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This week, we dive into the Golden Age of Synthesizers, the period from the mid‑'70s to the mid‑'80s when synths became smaller, cheaper, and powerful enough to transform popular music forever. From early experimental machines that filled entire rooms, to the groundbreaking work of innovators like Bob Moog and Don Buchla, we trace how synthesizers moved from academic curiosity to pop‑culture force. Along the way, we hear key moments from artists who helped define the era: Wendy Carlos, Hot Butter, Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, MGMT, and more. We explore how techno‑pop emerged alongside punk's DIY spirit. Our guides through this electronic frontier are Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), who were right at the center of the movement. They share insights into the gear, the sounds, and the creative mindset that shaped a generation of music, and still echoes through today's electronic and alternative scenes. From Autobahn to Electricity, from Mellotrons to MIDI, this is the story of how machines rewired music, and how the studio itself became an instrument. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you go from sharing a cramped Los Angeles bedroom with four other guys to landing a full series order from Netflix off a single pitch? In today's episode, we sit down with Dan Perrault, the visionary co-creator of the hit mockumentary American Vandal and the series Players, to explore his incredible journey from producing viral YouTube sketches to becoming a major showrunner and actor. Dan pulls back the curtain on the "streaming gold rush" that launched his career, the high-stakes crunch to flesh out a season-long arc in just two weeks, and his fascinating experiences acting opposite Hollywood icons like Jamie Foxx and Mark Ruffalo. From mastering the technical art of self-taping to why a failed pilot script is actually a powerful tool for growth, Dan offers a candid and inspiring look at how to write your own path in an industry that rarely hands out invitations. Tune in to discover how a DIY spirit and a parody about high school graffiti turned into a global phenomenon. These are unforgettable stories that landed Dan Perrault right here. Credits: American Vandal Jury Duty: Company Retreat The Residence Players Strays Guest Links: IMDB: Dan Perrault, Writer, Producer, Actor THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition SELF-TAPE MAY CLASS: Starting May 7th - FREE What's My Frame THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR (50% off special) THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse WRITER: Maddie McCormick WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

What happens when a lifelong wrestling fan decides to document one of the most chaotic and misunderstood subcultures in entertainment history?In this episode, filmmaker John Philapavage breaks down the 13-year journey of creating Barbed Wire City, the unauthorized documentary about ECW and the culture surrounding extreme wrestling. From tracking down elusive wrestlers and dealing with conflicting stories to surviving crowdfunding, licensing nightmares, and volatile personalities like New Jack, John reveals the brutal realities of making an independent documentary without studio backing.But beneath the stories of wrestling chaos lies something much deeper: a masterclass in documentary filmmaking. John explains how trust, persistence, and storytelling discipline became more important than fandom itself. The conversation dives into interview psychology, handling unreliable subjects, crowdfunding mistakes, DIY filmmaking, licensing issues, and why documentaries are ultimately about people—not just the subject matter. Whether you're a filmmaker, wrestling fan, or creative entrepreneur, this episode offers a rare look into what it truly takes to finish a passion project against impossible odds.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.

Today's podcast is brought to you by a couple of big cheeses, a couple of real movers and shakers in the audio game. Because Elis and John have redefined what it means to give a keynote presentation at a podcast industry event.Elis will be pushing back on whatever you say, and John won't be wearing no lanyard for no one; he's the Lou Reed of the podcast-first-radio-second generation.But what of Producer Dave? Well he's been banned from doing any DIY (read: superglueing things to walls) by his wife, so that's freed up a lot of his time.Elsewhere there's some intense Cymru Connecting, and a controversial crisp-based Made Up Game involving everyone's favourite owner of a bell tower.Got an important message to send Canope Fibbs, the CEO of Rubadubdub Productions? Send it to us at hello@elisandjohn.com, and we'll make sure he gets it.For lots of exclusive EJJR #content, join our Patreon at patreon.com/elisandjohn.For weekly visual highlights, head to youtube.com/@elisandjohn.For everything else, head to elisandjohn.com.The Elis James and John Robins Show is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We really wanted to make a game that would encourage creators to make more weird stuff.” Low budgets, tight spaces, and a DIY mentality. As it turns out, indie filmmaking and creating escape rooms have a lot in common. James Hamer-Morton & Charlie Bond of Deadlocked Escape Rooms in Reading, UK, know this better than anyone. They joined us on REPOD to talk about creating their quirky, puzzle-driven games. James and Charlie actually met as actors on the set of a film, and they've been partners in life and business ever since. David even wrote a post about one of their projects, Echoes of Darkness: A Star Wars Fan Film . These origins really honed their “do-it-yourself” ethos. As Charlie puts it, “It originally stems from a lack of funds. But also it's enjoyable to do it yourself, and to learn a new skill in the process.” Where Deadlocked really shines though is in their creativity. Their games have quirky mechanics and stories. They've employed clever tricks to make the sets feel larger than they are. Relying on quick wits and creativity have allowed Deadlocked to stay nimble. During the pandemic, they created a wonderful virtual game called The Insiders that gave them global recognition in the escape room world. This led to them giving a talk at the very first RECON about Adapting Your Escape Room Business to New Mediums. James and Charlie have spent the better part of a decade building one of the UK's most distinctive escape room companies. Deadlocked is currently ranked the #1 escape room in the UK, and their newest game, The Reading Witch, recently topped the TERPECA rankings for England. One of my favorite stories from this episode is about the time they were playing an escape room and they stopped mid-game to help the owners fix a broken prop. They are two of the most charismatic, creative, and relentlessly hands-on people in the business, and I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.       Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and the Reality Escape Convention. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Reality Escape Convention Our convention, RECON, will be in Laval, Quebec Canada on August 16th & 17th, 2026. RECON offers a curated collection of talks and experiences exploring the business and art of escape room and immersive game creation. All are welcome at this event that is crafted around professionals and aspiring professionals.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht

It seems that Mike Reed's musical journey has been supported and surrounded by family from the very beginning -- whether his dad was building a stage, his uncle was installing a lighting rig, or having his brother Ben Reed at his side through Small Brown Bike, Able Baker Fox or their latest project, 84 Tigers. On this week's show, Mike details the DIY efforts -- usually involving similar DNA -- that it's taken over the years to steer his musical vision. Plus, ahead of a 25th anniversary performance of their landmark album Dead Reckoning at this year's Fest 24, why reuniting Small Brown Bike without guitarist Travis Dopp (who passed away in 2023) wasn't originally an easy place to get to. Visit thefestfl.com for tickets, and hear 84 Tigers' new album Nothing Ends wherever you stream music. Find it on vinyl from either spartanrecords.com or 84tigersband.com.

A cancellation can feel personal, but the real damage is mathematical: lost monthly recurring revenue, a broken pool route, and extra drive time that quietly drains profit. We dig into what actually makes pool service customers pull the plug, and it's not the knee-jerk “they found someone cheaper” story most of us tell ourselves. Homeowners often tolerate bad pool maintenance longer than you'd expect, which means you usually have a window to recover service issues before they start shopping.We also get into a sneaky, non-service reason you can lose a great account overnight: the house gets sold. If you can't reach the buyer, your perfect weekly pool service can disappear at closing. We share practical, real-world ways to stay on the radar during escrow, from giving the seller a simple info packet for the new owner to leaving clear contact details near the pool timer or equipment pad so the buyer sees your name the first time they check the system.Finally, we break down retention habits that consistently keep cancellations low: asking for the real reason when someone wants to quit, staying consistent with service day and time, using clear communication (including pool routing apps that send visit notifications), and being transparent about problems and price increases. If you want a stronger pool service business, better customer retention, and a route that stays full, listen through to the end, then subscribe, share this with a pool pro friend, and leave a review so more techs can find it.Customer cancellations sting because they punch a hole in our revenue and our route, but most losses are preventable when we understand what actually drives homeowners to switch. We break down the real reasons pool service customers leave and the habits that keep retention high even when prices rise and life changes hit.• homeowners often tolerate bad pool conditions longer than we expect  • cancellations create lost annual revenue plus inefficient gaps in a pool route  • home sales quietly cancel great accounts when we cannot reach the buyer  • proactive steps to recapture new owners using packets and equipment-pad contact info  • why price is rarely the true reason clients leave according to industry survey insights  • common cancellation triggers like poor communication and inconsistent service days  • how to respond when customers cut budgets or try DIY pool maintenance  • offering tiered service instead of discounting to protect profit  • asking the reason for cancellation to save accounts with simple fixes  • retention pillars like transparency, consistency, and swim-ready resultsJoin the pool guy coaching program. Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com. If you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at poolguycoaching.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. Our guest today is Kennedy, who goes by Cozy K or just @cozy.games on social media, has more than 1.5 million followers across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Cozy K is your gaming and lifestyle bestie dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming space for all who appreciate games, hobbies and an overall cozy aesthetic –  a true pioneer of the “cozy gamer” identity. From heartfelt game recommendations and game release play-throughs to cozy room tours and DIY projects, Kennedy's content is a love letter to slowing down and finding joy in simple pleasures. TRIPS: Christmas Markets 2026!!! GET MORE FROM DINKY: Treat yourself to new merch!Wanna get your finances in order? Use our link to sign up for a FREE 34 day trial of YNAB (You Need A Budget) and support the show. Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Substack, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at @dinkypod. Follow us on YouTube.If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.

