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 Remembering Frank StaggLast week marked 50 years of the death of Frank Stagg on hunger strike in Wakefield Prison, in England.  Events, including a black flag vigil and a march and rally were organised to remember the Mayo man. Gerry Kelly who was on hunger strike in England in the 1970s for over 206 days, during which he was force fed 167 times, gave the main oration in Ballina and spoke of Frank's great courage and commitment.I was in Long Kesh when Frank died on 12 February 1976 after 62 days on hunger strike. Britain's intransigence and in particular the obduracy of the then Home Secretary Roy Jenkins, ensured that Frank's fourth hunger strike would result in his death. As we walked around the Cage or sat in our cells the talk from when Frank embarked on his fast, was about his resolve and strength of character as on his own he faced the brutality of a British system determined to break him.Two years earlier we had watched as Frank's friend and comrade Michael Gaughan, another Mayo man, had died on hunger strike. Holy SmokeI used to smoke. I was very addicted to it. I smoked everything that was legal. I smoked a pipe for years. I liked the pipe. There is a certain ritual attached to pipe smoking. Filling your pipe requires special skills. It takes time. And care. Fill it too loosely and it will not last long. Too tightly and it will not burn at all. Most pipe smokers had a number of pipes. But there was always a favourite one. My favourites were invariably Kapp and Petersons. Particularly the bendy ones, favoured by Sherlock Holmes. Kapp and Peterson still have  a shop in Dublin. Kapp and Peterson gets honourable mention in Samuel Beckett's Waiting For Godot. In Belfast Miss Morans in Church Lane, which is still doing business, was a favoured supplier of pipes and good tobacco.Pipe tobacco is of course a matter of choice and taste. And addiction. I was inclined towards heavier brands like Condor. The I graduated to War Horse, particularly War Horse plug tobacco. The preparation of this type of pipe filler requires a pen knife for cutting off little slices of tobacco. These were then rubbed between your hands until they were reduced to the desired consistency. This added to the ritual. It was probably theraputic. If thats not a contradiction. Ditto  with the smell of pipe smoke. Back in the day pipe smokers were a fixed presence  in pubs and at most social gatherings. Many people, barely visible in the clouds of smoke, would declare how much they liked the smell. The death of Nora ComiskeyIt was with sadness that I heard of the death last week of Nora Comiskey. Many Dublin republicans and some of us from Belfast and other parts knew Nora over many years. She was a former president and long-time activist in the 1916-1921 Club. This was a unique institution founded in the 1940s whose aim was to try and bring together some of those who fought on the pro and anti- Treaty sides in the Civil War. Many did, including Nora who had been in Fianna Fáil. Its founding charter is the 1916 Proclamation and among its objectives are a commitment to honour those who fought for Irish Freedom and who work for its achievement. It also seeks to contribute to the cause of an Ireland — united, independent and sovereign 

