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My co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you the episode 176 of the IP Fridays Podcast. Today's interview guest is returning guest Franklin Graves, who is a senior counsel at Linkedin and teaching IP law at Emerson College. With my co-host Ken Suzan he is discussing how the law for creators has dramatically changed in the past years. Franklin Graves is expressing his personal views and not the views of Linkedin or Microsoft. He is talking about the paper “Upload Complete” before he joined Linkedin. Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklingraves/ Paper: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5271442 Website: https://creatoreconomylaw.com/ But before we jump into this interview, I have news for you! Richard Meade, a judge on the UK High Court and one of the most prominent figures in European patent law, was appointed Lord Justice of Appeal at the British Court of Appeal on June 12, 2026. Meade played a key role in numerous landmark British patent decisions, particularly in the area of standard-essential patents (SEPs) and FRAND licenses. In Insulet Corp. v. EOFlow Co., No. 2025-1807, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit completely overturned the original $452 million judgment (which had already been reduced by the District Court to $59.4 million) in favor of Insulet. In its decision of June 2, 2026, in the case of Fujifilm v. Kodak, the UPC Board of Appeal provided comprehensive clarifications regarding so-called “long-arm jurisdiction”—that is, the question of whether the UPC can also rule on national patent claims outside the UPC territory (such as in the United Kingdom). In 14 guiding principles, the judges established specific procedural rules for various categories of cases. There is no automatic UPC jurisdiction over national patent claims outside the UPC territory. The Munich Regional Court has issued an arrest warrant against the managing director of Polytech Health & Aesthetics GmbH because he is alleged to have continued to exploit the Brazilian company Silimed's patent for breast implants despite a preliminary injunction. A number of IT and automotive industry associations—which are among the most frequent users of Inter Partes Reviews (IPR) at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office—have filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court, urging the Court to grant Google's certiorari petition. An attorney for a Las Vegas performer has asked a California federal judge to temporarily prohibit Taylor Swift from using “The Life of a Showgirl” as a trademark while the trademark lawsuit is pending. Swift's attorney called the lawsuit baseless. And now let's hear Ken discuss creator law with Franklin! AI, Platform Law, and the Creator Economy: What Businesses Need to Know Now Franklin Graves has spent his entire career watching digital content move through systems that most people never see. He started in marketing at a major music label right out of law school, then represented individual creators on YouTube in a pro bono capacity, then moved to the platform side at Eventbrite, and today works as Senior Product Counsel at LinkedIn, where he focuses on AI, data, and the regulatory questions that come with both. His recently published law review article, Upload Complete: An Introduction to Creator Economy Law, is the first academic paper to address the creator economy as a distinct legal field. In a recent episode of the IP Fridays podcast, he spoke with host Kenneth Suzan about responsible AI development, platform regulation, and what it actually means to own your audience in a world where the rules keep changing overnight. From Content Creator to Platform Lawyer The through-line in Graves’ career is a genuine understanding of how content moves from an idea in someone’s head to an audience on a screen. That experience, he argues, is precisely what in-house counsel needs right now. Lawyers working on AI and product development cannot afford to sit at a distance from the technology they are advising on. They need to use the tools, experience them as a creator or end user would, and understand the nuances of how a product actually operates before it reaches the public. Understanding the product first is the precondition for everything else. That philosophy translates directly into how he approaches responsible AI implementation. The landscape of AI standards is crowded: NIST frameworks, the EU AI Act, sector-specific guidance, and a growing body of industry-adopted best practices. The challenge for in-house counsel is not knowing that these standards exist. It is making them actionable for the engineering and product teams they support. Abstract principles need to become concrete controls and workflows. Graves offers one practical shortcut: most companies already have open source software review processes that involve the right stakeholders, the right sign-off levels, and the right security checks. Layering the specifics of generative AI or large language models onto those existing processes is far more efficient than building something new from scratch. A Fragmented Regulatory World The geopolitical dimension of AI regulation is something Graves thinks about constantly in his role at LinkedIn. The EU AI Act, shifting US executive orders, and country-specific approaches to data privacy have created a regulatory environment that can change the rules of the game without warning. His analogy is instructive: creators have long understood what it means to build a community on a platform they do not own. An algorithm change, a policy update, or a government ban can wipe out years of audience-building overnight. Businesses deploying AI tools globally now face a structurally similar problem. The response, for creators and for platforms alike, is to build resilience rather than rely on stability that may not last. TikTok is the clearest recent example. When the platform faced the prospect of being shut down in the United States on national security grounds, it triggered a broader conversation about platform dependence that had been building for years. Creators who had invested their entire business in one platform suddenly confronted the possibility that their audience could simply disappear. The lesson is not that platforms are bad. It is that concentration of any kind, whether it is your audience, your data pipeline, or your regulatory compliance strategy, creates fragility. What Is a Creator, Legally Speaking? One of the central contributions of Graves’ law review article is definitional. The terminology matters more than it might seem. When courts and regulators talk about creators without a shared understanding of what that word means, the resulting legal analysis tends to miss the mark. Graves draws a distinction between users who post content, creators who post with the intent to build an audience and eventually monetize it, and influencers, a subset of creators who are actively running a small business through their content. The difference is intent. A parent posting family photos on Facebook is a user. Someone building a subscription community around their professional expertise is running a business, and the legal framework that applies to them should reflect that. That distinction matters practically when it comes to liability. As more creators build their own platforms, whether through custom membership sites, open source tools like Ghost, or federated social networks, they take on obligations that previously fell to large platforms: content moderation policies, privacy notices, terms of service, and compliance with data regulations across multiple jurisdictions. A creator in Tennessee running a membership platform with subscribers in Germany is operating a global business, whether they think of themselves that way or not. Protecting Children Online: A Question Without a Clean Answer The tension between age verification and privacy is one of the more difficult problems in platform law right now. Australia, several European countries, and a growing number of US states have introduced or passed minimum age requirements for social media accounts. The technical challenge is real: verifying age online requires collecting identifying information, and collecting identifying information creates privacy risk, particularly for the young people the laws are designed to protect. Who should bear the responsibility for that verification is also unresolved. Is it the platform? The app store? The mobile operating system? Graves does not pretend there is a clean answer, but he points to the mobile layer as an underexplored option. The Apple App Store and Google Play Store already have significant leverage over which apps reach users on their devices. Whether that leverage should extend to age verification is a question that deserves more attention than it currently receives. The Right of Publicity in the Age of AI Voice cloning, digital replicas, and AI-generated synthetic media have pushed the right of publicity into territory that traditional IP law was not designed to cover. Trademark law, copyright law, and existing publicity rights each capture part of the problem but none of them covers it completely. The result, as Graves describes it, is a period of experimentation: lawyers filing trademarks on vocal sounds and phrases, states updating their publicity statutes to explicitly mention artificial intelligence, and entertainment unions negotiating over who controls a performance and any AI-generated iterations of it. Tennessee’s Elvis Act is a concrete example of the legislative response: the state updated its right of publicity law to include voice and to reference AI directly. Similar efforts are underway elsewhere. The underlying challenge is calibrating protection so that it gives creators and performers meaningful control over their likeness and voice without foreclosing the development of generative AI systems that depend on broad rights to process and learn from content. Somewhere between those two interests, a workable legal framework needs to emerge. The brand deal context may be where the issue becomes most immediately practical. When a brand partners with an influencer and the campaign involves generative AI in any form, the contract needs to address control explicitly. Who has final approval over how the influencer’s likeness or voice is used in AI-generated deliverables? What happens to those assets after the campaign ends? These are not hypothetical questions. They are contract drafting problems that any brand counsel or creator attorney should be addressing today. What Comes Next Graves is cautious about predictions, but his sense of direction is clear. The regulatory environment will continue to fragment before it converges. The right of publicity will be updated, imperfectly, in more jurisdictions. Creators will continue to move toward owning more of their infrastructure. And the lawyers who do this work best will be the ones who understand the technology well enough to translate it into practical, defensible decisions for the people they advise. Full Transcript: Ken Suzan: Thank you, Rolf. Our returning guest today is Franklin Graves. Franklin is the founder and editor of Creator Economy Law, a website and newsletter that educates creator economy professionals on the intersection of law and policy with the world of creators, brands, and platforms. Franklin also published the first law review article focused on the creator economy, Upload Complete, an introduction to creator economy law. He regularly appears across news and media outlets as a commentator and contributor with a focus on educating creators and raising awareness of all legal aspects of the creator economy. Franklin is based in Nashville, Tennessee. Ken Suzan: Franklin was invited to participate as one of the creators and creator economy professionals in the first ever White House creator economy conference. Franklin works full time as a product counsel at LinkedIn Corporation. As a member of the product and data team, he focuses on emerging issues in AI and data. Franklin previously held roles on the technology law group at HCA Healthcare, the commercial legal team at Eventbrite, and the business and legal affairs team at Naxos Music Group. Welcome back Franklin to the IP Fridays podcast. Franklin Graves: Thank you so much for having me. It is exciting to be back and reflecting over the last decade since I last joined and also the paper that I wrote that dives into this in more detail. So I really appreciate it. And yes, full disclosure, I currently work for LinkedIn, which is a subsidiary of Microsoft. I’m here in my personal capacity to talk about this, the paper I wrote before joining LinkedIn and all of that. So thank you so much for having me back. Ken Suzan: Excellent. So Franklin, since your last appearance on IP Fridays in 2017, your career has evolved significantly. You are now senior product counsel at LinkedIn focusing on AI and data. How has working inside a major tech platform changed your perspective on the legal frameworks governing digital content compared to when you were viewing it purely from the creator side? Franklin Graves: I appreciate that question because when I wrote the article, I did not work for LinkedIn. And I had been coming from a history in my career where I, right out of law school, worked for a record label like we talked about almost 10 years ago. And I was on the content creation side. I’ve represented a major distributor of classical music digitally at the time. And that was my first exposure to understanding how content was taken from the initial inception stage from creators and routed through all the various digital platforms that were at the time still evolving and even arguably still today continue to evolve. The early days of YouTube Music launching and then Apple Music launching, and then going through all the phases of high-res audio and everything that came after that. So that was an interesting perspective to start my career with. And then I went to Eventbrite, which is a ticketing platform, but was also focused on elevating event creators. They kind of took on that moniker of “Hey, we are event creators that we support.” And that was arguably my first exposure to the platform side, the tech platform side of it, because Eventbrite is a platform. And so then I evolved from there in my personal capacity, in a pro bono capacity representing individual creators across the YouTube space. And that’s what we talked about a little bit back when I first came on the podcast. Franklin Graves: Over the last decade, it’s been a chance to grow my own understanding of the creator economy. The terminology “creator economy” came around. And then now on the other side of it, having written the article and all that, and now being fully in-house at LinkedIn, I truly am experiencing a social media platform. LinkedIn is of course arguably way more than just the platform itself. There are so many different avenues to it, but it is a chance for me to understand what it is like working for a company that is operating the platform that people are distributing content on. There’s a user journey to content and all of that. So it’s definitely enhanced and given me a different perspective from a major tech platform side. And part of my role at LinkedIn is really heavily focused on understanding regulation and how that from an AI and data perspective impacts the company. And so I’ve been really leveling up my game over the last year and a half that I’ve been here, understanding mostly EU regulations, but also US regulations that are still in their infancy when it comes to AI. But really when it comes to privacy and data, those are pretty well established across the board. It’s been kind of a combination of what I learned at Eventbrite, because I went to Eventbrite when GDPR was going into effect. And so that was an eyes-wide-open moment of getting in the weeds with negotiating data processing agreements, understanding data transfers and cross-border data transfers and the like. So it’s been kind of an evolution as the laws and regulations have evolved. So has my career, so has my own understanding, so have the platforms’ responses to those laws and regulations. And I’m sure that probably resonates with a lot of your listeners who have also been growing their practice and their understanding as the laws and regulations in this realm have been evolving too. Ken Suzan: Yes, indeed. Now let’s switch gears and talk about AI. You advise on AI and data daily. As platforms integrate generative AI tools into their tech stacks, what are the most critical best practices in-house counsel should be adopting right now to embed responsible AI principles into product development? Franklin Graves: So as an attorney, one of my key roles is to understand the technology. Even representing creators and working for creator platforms, that’s something I’m constantly trying to do: put myself in the shoes of being a creator. And I think I talked about this last time I was on, but I come from a background where I was working for a major label doing marketing, video editing, social media work. And I was creating content. I understood the whole life cycle from the inception point of an idea to execution and then to the final delivery and distribution of that content to an audience within a major music label. And so part of that is the same thing that I think attorneys, especially in-house, should be doing: using the tools that the product and engineering teams are either developing in-house or partnering with third parties to develop, or a combination of the