Podcast appearances and mentions of crystal balls

Ever hear someone say “the yield curve is inverted,” but have no idea what that means? Or people talking about the “10-year” yields and not knowing why that matters? Or what "bond prices and yields have an inverse relationship" means?? Saaaaammmeeee.In this episode, we're definitely getting a bit more advanced, but it's important to grasp these concepts as best as you can, because it will really help you understand how the economy, monetary policy, and what's happening in the world - really does affect how our money makes money. Today we are FULLY breaking down the yield curve—what it is, what moves it, and why it's one of the most important signals in the entire market. We'll explains how things like inflation, economic growth, government debt, and even global drama (yes, drama) can make yields rise or fall.You'll learn:What the yield curve actually shows usWhy inflation expectations are everythingHow supply and demand for bonds move the marketWhat the bond market thinks about the FedWhy geopolitics can send yields swinging in both directionsIf you've ever wanted to understand bond yields without needing a finance degree, this one's for you.------------------------------------------------------------Send a question, leave a review, subscribe, follow & share!✨⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠

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In this episode, Harold Green shares his proven strategies for bouncing back after market downturns, without stressing over trying to time the whole market.  Learn why focusing on your personal investment plan and strategic entry points can make a huge difference in reaching your retirement goals sooner. Harold explains how to tune out the media noise, spot real opportunities, and take small, calculated steps that add up to big wins. If you're looking for practical advice to help secure your financial future and escape the grind faster, this episode is a must-listen. Show Highlights: Do you know about the perfect stock market timing? [[01:35] Explore smart ways to navigate back into the investing world [03:16] This is why you need a professional financial planner [06:20] Learn to embrace positivity in a sea of market negativity [07:31] What was the catalyst that drove Amazon down? [08:51] How does a long-term strategy impact your investments? [13:26] Here is how a Scoop and Score strategy can save you [15:21]

With just 6 days remaining until the New Orleans Saints open their 2025 training camp, despite the low expectations, most fans are excited about new Coach Kellen Moore and all the changes that are set for this season. But what should we expect? Is a losing season – or even a 4- or 5-win type of campaign OK if there's improvement each week? Host Jim Derry has fun with WDSU-TV sports anchor Fletcher Mackel on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 390) presented by Evangeline Securities, as the pair breaks out the crystal ball. Also, Jim picks Fletcher's mind on the Pelicans and if the odds seem low for 2025-26. Will Willie Green make it through the season as coach? Will Zion Williamson not only stay healthy but take the next step in his career as a veteran? What are the chances of the playoffs?

In today's episode, we peer again into the crystal ball.

In this week's episode of the Flux News Show, Harry Campion-Evans steps in for Group CEO Greg Newman and joins Harinder Sandhu and Vincent Wu to dissect the shifting tides in global oil markets.The team kicks off with a bullish shift in market fundamentals, driven by strong open interest in Brent options, rising refinery margins, and the impact of U.S. sanctions rhetoric. They then dig into the distillate rally, where July–August gas oil spreads hit their highest levels since the Russian invasion. With inventory draws in the U.S. and Europe, and hedge funds piling into long positions, gas oil is shaping up to be the star of Q3. On the flip side, the fuel oil market saw a dramatic sell-off, as supply flooded into Singapore, overwhelming demand and triggering a steep decline in cracks and spreads — a major blow for traders who had been long throughout the summer.The team also unpacks China's aggressive crude buying, highlighting record Saudi allocations and ramping refinery run rates, which could support prices through the second half of the year. Finally, they take on Trump's renewed tariff threats, analysing whether they hold weight or are being shrugged off by increasingly sceptical markets.In the Crystal Ball segment, the Harry, Harinder and Vincent give their outlook on Brent futures, product cracks, and seasonal demand patterns, with some heated debate along the way. Want to trade?Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the pros express views with relative value trades, uncorrelated contracts, and smart positioning. This episode is rich in education for newer traders, and deep enough for veterans hunting asymmetric opportunities. All the trades discussed are live on Onyx Markets, where you can practice, simulate, or dive in. Visit https://onyxmarkets.co.uk/ 

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Madman and Thriller break down a huge recruiting win for the UCLA Bruins in a Massachusetts defensive line tandem. Plus, some tantalizing questions heading into the season!Tune in and make sure to subscribe to the UCLA LAFB YouTube Channel!Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCLALAFB/membershipListen to our UCLA Football Bruins Podcast: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/ncaaf/ucla-bruins/ucla-bruins-podcast/Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community!Social Media: @UCLA_LAFB | @LAFBNetwork | @WillLAFBNetwork | @LAFBJamzDeShaun Foster is the head coach of the UCLA Bruins Football team heading into a 2025 season that has high expectations and plenty of excitement. After transferring from Tennessee, QB Nico Iamaleava will look to lead the UCLA Bruins to a Big Ten title.

