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Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 98 Gary responds to a recent video by Joel Richardson about Matthew 24:15 and the "abomination of desolation." Before addressing Joel's claims, Gary conducts a brief survey of the Gospel of Matthew, reminding readers (and hearers) of what Jesus said and to whom He was speaking. Context and audience relevance are important and crucial to understanding.
An Awful Announcing clip of Boomer talking about Caitlin Clark hits 3.8 million views, drawing a response from Jemele Hill after being taken completely out of context. Next, an internet-exhausted Gio talks about wanting to pull the plug on social media and potentially starting nicotine pouches. Then, C-Lo returns for an update, but the conversation quickly shifts to interns crowding Al's studio space. Finally, we close the hour with Gio discussing teachers' summer schedules and their annoyance when it's time to return to school.
What if you could hand AI your biggest business problems and actually get useful answers back? The problem is, most business owners are prompting AI like a vending machine and wondering why the output feels flat and generic. Dickie and Donny are back with a framework that changes everything. The BYO 5Cs of AI, which stands for Content, Context, Creativity, Concreteness, and Curiosity, is a proven method that helps business owners use AI with intention, precision, and results that actually move the needle. This episode breaks down each of the five C's in plain language, with real examples from real business owners in roofing, masonry, electrical, and more. You will learn how to set up AI the right way, how to widen your thinking, how to get specific fast, and how to keep asking the right questions until the output is something you are proud to use. If you are a business owner who feels like AI should be doing more for you, this episode is exactly what you need.
Most engineering teams are still optimizing for the wrong thing. They chase the speed of code when the real bottleneck is the speed of context. Matt Watson and Eban Bisong, founder and CEO of Senvi, get into what actually changes when AI moves from a coding tool to a teammate.Eban has spent his career as a founding engineer, and his approach is hands-on: don't tell skeptical engineers AI works, show them, every standup, until the pushback turns into excitement. At Park DNA he built "RTD2," an OpenClaw-powered droid wired read-only into their data sources, Slack, and Jira. It answered support questions before an engineer could, created its own bug tickets, and joined meetings through Fireflies so nothing got lost. The lesson underneath all of it: record everything, because the team that captures the most context ships the right thing fastest.Matt also shares his own three-week rabbit hole with Claude Cowork, $8K in tokens, a fully rebuilt Full Scale website, a thousand dead blog posts deleted, and 200 more rewritten. They go a few rounds on why it's a bad time to be a coder but a great time to be a builder, why "good enough" is a real standard and not a cop-out, and why ownership beats asking permission every time.If you build software or lead an engineering team, listen now. And if you want to try Eban's voice-first AI journal, visit senvi.ai.⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:42 From Founding Engineer to Solo Founder01:52 Using AI as an Engineering Leader03:24 Building RTD2: An AI Teammate for Support05:27 The Speed of Context, Not Code06:11 Why You Should Record Everything08:59 Winning Over AI-Skeptical Engineers11:50 The AI Spectrum Across 80 Clients13:35 A Bad Time to Be a Coder, a Great Time to Build14:03 Why "Good Enough" Is Good Enough14:52 Human-in-the-Loop and Reviewing AI's Work16:28 Going All-In on Senvi19:01 Validating the Product With a Beta Group21:01 Bootstrapping a Truly AI-Native CompanyLinks & ResourcesConnect with Eban Bisong on LinkedInSenvi.ai - senvi.aiWhat Smart CTOs Are Doing Differently With Offshore Teams in 2025Subscribe to the Global Talent SprintFull Scale – Build your dev team quickly and affordablyIf you're trying to get your team out of the basement and into real product ownership, this episode is your playbook. Stop being a ticket factory. Build teams that think, create, and lead.Follow the show, rate it, and send this to someone who's still trying to do “real Scrum.” They need it more than you do.
Episode 2 of McBee Dynasty gave us a Halloween party, relationship drama, and a whole lot to unpack. In this episode, we're recapping the wild moments from the party, questioning what's missing from Masha and Steve's storyline, and talking about Steven McBee Jr.'s sudden certainty that he wants to marry Allie. Plus, with the breakup now public and the show airing, Allie has been sharing more of her side. We're getting into what she's saying now, what feels off, and what might be coming next Sponsor: Free shipping at Quince.com using code ALLABOUTRH. Get the linen trousers and European linen sheets. Trust me! Subscribe to 'Roxanne & Shantel' on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roxanne-and-shantel-formerly-allabouttrh/id1554996153 Follow Roxanne & Shantel on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/79BLlV7530ggskem3tAvjp?si=b060160028aa4f1e Follow Roxanne & Shantel On TikTok Follow Roxanne & Shantel On Instagram Follow Roxanne & Shantel On X Join Rox & Shantel of AllAboutTRH on our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join 250+ B2B founders in Sprint Club (free 7-day trial): https://strategysprints.com In this episode, Simon Severino and Monica Bozinov share how AI tools are reducing cognitive load, cutting context-switching, and giving them back hours every week.. without the hype, without the technical overwhelm. 0:00 Introduction1:37 Simon's Facebook post — running 7 roles at once3:30 Context switching: the real problem AI solves6:00 Why Claude beats ChatGPT (it's not the model)8:30 Monica's 30-minute sprint with AI — gamified work11:53 10 minutes to set up a health coach agent12:46 99% sleep score — what changed15:00 AI as a business coach: behavioral guardrails17:23 Protecting relationships with AI accountability20:46 GTD roles framework: husband, father, CEO, athlete24:00 How to start: move to Claude Code from chat26:00 Connecting AI to your actual context (Gmail, calendar, notes)27:30 Jetpack Workshop — building your board WHAT YOU'LL LEARN- Why most people's AI fails (and the one fix that changes everything)- How to set up a health coach agent in 10 minutes using a simple Google Doc- The GTD roles framework for using AI across every area of your life- How Monica gamified 30-minute work sprints with Claude- The difference between using AI for confirmation vs. using it as a guardrail CONNECTX: https://x.com/simonseverinoLinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino #B2BSales #AIProductivity #ClaudeAI #CognitiveLoad #SalesShow
What if AI is quietly making you a worse leader, and you can't even feel it happening?Michael Bungay Stanier (MBS) is the bestselling author of The Coaching Habit, one of the most widely read leadership books of the last decade, now re-released in a 10-year anniversary edition. He is the founder of Box of Crayons and the host of the Change Signal podcast.In this episode of Truth Works, he joins Jessica Neal and guest co-host Peter Clarke to ask an uncomfortable question: is AI making us worse leaders?His answer is yes.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━THE CORE ARGUMENTAI seduces us into speed, certainty, and the half-decent answer, at the exact moment leadership demands the opposite. MBS argues curiosity is being chipped away in all of us, and the leaders who survive the AI era will treat it as a discipline they practice, not a trait they assume they have.At the center of the conversation is his framework for what leadership now requires:→ Clarity over certainty→ Context over content→ Connection over cocooning→ Courage over collusionHe and Jessica unpack why judgment and taste, not big teams, budgets, or functional expertise, are the skills that actually scale when everyone has the same information and the same tools.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━INSIDE NETFLIXJessica draws on her years at Netflix, where the company interviewed for curiosity, treated big decisions as "bets" instead of life-or-death calls, and reframed failure as data.She tells the story of the $100M House of Cards bet, admits most of Netflix's decisions were actually bad ones, and explains how a culture of small experiments and honest trade-offs is what let the company take the swings that built it.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ALSO IN THIS EPISODE→ Why data is political, not neutral→ Why courage is the real differentiator behind every great founder→ The strategy question: "If we say yes to this, what must we say no to?"→ The deeper gift of coaching that has nothing to do with having the answer: helping people feel seen, heard, and encouraged━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TOPICS COVERED→ Why AI is deadening curiosity more than fostering it→ The 4 C's of leadership in the AI era→ Why judgment and taste beat big teams and budgets→ The Netflix $100M House of Cards bet→ Why most of Netflix's decisions were bad ones, and why that was fine→ Building a culture of small experiments→ Why data is political, not neutral→ Why courage is the differentiator behind every great founder→ The strategy question→ The deeper gift of coaching━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Find Michael: MBS.works | boxofcrayons.com | The Coaching Habit (Amazon)Truth Works is hosted by Jessica Neal & Peter Clarke.
For Episode 387, we are delighted and honored to welcome back one of our mentors, Katherine Metz, for a conversation on the deep symbolism and practical applications of the Fire Element in Feng Shui. Together, we explore how Fire relates to the seasons, personal qi, and the I Ching, while offering practical insights into balancing and cultivating Fire energy to support harmony, vitality, inspiration, and personal growth. We love Katherine and today is a fun and very illuminating conversation.What we talk about in this episode:-Fire element in Feng Shui and seasonality-The symbolism of the fire trigram in the I Ching-Balancing fire and water for emotional health-The essence of fire: decorum and decorum as virtue-Fire in personal qi and face reading-The role of fire in creativity and leadership…and much more!Mentioned in this episode:Katherine MetzPure ProfessorOur Feng Shui Energy Map EkitRegister for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant workshop, available for a limited timeHarmonize your Home with Feng Shui PlantsEnhance your qi, prosperity and wellnessThanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.Time stamps for this episode:[02:33] Understanding the Fire Element[05:35] The Fire Trigram and Its Significance[08:19] Essence of Fire: Decorum and Clarity[10:59] Personal Qi and Fire Element[13:22] Balancing Fire and Water Elements[16:09] Fire in the Context of Personal Expression[19:05] The Interplay of Fire and Water in Feng Shui[24:35] Exploring Emotional Fire and Water[27:12] The Balance of Fire: Intensity and Vulnerability[29:24] Personal Reflections on Fire Element[32:16] Compassion as the Virtue of Fire[36:50] Cultivating Fire in Feng Shui PracticeMORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HEREORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE
Understanding the Imprecatory PsalmsAppoint someone evil to oppose my enemy. Let an accuser stand at his right hand. When he is tried, let him be found guilty...May his days be few... May his children be wandering beggars... - Psalm 109Those words are in the Bible. For many Christians, reading Psalm 109 for the first time is shocking. It sounds more like a cry of vengeance than a prayer of faith. How can these words exist alongside Jesus' command to "love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Matthew 5:44)?These prayers have a name: imprecatory prayers.Imprecatory prayers are prayers that call upon God to judge evil, stop the wicked, and bring justice. They are not rare exceptions hidden in obscure parts of Scripture. The Psalms contain many of them, including Psalms 5, 10, 17, 35, 58, 69, 70, 79, 83, and 109.But what are we supposed to do with them? Here are a few things to consider.They Are Inspired ScriptureOne temptation is to dismiss these psalms as emotional outbursts. Perhaps David lost his temper. Maybe the psalmists were simply expressing raw human emotion. But Scripture itself will not allow us to take that approach. The Psalms are inspired by God and accepted as such by both Jews and Christians. Even more significantly, Jesus treated them as authoritative Scripture. The New Testament quotes from imprecatory psalms without apology or correction. Jesus referenced them, and both Peter and Paul drew from them in their teaching.What About "Love Your Enemies"?The greatest tension comes when we compare these psalms with Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount.Jesus said:Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. - Matthew 5:44How do we reconcile that command with prayers asking God to bring judgment?Context matters.The imprecatory psalms are often written from a kingdom context. David was not merely a private individual nursing personal grudges. He was God's appointed king, responsible for protecting a nation from those who sought its destruction. Jesus, however, was addressing personal relationships. He taught His followers how to respond when insulted, mistreated, or persecuted in everyday life. Turning the other cheek addresses personal retaliation, pride, and revenge. It does not erase the reality that evil exists and sometimes threatens innocent lives. The two teachings are simply addressing different situations.These Prayers Are Not About Personal RevengeThe imprecatory psalms should never become weapons for settling personal scores. They are not prayers against the coworker who gossiped about you nor tools for getting even with someone who hurt your feelings.God says:It is mine to avenge; I will repay. - Deuteronomy 32:35Personal vengeance belongs to God. Imprecatory prayers are not invitations to hatred. They are acts of surrender that place justice in God's hands rather than our own.A Cry for Evil to Be StoppedAt their heart, these prayers express a longing for evil to end. They arise in moments when wickedness seems unchecked, when innocent people suffer, and when injustice appears to triumph. For believers living in times of war, this reality becomes painfully clear. When missiles fall and innocent lives are threatened, the immediate prayer is often not, "Lord, help me feel more forgiving." Instead, it is, "Lord, stop this evil. Protect the innocent. Do whatever is necessary to bring this violence to an end." Imprecatory prayers remind us that longing for justice is not unspiritual. It reflects God's own hatred of evil.God's Glory Is the GoalThese psalms are ultimately God-centered.Psalm 79:9 says:Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for your name's sake.The deepest concern of these prayers is not personal comfort but God's honor. They ask: Will evil have the final word? Will the wicked appear victorious forever? Or will the world see that God is righteous, just, and worthy of glory?The imprecatory psalms cry out for God to vindicate His name.What Can We Learn?The imprecatory psalms teach us that:Evil is real and should never be minimized.Justice matters because God is just.Personal revenge belongs to God alone.There are times when it is right to ask God to stop evil.God's glory, not our bitterness, must remain at the center of our prayers.Most of us will not pray prayers like Psalm 109 every day.But perhaps our discomfort with these passages reveals something important. We often prefer a version of God that is loving but not judging, merciful but not holy. Yet the Bible presents a God who is both. He is patient and compassionate, but He also hates evil and promises that injustice will not endure forever.
