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Olin of Texags tackles some of Louie's top questions (2010's is the golden era of CFB), ranks Aggie Baseball in the final polls, and has some epic Fran stories (never diss TexAgs).Community SpotLight with Brazos Valley Food Bank.

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On this episode, Richard & Tyler move the spotlight to Daggerheart community project, Daggerkin!Links to Stuff & Things:https://heartofdaggers.com/products/daggerkin-starter-ruleset-preview/https://foundryborne.online/https://www.daggerheart.com/downloads/https://www.daggerheart.com/thevoid/Welcome to True Strike, a podcast for tabletop nerds.Each Tuesday, listen in while two friends discuss their completely unwarranted opinions about all things tabletop. Topics vary each week from D&D and Daggerheart, to whatever TTRPG or board game they happen to be playing!Hosts: Richard Cullen/Tyler WortheySong by: WILDJOE1

Olin joins Louie inside the Studio and they hang out about Sorsby, Bucky Ball non-conference, SEC coaches rankings, and which new coaches is ready for success.  Things end with the Community SpotLight with the United Way of the Brazos Valley.

Players By The Sea re-opens their theatre facility after fire damage from April 2025. Their new season starts Friday with a performance of "Violet." The theatre has been a Beaches arts institution since 1966, and in their current location since 1999. Visit PLAYERSBYTHESEA.ORG for more information.

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Send us Fan MailSomeone in the neighborhood treats Super Junk Day like a free shopping trip and rolls off with two kids' bikes and suddenly it's not a cute curbside story anymore. We talk through what happened next, why an AirTag made all the difference, and the practical reality of keeping tabs on kids and their stuff when devices die and summer schedules get messy. If you've ever wondered whether tracking tech is worth it, this real-life moment makes a pretty strong case.From there, we take a hard left into the internet's favorite category: food and wellness trends that feel one step removed from parody. Think National Cheese Day, National Tetris Day, the so-called Bible diet, and even energy drinks branded with religious imagery. We unpack the appeal, the discomfort, and the marketing choices that turn faith into a product label. Then we hit a headline that truly tests the limits of our appetite for news: a Spaghettios worms story that is equal parts horrifying and impossible to ignore.Next, we bring it home with a community spotlight on the St. John of the Cross Parish Garage Sale, a 51-year tradition that runs like a mini department store inside a school. You'll hear how donations are handled, how volunteers clean and stage items, why people line up before sunrise, and the genius of a $10 “shopping spree” that clears the building fast. We also share where the money goes, including scholarships and support for multiple charities, which makes bargain hunting feel a lot more meaningful.If you love neighborhood stories, community events, practical tips, and a little pop-culture chaos, hit subscribe, share this with a friend who lives for a good sale, and leave a review so more people can find us. What's your best secondhand treasure or your worst curbside mistake?Mike Haggerty Buick GMCRight on the corner, right on the price! Head down to 93rd & Cicero & tell them the Noras sent you!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

It is Women Veterans Recognition Week, and WOKV features Dee Quaranta, Founder and CEO of Women Veterans Ignited. She discusses the organization's role and engagement in the Jacksonville community, and how their mission is meeting challenges lately as they've lost nearly $1 million in state funding this year, resulting in reduced services and staff. You can help by sponsoring this weekend's Legends of Service Gala. Visit FORWOMENVETS.ORG or find Women Veterans Ignited on social media for more information.

Among the commemorative events of the 82nd anniversary of "D-Day," last weekend the We Can Be Heroes Foundation honored Cap. Gregory Streeter, USN ret. Cap. Streeter was instrumental in establishing the US Navy Monument at Utah Beach, in honor of the naval personnel and ships that participated in the D-Day invasion.

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Western Governors University Regional Director Bob Benson joins Arizona’s Morning News for this month’s Community Spotlight. 

The "We Can Be Heroes Foundation" is hosting a D-Day Remembrance at the Salem Centre Auditorium, Saturday at 130pm. The event supports sending a group from Black Creek Young Marines to participate in the national Pearl Harbor Day Parade in Hawaii. The event also honors Cap. Gregory Streeter, USN ret., who lead the program responsible for the only D-Day Navy memorial at Omaha Beach, and the late Frank Purpura, a D-Day Purple Heart veteran who piloted over 50 Higgins Boats landings bringing troops to shore at Omaha, Sword, and other Normany beaches.Visit WECANBEHEROESFOUNDATION.ORG for more information.

City Year Jacksonville's Class of 2026 celebrated their graduation at the Jessie Ball duPont Center, where their graduates advance into the world with practical career skills and leadership training.