Fun Basch & The Brain this morning as we do what we do: talk about what's going on in the landscape of wrestling. 0:00 - Intro & Gable09:50 - Ben Askren Sends a Video18:00 - Gabe Arnold Staying at Iowa?20:30 - Kyle Borshoff Steps Down from Binghamton28:00 - Fargo Starts Monday + Something's Got Willie's Pissed!39:30 - 2025-2026 Crystal Ball52:00 - 125lbs56:00 - 133lbs01:02:40 - 141lbs01:08:40 - 149lbs01:12:30 - 157lbs01:30:35 - 165lbs01:25:16 - 174lbs01:30:05 - 184lbs01:36:30 - 197lbs01:40:30 - 285lbs01:49:00 - Show Wrap UpBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Today I'm joined by Royce Neubauer, CEO of Auto Hauler Exchange. We dive into how dealers are footing the bill for shipping delays in unexpected ways, how smart operators are turning logistics into a profit center, why fraud is on the rise in the vehicle transport game and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. DLRdmv – Dealers, are you still stuck using outdated interstate titling methods? DLR50 from DLRdmv modernizes out‑of‑state titling by providing 24/7 sales tax, title, and registration fees, pre‑populated state-specific forms, through an online platform that directly integrates with your DMS. CDG listeners get 30 days of free full-service access to DLR50 on unlimited out-of-state deals. Head over to @ http://www.DLRdmv.com/CDG, use code POD30 to claim your free month today. 2. ActivEngage - Not every lead is a Glengarry lead. If you know, you know... Those are the ones that matter. ActiveEngage brews them 24/7. Not bots. Not forms. Real human experts having real conversations. Uncovering intent. Surfacing urgency. Creating motivation. Now your team gets buyers, not just browsers. Want to start closing your online faster? Visit @ http://www.activengage.com/glengarry 3. Auto Hauler Exchange - Ship Smarter. Pay Less. No Middlemen. Tired of brokers driving up costs and slowing you down? Auto Hauler Exchange puts YOU in control. Ship cars faster and cheaper with 5,500+ vetted carriers. Get cars delivered in just 4 days on average/ Transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and real-time tracking. Move cars smarter. Move cars faster. Learn more: ⁠https://www.autohaulerexchange.com/ Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cdgpartner.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3Suismu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Topics: 00:16 How did Royce transform his health? 01:02 Why health matters for business? 02:02 Secrets to losing 75 pounds? 03:00 Best employee wellness innovations? 04:32 Current transportation industry outlook? 05:59 Latest dealer acquisition trends? 10:09 Solving vehicle logistics challenges? 19:50 Direct shipping trends growing? 22:41 What's next for business? Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://news.dealershipguy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CDG Jobs ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CDG Recruiting ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My Socials: X ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠x.com/GuyDealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everything else ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

In this emotionally charged episode of The Quick Hands Podcast, Nick, Tanyea, and George dive headfirst into the aftermath of the State of Origin decider — and let's just say, the pain is real. The crew breaks down the highs, the heartbreaks, and the big talking points in a full Origin wrap-up.Then it's off to the Middle East for a surprising chat on Isra-Man rugby, before circling back for a passionate Last Round wrap-up — who impressed, who flopped, and what it all means moving forward. The ever-popular Crystal Ball segment returns as the trio dares to predict what's next across the footy world.Plus, things get heated during the Super League spotlight and a deep dive into the NRLW discussion, where growth, challenges, and future pathways for the women's game take center stage. This episode has it all — insights, laughs, and a bit of soul-searching after a brutal Origin finish.

We are less than 2 weeks away from the premiere of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3! Listen in as we go through and make some predictions about what is in store for scenes, music, book-to-show adaptation and plotlines.

2027 is still a long way away, but the USC Trojans just received two crystal balls to land the commitment of elite 4-star quarterback Peyton Houston.Will this come to fruition, and what do Lincoln Riley and the Trojans need to do to ensure it sticks for a year and a half?Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube channel!Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team while also supporting Youth Sports Initiatives in the Los Angeles area! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/membershipJoin our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/Check out our LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.printify.me/Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/ncaaf/usc-trojans/usc-trojans-podcast/Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community!Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Coach_Rowe2 | @Tim_PrangleyLincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2025 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2025.Tune in for up-to-date USC Trojans news, opinion, and recruiting intel. Plus, film review, game previews and breakdowns, and our weekly LIVE LAFB Conquest Call-In Show every Wednesday evening!

