Podcasts about Bowles

Rick Stroud can't stop repeating a line Jalon Daniels dropped in his first press conference as the Bucs' starting quarterback: "You can't be the thermometer, you have to be the thermostat" — set the temperature in the room instead of just reading it. It's a fitting mantra for a guy about to become the first rookie quarterback to start an NFL game this season (yes, ahead of the Raiders' Heisman winner), and the only backup Tampa Bay has turned to since 'Fitzmagic' in 2018. Rick is clear-eyed about the degree of difficulty: Evan Closky's blocking cut-ups from last week were "some of the worst tape I've seen," Daniels knows far less than Baker Mayfield about getting out of bad plays, and Green Bay will blitz him mercilessly the way Minnesota did. But the Packers are deeply flawed too — patched together on the offensive line, unable to stop the run, playing in front of a fan base that's reportedly booing at Lambeau — and Rick and Steve talk through how Todd Bowles might manage Daniels' workload if the game gets away from them, plus the gut-punch injury report (six players missed Wednesday practice, including Rueben Bain Jr., Yaya Diaby, and Chris Godwin) that makes the 0-3 start look even worse in hindsight.From there, three mailbag questions: what the Bucs should do with the number one overall pick if the season ended today (take a quarterback, grab Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, or trade down for a haul), how to separate rooting for people at One Buc Place from grading Todd Bowles' performance, and whether anything short of winning can fix the "away game atmosphere" at Raymond James Stadium. Rick also vents about MLB's wild-card seeding dropping the Rays into Yankee Stadium's short porch for the ALDS, previews Drew Rasmussen's Game 1 start, and the guys close with a full NHL season-opening night: the Lightning play at the Rangers, sitting on the second-best season-opening record in NHL history, with Nikita Kucherov chasing a record fourth straight opener with multiple goals.Segments:Jalon Daniels' "thermostat, not thermometer" mentality ahead of his first NFL startThe degree of difficulty: brutal offensive line tape, a first-ever rookie starter league-wide, and how Bowles might manage his workloadInjury report fallout: six players out Wednesday, Baker Mayfield's timelineMailbag: What should the Bucs do with the number one pick — quarterback, Jeremiah Smith, or trade down?Mailbag: Separating rooting for the people at One Buc Place from grading Todd BowlesMailbag: Can anything fix the "away game" atmosphere at Raymond James?MLB wild-card fallout: Rays drawn into the Yankees' short porch for the ALDS; Rasmussen gets the Game 1 ballNHL opening night: Lightning at the Rangers, chasing franchise and Kucherov recordsSponsor: Breitling Boutique, International PlazaTimestamps:0:06 – Jalon Daniels' "thermostat, not thermometer" quote from his first presser as starter2:51 – First rookie QB to start a game anywhere in the NFL this season5:57 – The offensive line tape: "some of the worst I've seen"8:16 – How Bowles might manage Daniels if the game gets away from the Bucs13:06 – Injury report: six players miss Wednesday practice14:13 – Baker Mayfield's thumb, timeline, and the 0-3 start in context15:47 – Sponsor: Breitling Boutique, International Plaza17:05 – MLB wild-card seeding sends the Rays into Yankee Stadium's short porch21:35 – Mailbag: Number one pick — quarterback, Jeremiah Smith, or trade down?25:31 – Mailbag: Separating the man from the job grading Todd Bowles35:26 – Mailbag: Fixing the "away game" atmosphere at Raymond James37:21 – NHL opening night: Lightning at the Rangers, Kucherov's scoring streak39:13 – Yankees beat Red Sox 9-2; Rasmussen named Rays' Game 1 starter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TKras is joined by Scott Reynolds of PewterReport.com to break down Tampa Bay's disastrous start to the 2026 season and what it could mean for Bowles' future. After losses to Cincinnati, Cleveland and Minnesota, the Bucs are searching for answers—and now Baker Mayfield is sidelined with a thumb injury, putting rookie QB Jalon Daniels in line to start against Green Bay.

The blame game continues at 0-3 as Nick Wize explains why Baker Mayfield and Todd Bowles can't escape accountability while maintaining that the Buccaneers' biggest problems are organizational and start with the front office. Tim interrupts with breaking injury news that Baker's dislocated thumb did not suffer ligament damage, and Nick then turns to the fans for their answers. One caller takes aim at owners Bryan, Joel and Ed Glazer, questioning their hiring choices and whether owning Manchester United divides their attention from the Buccaneers.

Nick Wize spends the show trying to make sense of the Buccaneers' 0-3 collapse, challenging the idea that Baker Mayfield alone is responsible while arguing that no quarterback can consistently succeed behind Tampa Bay's current offensive line and that the organization's problems run much deeper. Nick examines the offense's stunning fall from strength to weakness, questions Jalen McMillan's role and potential knee injury, wonders whether Ted Hurst should be WR3, discusses Baker and Emeka Egbuka being out of sync, defends the late 4th-and-13 decision, and considers whether Jalon Daniels starting has actually made fans more excited. Nick also blasts the reported curtain protecting players from media cameras, questions the home-field atmosphere after Vikings fans filled Raymond James Stadium, and hears Bucs fans argue over Baker, Bowles, the front office and the Glazers. Along the way, Nick highlights the defensive line's pressure and David Walker's first NFL sack, gets breaking news that Baker has no ligament damage in his thumb, reassures fans his contract is only two years, and ends by previewing a deeper conversation about Liam Cohen's departure and whether it represents Tampa Bay's biggest recent what-if.

The Buccaneers are 0-3, Baker Mayfield is sidelined, the offense is struggling, and Tampa Bay is suddenly facing some very real questions about where this season is headed. TKras breaks down the frustrating 23-16 loss to Minnesota, the latest quarterback news around the NFL, and what Jalon Daniels taking over could mean for the Bucs over the next few weeks. Is the real problem Todd Bowles? The offensive line? Penalties? The offense? The quarterback situation? TKras digs into the biggest issues facing Tampa Bay and, most importantly, what can actually be FIXED before this season gets away from them. Plus, frustrated Bucs fans sound off as TKras takes your calls following the shocking 0-3 start.

