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Discover the brand-new Wouxun KG-UV9PX Plus, the ultimate dual-band handheld HAM radio, now available at BetterSafeRadio.com! This YouTube video showcases the enhanced features, pre-programmed channels, and powerful 7W performance of this SHTF-ready transceiver. Perfect for HAM enthusiasts, preppers, and EmComm groups, the KG-UV9PX Plus offers true dual receive, USB-C charging, and compatibility with CHIRP and RT Systems software. Watch now to explore its advanced capabilities and see why it's the top choice for reliable emergency communications!Save 7% with coupon HR2all7Link - https://bettersaferadio.com/wouxun-kg-uv9px-plus-ham-radio-shtf-scanner/?pro=10658 Affiliate links can earn commissionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Happy Independence Day WeekThis Friday, our nation marks its 249th birthday—a moment to reflect, remember, and give thanks. The 4th of July is more than fireworks, parades, cookouts, and an extra day off. It's a time to honor the courage of those who dreamed of freedom and built a nation on the ideals of liberty, equality, and self-determination.It's a chance to pause and appreciate the sacrifices made, the freedoms we enjoy, and the ongoing journey toward a more perfect union. Amid the celebration, may we carry with us the true spirit of Independence Day—gratitude, unity, and hope for all Americans.To commemorate our Independence Day, staff poet Tammy Spears joins us one more time to share some beautiful Independence Day poetry. BUY RIK A COFFEETammy's Twitter linkTammy's Instagram linkTammy's LinkedIn linkTammy's Etsy linkTammy's Alignable linkAmazon link to purchase "Flutter of an Eye"Etsy link to purchase "Flutter of an Eye"Barnes & Nobel link to purchase "Flutter of an Eye"Walmart link to purchase "Flutter of an Eye"IUniverse link to purchase "Flutter of an Eye"The audiobook for "Flutter of an Eye" is now available on the following platforms: Storytel, Libro.fm, Chirp, Spotify, Google Play, Barnes and Noble, Rakuten, Kobo, Tune In, Audiobooks.com, Everand.com, and Audible.com.Feedback: Send us a text.How to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rikanthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/someoneyoushouldknowpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-anthony2019/TikTok: @SomeoneYouShouldKnow2023YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@someoneyoushouldknowpodcastThank you for listening!Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.

Holding a meeting is more than logistics, it's about how you prepare. There is much to consider, whether you are having a town hall to discuss a significant capital project or a planning session with a half-dozen stakeholders. How have you prepared yourself and your team mentally and emotionally? What are your goals? What are the needs and goals of your community? On this episode of The Chirp, we speak with Davenport Institute Executive Director Maureen Tobin about how to prepare yourself and your team, set clear agendas with defined goals, and encourage participation. 

Join Ian, Jules, and Puckguy as we discuss, but not limited to: - Panthers win the cup and celebrating hard! - Brad Marchand chirps the NHL while eating DQ Blizzards - Hall Calls for Team Teal - Frondell at 2?! Draft Hype or Wait? and more! Teal Town USA - A San Jose Sharks' post-game podcast, for the fans, by the fans! Subscribe to catch us after every Sharks game and our weekly wrap-up show, The Pucknologists!
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The American Robin is one of the most common birds in North America. You've probably seen one in your backyard or been woken up by one before sunrise. But did you know this iconic bird is also Wisconsin's state bird?

Milwaukee's place in Juneteenth history. Then, we learn about Wisconsin's state bird – the robin. Next, we learn the science behind the summer solstice, which is this Friday. Plus, we tell you about the Madison musical tradition of Concerts on the Square.

In this episode of Basic Bogeys, TJ and Gary sit down with the energetic duo behind Birdies in the Outfield—the B.I.T.O. Boys—for a lively and hilarious conversation. The episode dives into the lifelong friendship between the two, who met playing travel baseball at age nine and eventually played together under legendary coach Tony Gwynn at San Diego State. They share stories of their baseball careers, including playing with Stephen Strasburg, and how their transition from baseball to content creation was sparked during COVID. The B.I.T.O. Boys explain how their love for golf evolved organically and how their comedic skits—often inspired by childhood memories and spontaneous ideas—blend golf, baseball, and humor in a totally unique way. They also discuss their "Chip & Chirp" scramble events, aimed at growing the game and spotlighting local San Diego creatives, entrepreneurs, and first-time golfers. With support from brands like Sunday Golf and BombTech, they're building an inclusive and fun golf culture. The episode closes with conversations about affordability in golf apparel, shoutouts to Acorn Hills, The Bumbling Golfer, and Content Caddie, and reflections on how authenticity and relatability are key in today's golf content space.https://www.instagram.com/birdiesintheoutfield/?hl=enSend us a message and let us know what you thought about this episode! Acorn Hills Clothing Co.BASIC15 for 15% off. Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good!BagBoy - Dynamic BrandsTJ15 at checkout for $15 off a BagBoy Push Cart!The Putter SopBasicBogeys15 for 15% off your order!Smackin' Sunflower Seeds10% off of your order! Thanks for listening. Tune in next Thursday for our next episode! Support the showFollow Basic Bogeys here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basicbogeysTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basicbogeysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@basicbogeys?sub_confirmation=1

In this powerful episode of Sea Views, host Julia Gosling speaks with Adam Parnell, Director of CHIRP Maritime, about the vital work being done to protect lives at sea. From tackling the shocking rates of fatalities and serious accidents to encouraging a stronger safety culture, Adam shares how CHIRP Maritime's confidential incident reporting system is making a global impact. Learn about their international ambassador network, the challenges of changing attitudes toward risk, and how seafarers everywhere can play a role in creating safer seas. If you've witnessed or experienced a safety issue at sea, report it confidentially to CHIRP Maritime:  

Rena Maycock of Chirp joins Jess to discuss the company's solution for keeping our children safe online. Chirp was the winner of the Technology category at the Newstalk Changemaker awards, in association with FBD Insurance.

SURPRISEEEEEEEEEEE! Jeff and Joey are BACK and boy oh boy do they have a lot to discuss. The fellas quickly catch up on what the hell has been going on before diving into this week's Kraken Reaction which features everything from Dan Bylsma being outed as Head Coach of the Seattle Kraken right when Joey was able to pronounce his name, what the Lane Lambert era in Seattle could look like as well as takeaways, the upcoming free agency market, offseason moves, and much more. In NHL News, the boys talk the Florida Panthers versus the Edmonton Oilers and Joey reveals a sick sports wish he has for McJesus. Three Stars of the Week has everything from Joey's Japan and South Korea recap to Jeff gutting his entire home, a hockey movement brewing in New Orleans, summer vacations, and more. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week. 04:29 Kraken Reaction 43:03 BLEAV ADs Subscribe: -On All podcasting apps. Rate & review on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! -Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at @KrakenPod! This Episode is Brought to you by DraftKings! New episodes every week on The Hockey Podcast Network. Release the Kraken! #SeaKraken

Andy Friedman is a CHIRP DJ whose show airs Monday afternoons from 3-6 PM, and is a longtime broadcaster and marketer. Andy's roots are in radio. He worked as a news reporter and anchor for stations on the west coast in the 90s. Andy covered earthquakes, fires, riots, and court cases including the O.J. Simpson murder trial. Since moving to Chicago in 1999, Andy has worked for CBS Radio, iHeartMedia, and the Tribune among others. Today, Andy lives in North Center with his wife Jen and, when not volunteering for CHIRP, spends time on random marketing projects. The First Time is a live lit and music series recorded at Martyrs in Chicago's North Center neighborhood. Each reader tells a true first tale, followed by any cover of the storyteller's choosing, performed by our house band, The First Time Three. The First Time is hosted by Jenn Sodini. Production by Andy Vasoyan and Executive Producer Bobby Evers. Podcast produced by Andy Vasoyan. Recorded by Tony Baker.

Hollywood and Dan Day kick things off with a look at the Stanley Cup Finals rematch between the Edmonton Oilers and our Florida Panthers. We revisit yesterday's heated exchange between Omar Kelly and YouTuber Reason, dive into some trading card and signature talk, and wrap up the hour with the latest on Jonnu Smith as trade rumors swirl around the Dolphins tight end.