The lawsuit filed by Epstein's survivors against the U.S. Virgin Islands and its political leadership was a direct attempt to hold the government itself accountable for what the plaintiffs describe as years of willful blindness, facilitation, and corruption that allowed Epstein's trafficking operation to flourish openly on USVI soil. In the complaint, survivors allege that senior Virgin Islands officials knew Epstein was sexually abusing and trafficking underage girls at Little St. James and related properties, yet continued to provide him with extraordinary protections. According to the suit, those protections included favorable tax treatment, lax regulatory oversight, assistance with immigration and travel issues, and a general refusal to investigate credible reports of abuse. The survivors frame the USVI not as a passive bystander, but as an active enabler whose officials allegedly chose Epstein's money and political influence over the safety of children.In context, the lawsuit is significant because it shifts the focus away from Epstein as a lone criminal and squarely onto the governmental systems that, according to the plaintiffs, made his crimes possible for decades. The survivors argue that Epstein's operation could not have functioned at the scale it did without institutional cooperation or deliberate neglect, particularly in a small jurisdiction where his activities were widely known. By naming politicians and government entities, the suit seeks to pierce the long-standing narrative that Epstein merely “slipped through the cracks,” instead asserting that the cracks were deliberately widened for him. The case is as much about exposing how power protects itself as it is about compensation, positioning the USVI as a test case for whether governments can be held civilly liable for enabling large-scale sexual exploitation through corruption, indifference, and abuse of authority.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we continue our journey through the Psalms by exploring Psalms 11, 12, 13, and 15. Together, these psalms wrestle with a question that believers have asked throughout history: What do we do when wickedness seems to be winning?Psalm 11 contrasts the righteous and the wicked, reminding us that while evil may appear powerful, the righteous can find refuge in God. He sees what is happening and remains firmly on His throne.That theme continues in Psalm 12 as the psalmist looks around and sees a world filled with deception, corruption, and unfaithfulness. Yet the psalm ends with hope as God promises to arise and act on behalf of those who are oppressed and vulnerable.Psalm 13 brings us into a more personal struggle. The psalmist cries out, "How long?" as he waits for God to intervene. Many of us know what it feels like to wait for answers, relief, or justice. Yet even in the midst of uncertainty, the psalm concludes with a declaration of trust. The psalmist places his hope in God's chesed—His steadfast, covenant faithfulness and loyal love.Finally, Psalm 15 paints a picture of the righteous life. Rather than simply defining righteousness as a belief, the psalm describes the actions and character of those who desire to walk closely with God. It challenges us to consider how our faith shapes the way we speak, act, and treat others.As we study these psalms together, we see a recurring pattern: the reality of wickedness, the struggle of waiting, the faithfulness of God, and the call to live as His people. These ancient prayers remind us that even when life feels uncertain, our hope rests not in circumstances but in the steadfast love of God.Parents: As you read these psalms with your children, ask them, "What do people do when they trust God?" Compare their answers with the descriptions found in Psalm 15 and talk together about what trusting God looks like in everyday life.Join us for a summer of Psalms. If you want the FREE hand outs that go along with this series, sign up for our newsletter at our website. Our website is The Context and Color of the BibleWe are on Facebook - The Context and Color of the Bible | FacebookWe are on Instagram - @contextandcolorofthebibleWe are on YouTube - The Context and Color of the Bible - YouTubeMusic: Tabuk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4453-tabukLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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S05E121 | Monday, 22 June 2026 Hosts: Anna & Avery | astronomydaily.io | @AstroDailyPod Story 1 — Dark Matter Is Hugging Our Galaxy's Black Hole • Virginia Tech researchers used 'echo mapping' — light reverberations around active black holes — to detect dark matter signatures • Supermassive black holes including Sgr A* (Milky Way) appear surrounded by dense dark matter clusters • Lead researcher Mayank Sharma: 'The observational evidence for dark matter is simply undeniable' • Published in Physical Review D, June 11, 2026 • Provides a new tool for probing dark matter in the most extreme gravitational environments Story 2 — Swift Rescue Mission: Launch Date Confirmed • NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory launched 2004; has been losing altitude due to atmospheric drag — no thrusters to compensate • Katalyst Space Technologies built LINK — a robotic servicer with 3 robotic arms and xenon Hall-effect thrusters • Northrop Grumman's Stargazer aircraft departed Wallops Flight Facility June 18 carrying Pegasus XL + LINK • Launch from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands: confirmed for June 27, 2026 • LINK must chase down Swift, inspect it, and latch on — a first-of-its-kind robotic capture mission • Critical altitude threshold: if Swift drops below 185 miles (300 km), rescue becomes impossible • Success would give Swift another ~22 years of science at its original 600 km altitude Story 3 — Chandra Spots a Supernova Near the Galactic Centre • NASA Chandra, ESA XMM-Newton, and MeerKAT (South Africa) detected a 'blue blob' of X-ray emission in Sagittarius C • Sagittarius C is a star-forming region ~26,000 light-years from Earth, a few dozen light-years from Sgr A* • Estimated age: ~1,700 years — light from the explosion would have reached Earth around 300 AD • Expansion speed: approximately 2 million miles per hour • Published in The Astrophysical Journal (Zhu et al., June 11); NASA APOD June 18 • If confirmed, one of the closest supernova remnants ever found to the Milky Way's central black hole Story 4 — MAVEN: The Eulogy • MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) launched November 2013; arrived Mars September 2014 • Original mission: 1 year. Actual mission: 11+ years — ended June 3, 2026 • Last contact: December 6, 2025 — entered fast spin, batteries drained, unrecoverable • Key discoveries: atmospheric escape rates, solar storm acceleration of Mars atmosphere loss, atmospheric sputtering (first observed at any planet), new types of Martian aurora • Also served as communications relay for Curiosity and Perseverance rovers • PI Shannon Curry's epitaph: 'Best Mars mission ever.' — 800+ scientific publications • MAVEN will remain in Mars orbit 50–100 years before eventually entering the Martian atmosphere Story 5 — Operation Period: First-Ever Space Menstruation Study • Non-profit Operation Period, led by Manju Bangalore and Priya Abiram, announced OP-01 mission on June 19 • First dedicated scientific study of menstruation in microgravity — despite 100+ women having flown to space • Current practice: astronauts typically suppress menstruation during spaceflight with hormones — due to lack of data, not proven necessity • OP-01: suborbital Virgin Galactic flight in 2027; researchers will conduct the study on themselves • Research wing: Operation Period's 'Redshift Lab' • Data vital for longer missions — Moon, Mars — where menstrual health management matters more Story 6 — Isar Aerospace's Spectrum Rocket: Europe Keeps Trying • Isar Aerospace (Ottobrunn, Germany): Europe's most advanced commercial small launch startup — 800M+ euros raised • Spectrum rocket: 28m tall, up to 1,000 kg to LEO, 700 kg to SSO; 10 engines • First flight (March 2025): failed after 30 seconds — vent valve opened unexpectedly, rocket lost attitude control • Second flight 'Onward and Upward': carrying 5 university cubesats + 1 experiment; backed by ESA Boost! programme • 2026 scrubs: January (pressurisation valve), March (fuel temp/fishing vessel), April (pressure vessel), June 15 (fluid system anomaly) • Current status: no new launch date; Andøya window reportedly closed; Isar analysing data • Context: part of ESA's European Launcher Challenge — must achieve orbital flight by 2027 to qualify for up to €205MBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.
On this episode of We Booked It, Rose and Nichols each describe the plot points of their chosen books - but provide absolutely no context. There may have been a microphone that wasn't plugged in for this one, so we salvaged what we could in post...
