Podcasts about Dominican Republic

Host Mark Corbett sits down with Merrie Fidler, the foremost historian of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL), to explore the league's remarkable history, from its wartime origins to its ambitious international expansion plans, and the ongoing revival of women's baseball today.Topics CoveredHow Merrie discovered the AAGPBL through a 1943 Time Magazine article while pursuing her master's degree in sport history at UMass AmherstHer years of primary research, interviewing former players, coaches, and executives, and spending a week at the Wrigley Building in Chicago going through Arthur Meyerhoff's filesThe origins of the league under Philip Wrigley, who designed it around baseball rules (not softball) and emphasized femininity to attract upper-class civic supportThe AAGPBL's historic 1947 spring training in Cuba, where teams drew 15,000 to 20,000 fans at Havana's grand stadium, and the 1948 expansion attempts in Tampa, Miami, and DaytonaMeyerhoff's vision for an international women's baseball league spanning Cuba, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, and why it never materializedThe Cuban players recruited into the league, including Isabel Alvarez, who joined at age 14 and played for the Fort Wayne DaisiesThe role of players like Senaida "Shoo Shoo" Wirth as interpreters for the Cuban recruitsWhy the league ultimately declined: cuts to publicity, player development, and promotion after team administrators bought out Meyerhoff in 1951The 1988 Baseball Hall of Fame exhibit recognizing the AAGPBL, and the impact of the 1992 film A League of Their OwnMerrie's published book on the league's history (McFarland, 2003)Upcoming events: the International Women's Baseball World Cup (Group Stage) in Rockford, IL (home of the Peaches) and the AAGPBL reunion in Rockford; plus the Women's Pro Baseball League in SpringfieldKey TakeawaysThe AAGPBL played baseball, not softball, from its earliest years, with overhand pitching phased in by 1948Meyerhoff's marketing genius (hiring league-city sports editors as scorekeepers, daily newspaper game coverage) was central to the league's successThe decline of the league was driven less by TV or the end of WWII than by the decision to cut spending on promotion and player developmentWomen's baseball is growing again. Follow players like Kelsie Whitmore and Danae Benitez on social mediaResources MentionedAAGPBL website: aagpbl.orgMerrie Fidler's book - The Origins and History of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball LeagueHistory Museum of South Bend, Indiana, national repository for AAGPBL archives

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's MLB insider Ben Nicholson-Smith (29:43), to discuss the lack of home runs from this year's Jays squad, specifically Vladdy, potential lineup shifts to maximize the offense, what the AL playoffs will look like, and potential Tarik Skubal trades. Later, ‘Brooke Knows Ball,' and Joel Laflamme (51:14) join to talk about analytics in baseball, content creation within the sport, watching winter ball in the Dominican Republic, and how to fix Vladdy. Things wrap up with MassLive's Chris Cotillo (1:17:01) to preview the Jays series against the Red Sox, before revisiting some of the former Red Sox stars that are performing on other teams, and the struggles going on in Boston this season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Aisha Francis has built a career as a performer, choreographer, teacher, and one of the dance industry's most respected heels educators. In this conversation, she shares the unexpected story of how she ended up helping Beyoncé learn to dance in heels, along with the lessons she's learned from decades of working in the industry. We discuss confidence as a trainable skill, the physical and psychological foundations of performance, what dancers often misunderstand about building a career, and why training with intention matters. Aisha also opens up about burnout, losing her love for dance, finding it again through teaching, and the realities of navigating a constantly changing industry. From unforgettable stories on stage to practical insights on artistry, professionalism, and longevity, this episode offers a candid look at what it takes to grow not only as a dancer, but as a performer and person. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/courses/fit-from-home You can connect with Aisha on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamaishafrancis and through her website https://aishafrancis.com/ Listen to DanceSpeak on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Becky Nova shares her journey from initial house hacking in New York to investing in small multifamily units in the US and Dominican Republic. She discusses scaling strategies, overcoming challenges like the pandemic, and her focus on creating financial independence through real estate.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode, I'm recapping our family of five's first all-inclusive trip to the Dominican Republic and our stay at Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana. I'm sharing why we booked it, how we used points, and whether this popular resort lived up to the hype. I'll walk through the rooms, pools, beach, food, activities, water park, Scape Park excursion, nightly shows, and all the little details you'll want to know before booking. Spoiler alert: we may not be cruise people, but we are officially all-inclusive people!If you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Hotel Room Upgrade Guide: https://kelsey-graves.kit.com/e1c6074077- Packable Hammock Floats: https://amzlink.to/az0SlaCwsUzUA- Hyatt Ziva Cancun- How to book Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana on points- Room we originally booked: Junior Double Suite with a Sofa Bed- Southwest Airlines- Dominican Republic E-Ticket- ChatGPT Packing Lists- TSA Precheck Touchless ID- DAT Transfer- Favorite Restaurants: Tempest Table, El Mercado, Coffee Republic, Noodle & Thread, Prontoz, Journey's- Scape ParkTrip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal's Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