two. Using them, understanding them, using them as a creator would, using them as an end user or a client or customer would. And making sure that if you understand the product and understand the nuances of how it operates, and being a part of the iterations of that internally before it fully ramps, that really gives you a chance to understand: okay, we have a lot of responsible AI principles and standards and protocols that are in existence right now, whether it’s NIST, whether it’s based on the EU AI Act or anything and everything in between. It’s understanding how to apply those and bring those into a product and an engineering environment in a way that is practical and actionable for the people that you’re supporting, the stakeholders you’re supporting. So I think one of the critical best practices is, number one, understand the product or features that you’re supporting. Franklin Graves: And then understand how you as an attorney can use your expertise and understanding of responsible AI practices, whether it’s a regulatory standard or an industry-adopted standard or a hybrid of the two, to leverage those and implement those, break those down and make them into actionable controls and processes and flows that work within your existing infrastructure. That’s a lot of high-level talk, but that’s the general idea. One concrete example we talk about frequently is with open source AI. If you’re working with a product team or an engineering team that is taking an off-the-shelf open source model and bringing that in-house, a lot of times companies have pre-existing open source processes that cover the use of open source software or code. Piggyback on that. That’s the easiest quick win for attorneys: leveraging your existing open source processes to just build on top of that the AI flavor and layering. It’s not very much that you have to do, but the underlying process of the key stakeholders that need to be involved in the review, whether it’s security, whether it’s executive sign-off if it gets to that point, even export control considerations should already be part of your existing open source software process. So layering in on those existing processes the specifics of generative AI or large language models that you’re trying to bring in is a great way to put this into practice. Ken Suzan: Now looking at the geopolitical landscape that we currently have, we have the EU AI Act setting strict standards and shifting US executive orders. How should platforms and brands prepare for this fragmented regulatory environment when deploying AI tools to a global user base? Franklin Graves: It’s a great question. It’s something that is still evolving, I think is fair to say. I would equate it, as I do in the paper that I wrote, to how creators and arguably brands don’t own the platforms that they’re building their communities on. That spawned this concept of de-platforming or going into building your own platform, a decentralized platform of sorts, and owning your community. That gives you that control and takes away the level of instability that can come for creators trying to build a business on a platform they don’t own, they don’t control when certain updates happen, when algorithms change, when tools and functionalities either become available or go away completely. So it’s very similar to what we’ve been experiencing in a regulatory environment where we have geopolitical complexities, for lack of a better term, that can overnight seemingly disrupt the way in which a platform or even a multinational brand is able to connect and reach an audience or continue to leverage the user base that they’ve built. I think TikTok is a great example of that, where it became a national security concern and suddenly it was facing an executive order that required it to be effectively disabled in the US or completely owned and operated by a US entity. All the mechanics and technicalities of whether it’s actually possible and still have a global platform with a global user base is a whole different discussion. But that’s an example of very similar considerations that are now not just a discussion point at the creator level or the individual brand level, but also in a much broader context at a platform level as well. Ken Suzan: Franklin, let’s now shift gears and talk about your article. In your recently published journal article, Upload Complete, which we will have linked in our show notes, you advocate for a shift in terminology from internet creator law, a term used during our first podcast almost a decade ago, to creator economy law. Why is this distinction important and how does it change the way legal practitioners should view the ecosystem of creators, brands, and platforms? Franklin Graves: Oh yes, this is part of the reason why I wanted to write the article: to lay this foundation of understanding. Because at the time I’d written the article, the term creator economy and creator had really not appeared but for maybe once in an actual court decision. And it was kind of focused on influencers and this concept, and it was just not getting it right. And so it was also, as you mentioned, when we first spoke I was even using the term internet creators. And I think that was something that was common at the time. The “internet” portion as a qualifier has since dropped off. And now for purposes of the creator economy, the term creators refers to individuals, it can be small businesses, which is what we’ve seen from a regulatory standpoint, how these small businesses are being impacted by regulations. But essentially creators in the article I pin in the context of intent. What is the intent behind the person or the small business that is posting content, trying to build a community and form a community in a virtual environment? And then that can even spill over into real physical world environments. And so the intent is kind of what I look at. Franklin Graves: And I have a chart in the article that has a diagram showcasing the overlap of what I refer to as “users generating content.” It’s a play on the concept of user-generated content, UGC. Users generating content is that large bucket of anyone posting on a platform of some kind. And within that large bucket, that large circle, are smaller subsets. You have creators, you have brands. Those are really the two buckets you can put people into. Otherwise it’s like your grandmother or your parents posting content on Facebook or Instagram, and those are everyday users of a platform. The distinction to get into that subcategory of being a creator more so has been analyzing the intent behind the posting. Are you posting content to build an audience, to build a community, to eventually have a chance to monetize the following that you’re bringing in or sell services or something like that? Brands are posting for that reason. Creators are maybe posting for that same reason. But even within the creator category, there’s a subcategory of influencers that are trying to sell something, that are trying to build more than just an awareness of who they are, their influence. They are trying to do brand deals, partnership deals, upsells and all that, and start an actual small business aside from just the content itself that they’re creating. So that’s kind of the distinctions that I make in the paper. And that’s why it’s important to understand and lay that foundation, that anyone can post content online, but the intent, the why behind their posting that content, really does ultimately matter, especially when you’re looking at it from a court case or from a regulatory standpoint. Ken Suzan: Now, Franklin, we’re seeing unprecedented geopolitical activity around platform ownership. For example, the US legislation targeting TikTok and Brazil’s recent temporary ban of X. How do these macro-level battles impact the day-to-day livelihood of creators? And how can they legally and operationally protect themselves? Franklin Graves: So the shift that we’re seeing, and I alluded to this earlier in our conversation, is this concept of Web 3. And that term may or may not be really popular anymore, but that’s essentially what we’re looking at: a shift into a federated, decentralized operation of a platform. So instead of one owner, one company, one entity owning and operating the platform, it’s decentralized. Anyone can start up a server, and it’s interoperable, meaning anyone can plug and play and connect to that larger network. And it creates this unified social network experience. Within each operating node of that network, there can be your own decisions around content moderation, your own decisions around the hosting providers you use, where you’re operating out of, the terms and conditions that apply to that. But the flip side is that instead of creators posting and sharing in a closed environment run and controlled by a singular entity, you’re now experiencing a peer-to-peer type operation where your experience can change based on which server, which node, which user you’re engaging with. You might have content that’s acceptable in one area but not acceptable in another, and maybe it just doesn’t even show up in that other area. Franklin Graves: But from a liability standpoint, as creators start to build their own networks and communities, even outside of a concept like the fediverse, it’s even down to creators building their own communities through online courses, subscription membership-based platforms that they run on their own website. There’s open source software out there, even something called Ghost, where you have memberships. And that is a creator or a small business in the creator economy that is now taking on the obligations that would typically fall upon a platform. They need to take into consideration terms and conditions, privacy policies, legal aspects, and regulatory considerations for running a platform, especially in a global world. So it’s a lot of liability that then shifts over to those small businesses and even brands sometimes that are doing the same thing. Whether it is something as simple or complex as content moderation or all the way up to monetizing an audience, this new world where creators can spin up and run a platform all dovetails back to the concept of creators not feeling like they have control in reaching the audience and the community that they’re building on an individual platform. And so this really became more mainstream conversation with TikTok and the issues around it potentially being shut down in the US. That was kind of the mindset shift and eyes opening for many creators, especially within the influencer subset, of realizing: we need to make sure that we have a way to reach the audience we’ve built if the individual platform that we’ve committed to over the last year or three years or so is no longer available. We need a way to continue that relationship outside of that one platform controlling it. Ken Suzan: Franklin, we have a few minutes left and a number of topics. So I’m going to switch gears and talk about a few issues. First, a major emerging topic in your paper is the evolution of protecting kids online. With state-level age-gating laws like the CAADCA and the recent FTC updates to COPPA, how should platforms navigate the significant tension between strict age verification mandates and the privacy and First Amendment rights of their users? Franklin Graves: Man, that is a whole discussion to unravel. It is a consideration that we’re seeing happen again, going back to the geopolitical nature of everything. Countries like Australia and certain countries in Europe and now even individual states in the US are trying to look at ways, and some of them have already put into place minimum age requirements before you can even sign up for an account with a social media platform. One of the things I’d just highlight quickly here is that one of the tensions is around how you verify someone’s age online and still maintain the ability to be at least pseudonymous. How do you still have a level of privacy, autonomy, and protection when it comes to having to provide something like a driver’s license or have parental consent tied and connected to an account managed by a parent in a situation where maybe it’s not appropriate or not beneficial to the child in that manner? But then maybe there are counterbalancing factors that outweigh that. All of that comes down to the technicalities of how it’s actually implemented and maintaining the sense of openness and freedom that we’ve had on the internet to date. And then the other element there is, since a lot of the internet that we think of today is more so through mobile applications, is it something that the mobile operating system providers and app store providers should be thinking about? So whether that’s the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store, where does that initial age verification need to fall? Is it at the platform level? Is it the app store or mobile device management level or something else? Yeah, there’s a lot to discuss there. And a lot of the issues we’re seeing with how the internet is changing in terms of being able to browse a website without disclosing personal information that might not have been required before is largely stemming from a focus on protecting children online. Ken Suzan: It sounds like, Franklin, we could have another episode covering lots of issues connected with that one topic alone. Franklin Graves: I would absolutely agree with that. There’s a lot going on there. And again, it’s different across the world. And so I know you all have a global listener base. And so there’s a lot of nuances to that whole discussion too, that are worth exploring. Ken Suzan: Last question for today’s episode is regarding the right of publicity. With the explosion of AI-generated synthetic media, digital replicas, and voice cloning, the right of publicity is taking center stage. What are the biggest legal risks for brands partnering with influencers right now? And how can creators protect their most valuable asset, their likeness? Franklin Graves: That’s a great question. I think we’re seeing kind of a throwing-spaghetti-against-the-wall-to-see-what-sticks approach right now by a lot of different parties, whether it’s trademark attorneys, whether it’s general entertainment attorneys or whoever. For example, we’ve seen Taylor Swift filing trademarks to protect certain sounds of her voice and phrasing that she uses. It’s a difficult area because in the realm of generative AI with deep fakes and virtual avatars, that is where it gets tricky, because traditional IP laws are just not able to fully cover that spectrum. It’s a piecemeal approach, but even then it doesn’t fully cover it. So for example, I’m based in Tennessee and a couple of years ago we had the Elvis Act that updated our right of publicity law to add voice and to explicitly reference artificial intelligence. And so that’s the kind of effort we’re probably going to continue to see: efforts to develop some framework around protecting what is essentially a privacy right, in a manner that doesn’t restrict generative AI systems from continuing to develop and operate the way they’re operating now, while layering in those protections so that in the US at least a First Amendment right doesn’t necessarily get squashed, and those traditional well-recognized efforts to not overregulate a technology in its early stages are respected. Franklin Graves: And so I think a lot of what we’re seeing is just a need to update laws. The SAG-AFTRA debate and the strikes that happened around maintaining control of your performance and any iterations of that, or building upon that by a media company that might come later, it’s all on the table right now and still being discussed, still being worked out. I think in the short run, a lot of times if it’s in a brand deal, the key question is: if you are using generative AI to enhance in some way the final deliverable for the campaign, who has control over that? Who has final say and sign-off on how that likeness or that digital replica or that person’s voice is represented? And even outside of the brand space, we’ve seen actors like James Earl Jones signing over certain aspects like their voice and allowing it to continue to be used in these manners powered by generative AI as Darth Vader. And I think I saw something that Boy George was even starting up an AI company that allows musicians, the original recording artist, to rerecord new versions of their masters so that they don’t miss out on that revenue. It’s powered by generative AI, by taking their voice now, which is significantly different than it was back in the 80s, and using generative AI to make it sound closer to the original, but all based on their current performance. So I think it’s still an evolving area. And what’s interesting too is on the platform side, we’re seeing the early stages of platforms like Google starting to acknowledge and rely on the license grant contained in their terms of service for YouTube, which grants them broad rights to use the content to run their platform. So all that to be said, it’s still early stages. I’m very interested to see where we go from here in the future, especially from a global perspective as well. Ken Suzan: Franklin, I could spend hours talking to you about this. You’re such a knowledgeable person on these topics. Maybe in a few years, will we connect again and talk further on AI and all the things that are yet to be developed? Franklin Graves: Thank you. Yeah, it doesn’t have to be another decade. Maybe we can cut it to half a decade, given the pace at which technology is going now. Ken Suzan: Sounds good, Franklin. Thanks again for being on the IP Fridays podcast.

