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Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast
Production Profiles + Creating a Prospect Process - Dynasty Fantasy Football

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 64:26


Production profiles on today's dynasty fantasy football podcast! Borg, Betz & Mike jump into the 2026 rookie class analyzing production profiles and comparing to what translates for fantasy. They also share a few lessons learned in the prospect scouting process. Join Borg, Betz, and a Baller each week to take your Dynasty fantasy football game to the next level and dominate your league -- Fantasy Football Podcast for February 4th, 2026.Connect with The Fantasy Footballers:Visit us on the WebSupport the ShowFollow on XFollow on InstagramJoin our DiscordLove the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Overtired
443: Mixed Climate January

Overtired

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 59:17


Jeff and Christina are out of pocket this week, so Erin Dawson heroically steps in to keep the show afloat during trying times. Life, religion, dating, blogging… an everything bagel of a show. Sponsor Copilot Money can help you take control of your finances. Get a fresh start with your money for 2026 with 2 months free when you visit try.copilot.money/overtired. Chapters 00:00 Erin 00:04 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:44 Siri Mishap and Water Troubles 05:20 Mental Health and Daily Struggles 11:00 Physical Health and Exercise Challenges 18:45 Productivity Tools and Sponsor Message 21:57 Sponsor Break: Copilot Money 23:59 On Aging 24:53 Vision and Aging 26:55 Intelligent Design and Evolution Debate 28:58 Blogging and Social Media Verification 29:13 The Cost of Verification 30:18 Embracing the Content Game 33:12 Exploring Blogging Platforms 48:10 The Decline of Blogging 50:54 Navigating Employment and Content Creation 55:54 The Art of Dating and Bits 58:30 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Show Links Gestimer In Your Face Ghost Join the Conversation Merch Come chat on Discord! Twitter/ovrtrd Instagram/ovrtrd Youtube Get the Newsletter Thanks! You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network Check out more episodes at overtiredpod.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Find Brett as @ttscoff, Christina as @film_girl, Jeff as @jsguntzel, and follow Overtired at @ovrtrd on Twitter. Transcript Erin [00:00:00] Introduction and Guest Introduction Brett: Hey, welcome to Overtired. It’s me, Brett Terpstra. Um, Christina and Jeff are both out this week, but I have Erin Dawson here to fill the void. Hi, Erin. How you doing? Erin: Hi Brett. I’m well. How are you? Brett: I’m, I’m, I’m okay. So before, like, for people that haven’t tuned in with an episode with you before, give your, give yourself a brief introduction. Erin: Hey folks, my name is Erin. I, uh, make art under the name Genital Shame. I’m based in Los Angeles, California, and I used to work with Brett Terpstra. Siri Mishap and Water Troubles Erin: I’m doing, I’m doing, uh, you know, that broadcast voice, but I’ve started to. When I’m using CarPlay, I’ve started to speak to Siri in my own Siri kind of as a bit, but I really enjoy doing it.[00:01:00] Hey Siri, play REM. Oh shit. It just, I shouldn’t have done that. I’m so sorry. That activated mine. Um, oh no. And now my home pods are doing it. Can you hear that? Brett: I can Erin: I literally have to turn that off now. I really apologize. Ready? Brett: we’ll wait. Erin: Anyways, that’s, this is a shit show. Okay. I’m turning it off. Uh, that’s who I am. I’m someone who activates, um, the, the dingus. Brett: activates digital assistance. That’s amazing. Um, so update on me. I got water back after four and a half days with no running water. Um, but now I’m showering and washing dishes like a pro. Erin: Oh my God, I’m so that, that truly sounds horrific. Brett: It was, you don’t realize exactly how much of your life [00:02:00] revolves around just running water. Um, it’s true of like anything, when your power goes out, when your internet goes out, when your water goes out. We’ve had all of those things happen frequently over the last year. Um, and you, you realize exactly like how handicapped you are without these kind of. The modern conveniences we take for granted? Erin: Did your pipes break? Brett: No, uh, they did freeze. Uh, the solution to the water problem was heat lamps on the well pump. On the on the pipe, the underground pipe that goes from the well pump into the house is about a foot underground, and that’s where the freeze happened. So we had heat lamps on the ground for two days while we were waiting for a plumber to show up. We just decided to try heating things up and after two days it finally creaked [00:03:00] into life, and then we ran a bunch of water and got it all cleared out. And then you Erin: have a TLC show. Now you’re Brett: you know, Erin: solving Pioneer Living. Uh, Brett: You know what happened because of that, to flush the toilet while that was happening, we were melting snow on the stove and on the fireplace and dumping it into the toilet. But when I first started, I didn’t know you could just dump like a gallon and a half of water into the bowl and it would flush. So I was filling the tank up, which takes about twice as much water. And because I was doing that, I was putting a bunch of silt from the snow. Into the tank. So the little, the rim holes around the inside of the rim of the toilet where the water swirls in those filled up with silt. So once we got running water again, the toilet wouldn’t flush all the way. And I had to go in with a coat hanger and try to clean out all of those holes in the toilet. And I got it [00:04:00] clean and it flushed all the way twice and now it’s. Stuck again because I’m just pushing shit in with the coat hanger. And the silt Erin: by shit you mean you mean silt. Brett: silt? Yes. The, the, the silt is still there and as the water runs it just fills the holes again. And I don’t yet know how to fix that, so that’s gonna be a thing. That’s what I’m doing after this. ’cause, uh, the toilet. It sounds like it flushes all the way, but then you leave and the next person comes in and says, oh my God, why didn’t you flush? Because you know there’s floaters in the toilet. Erin: I. Just watched a Todd Salons movie and, and there is a scene in which, um, a character is, is being sort of abused by her family and the abusive family says, we’re laughing with you, not at you. And she [00:05:00] says, but I’m not laughing. You know, and I apologize. I don’t mean to laugh, but that, that sounds truly horrific. Brett: Yeah, that, Erin: I mean, the shower alone, I, I don’t know about you. I use showers to process, Brett: sure. Erin: you know, showers and walks. That’s where I do it most. Mental Health and Daily Struggles Erin: And like I, yeah, I need it to, this is a very 2019 way to frame mental health, which we can pivot to. Um, but I use it to regulate. Do you remember when we used to say, I feel unregulated? We don’t say that anymore. Brett: I do remember. That was a while ago. Erin: Yeah, it’s 2019 to me, but it maybe had a shelf life beyond that. I don’t know. Brett: Yeah. Erin: but yeah, I use showers to regulate. So even if you’re kind of like me, I, my heart goes out to you that that is really not just inconvenient, but like bad for your mental health. Brett: Your quote reminded me [00:06:00] of an and or quote that’s been going around where it, it’s so, uh, I can’t remember who, but someone says, uh, if you’re doing nothing wrong, what do you have to fear? And the response is, I fear your definition of wrong. Erin: Mm. Brett: I’m like, yeah, nope, that, uh, that’s very apropos to the current situation in Minnesota. Um, but yeah, let’s do mental health. Tell me about your mental health. Erin: Yeah. Uh, I’ve seen better days have been the star of many plays. Do you remember that song, Brett? Brett: No, I don’t know what you’re talking about. Erin: All right, cool. Um, I don’t believe in resolutions because I, I went to college, but, but I do believe in the power of January as a moment of. [00:07:00] Intentional reflection and yeah, goal setting, which can be different than resolutions. And for this January, January, 2026, I put a lot of pressure on myself to sort of remake my physical life, which I hoped would have knock on effects for my mental life. So what’s that mean for me? Every year for the last three or four years, I have done dry January dj, and in the past, the keto diet has worked well for me. So I thought in January that I would, with, with these powers combined, I would become, you know, a superhuman. I’m like 20, 26. I’m getting really, I’m gonna get really hot. And I’m going to [00:08:00] be very critical about the role that alcohol plays in my life. And what had happened was, without getting too much into it, I had a bad first week and it kind of snowballed, reverse snowballs. How does a snowball, what is it? I don’t know. It just got a lot of your, your, your toilet silt in it. Yeah. And, um, and I had no release valves for dopamine. Um, because on keto you’re not eating bread. You are not having sugar. I wasn’t having any alcohol. Um, also, and, and I’ll, I’ll shut up about this in a second. I have a foot injury. A right foot injury, something called turf toe, not TERF, but TURF. [00:09:00] Um, it’s basically what happens if you kind of stove your big toe. There’s a in the ball of your foot that’s like a repetitive stress injury. I’m not a p uh, podiatrist, but that’s, that’s my beat. Very basic understanding. And so what does all this mean? That mean this means that it was like a perfect storm of like. I can’t exercise and I exercise is really, plays a really huge role in my mental health. I am in two different basketball leagues, you know, uh, I take a lot of walks. I’m a runner. Couldn’t do any of that. And I couldn’t have Alfredo and I couldn’t have fornet. And so no wonder. And in hindsight with therapy, I’m like, yeah, no wonder I, I just didn’t have any release valves, um, for joy. So in the third week I’m like, fuck [00:10:00] it, I am gonna have fries and I’m going to have a tiki drink. And I don’t regret doing that, but I fear. That, and I think, I think you have this too, Brett, the like, puritan guilt, complex guilt for just like not organizing a particular corner of your fridge correctly, just like that level will give me, be like, oh man, I, I really do suck. Huh. Um, so that scales, you know, that feeling and that complex scales and so it’s easy for me to be like, man, I have no integrity. Huh? I really just. When I got tough, I just, uh, which is also an unhealthy way to think about things, but, um, but I’m, I’m kind of over it now. Uh, but uh, I was pretty disappointed in myself for a while there. I still kind of am. That’s how I’m doing. Brett: Wow, that sounds, that sounds pretty rough. [00:11:00] Physical Health and Exercise Challenges Brett: I, uh, I don’t, I, so I haven’t had a drink in as long as I can remember. Um, because I have a very short memory. It’s only been a matter of months, but, um, I do, I don’t miss drinking. I miss having that release. Um, and I, my only substitute has been CBD. Which is, you know, doesn’t do jack shit. Uh, it’s like a mental game for me. Um, have a, I I I’ve switched to drinking CBDT ’cause it’s way cheaper than like CBD carbonated beverages. Um, so for like 50 cents I can have a mug of five milligrams of CBD and pretend I feel okay. Um, that’s. It’s alright. Um, I do, so my release has been consuming [00:12:00] these outshine coconut bars, which. I find a perfect blend of fatty and salty and sweet and, um, they, as of like two weeks ago, outshine has discontinued them, which had an outsized effect on my mental health. Erin: Yeah. Brett: I bought the last three boxes that were at the grocery store, and those lasted a little bit, and then I was down to two bars and I decided, I, I I would ration them. And night after night, I just looked at those bars, but I wouldn’t, ’cause if I ate one of them, that would mean I only had one left. So it’s easier for me to have two left. So I had two sitting in the fridge, and then yesterday l went to a different grocery store and I said, just on the off chance would you check. And she came home with seven [00:13:00] boxes, six to a box. So yeah, I, I got, I hugged her. They were not expecting it. I like jumped up, just effusively, Erin: What do you, I have never had even this affinity for like my favorite meal. What do you like about these bars? Brett: Oh my God. They just like, I don’t know my, they like dopamine rush, pupil, dilate. Um, Erin: D filled? Brett: no, they’re just sugar. It’s sugar and coconut. Sugar and coconut. Dairy free. Gluten-free. Like it’s a, it’s a sugary snack and. Uh, so I’ve been like my, I don’t know what happened. Uh, it somewhat coincided with my last weight gain, but not exactly. But now I can’t stand up for more than about five minutes. [00:14:00] Um, just like if I empty the dishwasher, the, the act of bending over a few times, I have to sit down and I have to recover for 10 minutes. My back just freezes up and I’ve gone through physical therapy and I have, I like push myself every time it happens. I like, without injuring myself, I try to push it and try to strengthen and nothing helps, like nothing changes at all. That combined with my dizziness, which is still a thing, means the only exercise I’m getting is like half an hour a day on a recumbent bicycle, um, which gives me leg exercise and a little bit of cardio and not much else, and it doesn’t seem to strengthen my back at all, and it doesn’t seem to help me sleep and I keep doing it because I have that guilt thing. If I don’t do anything then. I’m a piece of shit. Um, but [00:15:00] man, I, yeah, the coconut bars are like the only, the only way out. Erin: The Brett: all I’ve got. I’m working, I’m working on finding something new because seven boxes will last a while, but not forever. It’s still a finite amount. Um, Erin: of spring, maybe you Brett: yeah, no way. I eat, I eat a couple a day. Erin: Oh, okay. Brett: a once a week treat for me. Um, so, so I, I’m trying to like ration and I’m trying to find an alternative that is more healthy, not less healthy. Um, we’ll see. I’ll keep you posted. Erin: The guilt thing. I’m gonna, I’m gonna be thinking about the, uh, digital device dingus thing later, there are people for whom, you know, but wait back to the, the treats and living a treat based [00:16:00] lifestyle, which I’m really trying not to do. I’m really trying not to Brett: reinforcement. Erin: I think I, this is the second time I’m, I’m bringing up therapy, but I think I, I brought up that I live a treat based lifestyle up to my therapist and she didn’t, doesn’t love that paradigm of thinking. Um, but it’s kind of all I know. And for me, you know, given this month the treat that I have had before breaking. And now I’m in this habit, and now I’ve, I’m in a trap. I have taken two using, having heavy whipping cream in my coffee each morning. Um, and it’s like adding ice cream to coffee. And so I make my coffee and I have my heavy weapon cream, and I get my little frother that [00:17:00] looks like a vibrator. A very small vibrator, and I do vibrate heavy whipping cream with my coffee in a deli container. And that, unfortunately, I, I’ve tried going back to black coffee, which is my norm. Can’t do it now. I, I really, I’m trapped and unfortunately that is the height, that is the best part of my day. Brett: Do, do Erin: coffee. Brett: I have a suggestion? Um, have you ever tried barista blend oat milk? Erin: I don’t do oat milk. I’ll just say it. Brett: Okay. Erin: Yeah. Brett: It’s all I do. I, I like for me, whatever milk I’m used to is the milk. That’s good. Um, and like I got used to soy milk and everything else tasted crappy. And I got used to almond milk and then I finally like switched to oat milk, got used to that. And [00:18:00] now