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Haroon Meer is back! Haroon is the Founder of Thinkst, the ~50-person bootstrapped company behind Canary and Canarytokens — honeypots and tripwires you sprinkle inside your network and forget about until an attacker touches one. We talk about the AWS API key token attackers just can't resist trying, the real credit card token backed by an actual bank partnership, Breadcrumbs (their brand-new feature that leads intruders straight to your canaries), a live demo where a hardware Canary becomes a Synology NAS in one click, and how a company with zero outbound sales and no price increase in ten years quietly passed $22.5 million in ARR.
"Have we seen the productivity benefit from that? I think it's reasonable to say that no, no, we haven't."That is Ryan Maibach, President and CEO of Barton Malow, on the software stackhis own teams are carrying.Roughly 40 different tools for a project manager. Around 35 for a superintendent.He is not describing a company that failed to adopt technology. He is describing one that adopted a lot of it and is now counting the cost.His point on this week's episode was not that the tools are bad. Several of themwork. It is that digging foundations, placing concrete and erecting steel have not fundamentally changed, while the process wrapped around those activities has grown exponentially more complex. He is seeing burnout, and he is not seeing the productivity.Then he took it somewhere harder.If a construction manager exists partly to help a client overcome informationasymmetry, and AI hands that client the same knowledge directly, what is the service actually worth?Full episode out now. Link below.#bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #aec #construction #constructiontech #ai #vcChapters00:00 Intro01:45 Quickfire: builder or technologist04:41 What Barton Malow actually builds07:28 Where the industry goes in the next ten years09:53 Sponsors12:54 Labour, cost and the technology question13:22 Why the downturn worries him more than the labour shortage16:37 Data centers, and the pushback from inside his own team19:09 Steering a company when nobody knows what happens next22:10 What construction executives should prioritise right now24:42 The AI strategy paradox30:07 Second brains, and what happens to the general contractor33:58 40 tools per PM and no productivity to show for it36:50 LIFTbuild: building a tower from the top down41:39 What they got wrong trying to change the industry45:45 Hyperscalers as clients48:42 How he actually runs his week52:43 What he screens for when hiring56:38 Bias, and the leader he learned the most fromOur Sponsors:BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.coAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.com
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"I've been cut four times."That is an active NFL quarterback talking. Jake Browning backs up Baker Mayfield at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also co-owns Sutter Street Demolition, an interior demolition subcontractor in LA.He started with one $30,000 trash hauling truck. No flashy launch. Just a low stakes way to build relationships with GCs before bidding a single demo job.On this week's Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, we asked him:→ Why he stays away from structural demo (for now)→ How low overhead wins bids without change order games→ Why he'd rather face a third and long blitz than a late paying GCFull episode on YouTube and Spotify. #bricksandbytes #bricksbucksandbytes #construction #constructiontech #aecChapters00:00 Intro00:36 NFL Construction Trivia03:25 NFL Players Who Own Construction Companies06:12 The Biggest NFL Stadiums Ever Built09:05 SoFi Stadium Construction Cost: $2.6B to $5.5B11:57 Jake Browning Joins the Show13:17 Playing QB for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers15:11 Why an NFL Player Started a Demolition Company17:34 Starting a Business With One $30,000 Truck22:11 How Athletes Should Invest Their Money27:21 NFL Lessons for Running a Business30:12 Finding Your Competitive Advantage37:14 How to Bid Demolition Jobs42:19 Leadership Lessons From the NFL42:48 Why Athletes Struggle to Monetize Their Brand44:14 How to Win Work With General Contractors45:28 Why Being Normal Wins in Construction47:17 The Best NFL Stadiums to Play In49:19 The Scariest Player in the NFL51:32 Inside Sutter Street Demolition55:26 Growing a Demolition Business the Right Way
"If you were saying, I'm adding AI to the product or we're now agentic, we now have an agentic AI component, it's not really news."Katie Zeppieri said the quiet part out loud.We invited the Founder and CEO of The MicDrop Agency onto Bricks & Bytes to demystify PR for construction tech. Her agency worked with Document Crunch from its early days through to the Trimble acquisition, so she has seen exactly what earns coverage and what gets deleted from a journalist's inbox.A few things that stuck with us:Events are still the number one marketing channel in construction, but only if you do the work before you land at the venue.Muck Rack's research found that the overwhelming majority of AI citations come from earned media. If journalists are not writing about you, ChatGPT is not talking about you either.If you have ever sent out a "we now integrate with X" press release, this episode is for you. Full conversation on YouTube and Spotify now.#bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #constructiontech #construction #aec #aiChapters00:00 Intro01:17 How PR Works in Construction Technology03:50 PR Strategy Explained: The Communications Triangle06:44 What Makes a Story Newsworthy?09:34 Common PR Mistakes Startups Make10:22 Sponsors13:23 Why Most PR Announcements Get Ignored15:44 How to Build Relationships With Journalists18:38 How Startups Get Featured in Major Publications21:28 How Speaking at Industry Events Builds Your Brand24:29 In-Person vs Virtual Events: Which Works Best?27:36 How Media Relations Builds Long-Term Credibility28:55 Construction Tech PR Case Study: Document Crunch30:59 How to Announce a Startup Acquisition36:11 PR Strategy for Seed-Stage Startups40:26 Founder-Led Marketing and Personal Branding45:23 Public Speaking Tips for Startup Founders48:00 The Future of PR and Marketing54:16 What PR Will Look Like in 2028Our Sponsors:BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.coAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.com
Learn how to analyze your Etsy shop data with AI, identify missed sales opportunities, and turn winning listings into more profitable products. I'll show you how to download Etsy listing and order data, use the Etsy X-Ray AI skills with Claude or Codex, improve underperforming listings, and build a strategic 90-day Etsy growth plan.