For decades, the US dollar has been the undisputed king of the global financial system. Countries across the world trade in dollars. Oil is priced in dollars. Central banks hold trillions of dollars in reserves. And when there's a crisis anywhere in the world, investors usually run toward the dollar, not away from it. But lately, all of that has started to slowly unravel. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're going to discuss what will actually happen if the U.S. dollar slowly loses its global power. You'll learn about the impacts on the economy, the world, and your wallet.

  Being a great podcast guest is a unique skill that can dramatically boost your career—or erode your professional image if done poorly. In the final part of our series, David Goldberg, founder of Edge Studio, shares a masterclass on how to be a standout guest. We explore the importance of prosody, vocal etiquette, and virtual presence, ensuring you show up prepared, confident, and memorable. David and Roy discuss practical tips for handling technical glitches with grace, the power of a 10-second elevator pitch, and why you should never "wing it" when it comes to your audio quality. Whether you're looking to share your passion or boost your resume, these final lessons will ensure you're the guest every host wants to invite back.     ⏱️ Accurate YouTube Chapters & Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to David Goldberg   1:11 Why Be a Guest? Fun, passion, and career boosting   1:41 The Risk of Poor Guesting: How it can erode your professional image   2:23 Preparation: Why looking at notes is better than forgetting points   3:41 Banter and Connection: The importance of host-guest chemistry   4:33 Prosody for Guests: Staying in your natural pitch and tailoring your tone   6:56 International Audiences: Cleaning up enunciation and avoiding local slang   7:00 Volume and Headphones: Why you should never scream at your audience   7:50 Pacing and Spacing: Lessening your words and leaving room for the listener   26:00 Handling Glitches: Staying calm and reacting without panic   28:00 Vocal Etiquette: Giving the host space and avoiding interruptions   29:00 The 10-Second Elevator Pitch: Being prepared to explain who you are   31:00 Listening to Previous Episodes: Researching the host's style and theme   32:00 Slowing Down Keywords: Ensuring your name and business are heard   33:00 Admitting You Don't Know: Admitting it with confidence vs. waffling   35:00 Virtual Presence: Testing quality a week before and an hour before   37:00 The 25% Credibility Hit: Why audio quality is non-negotiable   39:00 Acoustic Treatment: The 80% rule and practical "pillow fort" tips   41:00 Microphone Choice: Investing in a decent USB mic for professional sound   64:00 Avoiding Filler Words: Cutting out "um," "ah," "you know," and "like"   65:00 Responding with "So": Why you should avoid starting answers with "so"   66:00 Positive Reaffirmation: Avoiding annoying "yeah, yeah, yeah" interruptions   67:36 Where to Find David: Edge Studio and final contact details   68:25 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the PodFather Network   68:42 End of Episode    

In this powerful Part 2 episode, we continue our deep dive with Russell Paul Arthur, a certified practitioner of sovereign law and the creator of the Grace Sovereignty Academy. Russell breaks down the specialized knowledge and lawful procedures required to perform a "status correction"—transitioning from the legal bondage of citizenship to your original standing as a living man or woman with sovereign authority. We discuss the deception of the "citizen" as a legal fiction, the reality of modern-day debt and tax slavery, and the moral obligation to withdraw our energy from a corrupt system. This episode is a roadmap for those ready to reclaim their freedom and create a new paradigm of peace and prosperity.     ⏱️Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Russell Paul Arthur (Part 2)   1:30 Recap of Part 1: The journey from citizenship to sovereignty   2:45 Status Correction: Executing a lawful procedure to correct your standing   4:00 Disclaimer & Advisory: The importance of research and sovereign law practitioners   6:00 Modern Day Slavery: Debt, wage, and tax slavery in the current system   8:00 The Socio-Economical "Shit Show": How the system extorts value from the populace   10:00 The Snake in the Garden: Deception, invitation, and the temptation of money   12:00 Orchestrated Disasters: Order out of chaos and the architects of control   14:00 Corruption in Government: Examples of senior politicians and corporate influence   16:00 The Moral Obligation: Why we must stop funding wars and corruption through taxes   18:00 Withdrawing Energy: Diverting resources into the world we want to see   20:00 The Deception of Citizenship: How birth registration creates legal bondage   22:00 Ens Legis: Understanding the citizen as a legal fiction with no physicality   24:00 The Crown Estate: Citizenship as a franchise under paramount authority   26:00 Conscription and the Corporate Entity: Why the system addresses the "person," not the soul   28:00 Reclaiming Authority: Standing in your real presence as a living man or woman   62:00 Where to Find Russell: Grace Sovereignty Academy and Private Courts   63:00 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the PodFather Network   64:00 End of Episode    

  You put immense effort into your podcast—marketing, sponsors, and refining your own voice—but what happens when a high-profile guest sounds terrible? In Part 4 of our series, David Goldberg, founder of Edge Studio, shares his essential 8-step guide to ensuring your guests elevate, rather than weaken, your show. We explore the critical impact of first impressions and why guest preparation is non-negotiable for maintaining professionalism and authority. David provides practical, low-cost solutions for acoustic treatment—from "pillow forts" to the "80% rule"—and breaks down the pros and cons of different microphone types. Learn how to guide your guests to sound as good as you do and keep your audience engaged from the very first word.     ⏱️ Accurate YouTube Chapters & Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to David Goldberg   1:14 The Risk of Poor Guest Quality: Don't let a guest ruin your show   2:12 First Impressions: Why the first word your guest speaks is critical   3:02 The Power Dynamic: Why talk show hosts sit higher than their guests   4:02 Preparation Timeline: The two-week and one-hour rules   4:30 The 8-Step Checklist: Sound Quality vs. Speech Patterns   5:53 Acoustics: Understanding reverb and the "ping-pong" flutter echo   7:46 Flutter Echoes and Reverberation: Why hard surfaces are the enemy   10:08 Acoustic Treatment: Thick carpeting, foam squares, and the 80% rule   11:28 The Blanket Trick: Using sleeping bags and moving blankets for the ceiling   13:00 Creating a "Pillow Fort": Practical tips for recording while traveling   15:00 The Table Surface: Using thick towels to stop sound reflections   16:00 Microphone Types: Why expensive isn't always better   17:00 Shotgun Microphones: Directional focus and the risk of guest movement   71:14 Don't Wing It: The importance of listening on high-quality earphones   71:58 Where to Find David: Edge Studio and email contact   72:31 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the PodFather Network   72:54 End of Episode    

How do you overcome a perfectionist mindset and successfully build an elite, global network while managing a high-stakes corporate career?   In this special 6th anniversary solo episode of The Going Long Podcast, host Billy Keels looks back at six years of broadcasting to share the raw, unvarnished truth of transitioning from an overwhelmed corporate executive to a global independent. From sitting down at the microphone for the first time with sweating armpits to scaling a show into the top 1.5% of podcasts globally across 90 countries, Billy breaks down how he ignored the loudest critics, invested six figures in personal coaching, and structured his 168 hours to manage a $100M multinational business while building a thriving side venture. Discover the exact steps needed to leverage your high-earning corporate role to capture attention, master transferable skills, and build professional optionality.  

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How do you cut through the noise when text is cheap, AI is everywhere, and human attention spans are shorter than ever? In this episode, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Aurora Winter - former Hollywood TV executive, serial seven-figure entrepreneur, and founder of Same Page Publishing - to crack the code on persuasive communication. Aurora bridges the gap between Hollywood storytelling and Silicon Valley business metrics, breaking down the exact neuroscience required to trigger action, command authority, and scale your business revenue. Whether you are an entrepreneur, executive, or aspiring author, this conversation delivers the exact frameworks you need to turn your expertise into a million-dollar messaging engine. Key Takeaways From This Episode: The 27X Value Effect: How shifting from a product pitch to a strategic narrative can increase your perceived value and revenue by up to 2,700%. The 3-Step Brain Model: How to bypass the protective "reptilian brain," engage the social midbrain, and logically win over the cerebral cortex. The $3 Million Formula: The story behind the exact seven-word message Aurora used to generate $3M in just one week—and how to audit your own messaging for maximum leverage. The "Hell-to-Heaven" Transformation: How to map your customer's journey using classic Hollywood story arcs to make your offer irresistible. The Spoken Author™ Method: How busy leaders can leverage pre-launch marketing strategies to create and launch bestselling books without spending years writing them. The Human Moat vs. AI: How to use generative AI to scale your operations without hollowing out your brand. Discover why your unique stories, style, smile, and Socratic questioning are your ultimate competitive advantages. Connect with Aurora: SamePagePublishing.com Get the Book: Grab your copy of Turn Words Into Wealth at TurnWordsIntoWealth.com About Our Guest: Aurora Winter is a media strategist, bestselling author, award-winning screenwriter-producer, and the founder of Same Page Publishing. She is the creator of three proprietary frameworks: the Strategic Showrunner™, the Movie Trailer Mindset™, and the Spoken Author™ method, which help CEOs, founders, and established experts turn their expertise into premium authority and scalable revenue. Her book Turn Words Into Wealth: 7 Ways to Make 7 Figures as a Thought Leader (Same Page Publishing, 2026) lays out a complete system for building a personal brand, launching a book, and generating seven-figure income as a thought leader in the age of AI. A former television executive, Aurora has been featured on ABC-TV, CBS-TV, KTLA-TV, and CBC-TV, and in Success, Elle, and The Huffington Post. She hosts the YouTube channel Strategic Basics and has appeared on hundreds of podcasts as a guest expert on messaging, publishing, and personal branding. Aurora Winter is also the author of the Magic, Mystery, and the Multiverse fantasy series, an enchanting adventure for readers of all ages, already coming to life through the animated Ana Zest Series on YouTube. Connect with Aurora: https://www.aurorawinter.com Get your free copy of Turn Words Into Wealth eBook: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/mq5wmvplbz About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is known as a trusted provider for independent business valuations, corporate asset appraisals, and exit planning advisory and he is the person that business owners and their advisors reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.  Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers.  He's on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people's contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company's most valuable asset.” Dave's book, A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know, was recognized as a top new release in Business and Valuation and is designed to provide practical insights and tools to help understand what really drives business value, how to prepare for an exit, and just make better decisions. He's also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries.