Artist-in-Residence Hattie Grimm is the creator of the Charles Allis Art Museum's new art exhibit called “BIRD BODY”. The exhibit features 20 wooden paintings and sculptures that she says explore “our bodies' intuitive wisdom.”

How proposed federal funding changes could affect job seekers in Milwaukee County. Books and Beyond explores the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library. What people can learn from birds.

Ireland's startup ecosystem is setting the pace for AI adoption in Europe, according to a new AWS report titled "Unlocking Ireland's AI Potential 2025". The report, based on survey data of 1,000 Irish businesses, highlights how agile Irish startups are rapidly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their core operations, with 36% of Irish startups embedding AI at the core of their business model, higher than the 29% European average. Irish startups are also seeing measurable gains from this adoption, with 94% of Irish businesses reporting a significant increase in revenue thanks to adopting AI, with an average 36% revenue increase directly linked to their use of AI. "The data in this report aligns closely with our observations in the field - Irish startups are demonstrating a strong commitment to integrating emerging technologies," said Niamh Gallagher, AWS Country Lead for Ireland. "Many of these companies clearly recognise that AI is becoming increasingly important for maintaining competitiveness, attracting investment, and pursuing global expansion opportunities." During the AWS Gen AI Loft Dublin tour, Niamh Gallagher met with Niamh Smyth, Minister for the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with special responsibility for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation. The Minister was presented the "Unlocking Ireland's AI Potential 2025" report and taken through the key findings. During the event, leading Irish startup founders shared how AI is already transforming their industries. Minister Smyth, praising the role of startups in Ireland's AI leadership, said "These findings make it clear that startups are central to Ireland's digital future," she said. "They're leveraging AI not only to grow, but to lead the transformation of entire industries - from safety tech to genomics and climate solutions." "This report validates our approach to keeping children safe online," said Rena Maycock, founder of Chirp, a safety-focused tech company. "Using GenAI to enhance our datasets has enabled us to detect and block harmful communications and offer real-time protection for children and families - something that simply wouldn't be possible with conventional tech alone." "At Jentic, we're building AI-native infrastructure for the agent era, enabling AI agents to dynamically discover, load, and execute the exact tools they need, precisely when they need them," said Dorothy Creaven, Chief Operating Officer of Jentic. "This report reinforces what we're seeing every day: Ireland's startups are not just adopting AI, they're pushing the boundaries of how AI is applied at scale." "The report reflects what we're seeing on the ground," added Sean Mullaney, Founder & CEO of Seapoint. "AI isn't just enhancing finance tools - it's fundamentally changing how startups manage money, make strategic decisions, and scale. It's enabling us to build the intelligent financial home we always wished we had." Across Ireland, businesses are integrating AI at an accelerating pace, with 45% now using AI, marking a 32% growth in just one year, up from 34% last year. This growth is outpacing the European average, where, overall, 42% of businesses are now consistently using AI at a growth rate of 27%. The report also found that Irish businesses reported a 25% year-on-year increase in AI investment, exceeding the European average of 22%. Wide, but shallow adoption: The two-tier economy Many businesses, particularly large enterprises, are not leveraging the most advanced uses of AI. This risks a two-tier AI economy between startups and large enterprises. The research identifies three distinct stages of AI adoption in Ireland, outlining the gap between businesses that are merely experimenting with AI and those that are fully embedding it into their operations for transformative impact. Stage 1: First steps Two thirds (66%) of Irish businesses are in the early stages of AI adoption, primarily using publicly available chatbots...