This Lions247 Podcast breaks down two new commitments for the 2026 Penn State recruiting class in edge rusher Jackson Ford and tight end Pierce Petersohn, while also taking a closer look at quarterback Peyton Falzone's flip to Auburn. Plus, where is the Crystal Ball pointing for key remaining Nittany Lions targets? Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's guest is Victor Haghani, founder and CIO of Elm Wealth, which focuses on managing wealth with an emphasis on diversification, low fees, and tax efficiency. He's also the author of The Missing Billionaires: A Guide to Better Financial Decisions. In today's episode, Victor explores the Crystal Ball challenge, and how position sizing can be even more important than knowing tomorrow's news headlines. He also addresses the role of disciplined asset allocation in investment strategy, and how foreign stocks might stack up against US equities going forward. Finally, Victor touches on the relationship between expected return, fair value, and mean reversion, and whether or not the markets have a fair value at all. (0:00) Starts (1:45) Introduction of Victor Haghani (2:01) "Tomorrow's Newspaper Today" study (11:46) The Merton share (19:34) Elm Wealth's asset allocation strategy (24:02) Behavioral and tax implications in investing (39:19) Market timing models (56:01) Consumer behavior and Roth IRA conversions (1:02:05) Macro & mean reversion (1:06:08) Victor Haghani's most memorable investment ----- Follow Meb on X, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Sponsor: YCharts enables financial advisors to make smarter investment decisions and better communicate with clients. Get 20% off your initial YCharts Professional subscription when you start your free trial. Follow The Idea Farm: X | LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok ----- Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com ----- Past guests include Ed Thorp, Richard Thaler, Jeremy Grantham, Joel Greenblatt, Campbell Harvey, Ivy Zelman, Kathryn Kaminski, Jason Calacanis, Whitney Baker, Aswath Damodaran, Howard Marks, Tom Barton, and many more.  ----- Meb's invested in some awesome startups that have passed along discounts to our listeners. Check them out here!  ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode of Your Project Shepherd, we explore the three types of “superhuman vision” every great builder needs: 3D vision, X-ray vision, and long-range vision. Learn how to visualize complex assemblies, anticipate hidden issues in remodeling, and plan ahead to avoid costly mistakes down the road. Whether you're building new or remodeling old, this episode will help sharpen your project foresight and improve communication with clients, trades, and your team. Packed with real-world examples and expert advice, this is a must-listen for builders, remodelers, and project managers aiming to level up their execution.

Offensive line commitment? Yep. Crystal Ball for a defensive lineman? Yep. It's a big boy day here on the BM5 and we have Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to guide you. Arizona tackle Aaron Thomas verbally committed to Ohio State on Wednesday. We evaluate and let you know how he will fit in. The Dean has Crystal Balled IMG defensive lineman Cameron Brickel to Ohio State. Get the latest here.  We also offer a peak at Sam Greer in action and handle all sorts of questions from the live chatters. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For South Carolina football recruiting, it's one of the most competitive times in recent memory and the predictions (Crystal Ball) on the various networks are flying around. JC Shurburtt gives an update on where things stand with the various top targets and explains what goes into these picks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, that was quite a few days on the recruiting trail. The Glenville Pipeline is alive and well. Linebacker Cincere Johnson thrilled the 'Nutters with his commitment. The Hun pipeline? Not so much. Defensive end Luke Wafle is off to USC after Crystal Balls were rolled towards Columbus just 48 hours ago. Jonah Booker is here to discuss all the ramifications as the NIL era or whatever we are dealing with has taken center stage. What does it mean for the Buckeyes?  We also get into a star-studded guest list for this weekend as Ohio State again readies to roll out the red carpet. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Billy's Not Done Yet: Top-100 Recruit Shows Up & Another Crystal Ball Drops!

Zach Blostein led the way with a big ol' Crystal Ball prediction as Florida State wrapped up a major weekend of official visitors. Blostein explains why he put in a CB for five-star corner Chauncey Kennon, and what a win would mean for the Seminoles. We get into a few other predictions as well as CBs that we're considering making coming off this weekend in this episode of On The Bench. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 170 contains the full June 2025 LSAT breakdown, both international and domestic, where Dave and Jon outline every scored and experimental section in use all week, an analysis of how their latest Crystal Ball predictions turned out, and the scoring scales for each test format seen. Don't miss this comprehensive review of one of the biggest tests of the year!