  You put immense effort into your podcast—marketing, sponsors, and refining your own voice—but what happens when a high-profile guest sounds terrible? In Part 4 of our series, David Goldberg, founder of Edge Studio, shares his essential 8-step guide to ensuring your guests elevate, rather than weaken, your show. We explore the critical impact of first impressions and why guest preparation is non-negotiable for maintaining professionalism and authority. David provides practical, low-cost solutions for acoustic treatment—from "pillow forts" to the "80% rule"—and breaks down the pros and cons of different microphone types. Learn how to guide your guests to sound as good as you do and keep your audience engaged from the very first word.     ⏱️ Accurate YouTube Chapters & Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to David Goldberg   1:14 The Risk of Poor Guest Quality: Don't let a guest ruin your show   2:12 First Impressions: Why the first word your guest speaks is critical   3:02 The Power Dynamic: Why talk show hosts sit higher than their guests   4:02 Preparation Timeline: The two-week and one-hour rules   4:30 The 8-Step Checklist: Sound Quality vs. Speech Patterns   5:53 Acoustics: Understanding reverb and the "ping-pong" flutter echo   7:46 Flutter Echoes and Reverberation: Why hard surfaces are the enemy   10:08 Acoustic Treatment: Thick carpeting, foam squares, and the 80% rule   11:28 The Blanket Trick: Using sleeping bags and moving blankets for the ceiling   13:00 Creating a "Pillow Fort": Practical tips for recording while traveling   15:00 The Table Surface: Using thick towels to stop sound reflections   16:00 Microphone Types: Why expensive isn't always better   17:00 Shotgun Microphones: Directional focus and the risk of guest movement   71:14 Don't Wing It: The importance of listening on high-quality earphones   71:58 Where to Find David: Edge Studio and email contact   72:31 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the PodFather Network   72:54 End of Episode    

He spent 12 years saving souls from the pulpit, then the next 24 chasing sinners for the FBI. In this episode, we sit down with Eric Robinson, a former Baptist minister turned FBI Special Agent. Eric shares the fascinating and often harrowing story of his transition from the ministry to investigating drug cartels, public corruption, and national security threats. We dive into his 15 years as a SWAT operator, the reality of political corruption in cities like Chicago, and the frustrations of seeing criminals walk free due to political interference. Eric's unique perspective offers a rare look at the intersection of faith, law enforcement, and the pursuit of justice in a complex world.     ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Eric Robinson   1:15 The Strange Transition: From Baptist pastor to FBI Special Agent   2:30 A Family Legacy: The Lutheran minister who preached in German during WWI   4:00 The Burden of the Pulpit: Why the stress of the ministry led to chronic headaches   6:00 Joining the FBI: Finding a job with "less stress" in law enforcement   8:00 9/11 and the FBI: How a background in Islam led to a career in the Bureau   10:00 Investigating Cartels: Working drug squads in Chicago and Toledo   12:00 The Reality of Affidavits: Sworn statements and the risk of vendettas   14:00 Witness Protection and Informants: The dangerous world of "snitches"   16:00 Reverting to Crime: Why some criminals can't stop even in prison   18:00 The Attorney General's Award: Recognition for civil rights and national security cases   20:00 Political Corruption: Investigating the sale of Barack Obama's Senate seat   22:00 The Frustration of Justice: When Washington D.C. interferes in local cases   24:00 Integrity in the Bureau: Discussion on internal corruption and the "crooked" percentage   26:00 The $900 Mistake: Why a 30-year career was thrown away for a small bribe   41:11 Building Rapport: Smoking cigars with a 15-year-old victim to get information   42:36 Where to Find Eric: His new book "Irreverent" and Preacher2Breacher.com   43:02 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the Awakening Podcast Network   43:16 End of Episode    

In this episode, we sit down with Adam Juchniewicz of Bitcoin Passport Index and Bitcitizen to discuss Bitcoin sovereignty, jurisdictional arbitrage, and how Bitcoiners should think about second passports and residencies.We dive into the Bitcoin Passport Index, why Bitcoin-friendly tax and legal treatment matters more than most people realize, and how the landscape for citizenship and residency programs is rapidly changing.Adam also breaks down his fast-track Vanuatu citizenship program and his full-service approach to helping Bitcoiners build a proper sovereign stack — from companies to passports to, in some cases, full exits.Timestamps:(00:00) - Bitcoin Passport Index(03:21) - How do you balance mobility against Bitcoin sovereignty?(05:45) - How will CARF and global reporting change the game?(08:41) - Vanuatu CBI program(11:17) - Vanuatu compared with cheaper options like Sao Tome and Principe?(13:27) - “citizen, not tourist” approach(14:55) - Final advice for BitcoinersLinks:Bitcoin Passport Index: https://bpi.21cbi.ioBitcitizen: https://www.bitcitizen.ioVanuatu Citizenship Program: https://cbi.vuStephan Livera links:Follow me on X: @stephanliveraSubscribe to the podcastSubscribe to Substack

Two hands. A free Slack channel. A spreadsheet. That was the entire toolkit when AWS asked Jason Dunn to build a developer community. Jason Dunn spent five years on building something people actually want to belong to. He grew a developer community into thousands of members spread across more than a hundred countries, working with far less budget and tooling than you'd expect.This conversation digs into what separates a living community from a glorified contact list. Why your earliest members carry so much weight. When to keep the door open and when to guard it. How to prove value when your best wins resist a dashboard. Why technical people walk the second something smells like a pitch. And how one small, slightly absurd reward became a badge people chased for months. A Real talk on getting people to show up for each other.Josh is writing a book on building customer relationships. Follow his journey and insights at www.joshschachter.com---What You'll Learn- Why the first members you pick set the tone forever- The day-zero choice: community for everyone or for someone- How to measure community when it's basically a vibe- The trick to getting members to report their own wins- Gamification with a lowercase G (and why it works)- The golden jacket story and pent-up demand- Why developers reject sales and marketing pipelines- Scrappy tools beat fancy platforms every time- The AI warning every new community manager needs---Want the playbook, not just the conversation? Subscribe for deep-dive, actionable breakdowns from every episode at unchurned.substack.com.---Timestamps0:00 - Preview and Meet Jason Dunn2:22 - What community meant at AWS in 20193:45 - The day-zero decision every builder faces5:05 - From 200 invited seeds to 3,600 members6:39 - Keeping the gates too open, too early9:12 - Defining high-value member activity11:23 - Measuring & reporting up: output, reach, and Dev.to14:53 - The Content Reporting Tool (CRT)16:02 - The real motivation behind self-reporting18:24 - The Golden Jacket origin story & 130 jackets in one quarter21:28 - The AWS Community toolkit23:42 - Advice for new community managers51:00 — Don't fall in love with the tools53:00 — Humanity connecting with humanity---Where to Find the GuestJason Dunn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrobertdunn/---Where to Find Josh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschachter/Unchurned Substack: https://unchurned.substack.com/

In this episode of the Do One Better Podcast, Alberto Lidji speaks with David Mozersky, President and Co-Founder of Energy Peace Partners, about the connection between renewable energy and peacebuilding in fragile and conflict-affected countries. David explains how some of the least electrified countries in the world are also among the most affected by conflict and climate vulnerability. From South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo to Somalia and Chad, Energy Peace Partners works to bring renewable energy solutions to communities where electricity access can transform lives, strengthen local economies, improve health and education, enhance security, and support peace. The conversation explores how distributed renewable energy, such as solar mini grids and public lighting, can create shared benefits for communities, open up new economic opportunities, and serve as a practical peacebuilding tool. David also introduces the Peace Renewable Energy Credit, known as a PREC, an innovative financing mechanism that helps channel sustainability funding into renewable energy projects in fragile settings. David discusses the role of major corporate buyers, including Microsoft and Google, and looks at the potential of the new PREC Aggregation Facility, an $11 million initiative designed to unlock far larger investment in renewable energy projects across fragile states in Africa. He also considers the role of philanthropy, the challenges of building a new field at the intersection of peace and renewable energy, and the importance of collaboration among funders, developers, policymakers, researchers, and peacebuilding organizations. This is a thoughtful and timely conversation about how clean energy can do more than reduce emissions. It can improve lives, create new forms of cooperation, and contribute to peace and stability in some of the world's most challenging contexts. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 350+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. 

In this episode of the Harvest Growth Podcast, Jon LaClare sits down with Paul O'Brien, co-founder of AirPhysio, to break down how a respiratory health product grew from a competitive medical device category into a global brand sold in 118 countries.Paul shares how AirPhysio approached product development by studying competitors, identifying gaps, working with medical professionals, and prioritizing safety, testing, and education. He explains why cheaper alternatives can create serious trust and safety concerns, especially in the medical device space, and how strong educational marketing helps customers understand why quality matters.The conversation also dives deep into international expansion, distributor relationships, and the realities of selling across cultures, languages, regulatory environments, and sales channels. Paul explains why global growth can reduce risk by preventing dependence on one country, but also creates major challenges around compliance, documentation, local market strategy, and distributor performance.Paul also shares why AirPhysio shifted from the traditional doctor-referral model to a more direct B2C education strategy, helping customers discover the product first and then bring that awareness back to healthcare professionals. From Amazon growth to pharmacy support, localized marketing, social media targeting, and choosing the right distributors, this episode offers a practical look at what it really takes to scale internationally.In today's episode of the Harvest Growth Podcast, we cover:Why product safety and testing matter when competing against cheaper alternativesHow customer education helps build trust in medical device marketingWhy understanding competitors can improve product design and messagingThe benefits and challenges of selling in 118 countriesHow global expansion helps reduce dependence on one marketWhy local distributors are critical for understanding culture, language, and buying behaviorHow to evaluate distributors based on channel strengths and follow-throughWhy B2C marketing can outperform traditional doctor-referral strategiesHow social media can support retail, pharmacy, and distributor growthWhy science, track record, and vision are essential when pitching distributorsIf you're building a product brand, entering a regulated category, or trying to expand internationally, this episode offers valuable lessons on trust, education, distributor strategy, and global growth from a company that has successfully scaled around the world.To learn more about AirPhysio, visit AirPhysio.com or search for AirPhysio on Amazon.Do you have a brand you'd like to launch or scale?Visit HarvestGrowth.com to book a free consultation and learn how our team has helped generate over $2 billion in product sales.

Would it surprise you to learn that New Zealand's workplace fatality rates are way higher than other developed countries? And by way higher - we mean twice the rate of Australia and five times that of the UK. That's according to the annual ACC injury report that came out in the last few days. To discuss why and what could be done to change our death and injury rates, Emile is joined by Chris Peace. Chris has worked in the risk management space across New Zealand and the UK, and is currently an Occupational Health and Safety lecturer at Victoria University [picture id="4KSVBFJ_2024_03_23_CPP_001811_edited_b_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

What if your pet's symptoms weren't problems to eliminate, but messages to decode? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jeff Feinman, a veterinarian, molecular biologist, and homeopath with over 40 years of experience. Dr. Jeff shares his profound journey from a 35-year personal health mystery to becoming a pioneer in holistic pet care. We explore the "invisible connection" between human energy and animal health, the true significance of symptoms, and how to build resilience in our pets through nutrition and emotional balance. From rethinking annual vaccines to understanding the impact of processed food, Dr. Jeff provides a roadmap for pet parents to move beyond traditional medicine and embrace a path of cellular joy and quantum healing.     ⏱️ Accurate YouTube Chapters & Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Dr. Jeff Feinman   1:15 Dr. Jeff's 51-Year Health Journey: Scary neurological symptoms in 1975   2:23 Disconnecting Symptoms from Happiness: A 35-year diagnostic mystery   3:00 Neurological Attacks: When the brain and muscles stop communicating   4:12 Molecular Biology: How personal illness led to a career in science   5:00 Non-Judgmental Companions: Lessons from Houdini the hamster   6:00 The Tradesperson Trap: Why traditional vet school ignores the whole picture   7:29 The Invisible Essentials: Love, calm, and joy in veterinary medicine   8:45 The Mirror Effect: How aggressive owners replicate in aggressive pets   9:30 Energetic Paradigms: Why energy is the source of all life   10:13 Sensitivity: How animals pick up on human thoughts and emotions   10:53 The Truth About Microchips: Energy fields and susceptibility   12:45 Processed Food and Cancer: The hidden toxins in commercial pet diets   13:04 Understanding "Ash": What commercial food labels really mean   14:45 Rethinking Vaccines: Immune balance vs. annual jabbing   16:00 The Law of Rabies: Navigating legal requirements vs. health   18:00 Significance of Symptoms (SOS): Viewing symptoms as clues, not problems   20:00 Building Resilience: Lowering susceptibility through holistic actions   22:00 Navigating Boarding and Vaccines: The power of blood titers and releases   24:00 Homeopathy and Allergies: Dr. Jeff's personal healing journey   26:00 The BEAM Blueprint: A new framework for pet wellness   45:54 Eckhart Tolle and Awakening: Connecting veterinary science with consciousness   47:34 The Decline of Pet Longevity: Why dogs and cats are dying younger   48:42 Lifespan vs. Healthspan: The 15-year gap in modern health   51:56 Where to Find Dr. Jeff: Holistic Actions and the Path to Pet Wellness   53:14 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the Meditation Podcast Network   53:57 End of Episode    

