattes.cnpq.br/1726041421275880 * APOIE O NARUHODO! O Altay e eu temos duas mensagens pra você. A primeira é: muito, muito obrigado pela sua audiência. Sem ela, o Naruhodo sequer teria sentido de existir. Você nos ajuda demais não só quando ouve, mas também quando espalha episódios para familiares, amigos - e, por que não?, inimigos. A segunda mensagem é: existe uma outra forma de apoiar o Naruhodo, a ciência e o pensamento científico - apoiando financeiramente o nosso projeto de podcast semanal independente, que só descansa no recesso do fim de ano. Manter o Naruhodo tem custos e despesas: servidores, domínio, pesquisa, produção, edição, atendimento, tempo... Enfim, muitas coisas para cobrir - e, algumas delas, em dólar. A gente sabe que nem todo mundo pode apoiar financeiramente. E tá tudo bem. Tente mandar um episódio para alguém que você conhece e acha que vai gostar. A gente sabe que alguns podem, mas não mensalmente. E tá tudo bem também. Você pode apoiar quando puder e cancelar quando quiser.  O apoio mínimo é de 15 reais e pode ser feito pela plataforma ORELO ou pela plataforma APOIA-SE. Para quem está fora do Brasil, temos até a plataforma PATREON. É isso, gente. Estamos enfrentando um momento importante e você pode ajudar a combater o negacionismo e manter a chama da ciência acesa. Então, fica aqui o nosso convite: apóie o Naruhodo como puder. bit.ly/naruhodo-no-orelo

03/02/26: Dan Wogsland is a former North Dakota House Majority and Minority Leader, and was the was the executive director of the North Dakota Grain Growers Association. Dan is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined by Mike Bender to have a conversation about President Donald Trump. Mike is a correspondent for The New York Times in Washington, covering President Donald Trump’s domestic policy agenda. He covered Mr. Trump’s first four years in the White House, and each of his three presidential campaigns. He detailed much of his experience in his book, “Frankly, We Did Win This Election: The Inside Story of How Trump Lost.” (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Spiele, 19 Siege. Und trotzdem stellt sich irgendwann die Frage: Wird das eigentlich irgendwann normal? Für die Veilchen BG 74 Göttingen offenbar nicht. Vor voller Halle haben sie auch gegen die Bender Baskets Grünberg nichts anbrennen lassen und ihre beeindruckende Serie weiter ausgebaut. Warum diese Siege für das Team weiterhin etwas Besonderes sind und was die nackten Zahlen über die aktuelle Form verraten, darüber spricht gleich Lasse Dreyer er war bei dem Spiel vor Ort.

De segunda a sábado, a Rádio Taquara leva ao ar, às 12h45min, o Panorama Esportivo. Cléber Bender apresenta o programa com o resumo das informações relacionadas ao esporte no Vale do Paranhana. Ouça a edição desta segunda-feira (02/03). OFERECIMENTO: Lojas Solar, Xis do Gordo e Supermercado Amoretti e Atacado.

People of the Vineyard | Doug Bender | 03.01.26

De segunda a sábado, a Rádio Taquara leva ao ar, às 12h45min, o Panorama Esportivo. Cléber Bender apresenta o programa com o resumo das informações relacionadas ao esporte no Vale do Paranhana. Ouça a edição desta sexta-feira (27/02). OFERECIMENTO: Lojas Solar, Xis do Gordo e Supermercado Amoretti e Atacado.

Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical AcademyThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther's Catechisms: Second Sunday in Lent – Pr. Peter Bender, 2/26/26 (0571) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

No Palavra Cruzada da quarta-feira, 26, além da presença do apresentador Leandro Porto, a participação de Flávio Bender e Flávio Haas.