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A flood destroyed the factory, the FDA shut them down, and the company had almost no cash and then something remarkable happened.  Ramon Vela sits down with Alex Whitmore, Founder & CEO of Taza Chocolate, for a deeply human conversation about twenty-plus years of stone-ground, mission-driven chocolate making in Somerville, Massachusetts.  From a transformative trip to Oaxaca to pioneering direct trade relationships with cocoa farmers in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, Alex's story is one of the most compelling in the specialty food world. * The flood that almost ended everything. Just a few years into building Taza, a freak thunderstorm flooded the factory, destroyed inventory, and triggered an FDA shutdown. What happened next surprised even Alex: suppliers, customers, landlord, and community all showed up. That moment taught him that business is deeply human at its core. * A trip to Oaxaca that changed everything. The name Taza comes from "taza de chocolate," a traditional Mexican drinking chocolate. After visiting stone mills in southern Mexico in his twenties, Alex came home and built the only company in America making chocolate on traditional Mexicano stone mills — and that founding commitment still defines every bar made today. * Direct trade before it was a trend. Taza built relationships directly with cocoa farmers, paying above fair trade prices and publishing an annual transparency report. When the global cocoa crisis hit and prices spiked, those long-standing farmer relationships became a genuine competitive and operational lifeline. * Twenty years of staying independent. Taza raised only $120,000 at the start and never chased outside capital. Alex walks through what two decades of bootstrapping in an intensely competitive specialty food category actually teaches you about patience, resilience, and staying true to your craft. * Start with the Wicked Dark. Taza's number one seller is a 95% dark chocolate bar made with cocoa beans from the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Alex also points new fans to the Mexican Style Chocolate Discs, the product that best captures who Taza has always been. Join us in listening to this episode for a rich and genuinely moving conversation about craft, community, and what it means to build a brand with deep roots and unshakeable values over two decades.  Whether you are a chocolate lover, a founder, or someone who just needs a reminder of why the mission matters, this one will stay with you.  Visit: https://www.tazachocolate.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave The Story of a Brand Show a rating and review.  Plus, don't forget to follow us on Apple and Spotify.  Your support helps us bring you more content like this! * Today's Sponsors: Saral - The Influencer OS: https://www.getsaral.com/demo SARAL is the all-in-one influencer platform that finds brand-aligned creators, automates outreach, and manages everything in one place. Request a live demo today. Let the SARAL team know you're a The Story of a Brand Show podcast listener to get an extended free trial! Visit the link above. 

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Kathy Colon, a public health expert turned luxury real estate developer, shares her unique approach to creating wellness-focused properties in the Dominican Republic. Drawing from her public health background, she integrates holistic living principles into luxury developments while helping investors explore opportunities in one of the Caribbean's fastest-growing real estate markets. Kathy discusses sustainable development, client customization, regulatory considerations, and the benefits of investing in pre-construction properties.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this week's episode, Jennifer is a guest on Jeff Simone's podcast, "Back to Normal," a prominent voice in Massachusetts Republican circles and the current finance chair for the Mike Minogue gubernatorial campaign. Jeff, who is well known for hosting the "Back to Normal" show and for his previous role as chair of the Massachusetts Republican Party, joins Jennifer for an in-depth discussion of the state's political and ethical landscape. Jeff has been a driving force in advocating for conservative principles, government accountability, and transparent elections across the Commonwealth. Jennifer and Jeff tackle explosive topics, opening with the controversial top-two primary ballot initiative headed for Massachusetts voters in November. Jennifer explains her support for this unconventional election model, despite pushback from both Democratic and Republican insiders, highlighting the overwhelming percentage of unenrolled voters and the potential to disrupt incumbent protection. Jeff counters with concerns about party system erosion and the risks of open primaries. The conversation pivots to a recently uncovered multimillion-dollar food assistance fraud in Massachusetts. They detail how food obtained via EBT cards, food banks, and charitable organizations is shipped in bulk to the Dominican Republic, where it is sold for profit, fueling bipartisan outrage and finger-pointing at the state’s Democratic leadership for lack of oversight. Jennifer and Jeff engage in a blunt critique of legislative complacency and demand action, calling for systemic reform and increased Republican representation to prevent further abuse of taxpayer funds. “Nothing changes unless you vote in different people. That’s it. This all continues. Another more Healey term, another Andrea Campbell term.” ~Jeff Simone This Week on Political Contessa: Massachusetts faces a significant fraud issue with food assistance benefits being illegally exported and sold abroad. The top two primary initiatives are highly polarizing among political insiders of both major parties. Unenrolled voters constitute the largest voting bloc in the Commonwealth. Incumbent protection and legislative perks are under scrutiny for perpetuating a lack of accountability. There is fierce debate over whether opening primaries increases or erodes democratic representation. Jennifer argues the top-two system offers better chances for minority parties and increased voter participation. Jeff contends that systemic gaming and open primaries weaken party identities and muddle voter intent. Both agree urgent reforms are needed and see electing more Republicans as pivotal to meaningful change. Connect with Jeff Simone: Follow Jeff Simone on X (Twitter): @Enfernassor Back to Normal show: [Contact via Mass GOP] Mike Minogue for Governor: [Mike Minogue Campaign Site (for upcoming appearances and campaign information)] Resources Mentioned: Muckraker.org (investigative reporting on food assistance fraud) Massachusetts Republican Party: Official website Political Contessa: politicalcontessa.com Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you’ve ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you’re ready to enter the political arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode I discuss why nervous system resets are necessary, some basic aspects of the resets as well as explaining the nervous system reset experiences that I'm now offering in the mountains of the Dominican Republic at my home! ————————————————————You can join the conversation Live every Monday at 6 pm ET on Facebook & YouTube! Check out my new book Down to Earth The Spiritual Beings Guide to a Happy, Human Experience. Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, in digital and paperback!For Life Coaching, Exclusive Content, or More Info: GlennAmbrose.comHave you joined the new community Loving Nation in the Glenn Ambrose Academy yet?To help support my work and the free content I provide please donate HERE