Why do some podcasters instantly connect with their audience while others struggle to keep listeners engaged? The answer lies in one word: Prosody. In Part 3 of our series with David Goldberg, founder of Edge Studio, we dive deep into the "how" of human communication. David explains that it's not just what you say, but how you say it—your pitch, tempo, tone, and rhythm—that makes all the difference. We explore why this essential skill is rarely taught in schools and how you can harness your natural pitch to mask nervousness and project confidence. Whether you're a seasoned host or just starting out, David's insights on effective vocal patterns will dramatically elevate your podcast presence.     ⏱️ Accurate YouTube Chapters & Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to David Goldberg   0:57 Prosody: The one word that defines how you say your words   1:36 What is Prosody? Inflection, intonation, pitch, and rhythm   2:12 The Education Gap: Why prosody isn't taught in grade school   3:24 The Fear of Public Speaking: How a lack of training leads to humiliation   5:54 Communication Skills: The key to success in corporations and colleges   6:52 The Search for Synonyms: Why "speaking patterns" doesn't cover it all   7:51 Prosody for Podcasters: Breaking down the seven categories   9:52 Pitch: The musical note of your voice and its role in engagement   11:28 Masking Nerves: How lowering your pitch increases credibility   13:00 Finding Your Natural Pitch: The humming and meditation techniques   15:00 Pitch Range Exercises: Moving from monotone to engaging   18:00 Tempo: The speed of your words and the importance of clarity   21:00 Handling Single-Syllable Words: Ensuring your audience can decipher the message   23:00 Tone and Volume: Tailoring your voice to the topic and audience   25:30 Pacing and Spacing: The rhythm of your delivery   26:50 Variety: Keeping the listener engaged through vocal shifts   74:11 Final Advice: Loosening up and having fun with your performance   74:52 Where to Find David: Edge Studio and coaching services   76:31 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the PodFather Network   76:53 End of Episode    

  Why do some podcasters instantly connect with their audience while others struggle to keep listeners engaged? The answer lies in one word: Prosody. In Part 3 of our series with David Goldberg, founder of Edge Studio, we dive deep into the "how" of human communication. David explains that it's not just what you say, but how you say it—your pitch, tempo, tone, and rhythm—that makes all the difference. We explore why this essential skill is rarely taught in schools and how you can harness your natural pitch to mask nervousness and project confidence. Whether you're a seasoned host or just starting out, David's insights on effective vocal patterns will dramatically elevate your podcast presence.     ⏱️ Accurate YouTube Chapters & Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to David Goldberg   0:57 Prosody: The one word that defines how you say your words   1:36 What is Prosody? Inflection, intonation, pitch, and rhythm   2:12 The Education Gap: Why prosody isn't taught in grade school   3:24 The Fear of Public Speaking: How a lack of training leads to humiliation   5:54 Communication Skills: The key to success in corporations and colleges   6:52 The Search for Synonyms: Why "speaking patterns" doesn't cover it all   7:51 Prosody for Podcasters: Breaking down the seven categories   9:52 Pitch: The musical note of your voice and its role in engagement   11:28 Masking Nerves: How lowering your pitch increases credibility   13:00 Finding Your Natural Pitch: The humming and meditation techniques   15:00 Pitch Range Exercises: Moving from monotone to engaging   18:00 Tempo: The speed of your words and the importance of clarity   21:00 Handling Single-Syllable Words: Ensuring your audience can decipher the message   23:00 Tone and Volume: Tailoring your voice to the topic and audience   25:30 Pacing and Spacing: The rhythm of your delivery   26:50 Variety: Keeping the listener engaged through vocal shifts   74:11 Final Advice: Loosening up and having fun with your performance   74:52 Where to Find David: Edge Studio and coaching services   76:31 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the PodFather Network   76:53 End of Episode    

  What does it take for an ordinary American to start documenting the unraveling of everything she thought she knew? In this episode, we sit down with Sidney Pines, a Texas author whose personal notes for her grandchildren became the number one ranked book series, A Patriot's Diary. Sidney shares her journey from a non-political citizen to a dedicated researcher, uncovering media omissions, scripted narratives, and the global nature of the current "awakening." We discuss the intentional division in society, the reality of "selection vs. election," and why it's more important than ever to continue living your life while standing in your truth.     ⏱️ Accurate YouTube Chapters & Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Sidney Pines   1:24 The Turning Point: Noticing the oddities in the 2008 economy   1:50 2019 Omissions: Realizing the "fake news" was reading from a script   2:46 The 2020 Election: Witnessing votes flip live and the global realization   3:18 Down the Rabbit Hole: Realizing history and politics are not as they seem   4:06 Documenting for Descendants: Why Sidney started writing for her grandkids   5:00 The Intentional Division: How family and friends were turned against each other   6:12 Publishing the Truth: Why Sidney decided to share her "conspiracy theories"   7:51 Two Cheeks of the Same Mask: Realizing both sides are controlled   8:41 Navigating the Depression of Research: How to stay grounded   10:16 The Propaganda Backfire: How obvious brainwashing woke people up   11:28 Don't Bank on Dates: Avoiding the trap of "arrests are coming"   13:00 The Importance of Living: Why you can't shrivel up in fear   14:40 The Stress of Politics: Therapists seeing a new kind of patient   16:00 It's Not a Coincidence: The global nature of the division   17:00 Infiltrated Systems: Education, legal, and the height of corruption   18:00 Selection vs. Election: Sidney's thoughts on the voting system   20:00 History as Fiction: Realizing our past was written by fiction writers   22:00 The Power of the People: Nipping corruption in the bud at the ground level   23:38 Where to Find Sidney: X (@Sidney1776) and the Patriot's Diary series   25:00 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the Awakening Podcast Network   62:00 End of Episode    

Lured Up Podcast 397 Live Streamed on - 6/19/2026 Publish Date - 6/20/2026 This has been a WILD week! Not just in game and on screen, but in real life too. Ken opens up about a serious health scare, and how it is a wake up call not just to take care of yourself, but also each other. With June being Men's Mental Health Month, it is an important reminder to understand how your mental health can have a direct impact on your physical health. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear Ken share his feelings, and offer advice on how we can all do better at looking after on another. In-game, the news has been completely bonkers. The Road of Legends event is by far and away the most packed event the game has ever seen, even making the upcoming GO Fest: Global pale in comparison. With a ridiculous amount of Raid Bosses in rotation, some great bonuses, and the ability to EliteTM Adventure Effects, this will be one for the record books. We still have a few weeks before the event kicks off, but we make our first pass through the blog and call out the highlights. IRL GO Fests may be behind us, but JUne still has a lot of life left! We scan through the remaining events of the month including Frigibax Community Day, Skarmory Super Mega Raid Day, and Flying Taxi. We also had some updates to Daily Discoveries including clarifications about Friendship Friday, and a very cool direction for Scenic Sunday. Spotlight Hours also make a consistent return including the much missed Double Transfer Canty bonus. We also look ahead to what we know for July including Raichu Super Mega Raid Day and Sobble Community Day. Also, an upcoming partnership with Lego Stores in select Countries will bring us a Stamp Rally, and special Lego Background Pikachu, exclusively obtained at Raids in-store. Check the links for the Lego Store Locator and plan an outing! One last note from Ken - Thank you to our entire community for supporting Lured Up for 10 years. We love what we do, and we are so proud to be able to have such a loyal and engaged audience. Your presence in our streams, comments, and at IRL events is the fuel that keeps me positive and motivated. Take care of yourself, take care of those around you, and keep things positive. Your energy is valuable, and should be treated as your most important currency. Thanks again! Road of Legends Frigibax Community Day Skarmory Super Mega Raid Day Flying Taxi Flying Taxi Taken Over Updates to Daily Discoveries 10th Anniversary Party Lego Partnership Find a Lego Store Raichu Super Mega Raid Day Sobble Community Day Stay up to date by adding our Google Calendar to your account! Listen to this episode ad free on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/PokemonProfessor  LuredUp@PokemonProfessor.com | Voicemail and SMS: 732-835-8639  Grab some merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/professornetwork  Connect with us on multiple platforms! https://linktr.ee/LuredUp  Hosts Ken Pescatore Adam Tuttle Writer and Producer Ken Pescatore Executive Producer  Xander Show music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons ▾ FOLLOW GAMECHOPS ▾ http://instagram.com/GameChops http://twitter.com/GameChops http://soundcloud.com/GameChops http://facebook.com/GameChops http://youtube.com/GameChops http://www.gamechops.com Intro Music Lake Verity (Drum & Bass Remix)  Tetracase GameChops - Ultraball http://gamechops.com/ultraball/ https://soundcloud.com/tetracase  https://soundcloud.com/MegaFlare0 Break Music National Park Mikel & GameChops GameChops - Poké & Chill http://smarturl.it/pokechill https://twitter.com/mikel_beats Outro Music Vast Poni Canyon CG5 & GlitchxCity (Future Bass Remix) GameChops - Ultraball http://gamechops.com/ultraball/  http://soundcloud.com/cg5-beats https://soundcloud.com/glitchxcity Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2025 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc.Lured Up and the Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo. #pokemon #pokemongo #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Poverty and Economic Stagnation in Developing Nations. Guest: Veronique de Rugy. Veronique de Rugy examines why countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo remain in extreme poverty. She identifies institutional failures, such as a lack of property rights and predatory governments, as the primary causes of stagnation. Growth, she argues, is the only sufficient element to lift people out of poverty. 2

A new report shows the U.S. economy continues to outperform many other developed nations despite inflation, global conflicts, and trade tensions. In this episode, Kathy Fettke explores what's driving America's economic resilience and what it could mean for housing demand, mortgage rates, and real estate investors.   Download our FREE PDF at www.Realwealth.com/TopCities    Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy031el03po 

The ocean is facing some of the biggest challenges in its history. Rising temperatures, marine heatwaves, coral bleaching, habitat loss, and overfishing continue to put pressure on marine ecosystems around the world. If you only follow the headlines, it can feel like ocean conservation is losing the battle. But hidden within a recent United Nations ocean report is a surprising reason for optimism. While ocean health continues to decline in many areas, the systems designed to protect the ocean are getting stronger. Countries are expanding marine protected areas, improving international cooperation, deploying satellite monitoring technology, and developing new agreements to manage the ocean more effectively. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin explores the difference between ocean health and ocean governance, and why that distinction matters. You'll learn why conservation progress often feels slow, how stronger governance creates the foundation for long-term recovery, and why recognizing meaningful progress is essential if we want to stay motivated and continue protecting the ocean. Support Independent Podcasts: https://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Need help with your ocean non-profit, company, or project? Get the help you need with Pisces Oceans Inc.: https://www.piscesoceans.ca Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube  