On Your World of Creativity, we travel around the world talking with creative professionals who turn ideas into impact. Today we're diving into music and business with Don Rodriguez — a former general contractor who left a 20-year career to pursue his passion for music… and ended up redesigning the record label model itself.Don's WebsiteDon on YouTubeDon's Facebook pageIntroductionDon Rodriguez is an 18-year entrepreneur and general contractor who walked away from a successful construction career after becoming burned out and disillusioned. He pivoted into music — not just as a creative outlet, but as a producer and founder of The I&I Music Studio, a recording studio, record label, and music publisher for independent artists.Drawing on two decades of business and contract experience, Don created a radically different label structure: one where artists own their masters and publishing, while the label generates its own revenue streams and collects points — flipping the traditional industry model on its head.Today, he's here to talk music, ownership, contracts, publishing, and how independent artists can thrive without giving away their future.1 — From Construction to CreationDon, you spent nearly two decades as a general contractor before pivoting into music full-time. What happened internally that made you leave that career — and how did music pull you into a new chapter? When you entered the music industry, what did you immediately see that didn't sit right with you?2 — Why Artists Still Need a LabelThere's a strong narrative right now that independent artists don't need record labels anymore. From your perspective, why is it still necessary for independent artists to have a label structure around them? What's the difference between an artist trying to build alone versus having the right kind of team behind them? • Spotlight on Lexsey (emerging pop star)3 — Flipping the Contract ModelYou've created what you describe as a complete 180 from how record contracts have operated for the last 70 years. Walk us through how your contract works — and why artist ownership of masters and publishing is so critical. How are traditional big-label contracts typically structured — and where do artists lose leverage? • Spotlight on the classical-to-fantasy-grunge artist4 — Publishing, Production & RevenueYou've said that music publishing is the key to making money in music. For listeners who aren't deep in the industry, what exactly is publishing — and why does it matter so much? In today's world of home studios and DIY production, why does an artist still need a producer and professional studio environment?5 — Building a Sustainable EcosystemOne of the most interesting parts of your model is that your label generates its own revenue instead of relying solely on artists' music. How does that work — and how does that change the power dynamic between label and artist?If an artist has already released music under a different structure, can they pivot into a more ownership-driven future? What's possible?We tie together all these themes:• Creative reinvention• Ownership vs exploitation• Entrepreneurship in music• Designing a better ecosystem• Artists as business partners

Most DIY investors spend their energy optimizing investments. The wealthiest investors optimize systems. According to Vanguard, a great advisor can add roughly 3% to your portfolio -- not by picking better stocks, but by keeping you from wrecking what you already have and by making the boring structural decisions most people skip. Joe and OG walk through the return boosters that actually move the needle, none of which involve a single exotic investment. OG and Anna follow up with the retirement withdrawal sequence that turns a good tax strategy into a great one.What You'll Walk Away WithWhy staying invested is the single highest-return move available to most investors -- and the Wall Street Journal archive experiment that proves it better than any chartHow news addiction creates the three portfolio killers: panic selling, market timing, and the constant feeling that today is the day to make a moveWhy your investment policy statement is a shock absorber between your emotions and your account -- and why advisors often beat DIY investors not by picking better funds but by being harder to reach on bad daysAsset location: the quiet return booster that moves money into the right tax shelter without changing a single investmentWhy tax loss harvesting is widely marketed to the wrong people -- and who actually has a strong use case for itSocial Security timing as a portfolio decision: why "I don't have to decide today" is sometimes the most financially sophisticated answer availableThe sequence of return risk trap that turns retirement into a constant anxiety loop -- and the simple margin of safety that makes it irrelevantThe lightning round: concentrated stock, leverage, crypto yield products, options trading, rebalancing, and tax efficiency -- return or trouble?OG and Anna on the distribution ladder: how to sequence withdrawals from pre-tax, brokerage, and Roth accounts to minimize taxes in retirementWhat IRMAA is, why it shows up two years after the decision that caused it, and why Roth conversions need to happen in November -- not MarchWhy This Matters NowIf you've been dollar-cost averaging into index funds and calling it a day, this episode is the next conversation. The gap between a well-built system and a random pile of investments isn't measured in which funds you chose -- it's measured in taxes paid, sequence of returns survived, and whether you had a plan when everything felt uncertain.From the BasementJoe and OG dig into the return boosters that have nothing to do with picking better investments -- recorded while OG is already inside Hollywood Studios at 4 AM trying to figure out the Lightning Lane math. OG and Anna deliver episode four of their financial basics series with a full walkthrough of tax-efficient withdrawal sequencing, including the IRMAA trap, Roth conversion timing, and why the tax triangle you built in season one is the whole point. Doug arrives with Studebaker trivia. The community delivers an anonymous car buying post that may be the most actionable 200 words the basement has produced all year. And the Stacking Benjamins Inner Circle scam gets called out by name.Resources MentionedStacking Benjamins Scorecard -- stackingbenjamins.com/scorecard; free tool to evaluate your current financial positionStacking Benjamins Basics Guide -- season one and season two workbooks free at stackingbenjamins.com/basicsguideStock Market Maestros episode -- linked at stackingbenjamins.com; on the habits of the world's best investorsStacking Benjamins YouTube channel -- youtube.com/stackingbenjamins; full OG and Anna basics seriesStacking Benjamins Vault -- stackingbenjamins.com/vaultStacking Benjamins Newsletter (The 201) -- stackingbenjamins.com/201Stacking Benjamins Community (The Basement) -- stackingbenjamins.com/basementStacking Benjamins Meetups (BAD Groups) -- stackingbenjamins.com/BADSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of golf's most misunderstood words: consistency. Adam and Jon unpack why consistency is not about making the exact same swing every time, but rather learning how to manage variability, improve impact patterns, and build bigger margins for error. They discuss why golfers often make themselves less consistent by trying to control too much, and how external focus, differential practice, smarter strategy, and better expectations can all help. If you've ever wondered why your good shots and bad shots can show up in random order, this episode will give you a much clearer framework for understanding what consistency really means in golf. Thank you to our show sponsors, For Wellness, Strike Wedge, Ethos, Rhoback, and LMNT Golfers who care about their game should care about taking care of their bodies too. The Good Stuff from For Wellness is a small scoop that can be added to coffee, smoothies, or protein shakes, with ingredients like collagen for joint support, L-theanine for focus, MCTs for energy, cinnamon for antioxidants, and Himalayan salt for minerals and electrolytes. For Wellness conducted an IRB-approved study showing up to an 85% reduction in joint stiffness in 60 days, and the brand has over 12,000 five-star reviews. Sweet Spot listeners can get the best price on a 90-day subscription and welcome kit at ⁠⁠forwellness.com/sweetspot⁠⁠ with promo code SWEETSPOT for an extra 10% off. • Most golfers don't need more swing thoughts — they need better feedback on impact. That's what I like about Strike Wedge: it's a simple, portable training aid that helps you work on the three things that matter most for better ball striking — low point control, path, and strike location. You can use towels, bottles, and other DIY setups for some of this, but Strike Wedge puts it all into one tool that fits in your golf bag and makes your practice more organized. If you're trying to improve your contact without overcomplicating your swing, this is a smart training aid to check out. Go to http://strikewedge.com/sweetspot to get 15% off • Rhoback makes some of the best golf apparel we've worn. Their polos are incredibly comfortable with moisture-wicking fabric, plenty of stretch, and a crisp collar that works on and off the course. They're got a couple of new releases for spring - the Highlands Hoodie—lightweight with great mobility for golf—and the Brookline Vest, a perfect layering piece for cooler tee times. Get 20% off your first order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rhoback.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ using promo code SWEET. • As the weather gets warmer, staying properly hydrated on the golf course becomes even more important. LMNT's new Lemonade Iced Tea flavor combines electrolytes, magnesium, and potassium with no sugar or questionable sports drink ingredients, plus caffeine from black tea extract for a steadier energy boost. Because the caffeine comes from tea, it's naturally paired with L-theanine and polyphenols, which can feel smoother than the spike-and-crash effect of many energy drinks. For golfers looking for hydration and a little back-nine energy, this is a great option to try. With any purchase you're going to get a free sample pack. To claim your special offer visit ⁠drinklmnt.com/sweetspot • Protect your family's financial future with life insurance through ⁠⁠Ethos⁠⁠. Ethos makes the process simple and 100% online—you can get a quote in seconds and apply in as little as 10 minutes, with coverage options up to $3 million and some policies starting around $30 per month. There's no medical exam required—just answer a few health questions online to get started. Learn more and get your free quote at ⁠⁠https://ethos.com/SWEETSPOT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlock the secrets to building a future-proof smart home with the most comprehensive breakdown of connectivity options ever! Whether you're a beginner or looking to upgrade, discover how Wi-Fi, Thread, Zigbee, Z-Wave, and proprietary protocols each play a unique role—and how they can all coexist seamlessly. This episode unveils why Thread is gaining rapid adoption, how Matter is revolutionizing device interoperability, and why Wi-Fi isn't the only game in town anymore.Dive into this in-depth exploration as Jen Tooy from The Verge and Andrew O'Hara decode complex connectivity standards into simple choices — perfect for homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, and professionals alike. You'll discover how newer protocols like Thread are addressing scalability and reliability issues older standards like Zigbee and Z-Wave struggled with, especially in large homes or remote locations. Expect concrete examples, real-world troubleshooting tips, and insights into future tech like Wi-Fi 7 and PoE.From the impact of network congestion to the benefits of mesh and multi-protocol devices, you'll get the context needed to make smarter decisions for your home automation. They break down critical hardware like border routers, hubs, and smart locks, revealing which tech you truly need—and which one just sounds cool. Plus, learn about hidden gems such as proprietary solutions from Lutron, Insteon, and specialized protocols used for security and life safety.Why does this episode matter? As the smart home landscape becomes more crowded than ever, understanding these standards can save you money, headaches, and future-proof your setup. Don't get stuck with incompatible devices or outdated tech—arm yourself with the knowledge to pick the right protocols today.Whether you're designing a new build or upgrading your existing setup, this is your essential guide to mastering the complex web of smart home connectivity. Get ahead of the curve—listen now and turn chaos into a harmonious, connected home.Send me your smart home questions and recommendations with the hashtag #SmartHomeInsider. Tweet and follow your host at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail me hereSponsored by:Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/homekit!NordStellar: Get an exclusive offer: Unlock your 10% discount on NordStellar with the coupon code: SMARTHOMEINSIDER10  - Just mention it to NordStellar!Smart Home Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the Smart Home Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showAqara U500 Smart LockBest Vacuum for Your HomeCoolfly Aura Bird FeederThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

