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Episode 212 with Nicolas Goldstein, HR Tech entrepreneur and Co Founder of Breedj, an artificial intelligence powered talent marketplace transforming global hiring in Africa. With over fifteen years of experience in international recruitment, outsourcing, Employer of Record services, payroll compliance, and remote workforce management, Nicola joins the Unlocking Africa Podcast to explore how Africa can position itself at the centre of the future of work.Breedj is building the infrastructure for cross border hiring by enabling international companies to source, hire, onboard, and pay African talent in full legal compliance. Through artificial intelligence driven talent matching, Employer of Record solutions, and payroll management across more than sixty five countries, the platform makes hiring remote teams in Africa as seamless as hiring locally.In this episode, Nicolas explains why the real bottleneck in Africa's participation in the global labour market is not talent shortages, but compliance infrastructure and trust. He discusses how remote work can reduce brain drain without forced migration, how AI can enable economic inclusion rather than displace workers, and why Africa has the potential to become a global remote talent hub.He also reflects on the transition from Talenteum Group to Breedj, highlighting the shift from traditional recruitment to scalable HR tech platforms that combine technology, impact driven hiring, and local regulatory expertise.What We Discuss With NicolasAfrica as a global remote talent hub rather than just a sourcing destination.Why Employer of Record models and compliance infrastructure are critical to scaling cross border hiring in Africa.How artificial intelligence is reshaping recruitment, talent matching, and remote workforce management.Whether remote work can reverse brain drain while driving economic inclusion.What governments, corporates, and founders must do to ensure Africa captures long term value in the future of work.Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss How Diaspora Capital Can Unlock Africa's Next Generation of Scalable Businesses? Make sure to check it out!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with Nicolas:LinkedIn - Nicolas Goldstein and Talenteum.com / Breedj Website - Breedj.comMany of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don't do it alone. If you'd like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group: www.etkgroup.co.ukinfo@etkgroup.co.uk