Our show is best watched on YouTube:https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/CountingCountriesWe sit down with Jordan from Counting Countries, who has traveled to 140+ countries, to hear his favorite travel experiences, most challenging moments abroad, and honest thoughts on destinations around the world. Jordan also shares his credit card strategy, how points and miles fit into his travels, and what it was like being a contestant on Beast Games.Thank you to Jordan from https://www.youtube.com/@CountingCountries for being on our show!Learn about points and miles in our Elevate course and community:https://letsgettothepoints.com/elevateCredit Card Links: http://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/CreditCardsSign up for our newsletter:https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/JoinOurEmailWebsite: https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/Email: letsgettothepoints@gmail.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepointsEXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES:https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/Book Private Transport in 100+ Countries with Kiwitaxi:https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/KiwitaxiUse Code: LGTTP5 for 5% off all ridesSign up for Award Email Notifications from Straight To The PointsUse Code: LGTTP20 for 20% off the annual planhttps://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/StToThePointsTravel Freely: The FREE site we use to stay organized and track our 5/24 statushttps://my.travelfreely.com/signup?bref=lgwCardPointers: Save Money and Maximize Your Spend Bonuseshttps://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/CardPointersMaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards CheckerUse Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first year of your Platinum Subscription https://maxmypoint.comON TODAY'S SHOW:0:00 Intro1:05 Counting Countries and Etihad The Residence7:30 Jordan's Origin Story12:03 Jordan's Favorite Points and Miles Resources18:09 Jordan's Credit Card Strategy22:03 Hotel and Airline Status23:30 Beast Games Experience29:54 Is the Maldives Overrated?35:53 Favorite Countries37:34 Why China Should Be on Your Radar47:43 Traveling as an American to Iraq50:09 Traveling to Kiribati54:24 What Countries are Next?LISTEN TO US ON THE GO: Apple Podcast: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/ApplePodcastSpotify:https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/SpotifyThank you for supporting our Channel! See you every Friday with a new episode!Support this podcast: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/SupportUsDisclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.Advertiser Disclosure:This video may contain links through which we are compensated when you click on or are approved for offers. The information in this video was not provided by any of the companies mentioned and has not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Offers are current only at the time of the video publishing date and may have changed by the time you watch it.Let's Get To The Points is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CardRatings. Let's Get To The Points and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers.This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

In this episode of the Revitalized Womanhood Podcast – To the Core, I challenge the belief that happiness is waiting for us somewhere in the future. After traveling to 88 countries and experiencing life across different cultures, one truth became impossible to ignore: fulfillment isn't found in the next achievement, bigger paycheck, dream home, or bucket-list destination. It's found in purpose, connection, and the way we choose to show up for our lives each day. In this conversation, I share the lessons travel taught me about happiness, why some of the happiest people I've met had the least by society's standards, and how community and purpose create a richer life than comfort or luxury ever could. If you've ever found yourself saying, "I'll be happy when...", this episode is for you.

  In our latest monthly sit-down with the legendary Peter Wilson, we dive deep into the murky world of debt collection and the legal fictions that keep people in financial bondage. Peter reveals the shocking truth about how banks sell your "debts" for pennies on the pound and why most collectors lack the legal right to even knock on your door. But it's not all about the battle; Peter also shares his latest innovation—the AI Sovereign Enterprise Lab. We discuss how you can use artificial intelligence to build a profitable, independent business that operates outside the traditional "Matrix." From the fascinating maternal instincts of racing pigeons to the touching story of a stork's 13-year loyalty, this episode is a masterclass in both the laws of nature and the laws of man.     What we Discussed: 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Peter Wilson   0:32 The Secret Life of Racing Pigeons: Maternal instincts and the "chipping" process   2:55 The Stork's Loyalty: A 13-year story of true love and migration   4:50 Court Case Updates: Navigating the "long wait of paperwork"   5:51 The Debt Asset Scandal: Buying £10,000 debts for £200   6:30 Law of Property Act 1925: Why debt is an asset and how it must be assigned   7:44 The Data Dump Industry: How collectors breach regulations for profit   9:05 Redacted Proof: Challenging "blacked-out" legal documents in court   11:30 Winning the Battle: Compensation for data breaches and closed cases   12:50 Handling the "Goons": What to do when debt collectors knock on your door   14:50 High Court Writs vs. Debt Collectors: Knowing the difference   16:00 The Fair Pay Negotiation System: Using FCA regulations for forbearance   18:00 Introducing the AI Sovereign Enterprise Lab: Building a business with AI   21:00 The "Magic Show": Editing business funnels in real-time with AI   23:00 Sovereign Income: Why saturation is impossible in a global market   25:30 Community Support: The importance of a supportive and helpful group   26:50 Closing Thoughts: Peter's new AI Sovereign Enterprise Lab link   27:21 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the PodFather Network   81:00 End of Episode  

It's Thursday, June 18th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark More countries persecute religious citizens More countries are seeing high levels of social hostilities involving religion. A new Pew Research report found 55 countries recorded high or very high levels of such religious hostilities in 2023.  That figure has risen three years in a row. Christians faced harassment in the largest number of countries compared to any other religion. Countries with very high levels of religious hostilities include Bangladesh, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Syria. Most of those countries also rank in the top 10 most oppressive countries for Christians according to Open Doors. Luke 6:22-23 says, “Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you, and revile you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of Man's sake. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! For indeed your reward is great in Heaven.” Pro-family charter signed involving 20 of 54 African countries Lawmakers in Africa gathered for the Fourth African Parliamentary Conference on Family Sovereignty and Values this month in Ghana.  Attendees represented 20 out of 54 countries across the continent.  Lawmakers signed a pro-family charter at the conference, reports LifeSiteNews. The charter defends the traditional family and opposes abortion and sexually perverted lifestyles.  Britain to ban social media for kids The United Kingdom plans on banning social media for children under 16.  Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the ban on Monday which will take effect next year. The U.K. joins other countries putting restrictions on social media use for children. These countries include Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Indonesia. The U.K. ban will affect platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X. Bulgarian Christians now allowed to evangelize door-to-door The European Court of Human Rights ruled to protect door-to-door evangelism last week. The case began in Bulgaria where the government issued a broad ban on the practice.  Nicolas Bauer with the European Centre for Law and Justice told EWTN News, “Evangelizing is often viewed with suspicion in a secularized Europe. The European Court of Human Rights ruling reaffirms a basic requirement of religious freedom for believers: the right to the same freedom of expression as everyone else.” Alabama officials threaten mail-order abortion kill pill providers In the United States, the state of Alabama issued cease and desist letters to mail order abortion providers last week. The companies were illegally providing chemical abortion-inducing drugs to residents in the state.  Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said, “Alabama's law is clear, abortion is illegal in this state. These companies are not only breaking the law, they are deceiving Alabama consumers about the very real dangers of these drugs. That stops now. Anyone who tries to exploit Alabamians for profit while flouting our laws will be prosecuted to the fullest extent permitted by law.” Habakkuk 2:9 and 12 says, “Woe to him who covets evil gain for his house, That he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of disaster! … Woe to him who builds a town with bloodshed, who establishes a city by iniquity!" Elon Musk became Earth's first trillionaire Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire last week. His company SpaceX went public on Friday in the biggest initial public offering of all time. His shares in the company at the time were over $766 billion. Combined with his Tesla shares of $280 billion, his net worth pushed past the trillion-dollar mark. This comes 14 years after Musk crossed the billionaire threshold.  Gallup: 65% of Americans say religiosity benefits society And finally, a new Gallup poll found that most Americans still believe religiosity would benefit the United States. Sixty-five percent of respondents said it would be positive for society if more Americans were religious. But that's down from 75% back in 2013. Americans are divided on whether the federal government should promote moral values. Forty-five percent say the government should be involved while 50 percent say it should not be involved.  Gallup noted, “The poll comes at a time when a Republican presidential administration has sought to elevate the role of religion in public life, including by establishing the White House Office of Faith, beginning government meetings with Christian prayers, and encouraging federal workers to express their faith in the workplace.”  Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, June 18th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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In 2007, Kenton Lee watched a girl in Kenya walk to church in shoes so small she had cut open the front to let her toes stick out — and wrote an idea in his journal that would take six years and every shoe company's rejection before it became real. The Shoe That Grows, an adjustable sandal that expands five sizes and lasts for years, is now worn by more than 500,000 children across 100 countries. Kenton and his longtime friend and CEO Andrew Kroes join Care More Be Better to share what it takes to build something genuinely useful — the feedback loops, the business model tensions, the manufactured-in-Kenya milestone, and the question that closes the episode: what is your because? 01:41 - How Because International Came To Be 13:00 - The Shoe That Grows Works 27:43 - The Future Of Because International 35:09 - Because International's Business Model For Their Big Audacious Goal 44:32 - Unlocking Continuous Improvement Through Feedback Loops 51:39 - Responding To The Call To Make A Real Difference Resources Because International — becauseinternational.org Kenton Lee on LinkedIn Andrew Kroes on LinkedIn @becauseinternational on Instagram Because International on Facebook Because International on YouTube Because International on Pinterest BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet https://forestplanet.org/. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College https://prescott.edu/. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Where else in the world would you have such a great mix of peple from all around the world? Big Rossi made up his mind to have listeners from ALL 48 FIFA countries represent their teams and WE WERE SUCCESFFUL! + Kris Fade gives a HEAVY tip to his taxi driver + Big Rossi thought he made a world cup song but he.. well, 'failed' is an understatement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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— Today, it is a joy to welcome Gideon Enok to A Quest for Well-Being. Since 2010, Gideon has traveled the world, lived in multiple countries, and walked more than 7,000 kilometers with a backpack. He describes himself not simply as a traveler, but as a pilgrim on a lifelong journey of discovery, growth, and transformation. Gideon is the author of The Pilgrim Spirit: The Longer You Walk, The Deeper You Go, a powerful memoir inspired by an extraordinary 3,500-kilometer walk from Denmark to Santiago de Compostela during the height of the 2020 pandemic. At one of the lowest points in his life, he heard an inner calling that led him on a five-month pilgrimage across Europe—a journey that ultimately brought him greater serenity, purpose, self-understanding, and even true love. At the heart of Gideon's work is a beautiful message: that life itself is a pilgrimage, that every person we meet is a fellow traveler, and that what matters most is not where the journey takes us, but who we become along the way. Today, we'll explore the lessons he learned through millions of steps on the Camino de Santiago, the transformative power of trusting life's callings, the wisdom of the pilgrim spirit, and how courage, resilience, gratitude, and openness can guide us toward a more meaningful life. Valeria interviews  Gideon Enok — He is the author of  "The Pilgrim Spirit: The Longer You Walk, The Deeper You Go - Walking 3,500 km Toward a New Life on the Camino de Santiago." Gideon has traveled the world since 2010 and has lived in several countries, including the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Slovakia, and Spain. He has walked over 7,000 km with a backpack and considers himself a pilgrim on a lifelong pilgrimage. A couple of years before the long journey, Gideon had written down a bucket list of over 100 things he wanted to learn, experience, accomplish, and places he wanted to visit, as well as people he wanted to meet. At the top of the list, he wanted to have dinner with his favorite author, Gregory David Roberts, who is the author of the International Bestselling book Shantaram. It was an impossible task, because he was no longer in public life.  Nevertheless, Gideon often looked for when Gregory got online again, and when he did, he began following him, and eventually Gideon and Gregory found each other and amplified the maxim that when the student is ready, the teacher will appear, and how the starting point for the book The Pilgrim Spirit began. A few years later, when the finishing touches was made on the book, Gideon was in Finisterre again, and on a walk toward the 0,0 km marker at The End of The World, he laid eyes on K, found true love and they are still together. To learn more about Gideon Enok and his work, please visit: https://thepilgrimspirit.com/

