Podcasts about Blackbird

We have some surprising and sad news: Alex Bayer, our esteemed co-host and co-founder of CPG Vibes, is stepping down to focus on some personal items in his life. With someone stepping down, this means someone else needs to step up. In walks Gavin Konkel. He is the Director of Retail Sales for Be Amazing Beverage and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience both from the buying side (Fresh Thyme and Earth Fare) and also the brand side (Blackbird, TRU Drink, Be Amazing, and more)This episode we will welcome Gavin and find out more about him, what makes him tick, and what he is passionate about. You don't want to miss this historic episode! Our episode sponsor is Rich NutsInvest in them at www.wefunder.com/richnuts

This week, Niki and John are joined by Lotus, who has a lot of smart ideas about how messy the "reporting" around itch.io has gotten, frozen alcohol, and whole word comprehension. Also:the breakdown of "games journalist" as an ideaHardspace Shipbreaker goes to Blackbird 100%common core mathdrinking in parking lotsFrankenstein shoesadult bracesgetting addicted to going to the hospitalWe also answer your BURNING HIVE QUESTIONS from our Discord.

En nuestra portada de hoy, nombramos las claves internacionales más importantes del día. Entrevista geopolítica con Covadonga Torres Assiego, profesora de Derecho y Doctora en IA de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Después, repasamos los protagonistas del día en Wall Street. Por último, miramos al minuto de oro en mercados con Marc Ribes, cofundador de Blackbird.

Kyle Loucks, Founder & CEO of RollPros, returns to the podcast to share how his company has revolutionized the cannabis pre-roll industry. With over 120 million joints rolled and a commitment to preserving flower quality, RollPros has taken automation to a new level—starting with quality, not scale. In this episode, Kyle shares the story behind the Blackbird and new XXL product lines, how traditional pre-roll machines often fail to preserve the integrity of cannabis, and why design thinking from the consumer perspective is the key to innovation. We also explore the company's new packaging and design services, its vision for empowering craft operators, and where Kyle sees the next wave of disruption in cannabis tech. Whether you're a cannabis operator, entrepreneur, or tech enthusiast, this episode offers deep insights into engineering excellence, product innovation, and scalable quality in a rapidly evolving space.

En nuestra portada de hoy, nombramos las claves internacionales más importantes del día. Entrevista geopolítica con Covadonga Torres Assiego, profesora de Derecho y Doctora en IA de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Después, repasamos los protagonistas del día en Wall Street. Por último, miramos al minuto de oro en mercados con Marc Ribes, cofundador de Blackbird.

On today's podcast presented by Meraki Cannabis & NOBO Dispensary we're running through a gnarly week that was... from live music to lively bites, we cover it all. - Concert Recaps: Tedeski Trucks, Nathaniel Rateliff, Lumineers... weekend of tunes - Best Bites of the Week - Real Life Testimonial from Blackbird & How They're Gamifying Dining Out - Mike Dees Joins the Pod. - NOBO Chatter - Dinosaurs, Cartoon Characters, All the Things.. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

En nuestra portada de hoy, nombramos las claves internacionales más importantes del día. Entrevista geopolítica con Covadonga Torres Assiego, profesora de Derecho y Doctora en IA de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Después, repasamos los protagonistas del día en Wall Street. Por último, miramos al minuto de oro en mercados con Marc Ribes, cofundador de Blackbird.

If you get the title reference, welcome home!!  This week, your witchy friends are talking about - you guessed it - dreams!!  Dreams are a mix of magic, psychology, science, and so much more - your subconscious is giving you messages through your dreams, so take a listen while Scarlet and Blackbird discuss types of dreams they have had and a little history regarding the magic of dreams.  TIps for falling asleep, boosting your dream imagery and remembering them are all part of the discussion.  Enjoy this one with a cup of mugwort tea and drift off! 

La actividad del sector servicios estadounidense se estanca inesperadamente. Lo refleja índice ISM no manufacturero. Suben componentes de precios y bajan los de empleo y nuevos pedidos. La referencia deja a los índices estadounidenses en rojo. En resultados empresariales, lote mixto. Caterpillar incumple las expectativas debido a la floja demanda de equipos de construcción y advierte de un impacto de hasta 1.500 millones de dólares por los costes vinculados a los aranceles. Las acciones de Palantir Technologies suben más de un 8% después de que el proveedor de software de análisis de datos y defensa elevara su previsión de ingresos anuales. En el sector salud, las acciones de Pfizer suben un 4% tras elevar su previsión de beneficios anuales, ya que espera beneficiarse de la reducción de costes y del debilitamiento del dólar. En Bolsas europeas, el Ibex 35 sigue coqueteando con los números rojos por Naturgy. Analizamos todo con Roberto Scholtes, de Singular Bank. En el Consultorio está Marc Ribes, de Blackbird.

En nuestra portada de hoy, nombramos las claves internacionales más importantes del día. Entrevista geopolítica con Covadonga Torres Assiego, profesora de Derecho y Doctora en IA de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Después, repasamos los protagonistas del día en Wall Street. Por último, miramos al minuto de oro en mercados con Marc Ribes, cofundador de Blackbird.

En nuestra portada de hoy, nombramos las claves internacionales más importantes del día. Entrevista geopolítica con Covadonga Torres Assiego, profesora de Derecho y Doctora en IA de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Después, repasamos los protagonistas del día en Wall Street. Por último, miramos al minuto de oro en mercados con Marc Ribes, cofundador de Blackbird.

