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So here's the thing. I know I talk a lot about reading. It's pretty important to me. But all week I've been trying to prepare a different podcast, one NOT about the uncrackable justification for choice reading. But recently I heard from several teachers over in CHSE about thriving reading programs they had going, only to get shut down by folks who felt like reading in class was a waste of time. And then I kind of ended up in a rabbit hole, as I am wont to do. It's like researching the justification for choice reading became my guilty pleasure, sucking up all my time. I listened to audiobooks on my walks, pored over research roundups and articles at the coffee shop, hit up the hammock with my Penny Kittle, and stared and stared and stared at the growing evidence mounting in my endless Google doc of notes. The evidence is clear. The need for help for kids who don't read, don't like reading, and don't want to read is great. And yet STILL we are prioritizing reading snippets and drilling for tests to "improve" our readers' reading. I want you to have the information you need to fight. So here I am. Again. Despite my efforts to focus on something else this week. Let's dig deep. Illustration for The Cycles I share in this episode: The Infographic I mentioned: Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Launch your choice reading program with all my favorite tools and recs, and grab the free toolkit. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you! Sources: Amato, Jarred. (2024). Just Read It. Corwin. Atwell, Nancie. (2007). The Reading Zone. Scholastic. Aukerman, M. & Schuldt, L. (2021). "What Matters Most? Toward a Robust and Socially Just Science of Reading." Reading Research Quarterly, 56(S1) pp. S85–S103 | doi:10.1002/rrq.40 Bains, A., Spaulding, C., Ricketts, J., & Krishnan, S. (2026). Providing choice enhances reading motivation. Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology (2006), 79(4), 959–970. https://doi.org/10.1177/17470218251370916 Bishop, Rudine Sims. "Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors." Perspectives: Choosing and Using Books for the Classroom. Vo. 6, No. 3, Summer 1990. https://scenicregional.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mirrors-Windows-and-Sliding-Glass-Doors.pdf Accessed November 2, 2025. Briceño, Allison and Claudia Rodriguez-Mojica. (2022). Conscious Classrooms. PD Essentials. Bridges, Lois. (2018). The Joy and Power of Reading: A Summary of Research and Expert Opinion. Scholastic. Chavez, Felicia. (2021) The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop. Haymarket Books. Elley, W. B. (2000). The Potential of Book Floods for Raising Literary Levels. International Review of Education, 46(3–4), 233–255. Gallagher, Kelly. (2009). Readicide: How Schools are Killing Reading and What You Can Do About It. Routledge. Kerkhoff, Shea. (2026). Adolescent Literacy: Integrating the Sciences of Reading and Writing in Grades 4-12. Bloomsbury Academic. Kittle, Penny. (2013). Book Love. Heinneman. Miller, Donalyn and Susan Kelley. (2013). Reading in the Wild: The Book Whisperer's Keys to Cultivating Lifelong Reading Habits. Jossey-Bass. Morgan, Denise N., & Wagner, Christopher W. (2013). "What's the Catch?" Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 56(8), 659–667 doi: 10.1002/JAAL.193 National Endowment for the Arts. (2007, November). To Read or Not to Read. O'Grady, R. J. (2025). The reading renaissance: Reimagining literacy practices in secondary English education. ENGLISH IN EDUCATION. https://doi.org/10.1080/04250494.2025.2567939 Wilhelm, J. D. (2016). Recognising the power of pleasure: What engaged adolescent readers get from their free-choice reading, and how teachers can leverage this for all. Australian Journal of Language & Literacy, 39(1), 30. Willingham, Daniel. (2021). Why Don't Kids Like School? Jossey-Bass. 2nd Ed. (Audiobook)