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue - it's a leadership issue, a risk management issue, and increasingly, a business value issue. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, cybersecurity expert, author, and security analyst Robert Siciliano explains why the greatest threat to most organizations isn't technology -it's human behavior. Drawing on decades of experience investigating cybercrime and helping organizations protect themselves, Robert shares how criminals exploit what he calls the "human blind spot" through fear, urgency, trust, and manipulation. From the early days of AOL scams to today's AI-powered voice cloning, deepfakes, and sophisticated phishing attacks, he reveals how cybercriminals continue to evolve their tactics while targeting the same human vulnerabilities. Dave and Robert discuss why cybersecurity awareness training often fails, how organizations can build a Strategic Human Firewall, and why security must become personal before it becomes organizational. They also explore practical strategies business owners and leaders can implement immediately, including stronger authentication practices, better employee education, and creating a culture of situational awareness. Whether you're a business owner, executive, advisor, or anyone concerned about protecting digital assets and organizational trust, this conversation offers valuable insights into managing risk in an increasingly complex cyber landscape. Key Topics Discussed: Why human behavior remains the biggest cybersecurity vulnerability The psychology behind phishing, scams, and social engineering How AI, deepfakes, and voice cloning are changing cybercrime The Strategic Human Firewall approach to security awareness Building a culture of cybersecurity and situational awareness Practical steps to reduce organizational risk today Why cybersecurity is now a boardroom and leadership responsibility About Our Guest: Recognized as the media's go-to cybersecurity expert and creator of The Strategic Human Firewall™, Robert Siciliano is a private investigator, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), and the CEO of Protect Now, LLC. As one of the nation's most trusted voices on cybercrime and identity theft, he has built an unparalleled media track record, appearing on over 500 television shows, contributing to over 1,000 radio programs, and being featured as an expert source in over 3,000 articles. A fierce advocate for personal and professional security, Robert is the architect of the CSI Protection certification and a bestselling author who strips away technical jargon to deliver "straight talk" solutions. His expertise is regularly sought by every major network—including CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and The Today Show—where he empowers millions of viewers to protect their data, privacy, and wealth from modern threats. The Strategic Human Firewall™ moves beyond technical cybersecurity training to behavioral governance, acknowledging that software alone cannot stop AI-driven "perfect lies". It addresses the "Human Blindspot," a vulnerability where humans are hardwired to trust digital senses (eyes and ears) that AI now easily exploits. Grounded in the reality that "All Security is Personal," this approach defines security not as abstract compliance, but as fundamental safety—akin to physical security measures designed to prevent violence. Because nothing is more personal than an identity, when individuals learn to defend their personal lives against "Digital Frankensteins" or deepfake family emergencies, engaging in security in a professional environment becomes instinctive rather than forced. By translating these personal instincts into corporate habits, protecting company data is more achievable. Connect with Robert here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertsiciliano/ About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is known as a trusted provider for independent business valuations, corporate asset appraisals, and exit planning advisory and he is the person that business owners and their advisors reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.  Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers.  He's on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people's contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company's most valuable asset.” Dave's book, A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know, was recognized as a top new release in Business and Valuation and is designed to provide practical insights and tools to help understand what really drives business value, how to prepare for an exit, and just make better decisions. He's also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries.

Creativity through the lens of a documentary filmmaker, film professor, author and illustrator"Creativity should not be something you try to do. IT should be something that's just natural that comes out of you."Award-winning TV director & documentary filmmaker, Craig D. Forrest, has traveled to 160 countries and 6 continents for such clients as CBS, ABC, Discovery Channel, A&E, Animal Planet, PBS, Fox Sports, Travel Channel, HBO, Warner Bros, Lions Gate Films, World Vision, Samaritan's Purse, Voice of the Martyrs, Far East Broadcasting and many others.He has covered subjects as diverse as voodoo, Santeria, tribal warfare, cults, miracles, sex-trafficking, terrorism, famine, poverty, demonic possession and the supernatural. Over 250 overseas assignments have flung him into hot spots such as Iraq, Cuba, Burundi, the Congo, El Salvador, Palestine, Cambodia, Uganda, Haiti, Burma, Zimbabwe, Morocco, Chad, Bosnia & Kosovo. Craig has produced, directed or crewed stories on-location in 111 countries.His media projects have won or been nominated for 29 film festival, television or video awards. Craig was part of the production team for The Amazing Race (Season 14), which won the 2009 Primetime EMMY for Best Reality Competition Program.Former host/producer for SIX WAYS TO SUNDAY podcast - 5 seasons - 54 guests - 167 episodes - 71 countries.Craig is the author of a well-reviewed, engaging memoir NIGHT TRAIN TO CAIRO. Upcoming is a historical novel - THROUGH THE WIRE - about his late grandfather's fighting in the bloody trenches of France during WW1 @ the Battle of the Somme. He is also the author of COMMANDO TACTICS FOR DIGITAL FILMMAKERS & THE INFLUENCE OF ALEXANDER MACKENDRICK ON SCOTTISH FILM. Upcoming books – BUGSY THE BRAVE BUTTERFLY + ROAD TO MACHU PICCHU.DocFA - Redemptive Filmmaking @ Kingdom SeminaryMA - Film Studies @ Chapman UniversityBSc - Theology @ Bethany UniversityCert - Executive Leadership @ Cornell UniversityFormer adjunct professor of TV/Film/Media @ Pepperdine U, Regent U, Concordia - Irvine U.Member - Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (EMMYS)Member - Travelers' Century Club (100+ Countries)https://www.facebook.com/craigdforresthttps://x.com/craigdforresthttps://www.pinterest.com/bordeauxinnlodi/https://www.craigforrest.com/https://www.youtube.com/@craigdforresthttps://www.instagram.com/craigdforrest/https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdforrest/https://www.tiktok.com/@craigdforrest713https://www.threads.com/@craigdforresthttps://substack.com/@craigdforrestSend us Fan Mail

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Countries across the world have welcomed the announcement of a peace deal between the US and Iran. Donald Trump has said on social media that the Strait of Hormuz will soon be open "toll free". But Iranian state media are reporting that Tehran added the imposition of "maritime service fees" in the Strait in the final moments of negotiations. Oil prices have fallen sharply, and shares have surged following the announcement of a deal. Also in this podcast: A brutal night of strikes in Ukraine kills 11 people and damages a thousand-year-old monastery in Kyiv. The UK announces a social media ban for children under 16. The step-son of Norway's Crown Prince, Marius Borg Høiby, has been found guilty of rape and sentenced to four years in prison. And Starbucks in South Korea is to close for a staff history lesson after a backlash over an advertising campaign that evoked a deadly crackdown on pro-democracy protesters. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment.Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukPhoto: President Donald Trump stands in the octagon during UFC Freedom 250 Credit: IMAGN IMAGES/Reuters Connect

It's Monday, June 15th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus “Peace Korea” is praying for Korean church to reunify North & South From June 5-25, 48 churches and Christian groups across South Korea are joining together to pray for the Gospel of Jesus Christ to reunify North Korea and South Korea, and for imprisoned missionaries in North Korea to be released, reports International Christian Concern. Peace Korea has held 21-day prayer meetings since 2007, following Daniel's example in Daniel 10 when he dedicated three weeks to pray for his people. The organizer told Christian Daily Korea, “I hope … that the Korean Peninsula will become one in the Gospel.” The theme of the 20th Peace Prayer Assembly is drawn from Isaiah 43:19. In that prophetic book, God declared, “Behold, I am doing a new thing.” Peace Korea published the “Peace Prayer Book” which includes messages from pastors, stories about Christian martyrs, and prayers that meditate on the new works God is doing. Tulsi Gabbard: “There are 120 US -funded bio labs in 30 countries” Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released declassified information on Friday revealing that U.S. taxpayers have funded 120  biological labs in 30 foreign countries, reports The New York Post. Listen. GABBARD: “After months of searching through intelligence community holdings and files, today I'm releasing new evidence of longstanding U.S. government funding of more than 120 bio labs in over 30 countries. “Now, these bio labs include labs in places like Ukraine, which could be at risk of compromise due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War. In fact, the intelligence community had previously warned that a US-funded bio lab in Ukraine likely housed dangerous pathogens and remained vulnerable to longstanding threats of Russian attack, seizure, or damage. “Now, until now, evidence regarding the full existence and funding of these laboratories had been knowingly withheld from you, the American people. Many of these U.S. government-funded bio labs are currently or have previously engaged in research using hazardous and highly contagious pathogens, and, in some cases, included dangerous gain-of-function research with very little visibility or oversight.” The Director of National Intelligence also explained what President Trump has done to mitigate the danger and how Biden administration officials, like Dr. Anthony Fauci, “lied” about their existence. GABBARD: “Now, President Trump clearly understands the serious threat dangerous gain-of-function research poses to the American people. And this is why he took decisive action over a year ago. On May 25. 2025, he signed an executive order to end federal funding of gain-of-function research around the world. “Now, despite the obvious potential for catastrophic global impact that research on dangerous pathogens and bio labs can have, politicians and so-called health professionals, like Dr. [Anthony] Fauci, as well as entities within the Biden administration's national security team, lied repeatedly to the American people about the existence of US-funded and supported bio labs. Very powerful people falsely claimed that these bio labs didn't exist.” Gabbard has sought transparency as part of an effort to eliminate possibly dangerous experiments with pathogens that have the potential to explode into pandemics. Tulsi Gabbard's last day is June 30th as she will be caring for her sick husband of 11 years, Abraham Williams, who has been stricken with a rare bone cancer affecting the base of his spine. United States now world's largest oil exporter The United States has officially become the world's largest oil exporter, an historic milestone that underscores America's growing energy dominance, reports Big League Politics. The U.S. exported 10.5 million barrels of crude oil and refined petroleum products per day in May, surpassing both Russia and Saudi Arabia for the third consecutive month. By contrast, Russia exported roughly 7 million barrels per day, while Saudi Arabia shipped about 6 million barrels daily. Spencer Pratt ready to drop bombshell in L.A. Mayoral race Former Republican Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt posted a video last Friday acknowledging his campaign is now over, but promised to release compromising recordings or perhaps video footage that will cause Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and/or Councilwoman Nithya Raman to “resign in shame,” reports The Western Journal. Bass, a Democrat, and Raman, a Democratic socialist, were the top two finishers in the Los Angeles mayoral primary. So, those two will advance to November's general election. Raman mysteriously overcame nearly a double-digit election night deficit to Pratt to be declared the second place winner earlier last week after mail-in ballots broke strongly in her favor, over both Bass and Pratt. As The Worldview previously reported last Friday, U.S. General Bill Essayli is looking into possible voter fraud, related to the disproportionate registrations of the homeless that far exceeds the actual homeless population. On June 12th, Pratt posted a fiery video on social media teasing his plans for "Phase III" of his effort to clean up the city, reports Fox News. PRATT: “I didn't get in this for political power. I got in this to expose this corrupt machine. And nothing has changed. Angelinos are now stuck with two morons responsible for all their problems. And they have to choose between dumb and dumber.” Pratt laid out the problems of Los Angeles. PRATT: “Now, every problem that plagues Los Angeles, because of these two corrupt communists, is going to accelerate, and the city will tumble headlong into the abyss. “You have no idea how many major developers, hoteliers, business owners, entrepreneurs have been texting me, saying they're packing up and leaving town. More of your favorite restaurants will be shuttering. That means less tax revenue. “That means the city has to cut services: more potholes, less firefighters, less police patrols, more criminals, more drug addicts terrorizing your communities. You have no idea how bad things are about to get for this city. “Look at this place already: weeds growing from every crack and crevice, graffiti over every square inch of public space, garbage, drugs, feces, burned-up dogs, burned-out towns, abandoned storefronts. This city is a mess, and you're about to reward the arsonist who torched the place with four more years of destruction.” And Spencer Pratt teased information he has that could force one or both  candidates to resign. PRATT: “We have some recordings of one of your exalted candidates doing and saying something that would make her resign in shame. I was saving it for the general election. Go ahead and pick your demon. Certify your choice, and then you get to see it. So, Karen, Nithya, ask yourself, ‘Is it possible that one of your employees may have a recording of you doing or saying something that would force you to resign in disgrace?'” King John of England signed Magna Carta in 1215 And finally, 811 years ago, on June 15, 1215, King John of England signed the Magna Carta, which began, “The Church of England shall be free.” It was first drafted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Stephen Langton, to make peace between the unpopular king and a group of rebel barons who demanded that the King confirm the Charter of Liberties. The Magna Carta promised the protection of church rights, protection for the barons from illegal imprisonment, access to swift and impartial justice, and limitations on feudal payments to the Crown. Proverbs 17:26 says, “To punish the just is not good.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, June 15th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