"I can make you something that looks like it's really expensive, but it took me four hours."Dustin Burns, SVP of Technology at McCownGordon Construction, on the software demo you just sat through.He built a cost history web app. Their real cost data, region benchmarking, conceptual estimates. One HTML file. Four hours.His verdict: "And it is vaporware."The point isn't that it was bad. It's that from the outside, you can't tell anymore.So he looks for the ones building their own models, not the ones wrapping someone else's API.Full episode with Dustin Burns is live now. Link below!#bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #aec #construction #constructiontech #ai #vcChapters00:00 Teaser00:50 The Stress Beard (And Why He Shaves Every Morning)03:03 Should Construction Companies Build Their Own Software?05:29 What AI Actually Looks Like Inside a $1B Contractor08:32 AI Sprawl: Governing Tools Your Team Builds Without You10:50 Reality Capture, Laser Scanning and Drones on the Jobsite14:10 Construction Robotics: Building a Robot for Under $5K16:21 Sponsors19:21 AI Estimating: When Your Client Prices the Job Without You22:39 The Silver Tsunami and Construction's Knowledge Transfer Problem27:29 Voice AI in the Field: Less Typing, More Talking30:25 Why a Safety Checklist Has No Value to a Superintendent32:03 Emerging Construction Technology Worth Watching34:30 How to Actually Sell Construction Software to a GC36:19 Getting Pitched 10 AI Tools a Week37:39 How to Spot an AI Wrapper (And Why Most Demos Are Vaporware)40:05 Construction 2037: What the Jobsite Looks Like in 11 Years45:16 Humans and Robots on the Same Jobsite48:03 AI Governance Insurance: The Next SDI?49:55 Automated Progress Tracking: The Problem Nobody Has SolvedOur Sponsors:BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.coAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.com
10.16 ponders whether fantasy darling pitchers would be better on new teams (0:41), peeks at the TGFBI standings (4:48), wonders into Westeros 3.2 & 3.3 (5:26), workshops TGFBI teams (9:23),reviews Royce Lewis (22:07), and reviews Taj Bradley (29:27).
"Real AI is way more about how you do change management than picking the right technology."That is Dr. Sarah Buchner, founder and CEO of Trunk Tools, on this week's Bricks, Bucks & Bytes.A year on from her $40M Series B, she joined the roundtable to explain why the hardest part of construction AI is not the model. It is getting people to trust it.✅ Why Trunk Tools will not sell you agents unless you let them train your team first✅ The shift from point solution to a "system of action" that sits on top of Procore and Autodesk✅ Why a new AI takeoff startup seems to launch every week, and why most break on the last 20%✅ Her blunt line on vibe coded tools: "Don't come on the market with something that Claude can already do."Plus: a structural engineer breaks down the Midtown column buckling, and SubBase's Eric Helitzer on why a fintech led his $7M Series A.
"How much money did we spend last year on small equipment?" That's the one question David Gal, VP of Product & Engineering for ConnectedEquipment at Samsara, says stops most construction leaders cold. Most of them can't answer it. And that blind spot is exactly why so many still can't use AI. On today's episode, David walks us through the data maturity curve everycontractor climbs, whether they realise it or not: Phase 0 : clipboards, spreadsheets, and hundreds of thousands of assets nobodycan locatePhase 1 : digitise the fleet, drop accidents, cut fuelPhase 2 : insights, utilisation, proactive maintenancePhase 3 : agents making the phone calls for you His warning: you can't buy your way into Phase 3. Skip the groundwork and the AIhas nothing to stand on. We also get into stolen fleets, autonomous job sites, and why one pane of glassbeats another point solution. Watch the full episode on Youtube and Spotify.#bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #bricksbucksandbytes #aec #construction#constructiontech #ai #vcOur Sponsors:BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.coAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comChapters00:00 Intro00:35 The Data Backbone Construction Never Built02:57 Why Construction Operations Are So Hard to Digitize05:18 The Phases of Digitizing a Construction Business08:10 What Staying Analog Actually Costs You09:51 Sponsor12:52 The Real Cost of Analog (cont.)14:09 Getting From Phase Zero to Your First Digital Win17:01 What the Data Reveals Once You Digitize20:00 Putting AI to Work in Daily Operations27:32 How AI Is Reshaping Fleet Management30:15 Where Virtual Assistants Actually Add Value34:10 Getting Your Team to Adopt New Tech36:22 What Autonomy Really Means for Construction43:10 Where Contractors Should Start Tomorrow
$95M raises, Palantir's sovereignty play, and a debate that nearly boiled over. This one had everything.This week on Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, we sat down with Alain Waha (CTO, Buro Happold), Marc Minor (CEO, Higharc) and Jeevan Kalanithi (CEO, OpenSpace), alongside Owen, Patric, Martin and Dustin, for one of our most heated roundtables yetOn the table:→ Palantir's new sovereign AI push with Nvidia, and whether "no contradiction between sovereignty and alpha" is real insight or pure marketing→ Why Dustin thinks forward-deployed engineers "need to go away"→ Higharc's fresh $95M Series C and the case for replacing AutoCAD in homebuilding→ Whether the GC is really just an insurance company in disguise→ Where OpenSpace is taking spatial AI eight months after acquiring DisperseFull episode on YouTube and Spotify.#bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #bricksbucksandbytes #aec #construction #constructiontech #ai #vcOur Sponsors:BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.coAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comChapters00:00 Intro00:40 Alain Waha's Global ConTech Tour: India, US, Canada, UK03:44 Why the West Underestimates India in Construction06:36 India vs China: The $7 Trillion Construction Boom09:25 Palantir vs Anthropic: The AI Sovereignty War12:42 How Alex Karp Markets Palantir (And Why It Works)23:47 Why Nobody Understands "Ontology": Palantir Buzzwords Decoded24:51 Do You Really Need Forward Deployed Engineers?27:55 Why Construction Is Really an Insurance Industry29:14 Palantir in Construction: Cavtera, McCarthy and the Data Play31:37 Higharc's $95M Series C to Replace AutoCAD (Marc Minor)33:32 How Higharc Serves Home Builders at Scale37:02 Higharc's Business Model and Home Building Challenges40:00 Homes as Data: Inside the Higharc x USLBM Deal46:02 World Cup Banter: US Football and Officiating46:41 Is Football the World's Greatest Sport? The Debate49:08 OpenSpace Spatial AI: Agents That See the Jobsite (Jeevan Kalanithi)55:16 Data Centres and the AI Delusion Killing Startups01:07:04 What 10 Years as CEO Taught Jeevan Kalanithi