Purple Pants Podcast | The Amazing Race 29 Summer Rewatch: Episode Seven Recap Brooke and Brice are joined by The Amazing Race 29 fan favorites Becca & Floyd (#TeamFun) as they continue racing through the winding canals of Venice, Italy for Episode 7 of The Amazing Race 29. This memorable leg features a musical Detour complete with gondoliers and Italian serenades, a demanding luggage delivery challenge through Venice's narrow streets and bridges, a roadblock that features meltdowns and lead changes, and a frantic hunt for water taxis that pushes several teams to their limits.. Together, they revisit the travel chaos, unforgettable challenges, and emotional moments that defined this leg, while Becca & Floyd share behind the scenes stories and what it was really like to race through one of the season's most iconic destinations. Whether you're revisiting Season 29 or experiencing it for the first time, this recap is one you won't want to miss. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah’s YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed: Purple Pants Podcast Archives
Purple Pants Podcast | The Amazing Race 29 Summer Rewatch: Episode Seven Recap Brooke and Brice are joined by The Amazing Race 29 fan favorites Becca & Floyd (#TeamFun) as they continue racing through the winding canals of Venice, Italy for Episode 7 of The Amazing Race 29. This memorable leg features a musical Detour complete with gondoliers and Italian serenades, a demanding luggage delivery challenge through Venice's narrow streets and bridges, a roadblock that features meltdowns and lead changes, and a frantic hunt for water taxis that pushes several teams to their limits.. Together, they revisit the travel chaos, unforgettable challenges, and emotional moments that defined this leg, while Becca & Floyd share behind the scenes stories and what it was really like to race through one of the season's most iconic destinations. Whether you're revisiting Season 29 or experiencing it for the first time, this recap is one you won't want to miss. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed:Purple Pants Podcast Archives LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mariano Briceño es un empresario y desarrollador inmobiliario venezolano con una trayectoria de varias décadas construyendo comunidades, liderando grandes proyectos y transformando la industria en distintos países de Latinoamérica. Tras dejar Venezuela durante el gobierno de Hugo Chávez, encontró en la República Dominicana un lugar para seguir desarrollando su visión empresarial y convertirse en una de las figuras más influyentes del sector inmobiliario.En esta conversación hablamos sobre sus inicios, las lecciones que le dejó Venezuela, por qué apostó por la República Dominicana, el impacto que tiene la construcción en el desarrollo de un país y la responsabilidad que implica crear proyectos que trasciendan la simple venta de una propiedad.También profundizamos en su filosofía de liderazgo, la importancia de rodearse de personas íntegras, construir relaciones de largo plazo, cuidar la reputación y encontrar un balance entre el crecimiento profesional y la familia
Le président Brice Oligui Nguéma entame une visite d'état de trois jours en France. L'Elysée a sorti le grand jeu pour recevoir le président du Gabon, un pays qui entretient depuis toujours une relation privilégiée avec l'hexagone. Antoine Glaser était notre invité pour décrypter les enjeux de cette visite
„Kolnasātā” suprātku aba vakariešonys laiks. Otkon gastejam kaidā nu Latgolys pogostu, kab kluotīnē sasatyktu ar vītejim cylvākim i pasarunuotu par dzeivi, tradicejom i volūdys sovpateibom. Itūreiz aicynojam īpazeit Ludzys nūvoda Pasīni. Kai pīrūbežā, kur sasajauc vysaidys kulturys, volūdys i dzeivis pīredzis, kur niu dzeivoj ap 200 cylvāku, Pasīnis vītys stuosti ir daudz leluoki par pošu cīmu. Vīns nu pazeistamuokūs i apmeklātuokūs objektu ir baroka arhitekturys pērle Pasīnis Svātuo Dominika Romys katuoļu bazneica. Tū reizem sauc ari par Aglyunys bazilikys muoti, deļtam ka Pasīnis bazneica ir vacuoka par Aglyunys baziliku. Taipat Pasīnis bazneica ir īkļauta Latvejis ainovu duorgumu sarokstā. Vītejī sevi sauc par posīnīšim. Jī pyrmī nu reita sagaida sauli Latvejis austrumu tuoluokajā apdzeivuotajā vītā, kur da rūbeža ir viņ 2 km, i tū, kai Latvejis zalī meži puorīt Krīvejis zylajūs nu Bazneicys kalneņa var labi redzēt. Suprātkuos Pasīnē pīsadola: kulturys pasuokumu organizatore Jekaterina Sovāne, vītejuo īdzeivuotuoja Olga Kazaka, prīsters Vitālijs Filipenoks, zemnīku saimisteibys „Purvmaļi” saimineica Skaidrīte Marčenoka, dobys saimisteibys „Bites” saimineica i dobys turysma gide Ilga Ivanova i pensionare, kaidreizejuo školys direktore Ilga Ērika Brice. Posīnīši stuosta, kai jī ite dzeivoj šudiņ, kū dora, par kū jī sapynoj, cik aizsorguoti i saprosti jiutās vaļsts leiminī. Vītejī skaita, ka ļauds ite ir patstuoveiguoki, cytaiž nimoz navar izdzeivuot, i jī turpynoj veiduot Pasīni kai sovu vyslobuokū vītu pasaulī.