New offers. Commitments shining. Expected commitments showing off. Prospects of all ages and sizes.  Who better to wrap it up and pitch it forward than Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter? The Dean and Grand Poobah dive deep on all the offered prospects, who flashed and vibes were among the cognoscenti witnessing the action. Names, names and more names. We also respond to a Crystal Ball being rolled all the way from California and let you know what to expect today at camp in the enticing Ohio sunshine. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musk may be out, but the influence of the tech bros has never been greater. On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Angus Blackman discuss Trump’s dystopian presidency, the administration’s renewed pressure on the Australian government to increase defence spending, and the end of the Trump-Musk bromance. This discussion was recorded on Friday 6 June 2025 and things may have changed since recording. Our independence is our strength – and only you can make that possible. By donating to the Australia Institute’s End of Financial Year appeal today, you'll help fund the research changing Australia for the better. Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis Host: Angus Blackman, Producer, the Australia Institute // @AngusRB Show notes: ‘Australia must resist US bullying to increase its military spending’ by Allan Behm, Guardian Australia (June 2025) ‘Let’s rethink Australia’s national security – and focus on fairness and climate action, not blind fealty to the US’ by Emma Shortis, The Conversation (June 2025) ‘The Gleeful Profiteers of Trump’s Police State’ by Sophie Hurwitz, Mother Jones (February 2025) ‘How US Intelligence and an American Company Feed Israel’s Killing Machine in Gaza’ by James Bamford, The Nation (April 2024) ‘The Cruelty is the Point’ by Adam Serwer, The Atlantic (October 2018) Tracking Anticipated Deaths from USAID Funding Cuts, Boston University Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au.Support After America: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode: House majorities have grown razor-thin in recent elections, with three cycles in a row decided by just a handful of seats. Kyle Kondik of Sabato's Crystal Ball joins to explain how voter sorting, redistricting changes, and a shrinking battlefield are shaping the odds for 2026. He breaks down why historical midterm trends may be less reliable, how key states like New York, Ohio, and Wisconsin could swing control, and why even small shifts—just one or two seats—can have outsized effects.Read Kondik's analysis: https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/the-house-a-big-sort-lowers-the-odds-of-a-big-wave/ Explore our ‘26 House elections page: https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2026 This year, we're hoping to learn more about our audience and what topics you want us to tackle. Complete a brief 5 minute survey to review the show and share some feedback: https://forms.gle/zPxYSog5civyvEKX6 Sign up for our Newsletters: https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia_Email_Updates Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @Ballotpedia.*On The Ballot is a conversational podcast featuring interviews with guests across the political spectrum. The views and opinions expressed by them are solely their own and are not representative of the views of the host or Ballotpedia as a whole.

Lions247 took a trip to Penn State football facilities and spoke with several members of the coaching staff regarding player progress and team development. Plus, recruiting conversation includes a closer look at recent Nittany Lions Crystal Ball commitment predictions. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get started by railing on the NCAA. The Nana's Porch Chat Box is alive with a ton of good Gamecock football and recruiting questions... and some off topic. Who is the top defensive coordinator at South Carolina since 2000? We break down a Gen X movie list and break into a conspiracy theory about Carl Winslow from Family Matters. Also, the truth about Crystal Ball predictions and a shoutout to Gamecock legend Syvelle Newton. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crystal Balls are a running. Wide open Wednesday features a ton of recruiting questions from the Chat Box. Alex Jones of TheBigSpur.com is in to break down recruiting, camps, visits and football and baseball on Gamecock Smorgasbord. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look at this coming weekend's official visitors schedule at South Carolina. Unlike how last weekend set up for the Gamecocks, with most of the visitors being a bit wide open and Carolina needing to shoot its shot and establish momentum, there are more leans and commits heading to town for the second visit weekend. JC Shurburtt breaks that down and also gives some insight into some forthcoming potential Crystal Ball picks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's recruiting season. It's JC Shurburtt. It's Mad Dog Mullinax. It's time to talk Crystal Ball predictions, Landon Duckworth, the Harris twins, official visits, recruiting rankings, recruiting trends, the blue chip ratio and everything else under the June recruiting sun you can think of... and a little bit about USC's response to a bombshell baseball article on TheBigSpur.com last week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dynasty experts Kendall Valenzuela & Jake Trowbridge are breaking down 10 2025 predictions from the dynasty crystal ball and whether or not they are buying or selling them for 2025 dynasty fantasy football! And this time: no rookies! This is perfect for your dynasty startup drafts and trade options in your leagues! In today's epsiode: - Will Jayden Daniels have the dreaded sophomore slump? - Is Malik Nabers ACTUALLY QB-proof? - Can Justin Fields finish as a top-10 fantasy QB? We're talking all this and so much more! ______________________ If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards. We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-newsletter-5 And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!! Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 02:46 - Jayden Daniels & Terry McLaurin 08:12 - Travis Kelce 13:59 - Malik Nabers 20:22 - Justin Fields 26:09 - Bucky Irving 30:26 - Calvin Ridley 35:37 - Omarion Hampton & Najee Harris 41:10 - Javonte Williams 46:40 - Lions Offense 49:14 - J.J. McCarthy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have Jonathan King Monillas join us to go back through our predictions from the beginning of the season, plus we give all the praise to the Arsenal Women for getting the job done in the Champions League. Want to contribute some questions to our next episode? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠westofnorthlondon@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠@westofnorthlondon.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bobcat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hour 1 of A&G features... Ancient country songsters & tanning breaks Katie Green's Headlines! Anti Israel violence & Tapper's defense of the Biden family Mailbag! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of A&G features... Ancient country songsters & tanning breaks Katie Green's Headlines! Anti Israel violence & Tapper's defense of the Biden family Mailbag! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join attorneys Bryan Dunton and Cindy Merrell as they explore President Trump's latest moves to address the rising cost of prescription drugs. Cindy and Bryan discuss potential impacts of recent Executive Orders and proposed tariffs.