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At ONV, we're committed to building stronger individuals and a stronger community through opportunities for all ages. Whether you're young, growing, or seasoned with experience—we truly have something for you. From summer youth sports camps in wrestling, soccer, and flag football to financial literacy workshops for both youth and adults, our programming is designed to develop the whole person. We also offer mentorship programs, Workplace Winners initiatives, and creative outlets through art and performing arts. What sets ONV apart is our wraparound services, built on our 5 Core Pillars: Spiritual Development Mental & Physical Health Education & Performing Arts Financial Literacy Sports & Recreation This holistic approach ensures that every individual has access to the tools, support, and environment needed to grow and succeed.

Spotlight Now welcomes Dr. Jim Ireland, director of the city Department of Emergency Services, and Dr. Scott Miscovich, who runs ʻAʻala Respite, for a joint conversation about mental illness and homelessness on Oahu. Now that the legislature has cut $8 million in funding for medical respite centers, what happens next, and what questions remain about resources, capacity, and continuity of care? Then on Community Spotlight, Haylin Dennison of Spill the Tea Cafe shares how the program is working to support Hawaii’s LGBTQ youth through life-saving mental health care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Search traffic feels random until you realize your podcast isn't showing up. The morning show cast and crew dig into why vague titles, weak descriptions, missing keywords, and the names you give audio files can quietly bury your show while others keep surfacing everywhere. That episode you thought was solid somehow vanished after publishing. The conversation covers how search behavior is changing across Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Google, and why podcasts that treat metadata as part of the actual content get found more often without chasing trends. Most creators think growth is only about making better episodes. They miss the part where discoverability starts long before someone hears the intro.Episode Highlights:[02:33] Community Spotlight and Listener Engagement[06:16] How Podcast Listeners Actually Discover Shows[14:41] Why Apps Are Becoming Search Engines[16:23] The Podcast SEO Playbook That Works[23:25] How LLMs Are Changing Keyword Research[25:14] Distribution Matters More Than Discovery[30:56] Multi-Platform Promotion Strategy[33:36] The YouTube Growth Strategy Podcasters Ignore[40:51] Apple and Spotify Metadata SEO Explained[49:15] Why Fundamentals Beat Viral Tactics Every TimeLinks & Resources:Ausha:https://www.ausha.co/blog/podcast-growth-paid-organic-visibility/How to Grow with Meta Ads:https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/grow-to-100k-podcast-downloads-on-a-budget-with-tyler-perry/Feature Your Podcast on the Podcasting Morning Show:https://PodcastingMorningShow.com/spotlightThe Podcasting Morning Show:⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningshow.com⁠⁠Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/joinus/Meet the PMS Cast and Crew:⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/people⁠⁠Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠⁠⁠Book A Free Call With Marc:https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycallApplication To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/eval⁠⁠Join us every other Monday at 8 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠http://podcastingmorningshow.com/owp/⁠⁠Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 8 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Show? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

Erin Hewes, Mgr. for River & Claw LLC, also known as "Mother Crab," shares details about the Blue Crab Festival, returning to Palatka this weekend. "The Comeback Crawl" is this year's theme, and the event has a near four-decade history. This year's iteration plans to reassert the local community emphasis. The event happens on St. Johns Avenue and spreads along six blocks, , with over a hundred vendors, performers, artists, and of course fresh seafood. Visit PALATKABLUECRAB.COM or look for them on social media for more details.

Alex Alston, Sports & Entertainment Officer for the City of Jacksonville, discusses the dynamics and challenges of executing each year's Jazz Festival, as costs rise but shows remain free to the general public (VIP seating packages do have to pay). This year's festival starts with the annual Piano Competition at the Florida Theatre tomorrow, and runs through the holiday weekend, with free performances at Ford on Bay and Riverfront Plaza.

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Olin weighs in on the 10 worse SEC FB coaches since 2015, shares the story of his boy graduating, and Aggie Baseball in the post-season.  Every Tuesday is the Community SpotLight, today is the United Way of the Brazos Valley.

Junior Achievement of North Florida recently honored local leaders who have positively influenced business and education in Jacksonville. One honoree stood out because of what he gives to the community: Evan Satterwhite.

David Nackashi, a local artist, shares details about his Cowford Cows murals. You may have seen them, visible under the Acosta Bridge, along the Northbank Riverwalk. The cows are a nod to Jacksonville's history, when the city was originally known as "Cow's Ford" for a transit route across the St. Johns River. It's also a bit of artistic whimsy, drawing a new wave of appreciation as the city's riverfront renovations bring new life to the area.

The Riverfront Music Garden, adjacent to the Center for Performing Arts, was officially opened yesterday. Mayor Deegan dedicated the park to Jacksonville's musical legacy, recognizing artists like Ray Charles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tim McGraw, and others, including local favorite JJ Grey who was in attendance.

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Olin Buchana of TexAgs goes over the starting O for 2026, thoughts on Hemphill calling the D, the LB position, and a bit of Marcel and the NFL Draft.Then the Community SpotLight with Aggieland Human Society.  Check out the free adoption event on Saturday and the free microhip event all month long.  aggielandhumane.org

May is stroke awareness month, and for our Community Spotlight, we spoke to Barrow Neurological Institute. They give us the signs of stroke that we can watch for to help keep our loved ones safe. 