every other milk tastes terrible. But once Erin: Yeah. Brett: I switched to oat milk, I no longer could like make a good, um, like latte. And I like, it didn’t, uh, it didn’t foam at all. But then I found Barista Blend from C Calisa Farms, and it’s like a full fat oat Erin: Oh Brett: for as much fat as you can get out of oats. And it, it, it fros. You can put it in a steamer and get a nice big frothy latte out of it. Um, but just a suggestion. I can’t do the heavy cream, or I probably would just by lactose intolerance and Erin: Yeah. Brett: lactose allergy. Productivity Tools and Sponsor Message Erin: We talked about, I’m gonna try to combine two topics right now. We talked about Gude and you also suggested before we started recording that I stop you at a half hour [00:19:00] for the A read. We’re not quite there, but as soon as you said that, I pulled down on my. Menu bar, a little app called Just Timer. Brett: I love that app. Erin: Do you Brett: yes. Erin: I, I have, I do have not upgraded to the sequel. Just Timer two, I think it’s Brett: I haven’t tried that. Erin: I think I, I think I tr I did a trial Brett: It’s just such a good idea. Erin: it’s great. And so. have about nine minutes before you’re requested, but I, I just wanted to, I guess, shout out Jess Heimer because it rules. Brett: Yeah. No, it’s such, it’s so for anyone who hasn’t used it, it’s just a way to like, it’s almost like pulling a cord. To set a timer, and it’s just this simple, like you reach up to your menu bar and you just pull down and you pull down the amount you want and you let go and you’ve got a [00:20:00] timer running and it’ll remind you in that amount of time Erin: The main use case I had for that when we worked for the Borg together on the Borg team, was using text expander to, you know, if we had a meeting at three o’clock, I would pull it down for 2 55 and type. MTNG, and that would create a, a string that just says meeting in five exclamation mark. Um, it’s just, it’s just a great time saver and, and keeps you honest and yeah, it’s a great app. Brett: I, uh, I’ve written a lot of command line utilities, so I can like, just on the command line, I can just type, remind me five minutes and then a string, whatever to do, and it runs in the background and it uses like terminal notifier, whatever’s handy at the time to like pop up a reminder. But I kind of gave that up. So now I use just timer. And have you seen in your face. Erin: I don’t know in your [00:21:00] face. Brett: In your face ties into your calendar. You tell it to go off, say five minutes or one minute, or on the time, and anytime an event happens, it blocks out your screen. Pops up a little dialogue telling you what you’re supposed to be doing at that minute and you have to like say, join call or dismiss. And, um, ’cause I, I miss notifications all the time. And when we were working for the board, I would just completely miss meetings because I’d get into coding. I wouldn’t notice the little. Things in the corner, I’d be focused on code and I’d look up two hours later and be like, oh God, I gotta text someone. Sorry I missed the meeting. So in your face stops me from working and like, takes over the screen. Erin: That Brett: So those are, that was our gratitude. I’m gonna do a, a quick sponsor read. Sponsor Break: Copilot Money Brett: This episode is brought to you by [00:22:00] copilot money. Copi copilot money is not just another finance app. It’s your personal finance partner designed to help you feel clear, calm, and in control of your money. Whether it’s tracking your spending, saving for specific goals, or simply getting a handle on your investments. Copilot money has you covered as we enter the New year. Clarity and control over our finances have never been more important with the recent shutdown of mint and rising financial stress for many. Consumers are looking for a modern, trustworthy tool to help navigate their financial journeys. 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Download copilot money on your devices or visit, try. Do copilot domo slash Overtired today to claim your two free months and embrace a more organized, stress-free approach to your finances. Try that’s, try copilot money slash Overtired. On Aging Brett: Ugh. [00:24:00] people are, people aren’t gonna know how many edits I put in that. had a rough time with that one. Erin: Reading’s hard. Brett: I’m, I’m, I’m working on my two big displays. I have two, like 27 inch high def displays, but I, I’m used, I’ve been working on my couch on my laptop for months now. Um. Like Mark II was written entirely on my couch, not, not at this fancy desk I have. Um, and on this desk everything is about three feet away from my face, and I don’t have the resolution set to deal with the fact that my eyes are slowly turning to shit, so I can barely read what’s on my screen anymore. I have to like squint and lean in, and. Vision and Aging Brett: It is so weird that I, I’m told this is just a normal thing that happens at my age, but when I try [00:25:00] to read small print on something, I can’t see it. But if I lift my glasses up and remove my glasses, everything within a foot of my face is clear as day, and that never used to be the case. But now I can see way better without my glasses than with my glasses at very close range. Which means when I wear contacts I really can’t see either. They gave me a, a special kind of contact that the eyes are interchangeable. I have different prescriptions in each eye, but it doesn’t matter which. So the contacts are kinda like universal. I don’t know how it works, but they’re supposed to give you pretty good distance and pretty good closeup while not being especially good at either. And they’re okay. Um, I can’t really, I have to squint to read street signs and I have to squint to read medication bottles and I just spend a lot more time in glasses. Now. Erin: This is one of those [00:26:00] moments where I cannot relate, but I am here Brett: Do you have 2020 vision? Erin: I believe I do. Brett: Wow. Must be nice. Erin: It is nice and I’m gonna own that. Yes, I’m privileged. Ocularly, get off my back about it. Brett: I, I wasn’t giving a shit. I’m, I’m happy for you. I had 2020 vision up until I was about Erin: 2020. Brett: 10. Erin: Oh Brett: I got glasses when I was 10. I. Erin: mm. I bet you Brett: I guess no, I did not have 2020 vision. ’cause I remember at the age of 10 when I got glasses and realized that from a distance, trees had leaves, um, I was like, oh my God, I’ve been missing out on Erin: God is real, bro. Intelligent Design and Evolution Debate Erin: You know, Christians usually, I don’t know about you, but sometimes I, I grew up [00:27:00] with this idea that like. Intelligence, intelligent design is a thing because take something as incredibly complex as the human eye. Tell me that there wasn’t a designer for that, but also like if you’re over 30, like take something as complex as like the human back. it’s not that they’re not that they’re saying that eyes don’t have quality issued degradation over time. It’s a different argument, but it’s just like also like not everything’s that intelligent. I mean, Brett: but the other part that I grew up with was that our, we aged and our eyes went bad, and our back went bad because of sin. It was all like a result of the original sin, and according to like Young Earth creationists, like every generations of humans that get farther away from Adam and Eve. Get [00:28:00] are, are in worse health. They’re, they’re genetically deteriorating, uh, Erin: they’re genetically sinful. Brett: Yeah. And it, it is. I don’t know. It took a long time to unlearn a lot of that stuff, but my dad brings Erin: evil. Brett: it’s called the watchmaker argument. Um, and my dad brings it up anytime we start talking about evolution, which I generally avoid these days, but he brings up the idea of the, the eye, the human eye. Erin: They love the human eye. Brett: I explain to him the, the process of like light sensing cells on amoebas. Erin: Our skin Brett: how, and how they developed into maybe a light sensing cell with a water sack, and then that developed into over time a retina. And like it’s not designed. Um, dad, it, Erin: Oh dad. Brett: yeah. Erin: Anyways. Blogging and Social Media Verification Erin: Can I talk to you about [00:29:00] blogging? Brett: Could you please? Erin: Well, here’s, let me set the table so I not to brag. Became Instagram verified recently. Why? Brett: Must be nice. The Cost of Verification Erin: Yeah, Brett: More privilege. Erin: the first, the eyes are now $13 a month. I don’t know, I don’t know how the bank’s, you know, letting me spend all this, but, um, I did it because, as I said at the top, when the REM may have been drowning me out, I don’t know. Um, I make music under the name Genital Shame and. Over time, as my account has grown on that particular platform, I have had other people alert. I’ve had followers alert me that there’s a new genital shame that just popped up in their feed asking for, Hey, my account was just hacked. [00:30:00] Like, can you help? You know? And I just thought that like for $13 a month, you know Brett: That’s how they get you. Erin: That’s fine. Yeah, get me. I’ve, they already, they already got me. Um, unfortunately, Brett: Zuckerberg that cloned your account. Erin: I got sucked. Embracing the Content Game Erin: So I, so now that I’m verified, I’m, I’m kind of leaning into playing the stupid content game, which is this, which is how, here’s how I think about it. I believe in my art. I believe in what general shame is and I want the maximum amount of people to experience it. The maximum amount of people are in the primary world, which is to say the digital world and the folks with who would resonate with general shame the most are on a platform called Instagram. So it makes sense [00:31:00] for me to play the game, which is like get the. Aforementioned eyeballs on my stuff. ’cause again, I believe in it. So I’ll do whatever it takes. Inc. Like we live in the world of Caesar. We own to Caesar. What a Caesar, in this case, Zuckerberg is Caesar, whatever. So one of my January projects, you know the, the Capital G. Capital M, good month that I was supposed to have was to block out some ugh content. To record some videos, right? Some reels of me playing Bach, of me playing, um, my favorite carcass riff or whatever. And so I found myself writing little essays about each of these things. You know, for the Bach one, there’s, I started writing about how, you know, I don’t believe in God anymore really, but [00:32:00] if I was to cite one thing that gets me. Close to it, it would be Bach like. I’m not predictable like it is. It resonates with me so fundamentally and so deeply that like that is the one thing. And I ended up writing way more than can probably fit within an Instagram comment. And then I got bit by the bug, which is like, do I, should I? Extend this to a platform that is more appropriate for long form writing. So then I’m like, okay, Erin, be realistic about starting projects that you don’t finish or won’t be consistent with. So for me, I’m defining that as one blog per month seems reasonable enough. I don’t know, but I really, I’m a writer. When we were part of the [00:33:00] Borg, you know, we were writers partially, and I found that writing alongside these stupid reels was really satisfying. Exploring Blogging Platforms Erin: So then I’m like, okay, what in 2026, what levers do I have to pull? For this type of platform. We got Ghost, we got Tumblr kind of making it a comeback. We’ve got Substack, which has shitty politics. Um, I could do something on my GitHub pages or something if I wanted to, but I. Don’t know. I don’t know how to make this decision. This is, I, I’m just bringing this up as a topic. I don’t have anything further than that. I think you may have mentioned a platform that you like, but I just thought it might be interesting to talk about. Probably Brett: No, there are, there are a lot of options. I personally. Have gone the way of static site [00:34:00] generators like GitHub pages would be, um, and will probably never go back to anything that’s based on a database or requires an online subscription. Um, I just pay a few bucks a month for a shared host and our sync, my blog to it, um, which is a super nerdy way to blog. Um, but ultimately you get. A, a folder full of markdown files that you can do anything you want with, and you can turn it into a book. You could turn it into a searchable database in obsidian. Um, you could load it up in NB ultra and have full text, rapid search, and all these things that you can’t really do with something like WordPress or Ghost. Um, WordPress is still the heavyweight. as much as it’s kind of a beast and I don’t enjoy using it, um, but ghost, [00:35:00] I just, so I’ll tell you why I bring this up in a second. But, um, ghost seems like maybe the best intermediate option. Um, I, I don’t like blogger. I don’t like Google. Um, I don’t have a lot of faith in Tumblr. be, uh, to have longevity. That’s the other thing about a static site is. I am in full control, and if I want to sunset it at any point, I just cancel the domain. But as long as I have a web server, I have a website, and I’m not dependent on any service that, you know, showed up and failed to make a profit and then terminated, as we’ve seen multiple platforms do, um, or, or turn into like a heavily paywall system that is geared like medium. Substack where [00:36:00] ultimately it’s supposed to be a moneymaking endeavor for the writers and like I use my blog as a marketing tool, but I don’t expect a lot of people to pay to read my blog. That said, I am pay walling some content these days, um, just to get people to pitch in a few bucks a month because. I never got into Patreon or anything, but I’m building this tool. This is a side note. Um, I showed you the icon for it the other day, but I didn’t show you the tool. Um, it’s called blog book. And right now it works perfectly with WordPress, but I, this morning I’ve been working on adding Micro blog, which is another good option. Um, and it might, micro blog might actually be kind of, no, it’s not, it’s got like a 300 character limit for most posts. But, um, anyway, uh, [00:37:00] micro Blog and Ghost. I’m adding so that if you’ve had a blog for a couple years and you want some kind of hard copy. This app will pull in all of those posts, let you Filch them by author or by tag or category or a date range, and it’ll generate a markdown book for you. And you can load that up in Mark three, and you can create an eub that you could go sell if you Erin: Oh wow. Brett: Um, you could turn it into like a PDF for distribution or just for your own archiving. Um. I may add more platforms to it over time. Medium killed their API. Um, so I can’t, as much as I would love to have it work for Medium, I think it would be really useful for medium authors. Um, medium made that impossible, but, um, but yeah, I actually, I built that app in about a week and I’m gonna sell [00:38:00] it on the app store as kind of a companion to Mark three. Um, as like a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Um, but yeah, I, I love blogging and I love blogs. I’ve been blogging for 30 years and I, I don’t know what I would do for expression, ’cause I’m not, I, I, I use Mastodon and that’s about it for social media. Um, I still have, uh, uh. Instagram account and I log on and I, I love seeing your, your older reels where you would just like, just fuck around with a cord or a simple progression and the face you would make when you messed up. I love that. Erin: I’ve never messed up. I don’t know what you’re talking about. Brett: I would watch just to see you make that like grossed out face. Like, what the fuck sound was that? Um, um, [00:39:00] but. Yeah, I, social media is so ephemeral though. It’s, there’s no guarantee of your post being anything other than AI fodder and like, I left x, I left Twitter. Erin: Everything app. Brett: Yes. Um, completely deleted myself there. Um, deleted myself on threads. I still have a Facebook account. Um, Facebook and Blue Sky are actually surprisingly my political activity accounts. Um, Facebook is where I complain about billionaire. Um, about Zuckerberg’s and the what not. Um, and it’s where I share with my activist friends in the area, like it’s mostly for local people. And then Blue Sky is where I get like all my anarchists. News and all of the news right now from like the [00:40:00] front in Minneapolis, the people that are out there doing direct action and, and uh, mutual aid and seeing things live as they happen. And I never appreciated blue sky until the federal occupation of Minnesota and then suddenly it became my primary news source. Um, so Erin: pretty good for that. There’s a, there’s a journalist I follow there. I think she’s pretty, like the, the, the trans beat is her beat. Erin Reed. Um, she’s really great. Um, but you’re, you’re all, all that to say, I think blue sky functions really well. Yeah. As like a, a new, like, I canceled, I canceled my New York Times subscription, um, because god damn, Brett: Yeah. Erin: just their opinion section alone is just trash. Also, yesterday, um, you know, the time of this recording was, there was a protest in March yesterday, which very cool. I also. Canceled. The, [00:41:00] another, another dimension of that day was about, you know, anti consumption, not spending anything, not buying anything, and canceling subscriptions if you can. And yesterday I did cancel my prime subscription, which was hard to do. But, you know, I did, I and I, I was thinking about this a couple months ago before moving, but I was like, you know, I’m gonna move. I’m only human. Like the two day shipping thing is going to come in handy for real. Like ordering things to the new apartment knowing that it’ll get there. You know, I’m glad I did that. That’s cool. But like, now’s the time where I’m a little more settled and I can do that. And so I did that yesterday. Um, but anyways, blue sky’s cool for political stuff. Brett: I. I have been trying to cut Amazon out. I removed Alexa from my life entirely. Um, I had it, Alexa is a good [00:42:00] cheap solution for like whole home automation. Um, so, but I replaced that with home pods and, um, I only buy from Amazon if I absolutely can’t find something somewhere else. Um, because these days, because of competition with Amazon, almost every vendor will offer free shipping. Not always two day shipping ’cause they don’t have the infrastructure for that. Um, but, uh, but I’ll get free shipping and I’ll get comparable prices. And Prime doesn’t really save me anything anymore, and I never use Prime video and I’m Erin: terrible streamer. It’s a terrible streamer. Brett: I’m on the verge of canceling that as well, and once I do that, I will be mostly free of Amazon. Erin: That rocks do. I think that’s really cool. I, I was thinking about this the other day too, that like canceling Amazon [00:43:00] has knock-on effects that I think are really positive as well. For example, you know, I’m lucky to live in a city where, you know, I have within walking distance to me a lot of options. So if I needed packing tape or I needed. I don’t know, some pilot G twos or whatever, like instead of for let’s say, let’s say it’s a project specific thing, like I need a certain type of pen or whatever. Instead of being like, I will order these, do the two two day shipping and put off that project for when I have that tool. Instead, which shifts the nature of the project. Like on a project level, you’re thinking about differently already. And so instead, by not having the affordance to do that, I can get out of my house. That’s a good get sun. That’s another capital G. Good. See human beings interact with human beings, you [00:44:00] know, and then also do the project the same day and not give money. To AWS, which is the backend for a bunch of evil shit. Like, it just like, you know, it stacks. Brett: Yeah. Erin: So, I don’t know. Brett: Yeah. I don’t have options Erin: It’s a lot. It’s a privilege at see above, like I’m very ocularly privileged. Brett: Yeah, no, I, I mean, there are, there are some good. Stores in my little town. Um, we are, we are fortunate to have a community that will support some more esoteric type of stores. And I don’t shop at Target and I don’t shop at Walmart, so, um. I have to depend on the limited selection in small town stores, and a lot of times I can make due with what I can find locally. Um, but I do have to [00:45:00] order. Online a lot, which is why it’s been a slow process to wean off of Amazon. But Amazon is shit now too. Like you, it seems like you have selection, but you really don’t. It’s just a bunch of vendors selling the same knockoff thing and, uh, you don’t save any money if you’re buying like an original version of a product that Amazon didn’t already like bastardize and undersell, um, or undercut the seller on. Um, and it’s so much low quality and they tell you every time you buy Prime tells you you’ve saved $5 with Prime, but if you went to the actual vendor website, you would’ve saved that $5 anyway. Um, it’s shit. Amazon is shit, but yeah. So anyway, about, about, yeah. Erin: Um, uh, go ahead. Brett: I was gonna ask that we, we kind of trailed off on the blog discussion, but I just wanted to say [00:46:00] like, if you have questions about any platform or you do wanna do like a static site, I’m more than happy to help. Erin: Thanks Brett. I think I was gonna, I might take you up on that I, another direction I was going to go with this is like, I could also see someone saying like, systems order thinking. Like, what is your goal? Like, who is this for? And that’s also where I have some internal resistance because I’m on the precipice of being a douchey content creator or something in which this fits in. being cute about it, but like this fits into an ecosystem of like maybe a new career pivot for me. ’cause we’re not part, part of the Borg. So like I’ve started teaching guitar, like I went to school for music. I used to teach guitar a lot, classical and jazz guitar, and I haven’t done it for like 15 years. I just started doing that again and I can’t believe. [00:47:00] A couple things. How good I am at it. I’m a natural, like I, it sucks to be good at something, but you know, it, it doesn’t pay at all. So it’s like, um, so a couple things like do I want to start teaching again and do I want a blog to sort of be part of a funnel into a Patreon? And do I want the Patreon and. All these questions, you know, start forming around this. Like, well, I just want a blog. It’s like, why, why do I wanna blog? And I, I don’t think I have to have the answers to those questions right now. I don’t. But it seems like the choices you make, the very, like the zero width choice you make for a tool like this is really important. So that’s, that’s the other kind of. I’m having [00:48:00] internally about it, who cares? Like all the stakes. Ultimately, who, who gives a shit? Like, there are no stakes here. But I, I do think about it as a sort of like, you know, The Decline of Blogging Brett: I, I will say that everything about my career is due to blogging. Like since, since like the year 2000, um, every job I’ve gotten has been because people found me via my blog. Um, and when I have like applied for a job, they’ve used my, they’ve been like, oh, we went and read your blog and we think you’re a great candidate. Erin: But don’t you think the excuse my use of this term, the meta around blogging has changed? Or do you think it’s like that stalwart Brett: it, it, it really has like tremendously. Um, Erin: like just to be crude about it. Okay. Brett: Yeah. So like in, uh, maybe. [00:49:00] 2015, I was doing about a hundred thousand page views a week. Um, right now I’m down to more like, I think last time I checked I was doing like 8,000 page views a week. And if I look at the charts, it’s just been a steady downward trend. Um, people are not you, pe so, okay. That said, I still get about 30,000. Hits a week from RSS, which means there’s, for a nerd, for a tech site, for a tech blog. Like there’s still an audience that uses the ancient technology, RSS, um, and I get a lot of traffic from that. But in general, like social media has eaten my lunch as far as blogging. But that said, like, the only reason anyone knows who I am, and I’m not saying I’m famous, but like I, I Erin: I’ve been to Max. [00:50:00] You you have an aura? Yeah. Brett: and uh, it’s all because of 30 years of blogging. And I think, honestly think it takes like 10 years just to build up a name. So it’s not like a, oh, I’m gonna start a blog for my shop and everything’s gonna take off, Erin: Yeah, I think, I think if you, for, for the employment alone, it might, it might be worth it, I think. I think that’s huge. Like, you know, the Borg or Pre Borg, a OL where, you know, like if, if, if they were like, oh my God, yeah, you’re Brett Terpstra from Brett TURPs. Uh, like that’s worth it even if you’re getting zero clicks and they found, you know, Brett: What do you Nell from the movie Nell? Um, did you Did what? Oh. Did you give up on finding, uh, gainful employment? Navigating Employment and Content Creation Erin: no. But I give I [00:51:00] gainful employment. Um, no, but I’m taking it a little sleazy and I’m taking it a little easy. Um, unfortunately, it is a truth universally acknowledged. My version of every gainful employment that I’ve, that I’ve enjoyed is through blogging. My version of that is any. Job at that level that I’ve enjoyed has started with a dm. It’s never started with a, a shot in the dark application through Workday. Like it’s just, and I’m convinced that that’s true for everyone. Like I suspect that’s maybe the dark truth that. The it, it’s not what you are or what you can do, it’s who you know, unfortunately is an organizing principle for anything in life basically. And [00:52:00] being under someone’s employee is probably no different. So on one hand, the Puritan. Really creeps up on me here. On one hand, I’m like, oh, I’m not really spending a lot of time crafting my portfolio. I’m not really spending a lot of time crafting my resume and tailoring it to this position. I should really be doing that. I, the economy is be, my bank accounts are really behooving me to do that. But on the other hand, I’m balancing it with that truth, which is. waiting for the dm. I’m sending dms. I can play that game if I want, and I’m kind of trying to, but only to get the guilt monkey off my back, not because I have good. It’s a good faith bid for the universe, for some HR hiring manager, whatever, to be like, okay, I’m gonna Filch by this. I’m Filch by this. This is a cool candidate. It won. I’m convinced it won’t [00:53:00] happen like that. I could be wrong, and maybe that’s the case for you too, but like it’s more of a personal connection off of CRMs, know? Brett: I, uh, I stopped panicking. My, my app income is sufficient right now to survive, and I’m working to make it more than just survival. And like over the, over the course of a few months, I sent out prob, probably 150 resumes, like shots, shots in the dark. But I had, I had referrals, multiple referrals from. AWS Google, apple, like meta, like I had people at all of these places and I still, I could barely get a response. Um, I would apply for jobs I was wholly qualified for. I would, Erin: Probably overqualified Brett: I would craft the resume. I would take my time, and I wrote a different resume for each, at least [00:54:00] for the big ones. And, yeah. Yeah, I did it all. I had a whole, I had a whole workflow, an automated workflow where I could just write like in markdown and then hit a button. It would generate like a nice PDF that I could Erin: God damn right. Yeah. Brett: Um, and none of it, it didn’t do any good. And eventually I just stopped wanting it. Um, I would much rather just make my own way at this point. I couldn’t. I can’t wrap my head around being in a corporate environment anymore. I just don’t, I don’t wanna play that game. I want the money, I want the steady paycheck, but I just, I can’t play the game. Erin: Is the game to you doing the like, um, dom sub theater of like, I must respect my manager. My manager knows the way, even if they’re wrong, I ch raise my, you know, objections lest I Brett: know me, you know, I objected all the time. [00:55:00] I, I was full of objections and I, I don’t like, I don’t like the, I don’t like sitting in meetings. I don’t like pretending to care about someone else’s project. Erin: That’s it. That feels wrong to you, I feel like. Is that right? Yeah. Brett: Yeah. Erin: Yeah. I’m happy to do that for Brett: I’m not an employee. I can’t. Erin: Yeah. I don’t identify as an employee. I heard someone say, I think around. Last year’s pride as a bit, um, that we need to add con a content creator, stripe and color to the L-G-B-T-Q-I-A flag. And when I said that, I repeated that as I just said to you, to someone, and they didn’t laugh. I was like, oh no. Why have I surrounded myself with your life? Go away from me anyways. The Art of Dating and Bits Erin: I was on a date the other day. Brett: Yeah. Erin: And, um, Brett: Must be nice.[00:56:00] Erin: date privilege. Yeah. Being single. Mm. Love it. And, um, you know, I’m very sensitive to people who don’t do bits. Uh, I have an allergy to like selfer people. And, and this woman who was in like so attractive, like so attractive did a power move where she was like, we, we met at a coffee shop. And she was like, whatcha gonna get? I was like, oh, I’m gonna get a nice espresso. And when she went to order and I thought we were gonna do Dutch or whatever, she ordered her thing and then she was like, and a nice espresso as well. And I was like, oh, hot, cute. You harvested me for information and then used that as a power thing anyways, so that it was going well. But then we started talking and I was like, oh, she’s not really picking, I’m giving her, it’s like some like B [00:57:00] plus material and she’s not really responding at all. And we were talking about, I find it helpful on dates to acknowledge that we’re on a date and that we met on a dating app. So one way that I did this on this date was to say like, I saw someone with this word in their profile. What do you think it means? And the word was, or the phrase was, the desire was that they like to be corded, which I. I, I didn’t, I got into a sort of like debate with my other friend about what that means, what that means when someone puts that and they’re pan like, is that gendered, is that like a power thing? Is that like a noble abl thing? Like what is that? So we started talking about what it means to be courted on a date and she said something like, you know, a part of it too is probably that they like to be whined and dined. And I was like, in 69. She gave me nothing. I was like, [00:58:00] oh no, I forget why I brought this up. Um, Brett: I forgot too. Um, I like, I like that you associated corded with noble abl just. Erin: uh, Brett: As like a matter of course there, um, maybe they wanna gesture. Erin: oh, I think I brought it up because. I said that content creators deserve Brett: Mm, right, right, right. The bits we’re talking about Erin: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Um, Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Brett: All right. Well, you gotta get going. I know we have like eight minutes. Erin: ooh, Brett: So we should give you some time to prep for whatever it is you’re cutting us short for. I’m not kidding. I’m just kidding. It’s like fif. We’re 58 minutes in. This is good. This was a good episode. Thank you so much for coming. Erin: I just did it ’cause I wanted to catch up with you to be Brett: Yeah. I feel like this was good. This was good for that. Erin: Yeah. Brett: Yeah. Erin: Thanks Brett. Brett: Well, good luck with everything. [00:59:00] been fun. Erin: Say the line. Brett: Get some sleep. Erin: Get some sleep. Brett, I.

