Podcasts about CTF

In a very dry year, Scott Keller of Keller Farms near New Norway, Alta., is seeing impressive canola growth, a result he attributes largely to adopting controlled traffic farming (CTF) a decade ago. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Profitable Practices series, Keller says that with less than half of normal rainfall, his soil’s ability to... Read More

Send us a textThis episode digs into the habits that actually hold up: learning from CTF wins and post-event reviews, exploring scholarships and Reno trainings that build technical muscle, and walking through expert-witness prep that turns courtroom stress into structured, confident testimony.We'll unpack Brett Shavers' reminder that truth alone doesn't win cases—procedure, documentation, and bias-aware methods do. Clear writing matters too; vague language can undermine solid work.On the tools side, RabbitHole v3 now recovers deleted SQLite records and rebuilds them into query-ready databases—speeding validation and reporting without losing traceability. We'll also demo the new Android Logical Extractor: pull device info, logs, and scoped chat data with hashes and ready-to-file PDFs. It's ideal when consent is limited or full file systems aren't on the table, and integrates cleanly with downstream workflows.Throughout, we emphasize one idea: tools are abstractions. If you can't explain how a result was produced or reproduce it, you don't own the finding. That's especially true with AI. Generative models are nondeterministic—useful when documented, risky when their prompts or scope stay hidden. We'll cover prompt disclosure, reproducibility, and how to write about “deleted” data with precision: previously existing, marked deleted, not referenced—describe state, not intent.If you're serious about improving testimony, validating results, and adopting new tools without losing forensic footing, join us. Then share your take on AI prompts and language precision—what will you change in your next report?Notes: IACIS Scholarshipshttps://www.iacis.com/awards-and-scholarships/will-docken-scholarship/https://www.iacis.com/awards-and-scholarships/womens-scholarship/Training Opportunities!IACIS Renohttps://www.iacis.com/events/in-person/reno-nv/Free DFIR Test Images + Industry Tools to Analyze Themhttps://www.dfir.training/downloads/test-imagesNew Blogs from Brett Shavers!https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/theres-lot-more-trial-than-you-may-know-even-have-100-brett-shavers-br4sc/https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/case-almost-made-me-quit-dfir-shouldve-news-brett-shavers-pie1c/https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-when-digital-forensics-lost-its-soul-brett-shavers-otkec/https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/end-dfir-again-dfir-training-ab5jc/https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-wreck-your-report-affidavit-testimony-one-word-brett-shavers-qkyvc/Free Webinarhttps://www.suspectbehindthekeyboard.com/fighting-city-hall-dfir-lessons-from-a-pro-se-plaintiffRabbithole Updatehttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/rabbithole-dataviewer-sqllite-ugcPost-7384144022065274880-0d0Dhttps://www.cclsolutionsgroup.com/forensic-products/rabbitholeALEX Releasehttps://github.com/prosch88/ALEXhttps://github.com/RealityNet/android_triage

The AccountingWEB team celebrates the 200th podcast episode by looking back in time at some notable moments and reflecting on the first episode. Matthew Ord takes a look at the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) new role as anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) supervisor for all accountancy and legal firms. He recalls his chat with AML expert David Winch, who warned it won't be a light-touch regime. Ord explores why the move has frustrated supervisory bodies and whether the FCA really understands the profession. Tom Herbert turns to Making Tax Digital (MTD) and the part that banks are starting to play. With 840,000 taxpayers not yet using commercial software, Herbert talks about which banks have made their MTD move, his concerns about this approach and how he sees it all playing out. Back from the US, Richard Hattersley shares his experience at NetSuite's SuiteWorld where AI was the topic of conversation. The team unpacks the launch of NetSuite Next and the push toward the “autonomous close”, asking whether finance teams are ready for AI.

Lee Eagling is joined by Andy Holton to discuss the recent response by HM Treasury to the consultation on anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) supervision. They explore the government's decision to appoint the FCA as the single professional services supervisor, the implications for firms currently regulated by professional bodies, and what practitioners should expect as the transition unfolds. With practical insights and advice, this episode is essential listening for firms preparing for a tougher compliance landscape.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

What if revival isn't an event but God crashing in? In this powerful conversation, Duncan & Kate sit down with Gen Z host Peter Sprecher to unpack how to prepare for the next great revival, the key to generational handoff, and how to stay on fire for life. From the Father's love to the weight of glory, from honor across generations to welcoming the manifest presence of the Holy Spirit, this episode offers practical steps to steward a move of God without controlling it. Check out Peter's youtube channel @jesusradio154

A XGN Intermax AI Edición celebra desde mañá, día 10, ao domingo, a súa edición número 25 no recinto feiral de Silleda. Este ano o evento, no que a intelixencia artificial contará cun papel destacado, crece ata contar con 70 actividades entre as que se inclúen competicións, conferencias, talleres e xogos centrados nas novas tecnoloxías. "Este ano aumentamos de 50 a 70 actividades, apostando pola formación con referentes no sector". "Temos 867 inscritos na edición deste ano. a media de idade está en 31 anos". A Intranet, dirixida exclusivamente aos rexistrados, contará con competicións de arte dixital e de CTF, nas que os participantes terán que resolver retos de ciberseguridad. No apartado hardware contará, entre outras, con propostas de introduccón e creación de proxectos de modificación e personalización de equipos, a carreira de leds Open Led Race e unha zona de impresoras 3D, así como un espazo Maisprinter. Organizaranse torneos para máis de 20 videoxogos, entre eles oito competicións con premio, que serán League of Legends, CS2, Valorant, Rocket League, FC26, Mario Strikers, Battle League, Super Smash, Bros Ultimate e Mario Kart Deluxe 8. A zona Extranet, aberta a rexistrados e visitantes, os días 10 e 11 cun amplo programa de conferencias e talleres, moitos delas relacionados coa intelixencia artificial. Do mesmo xeito que outros anos, o evento dispoñerá tamén de áreas de videoconsolas, lentes de realidade virtual e de simuladores de videoxogos. Hoxe, ás 16.00 horas, a XGN Intermax abrirá de forma non oficial para facilitar o acceso graduado dos rexistrados. A iniciativa conta co apoio da Xunta e o patrocinio oficial da empresa galega Intermax Tecnology. ️ "SUSCRÍBETE" ao podcast Máis Información e outras entrevistas: ✔️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PabloChichas ✔️Twitter: https://twitter.com/pablochichas ✔️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pablochichas/ ✔️Clubhouse: @pablochichas ✔️Twich: https://www.twitch.tv/pablochichas

Pax8 Beyond EMEA 2025 is less than a week away, and I wanted to take a minute to talk about the cyber sessions. What Matt Lee, of Pax8, is doing (today's guest), specifically his AI and CTF session. We might drift a bit in our conversation and go down a deep rabbit hole when setting up a home lab on the cheap. Enjoy!

On today's episode of The Candice Malcolm Show, guest host Kris Sims takes a closer look at Prime Minister Mark Carney's latest overseas appearance. Speaking at the Global Progress Action Summit in England alongside UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Carney praised carbon taxes as “textbook good policy.” At home, the Parliamentary Budget Officer is sounding the alarm. With federal debt now at $1.2 trillion, interim PBO Jason Jacques warns that Ottawa's current path is “stupefying” and unsustainable. Canadians are already paying $1 billion a week just to service the interest — the equivalent of burning down a brand-new hospital every seven days. Canadian Taxpayers Federation Atlantic director Devin Drover joins to examine the Liberals' firearms “buyback” program. Experts and police warn it will waste billions while targeting lawful gun owners instead of criminals — and the CTF is stepping in with free legal advice to help Cape Breton residents push back. This episode is brought to you by unsmoke, to learn more visit unsmoke.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lynley Allan interviews Kate Smith as they unpack what true teamwork in ministry looks like. From trusting Jesus as the head of the Church to honoring each person's unique gifts, Kate shares how slowing down, celebrating others, and leading at the “speed of trust” creates Spirit-filled teams that go further—together. Check out Lynley and Stuart Allan's new podcast on all podcast platforms by typing "Stuart and Lynley Allan" in the search!

My guest this week is Kris Sims, Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. We discuss the $30 Billion of taxpayer-funded corporate welfare doled out to large multinational corporations like Honda, Volkswagen, Stellantis and Northvolt for major capital expansion projects that—if they were sound investments—would be able to find money without putting taxpayers deeper in debt. Many of these projects, like plants producing batteries for electric vehicles, represent ideological virtue-signalling more than serious models for sustainable energy and transportation. We also chat about Prime Minister Carney's serious misuse of the word ‘voluntary' in regard to the Liberals firearms ‘buyback' boondoggle. Learn more about these issues and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation at: https://www.taxpayer.com 

In this episode, we share updates from the Department for International Tax Cooperation; supervisory insights from CIMA; the National Risk Assessment and the new Office for Strategic Action on Illicit Finance; Virtual Asset Service Providers Update; forthcoming legislation and open consultations; and best practice for AML, CTF, CPF and sanctions training.SPEAKERS:Chris Capewell, Partner | +1 345 814 5666 | chris.capewell@maples.com | View bioPatrick Head, Partner | +1 345 814 5377 | patrick.head@maples.com | View bioJennifer Parsons | Professional Support Lawyer | +1 345 814 5429 | jennifer.parsons@maples.com | View bioRESOURCES:Click here for Episode 22 Presentation slidesRelated Services:Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services AdvisoryWith a depth of experience across all regulated sectors, the Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services team is positioned to address client needs and sensitivities. We have the largest dedicated Cayman Islands Regulatory and Financial Services team in the offshore market.Follow Us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maplesgroup/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maplesgroup/Twitter: https://twitter.com/maplesgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/maplesgroup/Website: https://maples.com/podcasts/15-15 Blog: https://maples.com/regulatory-round-up

Returning from this year's DEF CON, hear from our Offensive Team Managers, Dowd and Findlay, and Pinky, IR Manager and co-host of The Hackle Box. Hear about new highlights, CTF's, and villages, and reflection from Brad as a Blue Team member navigating past challenges. Have something to say? Contact us at unsecurity@frsecure.com and follow us for more!LinkedIn: frsecure Instagram: frsecureofficialFacebook: frsecureBlueSky: frsecureAbout FRSecure: https://frsecure.com/ FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs. These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can't do it alone. Whether you're wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve.