De segunda a sábado, a Rádio Taquara leva ao ar, às 12h45min, o Panorama Esportivo. Cléber Bender apresenta o programa com o resumo das informações relacionadas ao esporte no Vale do Paranhana. Ouça a edição desta quinta-feira (26/02). OFERECIMENTO: Lojas Solar, Xis do Gordo e Supermercado Amoretti e Atacado.

No Palavra Cruzada da quarta-feira, 26, além da presença do apresentador Leandro Porto, a participação de Flávio Bender e Flávio Haas.

Mazel Morons! Today, we're going straight from a wholesome Barnes & Noble nostalgia trip into a full-on debate about point-of-purchase snacks, condom roulette, Derek Jeter gift baskets, and why no one uses protection anymore. Plus, Oscar snubs, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills drama, Traitors casting fails, and some of the wildest Moron Mail confessions yet (including a husband's old-phone sex tape discovery). What are ya nuts? Love ya!Leave us a voicemail here!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Sponsors:If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/goodguys Go to https://kachava.com and use code GOODGUYS for 15% off your first order.Head to Superpower.com and use code GOODGUYS at checkout for $20 off your membership. After you sign up, they'll ask how you heard about them, so make sure to mention this podcast to support the show.Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code GUYS at checkout. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical AcademyThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther's Catechisms: First Sunday in Lent – Pr. Peter Bender, 2/19/26 (0503) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Our first podcast of 2026. We recap the industry shakeups from large brand houses downsizing, giant distributors taking a hit, and how brands and consumers are sifting their ways through the rye of it all. We also find logic and purpose for whiskey brands to succeed this year. Hosts: Jake Hukee, Matt Brown & John ChesneyListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

The Bloody Benders were a sick demented family that, like the Barker/Karpis Gang, dined and murdered together. Many would fall victim to these vicious unforgiving predators.CREDITS & LINKSMUSIC PROVIDED BY:Bobby Mackey - JohannaDestined to Fail - The Sin is EnoughKNITTING FOR VETERANS FUNDRAISER:http://spot.fund/7g3ftcpscCOVER PICTURE:Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons:This 1873 photograph shows the infamous Bender Inn the day after the grave digging began.George R. GamblePublic domainCITY SHOUT OUTS:

Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical AcademyThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther's Catechisms: The Transfiguration – Pr. Peter Bender, 2/13/26 (0444) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

