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In this episode, Brian welcomes two guests with remarkable Bigfoot encounters that span decades and stretch from the mountains of North Carolina to the swamps of Connecticut.First, North Carolina truck driver Dwayne shares a startling daylight sighting along Highway 18 near Kings Creek School. Traveling the familiar two-lane road in late April roughly two years ago, Dwayne watched an estimated eight-foot-tall, black, powerfully built creature cross the highway directly in front of him. In only five or six enormous strides, it covered the road, stepped over a roughly three-foot guardrail without breaking pace, and disappeared into the thick woods on the opposite side. The encounter sent Dwayne searching through local Bigfoot reports, Appalachian folklore, and stories passed down through families around the Linville Gorge, Watauga County, and the surrounding North Carolina mountains.That search leads Brian into the historical record and an old newspaper story Dwayne remembered as dating to 1888. While investigating the claim, Brian uncovers a verified December 14, 1877, account from the Charlotte Daily Observer, reprinted from the Statesville Landmark, describing a mysterious “Wild Man” reportedly seen prospecting in the Globe Valley near Blowing Rock. Witnesses described a hairy figure beating its chest and retreating toward a cave, offering a fascinating glimpse into Appalachian wild-man traditions decades before the term “Bigfoot” entered the American vocabulary.Brian also examines how seriously these nineteenth-century reports should be taken in an era when sensational newspaper stories and outright hoaxes were common. From there, the conversation explores Daniel Boone's famous late-life story of encountering and killing what he reportedly called a “Yahoo,” the heavily publicized 1978 and 1979 sightings of the creature known as “Nobby” near Carpenter's Knob, and a much more recent 911 report from 2010.Then Brian welcomes Steve, now living in North Carolina, who takes the story back to 1986 and one of the closest encounters ever shared on the show. While stationed at a submarine facility in Connecticut, Steve went squirrel hunting before daylight in the Assetunk Swamp. As morning arrived, he heard something moving through the woods and initially assumed it was a deer. Instead, an enormous hairy figure stepped across the trail less than thirty feet away. Steve estimates the creature stood at least nine feet tall, with dark skin, heavy hair, and a surprisingly human-looking face. Rather than immediately retreating, Steve moved closer, eventually getting within roughly fifteen feet before the creature looked down at him and exploded through the woods with enough force to sound, in his words, like a bulldozer.When Steve circled ahead and unknowingly cut off its path, the encounter changed. The creature unleashed a deep growl powerful enough that Steve says he could feel it throughout his body. Armed only with a sixteen-gauge double-barrel shotgun, he decided it was time to back away.Steve continued hunting the area afterward without another direct confrontation, but his experiences did not end in Connecticut.Since returning to North Carolina, he describes unexplained tree movements, possible vocalizations, strange nighttime sounds, unusual activity around his property, and other incidents that have kept him interested in the mystery. His approach, however, remains skeptical. Steve prefers going into the woods without assuming Bigfoot is responsible for every unexplained sound or broken branch, looking instead for evidence and conventional explanations first.Brian and Steve also discuss one of the biggest divisions within modern Bigfoot research: whether these creatures are undiscovered biological animals or something far stranger. Both remain skeptical of claims involving portals, cloaking, interdimensional travel, and extraterrestrial connections without physical evidence to support them. The conversation turns to the continuing absence of a confirmed body or scientifically accepted DNA sample, and the frustration that comes from decades of extraordinary eyewitness testimony without the definitive physical evidence needed to settle the question.From an eight-foot figure crossing a North Carolina highway in broad daylight to a nine-foot creature standing only yards from a hunter in a Connecticut swamp, this episode connects modern encounters with more than a century of Appalachian stories about wild men, hairy giants, and unexplained creatures lurking just beyond the tree line.Email BrianJoin Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.Have you had a Bigfoot encounter, Sasquatch sighting, Dogman experience, or other cryptid or paranormal encounter? We'd love to hear your story. Email brian@paranormalworldproductions.com to be featured on a future episode of Sasquatch Odyssey.Sasquatch Odyssey is a leading Bigfoot and cryptid podcast exploring real encounters, field research, and scientific analysis of the Sasquatch phenomenon.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss an episode.

329 | Alex Blum  Today's guest is Alex Blum, author of An Accident of Birth. Alex shares his story of how he reconnected with his three full biological brothers through DNA testing. We also talk about seeing yourself reflected in biological family for the first time, nature versus nurture, and what Alex has come to believe about adoption in recent years.   Full Show Notes and Transcript Here   Join our adoptee community on Patreon here   Check out our upcoming live events here!   Find out more about Adoptees for Family Preservation here!   Support Haley's new podcast here!   This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing stated on it, either by its hosts or any guests, is to be construed as psychological, medical or legal advice. Please seek out professionals in those fields if you need those services. The views expressed by the hosts of Adoptees On or any guests are their own and do not represent the opinions of any organization or other person unless otherwise stated.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Tiffany Bussey Director of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC) at Morehouse College. The conversation focuses on entrepreneurship, wealth creation, supplier diversity, workforce development, and emerging opportunities in sustainability-related industries. Dr. Bussey explains how Morehouse helps Black and Brown businesses scale through access to capital, contracts, strategic relationships, and business development programs. The discussion also highlights partnerships with organizations such as Goodwill, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo that help create pathways to employment, business growth, and economic mobility. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Educate entrepreneurs about resources available through the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. Challenge stereotypes about Black-owned businesses and workforce readiness. Highlight business opportunities in sustainability, renewable energy, EV infrastructure, green construction, and agriculture. Demonstrate the importance of access to contracts and relationships, not just capital. Encourage business ownership as a pathway to wealth creation and closing the racial wealth gap. Key Takeaways 1. Entrepreneurship Can Help Close the Wealth Gap Dr. Bussey emphasizes that entrepreneurship and small business development are powerful tools for creating wealth and addressing racial income inequality. 2. Access to Opportunities Is as Important as Access to Capital While funding is often discussed as the largest obstacle for minority entrepreneurs, access to contracts, customers, and decision-makers is equally important for growth. 3. Morehouse Has a Proven Record of Impact Over the past 20 years, the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center has: Supported more than 400 businesses. Helped create over 850 jobs. Facilitated more than $34 million in new capital access. Helped businesses generate more than $82 million in new revenue. 4. Sustainability Is a Major Economic Opportunity Dr. Bussey encourages entrepreneurs to explore high-growth sectors such as: Renewable energy Electric vehicle infrastructure Green building and construction Sustainable agriculture Environmental technology and services She describes sustainability as one of the most significant emerging economic sectors globally. 5. Workforce Development Matters Businesses often struggle not only with financing but also with finding qualified workers. Partnerships with organizations like Goodwill help create a trained workforce pipeline to meet employer demand. 6. Goodwill Offers Career Training One of the most surprising insights from the interview is that Goodwill provides workforce training, certifications, and in some cases stipends for participants seeking new job skills and career pathways. 7. Entrepreneurship Is Not Easy Dr. Bussey cautions listeners against romanticizing entrepreneurship. While ownership can be rewarding, running a business requires long hours, resilience, and a willingness to embrace risk and failure. 8. The Three Cs of Business Growth The foundation of Morehouse's Small Business Executive Program is: Capital Connections Contracts Dr. Bussey argues that sustainable growth requires all three. 9. Relationships Drive Revenue Business success depends on building genuine relationships and understanding customer needs. Companies win contracts when they present solutions to customer problems rather than simply selling products or services. 10. Minority Entrepreneurs Should Pursue Future-Focused Industries Rather than focusing only on traditional business models, entrepreneurs should position themselves in growing industries where demand and opportunities are expanding rapidly. Notable Quotes On Economic Empowerment "We believe that entrepreneurship and small businesses are one of the pathways in closing the racial income inequality gap in this country." On Business Growth "At the end of the day, it's revenue that drives and scales businesses." On Opportunity "What we don't talk about quite as much is access to opportunities." On Program Design "This is not just technical assistance for technical assistance sake. This is not about butts in seats." On Sustainability "We know that global warming is a thing and it does exist, and that there is a huge industry that is being developed." On Entrepreneurship "Entrepreneurship is in our DNA." On Failure "We have to accept that failure is part of the process." On Ownership "Ownership is what we need." On the Three Cs "Capital, connections and contracts." On Selling "People don't buy products and services. They buy solutions." On Customer Value "If you approach a customer and say, this is how I can help you solve your problem, more than likely you will get that business." Bottom Line Dr. Tiffany Bussey's message is clear: business success requires more than funding. It requires access, relationships, contracts, workforce talent, and the willingness to pursue emerging opportunities. Through the work of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, she is helping entrepreneurs build scalable businesses, create jobs, and generate wealth within underserved communities. The interview serves as both a roadmap and a call to action for aspiring business owners to pursue ownership, innovation, and long-term economic growth. #STRAW #SHMS #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Tiffany Bussey Director of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC) at Morehouse College. The conversation focuses on entrepreneurship, wealth creation, supplier diversity, workforce development, and emerging opportunities in sustainability-related industries. Dr. Bussey explains how Morehouse helps Black and Brown businesses scale through access to capital, contracts, strategic relationships, and business development programs. The discussion also highlights partnerships with organizations such as Goodwill, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo that help create pathways to employment, business growth, and economic mobility. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Educate entrepreneurs about resources available through the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. Challenge stereotypes about Black-owned businesses and workforce readiness. Highlight business opportunities in sustainability, renewable energy, EV infrastructure, green construction, and agriculture. Demonstrate the importance of access to contracts and relationships, not just capital. Encourage business ownership as a pathway to wealth creation and closing the racial wealth gap. Key Takeaways 1. Entrepreneurship Can Help Close the Wealth Gap Dr. Bussey emphasizes that entrepreneurship and small business development are powerful tools for creating wealth and addressing racial income inequality. 2. Access to Opportunities Is as Important as Access to Capital While funding is often discussed as the largest obstacle for minority entrepreneurs, access to contracts, customers, and decision-makers is equally important for growth. 3. Morehouse Has a Proven Record of Impact Over the past 20 years, the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center has: Supported more than 400 businesses. Helped create over 850 jobs. Facilitated more than $34 million in new capital access. Helped businesses generate more than $82 million in new revenue. 4. Sustainability Is a Major Economic Opportunity Dr. Bussey encourages entrepreneurs to explore high-growth sectors such as: Renewable energy Electric vehicle infrastructure Green building and construction Sustainable agriculture Environmental technology and services She describes sustainability as one of the most significant emerging economic sectors globally. 5. Workforce Development Matters Businesses often struggle not only with financing but also with finding qualified workers. Partnerships with organizations like Goodwill help create a trained workforce pipeline to meet employer demand. 6. Goodwill Offers Career Training One of the most surprising insights from the interview is that Goodwill provides workforce training, certifications, and in some cases stipends for participants seeking new job skills and career pathways. 7. Entrepreneurship Is Not Easy Dr. Bussey cautions listeners against romanticizing entrepreneurship. While ownership can be rewarding, running a business requires long hours, resilience, and a willingness to embrace risk and failure. 8. The Three Cs of Business Growth The foundation of Morehouse's Small Business Executive Program is: Capital Connections Contracts Dr. Bussey argues that sustainable growth requires all three. 9. Relationships Drive Revenue Business success depends on building genuine relationships and understanding customer needs. Companies win contracts when they present solutions to customer problems rather than simply selling products or services. 10. Minority Entrepreneurs Should Pursue Future-Focused Industries Rather than focusing only on traditional business models, entrepreneurs should position themselves in growing industries where demand and opportunities are expanding rapidly. Notable Quotes On Economic Empowerment "We believe that entrepreneurship and small businesses are one of the pathways in closing the racial income inequality gap in this country." On Business Growth "At the end of the day, it's revenue that drives and scales businesses." On Opportunity "What we don't talk about quite as much is access to opportunities." On Program Design "This is not just technical assistance for technical assistance sake. This is not about butts in seats." On Sustainability "We know that global warming is a thing and it does exist, and that there is a huge industry that is being developed." On Entrepreneurship "Entrepreneurship is in our DNA." On Failure "We have to accept that failure is part of the process." On Ownership "Ownership is what we need." On the Three Cs "Capital, connections and contracts." On Selling "People don't buy products and services. They buy solutions." On Customer Value "If you approach a customer and say, this is how I can help you solve your problem, more than likely you will get that business." Bottom Line Dr. Tiffany Bussey's message is clear: business success requires more than funding. It requires access, relationships, contracts, workforce talent, and the willingness to pursue emerging opportunities. Through the work of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, she is helping entrepreneurs build scalable businesses, create jobs, and generate wealth within underserved communities. The interview serves as both a roadmap and a call to action for aspiring business owners to pursue ownership, innovation, and long-term economic growth. #STRAW #SHMS #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are joined by former FBI profiler Julia Cowley, to discuss her FBI career and her succesful true crime podcast The Consult, which features four former FBI profilers. This episode is Part 2 of 2 parts, and originally ran on April 13, 2026.The Consult: Real FBI Profilers A true crime podcast that examines criminal behavior with real retired FBI profilers.https://www.truecrimeconsult.com/NBC: FBI Norfolk field office links deceased suspect to additional Colonial Parkway Murders In January 2026, the FBI announced Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. is responsible for the 1986 Virginia murders of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski.https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/colonial-parkway-murders-cathleen-thomas-rebecca-dowski-resolved-rcna255097American Detective TV series: Colonial Parkway Murders:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp3rNRZnL0EWashingtonian: A Murder on the Rappahannock River:https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/06/27/murder-on-the-rappahannock-river-emerson-stevens-mary-harding-innocence-project/WTKR News 3: One year after development in Colonial Parkway Murders, where do things stand?https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/historic-triangle/one-year-after-development-in-colonial-parkway-murders-where-do-things-standWon't you help the Mind Over Murder podcast increase our visibility and shine the spotlight on the "Colonial Parkway Murders" and other unsolved cases? Contribute any amount you can here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/mind-over-murder-podcast-expenses?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customerWTVR CBS News:  Colonial Parkway murders victims' families keep hope cases will be solved:https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/colonial-parkway-murders-update-april-19-2024WAVY TV 10 News:  New questions raised in Colonial Parkway murders:https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/new-questions-raised-in-colonial-parkway-murders/Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. has been named as the killer of Robin Edwards and David Knobling in the Colonial Parkway Murders in September 1987, as well as the murderer of Teresa Howell in June 1989. He has also been linked to the April 1988 disappearance and likely murder of Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey, another pair in the Colonial Parkway Murders.13News Now investigates: A serial killer's DNA will not be entered into CODIS database:https://www.13newsnow.com/video/news/local/13news-now-investigates/291-e82a9e0b-38e3-4f95-982a-40e960a71e49WAVY TV 10 on the Colonial Parkway Murders Announcement with photos:https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/deceased-man-identified-as-suspect-in-decades-old-homicides/WTKR News 3https://www.wtkr.com/news/is-man-linked-to-one-of-the-colonial-parkway-murders-connected-to-the-other-casesVirginian Pilot: Who was Alan Wade Wilmer Sr.? Man suspected in two ‘Colonial Parkway' murders died alone in 2017https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/01/14/who-was-alan-wade-wilmer-sr-man-suspected-in-colonial-parkway-murders-died-alone-in-2017/Colonial Parkway Murders Facebook page with more than 20,000 followers: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCaseYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersMind Over Murder is proud to be a Spreaker Prime Podcaster:https://www.spreaker.comJoin the discussion on our Mind Over MurderColonial Parkway Murders website: https://colonialparkwaymurders.com Mind Over Murder Podcast website: https://mindovermurderpodcast.comPlease subscribe and rate us at your favorite podcast sites. Ratings and reviews are very important. Please share and tell your friends!We launch a new episode of "Mind Over Murder" every Monday morning, and a bonus episode every Thursday morning.Follow "Mind Over Murder" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderOverFollow Bill Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillThomas56Follow "Colonial Parkway Murders" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCase/Follow us on InstaGram:: https://www.instagram.com/colonialparkwaymurders/Check out the entire Crawlspace Media network at http://crawlspace-media.com/All rights reserved. Mind Over Murder, Copyright Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley, Another Dog Productions/Absolute Zero ProductionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mind-over-murder--4847179/support.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Tiffany Bussey Director of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC) at Morehouse College. The conversation focuses on entrepreneurship, wealth creation, supplier diversity, workforce development, and emerging opportunities in sustainability-related industries. Dr. Bussey explains how Morehouse helps Black and Brown businesses scale through access to capital, contracts, strategic relationships, and business development programs. The discussion also highlights partnerships with organizations such as Goodwill, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo that help create pathways to employment, business growth, and economic mobility. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Educate entrepreneurs about resources available through the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. Challenge stereotypes about Black-owned businesses and workforce readiness. Highlight business opportunities in sustainability, renewable energy, EV infrastructure, green construction, and agriculture. Demonstrate the importance of access to contracts and relationships, not just capital. Encourage business ownership as a pathway to wealth creation and closing the racial wealth gap. Key Takeaways 1. Entrepreneurship Can Help Close the Wealth Gap Dr. Bussey emphasizes that entrepreneurship and small business development are powerful tools for creating wealth and addressing racial income inequality. 2. Access to Opportunities Is as Important as Access to Capital While funding is often discussed as the largest obstacle for minority entrepreneurs, access to contracts, customers, and decision-makers is equally important for growth. 3. Morehouse Has a Proven Record of Impact Over the past 20 years, the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center has: Supported more than 400 businesses. Helped create over 850 jobs. Facilitated more than $34 million in new capital access. Helped businesses generate more than $82 million in new revenue. 4. Sustainability Is a Major Economic Opportunity Dr. Bussey encourages entrepreneurs to explore high-growth sectors such as: Renewable energy Electric vehicle infrastructure Green building and construction Sustainable agriculture Environmental technology and services She describes sustainability as one of the most significant emerging economic sectors globally. 5. Workforce Development Matters Businesses often struggle not only with financing but also with finding qualified workers. Partnerships with organizations like Goodwill help create a trained workforce pipeline to meet employer demand. 6. Goodwill Offers Career Training One of the most surprising insights from the interview is that Goodwill provides workforce training, certifications, and in some cases stipends for participants seeking new job skills and career pathways. 7. Entrepreneurship Is Not Easy Dr. Bussey cautions listeners against romanticizing entrepreneurship. While ownership can be rewarding, running a business requires long hours, resilience, and a willingness to embrace risk and failure. 8. The Three Cs of Business Growth The foundation of Morehouse's Small Business Executive Program is: Capital Connections Contracts Dr. Bussey argues that sustainable growth requires all three. 9. Relationships Drive Revenue Business success depends on building genuine relationships and understanding customer needs. Companies win contracts when they present solutions to customer problems rather than simply selling products or services. 10. Minority Entrepreneurs Should Pursue Future-Focused Industries Rather than focusing only on traditional business models, entrepreneurs should position themselves in growing industries where demand and opportunities are expanding rapidly. Notable Quotes On Economic Empowerment "We believe that entrepreneurship and small businesses are one of the pathways in closing the racial income inequality gap in this country." On Business Growth "At the end of the day, it's revenue that drives and scales businesses." On Opportunity "What we don't talk about quite as much is access to opportunities." On Program Design "This is not just technical assistance for technical assistance sake. This is not about butts in seats." On Sustainability "We know that global warming is a thing and it does exist, and that there is a huge industry that is being developed." On Entrepreneurship "Entrepreneurship is in our DNA." On Failure "We have to accept that failure is part of the process." On Ownership "Ownership is what we need." On the Three Cs "Capital, connections and contracts." On Selling "People don't buy products and services. They buy solutions." On Customer Value "If you approach a customer and say, this is how I can help you solve your problem, more than likely you will get that business." Bottom Line Dr. Tiffany Bussey's message is clear: business success requires more than funding. It requires access, relationships, contracts, workforce talent, and the willingness to pursue emerging opportunities. Through the work of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, she is helping entrepreneurs build scalable businesses, create jobs, and generate wealth within underserved communities. The interview serves as both a roadmap and a call to action for aspiring business owners to pursue ownership, innovation, and long-term economic growth. #STRAW #SHMS #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 17, 1992. Waukegan, Illinois. While babysitting two children, 11-year old Holly Staker is sexually assaulted and brutally murdered inside their apartment. Two months later, a suspect named Juan Rivera is brought in for questioning and confesses to the murder after four straight days of interrogation. He is subsequently convicted and receives a life sentence, but no physical evidence links Rivera to the crime and the veracity of his confession is called into question. After Rivera serves 19 years in prison, DNA evidence eventually links Holly's death to another murder… but could another innocent person also be serving time in prison for that particular crime? Additional Reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Rivera_(wrongful_conviction)https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=3850https://courts.illinois.gov/opinions/AppellateCourt/2011/2ndDistrict/December/2091060.pdfhttp://www.law.northwestern.edu/legalclinic/wrongfulconvictions/exonerations/documents/rivera_brief.pdfhttp://articles.chicagotribune.com/2014-06-10/news/chi-dna-links-murder-and-rape-of-holly-staker-11-to-second-murder-8-years-later-20140610_1_holly-staker-dna-evidence-dna-match