In this week's episode, we take a look at four different ebook formatting tools for indie authors. We also discuss the phenomenon of Star Wars day. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook of Malison: The Complete Series at my Payhip store: MALISON25 The coupon code is valid through June 3, 2025. So if you need a new book for spring, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 251 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is May 9, 2025, and today we are looking at ebook formatting tools. Before we get into our main topic, we'll have Coupon of the Week, a progress update at my current writing and audiobook projects, and then Question of the Week. We'll also close out the show with a preview of my new audiobook Ghost in the Assembly (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy).   This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook of Malison: The Complete Series at my Payhip store, and that is MALISON25. As always, we'll have the coupon code and the links in the show notes for this episode. This coupon code is valid through June the 3, 2025. So if you need a new ebook for spring, we have got you covered. Now here's where I'm at with my current writing projects. I am 87,000 words into Ghost in the Corruption and I'm hoping to hit 90,000 words by the end of today. So if all goes well, I will finish it up later this week and then begin editing. I am also 9,000 words into what my next project will be, which is Shield of Power, the final book in The Shield War series. I'm also 91,000 words into Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest, and that will be my main project after Shield of Power is finished. So my writing goals for the next couple months will be Ghost in the Corruption, Shield of Power, Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest, and then the final book in The Ghost Armor series (the title of which I should really decide since I'm getting close to being finished with the fifth book).   In audiobook news, recording of Ghost in the Assembly (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) is finished. That should be turning up on all the various audiobook stores before too much longer. Shield of Deception (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) is finished and available at all the audio stores: Audible, Apple, Google Play, Spotify, Chirp, and all the others. You can get that right now. Brad should be starting a recording of Shield of Battle sometime in the second half of May, if all goes well. So that is where I'm at with my current writing projects.   00:02:09 Question of the Week   And now let's move on to Question of the Week. Question of the Week is intended to inspire enjoyable discussions of interesting topics. This week's question: what is your favorite Star Wars? The inspiration for this question is the fact that May the Fourth has become Star Wars Day (in a very tongue in cheek manner). And as you might expect, we had a variety of responses to this question. Justin says: I have not seen any Star Wars TV series, but your other choices are mine as well. I have the Trawn Trilogy in the box set and got a PC joystick just for playing TIE Fighter again. Jonathan D. says: Empire Strikes Back is still the best film. I cannot get into the Disney canon after they destroyed the Expanded Universe. I watched The Force Awakens and that killed any interest in watching Disney Star Wars for me. Books is either Heir to the Empire Trilogy or the Darth Bain trilogy. A well done film adaptation of the Darth Bain books would be the only thing that would make me want to watch any new films. Video games would have to be Knight of the Old Republic 1 or 2, with Jedi Academy coming in third. The original Battlefront games were also great.   John Paul says: Loved the Mandalorian and the Book of Boba Fett, especially when they had the characters from each other's show guest starring in them. I saw somewhere they aren't making another series, but [there] was talk about a TV movie to finish it off, but [they are] now showing Series 4 on IBMD with no date. I grew up with the original trilogy though some of the later films are good, especially the special effects, though Jar Jar Binks spoiled the first three movies. Maybe they should reedit the character out since Lucas has spent some money on adding new effects to the trilogy to bring in line with the new movies. Skeleton Crew made me think of the movie Flight of the Navigator with Star Wars added, so I enjoyed that even though it's mainly for kids. I have fond memories of Space Invaders with the sidekick from the original Fall Guy TV show. Again, made for kids though adults can enjoy if they watch tongue in cheek.   Andrew says: There are only three Star Wars movies, of which Empire Strikes Back is my favorite. I really enjoyed Mandalorian Season One. Now Star Wars is dead to me, except for lightsaber battle videos. I really like the Princess Bride Battles. I played TIE Fighter, Dark Forces, and Knights of the Old Republic.   Tom says: Favorite film, Rogue One. With you on Mandalorian Season Two as favorite TV show. Favorite game, Rogue Squadron.   Tracy says: My favorite was Return of the Jedi.   Jenny says: Thrawn Trilogy for sure! Dark Forces was my very first computer game, so it's always going to hold a special place in my heart.   William says: The unofficial remasters of the original trilogy from preserved reels are a godsend.   MG says: Knights of the Old Republic was quite good and Knights of the Old Republic 2.   John K. says: I'm a grim dark sort of guy. Really liked Rogue One but it's slightly edged out by the original Episode IV. I absolutely love Andor but honestly, have not hated anything. Enjoyed them all. I was a nut for the original X-Wing game. Got good enough to one shot TIE Fighters with one quad shot and rarely missed and learned how to solo Star Destroyers pretty easily, though it would take forever. Having played the game that John K. is talking about, I can agree with him that you could take down Star Destroyers in your X-Wing if you knew what you were doing, but it really would take forever.   Dave says: Book wise, I really enjoyed the Thrawn books by Timothy Zahn, also the X-Wing series by Michael A. Stackpole was a personal favorite.   And finally Michael says: I agree on Empire Strikes Back though as a kid, I disliked the lack of upbeat movie. Also really liked the Solo movie. I confess I found the Thrawn books underwhelming, though the original Star Wars novelization is pretty good. And finally, I got to agree on TIE Fighter, such great game. Also, I have a soft spot for Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2.   For myself, I would have to break it down into four categories because Star Wars media covers so many different formats now. For favorite movie, I would say Empire Strikes Back, with Return of the Jedi as the runner up. For the favorite TV series, Season 2 of The Mandalorian. For my favorite book, The Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn, with Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover, Darth Plagueis by James Luceno, and The Darth Bane Trilogy by Drew Karpyshyn coming in as strong runners up. Seriously, if you're listening to this podcast, you probably enjoy reading books, so these five are definitely worth your time.   For my favorite video games, I would say TIE Fighter, with Knights of the Old Republic as a very close runner-up. But TIE Fighter was definitely my favorite. In the game, you play as an Imperial pilot, and the designers had the clever idea of making the Empire sympathetic by having the player spend most of the missions hunting ruthless pirates, suppressing alien civil wars, and fighting renegade Imperial warlords who are trying to overthrow the Emperor. In the last two expansion packs for the game, the player is flying as Grand Admiral Thrawn's elite pilot against the renegade Grand Admiral Zaarin, and finally defeating Zaarin after like forty missions was VERY satisfying.   So those are my favorite Star Wars media items. As we can see.  there is quite a range of opinion in the answer to that question.   00:06:54 Main Topic: Ebook Formatting Tools   Now let's move on to our main topic, which is ebook formatting tools. And this is an important thing for indie authors to discuss because if you do want to self-publish your books, it is one of those foundational skills you have to master. You need to know what kind of file format the platforms you're publishing to you take and how to produce it. Now this is something you can hire out but you really, really shouldn't in my opinion, especially because some ebook formatting services charge as much as $2,000 to turn a Word document into files ready to upload for ebook stores. Considering that it is something you can easily do yourself with free tools and a little bit of practice, spending any amount of money on it is probably a waste. I mean, there's a difference between the kind of intricate formatting you would need for say, a full color medical textbook with illustrations and a 60,000 word romance novel. Fortunately, all the major software programs are nowhere near as expensive as $2,000 a book and don't have as much of a learning curve as you might expect. Both video and written tutorials are plentiful for all of these options, making it easy to learn at your own pace. Today we're going to go over four software options for formatting ebooks and discuss their pros, cons, and the best uses for them. Although some of these products have word processing functionality and other features built in, today we'll focus on just the ebook formatting part of the software. #1: The first option we will look at is Atticus. Atticus is from the same company that makes Publisher Rocket, which is a software program I've spoken of very favorably of on the show over the years. The company has made an effort to understand the needs of authors over the years and added new features to Publisher Rocket consistently as time went on. The company Kindlepreneur has also made significant enhancements to Atticus since it launched. As of the time of this recording, it is a one-time purchase option that has free ongoing updates and the current cost is $147 (in United States dollars). Expensive, but the founder of the company Dave Chesson has said frequently he doesn't like software subscriptions. So hopefully this will continue to be a one-time fee and not become a subscription thing.   So here are the pros to using Atticus. It is less expensive than Vellum and has the same features. It works on operating systems other than Mac. In theory, since it has a web client, it can work on any platform. Reviewers say it is very pleasant to use and those who want a lot of customization options are generally happy with it and it has a nice tool for creating and reusing the template for things like author bios or link pages.   The con is that it does require an Internet connection to use and you have to have a computer connected to the Internet. Some people also prefer not to have their work stored in the cloud like Atticus does. Some users report slowness while opening or closing or when saving a file, especially if it's a book with a high word account. Because of the online requirement, there can be issues related to syncing. It does not support .mobi as a file export option. However, that's not a big deal anymore because Amazon is officially phasing out the .mobi file extension and is requiring people to use .epub. So this is not a major point and it's only for people who have a customer base with very old e-readers that can't handle .epub.   And finally, Atticus does not offer a free trial period if you just want to try it out, but does offer a refund within the first 30 days if you try it and decide that you don't like it. So what users would find Atticus the best? It's probably best for PC or Linux users who don't want a Mac and also want to have lots of fine control of your formatting or customizing your layout. Atticus is also heavily built around collaboration, where different people can work on the same file. So if you do work with a team (and many indie authors do) or are co-writing a book, then Atticus might be a good tool for you to use.   #2: The second program we're going to look at is called Vellum.  Vellum has been seen as the default option for ebook formatting for a lot of writers for a while now. As of the time of recording, there is a one-time purchase option that has free ongoing updates. The current cost is $199 for the ebook only version or $249 for the version that includes paperbacks. Vellum has gone on sale occasionally in the past, usually for Cyber Monday in November. The pros for Vellum are that many reviewers consider it the best option for ebook formatting and say it delivers professional results without too much work and a minimal learning curve. Vellum lets you try out the software for free, but you won't be able to export the files you're publishing until the software is purchased. Like Atticus, it offers a 30 day window for a refund.   Vellum is not cloud-based software and it can be used offline. So if you are, for instance, working on a laptop on the road with spotty internet connectivity, this can be a lifesaver. Now for the cons and the biggest con is a big one- that Vellum is Macintosh only. You need to have a Mac to use it and it is not currently available for Windows and Linux. The developers have said that presently they have no plans to port it to either Windows or Linux. It will also not work on iOS, so that means you can't run it on your iPad or your iPhone. You can in theory use it on a PC with a Mac OS virtual machine, but people have reported very mixed success with that. The other con is that it is the most expensive option. So the users this is best for I think would be if you already have a Mac or you are willing to buy a Mac for just one piece of software. #3: The third software program we're going to look at is called Jutoh. Jutoh is a labor of love, mainly created by two people in the UK and has been around for a long, long time. As of the time of this recording, there is a one-time purchase option that costs $45 (US dollars) and a Plus version for $90 that supports some additional features. It currently offers a free trial that you can download and install, but functionality is limited in the trial version. The pros of Jutoh is that it works on Windows, Mac, and most versions of Linux. It is not cloud-based software/is local to your computer. It does not need a constant Internet connection to function. Reviewers frequently praised how responsive their customer support is and of the paid options we are discussing, it will be the least expensive of all of them. The cons are the interface is a bit dated. It does kind of look like something from the early 2000s in terms of the buttons and where they are. Because of that, it can be more difficult for some users to use than Atticus or Vellum. It does not create PDFs or print ready files, so you would not be able to use it to format your files for print books, which is something both Atticus and Vellum offer. I think this is best used for users who want a less expensive option than Atticus or Vellum or a PC user who wants a non-cloud based option.   #4: The fourth and final program we're going to look at is called Kindle Create. And as of this recording, it is the only one of these four options that is free. It is a free download. This software is created and maintained by Amazon. The pro? It's free and you can use the .epubs it creates to upload your books onto other platforms. Just because you've made your ebook in Amazon Create, that doesn't mean you can't use the file for Barnes & Noble and Kobo and Apple and so forth. You can go ahead and do that. However, because it is free software, there are quite a few cons to it. The functionality is pretty limited and only a few fonts are available. It is not good with complex layouts and Amazon's own documentation recommends not using it for books with tables, footnotes, or complex text formatting.   The program doesn't handle edits well. There are people who write books in Vellum even though the developers don't exactly recommend that. And Atticus is designed to have books written in it. However, Kindle Create definitely cannot handle that very well. Windows and Mac are supported, but you can't install it on Linux. Kindle Create no longer supports .mobi as a file export option since Amazon is moving away from that option and most other vendors haven't used it ever. That is a minor point.   I think Kindle Create is best used by users who are just starting out and don't have much in the way of budget and have books that don't require a lot of complex formatting. Kindle Create is actually quite good for novels because novels in general don't have a lot of complex formatting and because it's free, it has a little bit of a steeper learning curve, but that can be advantageous as well.   So looking at those four options, what do I use and why? Well, for the first seven or so years I was self-publishing, I didn't use any of these. I used a program called Sigil, which is an .epub editor. And if Kindle Create has a high learning curve, Sigil's is much higher because you're essentially editing the raw guts of the .epub file.   I was content using that for a number of years, but what I needed was a program that would make uploading print books and formatting print books much easier because at the time I was using Create Space and Create Space required a specialized Word template that was just an enormous headache to use. And the reason that many of the Frostborn books have exactly 24 chapters is because I had a template that worked really well with 24 chapters for print books and I wasn't going to mess that up by trying to add a chapter or have one fewer chapter. So for some of the Frostborn books, I made sure there were 24 chapters.   Obviously this was not a tenable situation for the print books, even though I was happy using Sigil for the eBooks. So I eventually heard good things about Vellum. In 2018 (I believe) I got a used Mac and installed Vellum and started using that for print books. I was much happier with that.   Because the books looked so good in print, I eventually switched over to using Vellum for formatting my ebooks as well and I've been using that ever since. So my main ebook format writing program (as of May 9, 2025) is Vellum and I have a Mac specifically for that purpose. However, I also has high praise to say about Jutoh. I got started using Jutoh because for a while, Smashwords required you to upload a book using a specialized Word format. They didn't accept .epubs for the longest time and formatting a book in that proper Word format for Smashwords was a large headache, I have to admit. I never managed to get it automated quite right. And I had frequent problems with Smashwords rejecting the Word document I uploaded and so forth. Eventually, I discovered that Jutoh also had an export option for creating Smashwords-friendly Word documents. So I tried it out and that was just a godsend, I have to admit. It saved me so much time. So for about seven years as well, I used Jutoh for Smashwords formatting. However, in 2024 after Smashwords was acquired by Draft 2 Digital and the two companies became more and more merged, Smashwords changed and now accepts properly formatted .epubs. They don't do that specialized Word document thing anymore, which has made it much easier to upload files to Smashwords, I must say. But that also means that I've used Jutoh less and less in favor of Vellum because I no longer need those specially formatted Word documents. However, I do have nothing but positive things to say about Jutoh; it is a very good program. If you don't want to shell out the $249 for Vellum or if you don't have a Mac, I think Jutoh is an excellent option for you to use. I have never actually used Atticus, but it's popular enough that I wanted to talk about it on this show. I do know a lot of people who have used it to good effect. Just bear in mind the pros and cons we mentioned. And as for Kindle Create, there's nothing wrong with it. I think it's good starting point, especially if you're just starting out and want to format your book without paying a lot of money or having to pay $2,000 to someone on the Internet to do it. I do think it's a good starting point, even though it's very basic and for your first couple of books, it would be good. But as you get more experienced and want to branch into things like print books, you'll probably want a program with greater functionality like Jutoh, Vellum, or Atticus. So myself, I use mostly Vellum (with Jutoh occasionally), and that is what I use for ebook formatting.   So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.   00:19:53 Audiobook Excerpt   And now we'll close out the show with a short excerpt from Ghost In the Assembly, as narrated by Hollis McCarthy. [Remainder of podcast is audiobook except]