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Purple Pants Podcast | July Premonitions | Review, Reflect & Repair Retrograde season is here, and with it comes an invitation to review, reflect, and repair. This month on Purple Pants Premonitions, Brice and Gary explore the pressure of feeling like you always have to perform when all you really want is the freedom to simply exist. Together, they discuss revisiting places and relationships that once felt safe but may no longer serve you, while the Three of Wands (Reversed) encourages you to slow down, reassess your path, and create space to check in with yourself before deciding what comes next. If you've been craving a moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah’s YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed: Purple Pants Podcast Archives
Purple Pants Podcast | July Premonitions | Review, Reflect & Repair Retrograde season is here, and with it comes an invitation to review, reflect, and repair. This month on Purple Pants Premonitions, Brice and Gary explore the pressure of feeling like you always have to perform when all you really want is the freedom to simply exist. Together, they discuss revisiting places and relationships that once felt safe but may no longer serve you, while the Three of Wands (Reversed) encourages you to slow down, reassess your path, and create space to check in with yourself before deciding what comes next. If you've been craving a moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed:Purple Pants Podcast Archives LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode The Creativity Department talks with returning guest Brice McCasland about building grit through the creative process. Discover how art educators help students embrace creative risk-taking, develop confidence through vulnerability, and recognize that resilience is about continuing to create through challenges. Brice also reflects on how sharing his artistic process, stories, and finished work with patrons continually renews his own creativity, giving him fresh inspiration and energy to bring back to his students.
Según Briceño, a pesar de que el Centro Democrático se declaró partido de gobierno bajo la administración entrante de Abelardo De La Espriella, la falta de coordinación en la Cámara ha dejado espacios que están siendo ocupados por aliados del gobierno anterior.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Purple Pants Podcast | The Amazing Race 29 Summer Rewatch: Episode Six Recap Brooke and Brice are joined by The Amazing Race 37 fan favorites Alyssa & Josiah as they leave Norway behind and race into Italy for Episode 6 of The Amazing Race 29. This unforgettable leg features a tricky restaurant tram Roadblock through Milan, a scenic journey across the breathtaking shores of Lake Como, and the season's second Double U-Turn, where strategy takes center stage and alliances begin to show their cracks. Together, they relive the travel chaos, memorable challenges, and game-changing decisions that shaped this pivotal leg, while Alyssa & Josiah share how they would have navigated one of the season's most strategic episodes. Whether you're revisiting Season 29 or experiencing it for the first time, this recap is one you won't want to miss You can also watch along on Brice Izyah’s YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed: Purple Pants Podcast Archives
Purple Pants Podcast | The Amazing Race 29 Summer Rewatch: Episode Six Recap Brooke and Brice are joined by The Amazing Race 37 fan favorites Alyssa & Josiah as they leave Norway behind and race into Italy for Episode 6 of The Amazing Race 29. This unforgettable leg features a tricky restaurant tram Roadblock through Milan, a scenic journey across the breathtaking shores of Lake Como, and the season's second Double U-Turn, where strategy takes center stage and alliances begin to show their cracks. Together, they relive the travel chaos, memorable challenges, and game-changing decisions that shaped this pivotal leg, while Alyssa & Josiah share how they would have navigated one of the season's most strategic episodes. Whether you're revisiting Season 29 or experiencing it for the first time, this recap is one you won't want to miss You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed:Purple Pants Podcast Archives LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reviva el programa del 14 de julio de 2026. En La Luciérnaga, mezcla extraña de realidad y ficción, abordamos la posesión presidencial, la historia de Luis Felipe Yagüe, el presidente Petro y la participación de Daniel Briceño.Programa completo y más información en caracol.com.co