The sun is out, and we're ready to take a dip! From a cool way to rent a boat to the best spots to get in – or near – the water on a day trip to the mountains, we're rounding up our fave things to do, see, eat, drink, and explore around the Mile High City this June. Our contributor and editor-in-chief of The Lever David Sirota joins to swap Pride recs, a DIY beer-arepas-ice cream crawl, and our pick for the best Red Rocks show of the summer.  Bree mentioned our new weekly newsletter, Keep It Local! Check out the latest edition featuring a great list of Denver metro shops for swim gear (like Swim N' Things) and educational spaces that teach swimming, diving, and more!  If you're new here, welcome! We've put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Denver community. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What are you looking forward to in June? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this June 1st episode: Denver Art Museum Denver Fringe Energy Outreach Colorado Denver Botanic Gardens Central City Opera Vail Wine Classic Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

EPISODE 446: Something feels off in your construction business but you can't pinpoint it. Sales are slipping, the team's out of sync, or projects feel chaotic, and your instinct is to add more meetings, more software, more hours. In this episode, Todd Dawalt breaks down why throwing action at the problem usually makes it worse, and walks through four diagnostic questions that help you find the real issue before you spend energy in the wrong place. If you've been running with your feet in quicksand and can't figure out what's really wrong, this episode gives you a simple way to diagnose it before you waste another month.

100 episodes. 1,000 students. Six years mentoring health and fitness coaches. For the milestone 100th episode, Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas is sharing the 10 things she couldn't have known without all of it.In this episode, she covers:Why the coaches who care most are often the ones struggling most with client motivation and consistencyThe ceiling coaches unknowingly place on their own clients (and how it quietly limits outcomes)Why self-doubt is the real #1 thing holding coaches back, not skill gaps, not their niche, not their contentHow coaches with 20 years of experience still deal with imposter syndrome and what to do with it instead of fighting itThe difference between taking your work seriously and taking it personally, and why it matters for burnoutWhy the most effective coaches rarely tell clients what to doWhat most certifications miss and why HMCC exists to fill that specific gapWhy community might be the most underrated factor in coaching career growthThe uncomfortable truth about coaches falling out of love with their workHow mindset and behavior change skills end up changing more than your coaching If you've ever wondered whether the struggles you're feeling as a coach mean something is wrong with you, this one is going to hit.

Tam shares how an organization hobby unexpectedly led to DIY projects, renovations, and a whole new way to express her creativity. A conversation about following your curiosity and seeing where a hobby takes you. @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com

Episode 286 - T.K. King & Koltin Thompson of Galactic Cruise join Andrew to discuss generating community interactions during the mid-campaign of your Kickstarter.  Must Watch Episodes

Home For Good is a home renovation series dedicated to honoring America's everyday heroes – from first responders and military veterans to community champions. Hosted by Art Edmonds, each 30-minute weekly episode goes beyond aesthetics to deliver life-changing home transformations for deserving recipients who have overcome extraordinary challenges. More than just a home makeover show, the series bridges the gap between beautiful design and essential home safety, providing viewers with expert DIY insights and a vital focus on essential home fire and life safety education.The original series airs weekend mornings on ABC stations nationwide as part of the Weekend Adventure educational/informational programming block.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

淤泥，在水庫裡是個大麻煩；但改良後放入建材，卻變成更防水、更透氣、更耐久的材料。在成大執教35年的黃忠信教授說：「其實沒有真正的廢棄材料，它只是被放到不對的位置。」這句話所談的，除了建材，也包含人。樂土創辦人郭文毅，原本也追隨潮流進入科技廠上班。但有天下班開車回家，心裡卻一陣落寞。不是工作本身不好，而是那並非屬於他的地方。 ​ 他花了好幾年，靠「排除法」一步步搞清楚自己不要什麼，最後回到材料研究，做了水庫淤泥這個冷門題目，竟打造出成大第一家衍生新創公司「樂土Lotos」。 這18年，他們在台灣最保守的產業裡，從一間小廠房、一個DIY試用包開始，把一本博士論文變成全國都用得到的建材品牌。 ​ 如果你也覺得自己跟所屬環境格格不入，不確定自己適合什麼位置，這集分享的故事或許能給你一個不同的看法。 ​ 這集我們聊了： ・用「排除法」找方向，比找熱情更實際的職涯思考 ・研究成果要真正被用到，為什麼非得自己出來創業 ・爆紅之後選擇下架——品牌比營收更重要的那一刻 ・師生變夥伴，18年合作關係怎麼走過來的？ ・黃忠信教授：30歲之前儘量去闖，40歲你就會知道自己要什麼 ​ 大人學課程 【P037給非行銷人員的第一堂行銷課】 https://reurl.cc/N28KXQ 【S003尋找天賦與熱情的系統化做法 (線上直播+實體演講同步)】 https://reurl.cc/V2Zb3Y ​ 什麼問題想問Joe跟Bryan嗎？提問&合作信箱：podcast@ftpm.com.tw 如果你喜歡我們的節目，歡迎贊助我們：https://bit.ly/3kskVsZ 如果你喜歡這集節目，歡迎到Apple Podcast給我們五星評價，並留言給我們鼓勵！ ​ FB｜https://www.facebook.com/darencademy/ IG｜https://www.instagram.com/da.ren.cademy/ 大人學網站｜https://www.darencademy.com/ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