Upbeat vinyl obscurities fromThe Zimbo Trio, Crystal Ball,Katfish, Bamboo, James Cotton, Diane Maxwell, Brinsley Schwarz, These Vizitors,Friday Brown, The Poppees,New Zealand Trading CoEssra MohawkAnd more!As broadcast live via 5130kc sw05-17-2025

In this episode of Volatility Views, the hosts Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit), Russell Rhoads (Indiana University), and Matt Koren (Eurex) discuss fluctuations in the VIX and VSTOXX futures, along with a look into new volatility ETPs. The episode begins with an overview of the VIX term structures — highlighting the recent flatness in the term structure and its implications. The conversation also explores the significant volatility movement on Monday and its influences. Other discussions include the re-emergence of VIX ETPs and their complexities, how geopolitical events like the potential resolution of the Ukraine war are affecting volatility indices, and a listener's question regarding the relevance of VYLT. The show concludes with the Crystal Ball segment, where the hosts predict the VIX and VSTOXX levels for the upcoming week.   01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 01:35 Deep Dive into Volatility 02:09 Host Introduction and Pro Membership Benefits 03:13 Guest Introduction: Russell Rhodes 04:37 Guest Introduction: Andrew Giovinazzi 05:25 Guest Introduction: Matt Koren 05:48 Volatility Review 06:34 Market Trends and Analysis 13:36 International Volatility Review 19:35 VIX Futures and Term Structure 27:41 VIX Options Activity 30:18 Russell's Weekly Rundown 33:51 Reflecting on Past Trades 34:05 Volatility and VIX Trades 36:14 Weekly Trade Highlights 37:36 Analyzing Market Activity 39:04 Top Contracts and Market Trends 44:40 Inverse Volatility and ETPs 53:08 Predicting Future Volatility  

In this episode of Volatility Views, the hosts Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit), Russell Rhoads (Indiana University), and Matt Koren (Eurex) discuss fluctuations in the VIX and VSTOXX futures, along with a look into new volatility ETPs. The episode begins with an overview of the VIX term structures — highlighting the recent flatness in the term structure and its implications. The conversation also explores the significant volatility movement on Monday and its influences. Other discussions include the re-emergence of VIX ETPs and their complexities, how geopolitical events like the potential resolution of the Ukraine war are affecting volatility indices, and a listener's question regarding the relevance of VYLT. The show concludes with the Crystal Ball segment, where the hosts predict the VIX and VSTOXX levels for the upcoming week.   01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 01:35 Deep Dive into Volatility 02:09 Host Introduction and Pro Membership Benefits 03:13 Guest Introduction: Russell Rhodes 04:37 Guest Introduction: Andrew Giovinazzi 05:25 Guest Introduction: Matt Koren 05:48 Volatility Review 06:34 Market Trends and Analysis 13:36 International Volatility Review 19:35 VIX Futures and Term Structure 27:41 VIX Options Activity 30:18 Russell's Weekly Rundown 33:51 Reflecting on Past Trades 34:05 Volatility and VIX Trades 36:14 Weekly Trade Highlights 37:36 Analyzing Market Activity 39:04 Top Contracts and Market Trends 44:40 Inverse Volatility and ETPs 53:08 Predicting Future Volatility  