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On this episode, Richard & Tyler move the spotlight to Daggerheart community member, DNGN CLUB! Again!!Links to Stuff & Things:https://dngnclub.itch.io/heartbreakershttps://foundryborne.online/https://www.daggerheart.com/downloads/https://www.daggerheart.com/thevoid/Welcome to True Strike, a podcast for tabletop nerds.Each Tuesday, listen in while two friends discuss their completely unwarranted opinions about all things tabletop. Topics vary each week from D&D and Daggerheart, to whatever TTRPG or board game they happen to be playing!Hosts: Richard Cullen/Tyler WortheySong by: WILDJOE1

Olin talks about the nightmare babysitter, the NFL Draft, being fired from radio after one week, the Spring Game, and we gotta talk Aggie Baseball. Community SpotLight with the United Way of the Brazos Valley with 3 events coming up Thursday, Sunday, and start of May.

Yesterday saw the official ground breaking on The Village at Lake Forest, a housing project partnership between Ability Housing, Duval Public Schools, The Community Foundation, and Bank of America. The Village will be on the site of the old Lake Forest Elementary School.

Oin of TexAgs is pro booing and anti some other traditions. He also loved the crowd at baseball this weekend and is fired up for Aggie Baseball the rest of the year.  Louie and Olin about the WR room this year, Louie loves them.Katrina with the Aggieland Humane Society stopped by the Louie Belina Show to talk about adoption season and the need for fosters, we all got to meet the kitten Smokey, and the free microchip/vaccination/pet food even tonight from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Brazos Center.

Olin of TexAgs weighs in on Big10 > SEC, future of D1, Aggie Baseball, Aggie Football run D, and he don't like beer.  Louie does.

Rich Jones reports on the opening of a new library at the Pace Center for Girls. The library was funded by the Elaine Stallings Foundation, with the goal to "educate, inspire, and elevate women through the power of reading." Learn more at ELAINESTALLINGS.COM and PACECENTER.ORG respectively.

Today on “Spotlight Now,” Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami discusses his decision to run for lieutenant governor. Then Civil Beat politics editor Chad Blair joins us to offer analysis on this and other key political races. Star Dahl-Thurston is in our Community Spotlight to talk about a new website to support storm recovery efforts following devastating Kona lows. Full episode details here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olin and Louie talk about Bucky Ball (let's go all-in), what sports to add or subtract from A&M Athletics, and Buc-ee's (don't ask why).Community SpotLight with the Katie of the Brazos Valley Food Bank shares about the Pantry to Plate Food Challenge.  Get more info -> bvfb.org/pantry-plate-chef-challenge-2026-its-rematch

On this episode, Richard & Tyler get a chance to preview the 2nd Volume of Pistolheart, alongside it's creator, Carlos Cisco!Links to Stuff & Things:https://heartofdaggers.com/products/pistolheart-vol-1/https://bsky.app/profile/carloscisco.bsky.socialhttps://heartofdaggers.com/products/making-custom-adversaries/https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/daggerheart-western-fear-trackerhttps://www.daggerheart.com/downloads/https://www.daggerheart.com/thevoid/Welcome to True Strike, a podcast for tabletop nerds.Each Tuesday, listen in while two friends discuss their completely unwarranted opinions about all things tabletop. Topics vary each week from D&D and Daggerheart, to whatever TTRPG or board game they happen to be playing!Hosts: Richard Cullen/Tyler WortheySong by: WILDJOE1

Guest: Dr. Nate Klein, VP of Education for JA of Eastern Iowa The Corridor JA Stock Market Challenge® is an exciting, fast-paced, technology-based simulation that brings the world of Wall Street to life. Seconds represents days of trading, and teams start with a hypothetical $500,000 portfolio. There are two opportunities in our area: Cedar Rapids ... Read more

This month's Community Spotlight is shining a light on Asset Preservation Wealth and Tax and the work it's doing to help single moms. Stewart Willis, president of Asset Preservation Wealth and Tax, explains why he supports Helping Hands for Single Moms, an organization that helps parents get postsecondary education.

Olin and Louie argue over the SEC starting it's own expanding and starting it's own league.  They both love the food of Louisiana.  Bucky is a god and let him build his own kindgdom here, give the man what he wants.Community SpotLight with Aggieland Humane Society with Lorana and Egg. 