Los principales índices de Wall Street y Nasdaq suben el lunes, recuperándose de las pérdidas del viernes, ya que las expectativas de recortes de tipos de interés por parte de la Reserva Federal han aumentado tras el nforme de empleo inesperadamente débil. Los inversores también evalúan la inesperada dimisión de la gobernadora de la Fed, Adriana Kugler, que podría abrir la puerta a que el presidente Donald Trump ponga su pica en el liderazgo del banco central antes de lo esperado. Tesla gana un 2% tras la concesión a su presidente ejecutivo, Elon Musk, de 96 millones de acciones por valor de unos 29.000 millones de dólares. En lo económico, el dato del día es el de pedidos a fábrica. Bajan con fuerza en junio por la caída de los encargos de aviones. Analizamos el mercado con Marc Ribes, de Blackbird. Y en el Consultorio de Bolsa llamamos a Manuel Pinto, analista de mercados.

En nuestra portada de hoy, nombramos las claves internacionales más importantes del día. Entrevista geopolítica con Covadonga Torres Assiego, profesora de Derecho y Doctora en IA de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Después, repasamos los protagonistas del día en Wall Street. Por último, miramos al minuto de oro en mercados con Marc Ribes, cofundador de Blackbird.

Rosie and James are back with a brand new episode of the Borough Life podcast!In this episode, James chats with Jennifer Doyle, author of Billy the Blackbird, about all the jam-packed summer activities happening at Pennington Flash - from Summer Fun Trails and Billy the Blackbird story sessions to Birdbox Workshops - they cover it all!Then, they dive into the launch of the powerful new climate change video, Arctic Home, and explore the message behind it.Watch Arctic Home here: https://youtu.be/ZLFHhpFSH1k?si=B6ec8TLies40irudDiscover more about Billy the Blackbird adventures: Families flock to Flash for new Billy the Blackbird trail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En nuestra portada de hoy, nombramos las claves internacionales más importantes del día. Entrevista geopolítica con Covadonga Torres Assiego, profesora de Derecho y Doctora en IA de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Después, repasamos los protagonistas del día en Wall Street. Por último, miramos al minuto de oro en mercados con Marc Ribes, cofundador de Blackbird.

Join co-hosts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley with guest Dan Milczarski from Blackbird.io as they explore the future of translation technology. Discover practical approaches to AI implementation, the build versus buy decision for automation tools, and how to preserve the human element while embracing technological advancement in localization workflows.

En medio de los ataques de Trump a Powell, el FMI dice que la pérdida de independencia de los bancos centrales podría desencadenar una oleada de inestabilidad financiera, monetaria y macroeconómica. El organismo, en su última actualización, eleva su previsión de crecimiento del PIB mundial. Mejora EE.UU, China y UE. No toca las de España. Las subidas dominan en las Bolsas a ambos lados del Atlántico. Con mucha micro y poca macro. En el análisis de esta hora hablamos con Iván San Félix, de Renta 4 Banco. Le preguntamos por Unicaja, Endesa e Inditex. En el Consultorio de Bolsa estará Marc Ribes, de Blackbird.

For decades, the world has been obsessed by a particular mystery, but the tale behind it is even more of an enigma... To get the whole story, and experience every Secret History Of Hollywood episode, go on over now to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret⁠⁠⁠ Signing up only takes a moment, and you'll get instant access to an entire world of storytelling! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conseguido el acuerdo con Bruselas y con poco que rascar en Suecia en las negociaciones con China, Trump pone hoy en su diana a Rusia. Da entre 10 y 12 días a Putin para que llegar a acuerdo con Ucrania si quiere evitar una oleada de sanciones con aranceles secundarios para quien compre su petróleo. Tras esta amenaza el precio del petróleo ha subido con fuerza y las ganancias se han esfumado en acciones europeas. Se mantiene el verde tras apertura al alza la Bolsa americana. Analizamos entorno inversor con Marc Ribes de Blackbird. Y estamos pendientes de últimos resultados, entre ellos, los de CAF. Adelantamos el consultorio a partir de hoy entre 17.30 y 18 horas. Este lunes con Juan Carlos Costa, de Marketsbets. Enviar un mensaje a Javier Garcia Viviani

Here's a quick snippet of our Film Club episode with everyone's favourite critic, Brian Lloyd! Click on his name there and give him a follow! And if you want to hear the rest of the episode(more than an extra hours worth), as well as all of our regular episodes ad-free, plus our bonus episodes and Film Clubs, sign up to Headstuff+. There's no better time to do it as well, seeing as for the next week it's only €1 to sign up, so you might as well try it out when it's cheap. After the first month it will go back to the same price as here, €5 + VAT. And as always, you can follow us on socials at: Instagram and Tik Tok! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang got together to talk about the Philly Trip.  A group of discord friends went to see WuTang + RTJ in Philly over the weekend.  Tune in for a recap of the adventures.  We end the show with some gaming talk and paying our respects to all of the legends that passed this week.  Check out our merch and support the show! https://potatothumbspodcast.threadless.com/  OMG we have a Discord! https://discord.gg/SYvh5jvsSH   Email Us PotatoThumbsPodcast@Gmail.com   IG https://www.instagram.com/fluffyfingersmd   Spotify Playlists Day 1 Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3u37PzeFv04b3z6Uq5voCO?si=3c52ad41c94348a1   Day 2 Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65jrMS8NSxNW5I9IG27drM?si=500a009043b74a17   Day 3 Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2B3PydCdAhKvhdKfqssRIK?si=6d9adeba01d946eb   Day 4 Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3R7SI6NNuWw1UPJ2bwN0sk?si=644ac043acb34d7b   Day 5 Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27acHFnmTbgDoHbXdTLeV8?si=5aa06b2715904062 