"We don't see the real costs of AI."That's Jean-Marc Frangos, ex-BT in Silicon Valley, now running AI at Shimizu, one of Japan's "Big 5" contractors, founded in 1804.We sat down with him to unpack how a 220 year old builder actually rolls out AI across a 20,000 person workforce. The playbook, not the hype:✅ Start with your data, not the model✅ 5,000+ staff on one AI platform in ~7 months✅ When the subsidies end, undisciplined teams get hit "like a ton of bricks"
Professional river guide and Eagle Scout Gabriel Vaughn knows Oregon's Illinois River better than most people ever will. But after a disagreement just above the infamous Green Wall rapid, he makes an unexpected decision that leaves him completely alone in the rugged Kalmiopsis Wilderness. With winter closing in, no hiking gear, and miles of unforgiving terrain ahead, Vaughn is forced to rely on his wilderness training as rescuers race against time through one of the most challenging search environments in the Pacific Northwest. But one question remains: what happened on that raft that made walking into the wilderness seem like the better choice? 00:00 Intro 00:29 A Split-Second Decision 01:27 Meet Gabriel Vaughn 03:23 Thinking Clearly Under Stress 04:20 One of Oregon's Wildest Rivers 06:04 The Green Wall Rapid 10:14 Why Did He Leave the Raft? 13:34 Trusting Your Gut 16:02 Alone in the Wilderness 17:24 The Cold Starts Winning 19:38 The Breadcrumb Trail 23:49 The Search Begins 25:51 Found Alive 26:50 Fighting Hypothermia 29:10 Is Whitewater Really Dangerous? 32:04 The Lessons 35:11 The Missing Pieces 36:54 Outro Primary Sources — Official Josephine County Sheriff's Office — official statements and search updates, February 16–20, 2026 U.S. Coast Guard, Air Station North Bend — press release confirming rescue, MH-65 Dolphin operations, February 22, 2026 Primary Sources — Reporting 3. Outside magazine — "He's Leaving a Trail of Breadcrumbs," Madison Dapcevich, February 2026. (Source for Henry and Jennifer Vaughn quotes, Gabriel's guide background, Eagle Scout background, group disagreement, breadcrumb gear strategy, SAR suspension pending) 4. KDRV NewsWatch 12 (Medford, OR) — local coverage confirming age as 25, weather grounded initial Coast Guard flights, February 21, 2026 5. Fox News — initial rescue report, February 22, 2026 6. Grants Pass Tribune — community search coordination detail, February 21, 2026 River & Terrain 7. American Whitewater — Illinois River description, rapid classifications, safety database 8. GoRafting.com — Illinois River rapid-by-rapid breakdown including Green Wall, Little Green Wall, Submarine Hole 9. Northwest Rafting Company / ARTA — Illinois River seasonal conditions and trip logistics Medical & Safety 10. Wilderness Medical Society — Clinical Practice Guidelines for Accidental Hypothermia, 2019 Update (Dow, Giesbrecht et al.) 11. American Whitewater — Accident Database and fatality statistics 12. America Outdoors — commercial vs. private rafting fatality rate comparison 13. Paddling Magazine — 2020 American Whitewater Accident Database annual report Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Ukraine's reconstruction has been estimated at $588 billion by the World Bank's Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA5), although our guest argues the true figure is likely higher.In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, we speak with Oleg Demydenko, Chair of Ukraine's National ConTech Cluster, about the technologies, engineering approaches and digital systems emerging during Ukraine's reconstruction.We also discuss:* Why Ukraine's reconstruction is currently estimated at $588 billion (World Bank RDNA5)* How new infrastructure is being designed with modular, distributed and replaceable systems* Why Oleg says, "We have no time to sell it. We've already developed a new one."* NVIDIA's AI factory in Ukraine* Why Patric Hellermann believes humanoid robots are an overhyped investment category* Agility Robotics going public via a SPAC after deploying around 100 humanoid robotsIf you're interested in construction, construction technology, AI, robotics, infrastructure and venture capital, this episode explores the ideas, technologies and investment themes discussed by our panel.#construction #constructiontechnology #contech #ukraine #ai #robotics #infrastructure #venturecapitalOur Sponsors:BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.coAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comChapters00:00 Intro00:58 What We're Building for the ConTech Community02:01 Wispr Flow Voice AI: Owen's Honest Take03:29 Agility Robotics SPAC: Should Robots Go Public?05:50 How Much Is a Humanoid Robot Actually Worth?09:29 Humanoid Robotics: The Problems Nobody Talks About13:32 Can Humanoid Robots Be Used in War?16:01 Rebuilding Ukraine: The $588 Billion Plan23:32 How the War Is Changing Construction Technology27:36 Modular Steel That Protects Ukraine's Power Grid30:14 Designing Buildings to Survive Attacks32:46 Why Modular Construction Is the Future36:25 How Much of Ukraine Is Actually Destroyed?40:17 Ukrainian Founders: Stop Changing Your Name43:57 Is the Ukraine War Reaching a Turning Point?
