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We remove the trash from our homes, so it doesn't begin to smell. We clean out the garage when too much clutter has accumulated. Maybe there are some people who need to be removed from our lives.
Distractions are inevitable. You must develop a laser-like focus in your life. Put your blinders on and get to work!
Thanksgiving, Pulling Your Mast, Bravery
The Spirit of God is speaking to us all the time. Are we listening?
The Bravery Effect: How to Lead Yourself Before You Lead OthersEpisode OverviewWhat if the key to your greatest success isn't waiting until you feel confident but acting despite your fear? Marine Corps veteran Jill Schulman reveals why professionals are stuck in comfort that masquerades as happiness, and how developing bravery transforms your career and life. Drawing from 25 years of leadership development and positive psychology research, Jill shares three evidence-based ingredients to build your "bravery muscle."The Bravery Effect: How to Lead Yourself Before You Lead OthersGuest: Jill Schulman, US Marine Corps Veteran, Leadership Consultant & AuthorHost: Julie RigaThe Three Ingredients for Brave Self-Leadership1. Warrior Mindset (Cognitive Psychology)Use the Power of Yet: shift from "can't" to "can't yet"Reframe stress as enhancing rather than debilitatingEmbrace challenges as stepping stones to growth2. Brave Action (Behavioral Psychology)Stop waiting to feel ready or confidentAttack the Day: do hardest tasks first when cognitive resources are highestPlan the night before like Marines preparing for a mission3. Build a Brave Tribe (Social Psychology)Surround yourself with people pursuing ambitious goalsSeek mentors operating at higher levelsAsk for feedback to elevate performanceKey Quotes"Bravery is voluntary action taken in the presence of fear toward a worthwhile goal.""People confuse comfort with happiness. So many live a life of 'ugh' but they're not seeking discomfort.""Stop waiting to feel ready. You have to attack the day.""Feedback is the breakfast of champions."Key TakeawaysComfort does not equal happinessConfidence comes from action, not before itDo hardest things first when cognitive resources are highestYour tribe shapes youBravery is a muscle built through daily practiceEmbrace the suck: harder journeys create sweeter victoriesSeek feedback fearlesslyPractical StrategiesAdd "Yet": Transform "can't" to "can't yet"Attack the Day: Plan before bed, tackle hard tasks firstBuild Your Tribe: Connect with people at higher levelsSeek Feedback: Ask what you can do betterAbout Jill SchulmanLeadership consultant, keynote speaker, and author of The Bravery Effect. With 25+ years developing leaders from battlefield to boardroom, she combines Marine Corps discipline with University of Pennsylvania positive psychology expertise. Her mission: help professionals go from "safe and stuck" to "bold and brave."Connect with Jill SchulmanWebsite: www.jillschulman.comFree Bravery AssessmentBrave Action GuideDiscussion Guide for teamsBook: The Bravery Effect Social Media: LinkedIn, Instagram, FacebookConnect with Julie RigaPodcast: Stay On Course PodcastProgram: Before I LeadWebsite: julieriga.com/leadFocus: Leadership coaching, purpose-driven transformation, legacy buildingThe Bravery Effect PromiseWhen you consistently practice bravery, you look in the mirror with pride, accomplish goals you once thought impossible, and stop looking back at life with regret. You become the person you're meant to be and live your most fulfilled, successful, authentic life.The choice is yours: Stay safe and stuck, or become bold and brave.Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts
Today's broadcast is C1E99 for Theme Thursday, November 27th, 2025. Today's broadcast is "Listener Picks – vol. 3" - the final installment of a trilogy of outstanding episodes, guest curated, and guest hosted by you.....the listener! Tracklist: Track# / Track Name / Game / System(s) / Composer(s) / Contributing Listener / Timestamp A1) Intro – 00:00:00 01) Into the Darkness – Astal – Saturn – Tatsuyuki Maeda, and/or Tatsuya Kōzaki - Electric Boogaloo – 00:05:37 02) Snowfield – Gradius Gaiden – PS1 – Norikazu Miura – Electric Boogaloo – 00:08:50 03) Stormy Saxophone – King of Fighters '95 – Neo Geo MVS / AES - Masahiko Hataya, Yasuo Yamate, Brother-Hige, Pearl Sibakiti, and/or Akihiro Uchida – Professor Tom – 00:11:40 04) Endless Season – Alpine Racer – Arcade – Takayuki Ishikawa – Electric Boogaloo – 00:14:40 05) Refracting Feelings – Penny's Big Breakaway – Multiplatform – Tee Lopes – The Messenger – 00:17:53 06) Goomba Lagoon – Super Mario Party Jamboree – Switch / Switch 2 - Shigenobu Okawa and/or Yuta Yamaguchi – The Messenger – 00:21:03 07) Opening and Title – Mega Man 2 – NES – Takashi Tateishi – Zach Hugethanks – 00:23:12 08) Chaosium Sword – Ninja Gaiden II – NES – Ryichi Nitta and/or Mayuko Okamura – Zach Hugethanks – 00:24:35 09) Requiem – Ninja Gaiden – NES – Keiji Yamagishi, Ryuichi Nitta, and/or Ichiro Nakagawa – Zach Hugethanks – 00:26:07 10) Captain Neo – Metal Soldier Isaac II – Arcade – Hisayoshi Ogura and/orTadashi Kimijima – Electric Boogaloo – 00:24:48 11) Stage Theme – Bad Dudes – NES - c: Azusa Hara, and/or Hiroaki Yoshida / a: Masaaki Iwasaki, Shogo Sakai, Takafumi Miura, Yuji Suzuki, Yusuke Takahama, and/or I. Uchida – Justin Regan – 00:27:36 12) A New Day Dawns – Ninja Gaiden III – NES - Sugito Miyashiro, Kaori Nakabai, and/or Rika Shigeno – Zach Hugethanks – 00:30:27 13) Blighted Docks – Mina The Hollower – Multiplatform – Jake Kaufman (Virt) and/or Yuzo Koshiro – Adam Huisman – 00:32:28 14) Player's Turn – Military Madness – TG16 – Jun Chikuma – Professor Tom – 00:36:13 15) Irene Captured – Ninja Gaiden II – NES - Ryuichi Nitta and/or Mayuko Okamura – Zach Hugethanks – 00:38:00 16) Castle Demonic – Ninja Gaiden II – NES - Ryuichi Nitta and/or Mayuko Okamura – Zach Hugethanks – 00:39:34 17) Stage 3 – Solar Striker – Game Boy – Toru Osada – Electric Boogaloo – 00:39:59 18) NYC – X-Men: Wolverine's Rage – Game Boy Color – Bob Baffy and/or Ed Cosico – Justin Regan – 00:41:53 19) Start – R-Type – Arcade – Masato Ishizaki – Zach Hugethanks – 00:44:37 20) Bravery on the Clutches – Ninja Gaiden – NES - Keiji Yamagishi, Ryuichi Nitta, and/or Ichiro Nakagawa – Zach Hugethanks – 00:46:16 21) Tower of Faunus 1F-3F – Lady Sword – PC Engine – Keine – Justin Regan – 00:48:19 22) Successor of Fate – Castlevania: Harmony of Disonance – Game Boy Advance – Shoshiro Hokkai – Justin Regan – 00:49:59 23) Bloody Tears – Castlevania II – NES - Kenichi Matsubara, Satoe Terashima, and/or Kouji Murata – Zach Hugethanks – 00:51:15 24) Wily's Castle 1 – Mega Man 2 – NES – Takashi Tateishi – Zach Hugethanks – 00:52:52 25) The Third Sanctuary – Deltarune – Multiplatform – Toby Fox – Adam Huisman – 00:55:32 26) Horizons Unbound – Sea of Stars – Multiplatform – Eric W. Brown – Jeshua Lack – 00:59:37 27) Main Title (Orchestral) - Panzer Dragoon – Saturn / PC – Yoshitaka Azuma – Electric Boogaloo – 01:02:47 28) Compass Points to the Future – Intelligent Qube – PS1 – Takayuki Hattori – 01:07:54 29) Bonds Reforged – Chants of Senaar – Multiplatform – Thomas Brunet – Jeshua Lack – 01:09:51 30) Side Story – Gradius Gaiden – PS1 – Norikazu Miura – Electric Boogaloo – 01:14:02 31) Sarabande of Healing – Vampire Survivors – Multiplatform – c: Michiru Yamane / a: Keygen Church – Adam Huisman – 01:17:08 32) Rip and Tear – DOOM (2016) - Multiplatform – Mick Gordon – Zach Hugethanks – 01:24:19 33) The Entrance – Animorphs: Shattered Reality – PS1 – Chuck E. Myers, and/or Tom Hopkins – Electric Boogaloo – 01:28:35 34) Large Green Meadow – Master of Monsters – Genesis - Hayato Matsuo, and/or Hitoshi Sakimoto – Justin Regan – 01:30:48 35) The Axiom – Axiom Verge – Multiplatform – Thomas Happ – Zach Hugethanks – 01:33:00 36) Raphael's Final Act – Baldur's Gate 3 – Multiplatform – Borislav Slavov – Jeshua Lack – 01:36:18 37) Jelly – World of Goo – Multiplatform – Kyle Gabler – Zach Hugethanks – 01:43:14 38) Animal Well – Animal Well – Multiplatform – Billy Basso – Jeshua Lack – 01:45:44 39) Title – Cyber Shadow – Multiplatform – Enrique Martin – Justin Regan – 01:47:44 40) Ovin Nevarei – Blue Prince – Multiplatform – Trigg & Gusset – Jeshua Lack – 01:50:49 41) Spring Meadows – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Multiplatform – Lorien Testard – 01:58:26 42) Phendrana Drifts – Metroid Prime – GameCube / Wii / Switch - Kenji Yamamoto and/or Koichi Kyuma – Zach Hugethanks – 02:01:06 43) Memories of Memories – Tunic – Multiplatform - Lifeformed, Terence Lee, and/or Janice Kwan – Jeshua Lack – 02:04:44 44) Slingshot – Daytona USA 2: Battle on the Edge – Arcade - M: Fumio Ito / L: Fumio Ita and Ryuichi Hasigawa / V: Dennis St. James – Electric Boogaloo – 02:09:20 45) Rough "B" Rock – Rakuga Kids – N64 - Tomoya Tomita, Kozo Nakamura, and/or Masahiko Kimura – Electric Boogaloo – 02:13:57 46) Stage 4 – Sutte Hakkun – Super Famicom – Akito Nakatsuka – Electric Boogaloo – 02:16:49 47) Construction Site Chaos – Donut Dodo – Mutliplatform – Sean Bialo – The Messenger – 02:19:09 48) Original Mission 7 – Mercs – Genesis - c: Manami Matsumae / a: Yoshiaki Kashima – Justin Regan – 02:21:46 49) Slam Shuffle – Final Fantasy VI – SNES – Nobuo Uematsu – Adam Huisman – 02:23:54 50) Credits – Ninja Gaiden – NES - Keiji Yamagishi, Ryuichi Nitta, and/or Ichiro Nakagawa – Zach Hugethanks – 02:26:05 51) Follow the Knot - River City Ransom Underground (original soundtrack) - PC - Lexi & The Cheap Disaster (Richard Louis Vreeland, Alex Mauer, and/or Dino Lionetti) - Justin Regan – 02:27:48 52) Mr. Handagote – Machinarium – Multiplatform - Tomáš Dvořák - Zach Hugethanks – 02:23:04 53) Fascination Io Stage – Zero Divide – PS1 / PC - Hideyuki Shimono, and/or Akihito Okawa – Electric Boogaloo – 02:33:14 54) Garden Theme – Frogger 2 – PS1 / PC / Dreamcast – Andrew Morris – Electric Boogaloo – 02:36:20 55) Bonus Theme 1 – Croc: Legend of the Gobbos – PS1 / Saturn / PC - Karin Griffin, Martin Gwynn Jones, and/or Justin Scharvona – Electric Boogaloo – 02:39:04 56) Heat Man – Mega Man 2 – NES – Takashi Tateishi – Zach Hugethanks – 02:40:40 57) Stage 2-1 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan – Game Boy - Tomoko Nishikawa, and/or Michiru Yamane – Justin Regan – 02:42:55 58) Stage Theme 03 – ESWAT – Genesis – Dolphin and/or Takayuki Nakamura – Justin Regan – 02:44:39 59) Trons Castle – Willy Wombat – Saturn – Masayoshi Ishi – Electric Boogaloo – 02:48:21 60) Funky Spin – Sega Rally 2006 – PS2 – Takenobu Mitsuyoshi – Electric Boogaloo – 02:51:10 61) Revolution – IQ Remix + - PS2 – Tetsuo Ishikawa – Electric Boogaloo – 02:52:17 62) Ruines de Tarm – Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons – Game Boy Color - Kyoko Nakamura, and/or Minako Adachi – Justin Regan – 02:56:28 63) Slow Illusion – Gimmick! - Famicom – Masashi Kageyama – The Messenger – 02:58:18 64) Greenhouse – Game and Watch Gallery 3 – Game Boy – Noriko Nishikawa – The Messenger – 03:00:09 65) Wishes on Wind – Party Project – PC – Blue Loner Wolf – The Messenger – 03:02:01 66) Island Course – True Swing Golf – DS – Katsumi Yokokawa – Professor Tom – 03:05:26 67) T-Triangle – Race Drivin' a Go! Go! - Saturn / PS1 - Kenji Yokoyama, Kensudke Komatsu, and/or Naoki Tsuchiya – Electric Boogaloo – 03:08:20 68) Time – Metropolis Street Racer – Dreamcast - M: Richard Jacques / V: T.J. Davis – Electric Boogaloo – 03:11:49 69) Baka Mitai – Yakuza Zero – Multiplatform – Mitsuharu Fukuyama – The Messenger – 03:15:44 70) Ending – Battlecorps – Sega CD – Martin Iveson – Utopia Nemo – 03:20:29 B1) Outro – 03:24:33 B2) Outtakes – 03:54:56 Music Block Runtime: 03:19:15, Total Episode Runtime: 04:14:03 Our Intro and Outro Music is Funky Radio, from Jet Grind Radio on the Sega Dreamcast, composed by BB Rights. Link to Rerun of Listener Picks – vol 1 (C1E40 – Dec. 2018): https://terraplayer.com/shows/nerd-noise-radio/nerd-noise-reruns-c1e40-listener-picks-vol-1-orig-released-12202018 Link to Rerun of Listener Picks – vol 2 (C1E60 – Dec 2021): https://terraplayer.com/shows/nerd-noise-radio/nerd-noise-reruns-c1e60-listener-picks-vol-2-orig-released-12232021 Link to Shujin Academy VGM Club Podcast (Professor Tom): https://terraplayer.com/shows/shujin-academy-vgm-club Link to A VGM Journey Podcast (The Messenger): https://terraplayer.com/shows/a-vgm-journey Link to Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress (Zach Hugethanks): https://absolutelythebest.net/ Link to Retro 411 - @reganjustin1 VGM YouTube Channel (Justin Regan): https://www.youtube.com/@reganjustin1 Link to Pixelated Audio Discord Server (Utopia Nemo) https://discord.gg/49ZDM4hQ And to the A VGM Journey Discord Server (Utopia Nemo / The Messenger) https://discord.gg/m4e6xmtrft Also, link to an episode of The VGMbassy podcast which featured skits written / produced by – and starring Utopia Nemo: https://thevgmbassy.com/tag/blind-listen/ Produced using a nearly equal mix of Audacity and Ardour in Fedora Workstation Linux on an ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023) laptop with perhaps a little support from a Dell Latitude 7480 (running Fedora COSMIC Linux), a 2017-spec DIY gaming PC (running Bazzite Linux) or the Steam Deck (running Steam OS Linux). Recorded with a Shure SM7B XLR dynamic microphone on a RØDE PSA1+ boom arm through a Cloudlifter and a Focusrite 4i4 XLR-to-USB interface! You can also find all of our audio episodes on https://archive.org/details/@nerd_noise_radio as well as the occasional additional release only available there, such as remixes of previous