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The Space Show Presents Steve Wolfe, Tyler Bender, & The Beyond Earth Institute, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026Quick Summary:This Space Show program focused on promoting the upcoming Beyond Earth Symposium, scheduled for February 24-25 in Washington, D.C., which will explore creating a clear pathway to a space town and discuss Artemis program developments. The discussion covered NASA's authorization bill, commercial space station development, and the need for infrastructure to support a sustainable lunar presence. Key speakers included Steve Wolfe and Tyler Bender from Beyond Earth, who explained their organization's focus on policy and strategic thinking for human expansion into space. The conversation also touched on Jared Isaacman's leadership at NASA, the potential impact of China's space program, and the importance of developing cislunar space infrastructure. The symposium will feature approximately 50 speakers and include meals in the registration package, with a 30% discount available for attendees using the promo code BES30.Detailed Summary:Our program focused on the upcoming Beyond Earth Symposium, which will take place in Washington, D.C., at the Law School for American University from February 24th to 25th. Tyler Bender, the space policy industry analyst for Beyond Earth, introduced the symposium's theme of creating a clear pathway to a space town, discussing the evolution from space habitats to more permanent lunar settlements. Steve Wolfe, president and Co-founder of Beyond Earth, elaborated on the symposium's speakers, including George Whitesides, and highlighted the importance of the NASA authorization bill amendment supporting human expansion into space. The discussion also touched on the challenges of organizing a diverse group of speakers from different regions and the need for policy discussions on advancing a human space migration agenda.The symposium will feature discussions on lunar exploration, focusing on sustainable lunar presence rather than the race to be the first to return to the moon. Steve mentioned that the event will include audience Q&A sessions and panels led by experts who will explore lunar development plans and compare different lander systems. Tyler confirmed that meals are included in the symposium package. Space Show Wisdom Team participant Dallas emphasized the importance of the SpaceX Starship for establishing a lunar community due to its larger capacity compared to the Blue Origin HLS. David raised a question about the development of cislunar space, which Tyler and Steve noted would be addressed in the first panel.The Beyond Earth Institute, a non-profit think tank, aims to provide thoughtful policy and strategic guidance for human space exploration, focusing on creating permanent communities on the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Steve explained that while the Institute is policy-focused, it also considers technology and economic aspects, such as funding mechanisms and commercial development, to support space migration. He mentioned that the Institute has developed papers on financing options and has been advocating for a large-scale public-private partnership lunar research and development facility capable of housing up to 50 people.Wisdom Team member Ajay shared insights from his recent op-ed in the Space Review about lunar cargo transportation, highlighting the need for infrastructure development by 2028 and the limitations of current launch systems like Falcon Heavy and Starship. The group discussed the importance of focusing on infrastructure elements such as power, communications, navigation, and prospecting for building a lunar community, with Steve noting the recent commitment to a lunar space station. David inquired about trending shifts in congressional attitudes towards space policy, prompting Steve to reflect on the potential for policy to align with rhetoric and the support of constituents.The group discussed the increasing congressional interest in returning to the moon, driven by concerns about China's potential to surpass the US in lunar presence. They noted a shift towards commercial space activities, with companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin making vocal commitments to lunar missions. Dallas shared insights from an upcoming AIAA paper series on lunar sustainability, highlighting the importance of ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization) and the need for practical applications rather than experimental tech demos. The conversation also touched on the process of selecting speakers for conferences, with Steve explaining their leadership council and working groups approach.Space Show program participants discussed funding challenges for mining robots, with Dallas explaining that their development was funded by mining companies but now they need to generate revenue through product sales. Steve clarified that the Beyond Earth Symposium is primarily a forum for discussion and networking rather than a workshop with specific outputs, though they have provided advice to the White House in the past. Ajay shared that he had received a call from Senator Rick Scott's office regarding his recent op-ed, and will meet with a staffer to discuss space policy and the Artemis program. The discussion concluded with an assessment of Jarod Isaacman's NASA leadership, with Tyler noting that while he started late, he shows genuine commitment to the Beyond Earth mission and NASA.The group also discussed NASA Administrator Bill Nelson's leadership and initiatives, including his efforts to bring more civil servants back into NASA and reduce reliance on contractors. They also discussed the recent elimination of the National Space Council by President Trump, with Michael Kratsios serving as the current space policy point man as he is the Trump administration Science Advisor. The conversation concluded with an announcement about the upcoming Beyond Earth Symposium in two weeks.Special thanks to our sponsors:American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentOur Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223 (Not in service at this time)For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. 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If life has pummeled you, and you've woken up from a financial bender -- hundreds of uncategorized transactions in YNAB with no recollection of what happend to all that money -- it's ok. Just get back on the horse and start again.   Jesse offers a humorous, and helpful, solution. Categorize all those transactions under a new category called "Bender," and start looking forward. Don't worry about what happened. Decide what your money needs to do for you now and in the near future, and assign the dollars you have now to those categories.   While reflecting on the past is important to understanding our behaviors and identifying areas of our spending where we need more clarity, it's only important to the extent it helps us get better at assigning money in the future. So pick yourself up, climb back on the horse (I mean, wagon) and give every dollar a job today.     Watch The Jesse Mecham Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jessemechamshow   Got a question for Jesse? Send him an email: askjesse@ynab.com   Sign up for a free 34-day trial of YNAB at www.youneedabudget.com   Follow YNAB on social media: Facebook: @ynabofficial Instagram: @ynab.official Twitter/X: @ynab Tik Tok: @ynabofficial  