Rick Stroud lays out why Sunday's game against Minnesota is as close to a must-win as it gets for the 0-2 Buccaneers: lose, and they're 0-3 with Green Bay at home and a short-week trip to Dallas still to come in an 11-day stretch that could bury the season. He breaks down a genuinely tricky Vikings matchup — Kyler Murray making his first real start of the year after a concussion, Justin Jefferson and a loaded receiving corps, and Brian Flores' defense, which blitzes even more than Todd Bowles' — while making the case that the Bucs are fully capable of winning if Zach Robinson can finally get Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka involved early instead of leaving them without a target until the second half. Rick's message throughout: one win changes everything psychologically, and a 3-2 stretch through five games would leave this team just fine in a wide-open NFC South.The back half is a mailbag-heavy wrap-up of the week: whether Todd Bowles has lost the locker room, patience for Rueben Bain Jr. as he continues to search for his first real production, whether Alex Anzalone's rocky start threatens his job, and whether Bowles' defense needs to simplify to fix its coverage busts. Rick and Steve also flag the news that Giants rookie Jaxson Dart is out for the year, likely handing the reins to Jameis Winston, and close with a look at the loaded weekend ahead: Ole Miss at Florida, Texas-Tennessee, the Rays wrapping their regular season in Philadelphia, and the Lightning's final preseason tune-up before next week's opener.Segments:Why Sunday against Minnesota is a "stop the bleeding" moment for the Bucs' seasonBreaking down the Vikings matchup: Kyler Murray's return, Justin Jefferson, and Brian Flores' blitz-heavy defenseZach Robinson's play-calling problem: getting the ball to outside receivers earlyMailbag: Has Bowles lost the team? Patience for Rueben Bain Jr., Anzalone's job security, and simplifying the defenseJaxson Dart's season-ending injury and the Jameis Winston watch in New YorkWeekend preview: Ole Miss at Florida, Rays close out the regular season in Philadelphia, Lightning's final preseason gameSponsor: Breitling Boutique, International Plaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailThis episode breaks down how Oregon wildlife management actually works, from agency structure and habitat biology to wolf conflict, roadkill, and mule deer decline. Jamie Bowles from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife also shares how traditional bowhunting shaped herunderstanding of animals, predators, and the discipline required to hunt ethically.In this episode, Joel and Jamie discuss the realities of managing wildlife as a public resource, why habitat fragmentation matters so much, and why “ballot box biology” frustrates working biologists. Jamie also explains how traditional archery changed the way she hunts and how that experience made her a better biologist.Timestamps00:00 - Jamie's role as regional habitat biologist02:19 - How Oregon's wildlife agency is structured03:18 - District wildlife biologists, assistants, and technicians06:03 - Habitat division and Pittman-Robertson funding07:01 - What a regional habitat biologist actually does08:29 - Access and Habitat plus wildlife habitat tax incentives10:15 - Wolf biologists and non-game wildlife work11:12 - Game animals versus non-game animals13:25 - Why wildlife cannot simply be left alone14:48 - Wildlife management is really people management17:04 - Why humans and wildlife inevitably conflict18:29 - Bear conflicts, low berry production, and human food attractants20:54 - Why wildlife is a public resource21:23 - Ballot box biology and bear hunting methods25:35 - Habitat loss, fragmentation, and migration barriers27:29 - Roads, fences, and why fawns and calves struggle29:48 - Wildlife corridors and winter range protection32:10 - Mule deer numbers and historical decline34:32 - Predators are not the only cause of decline37:48 - Reporting roadkill with iNaturalist38:47 - Wildlife crossings and future conservation priorities41:41 - Funding challenges and the need for new conservation models43:48 - A hunter's perspective on nuance and stewardship49:01 - Wolves, boundaries, and the reality of dispersal51:33 - Jamie's path into hunting and traditional archery55:11 - Learning archery after years in wildlife work60:40 - Why traditional bowhunting forces closeness and patience62:08 - Building an arrow setup and tuning for traditional archery65:18 - Spot-and-stalk, tracking, and the challenge of archery hunting70:53 - The first grouse Jamie harvested with a recurve73:34 - Redefining success in traditional bowhunting76:28 - Adrenaline, shot control, and knowing when to move82:11 - Why the full hunt matters more than just the harvest86:29 - A first wolf encounter while hunting87:57 - Calling elk, hunting with a friend, and a near opportunity91:43 - How traditional bowhunting improves her biology work97:22 - Trusting intuition, slowing down, and listening in the field98:45 - Jamie's social presence and artwork100:05 - Final call for public involvement in wildlife managementSupport the showHuge thank you to everyone who supports In the Bush podcast — if you've been enjoying the show, please consider making a donation to help us keep producing the content you love. Every bit of support helps us keep the mics on and the episodes coming. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you next time! www.primalskillsacademy.com

Nick Wize breaks down Todd Bowles' comments about the Bucs' tight end coverage and wonders how the head coach can say Tampa Bay hasn't struggled at the position when the numbers suggest otherwise. Nick argues Bowles is an excellent defensive coordinator, but trying to simultaneously run the defense and oversee the entire team may be causing him to miss issues he otherwise would recognize.

Todd Bowles continues to stand behind veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone, who has faced plenty of scrutiny through the Bucs' 0-2 start. TKras weighs in on Anzalone's play, Bowles' confidence in his veteran linebacker and whether Tampa Bay needs to make adjustments before Sunday's critical matchup with the Vikings. From tackling and communication to the overall defensive approach, what changes need to happen NOW for the Bucs to get their season back on track?

After an embarrassing loss to the Browns, Nick Wize believes the Bucs may have reached a turning point. He doesn't think firing Todd Bowles now helps Tampa Bay, but unless something dramatically changes, Nick thinks it's time for the organization to begin preparing for a new era.

Nick Wize opens Monday's show dissecting the shocking loss to the Browns, from Cleveland running 23 times for just 44 yards while Tampa Bay averaged 5.5 yards per carry to the glaring difference in locker-room mentality during the lightning delay, when the Browns were blasting music while the Bucs sat in silence. Nick defends Rueben Bain Jr. from unfair criticism after just two NFL games, pushes back on blaming Baker Mayfield for everything, and puts Jason Licht under the microscope for “Bargain Bin Shopping” and poor roster construction. Nick questions whether Todd Bowles' message has gone stale and says the Bucs look soulless, while making it clear he isn't advocating for an in-season firing. He also rejects Mike Tomlin and Sean McDermott as potential replacements, saying Tomlin would be “same story, different day,” and takes plenty of calls and texts from frustrated Bucs fans ready to blame Licht, Bowles, Baker and the entire organization.