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast
2026 Prospect Overview + Rookie Draft Trivia - Dynasty Fantasy Football

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 63:54


2026 prospects on today's dynasty fantasy football podcast! Borg, Betz & Jason preview the 2026 prospects highlighting current mock draft data and how to evaluate players for your rookie drafts. They open the show playing a rookie draft trivia game using historical dynasty ADPs. Join Borg, Betz, and a Baller each week to take your Dynasty fantasy football game to the next level and dominate your league -- Fantasy Football Podcast for Jan 28th, 2026.Connect with The Fantasy Footballers:Visit us on the WebSupport the ShowFollow on XFollow on InstagramJoin our DiscordLove the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Filip & Fredrik podcast
816. Rulla ut den!!!

Filip & Fredrik podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 47:01


Filip & fredrik är i London och jobbar med Björn Borg. Med beska i munhålan går de bland många andra igenom paret Grimwalker, Billy Bob Thornton, Angelina Jolie, Paula Yates, Bob Geldof, Meg Mathews och Boutros Boutros-Ghali, innan det bär iväg ut i natten igen.

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The Daily Zeitgeist
Proving The Haters Right, MAGA = The Borg Is Cool! 01.22.26

The Daily Zeitgeist

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 65:33 Transcription Available


In episode 1993, Jack and Miles are joined by English professor, author of The New Mutants: Superheroes and the Radical Imagination of American Comics, and host of Nerd from the Future, Ramzi Fawaz, to discuss… Trump Continues To Prove The Haters Right, Minneapolis PD Says Off Duty Officers (Of Color) Being Targeted by ICE, The Right Is Trying To Claim Star Trek and more! Trump: We've done more than any other administration has done by far—in terms of military, in terms of ending wars, in terms of completing wars, nobody's really seen very much like it. Trump: These are professional agitators and professional people that want to see our country do badly. But that's not happening because we have the hottest country. Trump: I'm glad my finger wasn't in that sucker. That could have done some damage. But you know what? I wouldn't have shown the pain. Trump: "Your lover isn't going to be killed anymore, so you can act like a real lover. You can walk right through the middle of the town. And DC is beautiful again too." Minneapolis PD Says Off Duty Officers (Of Color) Being Targeted by ICE William Shatner eats a bowl of cereal while driving and more star snaps William Shatner boldly devours cereal while driving his SUV in Studio City Stephen Miller Has a Truly Rancid Star Trek Opinion William Shatner Pokes Fun at Stephen Miller for Calling on Him to Control ‘Star Trek’ Franchise How Stephen Miller Rode White Rage from Duke’s Campus to Trump’s West Wing ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Debuts With Positive Reviews And Political Nonsense Musk and Hegseth vow to “make Star Trek real” but miss the show’s lessons "Star Trek is inherently right wing and Christian and no amount of modern rewriting or changing of canon can remove that." Elon Musk and Stephen Miller’s culture war against Star Trek is built on ignorance Hollywood Flashback: ‘Star Trek’ Showed TV’s First Interracial Kiss in 1968 How ‘Star Trek’ Survived the Vietnam Era and Took Over the World Star Trek's Prime Directive Had A Grim Real-Life Inspiration William Shatner responds after Ted Cruz says Captain Kirk was likely a Republican LISTEN: PARTO NATURALE by MarteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fandom Podcast Network
AGT 205: The Evolution of a Species Pt 4: The Borg (Part 1)

Fandom Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 78:42


AGT 205: The Evolution of a Species Pt 4: The Borg (Part 1) In this episode of All Good Things: A Star Trek Universe Podcast, host Christos is joined by Kelvin, Kristin, and Amy  to begin a two-part deep dive into one of Star Trek's most iconic and terrifying adversaries: the Borg. Part 1 explores the Borg's evolution from their first chilling appearance in Star Trek: The Next Generation—where they function as an unknowable, unstoppable force of cosmic horror—to Star Trek: First Contact, where the introduction of the Borg Queen gives the Collective a face, a voice, and a more personal connection to Jean-Luc Picard's trauma. The panel examines key episodes including “Q Who,” “The Best of Both Worlds,” “I, Borg,” and “Descent,” discussing how fear, loss of identity, and inevitability defined the Borg at their peak. They also debate whether First Contact strengthened the Borg by making them cinematic—or weakened them by making them knowable. This is Part 1 of 2 in our Evolution of a Species series on the Borg. Part 2 will continue the discussion with Voyager and Picard. Resistance, as always, is optional.     Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/wqJt68vnxg The Network: @BQNpodcasts (IG/Bluesky) The Show: @AllGoodPod (Bluesky) Amy: @amynelson522 (IG/Discord) Christos: @whatstheteabev (IG/Bluesky/Discord) Kelvin: @KelvinsTimeline (IG/X/Discord) Kristin: @Kstraz (IG)