his episode is a proper yarn with Rob Comiskey from the Comiskey Group - one of Australia's biggest hospitality and entertainment operators.Rob breaks down the biggest business lessons he's learned over the years (including knowing when to cut bait), the high-stakes Brisbane court case that nearly broke them, and how that risk turned into a massive win.Then it gets loose: Rob tells the story of the wildest party he ever hosted - inside a converted Energex substation - with security on the gate, a DJ setup, roof dives into the pool, and absolute Superbad-level chaos.We also chat about meeting famous faces (Post Malone), scouting Nashville bars for ideas, building venues with their own personality, and the behind-the-scenes madness of running a distillery + brewery, including the reality of rum ageing rules and importing ethanol into Australia.If you're into Australian pub culture, hospitality business, nightlife stories, and elite proper true yarns, this one's for you.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back with Rob Comiskey from the Comiskey Group for a behind-the-curtain look at what really goes on when world-famous artists hit Australian venues.Rob shares the Marilyn Manson story you won't believe - insane green room demands, “don't look at him” rules, and an elevator meltdown that turned into a 45-minute standoff… all because he refused to walk a short set of stairs.We also get into the wildest security briefing Rob's ever heard, how venues handle extreme performers, and why respect for staff matters - especially when you're dealing with security teams on the front line.Then it flips to legendary: Ice Cube's rider might be the best of all time - two buckets of KFC and a bottle of bourbon - and yes, they had to keep KFC open late to make it happen. Rob also talks Cypress Hill nights where the crowd was a full-blown smoke cloud, plus what “artist riders” really cost and why most of it never even gets touched.To wrap it up, Rob breaks down what makes a concert truly successful: the punter experience, constant improvements, and building venues and events that people walk away from singing.If you love Australian hospitality stories, backstage chaos, music industry insights, and proper true yarns, this one's for you.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Proper True Yarn, Knuckles sits down with Rob Comiskey from Comiskey Group to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to bring massive live shows to life.Rob breaks down the promoter game: why sometimes you don't “promote” a show - you buy it, how deals can be decided in minutes, and why it's all risk vs reward (and honestly… sometimes it's just a punt). From turning down Elton John early at Sandstone Point, to bringing out The Beach Boys, to the brutal moment COVID flipped a sold-out Violent Femmes show into a six-figure loss overnight - Rob shares the wins, the misses, and the stuff punters never see.They yarn about genre-by-genre bar spend, lightning evacuations, why insurance has become a nightmare, and the reality that one headline or a curveball can change everything. If you've ever wondered how the big dogs do it — this one's a proper behind-the-scenes belter.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Comiskey from the Comiskey Group jumps on the Proper True Yarn Podcast to share how his family built some of Australia's biggest pubs and live music venues -including Eaton's Hill Hotel and Sandstone Point Hotel.From building Subways at 19, getting ripped off by dodgy managers, and taking massive risks, to running eight mega pubs, resorts and $850M+ in projects - this is a proper “have-a-crack” business yarn about backing yourself and building big.Hospitality, property, live music, and real Aussie hustle.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CES 2026 Just Showed Us the Future. It's More Practical Than You Think.CES has always been part crystal ball, part carnival. But something shifted this year.I caught up with Brian Comiskey—Senior Director of Innovation and Trends at CTA and a futurist by trade—days after 148,000 people walked the Las Vegas floor. What he described wasn't the usual parade of flashy prototypes destined for tech graveyards. This was different. This was technology getting serious about actually being useful.Three mega trends defined the show: intelligent transformation, longevity, and engineering tomorrow. Fancy terms, but they translate to something concrete: AI that works, health tech that extends lives, and innovations that move us, power us, and feed us. Not technology for its own sake. Technology with a job to do.The AI conversation has matured. A year ago, generative AI was the headline—impressive demos, uncertain applications. Now the use cases are landing. Industrial AI is optimizing factory operations through digital twins. Agentic AI is handling enterprise workflows autonomously. And physical AI—robotics—is getting genuinely capable. Brian pointed to robotic vacuums that now have arms, wash floors, and mop. Not revolutionary in isolation, but symbolic of something larger: AI escaping the screen and entering the physical world.Humanoid robots took a visible leap. Companies like Sharpa and Real Hand showcased machines folding laundry, picking up papers, playing ping pong. The movement is becoming fluid, dexterous, human-like. LG even introduced a consumer-facing humanoid. We're past the novelty phase. The question now is integration—how these machines will collaborate, cowork, and coexist with humans.Then there's energy—the quiet enabler hiding behind the AI headlines.Korea Hydro Nuclear Power demonstrated small modular reactors. Next-generation nuclear that could cleanly power cities with minimal waste. A company called Flint Paper Battery showcased recyclable batteries using zinc instead of lithium and cobalt. These aren't sexy announcements. They're foundational.Brian framed it well: AI demands energy. Quantum computing demands energy. The future demands energy. Without solving that equation, everything else stalls. The good news? AI itself is being deployed for grid modernization, load balancing, and optimizing renewable cycles. The technologies aren't competing—they're converging.Quantum made the leap from theory to presence. CES launched a new area called Foundry this year, featuring innovations from D-Wave and Quantum Computing Inc. Brian still sees quantum as a 2030s defining technology, but we're in the back half of the 2020s now. The runway is shorter than we thought.His predictions for 2026: quantum goes more mainstream, humanoid robotics moves beyond enterprise into consumer markets, and space technologies start playing a bigger role in connectivity and research. The threads are weaving together.Technology conversations often drift toward dystopia—job displacement, surveillance, environmental cost. Brian sees it differently. The convergence of AI, quantum, and clean energy could push things toward something better. The pieces exist. The question is whether we assemble them wisely.CES is a snapshot. One moment in the relentless march. But this year's snapshot suggests technology is entering a phase where substance wins over spectacle.That's a future worth watching.This episode is part of the Redefining Society and Technology podcast's CES 2026 coverage. Subscribe to stay informed as technology and humanity continue to intersect.Subscribe to the Redefining Society and Technology podcast. Stay curious. Stay human.> https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7079849705156870144/Marco Ciappelli: https://www.marcociappelli.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Comiskey, owner of the Substack called Reversed Engineering Finance, a newsletter that explains the underlying mechanics of the financial system and then uses those mechanics to make projections. He talks the potential stress in FHA Mortgages, how subprime didn't disappear but moved, 50 year mortgages, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!   Watch Show Rumble- https://rumble.com/v722jca-fha-is-the-housing-canary-john-comiskey.html YouTube- https://youtu.be/aYgOJz67BA4   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow John X- https://x.com/Johncomiskey77 Substack- https://johncomiskey.substack.com/   Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/ Independence Ark Natural Farming- https://www.independenceark.com/

Brian Comiskey, Senior Director of Innovation and Trends at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), explores how emerging technologies—including cybersecurity, AI, robotics, and cloud computing—are evolving into digital utilities, with important implications for investors.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe Here to the ROI Podcast & other First Trust Market News Website: First Trust PortfoliosConnect with us on LinkedIn: First Trust LinkedInFollow us on X: First Trust on XSubscribe to the First Trust YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the ROI Podcast YouTube Channel

It's a joy to have Joel Comiskey join Mark in The Living Room for this episode of The Living Room Podcast. Joel is the founder Joel Comiskey Group which resources churches, pastors, and leaders all around the world in disciple making through cell church. In this episode Joel shares his years of experience and wisdom from leading and planting house churches around the world and in the U.S., why house church is so important for making disciples, and how to keep going when "growth" just doesn't seem to be happening. Please check out the Resources page for more info and helps for making disciples and leading house church/cell church. Also, subscribe to the daily newsletter Joel sends to help leaders make disciples through cell church.

Send us a textThe Bums are back in the rail yard with S5:E0131 (sans technical difficulties) where the top honors a fallen bum, Boston Dough, who passed away unexpectedly; the Bums recount various tech blunders with E0130 before jumping into sporting news; the Chicago Bears extend stoic GM Ryan Poles (co-term with new coaching regimen); good guy Jonathan Toews heads home for his moose-song; talk turns to MLB and the upcoming All Star break, including the debut of bot umps; Cubs phenom PCA (super dreamy) sparkles during 1H —in rare air; Paddy spits some MLB trivia including a focus on Craig Biggio; Paddy and daughter catch a rap concert at Comiskey (the warm up act was some mediocre baseball); the Bums offer respect to Dave Parker, Bobby Jenks, Lee Elia — along with actor Michael Madsen; Angel Reese is on everyone's last nerve; and close with the Dodgers vilification.The bottom chunk rips off with another universally famous beer review — mitten style — with another solid creation from Seedz Brewery in Union Pier, MI, “Hoppers Hell” (ABV 5.0%), a very good Helles Lager with balanced hops up front and a nice malt back end (slight citrus pronounced with several Seedz creations); another Chow Report featuring Rose Mary in Chicago's Fulton Market hood; Paddy does some micro-landscaping; the Bums take-on southwest Michigan over the 4th of July holiday; a visit to the Bloomery was equal parts overwhelming and heaven; and close with a shout out to Netflix and their well done Led Zeppelin documentary.  Get some while it's hot!  Recorded on July 12th, 2025 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA

What can safety leaders learn from the football field? In this high-energy and captivating episode of The Safety Guru, we're joined by Dan Comiskey, a former Canadian Football League star turned safety leadership expert. Dan shares powerful leadership lessons learned under the stadium lights to inspire a winning safety culture. He brings to life what it means to lead by example and foster a culture grounded in accountability and care. Discover how building mindful habits and empowering team members to take ownership can strengthen a resilient and high-performing team. Don't miss this episode! It's packed with game-changing takeaways to help you develop a Champion Mindset and put your game plan for safety into action. About the Guest: Dan Comiskey is a dynamic and inspirational speaker renowned for his ability to deliver impactful keynote presentations to audiences across diverse industries. Drawing on over 20 years of professional football experience and more than a decade in industrial safety leadership, Dan has honed his expertise in leadership, accountability, resilience, and the power of creating mindful habits. From cultivating a culture of safety to fostering resilience and teamwork, Dan's keynote presentations go beyond inspiration—they provide actionable insights that empower his audience to create huge changes over time. For more information: https://www.dancomiskey.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 - Madigan gets 7.5, 2.5 13:56 - MN shooter's roommate reads text from shooter 32:54 - No Kings/No ICE 47:37 - "Holy God, We Praise Thy Name" sung at Comiskey attendant to Pope Leo address 49:45 - Joe Abraham, father of Katie Abraham who was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident involving an illegal immigrant: We have created a multi-billion dollar industry for the carteles - moving people around - and we're ok with that 01:09:36 - Steven Bucci, is a visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, on Israel/Iran - "we are nowhere near WWIII" 01:31:34 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker, with details on the shootings and manhunt in Minnesota. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 01:46:48 - NY Times Best Selling author of Tucker, the biography of Tucker Carlson, Chadwick Moore, on what the left offered us this past weekend - "mission accomplished: we still don't have a king" Get more Chadwick - substack.com/@chadwickmoore 02:04:46 - Why Dan Proft is Single 02:18:51 - USAIDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know the secular world opposes the very idea of a person with same-sex attraction seeking any kind of therapy or spiritual counsel that might enable them to reach a state of healthy relations with the opposite sex. But what's odd is that many Catholics seem to have bought into this. Many assume that if someone is not currently attracted to the opposite sex, this is a static, lifelong condition and therefore they must be called to celibacy. But this view involves multiple misunderstandings – of the SSA experience, of anthropology, of the power of God's grace, and of the good of celibacy itself. Today's guests know otherwise because they both have a background with same-sex attraction, and yet are each now married with children. Andrew Comiskey and Marco Casanova run Desert Stream and Living Waters Ministries, which for decades have offered help to Christians seeking healing from sexual disorders (including but not limited to SSA). This conversation offers solid, spiritually and psychologically sound, experience-based answers to some disputed questions about how the Church should be pastoring those with same-sex attraction. It's not about “conversion therapy”. It's about conversion in the Catholic sense – one day at a time. --Can we really put a ceiling on God's ability to heal us psychologically? --Does any attempt at such healing amount to the secular bugbear of “conversion therapy”? --What does life look like for a person with a “gay” past who is now married to the opposite sex? --Is it legitimate for Christians to embrace a gay identity as long as they don't act out sexually? --Is there such a thing as a chaste same-sex romantic relationship? Links Thomas Mirus, “Your sexual pathology doesn't make you special” https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/your-sexual-pathology-doesnt-make-you-special/ Andrew Comiskey, Rediscovering Our Lost Fullness: A Guide to Sexual Integration https://sophiainstitute.com/product/rediscovering-our-lost-fullness/ Desert Stream Ministries http://www.desertstream.org/ Desert Stream on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJVUJQREephvIkJWlTuwXBg DONATE to make this show possible! http://catholicculture.org/donate/audio SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters

Colm O'Gorman, founder and former Director of One in Four, and a victim of clerical sexual abuse in the Diocese of Ferns, discusses the death and legacy of former Bishop of Ferns Brendan Comiskey.

Abuse survivor and former 1 in 4 member, Colm O'Gorman, joins us to discuss the impact of Comiskey's death on the survivors' community.

Bishop Ger Nash joins us to reflect on the life of former Bishop Brendan Comiskey, who passed away at the age of 89. Bishop Nash will provide insight into Comiskey's time in the Ferns diocese and the wider implications of his leadership.

Patsy McGarry, former long-time Religious Affairs Correspondent with The Irish Times on the death of former Bishop of Ferns Brendan Comiskey, who resigned in April 2002 over failing to address allegations of clerical sexual abuse in the diocese.

Former Bishop of Ferns Brendan Comiskey, who resigned in April 2002 over failing to address allegations of clerical sexual abuse in the diocese, has died aged 89.The allegations resulted in an inquiry into child sexual abuse known as the Ferns Report.Joining guest host Anton Savage to discuss is Founder and former Director of One in Four, Colm O'Gorman…

Batter up... hear that call...The time has come... for one and all...To plaaaay baaall...Hey everyone. This month is the documentary form of film in regards to baseball. I promise, its longer than it sounds. We are a streaming service. We also love sports.

Andrew Comiskey, Desert Stream Ministries, delivers a prophetic call to travail in prayer for lost loved ones.