releases and other content. We are now a member podcast as well. You can find us there at https://terraplayer.com/shows/nerd-noise-radio. Also, check out their outstanding collection of other podcasts and radio stations at https://terraplayer.com/! From now on, when sharing episodes of Nerd Noise Radio, I will most likely use the Terra Player link rather than the Podbean link like I have been using. Our YouTube Channel, for the time being is in dormancy, but will be returning with content, hopefully, in 2022. Meanwhile, all the old stuff is still there, and can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/user/NerdNoiseRadio Occasional blogs and sometimes expanded show notes can be found here: nerdnoiseradio.blogspot.com. Nerd Noise Radio is also a member of the VGM Podcast Fans community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/VGMPodcastFans/ We are also a member of Podcasters of Des Moines at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1782895868426870/ Or, if you wish to connect with us directly, we have two groups of our own: Nerd Noise Radio - Easy Mode: https://www.facebook.com/groups/276843385859797/ for sharing tracks, video game news, or just general videogame fandom. Nerd Noise Radio - Expert Mode: https://www.facebook.com/groups/381475162016534/ for going deep into video game sound hardware, composer info, and/or music theory. Or you can reach us by e-mail at nerd.noise.radio@gmail.com You can also follow us on Threads at https://www.threads.net/@nerdnoiseradio , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nerdnoiseradio?igsh=MWF4NjBpdGVxazUxYw== , Mastodon at https://universeodon.com/@NerdNoiseRadio , and BlueSky at And we are also now on TuneIn, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Vurbl, Amazon Music and Audible! But frankly, probably the absolute best way you can connect with us is on our new Discord Channel: "Nerd Noise Radio – Channel D", which includes various sub-channels for all sorts of different types of connection and conversation: https://discord.gg/GUWdaXUw Thanks for listening! Join us again in December for C1E100 (Channel 1, Episode 100): "Now Go and Rest Our Heroes" - our final non-retrospective episode of Nerd Noise Radio – Channel 1: focusing on end credits and ending sequence music - Delicious VGM on "Noise from the Hearts of Nerds"! And wherever you are - Fly the N! Cheers!
Jill Schulman showed up to her first day of Marine Corps training in hot pink polka dot shorts and matching pumps. A senior Marine told her she'd never make it. She became the top-performing officer in her class. Now a keynote speaker and author of The Bravery Effect, Jill breaks down the research on why waiting until you feel confident means waiting forever. She shares studies on stress mindset, self-efficacy, and why the kindest thing we can do as leaders isn't removing challenges - it's helping people meet them. We talk about why she was terrified to write a book, the leadership mistake she made with her daughter that she now regrets, and what it really means to do the hard thing first. If you've ever set goals too small to protect yourself from failure, this one's worth your time. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/leadershipinspiration Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Access Your Free Clarity Tool Between the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it's easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here's the truth: you can't give more if you're running on empty. That's why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity. In just 15 minutes, you will: ✅ Pinpoint energy drains holding you back. ✅ Identify where to focus for the biggest impact. ✅ Walk away feeling calmer and more confident in your next steps. Think of it as your personal roadmap to balance and alignment. ⬇️ Click here to access your free Balance Your Brave diagnostic tool. https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/Balance-Your-Brave Are we friends? Connect with Us. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bravefeminineleadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravefeminineleadership LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brave-feminine-leadership
In Part 2 of Unmapped Conversations, Lizbeth gathers five contributors from Unmapped: Solo Women Travelers on Bold Journeys of Healing, Resilience, and Self-Discovery to explore how travel shapes identity, courage, and connection. Guests include Kathy Kirkpatrick, Tammy Horvath, Phyllis Skoy, Kate Colbert, and Anne Buckley, each offering a unique perspective rooted in life experience, personal healing, and a determination to live with intention.Each contributor shares wisdom for women who want to travel but feel hesitant. From trusting that most people are kind, to saying yes more often, to carrying creature comforts, to recognizing that emotional safety begins long before a suitcase is packed, their insights offer reassurance and empowerment.This conversation also revisits why half of Unmapped's royalties support the YWCA of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley. While the world offers beautiful possibilities, intimate partner violence remains a universal threat. Travel, self-trust, community, and awareness all play roles in building safer lives.Unmapped remains a reminder that healing, confidence, and connection often begin the moment a woman chooses to step toward something new.THREE KEY TAKEAWAYSYou will learn: • How women rebuild confidence through unexpected and intentional travel • Why saying yes to new experiences often leads to healing and expanded identity • How resilience grows when women trust themselves, seek community, and embrace possibility.Lizbeth's links Want to comment on the show? Connect at Lizbeth's author/podcast Facebook page Wanting great guests for your podcast, or to be a great guest on someone else's show? Join PodMatch here! Unmapped: Solo Women Travelers – Bold Journeys of Healing, Resilience, and Self-Discovery. Half of author royalties support the YWCA's work with survivors of domestic abuse and their families, and to combat racism. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTSNM997 Paperback Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS9DX6HF Draft2Digital ebook https://books2read.com/u/312rlw Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters can be ordered where books are sold, and is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime.Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold! Tilka Faces the Odds, One Man at a Time, new release novel https://books2read.com/u/4j760X Sign up to stay in the know on L...
It's easy to have faith when everything is going well in your life. But God is operating behind the scenes even when we question Him.