The Current Podcast
Diadora's Antonio Gnocchini on the power of discovery

The Current Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 29:24


Heritage sports brands may be tempted to rely on their history to appeal to a new generation that wasn't there to see it. But in the fast-moving digital attention economy, that's a mistake, says Antonio Gnocchini, chief marketing officer at Diadora.He joins The Big Impression podcast to explain how the iconic Italian brand is reclaiming its spot in the performance market. By leaning into a challenger brand mindset during the Paris 2024 Olympics — without the price tag of official sponsorship — Gnocchini and his team are shifting the focus from nostalgia to high-performance innovation. Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript  may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio.Damian Fowler (00:00):I'm Damian Fowler, and welcome to this edition of The Big Impression. Today, we're looking at how a heritage sportswear brand carved out its own spotlight at the Paris 2024 Olympics without being an official sponsor. My guest is Antonio Gnocchini, Chief Marketing Officer at Diadora, the iconic Italian brand known for its made in Italy craftsmanship. In the lead of the Paris, Antonio and his team launched a global brand campaign built around Diadora's roster of Italian athletes from Trackstar, Larissa, Yapacino, defensers and speed skaters, all while showcasing innovations like the Atomo Running Shoe. That's the first high mileage running shoe made in Italy in three decades. We're going to break down how Diadora timed its campaign to maximize the Olympic moment, how it differentiates itself from giants like Nike and LVMH, and what this strategy says about building awareness in a crowded high-stakes marketing landscape. So let's get into it.(01:07):Antonio, can you tell us about why the Paris Olympics was such an important moment for Diadora as it sought to elevate its brand name again?Antonio Gnocchini (01:18):So if you are a multi-category sport brand, Olympics is certainly the big event, the main event, your main catwalk of the main show. And you prepare for it for a long time because you need to be in one of the most competitive environment with the best product, competitive athletes. Everything needs to be perfect. And it's also one of those moments in which you can go deeper with attention, with messages. If you are serious about sport and you want to communicate, sport brand values, what you really stand for, it's not easy, especially today in moments in which the attention is not much, few seconds from everybody. Channels are very fast and flattened messages very easily. The Olympics is a moment in which for a few weeks you have the attention. You have people connected and engaged. You have people who care. And so it's a perfect environment to talk again about what you stand for.(02:41):And so going back to the Olympics was a statement to say, we actually are a competitive sport brands, a performance brand, not only lifestyle of it. And so yeah, it was such an important environment for us. Also, these Olympics was maybe one of the first ones that I've seen since I started doing this job when you could see some challengers brands activating and being visible.(03:15):In the past, this was really an event only for main sponsors and official sponsors mostly. Now this is a moment of challengers. And if you find the right way and if you had a good connection with your outlets, you could be doing a successful marketing campaigns and actions.Damian Fowler (03:35):That's really interesting to hear you say that. And I think, and I'm curious to hear your thoughts on this. Is the kind of media environment that we exist in now, does that make it possible for challenger brands to find a way to reach audiences that they otherwise might not be able to find back when it was the main TV channels and big glossy mags, there are more niches now in many ways.Antonio Gnocchini (04:00):There's a very interesting report that Business of Fashion and McKinsey release every year. And the most recent one was a study from McKinsey, which they were showing displaying how the sport market, which was dominated by only few incumbents. And you could see that at Olympics, still today, the most recent one, the usual suspects are dominated most of the sports. But in this past few years, there is a change going on in which incumbents are really under pressure from Challengers brand in the sport industry. They're gaining momentum. Challenges are gaining space, gaining market share, and also visibility. And you can say that maybe this is linked to the explosion of running as a global movement, but it's not only that. Running certainly as contributed, because running is one of those categories that is really extremely democratic. And yeah, sure, track and field main athletes, famous names help, but you can become a successful running brand without having only the most amazing hundred meters runners.(05:37):You can be successful by working in other ways. And you see brands starting to become more visible through running in the sport industry.Damian Fowler (05:47):What's interesting about Diadora is that it has this very significant legacy as a sports brand. I mean, I think back to my childhood when I used to absolutely love Beyond Borg. And as soon as I saw the name Diadora, I remember Borg. And of course there's other soccer legends like Roberto Baggio or Francesco Totti. But in recent years, it's been a little bit maybe eclipsed by bigger brands that you just mentioned. So you're a challenger brand, but you're also a legacy brand. Could you explain a bit more of the context around the history of the brand?Antonio Gnocchini (06:24):If you are passionate about sport, when you land at Diadora and you visit the museum, it is a kid in a candy store. That was my experience at the museum is you could see in real life the objects of desire of your youth. In my bedroom, I had posters of all these heroes and there's a moment, there's a scene in King Richard with Will Smith, in which you hear for a moment in the movie, you hear Venus and Serena Williams coach telling Richard Williams to wait on the Nike offer because the perfect offer for any tennis player at the time was the one Jennifer Capriati was getting from Diadora. When I watched the movie, I was like, whoa. So we wear really the tennis brand and the brand that was in relation with athletes, especially tennis athletes. We were the tennis athletes brand. What happened?(07:34):I think that the brand, the company really focused for few decades on product, product marketing, sports marketing contracts, traditional marketing actions. While in the meantime, other brands, other sport brands have become very sophisticated, very innovative in their marketing strategies, films where Nike's main language and they were exciting product of their marketing department. I think the brand here, the Theodo has been focusing on other things and lost the engagement with consumers globally. And then for a few years, as I was saying, the focus had been really on capitalizing on its legacy and becoming more of a lifestyle brand. But in reality, the market can tell you that if you're not serious about sport, you lose your credibility as a lifestyle of sport brand.Damian Fowler (08:42):Yeah. So the new campaign or the more recent campaign is about reasserting that sports connection. How else would you define the brand as it is now?Antonio Gnocchini (08:57):I think that what we needed to do ... So the first thing that I wanted to do is to prove that the sensation, the feeling that we had was correct. So we run a long and insightful brand health monitor study, and the results of that study was showing that, yes, that we were a legacy brand, people recognized the name, but they couldn't really link it any longer to specific performance product, and they were not buying performance product any longer from the Adora. So we were also associated linked to values like being Italian, but at the same time, it was this idea of romantic Italian, quaint, Italian, traditional. If you want to be successful in sports, you have to talk about innovation, you have to be recognized for your capacity of being a technological advanced company. And so the main effort for us in the beginning was to go back into making sure that our research and development center was up to speed and that the marketing department was capable of telling these type of stories because these stories were in fact very important for our consumer, for our focused consumers, the focus of our target, a younger consumer that wanted to talk about sport, they wanted to be capable also of discovering innovative brand sports.(10:44):So even if we were not one of the main incumbents by being authentic in sport, especially in running and in other categories, by being authentic, we could engage with this young consumers who was interested in discovering new brands that have an innovation angle that was really relevant.Damian Fowler (11:11):Yeah, that absolutely makes sense. I'm interested to hear you talk a bit more about that audience group that you really wanted to reach and the profile of that group. And presumably there's an element of conquesting going on because you've got to get them from some of the bigger names that we've already talked about.Antonio Gnocchini (11:29):Yeah. As I was saying, running has become one of those category, goes beyond just track and field, goes beyond the daily jogger, goes beyond ... It is really something that touches wellness, fashion is playing into running a lot. Everybody is doing running collections today, not just the usual suspects. We wanted to make sure that in this environment in which you had a lot of noise, we could be recognized as authentic, as separate from the noise. So we wanted to talk with a niche and then make sure that that authentic young athlete was putting the mileage out. So it wasn't talking about running, but putting also the miles and the sweat in running. There were those consumers that were scheduling all their weekends around the run, around the race, so the real authentic runner could recognize that we weren't distracted by all this running noise. We were serious.(12:48):So our messages were we run a campaign that is called Normalize iMileage that was directed only to that type of consumers that could recognize the acts and the gestures and the typical struggle of that type of runners. Even if that meant alienating for a little bit a wider audience, because we know that with a wider audience, we had less capacity of rich. We didn't have the muscle for them. But we see today that when you are authentic and strong with that type of niche, that niche creates expansion and creates influence, and then you start to resonate also in other markets and with other type of consumers.Damian Fowler (13:39):Yeah. Can you talk a little bit more about how you set the stage leading up to Paris to build that buzz that's going to resonate across all these different outlets?Antonio Gnocchini (13:51):Yeah. We decided, as you can imagine, getting attention is ex extremely difficult, especially today. The new channels are flattening everything and everything is so few fraction of a seconds between your thumb and in your face, it's very hard to go deeper with messages. And if you want to go deeper, you need to find ways in which you can. And for us, our strategy was, okay, we need to stop their attention, stop their eyes for longer.Damian Fowler (14:35):I'm curious now to see, given the kind of media exposure that you started to establish, how did it play out during and after the Olympics, and how did you capitalize on it essentially?Antonio Gnocchini (14:49):So we monitor during the main events at the Arsenal, we made sure that all the guests and all the people, all the stakeholders of sport were well-informed and also capable of giving the right message out with the proper information. And then we started collecting and amplify this type of information, then feed them also to our partners in the market, retailers, key accounts. All of this helped us make sure that the product was properly displayed and also was selling out in the right moment in time. And by being nimble and agile and fast, we had a great success on this. The content that we had created, we noticed that they were getting a completion rate of 97, 98%. We never had completion rates so high. So we knew that we had something that was resonating. We only needed to be insisting on it and fasting the reaction by feeding athletes, giving the same content to them, and that's it.Damian Fowler (16:08):And you mentioned that 97% completion rate on videos and things like that. That's obviously an important metric. What else did you do to measure brand buzz? And then maybe then how did you connect that to sales?Antonio Gnocchini (16:21):Every year we do a brand study, a brand health monitor in order to understand the feeling and how our values are perceived by consumers. If there is any change in what we're doing that is affecting their point of view on the brand. Then we do social monitoring on a daily base, especially when we post and when we have athletes performing our.com and a good connection with key accounts, get us data on results and how what we do resonates on the market. That's pretty much what keep us informed and get us a good understanding of what we're doing.Damian Fowler (17:05):How did this push around Paris help define the current market right now? And what does it also tell you about where you should build next?Antonio Gnocchini (17:15):It is a confirmation that it is a challenger moment. It is a confirmation that if you establish a conversation with your consumers, you can expand and you can gain market in a market that was completely polarized and dominated by only a few brands. It is also confirmation that if you are authentic, at times, maybe even very vertical in your attack to the market through the category, we don't do every sport. We only are focusing now on few sports, but to do them with authenticity, this is also resonating a lot and you have to be ready for sport moments, which means every sport moment that it's not only Olympics, even minor sport moments, if you're capable of being ready and capitalize on it with your athletes, it's a great tool.Damian Fowler (18:20):You talked about using innovation, being on the cutting edge to reach a new generation of fans, but do you also still infuse that with some of the golden age narrative that Diadora has? Yes,Antonio Gnocchini (18:33):We do. We balance. We try to balance the messaging in that sense, but I think what I've learned in this past few years here is that this is no longer the sneaker culture generation where you could go and have long session and education and talk about the history of that specific model, and you would have this passionate nerd of Sneakers that would then storytell the whole thing to Hollist friends and everybody were buying into it. Everybody was buying into it. I think every time we preach about our history, every time about we try to give lessons, especially the younger generation, it doesn't seem to be interesting and doesn't like it also. But what we see that they like is what they discover. So we have to be ready with the right information. We have to give them a story that is compelling in term of product, in term of innovation, and then let them discover the history behind it, the art, let's say, the origin of the whole story, and where is this coming from?(19:54):So maybe one thing that I'm seeing that it's also a learning is the fact that brands ... I've seen brands just trying to capitalize on the fact that one product story has to be successful because it's linked to this specific moment in time, and you consumers should know about it and should buy about it because of that. It doesn't really resonate to consumer any longer. You need more than that. And so, yeah.Damian Fowler (20:27):I love that. I think it's so interesting to hear you say you can't preach to consumers, but you can allow them the opportunity to discover. I think that's such a great insight. I think that goes for any storytelling, to be honest.Antonio Gnocchini (20:45):I think you're right, but I think it's specifically more valid now in which I believe that you need to have your story perfect and you need to have the details of your story needs to be really well done. People think that you can simply post in every second and be very fast in making sure that consumers will see fresh things every second, digest it very quickly, and then post new ones. Especially for us, this doesn't prove to be right.Damian Fowler (21:24):I had a good guest on this podcast a few editions ago who talked about how brand messaging is in everything, the tactile element of the brand. He used Harley Davidson as an example, it's not just a bike, it's everything you encounter in the showroom, the quality of the materials. And I'm getting that sense when I look at Diadora and the Diadora site that their brand messaging comes through in the product line.Antonio Gnocchini (21:55):This is very true and very valid. Again, if you want to be serious in your relationship, in your conversation with that niche audience, it means that every touchpoint, every single touchpoint needs to tell something about that story, otherwise they will immediately perceive that it's not authenticDamian Fowler (22:21):Any longer. So let me ask you big picture here. So for marketers listening, what's the lesson here that you can tell? You came from Nike, but now you're at Diadora. So you've seen what the big heavyweight brand has done and can do, but what can a smaller brand learn from your experience, I guess, whether it be about future forward channels like CTV or retail media or programmatic or social? Sorry, let me just ask you ask that more simply. What can a marketer learn from your experience trying to market this, bring this brand back into view? IAntonio Gnocchini (23:04):Think the most important thing for us has been to be capable of focusing on doing few things and do them perfectly, or at least as perfect as we could do. You are challenged to be very active and be reactive and also try to capitalize on every single product you have in the line and every sport that is played is an opportunity of doing something. The reality is if you want to start to resonate, you need to establish a valid conversation with your core focused consumers. And to do that, you need focus. And this means also at times being capable of saying no to things that you could be doing or that you get pressure from anybody or everybody in the company to do, and also the pressure from the market many times. Again, let's remember that this was a market in which you were supposed to drop a new product every few weeks, so we don't do that.(24:23):And we try to talk about innovation only when we have real innovation to communicate. And then when you do build an authentic story and a strong story with every touchpoint connected in the right way, this to me proved to be successful.Damian Fowler (24:44):Going back to Paris, that was obviously a huge high watermark for sport last year. As you look ahead to next year, is there anything that's on your calendar that's one of those moments where brand and moment have that synchronicity?Antonio Gnocchini (25:01):Olympics is not something that you prepare the season before. So next Olympics is already something that we are studying, preparing for, sweating about. We have to prepare all our innovations. We have to be ready with the right messaging. We have to find the right athletes, and we have to have a strategy on what type of messages we want to focus on. So LA Olympics is certainly something that we look at and we dream of.Damian Fowler (25:40):Let me turn to the last section here and just ask you some quick fire questions, if I may. One of the things I wanted to ask you is, is there a sports marketing trend that you think is overrated?Antonio Gnocchini (25:51):Maybe there is something that is a bit underrated, which is the fact that some lesser known sport events and maybe not the main athletes, but the local athletes, they are underrated. You can build excellent engaging campaign through those.Damian Fowler (26:17):What matters more in the next five years? Heritage, innovation, or cultural storytelling?Antonio Gnocchini (26:24):If I may try to put them in order, I would say cultural storytelling for me, then innovation and then heritage. If you do cultural storytelling well, I think your legacy, your heritage is probably already well told in there, but I think that you, again, it's a moment in time which I will never stop stressing the fact that you need to be capable in storytelling properly.Damian Fowler (26:57):Is there anything missing in the ad marketplace today that you perceive?Antonio Gnocchini (27:01):Data that goes beyond just the reach of a campaign. And even the reach at times is not really ... And not everything is so perfect and reliable. If you could find a way ... You remember where you were studying marketing and the sentence from Wanamaker, I don't know which half of my money spent is wasted. I go back to that. I've been promised by these new tools and these new digital tools that I will know better, but it seems that to be capable of really reading through the noise and getting valuable data that goes just beyond rich, it's still hard and it's still at times not that reliable. And then the other thing is I see an inflation in the attention economy that makes me think that I need to find new ways and new channels and not only finding great storytelling. The reality is my stories, if I even have a great way of telling, if even when I have a great story, at times I need to change it and distort it in order to be played in these new environments, in new digital channels.(28:40):These channels at times distort the values of my brand, and I want that not to happen. So I need to find better ways and better channels.Damian Fowler (28:55):And that's it for this edition of The Big Impression. This show is produced by Molten Heart. Our theme is by Love and Caliber and our associate producer is Sydney Cairns. And remember.Antonio Gnocchini (29:04):I think the most important thing for us has been to be capable of focusing on doing few things and do them perfectly.Damian Fowler (29:15):I'm Damian, and we'll see you next time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast
Rookie Review: TEs + Nasty Trade Targets - Dynasty Fantasy Football