Tyler Robinson's case is officially headed to trial after Utah District Judge Tony Graf ruled that prosecutors presented enough evidence to move forward on the aggravated murder charge in the killing of Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors argued that Robinson fired a high-powered rifle from a rooftop more than 400 feet away as Kirk spoke before a crowd of more than 3,000 people at Utah Valley University, creating a risk not only to Kirk but to others nearby. That alleged danger to the surrounding crowd is critical because it supports the aggravating factor prosecutors are relying on to keep the death penalty in play. Robinson pleaded not guilty to all charges after the ruling, while his defense unsuccessfully argued that the state had failed to establish the level of risk necessary to sustain the capital charge. Graf could have sent the case forward on a lesser murder charge, but instead sided with prosecutors and allowed the aggravated murder count to stand.The ruling followed a five-day preliminary hearing in July in which prosecutors laid out what they described as a mountain of evidence against Robinson. That evidence included DNA and a handwritten note prosecutors allege Robinson left for his romantic partner in which he claimed responsibility for killing Kirk. Prosecutors also argued that the trajectory and location of the shot showed Robinson allegedly knew he was firing into a densely packed public event where a missed shot could have killed someone else. Kirk's family called the ruling an important step toward justice, while Robinson showed no visible reaction as the judge announced his decision. With the aggravated murder charge intact and the death penalty still on the table, the case now moves from the preliminary stage into the full trial process, where prosecutors will have to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The State's rebuttal to defense expert Matthew Noedel focused on challenging the significance of his conclusions about the absence of victim blood or other victim-linked biological material in Bryan Kohberger's car and residence. Noedel had emphasized that investigators conducted an extensive search of Kohberger's vehicle and apartment and did not find blood tied to Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle or Ethan Chapin. Prosecutors responded that the absence of detectable victim blood did not establish that Kohberger had not been inside the King Road house, nor did it prove that biological material could not have been removed, degraded or simply never transferred in a recoverable quantity. The rebuttal also cautioned against treating a negative finding as affirmative proof of innocence, arguing that forensic testing can establish what was detected in a particular sample but cannot necessarily reconstruct every transfer event that did or did not occur.The State also pushed back on Noedel's interpretation of secondary transfer and contamination issues, arguing that his report went beyond what the laboratory results could reliably support. Prosecutors stressed that transfer of DNA or blood is highly dependent on variables such as the amount of biological material present, the surfaces involved, subsequent cleaning, time, environmental conditions and the way evidence was handled. In other words, they argued that Noedel was using the lack of victim DNA in Kohberger's vehicle and apartment to suggest a broader exculpatory conclusion that the science itself did not require. The rebuttal was therefore less about disputing the raw laboratory results and more about disputing the inference Noedel drew from them: everyone agreed that victim blood was not found in the car or apartment, but the State argued that this fact alone did not meaningfully exclude Kohberger from the murders or undermine the prosecution's larger evidentiary case.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:030326+REDACTED+Exhibits+S-1+through+S-13+to+States+Amended+Supp+Resp+to+Rqst+for+Disc+RE+Expert+Testimony.pdf