Prepare for a powerful conversation with Tate Stock, Founder and CEO of Chirp and viral Shark Tank standout. Stock and wife Hannah partnered to launch what is now Chirp. Soon after, Tate found himself negotiating between offers from: Kevin O'Leary, Robert Herjavec, and Lori Greiner as Mark Cuban and Daymond John made things both difficult and smarter.Stock's launch of a product made of sewer pipe and yoga mats was crowdfunded as a side hustle first and molded into a $100M+ brand used by millions of back pain sufferers.Watch Bold Encounters at MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast, YouTube.com/MarkSpencerCook, and also on Apple, Spotify, and most podcast platforms.Everyone faces the pressure to succeed at work—to lead one's own work and sometimes others to scale fast but stay real, as a person. Tate Stock reveals how his startup breakthrough began not with perfect branding—but with bold pivots and testing face-to-face conversations with real customers.Discover how to move fast without faking success. Tate shows how shifting your use and message—not always your product design—can unlock opportunities, how imperfect efforts outperform polished delays, and why direct interaction beats expensive strategy decks every time.Embark on a smarter path to meet needs and succeed at life's work—help others—for fit and meaningful growth. Apply Tate's methods today to test ideas, validate servees, and create momentum fast.Tate Stock has redefined how wellness can reach the masses, moving from yoga to back pain, and gaining national attention:• Viral back pain relief company with 6M+ wheels sold• Shark Tank Season 12 standout with high-profile negotiations• Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 – Manufacturing & Industry• Grew from garages to big-box retailers, then direct ecomm.Explore how Tate's experience with crowdfunding, messaging pivots, and literally no-nonsense, transparent leadership can reshape the way entrepreneurs grow teams and results:• Launch products even if they're not perfect• Test customers before investing too much• Pivot messaging to unlock massive new markets• Work side-by-side with your family without sacrificing either• Lead with transparency, not politics• Buy freedom with your earnings—not just stuff• Create direct feedback loops from real people• Treat trade shows like laboratories for truthQuestions Explored:• How do you discover your real market?• What makes Shark Tank deals intense?• Can fake listings help test demand?• What's better than balance?• How do bold pivots outperform branding?Lessons Learned:• Pivot messaging to reach new markets• Sell relief, not theory• Face-to-face tests beat surveys• Build before it's perfect• Let customers lead your evolution• Family-first is a business strategy• Launch even if it's messy• Transparency builds faster teamsConnect with Tate Stock:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatestock/Website: https://gochirp.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gochirp/See more at: MarkSpencerCook.com/PodcastMarkSpencerCook.com | WindfallPartners.comLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/@MarkSpencerCookOther Social Media: @MarkSpencerCook

On this week's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay are happy to welcome local musician and DJ Danielle Sines. Originally from Michigan, Danielle has been forging a path through the Chicago music scene for the past ten years. Her band Impulsive Hearts are amazing and you should check them out August 9th at The Cubby Bear. We are also looking forward to their fourth album which is currently in the works. In addition to being a musician Danielle is also an avid vinyl collector. No stranger to spinning records, she can be heard every Tuesday as DJ D-Rock from 12pm - 3pm CST playing a wide range of music on CHIRP Radio  107.1FM on the dial and CHIRP.ORG on the inter webs.  ————————————————————————————————— Vinyl Fridays theme song & bed music by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann             Apache 65' by Davie Allan & The Arrows                  Apache The Incredible Bongo Band     Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you'd like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio

DETAILS & REGISTRATION FOR THE FREE MAY AUTISM SUMMITIn this second interview with Beth Lambert, founder and executive director of Documenting Hope, Dr. Tony Ebel delves into the groundbreaking research being conducted on environmental stressors and chronic illness in children. Beth shares insights from their CHIRP and FLIGHT studies, highlighting how the "total load" of modern environmental factors is impacting children's health. The conversation covers the importance of addressing foundational health issues before pursuing specialized treatments, the problems with diagnostic labels, and how parents can take back control of their children's healing journey outside the conventional medical system.[00:01:00] Introduction to Beth Lambert and Documenting HopeOverview of their mission to explore environmental impacts on children's healthBeth's expertise on the "perfect storm" and "total load" theory[00:06:00] Success story of EthanCase study of a child experiencing significant improvements through nervous system-focused careTransitioning from sensory overload to normal family activities[00:10:00] The CHIRP StudyChild Health Inventory for Resilience and Prevention explainedHow modern environmental factors create "too much, too early" for developing children80,000 untested chemicals and their cumulative impact[00:16:00] The FLIGHT StudyDocumenting how children heal through root cause approachesBio-individuality of each child's healing journeyMaking healing protocols more accessible and scalable[00:25:00] Foundational approaches vs. advanced treatmentsWhy basics (sleep, digestion, breathing, movement) must come before specialized interventionsGetting nervous system regulation before extensive testingDr. Tony's clinical observations on sequencing interventions properly[00:31:00] Multi-factorial nature of developmental conditionsDiscussion of RFK Jr.'s announcement about autism causesWhy a single-cause explanation for autism is problematicThe complexity of communicating "total load" to the public[00:41:00] Moving beyond diagnostic labelsThe problem with diagnosis as identityWhy optimizing health matters more than fixing a labeled conditionDifferent levels of autism and how they're wrongly grouped together[00:45:00] Taking power back from the conventional medical systemGoal-oriented approaches instead of diagnosis-centered careAccessible solutions that don't require insurance approvalBuilding a different paradigm for children's healing[00:51:00] Future Documenting Hope initiativesGet connected at www.documentinghope.com-- DETAILS & REGISTRATION FOR THE FREE MAY AUTISM SUMMIT Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

How marginalized people in Milwaukee are impacted by climate change. The wonders of warbler season. Whether cats should be allowed outdoors and managing their adventurous aspirations.