In this jam-packed crushed-fresh stone-solid hour-busting episode we do a trifecta response to one most excellent email from Rebecca.  We discuss portfolios for FI-lanthropy, options and resources for making a transition from a 100% stock portfolio with tax and ACA subsidy issues, the drawbacks of bucketeering compared with the joys of asset swaps, and the socio-political overhang attached to gold and how that is evolving towards more rational uses of it by big time retail personal finance and others.And THEN we our go through our weekly and monthly portfolio reviews of the eight sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio.Additional Links:Fairfax CASA Donation Page:  Donate - Fairfax CASA Father McKenna Center Donation Page:  Donate - Father McKenna CenterWells 4 Wellness:  Wells 4 Wellness - Wells 4 WellnessYield & Spread/FI-lanthropy:  The FI-lanthropy Pledge | Yield & SpreadThe Portfolio Matrix Tool:  Portfolio Matrix – Portfolio ChartsOutline of Financial Advisor Best Practices:  Strategic Retirement Planning: A Summary of Best Practices from Tenon Financial - Google DocsHow To Do An Asset Swap Video from Risk Parity Chronicles:  How to Do an Asset SwapAfford Anything Risk Parity Portfolio Blueprint:  Afford Anything frank-vasquez-risk-parity-portfolio-BluePrint.pdf - Google DriveCatching Up to FI Gold Episode:  I Love Goooooold?! :) | Frank Vasquez | 184Interview of Bob Elliot on the Compound Podcast re Gold (start at 1:10):  The Blue Chips of Junk | TCAF 175Breathless Unedited AI-Bot Summary:You can do everything “right,” follow a simple index plan, retire early, and still wake up one day as an accidental 100% stock investor. That's what happened to Rebecca and Joe, early retirees in their mid-30s who needed fast cash for a home purchase and ended up selling bonds and leaning on a margin bridge. Now they're staring at a stock-only portfolio, big unrealized gains, and a real constraint most advice ignores: diversifying could blow up taxes and ACA health insurance subsidies.We walk through a risk parity mindset built for real life, not perfect spreadsheets. We use Portfolio Charts to compare diversified asset allocation models by safe withdrawal rate, volatility, Ulcer Index, and drawdowns, and we explain why portfolios like the Golden Ratio and Golden Butterfly can be surprisingly “philanthropy-friendly” if you want to spend and give consistently. Then we get practical: stop treating taxable and retirement accounts like separate buckets, rebalance the diversifiers inside retirement accounts first, and learn how an asset swap can fund spending while keeping your overall allocation on track.We also tackle the emotional side, especially gold. If gold feels like a doomsday signal, we unpack the uniquely American baggage behind that reaction, why ETFs changed everything, and how gold can function as plain old diversification alongside intermediate and long-term Treasury bonds and even managed futures. We close with our weekly sample portfolio reviews and June distribution updates so you can see the framework in motion.Subscribe, share the episode with a fellow DIY investor, and leave a rating or review so more early retirees can find a calmer way to diversify.Support the show

In filmmaker Belinda M. Wilson's video introduction to the BLACK MAMBA DVD, she claims the film is inspired by a real life encounter with a mysterious woman at Wilson's own family reunion who never aged, could never prove her relation to the family, and was suspected of putting curses on people she disagreed with. This reverence for the supernatural forces that guide our day to day lives is powerfully captured in BLACK MAMBA, one of the most impressive DIY auteur films we've ever seen, that deserves to be seen by all film lovers who prioritize work that exists outside of the Hollywood machine. The film was officially released by Bleeding Skull as part of a three film compilation called "Backyard Bloodbaths." We highly recommend purchasing this film via that collection, but also humbly request that BLACK MAMBA be eventually given its own release with a focus on Wilson and her career. BLACK MAMBA stars writer/director Wilson as the titular character, a powerful and evil witch living in an ordinary house in Los Angeles's Crenshaw neighborhood. Structured like a horror anthology, the film revolves around different characters showing up to Black Mamba's door requesting spells and potions to fulfill their earthly needs. The spells never go quite right, mostly due to the recipient's pride, and the consequences are intense and disturbing. We notice this structure is typical to the "black magic" thrillers emerging from the Hong Kong film industry in the 1970s and 80s, where humans delve into magical worlds beyond their understanding, unable to stop the forces once regret inevitably sets in. BLACK MAMBA's punishing scares are technically impressive considering Wilson is creating them with a small team; mutilated genitals, rotting corpses, and trapped souls are used to gag-inducing effect, inserted manically between comedic episodes. Her fast-paced editing keeps visual interest throughout by drawing the eye to demonic apparitions in mirrors, hallways, and bottles. BLACK MAMBA is a wildly entertaining film with an interesting take on spirituality, showing that the punishment for trying to outdo God is swift and dangerous. Purchase BLACK MAMBA via Bleeding Skull's compilation "Backyard Bloodbaths": http://bleedingskull.com/backyard-bloodbaths-bs-010/ View our full episode list and subscribe to any of our public feeds: http://boysbiblestudy.com Unlock 2+ bonus episodes per month: http://patreon.com/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/boysbiblestudy

This hour covers a range of topics, from repairing vinyl siding to maintaining outdoor furniture. The speaker discusses the importance of addressing small issues before they become major problems, and shares advice on how to fix everything from a hole in a vinyl siding to worn-out glides on patio furniture. With a focus on DIY solutions and cost-effective fixes, this hour is perfect for homeowners who want to take control of their maintenance and repair projects. One of the key takeaways from this hour is the importance of addressing small issues before they become major problems. Gary shares a personal anecdote about fixing a hole in a vinyl siding and explains how a simple patch job can save homeowners money and hassle in the long run. The episode also touches on the topic of outdoor living, and the speaker offers advice on how to maintain and repair outdoor furniture, including replacing worn-out glides on patio furniture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Taylor, Solutions Expert at Anker Innovations, discusses the Anker Solix E10, a modular home energy storage system scalable from 6 to 90 kilowatt hours. The conversation covers solar compatibility, smart panel integration, generator pairing, and time-of-use optimization. Taylor also addresses installation options for both DIY homeowners and licensed electricians, portable power stations, and Anker's broader expansion from mobile charging into the residential energy storage market.   Topics Covered Anker Solix www.ankersolix.com Anker Solix E10 Anker Innovations Battery Solar DIY Inverter Off Grid & On Grid EMS = Energy Management System PCS = Power Control System Back Feeding the Grid Ul Listing DC = Direct Current AC = Alternating Current Balcony Solar Plug-in Solar EV = Electric Vehicle EV = Charging PPS = Portable Power Station   Reach out to David Taylor here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/david-taylor Website: www.ankersolix.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean's classes at www.heatspring.com/sean solarsean.com/esipexam

This hour covers a range of topics, from repairing vinyl siding to maintaining outdoor furniture. The speaker discusses the importance of addressing small issues before they become major problems, and shares advice on how to fix everything from a hole in a vinyl siding to worn-out glides on patio furniture. With a focus on DIY solutions and cost-effective fixes, this hour is perfect for homeowners who want to take control of their maintenance and repair projects. One of the key takeaways from this hour is the importance of addressing small issues before they become major problems. Gary shares a personal anecdote about fixing a hole in a vinyl siding and explains how a simple patch job can save homeowners money and hassle in the long run. The episode also touches on the topic of outdoor living, and the speaker offers advice on how to maintain and repair outdoor furniture, including replacing worn-out glides on patio furniture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Keith has finally wrapped up his walnut wall-hanging cabinet build and is deep in editing and voiceover work, which he's finding more painful than usual. But not as painful as it was for Jerry when the cabinet fell on top of him. Mary finished her bookcase and has been doing more stained glass work and is challenging herself with a new series of small stools that combine woodworking, stained glass, and upholstery as she tries to develop a "thing" she's known for. Jason is up against a major deadline on a self-inflicted nightmare commission for a local church with 16ft white oak benches with continuous grain. He's going to need divine intervention to get this one done on time. Godspeed!Be sure to check out Bits & Bits at www.bitsbits.com and use coupon code MORSELS15 to save 15% on your order of router and/or CNC bits. Be sure to hit up Katz-Moses Tools at www.KMTools.com - cool tools at a fair price. If it's on their website, it's in Jonathan's apron. www.kmtools.com **And check out the new Katz Moses toolless adjustable countersink and new sharpening jig and sliding stop block. Oh, and don't forget about his new aluminum channel French Cleat system with some bad azz 3D printed accessories that lock in place!! WTB Woodworking's latest giveaway is a ~$1,000 JET Power Tools DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector with Vortex Cone! Suck me sideways! Register at wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway. Registration is good through midnight EST on Thursday, July 24th. And be sure to check out WTB Woodworking in person at 390 Pike Road, Unit 2, Huntingdon Valley, PA for lumber, slabs, woodworking tools and MORE!! Or shop online and earn yourself some Burkell bucks for every dollar you spend! Go to wtbwoodworking.com to shop online.Help us support Grit-Grip!! A revolutionary new breed of double-sided sanding sponges that we all LOVE! Check it out at https://grit-grip.com/ and use code "shopsounds" at checkout to get a free sanding block!Help us welcome our newest sponsor...GORILLA GLUE! Go to gorillatough.com/shopsounds to learn more about their amazing line up of products! Gorilla. Trusted by pros, easy for everyone.The Bourbon Blade: https://www.bourbonmoth.com/shop/p/the-bourbon-blade-original-pocket-chiselIf you'd like to support us on Patreon and have access to our irreverent aftershow, you can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/shopsoundspodcastYou can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and TikTok (maybe): Bourbon Moth Woodworking and Keith Johnson Woodworking and Kodamari Design