The Bryan Kohberger case became consumed by repeated discovery disputes as the defense accused prosecutors of failing to turn over evidence quickly enough, completely enough, or in a form that could actually be used to prepare for trial. Anne Taylor and Kohberger's defense team filed multiple motions to compel, arguing that they were still waiting on materials tied to forensic testing, expert analysis, investigative records, digital evidence, DNA work, and other parts of the state's case even as prosecutors were pushing the case toward trial. The defense repeatedly framed the problem as more than ordinary delay, arguing that incomplete or late disclosure made it harder to investigate the evidence independently, prepare expert challenges, litigate suppression issues, and build a meaningful defense in a death penalty case. Prosecutors pushed back by insisting they had produced enormous amounts of discovery, were continuing to supplement disclosures as new material became available, and were not deliberately withholding evidence.That disagreement produced a steady back-and-forth in court, with each side accusing the other of overstating the problem. The defense argued that simply dumping huge volumes of material did not satisfy the state's obligations if important records were missing, difficult to identify, or produced too late to be meaningfully examined. Prosecutors countered that the investigation was massive, involved numerous agencies and experts, and that some requested material either did not exist, was not in the state's possession, or was still being gathered from outside entities. Judge John Judge was repeatedly asked to referee those disputes, ordering additional disclosures in some instances while declining to accept the defense's broader suggestion that prosecutors were systematically hiding evidence. The result was an ongoing discovery battle that became one of the defining procedural fights of the pretrial case, with Kohberger's lawyers arguing that the state's disclosure problems threatened the fairness of the proceedings and prosecutors maintaining that they were meeting their obligations in an extraordinarily complex prosecution.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Welcome back to another episode of the unSeminary podcast. Today we're joined by Sam Hamstra, Lead Pastor of Anthem Church, a fast-growing, multi-ethnic and multi-generational church serving Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland. Anthem became an independent church in March 2020—the same week the world shut down—and has since grown to multiple locations and thousands of people. In this conversation, Sam shares how clarity around mission, values, discipleship, and vision has helped Anthem develop a distinct ministry culture and sustain healthy growth. Does your church know exactly who it is and how it does ministry? Are your leaders aligned around a shared playbook—or are you borrowing someone else's model without adapting it to your context? Sam offers practical lessons on creating organizational clarity that shapes everything from calendars to leadership development. Move from imitation to innovation. // Sam is quick to acknowledge how much Anthem learned from churches and networks that came before them. But even before Anthem launched, he began recognizing that another church's model could not simply be copied and pasted into Northwest Indiana. The local culture, demographics, ministry environment, and people were different. Healthy leaders learn from others while also doing the harder work of discerning what God is uniquely calling their church to become. Clarity takes courage. // Copying an established model feels safe because leaders can see evidence that it works somewhere else. Developing your own approach requires greater faith because the outcome is less predictable. Sam believes churches must have the courage to move into that uncertainty. Rather than endlessly chasing the next successful strategy, leaders should prayerfully identify the unique blueprint God has given their church and commit to it. Define your “way.” // Inspired by Patrick Lencioni's The Advantage, Sam and his leadership team spent roughly nine months working through five foundational questions: Why do we exist? How do we behave? What do we do? How do we live? Where are we going? Their answers eventually became what they call “The Anthem Way”—a framework that brings clarity to mission, values, discipleship, spiritual formation, and long-term vision. Mission and vision are not the same thing. // Anthem's mission is to lead people to know Christ and make Him known. That mission remains constant because it flows from the Great Commission. Vision answers a different question: where is God taking this particular church? Separating those ideas has helped Anthem distinguish between the timeless calling of the church and the specific future they believe God is leading them toward. Let your discipleship pathway drive the calendar. // One of the biggest benefits of clarity has been simplifying Anthem's yearly ministry calendar. Instead of allowing every ministry to bring new ideas and events to the table, leaders evaluate opportunities through their defined discipleship pathway. The result is greater focus and consistency. Sam says their annual rhythm has remained largely the same for years, helping both staff and attenders understand what comes next. Boring can be a strength. // Churches often feel pressure to constantly create something new, but Sam has learned that repetition can be one of the greatest drivers of health. Anthem maintains a weekly prayer gathering, predictable discipleship rhythms, and recurring ministry events rather than continually reinventing the calendar. The goal is not novelty. It is consistency around the few things the church believes matter most. Create intentional invite moments. // Anthem builds four major invite opportunities into its annual rhythm: Easter, a Summer Kickoff, Homecoming, and Christmas. These predictable moments give the congregation specific opportunities to invite friends and family. Sam has seen the church grow following these events because people know when the church is intentionally creating space for them to bring someone who may not normally attend. Values have to become behaviors. // Anthem's core values include “We Love People,” “We Choose Joy,” and “We Bleed Passion.” But Sam emphasizes that values only matter when people can see them lived out. Loving people means creating a culture where people can belong before they behave. Choosing joy means approaching ministry with gratitude rather than obligation. Bleeding passion means refusing to settle for the status quo and remaining willing to change as God leads. Use clarity to protect multisite culture. // As Anthem expands to additional locations, the Anthem Way provides clear boundaries for what must remain consistent. Sam is not claiming Anthem's approach is the only way to do church, but he does believe it is important for every one of their locations to understand and embody Anthem's distinct way of doing ministry. That documented clarity gives leaders freedom while protecting the culture across campuses. Check out Anthem Church’s About page to see how their story, mission, values, and discipleship pathway fit together. You can also follow @SamHamstra and @ThisIsAnthemChurch on Instagram. Thank You for Tuning In! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose unSeminary, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the left hand side of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Episode Transcript Rich Birch — Hey friends, welcome to the unSeminary podcast. Really looking forward to today’s conversation. This is a funny one because literally yesterday I was talking to a church in a coaching call. We were talking about this exact issue that we’re going to unpack today. They’re wrestling with these things. I know that this is going to help you. So you’ve tuned in for a great conversation today with Sam Hamstra. Super excited to have him. He and his wife, Taylor, they founded Anthem Church in March 2020 with a vision and heart to lead people to know Christ and make them know known. Rich Birch — Over the past few years they have seen this mission become a reality, continues to grow. It’s a multi-ethnic, multi-generational family made up of thousands of people from all walks of life in Northwestern Indiana, Chicagoland, and beyond. It’s one of the fastest growing churches in the country. So honored that you’re with us today, Sam. Welcome.Sam Hamstra — Rich, so honored to be with you. This is a full circle moment for me. I’ve been following you for quite some time. So super honored to be on your on your show.Rich Birch — Oh, come on. That’s I’m glad you’re here. We, we’ve got a lot to learn from you today. So March, 2020, it’s one of those dates that sticks in all of our brains. Cause like, we all know, what were you doing? March 15th, 2020. We all can say exactly what we’re, where we were. That’s a wild month to, to launch.Rich Birch — It’s funny because I keep bumping into people who are telling a similar story. They’re like, we started during the pandemic, right at the beginning, right after that sort of thing. Give us a picture today and kind of from that moment all the way on to today, kind of bring the story, bring us, tell us a little bit about Anthem. Give us a flavor of the church.Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so we currently today we’re headquartered in Hammond, Indiana, which when we say Indiana, different people have different thoughts. But we’re we’re actually butting up to Chicago.Rich Birch — Yep.Sam Hamstra — Joking around right now, we’re going to be the future home of the Chicago Bears soon.Rich Birch — Nice.Sam Hamstra — Yeah. But um yeah, so we’re headquartered in Hammond. Our second location is in Merrillville, Indiana, about 30 minutes from here. So currently um our family’s grown to about 2,500 people in English. And we also have a Spanish service as well. And God’s done a phenomenal work over a six-year time frame.Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so we did launch in March of 2020. Our first Sunday was the same Sunday the world shut down.Rich Birch — Wow.Sam Hamstra — And so the third week of March was our first service on the internet.Rich Birch — Dude, that’s amazing.Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — That’s incredible.Sam Hamstra — Yes. So in God’s divine plan, kind of underneath our origin story, we we were actually a part of a church in Tinley Park, Illinois. We were a location of that church called Christian Life Center.Sam Hamstra — And our senior pastor and I, Pastor Jerry McQuay, we had been having an ongoing conversation about him making us independent, which is a whole long story. And he decided to really lean into what he believed God was doing in our lives and in this region and made us independent in God’s divine plan. That started in March of 2020. Rich Birch — Wow.Sam Hamstra — And so we transitioned from being a multi part of a multi site church a location up to being independent in March. And yeah, we started with nothing. We didn’t have any cameras, didn’t have anything. I called our media guy and said, do you have anything at your house? And he brought it. Yeah.Rich Birch — What gear you got in your basement? Yeah, that’s amazing.Sam Hamstra — Yeah and he he brought a camera from his house. And yeah, that’s how we started. One continuous shot streaming online. And that was the start of Anthem Church in March of 2020.Rich Birch — Wow. Yeah, that’s amazing.Sam Hamstra — So God’s done a great work.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s amazing. That’s incredible. That’s cool to hear and fun to see where it’s come, you know, since then. When you look back on that experience, you know, a lot of what you’re trying to define in those early days of a church, you’re trying to bring clarity to like, what is our approach? And part of what we do is you know, we there’s ah there’s, I think, some good copying and pasting. You’re like, hey, here’s the way they do it over here. Maybe we could try a little bit that. But then eventually you start kind of coming up with your own way. You kind of birth your own a approach, playbook, you might call it. Rich Birch — When did you start to feel… ah the kind of transition from, hey, I just want to do it like in this case, either CLC or another church over there. And you started to realize, hey, there’s something unique here at Anthem. And we got to try to define some of that. Talk us through maybe from um a timeline point of view or from a revelation point of view, like, oh, this is kind of things I started to see. Talk us through what that looked like.Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so about two years before we launched Anthem, God started to really kind of do a work in our heart just on unique DNA. And we were coming out of like heavily influenced by ARC, Church of the Highlands, and learned so much from there.Sam Hamstra — And we’re seeing just how like clarity really was so important on where we’re going.Sam Hamstra — And so we were coming in there and I just was really praying and seeking the Lord on, okay, this is great. But in our context here, there’s some some differences, there’s some nuances.Sam Hamstra — This is, um we’re over here. what What does this look like here? And so really took the foundation of that and started looking at what does this look like? So when we started Anthem, it was with the thought of, we really want to lean into this unique blueprint of how God designed us and what God has called us to here. Sam Hamstra — So it really started from the jump from from day one. And so but it was a couple years ahead of time to say, OK, this is great. Let’s let’s use this. Let’s we’ve been imitating. Let’s imitate now move to a little bit of innovation and what the Lord would have for us.Rich Birch — Yeah, and there’s obviously there’s like an art and science to that, right? There’s like the, the yeah, insert whatever church, Church of the Highlands is fantastic. They’re doing a great thing, but you’re not Birmingham, Alabama. And you know and so there’s cultural differences, there’s community differences, there’s different resources and all that. That’s like the kind of science-y part of it. Rich Birch — But then there’s the art part of it, which is a little bit more… like intuitives, it’s like vibes, that kind of thing. How did you discern, okay, what are those things that we should be thinking about that are different that you start, or maybe things you started to see, evidence you started to see like, oh, maybe this isn’t working, just importing. Was there evidence of that that you saw?Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so like, and it was like small things, you know, just on approach to Sunday service. Rich Birch — Right.Sam Hamstra — You know, like, hey, this is open door, we don’t do this on Sunday. And we had just been starting to see like pretty early on, we’re we’re reaching lost people through like a hard approach to the gospel.Sam Hamstra — And it was just like, it wasn’t really seeker sensitive. Rich Birch — Sure.Sam Hamstra — It wasn’t, not saying they are, but just, it was just a little bit different in in our context where people were coming from. On the multi-ethnic side, it was just some approaches being super intentional with sounds, sights, all of that in in our context. And so, and even on the discipleship model, you know, groups, what kind of groups are we doing? How are we setting these up?Sam Hamstra — And so it was definitely like these nuances in the different categories, I would say, of discipleship that we started to pay attention to. That that was really the start, I think, of innovating what we have now.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s cool. Why do you think so many of us just reach for someone else’s model rather than doing the longer, harder, deeper, like it’s more annoying work to try to define you know our own thing and and then ultimately to document it which we’re going to get to here. what What did you actually do to kind of try to codify that? But why do you think we avoid that as leaders?Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so I think on one end, what’s established, you can see that the model works. And so um there’s great success you’re seeing. I mean, it’s working everywhere. And so I think it’s safe. And so deep down, it’s like this is established. I see it work. And so I can kind of press play on this. And and I know to a level that this this works. Sam Hamstra — And so it takes courage to do something that you haven’t seen before. Rich Birch — Right.Sam Hamstra — And deep, deep down, i think in our hearts, to me, that’s probably foundational thing. It’s like, man, I haven’t really seen this so his is going to require some courage, require some faith to press into the unknown.Rich Birch — Right. Right. Sam Hamstra — And so I do think that unknown word leads to some different decisions sometimes.Rich Birch — Well, and your church is an interesting um example just because it’s grown so quickly. I, you know, even in the… the lead up to it, I was thinking about, you know, the word, the term church plant.Rich Birch — Like, I don’t know when that term, you know, I was talking with a church that had been around for 30 years and they’re a big church. They’re like 20,000 people. And they, the lead pastor was like, well, we still think of ourselves as a church plant. And I’m like, yeah, I don’t at some point you stop being a church plant and just be, you start being a church. Rich Birch — And I think actually this is one of those, one of those differentiations is when you start saying, okay, like we’re going to, we believe that kind of God’s called us to this unique thing. There’s something in there. You built something that I think you call the Anthem Way. Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Rich Birch — Walk us through what that is. How does it function? What is the Anthem Way? Help us understand that.Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so this was actually birthed in an odd place. I was reading “The Advantage” by Patrick Lencioni,…Rich Birch — Yeah. Sam Hamstra — …and he was talking about organizational health, and one of the keys is clarity. Rich Birch — Yes.Sam Hamstra — And I had I have kind of, I’m somewhat of a mutt in church in my upbringing. Rich Birch — Love it.Sam Hamstra — So I’ve been in a lot of different environments and seen to a lot of different things. And so it was really just kind of like looking like, how can we just be crystal clear on who we are, where we’re going and different things. And so I read that book and in that book, he actually laid out these questions that he was like kind of pointing to every successful organization needs to answer.Sam Hamstra — And Iwas kind of seeing that with some of the stuff I’ve been hearing. And I’m like, and there’s a couple of missing pieces for me that he pointed to that I thought was so important in church world that I would actually point to that have been some of the biggest things I think that have been what I would call probably the secret sauce of what we’ve seen as far as clarity. Sam Hamstra — Just the separation of something simple, but the difference between mission and vision, you know, why we exist compared to where we’re going. And so, yeah, I read that book and in there he laid out questions that you need to answer. I took that to our leadership team and we wrestled with these probably for about nine months. Sam Hamstra — I’m just going back and forth on wording, how we say things. question by question in five different questions. We answered those and we gave it a name called the Anthem Way. And so that was the foundation, but I want to give credit where credit is due. It came through the book, The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni. Yeah.Rich Birch — Yeah, no, that’s great. That’s fantastic. And I, you know, one of the things I love that you’ve hit on here is I’ve talked in other contexts that our vision, well, this is the problem with with vision, mission stuff is it’s like, first you have to have a conversation. How do you define vision? How do you define mission?Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — But the big thing that we’re called to, the big idea, it comes from Jesus, right? We’re supposed to reach people and grow them up in in in relationship with him. All churches should have that as their core. That is at the core of what we do. Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Rich Birch — But getting clear on how we do that, you know, these other questions I’m assuming has helped give you a bit of a more of an edge, something that’s a little bit different. Do you want to rattle through the five questions… Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Rich Birch — …and maybe some high level, I know we can’t get into all the detail, but kind of high level how you’ve answered it. And then the follow-up I’m going ask you is, which are those couple that have given you what you think are the biggest distinctives around Anthem… Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Okay. Rich Birch — …that kind of that that kind of, um you know, that provide that edge that’s a little different, you think.Sam Hamstra — Yeah. So five questions and I’ll rattle them off quick. But so first one is why do we exist? Mission – the mission question, um which you just said it, I 100% agree, you know, every church really is called to the same thing. Let’s make disciples who make disciples, the Great Commission is still our first priority.Sam Hamstra — And so the way we say that is to lead people to know Christ and make them known. That was something we just prayed into language. We want to share language that people could really rally around. Sam Hamstra — Next question is how do we behave? The values question. We wanted to boil down in our culture those not aspirational values like truly who we are. So we boil those down to three things and wrestle with the language a lot. We wanted them actionable, but we choose joy. We love people and we believe passion. Sam Hamstra — And those all have disclaimers and really feed into our culture of what we call multi-everything. We love people from all walks of life, belong before you behave, and all that falls in there.Sam Hamstra — What do we do? Patrick Lencioni was talking about how that’s really your your business definition, so to speak, not for external use, but internal. We answered that with, we provide defined discipleship pathway.Sam Hamstra — It’s what we do day in and day out. It’s why we wake up in the morning. We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel. We’re not a country club. We’re not here to make money, we’re a church and and this is this is how we do, like what we do to ah to reach our why.Sam Hamstra — How we live is the spiritual question for us. We wanna make disciples. So we wanted to be able to weigh spiritually what a disciple is. And so we looked at Acts 2:42, which we felt like was a really good, definition of these handles on a disciple. And so we have five kind of disclaimers on what we want to see in our people at our church. And we offer resources on those, but from daily devotion to prayer to we share our Jesus story. How do you testify? How do we share? How do we make Christ known?Sam Hamstra — And then the last one is where are we going, which is the vision question. And we’ve we’re wrestling with the timing right now. We currently have a 10 year vision statement, which is just kind of pointers on like, this is where we believe God is taking us as a people.Sam Hamstra — And so those five questions are give us the framework for what we call the Anthem Way. What I’ve seen, as basic as it sounds and in our context. And I don’t know if this resonates with anybody. One of the most frustrating meetings I had in church context was the yearly calendar meeting.Rich Birch — Yeah, so true.Sam Hamstra — And I just felt like everybody was coming every year with their own ideas. Some of them had to do with our mission, some didn’t. And these are just in past experiences. And so it just felt like everybody was trying to, and some, you know, just different reasons, good, bad, indifferent.Sam Hamstra — And what what gave me great clarity was to look at our defined discipleship pathway and say, this is how we create our calendar. And um that’s been one thing that has simplified everything for us.Sam Hamstra — So every year in the last six years, our our yearly calendar flow has been the same. And our people are starting to understand it. The next steps fall within it when we even, you know, baptisms, we’re doing it this time. And So that’s been one thing is basically that sounds like what do we do?Rich Birch — No, no, that’s good. I like it.Sam Hamstra — I found a lot of confusion on that in the past, on like, how do we do groups? How do we have services? To define everything within that in the discipleship pathway, to me has been life-giving, not only for us as a team, but as as our church as well.Rich Birch — Yeah. Pull that apart a little bit more. I think, because I think this is where we fall down on this type of work is, you know, and, and I know it’s none of the people that are listening in, but there are churches that like, they do a retreat and we’re like, we’re going away. We’re going we’re reading Lencioni. We’re going to define the five questions. We even make a snappy poster and we put it up on the wall. And then we go back to business as usual. It’s the same thing we’ve always done. But you’ve been able to make the connection there, particularly with the calendar.Rich Birch — Maybe talk us through, give us some examples of how this work is shaping, how you’re actually defining, you know, how you operate as a church.Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so one example I would say is prayer. I had somebody call me and I like to think our prayer culture is strong. And they said, how did you get your prayer culture strong? And I said, well, this is really mind blowing. We have a weekly prayer meeting.Rich Birch — Right. Right.Sam Hamstra — And so because of that, and and still as the lead pastor still today, I take responsibility for leading that because I believe it’s it’s a high value for the church. Rich Birch — Right.Sam Hamstra — So it’s on the calendar. We you know And we’re not adding to it. It’s just 6 p.m. to 7 every Thursday. And we support it, which I think is the secondary layer behind that because it’s important. Now we have staff support. We have worship team support. We’re, we’re like staying very focused, on a few things rather than getting broad and going to a retreat and saying, this is a silver bullet. I don’t think there, I think the whole thing is a silver bullet, the whole pathway.Rich Birch — Right. Sure.Sam Hamstra — And so we always say, you know, I took this from somebody, but, you know, we want to be Ruth’s Chris, not Ponderosa. We want a one page menu and we really want to just do that.Rich Birch — Yep.Sam Hamstra — And it might even get boring. And we we’re trying to learn that boring is good.Rich Birch — Yeah, yeah. Boring stuff grows churches. I love it.Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — One of those five is sharing Jesus. Every disciple has one mission, to make Christ known. We don’t keep the gospel to ourselves. We share it through our words, our actions, our lives, wherever we go. We carry the hope of Jesus to a world that needs him.Rich Birch — Unpack some ways that that value drives behavior at the church, that actually drives calendaring and and you know what you’re talking about, that sort of thing.Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so deep, you know, we always want to empower everybody to be inviters and not just share. I think the key word in that is share your Jesus story. You know, we have to be people who understand how to share a testimony outside the four walls with it, you know, with a pretty quick invite to be like, hey, come be part of this community if you don’t have a community.Rich Birch — Right.Sam Hamstra — And so that is really through calendaring. We that’s really probably intrinsically baked into what we’re doing. So anytime I bring a guest to church, I’m saying it from the pulpit. And this is my friend. They’re here. I invited celebrating those through baptisms.Sam Hamstra — We let people testify of so you’re hearing stories of that. And then really resourcing people to make Christ known by sharing their story, teaching them how to do that.Sam Hamstra — So In the context of the calendar, um you know I took this from your playbook, sir, so thank you. We wanted to create four big events in our flywheel… Rich Birch — Yep. Love it. Sam Hamstra — …that are big invite events, that these are the moments where you need to bring 10 people. Rich Birch — Right. Sam Hamstra — We have found in our calendar since day one that we are seeing people respond to that and our church grows after every single time we do a big event. Rich Birch — That’s great.Sam Hamstra — And so we’re we’re doing four quarterly things.Rich Birch — Are those are those four the same every year? Are they, are they, yeah.Sam Hamstra — Yeah, yes.Rich Birch — So what are they? What are those four? If you don’t want me asking.Sam Hamstra — So, you know, Easter, of course… Rich Birch — Yep. Sam Hamstra — …summer kickoff was something we just created… Rich Birch — Yeah, great. Sam Hamstra — …to start the first Sunday of June. We rented a football field and we just say, bring everybody. We don’t… Rich Birch — That’s great. Sam Hamstra — …in our culture here, this is one thing, like, we’re like, we don’t shrink in the summer. This is a great time to grow.Rich Birch — Keep going forward. Yep. Love it.Sam Hamstra — Yeah. And then we created something years ago called Homecoming, just, you know, it was really show up Sunday, invite day. Rich Birch — Yeah. Yep. Sam Hamstra — And then Christmas. Rich Birch — Love it.Sam Hamstra — So those are our four homecomings in November on the calendar. It just kind of flows quarterly for us that way.Rich Birch — That’s great. I love it. Well, I love what we’ve seen in fastest growing church in the country, friends that are listening in, is, you know, lots of churches will get, they have two big days, Christmas and Easter. But what we see is the behavior that you’re doing, which is you kind of end up having to make up a couple other days where you’re kind of injecting energy. We’re recording this in the summertime. You know, lots of churches have pulled a page out of Life Church’s book around At the Movies. And they, at the movies is one of their biggest attended days of the year on the the front end of that.Rich Birch — It’s just made up. There’s no reason for you to come the first week of August… Sam Hamstra — Yeah, absolutely. Rich Birch — …but they’ve decided, hey, we’re going to do that. That’s great. So we’re going to link to your about page where a lot of this is on that that page.Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — On the how our core values, how we behave: We love people. We bleed passion. We choose joy. There’s some unique stuff in there. So talk me through. We love people, I think could be universally true of lots of churches… Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Rich Birch — …but I’m not sure that every church would say we bleed passion. We choose joy. Talk me through those as how those are kind of a unique thing that is helping you define what it means to be Anthem.Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so you know on the love people thing, is you do hear that a lot. And I found there’s a difference between hearing it than living it out. And in religious environments sometimes, you know, I think we all pray we wanna reach the lost until you reach the lost. Rich Birch — True.Sam Hamstra — And our first service, our first Easter Sunday here, we only had one door into our auditorium. And I still remember we had the whole back of the auditorium smelled like weed.Rich Birch — Oh, wow. Okay. Love it.Sam Hamstra — And it was like this tense moment, you know, like of like, okay, this is what we pray for.Rich Birch — Yes.Sam Hamstra — And kind of diving deep into that. So we really own that language within that of we belong before we behave. And so we’re, you know, you can come from all walks of life and we believe Jesus died for all people. So we love all people.Sam Hamstra — And then the we choose joy…Rich Birch — I love that. Before we move on, the thing I love about that… Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Rich Birch — …that you’re calling out, that I do think is a nuance that we miss in too many churches, which is oftentimes we say we want to reach people. But what that comes with is messy pastoral care, hard conversations, stuff that doesn’t make sense, and long nights. Like, it’s just hard. Rich Birch — And, um you know, if you’re, it’s easy to reach Christians from the other church across town. It’s hard to reach people who don’t normally journey in this stuff.Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Yeah.Rich Birch — And I love I love that story, even of your opening weekend with the the smell of weed in the back of the room.Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — I love it.Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Definitely messy.Rich Birch — That’s great. Yes, yes, love it.Sam Hamstra — Yeah. You know, the “We choose joy” has just been, um i think one of the greatest testimonies we had was from somebody that just, it was their first time guest. So like, man, everybody feels like they’re the same here. Everybody’s so happy. And we just wanted to build in just this, we believe that, you know, joy should be a badge that every believer wears. It’s just been, you know, you go into the different environments and some people just, it seems like a chore to be alive.Sam Hamstra — And so we just wanted to drive in. This is a privilege to be part of what God is doing in the earth in this hour, even if it doesn’t look perfect. Rich Birch — That’s great. Sam Hamstra — And then with “We bleed passion”, um that’s really our way to say here, you know, if you’re looking for a place that’s content with status quo, you’re probably not going to like it here. We’re always going to be changing. We’re always going to be moving. We’re always going to be shifting. We always want to go with where the Lord is leading. And so we’re a sending church. Don’t get comfortable. There’s always going to be more services. There’s always going to be new churches. Sam Hamstra — So we tried to to really get that in the DNA from the front side.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s so good. I love it.Rich Birch — I love that “we choose joy”. When I was at Liquid Church, are one of our three in this in this coupling was “Church is fun”. And you know the way we would talk about that is we would say, you know we we we say good news or we say gospel. We’re like, we should be gospel people or we should be good news people. Rich Birch — But what that actually means, how that actually should work itself out in our culture is when people interact with us, those people are a lot of fun to be around. Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Rich Birch — Because they’re redeemed people who have figured out, man, we’re following a God who loves us dearly. So what that should actually like, I love the way you’ve said it, we choose joy. Joy should be the natural outcome of our churches… Sam Hamstra — Yes. Rich Birch — …which is, again, that should not be rocket science, but it’s amazing how much that is a cultural difference or can be a huge cultural difference in many churches.Sam Hamstra — Yes. 100%. Yep.Rich Birch — That’s cool. So um you’ve been using this really throughout your how you develop leaders, how you onboard people, how you, you know, how do you come back to this time and time again? What are you using? How are you using these tools in your leadership development, in your raising up of volunteers, that sort of thing?Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so foundationally, I got to give credit where credit is due once again on this. I heard University of Kentucky’s baseball coach say this about culture, and it was like the best thing I’ve ever heard. He totally transformed his program, and he said it was culture at at the root of it. He said culture is every day. Culture is what you accept, and culture is what you reinforce.Rich Birch — It’s good.Sam Hamstra — And so we try to keep that in front of us as much as we can. It’s you know not something we just say we want to lead the way every day. So within these three, we actually just came out with 10 leadership values that all fit within those three…Rich Birch — Oh, that’s cool.Sam Hamstra — …that give a little more language to our leadership, like, you know, we love people, so we park in back. And so really speaking to the culture of, you know, we put other people first, we serve. Rich Birch — Oh, that’s good.Sam Hamstra — And so, you know, we try to outdo each other. You know, I park about a half mile away from church on Sundays. We don’t we don’t do pastor parking, you know, or anything like that. umAnd so just, it’s every day.Rich Birch — Yes.Sam Hamstra — We do a value at every single one of our pre-service huddles on Sunday. So we’re taking those three values every Sunday, one, here’s what we’re doing.Sam Hamstra — And then Leadership Pipeline, we implemented this two years ago and we’re teaching our Anthem way across the board to a new set of leaders three times a year. And so we really zone in on culture a lot. We’ve just realized people coming from a lot of different places and what makes our culture, our culture are these distinctives. And so we’re teaching those and then really trying to walk them out. And the best testimony we’ve been hearing is people say, yeah, we see that in the leadership of the church. So that’s been really cool to hear.Rich Birch — That’s really cool. I love it. And friends, this just reminds me of the like such a foundational thing we’ve all got to get right and work on and then repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat.Rich Birch — We’ve got to keep on top of this language and and just come back to it time and time again. So you’re multi-site, you’re you’re going to launch more campuses down the road. Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — How does this tie into that conversation around, you know, there can be in you know, some multi-site churches, there’s like this tension of uniformity, you know, versus autonomy. And like, how how does that how does how does your thinking work out with the Anthem Way in multiple locations?Sam Hamstra — Yeah. So I want to preface this with I’m new, so I am figuring this out in real time. Rich Birch — Sure. Yeah, yeah, yeah.Sam Hamstra — I’m coming from from being a campus pastor to now being in the position I’m in. We’re two years into our first ah plant location campus. So and we’ve seen it be successful.Sam Hamstra — But what we’ve agreed on is we are going to be uniform in the Anthem Way. So we’re choosing uniformity and everything that falls within that box of the Anthem Way. Um, and so that has been like the running lanes for us to define what we’re doing, how we’re doing it, the way we talk, the way we move, our style of church, um, and all of that. So that’s been, you know, we’ve been really struggling with, with, with what you just said, that uniformity versus unity versus, you know, autonomy. Sam Hamstra — And so, the Anthem Way is to become our framework on how we’re starting locations. And we feel like as long as everybody’s in sync with all, and it and it entails a lot, right? I mean, how we do church, our approach to a lot of things.Sam Hamstra — And so that’s been that’s been our overarching theme is we want to be uniform in this. Rich Birch — yeah that’s good. Sam Hamstra — And so that’s what we’ve been trying to make sure it’s documented, ready to go.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s good. Yeah, that’s an interesting, that’s like a, we could have a whole other half an hour just on on on that issue.Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — But one of the things we have seen over the long arc of the multi-site movement is churches that are choosing clarity and um and more, yeah, an understanding of, in your case, what is Anthem and how do we do what we do, those churches are the churches that, from my perspective, and not just statistically, are actually benefiting more from the multi-site movement. Rich Birch — The churches where they’re like, hey, let’s spend a lot of time. It can actually be the worst model because it’s like, we have a lot of people thinking about all the different ways you could potentially do church. As opposed to saying, no, no, like this is the way we’re not, we’re not saying this is the best way. We’re just saying it’s our way. We’re not saying that this is the only way to do it.Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — We’re just saying this is the way we do it. And, um and we’re okay with that. We’re settled on on that as an issue.Sam Hamstra — Yeah. That’s good. That’s good.Rich Birch — That’s interesting. Is there anything that changed or that has changed as you, I realize you’ve influenced ben to this from the beginning, but like, has there been anything that has kind of changed as you got clearer on the Anthem Way over the over the years? You know, something you cut or improved or, you know, is there anything that jumps to mind on that front?Sam Hamstra — Yeah, we’re would I might use the word refined rather than changed. Rich Birch — Sure. Yep, that’s good. Sam Hamstra — I was just talking to our discipleship director this morning just on, you know, is there is there a small group model? So like our three kind of handles in our discipleship pathway are know Christ, grow in Christ, and and make Christ known.Sam Hamstra — And, you know, our small group model isn’t working. We added what we call the Mosaic School of Ministry, which is is another thing in Grow. And we’ve actually seen way more interest and success in that. And so, you know, we have a way higher percentage right now going through what we call a School of Ministry, which is classes and and discipleship then we’re getting in small groups. Sam Hamstra — And so we’ve been just kind of wrestling with that a little bit. Like, is that culture, is it good, is it bad? And so I think those those refining moments have have really changed. We started off, though, I feel soft saying this, but it worked in our context. But we would start every year with 21 days of prayer and fasting in the beginning. And do 21 days again in the fall.Rich Birch — Love it.Sam Hamstra — We’ve actually gone down to seven days to start the year. There’s seven days in the fall. We just feel like we’re seeing actually better results with more people getting involved just with those minor tweaks, just to say this…Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s good.Sam Hamstra — …his is we’re we’re seeing bigger impact there. Rich Birch — Sure. Sam Hamstra — But so I think those refining things have been really good.Rich Birch — Has there been any of that refining that has come not from you, but from a member of your team? Like, has anyone called you out or called the church out on like, hey, like on prayer or on any of these where, you know, like when that’s happened in my life, I kind of like that. Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — I’m like, oh, well, that’s a pleasant thing that just happened there, even though it feels weird to be the person being called out.Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — Have you had any experiences like that?Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Yes. I’m laughing because, yeah, I’ve had quite a few. I could point to the one with prayer fasting. Rich Birch — Yes. So somebody on our team was like, hey, pastor, you know that there’s really no a place in the Bible where there’s a three week corporate fast. Rich Birch — Sure. Sam Hamstra — Yeah like where the whole church is coming together for three weeks and I’m like well I got a challenge, I’m gonna look. And I’m like sure enough you know, I’m maybe somebody could find it, but it was like these times and seasons where people come together for specific things of like, oh man you’re right. Rich Birch — Yeah. Yeah, love it. Sam Hamstra — So and so that was like one of those um yeah it’s it’s definitely happened quite quite a bit and so which I love that too and so it’s been such a blessing of solid team that feels free to speak when when they need to.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s great. Well, this has been a good conversation, just as we’re kind of coming to land. If you think about a church out there that feels like okay they’ve listened to this and they’re like okay, we maybe they’ve opened up your website. And they’re like, hey, we’re not as clear on this that as we could be, we need to get much clearer on that.Rich Birch — What’s kind of one first step that you would encourage people to take? What would be kind of the best first step towards getting clarity on this front?Sam Hamstra — Write the vision, make it plain so that he that reads it may run.Rich Birch — Dude, I love it. And with that, we end the episode. That’s fantastic. No, that’s great. Unpack that a little bit.Sam Hamstra — Um, you know, I for so much of my life, I was always looking to be so unique and so different. Rich Birch — Right.Sam Hamstra — And I felt like I just needed the next best thing. And it was wasn’t until I just locked into this is what the Lord has for us. And it might sound like somebody else it might look and that’s OK, but this going to be very unique to us. And this is what we’re doing. And just to be very clear on that and then just this is for me, but I get bored so easily. And to just, just not get bored and just keep doing the same thing in the same direction day after day.Rich Birch — Right.Sam Hamstra — And in that that flywheel, to use your words, it does work. And just to see that go and to to get very clear and and simple and and let people know where you’re going and just keep saying the same thing over and over is so life-giving.Rich Birch — That’s so good. So good.Rich Birch — Well, I really appreciate you being here today. If we want to send people anywhere online to track with you or to track with the church, where do we want to send them?Sam Hamstra — So first name, last name would be all my personal stuff. So @samhamstra, last name H-A-M-S-T-R-A.Sam Hamstra — And all church stuff is weareanthemchurch.com. And then weareanthemchurch on social as well.Rich Birch — Love it. So good. Appreciate that, Sam. Thanks so much for being here. Honored that you take some time to be with us today.Sam Hamstra — Yeah, thanks so much, Rich, my honor.