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Purple Pants Podcast | Paprclip Survivor winner Kyle Fraser joins Brice for a long overdue catch-up as they dive into everything that's happened since the game. From becoming a first-time father to building Paprclip alongside fellow Survivor player Kamilla Karthigesu, Kyle shares the journey behind the new accountability app designed to help people reach their goals together. The two also talk entrepreneurship, life after Survivor, and why Paprclip might be the perfect tool for Purple Pants Podcast listeners looking to stay motivated, connected, and accountable. It's a fun conversation filled with laughs, life updates, and a behind-the-scenes look at Kyle and Kamilla's newest adventure. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah’s YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed: Purple Pants Podcast Archives
Purple Pants Podcast | Paprclip Survivor winner Kyle Fraser joins Brice for a long overdue catch-up as they dive into everything that's happened since the game. From becoming a first-time father to building Paprclip alongside fellow Survivor player Kamilla Karthigesu, Kyle shares the journey behind the new accountability app designed to help people reach their goals together. The two also talk entrepreneurship, life after Survivor, and why Paprclip might be the perfect tool for Purple Pants Podcast listeners looking to stay motivated, connected, and accountable. It's a fun conversation filled with laughs, life updates, and a behind-the-scenes look at Kyle and Kamilla's newest adventure. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed:Purple Pants Podcast Archives LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brice Long is a songwriter and artist from Hopkinsville, Kentucky. As a songwriter, he has written No. 1 hits including Gary Allan's “Nothing On But The Radio” and Jon Pardi's “Heartache On The Dance Floor,” along with Randy Houser's “Like A Cowboy,” which was nominated for CMA Song of the Year. As an artist, Brice recently released his new album, All I Ever Wanted.In this episode, Brice shares the story of leaving Kentucky for Nashville, the years it took to land his first major hit, and the lessons he's learned from a career spanning decades in country music. --------------------------------------------------This episode is also sponsored by The Graphic Guitar Guys. They create eye-catching custom guitar wraps for some of the biggest artists and festivals in the music industry. Their work is perfect for adding a unique touch to album pre-sale bundles or VIP package items—check them out and discover how they can transform a guitar into a show-stopping work of art.---------------------------------------------------Troy Cartwright is a Nashville-based artist and songwriter originally from Dallas, Texas. His songs have collectively garnered hundreds of millions of streams, and he is currently signed to Big Machine Music for publishing. Cartwright has written songs recorded by Cody Johnson, Lee Brice, Nickelback, Ryan Hurd, Josh Abbott Band, and has upcoming cuts with several A-list artists.#BriceLong #CountryMusic #Songwriting #AllIEverWanted #JonPardi #GaryAllan #RandyHouser #TenYearTown #Podcast #NashvilleNew Episodes every Tuesday.Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram. Social Channels for Ten Year Town:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokThis podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here. Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura. Artwork design by Brad Vetter. Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.
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On this week's episode, Sam and Brice discuss Michigan's recent big recruiting win for the Wolverines as they landed four-star defensive back Monsanna Torbert over Ohio State and Indiana among others.They also discuss what's next for the Wolverines on the recruiting trail with summer official visit season now in the rear view mirror.
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A writer publishes his first book and it is a good one.