In this episode, we dive deep into suppressed truths about history, the divine feminine, and the power within us all. Marnie McBain, an intuitive counselor and author, shares her journey through trauma, travels around the world, and her groundbreaking novel The Thirteenth Cardinal — a story blending history, spirituality, and conspiracy. Discover how ancient secrets, hidden texts, and societal shifts shape our understanding of the past and present. The Hidden Histories and Spiritual Insights with Marnie McBain Key Topics: Marnie's personal recovery after a severe brain injury and how it sharpened her intuition The influence of suppressed history, including the cathars, Tartaria, and the mud flood theories The role of the divine feminine and its suppression in religious texts and history (Lilith, Sophia, Mary Magdalene) The significance of ancient texts like the Nag Hammadi scriptures and the Book of Enoch The upcoming trilogy of The Thirteenth Cardinalexploring the Vatican, religious history, and hidden truths Modern societal shifts, feminism, and the balance of masculine and feminine traits The global reset, water and resource control, and secret underground bunkers Alberta separation movement, national financial imbalances, and regional sovereignty   Marnie is a certified intuitive counselor and author, debut novel, The 13th Cardinal  launches June 2026 — a spiritual thriller about a woman appointed as the first female Cardinal in Vatican history.  She discovers that the archive she's been given access to contains two thousand years of deliberately suppressed truth. She writes The Fractured Truth on Substack — exploring the gaps between what we're taught and what the evidence actually supports. The pyramids vs dinosaurs timeline problems. The face on the cross and the confusion it may create in future historians. The confidence in passed down history that exceeds the evidence. https://thefracturedtruth.substack.com/   To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support.   For second half of video (when applicable and audio) go to our Substack and Subscribe. https://grimericaoutlawed.substack.com/ or to our Locals  https://grimericaoutlawed.locals.com/ or Patreon https://www.patreon.com/grimericaoutlawed   Support the show directly: https://open.spotify.com/show/2punSyd9Cw76ZtvHxMKenI?si=ImKxfMHgQZ-oshl499O4dQ&nd=1&dlsi=4c25fa9c78674de3 Watch or Listen on Spotify https://www.simulationmaps.com/#products Disaster Maps, Volcano Sim, Asteroid Sim, Shipwreck Map, UFO Map etc https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD / THC Tinctures and Gummies https://grimerica.ca/support-2/ Our Adultbrain Audiobook Podcast and Website: www.adultbrain.ca Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans  Https://t.me.grimerica grimerica.ca/chats   Discord Chats Darren's books www.acanadianshame.ca Sign up for our newsletter http://www.grimerica.ca/news InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/  Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show www.grimerica.ca/swag ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/  MUSIC Tru Northperception, Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com            Timestamps: (00:02) – Introduction to Marnie McBain, her background, and novel The Thirteenth Cardinal (02:15) – Exploration of ancient architecture and hidden histories worldwide (03:00) – The impact of brain injury and spiritual awakening (04:08) – Physical and mental changes after her bicycle accident (05:21) – Rebuilding her reading and writing capabilities post-injury (06:18) – How the accident amplified her psychic abilities (07:34) – The origins of her novel research and the real history of suppressed sacred texts (10:25) – The influence of Cathars, Mary Magdalene, and the divine feminine in religious history (12:04) – Future volumes exploring Judaism, Islam, and other religious traditions (14:03) – Highlights of her travels across ancient sites in Europe, Asia, and North America (17:46) – Being in Thailand when COVID hit and her escape from India (20:33) – Her insights on homeschooling, unschooling, and her son's unique education and skills development (28:54) – Her son's journey into blacksmithing, forging, and the DIY spirit (29:11) – The core message of The Thirteenth Cardinaland its relation to the Da Vinci Code (40:25) – The potential divine origin of Jesus and its implication on human power (46:25) – The modern pushback against feminism and societal balance (55:12) – Experiences in the oil patch, gender dynamics, and workplace culture (56:33) – The importance of equal capability regardless of gender in emergencies (64:39) – The ongoing global reset, resource control, and hidden histories (67:55) – Possible future societal shifts towards a different dominant lineage (73:31) – Speculations on underground bunkers, space programs, and secret projects (77:29) – Water, resource management, and environmental concerns with data centres (80:21) – Underground bases, the Denver airport, and surveillance tech (85:45) – Alberta and Quebec independence, regional sovereignty, and financial imbalances (87:52) – The importance of transparency and genuine representation in societal change (91:19) – Human nature, corruption, and the challenges of leadership in societal shifts (92:39) – The importance of property rights, legal systems, and personal sovereignty (94:01) – Getting in touch with Marnie and supporting her work  

At the top of the second hour, we’re talking about the best sealant for a metal mobile home roof. Repairing stucco can be maddening, especially if there’s a leak and you need to color match etc. Back to all things roofing and the best material to use when replacing a 22-year-old torch-down one, or bitumen. Dean’s last caller for the day needs advice on repairing the driveway on her 66-year-old house. She’s 97 years old and we really hope she’s not going to DIY those repairs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the top of the second hour, we’re talking about the best sealant for a metal mobile home roof. Repairing stucco can be maddening, especially if there’s a leak and you need to color match etc. Back to all things roofing and the best material to use when replacing a 22-year-old torch-down one, or bitumen. Dean’s last caller for the day needs advice on repairing the driveway on her 66-year-old house. She’s 97 years old and we really hope she’s not going to DIY those repairs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JD is joined by Bryan, Calvin, Nathan, along with Chris Bailey and Joey Seavolt, for a focused Trailhead roundtable on Right to Repair, Jeep mods, vehicle data access, DIY wrenching, and the future of aftermarket parts. The crew connects the John Deere repair fight to what off-roaders are already seeing with locked-down ECUs, security gateway modules, subscription features, Tazer/JScan workarounds, and newer Jeep systems that make simple modifications feel way more complicated than they should. Joey brings the repair-shop perspective, Chris talks about the value of older, more mechanical Jeeps, and the whole panel digs into what happens when vehicle ownership starts feeling more like a software license.

We're back and diving straight into the harsh realities of creating content when the algorithm clearly prefers confirmation bias over the actual, frustrating truth. Zac gives us the rundown on a speaker build that required way more technical tweaking than those viral DIY videos ever admit, and we debate if the new Kreg joinery tool actually has what it takes to dethrone the Festool Domino, or if we're all just victims of influencer marketing.We also swap notes on the absolute best ways to handle door-to-door salespeople, the mystery of Carhartt's transition into high fashion, deep pour epoxy that decides to smoke in the cup, the devastating results of taking a Japanese pole saw to aluminum extrusion, and the shared global trauma of having a U2 album forcefully injected into our iPods. Grab your favorite MP3 player and settle in.Got questions? Email us at offthecutpodcast@gmail.comJoin the Aftershow: https://www.patreon.com/offthecutpodcastWatch Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRJPIp6OaffQtvCZ2AtWWQMerch: https://www.spencleydesignco.comStart a Podcast: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5926541443858432Follow the Hosts:Zac: @ZacBuildsEric: @SpencleyDesignCoDeric: @PecanTreeDesignProudly Sponsored By: KM Tools (kmtools.com/SPENCLEYDESIGNCO)WTB Woodworking (wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway)#Woodworking #DIY #3DPrinting #Maker #ContentCreation #OffTheCutPodcast #Sponsored #KMTools #WTBWoodworking

This week, Nathan talks about the dangers of growing butterfly bush but gives you ways to counteract those dangers. He discusses a list of butterfly bush cultivars that might be more appropriate for our modern landscapes.