We are live! And this time from Apogee Dispo in Sunland Park NM. Tune in as Juantito Jones makes his After Party debut and Tiara, a local up and coming nightlife promoter, her company TNS Productions and DJ tells us about some after party stories, her favorite after party she has been to plus! She answers some horny questions straight from instagram. Follow us on social media @AaronScenesAfterParty

A father and his daughter go missing in Labette County, Kansas in late 1872. A neighbor searches for them, and he never comes home. His wife sounds the alarm. Search parties descend on the Bender farm. The Benders are long gone, but the victims of their murderous deeds remain. Local authorities hunt for the Bender clan, but justice proves elusive. Thanks to our sponsor, Quince! Use this link for Free Shipping and 365-day returns: Quince.com/lotow Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable seasons and bonus episodes. Click the Black Barrel+ banner on Apple to get started with a 3-day free trial. For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media pages. We're @OldWestPodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. On YouTube, subscribe to LEGENDS+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: hit “Join” on the Legends YouTube homepage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Peter Bender of The Concordia Catechetical Academy Concordia Catechetical AcademyThe post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning According to Luther's Catechisms: The Fifth Sunday After Epiphany – Pr. Peter Bender, 2/5/26 (0361) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

In 1870, a “family” called the Benders moves to Labette County in southern Kansas. There are four people in the group, but no one in the area fully understands the relationship between them. They build a small cabin near a well-used trail and offer the space as an inn for travelers. Before long, strange activities and criminal acts are reported at the Bender cabin. And then, travelers go missing. Thanks to our sponsor, Quince! Use this link for Free Shipping and 365-day returns: Quince.com/lotow Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable seasons and bonus episodes. Click the Black Barrel+ banner on Apple to get started with a 3-day free trial. For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media pages. We're @OldWestPodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. On YouTube, subscribe to LEGENDS+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: hit “Join” on the Legends YouTube homepage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Obsessed, Kevin Fallon breaks down the biggest, buzziest moments from the Grammy Awards with producer Rachel—covering everything from Bad Bunny's powerful speeches and iconic performances to Cher chaos and pop-star discourse worth arguing about. Then, Kevin sits down with Summer House star Carl Radke for a raw, funny, and deeply human conversation about life on reality TV, sobriety, grief, mental health, and what it means to live your hardest moments in front of the cameras. From Bravo fame and shower shots to recovery, vulnerability, and finding purpose through connection, it's an episode that balances pop culture absurdity with genuine emotional weight—and proves why Summer House (and Carl Radke) hit deeper than anyone expects.Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallonFollow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilsteinNew episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea and Catherine get an update about a husband’s sexting ways, and a 20-something wants a baby… but is she ready? * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chelsea and Catherine get an update about a husband’s sexting ways, and a 20-something wants a baby… but is she ready? * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONSTER PARTY POWERS UP AN OLD TOPIC! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD revisit one of their earliest talking points! It's a celebration of mechanics, synthetics, and cybernetics, certified to scramble your circuitry called… ROBOTS REBOOTED!!! During the first year of MONSTER PARTY, when the show was recorded on a stone slab with a live pterodactyl beak, we did an episode simply titled… ROBOTS!!! The show was quite a bit shorter than our current entries, but displayed a primitive charm that would soon morph into what can only be described as a juggernaut of charisma. But now, with over a decade of experience under our belts, and robots and A.I. on the verge of making the world of TERMINATOR a reality, we knew this was the right time hit this subject again. Aside from discussing some of the most beloved robots from film and TV history, like Robby from Forbidden Planet, B-9 from Lost In Space, Gort from The Day The Earth Stood Still, and C-3PO and R2-D2 from Star Wars, we'll also focus on the world of androids and cyborgs. We're talking Data from Star Trek: Next Generation, the replicants of Blade Runner, The Daleks from Doctor Who, Bender from Futurama, Robocop, The Terminator, and more! And by more, we mean toys, of course. Joining us for this robotic rager is a guest making his MONSTER PARTY debut! He's an amazingly talented comedian, writer, actor, columnist, and activist, who also happens to be an award-winning hip-hop artist and juggler. Please welcome to the show… NGAIO BEALUM! (THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAM, STAB!, COMICS UNLEASHED, CANNABIS PLANET) IF YOUR SAFE WORDS ARE "GORT VARINGA," THIS EPISODE WILL DEFINITELY COMPUTE!