On this episode, Richard & Tyler discuss Widdershin's Thrice-Bound Codex – A Starting Adventure & Item, from Heart of Daggers!Links to Stuff & Things:https://heartofdaggers.com/products/widdershins-thrice-bound-codex-a-level-1-adventure/https://heartofdaggers.com/https://foundryborne.online/https://www.daggerheart.com/downloads/https://www.daggerheart.com/thevoid/Welcome to True Strike, a podcast for tabletop nerds.Each Tuesday, listen in while two friends discuss their completely unwarranted opinions about all things tabletop. Topics vary each week from D&D and Daggerheart, to whatever TTRPG or board game they happen to be playing!Hosts: Richard Cullen/Tyler WortheySong by: WILDJOE1

Olin Buchanan joins Louie from the way to Indianapolis.  They take a look at the Aggies at the combine and the buzz around them, where might they go, what Olin has heard.  They then gotta talk Bucky Ball - everyone does.Things wrap up with the Community SpotLight with the Brazos Valley Food Bank.  They need volunteeers.

On today’s episode, dive into funding for the University of Hawaii at Manoa with athletics director Matt Elliott and interim provost Vassilis Syrmos. Elliott breaks down the university's ask to lawmakers for millions in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) funding. Syrmos explains the university's creative solutions to minimize the impact of federal cuts on programs and research. In our Community Spotlight, Kapiolani Medical Center opened Hawaii's only Pediatric Heart Center in February 2023. Medical director Dr. Andras Bratincsak explains its impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEC football 2025 quick questions, "Listen In" Greg McElroy Title Contender Sereis - USC, and the Rousey-Carrano fight (sad but man back in the day).Every Tuesday at 1:50pm is the Community SpotLight and today Louie visited with the United Way of the Brazos Valley.

Louie enter the Maroon and White Notebook, final NFL power rankings (how mid are the Steelers and do Texans fans even care about the Texans), a "Listen In" - LSU up next in the Title Contender Series.Community SpotLight - Aggieland Human Society.

In a world where nearly 28% of older adults in the U.S. identify as solo agers—those aging independently by choice or circumstance—a groundbreaking program is helping participants redefine their futures. Hosted by Steve Gurney of the Positive Aging Community, a recent online panel featured Claire Solomon Nisen, a social worker and program manager at DOROT, and Pat Estess, a facilitator and solo ager herself. The discussion spotlighted "Aging Alone Together," a free, six-week initiative designed to equip older adults with tools for intentional aging, while fostering connections that combat loneliness.DOROT, a New York-based organization founded in 1976 by social work students to support isolated seniors, draws its name from the Hebrew word for "generations." As Nisen explained, intergenerational connection is at its core, though the nonprofit serves a diverse community beyond Jewish traditions. "We promote social connection, friendship, and community," she said, noting that all programs are offered at no cost, thanks to donors and partners.The term "solo aging," coined by Sara Zeff Geber, refers to those who expect to make decisions about their future independently—whether due to no children, estranged family, divorce, or other reasons. According to census data shared by Nisen, 22.1 million Americans over 65 fall into this category, a number growing amid declining birth rates and rising divorces. Solo agers face unique challenges, from healthcare planning to a lack of caregivers, but Nisen emphasized empowerment: "Our constituents are the experts of their own experiences."Launched in June 2021 as "Aging Solo" in collaboration with Iona Senior Services in Washington, D.C., the program quickly drew over 80 participants weekly, revealing a deep need. Renamed "Aging Alone Together" and revamped in August 2024 with input from gerontology experts and over 200 alumni, it has now served more than 1,500 people across 36 cohorts. Partnerships include LGBTQ+ organizations, faith-based groups, and the National Village to Village Network.The curriculum unfolds over six sessions, blending presentations, videos, polls, and small-group discussions. Topics include:Introducing solo aging concepts.Building and maintaining community.Aging in place or relocating.Healthcare and end-of-life decisions.Financial and legal matters.Next steps for ongoing planning.Three mantras guide participants: "Solo aging doesn't mean aging alone," "Choose to start now," and "Take small steps." As Estess, who facilitates sessions, noted, "Pat yourself on the back—perhaps have some ice cream—for beginning this work." Sessions last 90 minutes online or two hours in person, with trained leaders facilitating breakout groups of six to eight. A national resource guide and workbook provide tools, from nonprofits to government agencies, without endorsing specific practitioners.

Olin and Louie talk about Aggies in the NFL draft, Bucky Balll, Olin donating lottery money for Aggie Athletis to win at everything, and the value of spring football.Community SpotLight with Twin City Mission.

On this episode of Spotlight Now, we talk tourism with the CEOs of Hawaiian Airlines and the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB). Hawaiian Airlines CEO Diana Birkett Rakow acknowledges that the Alaska-Hawaiian merger brought real challenges for travelers and promises a smoother 2026. Meanwhile Dr. Aaron Sala explains what the HVCB is doing in light of a softening tourism market with fewer visitors, more competition, and travelers watching their budgets. In our Community Spotlight, learn more about the Hawaii Pacific Health Women’s 10K & 5K Fun Run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.