Confidence rarely appears fully formed. In this episode, I explain how it grows through small steps and consistent action.I share practical insights for tutors and education business owners on selling, speaking on camera, launching offers, and handling tricky client conversations. Bravery in small moments builds confidence and helps your business grow.Enjoy :-)Sumantha____________________
In the United States, we celebrate a National Holiday known as Thanksgiving on Thursday. But I believe that every day should be a day of thanksgiving.
Two World Wars brought the United States together in a united front. But what are we going to do about the war within our own country?
n this episode of The Creative Boom Podcast, Katy chats with Ashley Johnson, Head of Brand Narrative at Pentagram in London, about the winding path that took her from Canadian TV journalism to one of the world's most respected design studios. Ashley shares how early experiences with online harassment pushed her out of the newsroom, why she calls her career "squiggly", and how she discovered a love for shaping brand stories that are as strategic as they are creative. Ashley explains how great design and great copy are two languages expressing the same powerful idea, and why the best words are often the simplest. She talks about creating a "source code" for clients—a clear, truthful narrative that defines what they stand for before anything goes public. Along the way, she reflects on feminist leadership, the quiet sexism still present in the industry, and the importance of psychological safety in allowing creative teams to take risks and be brave. This is a warm, funny, and deeply honest conversation about finding your voice, redefining success, and holding your nerve in a world that often rewards style over substance. Whether you're a writer, designer, or anyone navigating a creative career, Ashley's insights on storytelling, authenticity, and quiet power will leave you feeling inspired and understood.
The holidays have arrived! Don't stress out. Enjoy them. Be more like Clark and less like Hallmark.
Faith requires more than just believing. Faith requires action.
Art and beauty are all around us. Take a moment to notice. The busyness of the world will still be waiting for you...
Bravery and faith turned a young boy into a hero. Learn how good can prevail against the odds by listening to the children's production of “David and Goliath.” Adapted from the First Book of Samuel Chapter 17. Cast in order of appearance: Lisa Thackrah as the Narrator; Peter Vitale as Goliath; Henry Liske as Jesse; Fletcher Dias as Israelite 1; Hunter Wilford as Israelite 2; Henry Kristobak as Israelite 3; Matthew Sobota as David; Joey Little as Eliab; and Brody Carmichael as Saul. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.
The Ukrainian society is not frozen. Beyond the headlines, much of everyday life and business innovation is actually functioning quite well. Anastasiia Liubiashcheva is deeply involved in the Ukrainian startup ecosystem, working with Home of Startups Accelerator, Vacuum Deep-Tech Acceleration and the EU-funded consortium Seeds of Bravery. Her mission is primarily to boost deep tech companies, moving from local labs to global markets. She explains how many agritech companies now have moved move into defensetech. But how is war-time life in Ukraine taking its toll on mental and physical health? Heja Framtiden met Anastasiia during the Sweden week of Swedish Institute's Impact Pioneers programme. Podcast host: Christian von Essen // Learn more at hejaframtiden.se
Send us a textThere are moments when life demands something big and visible from us, and there are moments when the bravest thing we do is in complete silence. This episode breaks open the difference between courage and bravery, especially the way most of us mix them up without ever really questioning why.Join Anna and Tim as they talk through the surprising definitions they didn't know, the stories that shaped their understanding, and the everyday ways we all face ourselves. From firefighters running toward danger to the kind of courage it takes just to say I need help, they explore how fear, vulnerability, and inner alignment shape the actions we take.This Episode Covers:The real difference between courage and bravery.How bravery is outward and situational while courage is inward and enduring.Why so many people confuse fearlessness with strength.Quiet courage in everyday life, like going to therapy or asking for help.Bravery as aligned action that grows from internal values.How fear and courage run along the same neural pathways.Personal stories that reveal the spectrum of fear, courage, and action.Why courage comes first and bravery follows.Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.Mad love!The podcast is now on YouTube! If you prefer to watch, head over to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw3CabcJueib20U_L3WeaR-lNG_B3zYquDon't forget to subscribe to the Badass Confidence Coach podcast on your favorite podcast platform!CONNECT WITH ANNA:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/askannamarcolin/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/tag/askannamarcolinEmail hello@annamarcolin.comWebsite https://www.annamarcolin.com
“You do you, and do it the best way you can." In this episode, Nick speaks with Renee Zukin about her journey, the role of technology in creativity, and the challenges of adult friendships. They discuss the importance of embracing vulnerability, the tools for self-mastery, and the significance of celebrating small wins as well as finding small ways to be brave every day. What to listen for: Embracing vulnerability is essential for personal growth. Writing is a powerful tool for processing thoughts and emotions. Self-compassion is crucial in the journey of self-mastery. Celebrating small wins can motivate further progress. Bravery exists on a spectrum; every small step counts. Inner work is necessary for creating positive change in the world. “How can I show up for myself, my people in the microcosm of my world so that it becomes reflected and ripples out into the macrocosm?” Real change starts small. The way you show up in your daily life creates a wider impact. Self-awareness and intentional action create ripple effects far beyond what we can see. Community begins with how we treat ourselves and those closest to us. Global transformation often starts with personal alignment and integrity. “One of the reasons why life can be so hard is because we're so trained to ignore our innate signals.” We've learned to override our instincts and emotions to “fit in.” Ignoring your intuition leads to burnout, confusion, and disconnection. Our bodies and emotions often know the truth before our minds do. Relearning how to listen to yourself can make life flow more easily. Healing begins when you trust your inner signals instead of silencing them. About Renee Zukin Renee is an author, educator, coach, and mental health advocate doing the inner work to see outer change. She has more than 20 years of experience in education, writing, and entrepreneurship, and has studied multiple psychological and healing modalities that have sustained her and helped support her students and clients alike. She is passionate about cultivating a safe space for others to use the written word and organizational structures as tools for self-transformation and empowerment. Renee is also the author of the new book, Every Day, I'm Brave: Cultivating Resilience to Gain Freedom from Fear (Wonderwell Press, 2025). https://www.reneezukin.