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Alex and Emily's book, The AI Con ... Beyond the AI booster-doomer spectrum ... What—and who—is AI actually useful for? ... The AI productivity question(s) ... Emily: AI won't take your job, it'll just make it shi**ier ... Stochastic parrots, Chinese rooms, and semantics ... Are LLMs really black boxes? ... Do AIs “understand” things? ... Debating using AIs as experts ... How “neural” are neural nets, really? ...

On today's episode, I talk to Jen Bender of Cusp. Originally from Long Island, Jen and her bandmates formed Cusp a little over five years ago in Rochester, before moving to Chicago in 2022. A year later, they released their first album You Can Do It All, followed by the Thanks So Much EP in 2024, and their latest, What I Want Doesn't Want Me Back, which came out in October last year and was one of my favorite albums of 2025! This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter. Check out my free philosophy Substack where I write essays every couple months here and my old casiopop band's lost album here! And the comedy podcast I do with my wife Naomi Couples Therapy can be found here! Theme song by the fantastic Savoir Adore! Second theme by the brilliant Mike Pace! Closing theme by the delightful Gregory Brothers! Podcast art by the inimitable Beano Gee!  

The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) is pulling out all the stops to block a Safari Club International proposal to reform the federal subsistence board. As KNBA's Rhonda McBride reports, AFN says it is a direct threat to the Alaska Native subsistence way of life. Last year, Safari Club International, a sport hunting and fishing group, petitioned two Trump cabinet members for the review. It asked Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to address what it calls “federal overreach” in subsistence management. In mid-December, the Interior Department granted the request and announced a 60-day review, called a “scoping process”. During this period, it will consider the Safari Club's recommendations, which includes a proposal to limit the size of the federal subsistence board to only the heads of five federal agencies. AFN President Ben Mallott says this would eliminate public seats, including three held by tribal representatives. “We've been working for that for a very long time, so we are concerned that any rollback in public member seats would just weaken our voices. And so for us, that is a major threat.” The petition also seeks to change the make-up of Regional Advisory Councils, the volunteers who recommend policies to the Federal Subsistence Board. The Safari Club says sport and commercial hunters and fishers are not adequately represented on these councils. But beyond changing the leadership structure of subsistence management, the Safari Club calls on federal agency heads, when setting regulations, to defer to state managers – a move that opponents say would undermine the Alaskan National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA), legislation Congress passed 45 years ago to protect Alaska's rural subsistence lifestyle. The Safari Club says it is stepping in to protect the state's rights, because federal managers have repeatedly overstepped the bounds of ANILCA. John Sturgeon, a leading advocate for the Alaska Safari Club says, says this is a fight about fish and game management, not about the rights of rural Alaskans to subsist. “We have no problem with subsistence. We support it, so it's kind of a perceived conflict. We just think the state of Alaska should be in charge of subsistence.” The problem is, the state's constitution does not allow for a rural subsistence priority, which federal law mandates. Public comment on the Safari Club proposals closes on February 13. The campus of Spokane Falls Community College. (Photo: T85cr1ft19m1n / Wikimedia) Indigenous-knowledge focused centers are on their way to Spokane Falls Community College and the Spokane Community College campus on the Spokane reservation in Washington. As Steve Jackson reports, a grant from Avista Utilities is providing the seed money. Indigenous Healing Environments Across Lifeways (I-HEAL) centers will hold workshops on skills and concepts related to sustainability of water, land, animals, and climate. They will also include studies related to using plants for food and medicine. Spokane Colleges Tribal Relations Director Naomi Bender says she will seek out Indigenous presenters from tribes in the region, but she says instructors will be careful in what they present. “Traditional knowledge of plants and medicines, for example, was illegal in the U.S. And to this day, we're very careful about what's shared and what's not because people want to monetize and they want to harm what knowledge they gain at times.” Bender says both Indigenous and non-Native students will be welcome at the I-HEAL centers. She anticipates they will begin holding workshops in about a year. (Courtesy IAIA) Congress recently approved more than $13 million in federal funding for the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, N.M. for Fiscal Year 2026. This comes after the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate IAIA's federal appropriation. The funding maintains the institute's current funding level to support academic programs, student services, and general operations. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out the latest episode of Native America Calling Thursday, January 22, 2026 – A tribal mining development agreement: a path forward or a one-time anomaly?