In this episode of CleanTalk, we're joined by Peter Elms, Co-Founder & Director of Alpaca Communications, the UK's leading communications agency for Net Zero infrastructure, to unpack the real mechanics behind winning planning consent for renewable energy projects.Peter explains why lobbying isn't a dirty word, how behavioural science and loss aversion shape public opposition, and why “net zero” has become a politically toxic phrase in parts of the UK. We dig into how developers should think about stakeholders, why trust is the real bottleneck, and how authentic storytelling, done carefully, could de-risk projects rather than endanger reputations.This is a grounded, honest look at the intersection of politics, public opinion, and renewable energy development, and why better communication may be just as important as better technology.Enjoy!__________________Connect with Peter Elms on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-elms-89b82748/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/____________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film & media company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: https://www.harmervisuals.comMany thanks to...Recording space providerOur rental suppliers -O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/____________________Chapters for today's episode:00:00 - Intro02:57 - Peter's Background06:08 - Why Niching Helping The Business08:56 - Co-Founder Dynamics11:32 - What Role Comms Plays In Renewables Development20:04 - How Politics Helps Or Hinders Energy Projects25:35 - Social Media As A Comms Medium29:42 - Strengths & Risks of Video Content35:12 - Reflecting On Developers' Main Challenges37:44 - Alpaca's 3-Phase Approach42:12 - Quickfire Curiosity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To learn more about training courses needed to pursue a technical career in the wind energy sector, visit: https://belayropeaccess.co.uk/ ________________In this episode of CleanTalk, we sit down with Iain Tindall, owner of Belay Rope Access Training Centre in Newhaven, East Sussex, to explore what safety training really looks like behind the scenes in the offshore wind industry.This conversation is released in conjunction with a full training vlog following Luke through his GWO Basic Safety Training, which drops this Friday. The film documents the reality of working at height, sea survival, fire awareness, manual handling, and first aid, and why these skills are non-negotiable for anyone working on or around wind energy infrastructure.In today's discussion, Iain shares insights from decades working offshore across oil, gas, and wind. We talk about dynamic risk assessment, complacency as a leading cause of incidents, how training must evolve as turbines move further offshore and increase in scale, and why human judgement still matters even as automation and robotics improve.Audio-only listeners: this episode includes short excerpts from the full vlog. You'll still get plenty of value listening, but for the best experience we recommend watching on YouTube or Spotify.This episode is for offshore wind technicians, safety professionals, trainers, operators, engineers, and anyone curious about what it really takes to keep people safe while building the energy system of the future.Enjoy!Connect with Iain on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-tindall-8137817b/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film & media company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit:https://www.harmervisuals.comMany thanks to…Belay Rope Access training team & trainees for making the project possibleOur rental suppliers –O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ |Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/Chapters for today's episode:00:00 – Intro & Vlog Release Date01:48 – Iain's Background03:24 - Working At Heights & Manual Handling11:08 - Evacuation Training In The Real World15:17 - Training To Employment - The Learning Curve17:20 - Iain's Rescue Stories20:04 - Sea Survival - An Evolving Training Experience25:44 - Floating Turbines & Changing Safety Landscape30:00 - First Aid - Complexity, Skill-Fade, Competitions & Horror Stories39:37 - Fire Awareness - Engineering Risk Out44:03 - The Human Factor vs Automation44:47 - Iain's Final Thoughts46:00 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Leafcloud. For heating networks, property portfolios, and public infrastructure operators, Leafcloud offers decentralised cloud infrastructure designed to align digital workloads with energy and climate goals. Learn more at https://www.leaf.cloud__________________In this episode of CleanTalk, we sit down with Ivo Wakounig, a PhD researcher and active member of the World Energy Council, to unpack why the energy transition is far more than a technical challenge.Starting from a background in physics and astronomy, Ivo explains how he moved toward energy systems research, not in pursuit of status or salary, but impact. From there, the conversation opens up into three deeply interconnected themes: systems thinking, infrastructure, and intergenerational responsibility.We explore why energy systems are often invisible despite shaping everyday life, how Europe's electricity grid reflects decades (and centuries) of political and social decisions, and why renewable integration cannot be solved by engineering alone. Ivo breaks down systems thinking as a lens rather than a solution, a way of understanding complexity, feedback loops, and unintended consequences without pretending the world is simple.A major thread running through the discussion is youth engagement. Not as a branding exercise or slogan, but as a structural necessity. Energy infrastructure lasts for decades; decisions made today will be executed by people who currently have little formal power. Ivo argues that excluding younger and marginalised voices isn't just unjust, it actively weakens the transition.We also tackle uncomfortable but necessary topics:- Why the energy transition is inherently political- Why disagreement and disruption are features, not bugs- Why labelling communities as “NIMBYs” misses deeper justice concerns- Why changing the goal of a system matters more than tweaking its rulesThe episode closes with reflections on learning, career uncertainty, and why inspiration usually follows action, not the other way around.This is a conversation for anyone working in energy, infrastructure, policy, research, or climate communication, especially those who sense that the hardest problems ahead aren't technical, but human.Enjoy!__________________Connect with Ivo on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivo-wakounig/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/____________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film & media company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: https://www.harmervisuals.comMany thanks to...- Leafcloud for sponsoring our recording venue- Our rental suppliers -O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/____________________Chapters:00:00 – Intro00:55 – From Physics to Energy Systems05:09 – Inside the World Energy Council09:45 – What the Future Energy Leaders Programme Really Does11:34 – Beyond Youth Engagement15:15 – Making An Impact In Infrastructure20:06 – Systems Thinking Explained26:48 – The European Electricity Grid as a Living System28:07 – Ad Break29:42 – Integrating Renewables: Why Balance Is Hard30:48 – Technical Models vs Human Behaviour34:15 – Institutions, People, and the Grid37:13 – Why the Energy Transition Is Political39:44 – Youth, Power, and Changing the Goal of the System44:00 – Disagreement, NIMBYism, and Energy Justice48:09 – Inspiration Comes After Action50:43 – Quickfire Curiosity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of CleanTalk, we sit down with Thaddeus Anim-Somuah, a corporate sustainability professional, chemical engineer, World Energy Council contributor, and advisor on impact and energy-transition investments, to explore how energy, materials, finance, and human behaviour are deeply interconnected, and why sustainability only works when it creates real value for people.Drawing on his upbringing in Ghana, his engineering background, and his work across industry, finance, and policy, Thaddeus unpacks the circular economy, material efficiency, behavioural change, sustainable finance, and the limits of “moralised” renewable energy narratives. We discuss why optimisation often matters more than abundance, how regulation like CSRD is reshaping corporate behaviour, and why finance, more than technology alone — will determine the pace of the energy transition.This episode is for sustainability professionals, engineers, investors, policymakers, founders, and anyone trying to understand how the energy transition actually works beyond slogans, marketing, and moral posturing.Enjoy!_______________Connect with Thaddeus on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thaddeusanimsomuah1/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/_______________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film & media company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit:https://www.harmervisuals.comMany thanks to…Our rental suppliers –O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ |Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/_______________Chapters for today's episode:00:00 – Introduction 01:02 – Growing Up in Ghana: Inequality, Community, and Early Sustainability Lessons 03:28 – Scarcity, Reuse, and the Roots of the Circular Economy 06:51 – Why Materials and Energy Can't Be Separated 08:21 – Holistic Thinking: Energy, Behaviour, and Culture 11:51 – The Energy Trilemma Explained 14:12 – Decentralised Energy and Value Creation in Developing Economies 15:41 – Why Moralising Renewables Backfires 18:07 – What CSRD Is and Why Data Matters21:04 – Community, Collaboration, and the World Energy Council24:30 – Optimising the Built Environment30:35 – Abundance vs Optimisation in Renewable Energy36:08 – The Power of Finance in the Energy Transition40:14 – Sustainable Finance and Financial Literacy42:35 – Quickfire Curiosity: Futurism, Risk, and Career Advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Leafcloud. For heating networks, property portfolios, and public infrastructure operators, Leafcloud offers decentralised cloud infrastructure designed to align digital workloads with energy and climate goals. Learn more at https://www.leaf.cloud__________________The energy transition is often treated as a technical challenge, retrofit the buildings, deploy the technology, reduce emissions.But what happens when those solutions ignore the social realities of the people they're meant to serve?In this episode of CleanTalk, we're joined by Charissa Leiwakabessy, a political scientist and PhD researcher studying social justice in the energy transition in the Netherlands.Drawing on in-depth fieldwork in social housing and retrofit programmes, Charissa explains how well-intentioned energy policies can unintentionally reproduce inequality, and why siloed, technocratic approaches often generate resistance, delays, and loss of trust.This conversation reframes the energy transition as a social process, not just an engineering one, and shows why addressing lived realities isn't a moral extra, but a practical necessity.Enjoy!__________________Connect with Charissa on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charissa-leiwakabessy/Join the CleanTalk community on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12991627/____________________CleanTalk is produced by Harmer Visuals, a film & media company specialising in brand & case study storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and clean technology sector. To find out more about how we can help you, visit: https://www.harmervisuals.comMany thanks to...- Leafcloud for sponsoring our recording venue- Our rental suppliers -O'RIORDAN | https://oriordan.io/ | Sunipa Pictures | https://www.sunipapictures.com/____________________Chapters for today's episode:00:00 – IntroductionSetting the context: social justice and the energy transition in the Netherlands.01:33 – From Political Science to Energy JusticeHow academic curiosity leads into sustainability and social justice research.01:48 – What a PhD Actually Looks Like in PracticeWhy this research happens in the field, not just in theory.04:52 – Energy Transition as a Political ProcessHow decisions redistribute power, money, time, and responsibility.06:50 – Energy Poverty Is More Than High BillsHow housing conditions, practices, and social factors intersect.09:40 – Two Very Different Professional ResponsesIgnoring claims vs creating pathways for solutions.11:22 – Damp, Mould, and Hidden Costs of RetrofitWhy unresolved issues come back more expensively later.13:48 – Trust Is Lowest Where Transition Is Happening FastestThe paradox of neglected neighbourhoods and quick CO₂ wins.14:55 – Treating Energy as a Social TransitionHow addressing justice restores trust and avoids delays.17:14 – The Risk of a Purely Technocratic TransitionWhy technical success can still reproduce inequality.19:10 – Visibility, Consistency, and Being Present in CommunitiesWhy trust is built face-to-face, not through institutions alone.21:33 – Ad Break23:09 – Visibility Continued...25:13 – Public–Private Collaboration Done Well What Rotterdam gets right about learning by doing.26:39 – Informal Feedback Loops That Actually Work Why low-key community meetings outperform formal reporting.28:32 – Storytelling as Infrastructure How narratives create recognition, hope, and engagement.32:26 – Local Ambassadors vs Influencer Climate Messaging What scales — and what doesn't — in public engagement.34:26 – Navigating Political Polarisation Around Energy Why dialogue matters more than winning arguments.38:09 – When Siloed Work Delays the Transition Why ignoring social issues wastes time and money.40:11 – Quickfire Curiosity Futurism, intuition, and career advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many people grow up believing they were loved — until adulthood forces them to confront uncomfortable questions.In this episode, we explore the difference between being loved and being tolerated by a parent, especially a mothers.We talk about emotional neglect, conditional love, survival parenting, cultural silence, and how these experiences shape relationships, self-worth, anger, and attachment styles later in life.This is not about blame — it's about truth, healing, and accountability.If you've ever felt unseen, unheard, or emotionally dismissed growing up… this conversation is for you.Podcast: SUNDAY, Monday, and ThursdayLike, subscribe, share, and support the channel. www.theoracle19radio.com www.linktree.com/evolutionoflondon www.rumble.com/theoracle19LINKS:⁠⁠⁠https://www.officialmoringamagic.com/#aff=enamul33 ⁠⁠⁠ moringa pillsMasonic Regalia and Jewelry Wholesale Prices | Bricks Masons https://bit.ly/4a2nn4DThe Encyclopedia of Power Foods- Latest2024! Ebooks https://bit.ly/49XfoWn⁠⁠⁠https://www.legalcontracts.com/?pid=p⁠⁠⁠Business sponsorship inquiries: evolutionoflondon@gmail.comShop now: www.evolutionoflondon.com(online shopping mall)www.evolutionoflondon.org(custom clothing accessories digital products)Donate/PayPal:Evolutionoflondon@gmail.comMusic: cheap limousine channel on YouTubeGreatness19 channel on YouTubeMr. Evolution of London (health and wellness)on YouTubeWJA Accessories(fitness consultant)Email: healthfitnessconsultant1@gmail.comMany people grow up believing they were loved — until adulthood forces them to confront uncomfortable questions.In this episode, we explore the difference between being loved and being tolerated by a parent, especially a mothers.We talk about emotional neglect, conditional love, survival parenting, cultural silence, and how these experiences shape relationships, self-worth, anger, and attachment styles later in life.This is not about blame — it's about truth, healing, and accountability.