We wanna hear from you! Send us a message here :) Brice has enjoyed a successful 25+ year music career. As a songwriter he has had over 200 of his songs cut with artists such as Garth Brooks, George Strait, Chris Stapleton, Hank Williams Jr, Randy Houser, Jon Pardi, Lainey Wilson, Gary Allan, Chris Young, Josh Turner, Cody Johnson, Reba McEntire, Randy Travis, Randall King and many more.Brice's songwriting hits include the #1 singles “Heartache On The Dance Floor” by Jon Pardi and “Nothing On But The Radio” by Gary Allan. Randy Houser's “Like a Cowboy”, a song that also garnered Brice a CMA nomination for Song of the Year. Other radio hits include Randy Houser's debut single, “Anything Goes”, “Today” from Gary Allan, Casey James' “Let's Don't Call It A Night” and Jon Pardi's, “What I Can't Put Down”.In 2026 Brice Long turns the spotlight on himself with the release of a full-length album of his own. All I Ever Wanted To Be, marks a defining moment in his career as the storyteller steps forward to showcase his voice in an introspective project that captures the heart, grit, and storytelling of a true country craftsman. Brice is signed to Sony Music Publishing. He is a native of Hopkinsville, KY. His music is available wherever digital music is streamed and sold.Support the show
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durée : 00:05:52 - Les interviews d'Inter - par : Simon Le Baron - Après sa condamnation, Marine Le Pen a annoncé sa candidature à l'élection présidentielle et son pourvoi en cassation. Brice Teinturier, directeur délégué d'Ipsos-BVA, estime "qu'il y a une forme de relativisation de la gravité des faits" par certains électeurs. - équipe : Clémentine Sabrié - invités : Brice Teinturier Politologue et directeur général délégué d'Ipsos France Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
Purple Pants Podcast | The Amazing Race 29 Summer Rewatch: Episode Five Recap Brooke and Brice are joined by Amazing Race 38 fan favorites Izzy & Pagie as they head to Norway to revisit one of the most scenic and strategically important legs of The Amazing Race 29. From the airport scramble and stomach-turning fermented fish to the season's only Fast Forward and a breathtaking skydive, this leg is packed with unforgettable moments, shifting positions, and plenty of laughs. Together, they break down the strategy, the teamwork, and the decisions that shaped one of the season's most memorable adventures while Izzy & Pagie share how they would have approached these iconic challenges. Whether you're reliving the race or watching for the first time, this recap is one you won't want to miss. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah’s YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed: Purple Pants Podcast Archives
Purple Pants Podcast | The Amazing Race 29 Summer Rewatch: Episode Five Recap Brooke and Brice are joined by Amazing Race 38 fan favorites Izzy & Pagie as they head to Norway to revisit one of the most scenic and strategically important legs of The Amazing Race 29. From the airport scramble and stomach-turning fermented fish to the season's only Fast Forward and a breathtaking skydive, this leg is packed with unforgettable moments, shifting positions, and plenty of laughs. Together, they break down the strategy, the teamwork, and the decisions that shaped one of the season's most memorable adventures while Izzy & Pagie share how they would have approached these iconic challenges. Whether you're reliving the race or watching for the first time, this recap is one you won't want to miss. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed:Purple Pants Podcast Archives LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We've never had access to more information than we do today.Despite this, many people feel more anxious, more divided and more confused than ever before.So where's the line between learning and simply consuming?Between healthy curiosity and information overload?Between discernment and dependency?In this Coffee Chat, Brice and I explore this important question:When does information stop making us wiser... and start controlling us?We discuss:• Why knowledge without implementation changes nothing• How to recognise when information has become entertainment• The danger of outsourcing your critical thinking• Why real freedom comes from asking better questions, not blindly following better gurus• How to develop discernment in an age of information overloadOur goal isn't to tell you what to think.It's to encourage you to think more deeply, question more honestly and ultimately become more self-governing.If this conversation resonates, we'd love to hear from you.When was your biggest "Oh wow... I really believed that?" moment?Share it in the comments.————————————————Connect with Brice