How did the indigenous people of Chicagoland understand what was happening in the Colonies in 1776? Did the Declaration of Independence affect them in any way? Of course, the City of Chicago was not founded until 1837, but this episode explores the lives of the inhabitants of the Chicago area and the effect of European colonization on their way of life during the Revolutionary War. Our expert guest, Prof. Theodore Karamanski, walks us through the history of Chicagoland, focussing on the following points: -Chicagoland during the Seven Years' War (French and Indian War) -The differences in French and British methods of imperial control over the Indians -The Consequences of the Treaty of Paris (1763) for native peoples in the Interior -Pontiac's War (Native Confederation vs. Britain) -The Anishinaabe people, who inhabited the Great Lakes region -The Three Fires Confederacy (Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi Tribes) -An explanation of the concept of the Village World, which means every tribal village makes its own independent foreign policy decisions -The consequences of the Proclamation of 1763 for both colonists and natives -The alliance between some Chicagoland tribes and American officer George Rogers Clark, who fought together against the British during the Revolutionary War -The alliance between some tribes and the Spanish Empire, who controlled St. Louis, against the British during the Revolutionary War -The period after the Revolutionary War until the founding of Chicago in 1837 The image is of Chief Pontiac picking up the war hatchet. Mastering the Inland Seas: How Lighthouses, Navigational Aids, and Harbors Transformed the Great Lakes and America (University of Wisconsin Press, 2020) http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/06/03/mastering-inland-seas/ Civil War Chicago: Eyewitness to History with Eileen M. McMahon (Ohio University Press, 2014) Blackbird's Song: Andrew J. Blackbird and the Odawa People (Michigan State University Press, 2012) North Woods River: The St. Croix River in Upper Midwest History (University of Wisconsin Press, 2009) Rally 'Round the Flag: Chicago and the Civil War (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2006)

In this week's episode Jason tells Kevin the story of Michael Flatley, having just read his autobiography. Flatley is probably best known for his stage show Lord of the Dance, and his time with Riverdance, but here we talk more about his childhood and his time before world wide fame. A construction worker, a musician, a lover and a fighter, someone should make a film out of his life. Speaking of films, in 2022 he finally released his long awaited screen debut in the self-funded, self-starring, self-written, self-directed action/thriller/drama/love story, Blackbird. We'll be covering Blackbird in this week's Shite Talk Film Club over on Headstuff+, so sign up there if you haven't already to hear us and Ireland's go-to movie critic Brian Lloyd go through an instant classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betsy Thibaut Stephenson's son Charlie died by suicide in 2022. Her memoir helped her grieve, and she hopes it will help dispel the stigma around depression and suicide.

Maria van Lieshout is an artist, illustrator, and author who has created her first graphic novel, "Song of a Blackbird." At the heart of the book is Maria's need, a mission, to educate young people here in the U.S. A recent study revealed 63% of Millennials and Gen Z'ers did not know 6 million Jews were murdered during WWII, with 1 in 10 respondents indicating they did not recall ever hearing the word “Holocaust” before. 2025 is the 80th anniversary of many events that occurred around the end of WWII. www.vanlieshoutstudio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A conversation involving such dramatic shifts in the brand requires as much nuance as we can gather! Summoned to the realm of the Dukes are none other than Last Stand Media's own Gene Park and Rick Hoeg to help us sift through the fallout of last week's Xbox layoffs. Any single one of these stories could be our lead for the week, but let's get it started with Microsoft's $80 billion investment in their AI infrastructure. Sadly, it has been reported that this is the root cause of the layoffs. Naturally, an investment to the tune of almost $12 billion more than Activision doesn't sneak up on you. The question we're left asking in wake of these claims is how leadership was able to blindside staff within Xbox despite likely knowing about these impending changes for months. Why meet with teams like Zenimax Online Studios and Romero Games, prepare hardware investments, create long term production plans only to axe them by the following weekend? A fired up Rick Hoeg will certainly let us know how he feels on the matter (IYKYK). Speaking of Zenimax Online Studios, we now have details on the canceled Project Blackbird to parse through thanks to multiple insider reports. Blackbird was an online, open world RPG focusing on shooting and traversal mechanics with a planned release window of 2028. With the pedigree of this studio being clear and the risk being low compared to most live service initiatives out there, why shut down something with such great potential? Well, perhaps that's because in a "hits only" business, you need to go with the guarantee. There's no greater guarantee for money than the Fallout IP and, finally, it appears Xbox has come to their senses. Multiple Fallout games are in production! Reason for celebration, no? We'll get to that. Plus, our thoughts on Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox, a Halo project potentially in trouble, and returning once more to the "Great Game Pass Profitability Debate." Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:07:15 - Write Ins1:02:59 - What We're Playing1:46:33 - Microsoft's $80 billion investment led to last week's layoffs2:40:54 - Details on Project Blackbird3:21:40 - Multiple Fallout games in development3:39:53 - The next Halo game is in trouble?3:50:59 - Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox on August 26th4:11:14 - The great Game Pass profitability debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The witches are together again to talk more resistance - what have each of them been up to since the last conversation?  Blackbird does some tarot and ocean magic, and Scarlet shares some wisdom from the trusty random quote generator.  Plus:  Fantastic Four, Marvel vs. DC (duh!), plants of resistance, and July 4th is for independence in SNACKING only (witches share their food endeavors!)  Ride along with the ladies with the top down, goth summer is in full swing! 