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 64:42


Tight end rookie review on today's dynasty fantasy football podcast! Borg, Betz & Mike review the 2025 rookie TEs discussing their fantasy performances, give historical context, and give their outlook in dynasty.Join Borg, Betz, and a Baller each week to take your Dynasty fantasy football game to the next level and dominate your league -- Fantasy Football Podcast for Jan 21st, 2026.Connect with The Fantasy Footballers:Visit us on the WebSupport the ShowFollow on XFollow on InstagramJoin our DiscordLove the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Backbone Wrestling Network
The Movie Education of Logan Crosland - Episode 16 - Star Trek: First Contact

The Backbone Wrestling Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 120:55


Borg? Sounds Swedish....Definitely not Swedish. In a world where one man has only seen 30 or so movies comes a desire to learn from a master. A master of film. A master of cinema. A master who has led such a sad life.  Logan seeks the knowledge and he turns to his own personal “Yoda”; Keithie. Join Logan & Keithie on a wild adventure to discover as we watch along with a new movie each episode in THE MOVIE EDUCATION OF LOGAN CROSLAND. This episode, Logan, Keithie & Tim go where no one has gone before; into the future, then into the past.  Logan gets caught in the Crosland Fire here as Tim & Keithie share their perspectives on the Star Trek universe as the boys watch Star Trek: First Contact.  They discuss the difference between the Captains; the movies & tv shows; Data's story arc and of course "the Trek vs the Wars".  Does Logan have fun? You're blended alright. Does Logan end up being an amazing historical figure? Don't try to be a great man. Just be a man, and let history make its own judgements. Does Logan try to leave? 0.68 seconds sir. For an android, that is nearly an eternity. Does Logan learn anything? He learns that when it comes to the Borg; "THEY'VE ADAPTED"

The Courtenay Turner Podcast
Dangerous Dames | Ep.85: From Greenland's Ice to Global Technates

The Courtenay Turner Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 58:12


Decoding Resource Grabs, AI Data Centers, and Everyday Resistance Strategies Against Emerging Control Systems In this eye-opening episode of Dangerous Dames, hosts Courtenay Turner and Dr. Lee Merritt dive into the chilling implications of President Trump's territorial ambitions, from annexing Greenland to integrating Canada as the 51st state and intervening in Venezuela's cartels. Drawing on century-old technocracy blueprints, they explore how these moves could build a North American "technate" – a expert-driven union fueling AI infrastructure and digital control. Amid personal stories of winter adventures and artificial snow, the dames unpack Ukraine's $800 billion reconstruction as a technocratic testbed, the environmental hypocrisy of data centers like xAI's Colossus in Memphis, and the rise of social engineering through institutions, taxes, and tokenized economies. They emphasize practical resistance: protesting local data centers, insisting on cash payments, and opting out of coercive systems to preserve freedom. And, don't miss their speculative takes on psychopathy, spiritual warfare, and media programming in shows like The OA and Star Trek's Borg. Courtenay and Dr. Lee overlay today's live Davos headlines on the original Technate map and reveal the technocratic blueprint unfolding in real time. This isn't history — it's happening now.Too hot for YouTube — live at 5pm Central on Rumble.Replay & archives at ⁠https://thedangerousdames.com⁠ Support the show (code “dangerous” at affiliates) and subscribe — the map is being redrawn this week.Let's get dangerous. ▶Support our show by supporting your health & wealth!
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Talking Trek: Star Trek Fleet Command
Talking Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 2 Beta Test with Griffin, Bek and Bubba Joe

Talking Trek: Star Trek Fleet Command

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 84:13


00:00 – Show intro, Episode 2 framing, and community welcome 05:35 – Initial reactions to “Beta Test” and slower pacing vs Episode 1 11:10 – Betazoid canon discussion: telepathy, eyes, and cultural norms 16:45 – Tarima's neural inhibitor and fear of her own abilities 22:20 – Starfleet Academy vs War College explained post-Burn 27:55 – Caleb's leadership arc and why he avoids the War College path 33:30 – Raimi (“Fish Boy”) and the struggle to define his role 39:05 – Comedy beats: Borg gag, barefoot Chancellor, and visual humor 44:40 – Is this still Star Trek? Tone shift and generational appeal 50:15 – Romance tension: Tarima, Caleb, Genesis, and teen-drama tropes 01:01:25 – 90210 comparisons and “college dramedy” intentionality 01:07:00 – Kurtzman-era Trek, Discovery DNA, and legacy expectations 01:12:35 – Writing strengths, character chemistry, and standout performances 01:18:10 – Episode 2 final thoughts and narrative direction going forward 01:23:45 – Closing remarks, audience reactions, and Episode 3 anticipation

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast
Rookie Review: RBs Pt. 2 & WRs + Egbuka's Fall - Dynasty Fantasy Football

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 60:42


What happened to Emeka Egbuka?! Rookie recap on today's dynasty fantasy football podcast! Borg, Betz & Jason continue a review of last year's rookie running backs, before moving to wide receiver. Weekly fantasy football performances, historical context, and dynasty trade values! Join Borg, Betz, and a Baller each week to take your Dynasty fantasy football game to the next level and dominate your league -- Fantasy Football Podcast for Jan 14th, 2026.Connect with The Fantasy Footballers:Visit us on the WebSupport the ShowFollow on XFollow on InstagramJoin our DiscordLove the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Prometheus Lens
The Hive Mind P2 w/ Vicki Joy Anderson

Prometheus Lens

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 15:16 Transcription Available


Want more exclusive content?! http://prometheuslens.supercast.com to sign up for the "All Access Pass" and get early access to episodes, private community, members only episodes, private Q & A's, and coming documentaries. We also have a $4 dollar a month package that gets you early access and an ad free listening experience! ====================Summary: *ALL ACCESS PASS EXCLUSIVE!*In this enlightening episode of the Prometheus Lens Podcast, host Doc Brown and guest Vicki Joy Anderson delve into the concept of the hive mind, exploring its implications in both nature and human society. They discuss the dangers of collective consciousness, drawing parallels with the Borg from Star Trek and the mind flayers from Dungeons & Dragons.The conversation shifts to the role of influencers in shaping cultural narratives and the potential risks posed by AI technology and neural lace. Vicki emphasizes the importance of renewing the mind and maintaining faith in Christ as a means to navigate the challenges of a tech-driven world, ultimately encouraging listeners to overcome fear with faith.====================

Green Shirt: A Newbie's Trek Through The Next Generation
189 - Stardust City Rag (French Accents & Man Heists)

Green Shirt: A Newbie's Trek Through The Next Generation

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 97:54


Hailing Frequencies Open - Send us a message!Daniel from PolyAmateur Hour goes undercover with the gang to discuss Picard's "Stardust City Rag." We cover everything from pop-up ads to children's entertainers! Seven returns from Party City, Elnor is the entire cast of Guardians of the Galaxy, and Picard is a Borg cuck. Meanwhile Daniel explains how the Borg is poly, Bobi realizes her ultimate hybrid, Rob returns at the right time, and Cameron grows a potato tree. And be sure to listen to the very end! Engage!Hear more from Daniel on his podcast PolyAmateur Hour

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast
Rookie Review: QBs & RBs Pt. 1 + Mike's Made-Easy Plan - Dynasty Fantasy Football

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 71:22


Rookie recap and future outlooks on today's dynasty fantasy football podcast! Borg, Betz & Mike review the 2025 rookie class at the QB & RB positions. A review of weekly fantasy football performances, historical context, and dynasty trade values. Plus, what specific criteria and questions to use when evaluating draft prospects on film. Join Borg, Betz, and a Baller each week to take your Dynasty fantasy football game to the next level and dominate your league -- Fantasy Football Podcast for Jan 7th, 2026.Connect with The Fantasy Footballers:Visit us on the WebSupport the ShowFollow on XFollow on InstagramJoin our DiscordLove the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Captain's Pod: A Star Trek Companion
Star Trek: First Contact (Part 2)

Captain's Pod: A Star Trek Companion

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 138:50


Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian suspects Geordie actually invented warp drive, Deneé gives up Worf to Lily, and they both get philosophical about what a Borg even is. NEXT WEEK: Star Trek TNG: Family (S4E2)1) Ten Forward- Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! (9:29) 2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn't make it into the show. Don't tell Section 31! (2:18:50)Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks? Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/iananddeneeConnect with us!Email: ian@iananddenee.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2SBluesky! The Show: @captainspod.bsky.socialIan: @whittsinned.bsky.socialDeneé: @deneesays.bsky.socialAnd live long and Podsper!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hailing Frequencies Open Podcast
First Time / First Contact - Lanita Finally Get Assimilated

Hailing Frequencies Open Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 113:43


The Star Trek movie journey continues with one of the franchise's most talked-about entries: Star Trek: First Contact. For Episode 126, we're joined by special guest host Sonyl Nagale as Lanita watches the film for the very first time, continuing her path through the Star Trek movies as a true film virgin. With the Borg threatening humanity, Picard confronting his trauma, and the unforgettable Borg Queen making her chilling debut, we dig into what makes this film stand out—from its darker tone and action-forward energy to the character moments that still resonate decades later. Seeing it all through Lanita's fresh perspective sparks new conversations and a few surprises along the way. Does First Contact win her over, or is resistance still futile? Join us as we engage with one of Star Trek's most iconic cinematic chapters. Support us at: https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen 

Soul Renovation - With Adeline Atlas
The Borg Were Right: Forced Assimilation Incoming

Soul Renovation - With Adeline Atlas

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 8:34


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Captain's Pod: A Star Trek Companion
Star Trek: First Contact (Part 1)

Captain's Pod: A Star Trek Companion

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 108:18


Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian forgets that the enterprise isn't real, Deneé predicts too much of the movie, and they both still have no idea how many phasers it takes to kill a Borg.NEXT WEEK: Star Trek: First Contact Part 2!1) Ten Forward- Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! (10:08) 2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn't make it into the show. Don't tell Section 31! (1:45:55)Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks? Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/iananddeneeJoin the live recording of the show! FRIDAY 01/02 at 5pm CENTRAL!YouTube: https://youtube.com/@iananddenee?si=sAmifSnfaDWnJzDATwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/deneesaysConnect with us!Email: ian@iananddenee.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2SBluesky! The Show: @captainspod.bsky.socialIan: @whittsinned.bsky.socialDeneé: @deneesays.bsky.socialAnd live long and Podsper!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Worker and Parasite
The Return of the Common Good by Stefan Borg

Worker and Parasite

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 74:53


In this episode, Jerry and Stably discussed Stefan Borg's book, The Return of the Common Good: The Post-Liberal Project Left and Right, with Stably finding it enjoyable but wanting more and Jerry viewing it as a concise outline confirming prior beliefs, while both criticized its dense, academic style. A major talking point was the assertion that post-liberals offer a "fantastic critique" of liberalism's self-undermining nature but are "incredibly light on prescription," with participants exploring alternative post-liberal approaches like Michael Lind's and the intellectual genealogy rooted in "radical orthodoxy." The conversation covered various facets of the post-liberal critique, including its US and UK contexts, its distinction from National Conservatism (NatCon), its theoretical core identifying liberalism as an ideology rooted in fear and violence, and its analysis of liberalism's internal contradictions, which erode social trust and necessitate state enforcement of radical individual freedom, alongside a critique of post-liberal feminism.