Send us Fan MailHello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast I am delighted to welcome Wayne and Charlotte Carter, first guests I have hosted who can share with guests all about Norwegian Cruise Lines new flagship, NCL Luna. They had a wonderful itinerary: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; and, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, NCL's private island. I have had guests on to talk about the previous ships in NCL's boutique hotel-inspired Prima class—Prima, Viva, and Aqua—and even had house performers from Viva on the podcast, David & Stephanie: New Contract, Performing on the World's Greatest New Ship, NCL Viva Episode 42 Luna is a brand new entrant to mainstream cruise ships, and I didn't have to go far to find passionate cruisers who could introduce Luna to the cruising community; they were right in my own back yard! You see Wayne and Charlotte are neighbors in the community south of Richmond we moved into in November—some of you may recall me referencing our relocation. We knew them long before the move, as we'll mention. It's always good to welcome to The Joy of Cruising Podcast guest we know personally! Listeners, let's get to know Wayne and Charlotte and hear about NCL Luna.Do you have a dream car? Support the showSupport thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/newSupport Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulthContact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.htmlBook Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast)The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingCruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterruptedThe Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgainIntl Orders via Amazon

EPISODE SNAPSHOT Welcome to The Bryan Air Podcast. Career intelligence for pilots. We break down executive moves, economic forces, and the technology reshaping how pilots are trained, assessed, and employed. Boardroom decisions land on your flight deck. We translate them first. No corporate spin. Just the intelligence pilots actually need. SAA just made a move that should put every South African pilot on alert. The airline has applied to have pilots, cabin crew, and key operational staff declared an essential service, and if it lands, your constitutional right to strike goes with it. Because the Labour Relations Act regulates the function and not the company, a ruling in SAA's favour would not stop at SAA. It would reach across the whole industry and bind every airline whose crews do the same job. We break down whether the bid actually has legs, why the legal threshold is narrower than SAA hopes, and what it really signals about the pressure building behind the scenes. In this episode of The Bryan Air Podcast, Bryan Roseveare and Ryan Parrock break down SAA's essential services bid and what it means for pilot strike rights, the launch of Riyadh Air, Qatar and Emirates strategy in a disrupted Middle East, a fake Air Canada captain, and the latest South African Airways aviation news. TIME-STAMPED FLIGHT PLAN 00:00 Intro and this week's headlines 00:38 Why we dug the 2010 Bafana shirts out of the cupboard 02:01 A quick favour before we get into it 02:36 SAA moves to declare pilots and cabin crew essential 05:01 Riyadh Air gets airborne: first 787 flights tracked live 07:03 Renewed conflict and what it means for regional airspace 08:56 Qatar, Oneworld, and the Philadelphia to Doha problem 10:13 Why Emirates is flying half-empty first class on purpose 13:31 The Air Canada captain arrested for flying without a licence 15:22 Fatal Gulfstream G200 crash in the Dominican Republic 16:54 Into the crew room: your comments this week 18:00 A Ryanair pilot of 10 years unloads on O'Leary 19:29 The real story on Ryanair crew pay and conditions 21:00 Is O'Leary a genius or a villain? We debate it 22:17 The hard question: so why not just leave? 23:32 Never resign with only one job lined up 24:26 Moving to the Middle East: an insider's honest advice 26:44 The bikes, the toys, and the money lessons we learned late 30:38 Starlink in the cockpit: connectivity versus sanctuary 33:30 Is in-flight WiFi killing the magic of flying? 36:13 Why the airport feels like anxiety, not adventure 38:16 Bafana Bafana and the World Cup sign off JOIN THE BRYAN AIR COMMUNITY Bryan Air is a career intelligence ecosystem for pilots. Sign up free to receive our weekly newsletter covering the disruption of AI in aviation, career strategy, and the analysis that does not make it into the episodes. Sign Up Free → https://bryanairpodcast.com/ FREE PILOT CAREER ASSESSMENT Where are you in your career? The Flight Plan is our free, AI-powered career intelligence tool. Answer 8 questions about your situation and get a personalised strategic assessment with specific moves tailored to where you are right now. Take the Free Assessment → https://pilotcareerintelligence.netlify.app/ RISK MANAGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING SIMULATOR Practise structured decision-making using live flights. Our AI-powered simulator lets you work through RMM and T-DODAR frameworks on real Flightradar24 data, with AI-generated scenarios and personalised debriefs. Built by Bryan Roseveare for pilots who want to sharpen the skills that matter most when things go wrong. Early bird: $29 one-time. Lifetime access. Try the Simulator → https://bryanair.tools/ LINKS Bryan Air, Career Intelligence for Pilots → https://bryanairpodcast.com/ Free Pilot Career Assessment → https://pilotcareerintelligence.netlify.app/ Risk Management and Decision Making Simulator → https://bryanair.tools/ Bryan Roseveare → https://www.bryanroseveare.com/ Watch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@BryanAirPodcast Support on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/bryanair