The Persona Paradox: Overcoming Saturated Attribution and Decoding Consumer Intent with Brice McBethIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Brice McBeth, the Founder and CEO of Reap Commerce, to dissect the severe operational constraints choking margins across the modern direct-to-consumer (DTC) and retail ecosystem. Brice, an elite e-commerce systems architect and data scientist with nearly two decades of scaling revenue pipelines, reveals how traditional demographic tracking and superficial marketing metrics fail to interpret actual consumer purchasing behavior. This conversion delivers an intentional, algorithmic playbook for mid-market product brands and enterprise digital teams looking to bypass broken iOS attribution channels, reduce customer acquisition costs (CAC), and uncover lucrative, undocumented buyer personas hiding within their existing website data.The Architecture of Intent: Merging Behavioral Tracking with Demographic Enrichment to Build High-Yield ConversionsThe primary vulnerability dragging down the valuation of scaling digital storefronts is a structural over-reliance on idealized customer profiles (ICPs) created through boardroom speculation rather than real-time data analysis. Brice McBeth notes that an overwhelming majority of e-commerce brands are fundamentally blind to their true consumer base, routinely missing four or five highly profitable purchasing segments currently interacting with their checkout funnels. When digital marketers optimize ad spend purely against surface-level demographic parameters like age, gender, or zip code, they fail to map the true psychological motivations and friction points that dictate why a transaction succeeds or falls flat. True operational scale is unlocked when an organization transitions past vanity traffic metrics and implements automated behavioral analytics to track exact clickstream paths, item interactions, and cart abandonments across all traffic sources.Optimizing conversion rate performance while simultaneously lowering marketing debt requires a disciplined engineering process that marries first-party behavioral metrics with third-party demographic enrichment. Many mid-market brands operating between the $1M and $100M revenue thresholds find themselves paralyzed by data overload yet starved for actionable insights because cross-functional analytics are siloed away from frontend marketing execution. Real-world capital efficiency is achieved by applying advanced AI clustering tools to group disorganized consumer data—such as scanned interaction loops, navigation timing, and receipt logs—into precise, validated buyer personas. This granular diagnostic process empowers product teams to craft hyper-targeted copywriting, personalize landing page copy, and structure product bundles that speak directly to specific consumer triggers without incurring the bloated agency overhead typically associated with enterprise-grade research.Sustaining this performance trajectory across volatile ad markets demands that corporate executives maintain a balanced perspective, pairing advanced algorithmic execution with intentional personal rest and relationship cultivation. Drawing clear parallels between corporate growth strategy and the precise, mental focus required to navigate an intimidating golf course, Brice emphasizes that strategic clarity is an organic byproduct of dedicated mental downtime. When an executive builds structured blocks of reflective white space into their calendar, they insulate themselves from short-term market hype and refine their long-term corporate vision. When an enterprise pairs this steady, intentional leadership style with continuous cross-functional data audits and targeted customer testing loops, it transforms a fragile, trend-dependent digital storefront into a highly stable, self-sustaining e-commerce engine designed to reliably multiply market valuation.About Brice McBethBrice McBeth is the Founder and CEO of Reap Commerce, a premier e-commerce conversion strategist, and a veteran systems engineer specializing in data-driven user acquisition and retention. Having spent nearly twenty years auditing digital infrastructure and helping underperforming mid-market brands scale profitably past revenue plateaus, Brice is a trusted authority on behavioral analysis. He is an avid golfer and speaker dedicated to helping retail executives cut through marketing noise, implement advanced data-enrichment protocols, and master the human elements of digital commerce.About Reap CommerceReap Commerce is an elite marketing analytics agency and behavioral diagnostic consultancy engineered to scale mid-market e-commerce operations. The firm specializes in delivering custom web-traffic tagging, multi-variant persona diagnostics, third-party demographic data enrichment, and cross-functional messaging optimization. Through structured machine learning workflows and comprehensive usability auditing, Reap Commerce enables consumer brands to eliminate wasted ad spend, lower customer acquisition costs, and dramatically increase conversion velocity.