We got to sit down with Director, Screenwriter and Producer. Patrick Ian Polk and discuss his amazing bodies of work. From the hit new film Noah's Arc The Movie, to Blackbird and The Skinny, Patrick has created films and television shows that provide representation for generations. Stream the new movie Noah's Arc on Paramount+/ Showtime and continue to support this amazing creative on Instagram @patrickianpolk

On this episode of Bingeworthy, host Mike DeAngelo is joined by Taron Egerton, the star of "Smoke," a gripping new Apple TV+ series inspired by the real-life crimes of arsonist-turned-investigator John Leonard Orr. Created by Dennis Lehane ("Black Bird"), the series explores the chaos and duality of a man split between duty and destruction.Egerton stars as Dave Gudsen, a small-town arson investigator who appears to be a dependable family man. But as the series progresses, a darker truth is revealed.According to Egerton, one of the biggest acting challenges came in those early episodes, where Dave must suppress his true self. The series also stars Jurnee Smollett, Greg Kinnear, Rafe Spall, John Leguizamo, and more.‘Smoke' Review: Dennis Lehane's Latest Apple Collaboration With Taron Egerton Plays Like A B-Side To ‘Black Bird'

Deep Paradise by Reff - Escribano live Ibiza Global Radio [07 07 2025] #TrackList 1.- Moojo - Ze Roberto 2.- Nick Curly - Cale De Bou (Supernova Remix) 3.- Carlos Pineda - Sabrosito 4.- Mirco Caruso - Ritmo 5.- Kevin McKay, Pupa Nas T, Denise Belfon - Work (Super Flu Remix) 6.- Samm - Body Language 7.- Timbee - Like a Prayer 8.- Shimza, Kasango, AR_CO - Fire Fire 9.- Daniel Williams - AYA 10.- Pablo Fierro - Robina 11.- Skye, Bedouin, Robin M - Heavy On My Mind 12.- Blackbird, Kashovski - Pull Out The Fire 13.- Ajna (BE) - On My Mind + VOX What To Do 14.- Moe Turk - Leave The World Behind

While the film industry is notoriously difficult for women and people of colour to break into, there are female filmmakers from the Pacific using the medium to tell important and beautiful Pacific stories.This week's episode of Sistas, Let's Talk is a repeat of the show broadcast on 16th January 2025

In this episode, The Daily reports on red-winged blackbirds, a territorial species that nests along Lake Michigan's shoreline and is known for attacking passersby. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/07/07/audio/whats-new-at-nu-territorial-terror-or-ecological-hero-the-red-winged-blackbird-dilemma/

On this episode, Katie Blechle, a mom and educator, talks about her true love of reading over TV, how she incorporates reading into her life as a mom, and the books about strong women that she really loves. We also go down a shared rabbit hole that's one of my absolute favorite non-book topics.    Follow Katie on Instagram   Books mentioned in this episode:    What Betsy's reading:  Skeleton Crew by Stephen King Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki   Books Highlighted by Katie: The Outlaw Noble Salt by Amy Harmon Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate The Garden of Small Beginnings by Abbi Waxman Someone Else's Bucket List by Amy T. Matthews Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab The Road Back to You by Suzanne Stabile & Ian Morgan Cron   All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page.   Other books mentioned in this episode: The Women by Kristin Hannah The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb Reckless Girls by Rachel hawkins The Villa by Rachel Hawkins People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry  The Peaceful Parenting Revolution by Kiva Schuler Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy  Fly Away by Kristin Hannah  House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas  Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 

In this spine-chilling episode of My Dark Path, host MF Thomas unravels the eerie legend of the Blackbird of Chernobyl, a mysterious creature rumored to have foreshadowed the catastrophic 1986 nuclear disaster. Blending eyewitness testimonies, historical timelines, and Slavic folklore, this episode dives deep into one of history's most haunting mysteries. From the devastated streets of Pripyat to the ominous sightings of a headless, winged entity with glowing red eyes, discover the untold story that intertwines the paranormal with a real-world tragedy.What's Inside This EpisodeThe Chernobyl Disaster Unveiled: Relive the harrowing timeline of the 1986 explosion at Reactor No. 4, from the initial power surge to the heroic efforts of liquidators and the evacuation of 115,000 Pripyat residents.The Blackbird Legend: Explore chilling accounts of a dark, monstrous figure—described as a grotesque fusion of raven and vulture—spotted by Chernobyl workers days before the meltdown.Slavic Folklore Roots: Learn how blackbirds, long seen as omens of death in Ukrainian and Slavic mythology, might connect to this supernatural tale.Paranormal Parallels: Draw connections to the Mothman legend and other global phenomena where disaster and strange sightings collide.Why You'll Be HookedGripping Storytelling: MF Thomas masterfully weaves history, science, and the supernatural into a narrative that keeps you on edge.Fresh Insights: See the Chernobyl disaster through a paranormal lens, enriched with survivor stories and cultural context.Mystery Meets History: Perfect for fans of UFOs, conspiracies, and historical enigmas, this episode bridges the known and the unknown.Visit the episode page: https://www.mydarkpath.com/blackbird-of-chernobylRead MF Thomas' novels Like Clockwork https://amzn.to/417lOzyArcade https://amzn.to/4aTpisxA Sickness in Time https://amzn.to/41apSPKSeeing by Moonlight ...