Did Donald Trump just have his worst week of his second term?This week on Political Rehab, Matt Robison and Matt Wylie break down Trump's controversial Iran deal, the bizarre FISA standoff that left Congressional Republicans openly confused, a strange and meandering G7 summit performance, Trump's latest public-relations disasters at home, and the increasingly active 2028 presidential shadow primary.Plus: We debut our new segment, The Battlefield, where we track the key indicators shaping the 2026 midterms and explain what political insiders are actually watching right now.Subscribe for weekly analysis where facts matter more than spin.Subscribe to Worth Knowing with Matt Robison:https://www.youtube.com/@WorthKnowingMattRobisonRead Matt's Substack:https://worthknowing.substack.comTimestamps00:00 Introduction01:00 Trump's Iran Deal: Peace Agreement or Surrender?03:54 The FISA Standoff Leaves Republicans Mystified06:20 G7 Summit: Managing Trump or Leading Allies?08:57 Cleanup on Aisle Trump12:15 The 2028 Presidential Shadow Primary Begins15:25 The Battlefield: Where the Midterms Stand Right Now16:02 Georgia, Jon Ossoff, and the Senate Map17:35 Republican Affordability Messaging Tests20:12 Follow the Money: What GOP Spending Reveals21:56 Midterm Dashboard and Key Indicators25:36 Is Ohio Becoming a Democratic Opportunity?27:04 Dose of Hope: The World Cup's Love Letter to America28:57 Trump's Reflecting Pool Becomes a Literal Swamp30:40 Closing ThoughtsTopics CoveredDonald TrumpTrump Iran DealIran Peace AgreementVersailles TreatyFISA ReauthorizationSAVE ActBill PulteJay ClaytonJohn ThuneCongressional RepublicansG7 SummitUkraine AidNATOGavin NewsomJon OssoffJ.D. VanceMarco Rubio2028 Presidential ElectionMidterm ElectionsHouse ElectionsSenate ElectionsGeorgia PoliticsOhio Senate RaceSherrod BrownPolitical AnalysisPolitical RehabMatt RobisonMatt Wylie#Politics #PoliticalRehab #Trump #Iran #G7 #FISA #JDVance #GavinNewsom #JonOssoff #Midterms #Congress #Ukraine #Democrats #Republicans #WorthKnowing #MattRobison #PoliticalAnalysis #Election2026 #Election2028New episodes of Political Rehab every week.Facts. Context. Evidence. No partisan talking points.
There's an assistant that will work for you 24 hours a day — never sleeps, never complains, helps you build a business, write your emails, and teach you anything — for about $20 a month. So why are most people getting garbage answers out of it? It's not because AI is dumb. It's because they're talking to it wrong. In this episode I break down "prompt engineering" in plain English — no math, no coding, no degree. Just one simple recipe you can remember on four fingers: R - C - T - A (Role, Context, Task, Ask). Master this and you'll talk to AI better than people who've been doing it for years. By the end you'll have a copy-and-paste prompt you can use TODAY to learn literally anything.
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This week, it's time for us to do a more modern show with queer themes and Shaun has just the show in mind! Will Remington be able to survive exposure to 3 episodes of Marriagetoxin? Meanwhile Remington opens the box and is surprised by the amount of punching. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com. Like our show? Check out our friends AnimEighties for more anime reviews! Visit our Patreon at patreon.com/AnimeoutofContext if you would like to contribute to the show and get hundreds of hours of bonus content ranging from clips from our pre-episode banter, bonus episodes (including the 4 years of the 12 days of April Fools), our prototype Episode 0, to even getting shout-outs in the show! Intro and Outro are trimmed from "Remiga Impulse" by Jens Kiilstofte, licensed by MachinimaSound to Anime Out of Context under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 which the licensor has modified for the licensee to allow reproduction and sharing of the Adapted Material for Commercial purposes
We exercise good faith and grapple with the ever-versatile context window in this unintentionally thematic episode.Supplementary Material 51 The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (Full Episode: 1hr 18 mins)Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurus00:00 Introduction01:40 Jordan Hall's Suspicious Semiotic Parasites08:52 A New Covenant for the American Republic14:33 Dave Rubin's support group after Jubilee14:52 Dr. K vs 20 Depressed People20:05 The Fifth Column Welcomes Batya Ungar Sargon (Again)21:18 Anti-Semitism isn't really an issue on the Right25:39 Moynihan agrees that Tucker Carlson is a Leftist30:40 I don't really know what he has said...37:38 When Taylor Lorenz met Brad Palumbo41:24 Taylor is a Good Faith Person who is often misrepresented44:32 Was Taylor cheering on the killing of healthcare CEOs?51:16 Suggesting Targets or Providing "Context"57:48 The Victimhood Pose01:01:01 Selective "Understanding"01:06:41 The Moral Grandstanding Escape Hatch01:12:10 Strategic Ambiguity across the Spectrum01:15:22 The Connecting Theme!LinksJordan Hall discussing his neo-Nazi interview with David Fuller: Sensemaking, Gatekeeping & the Propertarians, Jordan HallSensemaking & Gatekeeping: Talking with FascistsJordan Hall's Markdown TweetDave Rubin Clip of him coping over his Jubilee PerformanceBatya Ungar-Sargon and the Status Revolution (Members Only #328)Brad CONFRONTS left-wing star journalist Taylor Lorenz!!DTG- Jordan Hall: Sensemaking, or the superficial pitter-patter on the neocortex?Taylor Lorenz: 'Somebody needs to do it'
A recent episode comparing Islam and Christianity generated a lot of discussion—and a lot of criticism.In this episode of The Caffeinated Christian Podcast, we respond to several comments from Muslim viewers who challenged our understanding of Islam, the Quran, and the arguments presented in previous episodes.Rather than ignoring the criticism, we take the time to engage with it directly. Did we misunderstand the context? Did we misrepresent Islamic teaching? Or do the original arguments still stand?Our goal isn't to attack Muslims or score points in a debate. It's to pursue truth, examine evidence honestly, and encourage respectful dialogue between people who disagree.Whether you're a Christian, Muslim, skeptic, or simply curious about the conversation, we invite you to listen with an open mind.☕ Subscribe for more conversations on theology, culture, apologetics, and discipleship.#Islam #Christianity #Apologetics #Quran #JesusChrist #ChristianPodcastCHAPTERS:00:00 Cold Open: What If We're Wrong?01:05 Welcome Back to The Caffeinated Christian Podcast01:30 Why We're Responding to Comments03:40 Our Approach: Clarify, Correct, or Contend05:00 Which Faith Is The Counterfeit?08:05 The Major Criticism: Did We Misunderstand Islam?10:40 Correcting an Error About the Mahdi & Antichrist12:30 Understanding the Context of Surah 6015:20 Abraham as the Example in the Quran18:15 What Classical Commentaries Say21:05 Can Muslims Be Friends With Non-Muslims?23:10 Allies, Enemies, and Unbelievers Explained25:15 Did We Take the Quran Out of Context?26:50 Final Thoughts on Christian-Muslim Dialogue28:30 Closing Remarks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
First, why does this matter now?AI is no longer just a research conversation. It is becoming part of everyday work. Teams are using it to summarize information, automate repetitive tasks, analyze documents, generate content, support decision-making, and improve customer experiences.But this creates a challenge. When every tool claims to be intelligent, leaders and professionals need a better way to separate hype from real value.That brings us to the second point: what do most people misunderstand?Most people focus too much on the tool and not enough on the workflow.
Episode Overview: Success as a leader isn't about having all the answers—it's about creating the environment where others can discover their own. In this solo episode of the Agent to CEO Podcast, John Kitchens breaks down the five essential contexts that are always present in every coaching, leadership, and client conversation. Whether you're leading a team, coaching clients, raising a family, or building a business, these principles can dramatically improve the way you communicate, build trust, and create meaningful breakthroughs. John shares practical insights on active listening, trust, curiosity, continuous learning, and putting outcomes ahead of ego. These five coaching contexts serve as a framework for becoming a more effective leader and helping others unlock their full potential. If you're serious about becoming the CEO of your business and your life, this episode provides a powerful roadmap for leading conversations that create clarity, confidence, and growth. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Context #1: Active Listening Why great leaders listen beyond the words being spoken How to uncover limiting beliefs and hidden challenges The connection between listening, vulnerability, and trust Why most people don't feel truly heard Context #2: Trust Your Gut The role intuition plays in leadership and coaching How values alignment impacts trust Recognizing when something feels "off" in a conversation Why authenticity creates stronger relationships Context #3: Stay Curious The power of asking better questions Why your question-to-statement ratio matters How curiosity drives self-discovery and breakthroughs Creating an environment where people uncover their own solutions Context #4: Never Stop Learning Why growth is a non-negotiable leadership skill The importance of continuous personal and professional development Building a culture centered around learning and improvement How growth impacts your health, wealth, and relationships Context #5: Get to Right, Not Be Right Why outcome matters more than ego The difference between coaching and controlling Helping people find their own path instead of forcing yours Letting go of the need to prove yourself Key Takeaways: Great coaching starts with great listening. Trust is built when actions align with values. Better questions lead to better breakthroughs. Leaders who stop learning stop growing. Ego blocks progress; outcomes create results. Coaching is about empowering others, not directing them. Curiosity creates deeper conversations and stronger relationships. The best leaders guide people toward their own freedom. Resources Mentioned: Seven Figure Call: 7figurecall.com Coaching & Leadership Resources: johnkitchens.coach AI First or People First Training: 7figurebp.com Final Thought: The most effective leaders aren't the ones with the loudest voice—they're the ones who listen deeply, stay curious, continue growing, and help others discover their own answers. Master these five coaching contexts, and you'll transform not only your leadership, but every relationship and conversation in your life. "We have two ears and one mouth for a reason. Sometimes we just need to shut up and listen." - John Kitchens Connect with Us: 7 Figure Audit: 7figurecall.com Instagram: @johnkitchenscoach LinkedIn: @johnkitchenscoach Facebook: @johnkitchenscoach If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!