I finally made it to Europe. And I did the Tour Du Mont Blanc!After spending years building it up in my head as complicated, intimidating, and full of opportunities to embarrass myself, I decided to jump into the deep end and hike the Tour du Mont Blanc.Over three days, I crossed France, Italy, and Switzerland, climbed more than 30,000 feet, slept in mountain refugios, drank an irresponsible amount of espresso, and somehow got bitten by an Italian fox.In this episode, I recap the entire adventure, from getting lost in Geneva Airport to watching the sunset from Le Brévent above Chamonix. Along the way, I share what surprised me most about the Alps, why I put off Europe for 35 years, and how the things that scare us are often much easier than we imagine.Topics:Tour du Mont Blanc recapEarly season conditions and snowHiking through France, Italy, and SwitzerlandRefugio cultureTraveling solo in EuropeThe Italian fox incidentEspresso, croissants, and mountain passesLessons from 100 miles around Mont BlancIf you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend.Read the full Tour du Mont Blanc trip report:freeoutside.substack.comSupport the show:patreon.com/freeoutsideSupport our Sponsors: Sawyer: https://sawyerdirect.net/Janji (code: Freeoutside): https://snp.link/a0bfb726CS Coffee: CSinstant.coffeeGarage Grown Gear: https://snp.link/db1ba8abSubscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.comSupport this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutsideBuy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSFEmail me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at jeff@freeoutside.comWatch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outsideWebsite: www.Freeoutside.comInstagram: thefreeoutsidefacebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside#Trailrunning #Runningnews #Outdoors #Outdooradventure

Are you living as a man or woman, or are you merely a "legal person" under the control of a corporate state? In this powerful first installment of a 10-part series, Russell Paul Arthur, Chief Justice for the Grace Private Court and creator of the Grace Sovereignty Academy, joins us to discuss the essential process of Status Correction. Russell dives deep into the psycho-spiritual foundations of sovereignty, explaining why true freedom begins with an internal shift in consciousness. We explore the "psychological mask" of the ego, the trap of birth registration, and how our lives have been bonded to a system of debt and deception. If you are ready to stop performing for the system and start self-governing your own life, this episode is your roadmap to reclaiming your sovereign authority.     ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Russell Paul Arthur   1:33 The Current Calamity: Why sovereignty is more important than ever   3:46 Introducing the 10-Part Series: Status Correction and Lawful Procedures   4:45 Disclaimer & Advisory: The importance of doing your own research   6:50 Sovereign Authority: Self-determining and self-governing your life   8:03 Psycho-Spirituality: The internal shift required for sovereignty   11:00 The Ego: Understanding the "Psychological Mask" and societal performance   15:00 Breaking Conformity: Moving from the "Me-Centric" ego to the true self   25:00 The Seeker Stage: Searching for truth in a world of deception   45:00 The Observer Stage: Standing in pure truth and right action   77:44 Interacting with Public Agencies: Presumptions of control vs. actual reality   79:23 Deception and Fraud: How birth registration bonds you to the Crown Estate   81:38 The Truth About Birth Certificates: DNA, placenta, and the "witness" trickery   83:00 Public vs. Private Ledgers: Equity, debt instruments, and HM Treasury   84:44 Status Correction: How to rescind and cancel citizenship lawfully   85:56 The Realization of Citizenship: Awakening to modern-day slavery   87:23 Protecting Your Energy: Dealing with attacks and staying grounded   95:00 Closing Thoughts & Preview of Part 2   102:48 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the PodFather Network    

Did you know that your audience decides whether to trust you, like you, or do business with you in just a quarter of a second? In Part 2 of our exclusive 5-part series with David Goldberg, CEO of Edge Studio, we dive deep into the "Strategic Words" that define your professional presence. David reveals the seven critical categories of wording that can either elevate your authority or quietly sabotage your message. From the psychological trap of "hedge words" to the simple shift from "but" to "and," this episode is a masterclass in intentional communication. Whether you are a podcaster, a business leader, or a public speaker, David's insights will help you ensure that your first impression isn't just good—it's unforgettable.     ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to David Goldberg   1:26 The Power of the First Impression: Why a quarter of a second matters   3:15 The Science of Swift Decisions: From grocery aisles to podcasting   4:50 Introducing the 7 Categories of Strategic Wording   7:56 Category 1: Being Interactive — The right and wrong way to ask questions   9:22 The "Show-Off" Trap: Why you shouldn't ask questions your audience can't answer   12:41 Visual Presence: Camera angles, hand positions, and the "fingertip" mistake   14:35 Category 2: Avoiding Hedge Words — "Probably," "Maybe," and "I think"   16:13 Strengthening Your Message: Replacing "I think" with "I believe" or "I know"   25:57 Category 3: Avoiding the Word "But" — How it negates everything you said before   27:11 The "And" Solution: Maintaining positive momentum in conversation   29:03 Category 4: Positive First Word Responses — Using "Exactly," "Absolutely," and "Yes"   30:14 Category 5: Avoiding Interrupting Yourself — Staying on track and finishing your thoughts   36:31 Category 6: Avoiding Filler Words — The "Um," "Ah," and "Like" habit   43:26 Category 7: Organizing Your Content — The importance of a clear roadmap   55:56 The "Fine" Example: How prosody (tone) changes the meaning of words   68:48 How to Connect with David: EdgeStudio.com and the "Roy's Shows Rock" subject line   69:22 Looking Ahead: Preview of Session 3   69:51 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the PodFather Network    

You bought Bitcoin early. You held through the crashes, the media panic, and you never sold. So why is your daily life exactly the same? Today's guest says there's a third option most crypto holders don't even know exists — and it doesn't involve selling a single coin. Brandon Diggs from Overseas DeFi joins the show to reveal what productive crypto actually looks like, and how you can turn your idle holdings into a monthly cash flow machine using Decentralised Finance.   Timestamp Topic 00:00 Introduction — the third option most crypto holders don't know exists 01:15 Brandon's background and the mission of Overseas DeFi 03:30 The HODL mindset: Bitcoin from $0.01 to $69,000 and the 6.9 million X return 06:00 Getting paid to wait — treating crypto like a rental property 08:00 Navigating negative market sentiment and the "hot ball of money" 11:00 The two core narratives: currency debasement and blockchain migration 14:30 Why Bitcoin is harder money than gold (inflation rate comparison) 17:30 The $100 trillion store of value market and Bitcoin's position in it 20:00 Why the entire global financial system is migrating to blockchain rails 23:00 Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: smart contracts, tokenisation, and Layer 1 blockchains 26:30 Asset tokenisation is up 400% — and most of it is going to Ethereum 29:00 The level playing field: DeFi is equally accessible with $500 or $500,000 31:00 Step 1 — Taking self-custody of your assets 33:30 Brandon's Mt. Gox story: bought Bitcoin at $77 in 2013, lost 84% in the hack 37:00 Why leaving coins on Coinbase or Binance is still a risk 39:30 Step 2 — Buying and allocating assets (Bitcoin and ETH) 41:30 Step 3 — Collateralised lending: unlocking cheap borrowed capital 44:00 The DeFi carry trade: borrowing at 1–5% and earning 40–300% APR 47:00 Delta-neutral hedging: how to earn fees with zero price risk 50:00 A $5,000 portfolio example: borrowing $2,500 and earning 7% per month 52:30 Why DeFi beats day trading: consistency, lower stress, and less time 55:00 Narrow vs. wide liquidity ranges: yield vs. time commitment trade-off 57:30 How Brandon manages family accounts earning 40–60% APR in 30 mins/day 59:30 The Overseas DeFi app: AI agent, portfolio tracker, and TradingView integration 62:00 Security and scam prevention — "with great power comes great responsibility" 63:30 Capital gains strategy: borrow against your coins instead of selling them 65:00 How to off-ramp USDC as monthly cash flow while stacking ETH fees 66:15 Where to start: the free "Copy This Portfolio" YouTube series 67:00 Outro       Contact & Resources Listen to this episode on Podbean: thecryptopodcast.podbean.com Explore more podcasts: Find all podcasts at the PodFather Network   Website: RoyCoughlan.com Need help running your business? If you are looking for a Virtual Assistant and get reliable support for your daily operations.   Virtual Assistants: VA.world Communities: BrainGym.fitness Learn about a Private Networking Group in 50 US States & 39 Countries with 640+ Members: connectedleaders.academy     Connect with Brandon Diggs: •Website: OverseasDeFi.com •YouTube: @OverseasDeFi       #CryptoPodcast #DeFi #Bitcoin #Ethereum #PassiveIncome #CryptoInvesting #DecentralisedFinance #ConcentratedLiquidity #OverseasDeFi #BrandonDiggs #YieldFarming #CryptoEducation #RoyCoughlan #PodFatherNetwork #VAWorld #BrainGymFitness

Genesis 9:1-17 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Politicians sway this way and that. Countries take various positions on fundamental issues. Yet, Christians have a pretty consistent history when it comes to their stance on life. And that's because the Author of Life is the only one who has the right to give it and take it away. We mustn't play God and take life into our own hands. Instead, we need to recognize that from the womb to the tomb we are not our own. We belong body and soul to God. So, may the Lord help us value life like he does. If it matters to God, it should matter to us.

Veronique de Rugy argues that the U.S. already has the most progressive tax system among OECD countries, with the wealthy paying a disproportionate share of revenue. She critiques Thomas Piketty's proposal for a global wealth tax and mandated "degrowth," characterizing it as an effort to limit national growth under the guise of climate and social justice. (13)1904 PERSIA

What if the most dangerous spiritual practice isn't the one that looks dark and dangerous, but the one that looks peaceful, loving, and full of life? In this profound episode of the Meditation Podcast, we sit down with Tom Snow, a man who has spent 56 years navigating the complex intersections of faith, healing, and spiritual deception. From a terminal liver cancer diagnosis at age 16 to hearing the audible voice of God and witnessing a miraculous healing that defied medical science, Tom's story is one of radical transformation. We dive deep into the "greatest masquerade" in spiritual history, the difference between religious legalism and a true relationship with the Divine, and how to distinguish the "still small voice" from the many deceptive whispers in the spiritual realm. Whether you are seeking healing, clarity, or a deeper connection to your own sovereignty, Tom's insights offer a roadmap for finding the peace that truly passes understanding.     ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Tom Snow   1:16 Tom's Story: A terminal liver cancer diagnosis at age 16   2:02 The Weight of Guilt: Believing he caused his mother's cancer   3:15 Visions of Eternity: Seeing life continue without him   4:00 The Audible Voice of God: "I love you" and a promise for the future   5:10 A Brother's Transformation: The gospel message after an LSD trip   6:24 The Chopper and the Hell's Angels: A radical turn toward darkness   8:16 The Grand Canyon Plan: A 16-year-old's plan for revenge and suicide   9:53 The Bubbling Up: Feeling the presence of God for the first time   11:41 The Miraculous Healing: A football-sized tumor melts in 24 hours   13:22 56 Years of Walking: Moving beyond organized religion and denominations   14:35 The Occult's PR Team: Why deception often looks like light   16:13 The "Checkmate the Matrix" Event: Finding solutions in community   25:57 The Names of the Disciples: Roman influence and Hebrew roots   27:11 Neither Jew nor Greek: Spiritual equality in the anointing   29:03 The Denomination Trap: Why 47,000 splits don't equal one bride   30:14 Hollywood vs. Reality: Debunking myths about demons and holy water   36:31 The Peace that Passes Understanding: The ultimate proof of God's presence   43:26 The Asbestos Connection: The tragic story behind Tom's mother's cancer   45:56 The Guilt of the World: Why Tom initially refused to seek help   58:26 The "PayPal" Achievement: How people are bilked for spiritual milestones   60:45 Psychedelics and Ayahuasca: Seeing connections vs. financial exploitation   61:42 Distinguishing the Voices: How to hear the true and living God   65:21 Don't Let Him Win: A powerful prayer for those facing suicidal thoughts   68:42 Nature's Golden Fire: Tom's mission to provide salt-free, sugar-free food   71:31 The 280 Million Americans: Why healthy food is a life-and-death issue   72:40 Where to Find Tom: JustToBeClear.com and his books   73:42 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the Meditation Podcast    

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