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!Larry brought the Black Bird Cigar Company stick for us to try. We chat about Rocky Mountain 2025, Beaver Dick, Baseball, NASCAR and more!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Marv and I have three special guests to discuss the business of discussing Beatles songs.    The ajjancy has just released his cover of "Blackbird", which features Fernando ("RAM ON tribute") Perdomo, and Laurence ("needs no introduction") Juber.   Some diversions, some music theory and plenty of chat on reharmonization, simplification and some of the different ways to cover the Beatles and solo Beatles songs.    #madeonzencastr.

The environmental recording for Oak Island Rain Soundwalk was recorded April 30th 2024. It's a really gentle soundscape; dewy and hushed. I chose this photo for the cover because, if you look closely, it captures the fine rain drops that fell that morning. It's hard to take a picture of rain. I got lucky here. I've gave Oak Island quite a bit of attention last year, initially surveying the soundscape without ornamentation:Later, I visited the spur road that leads to the area in the winter, basking in the sound of skeins of geese overhead and croaking Sandhill Cranes foraging in fallow fields. Finally, I used a recording made peering in the heart of the 100 acre Oak Savanna preserved at Oak Island for my sophomore Listening Spot effort: So we're back, and even though it captures an out-of-season sound for this part of the world, I thought it might be a soothing addition for summer programming. The weather here in the Pacific Northwest has been idyllic. Meanwhile, headlines land in my news feed about heat waves on the US East Coast and in Europe. If you're feeling the heat, this one goes out to you.In this season of open windows and being outside, our cities become a little noisier. Sometimes that can be exciting Sometimes it can be unwanted. I make no pretenses about what my soundwalks are for, what purpose they serve, but if this one can quell any thirst for peace, quiet, and tenderness out there, I'm all for it.In this landscape we hear migratory Bullock's Oriole, Rufous Hummingbird, Orange-crowned Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Western Tanager, Purple Finch, Tree Swallow, Black-headed Grosbeak, Savannah Sparrow, Red-wing Blackbird... The interesting thing is they are all singing lowkey, as the kids say, as in quietly. The rain seems to have a subduing effect. Thanks for listening and reading! I'm making this one available in its entirety here on Substack, because I think there is probably someone new-to-me it could be useful to. If you enjoy what you hear, please consider telling just one person about it. As per usual, Oak Island Rain Soundwalk is available on all music streaming services today, July 4, 2025, Happy Independence Day! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadcrouch.substack.com/subscribe

St Kevin and the Blackbird (1996)And then there was St Kevin and the blackbird.The saint is kneeling, arms stretched out, insideHis cell, but the cell is narrow, soOne turned-up palm is out the window, stiffAs a crossbeam, when a blackbird landsAnd lays in it and settles down to nest.Kevin feels the warm eggs, the small breast, the tuckedNeat head and claws and, finding himself linkedInto the network of eternal life,Is moved to pity: now he must hold his handLike a branch out in the sun and rain for weeksUntil the young are hatched and fledged and flown.*And since the whole thing's imagined anyhow,Imagine being Kevin. Which is he?Self-forgetful or in agony all the timeFrom the neck on out down through his hurting forearms?Are his fingers sleeping? Does he still feel his knees?Or has the shut-eyed blank of underearthCrept up through him? Is there distance in his head?Alone and mirrored clear in love's deep river,'To labour and not to seek reward,' he prays,A prayer his body makes entirelyFor he has forgotten self, forgotten birdAnd on the riverbank forgotten the river's name. —Seamus Heaney 