Season 3 is here with new co-host Lily. This episode tackles a question every designer should sit with: are you mastering your craft, or just mastering your tools?They dig into why "Figma" isn't a skill, designers vibe coding their own tools, and what a pro photographer with a Barbie camera teaches about fundamentals. Plus: why cross-platform handoffs are still broken, what AI agent demos conveniently skip, and the Ferrari Luce debate, where brand legacy meets bold new design.00:00 Intro: Welcome to Season 300:14 Craft vs. Tooling: The Core Debate01:18 Building Your Own Tools03:40 Analog vs. Hyper-Future05:22 Tooling That Incentivizes Better Design06:49 Designing for Context, Not Just Platform08:22 Cross-Platform Continuity & The AI Demo Problem18:24 Bringing It Back: What Is Craft, Really?20:09 How Tool Companies Captured Design Culture22:45 The Ferrari Luce: When Brand Meets New Craft27:00 Digital vs. Tactile in Car Interiors32:37 Wrap-Up: Own the Vertical
John chapter 6 presents Jesus as the bread from heaven, the Son of Man who offers life to those who partake of his bread and wine. The episode grounds the Bread of Life discourse in its Jewish context—personified Wisdom in Proverbs, the Son of Man indwelt by heavenly Wisdom in 1 Enoch, and Philo's view of manna as Wisdom—showing that the Son of Man preexists as personified Wisdom/Word rather than as a conscious person. To view the video version of this episode, go here: https://youtu.be/BavTfHYkxto Visit Amazon to buy your copy of A Systematic Theology of the Early Church: https://amzn.to/47jldOc Visit Amazon to buy your copy of Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://amzn.to/3JBflHb Visit Amazon to buy your copy of The Son of God: Three Views of the Identity of Jesus: https://amzn.to/43DPYey To support this podcast, donate here: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks Episode notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lRCFTf4ZcmZdCxjyOwA-5wp7uRoa68QYqYMofCs5qV4/edit?usp=sharing Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast Follow on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/biblicalunitarianpodcast Follow on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast
Enterprise AI buying has moved quickly, but durable adoption still depends on context, security, workflow fit, and measurable business impact. Daniel Simon, Enterprise Account Executive at Glean, joins John Kaplan and John McMahon to discuss what it takes to sell AI in complex enterprise environments, why multi-threading matters more when buyers are evaluating broad organizational change, and how strong sellers build trust by tying use cases to productivity, governance, and ROI instead of relying on product excitement alone. Daniel Simon is an Enterprise Account Executive at Glean, where he works with large enterprises on AI adoption, knowledge discovery, and productivity across complex organizations. He brings experience selling enterprise technology into multi-stakeholder buying environments. Connect with Dan: LinkedIn Resources mentioned: The Qualified Sales Leader by by John McMahon The Go-Giver by by Bob Burg Key takeaways from this episode: 00:00 – Introduction 02:40 – What it really takes to move from product fluency to business impact in enterprise sales. 06:35 – Why many sellers mistake a strong champion for a qualified enterprise deal. 08:47 – A look inside how AI can expose qualification gaps without replacing sales fundamentals. 18:12 – What leaders often overlook about context as the real differentiator in enterprise AI. 30:51 – Why face-to-face engagement quietly creates leverage in a crowded AI market. 42:58 – Dan Simon's perspective on why consumption-based pricing raises the bar for customer success. 57:12 – Why AI will amplify strong sales discipline and expose weak execution. Hosted by five-time CRO John McMahon and Force Management Co-Founder John Kaplan, the Revenue Builders podcast goes behind the scenes with the sales leaders who have been there, done that, and seen the results. This show is brought to you by Force Management. We help companies improve sales performance, executing their growth strategy at the point of sale. Connect with Us: LinkedInYouTubeForce Management
Your hosts take over the gossip mill with WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? from 1962, directed by Robert Aldrich! It's a big one, folks, with lots to say about the movie, Davis and Crawford's feud(s), and much more. A content warning about alcoholism for the movie itself, and our discussion. Context setting 00:00; Synopsis 1:15:00; Discussion 1:30:29; Ranking 2:11:24
In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst sits down with Nicholas Moen, CMA and Director of Finance at Section, an AI software company. Nicholas shares insights on leveraging AI in FP&A to streamline financial modeling, automate workflows, improve decision-making, and build high-performing teams. He discusses practical strategies for training finance teams, balancing human oversight with AI automation, and applying FP&A insights to drive operational impact in enterprise organizations.Nicholas Moen is a CMA and finance leader at Section, where he reinvents finance through AI, helping organizations build AI-powered workflows at scale. Based in Franklin, Pennsylvania, Nicholas specializes in leveraging AI to streamline FP&A processes, automate workflows, and empower finance teams to focus on strategic decision-making.Expect to Learn:How AI frees FP&A teams from manual workAutomating reports, spreadsheets, and workflowsTraining and empowering teams on AI toolsKey FP&A skills: business partnering, listening, and data understandingHere are a few relevant quotes from the episode:"Context is everything. Using AI to capture meeting insights and key assumptions helps teams make smarter, faster decisions." - Nicholas Moen"A strong FP&A professional understands both data structures and business partnering, skills that AI cannot replace." - Nicholas MoenNicholas Moen demonstrates how AI is reshaping the role of FP&A, allowing teams to focus on strategic decision-making instead of manual tasks. By leveraging tools like Claude and Lovable, finance professionals can automate workflows, build models faster, and make more informed business decisions.Follow Nicholas:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-moen-320a11106/Substack: https://substack.com/@runningfinanceEarn Your CPE Credit For CPE credit, please go to earmarkcpe.com, listen to the episode, download the app, answer a few questions, and earn your CPE certification. To earn education credits for the FPAC Certificate, take the quiz on earmark and contact Paul Barnhurst for further details.In Today's Episode[02:56] – What great FP&A looks like today[05:14] – Automating spreadsheets with Claude[14:31] – Building micro-apps with Lovable[17:58] – Commission automation[21:26] – Doing analysis on the go[30:12] – Low-hanging AI wins for FP&A[33:58] – Training and knowledge sharing[38:41] – Top soft and technical skills[41:35] – Personal side: music and hobbies[45:53] – How to connect with Nicholas
In this episode, Dr. E tackles a frequently misunderstood passage and explains its context within Paul's letter to the Corinthians. He discusses what sanctification means, why Paul encouraged believers to remain in existing mixed-faith marriages, and how this passage relates to the biblical principle of being unequally yoked. Dr. Easley also shares practical wisdom for dating, marriage, and pursuing God's best when choosing a spouse. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or seeking to understand a challenging biblical text, this conversation offers clarity and biblical perspective. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Can a Christian Marry a Non-Christian? 00:30 Understanding 1 Corinthians 7:14 01:15 The Context of Paul's Letter to the Corinthians 02:00 What Does "Sanctified" Mean? 03:10 Sanctification vs. Being Set Apart 04:05 The Influence of a Believer in the Home 05:00 A Powerful Story of a Husband Coming to Faith 06:30 Does This Passage Justify Marrying an Unbeliever? 07:15 What Does It Mean to Be Unequally Yoked? 08:00 God's Design for Marriage 08:50 Dating, Faith, and Spiritual Compatibility 09:50 Why Evangelistic Dating Is Unwise 10:30 Considering Family, Children, and Long-Term Faith 11:00 Run Toward Christ First 11:40 Final Encouragement and Takeaways Key Topics Covered -1 Corinthians 7:14 explained -What sanctification means in marriage -The role of a believing spouse in a non-Christian home -The biblical principle of being unequally yoked -God's design for Christian marriage -Dating and marriage wisdom for believers -Evangelistic dating and spiritual compatibility -Faith, family, and raising children -Pursuing Christ before pursuing a spouse Find more episodes of Ask Dr. E here. If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.
The year is 1980. The U.S. National Debt is a paltry $900 Billion, the word “yuppie” appears for the first time in print, the Pac-Man videogame is released in arcades everywhere, Mount St. Helens explodes in Washington state, and Cable News Network (also known as CNN) becomes a thing. In the world of metal, Iron Maiden release their self-titled debut album, Black Sabbath reinvent themselves with new frontman Ronnie James Dio on vocals and release Heaven and Hell, and AC/DC regroup after the tragic loss of Bon Scott and release Back In Black featuring new vocalist Brian Johnson, an album that would go on to sell more than 40 million copies and become one of the biggest selling albums of all time. Just as time and technology continued marching forward, the hard rock of the 70's continued its evolution into a new direction with a faster, heavier, and more aggressive sound beginning in 1980 that would become even faster, heavier, and more aggressive throughout the 80's. Get ready for a taste of “Something Haunted” from the “Necronomidonkeykongimicon” and find out why “you gotta watch for the flops” if you want to get in the spirit and enjoy the FIFA World Cup. Discover which dinosaur is “the biggest dinosaur”, understand the rules and regulations regarding “flip-flops”, find out which type of rooster has the best breasts, and be sure to “have a nice June” when you JOIN US as we dive headlong into the year that gave us the birth of modern metal with THE YEAR OF OUR RIFF LORD – 1980. Visit www.metalnerdery.com/podcast for more on this episode Help Support Metal Nerdery https://www.patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast Leave us a Voicemail to be played on a future episode: 980-666-8182 Metal Nerdery Tees and Hoodies – metalnerdery.com/merch and kindly leave us a review and/or rating on your favorite Podcast app Follow us on the Socials: Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Email: metalnerdery@gmail.com Can't be LOUD Enough Playlist on Spotify Metal Nerdery Munchies on YouTube @metalnerderypodcast Show Notes: (00:01): “Welcome back to the red button section of the show…”/ “We're gonna do an ITM of nothing but Goblin Cock…”/ “They might be on their way to the ATL…”/ The complete #GoblinCock collection / “Necronomidonkeykongimicon…”/ “The dongasaurus…that's the biggest dinosaur by the way…”/ ***WARNING: #listenerdiscretionisadvised ***/ #AI / #Juicebox / “That's what I want…please send me a shape shifting sex doll…”/ “One night I might want a home cooked meal…”/ ***WELCOME BACK TO THE METAL NERDERY PODCAST DEEP DOWN IN THE BUNKERPOON CENTER FOR METAL EXCELLENCE!!!*** / “Consumption is old school tuberculosis…”/ “Okay, so you wanna hear the joke?”/ #cuntscum #scumcunt (6:55): “Now that we've offended everybody…”/ ***PATREON US at patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast *** / “Uh…you missed…”/ “Am I completely wrong or did you miss the Grandmaster Vag Destroyer?”/ “So the song…from Goblin Cock…SOMETHING HAUNTED (Necronomidonkeykongimicon – 2016) / “It's like hooky doom metal…”/ “Button please…”/ “That was just on #Spotify …”/ ***SOCIAL MEDIA US at #metalnerderypodcast on #Facebook #YouTube #Instagram and #TikTok*** / *** EMAIL US at metalnerdery@gmail.com *** / #peachstarfish (13:13): “I will tell you…how to watch the game ‘soccer' and be entertained…”/ #FIFA #WorldCupSoccer #WorldCup2026 / “You gotta watch for the flops…that's the best part…”/ #markthetime / “A good 7 inches…”/ #OzzyManReviews / “These guys KNOW there's replay…and the internet is forever…”/ “If you want to get in the spirit and watch the world cup, look for the flops…”/ Rules for wearing Flip Flops / #doublefuckyou (20:00): ***VOICEMAIL US AT 980-666-8182!!!*** / Ken from Connecticut… / #MiltonBerle and #UFO / The dispute regarding AC/DC's country of origin relative to the band members' respective countries of origin vs where the band was formed / “Is Scotland England?” / “The band was formed in Australia…”/ NOTE: only Phil Rudd was born in Australia. (26:08): #TheDocket METAL NERDERY PODCAST PRESENTS: THE YEAR OF OUR RIFF LORD – 1980 (***Also check out our 1980 – THE YEAR IN METAL episode from 2019!***) / “Metal was hard rock and then some, just like death metal was thrash and then some…”/ NOTE: Iron Maiden's first album is NOT Killers…/ “Remember video games back in 1980?”/ “There's something to be said about nostalgia…”/ #Atari / “I could still get behind Mario…”/ #markthetime / “It's June, dude, we can do that…”/ “Adventure? Oh, where the dragon looks like a duck?”