Youtube Video of podcast Shownotes and Links In this episode, adamd and Zardus talk finally talk to Vie from Maple Bacon / MMM in an environment where we can actually hear her. We discuss the evolution of CTF teams, the importance of community and mentorship, and the journey of Vie from a competitive gamer to a key player in the CTF scene. Links Google CTF CTF Radiooo 006 with sirdarckcat CTF Radiooo 016 interview with Vie

Got a question or comment? Message us here!Fresh off the chaos of DEF CON 33, Tanner, Hickman, and Will break down the four-day hacker conference, from the eye-opening hacker villages and mind-bending talks to Hickman's clutch CTF victory and Will's bold dive into the Social Engineering Community's Vishing Competition. No sleep, all signal.Support the showWatch full episodes at youtube.com/@aliascybersecurity.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere you get your podcasts.

Duncan and Kate Smith dive deep into what Abba truly means and the power behind that name. They explore what it means to be adopted as sons and daughters, to live free from striving, and to walk in the fullness of our true identity as beloved children of God. If you've ever struggled with performance, father wounds, or feeling distant from God, this message will release healing, revelation, and the embrace of Abba's perfect love. Don't just know about God—experience Him as your Father.

マジックの世界大会FISMで、Ibukiさんが世界一に。演出は、マジックを組み込んだイマーシブ演劇にも出演する、せとなさん。世界一までの道のりの話から、パフォーマンスを現地で「体験」する価値や、ネット共有の意義を語りました00:46 マジックの世界大会FISMで、日本人マジシャンのIbukiさんがクロースアップ・マジック部門でグランプリ（世界一）を獲得01:36 サッカーのワールドカップでいうとMVPを取るのと同じ、オリンピックだと金メダル級というものすんごい成果らしい05:09 FISMは3年に1度開催で、次回2028年は韓国で開催予定07:07 技量だけではなく、エンタメ性、芸術性なども総合的に審査される厳しい賞らしい 08:39 パフォーマンスはIbukiさん、演出・構成はせとなさん（マジシャン兼役者）が担当するチーム体制で作った演目09:05 せとなさんを知ったきっかけ − 宿泊型イマーシブシアターで演劇にマジックが組み込まれた独特なパフォーマンス14:26 世界大会へのチャレンジでクラウドファンディングをして、受賞までの過程を動画やVlog、写真、テキストでシェア15:11 ライブストリーミングだけでもいいからパフォーマンスを動画でシェアしてほしい（欲）15:47 フジロックでは録音録画・SNS投稿を控えるよう呼びかけていたが、シェアされる動画が興味を生むのではないか19:21 サイバーセキュリティの世界大会が今年11月に日本で開催、若手ホワイトハッカーがチーム戦で競う20:07 世界から8チームが参加し、サーバー攻防や暗号解読などの技術力を競う23:20 テニスのUSオープンは気軽に見にいける 24:41 沖縄のジャングリアがオープンしたけど賛否両論の模様エピソード内で取り上げた情報へのリンク： FISMでグランプリを獲ったマジシャンIbukiさんのプレスリリース FISM（フィズム）マジックの世界大会テック業界で働く3人が、テクノロジーとクリエイティブに関するトピックを、視点を行き交わしながら語り合います。及川卓也 @takoratta プロダクトマネジメントとプロダクト開発組織づくりの専門家 自己紹介エピソード ep1, ep2関信浩 @NobuhiroSeki アメリカ・ニューヨークでスタートアップ投資を行う、何でも屋 自己紹介エピソード ep52上野美香 @mikamika59 マーケティング・プロダクトマネジメントを手掛けるフリーランス 自己紹介エピソード ep53Official X: @x_crossing_ https://x-crossing.com

AOL Dial Up going away… Fugitives captured thanks to CTF listeners?... One of Ten still on the run from New Orleans… Fugitive let go by mistake… P'Nut owners sue for millions… www.fastgrowingtrees.com Promo code Jeffy… Canyon Fire under control… Gifford Fire now Mega Fire... California Dreamin ( burnin )... Milwaukee flooding… Uncomfortably Humid in many U.S. places… Email: ChewingTheFat@theblaze.com Promo code: Jeffy, if needed?... Watched half of The Pick Up… Watched Chief of War… Top Weekend Movies… Fran Drescher's out at SAG-AFTRA… Who Died Today: Jim A. Lovell Jr. 97 / Jane Etta Pitt 84 / Art Fein 79 / Michael Lydon 82 / Bobby Whitlock 77 / Luigi Di Samo 52 / Shigetoshi Kotari 28 / Hiromasa Urakawa 28… A look at Lotto… AI Domain making money… Showrunner AI movies and shows… Joke of The Day… Blaze TV www.blazetv.com/jeffy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an insightful conversation at DEF CON 33! Tiffiny interviews Leron, live from the Blacks in Cybersecurity Village, as he shares his experience in creating Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges.Discover the mindset behind designing challenges that cater to both beginners and experienced professionals, and get valuable tips for first-time CTF participants. Leron highlights the importance of practice and points to resources like Hack the Box, TryHackMe, and more for newcomers to enhance their skills.Guest ConnectLeron GrayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leron-gray/Blacks in CybersecurityWebsite: https://www.blacksincyberconf.com/

Can you spot the difference between real cybersecurity talent and someone using ChatGPT to fake their way through interviews? In this episode of The Audit, Thomas Rogers from Meta CTF reveals how Capture the Flag competitions are becoming the ultimate litmus test for authentic cyber skills—and why traditional hiring methods are failing in the AI era. Whether you're a CISO looking to revolutionize your hiring process, a security professional wanting to level up your skills, or just curious about what happens when cybersecurity meets escape room logic, this episode delivers actionable insights you can implement immediately. Key Topics Covered:  How Meta CTF's Jeopardy-style competitions work and why they're addictive Real examples of CTF challenges that test critical thinking over pure technical knowledge The shocking rise of AI-assisted interview cheating (and how to spot it)  Why "CTF culture" is becoming the new hiring differentiator for top security teams  Practical tips for using competitions to build team camaraderie and retention How smaller companies can compete with Big Tech for cybersecurity talent Don't let your next hire fool you with AI-generated answers. Learn how CTF competitions reveal the real problem-solvers from the pretenders. Like, share, and subscribe for more cybersecurity hiring secrets that actually work! #MetaCTF #CybersecurityHiring #CTF #InfoSec #CyberSecurity #AIInterviews #TechRecruiting 

My guest this week is Kris Sims, Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. We discuss the CTF's recent exposé of the 1,831 “managers, producers and supervisors” at the CBC with salaries over $100,000 (annual cost to taxpayers=$240 million). We also chat about the looming requirement for 20% of all vehicles sold in Canada to be “zero-emission” by 2026 (100% by 2035) and what that will mean for the average Canadian family. I also mention the email survey that the CTF recently sent out to subscribers…a great opportunity to express your views as a taxpayer! Become a supporter at Taxpayer.com and subscribe to the Taxpayer magazine.Learn more about these issues and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation at: https://www.taxpayer.com 

Gäste: Marco Di Filippo, Rüdiger Trost, Tobias Schrödel Themen: - IT-Security mit Marco Di Filippo - Deutschlands bester Hacker: Wie funktioniert der Wettbewerb? - Live-Hacking auf der Bühne: iMessage-Demo mit Standortübermittlung - Karriere in der Cybersicherheit: Wie man mit Leidenschaft zum Profi wird - Witzige Anekdoten und Nerd-Battles – inklusive Vortragstitel-Klau Links: https://whitelisthackers.com/ https://deutschlands-bester-hacker.de/ Deutschlands bester Hacker: 6. September in Dortmund -- Wenn Euch unser Podcast gefallen hat, freuen wir uns über eine Bewertung! Feedback wie z.B. Themenwünsche könnt Ihr uns über sämtliche Kanäle zukommen lassen: Email: podcast@ichglaubeeshackt.de Web: podcast.ichglaubeeshackt.de Instagram: http://instagram.com/igehpodcast

We sit down with the creative minds behind Last Flag, the brand new 5v5 capture-the-flag shooter from Night Street. Hear directly from the team—and voice actor Eli Harris—about what makes this retro-inspired, game show-style shooter stand out. Plus, we dig into how Imagine Dragons made the leap from chart-topping musicians to launching a full-fledged game studio.Learn how this bold new project mixes music, mayhem, and multiplayer magic to bring something truly different to the CTF genre.

Hey friends, today we start pwning Ninja Hacker Academy – cool CTF-style lab that has you start with no cred and try to conquer domain admin on two domains!