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Plan Your Year in Sync With Astrology at MindfulNewYear.comMany people imagine a spiritual awakening as a peaceful, bliss-filled experience. In reality, it often begins with discomfort, questioning, and unexpected emotional shifts. In this episode, Jeremy Devons shares five surprising signs that you may be going through a spiritual awakening. He breaks down how physical pain, depression, anxiety, and emotional extremes can actually be signals that something deeper is shifting in your inner world. You'll learn how awakening often shows up through misalignment, the messages held in the body, and why these challenging moments can guide you toward clarity, purpose, and a more aligned path. This perspective can help you understand what's happening beneath the surface and how to move through these changes with more compassion and awareness.Key Points Summary- Spiritual awakening is the moment you become conscious of something you were previously “asleep” to.- Awakening usually begins through discomfort rather than bliss.- Pain acts as a message that something in your life is out of alignment.- Ignored pain often escalates into emotional extremes like depression or anxiety.- Depression arises when the nervous system collapses into a “down” state.- Panic/anxiety arises when the nervous system gets stuck in an “on” state.- Both are invitations to slow down and look within.- Physical symptoms often mirror emotional or spiritual misalignment.- Personal healing unfolds in layers and may take years, but each stage brings insight.- The body holds memories, patterns, and unresolved emotions that surface during awakening.If you're in a season of change or questioning, you don't have to navigate it alone. Explore the Quietmind Yoga Membership or book a Life Alignment Reading to get clarity on the bigger cycles unfolding in your chart.Free Weekly Horoscopes & Exclusive offers: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freehoroscopesFree Vedic Birth Chart & Training:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchartYoutube: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/youtubeInstagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/quietmindastrologyDecode Your Birth Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/1011:1 Reading: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/readingMentorship: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/mentorshipQuietmind Yoga: https://www.quietmind.yoga