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Some performances fade. Others stay with you for decades.Buena Vista Social Club is one of them. It isn't just a musical—it's a masterclass in resonance, memory, and experience.In this episode, we're pulling B2B marketing lessons from that spirit of storytelling with the help of Dan Lowden, Chief Marketing Officer at Blackbird.AI.Together, we explore why content should come first, how honesty builds brand resilience, and what it takes to create live experiences your audience will talk about for years.About our guest, Dan LowdenDan is the CMO at Blackbird.AI and leads the company's strategic marketing efforts, including demand generation and brand leadership. He has over 20 years of strategic experience at the executive level. He has served as CMO at cybersecurity firm HUMAN Security (acquired by Goldman Sachs), named one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023. Lowden also served as the CMO at Digital Shadows (acquired by Reliaquest) and, before that, CMO at Invincea (acquired by Sophos) and VP of Marketing at vArmour (acquired by Night Dragon). He has held marketing leadership positions at Wayport (acquired by AT&T), IBM ThinkPad (acquired by Lenovo), NEC Technologies, and Sharp Electronics. Lowden holds an MBA in International Business from Rutgers Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Science from Rider University.What B2B Companies Can Learn From Buena Vista Social Club:Content is the foundation—not an afterthought. Even in cybersecurity, content is king. Dan says, “My first hire was a content person. You can have the best ABM strategy or tools, but if you don't have really valuable content, you're not going to get anywhere.” His advice? Lead with education, not asks. Thoughtful reports, relevant use cases, and engaging narratives will earn your audience's attention—and their trust.Honesty builds brand resilience. When it comes to trust, marketing can't cut corners. Especially in high-stakes industries like cybersecurity. Dan says, “There's been a lot of overstatement of things by marketers and salespeople. That's when marketing takes a ding.” Instead, he urges CMOs to stay grounded: deliver real value, communicate with clarity, and show your audience you're in it for the long haul.Live experiences create a lasting impact. If you want your brand to be unforgettable, you need to create moments that move people. “People still come up to us today and say that band and that experience 10-plus years ago—they remember. There's not been anything like that,” Dan says, reflecting on a live concert his team produced. Whether it's a concert, a rooftop dinner, or a one-of-a-kind conference, remarkable experiences turn into word-of-mouth—and brand love that lingers.Quotes*“To me, in marketing—B2B or B2C—it's about creating a relationship, trust, even friendship, a community with your audience.”*"If you treat your customers well, if you serve them well, if you're honest with them… then you have a chance of being very successful as a company.”*“Music is really, really important, really powerful… as a marketer, especially in cybersecurity where there's 5,000 cybersecurity companies, you have to do something different. You have to stand out.”Time Stamps[00:55] Meet Dan Lowden, CMO at Blackbird.AI[03:42] The Magic of Live Theater[06:21] The Role of a CMO in Cybersecurity[10:23] Understanding Narrative Attacks[14:29] The Evolution of Narrative Intelligence[22:36] The Story Behind Buena Vista Social Club[28:31] The Power of Live Music in Marketing[30:33] Creating Remarkable Experiences[39:21] The Importance of Content in Marketing[45:05] Final Thoughts and TakeawaysLinksConnect with Dan on LinkedInLearn more about Blackbird.AIAbout Remarkable!Remarkable! is created by the team at Caspian Studios, the premier B2B Podcast-as-a-Service company. Caspian creates both nonfiction and fiction series for B2B companies. If you want a fiction series check out our new offering - The Business Thriller - Hollywood style storytelling for B2B. Learn more at CaspianStudios.com. In today's episode, you heard from Ian Faison (CEO of Caspian Studios) and Meredith Gooderham (Head of Production). Remarkable was produced this week by Jess Avellino, mixed by Scott Goodrich, and our theme song is “Solomon” by FALAK. Create something remarkable. Rise above the noise.

Got a business? Welcome - you are a founder! In this episode of The Essential Shift Podcast, we're joined by Kirstin Hunter - the current CEO of Birchal and former Managing Director at Techstars NSW. From co-founding ethical investing platform Future Super to mentoring Australia's most promising founders, Kirstin brings a unique lens to what it takes to lead and grow mission-driven businesses.We explore what makes a great founder, the mindset shifts needed to transition to startup life, and why conscious leadership matters more than ever in today's business climate.This is an inspiring, grounded conversation for anyone navigating the evolving path of entrepreneurship.KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYSThe traits successful founders share - and how to cultivate themWhat it really means to lead a business with purposeLessons learned from mentoring startups at TechstarsWhat it's like stepping into the CEO role at BirchalSHOW RESOURCESLearn more about Birchal – HEREFollow Kirstin on LinkedIn – HEREJOIN THE CIRCLE – A community for conscious, creative entrepreneurs - HEREFollow me on Instagram – HEREFind me on LinkedIn – HEREABOUT THE GUESTKirstin Hunter is the Chief Executive Officer at Birchal, Australia's leading crowdsourced funding platform. Before Birchal, Kirstin was the Managing Director (NSW) at Techstars, where she selected and mentored some of the country's most promising startup founders. She is also the co-founder and former CEO of ethical superannuation platform Future Super, and has held executive roles at Brighte. A reformed lawyer and ex-management consultant, Kirstin brings deep expertise across fintech, impact investing, and high-growth ventures. She's also a long-time mentor with Blackbird's Giants program and Startmate Fellowships and serves on the board of Morphic Ethical Equities (ASX:MEC). Above all, she's passionate about helping founders build companies that combine purpose and performance.Bless it be. With love, Laetitia! 

On this episode, Samiksha Gaur, a mom and baker who has found herself enjoying dark romance recently, talks to me about her life engaging with bookish social media. We talk about a bunch of series that she loves, how she got back into reading later in life, and we give a big shoutout to Tanima Kazi for getting us connected!   Follow Samiksha on Instagram    Books mentioned in this episode:    What Betsy's reading:  Lost Man's Lane by Scott Carson Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab New People by Danzy Senna  King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby    Books Highlighted by Samiksha: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Broken Bonds (The Bonds that Tie Series #1) by J. Bree A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR Series #1) by Sarah J. Maas  The Kat Bunglar by Tanima Kazi  The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid  Quicksilver by Callie Heart Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros  Lady Iris's Lover by Kelsey Painter Mindf*ck by S.T. Abby  Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni    All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page.   Other books mentioned in this episode: Famous Five by Beja & Nataël  Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene Goosebumps by R.L. Stine  Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton  Never Lie by Frieda McFadden  There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak  Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros  Caraval by Stephanie Garber  Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber 

Happy Summer Solstice, all!  Blackbird got a new microphone and she could not wait to test it - what better way than to put out a shorty about what day it is1  She's got some tips and fun activities to do for the weekend, and spoiler alert, it's kind of all about interacting with the natural world around you!  You are sure to get at least one good idea or activity from this little episode - if you make friends with a crow, a squirrel, or a chipmunk, how awesome would that be!?  Grab a cool drink and relax in the shade with this fun tiny bit of joy for the LONGEST of days! 