Title: "Catching Up With Ken Munro After Infosecurity Europe 2025 — Hacking the Planet, One Car, One Plane, and One System at a Time"A Post–Infosecurity Europe 2025 Conversation with Ken MunroGuestsKen Munro Security writer & speakerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-munro-17899b1/HostsSean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazineWebsite: https://www.seanmartin.comMarco Ciappelli, Co-Founder, CMO, and Creative Director at ITSPmagazineWebsite: https://www.marcociappelli.com___________Episode SponsorsThreatLocker: https://itspm.ag/threatlocker-r974___________After a whirlwind week at Infosecurity Europe 2025, I had the chance to reconnect with Ken Munro from Pen Test Partners — a longtime friend, hacker, and educator who brings cybersecurity to life in the most tangible ways. From car hacking escape rooms to flight simulators in pubs, we talked about why touching tech matters, how myth-busting makes us safer, and how learning through play might just be the key to securing our increasingly complex world. Tune in, and maybe bring a cocktail.⸻There's something special about catching up with someone who's not just an expert in cybersecurity, but also someone who reminds you why this industry can — and should — be fun. Ken Munro and I go back to the early days of DEFCON's Aviation Village, and this post-Infosecurity Europe 2025 chat brought all that hacker spirit right back to the surface.Ken and his crew from Pen Test Partners set up shop next to the main Infosecurity Europe venue in a traditional London pub — but this wasn't your average afterparty. They transformed it into a hands-on hacking village, complete with a car demo, flight simulator, ICS cocktail CTF, and of course… a bar. The goal? Show that cybersecurity isn't just theory — it's something you can touch. Something that moves. Something that can break — and be fixed — before it breaks us.We talked about the infamous “Otto the Autopilot” from Airplane, the Renault Clio-turned-Mario Kart console, and why knowing how TCAS (collision avoidance) works on an Airbus matters just as much as knowing your Wi-Fi password. We also dug into the real-world cybersecurity concerns of industrial systems, electronic flight bags, and why European regulation might be outpacing the U.S. in some areas — for better or worse.One of the biggest takeaways? It's time to stop fearing the hacker mindset and start embracing it. Curiosity isn't a threat — it's a superpower. And when channeled correctly, it leads to safer skies, smarter cars, and fewer surprises in the water we drink or the power we use.There's a lot to reflect on from our conversation, but above all: education, community, and creativity are still the most powerful tools we have in security — and Ken is out there proving that, one demo and one pint at a time.Thanks again, Ken. See you at the next village — whichever pub, hangar, or DEFCON corner it ends up in.⸻Keywords: cybersecurity, ethical hacking, pen testing, Infosecurity Europe, embedded systems, car hacking, flight simulator, ICS security, industrial control systems, aviation cybersecurity, hacker mindset, DEFCON___________ResourcesLearn more and catch more stories from Infosecurity Europe 2025 London coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/infosec25Catch all of our event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-and-cybersecurity-conference-coverageWant to tell your Brand Story Briefing as part of our event coverage? Learn More

This week I'm working on a mixed bag of fun security and marketing things: A pentest I'm stuck on My latest lab CTF obsession: Ninja Hacker Academy A cool “about 7MinSec” marketing video that was recorded in a pro studio!

On today's episode, George Halford sits down with Nate Dunlap, a recent Tennessee Tech graduate originally from Tullahoma. Nate moved to Florida at age 3 and returned to Tennessee around age 12. His passion for understanding how things work led him to excel in math and robotics during high school. At Tennessee Tech, he became a standout member of the Cybersecurity Education, Research & Outreach Center (CEROC), helping his team secure second place in the 2023 Department of Energy CyberForce competition and placing in top tiers of regional CTF events. He also co-developed YourTour, an award-winning travel app prototype that took first place at the February 2025 Eagle Works Idea Challenge. Nate praises Tech as an excellent choice for cybersecurity and robotics education, and previews the YourTour pilot launching this August, with a full app rollout expected by spring 2026. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Our guest this week is Mac Reynolds, CEO and co-founder of Night Street Games, making the PvP shooter Last Flag. As manager of the band, Imagine Dragons, he learned how to find magic from the grind and now applies that to a videogame. We discuss Eagle Scouts, learning to advocate and CTF - this week! Episode Highlights[00:00:00] Realizing How Hard It Is to Make a Game Mac shares how his early assumptions about game development were quickly shattered after launching Night Street Games.[00:08:00] From Managing Imagine Dragons to Founding a Game Studio Learn how Mac transitioned from music manager to game studio co-founder with his brother Dan Reynolds, lead singer of Imagine Dragons.[00:11:00] Building Night Street Games: A True Family Venture Mac discusses starting Night Street Games, working with Dan, and their love for classic developers like LucasArts and Sierra.[00:17:00] Designing Last Flag: A New Take on Capture the Flag Hear how Last Flag evolved from a simple concept into a competitive third-person multiplayer game inspired by hide-and-seek.[00:21:00] Innovative Gameplay: Radar Towers, Seeker Drones & Strategy Mac breaks down the unique mechanics that make Last Flag stand out—like territory control and high-stakes flag defense.[00:29:00] Leaving Law for Creativity and Founding a Studio From law school to the Grammy Awards to launching a game studio, Mac reflects on choosing passion over a traditional career path.[00:44:00] Building a Remote, Scalable Game Team from Scratch He explains how Night Street scaled to over 50 people, balancing internal hires with tightly integrated outsourcing.[00:56:00] Comparing Music & Games: Creativity, Community & Joy Mac reflects on what games and music have in common—creation, community, and the magic of bringing people joy.Thank you for listening to our podcast all about videogames and the amazing people who bring them to life!Hosted by Alexander Seropian and Aaron MarroquinFind us at www.thefourthcurtain.com Join our Patreon for early, ad-free episodes plus bonus content at https://patreon.com/FourthCurtain Come join the conversation at https://discord.gg/KWeGE4xHfeVideos available at https://www.youtube.com/@thefourthcurtainFollow us on Twitter: @fourthcurtainEdited and mastered at https://noise-floor.com Audio Editor: Bryen HensleyVideo Editor: Sarkis GrigorianProducer: Shanglan (May) LiArt: Paul RusselCommunity Manager: Doug ZartmanFeaturing Liberation by 505

Ep 262BumerangA1 Slovenija iPhone 16 + AirPods 4More than One Million Anker Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Anker InnovationsColin Cornaby: Another interesting tidbit from “Apple in China”Terence Eden: I've locked myself out of my digital lifeHow Kagi is building a better search for teamsRiccardo Mori: In case of emergency, break glassRose-Gold-Tinted Liquid GlassesTuomas Hämäläinen: Mockup time!Interview: Craig Federighi Opens Up About iPadOS, Its Multitasking Journey, and the iPad's Essence – MacStoriesiPhone Reportedly Moving to All-Screen Design in Two StagesApple to finally let iPhone games offer promo codes for IAP - 9to5MacApple Again Changes EU App Store Rules and Fees to Comply With DMASteve Troughton-Smith: So, upfront CTF cost is gone…Jeff Tyrrill: What Apple should doGary Marcus: LLMs don't do formal reasoning - and that is a HUGE problemChuck Darwin: After nuclear weapons testing began in 1945,atmospheric radiation contaminated new steel production worldwide. Graham-Cumming sees a parallel with today's web, where AI-generated content increasingly mingles with human-created material and contaminates it.Anthropic wins a major fair use victory for AI — but it's still in trouble for stealing booksJoe Fabisevich: That's the ballgame, copyright is effectively done for.Alek: AI sceptic in LLM adventure landJay Menna: sajt za tri i po sata i još jedan njegov sajt generisan korišćenjem N8N.I Convinced HP's Board to Buy Palm for $1.2B. Then I Watched Them Kill It in 49 DaysZahvalniceSnimano 28.6.2025.Uvodna muzika by Vladimir Tošić, stari sajt je ovde.Logotip by Aleksandra Ilić.Artwork epizode by Saša Montiljo, njegov kutak na Devianartu

The Laundry was recently the closing act at Finland's biggest event for the AML industry – after a day of talks from expert speakers across banking, fintech, payments, consultancy, law enforcement, and academia. After soaking up all the valuable information like sponges – our panel are bringing some of the biggest, best, and brightest takes to you!Our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Christian Elkjær, Senior Manager of Third Party Risk & Compliance Advisory at Dun & Bradstreet, and Juuso Paulasuo, Business Development Manager at SOK, to reveal: what you can learn about the future of AML from Helsinki. The panel discuss: the changing face of regulation, the emerging risks in AML and CTF, and the practical steps banks should be taking on AI and compliance culture.Subscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here.Be part of our summer podcast series, The Soapbox, here.Producer: Matthew Dunne-MilesEditor: Dominic DelargyEngineer: Nicholas Thon____________________________________The Laundry podcast explores the complex world of financial crime, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, sanctions, and global financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking, fintech, regulatory bodies, and investigative journalism.Tune in as we dissect headline news, unpack regulatory trends, and examine the real-world consequences of non-compliance — all through a uniquely compliance-focused lens.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise.Get in touch at: laundry@strise.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of AwesomeCast, co-hosts Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar welcome Greg McMillan of the iPhoneography Podcast to unpack Apple's latest WWDC 2024 announcements. From the iOS 18 redesign with liquid glass effects to groundbreaking video tools and local AI integrations, the crew dives into the most impressive—and sometimes frustrating—developments. They explore the new iPad OS multitasking features, how Final Cut might be more viable on mobile, and what spatial scene photography could mean for creative workflows. Plus, they break down the new CarPlay UI upgrades, AI assistant integrations like ChatGPT, and potential applications for live streaming and podcasting. Chachi returns with a jam-packed Video Game Minute covering PlayStation updates, Imagine Dragons entering game dev, and how even 90-year-olds are gaming now. And yes, there's some solid Apple vs Android real talk with pro wrestler Zeke Mercer. Find more episodes and tech insights at AwesomeCast.com and SorgatronMedia.com

On this episode of AwesomeCast, co-hosts Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar welcome Greg McMillan of the iPhoneography Podcast to unpack Apple's latest WWDC 2024 announcements. From the iOS 18 redesign with liquid glass effects to groundbreaking video tools and local AI integrations, the crew dives into the most impressive—and sometimes frustrating—developments. They explore the new iPad OS multitasking features, how Final Cut might be more viable on mobile, and what spatial scene photography could mean for creative workflows. Plus, they break down the new CarPlay UI upgrades, AI assistant integrations like ChatGPT, and potential applications for live streaming and podcasting. Chachi returns with a jam-packed Video Game Minute covering PlayStation updates, Imagine Dragons entering game dev, and how even 90-year-olds are gaming now. And yes, there's some solid Apple vs Android real talk with pro wrestler Zeke Mercer. Find more episodes and tech insights at AwesomeCast.com and SorgatronMedia.com

In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Duncan Smith interviews Dan Slade about what happens when the Holy Spirit fills you so strongly that your body can no longer contain it. From uncontrollable joy to prophetic symbolism, Dan reveals the mystery behind physical manifestations of the Spirit—and why yielding to God's presence changes everything.