/ “Billboard's Top HOT 100 Songs in 1980…”/ “What's number uno?”/ “If you put some distortion on Air Supply…hair metal, all day…”/ “It's June, we can do that…”/ “The Dirt Band?”/ “Let me ask you guys something about Pat Benatar…”/ #premetal / “Especially ‘Hell Is For Children'…” (34:44): “Them's fightin' words, bro…”/ #killeropener / #IronMaiden PROWLER (Iron Maiden – 1980) / “I just noticed something…Paul Di'Anno's voice…” / #nuanced / “What about The Black Album of 1980?” / #allegedly / “Did they not remix/remaster Back In Black (the album) not too long ago?”/ “Let's do a deep cut…”/ #ACDC GIVIN THE DOG A BONE (Back In Black – 1980) / “Oh…dogs like bones…” / “Is AC/DC metal?...it's close enough…”/ “It was remastered in '94, '03, and '09…” (41:25): “What about something from Saxon? They had 2 albums that year…”/ “Lars is a big Saxon fan too…”/ #Saxon HEAVY METAL THUNDER (Strong Arm Of The Law – 1980) / “That sounds familiar…”/ “That sounds like old Pantera…”/ “On the #UFO kick…we've got No Place To Run…”/ #UFO MYSTERY TRAIN (No Place To Run – 1980) /“Is that Schenker?”/ NOTE: it was NOT Michael Schenker…it was Paul Chapman / NOTE: Pete Way was also in #Fastway and #Waysted / “That's the other thing about 1980…the artwork…”/ #bodydysmorphia #bodypositivity / #Budgie FOREARM SMASH (Power Supply – 1980) / “Yep, that's got metal vibes to it…”/ NOTE: It IS the same guy/singer. (52:33): “How about some Priest?” / “If your title's too long it doesn't get played…”/ “I wonder if that site actually gives Rob Halford a residual?”/ “It's June…have a nice June…I mean, it's June…”/ #JudasPriest THE RAGE (British Steel – 1980) / “There was a lot of comments when we did the '86…this is NOT better than '86…”/ “People love nostalgia…”/ “Maybe even '83 I can get…'83 maybe more than '80…” / “What are you feeding those things?”/ “You could SEE the TASTE of that…” (1:00:20): “I've never heard of Atomic Rooster…”/ “That cock has got some huge boobs on it…I mean it's June, so…”/ #AtomicRooster FRIDAY THE 13TH (Atomic Roooster – 1970) / NOTE: #AtomicRooster, the band, released Atomic Roooster (the album) in 1970, the album which included Friday The 13th…the album Atomic Rooster was released in 1980. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused, but to be fair, the 1970 album has a much cooler album cover than the 1980 album does. / “We talk about Bone movies enough…and it's June…”/ #OzzyOsbourne NO BONE MOVIES (Blizzard Of Ozz – 1980) / “Context matters…”/ “Animal Magnetism…look at that cover…there's a dog there too…”/ “I'll shut up about June…” / #Scorpions THE ZOO (Animal Magnetism – 1980) / “Not fisting…”/ “You know what, I think he might actually be shorter than Dio…” (1:08:46): “How about the Tygers of Poon Tang, dude? Or Pang Tang?”/ “I had (a curry) one time that was supposed to be spicy and it literally tasted like halitosis…”/ #debutalbum / “The G is silent…”/ #TygersOfPanTang EUTHANASIA (Wild Cat – 1980) / “Oh yeah…okay?”/ “Very lackadaisical performance…”/ “More metal than Black Sabbath? Or Iron Maiden?”/ “I wanna hear this one…” / #DiamondHead HELPLESS (Lightning To The Nations – 1980) / “That is 7 years before Garage Days came out…isn't that crazy to think about?” / “And we never really would have known about this band without Metallica…” (1:16:37): “That's probably the most metal Van Halen tune…”/ “Oh, it was Mr. Bungle…and they nailed it…”/ #VanHalen LOSS OF CONTROL (Women And Children First – 1980) / “You can almost hear #Pantera doing that…” / #SevenMaryThree #CHiPs / “I think we would be remiss if we did not include something from Heaven and Hell…” / “Molly Hatchet was such a tease…remember what their album covers looked like?”/ #BlackSabbath DIE YOUNG (Heaven And Hell – 1980) / NOTE: It's Geoff Nichols NOT Don Airey / “Wait a minute…that's on the first album, right?” / “How we play a little bit of ‘Running Free' just to compare the riffs…” / #IronMaiden RUNNING FREE (Iron Maiden – 1980) (1:22:46): “What was the most metal song on ‘Permanent Waves'?” / “Given the Rush fanfare…”/ #Rush NATURAL SCIENCE (Permanent Waves – 1980) / “Very trippy…”/ “The coolest thing I've heard somebody say about Rush, especially this era: that album came out 40+ years ago and it STILL sounds like it's from the future!”/ “They were the first real ‘music nerd' band…”/ “Whatever…it's June…”/ The way radio shows were back in the 70's and 80's / “I liked ‘Don't Fear The Raper'…”/ “How about some Angel Witch…is that like a Sand Witch?”/ #AngelWitch ANGEL WITCH (Angel Witch – 1980) / “It's like uppity, happy metal…”/ “If we're gonna do a death match between years…”/ “We need to start setting up #SpotifyPlaylists of what we do on the show…”/ THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!!! / #untilthenext #outroreel
You've been using your veterinary AI note taker for a couple of years now - it's great - saves you heaps of time. But are you using it to its full potential?I'll take a bet that you're not. These things move fast, and it's hard to keep up. Which is why, in our Tech for Vets Series, we pull apart the veterinary tools that are changing how we work, and this time we put Heidi up on our screens for a detailed walk through. Our guide is Dr Kieran McLeod, head of medical knowledge at Heidi Health. We start by putting the scribe through its paces to find the workflow tricks that you're probably missing - I walked away with at least five tricks I'd never used. Then Kieran shows off all the shiny new AI magic coming your way: voice agents, built-in clinical support and a hardware solution that lets you leave your phone in your bag. You'll learn:The scribe features you're almost certainly ignoring - linked patients, the context window, smart dictation, and the one-click voice edits that mean you never type a note correction againThe AI voice agent that makes the phone call you've been dreading What baked-in clinical decision support looks likeHow to safety-net the worry that keeps you up - that quiet "did I miss something?" feelingHow to incorporate hands-free hardware into your workflowThis is a screen-share walkthrough, so head to Spotify if you want to watch the clicks rather than just hear us talk about them.Show notes and details live at thevetvault.comGet clinical support from human specialists at the Vet Vault Specialist Support SpaceGet rid of your mid-year 'meh' at our Vets On Tour New Zealand snow conferenceTopics and Timestamps02:35 Intro: Beyond the scribe005:18 Human-first vs. vet-first: does it matter?09:17 Note-taking basics09:46 Context windows & linked patients15:46 Multiple documents & the source of truth18:49 Smart Dictation for quick edits29:38 Sync changes across documents33:10 Task lists36:06 Collaboration & session sharing40:07 Sharing & exporting documents41:22 Heidi Comms: AI voice agents53:46 Heidi Evidence: clinical decision support01:04:50 Using Evidence for complex histories01:09:11 Evidence sources & collections01:14:01 Heidi Remote: the hardware mic01:21:46 EMR integrations (ezyVet & Covetrus)
Most AI applications in production right now were shipped on vibes. A developer ran a few queries, liked what they saw, and pushed to prod. Laurie Voss argues that's the core reason so many AI products feel broken, and the fix is simpler to name than it is to do: write the tests.Laurie is Head of Developer Relations at Arize AI. He's spent his career watching developer behavior at scale, and now building the case for rigorous eval practices in AI engineering. In this episode, he makes the case that evals aren't a specialized ML concept but a natural extension of software testing discipline that most engineers already understand.Rob and Laurie dig into what makes evals hard (non-determinism, the need for LLM-as-judge), how to keep costs manageable without sacrificing coverage, and the emerging pattern of capability evals that drive software improvement without any human in the loop. They also get into context engineering, context graphs, and whether software development is a narrow enough domain for agents to one-shot it anytime soon.Topics covered:• Why "evals are just tests" is the reframe that unlocks adoption• LLM-as-judge: how it works and how to tune it• Regression evals vs. capability evals, and why the distinction matters• How to run evals cost-effectively without going to Opus for everything• Context graphs as a compression strategy for large domains• Whether non-technical builders can ship reliable software with agents todaySubscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
Send us Fan MailHow do you scale a Home Services Business past the $10M mark without losing your Company Culture or selling out to Private Equity? In this episode of Let's Vent, we sit down with the Owners of Go Green Plumbing, Heating & Air, Alicia Green and Pete Green to break down the exact operational tips, strategies and ideas they implemented to build an independent trade powerhouse. Connect with out Guests: Go Green Plumbing: https://gogreenplumb.com/Alicia Green: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-green-14bb3495/Pete Green: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-green-25496072/ Connect with our sponsor: https://freeagency.aiTime Stamps: 01:10 - Introducing Pete & Alicia Green from Go Green Plumbing02:18 - Pete Green's Transition from Programming to "Chief Technology Officer"03:45 - The Truth About Company Culture: There are Always Ups & Downs05:15 - What Happens When People Don't Fit the Mold?06:13 - Shifting from Professional to Lightheartedness in Tough Times07:45 - The Go Green Hiring Process: Do You Let Your Team Make the Decisions?09:20 - The "Princess Castle" Lego Challenge & Out Of Comfort Zone Testing13:16 - Quick to Hire, Slow to Fire: Should Be The Opposite Way Around? 14:15 - The ROI of Training16:55 - Joining Nextstar Network & Implementing Soft Skills Training17:58 - The Academy Structure: Weekly Breakdown of Trades & Certifications22:38 - 60% of Our Business Wouldn't Exist Without the Training Academy23:45 - The Myth of the Unicorn Employee25:03 - Balancing IQ and EQ: Why Technical Skills and Soft Skills Are 50/5027:50 - The Chaos of Early Training Programs vs. Today's Managed Structure29:15 - Building a Clear Pay Plan and Incentivized Levels32:14 - Advanced Lab Training: Partnering with Ultimate Tech Academy in Arkansas33:20 - The Tax Perspective: Are you Paying More? 34:00 - Facing Private Equity (PE) in the Trades38:12 - The Positive Side of PE: Injecting Business Logic and Real Value into the Trades42:50 - Growing Big with Zero Outside Capital45:15 - Why Cheap Prices Come at the Expense of Employees?47:50 - Built on Community assistance: The Go Green Community Promise Program49:35 - "Owned by Google": Venting About the Real Monopolies Dictated by the Industry53:48 - Where Does the Cash Flow? Canadian Agencies vs. Local Greensboro Wages57:25 - Understanding KPI Pressures and Employee Mass Exits58:35 - Why Technicians Stay for Culture and Run from Structure Changes01:01:40 - The Flaw in Flipping: Why Passing Hands Leads to Volume Loss01:05:43 - Processing the Reality of Multi-Billion Dollar Acquisitions in the Trades01:07:55 - The Challenge to Maintain Massive Service Value Over Time01:10:17 - Will AI Supplement or Completely Replace Modern Jobs?01:12:00 - How To Choose a Software That Actually Helps Reduce Workload?01:12:42 - Why the CTO's Workload Increases When Implementing AI?01:13:55 - The Sandbox Mindset: Starting From a Place of Natural Curiosity01:18:15 - Managing Scope Creep When Coding with Accelerated AI Speed01:21:38 - How Non-Technical Leaders Can Leverage Claude?01:23:59 - The "Twice a Day" Automation Rule: Building Your Operational Task List01:28:46 - The Importance of Context and Direct Communication to Create a Prompt correctly01:31:12 - Ostrich Mentality: Why Ignoring the Automation Wave Will Cost People Their Careers01:31:47 - Focus on Eliminating Time Rather Than Solving the World's Problems01:34:00 - How To Hold People Accountable Without Destroying The Company Culture ?01:34:48 - Facts Over Feelings: Gathering Documentation and Data Before Tough Conversations01:38:25 - Final Thoughts on How to Build a Scalable Organization
Are eggs bad for you because they may raise cholesterol?It's one of the most common nutrition questions in cardiology, and one of the most misunderstood. The reality is that raising cholesterol and harming your health aren't always the same thing, and when it comes to eggs, the data tells a much more nuanced and reassuring story than most people have been led to believe.In this conversation, Dr. Bret Scher walks through the science of eggs, cholesterol, and cardiovascular risk, cutting through decades of nutritional confusion to help you understand what it actually means for your individual dietary choices.You'll learn:Why the original "eggs cause heart disease" logic doesn't hold up under scientific scrutinyWhat happens to LDL and HDL when most people eat whole eggsWho the "egg hyper responders" are and what genetics has to do with itWhy hazard ratios in observational egg studies are often clinically unhelpfulWhat the American Heart Association now says about eggs and cardiovascular riskWhy eggs are one of the most nutrient dense whole foods availableHow to think about egg quality, quantity, and individual responseThe takeaway: eggs can be part of a healthy whole foods dietary pattern for most people. Context, metabolic health, and the totality of your diet often matter far more than any single food.
