Podcasts about Decent

Editor: Re: Letter, “After John Cornyn, go Ken Paxton,” June 3 Yes, imagine that — losing to a habitual wife-cheater, indicted in 2015 for felony securities fraud, and a 2023 impeachment by the Texas State House for bribery and abuse of office. No thanks. Ken Paxton is the same sicko who gave attorney Adam Hoffman a sweetheart deal. Hoffman was charged with continuously sexually abusing a child for more than three years, a first-degree felony. Instead, Paxton worked out a sweetheart deal for two Class-A misdemeanors and no jail time. A judge ordered him to serve jail time, but he... Article Link

Send us Fan MailA toxic job can teach you more in three months than a “dream role” can teach you in six years. Danielle Frank knows that firsthand. She started as a Miramax Films PR insider traveling the world for premieres and festivals, then moved to Los Angeles and walked straight into an agency culture that made her body scream “nope.” That moment becomes the spark for a bigger conversation about listening to yourself even when your career looks successful from the outside, and how “embracing the pivot” can lead you to the work you were meant to do.Danielle takes us from Bacardi to Moët Hennessy and into the heart of wine storytelling: the romance, the memories, and the history that shows up in every glass. We also geek out on what makes wine feel intimidating and how she tries to make wine knowledge simple and accessible, including a great detour into the legacy behind Veuve Clicquot and why story is sometimes the best pairing.Then we get into her book, A Wine Lover's Guide to Parenting, a humor-forward read that uses wine terms to deliver real lessons about raising decent humans. We talk manners, consistency, tough love, and the hard truth that sometimes your kid might be the one causing harm outside the home. We also explore what it means to be a nurturing adult even if you are not a parent, plus the idea of productive struggle and why letting kids fall safely can build confidence over time.If you like honest parenting talk with a sharp sense of humor and you want a fresh take on wine culture and connection, hit play, share this with a fellow parent or wine lover, and subscribe so you do not miss what we do next. After you listen, will you leave a review and tell us the best “pause and breathe” moment you've had as a parent?Please be sure to checkout our website for previous episodes, our psych-approved resource page, and connect with us on social media! All this and more at www.thelylaspodcast.com

In this week's episode, Charlene Young is joined by new co-host Sarah Coles alongside Tom Sieber to unpack a busy week across markets, tech and personal finance. With geopolitical tensions continuing to weigh on sentiment, the team looks at whether investors are stuck in a holding pattern or if there are more subtle shifts happening beneath the surface. There's also a deep dive into the latest surge in AI excitement, from a major potential Anthropic IPO to huge fundraising moves by Google parent Alphabet, with takeover chatter in sectors like aviation and renewables. The new Retirement Living Standards are out, showing how inflation is upping the cost of even a modest lifestyle in retirement. Sarah and Charlene also talk about fresh savings and lending data from the Bank of England, and what's really happening in the UK housing market. The episode concludes with Dan Coatsworth sitting down with Richard Jeffery, executive chair of Reading based firm ActiveOps to find out how AI is central to what they do. In this episode: Market update: geopolitics, oil and investor sentiment [01:46] AI boom: Anthropic IPO and Alphabet's $80bn raise [04:06] Company news: EasyJet, Drax and defensive stocks that have disappointed [09:15] Retirement Living Standards: how much you really need [13:56] Savings & borrowing: latest Bank of England data [29:29] Housing market outlook and mortgage trends [31:46] Interview: Richard Jeffery, executive chair of ActiveOps [38:25]

Want to know how you can do your bit to become a more inclusive marketeer?Of course you do, because the world is a better place when we show up as allies for one another.This episode is part 2 of Sarah's brilliant conversation with Laura Iancu: founder of Searchpedia, SEO Gal at Octopus Energy, and proud member of both Women in Tech SEO and Neurodivergents in SEO.If you haven't caught part 1 yet, you'll find the link in the resources below

Nearly 40% of discrimination cases are never reported.Employee claims of discrimination hit a record high in 2024 (the highest level in nine years of tracking) - and that's just what gets reported.45% of workers aren't even aware their company has an anti-discrimination policy.Let some of those numbers sink in...This week on the podcast I am joined by Laura Iancu, founder of Searchpedia, the SEO Gal at Octopus Energy, and a proud member of Women in Tech SEO & NDs in SEO.She refers to herself as a search activist, meaning she doesn't just talk about making search better, fairer, and more useful, she walks the walk.We talk about why representation and inclusion matters both online and in the workplace. She shares what frustrates her most, the impact it has in the workplace and how community plays an important role.She also shares practical tips for people who feel excluded and how we can all be better allies.As this is such a big topic, I have decided to do a part one and part two.This is part one of the conversation, where me and Laura have a heart to heart and put some worlds to right.We discuss so many different topics including, the problem with “default user" design, whether its lack of awareness or money constraints that get in the way, being aware of how our own background and experiences can give us biases, how exclusion shows up in the workplace and so much more.About LauraLaura Iancu is the founder of Searchpedia, the SEO Gal at Octopus Energy, and a proud member of Women in Tech SEO & NDs in SEO. She refers to herself as a search activist, meaning she doesn't just talk about making search better, fairer, and more useful, she walks the walk. She's also a mentor, something she genuinely loves, helping others find their confidence, voice, and place in the industry. Born in Romania and shaped by life across the UK, China and Europe, Laura brings an international lens to sustainability, search, accessibility, and inclusive communication.Where to find LauraLaura Iancu on LinkedInLaura's WebsiteAbout 'The SEO Mindset' PodcastBuild your inner confidence and thrive.The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.Get in touchWe'd love to hear from you. We have many ways that you can reach out to us to say hello, ask a question, or suggest a topic for us to discuss on a future episode.Follow us on InstagramFollow us on LinkedInSend us an emailCheck out Tazmin's WebsiteCheck out Sarah's WebsiteClick here to download your copy of our free 'Growth versus Fixed Mindset' ebook.Click here to sign up for our newsletter to receive news and updates from the podcast eg latest episodes, events, competitions etc. We will never spam and you can unsubscribe at anytime.Subscribe and never miss an episode: Listen to The SEO Mindset PodcastResources used for episodeWomen in Tech SEO | Global CommunityRoxana Stingu LinkedInStatistics on Workplace Discrimination (2026 Guide) - Meditopia for WorkRecord high reached for workplace discrimination, harassment and retaliation claimsWorkplace Discrimination Insights | Employment Law BlogCopyright 2026 Sarah & TazminMentioned in this episode:Previsible helps brands growSearch has changed but most strategies haven't. If you're still measuring success purely on rankings and clicks, you're missing where real decisions are happening. Previsible helps brands understand and grow their visibility across AI platforms so you're not just present, you're chosen. If you want to see where your brand stands and how to build trust in AI-driven search today.Check out PrevisibleSupport the podcast today!For the same price of a Starbucks, Costa, or your favourite local coffee shop drink, you can give us a one off tip or a monthly donation. Also, have you subscribed to the podcast? If not why not! Receive notifications whenever a new episode is available, and why not leave us a cheeky 5-star review or rating while your there? Give us a one off donation

Send us Fan MailThe next wave of rental regulation isn't a headline to skim, it's a checklist that will decide whether your property is legally “decent.” We sit down with Alison and Anthony McMullan from Homemaker Property to map out what the Decent Homes Standard actually requires, how it connects to the Renters' Rights Act, and why waiting until 2035 is the fastest way to get caught out. We talk plainly about the five criteria, the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), and the kind of evidence landlords need, from inventories to periodic inspections, to prove you're running a professional, compliant rental business.  We also dig into the part that's keeping many investors awake: energy efficiency and thermal comfort. EPC C by 2030, Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, and the possibility of changing EPC methodology can shift what “good enough” looks like, especially for gas central heating versus newer low-carbon systems. We share practical guidance on when it makes sense to act now, how to think about upgrade budgets, and why you should focus on smart, defensible steps rather than panic spending on the wrong improvements. Damp and mold, repairs, core facilities, and the grey areas that lead to disputes all get a real-world run-through. Then we flip from compliance to opportunity. Using an independent “top 50 buy-to-let hotspots” style report, we look at what's performing across the UK, including Manchester and Glasgow near the top and Coventry holding a standout spot. We break down what these rankings measure, what they miss, and how to pressure-test any location with local insight so you don't buy a great “deal” that becomes an unsellable asset. We finish with a rapid set of buying tactics: stronger offers, proof of funds, negotiation posture, sales fall-through reality, and how to keep solicitors moving so your purchase doesn't stall for weeks. If you want more grounded property investing advice like this, subscribe, share the episode with a landlord friend, and leave a review so more investors hear it. What's the one Decent Homes Standard change you're preparing for first?VALUABLE RESOURCES:Let me help you build your property business, Check out how I can support your investing now.Visit https://www.thepropertyunleashed.com/homeMy Property Investing Community called Property Education To Action,  This is the best place to achieve your property goals and build the life you desire. https://educationtoaction.com Apply here: thepropertyunleashed.com — click Inner Circle“Free Goal Setting Masterclass: Build Your Life In Five Days”“If you've enjoyed these episodes, leave us a five-star review”https://www.facebook.com/groups/816926952556608 to meet like-minded property investors and be a part of the community.CONNECT WITH ME:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.fitzgerald.7921Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markfitzgeraldentrepreneur/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-fitzgerald-59200079/...

A rainstorm in the first two days of April produced enough moisture to push the month's total precipitation to 179 percent of the historic average for Cortez. However, that didn't really change the dramatically dry picture overall in the area.

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Most parents want to give their kids an easier life. The problem? Easy lives rarely create resilient adults. In this deeply personal episode, Sharran shares the parenting philosophy he and his wife use to raise resilient, capable, and grounded children. Sharran explains the internal conflict many successful parents face: wanting to protect their children from struggle while also knowing that doing hard things is what built their own strength and character. He breaks down the five core principles they use at home. Through vulnerable stories about his children, Sharran reveals a practical framework for raising emotionally strong kids in a world designed for comfort and distraction.This episode is a must-listen for parents who want to raise capable humans, not entitled ones.“There's only one constant: doing hard things is what makes you successful.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:03:35 - The parenting conflict between comfort and hardship05:51 - Lesson #1: Learning new skills builds resilience07:29 - Lesson #2: Teaching focus in a distracted world09:13 - Lesson #3: “F your mood, follow the plan”11:03 - Lesson #4: Delayed gratification and impulse control13:37 - Lesson #5: Teaching kids not to quit15:45 - Recap: How to raise decent kidsResources:- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/- Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/- Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/- X - https://x.com/sharran- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1- Threads - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa

The airlines are a symptom of a greater problem in America. The bankruptcy of Spirit, the increased maintenance issues that are causing flight delays or cancelations, the consolidation of the industry for increased profits and reduced service quality. All of this is part of the decline of America and the transition to a techno-corporatocracy. It is slow, it is deliberate, and it is the next step in the new global prison system.  #BardsFM_Morning #CorporateConsolidation #Techno-fascism  Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here Mailing Address: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

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The internet is back! Kind of! We might not have five nines uptime, but we do have the ability to hold an only slightly disastrous conversation about these politicians. You know the ones.Topics:Truck ramping off a LamborghiniAppreciating where you came fromDance schedules are crazyRunning Point season 2Oprah makes another trillion dollarsThese politiciansAnthony Edwards' baby mamasSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 - On Saturday after the game, Scott Wedgewood said he'll trade goalie duties with Blackwood during the playoffs. How often will that happen? When SHOULD it happen? Wedgewood has been better, so should they ride with him the entire time? Or should they keep switching off since that got them through the regular season?13:14 - Nuggets-Timberwolves Round 1, Game 2 TAHNIGHT. What are the keys to a Nuggets victory?30:41 - We don't need the Nuggets to have a stellar start tonight. Can they have a decent start a least?? Is that too much to ask? Can they not have to climb their way out of a friggin hole? 

As we continue with our Starfleet's Finest? Spotlight Series, we arrive to TNG's Decent Part I & II. In this episode we highlight Admiral Alynna Nechayev, played by our dear friend Natalija Nogulich. When Data experiences an emotional response killing a Borg drone, something inside him snaps...leading to him involuntarily joining his brother Lore. Admiral Nechayev reminds Picard that if he is given another opportunity, like the one with Hugh, to rid the Federation of a mortal enemy, then he is to take it! The Enterprise follows after him but not at the expense of Troi, La Forge and Captain Picard being held prisoner.

SUMMARY: Have we reached a point where coding is a solved problem? And if so, what are the downstream effects on companies that need software to differentiate their business?GUEST: Brandon Whichard, Co-Host of Software Defined TalkSHOW: 1019SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Reasoning Show #1019 TranscriptSHOW VIDEO: https://youtu.be/q0mksIKcBzkSHOW SPONSORS:ShareGate - ShareGate Protect. Microsoft 365 Governance, we got this!Nasuni - Activate your data for AI and request a demoSHOW NOTES:The New Kingmakers (Stephen O'Grady - 2014)Developer Growth Rates[Via ChatGPT]  A useful way to think about it:Typing code → mostly commoditizedDesigning systems → partially assistedOwning outcomes → still very humanTopic 1 - How many years into Public Cloud did we assume that Cloud had solved the IT problem? Topic 2 - Developers - what are we solving for?10% of time coding, mostly on the last 10-15% Lots of time in planning meetings (decoding requirements, resource planning, updates, etc.)Decent amount of time fixing, troubleshooting, technical debt reductionTopic 2a - Business people have unlimited ideas, and most ideas are money + techWhat would be their interface to problem solving without developers? (is this just a shift to consultants)Is this a massive opportunity for a great PaaS 3.0 company (e.g. is Vercel an example?)Topic 3 - [Hypothetical] Let's assume a fairly normal company fired all their software developers tomorrow. How long before they could get a moderately complex new application of integration into production? Topic 4 - Nobody likes to work on legacy code - missing source, missing engineers, etc. What do we call any code written by AI that was abandoned within the last 6-12 months? FEEDBACK?Email: show @ reasoning dot showBluesky: @reasoningshow.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @ReasoningShowInstagram: @reasoningshowTikTok: @reasoningshow

The podcast returns, unfortunately, discussing a heavy defeat away at West Ham. Dave and Joe dissect the action, chat about Rob Edwards' position and a quick look at the trip to Leeds next weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, the fellas continue with some more unpopular pastoral opinions.

The Break Room (WEDNESDAY 4/8/26) 9am Hour 1) How much time would it take someone to rob you of all the valuables inside your home? 2) Decent celebrity restaurants

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The finances of Southwest Health System in Montezuma County have been on something of a roller-coaster ride.

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Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Nicholas "Harry" Callas entertain a hypothetical about what kind of return the Pirates could get for CF Oneil Cruz.

We chat with Holly and Emily about the escape room we played.   Check out Holly's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hollylikesgames13  Or Emily's: https://www.twitch.tv/emilywbates  And RPGeeks: https://www.youtube.com/@RPGeeksDND  And No Rolls Barred: https://www.youtube.com/@NoRollsBarred    Check out the images and write up for this Escape Room below to follow along, or play yourself! https://www.consumethismedia.com/upintheheir/#pt4    For everything Escape This Podcast, head to https://www.consumethismedia.com/escape-this-podcast If you can, please support the show on Patreon for blog posts, bonus audio, videos, trivia, and the chance to appear as a character in one of Dani's rooms. To hang out with us and other fans, join our discord here: https://discord.gg/AH9MZqM  Check out our second podcast, Solve This Murder! Website || iTunes || RSS Have questions, comments, puzzles, or anything else? Send us an email! (escapethispod@gmail.com)

Step into Episode 204 of On The Delo as Delo sits down with Teddy, a fifth-generation Arizona native and co-founder of Pretty Decent Concepts, for a wide-ranging conversation about music, grit, marriage, and building one of Phoenix's most creative restaurant groups from the ground up. From touring the country on $7 a day with his rock band Hollywood Heartthrob to winning a million-dollar raffle and losing it all chasing the music dream — and then betting everything on Downtown Phoenix before anyone else believed in it — Teddy's story is a masterclass in persistence, pivoting, and playing the long game.The conversation covers how Teddy and his wife Katie built their restaurant group concept by concept, starting with a bootstrapped Chico Malo at Cityscape in Downtown Phoenix, navigating chef drama and a complete menu overhaul weeks before opening, opening and ultimately shuttering Chico Malo Miami after a four-year battle with neighbors, and doubling down on Tempe when everyone said it couldn't work. Teddy also shares the creative philosophy behind their cinematic concepts, why he treats every restaurant like an album, how collaboration with talent like Scott Conant on the upcoming Roman God of Fire sets them apart, and why a rising tide lifts all ships when it comes to building great neighborhoods. If you're in hospitality, entrepreneurship, or just love the Arizona food scene, this episode is packed with real insight and great stories.Chapter Guide (Timestamps):(0:00 - 1:41) Delo's Intro, Episode 204, and Welcoming Teddy(1:42 - 3:34) Fifth-Generation Arizona Roots, Sun Devil Marching Band, and West Side Phoenix(3:35 - 7:19) Hollywood Heartthrob, Warped Tour, Record Label, and Music Industry Lessons(7:20 - 10:57) Every Failure Translates: Business Lessons from Music to Restaurants(10:58 - 13:49) Building with Katie: Partnership, Marriage, and 17 Years of Growing Together(13:50 - 17:03) Life on Tour, $7 a Day, and Katie Running Merch on the Road(17:04 - 18:25) Winning the Million-Dollar Health & Wealth Raffle and Taking the Cash Option(18:26 - 24:36) Opening Chico Malo: Downtown Phoenix, Chef Drama, Menu Pivots, and the Underdog Win(24:37 - 26:38) Chico Malo Miami: COVID, Hotel Rooms with a Toddler, and Knowing When to Walk Away(26:39 - 32:18) Betting on Tempe: Filthy Animal, Doubters, a Rising Tide, and the ASU Generation(32:19 - 36:10) Pat Tillman, Jake Plummer, ASU Lore, and the Rose Bowl Memory(36:11 - 38:23) Roman God of Fire, Scott Conant, Forgive Me Father, and What's Opening in June(38:24 - 40:48) Wren and Wolf, the California Group That Never Opened, and Downtown Phoenix Today(40:49 - 44:31) Rapid Fire: Coffee, Aliens, Bench Press, Richardson's, and Rapid-Fire Wrap-Up

Holly Musgrave and Emily Bates help our final prince. Or do they?   Check out Holly's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hollylikesgames13  Or Emily's: https://www.twitch.tv/emilywbates  And RPGeeks: https://www.youtube.com/@RPGeeksDND  And No Rolls Barred: https://www.youtube.com/@NoRollsBarred    Check out the images and write up for this Escape Room below to follow along, or play yourself! https://www.consumethismedia.com/upintheheir/#pt4    For everything Escape This Podcast, head to https://www.consumethismedia.com/escape-this-podcast If you can, please support the show on Patreon for blog posts, bonus audio, videos, trivia, and the chance to appear as a character in one of Dani's rooms. To hang out with us and other fans, join our discord here: https://discord.gg/AH9MZqM  Check out our second podcast, Solve This Murder! Website || iTunes || RSS Have questions, comments, puzzles, or anything else? Send us an email! (escapethispod@gmail.com)

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On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Trade deadline recap - was it exciting enough? (3:00) What trade deadline is like as an insider during the day and collecting information (7:00) The flow of trades and why things have been happening so late in the day (12:30) How the Kadri trade went down in Calgary & more (17:30) The drama of the TSN mock draft & odds of winning the draft lottery (26:30) The Maple Leafs deadline and how they faired all things considered (37:30) Ducks, Mammoth, Blue Jackets and teams who bought trying to knock on the door (42:30) Sabres/Lightning crazy game on Sunday (43:30) Corey Perry back to the Lightning (47:30) Guys who never ended up getting dealt...most likely will be dealt in the off-season (50:00) What the Canadiens didn't do (53:00) NMC (57:00) The TSN insider sketch TODAY'S SPONSOR: MACK WELDON: Go to mackweldon.com and use code CJ for 20% off your first order of $125 or more. BUY Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Aces-Essential-Stories-Trailblazers/dp/1637278624 Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rights to exploit Bolivia's lithium will likely be offered to western investors, instead of the Russian and Chinese companies that were given preferential access by MAS. Former president Evo Morales and his followers remain the great imponderable of Bolivian politics – the 65-year-old veteran politician still has the power to mobilise masses of the populace. But for the moment, the long-suffering workers of Bolivia will have to look for a more solid strategy to assert the rights and agency that they seemed so close to securing, but which once more have eluded them. Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: https://thecommunists.org/education-programme/ Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/

Brandt, Tyler, and Brennan, go over the Real Salt Lake, not surprising, win over the Seattle Sounders at the Riot. If you can count on Seattle to do two things a season its, lose in Salt Lake and then finish near the top of the table. Decent trade off? We talk about the kids being up for the moment each week. Some stellar play going forward. New players look up to the challenge. Rafa Cabral is still the man and the man crush! All this and more! Listen, watch, share, and subscribe!

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This episode features comic Bryan Miller, radio legend Mike Gelfand, Soldarity HealthShare co-founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Oertle, and psychic Ruth Lordan.

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Mark continues talking the topics of the day, the Old 29er joins to talk Penguins and the Olympics, and then we Ask Mark Anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark continues talking the topics of the day, the Old 29er joins to talk Penguins and the Olympics, and then we Ask Mark Anything!

Lords: Tyriq Watson Topics: My sleep experience over the holiday Esper says: "Cannabis can definitely help one get into a sleep state, but actually degrades the quality of sleep quite a bit. From personal experience my guess is this has to do with how it affects dreams, often precluding them from happening to begin with." Conlanging taught me how to judge good art Tate mode The Tyger, by William Blake https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43687/the-tyger Microtopics: Scrubbin' Trubble The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Leguin. Changing history by dreaming about it and having a hypnotherapist that's trying to change your dreams. Telling artists that you like them vs. telling them that you like your work. Learning how to take compliments. Three people who could have opinions. Spoilers for early January. Trying to sleep on an airplane and training yourself to be unable to sleep at all. A highly suboptimal experience. Untraining the fear of falling asleep on planes from your body. How to wear a neck pillow, maybe. Sleeping sitting up and your head nodding forward as you fall asleep. Neck pillow instructions dot PDF. How to transport a neck pillow. Hyperfixation on sleep and the consequences of not getting it. Mythbusters Mode. If you can't sleep, how helpful is it to pretend to be asleep? Being woken up by the sensation of all your senses shutting down as you fall asleep. Skipping your consciousness off of the surface of sleep. Getting super stoked when you're about to fall asleep and waking yourself up because you're so excited. Problems solved with more coffee vs. problems solved with more coffee tables. Lingthusiasm. Cursing yourself to hate a beloved movie series by watching it on a plane. Psychosomatic self-curses. Linguistics and conlangs. The guy everyone hires to con a lang for a movie. Judging things based on whether you like it vs. judging things based on whether it achieved the creator's goals. Learning a new framing and applying it to everything. Being aware of your frame and communicating your frame to the listener. Lojban. Lojban as a wholly unnatural way to speak in the same way that ballet is a wholly unnatural way to move. Decent and not unaesthetic. Trying to draw a picture without knowing how to hold a pencil. Birds with extra vocal tracts. Birdlangs. What if parrots evolved to be sentient, except in a fantasy world, because reasons. Ascertaining the borders of your caring. Brandon Sanderson doing Brandon Sanderson things. The IPA of sounds a human can perform live on a modular synthesizer. To create Hatsune Miku, you must first invent the universe. Horizontal vs. vertical scanlines. Designing a CRT that can scan either horizontally or vertically. Delta gun tubes with a triad of phosphor dots. Having a vertical monitor to display tall things. Page-shaped-pages. Games that ship as a rectangle on a web site. Black frame insertion. Do modern LCD displays have ghosting? A very intimidating challenge. A very fun nexus of art and programming. Tate Mode vs. Tate Modern. Tate your owl for science. Whether this poem predates the Great Vowel Shift. Mixing ands and ampersands. Capital Ampersand. Seeing an animal and realizing that this is it, this is the one that's meant to eat me. A glowing golden perfect human that everyone instantly hates and wants to eat. Whether you can invent a tiger in Dwarf Fortress.

The United States has a new National Defense Strategy. Unfortunately, that of the Chinese Communist Party is unchanged. According to the document released by the Department of War on January 23rd, China is no longer this country's “most significant strategic competitor.” Even that formulation used by the Biden administration in its 2022 counterpart NDS downplayed the reality that the CCP is our mortal enemy. The Trump administration has decided to prioritize the security of the Western hemisphere, saying unspecified “strength” will deter China and promote “visionary and realistic diplomacy, thereby setting conditions for a balance of power in the Indo-Pacific that allows all [the region's nations] to enjoy a decent peace.”  Unfortunately, the Chinese Communists are not interested in a decent peace. They seek our destruction, including by continuing their penetration and domination of our hemisphere. America needs a war-footing now. This is Frank Gaffney.

Welcome back Mel!! Listen as we swap stories about choosing presence over panic, from a tense checkout line during storm prep to why people are buying vinyl, CDs and even flip phones again. We share simple ways to read a room, spread calm, and enjoy real connection without screens.• Mel returns for a monthly chat• reading emotional undercurrents in public spaces• small acts that lower crowd anxiety• practical storm prep without panic• games, conversation and offline time when power drops• creative outlets: Mel's word search books and journals• digital fatigue, AI slop and the flip phone shift• owning media again: vinyl, CDs and VHS nostalgia• streaming frustrations vs tangible collections• choosing presence, compliments and everyday kindnessLinks to Mel's books Connect with Coach Mikki We look forward to seeing you succeed! - www.KeepOnSharing.com - Code - KOSSupport the showJoin my guests on my YouTube Channel

Steve Crossman is joined by Stephen Warnock, Andros Townsend, Michael Brown and Alistair Bruce-Ball reacting to Arsenals 0-0 draw against Liverpool. Arsenal are six points clear at the top of table while Liverpool stay fourth, eight points behind third-placed Aston Villa. Hear from Mikel Arteta and Liverpool boss Arne Slot who is asked about the incident when Gabriel Martinelli attempted to push Conor Bradley off the pitch after he had gone down injured. The team also discuss Manchester United and what does the ‘DNA' of the club really mean. Plus Brentford fan Michael Johnston gives an insight into why Brentford get it so right with their recruitment and is Keith Andrews manager of the season so far?Timecodes: 01:00 Arsenal 05:25 Mikel Arteta 07:30 Decent point for Liverpool? 08:45 Arne Slot 14:00 United ‘DNA' 26:30 Brentford & Keith AndrewsCommentaries this week: Fri 9th Jan - FA CUP: Wrexham v Nottingham Forest 1930 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Fri 9th Jan - FA CUP: Preston North End v Wigan 1930 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Sat 10th Jan - WSL: Arsenal v Manchester United 1230 - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Macclesfield Town v Crystal Palace 1215 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Everton v Sunderland 1215 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Wolves v Shrewsbury Town 1215 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Fulham v Middlesbrough 1500 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Sat 10th Jan - A CUP: Manchester City v Exeter City 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Newcastle v Bournemouth 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Stoke City v Coventry City 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Spurs v Aston Villa 1745 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Bristol City v Watford 1745 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Cambridge United v Birmingham City 1745 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Grimsby Town v Weston-super-mare 1745 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Charlton v Chelsea 2000 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Sun 11th Jan - FA CUP: Derby County v Leeds United 1200 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Sun 11th Jan - FA CUP: Portsmouth v Arsenal 1400 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Sun 11th Jan - FA CUP: West Ham v QPR 1430 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Sun 11th Jan - FA CUP: Norwich City v Walsall 1430KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 Mon 12th Jan – FA CUP: Liverpool v Barnsley 1945KO – LIVE ON 5 LIVE SPORT

Apply to Join Churchfront Premium Apply to Join Churchfront Pro Free Worship and Production Toolkit Shop Our Online Courses Join us at the Churchfront Conference Follow Churchfront on Instagram or TikTok: @churchfront Follow on Twitter: @realchurchfront Gear we use to make videos at Churchfront Musicbed SyncID: MB01VWQ69XRQNSN   Carey Nieuwhof Interview - Podcast Notes Overview Conversation with Carey Nieuwhof about the shift in modern church worship from entertainment-focused to encounter-focused experiences, live streaming strategy, and church growth in the digital age. Key Themes 1. The Shift: Entertainment vs. Encounter The Problem with Modern Church Production Social media created a "copycat phase" where churches could suddenly see what megachurches were doing Churches adopted same equipment, same songs, same production values What was unique became ubiquitous - "we all became copies of each other" Gen Z is "the most marketed to generation in human history" and numb to production Quote: "Gen Z is the most marketed to generation in human history. And we're all kind of numb to the production. I don't think people are looking for hype. They're looking for hope." What People Actually Want Something real and tangible An experience of God, not just information about God Presence, not just presentation Transformation over information The Internet's Limitation Really good at delivering information (especially with AI) Cannot facilitate an encounter "There's something that happens in the room that doesn't happen online" 2. What "Encounter Over Entertainment" Looks Like The Tonal Shift Worship leaders being more sensitive to what's happening in the room, not just rehearsed transitions Preachers leaving space, not just hitting time marks Paying attention to what God might be doing (people crying, leaning in, visible reactions) Creating space to breathe Silence and Space "When I started in ministry, my goal was to get rid of as much silence in church as I could" Now: "Where else are you going to get silence? You don't get it unless you're in church" Don't have to fill every moment with words Can be silent or "noodle" on instruments while creating space Quote: "People's lives are so noisy and so crowded. I mean, we don't even sleep without white noise machines or anything like that. So where else are you going to get silence?" Evoke vs. Manipulate Can't plan a revival - it happens or it doesn't Job is to "set the table" and make space for the Holy Spirit Example: Great movies evoke genuine tears by accessing real emotions Cheap manipulation feels different Quote: "It's not our job as Christians to manipulate. It's our job possibly to evoke, to say, 'I'm going to set the table. I can't control the Holy Spirit.'" 3. The Liturgy Issue Modern Church is "Liturgically Malnourished" Liturgy = order of service (not an outdated term) Modern church handles joy and praise well Missing: contemplation, confession, lamentation, reflection Lost practices: prayers of confession, prayers of the people Carey's Confession Presbyterian background included prayers of approach and confession As church became attractional, prayer became "just an opportunity to clear the set for the sermon" Regrets thin prayers: "God, it's so good to be here today. We thank you so much. Amen." Quote: "It's like confess your sins to one another and you will be healed. We don't do that anymore. What if we did that?" Not Either/Or, But Both/And Keep good lighting, sound, production, and musicians who can play Add breathing room, texture, color, tone, mood Use liturgical calendar and historic practices adapted to modern context Don't approach Sunday as "slots to fill" Creative Freedom 52 Sundays = 52 blank canvases Already do this well at Easter and Christmas Can be more creative without confusing people Example: Good Friday Service Ended in darkness with no announcement Faded to black and stayed there People sat in uncomfortable silence, then slowly left "I wanted them to feel that discomfort... if you can even get a small sampling of that" Easter Sunday picked up in darkness, then sunrise/resurrection 4. Live Streaming Strategy Who Should Live Stream? Not every church needs to live stream everything Need good musicians to sound great online (around 400-500 attendance to have talent base) Need separate mix for online vs. in-house Poor production = "school play" - only interesting to those directly involved Quote: "A lot of churches, and these are well-meaning, beautiful Christian people. If you don't have the talent in production or in worship, you sound like a school play." Alternatives Stream just the message On-demand after, mixed in post-production Audio only if video isn't good Consider what strangers stumbling on feed would think The Discovery Argument Pre-COVID minority of churches streamed Now "everybody you want to reach is online" "All of non-Christian America, all the nuns, all the duns, all the atheists, all the agnostics, they're on the internet" Can't remember last time truly unchurched person hadn't watched online for weeks/months before visiting The New Foyer Online is now the foyer, not the physical lobby People investigate online before visiting By the time they show up, they're ready to go "further, faster" "They've already done their investigating. They've already asked ChatGPT all the questions" 5. Practical Service Design Handling Growth Pressure Multiple services create pressure to program everything tightly Solution: Trim 5 minutes from sermon Do 60-minute service with breathing room between Create more lobby/connection space Leverage outdoor space (if climate allows) Worship Set Strategy Don't need extended mix of everything Maybe two songs and a tag instead of three full songs "Sit in the tag for a while" Find the high-impact moments (example: bridge of "How Great Is Our God") Get to what matters, like talent shows do 90-second versions Quote: "You don't have to do the extended mix of everything, the seven minute version, do the tag. That would be great. Space is something that you can do in three minutes if you know how to do it well." Service Flow Examples Don't make people stand and greet (where else does that happen?) Have emotionally intelligent people on doors, not just available people Greet people the way THEY want to be greeted Consider kids moments, announcements, communion as natural transitions Call to commitment/involvement comes sooner now than 10 years ago 6. Online Presence Best Practices Website Design Design for new people first Show service times and location prominently (mobile friendly) Staff page is #3 most viewed - people want to see "are there people like me?" Use accurate photos (don't show 27-year-olds if congregation is 70+) Show actual diversity if you have it Quote (Seth Godin): "Culture is people like us do things like this. So what people are looking for, are there people like us?" Content Strategy Lead with best sermons, not just latest Most popular videos should be easy to find People don't care if it's from 2 years ago (still watching The Office) Have robust FAQ section for unchurched questions Position yourself for lost people, not just members 7. The Current Moment The Harvest is Ripe People are seeking more than maybe in past decade or two Culture is saturated with production - not the competitive edge anymore Mental health crisis caused by social media People desperate for something real What to Do Pray for it (spiritual activity) Make newcomer journey easy Take them somewhere when they show up Go deeper faster - they're ready Quote: "People come to church looking to find God, but sometimes all they find is us. They found a really cool song, they found a really great message, but they didn't actually find God in the midst of it." Give Them Meat Reference to Tara-Lee Cobble and The Bible Recap Provide historical context (helps Christians AND non-Christians) Don't be afraid to go deep on sin, gospel, redemption Write/speak in accessible "street Greek" like the New Testament Example Opening: "Hey, we're going back 3000 years. And there was a guy named David who was King of Israel. He was trying to keep the kingdom united because there was a north and a south. You can relate to that. These are divided times..." Quote (Tim Keller): "It's worse than you can possibly imagine and better than you can possibly dream." 8. Leadership Advice For Young Church Staff (25-40) Navigating Frustration with Leadership Write down actual issues you're facing (budget, staffing, expertise) Present respectfully, thoughtfully, submissively Good leaders will either provide resources or adjust priorities Identifying Toxic Culture Unrealistic expectations Unsympathetic to staff needs Expects 60-hour weeks with no life Toxic leader will get mad/defensive when approached Options in Toxic Environment Respectfully approach and share difficulties Accept the glass ceiling and stay Build healthy team within unhealthy body (temporary solution) Leave - "unhealthy bodies drive out healthy cells" Interview Questions for New Positions Ask to talk to current staff (not the pastor) Ask to talk to FORMER staff Find out who left and why Read Google reviews Have meals/experiences together (reveals character under pressure) Quote: "Ask around, ask if you have permission. Don't ask the pastor. Don't ask the pastor. Are you healthy? The toxic people, 'I'm so healthy.'" 9. Team Building & Growth Hiring Philosophy Only hire A players C players: you know immediately (late, unmotivated, incomplete work) - should be gone B players: good but not great - "it's too bad but we'll survive" A players: if they quit you'd need 3 people to replace them Quote (Netflix): "Adequate performance gets you a generous severance package." A Player Test If they knocked on the door saying "this is my last day," how do you react? C player: "Thank goodness, now I don't have to fire them" B player: "Too bad but we'll survive" A player: "Grabbing the waste basket and throwing up" Growth Wisdom Don't settle on staff because you're panicking Will eventually become bloated with no profit Profit = "permission to do this again tomorrow" (Seth Godin) Most businesses fail not from lack of vision but lack of cash Use tools like Working Genius to find right fit Don't just find A players - find A players with gifts your team needs Cultural Values Write them down and review regularly Ritz-Carlton: 26 values, reviewed 2-3 daily in team meetings Use to evaluate: "Where are we winning/losing with our values?" Catch team members exemplifying values Values help instill culture as org chart grows 10. Upcoming Projects Carey's New Book Topic: AI and the Future Church Thesis: "As the world becomes more artificial, we need to become more human as Christians" Church's future direction is human connection Expected publication: 2026 Latest Book "At Your Best" - about time, energy, and priorities Notable Statistics & Data Points 72% of teenagers have tried AI chatbots 31% prefer AI companionship to human companions Pre-COVID: minority of churches streamed services Can't recall single unchurched person who didn't watch online for weeks/months before visiting Around 400-500 attendance: churches start having talent base for good production 80-95% of church growth in America is conversion growth (not transfer) Top 3 website pages: Homepage, Messages, Staff/About Production Quality Basics Good Enough to Stream Great singing (doesn't need to be phenomenal) Decent lights Pretty good mix Can work with church of 150-200 with good coaching Everything else can be helped with technology Bare Minimum Great guitarist + great vocalist = "off to the races" Don't feel pressure to have full mediocre band Add musicians as you find/afford great ones Practical Takeaways Create space in services - silence, breathing room, sensitivity to the room Recover lost liturgical practices - confession, lamentation, contemplation Go deeper faster - people are ready for meat, not just milk Design for online discovery - unchurched people are investigating you Lead with best content - not just latest content Only hire A players - don't panic hire when growing Build real human connection - counter to increasingly artificial world Make newcomer journey easy - they're ready to engage quickly Be creative with 52 Sundays - not just slots to fill Focus on encounter over entertainment - production supports experience, doesn't replace it Questions for Further Reflection How can we create more space for confession in our services? What would it look like to "evoke" rather than "manipulate" in worship? Are we positioning our online presence for unchurched discovery? Is our production supporting encounter or replacing it? What emotions are people carrying into our services, and how do we acknowledge that? Are we moving too fast for the Holy Spirit to work? Memorable Quotes "I don't think people are looking for hype. They're looking for hope." "People aren't looking for more information. They're looking for presence, not just presentation." "The internet is really good at information, especially with AI. You want to know anything, you can find out anything, but the internet can't really facilitate an encounter." "It's not our job as Christians to manipulate. It's our job possibly to evoke." "Where else are you going to get silence? You don't get it unless you're in church." "If you don't have the talent in production or in worship, you sound like a school play." "Everybody you want to reach is online." "Your foyer has moved online." "People come to church looking to find God, but sometimes all they find is us." "As the world becomes more artificial, we need to become more human as Christians." "Adequate performance gets you a generous severance package." "Profit is permission to do this again tomorrow."

Ousted President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores made their first court appearance in Manhattan this morning to face narco-terrorism, drug and weapons charges. They two pleaded not guilty, but they managed to get in a few more words than that. While this fascinating scene was unfolding inside the courtroom, two separate factions of demonstrators surrounded the courthouse, some thanking President Trump and some wanting Maduro set free. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ousted President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores made their first court appearance in Manhattan this morning to face narco-terrorism, drug and weapons charges. They two pleaded not guilty, but they managed to get in a few more words than that. While this fascinating scene was unfolding inside the courtroom, two separate factions of demonstrators surrounded the courthouse, some thanking President Trump and some wanting Maduro set free. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ousted President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores made their first court appearance in Manhattan this morning to face narco-terrorism, drug and weapons charges. They two pleaded not guilty, but they managed to get in a few more words than that. While this fascinating scene was unfolding inside the courtroom, two separate factions of demonstrators surrounded the courthouse, some thanking President Trump and some wanting Maduro set free. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the third time ever, Amy and Riley unlock the gates of Villa Rosa to provide the Little Turtle Cutie community with this free, full-length episode from our Patreon. Sit back and enjoy the life of a Villa Rosa VIP as we recap Vanderpump Rules season 7, episode 1 - "A Decent Proposal" in which Jax proposes to Brittany at the Malibu Crab Hut. If you enjoyed this full-length episode and want to become a cherished Villa Rosa VIP, join the Turtle Time Patreon to hear our entire archive and access exclusive bonus content! We'll be recapping the Vanderpump Rules series from the beginning each week. And if you need even more Turtle Time in your life, follow us on ⁠TikTok⁠ or ⁠Instagram⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Cathy and Todd discuss Love Actually as part of their “Christmas movies that might not actually be Christmas movies” month. Released in November 2003 and written and directed by Richard Curtis, the film uses its London-at-Christmas setting, stacked ensemble cast, and interwoven stories of romantic, familial, awkward, and heartbreaking love to reflect a long-held worldview: messy humans and basic decency still matter. Cathy and Todd go through their categories, debate the storylines, and unpack why its message that “love is all around” became an annual ritual for so many—and what lands differently when we watch it now.. Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile

Welcome to Botched: A D&D Podcast! After a night of fighting of skinwalkers, our "heros" hide in a well...Is h e the savior, does he know what's going on? Will the party just say the hell with it,and make peace with the skinwalkers?A Is he the scWe now have a PO Box! Wanna send us something? PO BOX 3178 Gettysburg, PA 17325All of our previous seasons can be found on our new channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Botched Archives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!A special shout out and thank you to all of our supporters over on Patreon. You help us continue to churn out “quality” episodes. With your continued support we can take our show on the road! Check out our store over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Botched Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can find tshirts, stickers, pint glasses and more!Give us a 5 star review on Itunes. Doing so will help the show grow, but we will also read out whatever you write at the end of one of our episodes!Feel free to email us any questions, comments or suggestions at ⁠BotchedPodcast@gmail.com⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, like us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can watch the show live on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out each of the hosts' Twitch streams! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dennis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tristan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dennis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tristan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Steve⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Editor: Philip D Keating And Dennis RobinsonProducer: Phil and DennisExecutive Producers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠James Thatcher⁠⁠⁠⁠, Chronic Ejac, Jim Beverly,Disgruntled Furniture, Chris Wisdom, ShinigamiSPQR,  Jayson Haiss, Toaster Bath and Scabby GoosePublisher: Phil and DennisArt by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Emily Swan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gozer⁠

Welcome to Botched: A D&D Podcast! After a night of fighting of skinwalkers, our "heros" hide in a well...Is he the savior, does he know what's going on? Will the party just say the hell with it,and make peace with the skinwalkers?A Is he the scWe now have a PO Box! Wanna send us something? PO BOX 3178 Gettysburg, PA 17325All of our previous seasons can be found on our new channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Botched Archives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!A special shout out and thank you to all of our supporters over on Patreon. You help us continue to churn out “quality” episodes. With your continued support we can take our show on the road! Check out our store over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Botched Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can find tshirts, stickers, pint glasses and more!Give us a 5 star review on Itunes. Doing so will help the show grow, but we will also read out whatever you write at the end of one of our episodes!Feel free to email us any questions, comments or suggestions at ⁠BotchedPodcast@gmail.com⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, like us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can watch the show live on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out each of the hosts' Twitch streams! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dennis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tristan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dennis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tristan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Steve⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Editor: Philip D Keating And Dennis RobinsonProducer: Phil and DennisExecutive Producers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠James Thatcher⁠⁠⁠⁠, Chronic Ejac, Jim Beverly,Disgruntled Furniture, Chris Wisdom, ShinigamiSPQR,  Jayson Haiss, Toaster Bath and Scabby GoosePublisher: Phil and DennisArt by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Emily Swan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gozer⁠

Lancaster County Shows Consumer Fatigue: Colleague Jim McTague reports that retailers in Lancaster are using deep discounts to attract price-sensitive shoppers, noting that while weekend traffic is decent, weekdays are slow and high-end dining is struggling, with the job market tightening significantly as skilled labor demands vanish, suggesting consumers are "running out of disposable income". 1912 ALLENTOWN