John Comiskey, owner of the Substack called Reversed Engineering Finance, a newsletter that explains the underlying mechanics of the financial system and then uses those mechanics to make projections. He talks the potential FHA Mortgage Crisis, loans, large amounts of delinquencies, why 2026 could be very interesting, and more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!   WatchShow Rumble- https://rumble.com/v6r0mu8-looming-fha-mortgage-loan-crisis-john-comiskey.html YouTube- https://youtu.be/kVQ7dkANlwQ   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow John X- https://x.com/Johncomiskey77 Substack- https://johncomiskey.substack.com/   Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/ Independence Ark Natural Farming- https://www.independenceark.com/

Move over, "Cloud 9". 1987's biggest release, at least for fans of the kind of hard, f rock that Appleton's legendary WFUK made famous, is Tiffany's "Could've Been". #

Want to ignite your paid search strategy and watch your ROI soar? In this episode, Taylor Karg sits down with Heather Comiskey, PPC Manager at Americaneagle.com. Whether you're a marketing professional looking to refine your paid search strategy or a business owner questioning the value of PPC, you'll gain valuable insights to help maximize your advertising investment. This podcast is brought to you by Americaneagle.com Studios. Connect with: Modern Marketing Messages: Americaneagle.com // Twitter // Instagram // Facebook // YouTube Heather Comiskey: LinkedIn Resources: Americaneagle.com Paid Search & PPC Management Services | Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Certificate

Check out Andrew Comiskey's blog at: https://www.andrewcomiskey.com To tune into the YouTube video version of this vlog, visit https://youtu.be/uXRvHzy-5hY To find out more information about Desert Stream Ministries and the work of Living Waters, visit us at https://www.desertstream.org

Hey Strangers, #tech #tariffs #games The CTA “is projecting that there will be record retail revenues” for the U.S. consumer technology industry in 2025 with 3.2% growth over 2024. However, Comiskey warned that those projections could change because “smartphones and laptops are threatened by President-elect Trump's tariff proposals. Tariffs on technology products could lead to a $90-$143 billion — billion with a B — decline in U.S. purchasing power,” he said. ======================================= My other podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKpvBEElSl1dD72Y5gtepkw ************************************************** Something Strange https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRjVc2TZqN4&t=4s ************************************************** article links: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:37b54ee8-caec-44d2-90e8-69af33246d4a?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/06/consumer-tech-spending-will-break-records-in-2025-if-trumps-tariffs-dont-squash-it-cta-predicts/ ====================================== Today is for push-ups and Programming and I am all done doing push-ups Discord https://discord.gg/MYvNgYYFxq TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@strangestcoder Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe9xwdRW2D7RYwlp6pRGOvQ?sub_confirmation=1 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/CodingWithStrangers Twitter https://twitter.com/strangestcoder merch Support CodingWithStrangers IRL by purchasing some merch. All merch purchases include an alert: https://streamlabs.com/codingwithstrangers/merch Github Follow my works of chaos https://github.com/codingwithstrangers Tips https://streamlabs.com/codingwithstrangers/tip Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TheStrangers Webull https://act.webull.com/vi/c8V9LvpDDs6J/uyq/inviteUs/ Join this channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe9xwdRW2D7RYwlp6pRGOvQ/join Timeline 00:00 intro 00:26 What Talking We Talking About 05:00 Article 12:14 My Thoughts 14:01 outro anything else? Take Care --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coding-with-strangers/message

Join @thebuzzknight for a special CES 2025 episode with Brian Comiskey, the Senior Director, Innovation and Trends & Futurist from the Consumer Technology Association.Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join @thebuzzknight for a special CES 2025 episode with Brian Comiskey, the Senior Director, Innovation and Trends & Futurist from the Consumer Technology Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Brian Comiskey, Senior Director of Innovation & Trends at CESOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-comiskey-futurist/Hosts: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelliOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-ciappelli/WebSite | https://www.marcociappelli.comSean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martinOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/imsmartin/WebSite | https://www.seanmartin.com____________________________Episode NotesCES 2025 is just around the corner, and what better way to dive into the upcoming event than with Brian Comiskey, Senior Director of Innovation and Trends and resident futurist at the Consumer Technology Association? In this special episode of On Location, I had the pleasure of speaking with Brian about what we can expect from this year's CES, how it continues to shape the tech world, and what it means for all of us navigating a Hybrid Analog Digital Society.Setting the Tone for the Year in TechAs Brian pointed out, CES is not just an event—it's the launchpad for the year's tech trends. Taking place January 7-10 in Las Vegas, CES 2025 will be a massive showcase of innovation across countless industries, from artificial intelligence to mobility, digital health, energy solutions, and beyond.This year's theme, "Dive In," perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the event. It's not just about experiencing the surface level of emerging technologies but about going deeper—exploring how these advancements interact, converge, and shape our everyday lives. Whether you're an executive closing deals, a media professional discovering cutting-edge innovations, or a curious onlooker reading from afar, CES offers an opportunity to explore the tech-driven future.Human-Centric Innovation at Its CoreCES has evolved from a purely consumer electronics show to something much broader. While enterprise solutions now account for nearly 40% of its exhibitors, the focus remains on human-centric innovation. As Brian aptly said, "Humans are not just consumers; they are patients, workers, collaborators, and creators." The technologies at CES aim to enhance our lives in all these roles.Digital health is a prime example of this shift. This year, exhibitors in this category are moving to the Venetian campus alongside smart home, lifestyle tech, and accessibility solutions, highlighting how these technologies are converging to improve health, wellness, and longevity. From wearables that connect to your smart home to smart mirrors that monitor your mood, CES demonstrates how personalized, data-driven ecosystems can redefine daily living.The Evolution of InnovationBrian and I also discussed the nature of innovation, which he breaks down into two categories: evolutionary and revolutionary. CES showcases both. Evolutionary innovation involves incremental advances, like smarter AI chips in TVs that turn entertainment devices into command centers for your smart home or even tools for telehealth. Revolutionary innovation, on the other hand, includes breakthroughs like nuclear fusion and generative AI—transformations that redefine industries overnight.This year, startups are expected to bring some of the most exciting stories. The Eureka Park pavilion will spotlight companies like Standard Energy, which is developing vanadium ion battery tiles for home energy storage, and Senergetics, which uses AI to predict and prevent corrosion in power plant pipes. Another standout is Glidance, an autonomous guide robot for individuals with low vision, showcasing how innovation can serve diverse needs and create new opportunities for accessibility.A Convergence of Ideas and OpportunitiesAt its heart, CES is about connection—not just connecting devices but connecting people and ideas. It's a place where startups meet industry giants, partnerships are forged, and new possibilities are imagined. As Brian highlighted, the show serves as both a showcase and a platform for collaboration, where the seeds of future innovations are planted.Wrapping It UpCES 2025 is more than a trade show—it's a glimpse into the future of our coexistence with technology. As we prepare to dive into the event, one thing is clear: technology is no longer something we simply use. It's a part of who we are and how we live.I'll leave you with this thought: CES isn't just about what's next; it's about how we can work together to make what's next even better.Mark your calendars for January 7-10, and stay tuned for more conversations as Sean Martin and I bring you the latest stories On Location.Subscribe, follow, and let's explore the future together!____________________________This Episode's Sponsors HITRUST: https://itspm.ag/itsphitweb____________________________Catch all of our event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-cybersecurity-society-humanity-conference-and-event-coverageWant to tell your Brand Story Briefing as part of our event coverage?Learn More

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On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Nancy Faust, who is a legendary organist, most famous for her 41-year career playing for the Chicago White Sox from 1970 through 2010 during which she invented walk-up music and popularized the singing of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" during the 7th inning stretch. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Nancy Faust My mom

Sick episode, bro! No, literally, this episode is sick! Well, actually, Producer Casey was sick with COVID-19 during what was supposed to be a rare, in-person, Rosemont reunion of the Ubp3. #Cantaloop Fortunately, The Fest For Beatles Fans (nee “Beatlefest”) is always sick. Sick, in a good way, like the kids said in spring, '95. We need to legally mention that the Fest was NOT COVID-19 sick, thankfully; which means it probably injected bleach, and horse dewormer. What a great way to own the libz, for freedumb! Somehow, Tony & T.J. were as healthy as two legally-giddy, mid-1970's born Chicago guys can be, so they spent two beautiful days checking out all that this inspiring, lovely collection of fellow Beatles nerds has to offer. And Poducer Casey was able to rally, and contribute to our recorded shenanigans at the Fest from his sad, GrubHub-reekin' hotel room. (Oddly, Casey did not order GrubHub.) So stop your elitist reading, just push play (#FUAerosmith), and come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Fest for Beatles Fans with us! Because we also ask other burning Beatles questions, like:

September 28, 1920 - A grand jury indicts eight members of the Chicago White Sox on charges of fixing the1919 World Series in the "Black Sox Scandal." It is the black eye on the sport that would lead to the banning of eight players. Eddie Cicotte and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson both confessed to accepting money from gamblers. Cicotte's second pitch of Game 1 of the 1919 World Series hit the Reds leadoff batter, which was the pre-arranged signal to the gamblers that the players had accepted the fix. Jackson and Cicotte would both recant their confessions after key evidence went missing from the Cook County courthouse. Years later, the missing confessions would reappear in the possession of Comiskey's lawyer.September 28, 1941 - Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox goes 6 for 8 in a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Athletics to finish the season with a .406 batting average. No player has batted .400 since.September 28, 1974 - Nolan Ryan pitches his third of seven career no-hitters, striking out 15 batters and beating the Minnesota Twins, 4 - 0, at Anaheim Stadium. He also walks eight to run his season total to 202 bases on balls, joining Bob Feller in 1938 as the only pitcher to walk more than 200 in a season. Ryan will again top 200 in 1977.September 28, 2007 The Boston Red Sox clinch the AL East title, bringing to an end a streak of 9 consecutive division titles by the New York Yankees, dating back to 1998. The Yankees will not miss the post season however, having clinched the American League Wild Card.

September 28, 1920 - A grand jury indicts eight members of the Chicago White Sox on charges of fixing the1919 World Series in the "Black Sox Scandal." It is the black eye on the sport that would lead to the banning of eight players. Eddie Cicotte and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson both confessed to accepting money from gamblers. Cicotte's second pitch of Game 1 of the 1919 World Series hit the Reds leadoff batter, which was the pre-arranged signal to the gamblers that the players had accepted the fix. Jackson and Cicotte would both recant their confessions after key evidence went missing from the Cook County courthouse. Years later, the missing confessions would reappear in the possession of Comiskey's lawyer.September 28, 1941 - Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox goes 6 for 8 in a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Athletics to finish the season with a .406 batting average. No player has batted .400 since.September 28, 1974 - Nolan Ryan pitches his third of seven career no-hitters, striking out 15 batters and beating the Minnesota Twins, 4 - 0, at Anaheim Stadium. He also walks eight to run his season total to 202 bases on balls, joining Bob Feller in 1938 as the only pitcher to walk more than 200 in a season. Ryan will again top 200 in 1977.September 28, 2007 The Boston Red Sox clinch the AL East title, bringing to an end a streak of 9 consecutive division titles by the New York Yankees, dating back to 1998. The Yankees will not miss the post season however, having clinched the American League Wild Card.

September 28, 1920 - A grand jury indicts eight members of the Chicago White Sox on charges of fixing the1919 World Series in the "Black Sox Scandal." It is the black eye on the sport that would lead to the banning of eight players. Eddie Cicotte and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson both confessed to accepting money from gamblers. Cicotte's second pitch of Game 1 of the 1919 World Series hit the Reds leadoff batter, which was the pre-arranged signal to the gamblers that the players had accepted the fix. Jackson and Cicotte would both recant their confessions after key evidence went missing from the Cook County courthouse. Years later, the missing confessions would reappear in the possession of Comiskey's lawyer.September 28, 1941 - Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox goes 6 for 8 in a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Athletics to finish the season with a .406 batting average. No player has batted .400 since.September 28, 1974 - Nolan Ryan pitches his third of seven career no-hitters, striking out 15 batters and beating the Minnesota Twins, 4 - 0, at Anaheim Stadium. He also walks eight to run his season total to 202 bases on balls, joining Bob Feller in 1938 as the only pitcher to walk more than 200 in a season. Ryan will again top 200 in 1977.September 28, 2007 The Boston Red Sox clinch the AL East title, bringing to an end a streak of 9 consecutive division titles by the New York Yankees, dating back to 1998. The Yankees will not miss the post season however, having clinched the American League Wild Card.

Brian Comiskey, Senior Director at the Consumer Technology Association, joins the podcast to discuss how recent trends in technology are reshaping the spending priorities of businesses, consumers, and governments around the world.Reach us at https://www.ftportfolios.com/Connect with us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-trust/Follow us on 'X' @ftportfolios

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Ken Smoller is a Chicago White Sox fan who now lives in the Boston area. His love for baseball started as a kid thanks to fond memories at Comiskey Park, like attending the team's photo day with his Kodak camera. Ken has now photographed over 2,300 stadiums and ballparks and shares his photos and sports travel experiences on his website, Stadium Vagabond. He also recently released Last Comiskey, which is a book highlighting the park's surprising last season. Based on the popular “Last Comiskey” documentary, the book contains over 400 full color photos Ken snapped of the “The Baseball Palace of the World” over the years.  We also chat about the Cubs / Sox rivalry, what separates old from new ballparks, and how finding old ballparks and stadiums provides insight into what sports and the world used to be like. Find Ken Online: Buy The Book: lastcomiskeybook.comStadium Vagabond: stadiumvagabond.comTwitter: @StadiumVagabondInstagram: @stadiumvagabondFacebook: @StadiumVagabondFind Baseball Bucket List Online:Twitter: @BaseballBucketFacebook: @BaseballBucketListInstagram: @Baseball.Bucket.ListWebsite: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:Twitter: @CurvedBrimWebsite: curvedbrimmedia.com---Join us in Boston on June 8th to see the Savannah Bananas at iconic Fenway Park! Learn more at https://baseballbucketlist.com/boston

Show sponsored by Gametime. Save $20 off your next ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE. Terms apply. Guest: Ken Smoller, Author of "Last Comiskey" Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox are swept again by Minnesota and manager Pedro Grifol can't be happy with how poorly the veterans are playing defense [10:36] Are the White Sox fun bad? [12:54] Andrew Vaughn had five hits against Minnesota. Is he beginning to show signs of life? [14:55] Can the White Sox play a big factor in who wins the AL Central in 2024? [18:44] Series Preview: St. Louis Cardinals [31:20] John Schriffen Minute with Jim Margalus [42:35] New book about the final days of Comiskey Park, "Last Comiskey" author Ken Smoller joins the show to reminisce about the old stadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Football Is Family is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sports' Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYToday we talk to Ken Smoller, author of the book Last Comiskey. We talk about Chicago history, politics, Greer Stadium and much, much more.Check out this book at www.lastcomiskeybook.comWww.stadiumvagabond.com/portfolio@stadiumvagabondABOUT FOOTBALL IS FAMILYDo you bleed your favorite football team's colors each weekend? Does the difference of a W or L in the box score dictate how you respond for the rest of the week? Or do most of your conversations with your family and friends revolve around your favorite football team?If you answered yes to any (or maybe all) of these questions, then you are in the right place. The host of this podcast truly believes that “Football Is Family” and he is on a mission to share the stories of other fans out there sharing how they have been touched by the greatest sport on Earth. Listen below to the trailer and learn more about the host and show.HOST - JEREMY MCFARLINGrowing up in Middle Tennessee, I didn't have a pro football team that was close enough to me to feel a part of. My first memory of pro football was Super Bowl 22. I picked the Broncos to win, and, even though they didn't win, I followed them from that point on.John Elway was (and is) my favorite player. I have played as the Broncos on Tecmo Bowl, Tecmo Bowl Super Bowl, Madden, and 2K Sports. I fondly remember the moments when the Broncos won Super Bowls 32 and 33.Around this time, the Oilers came to Tennessee. I was hooked. I finally had a team just down the road from my hometown of Bon Aqua. Oiler (and later Titans) mania hit this area. Jerseys, hats, footballs, merchandise, and several autographs later, I'm a Titans fan through and through. It's the dedication, the love, and the passion for football that helps me realize that football is family. Each fan base has a story, a history, and a love for their team. That's what I want to talk about each and every podcast.You can follow me @jeremy_mcfarlin. Message me if you want to share your reasons why your football team is family.

Instead of talking about the White Sox this week, Duke Coughlin and Jordan Lazowski are joined by Ken Smoller, author of Last Comiskey and owner of the blog "Stadium Vagabond." Ken starts by discussing the process that led him to write Last Comiskey, his role in the documentary, and his favorite memories at Comiskey Park that turned him into the stadium expert that he is today. He also talks about his thoughts on the White Sox's latest stadium proposal in the South Loop and even teases his next book idea! Most importantly, he shares a ton of great facts about Comiskey Park, Guaranteed Rate Field, and his favorite stadiums around the world. You can find more on Ken, Last Comiskey, and even order your copy of the book at www.stadiumvagabond.com.

April is Earth Month, which is a time to reflect on the one planet we have and for a lot of us that brings up climate change, and how it's affecting our communities.    James Comiskey is an activist with Extinction Rebellion, a global environmental movement that aims to use nonviolent civil disobedience to compel government action on climate change. He's also a co-leader of Boston's Rainbow Rebellion, which is an offshoot of the group focused on the intersection of climate and LGBTQ issues. Comiskey joins The Common to discuss how climate change disproportionately affects the LGBTQ community, and the queer legacy of social activism.  Greater Boston's daily podcast where news and culture meet.

Questions Covered: 31:49 – How do you talk family who are a part of the LGBT community about coming back to the faith? 36:17 – Thank you for having this topic. What you're talking about has really struck a chord with me. 48:26 – I'm falling into a lot of sexual sin and go to confession weekly but I feel like I’m abusing the sacrament. I don't feel like I'm gaining traction. What can I do? 52:25 – How can we support those entering the Catholic Church who are LGBT? …