Today's Conversation is with the amazing and lovable Gil HedleySince 1995, Gil Hedley, Ph.D., has been teaching “integral anatomy” in the dissection laboratory, via keynotes and speaking tours, online via his extensive website and membership portal, www.gilhedley.com and via his YouTube channel, "Somanaut." He is the producer of The Integral Anatomy Series, the Anatomy from A to Z Project, and The Nerve Project, as well as being the author of several books. He is based at the Institute for Anatomical Research in Colorado Springs, CO, where he teaches, films, and serves as Board President.In today's conversation, we explored how Gil's decades of dissection and inquiry into the human form have led him toward a deeply relational, perceptual approach to embodiment. We spoke about the evolution of his work, the ethics of language in somatics, and the importance of curiosity over certainty—especially when teaching or touching the living body.Gil reflected on the metaphorical nature of fascia, the seduction of technique, and the spaces in between structures where life often reveals itself most honestly. We also touched on his recent nerve tour—a unique journey through the often-overlooked pathways of the nervous system—and how it invited both reverence and humility.Together, we explored the interplay between anatomy and awareness, the practitioner as witness rather than fixer, and how real transformation requires not control, but presence. Gil's work reminds us that what we touch isn't just tissue—it's mystery, history, and life unfolding.You can find out more about Gil at https://www.gilhedley.com/If you are enjoying and getting something out of these talks, we'd appreciate it if you would leave a positive review of the podcast and subscribe to it through the platform of your choice. When you do this it really helps other people find us, and we greatly appreciate your support.You can find more about Andrew at http://andrewrosenstock.com and http://RolfingInBoston.comMany thanks to Explorers Society for use of their song " All In" from their majestic album 'Spheres' Please check them out here https://open.spotify.com/album/1plT1lAPWEQ1oTRbWOiXm3?si=eAL08OJdT5-sJ6FwwZD50g