Kris Sims is the Alberta Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), a citizens' advocacy group focused on lower taxes, less government waste, and accountability. With over 20 years of experience in journalism and politics, she has worked in radio, CTV's Parliamentary Bureau, and was a founding reporter for Sun News Network, covering issues like big government and personal liberty. Franco Terrazzano is the Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Before joining the CTF, Terrazzano worked as an economic policy analyst at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and as a fellow with the Canadian Constitution Foundation.Cornerstone Forum ‘25https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone25/Get your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcastSilver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionWebsite: www.BowValleycu.comEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Use the code “SNP” on all ordersProphet River Links:Website: store.prophetriver.com/Email: SNP@prophetriver.com

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Key Topics* [03:00] Ryan's background in offensive cybersecurity and defense contracting* [04:30] The mindset and challenges of vulnerability research and hacking* [09:15] How security researchers approach attacking embedded devices* [13:45] Techniques for extracting and analyzing firmware* [19:30] Security considerations for embedded developers* [24:00] The importance of designing security from the beginning* [28:45] Security challenges for small companies without dedicated security staff* [33:20] Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) and other security measures* [37:00] Emulation technology for testing embedded systems* [45:30] Tulip Tree's approach to embedded system emulation and security testing* [50:15] Resources for learning about cybersecurity and hackingNotable Quotes> "When you're on the vulnerability research side, you're trying to find a time when the software does something wrong. When it does something unexpected." — Ryan Torvik> "Don't roll your own cryptography. Use a standard library for cryptography." — Ryan Torvik> "We're seeing that the maintenance costs are what are getting people now. You're expected to maintain this device, but now you got to be able to actually update the device." — Ryan Torvik> "It's so much more expensive to put security in after the fact if it's possible in the first place. Why is that even something that needs to be debated?" — Luca IngianniResources Mentioned[Tulip Tree Technology](tuliptreetech.com) - Ryan's company focused on embedded system security and emulation* IDA Pro - Interactive disassembler for firmware analysis* Binary Ninja - Interactive disassembler from Vector35* Ghidra - NSA's open-source software reverse engineering tool* Microcorruption - Beginner-friendly CTF challenge for learning embedded system hacking* National Vulnerability Database - Public database of security vulnerabilitiesThings to do* Join the Agile Embedded Podcast Slack channel to connect with the hosts and other listeners* Check out Tulip Tree Technology's website for their emulation tools and security services* Try Microcorruption CTF challenges to learn about embedded system security vulnerabilities* Consider security implications early in your design process rather than as an afterthought* Use secure programming languages like Rust that help prevent common security issues You can find Jeff at https://jeffgable.com.You can find Luca at https://luca.engineer.Want to join the agile Embedded Slack? Click here

What really happens when we take communion? In this deeply revealing conversation, Duncan Smith sits down with Dan Slade to uncover the biblical truth behind communion and the power of the blood of Jesus. This is more than symbolism—it's a living encounter with the power and presence of Jesus. Whether you come from a charismatic, evangelical, or traditional background, this conversation will challenge and refresh your understanding of communion.

Australia recently passed an amended anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) bill that will soon include Tranche 2 entities in its regulatory regime. The result? Approximately 100,000 new entities under its scope. Regulating non-financial entities is not a new undertaking, as we've seen in countries like the UK, Singapore, and United Arab Emirates. Crucial to the success of the regime and overall client experience will be how Australian firms adopt the best practices shown by firms in other parts of the world, while ensuring they account for the nuances of their domestic market.In this episode of KYC Decoded, risk advisory lawyer, Jeremy Moller, from Norton Rose Fulbright and Qing Liu, Moody's Senior Director of Compliance & Third Party Risk in Australia, sit down with host Alex Pillow to discuss what the anticipated changes mean for Tranche 2 obliged entities and the future of compliance in Australia.Key topics:Introduction of the Tranche 2 regulationsChallenges and opportunities for firms implementing the reformsInternational comparisons of similar regimes, and opportunities for harmonizing regulationsAdditional resources:Register for Moody's in-person Sydney event on April 3 – the event features a blend of plenary and breakout sessions led by industry peers and Moody's financial crime practice lead.Law Council of Australia: AML/CTF Guidance and Vulnerabilities AnalysisLaw Society of New South Wales AML/CTF HubInformation on AUSTRAC's AML/CTF ReformNorton Rose Fulbright's Tranche 2 and AML/CTF Reforms HubVisit our website and get in touch to learn more – we would love to hear from you.

What happens when the Glory of God fills a room? Can we experience Heaven on earth? In this powerful episode, Dan Slade, an apostolic ambassador for Catch The Fire, shares his life-changing encounters with God's manifest presence—where Heaven invaded his reality and left him undone.

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Franco Terrazzano about why the CTF is suing the Canadian Revenue Agency for trying to collect on the capital gains tax when it hasn't even achieved its royal assent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the mnemonic security podcast, Robby is joined by Eirik Nordbø and Marius Kotlarz from Equinor, as well as Haakon Staff from mnemonic.Together, they discuss the world of Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, exploring their origins, structure, and benefits. CTFs, as they explain, are “hacking” contests featuring challenges such as cryptography and reverse engineering, where participants solve tasks to uncover "flags" and earn points.The discussion highlights the educational value of CTFs, particularly in helping developers, pentesters, and other IT professionals refine their skills and master advanced techniques. The group also addresses the logistical challenges of hosting a CTF—such as the Equinor CTF—from infrastructure setup to stress testing, while emphasizing the passion and expertise required to organize a successful event. Finally, they explore how CTFs can serve as a valuable recruitment tool for identifying and attracting top security talent.Send us a text

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Do you struggle financially every year during the Christmas Season? Do you feel like you can never get ahead? Well Duncan and Kate give a few powerful keys that they believe will help you to live a life of abundance!

Duncan and Kate Smith interview Stuart and Lynley Allan, The Healthy and Supernatural culture team leaders for Catch The Fire World and hosts of @ctf.ignitetv , in Auckland New Zealand. We discuss the keys to creating a culture of healthy leaders that, in turn, leads to supernatural churches. If you are a leader or desire to plan a church, this podcast is for you!

Kieron and Laura Densham share their extraordinary journey of faith, answering God's call to plant a church in Manchester, UK. Through closed doors and unexpected challenges, they experienced supernatural provision and Holy Spirit-led breakthroughs at every step. Their story is a powerful testimony of trusting God's plan, even when it requires blind faith. Be inspired by their miracles and discover how faith can unlock the impossible!

When a conference positioned as a day of security for developers has to be canceled due to lack of interest from developers, it's important to understand why there was so little interest and why appsec should reconsider its approach to awareness. Dustin Lehr discusses how appsec can better engage and better deliver security concepts in a way that makes developers not only feel like their time is well used, but that the content appeals to them. Segment Resources: - The Security Champion Program Success Guide -- A free guide that includes all steps necessary to build a successful security champion program, with real-world recommendations and examples: https://securitychampionsuccessguide.org/ - Let's Talk Software Security -- A free global virtual community where we host monthly open discussions on appsec topics: https://www.meetup.com/lets-talk-software-security/ In the news, a takeover of the MOBI TLD for $20, configuring an LLM for a CTF, firmware flaw in an SSD, Microsoft talks kernel resilience, six truths of cyber risk quantification, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/asw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-299