TKras breaks down the Buccaneers' frustrating loss to the Browns, what went wrong, what—if anything—went right, and where Tampa Bay goes from here. At 0-2, the Bucs have issues that can't be ignored, from Baker Mayfield's missed opportunities downfield to a lack of energy and urgency from a team with playoff expectations. What needs to change—and how quickly can Tampa Bay get back on track? Plus, the pressure is mounting on Todd Bowles. With the Bucs off to an 0-2 start and Bowles appearing near the top of early first-coach-fired odds, TKras asks what the head coach NEEDS to change this week—schematically, strategically and culturally. At least we have the Rays! TKras and Chris Mathis also break down the GOOD, BAD & UGLY from the weekend in Tampa Bay and beyond, including the Rays' push toward the postseason, the biggest moments from college football, and all the storylines from around the NFL. What stood out? What went wrong? And what was just plain UGLY?

Nick Wize puts Jason Licht under the microscope, pointing out the Bucs GM's sub-.500 (61-88) record without Tom Brady and questioning the roster construction since Brady's departure. Nick doubles down on the “Bargain Bin Shopping” label while discussing Alex Anzalone, Kenny Gainwell and a growing list of personnel concerns before letting frustrated Bucs fans unload on Licht, Bowles and Baker.

The Sponsors We want to thank Underground Printing for starting this and making it possible—stop by and pick up some gear, check them out at ugpmichiganapparel.com, or check out our selection of shirts on the MGoBlogStore.com. And let's not forget our associate sponsors: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Radecki Oral Surgery, Long Road Distillers, SignalWire where we are recording this, and introducing Applied Fitness Solutions, and The History of Michigan Football, an online course by Greg Dooley. Featured Musician: Natives of the New Dawn THE VIDEO: [After THE JUMP: The show notes, eventually.]  --------------------- 1. UTEP Preview starts at the top Offensively they're a Rich Rod spread 'n shred with a running QB and not-good guards. Did some nifty things to Oklahoma but once they run out of ideas they're not much of a threat. Defensively they're a 3-3-5 Tite or 3-3-5 that is probably going to play like TCU did to mitigate a very small DL. Problem is they can get crumpled. Also their secondary can get ripped. Start with PA, practice your stretch, maybe figure out some counters to the ways they will take away the QB run game. 2. Oklahoma After Review: Defense starts around 19:41 The Oklahoma offensive line was butt, maybe. This allowed Jay Hill to play 3-3-5 and trust JHD/Nichols/Pierce/Etta/Lea'ea to dominate. Review of the young DEs is positive, with caveats. Linebackers are doing too much, Staehling is coming out positive but he's limited. Bowles is Moutoning it out there. Is this a 3-3-5 thing? Chase Taylor still a puppy, Beers was too much for him. Hopefully that's a Beers is Good thing (he got Bracy as well). Secondary is as advertised except Rod Moore. Advertised is VERY VERY good. Last talk about the switching issue. 3. Oklahoma After Review: Offense starts around 40:13 Fixable issues. They made things easy on Bryce and ran him, which was playing to win, but he's still someone they have to shepherd along and Venables is excellent at doing the aggressive things to shut that off. Lots of "I don't know how that was supposed to work" plays, and people not climbing. Next step week. Running back: DO SOMETHING! 4. The History of College Football with Greg Dooley starts around 1:05:47 Dooley's course has long been a favorite among students; now you can come too. Got all the Michigan history nerds to come in and do our parts. We discuss some of the parts I came in to speak about, and what Part II might entail. Featured Artist: Natives of the New Dawn I used to work the merch table for my best friends' band (Oblivion) and would often trade their CDs with the other bands for their albums. After a few years of this I had quite an extensive collection of the Ann Arbor/Detroit music scene of the 2000s. A die-hard Tally Hall fan sent me rummaging through the collection, and while I still can't find the damn CD she wanted that I took a photo of when I put them all on iTunes, I've have begun transferring the collection to .flacs, and figured I can get a season out of sharing my finds as they come up. There was little question which band I'd feature first, since their literal tagline is "Your favorite band's favorite band."* Natives were kind of a Super Band. We played with Vince Mann's prior group really early—I want to say Move-In Day on Palmer Field in 2001—and then caught his new funk/hip-hop/rock fusion group Natives of the New Dawn a few times after he formed it by picking up a couple of session musicians, a local DJ, and other well-regarded musicians from the area. I remember them being the best dudes, and I remember they were blowing up quickly in 2006-'07, which was after one of them finally stopped wearing a Spider Man suit to shows. This was a weird era after Napster but before legalized streaming, when Payola ruled the airwaves and major labels only wanted Nu Metal bros who were too dumb to read their contracts. The result were these super-groups that formed out the glut of local talented musicians all trapped together at various 200- to 300-person venues like St. Andrew's, the Magic Stick and the I-Rock in Detroit, the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor, Clutch Cargo's in Pontiac, Ypsi's Tap Room, and of course The Sanctuary in Hamtramck, which was where the bands all would go to play for each other. The songs here are all from Bliss, which the internet says is from 2007, which sounds late to me. * [Actually it's At the Drive-In]. Songs: Your Boy Good Day People    Also because Across 110th Street will get our Youtubes taken down, the opener and outro: “The Employee is Not Afraid”—Bear vs. Shark “Ruska Vodka”—Motorboat

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text!Kodak didn't “miss digital.” What really happened is more interesting and a lot more useful if you work in photo printing, photo labs, or photo software. Gary Pageau of The Dead Pixels Society sits down with longtime marketing leader Rocky Bowles to trace the real arc from the film era to early online ordering, and then into the current moment where AI content, social commerce, and collapsing attention spans are rewriting how people buy photo products.Bowles shares what it took to earn consumer trust when the idea of mailing your film to a lab felt risky, and how ProShots tried to connect photographers, labs, and customers online before Facebook normalized sharing. From there, we unpack why startup innovation can die inside corporate structures, even when the technology is strong, and why the “legacy business” problem is different from having no vision at all.Then Bowles gets practical: what marketing actually means in 2026 for the photo imaging industry. She talks audience segmentation, content budgets, and the uncomfortable truth that real campaigns need time, often 90 days, before you can judge results. She also digs into direct-to-consumer strategy, “orphan brides,” and why reducing friction matters more than perfect product pages, especially on mobile and platforms like TikTok and Instagram.The Dead Pixels Society Podcast is powered by ScanMyPhotos, serving the photo industry for more than 30 years.ScanMyPhotosScanMyPhotos provides professional digitization services for photos, negatives, slides, and more Energize your sales with Shareme.chat, the proven texting platform. ShareMe.Chat ShareMe.Chat platform uses chat-to-text on your website to keep your customers connected and buying!MediaclipMediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue.Independent Photo ImagersIPI is a member + trade association and a cooperative buying group in the photo + print industry.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp.Contact us at gary@thedeadpixelssociety.comVisit our LinkedIn group, Photo/Digital Imaging Network, and Facebook group,  The Dead Pixels Society. Leave a review on Apple and Podchaser. Are you interested in being a guest? Click here for details.Hosted and produced by Gary PageauAnnouncer: Erin Manning