A male blackbird sings so seductively, you have to stop to listen. Perched deep in an elder tree, and with his mate snug on a second brood of eggs this year, he has time to croon, his notes sweet and lazy as the scent of the elderflower around him. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and transport you somewhere beautiful, wherever you happen to be. Recorded by Fergus Collins, introduced by Hannah Tribe. Image by Getty Email the Plodcast team – and send your sound recordings of the countryside – to: theplodcast@countryfile.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00-11:38) "I Agree, Dumbass." Free Parking in 9-2. Clearing the deck, with Jackie B. Papers logistics questions. Doug doesn't like question three. Doug doesn't want starting pitchers taking naps before the game. Vibes are pretty good out in the "Arm Barn."(11:46-25:19) What's the song "Blackbird" about? Chairman won't listen to the Beatles. What say you, bro? Adam Schefter stepping into a new role this weekend for the Travelers Championship. Best Beatles song as ranked by fans. Best Michael Jackson songs.(25:29-36:18) Smooth Criminal. Big wedding weekend for this show. Doug doesn't trust AI. Audio of Ryan Whitney on Spittin' Chiclets talking about the dominant Florida Panthers. More audio of Whitney talking about Connor McDavid and the possibility of him leaving Edmonton. Bleacher Report's 7 likely landing spots for Connor McDavid.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Easy Way to Get Healthy: Discovering Holistic Wellness Through God's Design Thriving in today's world—mentally, physically, and spiritually—requires more than just effort. In a culture that values quick fixes and constant productivity, we've forgotten something simple: the easy way to get healthy is to return to the way God designed us to live. The book of Genesis isn't just the story of creation—it's a blueprint for wellness. It reveals how we are meant to eat, move, rest, and relate. Reclaiming Wellness: What Did God Intend for Your Body and Mind? In today's noisy, overstimulated world, it's easy to feel off-balance. We are distracted by what we see, rushing from one task to the next and often ignoring the signals our bodies send us. As a result, we overcomplicate health when, in reality, the easy way to get healthy is already in front of us—laid out from the very beginning. Genesis 1:29 reads: "I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food." This verse reminds us of the essentials. Real food. Natural light. Movement. Rest. Community. Breath. These aren't trends or fads. They are timeless tools—gifts God built into creation to help us thrive. The Genesis Prescription: 7 Essentials for Whole-Person Health When you return to God's original design, the path to wellness becomes clear. You don't need to overhaul your life overnight. Instead, by taking small, intentional steps, you begin to experience fundamental transformation. So, here's the easy way to get healthy—one choice at a time: 1. Eat Real Food the Way God Made It 2. Let the Sun Set Your Rhythm 3. Ground Yourself in God's Creation 4. Breathe Like You Were Designed To 5. Honor Rest and Embrace Darkness 6. Move the Way God Designed You To 7. Seek Community and Connection   About Chelsea Blackbird Chelsea Blackbird helps Christian women improve their health through real food and biblical principles. After overcoming digestive issues, a genetic skin condition, and infertility through nutrition, she was called to share what she learned. Now, she helps women reach their optimal weight, boost energy, sleep better, and find food peace—all while deepening their faith. Through her signature Feast 2 Fast® program, she empowers others to build sustainable, spirit-led wellness routines that work in real life (yes, even with chips and wine). Chelsea's Website -The Christian Nutritionist Additional Resources Download the free eBook - Alleviate Anxiety by Developing Healthy Habits for a Healthy Mind   Access Full Show Notes and all Links

In this episode, Ronika Merl shares her personal life journey, overcoming sex trafficking to becoming an award-winning screenwriter, director, and literary author. What did she have to do to become who she is today? Below are some take-away-quotes from the episode:" Do I have peace? Where can I find it?"" Do I have purpose? Where can I find it?""Do I have power? Where can I find it?""Do I have persistence? Where can I find it?""Be careful with what you want, because you will get it.""Take inaction when things speed up.""Every action and inaction has an outcome.""It is our life lesson to create our gentleness.""Don't chase, let things come to you.""What do you need to change to get to that place?""I didn't make the decision, the decision made me."BIOBorn into an indigenous nomadic tribe in a remote mountain village in India, Ronika's early life was deeply rooted in the music, traditions, and storytelling of the Gaddi people. Her journey took a dramatic turn when she moved to Austria, where she faced numerous personal challenges and periods of displacement, including human trafficking and sexwork. These formative experiences profoundly influenced her creative voice and inspired her to explore powerful themes of trauma, identity, and resilience in her writing. Eventually settling in Ireland, Ronika drew from her multicultural experiences to shape a unique perspective that defines much of her work today.Her screenwriting career gained international attention when she placed highly in both the prestigious Academy Nicholl Fellowship and the Austin Film Festival in 2019. These accolades opened doors within the film industry and established her as a rising talent in screenwriting circles. Ronika has written over 22 feature-length scripts, with standout projects including Baabul, a deeply personal and culturally rich narrative; The House with the Blue Windows, which blends emotional depth with visual storytelling; and Blackbird, a powerful drama that has already been optioned for production. Her directorial debut, The Closing, is currently in preproduction and is being developed with support from Oscar-winning producer Pearce Cullen.ronikamerl.comwww.instagram.com/ronika.merlBluesky: ronikamerl#alittlelessfearpodcast #author #writer #producer #director #literaryauthor #poet #trafficking #survivor #resilience #stories #motivation #Ireland #treehouse #radicalkindness #peace #purpose #power #persistence #fyp #lifelessonsThis is Dr. Lino Martinez the host for A Little Less Fear Podcast. For more information, please use the information below. Thanks so much for your support!Author | A Little Less FearA Little LESS FEAR Podcast (@alittlelessfearpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosLino Marinez (@alittlelessfear) TikTok | Watch Lino Marinez's Newest TikTok Videos(4) A Little Less Fear Podcast - YouTube