Our new Bachelorette Jenn is looking for a ferocious love this season. If her First Impression Rose segment is any indication, she may have already found it. Plus: Thomas N. and Noah's twin shine, while Shot O'Clock grows on one of your hosts. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below)Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794Join our group on the RealTVFantasy app! One sticker winner each week, and a t-shirt for the full-season champion (Honor system re: spoilers): https://realtvfantasy.com/myleagues/join?code=17384gVqmssiaFU (code: 17384gVqmssiaFU)Create an account by logging in via Google, Apple, or FacebookCheck the Scoring tab to see how points are tabulated.It's a Weekly Budget league, so contestants' prices will change based on performance throughout the season.SocialInstagram @rosecastpodcastTwitter/X @rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcastFacebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):2:00 AB admits he enjoys “Shot O'Clock”4:00 Jenn background intro9:00 LYTH and CTF mansion12:00 Limo entrances41:00 Cocktail party1:00:00 First Impression Rose1:02:00 Rose Ceremony1:06:00 Mailbag question for next week1:07:00 AB's ‘Bachelor' Headline of the Week: Kelly Ripa reacts to Bachelorette star Jenn Tran's shady quip about meeting Mark Consuelos: 'Are you acting on your show?' (EW)1:10:00 Power Rankings and predictions1:16:00 RealTV Fantasy league Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listeners welcome back to the pod - today we will dive deep into the life of one of the most influential figures in the cruise line and maritime world. Our guest is a titan of the cruise line industry, a visionary entrepreneur, and a lifelong champion of global tourism his name is Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio.  Manfredi has transformed his family business into a global leader in luxury cruising. Under his leadership, Silversea Cruises expanded its company offering travel experiences across all seven continents around the world. In a strategic partnership with Royal Caribbean Manfredi orchestrated the sale of a ⅔ stake in Silversea for a whopping $1 billion in 2018. This strategic partnership not only elevated Silversea's brand but also marked one of the most significant deals in the cruise industry's history. And lastly, Manfredi is the Chairman of The Heritage Group which is a private equity company that acquired 85% of one of the biggest luxury travel companies in the world Abercrombie & Kent - whose founder Geoffrey Kent was on the podcast just last month.  Today we are going to dive into the life and mind of Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio.    00:12: Who is Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio? 03:42: Manfredi's Recommended Books      05:56: Manfredi's Starts a Cruise Line 13:01: How this Billion-Dollar Founder Spends his Time 15:05: The Biggest Challenge Manfredi Experienced was September 11, 2001.  18:56: Manfredi Takes Over the Family Business 21:18: Manfredi Pioneers the Luxury Cruise Industry.  24:39: Why Manfredi Loves Being an Entrepreneur 26:13: Manfredi's Career Chapters 29:59: Manfredi Orchestrated the Most Significant Deal in the Cruise Industry.  32:47: Manfredi & Geoffrey Kent Built the First Expedition Cruise Ship 34:59: Manfredi's Daily Routine 37:13: Advice Manfredi Would Give His Younger Self 37:58: Things to Look for in Executives and Partners When You Bring Them On  40:25: What is Manfredi Most Proud Of?   Contact Info: https://www.manfredilefebvre.com/ https://heritagemonaco.com/ https://www.silversea.com/ Transcript:   [00:00:12] Chris: Listeners, welcome back to the podcast today, and we will dive deep into the life of one of the most influential figures in the cruise line and maritime world. Our guest today is a Titan in the cruise line industry, a visionary entrepreneur, a lifelong champion of global tourism, and his name is Manfredi LaFavre D'Ovidio. Manfredi has transformed his family business into a global leader in luxury cruising. Under his leadership, Silver Sea Cruises expanded its company, offering travel experiences across all seven continents around the world. In a strategic partnership with Royal Caribbean, Manfredi orchestrated the sale of a two third stake in Silversea for a whopping 1 billion in 2018. This strategic partnership not only elevated Silversea's brand, but also marked. One of the most significant deals in the cruise industry's history. And lastly, Manfredi is the chairman of the heritage group, which is a private equity company that acquired 85 percent of one of the biggest luxury travel companies in the world, Abercrombie and Kent, whose founder was actually on the podcast last month. So if you haven't listened to that interview yet, make sure you check it out. And today we're going to dive into the life and mind of Manfredi. Listeners, welcome to the show. Manfredi, welcome to the show. How are you doing today? [00:01:34] Manfredi: Not too bad. Not too bad. Can I add something to what you said? [00:01:38] Chris: Please do. Add or take away. Whatever you like. [00:01:41] Manfredi: Well, what happened is that as soon as I did my deal with Royal Caribbean, I did buy, uh, Abercrombie Kent, which recently I brought up to 100 percent shareholding, and I sold to Royal Caribbean subsequently one further that I owned, uh, in, uh, Silver Sea in exchange of Royal Caribbean shares and acquired another cruise line, which is called Crystal Cruises. [00:02:04] Chris: Ah, I did actually read about that. Forgive me for not putting that in there. [00:02:08] Manfredi: No, so it's just, the story goes on. And before Silver Sea, we had another cruise line, which was called Sydmar. Okay. [00:02:17] Chris: Was Sid, was Smar the one created by your father or was Silver Sea created by your father? Uh, [00:02:23] Manfredi: Sid Smar was acquired by my father with me because I was working with him at the time. And we bought, uh, the Cruise Line, which was one of the first cruise lines ever. And, uh, Sid Bar built the first free purposely built cruise ships, which were built in Italian shipyard fi can and LA in France. [00:02:42] Chris: Great. So that [00:02:42] Manfredi: was the beginning. Then we got an offer we couldn't refuse. We sold Smar. And we started Silversea together with my father, which I took over shortly after. [00:02:52] Chris: And that was in the 90s, correct? [00:02:54] Manfredi: That was, uh, we started in 92, we acquired in 86, Sidmar, sold it in 89, started in 92, uh, 91, Silversea, and, uh, we're ordering the ships, and then we started operating in 94. [00:03:10] Chris: Incredible. [00:03:12] Manfredi: So, and then in 2018, uh, we, I sold to Royal Caribbean and I bought in 2000, uh, actually was in 2019. The negotiation started earlier 2019. I bought Abercrombie & Kent. [00:03:27] Chris: That's right. Incredible. Um, so Manfredi, I was told by a mentor of mine a long time ago that the, uh, difference between a wealthy person and the average person is the information that we put in between the two ears that we have. and what we choose to do with it. And I hear you're an avid reader, so if it's okay with you, I'd like to ask about what you're reading right now and some of the more impactful, uh, books of your life. [00:03:59] Manfredi: Yeah, I tend to read two, three books in parallel. So now I'm reading the Silk Roads, number one, the old Silk Road and the new Silk Road. Then there is a new book which was written about the oil industry and the energy markets, which is very interesting. I don't remember now the exact title. And then, you know, other things which went back in time. An interesting View of the history of the United States of America, which is unconventional view. Ah, [00:04:34] Chris: do [00:04:34] Manfredi: you [00:04:34] Chris: know who, do you know who the author of that book was? [00:04:38] Manfredi: I can let you know. [00:04:39] Chris: Okay. [00:04:40] Manfredi: Um, it was recommended to me and I bought it and it's quite interesting. [00:04:44] Chris: Do you have two or three books that were the most impactful in your life? [00:04:50] Manfredi: Yeah, you know, but probably I'm, I, I had once, um, hepatitis, so I was stuck in bed for a long time and I managed to read all of War and Peace, the whole story. It's a massive book. In today's world, it's very difficult to read at all. [00:05:10] Chris: Yeah. Okay. Anything else, any others? [00:05:17] Manfredi: Oh, this is the one that comes to my mind immediately. The other ones are, you know, I try to always read something which will leave me something, uh, in knowledge. [00:05:27] Chris: Yeah. [00:05:28] Manfredi: A book that I loved was, uh, A Hundred Years of Solitude. [00:05:33] Chris: I've heard of that one. [00:05:35] Manfredi: There's a life in this village in Colombia, which goes through the civil wars in the country. It's quite interesting. [00:05:42] Chris: Nice. Um, so I kind of want to start this off about, uh, going back to your, your past and your childhood. And I'm curious about the first moment that you realized you had a passion for ships and cruise lines. Uh, do you remember that moment? [00:06:03] Manfredi: I can, uh, reconnected because when I was 14, my father told us, uh, he was We're going on a cruise. Now it's 14, it's uh, what is it, 56 years ago. It was really at the beginning. Nobody knew about cruises. And, uh, he, because his friend had his cruise line, which was called Sidmar, and so we went to all the way to Mexico, Los Angeles, took the cruise down the Mexico coast, and, uh, that was the first impact with, uh, uh, cruising. But I've been involved in shipping all my life, because my father was a ship owner, a professor of university of maritime law, and a lawyer, and he was always involved with shipping. So it's been all our lives that we've been involved with ships, we had yachts, and so on. We had shipping companies, we had ferry companies, we had all sorts of things. But that was a crucial moment because we sold this company, where I subsequently went to work. When I was 18. And then, uh, you know, we, we bought it. So it was a chapter here. You know, you go on a cruise and you work for them and then you buy them. Yeah. And then you see them. I hear your father was quite a, an interesting figure and he was a lawyer and he actually helped create the maritime law in Italy. [00:07:24] Chris: , and then You, you, did he start the cruise line, , the very first cruise line venture that you guys owned, or did he acquire it and then continue to run it and it became the family business? [00:07:39] Manfredi: He, we acquired it. [00:07:41] Chris: Okay. [00:07:42] Manfredi: And then, and when we acquired it, we built the new ships. And then they were so beautiful and were so, so innovative that we got a very good offer and we sold it. And then we started SilverSea. SilverSea is the first one that we started. In the past, you know, I had worked in other businesses. My father, with his, uh, partners had bought a big shipping company, which was listed on the UK Stock Exchange, which owned ships. It owned a very large, uh, Ship broker company and, uh, insurance broker company called Clarkson. It owned Maritime Insurance company. So he was always, uh, involved in that. He even had a fleet of tankers in Saudi Arabia at the beginning of the seventies. [00:08:26] Chris: Oh really? can you share about your father's influence on you? You know, as a young man, I could imagine, and a boy growing up, I could imagine, uh, a father who, I think about the influence my father had on me. Right. And I can imagine you and your father had a cruise lines. He is part of the maritime industry, um, or he was at least getting involved in cruise lines at the time. , How did that have an effect on you as a young man? [00:08:55] Manfredi: I mean, that's, uh, fundamental. He was an extraordinary person, an extraordinary father. And, uh, he was lucky he had a wife who always, uh, put him on a, uh, how do you say it when you put somebody on a pedestal? Pedestal for us. So we always had, and because he was working all the time, he was traveling a lot, working, and he would, his Sundays were because he would take Saturday to work always. On the Sundays, his vacation, his day was to pass the day working in our playroom. So he had a desk. His children were playing around and he was there working. And that was his, uh, his Sunday. So, uh, you know, it's an example of, uh, dedication to passion, to work dedication. And, uh, but he was still very present to us because he was a symbol. for us. So, uh, we always looked up to him. And then he would sometimes take one of the children. For example, he, when he had some, uh, launch of a new ship, would take one children with him. And so he created some moments for us, which he was pretty much always linked his life with his business, but he involved us. So he got us very much attached. And especially my two sisters, they were deeply in love with him and the same with me. I mean, I adored him. And, uh, when I was, um, uh, 18, he said, Okay, you go to university, you will have a desk in the office next to mine. You can listen to all my phone calls, join all my meetings, read all my papers. Asked me every question, and any day in the week, Saturday, Sunday, during the week, and so that I did, and then he would send me to his businesses. He had many businesses in various countries, Mexico, England, etc, etc. So I would go three months in his businesses. And then come back and study and go on with the university and then work with him. And, uh, so it was a very tight relationship. [00:11:10] Chris: What do you think was the most impactful lesson that you learned from your father? [00:11:16] Manfredi: You know, the most is to be very respectful of the others. He was, uh, the most, uh, Curtis person you can imagine with everybody, and it wasn't linked to the fact if you had anything to exchange with somebody, uh, somebody who was relevant for his business or for any other reason. He would be the same with anybody from the lowest level and, uh, business community or the people working for him in service to the highest level. It was true that everybody with extreme kindness and courtesy. And, uh, and would always be, uh, responding to anybody. So, it was this kind of attitude. Very humble, simple, very successful man. Uh, an incredible brain, but very humble and simple. [00:12:06] Chris: So let's switch to the roles that you play in your life now. So you're the chairman of the heritage group, which, uh, a heritage groups, a private equity group in a travel and tourism sector. Um, you're the chairman and orbital solutions, Monaco co chairman. And I guess you said, uh, are you no longer chairman at Amber Cromby Kent, or are you still co chair there? [00:12:27] Manfredi: No, I'm, uh, I'm the chairman. Geoffrey. sold me the steak, and he is the co chairman. I don't know what his exact title is. He's the founder chairman, let's say. Okay. He's not actively involved in the running of the business. He's very involved in everything, which is the product. [00:12:49] Chris: . And then you're a member of the board of Bucksense Incorporated, vice chairman of Monaco Chamber of Shipping, um, member of the executive community of World Tourism and Travel Council, and member of the board of SKULD Skold. Is that what that's pronounced? Skold? Skold. The maritime school in maritime insurance company based in Oslo. So I'm, I'm curious with all those, those titles and accolades, where do you spend the most of your time? [00:13:18] Manfredi: Well, first of all, they evolved, you know, some are gone and there's some new ones. [00:13:22] Chris: Okay. [00:13:23] Manfredi: And I spend most of the time, reality, I divide myself between three things. One is where I have the most relevant business opportunity where I focus a lot. [00:13:35] Chris: Okay. [00:13:35] Manfredi: Was like, I try to make sure that that things they are done well and they get my support. I, I cultivate very, uh, mature and capable management and then, and want them to, to, to drive, but I'm there to help them and to know everything which is going on. In any case, that's the first thing, which is very important. The second thing is whenever there's something which is not going that well, it happens to follow my laps. Because this is what happens with owners, you know. So there I dedicate with the team and to solve whatever there are some problems and something which is not going as I would wish to solve it. And the third thing is the things which give me satisfaction. So there are a number of things which give me satisfaction and I dedicate myself to. So now I've been recently appointed by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. as ambassador to UNESCO and for charity and philanthropy, which is something which is not going to earn me a cent. It's going to cost me, but it gives me satisfaction. I use my capabilities, my relationships, my, uh, dedication to, um, better cause. So it's a mixed, I have the freedom of choice. [00:14:51] Chris: That's good. I was going to ask, , you mentioned about, you know, if there's ever a problem in the business, it comes to you, it comes to your desk. [00:15:00] Manfredi: I didn't mention the new businesses. Of course, I mean, new investment. I follow also. [00:15:04] Chris: Yeah. Did you share with us maybe one of the biggest challenges that you've had in your career when it came across your table, , and how you decided to handle it? [00:15:17] Manfredi: Oh, there's a very clear example. September 11th. I was in a bank negotiating the refinancing of the financing. It's a new ships. And in the bank, they tell me, they come, somebody rushing in, come, come and watch on the television. So there, we were on television, in the bank, because CTF financing for the company. And we saw what happened. So you can imagine from that moment on, what can happen to the travel business. [00:15:51] Chris: Yeah. [00:15:52] Manfredi: The world shrinks. Every place which has a Muslim religion or Arab language, Is disappears from the world. You cannot go there. It's a small world and uh, uh, people don't wanna travel. If they want on a plane, they will look if there's anybody who looks suspicious. And, uh, actually for some time, planes were suspended. So that was a very tough time and you have to hold the company together. And, uh, going through, uh, you know, all sorts of difficulties. You dedicate your time there and, uh, and succeeded. And then, the cruise industry recovers very fast, so it bounced back. But for some time, it was tough. [00:16:39] Chris: How long was that time period? [00:16:42] Manfredi: There is, I think that you can, the turning point was when President No. 43 went on the aircraft carrier. [00:16:51] Chris: Okay. [00:16:52] Manfredi: It was like a liberating moment. [00:16:54] Chris: Ah, okay. [00:16:55] Manfredi: Confidence came back. It was like a fantastic case of how to rebuild confidence in the consumers. [00:17:06] Chris: And, , what are, what are some of the ways that you held the company together, at least the, the morale of the company together during that time? [00:17:20] Manfredi: You know, they, they, they have to see that you're on top of everything and you can find the solutions. And I think that my people were quite confident. I had additional resources of my own, which I could put in to support the company. But I was trying to have the company support itself as much as it could by itself. But I had good relationships, and I got some incredible, uh, support by people. Um, really incredible support by people based on their trust and confidence. [00:17:54] Chris: What do you think was harder on the cruise line industry, uh, 9 11 or COVID? [00:18:00] Manfredi: 9 11. [00:18:01] Chris: Yeah? How come? [00:18:04] Manfredi: Well, 9 11 was, uh, wasn't only a travel space. And during COVID, most of the businesses were still going well, if you think about it. Some businesses actually had an incredible success. During the electrical container business. Well, during 9 11, it was simply the world was paralyzed. And the governments did not find a way to intervene to support the businesses. It was very, very tough. [00:18:34] Chris: , I guess that makes sense. , so okay, let's shift gears a little bit and, and we talked about your father and his impact on your life. , can you tell us a bit about when you took the company over, , what was that moment like for you and what were some of the decisions leading up to that that made you guys decide it was time? [00:18:56] Manfredi: Well, the decision was because we made a family partition. So I got, uh, in the division of the family assets, I got that business, like several things. And how it felt, well, you know, I had already been working with it. So it wasn't something new. And we always been very close. So I was participating to everything. It became my baby, only mine. And, uh, of course it, it was, uh, it, I must say that, uh, that choice or that moment, the fact of taking over, so it changed my life. Because from being the son of a wealthy man with many businesses, taking care of them together with him, suddenly I had something that was mine and I had to grow. And so I identified myself a lot with that company, with that product, with that success. And it became, after all, today became my legacy. [00:19:53] Chris: I am [00:19:54] Manfredi: especially that I'm not the only the son of a wealthy man from a family which has because we are a family which with 200 years of industrial history. [00:20:05] Chris: Oh, really? [00:20:06] Manfredi: Yes. [00:20:07] Chris: I didn't know that. [00:20:08] Manfredi: It started in, uh, in Italy and, uh, at the beginning of the 19th century with paper industry, banking, a number of things. So I'm not only that, I'm, uh, and I'm not only the son of a very successful man. I had my thing and I did it successfully and I've become an expert in the field. , so which allowed me. When there was another opportunity to buy to, which was during the, at the end of COVID, the beginning of the Ukraine war, to buy crystal cruises, to do it with great confidence, because I, I knew all the levers of the business, I knew the people to choose to bring on board, I knew where to go to get support for the generating the revenue, etc, etc, to restructure the ships. So, I could do it very well because I had full confidence of my knowledge of that industry, and the people had confidence on my knowledge of the industry, so they give me a lot of credit. [00:21:06] Chris: A friend of ours, Mr. Geoffrey Kent, , told me to, that you pioneered the industry, , the luxury area in both normal and expedition. So I'd love to learn more about how you did that and your strategies behind it. [00:21:18] Manfredi: How we did that was, we had, Sittmer was a typical cruise line. At the beginning of the cruise lines, they were transatlantic operators. And when the transatlantic routes, uh, became dry, no more passengers because people were flying, and from Europe there was no more migration to the U.S or to Australia or to South America, those ships needed to have a new employment, and they were converted into cruise ships. So that was the, uh, the beginning of that industry. So when we bought it, we bought it in an industry which was at its beginnings. And we built these two ships, three ships, which were the first ones to be built purposely. So that was, uh, uh, the, the, really the moment in which, uh, we dedicated to that great, , vision, because it was my father's vision that that could have been a great industry and had a great future. And then so on. And then we bought into, uh, then we developed Silver Sea. And I remember when we asked my father, Daddy, what, what is it you? really wish for. And he was 92, I think. And he said, Oh, I wish that Silver Sea will have 12 ships. And I think that we had six, maybe. It was impossible for him to see 12 ships. [00:22:34] Chris: Yeah. [00:22:34] Manfredi: But it was part of the, of really the, the passion that he had and that he gave me, this passion of, uh, and, uh, looking forward always. Not making a calculation of what you're going to make out of it and how it's related to your life, but the project, the vision, what you're building was quite, uh, driving. [00:22:59] Chris: And how many ships do you guys have now? [00:23:02] Manfredi: No, now we just started again. So we have two ships. Now we have to grow it. We start a new chapter. You see what you do when you turn 70. Some people retire. [00:23:11] Chris: Yeah. [00:23:12] Manfredi: Not in my family. [00:23:13] Chris: You start another business. [00:23:15] Manfredi: You start another business. In our case, we started more businesses because we started . We bought Abercrombie & Kent, which we're growing very fast and very much. [00:23:25] Chris: Yeah. [00:23:25] Manfredi: And then we bought again, the cruise line that we have other businesses also, which we run. So it's, uh, it's simply the fact that, uh, what is it that you, that you gives you enjoyment? And, uh, is it to play golf or is it to have, uh, in the morning, wake up and think of the things that you're doing, the projects that you have, how you can accomplish things. And, uh, so in our case, that is because of my father, who started when he was a, who started when he was very young and at 92, he was, he lived until 98. So he was still, uh, when he was at 98, he would do, still the first thing he would ask me is how are the ships going? And so it's part of that. My, the first Lefebvre, the guy in the, uh, at the beginning of the 19th century. He died when he was 84, which for those times, that's a very old age. Because he got pneumonia coming back from the board of his shipping company. So it's in the DNA of the family to work, uh, until you, you go. And it's not a question you already have the money to live well. It's a question of money as an instrument of freedom and to, realize yourself, to to achieve the satisfactions that you're looking for. In my case, I give myself a lot of other satisfactions. But the number one. is to be an entrepreneur! [00:24:54] Chris: That's most important to you to, to be known for as an entrepreneur. [00:24:59] Manfredi: Not to be known to know myself, that I am, I wake up in the morning and I'm busy. I have a lot of things which, uh, interest me. [00:25:09] Chris: Yeah I have a lot of things which I do, which interests other people. If I wasn't an entrepreneur, I wouldn't be here with you. It's very true. So [00:25:16] Manfredi: it's a very strong connection with the living world instead of going into the. Sleeping world. [00:25:24] Chris: I'm curious if you weren't in the shipping business or anything related maritime, , what business do you think you would be in [00:25:33] Manfredi: investment banking? [00:25:35] Chris: Yeah. How come [00:25:37] Manfredi: I always liked it a lot, but investment banking, private equity. investing in businesses, selling businesses, advising people, uh, working on. I, I worked when my father sent me around. Uh, he sent me also to some investment banks for some time to learn, to learn how that work, that will work. I don't know [00:26:02] Chris: if you know, but, , on our podcast, we're interviewing founders, a hundred founders of a billion dollar companies. And I always ask each guest the same question. , and it is, if you're going to break your career into chapters, what chapters would they be? And what would you name them? [00:26:23] Manfredi: A chapter is number one is, uh, the chapter in which I was a golden boy. Which means I was, uh, living, uh, a very, uh, prosperous youth with a daddy who adored me and wouldn't deny me almost anything. [00:26:40] Chris: Okay. [00:26:40] Manfredi: So understanding this, I, uh, I kept and I developed a strong, uh, uh, desire of accomplishing by myself. [00:26:48] Chris: Okay. [00:26:49] Manfredi: That was the first part. Then the second part was, uh, being like, uh, uh, a stamp on my father's back. Okay. Following him everywhere and, uh, listening to him, et cetera, and working together with him. What [00:27:02] Chris: Were the ages for chapter two? [00:27:05] Manfredi: Yeah, you can say, you know, from when I started working with him when I was 19. So let's say 20. Okay. And 20 a decade. Then I started to have diversified investments. Then, uh, that's another age. And then there was the age, which I took over the, the Silver Sea. [00:27:29] Chris: How old were you then? Became [00:27:30] Manfredi: my baby. [00:27:31] Chris: How old were you then when you took over? Silver Sea? [00:27:35] Manfredi: We're talking about a year, 2000. So I was, uh, 47. Nice. [00:27:40] Chris: And any more chapters after Silver Sea? [00:27:44] Manfredi: Yes. It's a new chapter, which is the continuation in a way of Silver