When's the last time you really looked at your nails? Could they be revealing something more than just your latest manicure? What if they were giving you clues about your internal health? This week on Salad with a Side of Fries, host Jenn Trepeck welcomes renowned dermatologist and nail health expert Dr. Dana Stern to uncover what your nails are trying to tell you. From decoding nail color and shape to the truth about nail polish, gel manicures, and whether nails need to "breathe"—this episode is packed with everything you need to know for healthy nails from the cuticle to the tip. Tune in to learn how your nails can serve as your body's early warning system—and what you can do to care for them, inside and out. The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, who discusses wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let's dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store. IN THIS EPISODE:(05:43) Dr. Dana explains some of the underlying health conditions indicated by your nails(11:49) Breakthrough study on brittle nails(15:36) Discussion about gel manicures, nail polishes, and UV exposure (20:50) Do nails breathe, and cuticle care(22:52) What does the cuticle tell us about our nails(28:36) Giving your nails a break, and what about polish removers(33:11) What products and supplements will promote nail health, and what about biotin(42:44) Get a precision glass nail file for ultimate nail careKEY TAKEAWAYS:Nails can be indicators of underlying health conditions. Changes in the nails, such as unusual color or shape (like spoon-shaped nails indicating iron deficiency or white nails potentially signaling diabetes or heart issues), can be early signs of systemic diseases.  Observing nail health can provide valuable clues for early diagnosis and intervention.  Many standard nail enhancements, like gels, acrylics, and dips, can damage the nail plate and surrounding skin. In particular, the removal process of soak-off gels has been scientifically proven to thin and weaken the nail plate, making it more prone to brittleness and breakage. Potential risks are associated with UV lamps used in gel manicures. Switch to a precision glass nail file for smoother, healthier nail edges and reduced breakage. Nails don't breathe, but good blood flow is crucial for their health. Therefore, maintaining good peripheral circulation through cardiovascular activity or even hand massage is vital for healthy nail growth and preventing issues like brittleness and peeling, especially as we age and tend to have poorer circulation.The cuticle is a vital protective barrier for the nail and should not be removed. It acts as a natural seal, protecting the nail matrix (the nail's growth center) from water, moisture, and pathogens. Disrupting the cuticle can lead to nail abnormalities like patches, surface irregularities, bumps, and even separation. Liquid cuticle removers essentially destroy the cuticle, just like cutting it.  QUOTES:         (08:46) “If I see a white situation in someone's nails, I get general labs. I'm taking a thorough history and trying to uncover it. Something has been missed or something is brewing.” - Dr. Dana Stern(09:21) “We see this a lot with oral health too, that it's, you're seeing things before it manifests in the symptoms that everybody seems to be looking for.” - Jenn Trepeck(10:51) “If you have spec, a single pigmented band, meaning that one of your nails has this brown streak, that's something you want to see a board-certified dermatologist for, to examine.” - Dr. Dana Stern(18:47) “The take-home message is use protection because we know that UV radiation is definitively associated with skin cancer, UVA specifically in the case of the nail lights they use.” - Dr. Dana Stern(42:24) “I think at some point, a greater commitment to supplementation, a greater commitment to the quality of protein choices is really helpful and important.” - Jenn Trepeck(51:44) “The nails are the crystal ball to your internal health. So let's remove our polish for a minute or two or more. Take a look and choose quality nail care.” - Jenn TrepeckRESOURCES:Become A Member of Salad with a Side of FriesJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramGUEST RESOURCES:Dr. Dana Nails - WebsiteDr. Dana Nails -  Instagram Dr. Dana Nails - FacebookDr. Dana Nails - LinkedInDr. Dana Nails  - TikTokGUEST BIOGRAPHY:Dr. Dana Stern is the only board-certified dermatologist in the U.S. who devotes her entire practice to the diagnosis, treatment, and surgery of the nails. As one of the country's most trusted and respected nail specialists, patients worldwide, from celebrities to luminaries, come to see Dr. Dana at her bustling Fifth Avenue, New York City and Hamptons practices. After observing what her patients used on their nails, she determined that nail care products were formulated with harsh chemicals and not backed by science. She knew there needed to be a change, and that she was the person to do it. Drawing from almost two decades of nail expertise and her vast knowledge of product chemistry, she founded her eponymous nail care brand, Dr.Dana's mission is to revolutionize the at-home nail treatment industry and change how we care for our nails. She is the Nail Expert Choice for the media, and Vogue magazine called her the“Go-to Dermatologist for nail disorders and cosmetic conditions relating to nail disease”. She is also a contributing editor for Nails Magazine, where she writes a column entitled “A Day in the Life of a Nail Doctor.” In addition to her impressive career, which includes a position as Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City,Dr. Dana is also a busy mom of three boys and a rescue Basset hound named Bo.

Episode 257: Mike Sullivan agreeing to leave Pittsburgh, & within a week signs with the NY Rangers. Rick Tocchet decides to not re-sign with Vancouver. The Edmonton vs Los Angeles series, & which makes Patrick sad. Shoutout to Marc-André Fleury & his final playoff run, plus the last active player(s) from the 2003 NHL draft. A new PWHL team was announced for Seattle. No clear Stanley Cup winner prediction this year. Jack Adams Trophy trophy finalists. The almost unpublicized NHL draft lottery. Recorded 4 May 2025

In this soul-sparking episode we're getting intuitive—with a twist! Suzanne is joined by Joy Giovanni for a lively, myth-busting chat about intuition, psychic abilities, and mediumship (yes, it's more than crystal balls and spooky vibes). Joy shares how intuition is basically your soul sliding into your DMs, why mediumship isn't just about talking to Grandma's ghost, and how to tell the real deal from the charlatans. From gut feelings to spirit energy, we explore how tuning into your inner wisdom can lead to big-time personal growth—no third eye required. Whether you're a spiritual newbie or a seasoned soul-searcher, this episode offers practical insights, heartfelt moments, and a few good laughs along the way. Spoiler alert: your intuition has been trying to reach you… have you been ghosting it? Find out more about Joy here: https://www.joyfulmedium.com  Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com For exclusive content, including a private solo podcast, join Suzanne's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/suzanneculberg Enjoy my podcast? You'll love my emails, sign up here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/newsletter Join Networking without Schmooze with Laura & Suze, Register here - https://networkingwithoutschmooze.substack.com/ Want to be a guest on The Nope Coach podcast? Send Suzanne Culberg a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thenopecoach A simple way to make my day – please subscribe to my YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@suzanneculberg?sub_confirmation=1 The Nope coach Suzanne Culberg teaches you how to put yourself first without feeling selfish, by setting healthy boundaries and reclaiming the unapologetic badass you long to be. Contact Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/contact  