From its first issue to its recent Eisner Award nomination, The Santos Sisters has been storming the indie comics world so Marc Koprinarov and Greg from Greg and Fake join the ACP crew to talk about their comic series, inspirations, working process and whether or not one of the trio actually exists. It's a great chat about one of the shining lights in indie comics that you NEED to have on your pull list. All that plus discussion about ACP Towers, great indie comics to check out in the weeks and months ahead and a chat about the new wave of Tribute Press! Great stuff to check out: The Santos Sisters, American Nature, Greg and Fake, Floating World Comics, Panel Punk, The Compleat Angler, Gareth Brookes, Grixly, Blackbird, Pierre Morell, Tribute Press, A Boner Darkly, Dirty Basement, Electric Chair, Adam Falp, Cliff Cumber, Canary, Scott Snyder, Dan Panosian, Galaxy Grappling Alliance, ArtNineTwo, Spaceboy and the Future King, Itto, Phil Chapman, Psychic Sam, Mark Millar, John Romita Jr, Buck Rogers, Green Archer Comics, Night Vision, Boo Rudetoons, Spearpoint, Rasp, Martin Simpson, Open Caskets, Wulf and Batsy

We saw Beyoncé live on her Cowboy Carter Tour - and now it's time for the unfiltered breakdown. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole dive into the full concert experience, from the setlist and live vocals to the staging, visuals, fashion, choreography, and overall creative direction of the show.We also show love to Blue Ivy's moments, try to guess which moments Beyoncé might've been lip-syncing, and ask the big question: did Cowboy Carter deliver?If you're searching for a Beyoncé Cowboy Carter tour review, want the full setlist breakdown, or just want to know if she pulled off this country-pop reinvention live - this is the episode for you.Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro37:16 - Overall Thoughts - creative direction, setlist, stage, costumes17:15 - REQUIEM (AMERIICAN REQUIEM, Blackbird, The Star-Spangled Banner, Freedom, YAYA, Why Don't You Love Me)24:30 - REVOLUTION (AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM, SPAGHETTII, Formation, MY HOUSE, Diva)31:08 - REFUGE (ALLIIGATOR TEARS, JUST FOR FUN, PROTECTOR, FLAMENCO)38:40 - MARFA (DESERT EAGLE, RIIVERDANCE, II HANDS II HEAVEN, TYRANT, THIQUE, LEVII'S JEANS, SWEET ★ HONEY ★ BUCKIIN', PURE/HONEY, SUMMER RENAISSANCE)46:00 - TEASE (TEXAS HOLD 'EM, Crazy In Love, Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It), Love On Top, Irreplaceable, If I Were A Boy, Jolene, Daddy Lessons, BODYGUARD, II MOST WANTED, CUFF IT, HEATED, Before I Let Go)58:08 - RENAISSANCE (DAUGHTER, I'M THAT GIRL, COZY, ALIEN SUPERSTAR)1:08:23 - RECLAMATION (16 CARRIAGES, AMEN)References:5/25/25 MetLife Concert FULL by BV Concerts https://youtu.be/VrsLyU8nuVA?si=p4205IeSkzsk__B2 Robot missing Beyonce's drink in LA https://www.tiktok.com/@alexgetarealjob/video/7503285528498818334Blue getting her earring caught in Beyonce's hair https://www.tiktok.com/@doseofbey/video/7504953565392145686?q=blue%20earring&t=1749769450963 Not Shy Dance Crew - BeyonceBowl cover featuring Chantel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXZ4gjfHb4E

On this episode, your favorite witch friends catch up on Scarlet's many adventures - to Vegas this time, where she had some very deep thoughts about Vegas!! - and both witches share their feelings and techniques on their various sports superstitions and yes, their MAGIC when it comes to their favorite hockey team, the one and only Dallas Stars (sad trombone as they did not make the Cup this year.  Or last year.  Or the year before.)  Despite the team's losses, overall they are still an elite organization, and Scarlet and Blackbird do feel like they invoke power while they are holding their hockey rituals!  Join in for a fun conversation that your ladies have been anticipating, because this is also the first time they are discussing this with each other!  (Can't talk about it DURING the playoffs - it might be bad luck!)