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rzukin/ https://www.instagram.com/reneezukin/ https://www.amazon.com/Every-Day-Brave-Cultivating-Resilience/dp/1963827252 Resources: Interested in starting your own podcast or need help with one you already have? https://themindsetandselfmasteryshow.com/podcasting-services/ Thank you for listening! Please subscribe on iTunes and give us a 5-Star review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-and-self-mastery-show/id1604262089 Listen to other episodes here: https://themindsetandselfmasteryshow.com/ Watch Clips and highlights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk1tCM7KTe3hrq_-UAa6GHA Guest Inquiries right here: podcasts@themindsetandselfmasteryshow.com Your Friends at “The Mindset & Self-Mastery Show” Click Here To View The Episode Transcript Nick McGowan (00:01.464)Hello and welcome to the Mindset and Self Mastery Show. I'm your host Nick McGowan. Today on the show we have Renee Zukin. Renee, how you doing today? Renee Zukin (00:11.06)I'm doing fantastic, Nick, so excited to be here. Nick McGowan (00:14.188)Yeah, I'm excited too. I think it's going to be great. Why don't you get us started. Tell us what you do for a living and what's one thing most people don't know about you that's maybe a little odd or bizarre. Renee Zukin (00:22.478)Love this question. Well, I'm a writer. I'm an educator. Currently, I coach entrepreneurs in digital online marketing, which is a lot of fun. And one thing that most people don't know about me, I actually recorded an album back in 2011. Yes, yes. It was my first foray into songwriting and the band I had curated was called Collectible Boys. it started out as a poetry and essay writing project and it turned into an album. So, you you never know where the spirit's going to take you. Nick McGowan (01:08.408)Nice. Nick McGowan (01:15.02)Yeah, literally. that's cool. mean, as a musician, I've already told you, now I have loads of questions about what kind of music, where did you record, and how did you find the studio musicians, and what did you play, and what did you not play, and what is it all about, you know? So feel free to share any of that if you'd like. Renee Zukin (01:21.518)Mm-hmm. Renee Zukin (01:25.518)Yeah, yeah, it was a lot of fun. started out just really wanting to play music and I did need to get musicians to actually help me curate the music underneath because for me, I was writing lyrics and I had melodies and you know, I only have a few years of piano lessons as a kid under my belt. So I knew I needed the the heavy hitters to come in and help create it underneath. And I did, I collected some amazing local musicians who've played in multiple bands and knew what they were doing. And we played out for a couple of years and I was like, we need to record this. And we did it in one weekend. So it was definitely a whirlwind and a lot of fun. Nick McGowan (02:12.584)Thanks Nick McGowan (02:19.576)And I love that sort of stuff. And especially like people listen to albums or they'll listen to a new song that comes out. You might think like, this is great. And these people just keep putting these things out like any bands that put out new albums. It's like, but we have no idea the amount of time and effort and energy that every single one of them put into figuring out what do we do? How do we do it? And I think oftentimes people forget about the sometimes the fifth or sixth member of the band. producer and the one who's actually recording everything. And I said this to you before we started even recording this, that sometimes the answers that will come out of that initial question will kind of alter the way that the conversations go. And I think this may be one of those situations. Like as a musician, I've been having conversations with people recently that have been using AI and Renee Zukin (02:49.646)Right? Yeah. Renee Zukin (03:03.516)Yeah. Renee Zukin (03:11.266)Mmm. Nick McGowan (03:13.309)if you, somebody who has a few years of piano lessons from X amount of years ago, and you have ideas and some melodies and you go, well, I want the drums to sound like, whatever, like you just make noises. Like you can't really do that. guess, well, Timbaland made a whole career out of making noises and putting in the records, but that's one person. Renee Zukin (03:26.168)Right. Renee Zukin (03:30.478)Yeah Nick McGowan (03:36.329)I think it's interesting how there's technology that helps us with things but can also really hinder us. I have a good friend of mine who writes music constantly, plays acoustic, sings, and he can mess around on some other instruments, but his main thing is like first second position of acoustic, singer-songwriter type stuff, and using AI at times to help with a backing band. Like I can understand going that direction because the resource is there, but I Renee Zukin (03:41.784)Mm-hmm. Renee Zukin (04:05.666)Mm-hmm. Nick McGowan (04:06.184)I that also can hurt us from being creative and stretching those muscles and being more brave in the confusing things. Like you sit down on the piano and go, I'm fucking fine, middle C, K, triad, you know, like instead of going, well, here, this is the thing I want. And as somebody who, like you didn't have AI in 2011. Renee Zukin (04:11.317)and Renee Zukin (04:17.704)Yeah. Renee Zukin (04:29.55)No I didn't. Nick McGowan (04:31.424)you had to find people to actually be musicians with you, work through that stuff, what are your thoughts, what are your feelings with that sort of stuff? Renee Zukin (04:35.458)Mm-hmm. This is great. I because I think it's similar to also to writing in general. Obviously we can use. Yeah. And I think what you're speaking to is this opportunity for our own creativity to allow us to learn and grow like when we get stuck. Okay. So I, you know, my skills and here I want to play around, but also the Nick McGowan (04:45.94)Yeah, big time. Renee Zukin (05:05.996)opportunity to connect with other people who do have those skills and have the conversations and get to really play and modify and modulate music and the piece in different ways. And I think actually you could even say this with all kinds of art. Like I am not like, I'm a firm believer that AI and its ability to help us create can save us a lot of time, save us a lot of energy. There's ways in which it's a great tool to have and there's ways in which we can teach it how to be a better AI partner. So I'm definitely all in and playing the game and I think that we also have to balance that out with our own boredom, our own limits. our ability to get creative, to connect with other people and have a, you know, more of a co-creation. So I'm definitely not an either or, but I certainly lean towards, you know, the authentic human experience can create something that a machine cannot. Nick McGowan (06:23.318)Sure. Well, so I think most of the people listening to this podcast are probably around our age. Like, I'm gonna say, looking specifically at the demographic numbers that I have, it's about 25 to 55, but it's heavier in the 35 to 45 range. I have conversations with people I haven't said to you. I like, I've got four or five friends at this point. That's about true that like I consistently have a relationship with and I work on those outside of my partner and you know, things like that. as we get older and that friend that I was talking to, he's like, well,
In today's episode, I share with you how you can turn an enemy into an ally.
If you ask your son what it means to be brave, what would he say? Your son would probably answer that bravery is entering a dangerous situation or saving someone's life– and that's true. But in this day and age when depression and suicide rates of teenage boys are at a crisis point, your son needs to know that there's another way to be brave– asking for help. Give your son small exercises in asking for help in everyday life– with his homework, with his chores, or at public places. Model getting help when you need it yourself. And when your son comes to you with a problem, be sure to listen with a nonjudgmental attitude. Remind him that even the Savior of the world– Jesus– cried out for help to his own Father. To learn about the 5 critical needs of boys, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.