"WhatsApp's the most successful construction technology tool ever built."Half a joke, but only half. That's what Prakash Senghani, Co-Founder and CEO of Navatech, told us on the latest Bricks & Bytes.His point: the workers who most need safety tech are the ones it never reaches. So instead of forcing them onto another clunky app, Navatech put its AI inside the tool they already use, in their own language, by voice, or from a photo.A few things that stuck with us:Most "digital transformation" in safety is just paper on a screenYou can't prove a negative, which makes safety ROI brutally hard to showThe scariest competitor isn't Procore or Autodesk, it's customers building their own tools with AIFull episode out now.
We are such teases this week, but couldn't help ourselves. Pete, known as the Blue Collar Spiritualist, on socials, stopped by for a conversation recently. The full interview airs 7/10/26, but until then, we plucked out his strange AI story. What do you think? Did AI give him the proof he sought?Blue Collar Spiritualist website Send us Fan MailIf you are searching for a fresh, binge-able podcast, this might be the one for you!Support the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!Anxious about AI? Take two minutes to contact your local politician and ask them to tap the brakes on this technology. Still worried? Contact one of the orgs below and get involved. But for today, hug your kid, cook food and really breathe in deep as it simmers, walk in nature, brush a cat, donate to the food bank, brew a cup of tea, or draw a five-minute portrait of your dog. ***Is AI the Devil? on Substack!***Hero Organizations:80,000 HoursCenter for Humane TechnologiesState of Surveillance, an organization that helps foster online privacyBuy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!
Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis
At last, I'm back on trail, choosing Harper's Ferry as my start point to launch my hike to get to Katahdin before October. These first few days back on trail have been testing, as I knew they would be, but I've been pleasantly surprised at how well my body has switched back into hike mode, given the three weeks I've been back home. This week, I only managed to interview one other hiker, Breadcrumbs, who gave me an insightful conversation. I'm using Polarsteps to record my AT thru-hike this year. If you'd like to follow my progress between episodes, as well as photos of my journey, please go to https://www.polarsteps.com/mightyblue and click on the follow button. I used my hike in 2024 on the South West Coast Path in the UK to help raise money for my absolute favorite charity, Parenting Matters, on whose board I've been privileged to serve for over a decade. You can learn more about the hike and the organization–and donate–by visiting Hike with Steve - Empowering Parents, One Step at a Time | Parenting Matters %. I hope you want to support this critical mission. Don't forget. Our entire series of videos from our Woods Hole Weekend in 2022 is now FREE and available at my YouTube page at Woods Hole Weekend - Trailer There, you'll find all sorts of tips and tricks that our guests took away from the weekend that helped them with their own hikes this year. Check it out. I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, "I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell." You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. Come on the show! If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at Hiking Radio Network . Additionally, you can join our membership at Steve (Mighty Blue) Adams. It's worth checking out what is on offer for you there. If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, 3821 Milflores Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Any support is gratefully received. Additionally, you can "Zelle" me a donation to steve@hikingradionetwork.com. Or "Venmo" me at @Steve-Adams-105. They both work! If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.