In this episode we answer emails from El Yama, Graham, and James.  We discuss using risk parity-style portfolios for intermediate term needs, the short-term bond allocation in the Golden Butterfly, accounting for child credit, rising equity glidepaths, the fundamental differences between 100% stock portfolios and diversified portfolios and why you want the latter for retirement unless your goal is to die with the most money, and a CAPE ratio critique from Meb Faber's podcast.And THEN we our go through our weekly portfolio reviews of the eight sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio.Additional links:Kitces Article re Rising Glidepaths:  The Benefits Of A Rising Equity Glidepath In RetirementKitces/Pfau Paper re Rising Glidepaths:  Reducing Retirement Risk with a Rising Equity Glide-Path by Wade D. Pfau, Michael Kitces :: SSRNMeb Faber Podcast with Brian Jacobs discussing problems with CAPE ratio predictions:  A Century of No Return! The Truth About The Beloved Bonds (Brian Jacobs of Aptus Reveals)Breathless Unedited AI-Bot Summary:"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds," begins this thought-provoking exploration of why most investors are trapped in accumulation-phase thinking even as they approach or enter retirement. The question at the heart of this episode strikes at a surprising disconnect in personal finance: Why do so many investors intellectually understand they're investing to enjoy retirement, yet construct portfolios clearly designed to maximize wealth at death? Through a series of illuminating listener emails, Frank unpacks how portfolios optimized for accumulation often fail spectacularly during the decumulation phase. One listener confesses he "always wondered why anyone would buy bonds when clearly stocks give a far greater return," before discovering through portfolio testing that a 100% equity portfolio would have "failed catastrophically" for someone retiring around 2000-2003.This recognition—that diversification isn't about maximizing returns but enabling sustainable withdrawals—represents the fundamental insight many investors miss until too late. As Frank colorfully puts it, if your goal is to "die with the most money possible" in your "golden coffin," then by all means stick with 90-100% equities. But if you actually intend to enjoy your retirement by spending more than 3% of your portfolio annually, a properly diversified approach becomes essential.The episode also addresses why attempts to use valuation metrics like CAPE ratios to predict market movements have largely failed, and why separating your portfolio into growth and value components offers a more reliable approach to capturing rebalancing bonuses without attempting market timing.Make sure your investment behavior actually matches your stated goals. If you're planning to spend in retirement, construct a portfolio that optimizes for sustainable withdrawals, not maximum theoretical returns.Support the show

Download Episode 1036 – We’ve got news of the week and a big batch of reviews to talk about, so let’s not waste any time!The show kicks off with Jacob Garner, Bri Galgano, and Aki all on hand to chat about the news of the week as well as the Galaxies Gaming Showcase! We chat about a ton of the games featured as well as discussing the latest Nintendo Direct for Mario Kart World, all the latest rumors and info on the yet to be announced Oblivion remake, and a hearty batch of Xbox Game Pass additions and departures to talk about. All that and more plus reviews including emails from Horror Acolyte!0:00 - Intro/News38:13 - Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy - Cradle Games, Play Mechanix, GameMill Entertainment (Jacob)47:27 - Monaco 2 - Pocketwatch Games, Humble Games (Aki & Horror)59:09 - Hot Rod Mayhem - Casual Brothers (Jacob)1:05:08 - Pilo and the Holobook - RedDeerGames (Aki)1:11:40 - Drug Dealer Simulator - Byterunners, Movie Games, Ultimate Games (Jacob)1:19:46 - Leila - Ubik Studios (Bri)1:24:04 - The Epyx Collection: Handheld - Imagine Software, pixel games (Jacob)1:30:45 - Moving Houses - Gordon Little, eastasiasoft (Aki)1:36:36 - Finding Frankie - SUPERLOU, PERP GAMES (Horror)1:42:42 - Bear Escape Mission - YUME GAME STUDIO (Jacob)1:45:11 - Crystal Ball of Firmament - Heallies Games, Xitilon (Bri)The show ends with a track from Mega Beardo & Travis Morgan from the Spectrum of Mana album!1:49:20 - Mega Beardo & Travis Morgan - The Great Sprite Hope (Secret of Mana)https://www.cradlegames.com/https://rawthrills.com/https://gamemill.com/https://pocketwatchgames.com/https://www.humblegames.com/https://casualbrothers.com/https://www.reddeergames.com/https://byterunners.com/https://ultimate-games.com/https://www.ubikstudios.com/https://imaginesoftware.uk/https://pixelgames.uk/https://gord.games/https://www.eastasiasoft.com/https://www.youtube.com/@SUPERLOUGAMEShttps://perpgames.com/https://www.yumegamestudio.com.br/https://healliesgames.itch.io/https://xitilonic.art/http://www.megabeardo.com/https://www.spectrumofmana.com/https://ocremix.org/https://www.keymailer.co/https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sml-podcast/id826998112https://open.spotify.com/show/6KQpzHeLsoyVy6Ln2ebNwKhttps://terraplayer.com/shows/the-sml-podcasthttps://bsky.app/profile/thesmlpodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/theSMLpodcast/https://thesmlpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ALL REVIEWED GAMES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED FOR FREE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANY COVERAGE ON THE SHOW

USA Today's Blake Toppmeyer joins to talk Vols QB situation McDonalds All-American Nate Ament gets 247 Crystal Ball to Tennessee The Top 4 at 4:00

After three long, confusion-filled days, the April 2025 LSAT has mercifully ended, and as always Jon and Dave are on the scene to help explain one of the strangest tests in recent memory. Tune in to Episode 167 for a section-by-section analysis of what was scored and what was experimental, scale predictions for every test form combination and what they mean for your results, and, as always, the accuracy and applicability of their latest Crystal Ball predictions! 