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeReap Commerce Official Website: reapcommerce.comBrice McBeth on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bricemcbethKey Episode HighlightsThe Saturated Channel Trap: Analyzing why rising customer acquisition costs and broken platform attributions demand a transition away from traditional vanity metrics.Uncovering Hidden Personas: Leveraging real-time website behavior to identify lucrative, undocumented customer segments that corporate marketing teams routinely overlook.The Data Enrichment Pipeline: Merging first-party consumer clickstream patterns with verified third-party demographic data to decode true buying motivation.Affordable Enterprise-Grade AI: Implementing advanced data clustering models previously reserved for large enterprises to scale mid-market e-commerce profit margins.The Athletic Focus Metaphor: Utilizing dedicated outdoor hobbies like competitive golf to clear cognitive fatigue, improve resilience, and sharpen executive decision-making.ConclusionThe conversation with Brice McBeth underscores that long-term digital retail dominance requires an intentional synthesis of data science precision and a deep, humanized understanding of user motivation. By standardizing internal website behavioral tracking, enriching raw customer data, and ruthlessly adapting copy parameters to fit verified personas, e-commerce leaders can transform a volatile marketing pipeline into a highly predictable, profit-producing corporate asset.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur
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Purple Pants Podcast | The Amazing Race 29 Summer Rewatch: Episode Four Recap Episode 4 delivers one of the most unforgettable legs of The Amazing Race 29 as Brooke and Brice head to Norway for an episode packed with frustration, resilience, and one iconic ladle that reality TV fans still remember. From navigating demanding Roadblocks and Detours to the pressure of staying alive in the race, the emotions are running high as Brooke relives one of her toughest days on the course. Together, Brooke and Brice revisit the strategy, the stress, the laughs, and the moments that turned this leg into one of the most memorable chapters of the season. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah’s YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed: Purple Pants Podcast Archives
Purple Pants Podcast | The Amazing Race 29 Summer Rewatch: Episode Four Recap Episode 4 delivers one of the most unforgettable legs of The Amazing Race 29 as Brooke and Brice head to Norway for an episode packed with frustration, resilience, and one iconic ladle that reality TV fans still remember. From navigating demanding Roadblocks and Detours to the pressure of staying alive in the race, the emotions are running high as Brooke relives one of her toughest days on the course. Together, Brooke and Brice revisit the strategy, the stress, the laughs, and the moments that turned this leg into one of the most memorable chapters of the season. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed:Purple Pants Podcast Archives LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Friday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube started off with John Brice, from USA Today, tells McElroy & Cubelic why NFL teams study and learn from Will Stein, where Big Blue Nation's expectations are for year one, and how much momentum the Cruz-Cantwell bill is gaining; then, we go over the ONE thing you gotta do during summer "vacation,";; later, Cole's excited that Double Dare is returning...to enrage him; and finally, we lay out our TV watching plans, thanks to TD's Fine Furniture in Sumiton. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Purple Pants Podcast | The Amazing Race 29 Summer Rewatch: Episode Three Recap Things heat up in Episode 3 of The Amazing Race 29 as Brooke and Brice travel to Tanzania and Zanzibar for one of the season's first truly dramatic legs. With the Blind Double U Turn entering the game, tensions building between teams, and strategy starting to outweigh first impressions, the duo revisits the moments that shifted the race and changed team dynamics. Brooke brings her perspective from living it while Brice brings the questions as they unpack the gameplay, personalities, and early signs of who might have what it takes to go the distance. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah’s YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed: Purple Pants Podcast Archives