In this episode of Birdshot Podcast, Nick sits down with Keith Marcott to talk about woodcock hunting, bird travel, and a lifetime spent chasing upland birds across North America and overseas. Keith shares stories from hunting woodcock in New Brunswick, Quebec, and Scotland, along with memories from Wyoming, the western bird country, and the years before GPS and OnX made it easier to find cover.Keith Marcott is a retired engineer and lifelong upland hunter now based in Wyoming. After growing up bird hunting in the Northeast, he eventually built a life around western birds — Huns, chukar, sharptails, prairie grouse, and mountain hunts with Llewellin setters. Some of his most meaningful bird hunting memories, though, came from repeated trips into New Brunswick and Quebec, and later to Scotland, where woodcock hunting shaped the way he thinks about dogs, habitat, and travel.In this conversation, Keith and Nick talk about:- Woodcock hunting in New Brunswick, Quebec, and Scotland- What separates woodcock hunting from grouse hunting- How hunters found productive cover before GPS and OnX- Bird hunting travel, border crossings, and old-school camp logistics- Western bird hunting, dogs, landscapes, and the pull of woodcock countryEpisode breakdown:- [00:05:02] Keith Marcott's background and a lifetime of bird hunting- [00:07:01] Moving west: Wyoming, huns, chukar, and prairie birds- [00:09:42] Keith's bird hunting road trip across multiple states- [00:11:07] Camping, snake country, and hunting dogs in the West- [00:13:00] Snake avoidance training and a rattlesnake encounter in the field- [00:19:20] Western hunters, ticks, and the difference between regions- [00:27:07] The first New Brunswick woodcock trip- [00:29:27] Hunting with guide Danny Bird and chasing woodcock full-time- [00:36:47] Repeated trips into Canada and DIY hunting in Quebec- [00:42:05] Alaska, British Columbia, and border-crossing logistics with dogs and guns- [00:48:01] Finding woodcock cover before modern mapping technology- [00:49:27] Why woodcock still matter to a western bird hunterLinks:- Birdshot Podcast: https://birdshotpodcast.com- Instagram: https://instagram.com/hwy22outdoors/- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17EVUDJPwR2iJggzhLYil7- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birdshot-podcast/id1288308609- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@birdshot.podcastSupport:- Use promo code BSP20 to save 20% on your onX Hunt subscription: https://onxmaps.com/hunt/app- Use promo code BSP10 to save 10% at Meadow Creek Mounts: https://meadowcreekmounts.com/Birdshot is presented by onX Hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr John Kahl, ACL-specialist and hiker, joins us again to help you get your knees pain-free and strong for the hiking season. You'll want to take notes during this episode!Follow John online at:Instagram: @acl.rxYouTube: @JohnKahlDPTTired of physically struggling on your hikes? Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking? Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that:1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans. Available wherever you get your books or HERE2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation. Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HEREwww.seektodomore.com 3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training programA 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween. Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammatesJoin the next team HEREwww.GreatRangeAthlete.comFollow on Instagram & Facebook:@46of46podcast@jamesappleton46Get my Adirondack hiking books:1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks 2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HEREVisit my websites:www.46OUTDOORS.comwww.46OF46.comThe Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard.SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family:Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at www.Tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning.Tired of physically struggling on your hikes? Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking? Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that:1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans. Available wherever you get your books or HERE2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation. Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HEREwww.seektodomore.com 3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training programA 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween. Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammatesJoin the next team HEREwww.GreatRangeAthlete.comFollow on Instagram & Facebook:@46of46podcast@jamesappleton46Get my Adirondack hiking books:1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks 2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HEREVisit my websites:www.46OUTDOORS.comwww.46OF46.com

Three Big Conversations: The OKC Thunder have become the NBA's favorite villain - 10:00 Pope Leo publishes an AI manifesto - 20:14 The Mandalorian and Grogu had a disappointing first weekend. - 35:50 → Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out this three-minute survey. Song of the Week - "the cure" by Olivia Rodrigo - 3:16 → Click here to read the lyrics → Click here to listen to the song (language) In Other News: - 42:40 Small "dot cakes," baked in cups, and covered in frosting and rainbow nonpareil sprinkles, are going viral. The colorful aesthetic of these cakes is just half of the appeal, with the other part being the satisfying scrape of a spoon being dragged across the top.  A new YPulse report found that 87% of 13- to 24-year-old guys agree with the statement, "I am a gamer," suggesting that online gaming continues to be one of the fastest-growing social spaces for boys and young men. A newly published report from the American Bible Society found that 38% of parents are regularly engaged with the Bible, as opposed to 23% of nonparents. A ton of other interesting statistics are included in the latest chapter of their State of the Bible report, linked here. DIY "cyberdecks" are the latest tech trend on TikTok. Creators are using Raspberry Pi mini computers to build whimsical homemade devices inside of retro purses, Game Boys, or briefcases. Off Campus has become Gen Z's latest #BookTok-adapted TV obsession, landing as Prime Video's biggest debut ever among viewers aged 18-34. Common Sense Media flagged the series for extreme explicit sexual content.

In this special collaborative episode with Dance or Die, I'm talking to Derrick Estrada, better known in the worlds of breakcore, hardcore, jungle and sonic synthesis as Baseck. Baseck was raised in Lancaster, California halfway between the Angeles National Forest and the Mojave Desert. As a youth he became intoxicated by car bass test CDs, scratch records, jungle mixtapes, gangster rap, and illegal raves. Put this all in a blender with DIY punk, Chicano subculture and a battle mentality and you get halfway to what Baseck is about. Sometimes Baseck is playing wild shows that combine turntablism, live hardware, modded gameboys and thrash vocals; sometimes he is throwing raves, designing clothes, doing noise shows at the museum, or making synth modules. He's collaborated with Boys Noize, Charli XCX, A.G. Cook and Zach de la Rocha and recorded for too many labels to name. He calls in from his current home in Tulsa, Oklahoma to talk about cutty L.A. raves, Midwest hardcore, sonic transformation and how he became a warrior of the breaks. This is part one of a two part episode, hosted by Vivian Host aka Star Eyes. For more info and extras, visit Ravetothegrave.org or Instagram @ravetothe.grave.

James Currier is back to strip away the delusion that the market is coming to save you and dive hard into what it takes to actually build a sustainable freight strategy! In this episode of the podcast, we break down why a spike in spot market rates doesn't fix a broken capital structure, the critical role of fleet utilization through online platforms, and how carriers can survive the relentless pressure of rising fuel costs and tightening line of credit constraints from commercial banks. It's time to stress test your equipment and focus on real profitability and cash flow over top-line hype, so tune in to our conversation!    About James Currier James Currier is the Chief Revenue Officer at Finloc USA, where James leads the sales team across the country in a relentless pursuit for increased market share in the equipment finance field. After starting his professional career as a Business Analyst in the healthcare field, James came to realize that his passions were best suited to dealing with people and organizations aiming for growth. After a two year contract was completed with Fraser & Interior Health Authorities in British Columbia, a career change ensued and James has not looked back since. Combining the analytical fundamentals learned in healthcare and a natural gravitation towards people and business development, James has thrived in a sales career since 2012, leading, managing, and training dozens of people over the past several years. Subsequent to the completion of a >$400MM acquisition at his previous company, James made the jump to Finloc where he was first tasked with hiring and redeveloping the Ontario, Canada market. James was then assigned to manage the US division for Finloc as a player/coach, originating new asset-based financing opportunities and finding, attracting, and training new talent. James has worked in an exceptionally diverse range of roles since the age of 15, starting as a minor hockey league referee. His openness to new experience has allowed James to experience positions as a head of high-profile security, high-adventure whitewater rafter guide, Corporal in the Canadian Armed Forces Infantry Reserve, business analyst, VIP/Private security operative, personal support worker, guitar teacher, and sales leader. As a well-versed hobbyist who enjoys learning and new experiences, James enjoys coaching/playing/watching hockey, swimming, guitar, hunting, fly fishing, boating/canoeing, cycling, hiking, woodworking, motorcycling, reading, DIY projects, and evening walks with his wife, 2 boys, and golden retriever.   Connect with James LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-currier-clfp-232b0842/?originalSubdomain=ca  Email: james.currier@finloc.com  

⚠️ What Is the Biggest Mistake People Make in Divorce? | Los Angeles Divorce ⚠️ One of the biggest mistakes people make during divorce is underestimating how complicated the paperwork and process can become. Many try to handle everything themselves without fully understanding the legal requirements, deadlines, disclosures, and filing procedures involved in a California divorce. In this video, we explain why DIY divorce mistakes are so common, what causes cases to get delayed, and how organized preparation helps avoid costly problems.

We use electricity constantly, but most people never stop to think about the risks hiding in everyday routines. In this episode, Kerri Taylor from Safe Electricity shares simple, practical safety tips that could protect your home, your devices, and your family. Episode Breakdown00:00 – Introduction to the episode & guest Kerri Taylor from Safe Electricity02:00 – What Safe Electricity does and why electrical safety education matters06:30 – How modern homes use more electricity than ever before08:45 – Outlet overloads, extension cords & warning signs homeowners miss13:20 – Smart home technology and hidden electrical risks16:15 – DIY electrical work vs. hiring a professional electrician19:00 – Lithium-ion battery safety: phones, laptops, e-bikes & more23:00 – Safe charging habits and why charging devices in bed is dangerous25:40 – Electrical safety tips for kids and teens29:30 – Vehicle accidents involving power lines & what NOT to do32:45 – Pool safety, docks, lightning & outdoor electrical hazards36:15 – The “taco” explanation for weather watches vs. warnings37:15 – Tree climbing, substations, drones, fishing & overhead power line safety40:30 – How parents can teach electrical safety in a way kids will remember45:00 – Common electrical safety myths debunked48:30 – Why you should ALWAYS assume a downed power line is energized50:15 – Kerri's most important electrical safety takeaway53:00 – Where listeners can find trusted electrical safety resources