Nick Wize digs into Todd Bowles' comments on the Bucs Coaches Room about Vita Vea, including Bowles' criticism of Vea's hand placement and technique after Sunday's loss. While Baker Mayfield received most of the criticism following his three-fumble performance, Nick points out that Vea—one of Tampa Bay's highest-paid players—also struggled to live up to his contract. Nick breaks down why he's slightly more concerned about Baker heading into the rest of 2026, citing the quarterback's larger, longer commitment and the difficulty of playing the position.

Nick Wize revisits the biggest debate from Sunday's loss and acknowledges that his listeners have made a strong case for putting the blame on Baker Mayfield instead of Todd Bowles. After discussing how different the postgame conversation was with TKras, Nick takes more calls, hearing both criticism and unexpected praise for Tampa Bay's special teams.

The Buccaneers put up 27 points and moved the ball against Cincinnati, but four costly turnovers — including three fumbles by Baker Mayfield — proved to be the difference in the 33-27 loss.

The Sponsors We want to thank Underground Printing for starting this and making it possible—stop by and pick up some gear, check them out at ugpmichiganapparel.com, or check out our selection of shirts on the MGoBlogStore.com. And let's not forget our associate sponsors: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Radecki Oral Surgery, Long Road Distillers, SignalWire where we are recording this, and introducing Applied Fitness Solutions, and The History of Michigan Football, an online course by Greg Dooley. Featured Musician: Jacob Givens THE VIDEO: [After THE JUMP: The show notes, eventually.]  --------------------- 1. Oklahoma Preview: Offense starts at the top John Mateer is back; we got to see the Real Mateer last year—they ran him 15 times—before he got banged up, and that unfortunately is probably happening again. Still have Isaiah Sategna, the graduated slot who's going to be a handful no matter what, and three other WRs they like plus a rising sophomore who's going to be a star eventually. Run game is no longer hampered by the old RB coach, but they've got a lot of new cooks in the kitchen, and it's not clear who's running the show. There was a lot more under-center, they've imported blocking TEs and FBs, and they're playing 3 of them at a time. Last year Arbuckle ran his Wazzu RPO-heavy passing spread; this year the linemen are going downfield. Their OL situation is messed up right now with a lot of injuries clouding things at LT, C, and RG, and insiders are skeptical about the program's report that two of their ~6 starter-caliber guys will be fully back. So...true freshman center against Trey Pierce, eh? If Oklahoma turns this into a blowout it's because they are winning the TE vs Michigan LBs battle, which is a real concern given the LBs have to respect Mateer's legs and arm. 2. Oklahoma Preview: Defense starts at 18:45 Last year Michigan tried to ease Underwood in by doing the things you do with freshman QBs and Venables was sitting on them. You know he can coach a defense because he took over a Lincoln Riley/Cale Gundy outfit and made it an elite outfit. Took him a few years to do that of course, because he had to raise his own elite recruits. But yo: Cole Sullivan isn't even starting. They've made him the more linebacker option at CHEETAH, the VIPER equivalent. Secondary are all returning starters, front are all experienced guys. Alex was surprised however how much the UTEP run game worked on them, especially on Stone, the DT expected to be the first taken in the Draft. That was a Rich Rod 2008 effect somewhat: UTEP spread out and ran the QB and did interesting things to mess with the way Oklahoma defenders get upfield quickly. Michigan can't do what they did last year: NEED to hit some deep shots on 1st down. 3. WMU After Review: Offense starts at 38:04 4. WMU After Review: Defense starts at 55:24 Not great, actually. Big mistake scores in the LBs, John-Henry Daley was JAG. Did find a lot of +1 or +0.5 events for Dominic Nichols, including playing AROs well, and think Bowles is exciting in a Don Brown death marmot kind of way if they can have him not blow Day 1 things. But want more at 3rd DT than Lea'ea being a supreme effort guy—got two plays from Palepale in six snaps so there's upside here. Cam Brandt getting crushed is bad news for all of the young DEs. Nate Marshall had a young guy mistake so you see why they preferred the senior, but these guys are going to have to get a lot better. Secondary not much to say: they were fighting screens but not a lot downfield. Featured Artist: Jacob Givens I'm only barely on Instagram, but when I'm on there I'm usually sharing music stuff with my besties, who were all in an Ann Arbor band that tried to "make it." Jacob Givens is us, minus the Michigan football text chain. He also was making music around the same time as my friends, and finally shared it online. He's not as good at singing, but the composition and lyrics are so good I want to make a Jacob Givens video of me and my friends listening to Jacob Givens for the first time. Probably of Fluorescent. If you've got music and won't issue a takedown notice on YouTube, I'd love to feature it on future episodes. Songs: Tabula Rasa Fluorescent        Pendulum Also because Across 110th Street will get our Youtubes taken down, the opener and outro: “The Employee is Not Afraid”—Bear vs. Shark “Ruska Vodka”—Motorboat

Ian Bowles preaches on the parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, using Luke 16:19-31. He critiques prosperity gospel and emphasizes the importance of treating everyone as your equal. Originally shared September 6, 2026.