What happens when you go from ditching the last day of high school for McDonald's to jumping out of airplanes over the Palm Islands? It's a Damn We Grown Wednesday, and Mike and Tiff are bringing you some serious soul, laughs, and business strategy this week. We've got Pro from Bigger Vision Agency in the studio, and he's breaking down the realities of entrepreneurship—from Fatburger to running a digital marketing empire.If you've been wondering whether Artificial Intelligence is the devil or your new best friend, this episode is your definitive answer. We're talking about how to leverage tech to scale your workflow, why you can't let AI replace your kids' real-world experiences, and the heavy realization that running a business is just waking up to a whole lot of responsibility.Plus, we get into the comedy of aging (who hid the reading glasses?), pulling weeds in the backyard, and the raw fear of skydiving in Dubai. Grab your notepads, because Pro drops a literal cheat code for turning your brain dumps into standard operating procedures.Dubai Skydiving & Island Hopping: Pro's adventures from skydiving over Palm Island to eating red snapper in Turks and Caicos.The Comedy of Growing Older: Why we can never find our glasses when we need them, and the trauma of pulling weeds in the summer heat.AI for Business Growth: Is AI a threat, or the ultimate cheat code? How to start using tech to elevate your productivity.Prompting vs. Context Engineering: Why giving AI the right context is the secret sauce to making it work for you.The Reality of Entrepreneurship: From working at Fatburger to owning an event venue, a photography rental shop, and a marketing agency. Why scaling up means leveling up your network.Parenting in the Digital Age: Why kids need practical, real-world learning before relying on AI.(Try this prompt out)"Take this transcript, act as an expert operations manager, and turn this into a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)."Guest Info:Tap in with Pro and level up your digital presence over at BiggerVisionAgency.com.Stay Connected:Hit us up at damnwegrown@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts on AI, skydiving, or where your reading glasses are hiding today. Make sure you're subscribed on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your soul and strategy!What We Get Into This Week:
Ashley Campbell explores biblical insights on perception, faith, and understanding God's will, emphasizing the importance of spiritual discernment and relationship with God.key topics-The significance of the eye as a metaphor for perception in scripture-How spiritual discernment influences understanding of Jesus and God's will-The importance of reading and understanding the Bible for spiritual growthChapters00:00 Introduction and Context of the Discussion02:22 The Eye as the Lamp: Understanding Perception10:43 The Importance of Scripture and Personal Revelation20:46 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Understanding30:34 Human Perception and the Nature of Truth39:15 Authority and Sovereignty in a Christian Context resourcesMatthew 6:22-23 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+6%3A22-23John 4 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+4Matthew 5:14 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A14John 7 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+7Matthew 11 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+11keywords:Bible study, spiritual discernment, faith, perception, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, biblical interpretation, Christian growth, understanding God, scripture analysisRumble Account: https://rumble.com/user/AshleyCampbellFacebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590000310120Want to purchase a signed copy of mybook?https://buy.stripe.com/7sI8xdg6F2kZgSIfZ6ORRead the reviews on Amazon? https://a.co/d/gwyks9gWant to join my Facebook group thatwill equip you with the knowledge of the History of the UnitedStates, what the Constitution means and how you can preserve this great nation we live in?Join my paid group today! For only $10 a month, you will have access to classes that will help you have theknowledge you need to save your liberties given to you by God.Group Link:https://www.facebook.com/share/RA7FqCx95Lbv5gWv/Group Payment link:https://buy.stripe.com/cN24gX07H4t70TKcMVPodcast links:Apple/I tunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-campbell/id1625607569Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4d32a7f2-1e3e-4045-aa13-2b77784c71d1/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-campbelliHeartRadiohttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-daily-encouragement-with-a-112334720/Overcast:https://overcast.fm/itunes1483675322/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-campbellRadio Public:https://radiopublic.com/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-c-WozzzRWant to sponsor the Podcast?https://buy.stripe.com/9AQbJpdYx8JnfOEfZ8
The state of public education is a mess. At the heart of it is a real struggle about a fundamental question: How much tech should our kids be exposed to daily in the classroom?Contrary to what parents have been told by public schools nationwide, there is no single one-size-fits-all solution for kids and that includes the use or non-use of tech tools like artificial intelligence (AI) in classrooms.Also, did those high-tech school districts warn you your kid's basic math skills would erode so much that she/he would be tethered to a tech device for the rest of their lives?Priten Soundar-Shah, author of Ethical Ed Tech: How Educators Can Lead on AI and Digital Safety in K-12, shares a better way forward based on the intelligent and deliberate use of technology that fosters better engagement in our public schools this week on Spirit Gym. Learn more about Priten and his much-needed work in the non-profit sector at his website. Listen to his podcast, Margin of Thought with Priten, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen to them. You'll find him on social media via Instagram, Linkedin and TikTok.Read the opening chapter of Priten's book, Ethical Ed Tech, for free at this website. Buy his book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Bookshop and upload your receipt, and you'll receive several free resources, including an exclusive bonus chapter and video course.Timestamps7:39 Living the life of a non-profit entrepreneur, tech tool-builder and teacher.19:14 The conversations about the role of tech in schools moved from teachers to big tech companies.26:03 Reading a book on how to read inspired the name for Priten's podcast.32:26 How do know what red is if you don't experience it?44:36 How do you persuade kids to eat vegetables and learn things too?50:19 Making things happen faster and easier — what tech does best — is often not the best environment for learning.58:00 Paul's crashing conversation with Claude about generating faulty AI art.1:02:47 There is no one-size-fits-all solution for improving education and that includes the use/non-use of tech like AI.1:11:40 Gamified engagement versus learning engagement.1:18:06 Are we so dependent on technology that your kid's basic math skills have been “downloaded” to a digital calculator on a cell phone?1:25:30 The case studies featured in Ethical Ed Tech provide scenarios and options for the ethical use of tech in schools, not absolute solutions.1:33:17 One unintended consequence of tech dominance in schools: A fixation on measuring and controlling every aspect of them (including reading and test scores).1:46:11 There's no community consensus on the purpose of schooling.1:53:36 The real-world limits on how much schools can solve external factors like personal flourishing, contributing to the world and how a kid feels about herself/himself away from school.2:03:21 Priten hopes schools will deal with AI faster than they did cell phones (10-15 years).ResourcesAI and the Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Priten Soundar-ShahPedagogy FuturesAcademy 4 Social Civics The work of ConfuciusPaul's podcast conversations with Dr. Jared Horvath and Elizabeth NelsonThe Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids' Learning — And How To Help Them Thrive Again by Jared HorvathThe Living Soil and the Haughley Experiment by Lady Evelyn Barbara BalfourFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear MusicThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesPique LifeSpirit GymCHEK InstituteWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.
In this episode, Amanda gets candid about what regulated living actually looks like when life gets hard — including the sleep deprivation, the skipped workouts, and the very human experience of teaching what you're currently struggling to practice. She walks through the two things that keep her grounded in chaotic seasons: flexibility and context. She also shares her five domains of healing and the Daily Five as a framework for strategic, adaptable healing that meets you where you actually are.3 Takeaways:Flexibility is a healing skill. When one foundation slips, pivot to what's accessible. Doing less well is still doing something.Your symptoms make sense given the load. Context isn't an excuse — it's accurate information that guides you back to what you need.Healing is strategic. The six domains of healing give you a map so that when life gets chaotic, you know where to look instead of trying harder at everything at once.CLICK HERE for the full show notes, resources, and 3 tangible takeaways!—Looking for more personalized support? 1:1 Coaching (RESTORE): Learn more or book a free discovery call (HSA/FSA eligible & includes comprehensive bloodwork) Regulated Living Membership: A mental health membership and nervous system healing space (sliding scale pricing available). Join here.Order my book: Healing Through the Vagus Nerve*Want me to talk about something specific on the podcast? Let me know HERE.—Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Website: https://www.regulatedliving.com/podcastEmail: amanda@regulatedliving.comInstagram: @amandaontheriseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amandaontherise
This month we are focusing on Habit 6: Scripture Memory.My goal is to help you build habits peacefully so that you can impact your world powerfully.In the Hello Mornings Daily Podcast, I share a simple tip based on our monthly theme and then I close the podcast with our 3-Minute Morning Routine.THE 3-MINUTE MORNINGGod Time: Pray Psalm 143: 8 (Minute 1)Plan Time: Prayerfully Review Your Calendar (Minute 2)Move Time: Take 5-10 Deep Breaths (Minute 3)That's it! Adjust as needed and use as your pathway to a growing morning habit!Want to go deeper with our workshops, journals, Bible Studies and accountability ? Join The Hello Mornings Academy, where we help Christian women build habits and reach goals peacefully so they can impact their world powerfully.GOODIES: Click here to download our FREE morning routine goodies.COMMUNITY: Click here to learn more about the Hello Mornings Academy.BOOK: Click here to get the Hello Mornings BookCheering you on,❤️ Kat Lee
What if the secret to fixing your overwhelmed SDLC is not a better AI coding model, but a smarter productivity context engine? This week on Dev Interrupted, LinearB founders Ori Keren and Dan Lines join the show to discuss the messy middle of AI adoption and the painful transition from the traditional SDLC to the Agentic Development Life Cycle. They unpack why the era of cheap AI experimentation is over, how rising token costs are forcing engineering leaders to prioritize strict business ROI, and how autonomous tools are fundamentally changing the daily workflow of developers.Register here: for the June 25th workshop, Life Beyond Tokenmaxxing, to learn how to measure real AI impact and ROI across the SDLC.Follow the show:Subscribe to our Substack Follow us on LinkedInSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelLeave us a ReviewFollow the hosts:Follow AndrewFollow BenFollow DanFollow today's guest:LinearB: Learn how to transform your SDLC and build an engineering context engine at linearb.iogitStream: Explore LinearB's workflow automation tool for routing pull requests at linearb.io/platform/gitstreamFollow Ori and Dan on LinkedIn: Ori Keren | Dan LinesOFFERSStart Free Trial: Get started with LinearB's AI productivity platform for free.Book a Demo: Learn how you can ship faster, improve DevEx, and lead with confidence in the AI era.LEARN ABOUT LINEARBAI Code Reviews: Automate reviews to catch bugs, security risks, and performance issues before they hit production.AI & Productivity Insights: Go beyond DORA with AI-powered recommendations and dashboards to measure and improve performance.AI-Powered Workflow Automations: Use AI-generated PR descriptions, smart routing, and other automations to reduce developer toil.MCP Server: Interact with your engineering data using natural language to build custom reports and get answers on the fly.
