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The Castaway Consultants are back to drink wine, get stuck on cliffs, and talk about the postmerge of season 37, Survivor: David vs. Goliath!

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!! In the late 1980s, a tiny startup called Qualcomm kept losing massive trucking contracts — not to better technology, not to a cheaper product, but to something that didn't even exist. Their competitor was selling a promise, a delay, a ghost. And Qualcomm almost died for it. In this episode of Business Conversations with Pi and Piette 2.0, PI and Piette answer a listener's ultimate founder anxiety question from tuepodcast.net/askpi: "How do I compete in a saturated market against big, well-funded competitors?" The answer draws from Y Combinator archives, Forbes strategy pieces, startup veterans, and some of the most instructive David vs. Goliath business stories ever told — from Instacart vs. Amazon to Zappos vs. every retail giant in existence. The conclusion? Your biggest competitive advantage isn't your brilliance. It's their comfort. What You'll Learn: Why obsessing over your competitor's every move is the single biggest strategic error a founder can makeThe race car driver analogy that explains why looking at the wall means hitting the wallThe Justin.tv story: how copying a competitor's feature caused two companies to waste their own runway simultaneouslyWhy vaporware is a psychological weapon — and how Qualcomm survived itWhy competing on price against a well-funded Goliath is always a death sentenceThe Willie Keeler "hit them where they ain't" strategy and the blue ocean approachHow Maxim Integrated built a billion-dollar company by serving the customers giants couldn't afford to bother withHow Prego's extra chunky sauce discovered a hidden one-third of the American market that nobody was servingHow Absolut Vodka carved out a premium niche in a market where the product is legally identical to every competitorWhy Zappos and Digi-Key weaponized speed and customer service to outmaneuver corporate giantsThe 100X rule: why being 30% better isn't enough — and how Instacart solved the avocado problem Amazon couldn'tHow Cruise beat Google's decade-long self-driving head start by seeking out the hardest problems on purposeTimestamps: [00:00:00] – Introduction & The Listener Question[00:01:00] – Qualcomm vs. a Product That Didn't Exist: The Opening Hook[00:02:30] – The Classic Goliath Problem: How Every Ambitious Founder Gets Here[00:03:00] – The Race Car Driver Analogy: Why Looking at the Wall Means Hitting It[00:04:00] – Justin.tv (Later Twitch) and the Corporate Imposter Syndrome Trap[00:05:00] – The Blind Leading the Blind: When Both Competitors Are Copying Each Other's Mistakes[00:06:00] – The Theater Set Illusion: Why Your Competitor's PR Is Just Duct Tape and Panic[00:06:30] – Markets Support Multiple Winners: The Regional Bank Reality Check[00:07:00] – Stop Watching Competitors — Start Watching Alternatives[00:07:30] – Qualcomm's Full Story: Fighting Vaporware With a Real Product[00:08:30] – The Pork Chop Joke: Why Competing on Price Is the Fastest Way to Die[00:09:30] – Hawaiian Airlines vs. Southwest: How Well-Funded Giants Use Cross-Subsidization to Destroy You[00:10:30] – Willie Keeler's "Hit Them Where They Ain't" — The Blue Ocean Approach[00:11:00] – Maxim Integrated: Building a Billion-Dollar Empire on the Long Tail Nobody Else Wanted[00:12:30] – Howard Moskowitz and Prego's Extra Chunky Sauce: Finding the Hidden Cluster[00:13:30] – Absolut Vodka: Competing on Packaging When the Product Is Legally Identical[00:14:00] – The Meatball Shop & Bonobos: Do One Thing, Own It[00:14:30] – Weaponizing Speed and Customer Service: Your Two Asymmetrical Advantages[00:15:30] – Digi-Key: $2 Billion in Revenue With Zero Salespeople[00:16:30] – Zappos: How Human Customer Service Creates Loyalty Corporate Advertising Can't Buy[00:17:30] – The Psychology of the Sale: Addressing Hopes, Fears & Structural Tension[00:18:30] – What Happens When the Giant Wakes Up? The 100X Rule[00:19:30] – Instacart vs. Amazon: Why a Trillion-Dollar Company Couldn't Pick the Right Avocado[00:20:30] – Cruise vs. Google: Beating a 10-Year Head Start by Seeking the Hardest Problems[00:21:30] – Full Playbook Summary & the Final Provocative Thought[00:23:00] – Submit Your Question & Wrap-UpCompanies & Stories Referenced: Qualcomm / Omnitracs, Justin.tv (Twitch), Shelby.tv, Maxim Integrated, Prego (Howard Moskowitz), Absolut Vodka, The Meatball Shop, Bonobos, Digi-Key, Zappos, Instacart vs. Amazon, Cruise vs. Google, Southwest vs. Hawaiian Airlines Submit Your Question:

The Castaway Consultants are back with jackets and eggs to talk about the premerge of season 37 of Survivor!

Agency size has a funny way of becoming a security blanket. It feels measurable, which makes it feel useful. A 60-person shop sounds safer than a 25-person shop, at least until you remember that all 60 people will not be in your reporting meeting, your strategy call, or the late-afternoon scramble when priorities shift.That is where Sam and Roop spent most of this week's conversation. The episode is not a tiny-agency rally cry or a big-agency takedown. There are great partners at every size. The real issue is whether the team assigned to your business has the experience, focus, access, and chemistry to move quickly and make smart decisions with you.They also hit on something that feels especially true right now: the old resource gap has changed. Ten years ago, bigger agencies often had better access to research tools, technology, and infrastructure. Now, with better platforms and AI helping lean teams do more, size is a much less useful shorthand for capability. The sharper test is who is actually doing the work, who is leading it, and how well they understand your business.David did not beat Goliath by becoming bigger. He won by being faster, more focused, and willing to use a different approach. Not a bad reminder for any marketing team staring down an agency decision and trying to separate peace of mind from actual partnership.See you next week for more Little Talks.— Claudia, Sam, and RoopTell us what you think!

Are you facing a giant in your life? Maybe not a physical Goliath, but something that is preventing you from moving forward in your life? God has your stones to beat it! And you are only needing to be trusting Him! He will see you through whatever Goliath you are facing. Trust in Him.

This week we start off by discussing our favorite cars from our lives that we owned or family owned. Then the Main event of the episode is up as we interview Tommy Dorfman (Tommy Dee) of Juice Entertainment about his 16 year legal battle with Live Nation. This is a fascinating story that any fan of live entertainment of any sort should look into and know what Tommy has been up against. He's an inspiration fighting against a giant corporation. in reviews, we talk about the movie Man on Fire with Denzel Washington and the album Wildflowers by Tom Petty.

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Explore the epic battle between David and Goliath, where faith and courage, not physical strength, led to victory. We delve into David's unwavering trust in the Lord of hosts.

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Jeff Blair rides solo on today's show as Kevin Barker travels to Dunedin to take in some Blue Jays spring training action. We hear the latest updates from John Schneider including José Berríos' doctor's visit, before Chris Leroux (06:22), former MLB pitcher and Sportsnet analyst, joins the conversation. They chat about who's in line to start in Toronto's rotation, before setting the stage for Canada's matchup against Team USA in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal. After the break, ESPN's Jeff Passan (27:04) shares his thoughts on tonight's Canada-USA clash, Mark DeRosa's blunder, and the top contenders to win the tournament. They wrap up the week by detailing Jeff's latest ultimate season preview and getting his view on the 2026 Blue Jays. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In this episode, Matt Ford sits down with David Weingarden, Vice President of Concerts + Events at Z2 Entertainment, independent promoter, and chair of the Colorado Independent Venue Association, to unpack what it's really like fighting on the front lines of ticketing reform. From testifying before the U.S. Senate to experimenting with new tech stacks, David breaks down how independents can survive (and win) in a landscape dominated by monopolies and scalpers.Episode Time Stamps:(00:00) • Why This Conversation Matters(02:11) • Colorado Ticketing Bill & LobbyistsDavid's work on a Colorado bill modeled on Maine's, the governor's veto, and the lobbying imbalance: 4 on their side vs. 75 for the scalpers/secondary market.(06:36) • Getting Pulled Into DCHow David's relationships with Colorado senators and NIVA led to a last‑minute invite to testify at the Senate Commerce Committee.(08:50) • Inside the Senate HearingWho was in the room (Kid Rock, Live Nation, Ticket Policy Forum, senators), what written vs. spoken testimony looks like, and where most questions landed.(11:26) • Kid Rock, All‑In Pricing & Artist ControlHow Kid Rock helped push all‑in pricing into law, and why his focus now is artists having control over how tickets are priced and resold.(13:40) • Secondary Markets: Guardrails, Not a BanDavid/NIVA's stance: resale is fine, but the “wild west” isn't. Bots, unenforced laws, spec tickets, deceptive sites, and why fixing this at scale is hard.(16:06) • Bot Farms, Chargebacks & Who Eats the LossHow bot operations grab huge blocks of tickets, fail to move them, then charge back—leaving promoters on the hook for show costs with no clear path to recover.(21:16) • State vs Federal FixesWhy David sees more progress at the state level (Maine, Maryland, others) than in DC, and how scalper‑friendly bills keep popping up in statehouses.(25:01) • StubHub, “Just a Marketplace” & Open DistributionPushback on the “we're only a platform” line, the Aspen Live panel where StubHub took the heat, and the pros/cons of venues listing primary tickets on StubHub to undercut scalpers.(40:02) • Live Nation / Ticketmaster Monopoly TalkInitial reactions to the antitrust case update, David's view that Live Nation is a monopoly with deep vertical control, and how Ticketmaster's resale floors trap fans.(46:02) • Z2's Tech Stack & PrismWhy Z2 moved to Tixr from AXS, how Prism replaced scattered spreadsheets and calendars, and why open integrations (Tixr, ticketing, POS, Hive, etc.) matter so much to how they work.(56:55) • Prism Insights, Spotify Data & AIWhy Z2 decided to share their data into Insights, how David actually uses it (recent years, similar markets, sanity checks), and early moves into Spotify local‑listener data and AI‑driven prediction tools.(01:15:28) • The Bull Case for IndependentsOrganizing at every level: local (night mayors), state (SIVA), national (NIVA). Why showing up in policy conversations matters for a real seat at the table—and why David is still bullish on live music demand in a digital age.Please share this with anyone that might be interested in the topics, links below to subscribe and stay in the loop with the podcast and Prism:Subscribe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Prism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@prismfm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Follow us on LinkedIn (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Meet the Podcast Host/CEO of Prism -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Ford⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Opening Music -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Banana Bread - Layton.rx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Prism engineer!)

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Eoin Sheahan is joined by Irish Olympian Elsa Desmond to talk about the current factors that have put her out of a place at this year's Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in the Luge event, as well as her current back and forth hearings with the Court of Arbitration in Sport that has led to her missing out on the Games.

Feeling like David among Goliaths? UK estate agency coach Josh Phegan explains why being small is a strength, not a weakness. Learn how agility, honest positioning and smarter post-instruction calls help independents win listings and referrals.

Josh Monday Christian and Conspiracy Podcast Ep. 334How to Support the ministry: $5.99 a monthpatreon.com/JoshMondayChristianandConspiracyPodcastJoin the Patreon here: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Joshmonday_podcastIf you want to donate to the Ministry CashAPP:https://cash.app/$JoshmondaymusicNew affiliate: https://wsteif.com/ Paul and Crystals links: https://thetinfoilhatfactory.com/Flat Earth Books by Sakal Publishing Affiliate Link: https://booksonline.club/booksonlinecYoutube: ⁠@joshmondaymusicandpodcast ⁠ Tips for the show to Support our Ministry: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joshmondayCoffee Mug Is Available email me your mailing address Joshmonday⁠@rocketmail.com ⁠ Please subscribe to our Spotify and You Tube Channel Joshmondaymusic and Podcast and help us grow so we can keep on spreading the good news. To all of our current and future subscribers thank you for your time, we appreciate you. Please do us a favor subscribe to our You Tube Channel, hit that bell, share, like and comment below on our You tube. Please leave us a 5-Star review on Apple and Spotify.Check out my new show Sunday Service and Wednesday Brought to you by Cult of Conspiracy Podcast. On Cult of Conspiracy Spotify, Patreon and Apple Podcast Channel.Join the study as I go deep into the Bible. Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. Romans 10:17.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/josh-monday-christian-and-conspiracy-podcast--6611118/support.

"Private practice conceded the battle." Connect With Our SponsorsGreyFinch - https://greyfinch.com/jillallen/A-Dec - https://www.a-dec.com/orthodonticsSmileSuite - https://getsmilesuite.com/ Summary In this conversation, John Marvin shares his extensive journey in healthcare marketing, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by private practices due to corporate influences. He emphasizes the importance of understanding consumer needs through research and the necessity for private practices to engage with their communities authentically. The discussion also highlights the critical role of patient experience and convenience in retaining clients and competing against larger corporate entities. Connect With Our Guest John D. Marvin - john@johndmarvin.com Takeaways John's journey in healthcare marketing began in the early 80s.He emphasizes the importance of consumer research in marketing strategy.Private practices must engage with their communities to thrive.Convenience is a key factor in patient retention.Marketing should focus on building authentic relationships with patients.Corporate influences can negatively impact private practices.Practices need to justify their pricing through value and service.Community involvement can differentiate private practices from corporates.Every patient interaction should feel special and engaging.Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:46 John D Marvin's Journey with TSO06:41 Challenges in Private Practices and Marketing Strategies13:50 Combating Low-Cost Competitors19:54 Community Involvement and Private Practice36:15 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Episode Credits:  Hosted by Jill AllenProduced by Jordann KillionAudio Engineering by Garrett LuceroAre you ready to start a practice of your own? Do you need a fresh set of eyes or some advice in your existing practice?Reach out to me- www.practiceresults.com.    If you like what we are doing here on Hey Docs! and want to hear more of this awesome content, give us a 5-star Rating on your preferred listening platform and subscribe to our show so you never miss an episode.    New episodes drop every Thursday!   

Evan, Canty, & Michelle welcome Buster Olney to the show to preview the World Series and comment on the double-edged sword of sports betting. Why aren't we talking about Ohio State? We prompt Canty on the biggest storylines of the NFL weekend which includes a potential NFC East shakeup. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Brian Windhorst doesn't just report on the NBA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle welcome Buster Olney to the show to preview the World Series and comment on the double-edged sword of sports betting. Why aren't we talking about Ohio State? We prompt Canty on the biggest storylines of the NFL weekend which includes a potential NFC East shakeup. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Brian Windhorst doesn't just report on the NBA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle welcome Buster Olney to the show to preview the World Series and comment on the double-edged sword of sports betting. Why aren't we talking about Ohio State? We prompt Canty on the biggest storylines of the NFL weekend which includes a potential NFC East shakeup. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Brian Windhorst doesn't just report on the NBA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle welcome Buster Olney to the show to preview the World Series and comment on the double-edged sword of sports betting. Why aren't we talking about Ohio State? We prompt Canty on the biggest storylines of the NFL weekend which includes a potential NFC East shakeup. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Brian Windhorst doesn't just report on the NBA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle welcome Buster Olney to the show to preview the World Series and comment on the double-edged sword of sports betting. Why aren't we talking about Ohio State? We prompt Canty on the biggest storylines of the NFL weekend which includes a potential NFC East shakeup. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Brian Windhorst doesn't just report on the NBA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Kathryn sits down with Jill Kellett, VP of Product & Marketing and Annie Yang, Senior Director of Data Science of Root Inc. to unpack how a smaller player competes with giants. The dive into ditching the idea of campaigns, leveraging deep telematics, and precision targeting.Guest Quotes: "Don't try to go head to head. If you know that you're in a saturated market and that everybody else is running Facebook ads, you're probably not gonna win, or you might win and it might be really cost prohibitive to win." - Jill "We're not going to win on brand spend. We're not trying to target every customer or show an impression to every person in the U.S. We're much more about precision and discipline in our experimentation approach." - AnnieEpisode Breakdown:[04:20] Alchemy UnveiledTelematics and predictive data: Root leverages information on driver safety from their app and from third parties, to predict LTV of customers and adjust their pricing models. [23:06] From Nuggets to Campaign GoldScaling back can glean insights: If you have to turn off channels or partnerships, view it as an opportunity to expose which partners truly drove impact.[31:14] Gold Rush!Don't play where you can't win: if you're a challenger, be strategic where and how you invest. You need to think differently. Links & ResourcesConnect with Kathryn: LinkedInConnect with Jill: LinkedInConnect with Annie: LinkedInLearn more about Root: joinroot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You've heard this story since Sunday School—but what if David vs. Goliath isn't about an underdog taking down a giant? What if it's really about two kings: one seated in fear, and one anointed by faith? In this message, we break down what really happened in the Valley of Elah, why Goliath might not have been as big as you think, and what it means to fight your battles in the name of the Lord. This isn't just history—it's His story. CONNECT: Text “BRBELONG” to 651-419-4409 DONATE: bethelsrock.org/give LEARN MORE: bethelsrock.org NEW SERMONS | EVERY SUNDAY

David has been anointed the future king of Israel, but he is still technically too young to fight in battle. He gets a special exemption because no one else wants to fight the Philistine champion Goliath. Join us on Noble Street in the heart of Sunny Swissvale!RiverCityPGH.com

This Family Sunday message from Abby Moore reminds us of two powerful truths from the story of David and Goliath: faith is greater than fear, and God can use you. Whether you're a child or an adult, God is looking at your heart and calling you to trust Him in every battle. Join us as we explore 1 Samuel 17, speak words of power over our lives, and learn how to live boldly in the face of challenges.

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The news of Perplexity's bid to purchase Google has become one of the most talked-about stories in technology. The conversation explores whether this is a genuine possibility or simply a statement of intent. This is a must-listen for anyone curious about the power struggles shaping tomorrow's internet.Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about

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For this special edition of TCP Talks, Justin Brodley and Matthew Kohn are joined by Chris Opat, SVP of Cloud Operations at Backblaze, to discuss how the cloud storage innovator is reshaping the industry landscape. From their origins as a consumer backup company to becoming a major player in enterprise cloud storage, Chris shares insights on AI workloads, the true cost of egress fees, and why your data doesn’t have to live in a walled garden. About Backblaze Backblaze started in 2007 with a simple mission: make storage so affordable it’s almost free. The company gained early notoriety for their DIY approach to storage infrastructure, with founders literally bending metal in apartments and conducting “gorilla storage purchasing” raids at Bay Area Best Buys and Fry’s Electronics to build their custom red storage pods. This scrappy, cost-conscious DNA remains central to the company’s identity today. In September 2015, Backblaze made their enterprise pivot with the launch of B2 Cloud Storage, entering the market at one-quarter the cost of Amazon S3. By December of that launch year, they had already attracted over 30,000 users. Today, Backblaze (NASDAQ: BLZE) manages approximately 4.7 exabytes of data across 310,000+ drives, serving over 500,000 customers in 175 countries. What sets Backblaze apart isn’t just their pricing—it’s their philosophy. While hyperscalers have built complex storage tiers with Byzantine billing structures, Backblaze offers one tier of hot storage with transparent, predictable pricing. Their recent push into AI workloads with B2 Overdrive demonstrates their ability to evolve with market demands while maintaining their core value proposition. About Chris Opat Chris Opat joined Backblaze as SVP of Cloud Operations in 2023, bringing over 25 years of experience in building teams and technology at startup and scale-up companies. Before Backblaze, he served as SVP of Platform Engineering and Operations at StackPath, specializing in edge technology and content delivery. His background includes extensive work with private equity portfolio companies, where he honed his skills in rapid transformation and growth. Chris describes himself as someone who thrives in “David vs. Goliath” scenarios, making Backblaze—with its mission to challenge the hyperscaler incumbents—a perfect fit. His passion for building exceptional technical teams and pushing technological boundaries aligns perfectly with Backblaze’s innovative culture. Interview Highlights The David vs. Goliath Mentality 3:15 Chris: “Nothing makes me happier than to watch a customer choose us over the incumbent competitors and have an exceptionally good experience. It’s easy to work for the incumbents and kind of win all the time. It feels so much better when you do it as the upstart that people don’t see coming.” Chris emphasized how Backblaze offers a fundamentally different partner experience compared to hyperscalers. While AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud may provide excellent services, they often lack the personal touch and flexibility that smaller customers need. At Backblaze, customers can directly influence product strategy and speak with decision-makers who shape the company’s direction.

LIVE SHOW in New York City on August 19. Tickets go live 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, July 9. Click here for tickets! Subscribe to our new YouTube channel! The guys talk through the most important players that switched teams, discuss their new expectations for fantasy and IRL, and identify who should be trusted and who should be, uh, busted. Then, emails and trip recaps from Craig and DK! (00:00) Intro (8:23) Trade news (18:09) Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf, Pittsburgh Steelers (26:44) George Pickens and Javonte Williams, Dallas Cowboys (31:58) Davante Adams, Los Angeles Rams (38:01) Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp, Seattle Seahawks (43:24) Geno Smith, Las Vegas Raiders (46:53) Justin Fields, New York Jets (53:33) Daniel Jones, Indianapolis Colts (59:54) Deebo Samuel, Washington Commanders (01:13:21) Stefon Diggs, New England Patriots (01:15:30) Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, New York Giants (01:22:46) Najee Harris, Los Angeles Chargers (01:25:04) Emails! (01:30:13) Craig's Italy trip (01:40:49) DK's Alaska trip Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's episode explores one of the most pressing challenges early-stage startups face: competing against well-funded incumbents. We cover how startups can beat giants by focusing on niche markets, iterating fast, building emotional brands, and providing world-class customer experiences. This is the ultimate guide for founders navigating a David vs. Goliath scenario. Whether you're bootstrapping or just closed your seed round, these tactics will give you the edge. A friendly heads up - this episode is our season closer before we take a pod break for the summer. Thanks for listening and enjoy your summer - we'll be back from a new studio, recharged and ready to roll.⏱️ Chapter Markers00:00 – Intro and Summer Break Announcement01:00 – Why Competing with Big Players is Tough But Doable02:30 – Foundational Assumptions Before Competing04:00 – Strategy #1: Own Your Niche06:00 – Strategy #2: Move Fast and Iterate Faster08:30 – Strategy #3: Build a Brand People Want to Root For10:00 – Emotional Branding Examples: Slack, Duolingo, Superhuman12:00 – Strategy #4: Win on Customer Experience13:30 – Recap of the Underdog Playbook14:00 – Final Thoughts and Farewell Until After SummerLinksInterplay: Website, LinkedIn, TwitterBook: The Fundraising RulesMPD: LinkedIn, Twitter

This week on The Decision Reel, we dive into the inspiring true story of Erin Brockovich! Join the crew as we break down Julia Roberts' powerhouse performance, the David vs. Goliath legal battle, and all the small-town charm and corporate drama packed into this Oscar-winning film. We explore the real-life stakes behind the story, the sharp script, the emotional moments, and, of course, sprinkle in plenty of laughs and tangents along the way. Is this a movie that still packs a punch today, or does it feel stuck in its early 2000s vibes? Tune in to hear our takes!

Anthony hosts the latest episode of Fantasy MLB Today, "David vs Goliath". In the episode, he discusses the three arms he is streaming on Tuesday, plus an arm he is going to stash and hold, as he makes his first start of the 2025 season. ***Stream of the Day Tracker*** SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on Twitter: @EthosFantasyBB Follow us on Bluesky: @ethosfantasymlb Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV

Tiff and Flip discuss Tiff's fighting days, Flip talks about picking his battles, and they discuss difficult conversations and why they think people don't have them -- and so much more!

BY FAITH - David vs Goliath

Join the Millennial Mustard Seed host, Rod Smith, for a thought-provoking voyage into the unusual, unexplained and unexplored facets of our world! Armed with a seeker's humility and a Biblical lens Millennial Mustard Seed never fails to inspire, provoke and intrigue listeners to deeper faith in Christ Adam Farris author of Five Stones joins Rod to discuss how he was inspired by a personal calling after the passing of my father in September 2022, Five Stones is a gritty reimagining of the David and Goliath story. This graphic novel dives deep into the Nephilim aspect, highlighting its significance to bring new depth and intensity to the legendary battle. A passion project at its core, Five Stones explores the raw, supernatural, and deeply human elements of one of history's most iconic underdog stories. TUNE IN for updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and the journey of bringing this vision to life! Links to Adams book and contact below! https://fivestones.bigcartel.com/ https://eadamfarris.substack.com/ MMS CONTACT INFO: •Email Rod Smith: ⁠⁠mmseed@proton.me⁠⁠ •MMS Podcast Website Link: •Leave a message: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rodney-jay/message⁠⁠ MMS SUPPORT: •Consider partnering with our ministry. ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/rodney-jay/subscribe⁠ Buy a copy of my new book! The Words are Salt ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/a1ZL3u2⁠⁠ my Amazon Author page link Amazon.com: Rodney Jay Smith Jr: books, biography, latest update ⁠⁠https://givesendgo.com/GB6F9?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=GB6F9⁠⁠ Venmo - @Rodney-Smith-368 ⁠⁠https://www.paypal.me/creative775⁠⁠ Cash app - $Rodsworth77 ⁠⁠⁠Millennial Mustard Seed Podcast on SubscribeStar.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Millennial Mustard Seed | Podcast content & community | Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ RECOMMENDED MMS RESOURCE: Brother Klaus Chavis YouTube channel. ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalDiscipleMinistries⁠ Dan Duval Bride Ministries International Download their free app here: ⁠http://brideministries.app.link/⁠ Please leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app/catcher, whichever you use to listen. Music from Uppbeat Free Music for YouTube Videos & Creators UppbeatLicense: PFREJYBLQKUZTMDH:

Scott Schara gives an update on his ongoing lawsuit of medical malpractice and the wrongful death of his daughter Grace and shares some shocking laws that are in effect throughout the U.S. Our Amazing Grace: https://ouramazinggrace.net/home www.worldviewmatters.tv © FreedomProject 2025

Scott Schara gives an update on his ongoing lawsuit of medical malpractice and the wrongful death of his daughter Grace and shares some shocking laws that are in effect throughout the U.S.Our Amazing Grace: https://ouramazinggrace.net/homewww.worldviewmatters.tv© FreedomProject 2025

This week, Marsh and Cecil join us for an atheist review of David vs Goliath: Battle of Faith, the movie that asks "what if the story of David and Goliath was repackaged as an action movie that was repackaged as an ad for a monster truck rally?" === Check out more from Marsh on Be Reasonable and Skeptics with a K Check out more from Cecil on Cognitive Dissonance, Lawful Assembly, and Season Liberally Come see us live in Nashville! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-nashville-tennessee-tickets-997264413707 If you'd like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/godawful Check out our other shows, The Scathing Atheist, The Skepticrat, Citation Needed, and D&D Minus. Our theme music is written and performed by Ryan Slotnick of Evil Giraffes on Mars. If you'd like to hear more, check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/

SASKATCHEWAN[Part 1 of 2]A 23-year old woman shows up at a hospital in Regina saying something “very bad” happened to her at another hospital the night before. The bizarre story that unravelled over the following decade would be described by some as a battle of David Vs Goliath. Others would say it was taken straight from science fiction.* Additional content warning: this series includes some details of sexual assault, including of an underage person. Please take care when listening.The intention of this series is to take a detailed look back at a shocking crime sensationalized through headlines and how it impacted the community.Some names have been changed to respect the privacy of those involved.Part 2 available to all in a week.Listen ad-free and early:CTC premium feeds are available on Amazon Music (included with Prime), Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast, giving you access 24 hours early without the ads. Please note: case-based episodes will always be available to all, we will never put them exclusively behind a paywall.Canadian true crime donates monthly to those facing injustice. This month we have donated to Women's Shelters Canada. Find a shelter near you by going to sheltersafe dot ca.Full list of resources, information sources and credits:See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Mike and Jenny Autumn (@jennyautumn) discuss Season 37: David vs. Goliath.

Today, Mike and Jenny Autumn (@jennyautumn) discuss Season 37: David vs. Goliath.