#thrill #castle #Bravery #challenge #spooky #mystery #park #friends #night #adventure #children #books #kids #reading #library #booksthatspeak #readaloudIt was forbidden to go there, and to go at night to hammer a nail at the head of the grave? Ashhar was either a fool, or he was trying to be oh-so-brave. Why else would he accept Zulfi's challenge? Would Ashhar enter the haunted tomb on a full moon night?Thanks to Storyweaver for the story.https://storyweaver.org.in/en/stories/11217-badshahi-parkOriginal story بادشاہی پارک by Pratham BooksWritten by Shahid AnwarIllustrated by Tapas GuhaTranslated by Shahid AnwarNarrated by Asawari Doshiबादशाही पार्क (Hindi), translated by Shahid Anwar, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2015) based on the original story بادشاہی پارک (Urdu), written by Shahid Anwar, illustrated by Tapas Guha, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2015) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.inInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksthatspeak/Story's Video: https://youtu.be/-vox4NEcpkATo receive updates about Online and Offline storytelling events from Books That Speak, join the whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BuBaOlkD2UACckOdYk4FDgListen to the podcast:iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479Watch Videos:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeakWebsite: http://www.booksthatspeak.com/Email: contact.booksthatspeak@gmail.com#booksthatspeak #stories #readaloud #hindistories #indianstories #kids #kidsstories #readbooks #books
Fatal Police Shooting Caught On A Camera He Bought. He had responded to a complaint in a high crime area and got into an altercation with a suspect. During the altercation the suspect was able to take his pistol. The suspect then stood over him and pointed the pistol at him. He was able to utilize his bail out device. And his K-9 Princes then exited the unit and engaged the suspect. In a powerful episode now streaming on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and most every major Podcast platform. The suspect struck K-9 Princes in the head causing her to have a fractured skull. K-9 Princes never stopped the fight and was able to allow him to retrieve his back up weapon. He then fired numerous shots and neutralized the threat. Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. The attack and incident was captured on a dashcam that the Officer had purchased from his own money. That video is what eventually cleared him of wrongdoing. Look for supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . Retired Investigator and Sergeant Jay “Packy” Dempsey is our guest, he is a 25-year veteran of law enforcement and a 6-year Military Policeman in the Alabama Army National Guard. Over the course of his career, he served as a dual-purpose K-9 officer for more than 22 years, specializing in narcotics, criminal, and marine theft investigations. Rising through the ranks, he became a SWAT team commander and dedicated much of his life to protecting his community. Fatal Police Shooting Caught On A Camera He Bought. Dempsey's work has taken him into some of the toughest investigations, including murders, rapes, bank robberies, and stolen vehicles. With his cadaver dogs, he helped recover multiple bodies and located more than 80 stolen vessels and marine-related equipment. His expertise also extended into instructionserving as an FBI and NRA-certified firearms instructor, as well as an ASP, Mace, Taser, and NNDDA K-9 instructor. His outstanding service earned him recognition as a five-time Officer of the Year and recipient of the National Award for Bravery in the Line of Fire. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. But beyond the accolades, Dempsey's story is one of survival, faith, and redemption. His book, The Fastest 4 Seconds, is a true account backed by eyewitness testimony, investigators, news articles, and even dashboard camera footage from the Dallas County Sheriff's Office in Selma, Alabama. It covers the events leading up to and following a shooting that unfolded in just four seconds after a one-minute struggle with a suspect. The book not only documents the incident and the investigation but also shines a light on the hidden battle that followed, undiagnosed PTSD, addictions, and the near collapse of everything he held dear. Through it all, Dempsey testifies to the undeniable hand of God working miracles in his life. Today, he shares his experiences with law enforcement academies and Christian men's groups, teaching the hard truth. Fatal Police Shooting Caught On A Camera He Bought. Jay “Packy” Dempsey always wanted to work in law enforcement. The only way to get in the door and start his law enforcement career was to volunteer. Working as a pulp mill helper at the local paper plant, Packy volunteered as a reserve deputy for the sheriff's department on his nights off. Packy saw that the sheriff's department did not have a K-9 unit, so after volunteering for two years, Packy bought a German shepherd puppy, named her Princess, and trained her to become a narcotics K-9. Eventually, Packy was hired by the sheriff's department to work at the jail. Over time, he worked his way to the narcotics division. However, as his career soared, his first marriage failed. His wife at the time had not signed up for the life of a police officer's wife. After getting his personal life back on track, Packy almost lost it all on a muggy December day when he answered a loitering complaint at former Craig Air Force Base on the outskirts of Selma. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify and most major podcast platforms. While trying to arrest one of the loitering teens for crack cocaine possession, the teen, overpowered Packy, taking his gun and pointing it at Packy's head. Using a special remote, Packy released Princess from the back of his patrol vehicle, and she came to his rescue. Princess distracted Walker long enough for Packy to draw his backup weapon and apply deadly force. The reporting and aftermath that ensued pitted the community against Packy as civil rights activists labeled Packy a murderer. Fortunately, he had the entire incident on film due to a dash camera that he bought and installed from his own personal budget. Eventually cleared him of any wrong doing, Packy returned to police work and eventually had to leave the Sheriff's Officer to have a successful career at the Orange Beach Police Department with Princess. The narrative ends in Orange Beach, Alabama where Princess retired and eventually succumbed to cancer at age 14. In the United States, police fatally shoot more than 1,100 people annually, with 1,270 people killed by police in 2024 alone, the highest number in a decade. The full podcast episode is streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. On May 14, 2024, the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program released Officers Killed and Assaulted in the Line of Duty, 2023 Special Report and data from the Law Enforcement Employee Counts on the FBI's Crime Data Explorer. Officers Killed and Assaulted in the Line of Duty, 2023 Special Report, provides preliminary counts of law enforcement officers killed and assaulted in 2023, as well as an in-depth analysis of law enforcement officers who were killed or assaulted from 2014 through 2023, based on the data voluntarily provided by law enforcement agencies to the FBI's UCR Program. Fatal Police Shooting Caught On A Camera He Bought. The study of the data reveals, from 2021 to 2023, more officers were feloniously killed (194) than in any other consecutive three-year period in the past 20 years (73 officers in 2021, 61 officers in 2022, and 60 officers in 2023). Information about offenders of officer felonious killings in 2023 show there were 57 offenders, 54 were male, more than half were white, 8 were reported as having a mental illness, and there were 32 violent prior arrests/offenses from an unknown number of offenders. You can find the show on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn, as well as read companion articles and updates on Medium, Blogspot, YouTube, and even IMDB. From 2014 through 2023, the South region had the most line-of-duty deaths yearly compared to other regions. There was a 38% decrease in line-of-duty deaths in the region in 2023 (20 deaths) compared to 2022 (32 deaths). Last year marked the lowest number of line-of-duty deaths in the South since 2015 (19 deaths). While there has been a slow decline of officers feloniously killed in the line of duty over the past three years, a study of the data shows the rate of officers assaulted has increased each of the past three years. Agencies reported 79,091 officers were assaulted in 2023, marking the highest officer assault rate in the past 10 years. Most officer assaults occurred when responding to simple assaults against a non-officer (6,783 incidents), followed by drug/narcotic violations (4,879). The number of officers assaulted and injured by firearms has climbed over the years, reaching a 10-year high in 2023 with approximately 466 officers assaulted and injured by firearms. Fatal Police Shooting Caught On A Camera He Bought. Police shootings are a significant source of trauma that can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other serious mental health consequences for involved officers, witnesses, and families. Law enforcement officers are exposed to an average of 178 critical incidents throughout their careers, compared to the general population's two to three traumatic events. A police shooting is considered a highly severe critical incident that can trigger "post-shooting trauma," a form of PTSD. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. The studies reviewed suggest elevated rates of PTSD among those exposed to firearm violence, with particularly high levels of PTSD found among witnesses of mass shootings and firearm injury survivors. Additionally, these studies indicate that certain factors, such as closer proximity to the incident and closer relationship to the victims, increase one's risk for developing PTSD. Gaps in the current literature are discussed, as well as directions for future study. Firearm violence remains a significant public health concern, and identifying its impacts and potential risk factors such as PTSD will be crucial for interventions aimed at addressing this problem. He eventually left the Dallas County Alabama Sheriff's Office due to extreme pressure and joined the Orange Beach, Alabama Police Department, where he continued his career and eventually retired from. Jay talks about that decision and what lead up to it. Fatal Police Shooting Caught On A Camera He Bought. Look for supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . He wrote the book The Fastest 4 Seconds. You can help contribute money to make the Gunrunner Movie . The film that Hollywood won't touch. It is about a now Retired Police Officer that was shot 6 times while investigating Gunrunning. He died 3 times during Medical treatment and was resuscitated. You can join the fight by giving a monetary “gift” to help ensure the making of his film at agunrunnerfilm.com . Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. You can contact John J. “Jay” Wiley by email at Jay@letradio.com , or learn more about him on their website . Get the latest news articles, without all the bias and spin, from the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Medium , which is free. “If you enjoy the show,” John Jay Wiley adds, “please share it with a friend or two, or three. And if you're able to leave an honest rating or review, it would be deeply appreciated.” The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast is available for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and LETRadio.com, among many other platforms. Stay connected with updates and future episodes by following the show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, their website and other Social Media Platforms. Find a wide variety of great podcasts online at The Podcast Zone Facebook Page , look for the one with the bright green logo. Be sure to check out our website . Be sure to follow us on X , Instagram , Facebook, Pinterest, Linkedin and other social media platforms for the latest episodes and news. Listeners can tune in on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and most every major Podcast platform and follow updates on Facebook, Instagram, and other major News outlets. You can find the show on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn, as well as read companion articles and updates on Medium, Blogspot, YouTube, and even IMDB. Fatal Police Shooting Caught On A Camera He Bought. Attributions Fastest 4 Seconds The Selma Times Journal Scott Silverii Ashley Harris Paul FBI Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The holidays bring on a whole new set of obligations. But you are obliged to yourself, too.