In this lively episode of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast, Jed welcomes two wonderful guests whose picture books help kids feel seen, brave, and deeply connected to the world around them. First, Jed chats with Jalpa Vaidya Patel, licensed social worker and author of "Wizzy: The Worldly Tree: A Tale of Cultural Curiosity." Jalpa shares how her background in social work and Native American studies shaped a gentle new way to talk about culture with kids. Instead of starting with "we're all different," Wizzy begins with the truth that we're all interconnected and that every family has a story rooted in the land. Jalpa explains how cultural curiosity—asking "What's your family story?" instead of "Where are you from?"—can build belonging and naturally reduce prejudice. She and Jed swap family stories, DNA surprises, and powerful examples of how relationships across cultures change the way kids see the world. Then Jed is joined by Mallory J. Stevens, creator of "The Adventures of Clive and Sydney: The Dancing Armadillos." Mallory introduces listeners to Clive, Sydney, and their feline friend Nanushka, performers at the Pine Tree Forest Theater. When Nanushka goes missing before a big show, the armadillos must find the courage to dance onstage alone and then venture into the forest to search for their friend. Mallory describes how her background in banking, corporate communications, and conflict resolution led her to write fun, music-filled stories that also teach friendship, empathy, problem-solving, and resilience. She even shares how the series inspired original songs—like "Beetles and Worms" and the award-winning "Do the Dillo"—and her hopes for an animated series and school performances.