It was a pleasure to be Conversation today with Jussi PellonpääJussi is a certified Rolfer, physiotherapist, massage therapist and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner who specializes in looking at how the person's deeply rooted “attitudes” manifest in all levels of body (-mind) functioning. And in using that understanding to guide interventions aimed at improving the client's goals with the most precision possible.In today's conversation, we explored how Jussi's path bridges Rolfing®, physiotherapy, and Somatic Experiencing® into a deeply embodied, process-oriented approach to healing. We discussed the pacing of structural integration, the difference between neurophysiological and biological adaptation, and how true change often requires time, space, and surrender. Jussi reflected on the interplay between posture, safety, and pre-movement—the subtle ground where psychological and physiological patterns converge. Together, we examined the challenges of working with high-performing yet dysregulated clients, the ethics of force in bodywork, and the importance of practitioner clarity. Jussi's work invites us to honor transformation not as something to impose, but as something to meet—slowly, relationally, and with deep respect for the body's timing.You can find and contact him at, http://www.rolfing-helsinki.fi .If you are enjoying and getting something out of these talks, we'd appreciate it if you would leave a positive review of the podcast and subscribe to it through the platform of your choice. When you do this it really helps other people find us, and we greatly appreciate your support.You can find more about Andrew at http://andrewrosenstock.com and http://RolfingInBoston.comMany thanks to Explorers Society for use of their song " All In" from their majestic album 'Spheres' Please check them out here https://open.spotify.com/album/1plT1lAPWEQ1oTRbWOiXm3?si=eAL08OJdT5-sJ6FwwZD50g