In this episode of Tech Up, we dive into Google's latest AI upgrades for Workspace and beyond. From Gemini 2.5 Flash, a faster, cost-efficient AI model, to Lyria's text-to-music magic and Chirp 3's realistic voice cloning and smart transcription, Google's going all in on real-world AI. We also explore how Gemini is reshaping Docs, Sheets, and Meet—making work more productive,

From knocking on doors for windshield repairs to building a $700K/month SaaS company, Ryan Fenn's journey is anything but typical. In this episode of The Home Front with Jeff Dudan, Ryan shares how dropping out of high school, hustling at car washes, and creating an online course laid the foundation for CHIIRP — a text automation platform now disrupting home services. Whether you're building a franchise, running ads, or scaling a SaaS, this interview is a blueprint in grit, faith, and next-level lead conversion.

From knocking on doors for windshield repairs to building a $700K/month SaaS company, Ryan Fenn's journey is anything but typical. In this episode of The Home Front with Jeff Dudan, Ryan shares how dropping out of high school, hustling at car washes, and creating an online course laid the foundation for CHIIRP — a text automation platform now disrupting home services. Whether you're building a franchise, running ads, or scaling a SaaS, this interview is a blueprint in grit, faith, and next-level lead conversion.

Learn about the statewide referendum question on your ballot this election. Chirp Chat explores the different kinds of bird nests in Wisconsin. New local music in this month's Milwaukee Music Roundup.

Better late than never, right?! The boys' are struggling a bit just like the Seattle Kraken against the Minnesota Wild and shit gets weird, fast. This week's Kraken Reaction has Jeff talking about the team on the road versus the Chicago Blackhawks and why the vibes are still high, how the Peggars came into Climate Pledge and stole a win, why Brandon Tanev took a shot at Shane Wright, and the arrival of Jani Nyman. Three Stars of the Week has everything from Joey's countdown to Asia, drummers on TikTok, Sleep Token, 1/2 off wine bars and 5am nights, March Madness coinciding with Spring, and Jeff has an all-time experience at a phone store. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week. 02:34 Kraken Reaction 26:00 Draft Kings DEAL FOR LISTENERS! Subscribe: -On All podcasting apps. Rate & review on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! -Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at @KrakenPod! This Episode is Brought to you by DraftKings! New episodes every week on The Hockey Podcast Network. Release the Kraken! #SeaKraken

In this episode of Acceptable Accuracy, Philip and Tyler sit down with Andrew from NavComm to dive into the world of civilian radio communications. Why should you own a radio when cell phones seem so reliable? We explore practical use cases and break down the differences between FRS, GMRS, and HAM radio—covering ease of use, licensing requirements, and realistic communication distances. Andrew shares essential radio recommendations, must-have accessories, and how to integrate comms into your overall preparedness setup. Plus, we tackle radio programming, from basic on-device setup to using CHIRP software for configuring repeaters and optimizing performance. If you've ever considered adding a radio to your readiness kit, this episode is packed with everything you need to get started.

Google's Chirp 3 is coming to Vertex AI, Roblox announces text-to-shape generator Cube 3D, Alphabet spins off laser internet startup Taara. Show Notes

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Former Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons went at it on X last night.

Welcome back to the wildest ride on the internet—Tower Gang Podcast! This week, we're diving headfirst into the chaos with stories of babies raining from the sky, rocket launcher bonks, and a whole lot of [CHIRP] you won't believe. From McDonald's carding “young people” to unhinged rants about everything from IVF mix-ups to telepathic tards, we've got it all. Plus, Toad's pedo-hunter drama goes viral—will he survive the pitchforks?Highlights:Joseph Figlock vs. Falling Babies: Sanitation worker or baby magnet?Blurred Blacks: When rocket launchers become melee weapons.Bible Time: Incest, Cain, and why Ham's a legend.Laney's MKUltra Edit: Crack-fueled insanity you'll replay all week.Toad's Telepathy: Is he an alien or just hearing voices?JOIN THE PATREON FOR AD FREE & BONUS CONTENT (PRE AND POST SHOW)Tower Gang | The REAL most offfensive podcast on the internet! | Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TowerGangNEW RACIST MERCH WEEKLY!Tower Gang | Racist Merch - TopLobsta.com https://www.toplobsta.com/pages/towergangFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:TOWER GANG POD:Tower Gang / Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TowerGangTower Gang / YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@towergangpodTower Gang / Rumble https://rumble.com/c/TowerGangPod(@TowerGangPod) / X https://x.com/TowerGangPod(@towergangpodcast) / Instagram https://www.instagram.com/towergangpodcast/TowerGangLayneEdits / Rumble https://rumble.com/user/TowerGangLayneEditsCLINT RUSSELL:(@LibertyLockPod) / X https://x.com/LibertyLockPod(@libertylockdown) / Instagram https://www.instagram.com/libertylockdown/Liberty Lockdown / YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/LibertyLockdownLiberty Lockdown / Merch - TopLobsta.com https://www.toplobsta.com/pages/liberty-lockdownTOPLOBSTA:(@TopLobsta) / X https://x.com/TopLobsta(@TopLobsta) / Instagram https://www.instagram.com/toplobsta/TopLobsta.com / Merch https://www.toplobsta.com/Nephilim Death Squad / YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@NephilimDeathSquadNephilimDeathSquad / Rumble https://rumble.com/user/NephilimDeathSquadJOSE GALISON:(@TowerGangJose) / X https://x.com/TowerGangJose(@jose.galison) / Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jose.galison/No Way, Jose! / YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@nowayjose2020No Way, Jose! / Rumble https://rumble.com/c/NoWayJoseTOAD:(@TowerGangToad) / X https://x.com/TowerGangToadBettor Off Dead - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OffDeadBettorToad | All Links https://linktr.ee/towergangtoadCOLE: (@TowerGangCole) / X https://x.com/TowerGangColeTYLER:LPR / YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastReviewLibertarian Podcast Review / Rumble https://rumble.com/c/LPRpod review (@tylerjanke) / X https://x.com/tylerjankeLAYNE:Layney

BACK from Mardi Gras and Jeff has some serious goofy nuggets planning to do. This week's Kraken Reaction covers everything this year's NHL trade deadline including the grade the Seattle Kraken received from ESPN, what trading Oliver Bjorkstrand means for the organizations, a farewell to Yanni Gourde and Brandon Tanev, the direction of the organization, future plans for Philip Grubauer, way too early free agency predictions, and much more. Three Stars of the Week has everything from Jeff's newly discovered hate for Universal Studios, a full Disney and Mardi Gras recap, the most amazing roller coaster ever, the Seattle Seahawks imploding, and Joey's first big boy camera ahead of his Japan trip. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week. 03:57 Kraken Reaction 48:12 Draft Kings DEAL FOR LISTENERS! Subscribe: -On All podcasting apps. Rate & review on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! -Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at @KrakenPod! This Episode is Brought to you by DraftKings! New episodes every week on The Hockey Podcast Network. Release the Kraken! #SeaKraken