“Food is a prism through which you see everything.” Tom Parker Bowles What does it truly take to define British gastronomy today? In this special London edition of Kitchen Chat®, Margaret McSweeney enjoys a cup of tea in the gardens of Number Sixteen with award-winning food journalist, restaurant critic, author, broadcaster and entrepreneur, Tom Parker…

"Food is a prism through which you see everything." Tom Parker Bowles. What does it truly take to define British gastronomy today? In this special London edition of Kitchen Chat®, Margaret McSweeney enjoys a cup of tea in the gardens of Number Sixteen with award-winning food journalist, restaurant critic, author, broadcaster and entrepreneur, Tom Parker Bowles, for an insightful look into the global ingredients of London's thriving dining scene. As Tom emphasizes, "Immigration built this city and made it great." He describes London's delicious culinary diversity, which broadens one's palate. According to Tom, "Roasting, baking and tea are what perhaps the British will be best known for." Margaret enjoyed all three of these alimentary accolades in London, including her memorable meal at the recently reopened Simpsons in the Strand, best known for its domed silver trolleys with master carvers presenting the roasted meats table-side. Margaret had last dined there during the 1970s with her parents. Tom extols the outstanding vision of restaurateur Jeremy King, who just relaunched this historic establishment. Tom also spotlights Wiltons, a London restaurant that opened in 1742. This iconic destination also epitomizes England's roasting legacy.  Afternoon Tea is a hallmark of British culture with scones, savory sandwiches and pastries. Drawing from his extensive collaboration with Fortnum & Mason and his definitive book Time for Tea, Tom highlights the precision, history, and cultural significance behind one of Britain's most beloved traditions. His most recent book, Cooking & The Crown, also includes a great section on Tea. As he says, "Tea is a universal language." It's important to prepare the tea properly, and loose leaf is preferred. Book link: Cooking & The Crown: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1783256060 Tom Parker Bowles and his business partners recently launched Christopher's Cordials, "a thoroughly modern celebration of a quintessentially English classic." This non-alcoholic cordial blends pure fruit juice, carefully chosen botanicals, and a judicious measure of organic cane sugar, resulting in sophisticated, forward flavor combinations such as gooseberry and lime. The cordials can be added to sparkling/still water or even a cocktail. This product will hopefully launch in the United States soon.  Lastly, Tom shares what is next on his plate. He is working on a book about chili peppers. He describes how this "pungent pod" has become an essential ingredient worldwide, primarily in the cuisines of Mexico, Thailand, and India. Tom Parker Bowles' culinary brilliance shines in this Kitchen Chat. And how true his words are: "Food is a prism through which you see everything."  Contact Tom: https://www.instagram.com/tompbowles/ Simpsons in the Strand: https://www.simpsonsinthestrand.co.uk/ Book link: Time for tea; https://www.amazon.com/dp/0008387109    Savor the day!    ✅ Be sure to visit KitchenChat.info for more interviews and recipes.  Subscribe to the KitchenChat audio podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kitchen-chat-margaret-mcsweeney/id447185040 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3PpcTPpvHEh8eOMfDUm8I9 Webtalkradio: https://www.Webtalkradio.com   This podcast is also available on Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire Stick streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors App and go to the Kitchen Chat series page or visit: https://www.Expertsandauthors.tv  

Could the Tampa Bay Buccaneers actually fire Todd Bowles during the 2026 season?

Todd Bowles dropped a surprise answer this week when asked what the deepest position on the Buccaneers roster is — and it wasn't the offensive line, the edge rush, or a wide receiver room that's six or seven deep. Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick dig into why Bowles named inside linebacker, break down the additions of Josiah Trotter, Alex Anzalone and a recovering Christian Roseboom, and debate whether that's really the strength Bowles says it is or just coach-speak aimed at the locker room.From there, the guys take a hard look at the receiver room in the wake of Mike Evans' departure — is Emeka Egbuka ready to be a true No. 1, what does a banged-up Egbuka and Jalen McMillan mean for Week 1 in Cincinnati, and why rookie Tez Johnson and Georgia State product Ted Hurst could be the X-factors who decide how explosive this passing game really is. Plus: the case for why the Bucs' defense — not the offense — might be the most improved unit on the team heading into the opener.Rick and Steve also touch on the wild logistics of the 49ers-Rams game in Australia, recap the Rays' rough series loss to the Mets and where the rotation stands heading into the stretch run, and look ahead to a loaded weekend of college football with LSU-Clemson headlining the return of GameDay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NFC South rivals had some serious questions about Baker Mayfield, and Rhett did not duck them. Is Baker truly a franchise quarterback? Are the Buccaneers smart to wait on a massive extension? And can Todd Bowles take this team any further than another NFC South title?Rhett joins the Winning the Division NFC South roundtable for a wide-ranging conversation about Baker's future, Bowles' hot seat, Jalon Daniels winning QB2, Zac Robinson's new offense, Tampa Bay's rebuilt defense, life without Mike Evans, Jason Licht's future and why New Orleans remains the Bucs' biggest rival.

Nick Wize continues reacting to Todd Bowles' appearance with TKras and his surprising choice of inside linebacker as the deepest position group on the Buccaneers roster. Nick takes calls and reads texts from Bucs fans who weigh in on Bowles' answer, before shifting to the wild roster journey of Caden Fordham — making Tampa Bay's initial 53-man roster, only to be cut the very next day after the Bucs claimed a Chiefs cornerback off waivers.

Nick Wize opens up Wednesday's edition of The Nick Wize Show by reacting to Todd Bowles' appearance with TKras and one answer that caught him completely off guard. When asked which position group is the deepest on the Buccaneers roster, Bowles went with inside linebacker — but Nick thought the answer would have been wide receiver, edge rusher, or even the offensive line. Nick also discusses the latest on Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan, who are running routes and working separately with trainers, but questions whether that should really be considered “practicing.”

The Bucs are entering 2026 with expectations — but just how high should they be? TKras is joined by Scott Reynolds of Pewter Report to break down the ceiling for this Tampa Bay Buccaneers team. Is a playoff appearance enough, or should this roster be competing for the NFC South and making noise in January? And perhaps the biggest question of all: What is the standard for Todd Bowles in 2026? After last season's disappointing finish and with Bowles entering the year under pressure, what does he need to accomplish to prove he is the right coach to lead this team forward? Scott Reynolds brin

What would a truly successful season look like for Todd Bowles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Nick Wize opens Tuesday's show by laying out his four boxes that need to be checked: win the NFC South with enough authority to rest the starters in Week 18, finish as a Top 4 seed in the NFC, field a Top 12 defense in the NFL, and finally win a playoff game to reach the Divisional Round and become one of the final eight teams standing.

What does Todd Bowles actually need to accomplish for this season to be considered a success? Nick Wize breaks down his four boxes for Bowles to check before opening the phone lines and reading Bucs fans' texts. Some fans believe Tampa Bay is poised for a breakthrough, while others remain skeptical that Bowles can lead the Bucs to the next level. Where do you set the bar for Bowles?

The Todd Bowles success debate continues as Nick Wize dives into more Bucs fan texts before Producer Tim Barnard offers his own criteria for what would make this season a success. Tim says Tampa Bay needs to win the game coming out of the Bye Week, finish with a Top 10 defense—though he'd settle for Top 12—and win their home playoff game, which he expects would come with an NFC South division title.

Nick Wize asks the question every Bucs fan seems to have an opinion on: how far does Todd Bowles need to take Tampa Bay to earn another season as head coach? Callers weigh in with expectations all over the map, but the majority set a high bar for Bowles, making it clear that simply having a winning season may not be enough to satisfy the Bucs faithful.

It's a jam-packed edition of The Nick Wize Show as Nick Wize breaks down what Todd Bowles must accomplish to call 2026 a successful season, with passionate Bucs fans calling and texting their own lofty expectations for the head coach. Nick and Producer Tim also debate which Florida football team has the most excitement heading into the 2026 season, examine whether Jon Sumrall's criticism of 12 men on the field was a subtle shot at Billy Napier in addition to FSU, and Nick and Tim close the show by debating Tim's decision to draft the Rams defense in Round 8 of the iHeart Radio fantasy football draft, Tarik Skubal taking his espresso maker from the Tigers clubhouse, and why Jason Licht ultimately cut Jack Pyburn.

TKras sits down with Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles for a wide-ranging conversation about the 2026 Bucs—and there are plenty of surprises. What position group does Bowles believe is the BEST on this Tampa Bay roster heading into the season? The answer might shock you. Plus, Coach Bowles talks about first-round rookie Rueben Bain Jr. and what he has seen from the young pass rusher, the pair of undrafted rookies who earned their way onto the 53-man roster, and what this team's ultimate ceiling could be. And of course, TKras manages to get Todd Bowles laughing along the way—but what did he say? TKras finds out.

Nick Wize puts two of Florida's most scrutinized football coaches head-to-head in a completely different kind of matchup. Nick and Tim debate whether Todd Bowles or Mike Norvell is sitting on the hotter seat, discussing FSU's financial commitment to Norvell and whether winning the NFC South would give Bowles enough job security to remain in Tampa Bay.

Nathan Harrison teaches on August 30, 2026.

The future of California agriculture may depend on solving some problems that farmers simply cannot solve on their own. In Part 2 of his conversation on the AgNet News Hour, Cannon Michael, president and CEO of Bowles Farming Company, discusses the need for a reliable agricultural workforce, the growing role of automation and his concerns about California's long-term water future. Labor remains one of the biggest issues. Michael said policymakers need to recognize that agriculture depends on workers willing to perform difficult jobs that many Americans simply aren't interested in doing. Rather than allowing the issue to continually become entangled in the larger immigration debate, he believes the country needs a reasonable legal pathway for people who want to work. "We need to find ways that people can...have the same opportunities that many of our ancestors came to the United States for," Michael said, while emphasizing the need to maintain border security and keep bad actors out. Technology is helping Bowles Farming Company respond to rising costs. The operation is already using AI-enabled sprayers that identify weeds, while also incorporating AI into office operations. Michael expects autonomous tractors and other technologies to play an increasingly important role. But technology can't replace everyone. Experienced workers can determine by sight which watermelon is ready to harvest or carefully pick a fresh-market tomato without damaging it—skills that remain difficult to automate. Perhaps Michael's greatest concern is water. With projects such as Sites Reservoir and Delta conveyance taking years to move forward, he worries California agriculture could lose productive farmland before adequate infrastructure is built. "We have to have water to do what we're doing," Michael said. "You can't just get water one year and then...not have water for two years." Despite those challenges, Michael isn't giving up on California agriculture. He believes farmers will continue adapting through technology and innovation, although agriculture's footprint could become smaller if current pressures continue. "None of us are the faint of heart," Michael said. "We're not giving up." Listen to Part 2 of the full interview with Cannon Michael on the AgNet News Hour.

This week on the OPPOSITION TERRITORY podcast, Jeff sat down with Evan Winter from the A To Z Sports (AtoZSports.com) for a great and in-depth conversation about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers preseason and what the team has done thus far in camp. What are the expectations for the team this season as new players may emerge after losing some talent in the offseason? How will the offense balance itself out? What's the biggest strength and weakness on this team heading into the regular season? All of this and much more this week on our Opposition Territory show!SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on Threads: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable

Farming in California has never been simple, but for Cannon Michael of Bowles Farming Company, adapting to changing conditions has become a fundamental part of keeping a sixth-generation operation moving forward. In the latest AgNet News Hour, Michael discusses everything from extreme heat and limited water supplies to labor, regulation and the future of farming on California's West Side. Bowles Farming Company manages roughly 11,000 acres near Los Banos and across the western San Joaquin Valley. The operation is remarkably diverse, producing carrots, sweet corn, garlic, onions, watermelons, cantaloupes, honeydew, tomatoes, almonds, pistachios and other crops throughout the year. That diversity has become one way the farm continues adapting. Michael said Bowles expanded significantly into additional crops beginning around 2016, helping transform the operation into essentially a year-round business. But water remains one of the biggest challenges. Michael discussed the frustration of receiving only a 25 percent water allocation despite relatively full reservoirs, pointing to aging infrastructure and regulations that have made moving water through California increasingly difficult. "We keep delivering food to the markets," Michael said, noting that agriculture continues finding ways to remain productive despite the challenges. Michael also addressed another concern facing California agriculture: whether the next generation will still see farming as a worthwhile future. He said increasing costs and regulatory pressure can discourage younger family members from returning to agricultural businesses that previous generations worked to build. Still, Bowles Farming Company continues investing in its future. Michael highlighted drip irrigation, solar energy and conservation efforts, including 650 acres the family placed into a permanent federal easement for wetland habitat along the Pacific Flyway. The conversation offers a look inside one of the West Side's major farming operations—and the constant balancing act required to grow food in California today. Listen to Part 1 of the full interview with Cannon Michael on the AgNet News Hour.

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Robert “Boogie” Bowles He's spent the past 40 years as guitarist for Motown legend Smokey Robinson and also played on massive hits by Jerry “The Iceman” Butler (“Never Give You Up”), Gloria Gaynor (“I Will Survive”) and Peaches and Herb (“Reunited,” “Shake Your Groove Thing”). Robert “Boogie” Bowles joins us to discuss his longevity as a sideman, the power of connections, the advice he shares through his books and how the music business can go from “sh*t to sugar” (and back) in the space of a song. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Nathan Harrison teaches on August 23, 2026.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down Vita Vea's first comments since signing his new two-year, $48 million deal, where he insisted he never wanted to leave Tampa Bay, called himself a "Buc for life," and went out of his way to defend Todd Bowles from criticism — saying he'll retire the day Bowles does. Rick explains why the tape backed that up all along: Vea was smiling, coaching up teammates, and never acted like a guy trying to get out of town. They also preview Saturday's home preseason game against Kansas City, where the Bucs starters are finally expected to play meaningful snaps, with word on Baker Mayfield, the offensive operation under new play-caller Zach Robinson, and a standout practice from Ted Hurst.On the Rays, Rick and Steve dig into a rough homestand that's seen Tampa Bay go 2-5 since its franchise-best nine-game road winning streak, with the pitching staff hitting a wall and giving up too many two-strike hits. They also answer a listener mailbag question on Chandler Simpson, whose under-the-radar breakout season — second in the AL in batting average, elite bat-to-ball skills, and dramatically improved defense — has both hosts admitting they didn't see coming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vea is staying in Tampa Bay—and making it clear he believes in Bowles. Nick Wize breaks down what Vea's commitment means for the Bucs heading into the 2026 season.

1 hour and 49 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Radecki Oral Surgery, Long Road Distillers, and Venue by 4M where recorded this. 1. Defensive Line Starts at 0:54 The defense is older and more experienced overall compared to the offense, but there are some holes to fill. John Henry Daley transfers from Utah and claims to be ready to go. Aidan Hutchinson as his ceiling might be tough coming off of an injury, but Aidan Hutchinson's 2021 season was also coming off of an injury. There's also a version of JHD where he's not all the way back and is only pretty good. The other starter is either Cam Brandt or Dom Nichols. We're not hearing a lot about Nate Marshall. Benny Patterson, on the other hand, could be a guy that's coming on. A lot of the defensive ends have some experience and are just waiting for their turn. Defensive tackle is not as deep, has some question marks, and doesn't have an established star. Trey Pierce could be solid. Enow Etta has a chance of taking a big step forward. By the end of the season he was the one still standing up against Ohio State. Seth is not high on Jonah Lea'ea. Palepale is probably the 3rd defensive tackle, he's a big dude. Don't give up on defensive tackles. Everyone wants Alister Vallejo to be the high riser, the Mason Graham comparisons are out there. Bobby Kanka flashed in the spring game. Defensive tackle seems like a not great situation overall - there are a couple guys who are serviceable to good and then a lot of questions marks. You always need at least four.  [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Linebackers Starts at 33:40 The group that is probably the most uncertain, more-so than defensive tackle. They had a first and second team of linebackers that have left after last season. We get to see Cole Sullivan again this year after he transferred to Oklahoma. Nate Staehling is the guy we're most excited about, the transfer from North Dakota State. It would be so lovely if he was a generic Iowa linebacker! He has the ability to take on a lead block. The other portal takes are much less inspiring. Troy Bowles, Chase Taylor, and Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng are the other major contributors. A lot of them look like safeties. Chase Taylor has high shoulder pads! Staehling probably starts with Bowles? After these three it drops off pretty quickly. The recruiting class has three guys that all ranked in flyer territory. Nobody in the program is complaining about defensive tackle, but there are a lot of concerns about linebackers. Keep the top guys mostly healthy and you've got a shot, though. 3. Hot Takes and Secondary Starts at 53:56 Takes hotter than that other week this summer that wasn't even Art Fair but it was like 100 billion degrees and Brian was sitting outside watching his kids play tennis badly. This is a surprisingly veteran group! Not a lot of questions at cornerback, your starters are Jyaire Hill, Zeke Berry, and they import Smith Snowden from Utah. Jyaire Hill has first round upside and this year should be a star. Zeke Berry is at least solid but is he better than that? Could Shamari Earls start over Zeke by the end of the season? The other cornerbacks are Jo'Ziah Edmond, I'Marion Stewart, and Jamarion Vincent. Vincent is a freshman and Stewart is a flip from wide receiver; they're not generating a lot of buzz. Seth is ridiculously high on Smith Snowden at nickel. At safety - is Rod Moore going to be healthy? He says he's healthy but he's on a pitch count. If he's healthy and he's Rod Moore he's one of the best safeties in the country, but he might not be Rod Moore. Chris Bracy transfers in from Memphis and is one of the best transfers in the country. He's a huge asset in stopping the run. Too bad he's not big enough to play linebacker. Mason Curtis got a lot of experience last year and is the 3rd safety, he'll get a lot of opportunities this year. Jordan Young has some upside despite inexplicable snaps last season.  4. Special Teams and Overall Thoughts Starts at 1:28:04 This defense feels like it's going to be pretty decent but there are a lot of questions. If you get the ceiling of a lot of guys on the edge and maybe Staehling then they could be really good. But the middle of the field and the backup defensive tackles are shaky. Will it be fine and are we just spoiled as Michigan fans? There are a lot of guys that will be big pieces on the defense in two or three years and they're on the roster right now. The secondary will be especially exciting if Rod Moore is back, but could weird teams like Iowa take advantage of what Michigan's missing? Also, Michigan has a college defensive coordinator and not Wink Martindale. Michigan imported Trey Butkowski (kicker) and Cam Brown (Aussie punter). Pat Narduzzi was really mad that he lost his kicker so he must be really good. He's not Moody or Zvada but he makes a lot of kicks. The 25 yard line is probably field goal range now, rather than the 35, Justin Turner is your likely comparison. Cam Brown's an odd one. He's a Hudson Hollenbeck comparison but kicks it a little further. Michigan's long snapper, Gavin Magorien, is the only Michigan player on the Freaks List this year. Who do you want returning kickoffs, Moa? And Andrew Marsh on punts?  MUSIC: "Take It"—Donnie and Joe Emerson "Rabbits"—Thomas Dollbaum "Dog Bite"—Mickey Leao “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

Part 2: Chapter 2 on The Dialectical Approach: Methodology and Ethics. We're discussing a volume I've had since I was in high screwel (as Rush Limbaugh used to call it) at Chatfield I'm-so-High in Littleton, Colorado. I bought it with my paper route money probably at Barnes and Noble by the lake on the corner of Bowles and Wadsworth, down the street from Clement Park and Columbine Library. We're going to make a fair use, do a transformative reading of "Marxism: Philosophy and Economics (NY: Quill Press, 1985). By Thomas Sowell of the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. We pick up on p. 18 from last time which was episode 1 in the series recorded on Sunday 31 May 2026. We'd like to thank Quill Press for making this material available. We'd of course like to thank Thomas Sowell for writing it. The Republican Professor is a pro-correckly-understanding-Marxism-philosophy-and-economics podcast. Therefore, welcome Dr. Thomas Sowell, Ph.D. The Republican Professor is produced and hosted by Dr. Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D.

For nearly three decades, He has helped Southern California families plan for complex financial goals — building retirement income, protecting what they've earned, managing taxes, and passing on what matters to the people they love.Since 1997, Jon has worked with hundreds of individuals, families, and business owners to build and execute comprehensive retirement income plans. I've guided clients through two major economic downturns, and those experiences shaped the cornerstone of my practice: preserving capital comes first. Growth matters, but in retirement, what you keep matters more.His approach is holistic. He looks at the financial house from every angle — wealth management, retirement income, tax planning, Medicare and IRMAA exposure, Social Security timing, and legacy — because these pieces don't work in isolation, and neither should your plan. Trust review and trust planning are a core part of that work: he regularly helps families make sure their trusts still reflect their wishes, their assets, and current law — not the circumstances of a decade ago. And as an IRMAA Certified Planner, Jon pays particular attention to a cost most retirees never see coming: Medicare premium surcharges that can quietly drain tens of thousands from a retirement over time.Jon is a graduate of UCLA and began his career at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, followed by Citi Personal Wealth Management and NettWorth Financial Group, before founding his own firm. That path — from Wall Street institutions to independent practice — was deliberate. Independence means his recommendations answer to people's goals, not a product shelf.Away from the office, Jon is a husband and father of three. His wife, an attorney, and I built our family the same way he helps clients build their retirements: with hard work, discipline, and a long view. Watching their kids grow into their own success is a daily reminder of why this work matters — a well-built plan isn't just about them. It's about everyone who comes after them.Whether they're just beginning to think about retirement or need a second opinion on an existing plan, He'll take the time to understand their unique situation and give them straight answers.Jon L. Bowles is an investment adviser representative with Secure Investment Management and holds California Insurance License #0C88392.Learn more: http://www.jlbfinanciallegacyplanning.com/Secure Investment Management, LLC (“SIM”) is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Our Form ADV disclosure documents are available upon request or on the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-jon-bowles-founder-of-jlb-financial

For nearly three decades, He has helped Southern California families plan for complex financial goals — building retirement income, protecting what they've earned, managing taxes, and passing on what matters to the people they love.Since 1997, Jon has worked with hundreds of individuals, families, and business owners to build and execute comprehensive retirement income plans. I've guided clients through two major economic downturns, and those experiences shaped the cornerstone of my practice: preserving capital comes first. Growth matters, but in retirement, what you keep matters more.His approach is holistic. He looks at the financial house from every angle — wealth management, retirement income, tax planning, Medicare and IRMAA exposure, Social Security timing, and legacy — because these pieces don't work in isolation, and neither should your plan. Trust review and trust planning are a core part of that work: he regularly helps families make sure their trusts still reflect their wishes, their assets, and current law — not the circumstances of a decade ago. And as an IRMAA Certified Planner, Jon pays particular attention to a cost most retirees never see coming: Medicare premium surcharges that can quietly drain tens of thousands from a retirement over time.Jon is a graduate of UCLA and began his career at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, followed by Citi Personal Wealth Management and NettWorth Financial Group, before founding his own firm. That path — from Wall Street institutions to independent practice — was deliberate. Independence means his recommendations answer to people's goals, not a product shelf.Away from the office, Jon is a husband and father of three. His wife, an attorney, and I built our family the same way he helps clients build their retirements: with hard work, discipline, and a long view. Watching their kids grow into their own success is a daily reminder of why this work matters — a well-built plan isn't just about them. It's about everyone who comes after them.Whether they're just beginning to think about retirement or need a second opinion on an existing plan, He'll take the time to understand their unique situation and give them straight answers.Jon L. Bowles is an investment adviser representative with Secure Investment Management and holds California Insurance License #0C88392.Learn more: http://www.jlbfinanciallegacyplanning.com/Secure Investment Management, LLC (“SIM”) is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Our Form ADV disclosure documents are available upon request or on the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-jon-bowles-founder-of-jlb-financial

The Mitfords continue to fascinate us, thanks to the witty novels, biographies and letters they wrote, their political involvement on both left and right, and their brush with world history. Rarely a year goes by without another Mitford documentary, film or television series, a volume of letters or a biography. In our latest podcast our emphasis moves from the girls to their mother – matriarch of one of the most outrageous, controversial, influential, glamorous and intriguing families of the twentieth century.Sydney Redesdale (née Bowles), known by her family as ‘Muv', was never going to have a conventional life. Her mother died when she was 7, and from the age of 14 she ran her father's house. She fell in love with David Mitford (later Lord Redesdale) as a teenager and they married in 1904. Of their seven children, Nancy, Pamela, Tom, Diana, Jessica, Unity and Debo, two became bestselling authors, one was imprisoned and two lost their lives as a result of the Second World War, and their political views ranged from fascism to communism.Sydney was the original Mitford girl, from whom much of her daughters' legendary strong will, self-confidence and extremism was born. Nancy's satires of aristocratic life between the wars, The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate, portray Sydney as Aunt Sadie, vague and rather disconnected, but in fact Sydney was a divisive character and her daughters squabbled about the nature of the ‘real Muv' for even longer than they argued about their own political differences.Our guests on this podcast are two modern Mitfordians, Rachel Trethewey, biographer,  historian and author of Muv: The Story of the Mitford Girls' Mother, and Frances Donnelly, broadcaster, writer and contributor to Slightly Foxed. Alongside discussion of Sydney and the difficulties of writing about someone with whom you disagree and find hard to like at times, the guests and our editors choose their favourite Mitford titles.Summer reading recommendations include R. C. Sheriff's The Fortnight in September and Anne Tyler's Three Days in June.