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis writes contemporary romance and romantic comedies filled with madcap adventures and shenanigans and sexy times. (just don't tell her mom). She's sold 20 million plus copies worldwide to date and lives with her family in a small mountain town near Lake Tahoe full of quirky characters (Any resemblance to the quirky characters in her books is mostly coincidental).  Jill's latest novel is Better Than Friends. For more information visit www.jillshalvis.comMany thanks to NetGalley for providing an advance copy of this novel.Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comMany thanks for completing my weekend polls (here they are if you missed them: paying subscribers / non-paying). Your answers were extremely useful: roughly the right amount of content, stick with the audio, the balance of investment ideas and other stuff is about right, and the price too is about right (interestingly, paying subscribers thought that, non-paying less so — that put a smile on my face). Also: keep writing about what I know.You're a bit more equivocal about the video content. There are more gold than bitcoin bugs in the readership, with a healthy number are in the “own both” camp.And so many of you joined my Comedy Substack, it became one of Substack Humor's fastest movers. Yippee. Thank you!Today I am going to tell you about my seven largest investment positions.Take note: the asset allocation I advocate is the Dolce Far Niente portfolio. This is 15% in gold, 5% in bitcoin, and we have a large allocation to global equities, especially the US. It also has a 10% allocation to risky/fun investments: small caps, special situations and so on (the kind of flutters I write about here). The reason for this allocation is to minimise risk and any damage caused by losses.Do as I say, not as I do and all that. My personal allocation does not fully correspond to the Dolce Far Niente, partly for lack of discipline, partly because I have a greater appetite for risk and will stomach bad losses, if they come around, partly because I am overweight bitcoin.My largest positions As I am sure you know, my two largest positions are in bitcoin and gold. In my view everyone should have an allocation to these assets. Given the debasement of currency taking place worldwide, the greater risk is not owning them. On which note …If you want to buy gold or silver to protect yourself in these interesting times, the bullion dealer I use and recommend is the Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. Find out more here.But we will put those to one side. After bitcoin and gold, my seven largest positions are:

We let Raphty inform the world about the vagaries and details of Australia. Or Austria. Or something.The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP20PER2024” at registration for 20% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: https://raphty.com/

Today I'm chatting with Demetrios Brinkmann, certified Cool Dude (TM) with lots of experience in the machine learning space. I recorded this a million years ago and must thank Demetrios for his patience. Topics we touch on are: machine learning hype in businesses, job searches, and the pros/cons of authenticity in a career.Also, in a desperate attempt to feel like this is a responsible thing to produce while running a business, you can get advice on all sorts of software problems from my team at hermit-tech.com or email me personally at nik.suresh@hermit-tech.comMany thanks are also extended to Lisa Lorenzin for taking my garbage audio and turning it into something passable.