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How do you build AI that actually understands you and the work you do? It all starts with having the right context. We talk with Dropbox staff product manager Noorain Noorani and principal engineer Sean-Michael Lewis about the art of context engineering and how Dropbox connects to all the tools your team needs for work—so you get AI that works wherever you do. ~ ~ ~ Working Smarter is brought to you by Dropbox. Find, organize, and share your work—all in one place—with context-aware AI from Dropbox. You can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.ai This show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard: producer Ben Montoya, sound engineer Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to our illustrator Fanny Luor, marketing consultant Meggan Ellingboe, and editorial support from Catie Keck. Our theme song was composed by Doug Stuart. Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga. Thanks for listening!
UFC fighter Josh Hokit has found himself at the center of a growing firestorm after a recent comment regarding former First Lady Michelle Obama went viral across social media platforms. The statement, which surfaced during an interview earlier this week, has triggered significant outrage from fans, media pundits, and observers within the sports community.In this episode, we unpack the timeline of the controversy. We start by examining the raw audio and the context in which the comment was made, as well as the immediate backlash that followed from both the general public and MMA commentators. We explore the broader implications of how athletes use their platforms to discuss political figures and where the line between "fighter personality" and professional conduct is drawn in the modern UFC landscape.Key discussion points include:The Incident: A breakdown of the specific comments made by Hokit and why they resonated so negatively with the public.The Reaction: How social media, specifically X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, reacted to the clip and the subsequent pressure on the UFC organization to comment.The Context of "Fighter Talk": Are athletes held to a different standard today? We discuss the evolving expectations for professional fighters in the spotlight.The Consequences: We analyze whether this will impact Hokit's standing with the UFC, potential sponsor reactions, and his future media appearances.Public Discourse: Why comments involving political figures tend to generate such disproportionate heat in the current cultural climate.We steer clear of emotional hyperbole to focus on the reality of the situation: how digital virality can reshape a career in the span of a single afternoon. If you've been following the social media chatter or are curious about how this incident fits into the larger culture of professional MMA, this episode provides a balanced, factual overview of the controversy.Disclaimer: This episode reports on publicly available news and social media trends as of June 2026. Views expressed in this episode reflect analysis of the situation and do not necessarily align with the views of the host.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chaos-culture-radio--3078307/support.Follow Chaos Culture Radio for real conversations that move culture forward.New episodes every week.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.
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Join Our Live Free Masterclass on How to Add $14,800 a Month Signing Just 2 Clients Per Week with The LTV Retention Method We wanted to take a look back in time and show you 3 years later that what we are talking about with LTV and backend offers is more relevant than ever. We recently looked at all of our data during August and were surprised to learn two things: we had our highest revenue month ever and we have our lowest front end sales into our 90 day program. How can this be? In today's episode, I'll break everything down from roles to offer structure to backend offers. If you're wanting to grow or want to learn more about how a big business grows and operates, definitely don't miss this one! Time Stamps: (0:44) What We'll Cover Today (2:14) Context on Me (Jordan) (3:18) Our Highest Revenue Month (6:27) Our Offer Structure (8:14) Keys to Your Backend Offer (12:10) Sales Team (15:35) Growing Business Means Team Turnover (16:29) Long Term Goal ----------------
On September 4, 476 AD, a sixteen-year-old emperor named Romulus Augustulus was pensioned off by a Germanic chieftain named Odoacer. There was no battle. There was no siege. Odoacer just walked into the palace, gave the teenage emperor a country estate, and wrote a polite letter to the Eastern Roman Emperor saying the West didn't need its own emperor anymore. The bureaucracy in Italy kept operating. The tax collectors kept collecting. Nobody noticed that something had ended.Because something hadn't ended in 476. Something had been acknowledged in 476.The Roman Empire had been structurally dead for almost two centuries by that point. The machine that Diocletian built in 284 AD to save the empire from the third-century crisis had outlived the empire itself. It was bigger than the society it was built to protect. It extracted more than the society could produce. And it had no mechanism to recognize what it was doing.This is the capstone of a year of TRP videos on the fall of Rome. Every fault line we've covered — money, borders, power, the household, the religion, the military — traces back to the same upstream cause. The machine Diocletian built consumed the society it was supposed to protect.00:00 — September 4, 476: The Cold Open02:01 — Welcome to The Roman Pattern02:16 — The Series Synthesis02:51 — Diocletian Becomes Emperor (284 AD)03:22 — He Built a Machine04:23 — For a Generation, the Machine Worked04:47 — The Quiet Feature Nobody Noticed05:13 — How the Machine Consumed Its Host06:47 — The Slow Extraction07:01 — Roman Cities Started to Empty07:32 — The Curiales Trap08:48 — The Small Farmers' Problem09:56 — Fault Line One: Money10:35 — Fault Line Two: The Army13:30 — The Kill Chain13:53 — Fault Line Three: The Palace System14:32 — How the System Produced Honorius16:25 — The Machine Was Running. The Empire Was Gone.16:28 — The Context for September 4, 47617:12 — Odoacer Makes the Decision17:38 — The Letter to Constantinople18:43 — The Empire Was Acknowledged in 47618:51 — What Actually Survived20:23 — The Civilization Survived the Political Form20:33 — The Roman Pattern: Synthesis22:43 — The Universal Pattern23:23 — Acknowledgment Comes From Outside24:04 — The Autopsy24:52 — The Machine That Outlived Rome25:32 — Same Playbook, Different Century
In this solo episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin explores one of the most common questions in the psychedelic space: which psilocybin mushroom strain is actually best? Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-360/?ref=278 Moving beyond the search for the "strongest" mushroom, Paul breaks down the factors that truly shape a meaningful experience, including strain selection, potency, preparation methods, storage practices, individual sensitivity, and the critical role of context. Drawing on years of experience through Third Wave and the Psychedelic Coaching Institute, Paul compares popular strains such as Golden Teacher, Penis Envy, Ghost, Enigma, and Psilocybe natalensis. He also explains why preparation methods like lemon tekking matter, how to think about microdosing versus macrodosing, and why integration remains one of the most important variables in long-term outcomes. Paul F. Austin is an entrepreneur, educator, and pioneer in the psychedelic field. He is the founder of Third Wave, a leading platform dedicated to psychedelic education, and the Psychedelic Coaching Institute, which trains coaches and practitioners to responsibly support psychedelic experiences and integration. As the host of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul has interviewed hundreds of leading researchers, clinicians, indigenous wisdom keepers, entrepreneurs, and cultural innovators at the forefront of the psychedelic renaissance. Highlights: Why stronger isn't always better The myth of the strongest strain Golden Teacher vs. Penis Envy Understanding Ghost and Enigma Psilocybe natalensis explained How lemon tek changes the journey Why storage affects potency Microdosing vs. macrodosing Context shapes psychedelic outcomes Integration beyond the peak experience Episode Links: Paul on Instagram The Psychedelic Podcast The Psychedelic Coaching Institute Episode Sponsors: The Practitioner Certification Program by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute. The Microdosing Practitioner Certification at Psychedelic Coaching Institute. Golden Rule - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. We do not promote or encourage the illegal use of any controlled substances. Nothing said here is medical or legal advice. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making decisions related to your health. The views expressed herein belong to the speaker alone, and do not reflect the views of any other person, company, or organization. Third Wave occasionally partners with or shares information about other people, companies, and/or providers. While we work hard to only share information about ethical and responsible third parties, we can't and don't control the behavior of, products and services offered by, or the statements made by people, companies, or providers other than Third Wave. Accordingly, we encourage you to research for yourself, and consult a medical, legal, or financial professional before making decisions in those areas. Third Wave isn't responsible for the statements, conduct, services, or products of third parties. If we share a coupon code, we may receive a commission from sales arising from customers who use our coupon code. No one is required to use our coupon codes.