We make our plans, great plans, but God controls our steps on the way to our true purpose.
Episode 3148 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the bravery of Marine Vietnam Vet Danny Hernandez. The featured story is titled Forgotten Vietnam Marine’s Daring Rescue: The Fight for His Overdue Medal of Honor. It … Continue reading →
Only a handful of companies were bold enough to connect their business to a deeper societal or environmental issue in the early days of purpose branding. These companies stood out precisely because they believed that brands could and should stand for more than profit. But the tide has shifted over the past two decades. Purpose became not just acceptable but expected, and suddenly everyone has a stance on the climate and community. But as this movement accelerated, so did its risks. In recent years, increasingly more prominent companies have taken a step back from their purpose commitments, leading consumers to wonder how purposeful they were to begin with. How can we know who to trust?We invited Thomas Kolster, founder of Goodvertising and author of Goodvertising and The Hero Trap, to speak about how brands can navigate this increasingly complex landscape. He explores how purpose has evolved from a differentiator to a crowded and sometimes performative space. Thomas also shares personal reflections on authenticity, the dangers of purpose-washing, the pressure on legacy brands, and the growing backlash against woke messaging. This conversation is a provocative, clarifying conversation for leaders seeking to build and communicate their company's purpose and impact efforts.Listen for insights on:Why bravery, and not perfection, is the most important brand trait todayWhy companies should not position themselves as heroesBuilding trust by enabling people to become better versions of themselves Resources + Links:Watch This Episode on YouTube!Thomas Kolster's LinkedInThomas Kolster's WebsiteGoodvertisingThe Hero TrapThe Drum: If Ben and Jerry's goes vanilla, Unilever will eat its just desserts (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360 (00:13) - Thomas Kolster, Goodvertising (03:24) - Early Influences (05:59) - Epiphany (08:30) - Which Came First? (08:39) - His First Book (12:23) - Act Responsible (14:49) - State of Purpose Today (17:48) - Consistency (20:51) - Going Back to What Makes a Brand Loved (23:04) - Ben & Jerry's (25:50) - Today's Political Climate (30:47) - Bravery (33:43) - What's Next? (34:26) - AI in Purpose (35:43) - Last Word (36:33) - Wrap Up
Shortwave KitschSeason 10, Episode 3Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity! - “O Dunkeld, Where Art Thou?”Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: Detective Jack Finger is back—and this time, the streets are quieter than ever. When the usually unflappable Captain Dunkeld disappears without a trace, Jack is left to navigate an empty precinct, a skeptical rookie, and a trail that leads straight into the heart of the city's seedy underbelly. From the smoky corners of the Whistling Pigeon speakeasy to a showdown at an abandoned train factory, Jack's sharp wit and stubborn streak are put to the test. As he tangles with smooth-talking gangsters and faces danger at every turn, Jack is determined to uncover what happened to his captain—even if it means bending a few rules along the way. But as the bullets start to fly and loyalties are tested, one question remains: Can Jack save the day before time—and his luck—runs out? Or is this one case even he can't crack?Dr. Clutterbuck's “ChloroClean” CAST:Michael Catangay - FloydJennifer Holstein - MavisLarry Perewiznyk - Gill Brandon L. Joyner - Charlie“Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity!” CAST:Larry Perewiznyk - Jack FingerFred Hutter - Captain Dunkeld Brandon L. Joyner - The RookieSaralyn Ortiz - Maggie MorellaJennifer Holstein - Slick EddieSong: “Strip Poker”Sung by Brandon L. JoynerMusic & Lyrics by Brandon L. JoynerSong - “Until Next Time”Sung by David Joyner, Jeannie Joyner, John Joyner, Kristen N. Granet and the Cast of SWK Music by Pedro M. ToroLyrics by Brandon L. Joyner Narrated by David Joyner “Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity! Theme” by Pedro M. Toro Music Direction and Accompaniment by Patrick BoyleSound Effects performed LIVE by Brooke RashProduction Team:Producers: Maddie Casto-Koebler, Kristen N. Granet, Brandon L. Joyner, Brooke RashSound Engineer: Matt Ciclon Sound Mixing: Matt CiclonRecorded by: Matt CiclonBusiness Manager & Podcaster: Kristen N. Granet Original episode art by Maddie Casto-KoeblerLogo: LinkonThis Episode is Proudly Brought to You by the Generous Support of:Justin Wham - Flowers & Events (jwweddingsandevents.com/)Karen's Korner Frame & Gift Shop (karenskornerframeandart.com/)Charleston Caroling Company (https://www.charlestoncarolingcompany.com/)The Greenery Florist (https://greeneryfloristcharleston.com/)Such and Such Designs (www.suchandsuchdesigns.com) Toro Music Studio (www.toromusicstudio.com)Special Thanks to:Lesa Spillers, Julia Sorenson, Tara O'Shields, Rose Newman, Josh Anderson, Kerry Bowers, Jeff & Teri Ziccardi, The Joyner Family, Cheryl Granet, Seth Milling-Furchgott, Jef Bailey, Alison Le, Brad Walbeck along with other marvelous yet anonymous donors!Connect with Us: Facebook, Instagram @swkradioshowRead episode transcripts! (Available NOW!) For more information on who we are and what we're about, visit: https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/Our show thrives with the support of our Patreon community! If you're able, we invite you to be part of the journey and help sustain the laughter for episodes to come.Support Our SWK Pod: patreon.com/SWKRadioShow
The holidays are coming whether you are ready or not. But aside from big meals and gifts, there is another important preparation to consider.
The internet is full of lies told by irresponsible people. Think before you believe.
Jesus is arrested, betrayed, and denied, yet He prays pleas, promotes peace, and practices presence. In unwavering love He remains faithful to His Father and to His people. In taking the cup of wrath, Jesus endures the complete sting of death and weight of sin on Himself, in our place. It's not about our strength and ability, but about His.
We see the good in people show up to serve the least among us. Find your purpose to serve others and get involved. Everyone wants their life to count. You can make a difference.
You aren't out of living a fully engaged, thriving life until you decide you are. Feel empowered...
The scam artists have gotten better and better. Be alert and be aware. Don't think that it won't happen to you.
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We know what the afterlife holds. So why do we hang onto this life so dearly?