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In this episode of the Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers welcomes back Craig Bender, founder of INSUREU2, INC. What started as a marketing venture has evolved into a comprehensive ecosystem for insurance professionals, culminating in the launch of a new AI software designed to provide real-time guidance to producers. David and Craig discuss the noise in the industry regarding "coaches vs. doers," the pitfalls of hiring Virtual Assistants (VAs) without proper systems, and the difference between static chatbots and dynamic AI learning models. David also drops a major announcement about his personal production goals for 2026, pledging to document his journey to writing $1 million in new business revenue to prove that his strategies work in the current market. Key Topics Discussed: Insure You 2 AI Craig reveals his new software solution that sits on a producer's desktop and provides guidance in 0.5 seconds during live calls. Whether it is objection handling, cross-selling opportunities, or immediate quoting eligibility, the AI acts as an expert whisperer (or a "digital David Carothers") on the agent's shoulder. David's 2026 "Show, Don't Tell" Challenge Tired of "keyboard warriors" and coaches who no longer produce, David announces his goal to write $1,000,000 in new business revenue in 2026. He plans to film and document every step of the process—from the cold calls to the closing meetings—celebrating every $100k milestone with a rare Cohiba Spectre cigar. The Virtual Assistant Dilemma The duo discusses why many agencies fail with VAs. Craig argues that VAs are often hired without the necessary guardrails or systems. He explains how his new AI solution pairs with VAs to monitor sentiment and compliance in real-time, ensuring they stay within authorized parameters. Operational vs. Sales AI David breaks down how he currently uses AI in his agency for operations (Refocus for renewals), content (Synthesia), and knowledge management (Delphi), while Craig contrasts this with his software's focus on live, front-end sales execution and sentiment analysis. Global Insurance Solutions Craig discusses taking Insure You 2 international, with operations in London and Asia, aiming to build a tech stack that is universally applicable across the global insurance industry. Connect with: David Carothers LinkedIn Craig Bender LinkedIn Kyle Houck LinkedIn Visit Websites: Power Producer Base Camp INSUREU2, INC Killing Commercial Crushing Content Power Producers Podcast Policytee The Dirty 130 The Extra 2 Minutes

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To celebrate the holidays, here's a Patreon Exclusive episode of Tales Of Futurama...for FREE!It's the lost episode! Honestly, this wasn't the greatest Xmas episode we've seen. It's just a bit of a downer, which is the opposite of what we were looking for. Xmas eps are the safeground for warm-and-fuzzy cliches, this one went a different direction. A bold strategy, not sure it paid off for 'em.Essentially, Robot Santa is frozen in ice, which leaves Bender to take the reigns as the new Santa. A fun twist on the old "Santa replacement" story, however not even Kwanzaa Bot could prevent this one from leaving us feeling glum. No wonder FOX weren't fans, child abuse doesn't really fit the Xmas spirit.If you enjoy this show, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis - themovieguidepodcast.comThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.

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