Meher Patel is a serial entrepreneur with exits across hospitality, healthcare, and digital media — each in a completely different industry, each built from the ground up. He founded Neon Digital, a performance-first advertising agency, and then built what very few agencies ever achieve: a SaaS platform that outgrew the agency itself. Hector AI now processes over $350 million in ad spend across Amazon and marketplace advertising, with 1,000+ users on the platform — and in under 18 months, has earned 3 global recognitions including the Amazon Ads Innovation Award, the Amazon Partner Award, and a Top 20 Global Amazon Ads Advanced Partner ranking. Today, Meher is building what he believes will become the foundational intelligence layer of the agentic ecommerce era — Hector MCP: the most advanced, context-rich, token-optimized model context protocol purpose-built for Amazon advertising, designed so that every serious AI agent, every autonomous workflow, and every future-ready brand that wants to win on Amazon will have no choice but to be powered by it.Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. The rapid evolution of Amazon's advertising features driven by AI technology.Limitations of current SaaS platforms for Amazon sellers and the potential of MCP (Model Context Protocol) technology.The significance of context in AI-driven advertising optimization.Challenges associated with using raw data without contextual understanding in advertising.Practical strategies for Amazon sellers to optimize their ad campaigns.The importance of documenting ad optimization processes for effective AI integration.The role of custom AI workflows in enhancing advertising strategies.The necessity of continuous refinement and learning in building effective AI agents.The decision-making process for sellers regarding whether to rent AI tools or develop their own solutions.The use of connectors like Make.com and Knit for creating automated workflows with AI integration.In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley speaks with Meher Patel, founder of Neon Digital and Hector AI, about the future of Amazon advertising. Meher explains how AI and MCP (Model Context Protocol) technology are transforming ad optimization by providing crucial context to raw Amazon data. He emphasizes that sellers should document their ad processes, learn to communicate effectively with AI, and decide whether to build custom AI workflows or use existing tools. The key takeaway: success with AI-driven advertising requires continuous refinement and treating AI as a knowledgeable, context-aware team member.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Turn your workflow into SOPs Record how you optimize campaigns, explain your decisions, and convert that into SOPs—this becomes the foundation for training AI agents. Never feed AI raw data without context Structure and enrich your Amazon data first (or use MCP-powered tools) so AI can generate accurate, actionable insights. Start small with AI automation, then scale Begin with simple rules (e.g., budget increases for winning campaigns), then gradually build more advanced, custom workflows as you learn.Timestamps:00:00:58 Introduction to the Future of Amazon AdsThe host introduces the topic: autonomous, AI-powered decision-making for Amazon advertising, moving beyond simple optimization.00:01:13 Guest Introduction: Meher PatelThe host introduces Meher Patel, detailing his entrepreneurial background, his agency Neon Digital, and his SaaS platform, Hector AI.00:02:49 The Problem with Early AI Ad ToolsDiscussion on how early AI advertising tools often failed sellers, contrasting with the positive results from newer, more advanced software.00:04:10 Prediction for Amazon AdvertisingMeher predicts Amazon will rapidly release new AI-powered features, but sellers must learn how to properly utilize this infrastructure.00:08:46 The Importance of Context in AIAI is only as good as the context it's given; without it, AI recommendations are generic and potentially harmful.00:10:04 How Smart Sellers Should Prepare for AISellers must learn to ask the right questions and feed AI the right data with the proper context to get valuable results.00:12:07 Why Raw Data Isn't EnoughUploading raw Amazon reports to an AI lacks the necessary context, leading to "garbage out" optimization strategies.00:12:42 The Role of an MCP (Model Context Protocol)An MCP provides the necessary context and data connections, acting as an intelligent layer between raw data and the AI model.00:18:57 Amazon's MCP API LimitationsAmazon's own MCP is just an API, requiring sellers to build their own infrastructure, which is inefficient and token-heavy.00:21:48 Top Strategies: Building Custom AI AgentsThe best strategy is for brands to build their own custom AI agents and workflows based on their unique strategies.00:24:32 Unlocking Custom Workflows with AI AgentsAI agent workflows allow sellers to build bespoke optimization systems, unlike one-size-fits-all SaaS platforms.00:27:10 How to Create an AI Agent WorkflowRecord your optimization process, use an LLM to create an SOP, and then build an AI agent to execute it.00:28:06 The Reality of AI ImplementationBuilding a reliable AI agent is a gradual process of refinement and setting up guardrails, not a weekend project.00:29:21 Automating Agent CreationUsing connectors like Make.com within an LLM allows you to create and schedule automated workflows by simply describing them.00:31:08 The Timeframe for Building an AI SystemBuilding a truly autonomous system is a long-term journey of refinement; the key skill to learn is communicating with AI.00:33:57 Becoming an AI OrchestratorSellers must become orchestrators, designing and managing multiple small, independent AI agents to perform specific, connected tasks.00:35:56 The Future: Loaning vs. Building AI AgentsSellers will choose between "renting" cookie-cutter AI agents or "building" custom ones that act as a competitive moat.00:38:29 Are You a Brand Owner or a SaaS Provider?A warning for sellers: building your own AI tools means you are entering the SaaS business, which requires significant technical resources.00:41:13 The Shift from Prompt to Context EngineeringThe new challenge is context engineering: ensuring the right data and tools are used efficiently to avoid token exhaustion and errors.00:42:55 Three Actionable TakeawaysThe host summarizes three key actions: document processes with video, use an MCP for context, and decide your role (brand/SaaS).00:47:25 Most Influential BookMeher shares that the biography of Steve Jobs has been his most influential book due to its lessons on focus.00:48:25 Favorite AI ToolMeher recommends WhisperFlow for voice-to-text communication with AI, which has eliminated his need to type when using Claude.00:49:23 Most Respected Person in E-commerceMeher names Jeff Cohen as someone he admires for his deep, hands-on knowledge of the Amazon and retail media ecosystem.Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough Podcast
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Larry Swanson, creator of the Knowledge Graph Insights Podcast, for their second conversation together. The two cover a wide range of interconnected topics, starting with a correction Larry makes about the true origin of the term "artificial intelligence," tracing it back to the 1956 Dartmouth Conference and its distinction from Norbert Wiener's cybernetics. From there, the conversation moves through the history and structure of knowledge graphs, ontologies, RDF (Resource Description Framework), and the W3C standards process, touching on concepts like the T-box, A-box, and C-box, as well as the 25th anniversary of the Semantic Web paper. Stewart and Larry also dig into the limitations of large language models — particularly around reasoning, confabulation, and what Larry describes as "cognitive surrender" — and why symbolic AI and knowledge engineering may hold answers that the neural network world hasn't fully embraced. The episode also ventures into consciousness, panpsychism, Michael Pollan's ideas, and Stewart's own hands-on experience vibe coding a personal chatbot to replace functionality he feels he's lost with recent changes to Claude. Larry's podcast can be found at kgi.fm.Timestamps00:00 - Stewart introduces Larry Swanson; Larry corrects the record on AI's origin, distinguishing it from Norbert Wiener's cybernetics at the 1956 Dartmouth conference.05:00 - Larry discusses interviewing semantic web paper coauthors on its 25th anniversary; RDF's hidden ubiquity compared to SIM cards powering everything invisibly.10:00 - Knowledge graphs explained through t-box terms, a-box assertions, and Dave McComb's c-box; IKEA's three-layer knowledge graph as a practical example.15:00 - Stewart connects metadata complexity to AI needs; faceted search explained as c-box attributes driving product filtering experiences.20:00 - RDF 1.2 reification standards discussed; W3C's rigorous recommendation process powering governments and enterprises worldwide through collaborative standards.25:00 - Cyc project examined as influential "successful failure"; Pat Hayes bringing description logic into semantic web; LLMs lacking true reasoning capability.30:00 - Epistemological fault lines between human and computer intelligence; cognitive surrender paper reveals no intelligence threshold protects against AI manipulation.35:00 - Stewart's Claude regression problem drives chatbot vibe coding quest; small language models and domain-specific approaches explored as alternatives.40:00 - Consciousness discussion through Michael Pollan's panpsychism lens; language versus cognition disconnect revealing LLMs as pure token-stitching without genuine thought.45:00 - Context graphs as purpose-built knowledge graphs for AI; Stewart's planning agents versus coding agents architecture and ground truth verification problem.50:00 - Docs-as-code versus code-as-docs paradigm shift; knowledge graphs as universal verifiers against validated facts; RDF 1.2 enabling provenance and degrees of certainty.55:00 - Jessica Talisman's Knowledge Graph Academy recommended for onboarding; kgi.fm podcast shared; knowledge representation community needs better abstraction for wider adoption.Key Insights1. The term "artificial intelligence" was not a marketing gimmick but was coined deliberately at the 1956 Dartmouth Conference to distinguish the work of John McCarthy from Norbert Wiener's cybernetics. The two camps represented genuinely different approaches, and the AI label was a form of intentional intellectual branding rather than empty promotion.2. The semantic web, often called the most successful failure in technology history, has quietly embedded itself everywhere despite never achieving its original vision. Technologies like RDF power metadata standards inside every Adobe product and form the invisible backbone of government systems, enterprise data infrastructure, and cultural heritage organizations worldwide.3. Knowledge graphs are best understood as an ontology combined with all the instances that populate it. The distinction between things and strings, popularized by Google in 2012, captures the core idea that knowledge representation is about concepts as distinct from the labels we give them.4. The t-box, a-box, and c-box framework offers a practical model for understanding knowledge architecture. The t-box holds terminology and concepts, the a-box holds assertions about specific instances, and the c-box manages the attributes, taxonomies, and controlled vocabularies that sit between them and enable things like faceted search.5. Large language models produce fluent, convincing output but lack genuine reasoning, epistemological grounding, or judgment. Research on cognitive surrender shows that even people who understand how LLMs work are still susceptible to being misled by their fluency, meaning intelligence and awareness offer no reliable protection against being deceived.6. The gap between language and cognition matters deeply when evaluating AI. Evidence from people with aphasia shows that thinking can occur without language, which suggests LLMs, being purely language-based systems, are missing a fundamental layer of cognition that cannot be recovered through more tokens or better training.7. Knowledge graphs and RDF-based representation are well suited to the problem of verification and grounding in AI systems. Rather than relying on vectorized embeddings of language, a knowledge graph can store validated, provenance-tracked facts with degrees of certainty, making it a natural foundation for building trustworthy AI applications.
The Context of White Supremacy hosts the Counter-Racist Weekly Review 06/13/26. This broadcast examines current events from across the globe to learn what's happening in all areas of people activity. We cultivate Counter-Racist Media Literacy by scrutinizing journalists' word choices and using logic to deconstruct what is reported as "news." We'll use these sessions to hone our use of terms as tools to reveal truth, neutralize Racists/White people. #ANTIBLACKNESS This week, we analyze the predictable mechanics of judicial injustice and the harsh realities confronting Black males under a system of state-sanctioned dominance: 1. The Counter-Racist Logic of the Anthony Trial: We dissect the ongoing Karmelo Anthony murder trial to reinforce why Black people cannot afford to be shocked by all-white juries, hostile judges, or inept public defenders. Gus breaks down how these outcomes are the logical, expected features of a System of White Supremacy—especially when a Black suspect is accused of killing a white person. 2. The Loss of Stacey King: We reflect on the passing of former NBA player and Chicago Bulls broadcaster Stacey King at age 59. We examine his life through a counter-racist lens, analyzing the structural illusion of the "privileged Black male" and the systemic pressures that follow Black men regardless of their status or wealth. 3. Juniper Blessing and the Pacific Northwest: We investigate the devastating local impact of Juniper Blessing's death right here in Seattle. We look at the unique, compounding isolation of navigating the Pacific Northwest as a Black male, and how this loss underscores an environment where survival is already an uphill battle. #EndStageWhiteSupremacy #TheCOWS17Years INVEST in The COWS – [http://paypal.me/TheCOWS](http://paypal.me/TheCOWS) Cash App: [https://cash.app/$TheCOWS](https://cash.app/$TheCOWS) CALL IN NUMBER: 720.716.7300 CODE 564943#
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