The Wondrous Vegetable ShopWith the arrival of spring, beneath the soft mantle of the earth, tubers and roots began to awaken. The carrots stretched their orange tips with their green tufts. The round and plump potatoes whispered among themselves.“I can feel the warmth of the sun even down here,” said a deep red beetroot. “Doesn't it seem like the perfect moment to show ourselves to the world?”“You're right!” an enthusiastic onion replied. “Enough of staying down here! I want to shine on the shelves of a beautiful shop.”So, they began their journey toward the surface. The earth gently parted to let those cheerful and determined roots pass through. Once they emerged, they started strolling carefree among the olive trees of the Tuscan hills, chatting happily about their new adventure.Along their path, some sparrows hopped on the branches and, seeing the lively and chatty group, immediately chirped: “Chirp, chirp, chirp! Where are you going, fragrant vegetables?”“To find the most special shop in town and put ourselves on display,” they replied.A farmer, who had cultivated with passion for many years and cared deeply about the quality of his produce, noticed them and gently gathered them. He placed them in a basket and took them to a shop in Sesto Fiorentino, well known for its dedication to the finest products of the land.Above the shop's window, the sign read: THE WONDROUS VEGETABLE SHOP.In baskets lovingly arranged, the carrots displayed their vibrant orange color, the potatoes gleamed, and even the onions proudly showed off their shining hues. The radishes giggled and happily put themselves on display as well.Customers couldn't resist such a spectacle of colors and scents and stopped, enchanted, saying: “What spectacular vegetables! Now this is a well-stocked and high-quality shop!”The vegetables were delighted to be appreciated and purchased—they knew they would bring flavors and smiles to every kitchen with delicious dishes. Full of taste and nutrients, they were happy to be healthy and wholesome ingredients for everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, bringing to the table the joy and warmth of a meal shared with family and friends, following Italian tradition.And so, buon appetito to everyone!________________________________________________________________________Each story is currently written and narrated in both Italian and English.The translation from Italian (the original language) to English and the reading of the stories are performed using Generative Artificial Intelligence — which perhaps has a touch of magic... We hope it has done a good job!If you like it, make sure to tell your friends, family, and teachers, and subscribe to this podcast to stay updated. You'll be able to read or listen to new stories as soon as they become available.Visit us On The Official Website https://www.storiesottolestelle.com/

The Wondrous Vegetable ShopWith the arrival of spring, beneath the soft mantle of the earth, tubers and roots began to awaken. The carrots stretched their orange tips with their green tufts. The round and plump potatoes whispered among themselves.“I can feel the warmth of the sun even down here,” said a deep red beetroot. “Doesn't it seem like the perfect moment to show ourselves to the world?”“You're right!” an enthusiastic onion replied. “Enough of staying down here! I want to shine on the shelves of a beautiful shop.”So, they began their journey toward the surface. The earth gently parted to let those cheerful and determined roots pass through. Once they emerged, they started strolling carefree among the olive trees of the Tuscan hills, chatting happily about their new adventure.Along their path, some sparrows hopped on the branches and, seeing the lively and chatty group, immediately chirped: “Chirp, chirp, chirp! Where are you going, fragrant vegetables?”“To find the most special shop in town and put ourselves on display,” they replied.A farmer, who had cultivated with passion for many years and cared deeply about the quality of his produce, noticed them and gently gathered them. He placed them in a basket and took them to a shop in Sesto Fiorentino, well known for its dedication to the finest products of the land.Above the shop's window, the sign read: THE WONDROUS VEGETABLE SHOP.In baskets lovingly arranged, the carrots displayed their vibrant orange color, the potatoes gleamed, and even the onions proudly showed off their shining hues. The radishes giggled and happily put themselves on display as well.Customers couldn't resist such a spectacle of colors and scents and stopped, enchanted, saying: “What spectacular vegetables! Now this is a well-stocked and high-quality shop!”The vegetables were delighted to be appreciated and purchased—they knew they would bring flavors and smiles to every kitchen with delicious dishes. Full of taste and nutrients, they were happy to be healthy and wholesome ingredients for everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, bringing to the table the joy and warmth of a meal shared with family and friends, following Italian tradition.And so, buon appetito to everyone! Each story is currently written and narrated in both Italian and English.The translation from Italian (the original language) to English and the reading of the stories are performed using Generative Artificial Intelligence — which perhaps has a touch of magic... We hope it has done a good job!If you like it, make sure to tell your friends, family, and teachers, and subscribe to this podcast to stay updated. You'll be able to read or listen to new stories as soon as they become available. Visit us On The Official Website https://www.storiesottolestelle.com/

You can't miss this episode with Doug Tallamy! Doug is a conservation visionary, renowned entomologist, ecologist, professor, and New York Times bestselling author. As the co-founder of the Homegrown National Park initiative, Doug shares his visionary approach to transforming our lawns and backyards into thriving ecosystems that support biodiversity and combat biodiversity loss. You will be super pumped after this episode to transform your yard! ​ What You Will Learn: The Lawn Epidemic: Doug discusses the staggering statistic that over 40 million acres of the U.S. are covered in lawns—an area larger than New England. He emphasizes the potential impact if homeowners reduced their lawn space by half, potentially restoring 20 million acres to native habitats, surpassing the combined area of all major national parks.​ Genesis of a Movement: Delving into his background, Doug recounts the pivotal moment that ignited his passion for conservation. Moving to a property overrun with invasive species, he observed a stark absence of native insects and wildlife, leading him to investigate the profound effects of non-native plants on local ecosystems.​ The Insect-Plant Connection: Highlighting the specialized relationships between native plants and insects, Doug explains how many insects have co-evolved with specific plants. The decline of these native plants directly threatens insect populations, which in turn affects the broader food web, including bird species and you.​ Empowering Homeowners: Doug introduces you to the Homegrown National Park initiative, a grassroots call-to-action encouraging you to transform your outdoor spaces. By planting native species and reducing lawn areas, you can play a crucial role in restoring ecological balance.​ Success Stories and Practical Tips So You can Get Started: Sharing inspiring anecdotes, Doug illustrates how simple changes in landscaping practices have led to the return of diverse wildlife, from caterpillars to birds. He offers practical advice on selecting native plants and creating environments that support local fauna.​ Relevant Links: Homegrown National Park Initiative: Learn more about how you can contribute to this nationwide movement by visiting Homegrown National Park.​ Doug Tallamy's Books: Bringing Nature Home: Discover the essential role of native plants in our landscapes. Purchase here.​ Nature's Best Hope: A blueprint for individuals to help save the planet by starting in their own yards. Purchase here.​ The Nature of Oaks: An intimate look at the life cycle of oak trees and their importance to wildlife. Purchase here. How Can I Help, Saving Nature with Your Yard, Purchase NEW Book​ Native Plant Resources: National Wildlife Federation's Native Plant Finder: Identify native plants specific to your area to support local wildlife. Access the tool here.​ If you want to learn how to connect with wild herbs for food and medicine, Click Here! Please share this episode with as many friends and family members as possible. Let's spread Doug's important message and mission and transform the health of this Earth, one yard at a time. With So Much Love and the Chirp of the Yellow-rumped Warbler, April P.S. I would be super grateful for a good rating of the Wild Herb Podcast, it will help our small show grow!