We discuss some current events after our one-week hiatus, such as the reason for our one-week hiatus (Matt saving the world), an ominous warning about the end of Microsoft Authenticator, and troubling developments from a significant problem child, Claude.The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP20PER2024” at registration for 20% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: https://raphty.com/

In which we discuss the morality and ethics of how human remains might be used. Warning for the squeamish: we talk a lot about the disposition of human remains.The link for donating to Ryan Hall: https://www.theyallsquad.org/The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: https://raphty.com/

We talk a lot about AI, particularly how it affects UIs and functionality (or doesn't), and its possible use in moviemaking.The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP20PER2024” at registration for 20% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: https://raphty.com/

The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP20PER2024” at registration for 20% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: https://raphty.com/

The article about Seattle student info: https://reason.com/2025/04/15/students-deserve-privacy-too/Slate EV automobiles: https://www.slate.auto/enArticle about the EU/Meta/Apple fines: https://reason.com/2025/04/28/european-commission-fines-apple-and-meta-800-million/The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP20PER2024OFF” at registration for 20% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: https://raphty.com/

What happens when you try to fire the one person in your org that has ALL the access credentials?The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: https://raphty.com/

Robin rejoins hosting for a very special interview with Keith Primeaux, head of Agile Brewing (agile.beer)!The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: https://raphty.com/

We talk about some current events, and then discuss the efficacy and potential consequences of lying on your application/resume/cv.The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

We get a very special guest, in the form of Matt's daughter, Alice! She speaks as the representative of an entire generation…and we hang on her every word.The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

We discuss several legal matters, mostly dealing with how law affects business and how legislators are treating AI. For those who don't know, JAG is a military lawyer, and ADC is a military defense attorney. The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

We discuss personal integrity and its importance to the profession. The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.comMany great topics today with our favorite sports media reporter! Items include but aren't limited to…* LeBron's massive hour-plus sit down with Pat McAfee* Is LeBron uniquely annoying among all time greats?* LeBron's straw man arguments * Why is McAfee egging LeBron on to take shots at Stephen A. Smith and Brian Windhorst?* The GOAT debate as needless dumping on the past* The NBA has an anti-nostalgia problem* Last week's Jackie Robinson DEI flap and whether I was unfair to Mina Kimes* The WNBA's big issue with negotiating a new deal* We discuss whether there's an ideological component to why Hannah Hidalgo hasn't gotten much spotlight * The Trump administration didn't handle their Signal snafu well

The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/The WannaBeA Domain Expert entry that covers this material: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0F145RD4J?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tkin_47&storeType=ebooks&qid=1731949511&sr=1-1You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

We discuss navigation techniques and how they might be improved. And Walter joins us!what3words.comThe link for joining the Florida ISC2 chapter's breakfast presenation: https://isc2cfl-virtual-2025-mar.eventbrite.com/The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

Send us a textWelcome to the Season 12 Kick Off show of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another exciting season of soccer conversation! This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with John Barata, coach of the MIAA State Championship winning Oliver Ames HS; their third in a row! "Coaches Corner" features Paul Robinson where he talks about integrating new soccer coaching habits into your routine. "News and Analysis" will feature Giovanni Pacini's discussing possible rule changes, and Ralph Ferrigno returns for Season 12 and will share Champions League insights in the Euro Soccer Report. In the final block, the "American Soccer Revolution" highlights a new initiative from US Soccer.The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" the GP Soccer Podcast and share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com. GP Soccer Podcast welcomes two new sponsors to the show!Beautiful Game Soccer Academy / www.beautifulgamesa.com                           Ethos Performance Group / ethosperformancegroup.comMany thanks to Feedspot.com for their continuing support! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_coaching_podcasts/Enjoy the show!

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comMany people struggle with reconciling their faith with the institutional church. In this episode, we sit down with Regina V. Cates, author of The Real Conversation Jesus Wants Us to Have: A Call to Bravery, Peace, and Love, to explore the tensions between Jesus' teachings and modern Christianity. Regina shares her personal journey growing up in a fundamentalist church, wrestling with messages of exclusion, and ultimately redefining her understanding of faith, love, and God. We discuss the historical context of scripture, the challenges of questioning religious authority, and why Jesus' core message of love remains a radical call to action. Whether you're deconstructing your faith or simply looking for a deeper conversation about spirituality, this episode offers a thought-provoking discussion on love, integrity, and justice.Guest Bio:Regina V. Cates is an author, activist, and speaker dedicated to guiding individuals toward leading heart-centered lives. She co-founded Romancing Your Soul, an organization that encourages people to live with love, compassion, and purpose. Regina also hosted the Lead With Your Heart podcast, offering practical advice on relationships, boundaries, and communication. Her latest book, The Real Conversation Jesus Wants Us to Have, is set for release in March 2025.Resources & Links:

The reddit thread that this episode riffs on: https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/1isg3om/was_just_told_that_it_security_team_is_not/The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

We dissect a historical tale about backyard breeder reactors, dissect a plane crash, and kibbitz 60 Minutes' handling of German word-prosecution. And do a couple I'm-So-Olds.The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

We talk about smoke detectors. At length.The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

The team offers their annual refresher for how to pass an INFOSEC cert exam. We…disagree, a bit.The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

We go through everything in Matt's purse. No, really.If you want a bag like Matt's: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2238396044Matt Yocum's comic Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hangar19studios/closetworldThe WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

We talk with Matt “Dwight” Yocum about his upcoming work, ClosetWorld.Get in on the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hangar19studios/closetworldThe WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

We talk about snow days, cryptocoins, and forensic testimony.The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

We discuss 25 new IT/security-oriented laws hitting US states. Check out the article we draw from here: https://reason.com/2024/12/30/25-tech-laws-slated-to-take-effect-in-2025/The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

We celebrate our 250th episode, and the end of 2024, with a review of the seminal “The Matrix”!The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

We talk about Jersey drones, why privacy can't be legislated, and do a couple I'm So Olds.The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

The WannaBeA Domain Expert series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMXM3248The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

We talk about talking about how to “get into” IT. picoctf.orgThe WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

We discuss YouTube's failing as an app, a couple seemingly-contradictory court rulings, and Matt brings a fun I'm So Old.The Second Circuit decision: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.ca2.60988/gov.uscourts.ca2.60988.306.1.pdfThe Southern District of NY decision: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.616533/gov.uscourts.nysd.616533.117.0.pdfThe WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

A fully game-oriented episode! We talk about VR, SR, and the latest Dragon Age games.BECAUSE.The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

We sell out the show to benefactor Walter Speelman. Walter brings us a review of his attendance of ISC2's Security Congress convention, and also a lot of much-deserved compliments. The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

We talk about recent attacks on the Internet Archive.The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

We discuss what a world without passwords might look like…and mostly end up describing an anarchic wasteland full of cannibals and cockroaches.The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP50POFF” at registration for 50% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.widerlenspod.comMany who promote gender identity ideology claim to champion children's rights but often serve adult agendas at the expense of the child's long-term best interests. There is danger of making irreversible decisions for children based on this ideology, which can lead to long-lasting harm. By reinforcing the authority of parents and ensuring they have the power to protect their children from such influences, society can better safeguard children's basic human rights and ensure their healthy development.Advocacy for parenting and policymaking should focus on the long-term well-being of children, rather than their immediate expressed desires. Maintaining policies and laws that protect children's long-term interests and empower parents to make decisions on their behalf is crucial, ensuring that children grow up in a safe and supportive environment that honors their true needs and rights.In this bonus episode for premium subscribers, Vernadette outlines a comprehensive list of what she considers basic human rights for children, emphasizing the necessity for children to receive truthful education about science and human biology, protection of their bodies from harmful and unproven treatments, and the preservation of their future fertility. She stresses that children should have access to effective therapies that address underlying issues such as family dysfunction, autism, and trauma, rather than being subjected to experimental procedures driven by ideological influences. A key component of her argument is the critical role of parental authority. Vernadette asserts that parents, as the natural guardians of their children, should be empowered to make informed decisions that prioritize their child's long-term well-being, including safeguarding the child's right to natural development and protection from unnecessary medical interventions.Watch our full length episode with Vernadette Broyles: https://www.widerlenspod.com/p/episode-170To listen to our premium content in your favorite podcast app click here for Substack instructions on setting up a private feed.