Jason Longshore discusses things he'd like to see evolve in MLS and why the future is positive for the league in its 30th season.

By popular demand, we are reissuing his unforgettable episode of Braving Business where we meet Crystal Ball, whose life is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the power of embracing freedom. Raised in poverty and repression within the infamous “Shiny Happy People” cult, Crystal's childhood was defined by control and fear. But breaking free was only the beginning.Crystal shares her journey through profound loss, including surviving Hurricane Michael, losing both grandparents, and helping her husband recover from a stroke—all in one harrowing year. These challenges, combined with the unexpected catalyst of motherhood, pushed her to leave a 13-year corporate career and accidentally embark on a path of entrepreneurship.Now thriving in Panama City Beach, Crystal combines her passion for real estate and the coastal lifestyle as a successful entrepreneur and Sales Director of a boat club. She's also preparing to release her autobiography, “Diary of a Cult Girl,” in early 2025, a bold and deeply personal account of breaking generational cycles and reclaiming self-worth.In this episode, Crystal reveals:How her upbringing shaped her drive and why hyper-achievement can be a trauma response.The role of radical honesty and forgiveness in rebuilding her life.The hilarious story of how she offered her ex-husband as part of a real estate deal, which made headlines in the New York Post.What “success” looks like now and how it's changed over the years.The values she's instilling in her children to break harmful cycles.Crystal's story is raw, inspiring, and a powerful reminder that healing, freedom, and purpose are within reach—even in the face of unimaginable challenges.Key Takeaways:“Life is a daring adventure or nothing at all.”—Crystal's favorite quote by Helen Keller encapsulates her journey of resilience and courage.How counseling, partnerships, and boundaries helped her overcome trauma and rebuild.Why she believes honesty and openness are the keys to resilience in life and business.Connect with Crystal Ball:Facebook: Crystal BallResources Mentioned:Diary of a Cult Girl (coming 2025)New York Post featureEpisode Highlights:[00:03:00] Crystal's childhood in the “Shiny Happy People” cult and breaking free.[00:10:30] Surviving Hurricane Michael and navigating loss.[00:20:15] The story behind leaving corporate America and her “life-changer baby.”[00:30:45] How she hilariously offered her ex-husband as a bonus in a home sale.[00:40:10] Radical honesty, boundaries, and breaking generational cycles.[00:50:00] Her advice: “If they're not in the arena, don't worry about them.”Crystal Ball's extraordinary journey reminds us that resilience and transformation are possible for everyone. Tune in for an episode filled with courage, humor, and hope!

In today's episode, we celebrate 5 years by looking into the Crystal Ball.

Welcome to episode 299 of The Cloud Pod – where the forecast is always cloudy! Google Next is quickly approaching, and you know what that means – it's time for predictions! Who will win this year’s Crystal Ball award? Only time and the main stage will tell. Join Matthew, Justin, and Ryan as they break down their thoughts on what groundbreaking (and less groundbreaking) announcements are in store for us.  Titles we almost went with this week: OpenAI and Anthropic join forces?  Its 2025, and AWS is still trying to make Jumbo packets happen Beanstalk and Ruby’s Updates!! They're Alive!!! Google Colossus or how to expect a colossal cloud outage someday. The Cloud Pod gives an ode to Peter A big thanks to this week's sponsor: We're sponsorless! Want to get your brand, company, or service in front of a very enthusiastic group of cloud news seekers? You've come to the right place! Send us an email or hit us up on our slack channel for more info.  AI Is Going Great – Or How ML Makes All Its Money   02:27 OpenAI adopts rival Anthropic's standard for connecting AI models to data OpenAI is embracing Anthropic's standard for connecting AI assistants to the systems where the data resides.   By adapting Anthropic's Model Context Protocol or MCP across its products, including the desktop app for ChatGPT.   MCP is an open source standard that helps AI models produce better, more relevant responses to certain queries.  Sam Altman says that people love MCP and they are excited to add support across their products and that it is available today in the Agents SDK and support for the ChatGPT desktop and Response API is coming soon. MCP lets models draw data from sources like business tools and software to complete tasks, as well as from content repositories and app development environments.  We found two helpful articles that may help demystify this whole concept.  MCP: What It Is and Why It Matters – by Addy Osmani Meet MCP: Your LLM's Super-Helpful Assistant! Justin particularly loves Addy Osmani's blog, as they start out with a simple ELI5 on understanding MCP. We're going to quote verbatim:  “Imagine you have a single universal plug that fits all your devices – that’s essentially what the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is for AI. MCP is an