Samuel Freeman-Don't Look in the Dark This next guest is a writer and producer who is know for “Unholy” (2007), BreadCrumbs (2011) and the next film we are gonna talk about “Don't Look in the Dark”. Let's break things down with the Writer, Director & Producer of this film, Samuel Freeman! Samuel FreemanIG: https://www.instagram.com/dontlookinthedark/ Crazy Train RadioFacebook: facebook.com/realctradioInstagram: @crazytrainradioX/Twitter: @realctradioBlueSky: @crazytrainradio.bsky.socialWebsite: crazytrainradio.usYouTube: youtube.com/crazytrainradio
The most overhyped term in construction tech right now? "AI-native startup."That's the take from Geoff Lewis, SVP of Product Management at Procoreand co-founder of Honest Buildings (acquired by Procore), who joinedus on Bricks & Bytes to talk about how an incumbent fights back in theAI era.Tune in to find out about:✅ Why Procore says it has already neutralised the speed advantage of AI-native startups✅ The submittal-checking agent that collapsed weeks of review into hours✅ Geoff's five-year bet on autonomous agents running RFIs end to end✅ Inside Procore's new capital planning and portfolio suite built for owners
"Every GC is one poorly managed incident away from wiping out the entireprofit for the project." That line from Simon Elliott, CEO of Breadcrumb, set the tone for one ofthe sharpest conversations we've had on construction safety tech. We sat down with Simon to dig into why most safety tools miss the point,and why the real unlock isn't compliance, it's productivity. Tune in to find out about:✅ Why "safety third" is the uncomfortable reality on many US job sites✅ The hidden cost of the superintendent turning up at 3am just to clear paperwork✅ What actually changes on site from day one to six months after going digital✅ Why trusted field data is becoming the foundation for AI in construction ▶️ Watch on YouTube and Spotify. Our free Construction Safety Report. Download your copy here: https://bricks-bytes.com/downloads/construction-safety/ #bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #bricksbucksandbytes #aec #construction #constructiontech #ai #vc00:00 Teaser01:05 Introduction to Safety Technology in Construction06:07 The Importance of Safety and Compliance10:50 Technology's Role in Enhancing Safety16:06 From Compliance to Productivity21:02 Implementing Breadcrumb: A Case Study30:58 The Future of Safety Technology32:05 Integrating Technology in Construction38:14 The Importance of Data in Safety Technology42:04 Target Customers and Market Dynamics51:01 Navigating the Competitive Landscape56:57 The Future of Safety Technology in Construction
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Your ex starts watching your stories, liking your posts or quietly orbiting your social media. Does it mean they miss you and want to come back?In this episode, I break down a real-life case study and explain why reacting to your ex's breadcrumbs can be one of the biggest mistakes you make after a breakup.Get coaching!Download Silenzio App: iPhone OR AndroidRead No Contact Secrets BookInstagram#getexback #exback #nocontact #nocontactrule #avoidant #avoidantattachment
"I currently haven't found a use case in which I haven't been able to build."That was Brett Adams on what Palantir Foundry can do in construction.This week on Bricks & Bytes we sat down with Dan Julien (Chief Revenue Officer) and Brett Adams (Forward Deployed Engineer and Head of Construction) of ForgeSight, the i4C born team implementing Palantir Foundry across the AEC industry, to cut through the rumours about what Palantir is actually doing in construction.Tune in to find out about:✅ Whether Palantir Foundry can really replace your ERP✅ What "forward deployed engineering" actually means on a job site✅ Whether Procore, Autodesk and Trimble survive a Palantir world✅ How a contractor rebuilt its entire operation on Foundry in roughly a year
A venture capitalist walks into a bar."I'll have what everyone else is having."Patrick told that joke about his own profession on this week's Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, and it set up the sharpest exchange of the episode: venture stopped backing hard problems and started buying momentum.We're joined by Alain Waha, CTO of Buro Happold, and Richard Fifita, CEO of Veyor, fresh off a $7.5M Series A, alongside Dustin DeVan.What we get into:→ Autodesk's $3.6 billion all cash acquisition of MaintainX, and why Dustin, who watched this strategy take shape from inside Autodesk, says it all leads back to the digital twin→ "Knowledge arbitrage": Alain's framework for what stays defensible when knowledge becomes computable→ Why construction robotics needs systems integrators more than it needs humanoids→ How Veyor went from backed up concrete trucks to managing deliveries at JFK, SFO and major data center projectsFull episode is live now on YouTube and Spotify.#bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #bricksbucksandbytes #aec #construction #constructiontech #ai #vcOur Sponsors:BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.coAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comChapters00:00 Intro00:30 Introduction and Technical Challenges03:21 Live Streaming and Event Experiences06:13 Autodesk's Acquisition of MaintainX11:50 Data Ownership and Predictability in Construction16:23 Knowledge Arbitrage in Engineering and Robotics20:00 Exploring Knowledge Arbitrage in Robotics22:06 The Role of Systems Integration in Construction Robotics22:54 Challenges in Robotics for Construction Trades24:16 Collaborative Robots: The Future of Construction25:59 The Disconnect Between Innovation and AI in Construction27:30 Testing Software vs. Materials in Construction27:45 The Reluctance to Experiment in Construction Tech29:52 Capital Efficiency and Technology Adoption in Construction32:49 The Venture Capital Landscape and Its Challenges36:33 The Future of Venture Capital in Technology44:46 Innovative Event Planning in Construction Technology47:26 Branding and Customer Perception in Construction48:11 Disruption in Construction: Insights from Automotive Industry51:09 Bouygues' Innovation Lab: A New Era for Construction51:53 Introducing Richard: Veyor's Journey and Innovations56:59 Streamlining Material Management in Construction01:01:58 Challenges in Construction Scheduling and Delivery01:05:36 The Aussie Tech Scene in Austin, Texas
We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and all Sarah J. Maas series and interviews. This week, we read listener thoughts. The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: As Emerie carries an injured Gwyn to the top of Ramiel to finish the Blood Rite, Nesta holds the Pass of Enalius against Bellius and his fellow Illyrians. The male's role in Queen Briallyn's plan meets a gruesome end at the hands of a possessed Cassian, and the human queen uses the Crown to force Cassian to kill Nesta. Unwilling to let her mate suffer, Nesta unleashes her full power to silence Briallyn once and for all. But her victory is short-lived with the imminent death of Feyre, who has gone into premature labor. In order to save her sister and nephew, Nesta wields all three Dread Trove objects at once, striking a bargain with the Cauldron, their lives and Rhys's in exchange for the power she took. In the aftermath, Nesta claims Cassian as her mate, and is finally fully ready to embrace all that her fae life has to offer. Each week, we ask ourselves a question: Does the emotional climax match the physical climax of the story? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"You could get 60 reviews of a pizza in six seconds, but finding a new contractor takes 12 months and spreadsheets."That's how Riggs Kubiak described the construction industry in 2011 when he started Honest Buildings as a marketplace to connect owners with contractors.It didn't work.The pivot? A project management platform that became so valuable, Procore acquired it.We sat down with Riggs to talk about what killed the original idea, what saved the company, and why the phase of entrepreneurship nobody prepares for is what comes after the acquisition. His new book "Earned" launches June 2nd. Buy it here.The real conversation:✓ Why dominating a small category beats chasing everyone's problems✓ The execution hell of building two-sided marketplaces✓ What nobody tells you about life post-exit✓ The founder moments that don't make it into LinkedIn postsWatch the full episode now on YouTube and Spotify.#bricksandbytes #constructiontech #entrepreneurship #founders #aecOur Sponsors:BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.coAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comChapters00:00 Intro01:28 Introduction and Journey to Honest Buildings04:49 The Evolution of Honest Buildings11:10 Navigating the Pivot: Lessons Learned13:41 Sales Cycle Challenges in Construction Tech13:42 Sponsors16:44 Sales Cycle Challenges in Construction Tech28:45 Reflections on Key Mistakes and Difficult Times30:57 Acquisition by Procore: The Journey Ahead34:02 Closing the Gap in Construction Management35:38 The Importance of Negotiation in Acquisitions39:34 Navigating Post-Acquisition Roles42:00 The Entrepreneurial Residence Experience46:39 Founders Forum: Building Community48:45 Understanding Acquisition Motivations53:20 Reflections on the Integration Process56:13 The Journey of Entrepreneurship1:02:33 Life After Acquisition: The Next Chapter
We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and all Sarah J. Maas series and interviews. This week, we asked our listeners: What are your feelings on the Blood Rite chapters? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: Nesta, Gwyn, and Emerie are kidnapped from their beds and thrown into the Blood Rite. Cassian, out of his mind with worry, is sent with Azriel to the human lands to rescue Eris, who has been taken by Queen Briallyn. Stripped of weapons, magic, and their Fae healing, Nesta awakens in the forest with nothing more than her nightgown on her back, forced to make her first kill in self-defense with mysterious weapons littered throughout the forest. Separated and hunted, Nesta searches for her vulnerable friends. Though she finds an unconscious Emerie nearly drowned in the river, Gwyn comes to their rescue when Nesta and Emerie are captured by Bellius and his Illyrian friends. Reunited with little food and water, the three fight their way to the base of Ramiel and make a choice: not just to survive the Blood Rite, but to win it. Each week, we ask ourselves a question: Does the emotional climax match the physical climax of the story? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"80% of the decks landing on her desk had AI on slide one."This week on Bricks & Bytes we sat down with Jennifer Davis, who recently joined Suffolk Technologies after five years as Managing Director of Techstars Boston, where she reviewed thousands of applications and ran 65+ companies through the program.She brought the kind of pattern recognition you only get from saying no a few thousand times.Tune in to find out about:✅ Why the bar has risen across pre-seed, seed, and Series A — and what VCs now want to see before they write a check✅ The co-founder mistake that kills more startups than bad ideas (and why 50/50 equity splits are a red flag)✅ Why "not all money is created equally" — and how founder-unfriendly terms signed early can derail an exit years later✅ What Jennifer is looking for as she takes the reins on Suffolk's Boost accelerator, and the founder profile she'd most want to back in 2027Listen on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube
We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and all Sarah J. Maas series and interviews. This week, we asked our listeners: Tell us your thoughts on the secret Azriel and Elain chapter. The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Go to LumiGummies.com and use code BOOKTALK for 30% off your order. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: At the Court of Nightmares' Winter Solstice ball, Nesta stuns the room (and Cassian) when she dances with Eris, wielding her beauty and skill as weapons in service of the Night Court's political game. Back at the river house, Nesta navigates her first real Solstice with the Inner Circle, and Cassian's gift cracks her open, and she finally tells him the truth of her feelings, feelings he echoes in his actions. In the weeks that follow, Nesta settles into a contented routine of training, singing, climbing the stairs, and choosing to live her life. But when Cassian confronts her about their mating bond, Nesta fractures under the weight of what it means to lose the last thread of her humanity. Calling in their bargain, she sends him away, finds her footing with her friends at Emerie's cottage, only for the Blood Rite to begin and the Illyrians to steal the Valkyries in training away. Each week, we ask ourselves a question: Is accepting their love, and their mating bond, an act of courage or the loss of control for Cassian and Nesta? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Sponsor: Go to LumiGummies.com and use code BOOKTALK for 30% off your order. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Wendy is an Integrative housecall veterinarian in San Diego, California. She is a 1994 UC Davis grad (yes, she graduated in the 1900's) and received her acupuncture certification from Chi University in 2018. She started her housecall practice, Four Paws Mobile Veterinary Acupuncture, in 2019 as a side gig to a permanent relief job at a brick-and-mortar general practice. She never dreamed this would, or could, become her career path. The practice quickly grew, and in March 2025, she quit her toxic relief job to focus on full-time house calls. It has been an amazing evolution in her veterinary career, and she is grateful every day to be where she has landed. Topics covered in this episode: Her journey to building a house call practice and why she took that leap of faith The series of events that led her to pursue an acupuncture certification The liberating agency that we have as house call vets The keys to building your dream client base A brilliant house call hack that will save you lots of money and stress Links & Resources: Website: Fourpawsmobileveterinaryacupuncture.com Instagram: Fourpawsmva Facebook: Four Paws Mobile Veterinary Acupuncture The House Call Vet Academy Resources: Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan Find out about the House Call Vet Academy online CE course Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind Get your FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets Music: In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg. Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg. This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel P.S. Here's a special gift from me as a huge thank you for being a part of our wonderful House Call Vet Cafe podcast community! ☕️ GET 20% OFF your Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee when you order through this link! 4Sig truly is my favorite!!! Enjoy it in good health, my friends!