On today's After Show, we talk about companies that are opening factories in the Dominican Republic. Will this trend continue? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Cigars in Salem, NH

This week on In A Pickle, we start with a major update on Terry Rozier. Last week we talked about the bribery allegations surrounding the former Hornets guard, and now an arbitrator has ruled that Rozier violated his NBA contract with the Miami Heat and must forfeit a significant portion of his $26.6 million salary from the 2025-26 season. While the exact amount remains unknown, the ruling found he breached his contract. Miami was required to continue paying him during the process, but it appears much of that money will be heading right back. We also discuss the changing court restrictions involving Heat and Hornets personnel.Then we revisit Floyd Mayweather's lawsuit drama. Former manager Jona Rechnitz is calling the lawsuit "fraud" and "nonsense," claiming he has text messages, photos, and videos proving Mayweather knew about the jewelry being pawned and where the money went. Rechnitz also addresses the mysterious jet allegations, saying the funds were used to pay off a multi-million-dollar loan attached to the aircraft. His biggest claim? That Mayweather is facing serious financial problems and is lashing out at those closest to him.We also discuss NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell declining to testify before the House Judiciary Committee regarding media rights deals and what that decision could mean.News: Former NBA player and longtime Bulls broadcaster Stacey King has passed away at age 59 following a reported fall at his home. A private jet scheduled to transport Yadier Molina and his family crashed in the Dominican Republic after declaring an emergency shortly after takeoff. Both pilots were killed. Nicole Brown Simpson's sister is calling on the NFL to retire O.J. Simpson's number 32, saying the number remains triggering nearly 32 years after the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Brandon Aiyuk reportedly has an arrest warrant stemming from a misdemeanor speeding case tied to a video allegedly showing him speeding near Levi's Stadium. This Week's Biggest Pickle: Jonathan CooperDenver Broncos linebacker Jonathan Cooper earns this week's honor after a domestic dispute led to his arrest on two counts of domestic violence and one count of criminal mischief. According to reports, both Cooper and his longtime girlfriend, Jade Fiegen, were arrested following the incident. The allegations range from grabbing a phone and physical confrontation claims to accusations that Cooper threw Fiegen to the ground multiple times. Cooper has entered a not guilty plea, and both sides now face charges. The case heads to a motions hearing on July 6th, with a jury trial expected later in July. As always, we'll be keeping a close eye on the developments.

In this quick Kelsey Unpacked episode, I'm reporting back from our very first family all-inclusive vacation - and I'm happy to say that we are, in fact, all-inclusive people!!! We may not be cruise people, but this trip gave us: space to spread out, endless food and drinks, fun activities, beautiful pools, and the freedom to say yes without thinking about the bill!I'm also sharing a quick sargassum update from the Dominican Republic, what surprised me about Cap Cana, and our Global Entry success story after flying home internationally with the whole family. A full Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana Trip Tales recap is coming next, but this is my quick first reaction while it's all fresh!Join us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves

Blake Murphy is joined by Chris Leroux to discuss Tyler Heineman's role with the team, Brandon Valenzuela's future and Adam Macko getting sent down to Triple-A. Mitch Bannon (28:10) of the Athletic breaks down the win vs. the Phillies and if we'll learn who the 2026 Blue Jays truly are in the coming weeks. Former MLB Pitcher and All-Star Shane Greene (50:00) joins to discuss his YouTube channel, playing ball in the Dominican Republic and Mexico, and the advice he gives to younger pitchers. Lastly, Vancouver Canadians pitcher Nolan Perry (1:15:25) breaks down his pitch mixing, playing in Vancouver and the pitchers he likes watching operate. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Last summer, while on a humanitarian trip in the Dominican Republic, I experienced a mental breakdown that would hospitalize me in a country far from home. I open up publicly about this for the first time and share 6 lessons I learned through this experience, and how, a year later, I am the healthiest I've ever been, both mentally and physically.  Buy your copy of It Just Takes One on Amazon here. Write a review here.