Movie Guys Podcast
Movie Guys Podcast-Star Trek: First Contact

Movie Guys Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 51:04


Star Trek: First Contact is a sci-fi action film in which Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the USS Enterprise must stop the Borg from altering a pivotal moment in Earth's history. As the threat forces them into humanity's past, Picard confronts his own trauma while the crew works to protect the event that will lead to first contact between humans and an alien civilization.   Chad-Medium        Jordan-Small

Twin Cities Trekkies
109: 30 Years of Voyager, Part XIII - Alien Spotlight: The Borg

Twin Cities Trekkies

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 66:27


The Borg.Retroactively foreshadowed in the first season finale of Star Trek: The Next Generation, fully realized one season later, The Borg is easily identified as the biggest nemesis associated with the franchise, and is considered among the top three non-Human alien races along with the Romulans and the Klingons. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, the penultimate - and thirteenth - part of the podcast's celebration of Star Trek: Voyager's thirtieth anniversary, Wes welcomes Holly of the Five-ish Fangirls Podcast to talk about this cybernetic race of beings, who makes the most appearances in Star Trek: Voyager. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on Blue Sky! You can also leave us comments on the Spotify feed. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

Nuus
Rehoboth-gemeenskap vra geen borg vir dwelm-aangeklaagdes

Nuus

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 0:23


Lede van die Rehoboth-gemeenskap het Maandag by die landdroshof op die dorp betoog voordat twee vermeende dwelmhandelaars in die hof verskyn het. Die lede het ook 'n petisie by die polisie en die landdroshof ingedien dat borgtog vir alle verdagtes in dwelmverwante sake geweier word. Dit volg op die inhegtenisame van Naomi Fisch en Steve Scheiders, wat teregstaan op 'n klag van dwelmhandel. Betogers beweer dat dwelmmisbruik kriminele aktiwiteite onder die jeug, asook geweld en armoede verhoog. Een van die leiers, wat hom net as dominee van Schalkwyk geïdentifiseer het, het buite die hof met die NBC gepraat:

Trek am Dienstag - Der wöchentliche Star-Trek-Podcast

12. Februar 1997: Vor zwei Wochen lagen sie tot im Gebüsch, nun sind sie wieder da: die Borg. Es geht ihnen aber immer noch nicht sonderlich, denn einer ihrer sonst so mächtigen Würfel wurde schachmatt gesetzt. Der liebestolle Chakotay und die glücklose Kaplan stürzen zudem auf einen Planeten, den befreite Drohnen bevölkern, die sich nichts sehnlicher wünschen, als ein Heile-Welt-Kollektiv zu reinstallieren. In Deutschland: Die Kooperative, ausgestrahlt am 14. August 1998.

Fotbolti.net
Kjaftæðið - Sérstakir gestir í jólaþætti

Fotbolti.net

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025


Baldvin Borgars, Óskar Borgþórs, Aron Baldvin og Haraldur Örn settust í settið og ræddu boltann.

SBS Maltese - SBS bil-Malti
50 sena tal-SBS: John Borg minn xandar u ġurnalist għall-kap tal-programmi fi NSW

SBS Maltese - SBS bil-Malti

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 11:36


F'dan l-episodju fl-okkażjoni ta' ħamsin sena ta' xandir bil-Malti fuq SBS, illum nfakkru l-kontribut ta' John Borg. Huwa daħal fuq Radio 3EA fis-snin tmenin ma' Dr Joe Abela bħala preżentatur sportiv. Huwa kompla fix-xandir jippreżenta programmi mużikali u kulturali, sakemm fl-1993 inħatar Kap tal-Programmi Maltin f'Sydney.

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast
Here Come the Jaguars! + Are Draft Picks Overrated? - Dynasty Fantasy Football

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 62:55


Overrated draft picks on today's dynasty fantasy football podcast! Borg, Betz & Jason answer a number of listener questions including Trevor Lawrence's recent performance, draft picks merit, and dynasty league settings. They also do a film review of Gunnar Helm, Colby Parkinson, and Tyler Shough. Join Borg, Betz, and a Baller each week to take your Dynasty fantasy football game to the next level and dominate your league -- Fantasy Football Podcast for Dec 17th, 2025.Connect with The Fantasy Footballers:Visit us on the WebSupport the ShowFollow on XFollow on InstagramJoin our DiscordLove the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rena Malik, MD Podcast
Moment: The Myth of “Sex Should Be Natural” — Why Good Sex Actually Takes Work ft. Dr. Charmaine Borg

Rena Malik, MD Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 23:43


In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik explores the complex relationship between sexual arousal and feelings of disgust, joined by Dr. Charmaine Borg. The discussion covers practical strategies for navigating aversion to certain body parts or odors in intimate relationships, as well as innovative research into how sexual arousal reduces disgust—including the development of the INV bracelet as a protective tool. Listeners gain valuable insights into enhancing intimacy while addressing difficult emotions and improving communication around sexual health. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 – Disgust With Body Parts 01:56 – Is It Worth Working Through Disgust? 02:35 – Discomfort and Sexual Intimacy 05:42 – Exposure to Disgusting Body Parts 08:23 – Navigating Difficult Conversations1 0:36 – Myths About Sex and Communication 10:54 – The Envy Bracelet's Origins 12:17 – Study Methods on Disgust 15:18 – Gender and Disgust Studies 18:03 – How the Bracelet Works and Limitations Stay connected with Dr. Charmaine Borg on social media for daily insights and updates. Don't miss out—follow her now and check out these links! INSTAGRAM - http://instagram.com/xarm1297/ X - https://x.com/Charm_Aine_Borg Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Captain's Pod: A Star Trek Companion
Star Trek TNG: The Best of Both Worlds Pt I (S3E26)

Captain's Pod: A Star Trek Companion

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 85:23


Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian declares Elizabeth Shelby more dangerous than the Borg, Deneé observes that Beverly saves the day, and they both love every single scene in an episode.NEXT WEEK: Star Trek TNG: The Best of Both Worlds Pt II (S4E1) 1) Ten Forward- Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! (3:48) 2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn't make it into the show. Don't tell Section 31! (1:17:58)Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks? Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/iananddeneeJoin the live recording of the show! FRIDAY 01/02r  at 5pm CENTRAL!YouTube: https://youtube.com/@iananddenee?si=sAmifSnfaDWnJzDATwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/deneesaysConnect with us!Email: ian@iananddenee.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2SBluesky! The Show: @captainspod.bsky.socialIan: @whittsinned.bsky.socialDeneé: @deneesays.bsky.socialAnd live long and Podsper!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

My Daily Business Coach Podcast
Episode 578: Sarah Borg of Bangin Hangins on strategic marketing, setting boundaries and loving what you do

My Daily Business Coach Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 66:42


⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness  ⭐️⭐️In this interview episode, Fiona talks to Sarah Borg of Bangin Hangins about building a successful and sustainable event-based business, managing client expectations, and creating systems that allow you to grow without burning out.You'll learn:• How to set clear boundaries with clients from the beginning to avoid scope creep• Why being specific about what you can and can't deliver leads to better client relationships• How to strategically use downtime to work on content and marketing that attracts more clients• The importance of creating targeted content for different audience segments so you can easily direct people to what they need Sponsored by Vanta AI: vanta.com/mydailybusiness Sign the Not a Date to Celebrate petition hereConnect with Bangin HanginsInstagram: @banginhanginsTikTok: @banginhanginsWebsite: banginhangin.com.auConnect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:Vanta AIAI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

SBS Maltese - SBS bil-Malti
Is-Sur Clifford Borg Marks jibda d-dmirijiet tiegħu bħala Kummissarju Għoli ta' Malta fl-Awstralja

SBS Maltese - SBS bil-Malti

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 14:18


L-Eċċellenza Tiegħu s-Sur Clifford Borg Marks beda uffiċjalment id-dmirijiet tiegħu bħala Kummissarju Għoli tar-Repubblika ta' Malta fl-Awstralja. Fil-15 ta' Ottubru 2025, akkumpanjat minn martu s-Sinjura Fan Jin u d-Deputat Kummissarju Għoli Mark Anthony Abela, ippreżenta l-Ittri ta' Kredenzjali tiegħu lill-Eċċellenza Tiegħu l-Onorevoli Sam Mostyn AC, Gvernatur Ġenerali tal-Commonwealth tal-Awstralja, waqt ċerimonja formali f'Canberra.

Bunte Menschen
#301 Marius Borg Høiby: Luxus-Lifestyle trotz Missbrauchs-Skandal

Bunte Menschen

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 24:40


Marius Borg Høiby: Luxus-Lifestyle trotz Missbrauchs-Skandal Häusliche Gewalt, sexuelle Übergriffe, Sachbeschädigung – ab Februar 2026 muss sich Marius Borg Høiby, Sohn der norwegischen Kronprinzessin Mette-Marit, wegen zahlreicher Vorwürfe vor Gericht verantworten. Dennoch führt der 28-Jähirge weiterhin ein unbeeinträchtigtes Luxus-Leben. In welche Nobel-Unterkunft er kürzlich zog und wie er sich das eigentlich leisten kann – das alles und vieles mehr bespricht Lilly Burger mit Adels-Redakteurin Antonia Barbarino in einer neuen Folge BUNTE Menschen. Außerdem: Frisch geschieden ist Moderator Jörg Pilawa frei für Bundestagspräsidentin Julia Klöckner, Thomas Müller wiedervereint mit Ex Lisa, Kate Winselt beweist sich als Role-Model und Ehe-Aus bei den Aminatis. Im Horoskop fragen wir die Sterne, wie sie der frisch getrennte Collien Monica Fernandes an Weihnachten bei Seite stehen.

Jack's Silly Little Friendly Neighborhood Star Trek Discovery Podcast
155 - The Last Generation (PIC3x10) (with Barm, Sam Stovold, Kev Young, Sean Davis, and Kregg Castillo)

Jack's Silly Little Friendly Neighborhood Star Trek Discovery Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 208:12


Sam and Sean fly ALL the way to Japan to sit in Jack (Stovold, not Crusher)'s living room to talk about what is mostly likely the final onscreen appearance of Jean-Luc Picard, the series finale of PICARD!  Barm, Kregg and Kev opt to stay in their homes, but we celebrate BARM'S PERFECT ATTENDANCE RECORD!  We also chat about what is probably(?) the series finale of Mando, Breath of the Wild on the eve of its sequel's release, and yes, the episode where all the old people you love singlehandedly defeat the Borg forever and it's so fucking awesome, yay.  This episode will live on forever, or at least confusingly sometimes be dead, but also be back again, like Q.  Chingy!

Einfach mal Luppen
Headband Toni verweigert Kopfmassage

Einfach mal Luppen

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 61:53


Es ist die vorletzte Folge des Jahres – und Felix sitzt plötzlich ganz gerührt im alten Holzmarktstudio, wo einmal alles begann. Die Lichter sind an, ein Weihnachtsbaum funkelt und … Felix fühlt's richtig. Toni hingegen fühlt vor allem den Friseurnotstand in Madrid, die Haare fallen schon schulterlang wie bei Björn Borg. Deshalb heute auch das Stirnband. Mit dieser irritierenden Optik geht es in die Analyse eines Champions-League-Abends, der eigentlich ein Spitzenspiel sein sollte – und dann eher kontrolliertes Chaos wurde. Real gegen City, aber ohne Ruhe, ohne Struktur, dafür mit wilden Umschaltmomenten und der Frage: Wer gibt hier eigentlich den Ton an? Zur Analyse der Brüder reichen wir heute noch welche aus der Luppen-Community: von Jasper, Sabine und Stefan. Wir sprechen über Friseurtrinkgeld und Kopfmassagen. Und wir stellen uns die Frage: was bewirken Weltklassespieler eigentlich in einer Mannschaft?