In this episode, Ben Felix and Braden Warwick unpack the surprisingly complex world of expected return modeling and why it matters so much for retirement projections, portfolio construction, and financial advice. They explain how PWL Capital currently estimates expected returns across asset classes, why traditional Monte Carlo methods relying on Gaussian distributions may miss important market behaviors, and how new research could improve the realism of long-term financial planning simulations. The conversation also explores a fascinating collaboration between PWL and Columbia Engineering student John Yang, who worked with Professor Michael Robbins on a project to build more realistic synthetic return data for financial planning. John explains how his team used empirical distributions, t-copulas, and Extreme Value Theory to better capture market crashes, fat tails, and asset co-movements during periods of stress. Ben and Braden then analyze how these improved simulation methods affect financial planning outcomes, sustainable spending estimates, and projections for long-term wealth accumulation.   Key Points From This Episode: (0:00:00) Introduction to expected return modeling and why it matters for financial planning.  (0:00:25) The importance of volatility, correlations, distribution shape, and time-series behavior in portfolio projections.  (0:01:26) How Scott Cederburg's research on block bootstrapping influenced PWL's thinking on simulations.  (0:02:03) Introduction to Columbia Engineering student John Yang and the industry research collaboration.  (0:03:30) How Conquest Planning allows PWL to upload custom return simulations.  (0:04:05) A new PWL client's detailed reasoning for moving from DIY investing to working with an advisor.  (0:06:22) Why financial planning and Monte Carlo simulations were central to the client's decision.  (0:07:22) Cross-border financial complexity and the value of professional advice.  (0:08:03) Estate planning, cognitive decline, and the role of trusted financial relationships.  (0:10:02) Research on cognitive decline and its impact on financial decision-making.  (0:12:00) Delegation, accountability, and reducing mental overhead through advisory relationships.  (0:13:47) Why the client chose PWL specifically and the appeal of evidence-based investing.  (0:15:25) Ben and Braden discuss the perceived disconnect between online discourse and demand for AUM advisors.  (0:16:12) Overview of PWL's methodology for estimating expected returns across asset classes.  (0:17:05) How PWL combines historical returns with market-implied expected returns.  (0:18:07) The use of factor premiums and expected return composition in taxable projections.  (0:18:48) Why PWL previously relied on Gaussian multivariate normal distributions for simulations.  (0:19:41) Arithmetic vs. geometric mean returns and why the distinction matters.  (0:21:01) A simple example illustrating volatility drag.  (0:23:29) Why diversification benefits must be incorporated into expected portfolio returns.  (0:25:15) How correcting portfolio math improved expected return estimates by 20–30 basis points.  (0:27:12) Transition to John Yang's interview and introduction to synthetic data generation.  (0:30:07) John explains the limitations of Gaussian return assumptions.  (0:31:04) Why realistic sequences of returns matter for retirement planning.  (0:32:16) Empirical evidence that returns are not truly random.  (0:33:25) The three modeling challenges: unique asset behavior, realistic co-movement, and tail risk.  (0:37:49) Separating marginal distributions from dependency structures in the modeling process.  (0:38:48) Using a t-copula to better model asset co-movement during market stress.  (0:39:39) Why historical data alone struggles to capture rare crisis events.  (0:40:06) Applying Extreme Value Theory and Generalized Pareto Distributions to model tail risk.  (0:42:15) How Monte Carlo simulations generate many realistic future return paths.  (0:43:00) Imposing forward-looking expected returns and volatility assumptions onto the simulations.  (0:44:56) How the new framework better preserves skewness and kurtosis.  (0:46:38) Evaluating the new model using marginal shape, tail behavior, and co-movement scores.  (0:48:10) Why the new model significantly improved tail realism without sacrificing correlations.  (0:49:05) Future extensions including dynamic correlations and volatility clustering.  (0:50:28) Potential future use of GANs and machine learning for synthetic financial data.  (0:52:02) Key takeaway: financial planning requires realistic return paths, not just summary statistics.  (0:53:41) Braden analyzes how the new simulation framework affects financial advice.  (0:55:04) Why monthly index data produced fatter tails than long-term annual DMS data.  (0:58:47) The new model improved Monte Carlo success rates by roughly 2–3%.  (1:00:25) Sustainable spending estimates changed only modestly under the new simulations.  (1:02:27) Why the improved methodology matters more for alternative asset classes.  (1:04:25) The surprising finding that median wealth outcomes increased while mean outcomes decreased.  (1:05:47) Why Gaussian simulations can create unrealistic runaway wealth scenarios.  (1:07:20) The practical implications for estate planning and multi-generational wealth projections.  (1:08:30) Why better simulation methods are especially important for concentrated and alternative investments.   Links From Today's Episode: Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Benjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/   Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)  

In this episode, we break down a wide range of market stories, starting with SpaceX’s potential IPO and what its S-1 reveals about the business. We look at the company’s major segments, including Starlink, launch services, and xAI, while discussing the massive valuation being floated and why investors may want to be cautious around the hype. We also cover Nvidia’s latest blockbuster earnings, the continued strength in AI infrastructure demand, and why the stock’s muted reaction says a lot about how much growth is already priced in. From there, we turn to Walmart, Lowe’s, and Home Depot to see what they are saying about the consumer, higher fuel costs, and the pressure still hitting DIY and housing-related spending. Finally, we discuss the start of Canadian bank earnings season with Scotiabank, including its improving return on equity, lower provisions, and why Canadian banks continue to show resilience despite concerns around the broader economy. Tickers of stocks discussed: NVDA, WMT, LOW, HD, BNS.TO Subscribe to Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The OKC Thunder have become the NBA's favorite villain, Pope Leo publishes an AI manifesto, and The Mandalorian and Grogu had a disappointing first weekend. → Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out this three-minute survey. Song of the Week - "the cure" by Olivia Rodrigo → Click here to read the lyrics → Click here to listen to the song (language) In Other News: Small "dot cakes," baked in cups, and covered in frosting and rainbow nonpareil sprinkles, are going viral. The colorful aesthetic of these cakes is just half of the appeal, with the other part being the satisfying scrape of a spoon being dragged across the top.  A new YPulse report found that 87% of 13- to 24-year-old guys agree with the statement, "I am a gamer," suggesting that online gaming continues to be one of the fastest-growing social spaces for boys and young men. A newly published report from the American Bible Society found that 38% of parents are regularly engaged with the Bible, as opposed to 23% of nonparents. A ton of other interesting statistics are included in the latest chapter of their State of the Bible report, linked here. DIY "cyberdecks" are the latest tech trend on TikTok. Creators are using Raspberry Pi mini computers to build whimsical homemade devices inside of retro purses, Game Boys, or briefcases. Off Campus has become Gen Z's latest #BookTok-adapted TV obsession, landing as Prime Video's biggest debut ever among viewers aged 18-34. Common Sense Media flagged the series for extreme explicit sexual content.

Want to get a little ambitious with your backyard this summer? Maybe you're thinking of getting a beehive or some chickens, or you've decided that this is the year to install a deck, sauna, or pool. Before you go to Home Depot or call a contractor, we're here to help you brush up on Pittsburgh's rules on everything from how many animals you can keep to when you need a permit. We're bringing back a conversation with host Megan Harris, newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco, and prize-winning gardener Kaydi Gratzer about what's allowed and what's off limits in your Pittsburgh backyard. Need a refresh? We've put our do's and don'ts up on our website, and head over to OneStopPGH to apply for a permit for your next DIY.  **This episode originally aired on August 4, 2025. Still have questions about what you can and can't do in your backyard? Call or text our HELP ME Hotline at 412-212-8893. Learn more about the sponsors of this Thursday, May 28th episode: PGH Cultural Trust PGH Book Fest Window Nation Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Not all marketers are created equal and not all AI is created useful.In this episode, Brendan Hufford, founder of Growth Sprints, joins me for a marketer therapy session on taste, intuition, and the hidden risks of over-relying on AI in marketing. From building a 100-day challenge to experimenting with your gut, we break down what it really takes to create work that resonates and how to protect your passion while doing it.Highlights:(00:00) Introduction(00:37) Meet Brendan Hufford: teacher turned growth expert(00:53) Foundations vs. AI: why taste matters more than ever(02:04) Learning from grunt work to develop instincts(04:27) Brendan's taste in content & hobbies that inspire creativity(09:09) Lessons from film, storytelling, and pattern recognition(10:03) LinkedIn feeds, AI hype, and misleading content(13:25) Connecting ideas and building marketing fundamentals(15:28) Advice for marketers being told “just use AI”(22:18) 100-day projects & experimentation as growth tools(26:08) The pitfalls of shortcut-driven content and grift culture(39:53) DIY vs. DIFY: protecting your hobbies and passionResources:Hear more from me in the Stop the Scroll Newsletter: https://briannadoe.substack.com/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianna-doe/ Brendan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanhufford/ Growth Sprints LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growth-sprints/ Growth Sprints Website: https://growthsprints.co/ 

Bad Thoughts Season 2 is now streaming on Netflix! Christina P is back touring! Check her out in Brea California on June 5th & 6th. Get your tickets at https://christinap.com/pages/tour-dates Check out Joe DeRosa's new podcast Vile and Horrendous Pull up a chair and listen to what Joe does best: piss and moan! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWvLI8xCAa0 Check out Tom's new bakery, Ciccio Bomba, at the new third location at 1100 South Lamar Blvd in Austin, right across from the Alamo Drafthouse. SPONSORS: - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/YMH - You can get $5 off your next order, including the Protein Pastries, at https://MagicSpoon.com/YMH - Head to https://quince.com/mom for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. - Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code YMH. Sup chomos! This week on Your Mamas Place, Tina is out doing some broad shit, so is Tom Segura is joined by comedian Joe DeRosa for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with ranking comedy's biggest peer pressure artists, from Rogan's blunt "don't be a bitch" to Chappelle's devastating silent look that you simply cannot say no to. They flip it around and dig into the opposite problem: friends who commit to a full night out and then bail halfway through dinner (you know who you are, Chrissy). Joe also opens up about the very real injustice of being perpetually single in a world that gives parents an automatic excuse for everything, then shares the best piece of comedy advice he ever received, straight from Patton Oswalt, about why every great joke needs a "moment of discovery." The guys get candid about their wildly different relationships with alcohol, including a truly unhinged Burt Kreischer story from Tallahassee. Then it's clip time featuring a cool collector with an encyclopedic knowledge of cheap plastic lawn chairs, a fully-committed DIY tooth extraction, a pizza shop owner fighting invisible gender discrimination, and a white woman reading some hilarious Instagram insults about her dumb sun outfit. Enjoy! Your Mom's House Ep. 861 https://tomsegura.com/tour https://christinap.com/ https://store.ymhstudios.com https://www.reddit.com/r/yourmomshousepodcast Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:36 - Peer Pressure 00:08:41 - I Can't, I Have Kids 00:15:00 - Patton Oswalt's Game-Changing Comedy Advice 00:19:04 - Saying Yes Is Worth It 00:23:02 - Drinking Confessions & The Tallahassee Terror 00:34:59 - Blood Work & Risk Philosophy 00:44:03 - Opening Clip: Sandra Bullock Threatened Me 00:46:19 - Ciccio Bomba 00:48:48 - Really Cool Collectors 00:58:31 - Heavy Metal Tooth Extraction 01:00:51 - Pizza Broad 01:04:29 - White Lady Reads Mean Comments 01:09:23 - Horrible Or Hilarious 01:15:57 - Final Thoughts & Plugs 01:17:06 - Closing Song - "Ice Latte" by Craftmatics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wineries vs. vineyards. Metal vs. oak. DIY wine. Carbonic fermentation situations? Enologists  Tara Gomez and Mireia Taribó – co-owners of the boutique California winery Camins2Dreams – join us to chat about how grapes are harvested, why some are juiced with the stems, Indigenous perspectives on wine making, weird balloon chambers, wooden teabags, labcoat envy, tips for making your own wines, how they met and the surprising story of how they became a married duo in life and work. This couple needs a rom-com made in their honor. Raise a glass. Visit Tara and Mireia's winery, Camins 2 Dreams Follow Camins 2 Dreams on Instagram A donation went to House of Pride & Equality Other episodes you may enjoy: Zymology (BEER), Mixology (COCKTAILS), Ciderology (DELICIOUS APPLE BEVERAGES), Pomology (APPLES), Coffeeology (YEP, COFFEE), Fromology (CHEESE), Gastroegyptology (BREAD BAKING), Food Anthropology (FEASTS), Indigenous Cuisinology (NATIVE COOKING), Black American Magirology (FOOD, RACE & CULTURE), Melittology (BEES), Gustology (TASTE), Disgustology (REPULSION TO GROSS STUFF) 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes Sponsors of Ologies Transcripts and bleeped episodes Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram and Bluesky Follow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTok Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jake Chaffee Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Economic support, drone capability, defence under new management: the tide may have turned for Ukraine. But domestic politics and perceptions will define what kind of win the country might hope for. We examine how Home Depot, the world's largest DIY chain, is a window into America's ailing housing market. And what is pinching the supply of England's famed cricket bats. Guests and host:Oliver Carroll, Ukraine correspondentVinjeru Mkandawire, news editorAndrew Rummer, Britain contributorJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Ukraine warAmerica's housing market, Home Depotcricket bats, supply chainsGet a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economic support, drone capability, defence under new management: the tide may have turned for Ukraine. But domestic politics and perceptions will define what kind of win the country might hope for. We examine how Home Depot, the world's largest DIY chain, is a window into America's ailing housing market. And what is pinching the supply of England's famed cricket bats. Guests and host:Oliver Carroll, Ukraine correspondentVinjeru Mkandawire, news editorAndrew Rummer, Britain contributorJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Ukraine warAmerica's housing market, Home Depotcricket bats, supply chainsGet a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this explosive new episode, Joe rips back the curtain on the quiet war being waged against the American people and the institutional rot tearing at the very fabric of our society. From startling new allegations of foreign election interference—where leaked emails point to remote access of voting systems—to the devastating reality of communities left defenseless by radical municipal policies, we break down how the modern political apparatus is driving a calculated societal meltdown. Joe exposes the staggering double standards embedded in our cultural and healthcare systems, contrasting the taxpayer-funded priorities of the state with the real, unvarnished struggles of everyday citizens who feel entirely abandoned by their government.The heart of the broadcast features an exclusive, deeply moving conversation with U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jeff Kyle, brother of the legendary "American Sniper" Chris Kyle and President of the American Valor Foundation. Stepping onto the front lines of the cultural battlefield, Kyle delivers a masterclass in true patriotism, offering a tactical blueprint for healing a fractured nation and reclaiming a sense of unified American identity. He tackles the hard questions head-on: how to spot exploitation within modern non-profits, the expanding psychological toll facing local first responders, and the essential steps isolated veterans must take to "kick the door in" and rediscover their purpose after hanging up the uniform.Finally, Joe confronts the toxic underbelly of the "tolerant" ideological movement that dominates our media echo chambers, dissecting the escalating rhetoric that actively demonizes conservative values while everyday citizens are forced to build DIY barricades just to protect their neighborhoods. This episode is not just a wake-up call regarding the constant surveillance, hyper-vigilance, and manufactured chaos designed to keep us divided—it is a rallying cry for truth, accountability, and the restoration of authentic American strength. Don't miss a single second of this raw, uncompromising broadcast; watch the full episode now to arm yourself with the insights needed to filter out the noise and focus on what truly matters.

Brian and Richard are joined by Phillip Carter of the 40 Watt Podcast for Episode 619 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - 40 Watts of Fender dilemma and do you have to be rich to start a band?Blake has caught a dose of the quattro formaggi quickstep and so we have the mighty Phillip Carter of the 40 Watt Podcast stepping into his cubic shoes for this episode. What an episode it proves to be... There can be only one starting point and that is the Fender legal issue that continues to rumble on and is proving to be a bit of a PR minefield. But first - soccer.Brian is somewhat relieved to discover the Fender legal letters don't extend to Telecasters but that doesn't mean this isn't a subject worthy of discussion. All of the great and good of the guitar YouTube world have had to make a video that "they really didn't want to make". But this is a serious issue and we have questions and suggestions. Some of those may not be sensible or serious, actually, now I come to think about it. There is a lot of wild speculation too.There has been some interesting new UFO footage that was evidently filmed on a 3-pixel camera and the guys discuss how disappointed they may or may not be. Brian admits he has got his own weird things. Is it only possible these days to make it big in the music business if you have a rich family? The guys ponder this.Huge thanks to Phillip Carter for joining us this week and huge thanks to you for listening!The Mighty Arsenal, But Is It Art?, Warlock Pedals, Saucy Pickups, Street Legal Side-by-Sides, 6 Degrees of David Gilmour... it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!We are on Patreon now too!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast)Courses and DIY mods:https://www.bluesguitarmethod.com

This week on the New Music Business podcast, Ari sits down with Ash Avildsen, founder of Sumerian Records. Ash shares the story of building one of the most influential independent labels in modern rock and metal, from booking DIY tours in the MySpace era to helping artists break into arenas.During this episode, Ari and Ash dive into artist development, the evolution of touring, music video economics, social media virality, the ethics of tour buy-ons, and why building an artist brand matters more than ever. Ash also opens up about expanding Sumerian into film, the future of entertainment brands, and why he believes music videos deserve a better business model.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumerianrecords/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sumerianrecordsCheck out Ari's Take:https://aristake.com04:21 - Ash's Journey from Touring Musician to Founding Sumerian Records08:04 - Why Ash Left Booking to Focus Fully on the Label12:00 - MySpace, TikTok, and How Artists Break Today17:30 - Scenes, Community, and the Evolution of Heavy Music22:16 - Artist Development and Getting Bands to Their First 500 Tickets25:22 - The Ethics and Reality of Tour Buy-Ons31:49 - Discovering Artists in the Streaming Era35:15 - Why Music Videos Still Matter49:00 - Building Sumerian Beyond Music Into Film and Media56:00 - Ticketing, Industry Frustrations, and What It Means to “Make It”Edited and mixed by Ruben ZarateMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari's TakeOrder the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.