Purple Pants Podcast | The Amazing Race 29 Summer Rewatch: Episode Three Recap Things heat up in Episode 3 of The Amazing Race 29 as Brooke and Brice travel to Tanzania and Zanzibar for one of the season's first truly dramatic legs. With the Blind Double U Turn entering the game, tensions building between teams, and strategy starting to outweigh first impressions, the duo revisits the moments that shifted the race and changed team dynamics. Brooke brings her perspective from living it while Brice brings the questions as they unpack the gameplay, personalities, and early signs of who might have what it takes to go the distance. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed:Purple Pants Podcast Archives LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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En este EDN & Friends recibimos al profesor Briceño para hablar de cómo terminó convirtiéndose en profesor de misses y de por qué muchos lo consideran uno de los pioneros del podcast en Venezuela. Además, conversamos sobre la falta de criterio que reina en internet hoy en día, el impacto de la inteligencia artificial sobre el arte y la creatividad, y por qué las grandes empresas tecnológicas parecen ir varios pasos por delante de nosotros.GRACIAS A:NordVPN Deal ➼https://nordvpn.com/ednDeal exclusivo de 4 meses gratis.Remitly, envía dinero a todas las partes del mundo de manera fácil: descarga la app, elige el monto, el país y el destinatario y listo. Más info en: https://www.remitly.com #publicidadEscúchanos en Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4xOM98A8Es30eGevw6tYwe?si=QwORHX8BTMyzKxJOa9_oZQ&dl_branch=1Síguenos en nuestras redes sociales:ESCUELA DE NADAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/escueladenada/Twitter: https://twitter.com/escueladenadaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@escueladenadaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/escueladenada0:00 Intro2:17 Briceño fue uno de los pioneros del podcast en Venezuela9:40 La mayor diferencia entre el podcast y la radio11:30 Comunicar siendo una reina de belleza es muy difícil14:44 La preparación de los comediantes es brutal16:37 ¿Cómo terminas siendo profesor de misses?19:49 ¿Por qué las misses y los deportistas suelen expresarse tan mal?22:20 ¿Cómo es una miss perfecta?24:40 La hipocresía alrededor de los certámenes de belleza31:25 ¿Quién es la mejor Miss Venezuela de la historia?34:40 Los inicios de Briceño en la comedia37:34 Los medios que impulsan el contenido underground39:45 Ya no hay criterio en internet44:10 Los dueños de la inteligencia artificial se están burlando de nosotros51:30 ¿La IA es incompatible con el arte?57:00 ¿Los hijos de la IA serán la generación más bruta de la historia?59:53 Mi hija abrió un canal de YouTube sin que lo supiéramos1:04:47 Las nuevas generaciones le tienen miedo a la interacción humana1:12:20 ¿Quién es el multimillonario más normal?1:15:43 Los millonarios de antes eran más sabios1:19:00 El mundo entero se mueve por el valor de tus datos1:24:07 Todo lo que buscamos en la IA podría ser usado en nuestra contra1:27:28 Los malos se organizan tan bien como los buenos1:30:45 ¿Qué es realmente la venezolanidad?1:35:20 ¿Cómo cambia tu personalidad según el contexto?1:42:30 El futuro cultural de Venezuela
Purple Pants Podcast | The Amazing Race 29 Summer Rewatch: Episode Two Recap The Summer Rewatch continues as Brooke and Brice head to Brazil for Episode 2 of The Amazing Race 29 and the race is already getting messy. From airport strategy and handshake deals to early rivalries, challenging detours, and unforgettable roadblock moments, the duo looks back at the episode that started revealing who came to race and who came to make excuses. Plus, Brooke shares behind the scenes insight while the Pit Stop duo breaks down the chaos, communication, and all the moments that had them talking. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah’s YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed: Purple Pants Podcast Archives
Purple Pants Podcast | The Amazing Race 29 Summer Rewatch: Episode Two Recap The Summer Rewatch continues as Brooke and Brice head to Brazil for Episode 2 of The Amazing Race 29 and the race is already getting messy. From airport strategy and handshake deals to early rivalries, challenging detours, and unforgettable roadblock moments, the duo looks back at the episode that started revealing who came to race and who came to make excuses. Plus, Brooke shares behind the scenes insight while the Pit Stop duo breaks down the chaos, communication, and all the moments that had them talking. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed:Purple Pants Podcast Archives LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices