Podcasts about Dex

Rob Dillingham balls out with Minnesota Timberwolves at Summer League against the Suns; Timberwolves continue to play the rookies; Where Timberwolves rookie Joan Beringer fits on this year's team; Does Timberwolves POBO Tim Connelly have another big move up his sleeve and more Timberwolves news with Doogie on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd and Dex.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rob Dillingham balls out with Minnesota Timberwolves at Summer League against the Suns; Timberwolves continue to play the rookies; Where Timberwolves rookie Joan Beringer fits on this year's team; Does Timberwolves POBO Tim Connelly have another big move up his sleeve and more Timberwolves news with Doogie on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd and Dex.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves Summer League takeaways; Why are the Timberwolves playing all of their rotation guys; Which Timberwolves second-year player makes the biggest impact; Timberwolves rookie Joan Beringer and Rob Dillingham are developing a nice chemistry; Plus more Timberwolves takeaways on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, and Dex.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves Summer League takeaways; Why are the Timberwolves playing all of their rotation guys; Which Timberwolves second-year player makes the biggest impact; Timberwolves rookie Joan Beringer and Rob Dillingham are developing a nice chemistry; Plus more Timberwolves takeaways on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, and Dex.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Minnesota Timberwolves Summer League takeaways! Terrence Shannon Jr. is too good for the Timberwolves to be in Summer League; The Timberwolves had the full Rob Dillingham experience; Plus more Timberwolves observations with Mackey, Judd, and Dex on Flagrant Howls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves Summer League takeaways! Terrence Shannon Jr. is too good for the Timberwolves to be in Summer League; The Timberwolves had the full Rob Dillingham experience; Plus more Timberwolves observations with Mackey, Judd, and Dex on Flagrant Howls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IT support is changing fast, and the old service desk model is starting to feel like a relic from another era. In this episode, I spoke with Samuele Gantner, Chief Product Officer at Nexthink, about what comes next and what companies need to do now to prepare for it. With Nexthink sitting at the forefront of Digital Employee Experience (DEX) technology, Samuele offers a grounded, thoughtful look at what a "ticketless" future might look like. One of the boldest predictions shared is a 90 percent reduction in IT support tickets by 2027. That is not marketing spin. It's a vision rooted in practical shifts toward proactive support, real-time observability, and AI-powered automation. Samuele explains how organizations can move away from reactive models by embracing intelligent agents that solve problems before a ticket is even raised. Instead of asking employees to fix things themselves, IT support is quietly transforming into something far more sophisticated and intuitive. We talked about what drives this change, from millennial and Gen Z expectations to the technological leap enabled by large language models and automation. Samuele breaks down why old attempts at self-service failed and how today's AI agents are finally equipped to handle objective complexity with empathy, scale, and context. He also shares examples that bring this future to life, including a retailer that avoided a costly outage through predictive alerts, a healthcare provider saving millions through experience-driven device refreshes, and an energy firm preventing disaster in a virtual desktop environment. These are not theoretical case studies. They are live proof that DEX is not just buzz. It works. We also explored what skills IT teams need to thrive in this shift. It is not all about tech. Emotional intelligence, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive mindset are just as important. Whether you're a CIO or a support engineer, there is something here that will challenge how you think about IT's role in the business.  

The Platform Mix 566 features Purari from New Jersey! He's a DJ and producer that has been crushing it playing venues all over the east coast and working even harder outside of the clubs with his originals, edits and remixes being played all over the world by huge artists at major festivals. He's loaded this mix with tons of his own tracks and plenty that have never been released so be sure to follow him and see when he drops new tracks in the future! Subscribe to my Patreon to see full track lists from the mixes, take a look at my top tracks of the week and get a look into what I'm playing out in my sets. Now turn those speakers up and let's get into it with Purari's latest right here, on The Platform. Purari: https://www.instagram.com/puraridj/ The Platform Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@theplatformmix Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/djdexmke Artwork by Michael Byers-Dent: https://www.instagram.com/byersdent/

 When  I read the first chapter of Turning Toward Eden, I laughed so hard and enjoyed it so much that I immediately flipped back to the beginning and read it again. Listen in to see why. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Cate Touryan has written a brilliant book that takes place in the early seventies on California's central coast. Amid family drama and the threat of local "commies," Eden is trying to figure out who she is and what life is all about. The whole thing feels like my childhood. I lived in the area, spent lots of time there, and man do I love it. There aren't enough books that take place in the late sixties and early seventies, but Cate has written a brilliant one to add to every reader's shelves.  I'm not quite done, but I am loving the read. Turning Toward Eden by Cate Touryan  “Chasing the truth, huh? Sure, you're not running from it?” Hollis might be her only friend, a lanky boy Mama calls her “beau,” but Eden Lewis has no time for his hogwash. She's got a mystery to crack. For most fourteen-year-olds, California summers in the early 1970s mean sun and surf, despite the Cold War chill. Not for Eden. Her AWOL father has sent her life into a tailspin, landing her in a shabby beach town, stuck caring for her severely disabled brother. Caught in her parents' own cold war, Eden ditches Dex at every chance—pier fishing with Hollis, playing poker with the grizzled card sharks, and caterwaulin' in the church choir, laying plain to the Almighty that singing terms ain't the same as speaking terms, what with the hand he's dealt her. Then Raven arrives mid-ninth grade—an elusive Soviet girl rumored to rain black-winged curses over the fearful town. When a rash of petty crimes escalates to bloodshed on the beach, suspicion falls on the “commie”—and then Eden. Desperate to prove herself innocent, and Raven guilty, she embarks on a reckless game of chase. But for the truth to set her free, she must risk Dex's life. Will she go all in, no matter the cost? An evocative story laced with mystery, Turning Toward Eden weaves nostalgia with grit, sorrow with humor, and despair with faith, offering hope to anyone who has sought to belong in a world that rarely plays fair. "This is storytelling at its most atmospheric—brimming with quirky, well-drawn characters, razor-sharp prose, and the kind of setting you can almost smell. The writing is lyrical, grounded, and often laugh-out-loud funny—even in the midst of deeply poignant moments. With a cast of endearing misfits and a tone reminiscent of Southern Gothic charm, this story lures you in from the very first line and doesn't let go. Cate Touryan has a truly original voice, a rare gift for language, and a special ability to render a world so vivid you feel baptized in it." — Zena Dell Lowe, Screenwriter, Story Coach, and Founder of The Storyteller's Mission Audiobook Coming Soon! The audiobook edition of Turning Toward Eden is in production and on its way to Audible, iTunes, and beyond. Stay tuned for a richly narrated experience, perfect for readers who love stories on the go. Learn more about Cate on her WEBSITE and follow her on GoodReads. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon and more!

FILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Gwart Show! Today, Carl Dong, founder of Obscura VPN and former Bitcoin Core developer at Chain Code Labs, joins us to talk about his transition from Bitcoin development to building privacy infrastructure. We discuss his work on reproducible builds, supply chain security, the funding dynamics of Bitcoin development, and why he created the first multi-hop VPN that eliminates single points of trust. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:09 Carl's professional background 02:54 Personal background 07:50 Open source vs product dev 18:14 Chaincode's influence 23:05 Ellipsis Labs 24:06 Funding open source work 30:21 Obscura VPN 36:07 The state of TOR 40:30 VPN user base 45:10 Easy personal privacy steps 47:57 Privacy in Bitcoin 53:21 Simplicity 58:02 Innovations from the "crypto" space 1:00:21 Wrap up

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Joan Beringer impresses in his Summer League debut; Will Beringer contribute to the Timberwolves quicker than anticipated; Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham struggles; Plus more Timberwolves takes on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, and Dex. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Joan Beringer impresses in his Summer League debut; Will Beringer contribute to the Timberwolves quicker than anticipated; Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham struggles; Plus more Timberwolves takes on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, and Dex. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Kendra Winchester as they dive into narratives of two unique teens—Viv, who is fighting against fracking in her town, and Dex, who struggles with poverty and hopes his mother's new job with the pipeline will provide security. André Santana's calm delivery of Dex's dialogue presents a counterpoint to Viv's emotionality, narrated by Mia Hutchinson-Shaw. Both narrators build the interior and exterior tensions as the teens grow to care for each other. Read our review of the audiobook at our website    Published by Hachette Audio.  Discover thousands of audiobook reviews and more at AudioFile's website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Burnout changes your brain — literally! In this episode, Dex explains how stress rewires your mind, and how to restore energy, clarity, and joy.You'll learn:Why you're foggy, anxious or flat — but not brokenThe brain science of burnout (amygdala, cortisol, executive function)Practical ways to calm your nervous system and rebuild clarity and driveIf you're feeling numb, stuck or off your game, there's a path back.ResourcesMan's Search for Meaning – Viktor FranklBig Potential – Shawn AchorJoy on Demand – Chade-Meng TanThe Heart of Trauma – Bonnie BadenochIn the Realm of Hungry Ghosts - Gabor MateStress and Your Brain - Ted Ed  https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1127655593914312Send us a text----------------------------------- Burnout Resources:Get 1-on-1 burnout recovery coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comFor even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallX: @coachdexrandallSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

Hey Bestie, We're back! Listen… jetlag and schedule conflics are real. This week's episode is a catch-up at the house. I just got back from Bali, had a full-blown spiritual awakening (yes, there were tears in the ocean), and maybe met the love of my life… but he said he's not coming back to America soooo that's that.

Minnesota Timberwolves Summer League takeaways; Why Rob Dillingham needs to step up for the Timberwolves; How much run will Terrance Shannon Jr. get with the Timberwolves; Plus other Timberwolves notes on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, and Dex.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves Summer League takeaways; Why Rob Dillingham needs to step up for the Timberwolves; How much run will Terrance Shannon Jr. get with the Timberwolves; Plus other Timberwolves notes on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, and Dex.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Kendra Winchester as they dive into narratives of two unique teens—Viv, who is fighting against fracking in her town, and Dex, who struggles with poverty and hopes his mother's new job with the pipeline will provide security. André Santana's calm delivery of Dex's dialogue presents a counterpoint to Viv's emotionality, narrated by Mia Hutchinson-Shaw. Both narrators build the interior and exterior tensions as the teens grow to care for each other. Read our review of the audiobook at our website.   Published by Hachette Audio.  Discover thousands of audiobook reviews and more at AudioFile's website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Minnesota Timberwolves have some interest in Bradley Beal and Malcolm Brogdon; Do the Timberwolves need to find a new point guard or no; Summer League takeaways for the Timberwolves; Plus other Timberwolves news and more on Flagrant Howls with Judd, Dex and Doogie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have some interest in Bradley Beal and Malcolm Brogdon; Do the Timberwolves need to find a new point guard or no; Summer League takeaways for the Timberwolves; Plus other Timberwolves news and more on Flagrant Howls with Judd, Dex and Doogie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Platform Mix 565 features Dallas, Texas' own, Madd! A long time member of the DJ City & BeatSource family you can watch and listen to his routines featured on their socials frequently. He's got upcoming shows in Oklahoma City and LA in July as well as Atlantic City, Las Vegas and San Diego in August. Follow Madd on his socials to see all his upcoming shows, subscribe to my Patreon to see full track lists from the mixes, take a look at my top tracks of the week and get a look into what I'm playing out in my sets. Now turn those speakers up and let's get into it with Madd's latest right here, on The Platform. Madd: https://www.instagram.com/djmadd87/ The Platform Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@theplatformmix Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/djdexmke Artwork by Michael Byers-Dent: https://www.instagram.com/byersdent/

Velo Protocol, which is a blockchain financial protocol enabling digital credit issuance and borderless asset transfers for businesses using a smart contract system. Velo is bridging Stellar to Solana as well. Building on a recent Memorandum of Understanding with the Solana Foundation, this initiative employs Solana as the blockchain settlement layer, with Velo as the infrastructure backbone and clearing house for Laos' digital gold transactions. This partnership boosts the efficiency and security of PLG Gold transactions, ensuring strong interoperability and connectivity across blockchain networks.Guest: Korapat Arunanondchai (Pat) is the Chief Operating Officer of Velo LabsFollow Velo on X ~ https://x.com/veloprotocol~This episode is sponsored by Velo~00:00 Intro00:44 Velo updates01:42 Growth02:40 Trading competition03:35 Tokenized Gold06:00 DeFi: restaking07:20 RWA potential10:45 Messari's Q1 2025 highlights12:22 2025 Roadmap13:30 Orbit: Loyalty platform14:18 Next Generation Vision16:00 Outro#Solana #Velo #Gold~Tokenized Gold Transactions on Solana

FILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Gwart Show! Today, Robert Chang, crypto trader and prolific Twitter shitposter, joins us to talk about his wild ride through crypto's highs and lows - from being a Luna lunatic to losing everything on Hyperliquid, navigating AI agent metas, getting rugged by VCs stealing his ideas, and why internet capital markets might just be elaborate poker chips with better marketing. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com • Luna looping strategy led to total account loss • Hyperliquid refunded liquidation due to oracle issues   • AI agent tokens hit incredible market caps in 2024 • Worm project went from idea to 4M market cap • A16Z agent reached peak before January market top • Most crypto VCs are "incredibly stupid" mercenaries Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:24 Robert's background 01:20 Working in crypto 05:11 Lately 07:07 Traders vs users 11:07 Hyperliquid early days 13:10 Markets recently 15:05 Bigger names enter market 16:27 Current market 20:50 AI agents 22:48 WORM 26:12 WORM goes to zero 28:47 Elipsis Labs 29:48 VCs sniping ideas 32:43 ICM 36:08 ICM (this time is different) 44:05 AI16z value proposition? 47:15 Base 50:05 The future 54:15 Bullish VC coins? 58:28 Alliance DAO 1:01:28 Bullish on what? 1:04:32 Ryan Park 1:07:28 ETH (don't call it a comeback) 1:08:23 BTC is mid 1:09:16 Wrap up

The Platform Mix 564 features Chicago's own, Jerzy! You can hear him playing all over the world from his home city to Las Vegas, Scottsdale, and everywhere else at venues like Tao, Marquee and even here in Nashville at Barstool next Friday. He's a DJ for the Chicago Blackhawks and a host on Headliner Music Club's, EarBuds Podcast. Follow Jerzy on his socials to see all his upcoming shows, subscribe to my Patreon to see full track lists from the mixes, take a look at my top tracks of the week and get a look into what I'm playing out in my sets. Now turn those speakers up and let's get into it with Jerzy's latest right here, on The Platform. Jerzy: https://www.instagram.com/jerzymuzik/ Earbuds Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@HeadlinerMusicClub The Platform Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@theplatformmix Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/djdexmke Artwork by Michael Byers-Dent: https://www.instagram.com/byersdent/

Are Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees ideal trade partners; The Yankees have a lot of things the Twins have; Who are the other teams the Twins could trade with; Dex has trade tiers of Twins players; Plus, a random Twin of the Week and more on the SKOR North Twins Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees ideal trade partners; The Yankees have a lot of things the Twins have; Who are the other teams the Twins could trade with; Dex has trade tiers of Twins players; Plus, a random Twin of the Week and more on the SKOR North Twins Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if energy, stress, and perception held the keys to physical and emotional healing? In this conversation, Dex sits down with Henning R. Jensen, quantum physics author and energy expert, to explore how the subtle forces of thought, emotion, and trauma affect our health, biology, and potential.You'll learn how quantum principles apply to everyday life—and how understanding your energetic system might unlock healing, clarity, and joy. A must-listen for professionals curious about the deeper drivers of burnout, stress, and human performance.ResourcesHenning's Book https://www.amazon.com/You-Create-Your-Life-explains-ebook/dp/B0C8B6C79Whttps://www.linkedin.com/in/henningrjensenhttps://www.facebook.com/henning.r.jensenhttps://www.instagram.com/quantumlife_cphhttps://kvantelivet.dkSend us a text----------------------------------- Burnout Resources:Get 1-on-1 burnout recovery coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comFor even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallX: @coachdexrandallSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

Minnesota Vikings predictions involving JJ McCarthy, Aaron Jones, Donovan Jackson, roster moves by Week 1, and more on Write That Down; Plus, Dex has a hottest take and more on Write That Down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves should lean towards giving Rob Dillingham some signifcant run; Are we overrating the Timberwolves need for a point guard; What's the path for the Timberwolves playing Dillingham; The Timberwolves title odds for next season and more Timberwolves and more on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, and Dex.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves should lean towards giving Rob Dillingham some signifcant run; Are we overrating the Timberwolves need for a point guard; What's the path for the Timberwolves playing Dillingham; The Timberwolves title odds for next season and more Timberwolves and more on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, and Dex.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TODAY'S HEADLINESBitcoin pushes over $110k - is 117 next?Ripple confirmed to be seeking a U.S. banking licenseCoinbase acquires token management platform LiquiFi for undisclosed amountNasdaq-listed Bit Digital raises $163 million in net proceeds from share offering to fund Ethereum treasuryVelodrome enables native cross-chain swaps for its DEX ecosystem on Optimism SuperchainWHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostsQuileEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.net***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! WE ARE NOT EXPERTS! WE DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME. WE HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Product Experience, Lily and Randy speak with Faith Forster about the art of aligning product work with commercial outcomes. From redefining velocity as a function of customer value to implementing impact models that quantify ROI, Faith outlines practical frameworks to help product teams think commercially without compromising user value. She also explores the evolving role of AI in product development, the necessity of syncing planning cycles with business units, and why happy teams are the cornerstone of faster, better delivery.Key takeawaysVelocity = Value: Product velocity isn't about coding speed—it's about reducing time to customer value to improve ROI and lower opportunity cost.Impact Modelling: A disciplined approach to estimating commercial outcomes before development helps product teams understand and justify their work.AI Integration: Teams are expected to primarily use AI tools within three months to boost delivery speed and build organisational capability.Viability from Day One: Pricing and revenue potential must be considered from the outset—not after feature completion.Cross-Functional Alignment: Successful planning requires synchronising product cycles with finance, sales, and marketing calendars.Happy Teams, Better Results: Reducing friction between design, engineering, and product roles directly impacts delivery speed and feature quality.Chapters00:00 – Redefining velocity: Why speed isn't just about code01:05 – Faith's journey from Dex to Legal03:02 – Introducing the commercial value talk04:51 – Understanding the P&L from a product lens08:07 – Why team cost-awareness matters10:00 – Building better impact models12:25 – Increasing ROI through value velocity16:37 – The AI imperative: Adoption, anxiety, and accelerationOur HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

Real Life Ben Ben's been quietly communing with the universe—and possibly with time travelers—through a book of accidental poetry called Adieu, Plane Snake. These are poems born from Wordle guesses, wrangled into a strangely beautiful collection. The result feels like overhearing wisdom whispered from another dimension... or from your roommate's weird dreams. Ben recommends reading it with an open mind and maybe a cup of tea. Or a flux capacitor. Devon Devon had to Dad some emails this week—calmly but firmly correcting errors from people who apparently do not know how email works. He also saw Elio, Pixar's newest mid-tier offering. While it didn't break any new ground for him, the cloning subplot raised a few existential eyebrows, and might be intense for younger kids. It's fine. Just... Pixar-fine. Steven Steven survived another summer birthday party. For those keeping score at home, that's a fairy-themed, girls-only pizza party in the park, followed by public swim chaos. Summer birthdays always mean competing with vacation season, but the magic of fairy dust and chlorine carried the day. He also dove into The Alters on Gamepass—a sci-fi survival game where the only way to make it through is to clone alternate versions of yourself. Each “Alter” has its own personality and baggage, forcing the player to confront wildly different versions of who they could've been. Existential dread with excellent lighting and resource management. Future or Now Ben There's never enough Becky Chambers. Ben wrapped up The Galaxy, and the Ground Within, the final book in the Wayfarers series. It's tender, slow, and full of aliens being thoughtful toward each other. No war, no chosen one. Just beings trying to communicate and grow. Want to nerd out even more? Check out the Wayfarers wiki's list of species and marvel at Chambers' world-building, where no one species gets to be “the default.” Steven Meanwhile, Steven's still trippin'—on science. A new study published in June strengthens the case that humans were in North America at least 23,000 years ago. How? Fossilized footprints in ancient lakebeds at White Sands, New Mexico. Radiocarbon-dated mud backs up earlier studies, making this the third independent line of evidence. It's a big deal—and a good reminder that science is often slow, muddy, and surprising. Devon This week, Devon is Future-or-Now neutral. Book Club We're taking next week off—so catch up on chapters if you're behind, or just sit outside and let your brain breathe. It deserves it. This week we read Chapters 7 (“The Wild”) and 8 (“The Summer Bear”) of A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers. (Audible listeners, that's Chapters 9 and 10.) We're deep in tea monk territory now. Dex continues their journey into the unknown and meets challenges that aren't dragons or monsters, but doubts and unspoken expectations. It's a gentle reminder that even in utopia, people still struggle with meaning and self-worth. It's deeply human—even when the characters aren't. See You on Patreon If you're already supporting us there—thank you. We've got bonus episodes, Discord chats, and weird side quests waiting. This week we're sharing a sneak peek at our next theme episode and some alternate podcast titles we almost used. If you're not on board yet, come say hi. It's like a summer birthday party, but with less sunburn and more sci-fi.

Minnesota Timberwolves free agency is in full swing; Timberwolves lose Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luka Garza; What's the next moves for the Timberwolves; Will the Timberwolves lean on their youth; Plus the latest Timberwolves info and more Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, Doogie and Dex.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves free agency is in full swing; Timberwolves lose Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luka Garza; What's the next moves for the Timberwolves; Will the Timberwolves lean on their youth; Plus the latest Timberwolves info and more Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, Doogie and Dex. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Espresso covers news from Justos, DEX, Waltz, Welli, and more!Outline of this episode:[00:29] – Justos lands $16.5M to expand AI tools for brokers[00:43] – DEX raises $1.8M from Grupo Loc[00:54] – Welli raises $25M to expand medical-credit platform[01:10] – Waltz raises $9.1M in debt and equity and expands to Latin America[01:18] – Four Latin American startups join Eatable Adventures' Raíces acceleration program[01:38] – Lotux closes second fund to back Latin America pre-seed startups[01:53] – Integrity Holding buys Alaga to expand digital credit for SMEs[02:04] – Tapi acquires Mastercard's Arcus cash and payments networkResources & people mentioned:Startups: Justos, DEX, Nunatak, Bee Technology, Koji, Sciphage, Waltz, Welli, Integrity Holding, Alaga, Tapi, ArcusVCs: Ribbit Capital, Kaszek, Scale Up, Endeavor Catalyst, Grupo Loc, Pulse Capital, Eatable Adventures, Lotux VC, Setpoint Capital, TLV Partners, Aleph

On this juicy episode of So What Now, Carla kicks things off by sharing her prep for Bali — a water fast that helped her shed six pounds (and gain three right back

Minnesota Timberwolves draft TWO centers in this year's NBA Draft; Timberwolves draft two players who are developmental projects; Where the Timberwolves sit from a salary cap stand point; Timberwolves POBO Tim Connelly's approach beyond the draft and more Timberowlves news on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, and Dex. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves draft Joan Beringer with the 17th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft; When should the Timberwolves expect Beringer; Timberwolves executives are gushing about Beringer's potential; Who else was on the board for the Timberwolves; Looking ahead at the next milestones for the Timberwolves and more on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, Dex and Doogie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves draft TWO centers in this year's NBA Draft; Timberwolves draft two players who are developmental projects; Where the Timberwolves sit from a salary cap stand point; Timberwolves POBO Tim Connelly's approach beyond the draft and more Timberowlves news on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, and Dex. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we're joined by Vlad, the leverage legend behind Lighter, a zk-powered DEX taking aim at Hyperliquid in the rising CLOB wars. We unpack the new Token Transparency Framework from Blockworks and whether self-regulation can fix crypto's disclosure problem. Should VC wallets be public? Are market-making deals legally risky? And why do most projects still say nothing? Plus: Vlad explains how Lighter uses zero-knowledge proofs to enforce fairness and fight toxic flow—without harming retail. And Circle's stock goes full meme mode, TikTok retail piles in, and Robert reveals he's short. Is crypto finally growing up—or just evolving its chaos? Show highlights

Minnesota Timberwolves draft Joan Beringer with the 17th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft; When should the Timberwolves expect Beringer; Timberwolves executives are gushing about Beringer's potential; Who else was on the board for the Timberwolves; Looking ahead at the next milestones for the Timberwolves and more on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, Dex and Doogie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves are in TRADE WATCH forecast; What's Timberwolves POBO Tim Connelly tinkering with behind the scenes; Should the Timberwolves go after Immanuel Quickley; Who else should the Timberwolves go after this summer; Plus the Timberwolves ownership saga is finally over and more on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd and Dex.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves are in TRADE WATCH forecast; What's Timberwolves POBO Tim Connelly tinkering with behind the scenes; Should the Timberwolves go after Immanuel Quickley; Who else should the Timberwolves go after this summer; Plus the Timberwolves ownership saga is finally over and more on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd and Dex.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Minnesota Twins are PUNKING us with an extension of Rocco Baldelli; Do the Twins even care about their fans; The Pohalds are checked out as ever; Sports dynasty discussion need to stopped and the problems with bachelor parties in your 30s on statements with Mackey & Judd and Dex.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves draft plans; Will the Timberwolves trade any of their first two draft picks; Which Timberwolves could be traded this summer; Will the Timberwolves run it back and more Timberwolves news on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, Dex and Doogie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves draft plans; Will the Timberwolves trade any of their first two draft picks; Which Timberwolves could be traded this summer; Will the Timberwolves run it back and more Timberwolves news on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, Dex and Doogie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whew! Y'all… I'm out here trying to date and let me just say: it's terrible. This week I went on two dates — yes, two. One man is ready for a monogamous relationship immediately… and has absolutely no friends (red flag?). The other sends me unsolicited prayer voice notes every single morning and follows up with "send me a pic" all day long. I'm exhausted, and it's only Monday.

Where Minnesota Timberwolves go after losing out Kevin Durant; Five names the Timberwolves can go after involving ​​De'Aaron Fox, Darius Garland, Coby White and more; Plus latest Timberwolves news on the ownership transition and more on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, and Dex.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.