Welcome back to the wildest ride on the internet—Tower Gang Podcast! This week, we're diving headfirst into the chaos with stories of babies raining from the sky, rocket launcher bonks, and a whole lot of [CHIRP] you won't believe. From McDonald's carding “young people” to unhinged rants about everything from IVF mix-ups to telepathic tards, we've got it all. Plus, Toad's pedo-hunter drama goes viral—will he survive the pitchforks?Highlights:Joseph Figlock vs. Falling Babies: Sanitation worker or baby magnet?Blurred Blacks: When rocket launchers become melee weapons.Bible Time: Incest, Cain, and why Ham's a legend.Laney's MKUltra Edit: Crack-fueled insanity you'll replay all week.Toad's Telepathy: Is he an alien or just hearing voices?JOIN THE PATREON FOR AD FREE & BONUS CONTENT (PRE AND POST SHOW)Tower Gang | The REAL most offfensive podcast on the internet! | Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TowerGangNEW RACIST MERCH WEEKLY!Tower Gang | Racist Merch - TopLobsta.comhttps://www.toplobsta.com/pages/towergangFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:TOWER GANG POD:Tower Gang / Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TowerGangTower Gang / YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@towergangpodTower Gang / Rumblehttps://rumble.com/c/TowerGangPod(@TowerGangPod) / Xhttps://x.com/TowerGangPod(@towergangpodcast) / Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/towergangpodcast/TowerGangLayneEdits / Rumblehttps://rumble.com/user/TowerGangLayneEditsCLINT RUSSELL:(@LibertyLockPod) / Xhttps://x.com/LibertyLockPod(@libertylockdown) / Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/libertylockdown/Liberty Lockdown / YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/LibertyLockdownLiberty Lockdown / Merch - TopLobsta.comhttps://www.toplobsta.com/pages/liberty-lockdownTOPLOBSTA:(@TopLobsta) / Xhttps://x.com/TopLobsta(@TopLobsta) / Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/toplobsta/TopLobsta.com / Merchhttps://www.toplobsta.com/Nephilim Death Squad / YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@NephilimDeathSquadNephilimDeathSquad / Rumblehttps://rumble.com/user/NephilimDeathSquadJOSE GALISON:(@TowerGangJose) / Xhttps://x.com/TowerGangJose(@jose.galison) / Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jose.galison/No Way, Jose! / YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@nowayjose2020No Way, Jose! / Rumblehttps://rumble.com/c/NoWayJoseTOAD:(@TowerGangToad) / Xhttps://x.com/TowerGangToadBettor Off Dead - YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@OffDeadBettorToad | All Linkshttps://linktr.ee/towergangtoadCOLE: (@TowerGangCole) / Xhttps://x.com/TowerGangColeTYLER:LPR / YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@PodcastReviewLibertarian Podcast Review / Rumblehttps://rumble.com/c/LPRpod review (@tylerjanke) / Xhttps://x.com/tylerjankeLAYNE:Layney

HAPPY MARDI GRAS Y'ALL! See ya on the other side. Joey is in full form and to really enjoy this episode we recommend watching on our YouTube @KrakenPod. This week's Kraken Reaction covers Eberle and the Seattle Kraken coming back from the break, how Seattle cannot get enough of Finnish dudes (and neither can we), how the Seattle Kraken could have made playoffs this season, Shane Wright goes on a popular podcast to give us some awesome intel, and Berkly Catton is a fucking STUD...call up soon? Three Stars of the Week features everything from Joey hosting for Mardi Gras parades to the Januszek (Polish) household being bitten by the hockey bug, crawfish boils, gospel core, a last minute escape to Disney, and a possible record night out on the town. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week. 13:09 Kraken Reaction 38:00 Draft Kings DEAL FOR LISTENERS! Subscribe: -On All podcasting apps. Rate & review on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! -Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at @KrakenPod! This Episode is Brought to you by DraftKings! New episodes every week on The Hockey Podcast Network. Release the Kraken! #SeaKraken

How Black literature is gaining notoriety in Milwaukee. African-American culinary history. A new episode of Chirp Chat about how to find community with other birders.

Is Jeff a weird beer guy?! This week's Kraken Reaction covers the improbable return of Seattle Kraken Captain Jordan Eberle, Kaapo Kakko absolutely showing out on the international stage, and CEO Tod Leiweke's team address that you may have missed. In NHL News: the 4 Nations Face-Off is the talk of the sports world and the boys couldn't be more pumped for Thursday night's re-match of USA vs Canada, winner takes all. In Three Stars of the Week, Jeff and Joey discuss everything from the return of White Lotus to Jeff going full dad-mode on a clean garage, epic comedy shows, a last minute Valentine's Day date night, why the 4 Nations Face-Off fucking rocks, and Dave Portnoy's Pizza Reviews impacting the local economy in New Orleans. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week. 07:00 Kraken Reaction 36:39 Draft Kings DEAL FOR LISTENERS! Subscribe: -On All podcasting apps. Rate & review on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! -Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at @KrakenPod! This Episode is Brought to you by DraftKings! New episodes every week on The Hockey Podcast Network. Release the Kraken! #SeaKraken

Boy do we have a SUPER episode for you! Get it? GET IT?! This week's Kraken Reaction provides an update on the team before heading into the break. Including Matty's OT winner and why Joey has been pounding the table for Shane Wright to get more ice time. And where do the Seattle Kraken rank among the NHL in teams that players DON'T want to play for? In NHL News: Jeff breaks down the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, who he's rooting for, a quick roster breakdown, and what that schedule looks like. Three Stars of the Week is a special Super Bowl edition as Joey recounts everything from working inside and alongside the NFL in New Orleans from Super Bowl week. From going viral on Instagram to meeting Mina Kimes, secret comedy shows ruined by country music, and much, MUCH more. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week. 02:58 Kraken Reaction 22:48 Draft Kings DEAL FOR LISTENERS! Subscribe: -On All podcasting apps. Rate & review on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! -Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at @KrakenPod! This Episode is Brought to you by DraftKings! New episodes every week on The Hockey Podcast Network. Release the Kraken! #SeaKraken

Let's get right into the Kraken Reaction this week shall we?! Jeff provides an update on the team starting with Jeff Camelio's 2000th game as the Seattle Kraken's Equipment Manager, losing 3 out of 4, Kaapo Kakko representing in the 4 Nations Face-Off, and Jordan Eberle's insane return to the ice. Finally, the big news, the boys talk about Philipp Grubauer being placed on waivers before ultimately going down to the Coachella Valley Firebirds and what that looks like for the organization including a potential buyout once the season is over. Next, Joey breaks down the Kraken's prospect pool rankings and how it reflects the future being so bright despite a down season. In NHL News: Utah has a logo leak and the two weigh in on their personal favorites. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from Jeff's obsession with Tyler Sheridan, the best show on tv, Super Bowl madness in New Orleans, the ending of dry January, an insider look at a Mardi Gras ball, and Luka Doncic being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week. 02:57 Kraken Reaction 29:06 Draft Kings offer for listeners Subscribe: -On All podcasting apps. Rate & review on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! -Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at @KrakenPod! This Episode is Brought to you by DraftKings! New episodes every week on The Hockey Podcast Network. Release the Kraken! #SeaKraken

We want to win and we want it NOWWWWWWW! Jeff and Joey return after getting snowed in, in...New Orleans?! This week's Kraken Reaction covers exactly what the Seattle Kraken need to do in order to make this season a win and Joey comes in hot with some bold trade deadline predictions for the team that he has made peace with. No Dumb Questions returns and a member of the Kraken Pod Fam / Jeff's friend poses: what is the earliest that an NHL team has been eliminated from the playoffs?! Jeff goes full STAT MAN here and impresses everyone, including himself. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from the snowpocalypse in Louisiana to Jeff's (now) damp January, Landman on Paramount+, a celebrity feud that Joey can't take his eyes off of, and the Super Bowl making its way to New Orleans this year. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week. 06:41 Kraken Reaction 28:55 Draft Kings offer for listeners 31:52 No Dumb Questions Subscribe: -On All podcasting apps. Rate & review on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! -Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at @KrakenPod! This Episode is Brought to you by DraftKings! New episodes every week on The Hockey Podcast Network. Release the Kraken! #SeaKraken

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The Seattle Kraken are spiraling and it's time we take a pause from focusing on the games to talk about the big picture of the organization. In this week's Kraken Reaction: it's DEAL OR NO DEAL! Joey has hand-selected four different topics: Spronger's comments to the media, Seattle Kraken President and CEO Tod Leiweke voluntarily joining the team on the road, reports of Will Borgen requesting a trade, and a front office riff within the organization that may have impacted who the current head coach of the team is - and he's makes Jeff choose and explain whether it's a deal, or no deal at all. Brace yourselves, this is a conversation that has been in the making for quite some time now. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from Joey rewatching Mindhunter to kid's basketball, Sam Darnold shitting the bed, Jeff's love of sports documentaries, the Detroit Lions, and how Spencer Pratt is single-handedly saving TikTok and taking over social media. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week. 05:22 Kraken Reaction 08:00 Deal or No Deal Subscribe: -On All podcasting apps. Rate & review on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! -Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at @KrakenPod! This Episode is Brought to you by DraftKings, BetterHelp, and Gametime! Use promo code THPN for 10% off. New episodes every week on The Hockey Podcast Network. Release the Kraken! #SeaKraken

The boys are back! After a terrorist attack in New Orleans puts life and the podcast on pause, Jeff and Joey talk about the incident, life in New Orleans, how they've been impacted, resiliency, their love for New Orleans, and a lot more before returning to this week's Kraken Reaction which has Jeff pondering out loud what the issues are for the team as well as predictions for when we will start to see the changes that are long overdue and an update on the health status of Jordan Eberle that really puts  things into perspective. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from dry January to Severance season 2, fireplaces, Travis Hunter winning the Heisman and Joey's beef with non-ball knowers, Mardi Gras season, and why NOLA is just the fucking best. Love y'all Kraken Pod Fam, it's good to be back. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week. 27:44 Kraken Reaction Subscribe: -On All podcasting apps. Rate & review on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! -Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at @KrakenPod! This Episode is Brought to you by DraftKings, BetterHelp, and Gametime! Use promo code THPN for 10% off. New episodes every week on The Hockey Podcast Network. Release the Kraken! #SeaKraken  

Merry Christmas from the cast and crew of the Someone You Should Know Podcast. At this time of year, we are always thankful to showcase the talents of our staff poet, Tammy Spears.  Tammy  joins us on this Christmas Day to regale us with some memories of Christmas past and to share some poetry from her books, "Flutter of an Eye" and "Fluttering On."  Tammy is Someone You Should Know.  BUY RIK A COFFEETammy's Twitter linkTammy's Instagram linkTammy's LinkedIn linkTammy's Etsy linkTammy's Alignable linkAmazon link to purchase "Flutter of an Eye"Etsy link to purchase "Flutter of an Eye"Barnes & Nobel link to purchase "Flutter of an Eye"Walmart link to purchase "Flutter of an Eye"IUniverse link to purchase "Flutter of an Eye"The Audio book for "Flutter of an Eye" is now available on the following platforms: Storytel, Libro.fm, Chirp, Spotify, Google Play, Barnes and Noble, Rakuten kobo Tune In, Audiobooks.com, Everand.com and Audible.com.Music Bed used a Christmas Tree from Dennis Laffoon in his How to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rikanthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/someoneyoushouldknowpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-anthony2019/TikTok: @SomeoneYouShouldKnow2023YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@someoneyoushouldknowpodcastThank you for listening!Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.Send us a textHow to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rikanthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/someoneyoushouldknowpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-anthony2019/TikTok: @SomeoneYouShouldKnow2023YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@someoneyoushouldknowpodcastThank you for listening!Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.

Did we mention that it's our Christmas episode?! Don't forget: Christmas. Jeff and Joey immediately go into this week's Kraken Reaction breaking down the Seattle Kraken winning and losing consecutive game 5-1 and what went both right and wrong in each. Identity crisis, anyone? Christmas Gifts to the Team has the boys unwrapping gifts from Santa to the Seattle Kraken that will elevate them to a playoff contender before the calendar flips to 2025. A very merry Christmas, indeed! After unwrapping all of Santa's gifts it's time for a special Kraken Pod edition of Secret Santa! Jeff and Joey each receive 3 Seattle Kraken players reveal what they got for each of them...with some surprises thrown in. Three Stars of the Week gets sentimental but first, the two discuss everything from The Nutcracker to gas leaks, XoFluza, White Lotus season 3 dropping (!), a return of Costco Daddy, and Joey reveals that he is about to embark on his #1 all-time bucket list travel journey. A conversation on the new year turns into Jeff and Joey giving advice to their future selves. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week. Christmas. 00:00 Intro 03:38 Kraken Reaction 09:57 Christmas Gifts to the Team 29:30 Kraken Secret Santa Subscribe: -On All podcasting apps. Rate & review on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! -Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at @KrakenPod! This Episode is Brought to you by DraftKings, BetterHelp, and Gametime! Use promo code THPN for 10% off. New episodes every week on The Hockey Podcast Network. Release the Kraken! #SeaKraken

WHAT DID WE TELL YOU ABOUT THAT ROAD TRIP?! The boys hop right into this week's Kraken Reaction with a bit of gloating as their predictions have been on par this season. The Seattle Kraken win 3 of 4 in a brutal road swing and Joey explains why he was able to stomach the 1 loss to the New Jersey Devils as well as a surprising stat on Matty Beniers and a reminder that Oliver Bjorkstrand is still that dude. Jeff stayed up late to watch the team take on the Florida Panthers which of course went into OT and his time was spent once again trolling Las Vegas Golden Knights fans on Twitter (X). In NHL News: Jacob Trouba goes west as the Anaheim Ducks swing a trade with the New York Rangers and Bettman announces a cap raise for next season. No Dumb Questions has longtime member of the Kraken Pod fam Glenn Libman chime in on what goalies are allowed to do and not allowed to do when handling the puck on their stick. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from Christmas parties to ball knower Mr. Timothee Chalamet, Nosferatu on Christmas Day, Joey making the trek to San Antonio for the Alamo Bowl, and much more. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week. 03:40 Kraken Reaction 38:19 No Dumb Questions Subscribe: -On All podcasting apps, rate & review on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! -Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at @KrakenPod This Episode is Brought to you by DraftKings, BetterHelp, and Gametime! Use promo code THPN for 10% off. New episodes every week on The Hockey Podcast Network. Release the Kraken! #SeaKraken

This episode Dexter Pitts joins him on the podcast. You can find him on IG iampitts1. Dexter in my opinion is a national treasure. Dexter has overcome a lot in his life. He tells part of his story on this podcast. We talk racism, n word passes, women, humans being human, and so much more. Easily one of my favorite episodes. Please patronize and support the LEO businesses that made this podcast possible. How are First Responders hitting huge fitness / body/ health goals? Don't miss this one! Fit Responder Fit Responder is the top remote coaching program for first responders around the US. Having support that understands the demands and stressors of the job helps when you need an effective and realistic action plan to make your goals reality  Follow FIT RESPONDER for tips, guides, memes, etc. https://fitresponder.com/ Fed up with a coffee company that doesn't support law enforcement? Tired of brands with terrible values? Stand against those that don't stand with you. @Respondersix, we power First Responders through political turmoil, staffing shortages, and relentless personal and physical attacks. We are First Responder-owned and based in the USA. We champion American values and what truly matters. Join us in the fight. www.respondersix.com https://www.thethinlinerockstation.com/ PMPM coins - www.ghostpatch.com PMPM Merch - https://poorly-made-police-memes.creator-spring.com/? https://linktr.ee/Poorlymadepolicememes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poorly-made-police-memes/support

It's time...The PANIC BUTTON episode is here! Jeff and Joey reunite after taking off Thanksgiving week and get right into this week's Kraken Reaction which covers what went wrong over the past week, and the REAL issue plaguing this Seattle Kraken team as they get ready to embark on a serious east code road trip. Maybe Dave Hakstol wasn't to blame after all? Joey goes into his panic button rant and the Kraken may have broken Jeff Lasso after all. No Dumb Questions has OG member of the Kraken Pod Fam James Sullivan ask why in the hell Joey Daccord was sitting on a bench away from his team at San Jose where Sharkie the mascot could fuck with him mid-game. As if losing twice to the San Jose Sharks wasn't enough. In NHL News, Ovi returns to practice fresh off a broken leg rocking a track suit and Jeff breaks down the star-studded Team USA roster for the Four Nations Faceoff in February. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from the flu taking over Joey's house and canceling his Boston trip, broken water lines on Thanksgiving day, Jeff's mid-week concert date night, Paul Bissonnette aka Biz Nasty taking on six bags of douche at a Houston's in Scottsdale, Jeff getting jingled from his fantasy hockey team, Dallas for the holidays and a possible Alamo Bowl, and much more. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week. 03:08 Kraken Reaction 13:28 Panic Button 39:11 No Dumb Questions Subscribe: -On All podcasting apps, rate & review on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! -Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at @KrakenPod Presented by Draft Kings with new episodes every week on The Hockey Podcast Network. This Episode is Brought to you by DraftKings, BetterHelp, and Gametime! Use promo code THPN for 10% off. Release the Kraken! #SeaKraken