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Most investors with 60 units didn't start with capital, connections, or a roadmap. Andres Bernal started with $500 and an FHA loan on a three-unit in Connecticut. He built that rental portfolio from there, one deal and one strategy at a time, until the income replaced his day job entirely. About Andres Bernal Andres Bernal came to the United States in 2012 as a professional tennis player from the Dominican Republic. He began investing in real estate in 2016 while still coaching full-time. Today he owns more than 60 rental units across Section 8, student, and long-term rentals, with a portfolio valued over $12 million. He is also the author of Born to Retire Young and currently runs three to five fix-and-flip projects per month in Connecticut. What We Cover in This Episode Why house hacking with an FHA loan is still the most reliable first move for new real estate investors How Andres scaled from 18 units to 60 in just two years by partnering strategically The case for student rentals: higher rents, parent co-signers, and lower effective expenses than traditional long-term rentals Why Connecticut is one of the hottest real estate markets in the country right now and why nobody is talking about it The tenant education process Andres runs at every move-in and why it is the single biggest factor in smooth property management How he manages three to five flips per month with 12 in-house contractors and a four-person rental management team When to sell a rental property with strong equity but weak cash flow and what to do with the proceeds Key Insight Andres bought his first house hack in 2016 for $210,000. It appraised last year at nearly $500,000. After refinancing, it cash flows $1,600 per month. He still owns it. That one deal funded everything that came after. Why This Episode Matters If you are sitting on the sideline waiting for the right market or the right amount of money, this episode is worth your time. Andres did it with $500, no network, and a coaching job. The strategies he used, house hacking, the BRRRR method, student rentals, and strategic flipping, are all still available to investors who are willing to execute. Find Out More Andres Bernal's book, Born to Retire Young, is available on Amazon. Proceeds from book sales go toward a charity in the Dominican Republic that supports improving the school system for children. His second book on flipping is expected mid-2026. Instagram: @AndresBerna1 Facebook: Andres Bernal Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. www.rcbassociatesllc.com

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Is legacy aid a fiat trap? See how unbanked communities use a Bitcoin standard and circular economy networks to achieve sustainable development. We recorded this episode right from the beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, following the conclusion of our global Bitcoin circular economy summit. Leaders from all over the world came into town to show how they are bypassing corporate charities and corrupt state infrastructure. It was incredibly humbling to sit down with three of these absolute warriors to hear how they are driving a true grassroots movement for monetary freedom on the absolute front lines of global hyperbitcoinization.First, I catch up with Pedro (@btcdominicana) from Bitcoin Dominicana, who is proving that you do not need IMF approval or a legacy bank account to build a self-sustaining circular economy. He shares updates on his amazing work in Santo Domingo and the surrounding mountains, including the launch of the very first Bitcoin-only hotel in the Dominican Republic. We talk about how a cash society with a massive unbanked population is actually the perfect environment to ditch fiat entirely. Pedro explains why starting small with close community development beats trying to launch in a massive city all at once, and how digital payments are helping local agricultural communities protect their hard-earned wealth from state inflation.Next up is Aaronman (@plebstogether) from Bitcoin Beach Goa and Plebs Together Strong, who is battling the massive wave of shitcoin noise and crypto affinity fraud slowing down adoption in India. India is historically a massive hub for sound money like gold, but the mainstream corporate media narrative has left the younger demographic completely blind to true financial education. We discuss how his team is tapping into this massive tech-savvy youth population to build local sovereign infrastructure, create remote freelance opportunities to earn Bitcoin online, and open up direct remittance corridors that bypass greedy middlemen to foster sustainable development back in local villages.Finally, I sit down with Valentin Popescu (@MotivPeru) from Motiv Peru to look at how a pure Bitcoin standard completely obliterates the necessity of legacy international humanitarian aid. Valentin and his team are operating across fifteen different sites spanning the coast, the Andes, and the deep Amazon jungle, proving that opt-in money is the ultimate tool for genuine empowerment. Families are using sats every single day for English classes, entrepreneurship programs, and even to buy clean water from a community well funded entirely by the project. We also talk about their massive Copa Bitcoin surf competition in Huanchaco and how they connected local youth culture with global tourism.This episode is all the proof you need that a peer-to-peer monetary standard is not a far-off dream, it has already been put into action by the places that need it most. If you want to support these communities and stay updated on the global monetary revolution, go ahead and hit that subscribe button, leave us a review, and share this episode with a fellow pleb. Let us know in the comments which of these projects you plan on visiting first, just make sure you pack your surfboard or brush up on your Merengue steps before you hop on the plane.—Bitcoin Beach TeamLearn more about the guests:X(Aaronman): https://x.com/plebstogether X(Valentin Popescu): https://x.com/MotivPeru X(Pedro Vital): https://x.com/btcdominicanaSupport and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: https://www.twitter.com/BitcoinBeach IG: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeach Web: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00 Intro00:53 Can you buy real estate and pay for hotels with Bitcoin?02:14 How do unbanked countries use Bitcoin without traditional banks?03:13 What happens when a cash and barter society adopts Bitcoin?04:40 How to teach financial literacy and Bitcoin to illiterate communities?07:18 Is Bitcoin fixing central banking and corporate financial corruption?13:28 Why is crypto a scam while Bitcoin is a real asset?15:52 How to bypass legacy banks and get paid in Bitcoin remotely?22:58 What are the best real-world utility and humanitarian use cases for Bitcoin?26:45 Can local sports tournaments drive organic cryptocurrency adoption?Live From Bitcoin Beach

Hotel owners staring down PIPs have three choices: spend the money, sell the asset, or rethink management. During NYU IHIF, I spoke with Ben Perelmuter, CEO of Remington Hospitality, and Scott Geres, General Manager of Hotel Edison, from inside the Hotel Edison in Times Square. Ben says hotel deal activity has finally picked up after several slower conference cycles. Owners face brand pressure, capital decisions, and asset sales, and Remington Hospitality has already added 17 new third-party deals in the first four months of the year.

WILD B*TCHES TAKE SHOTS!!! Join TRK to recap the brand new season of Baddies Gone Wild: Dominican Republic #Zeus #zeusnetwork #Baddies #BaddiesGoneWildJoin our Patreon for the exclusive TEA: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealityKingdomUse this Link to cast your VOTE for what show you want us to cover next for our Reality Rewind! Maybe it'll make the list!: https://www.therealitykingdom.com/survey/reality-rewind-season-6-7/Join our Discord here!: https://discord.gg/fsNhjTn9GS.Subscribe to The Scripted Kingdom Here!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScriptedKingdomThank you so much for watching! We love doing this content for you guys, so comment what you want to hear from us!If you would rather just listen, here's a link to the podcast version of our videos:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1m9Kzqe...Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/k5unAtBLn7?amp=1Support the show

Moises Jimenez is a Dominican-American volleyball player and college standout. Born in the Dominican Republic, he moved to the Bronx, NY at the age of 7. He picked up volleyball through Legacy - an elite club based in the area - and his interest in the sport skyrocketed from there. Loved by his peers on a local and regional level, his journey to where he is today is an interesting one. 02:15 - The culture shock of moving to the Bronx from the Dominican Republic, his path to discovering volleyball, the people who inspired him to get better 14:21 - The journey continued, legacy volleyball, and coach Joel Sanchez being his inspiration, the controversy of switching clubs, the academic demands going into college, the injuries that sidelined his college career, the ups and downs being "God's plan" 38:29 - moving to Miami, competing at the high level, then back to NY, measuring his talent against the best programs like Hawaii 53:11 - Central Park volleyball, shout out to 86 Street, the Dominican culture of the heightened emphasis of taking care of first hit 1:00:04 - Elvis hits hard, and so does Guillermo, love to Bameso, flowers to Ulises Noboa, Tony Bonilla 1:06:54 - What was the hardest fundamental for you to learn, what came the easiest, favorite quotes, one sentence you would say to a kid who wanted a piece of advice