Scientists are recognizing the similarities between the workings of the DNA code and computer science. DNA is, after all, a complex information storage system. But comparing DNA as an information storage system to our largest and fastest computers is like comparing the Space Shuttle with a bow and arrow.Harvard biologists have been amazed at what they have learned about the DNA workings of a single-celled protozoan. Its DNA routinely solves mathematical problems that only a very advanced modern computer can handle.All of us have seen the complex problem of the traveling salesman. He has seven points of departure, and seven destinations. The problem is to work out the most efficient route for him to follow. By comparison, the protozoan under study solves the equivalent problem with up to 50 points of departure and 50 destinations.This little protozoan has two nuclei, with nucleus arranging the same DNA differently. The smaller nucleus stores only the DNA needed to live in small units and must be reassembled before they do anything. This means it may discard up to 95 percent of the DNA, similar to compressed computer information. When the protozoan needs to reassemble its DNA, each end of each unit needs to find the proper end of the only other unit it attaches to. This is not "simple" life. Even scientists now recognize that this one-celled creature is a complex computer. And this bears witness to God, Who is the author of life, mathematics and all knowledge.Isaiah 40:12"Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?”Prayer: I thank You, Father, that You have given knowledge to us. Amen.Ref: Kathy Sawyer, “Biological Software,” Princeton Alumni Weekly. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

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Mabuhay to all the Filipino music fans out there, because Philippine Selection Night has arrived and with it, another entrant in the Eurovision Song Contest Asia. We're joined this week by the delightful Kevin Rivera to listen to what his home country has to offer, and all four of us fall under the spell of host supreme Vice Ganda. Jeremy's on board for the duet of duets, Dimitry breaks down the dramaturgical function of robot dancing, Kevin is Broken Beyond Repair by one amazing singer, and Oscar, as usual, chooses chaos. Follow Kevin on TikTok for his reactions to Eurovision Asia & Drag Race: https://www.tiktok.com/@sometimesathird Watch Philippine Selection Night on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rs_b7uS3UU This week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jDKB3XlEIdNpPcxJZgntj Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joineurovangelistsEurovangelists is an American Eurovision podcast, made in the US for Eurovision fans worldwide. The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!

As the UK experiences its worst ever outbreak of the livestock disease bluetongue, we find out how government vets and scientists are coping as they deal with thousands of cases. The trade union which represents them says morale is low and the workload is mountainous. They say more long term strategic planning is needed and better pay to address staff shortages.Scientists in Northern Ireland are using DNA methods to help identify the exact source of pollution in Lough Neagh. It's the fourth summer in a row that the lough has been blighted by blue green algae.As the Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at the British Museum in London, BBC Radio 4 has a range of programmes inspired by the Normans. We hear from food producers in Normandy whose apple harvest and cheese making have been affected by drought and climate change.Presenter = Caz Graham Producer = Rebecca Rooney

When you look back at the Australian artists who've made their mark internationally, Savage Garden are right up there. Two guys from Brisbane who went Number 1 around the world, cracked the notoriously tough U.S. market and sold nearly 30 million albums with hits like 'I Want You', 'To The Moon And Back', and 'Truly Madly Deeply'. They may have only been together for two albums, but the legacy of their pop breakthrough continues, as does frontman Darren Hayes' incredible story.While he was sailing the highs of global fame, behind the scenes, Darren was dealing with a fractured band relationship, battling depression, and in the closet, unable to be truly himself. As a now proudly out gay man, he continues to sing his stories as a solo artist, but the road hasn't always been smooth sailing. Growing up in Logan, Queensland, the youngest of three in a home shadowed by severe domestic violence, who could have predicted that this sensitive kid who loved to sing would one day stand on the world's biggest stages?Darren's story is extraordinary: 250 rejection letters before anyone would sign Savage Garden, a manager who mortgaged his home to make it happen, and a partnership with Daniel Jones that produced some of the most iconic pop of the '90s before it all came crashing down. There have been plenty of lows too; being told by his own record company to hide who he was, the sudden loss of his mother, and a terrifying accident that shattered his jaw and nearly ended his singing career for good. But Darren Hayes is back, and he's got stories.This episode was captured at Chaplin Studios in Los Angeles, which was the building originally built by Charlie Chaplin, later home to A&M Records, and the exact room where "We Are the World" was recorded (Quincy Jones directing Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Bob Dylan, Cyndi Lauper, and a room full of legends). It's a space steeped in music history, and if you believe the people who work there, a few ghosts as well. It was the perfect place to sit down with Darren and travel through a life defined by music, survival, and healing.Darren Hayes' song choices: The Dream Academy - 'Life in a Northern Town'Haim - 'Hallelujah'Young The Giant - 'The Walk Home'Coldplay - 'O'Maisie Peters – 'Two Weeks Ago'00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene at Chaplin Studios02:31 The History of Chaplin Studios: From Charlie Chaplin to A&M Records04:00 Karen Carpenter's Ghost and the Sacred Walls05:13 The Theme: Songs of Healing and Music Saving a Life05:41 Growing Up with Domestic Violence in Logan, Queensland06:05 Music as Escape: AM Radio, The Carpenters, and Auntie Jenny's Records06:56 Learning to Sing from Diana Ross and His Mother's Voice08:01 The Dream Academy - 'Life in a Northern Town'08:50 Catharsis Through Melancholy and the Sentimentality of Childhood10:52 Transitions: Missing His Siblings and "The Morning Lasted All Day"12:12 The End of High School and Not Wanting to Grow Up14:23 Growing Up in Logan: Feeling Like a Prince Despite Poverty15:12 A Hyper-Masculine World and Making Star Wars Toys Kiss15:44 Deciding He Was Famous at Age Ten: Protective Armor Against Bullying16:38 Being Called the F Word by His Father Before He Knew What It Meant18:05 Either Be Famous and Magical, or Die18:27 His Job Was to Keep His Mother Alive19:21 Hockey Sticks and Midnight Escapes: Surviving His Father's Violence20:15 Haim - 'Hallelujah'21:02 The Sound of Grace: Guardian Angels and Being Protected21:58 Being Uninvited from a Party and His Mother's Comfort23:30 "You've Got a Hallelujah": Surviving Childhood24:46 When Did Music Become the Path? High School Choir and Musical Theatre25:50 Feeling the Molecules Change When He Sang27:57 The First Band: A Death Metal Audition and Joining Red Edge with Daniel Jones29:26 Throwing Up on the Way to Toowoomba: Playing Aussie Classics He Didn't Know30:14 Leaving Red Edge and the Beginning of Savage Garden31:05 The First Song They Wrote Together: A Thousand Words31:25 The Australian Music Landscape: Grunge vs. Pop and 250 Rejection Letters33:26 John Woodruff Mortgaged His Home and No One Was Laughing Anymore33:46 Global Fame, Fans as Mirrors, and the Exhausting Rollercoaster35:58 Secrets: Being Gay, Depression, and the Record Company Hiding Who He Was36:45 Young The Giant - 'The Walk Home'37:24 Why Savage Garden Ended: Daniel's Unhappiness with Fame37:49 The Sum of the Parts and Beatlesque Chemistry in the Studio38:32 Touring the World Knowing It Was Over39:51 His Relationship with Daniel Now: "We Don't Talk Much Anymore"41:21 Solo Records, Coming Out, and the Album Called Homosexual42:01 Queer Fans and the First Dapple of Sunlight42:49 What His Mother Thought of Fame: She Couldn't Have Given a Shit43:47 Paying Cash for a House So His Mother Could Finally Leave44:48 Coldplay - 'O'45:08 Grief, Letting Go, and the Sudden Loss of His Mother46:43 Choosing This Song for Her Funeral47:22 The Flock of Birds Metaphor and Cutting the Tether48:15 "I Had to Let Her Go Like a Beautiful Balloon"50:18 The Accident: A Vasovagal Syncope Episode That Shattered His Jaw50:44 Seventeen Teeth Broken, Mouth Wired Shut for Three Months, and Learning to Sing Again51:02 The Troubadour Comeback: "If I Don't Get Back on Stage, I May Never"51:51 What It Felt Like: Love52:18 Carrying His Mother's DNA in His Heart and Vocal Cords52:49 Maisie Peters - 'Two Weeks Ago'53:14 In Love: How His Dog Huxley Found Eddie54:38 Four Blocks Apart for a Decade and Zoom Dates with a New Partner55:41 Never Spending a Night Apart in Three Years56:23 2027: The 30th Anniversary of Savage Garden and a New Record56:48 Writing Melodies with His Mouth Wired Shut57:39 "I'm Back, Baby"58:53 Next Time: David Byrne59:53 Take 5 with Zan Rowe – Stream the Series on ABC iviewThis episode was filmed for season 5 of Take 5 with Zan Rowe on ABC TV and ABC iview. You can stream the whole season on ABC iview now.Watch this episode of Take 5 on ABC iview: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-roweThere are parts of this conversation that explore Darren's experiences with family violence. It's a big part of his story, so please be warned. And if you need support, here are some resources who provide it:1800 Respect National Helpline on 1800 737 732Lifeline on 131 114Men's Referral Service on 1300 766 491Mensline on 1300 789 978Full Stop Australia on 1800 385 578Emergency services on triple-0 if you need immediate care