We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and all Sarah J. Maas series and interviews. This week, we asked our listeners: Tell us your general thoughts of ACOSF so far. The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: Nesta and Cassian return to the House of Wind, where training resumes with the aspiring Valkyries who face down the infamous white ribbon. Attending an evening service with the priestesses, Nesta unexpectedly scries for the Harp, leading her and Cassian to the Prison to retrieve it. There, they face the ancient, terrifying Lanthys, and Nesta chooses to fight alongside Cassian to survive, wielding Ataraxia with surprising results. Back in Velaris, Nesta shares a wordless reconciliation with Feyre and, at Rhys's request, begins her rigorous dancing training with Mor in anticipation of Winter Solstice celebrations at the Hewn City. As she focuses on making steps toward healing, Nesta visits the old cottage with Cassian for closure, and by Solstice, she sits beside a fire for the first time and is able to endure the discomfort. Each week, we ask ourselves a question: How do we feel about Nesta's breakdown? Was it earned? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and all Sarah J. Maas series and interviews. This week, we asked our listeners: Tell us your thoughts on Nesta telling Feyre about the baby. The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: Cassian and Nesta travel to the Spring Court to deliver news to Eris about his fallen soldiers. Tamlin discovers them during their tense exchange, and Nesta unleashes her anger at all he had done to her family. Back at the House of Wind, Nesta begins to feel something like home, until she learns that the Inner Circle debated whether to inform her of the Made weapons she'd forged, sending her spiraling down the 10,000 steps and back into Velaris in a fury. Nesta confronts Amren in a brutal, honest fight, and when Feyre tries to intervene, Nesta releases her rage at Feyre, telling her the truth about her pregnancy. Rhys, incensed, orders Nesta removed from the city. Cassian takes her deep into the mountains, where the wilderness and terrain strip away every defense she has left. On the shores of a mountain lake, Nesta finally breaks, confronting her guilt over Feyre, Elain, her father, and herself, while Cassian braves the storm. Each week, we ask ourselves a question: How do we feel about Nesta's breakdown? Was it earned? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
104.3 WQAM brings you the best reactions to Pat Riley's end-of-season press conference from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana. The crews discuss Riley's "filterless" approach at age 81, his challenge to Erik Spoelstra regarding Kel'el Ware, and why Heat fans are frustrated with the front office. Plus, thoughts on the latest in the Terry Rozier gambling probe. All that and more on this week's Best Of Heat!
104.3 WQAM brings you the best reactions to Pat Riley's end-of-season press conference from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana. The crews discuss Riley's "filterless" approach at age 81, his challenge to Erik Spoelstra regarding Kel'el Ware, and why Heat fans are frustrated with the front office. Plus, thoughts on the latest in the Terry Rozier gambling probe. All that and more on this week's Best Of Heat!
104.3 WQAM brings you the best reactions to Pat Riley's end-of-season press conference from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana. The crews discuss Riley's "filterless" approach at age 81, his challenge to Erik Spoelstra regarding Kel'el Ware, and why Heat fans are frustrated with the front office. Plus, thoughts on the latest in the Terry Rozier gambling probe. All that and more on this week's Best Of Heat!