In This Episode Patreon Preview The newest celebrity to join OnlyFans The Utah grief author sentenced for murdering her husband Cave-diving tragedies and why anyone enters underwater caves in the first place Additional bonus content available exclusively on Patreon Consumer Scams & Terrible Purchases Brian gets burned by an Instagram purchase The nightmare of international returns Ed's disappointing "As Seen on TV" vacuum experience Why everything seems designed to break Who Died This Week? The weekly Dead Pool segment features: Bob Horner Grizz Chapman (30 Rock) NASCAR driver Kyle Busch Claude Lemieux Clarence B. Jones Marcia Lucas Sherman Lewis Clarence Carter Mark Fuhrman And one unfortunate cruise passenger in the Bahamas Sports-Related Topics Dak Prescott spotted with his ex-fiancée's former bridesmaid Why PBR (Professional Bull Riding) isn't nearly as exciting as advertised Wander Franco avoids prison despite being found responsible in the Dominican Republic case Bryce Harper's shocking toothpaste technique Edwin Díaz appears in a cockfighting promotion graphic Joey Chestnut returns to defend his hot dog title Wembanyama vs. Emmanuel Macron in another edition of Daily's Choice Emails A listener questions Jason Stewart's concern over NBA uniforms and shoe colors Canard checks in from Texas The return of classic TBLS listener correspondence Non-Sports Stories Loud hotel sex involving a judge and police official Brad Pitt sued by a penis cream company A reality star believes she contracted ringworm through sexual contact The Utah "poison tea" murder conviction Another celebrity joins OnlyFans The Kinks once partied with John Wayne Gacy Five cave divers die in a tragic underwater accident The surprising open-marriage revelations of Boy Meets World star William Daniels Memorable Discussion Topics The dangers of accepting beverages from your spouse after a failed poisoning attempt Whether brushing your teeth in the shower is superior Why cave diving might be humanity's most unnecessary hobby The economics of celebrity OnlyFans accounts The ongoing mystery of Mormon caffeine rules Why Victor Wembanyama may be basketball's ultimate cheat code Subscribe & Support Love the show? Support independent podcasting and get bonus episodes every week at Patreon. The Baller Lifestyle Podcast — sports, pop culture, current events, and whatever else happens to be making Brian and Ed laugh this week. Apple Podcasts Summary Dak Prescott's latest relationship move raises eyebrows, Bryce Harper brushes his teeth like a psychopath, and Brian and Ed debate everything from cave-diving deaths to celebrity OnlyFans accounts. Plus, the weekly Dead Pool, listener emails, sports headlines, and plenty of classic TBLS tangents. YouTube Description Dak Prescott is making headlines again, Bryce Harper has the internet questioning his oral hygiene, and Brian Beckner and Ed Daly are here to break it all down. This week: Dak Prescott's savage post-breakup move Bryce Harper's bizarre toothpaste routine Wander Franco's legal outcome Joey Chestnut returns Celebrity deaths from across sports and entertainment Utah poison-tea murder conviction Celebrity OnlyFans discussion Cave-diving disasters Listener emails and Daily's Choice Plus all the random detours, arguments, and observations you've come to expect from The Baller Lifestyle Podcast. #TheBallerLifestyle #SportsPodcast #DakPrescott #BryceHarper #Wembanyama #JoeyChestnut #OnlyFans #Podcast #NFL #MLB #NBA #PopCulture Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bad Boys is BACK! Join TRK as we recap episode 4 of Bad Boys: Dominican Republic #Zeus #zeusnetwork  #BadBoysJoin our Patreon for the exclusive TEA: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealityKingdomUse this Link to cast your VOTE for what show you want us to cover next for our Reality Rewind! Maybe it'll make the list!: https://www.therealitykingdom.com/survey/reality-rewind-season-6-7/Join our Discord Here!: https://discord.gg/fsNhjTn9GS.Subscribe to The Scripted Kingdom Here!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScriptedKingdomThank you so much for watching! We love doing this content for you guys so comment what you want to hear from us!If you would rather just listen, here's a link to the podcast version of our videos:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1m9Kzqe...Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/k5unAtBLn7?amp=1Follow Us:https://linktr.ee/TheRealityKingdomSupport the show

WILD B*TCHES TAKE SHOTS!!! Join TRK to recap the brand new season of Baddies Gone Wild: Dominican Republic #Zeus #zeusnetwork #Baddies #BaddiesGoneWildJoin our Patreon for the exclusive TEA: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealityKingdomUse this Link to cast your VOTE for what show you want us to cover next for our Reality Rewind! Maybe it'll make the list!: https://www.therealitykingdom.com/survey/reality-rewind-season-6-7/Join our Discord here!: https://discord.gg/fsNhjTn9GS.Subscribe to The Scripted Kingdom Here!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScriptedKingdomThank you so much for watching! We love doing this content for you guys, so comment what you want to hear from us!If you would rather just listen, here's a link to the podcast version of our videos:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1m9Kzqe...Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/k5unAtBLn7?amp=1Follow Us:https://linktr.ee/TheRealityKingdomSupport the show

Bad Boys is BACK! Join TRK as we recap episode 5 of Bad Boys: Dominican Republic #Zeus #zeusnetwork  #BadBoysJoin our Patreon for the exclusive TEA: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealityKingdomUse this Link to cast your VOTE for what show you want us to cover next for our Reality Rewind! Maybe it'll make the list!: https://www.therealitykingdom.com/survey/reality-rewind-season-6-7/Join our Discord Here!: https://discord.gg/fsNhjTn9GS.Subscribe to The Scripted Kingdom Here!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScriptedKingdomThank you so much for watching! We love doing this content for you guys so comment what you want to hear from us!If you would rather just listen, here's a link to the podcast version of our videos:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1m9Kzqe...Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/k5unAtBLn7?amp=1Follow Us:https://linktr.ee/TheRealityKingdomSupport the show