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast
Dynasty Differences + Pee River to the Rescue! - Dynasty Fantasy Football

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 69:51


Dynasty differences on today's dynasty fantasy football podcast! Borg, Betz & Mike compare a number of positions in dynasty and which players have the most talent, best team situation, and ceilings moving forward. They also do a film review of Blake Corum, Shedeur Sanders, and Jack Bech. Join Borg, Betz, and a Baller each week to take your Dynasty fantasy football game to the next level and dominate your league -- Fantasy Football Podcast for Dec 10th, 2025.Connect with The Fantasy Footballers:Visit us on the WebSupport the ShowFollow on XFollow on InstagramJoin our DiscordLove the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Captain's Pod: A Star Trek Companion
Star Trek TNG: Q Who (S2E16)

Captain's Pod: A Star Trek Companion

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 122:59


Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian declares Sonya Gomez more deadly than the Borg, Deneé wants a psionic shower, and they both debate Deanna's relevance. NEXT WEEK: Star Trek TNG: The Best of Both Worlds (S3E26)1) Ten Forward- Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! (9:22) 2) The Observation Lounge/Carved Roast Section - The crew ponder YOUR Priority One transmissions from Twitch, Discord, and Email! (1:50:39) 3) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn't make it into the show. Don't tell Section 31! (1:57:07)Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks? Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/iananddeneeJoin the live recording of the show! FRIDAY 12/12 at 5pm CENTRAL!YouTube: https://youtube.com/@iananddenee?si=sAmifSnfaDWnJzDATwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/deneesaysConnect with us!Email: ian@iananddenee.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2SBluesky! The Show: @captainspod.bsky.socialIan: @whittsinned.bsky.socialDeneé: @deneesays.bsky.socialAnd live long and Podsper!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Keep off the Borderlands
Flying Solo (Carved in Stone, Star Borg, Astroprisma) (E307)

Keep off the Borderlands

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 41:08


Welcome to another episode of Keep off the Borderlands, wherein I answer some calls, open some boxes, and chat about solo tabletop roleplaying games. Featuring calls from Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist presents…, Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Mirke of Mirke the Meek podcast. We talk about getting older, Miyazaki's Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, and Mothership hack Cloud Empress. Cloud Empress by Watt can be found here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/454022/cloud-empress-rulebook?src=hottest_filtered I open some parcels containing such delights as Carved in Stone by Brian Tyrell and Lizy Simenon… Astroprism by Camila Mera of Crescent Chimera… Scarred For Life: Volume III by Stephen Brotherstone & Dave Lawrence and The Feast of Tegney Wood by Yochai Gal. The Feast of Tegny Wood PDF is available for free here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/541026/cas-3-the-feast-of-tegny-wood I then talk about a few solo role-playing games that have piqued my interest: Solo D6 Fantasy Expanded by sceptr, which can be found here: https://cseptr.itch.io/solo-d6-fantasy-expanded Star Borg by JP Coovert, which can be found here: https://jpcoovert.com and TREY - Solo Roleplaying by Mattias Peterburg & Clarence Redd, which can be found here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/469224/trey-solo-roleplaying Find the Movie Monday Letterboxd list here https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/ The movie for December is Mike Hodges' 1980s camp classic Flash Gordon. That episode will air on December 29th, so please send your submissions by the 27th if you'd like to be included in the show. Also, be sure not to miss the new podcast entitled With Wife and I. My wife, Isla, suggested we take turns choosing movies to watch together, then share our thoughts with anyone who cares to listen. Our second episode is another vampire double-bill, pitting Neil Jordan's Byzantium against Kathryn Bigelow's Near Dark. “Warning” by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere You can find me in a bunch of other places here ⁠https://freethrall.carrd.co⁠ Follow me on BlueSky @freethrall.bsky.social or look me up on Discord by searching for freethrall You can also hear me in actual plays on Grizzly Peaks Radio This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com

Splitting Hares by Jackrabbit Illustrated
Rd 2 playoff Late Night With the Borg

Splitting Hares by Jackrabbit Illustrated

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 68:28


Brendan and Borg break down the Montana game and the rest of the FCS action on the day, for the final time of this up and down 2025 season

Trek Mate: A Star Trek Podcast
Three Ferengi, One Borg - Trek Mate 252: A Star Trek Podcast

Trek Mate: A Star Trek Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 86:54


In this episode Jude and Wayne reunite to catch up and discuss the Voyager Season 7 episode "Inside Man". Follow us on all our social media accounts:Facebook: facebook.com/trekmate1701TikTok: tiktok.com/@trekmate1701Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/trekmate.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/trekmate1701/Twitch: twitch.tv/trekmate Why not check out our YouTube channel: YouTube.com/@trekmate Find our non Trek related YouTube content here: https://www.youtube.com/@NonTrekMate  Join in the Trek talk and chat with us directly at The Trek Mate Communicator Facebook group or join our Discord here: discord.gg/a39w7X7p6J⁠ Email us at TrekMate1701@gmail.com

STTNGeez! Not Another Star Trek Podcast!
ST:TNGeez! 5.23 "I Borg"

STTNGeez! Not Another Star Trek Podcast!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 46:45


Remember the Borg? Remember how absolutely terrifying they were? They kidnapped our beloved Jean-Luc and wiped out a huge chunk of Starfleet just a season or so back! But what if I told you these malevolent murder machines were just a pack of misunderstood kids? No, seriously! They may want to assimilate you and absorb everything distinctive and special about you, but that's what all the robots are doing these days, right Alexa? Meet 3 of 5, a Borg drone the Enterprise crew discover in a crash site. While Picard says ditch the bitch, Bev has other ideas and brings 3 aboard. Before you know it, she and Geordi are building bridges and tearing down fences getting to know the little guy. Soon they're calling him “Hugh” and trying to help him learn and grow. That's all nice and lovely except the Captain wants to arm Hugh with a deadly virus and send him back to the collective as a Doom's Day weapon. Picard and Guinan are bent on the complete destruction of the Borg, but will their plans be spoiled by a bad case of the Feelings? Will Picard learn to love the alien? Will Bev and Geordi let love rule? Will someone reprogram Hugh into a Roomba drone to keep the wall carpeting clean? Find out in this all-new episode of ST:TNGeez, Not Another Star Trek Podcast!Even more available at: https://tngeez.com

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast
Last Straw Players + Make-or-Break Dynasty Moments - Dynasty Fantasy Football

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 61:16


Last straw players on today's dynasty fantasy football podcast! Borg, Betz & Jason highlight a few players who have been dudding for fantasy rosters lately. They discuss whether they can salvage this season and how to value them in dynasty. They also do a film review of Brian Thomas Jr., Devin Neal, and Kyle Monangai. Join Borg, Betz, and a Baller each week to take your Dynasty fantasy football game to the next level and dominate your league -- Fantasy Football Podcast for Dec 3rd, 2025.Connect with The Fantasy Footballers:Visit us on the WebSupport the ShowFollow on XFollow on InstagramJoin our DiscordLove the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lookout Podcast
Flathead Hotshot Superintendent, Shawn Borgen is retiring!

The Lookout Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 113:18


Flathead Hotshot Superintendent The Great Shawn Borgen! In this episode Borg reflects on his decision to retire after 33 years in firefighting, with 28 years on the Flathead Hotshot crew. - 60th Anniversary: This year also marks the 60th anniversary of the Flathead Hotshot crew, a significant milestone for Borgen who has been present for the 30th, 40th, and 50th anniversaries as well! I hope you enjoy this episode and please like and subscribe to support the channel, thank you for tuning in.

Splitting Hares by Jackrabbit Illustrated
Late Night with the Borg Playoffs RD 1

Splitting Hares by Jackrabbit Illustrated

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 122:03


Borg and Brendan break down the beat down the Jacks put on UNH and react to the rest of the results across the playoffs

Splitting Hares by Jackrabbit Illustrated
Late Night With the Borg UND recap

Splitting Hares by Jackrabbit Illustrated

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 122:03


Brendan and Borg recap the huge comeback against UND in Grand Forks. They also will be joined by special guests Zach Mckinnel and Kevin Marshall to go over the results of the day and how everyone thinks the bracket will shake out.

Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast
Star Trek: Voyager, Season 7, Episodes 25-26, "Endgame"

Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 99:01


In the Star Trek: Voyager episose Endgame, after 23 years in the Delta Quadrant, Admiral Janeway finally made it home, but at too high a cost. Now she's crossing time and space to rewrite history, determined to give her crew a better ending. But who decides what the "right" ending is? And is it worth risking everything they already sacrificed to find out? One timeline, two stubborn Janeways, and a final reckoning with the Borg when Endgame goes into the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time. In every episode of Mission Log we… Recap the story and analyze key moments. Discuss the morals, messages, and meanings of the dilemmas presented. Debate whether the episode holds up and if the themes are still relevant. Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our exclusive Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and  weekly video chats with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog SPECIAL THANKS the supporters of this week's show: Chris Garis, Julie Miller, Stuart, Michael Park, Paul Shadwell, Matt Esposito, Alan Simonis, Mike Richards, David Takechi, Mike Schiable, VADM Erickson, and Lars Seme Thanks to all of our Patreon Supporters https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/sponsors/ Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryEntertainment THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know we're on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now:  https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn more about how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/roddenberrypodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://www.instagram.com/roddenberryofficial THE RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://www.instagram.com/theroddenberryfoundation   THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:SurfShark - Go to surfshark.com/startrek or use code startrek at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Subscribe and Stay Updated:Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Technical Director - Earl Green Producer - John Champion Associate Producer - Jessica Lynn Verdi Executive Producer - Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

Green Shirt: A Newbie's Trek Through The Next Generation

Hailing Frequencies Open - Send us a message!The gang is back to discuss DS9 faster than Season 3 name drops the Borg! We're discussion the season premiere, "The Search pt 1!" Rob sings sit-com themes, Cam wears his special underwear, Bobi wonders about Odo's bowel movements, and John loves The Defiant! Engage!

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast
Regress or Impress? + Dynasty Contenders - Dynasty Fantasy Football

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 61:39


Dynasty contenders on today's dynasty fantasy football podcast! Borg, Betz & Jason discuss a number of players who have recently impressed for fantasy and whether they will continue. They also rewind the film on Jameson Williams, RJ Harvey, and Woody Marks. Join Borg, Betz, and a Baller each week to take your Dynasty fantasy football game to the next level and dominate your league -- Fantasy Football Podcast for Nov 19th, 2025.Connect with The Fantasy Footballers:Visit us on the WebSupport the ShowFollow on XFollow on InstagramJoin our DiscordLove the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast
Midseason Dynasty Tiers & Ranks + Trade Deadline Drama - Dynasty Fantasy Football

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 63:30


Midseason review and trade deadline updates on today's dynasty fantasy football podcast! Borg, Betz & Jason pause at the midway point of the NFL season and compare dynasty rankings and tiers from August to November. They also react to a number of NFL trades on deadline day! Join Borg, Betz, and a Baller each week to take your Dynasty fantasy football game to the next level and dominate your league -- Fantasy Football Podcast for Nov 5th, 2025.Connect with The Fantasy Footballers:Visit us on the WebSupport the ShowFollow on XFollow on InstagramJoin our DiscordLove the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Star Trek Podcast: Trekcast
Trekcast 445: Star Trek: First Contact, Taylor Sheridan leaving Paramount could be good news for Star Trek!

Star Trek Podcast: Trekcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 79:12 Transcription Available


The Borg are back — and they're time-traveling! This week on Trekcast, we're reviewing Star Trek: First Contact, one of the most iconic films in the franchise. We'll break down why it still holds up, the best Borg moments, and how it shaped modern Star Trek. Plus, major Paramount news: Taylor Sheridan is reportedly leaving the studio — could this open new doors for the Star Trek universe? And in casting news, Zachary Quinto returns to play Spock in 2025, and Discovery's David Ajala (Booker) joins Law & Order. All that and more on the galaxy's longest-running Star Trek podcast — Trekcast!News:Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone Exit Could Be the Best Thing to Happen to Star Trek in Yearshttps://www.cbr.com/taylor-sheridans-yellowstone-exit-better-for-star-trek/Booker Joins Law and Orderhttps://www.cinemablend.com/television/law-and-order-debuting-david-ajala-replace-mehcad-brooks--star-trek-vet-solid-fitZachary Quinto plays Spock in 2025, Sortahttps://www.cinemablend.com/television/zachary-quinto-suited-up-as-star-treks-spock-again-for-his-other-show-and-at-this-point-ill-take-itStar Trek: First Contact is a 1996 American science fiction film directed by Jonathan Frakes in his feature film debut. It is the eighth movie of the Star Trek franchise, and the second starring the cast of the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. In the film, the crew of the starship USS Enterprise-E travels back in time from the 24th century to the 21st century to stop the cybernetic Borg from conquering Earth by changing the past.Trekcast: The Galaxy's Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We're a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn't just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you'll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride throughJoin us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast
Dynasty Sink or Swim? + Hockenson's Demise - Dynasty Fantasy Football

Fantasy Footballers Dynasty - Fantasy Football Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 67:21


Sink or swim on today's dynasty fantasy football podcast! Borg, Betz & Mike discuss players who lost value over the course of the season. Are they sinking assets in dynasty or can you stay afloat for another year? They also give film takes of the Titans, Eagles, and Packers offenses. Join Borg, Betz, and a Baller each week to take your Dynasty fantasy football game to the next level and dominate your league -- Fantasy Football Podcast for Oct 29th, 2025.Connect with The Fantasy Footballers:Visit us on the WebSupport the ShowFollow on XFollow on InstagramJoin our DiscordLove the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.