John talks about Minority leader Chuck Schumer and the eight Senate Democrats who signed onto a Republican offer to end the federal shutdown. The bill now must pass through the House, which is scrambling to return to D.C. The deal includes guarantees of back pay to federal workers, a promise of longer-term funding for certain programs and the promise of a vote to possibly extend ACA subsidies. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to discuss the details on the shutdown, SCOTUS hearing the Tariffs case, and the Supreme Court saying it WON'T hear an appeal to the Obergefell decision that legalized gay marriage. Then winding it up John jokes with comedian Rhonda Hansome and listeners about current politics and pop culture.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Every Sunday is an opportunity to worship God with others. Don't be concerned about how you look. Remember, God is glad you are there. You brought a smile to His face.
In this emotional and deeply personal episode of Sherapy, host Sheri Todd shares an honest update about her sister Janelle's breast cancer journey—from delayed diagnosis and fear, to surgery, recovery, and the powerful fight ahead.You'll hear how this diagnosis shook her family, the whirlwind that followed, and what Janelle's treatment plan looks like now—including chemo, radiation, and emotional care. This episode is a reminder that you're not alone, whether you're the one in the chemo chair or standing beside someone who is. Sheri also shares helpful tools, encouragement, and a free downloadable support kit created just for this journey. Mentioned in This Episode:
Creativity through the lens of an author, screenwriter, producer and podcaster"I experience creativity, as an idea that wants to come through me."Having grown up overseas (in both Guyana, South America as well as Lahore, Pakistan) it was only later that I understood that my childhood has dramatically shaped me in ways that I did not expect. I live an enchanted life and besides for being a "creative" and author, I also have an animated series on YouTube called "Murder of 2," about two crows who sit on a line and observe humanity, as well as multiple other projects I'm working on right now.https://bytesizedblessings.com/https://www.facebook.com/kirsten.rudberg.7https://www.facebook.com/bytesizedblessingshttps://www.instagram.com/bytesizedblessingspod/https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=byte+sized+blessingsSend us a text
This week on the Inspiring Leadership Podcast: We sit down with Toby Gutteridge, a former Special Forces operator whose life journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From a turbulent childhood in South Africa to elite service with the Royal Marines and Special Boat Service, Toby led high-risk missions in Afghanistan until a life-altering injury left him paralyzed from the neck down. Pronounced clinically dead, Toby defied all odds to survive, recover, and rebuild a life of purpose.Now the founder of Bravery, an extreme sports brand supporting children in poverty, Toby speaks candidly about trauma, resilience, and the inner strength required to face both physical and emotional battles. His story confronts difficult truths about war, identity, depression, and healing—with unflinching honesty and inspirational courage.His message is powerful: “Trust yourself. Take moral courage. Believe in your heart, if you follow it, you won't go far wrong.”Tune in now to hear what it really means to lead with bravery when everything else is lost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former FBI Special Agent and FOX News Contributor Nicole Parker discusses her new book, The Two FBIs: The Bravery and Betrayal I Saw in My Time at the Bureau. She shares why she chose to join the bureau and what she witnessed that ultimately led her to leave it. Nicole also explains why there are two FBIs, one that serves the nation and another driven by political motives. Bring on the Stupid: Thieves in Spain are caught red-handed after stealing nearly 1,000 restaurant chairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former FBI special agent & FOX News analyst, Nicole Parker joins Tudor to share her powerful story from inside the Bureau. She reveals how political agendas have influenced the FBI, the challenges of staying true to core values, and the deep role faith played in guiding her through moments of crisis. Parker offers a candid look at the divide between agents driven by integrity and those swayed by politics—and why restoring trust and purpose in law enforcement matters now more than ever. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.com Purchase Nicole's NEW Book HERE This episode is sponsored by Luma Nutrition | LEARN MORESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When professional athletes join a team, they are issued a playbook. Did you know that we were issued a playbook for life? Every one of us has access to the book.
When we win, let's give the glory to God. He is the one who made it happen.
After musing on Nancy Pelosi, Newt Gingrich, and the Congress they helped create, Jonah Goldberg gives his listeners a tour de force on the Heritage Foundation, William F. Buckley Jr., and the new wave of antisemitism. Shownotes:—Grand Rapids live Remnant—Remnant with Yuval—Today's piece on Heritage in The Dispatch—Last week's G-File—Kevin Roberts original video—Heritage all-hands meeting—Jonah on J.D. Vance and “Heritage Americans”—A Man and His Presidents: The Political Odyssey of William F. Buckley Jr.— ‘Bravery on the Cheap' G-File—Suicide of the West: How the Rebirth of Tribalism, Populism, Nationalism, and Identity Politics is Destroying American Democracy—Jonah's one piece in The Public Interest—Cliff Asness in Commentary—Jonah on the ‘Great Feminization' piece—Thomas Sowell on middleman minorities The Remnant is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including access to all of Jonah's G-File newsletters—click here. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If someone throws your past in your face, smile and tell them you don't live there anymore.
In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt joins us to talk about parenting, faith, and finding courage, especially in the spotlight. Katherine opens up about her new children's book, Kat and Brandy, an inspiring story about overcoming fear, bravery, and the bond between animals and humans. She shares how growing up in a politically influential family shaped her values, why protecting her kids' privacy matters deeply to her, and how faith and humor help her stay grounded in motherhood. From her childhood journals to her love of animals Katherine reveals the experiences that built her courage, and how she hopes to pass those lessons on. Here is some of what we cover: Balancing Fame and Family: How Katherine and Chris Pratt navigate parenting in the public eye while prioritizing a grounded, private childhood for their kids. Why boredom, journaling, and quiet moments sparked her lifelong passion for storytelling and creativity. Motherhood with Humor and Grace: Katherine's honest reflections on mom life, finding laughter in chaos, and building a community that uplifts and supports. Encouragement for Overwhelmed Moms: find humor in things, get outside, and give yourself grace. Connect with Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt: Website: Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt Instagram: Katherine Schwarzenegger (@katherineschwarzenegger) Facebook: Katherine Schwarzenegger Links Mentioned: Kat and Brandy: By Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt Jingle All the Way Christmas Movie Black Beauty: By Anna Sewell BDA Baby® Podcast Related Episodes: Honoring Moms, the Unsung Heroes :: Rebecca St. James [Ep 466] Raising Rock Stars on a Firm Foundation :: Helen Smallbone [Ep 166] From Blockbusters to Blanket Forts: Patricia Heaton on Parenting, Faith, and Comedy [Ep 521] Featured Sponsors: Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/DMA. This deal is not available on their regular website. Get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. Bubs Natural: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code [DMA] at Bubsnaturals.com PolicyGenius: Head to policygenius.com to compare life insurance quotes and get the coverage you need. Because being financially protected? That's the ultimate self-care.
Tim discusses Billie Eilish calling out billionaires after donating $11.5 Million to charity, a woman who filmed herself stealing because her food stamps ran out, the Florida man who started the Palisades Fire, & the Kirk shooter's partner Lance Twiggs disappearing. Tim also sits down with Cheryl Hines to discuss her new book “Unscripted”, what it's like being a Kennedy, how politics has changed her personal life, and her thoughts on the film industry in LA. Her new book comes out Nov. 11th! American Royalty Tour