We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and all Sarah J. Maas series and interviews. This week, we asked our listeners: What do you think about the ACOSF bonus chapter with Feyre and Rhys? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Sponsor: Monarch: Use code BOOKTALK at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: Nesta begins to reclaim control over both her body and mind. As training intensifies, she, Gwyn, and Emerie explore the ways Valkyries trained, and in the process, Nesta discovers a growing sense of inner stillness and strength. Her bond with Cassian deepens through both physical intimacy and shared purpose, though their emotional balance remains uneven. At the forge, Nesta unknowingly imbues weapons with her power, hinting at her ability to create objects of immense magic. Meanwhile, the Inner Circle debates hiding this truth from her, because as Nesta grows stronger, so too does the question of whether she is becoming a weapon to wield, or a weapon that will be wielded against them. Each week, we ask ourselves a question: Just how harshly is Nesta judged compared to her sisters? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Sponsor: Monarch: Use code BOOKTALK at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and all Sarah J. Maas series and interviews. This week, we asked our listeners: After SJM's interview with Call Her Daddy and how she uses smut in her writing, how does that change the way you view the spicy scenes between Nesta and Cassian? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVmzCMOJY30 In Nazi-occupied Ukraine, a starving five-year-old girl risks everything for a handful of breadcrumbs, confronting the brutality of war and the fragile hope of survival. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod
Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: After learning Feyre's pregnancy may be deadly, Nesta agrees to scry for the Dread Trove. She travels with Cassian and Azriel to the bog of Oorid in the hopes of finding the Mask. When they are ambushed and separated. Nesta is left alone and terrified, for her life and for Cassian's. Desperate to find the warrior, Nesta stumbles upon a kelpie that drags her beneath the water, forcing her to relive the terror of the Cauldron. This time, however, she fights back—calling the Mask of the Dread Trove and emerging victorious. When they see her and her army of the dead, Cassian and Azriel bow to her as Lady Death. That night, shaken but alive, Nesta and Cassian finally give in to the emotional and physical bond growing between them. Each week, we ask ourselves a question: If Nesta and Rhys mirror one another, then what does it mean for them to call a “truce” and can they ever truly adhere to the truce between them? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast - The Ten Minute Bible Hour
John 1:19-21You might like to get some copies of The Lightning-Fast Field Guide to the Bible for yourself and for others - here's a link that gets TMBH a little kickback: https://amzn.to/4pEYSS9Thanks to everyone who supports TMBH at patreon.com/thetmbhpodcastYou're the reason we can all do this together!Discuss the episode hereMusic by Jeff Foote
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If you love your husband but find his career boring AF, should you feign interest to spare his feelings, or be 100% honest about your disinterest? Is it acceptable to become close friends with your best friend's partner, even if your best friend doesn't approve? Has Shandy ever dated anyone who brought out the worst in them, and what are their thoughts on "breadcrumbing" in dating? Finally, if your date regularly brings you the ugliest flowers you've ever seen, does that speak to a deeper compatibility and "taste" issue? Come join us in our living room for good conversation and the Shandy take!Interested in getting the Shandy take but don't want to appear on the podcast? Email dearshandy@gmail.com for information about Shandy Off The Record sessions.Thanks to our sponsors!- Go to https://www.saltandstone.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 15% off your first order!- Go to https://revolve.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 15% off your first order!- Go to https://masterclass.com/SHANDY for 15% off!- Go to https://laundrysauce.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off!Time Stamps:0:00 - Housekeeping3:17 - Q1: I'm Bored To Tears When My Husband Talks About His Job—AITA?21:16 - Q2: Can I Be Best Friends With My Best Friend's Wife?30:27 - Q3: I'm Still Hung Up On A Girl Who Brought Out The Worst In Me—Help!43:42 - Q4: My New Flame Is Great But His Taste Is Not—Help!If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.comSubscribe and watch the episodes on YouTube! https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandyFollow us!Dear Shandy - https://www.instagram.com/dearshandySharleen Joynt - https://www.instagram.com/sharleenjoyntAndy Levine - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Behind every black speck is a process, a piece of equipment, or a hidden culprit waiting to be discovered. In this episode of "What the Speck?," SPD professional and consultant Warren Nist joins us to discuss how departments can move beyond identifying debris and begin uncovering the root cause behind it. From quality reports and workflow data to full department risk assessments, Warren walks through how experienced SPD teams track contamination back to its source. We also uncover some surprising culprits—from worn equipment components to debris hiding inside washers, carts, and even on hospital floors. If your team is trying to connect the dots and eliminate the problem for good, this episode offers a practical roadmap for getting there. Over the next 6 weeks, this series dives into one of sterile processing's most frustrating challenges—black specks. From water and steam quality to department culture, risk assessments, and root cause analysis, we're digging into every angle to uncover real answers (and real solutions) for your SPD. A special thanks to our sponsor, Aesculap®, for supporting this podcast series! #BeyondClean #Aesculap #SterileProcessing #WhatTheSpeck #BlackSpecks #SurgicalTrays #Podcast
This week, in Tullahoma, Tennessee, when the body of a young woman is found burning in a barrel, on the side of the road, police use her distict tattoos to identify her, but they'll need more than that to find her killer. Her longtime boyfriend seems to be the obvious suspect, but his alibi is strong. In the end, a lucky break, and a slim connection to a friend of the victim are enough to lead detectives to lifelong criminal, who has recently stepped into the world of murder. The problem is, he shoudl; have already been in jail! Along the way, we find out that where George Dickel whiskey is made, that being an innocent, and doing everythimg right, doesn't protect you from murder, and that if someone has already been in trouble for 21 felonies, it's not a stretch that he may also do number 22!! New episodes, every Wednesday & Friday nights!! Check us out on VIDEO Wednesday and Friday evenings on Netflix! www.netflix.com/smalltownmurder Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder, Crime In Sports & Your Stupid Opinions! Follow us on... instagram.com/smalltownmurder facebook.com/smalltownpod Also, check out James & Jimmie's other shows, Crime In Sports & Your Stupid Opinions on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!!