“Does DNA barcoding actually work?” It's the first question Kent Rapp hears from prospective customers when he pitches Biolinco's DNA barcoding platform. By his own admission, the technology can sound too good to be true.In Part 2 of this conversation, Kent rejoins the Smart Biotech Scientist Podcast to address that skepticism head-on, unpack how subclone variability and bispecific antibody purity concerns shape customer trust, and share what it actually took to move Biolinco from a Johns Hopkins postdoc project to a company with its first paying customer.In this episode:Common pushbacks and questions from industry regarding new cell line development technologies (03:18)Practical advice for resource-constrained startups developing cell lines, emphasizing efficiency and data quality over brute force automation (08:42)The role and value of DNA barcoding in screening and developing robust cell lines for therapeutics (08:56)Lessons learned from translating scientific innovation into a commercial product, including securing early support and customer trust (10:27)Insights on adapting messaging, leveraging feedback, and understanding market needs as part of the entrepreneurial process (13:52)Key differences between academic research and industry requirements for reliable, repeatable biotech tools (15:26)Kent's most important takeaway for successful cell line development: focus on collecting the right data at the right scale for informed decisions (17:14)Smart insight: Translating innovations from academia to industry brings a new wave of challenges. Kent describes the “valley of death” separating a publishable prototype from a reliable, commercial-grade product. Academic success is often tied to novelty, publications, and grants, while industry demands repeatability, robustness, and consistent performance across labs and operators. Securing early champions and funding, iterating based on tough industry feedback, and building trust with initial partners all require resilience, and a willingness to pivot as needed. Feedback, even when harsh, becomes a “gift” that helps refine the product and business model. The secret is not a single breakthrough, but adaptability and relentless customer focus.If this got you rethinking how you screen clones, you'll want these next. We've tackled cell line development, high-throughput screening, and the art of spotting manufacturable candidates early from a few different directions — here are four worth queuing up.Episodes 117 - 118 : Cell Line Development Secrets: Eliminating Critical Bottlenecks for Faster Timelines with Andrea GoughEpisodes 09 - 10: Revolutionizing Cell-Line Development: Unleashing the Power of Nanopens and Microenvironments with Tanner NevillEpisodes 123 - 124: Manufacturability: Why Most Protein Candidates Fail (And How to Pick Winners Early) with Susan SharfsteinEpisodes 115 - 116: Revolutionizing Biologics Development with Hyper Throughput Screening and AI with Jeremy AgrestiConnect with Kent Rapp:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kent-rapp Biolinco website: www.biolinco.comFree 5-day email course, The CMC Failure Chain: the five recurring CMC mistakes that put your promising program at risk → Get it hereSupport the show

Em 1983, os alemães Andrea Scherpf e Bernd Göricke viajavam pelo Canadá quando aceitaram uma carona, dias depois, os dois seriam encontrados mortos, dando início a uma investigação que duraria décadas. Um homem chegou a ser condenado pelo crime — duas vezes. Mas anos depois, uma evidência de DNA colocou tudo em dúvida. Afinal, quem matou Andrea e Bernd? ❤ Torne-se um apoiador pelo Apoia.se ou pela Orelo❤ Segue a gente no ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ e no Youtube agora com vídeos dos casos Pesquisa e roteiro: Marcela Souza Edição: Alexandre LimaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scientists are amassing evidence that unrepaired or poorly repaired DNA damage underlies many of the hallmarks of ageing. This has led to research into whether boosting DNA repair can keep people healthy for longer.This is an audio version of our Feature: Could mending damaged DNA prolong life? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On July 2nd, 2025, Bryan Kohberger stood in the Ada County Courthouse and pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree murder for killing University of Idaho students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. The judge asked if he was guilty. He said yes. Asked if anyone coerced him. No. Asked if he was promised anything. No. Three weeks later, he declined to explain why he did it.One year after that, Kohberger filed a handwritten petition from prison claiming he was "convinced to falsely confess" by his own defense attorneys. He offered no new evidence. He didn't establish that any threats or promises were made. A judge granted him an evidentiary hearing anyway — June 17th, 2027.Now his court-appointed legal team has added a New York attorney, Jason Goldman, who told PEOPLE magazine that the public should "caution against assuming" it knows the complete story. The public record includes phone data showing Kohberger near the victims' home twenty-three times before the killings, his DNA on a knife sheath left at the scene, a car cleaned spotless after the murders, and a thumbs-up selfie taken the morning after four people were stabbed to death in their beds. The Goncalves family called Kohberger a "narcissist" who got a deal that spared his life and now hates that life.Listen Anywhere You Get Podcasts: https://pod.link/1655749292Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod?sub_confirmation=1Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#BryanKohberger #Kohberger #TrueCrimeToday #IdahoMurders #TrueCrime #KohbergerCase #UniversityOfIdaho #MoscowIdaho #KohbergerPlea #CrimePodcast

Ola's Website:SelfMasteryQuest.comOla Wolny bioOla Wolny is a storyteller, astrologer, ancient-wisdom researcher, and founder of Self Mastery Quest. Before following her spiritual path full-time, Ola spent approximately 15 years working in operational, engineering, and business roles within the oil-and-gas industry.Her life took a profound turn after relocating to northern Norway in 2017. During her time near the Arctic Circle, she connected with local shamans and healers, explored Q'ero Inca shamanism, and reconnected with Eastern European feminine traditions.Ola's studies include Gnostic writings, the Vedas, Babylonian mythology, the Emerald Tablets, Hermetic teachings, Kabbalah, astrology, alchemy, folklore, numerology, and indigenous oral traditions. Through Self Mastery Quest, she seeks to help people recognize limiting patterns, reclaim their sovereignty, and explore what she describes as the hidden architecture of the Matrix. Ola's official biographyEpisode descriptionWhat if the human body contains more than biological information? Could ancient numerical patterns, archetypes, and hidden codes have been woven into our DNA—and could those codes connect humanity to a much larger system of control?In this TSP Archives presentation from 2024, Rob Kalil welcomes Ola Wolny of SelfMasteryQuest.com for a deep exploration of DNA codes, numerology, Archons, ancient mystery traditions, and the symbolic architecture of the Matrix.Ola discusses her theory that the gods or Archons encoded numerical sequences into human biology, the potential relationship between numerology and biological programming, and why checkerboard imagery appears throughout cathedrals, Masonic lodges, temples, and occult traditions.The conversation also explores feminine alchemy, hidden history, the spiritual significance of the Arctic lands, reclaiming personal sovereignty, and what Ola calls the “collapse field”—a state of awareness capable of dissolving false narratives and Matrix programming.

The Idaho murders case has already cost taxpayers more than eight million dollars. Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to all charges. He was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences without parole. He waived his right to appeal. And now a court-appointed legal team — funded by the same public being told it doesn't understand — has a New York attorney releasing statements to national media claiming the case isn't what people think.Jason Goldman, who joined Kohberger's taxpayer-funded defense, told PEOPLE magazine the public should "caution against assuming" it knows the complete story. The verified record includes a teenage history of heroin addiction and breaking into homes, a Reddit survey asking criminals how they chose their victims, more than five hundred pages of police interviews describing Kohberger as "creepy" and dangerous to women, twenty-three phone pings near the victims' home in the months before the killings, DNA on a knife sheath left at the scene, and a car cleaned to what the prosecutor called "spotless."Kohberger said "guilty" four times in court — once for each of the four University of Idaho students he killed: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. He told the judge he was doing so freely and voluntarily. One year later he says he was coerced. An evidentiary hearing is set for June 2027.Listen Anywhere You Get Podcasts: https://pod.link/1655749292Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod?sub_confirmation=1Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#BryanKohberger #Kohberger #HiddenKillers #IdahoMurders #TrueCrime #KohbergerLawyer #JasonGoldman #KohbergerPlea #UniversityOfIdaho #CrimePodcast

A Utah judge is set to decide whether prosecutors have presented enough evidence to send Tyler Robinson to trial for the aggravated murder of Charlie Kirk, a charge that could make Robinson eligible for the death penalty. The decision follows an unusually lengthy preliminary hearing in which prosecutors spent five days laying out what they described as overwhelming evidence tying Robinson to the September 2025 shooting at Utah Valley University. Robinson, who turned himself in the day after the killing, has not yet entered a plea. His attorneys have largely avoided presenting an alternative theory of the shooting and have instead focused on challenging whether the state has enough evidence to support the aggravated murder charge and whether the death penalty should remain on the table. Judge Tony Graf could order Robinson to stand trial on aggravated murder, reduce the case to a lesser murder charge, or dismiss the charges, though prosecutors could potentially refile them.A major issue is whether the shooting endangered people other than Kirk, which is critical to the aggravated murder allegation. Prosecutors argue that numerous people were inside a "zone of danger" when the shot was fired from a rooftop more than 400 feet away, while the defense contends the shooter struck the intended target and did not place others in sufficient danger to justify the enhanced charge. Prosecutors have also pointed to DNA they say connected Robinson to the suspected murder weapon, an engraved cartridge they characterize as politically motivated, alleged writings and messages attributed to Robinson, and statements from his romantic partner, Lance Twiggs. Investigators also say Robinson posted in an online chat room shortly before surrendering that he was responsible for what happened at UVU. The defense has challenged the reliability of some of the DNA evidence and disputes whether prosecutors can establish the political motivation necessary for additional sentencing enhancements, leaving Graf's ruling as the next major turning point in determining whether the case proceeds toward a capital murder trial.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Judge to decide if Charlie Kirk murder case will go to trial | AP News

Ten days after the murders of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen, former FBI officials Chris Swecker and Danny Coulson said Moscow police appeared to need more help from the public to break the case open. Swecker said investigators had already conducted more than 100 interviews and collected substantial forensic evidence, but he believed the November 23 press conference showed that authorities were still searching for the lead that would connect the evidence to a suspect. He questioned whether the theory that one or more of the victims had been specifically targeted was actually being supported by what investigators were finding, arguing that a highly personal attack would normally have some kind of lead-up that friends, relatives or acquaintances might recognize. His broader point was that law enforcement had accumulated information, but still seemed to need the right tip or witness to turn that material into a clear investigative direction.Coulson agreed that the case could ultimately be solved through either a strong public tip or forensic evidence recovered from the King Road crime scene, and he emphasized the importance of the FBI's evidence-response team in sorting through what he described as an extremely difficult scene. He noted that the killer may have injured himself during the attack, which could have left behind blood or DNA capable of identifying him. Unlike investigators at the time, however, Coulson said he did not see the murders as obviously targeted, while also acknowledging that police might have been deliberately withholding important details to protect the investigation. At that stage, no suspect had been publicly identified, the murder weapon had not been found, and authorities were still trying to determine what the physical evidence, interviews and growing number of tips were actually telling them about who killed the four students.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The State's rebuttal to defense expert Matthew Noedel focused on challenging the significance of his conclusions about the absence of victim blood or other victim-linked biological material in Bryan Kohberger's car and residence. Noedel had emphasized that investigators conducted an extensive search of Kohberger's vehicle and apartment and did not find blood tied to Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle or Ethan Chapin. Prosecutors responded that the absence of detectable victim blood did not establish that Kohberger had not been inside the King Road house, nor did it prove that biological material could not have been removed, degraded or simply never transferred in a recoverable quantity. The rebuttal also cautioned against treating a negative finding as affirmative proof of innocence, arguing that forensic testing can establish what was detected in a particular sample but cannot necessarily reconstruct every transfer event that did or did not occur.The State also pushed back on Noedel's interpretation of secondary transfer and contamination issues, arguing that his report went beyond what the laboratory results could reliably support. Prosecutors stressed that transfer of DNA or blood is highly dependent on variables such as the amount of biological material present, the surfaces involved, subsequent cleaning, time, environmental conditions and the way evidence was handled. In other words, they argued that Noedel was using the lack of victim DNA in Kohberger's vehicle and apartment to suggest a broader exculpatory conclusion that the science itself did not require. The rebuttal was therefore less about disputing the raw laboratory results and more about disputing the inference Noedel drew from them: everyone agreed that victim blood was not found in the car or apartment, but the State argued that this fact alone did not meaningfully exclude Kohberger from the murders or undermine the prosecution's larger evidentiary case.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:030326+REDACTED+Exhibits+S-1+through+S-13+to+States+Amended+Supp+Resp+to+Rqst+for+Disc+RE+Expert+Testimony.pdf

Investigators in Moscow cast an unusually wide net for surveillance footage as they tried to reconstruct the movements surrounding the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. Police canvassed neighborhoods, businesses and roadways well beyond the immediate King Road area, collecting video from homes, commercial properties and traffic routes miles away from the crime scene. That broader search was critical to the vehicle investigation, because detectives were not just looking for what happened directly outside the house; they were trying to trace a white Hyundai Elantra as it moved through Moscow and surrounding areas before and after the killings. The surveillance effort eventually became part of a much larger timeline that investigators used to compare vehicle movements with cellphone data, witness accounts and other evidence, turning scattered camera footage from across the area into a reconstruction of where the suspected vehicle traveled that night.At the same time, authorities processed the King Road residence as an enormous forensic scene and collected a vast amount of physical evidence. Investigators took thousands of photographs, created 3D scans of the house, collected more than a hundred pieces of physical evidence early in the investigation and submitted biological material for laboratory testing. That evidence included blood, DNA, fingerprints, trace material and items taken from multiple rooms, along with the knife sheath later tied to Kohberger through DNA testing. Search warrants also produced additional evidence from Kohberger's Washington apartment, office, vehicle and Pennsylvania family home. The scale of the collection showed how investigators were building the case from multiple directions at once: surveillance footage established movement, digital evidence helped establish timing, and DNA and physical evidence were used to connect people and objects to the crime scene.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

How stress affects hormones may depend on far more than the wellness practice itself, especially for women. In this episode of The Women's Vibrancy Code, Maraya and Ryan Today explore how sauna, cold plunges, breathwork, exercise, and other forms of biohacking interact with the menstrual cycle, cortisol, and perimenopause. You'll learn how your individual stress capacity influences your response to these practices and how to build greater body awareness so you can choose what truly supports your vitality.  About Ryan Today Ryan Today conducts applied biophysical research into the far-infrared semiconductor technology behind Relax Saunas. His work centers on the infrared energy all living beings naturally produce. The Relax semiconductor chips emit within this same biological band, where the frequencies align with the vibrational modes of water, proteins, and DNA. That overlap is what first drew him to research the technology. Ryan works closely with practitioners, clinicians, and researchers exploring the therapeutic applications of far-infrared exposure and how this technology may support health, recovery, and overall vitality. Connect with Ryan Today & Relax Sauna Podcast: The Relax Sauna Users Group Website: https://relaxsaunas.com/Maraya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relax_saunas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelaxSauna YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/relaxsaunas Explore Relax Sauna: https://relaxsaunas.com/Maraya The Women's Vibrancy Accelerator Trifecta: Your 90-Day Health Reset Ready to take your health to the next level? The Women's Vibrancy Accelerator Trifecta offers deep, personalized support to help you regain control of your energy, hormones, and well-being. This program includes: Three one-on-one calls with Maraya Dutch Plus Test and full assessment Bi-weekly live Q&A sessions Self-paced health portal covering energy, hormones, libido, and confidence   Podcast listeners get an exclusive discount. Use code PODCAST. Learn more and enroll now: https://marayabrown.com/trifecta/ _______________________ Free Wellness Resources Access free tools like the Menstrual Tracker, Adaptogen Elixir Recipes, Two-Week Soul Cleanse, Food Facial, and more. Download now: https://marayabrown.com/resources/ _______________________ Subscribe to The Women's Vibrancy Code Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Spotify. _______________________ Connect with the Show Find us on Facebook,  Linkedin | Website | Tiktok | Facebook Group _______________________ Apply for a Call with Maraya Brown Start your journey with personalized support. Apply here: https://marayabrown.com/call  _______________________ About Maraya Brown Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine-trained Women's Health and Wellness Expert (CNM, MSN). She helps women feel energized, confident, and connected to themselves and their lives. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in energy, hormones, libido, confidence, and deep transformation. _______________________ Disclaimer The content of this podcast is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical or professional advice. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional before making any health decisions. This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact 

In Darwin's day, everyone thought that single-celled microbes were simply bags filled with some kind of jelly. Today, of course, we know that even a single-celled creature is a complex living system that contains miniaturized organs to carry on all the business of life. A new discovery now shows us that some viruses are even more elegantly complex than we thought.Viruses that infect bacteria, called bacteriophages, inject their DNA into bacterial cells with something that looks like a syringe. Some bacteriophages have been found to have a unique outer shell. Bacteriophages form their outer shells, called capsids, by making hundreds of copies of the same protein. This is not a simple process. A bacteriophage known as HK97 goes through a multi-step process in which it assembles five or six proteins into a ring. These are then interlocked, like chain mail, resulting in an outer shell that, like a gemstone, has 72 faces. This structure results in a strong outer armor. But it requires that the protein be folded and assembled and then changed into this interlocking pattern. As one scientist put it, "People don't know how to make proteins, let alone fold, assemble, and then transform them into something like this."Contrary to what Darwin's followers still believe, there is no simple form of life. That's because there is a Creator, and He will provide all who follow Him with salvation and then He will give us spiritual armor to protect us from our spiritual enemies.Ephesians 6:11"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”Prayer: Father, I thank You for the beauty and love that You give to us. Amen.Ref: “Protein Chain mail offers armor for viruses,” Science News. Image: IBID bacteriophage, Reo Kometani and Sunao Ishihara, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

In June 1962, 20-year-old Marlys Gross gave birth to a daughter named Mary Agnes at Worthington Regional Hospital in Minnesota after a difficult, heavily sedated labor; she later recalled seeing the infant's feet move and briefly viewing a baby who did not look dead—not cyanotic, with dark hair and forceps marks—before being told the child had lived only about an hour. She was too ill to attend the funeral, but her friend Judy Voges saw a different-looking infant at the funeral home, her mother Clara photographed a closed casket and noticed an unknown family mourning at the gravesite, and only one fresh grave was visible despite reports that another baby, Pamela Rae Dickey, had also died and been buried the same day. Official records later proved contradictory—a birth certificate describing a healthy live birth at 6:23 p.m. versus a death certificate calling the infant stillborn at 6:20 p.m.—the cemetery had no burial record for Mary Agnes, an anonymous photo of a family with a newborn arrived three months later, and a 1996 exhumation found remains that DNA showed belonged to neither Mary Agnes nor Pamela. The case remains unsolved: whether Mary Agnes died and the records and burial were simply mishandled, or whether a living infant was taken and another child's body placed in the grave, has never been resolved.   Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/19990222082412/http:/unsolved.com/magross.html https://groups.google.com/g/alt.crime/c/GGrerrScq1Y https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Mary_Agnes_Gross https://open.spotify.com/episode/2u6PQBzRUwzE1BfMe3rjwA   Join The Dark Oak Discussion: Patreon The Dark Oak Podcast Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Youtube This episode of The Dark Oak was created, researched, written, recorded, hosted, edited, published, and marketed by Cynthia and Stefanie of Just Us Gals Productions with artwork by Justyse Himes and Music by Ryan Creep

Brian talks with Steve Van Noort and Scott Wyatt, lead and assistant pastors of Sojourn Church, a new PCA church plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan started through the Detroit Project. Steve explains their mission to specifically reach the unchurched and lost rather than draw people from other congregations, and describes the church's DNA of gospel-centered worship, community, and mission — including weekly communion, expository preaching, and members going out to community colleges and local parks to have spiritual conversations. Scott, who came from two decades in campus ministry with Cru, shares an encouraging observation: young adults and teenagers today are showing surprising openness to the gospel after growing up largely without church exposure. Steve explains the church's name, drawn from 1 Peter's language of believers as "sojourners and strangers" journeying together toward their true home in Christ, and the two cast a vision for changed lives five years down the road.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Ross Stewart from the Center for Biodiversity and Genomics discusses the innovative BugQuest project, which uses Malaise traps and DNA barcoding to study insect diversity across Canada. Discover how citizen science, advanced sequencing, and creative outreach are transforming entomology research.  BugQuest: https://bioscan.life/bugquest/ University of Guelph News (April 2026): https://news.uoguelph.ca/2026/04/got-bugs-u-of-g-collecting-samples-to-catalogue-canadas-biodiversity/ Center for Biodiversity Genomics: https://biodiversitygenomics.net/          Keywords: entomology, DNA barcoding, Malaise traps, citizen science, insect diversity, BugQuest, genomics, biodiversity, scientific outreach __________ Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review! Intro and Outro song: "There it is" by Kevin McLeod, Incomptech Music

Three stars in a near-perfect line. Three pyramids in Egypt. Three more in Mexico.An ocean and thousands of years apart, pressed into the earth in the very same pattern. Two ancient peoples who could never have spoken, somehow building the same map of the same sky.A theory that turns the world's greatest monuments into a message. A dating problem that reaches back twelve thousand years. And a whispered answer that refuses to die: someone came down and showed them how.A constellation supposedly carved into two continents that never met.A clap at the foot of a Mexican pyramid that answers back like a bird.Star-shafts aiming a dead king's soul at Orion — and a "map" you have to flip upside down to believe.A missing piece of human DNA, a lost civilisation, and the question no one can answer: who laid the very first brick?Yvette and friend of the show Glen Hunt go through it all on this week's episode of Paranormal Activity investigating 'Orion's Belt & The Pyramids'The cases, the science, the theories, and why we still can't build a road that outlasts the Romans, let alone a pyramid that's stood for four and a half thousand years...A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Summary:Is public education really neutral? I think we all know the answer to that question now.Emmy and Dove Award-winning filmmaker Nate Lundquist, creator of the documentary Off School Property, joins us to challenge the myth of neutrality in public education and reveal a path to put the Bible back in front of public school students across America.Every education system teaches a worldview. Students are being taught answers to life's biggest questions about truth, meaning, morality, human identity, and freedom, whether we recognize it or not.We explore how secularism has shaped American public schools, the difference between science and scientism, the Bible's influence on Western civilization, and why a biblical worldview provides the foundation for human dignity, equality, freedom, and progress that our culture often takes for granted.Then we turn to a fascinating movement happening in public education today that you need to know about: LifeWise Academy. Nate explains how released-time religious instruction allows students to receive Bible education during the public school day as long as it takes place off school property, is privately funded, and has parental permission.Listen in and discover how you can help put biblical education back within reach of public school students across America.Who is the Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA's mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations.

Tyler Robinson's case is officially headed to trial after Utah District Judge Tony Graf ruled that prosecutors presented enough evidence to move forward on the aggravated murder charge in the killing of Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors argued that Robinson fired a high-powered rifle from a rooftop more than 400 feet away as Kirk spoke before a crowd of more than 3,000 people at Utah Valley University, creating a risk not only to Kirk but to others nearby. That alleged danger to the surrounding crowd is critical because it supports the aggravating factor prosecutors are relying on to keep the death penalty in play. Robinson pleaded not guilty to all charges after the ruling, while his defense unsuccessfully argued that the state had failed to establish the level of risk necessary to sustain the capital charge. Graf could have sent the case forward on a lesser murder charge, but instead sided with prosecutors and allowed the aggravated murder count to stand.The ruling followed a five-day preliminary hearing in July in which prosecutors laid out what they described as a mountain of evidence against Robinson. That evidence included DNA and a handwritten note prosecutors allege Robinson left for his romantic partner in which he claimed responsibility for killing Kirk. Prosecutors also argued that the trajectory and location of the shot showed Robinson allegedly knew he was firing into a densely packed public event where a missed shot could have killed someone else. Kirk's family called the ruling an important step toward justice, while Robinson showed no visible reaction as the judge announced his decision. With the aggravated murder charge intact and the death penalty still on the table, the case now moves from the preliminary stage into the full trial process, where prosecutors will have to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In this episode of Lab Rats to Unicorns, John Flavin sits down with Dr. Kiran Musunuru, a cardiologist, geneticist, professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and leading expert in gene editing. Kiran's research spans cardiovascular, metabolic, and rare genetic diseases, with a focus on turning advances in human genetics and CRISPR into therapies that address the underlying causes of disease. He is also a co-founder of Verve Therapeutics and helped lead the development of a personalized gene-editing treatment for infant KJ Muldoon. Kiran traces the path that brought him to gene editing, from growing up with a cardiologist father and pursuing combined medical and scientific training to recognizing the potential of human genetics, stem cells, and eventually CRISPR. He explains how his willingness to adopt new technologies led his lab from early tools like zinc finger nucleases and TALENs to CRISPR, base editing, and prime editing. That progression ultimately opened the possibility of not simply treating symptoms, but making precise changes to DNA that could turn off disease-causing genes or repair genetic mutations at their source. Throughout the conversation, Kiran shares how experiments targeting the cholesterol gene PCSK9 led to the idea of a one-time treatment for cardiovascular disease and ultimately to the creation of Verve Therapeutics. He discusses his unexpected journey into entrepreneurship, Verve's progression into human trials and acquisition by Eli Lilly, and his return to academia to apply the same gene-editing platform to rare diseases. The episode culminates with the remarkable story of KJ, whose personalized base-editing therapy was designed and produced in roughly six months, as well as Kiran's larger vision for transforming one-off treatments into a scalable platform capable of reaching patients around the world.

Joey came back after testing positive for COVID and shared the evolution of his voice over the past few days. Karly had him say “That’s how it feels to drive a Ford F-150.” The show celebrated another CMA Radio Personality of the Year nomination. Joey was excited to tell his wife himself, but his twin brother Jesse accidentally spoiled the news first by texting the family group chat. Joey revealed several Tucker Wetmore contest names that never made the air, including “Luck of the Tuck,” “Tuck and Roll,” and a Mother Tucker-themed idea. The winner was the very simple game “Tuck Tuck Goose,” where listeners had to call after hearing a goose sound effect. A caller named Ken won Tucker Wetmore tickets, Tennessee Valley Fair admission, and free parking after being the first person to call during Tuck Tuck Goose. Joey bragged on his son for earning a school award after publicly thanking his teacher for helping students become better writers. Hot Tea: Fans accused Chris Young of being drunk during a recent performance, but Nancy thought it sounded more like a technical issue with his in-ear monitors. Bad Wolves guitarist Doc Coyle quit the band over the release of a Dolly Parton-approved version of “Jolene.” Luke Bryan also fired back at online critics who mocked his songwriting. Nancy talked about getting a second chance at barrel racing in the Casa Rodeo after taking heat from “mean horse girls” online last year. She shared some of the brutal comments she received and promised she’s been training for this year’s event. The show highlighted several local tributes to Dolly Parton, including the upcoming Knoxville parade, Tennessee lawmakers pledging support for Imagination Library funding, UT’s helmet decal honoring Dolly, and plans for DollyFest celebrations. Lucky 7 for $50 to Farmacy Nancy shared an unbelievable family discovery from her uncle’s funeral. She learned the uncle had dated her mom before eventually marrying her aunt, creating what Joey jokingly called a family “love square.” The conversation turned into a wild round of listeners sharing surprising DNA tests and family secret revelations. Jessica won tickets and a spot in Nancy’s VIP cheering section at the CASA Rodeo after being the only listener brave enough to attempt a Nancy impression. What Makes You Special? I was on Fear Factor: House of Fear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailCould walk-in possession leave a physical mark on human DNA? Neal Gibbons presents evidence he believes raises that possibility. We examine the claim, what he has uncovered, and the questions it creates about spirit possession and the human body.Watch the video version here: https://youtube.com/live/Kq9a6WiCMyM  Don't forget, you can watch us live on Tuesday nights at 8PM CST - U.S. on YouTube and Facebook! Support the Show: Patreon (Bonus Content)Follow us on Social Media: YouTube ChannelFacebook Fan PageInstagram Fan Page X (formerly Twitter)TikTok Fan PageSubmit Your Story, Comments, or Questions: theevppod@gmail.com 

Ready to turn your gift for helping people into a real coaching career? Visit: https://riseandthriveglobal.com/positive-psychology-coaching/ Alli Schaper will tell you that the most important things she knows about living, she learned from mushrooms, including how to die. She is the CEO and cofounder of SuperMush, a functional mushroom brand backed by globally recognised artists, athletes and founders, a co-founder of Microdosing Collective, the first US nonprofit dedicated to legal microdosing advocacy, and the host of Into The Multiverse, a podcast exploring consciousness and psychedelics. Her path there did not begin on a stage. By the time she was 21, she had been prescribed around twelve different pharmaceutical medications for chronic gut issues she had carried since childhood. The tuning fork Alli’s way out was not a magic pill, and that, she says, was the whole lesson. Functional mushrooms, lion’s mane instead of high doses of caffeine, chaga for immune function, reishi to wind down for sleep, acted as what she calls a tuning fork for her nervous system. They slowed her down enough for her body to follow its natural rhythm, and for her gut, our second brain, to function well again. She is quick to add that not all mushrooms are made equal. The gold standard is the fruiting body of the fungus, double extracted through hot water and alcohol, and she is passionate about people learning to read the label of what they put in their body. The lie of the quick fix Society, Alli argues, has sold us a massive lie: that everything we take should fix us immediately. An Advil numbs the pain, a Xanax puts you to sleep. Adaptogens are different. They work to bring the body into homeostasis, and sometimes the first week feels worse, not better, as the body works through what it has been holding, the way a sauna stirs up what it is helping you release. Stay the course, she says, and the discomfort is the detox. What fungi know about death Then the conversation goes somewhere most wellness interviews never do. Humans share almost 50 per cent of our DNA with fungi, and Alli believes we have barely begun to learn from them. Beneath every step we take runs the mycelium network, and when something dies on the forest floor, the fungi decompose it and return its nutrients to the soil as new life. Mushrooms, she says, are great alchemisers of death and dying. That teaching became personal when her father passed away unexpectedly, five days before he was due to retire. Her whole family had experienced mushrooms together before he died, and it gave her mother, married to him for 36 years, a profoundly different relationship with grief. His passing also left Alli with a warning she now carries everywhere: beware destination happiness, the habit of parking your joy at some future date you may never reach. A breath between trigger and response Microdosing, Alli explains, is a sub-perceptual dose of a psychedelic taken like a supplement, no visuals, no hallucinations, on a protocol of a few days a week over about three months. By quieting the default mode network, where our habit loops live, it opens a window of neuroplasticity. Her favourite example is disarmingly ordinary: her mum calls, says something triggering, and where the old programme would answer like a six-year-old, microdosing gives her a breath to choose her response. Those subtle shifts, she believes, could change the world. It is not a panacea, she is careful to say, and used unconsciously psychedelics can cause real trouble. Used consciously, with reverence, they helped her look at herself honestly. Not a magic pill For 15 to 20 years, Alli sat on the crinkly paper of doctors’ offices waiting to be told what was wrong with her. The turning point was deciding her health was her own responsibility, and seeing clearly, in her words, how much of her life her mind was making her sick. What the mushrooms unlayered was something she believes we all carry underneath: your natural state is joy. Alli left us with three shiny golden nuggets. Functional mushrooms can be a tuning fork for your nervous system. Microdosing can create open-mindedness and the ability to pattern-interrupt yourself. And mushrooms are incredible teachers of death that can teach us how to live more fully. Watch the full conversation on YouTube. Find Out More About Alli Schaper Website: https://www.supermush.com | https://www.allischaper.com Instagram: @allischaper YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamsupermush Ready to turn your gift for helping people into a real coaching career? Visit: https://riseandthriveglobal.com/positive-psychology-coaching/

In Episode 52 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with K.B. Brodsky, a wife-and-husband writing team, to discuss their debut political thriller, BEYOND HONOR—a white-knuckled story of duty, betrayal, vengeance, and impossible choices made by those who serve in the shadows. “Beyond Honor carries the DNA of the great old-school espionage novels fused with the action of the modern thriller. It reminds me why I fell in love with the genre.” —Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author Author's Website: https://KBBrodsky.com Show Notes: https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay prove the juice is worth the squeeze as they talk about the ultra-2000s comedy, 'The Girl Next Door.' Bombay starts it off by recalling how when he was a little kid he would stare out the window hoping to see someone saying, and eventually his wish sort of came true. Then the boys discuss a film that is packed with incessant needle drops, and is dripping with 2004-ness to the point you can smell the Axe body spray and envision the FHM write up about the movie.They ponder why Elisha Cuthbert, who was on the verge of superstardom, never became a bigger star — and if her reluctance to be nude on film played a part. Obviously, the movie borrows heavily from the '80s teen romp masterpiece, 'Risky Business,' and shares more DNA with that project besides the plot. Both are cases of a cast that would go onto bigger things with the lead Emile Hirsch flirting with Oscar glory in the late 2000s, Paul Dano becoming one of the most respected character actors in Hollywood, and Timothy Olyphant — who steals the show here — becoming a bonafide A-lister. Perhaps you had to be there, but 'The Girl Next Door' is a perfect time capsule for its era. 

Just when you thought Vin Diesel's greatest contribution to emotional storytelling involved family, fast cars, and staring intensely into the middle distance, he goes and surprises everybody with a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton.Welcome back to The Rizzuto Show, the funny podcast where we apparently begin with Vin Diesel singing “I Will Always Love You” and somehow get MORE unpredictable from there.The crew tries to identify the mystery celebrity behind the surprisingly vulnerable performance before learning it's Vin Diesel—and, against all reasonable expectations, everybody is impressed. His deep voice and emotional delivery lead to the obvious conclusion that somebody should probably get this man “Ol' Man River” immediately.Then comes another Dolly Parton connection we absolutely did not have on the bingo card: Keanu Reeves.Keanu's mother, Patricia Taylor, worked as a costume designer for Dolly, including creating the famous black bunny outfit Dolly wore for her 1978 Playboy cover. That outfit eventually made its way into the Reeves household, where teenage Keanu reportedly wore it for Halloween—bunny ears, bustier, fishnets, bow tie, sneakers and all. Somehow, this only strengthens the crew's argument that Keanu Reeves may be next in line for the title of universally beloved celebrity.From there, Crap on Celebrities gets moving with Miley Cyrus seemingly entering her one-name era, discussion surrounding Kelly Osbourne and public speculation about her appearance, and Bad Wolves releasing their metal version of “Jolene.” The crew also gets into the Sphere making The Wizard of Oz even more ridiculous, chart talk, Lionel Richie's health scare following his St. Louis performance, ZZ Top continuing forward, Kelly Clarkson wrapping her talk show, Jamie Pressley's reported hotel drama, and Mel Gibson apologizing after an awkward moment involving a sign-language interpreter.You know. Normal morning activities.Then Chad Gray joins the show ahead of his 30 Years of Madness stop at Delmar Hall, and the conversation turns into a trip through three decades of heavy music.Chad talks about building a set from roughly 12 albums of material across Mudvayne and HELLYEAH, including deep cuts that force him to keep lyric sheets nearby because apparently even the guy who wrote the songs occasionally needs the musical equivalent of checking his notes.He explains how he's kept his voice intact after decades of screaming and singing, what he learned from vocal coach Melissa Cross, and how his approach has evolved from essentially hitting every note “like a linebacker” to using more technique and finesse.The conversation gets deeper as Chad remembers being an outcast kid in Illinois and discovering heavy metal as both an identity and a tribe. That eventually leads into the incredible story of how HELLYEAH came together and Chad's first nerve-racking phone call with Vinnie Paul. Chad remembers going to Texas, entering the studio connected to Dimebag Darrell, and seeing firsthand how emotional returning to music was for Vinnie.Playing those HELLYEAH songs today remains emotional for Chad because, as he explains, performing them is one way of keeping Vinnie's memory alive.Chad also opens up about reaching five years of sobriety and how dramatically his life has changed. Rafe shares his own experience with 15 years without drinking, giving this funny podcast one of those rare moments where everybody stops roasting each other long enough to have an unexpectedly meaningful conversation.Don't worry. It doesn't become responsible for too long.The crew and Chad also revisit Mudvayne's unforgettable early-2000s rise, including their MTV appearance, winning the inaugural MTV2 award, meeting major stars backstage, and the absolutely stacked Ozzfest era. Chad reflects on what Ozzy Osbourne did for generations of metal bands by putting younger artists in front of enormous audiences and helping create opportunities that changed careers.There's talk of Peoria, Decatur, Illinois metal culture, touring, Mudvayne's future, Chad's current band, the legacy of HELLYEAH, and why sitting around waiting for something to happen simply isn't in his DNA.So yes, this episode begins with Vin Diesel singing Dolly Parton and eventually arrives at Vinnie Paul, Ozzfest, sobriety, Mudvayne history and Keanu Reeves wearing fishnets.We'd explain how those things belong together, but that would suggest this show has a plan.It does not.That's why you listen to this funny podcast in the first place.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Crew is back with a legendary episode of featuring NBA Champion and New York Knicks sensation, Miles "Deuce" McBride! In this exclusive sit-down, Deuce takes us inside the Knicks' historic championship run, detailing the elite mindset behind that epic 29-point comeback and what it truly feels like to bring a title back to NYC after 53 years. We dive deep into the championship DNA of the locker room, the "X-Factor" mentality that defined the season, and a play-by-play of the legendary rally against the Spurs including OG Anunoby's gravity-defying highlights. Deuce opens up about the unique Knicks culture and the electric energy of playing at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in front of icons like Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, and Ben Stiller. We also trace his journey from being a standout quarterback in Cincinnati to West Virginia hoops and eventually getting drafted by the Knicks, while discussing the mentorship he received from NBA vets like Derrick Rose and Kemba Walker. Get a behind-the-scenes look at NBA life, from the hilarious reality of the team group chat with Josh Hart to Deuce's off-court vibes, including his favorite movies like Training Day, his love for Game of Thrones and Peaky Blinders, and a pre-game playlist heavy on 50 Cent and Tupac. Whether you're a die-hard Knicks fan or just love a great underdog story, this interview is a must-watch for insights into professional basketball, New York sports history, and the life of a champion. Turn $5 into $150 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW A short ingredient list, made in America: https://nickspouches.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Eric Carter-Landin was a child, his 9-month-old brother, Jacob, was murdered — and decades later, the case remains unsolved. But the tragedy didn't end with Jacob's death. Eric and his mother became targets of stalking, harassment, and intimidation that followed their family for years.  Eric shares his family's fight for answers, the fear they endured, and how his search for justice became a mission to support other victims and their families through Angels' Voices Silenced No More and now AdvocacyCon—a crime conference bringing together experts, nonprofits, families of the missing and murdered, and advocates for justice. Joining us from AdvocacyCon is co-founder Whitney St. Andre. **The following episode of Strictly Stalking contains graphic language and topics including child sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and homocide. Listener discretion is advised.** Share Your Story on the Show: strictlystalkingpod@gmail.com  Guest Links: Eric Carter-Landin https://www.instagram.com/eric_carter_landin/  AdvocacyCon https://www.advocacycon.com/ AdvocacyCon is a crime conference unlike any other. We bring together experts, non-profit organizations, families of the missing and murdered, and individuals passionate about advocating for justice. It aims to create a platform for education, connection, and collaboration in the fight for justice. A community where families find unwavering support and strength within a united and compassionate environment. Angels' Voices Silenced No More https://www.angelsvoicesnm.org/ At Angels' Voices Silenced No More, our mission is to empower families by providing them with the necessary resources and referrals to advocate for their missing or murdered loved ones. We believe in taking a comprehensive approach to support, encompassing a wide range of services including billboards, DNA testing, private investigations, funeral expenses, therapy, and much more. Our goal is to ensure that no family faces these challenges alone. Whitney St. Andre https://www.instagram.com/whitneystandre/ Our Sponsors Boll and Branch  Get twenty percent off your first order, plus free shipping during the Memorial Day sale at bollandbranch.com/strictly with code STRICTLY. Exclusions apply. Zenni Go to zenni.com/podcast15 and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over sixty five dollars. Larineco Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at WWW.BUYLARINE.COM/STRICTLY  for up to 50% off. Whatnot Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T— Whatnot — in the app store and start scoring amazing deals. Progressive Insurance Press play on comparing auto rates. Get your auto quote at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Shopify shopify.com/strictlystalking for a one-dollar-per-month trial period! Quince Go to https://www.quince.com/strictly for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. HomeServe For 50% less your first year, go to www.homeServe.com/strictlystalking Delete Me Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/STALKING and use promo code STALKING at checkout.  Quince Go to https://www.quince.com/strictly for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Solace You can start a free session in under a minute at solaceconcierge.ai/strictlystalking.  REMI shopremi.com/strictly to get 50% off your new night guard with code STRICTLY  Related Podcasts  lovelustfear | with Jake Deptula Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

Scott Capurro just found out he doesn't move his hips. Maybe it's related to the latest medical mystery in his life. Or, from long walks on the beach? Sarah puts Vinnie and Scott to battle! This week: Who knows people better? A flash flood in the Grand Canyon has left 2 dead, 1 missing. The Minnesota State Fair celebrates 100 years of the Tilt-A-Whirl. Why is Bob talking about poppers? If you stretched out your DNA it would… be really long. Plus, some other fast “facts” that sound fake.

Hour 1: Sarah's telling us the strangest rules at Burning Man, and Bob's sharing her experiences. The coming El Nino is worrying Sarah - and the internet. There's a Super Bowl rematch next week. Cars is being re-released in theaters which means Sarah and Matty are getting checks. The Traitors spin-off is almost here. Local broadcast legend, Ronn Owens, is in the news as his daughter pleads guilty for pregnancy fraud. This story is truly crazy. Hour 2: Let Sarah and Vinnie help you with your problems: badadvice973@gmail.com. Mel Gibson is acting unhinged again. Has he learned nothing? Jamie Pressly was a sight to be seen at Galaxycon San Jose. DollyFest is on the way! Alex Cooper's ‘Love Overboard' was cancelled after one season. If you don't know Gabby Windey, you're in for a treat. Which state gives off the worst vibes? THIS is the scariest way to wake up from a nap! Hour 3: Scott Capurro just found out he doesn't move his hips. Maybe it's related to the latest medical mystery in his life. Or, from long walks on the beach? Sarah puts Vinnie and Scott to battle! This week: Who knows people better? A flash flood in the Grand Canyon has left 2 dead, 1 missing. The Minnesota State Fair celebrates 100 years of the Tilt-A-Whirl. Why is Bob talking about poppers? If you stretched out your DNA it would… be really long. Plus, some other fast “facts” that sound fake. Hour 4: Lionel Richie is hospitalized in the ICU, and we're wishing him well. New details about Tupac's death just dropped. Miley Cyrus is entering a new era. It's September 1st, so Mariah Carey better be warming up for the holiday season. If you make it big, what do you owe your parents? Sarah wants a chateau. When it comes to football, pregaming might be even better than the game. Washington is trying out a new pilot program to combat homelessness. Plus, the definitive list of orange sodas, and How Old Is That Guy.

Tom Luddy was a quiet titan of cinema. He presided over the Pacific Film Archive in Berkeley for some 10 years, co-founded and directed the Telluride Film Festival for nearly 50 years, produced some 14 movies, match-made dozens of international love affairs, and foraged for the most beautiful, political, important, risky films and made sure there was a place for them to be seen in the world. And he made sure that the people making this powerful work were known and knew each other. Tom Luddy with his photographic memory, his infinite rolodex, his encyclopedic knowledge of global cinema and his catalytic ability to connect people, caused the most unusual of collaborations to come to be. Tom championed the French New Wave, the Czech New Wave, Brazilian cinema novo, dissident Soviet cinema, directors Francis Coppola, Jean-Luc Godard, Werner Herzog, Agnes Varda, Les Blank, Paul Schrader, Agnieszka Holland, Barry Jenkins, Laurie Anderson and countless others.Tom passed away on February 13, 2023. There's a giant hole in the screen without him here. But his DNA is in the hundreds of filmmakers, musicians, writers and activists he nurtured and inspired. As film enthusiasts gather this weekend at the Telluride Film Festival, The Kitchen Sisters Present... The Tom Luddy Connection: The Man, The Movies, The Rolodex. Produced by Evan Jacoby and The Kitchen Sisters (Davia Nelson & Nikki Silva) in collaboration with Brandi Howell and Nathan Dalton. Mixed by Jim McKee.