Sea, which is, uh, which is happening now. But now my chapter is entrepreneur, but my enterprise is The family wealth. I see myself as somebody who is, uh, administrating the family wealth, not only to increase it, or first of all, keep it as it is and possibly increase it, but also to make it such that it is well transmitted to new generations. So my following, and so this requires a number of choices, which are different in your, in your relationship with the business of themselves, because I was permanently on top of the business. Now I want to, uh, support the manager to grow so that they can deal independently for me, benefit from my presence, but eventually one day they can, the company can go by itself. Yeah. So I joined the company that way, and that's all I'm trying to do it. So I'm trying to diversify risk, enhance liquidity very much so that the liquidity is always there for the family. So it's a different vision. When you're an entrepreneur, you're 47 and you take risks, you want to expand, you have to grow, you have to make, you have to make a jump in the size of your business. You have to go from four ships to actually work two ships to 12, 14, 16 ships. Yeah. So the company is a hundred percent yours. You don't have a public markets, you have to compete with credit, you have to do this and that. So it's a, you know, I had to finance my ships, I had to fly to China because that was the best market. So you'll find always the solutions to get the things to function. But that's when you're the full entrepreneur, then now it's a, it's a much more stable approach. Yeah. [00:29:45] Chris: Makes sense. , your partnership with Royal Caribbean, it was marked as one of the more significant deals in the cruises history, uh, the cruise industry's history. can you tell us a little bit about the unfolding of that partnership? [00:30:01] Manfredi: Well, it was easy. I mean, it was, uh, it wasn't easy. I mean, it was a simple process. I was, I wanted to build more ships, so I decided to open the equity of my company to investors. I informed my competitors that I was doing it, so not to have gossips all the time around. And then, uh, someone from Royal Caribbean, uh, came and said, could we be your investor? They said, I thought about it and I said, why not? And then at a certain point in the process, it evolved from then buying the majority. And so that's, I did. And I had a, a, so a, a stake in the role in the company. But then Covid came and Covid made clear everything first, all that the company had to be absorbed into Royal Caribbean. Mm-Hmm. because of the financial situation. 'cause it was, uh, was not easy for cruise lines and uh, um, and because, uh. And when you are the full disponent of a business, then you can't learn and being somebody who just participates. Yeah. And so it was a good way. We find a great deal, great deal for them, great deal for me. And uh, I got a big chunk of Royal Caribbean shares, which I'm happy to have. And so that's how it evolved. And I could start, I could buy a Abercrombie & Kent and start my own business. [00:31:28] Chris: , was that a pivotable moment in your life? [00:31:30] Manfredi: Sure. I mean, you know, you, you decide that you don't want to be, uh, what was I saying? Sixty six year old retired person with all the banks calling you to invest your money and private equity funds and all of these people asking you to underwrite their funds. But having a very easy life. Uh, very comfortable and deciding now to challenge yourself and to do something new, which excites you every moment, which is exactly the opposite direction, no? You have a capital event. Capital events don't happen many times in the life of an individual. [00:32:10] Chris: Yep. [00:32:11] Manfredi: So it happens. At that point, you have to make a decision. Are you going to go into a new world, which is the world of the person who is either entirely or half retired? Yep. Or you'll find a way to go back into the world of being active in the colony. That's what I decided. I [00:32:33] Chris: think it was a good choice. , Geoffrey also told me, , to ask you about how you became his partner on the MS Explorer, um, which was the first expedition ship that was ever built. [00:32:47] Manfredi: Well, yeah, I mean, it was fantastic. Um, so Geoffrey had this company that he had developed, you know, Geoffrey, as you and your followers know, is a fantastic and unique person. And he wanted to go and send a ship to the Antarctic to propose, to offer to his guests, his clients, the opportunity to go and see the Antarctic. But he wasn't a ship owner. So, we were launch, starting to launch SilverSea at the time. And, uh, we were approached by his consultants, who were going to do the management of this ship, which is a company called V Ships, which is one of the major service companies in the shipping world. And they introduced us, so we made a partnership there, which lasted for two, three years. And then he kept it on his own, but by then we were good friends. And we became even more friends because, uh, then, uh, I, I was next to him and, uh, he was the chairman of WTDC, and I was like his right hand there. And then we developed all the segments for Abercrombie Kent doing services to the cruise industry. He started with us. So Abercrombie & Kent does a lot of the best quality, um, uh, pre post or excursions for cruise industries, part of its business. So that we did together and we became great friends and we always try to do something together. But he did some deals with other people in the meantime on the equity. And then one day, he told me, why don't you buy Abercrombie & Kent? And so that's what we did. And we still work together and, uh, we're, we're going tomorrow. We're flying on, uh, to one of the crystal ships. [00:34:39] Chris: Yeah. [00:34:41] Manfredi: We say two days on it and then we fly back. , so we were always, uh, we do a lot of things together. I mean, [00:34:48] Chris: nice. I'm curious on, you know, and I'm sure this is a hard question to answer, but, , I would imagine for most entrepreneurs, their day to day is very different. , I would imagine yours is similar. , do you have any regular structure you like to keep in your days, even though. You have a thousand things that are thrown at you every single day and you have to change up as much as possible. Some people, for example, you know, have the same waking time every day or the same sleep time or, , the same diet or, , All different types of things. Are there, are there any consistencies or daily rituals that you have in your life? [00:35:25] Manfredi: The daily ritual is a weekly ritual, which is doing the Luggage, so I'm always traveling. Yeah. What is a recurrent? I come back from a trip. I start packing That's the most Methodic thing I do all the time. [00:35:45] Chris: Pack. Pack and unpack. [00:35:47] Manfredi: Pack and unpack, pack and unpack. And then schedule from assistant, assistant, I have to do this, this, this, this, this. Work on the planning, work on how I'm gonna do this. I can fit, fit the meetings. That's the most thing. Um, I try to, if I can, to swim during the day, but uh, as I travel all the time, it's very difficult. [00:36:10] Chris: , what about, I'm curious about, you know, entrepreneurs, a lot of it depends on the entrepreneur. Some people sleep very little, , some people sleep, , a lot and then work hard throughout the day. How about yourself? Are you a heavy sleeper? Are you a light sleeper? Are you getting six, seven hours a night every night on the same time or is it fluctuate? [00:36:30] Manfredi: No, I'm basically going, trying to take six, seven hours every night, trying not to go to sleep too late. This morning I woke up at 6. 30. Yesterday I went to bed at 11. 30. It was seven hours. It was a very tiring day, so I was tired. Uh, but it can be six, it can be seven. Rarely goes above seven, unfortunately. I would like to have more sleep if I could. And, um, but it's normally very regular hours. [00:37:01] Chris: , any advice that you would give yourself, , your younger self that you didn't know when you were younger, say at the age of 20 or 30, that you know now that you wish you knew. [00:37:13] Manfredi: You know, and anything which is not real estate. Already built in the state business number one thing to look at is the people you're going to be working with as partners as executives, because that makes or breaks or fixes anything. So whenever you choose to deal with the wrong partners or whenever you, uh, appoint or go into a business without having the right person. You're going to have some problems. [00:37:45] Chris: Yeah. What are some things that you look for in a partnership or an executive when you, when you bring them on? [00:37:52] Manfredi: They have to be, first of all, they have to be trustworthy. They have to be honest, trustworthy. They have to be hardworking people. And if they're hardworking people competent, they can make a lot of money. [00:38:05] Chris: I'm not stingy. So you pay them well, [00:38:07] Manfredi: yes, they may. They, they have good incentives. [00:38:11] Chris: Have you ever noticed any, any, any ways that you identify individuals like that? You, you mentioned trustworthy, hardworking, is it through reputation that you hear from other people? Oh, this individual's trustworthy. Uh, he or she has built, you know, this business, or is it personal experience? Do you want to meet with them, get to know them really well, sit down with them, how they interact with you? [00:38:35] Manfredi: Well, you know, now the last, uh, oh, it's, what is it? 25 years more, 30 years. As I've been in the same business, it's much easier because I, I know the people that I'm going to retain, or I'm gonna promote, I'm going to delegate to. So it's, it's quite easy because 30 years since, uh, we started, uh, SilverSea Cruises now it's, uh, the same market. So the CEO of Abercrombie and Kent Travel Group, which includes Abercrombie and Kent. And Crystal Cruz is a person who has been working with me for 14 years. [00:39:13] Chris: Yeah. [00:39:14] Manfredi: She joined Silversea, and then when she was extremely young, now she's still very young, but she's in her beginning of her 40s, and she's the CEO of the group. I know her inside out, she knows me inside out. So just full trust, a hardworking person, work ethics are extremely strong. That's fundamental because mine are extremely strong. So I can't deal when people tell me balance of life. Balance of life is, is not compatible to be running a competitive business. [00:39:50] Chris: How many hours a day do you say you work from from the time you wake up to the time you go to sleep? [00:39:55] Manfredi: Yes, basically I work that seven, what is it called, seven days a week, , although I work always that it is divided between days in which I work more and days in which I work less. So there are some days in which I work less because it's a Sunday or it's a vacation. So I will be working less, but I will always be working. It doesn't, I think it never happens a day in which I don't take care of something. [00:40:25] Chris: what would you say you're most proud of? [00:40:27] Manfredi: Most [00:40:27] Chris: proud of my [00:40:30] Manfredi: friends, my friends. I am very proud of the fact that I have great friends with a strong friendship. And I tell myself there's something right that you can do if you have friends of such good quality that are so attached to you and you're so attached to them. [00:40:52] Chris: I think that's a fantastic answer. And a lot of people would probably want to know a little bit more about that. , When I would imagine trustworthy, , is something that's important when you look for friends. But what are some other things that when you look for friends or friendships that are important for you? [00:41:13] Manfredi: Well, you know, the first of all, there's a generosity in the relationship. [00:41:16] Chris: Yeah. [00:41:18] Manfredi: If the, if the relationships are transactional, there's something which compromises the friendship. So it's just, there can be transaction with friends, but that must not be the basis of a friendship. So trustworthy, uh, based on the sentiment of friendship, the, the interest of seeing each other because of what puts you together, that both have, uh, memories or of a present or of things that interest you, that you're interested in talking to them, uh, sharing with them. So this is, uh, the basic thing. [00:41:59] Chris: I think that's a great way to wrap up the interview Manfredi. , one more question. What else do you want to do? Say in the next 10 years of your life, what are your goals? [00:42:09] Manfredi: Is that there are three things in parallel. One thing I want to have this, Abercrombie & Kent travel group grow and, uh, become very interesting and I do fantastic things. It's such a beautiful business that we enjoy every moment of it. The second thing is. Organize the rest of the world and, and also Abercrombie & Kent ownership in such a way that it can survive me well. And the third thing is, besides doing these things, is enjoying many things that I like. I like to travel, I like to read. Uh, I like to be with my friends. And, uh, so. And I like to do things which are not only tied to a monetary benefit. You know, having been successful from a financial point of view has to buy you, first of all, freedom of choice. Freedom of choice is how you spend your time. So how I spend my time is important. And And spending it, developing the business that we have created, is a satisfaction. Spending it, organizing the wealth, in a way that it can then be at the benefit of the persons I love is a satisfaction. Doing other things, cultivating myself, traveling the world, visiting the world, etc., is a satisfaction. Having the freedom to dedicate part of the time to this without Having to be obliged by other things and having the substantial means to do it is part of the freedom of choice that success gives you. [00:43:45] Chris: Well said. Manfredi, I want to thank you so much for the interview and thank you for sharing your time and your wisdom with our listeners. I love how you wrap that up, talking about the freedom of choice and relationships in your life. So Thank you so much. We're, , honored to have you on the podcast and, we'll see you next time on the show. [00:44:05] Manfredi: Thank you so much. Bye bye. Ciao.  

13:00 - NeoSprint 14:38 - Super Mario RPG 15:53 - Slayer's X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengeance of the Slayer 17:25 - VRising 18:42 - XDefiant 21:19 - Hellblade II 22:53 - Battlefield 2042 24:25 - Killer Klowns from Outer Space 25:25 - As Dusk Falls 26:54 - Exo One 30:15 - Astor: Blade of the Monolith 31:24 - Beyond Good and Good - 20th Anniversary Edition36:00 - Immortals: Fenyx Rising 51:38 - Starfield 53:34 - Riven 56:45 - #Blud 1:00:00 - Summer Games Fest 1:00:42 - LEGO Horizon Adventures 1:06:17 - Star Wars Outlaws 1:12:20 - Black Myth Wukong 1:15:47- Asgard's Wrath II 1:17:27 - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II 1:18:41 - Batman: Arkham Shadow (Meta Quest 3) 1:21:05 - MechaBreak 1:22:40 - Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind 1:23:25 - Kingdom Come: Deliverance II 1:24:50 - Killer Bean 1:26:10 - Unknown9 Awakening 1:28:39 - Sonic X Shadow Generations 1:32:52 - The Finals 1:37:37 - Valorant 1:39:27 - Phantom Blade 0 Glenn and Rey discuss the Not E3 streams for 2024-Part 1, with recaps of Summer Games Fest and Ubisoft Forward. Time Codes: 13:00 - NeoSprint 14:38 - Super Mario RPG 15:53 - Slayer's X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengeance of the Slayer 17:25 - VRising 18:42 - XDefiant 21:19 - Hellblade II 22:53 - Battlefield 2042 24:25 - Killer Klowns from Outer Space 25:25 - As Dusk Falls 26:54 - Exo One 30:15 - Astor: Blade of the Monolith 31:24 - Beyond Good and Good - 20th Anniversary Edition 36:00 - Immortals: Fenyx Rising 51:38 - Starfield 53:34 - Riven 56:45 - #Blud 1:00:00 - Summer Games Fest 1:00:42 - LEGO Horizon Adventures 1:06:17 - Star Wars Outlaws 1:12:20 - Black Myth Wukong 1:15:47- Asgard's Wrath II 1:17:27 - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II 1:18:41 - Batman: Arkham Shadow (Meta Quest 3) 1:21:05 - MechaBreak 1:22:40 - Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind 1:23:25 - Kingdom Come: Deliverance II 1:24:50 - Killer Bean 1:26:10 - Unknown9 Awakening 1:28:39 - Sonic X Shadow Generations 1:32:52 - The Finals 1:37:37 - Valorant 1:39:27 - Phantom Blade 0   Played/Watched Glenn (Watched): -Veronica Mars -UFO -Acolyte -Clipped -Heroes Shed No Tears - John Woo's first film   Played: NeoSprint (Switch) (Embargo June 27th) Super Mario RPG Slayer's X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengeance of the Slayer VRising (PS5) XDefiant (PS5) Hellblade 2 (Series X) Battlefield 2042 (PS5) Indika Killer Klowns From Outer Space As Dusk Falls Exo One Astor: Blade of the Monolith (XBOX) Beyond Good and Good - 20th Anniversary Edition   Rey: Watched: Differn't Strokes, Ahsoka, Book of Fett, Finished Zatoichi   Played: Starfield, Unicorn Overlord, Beyond Good and Evil, Riven, Blud   ____________________________________________________________   Summer Games Fest (1 Hour +Day of the Devs): LEGO Horizon Adventures - 2024 (PS5/Switch/PC) No More Room In Hell 2 - Halloween 2024 (PC) Harry Potter - Quidditch Champions (PlayStation/Switch/XBOX/PC) Sept. 3rd Cuffbust (PC) Star Wars: Outlaws - August 30 Neva (PC/Switch/PS5/XBOX) Civilization VII (PC/PS4/PS5/XBOX ONE/Series/Switch) Black Myth Wukong (PC/PS5) For Meta Quest - Asgard's Wrath II (Free when you buy Meta Quest 3) Once Human (PC) July 9, 2024 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II (PC/XBOX/PS5) September 9th, 2024 Metaphor (Persona Devs) (XBOX/PC) Batman: Arkham Shadow (Meta Quest 3) Fall 2024 Fatal Fury in Street Fighter 6 Tears of Metal (PC) DragonBall: Sparking! ZERO (PC/XBOX/PS5) October 11, 2024 Delta Force: Hot Ops (PC/XBOX/PS5) F2P Fatal Fury: Cry of the Wolves (PC/XBOX Series/PS4/PS5) early 2025 Battle Crush (PC/Switch) MechaBreak (PC) Blumhouse coming to games, publishing/developing: Crisol: Theater of Idols, Grave Seasons, Sleep Awake, Fear the Spotlight, The Simulation, Project C. Aiming at Indie developers Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind from Digital Eclipse Bambi Simulator :-p - Deer & Boy - Steam Kingdom Come Deliverance II (First Person RPG/Adventure) Slitterhead (w/an impossible to read font) From Silent Hill creator Killer Bean (PC) (Rogue like shooter) Cairn from French Studio The Game Bakers (Survival Climber) From the Develop of The Stanley Parable- Wanderstop (PC) Unknown9 Awakening from Bamco Monster Hunter Stories EnoTria: The Last Song (PC/PS5) The First Descendant - July 2nd (PC/XBOX/PS5) Among Us animated show Sonic X Shadow Generations (October 25th) Dune Awakening news (if Paul Atredes was never born) Battle Aces (RTS) Beta Coming Soon The Finals (New Season, Samurais and stuff in Kyoto) Alan Wake II physical editions, Night Springs DLC playable now (3 New Episodes) New World Aeternum From Amazon Games (PC/XBOX/PS5) Honkai Starrail? Dark and Darker (RPG/Dungeon Crawler) F2P PC Kunitsugami: Path of the Goddess (Capcom) Release Date July 19th (Game pass/XBOX/PC/PS4/PS5) Hyper Light Breaker Party Animals SKATE - Check out! (THEMCORPWEBSITE.COM) Palworld - New Island coming Valorant coming to consoles finally (XBOX/PS5) Squad Busters (?) ad for a phone game yay Monster Hunter Wilds (PC/XBOX/PS5) 2025 - Playable demo at Gamescom Phantom Blade 0 -New Gameplay Trailer *Thanks to Magic Mind - Use Code: WELIKEGAMES20   Ubisoft Forward: Star Wars: Outlaws (extended look) XDefiant - One new map per month, CTF is next Skull & Bones - Season 2 begins Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown PoP: The Sands of Time 2026 Avatar Frontiers - Story Pack 1 revealed - The Sky Breaker The Crew Motorfest - New Season coming soon/New Island Anno: 117 Pax Romana? (PC/Console) *Sizzle Reel* AC Shadows trailer/demo (Feudal Japan) changing seasons - PET THE DOG!!! Play as more than 1 character - November 15  

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