It's fun questions on all things Punta Cana and the D.R.! This episode's topic: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC THIS MONTH TRIVIA WITH BUDDS IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ZERO SLOPE EVENTS! For the ultimate events-hosting company, look no further than www.ZeroSlopeEvents.com  Fact of the Day: There are 40 canonical "Wizard of Oz" books. Triple Connections: Brent, Chair, Fannie THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 03:38 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $3 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOWNLOAD DIGITAL TRIVIA GAMES ON ETSY, GRAB ONE NOW! GET A CUSTOM EPISODE FOR YOUR LOVED ONES: Email ryanbudds@gmail.com Theme song by www.soundcloud.com/Frawsty Bed Music: "Laser Groove" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ http://TriviaWithBudds.comhttp://Facebook.com/TriviaWithBudds http://Instagram.com/ryanbudds Book a party, corporate event, or fundraiser anytime by emailing ryanbudds@gmail.com or use the contact form here: https://www.triviawithbudds.com/contact SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL MY AMAZING PATREON SUBSCRIBERS, INCLUDING: Samantha Wheeler Boomer Cates Grymes Industries Mark Kloppenburg Amber Shiels Alan Kreisel Rich Sommer Joe Heiman Waqas Ali Logan Booker Bringeka Sam Nathan Stenstrom Brooks Martin Robyn Price Gee Brian Clough Charles Glanville IV Lauren Schuette Evan Lemons AnneMarie Mattacchione Yves Bouyssounouse Kenny Zail York yates Gay Geek Fabulous Mollie Dominic Nathalie Avelar Natasha raina leslie gerhardt Diane White Youngblood Trophy Husband Trivia Lynnette Keel Lillian Campbell Jerry Loven Jamie Greig Jeremy Yoder Adam Jacoby rondell Adam Suzan Tiffany Poplin Bill Bavar Sarah Daniel Hoisington Keith Martin Sue First Steve Hoeker Jessica Allen Lauren Glassman Brian Williams Brett Livaudais Linda Elswick Carter A. Fourqurean Justly Maya Brandon Lavin Kathy McHale Chuck Nealen Courtney French Nikki Long Mark Zarate Laura Palmer  JT Dean Bratton Kristy Erin Burgess Trenton Sullivan Jen and Nic Michael Redman Timothy Heavner Jeff Foust Richard Lefdal Myles Bagby Jenna Leatherman Vernon Heagy Albert Thomas Kimberly Brown Tracy Oldaker Sara Zimmerman Madeleine Garvey Jenni Yetter Patrick Leahy Dillon Enderby James Brown Christy Shipley Clayton Polizzi Alexander Calder Ricky Carney Paul McLaughlin Willy Powell Robert Casey Matthew Frost Brian Salyer Greg Bristow Megan Donnelly Jim Fields Mo Martinez Luke Mckay Simon Time Feana Nevel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CannCon and Zak Paine open June with a Monday show full of big moments. Tina Peters walks out of a Colorado prison live on Steve Bannon's War Room, and CannCon and Zak play her full statement about lead in the water, a sugar-and-salt prison diet that destroyed her blood sugar, and violent offenders with 2050 exit dates sharing her facility. New Jersey's Delaney Hall ICE protests produce five out-of-state arrests from a single night, a truck driver's viral counter-speech that breaks Antifa's brain, an undercover infiltration of the protest camp revealing USAID-branded gas masks and tactical supplies, and Zak's framing that the entire occupation is a deliberate intelligence-gathering sting. A man who threatened to kill ICE officers and their families on camera is promptly arrested by the FBI, Todd Blanche confirming the DOJ is done tolerating it. The America 250 concert at the National Mall starts losing performers who claim they were misled about Trump's involvement, and Trump responds on Truth Social by offering to replace them all with himself and giving a rally instead. Muckrakers drops a seventeen-minute investigation tracking SNAP benefits purchased in Massachusetts onto boats to Santo Domingo and into Dominican Republic bodegas. Seattle's mayor refuses to investigate, citing community fear.

This week it's Rex and Craig musing over baseball and music news of the day including:Wander Franco's legal troubles are not over;Shohei Ohtani's amazing year;Fernando Tatis, Jr.'s power outage;NL Central excellence;the Tampa Bay Rays are at it again;the trouble with Minor League BaseballThe age of Avatar Ozzy; andFavorite first quarter 2026 albums.Sources: Sha Be Allah, "SOURCE SPORTS: Immigration Experts Believe Wander Franco's Big League Career Is Finished Despite Dodging Prison," thesource.com, May 27, 2026; Jake Mintz, "What a 29-2 score says about the state of low-level minor-league baseball — and why MLB fans should care," sports.yahoo.com, May 25, 2026; Kory Grow, "Ozzy Osbourne to come back as digital avatar, answer your questions," Rolling Stone (via msn.com), May 22, 2026.Consider supporting Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including those featured in this episode (if any were), through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns.Hooks & Runs - https://hooksandruns.buzzsprout.comEmail: hooksandruns@protonmail.comCraig on Bluesky (@craigest.bsky.social)Rex (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/Hosts Emeriti:Andrew Eckhoff on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hofffestEric on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ichaboderic/Music: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (via Premium Beat)   www.premiumbeat.com/artist/ikoliksThis podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2026.

Missionary Letter - Dominican Republic

What happens when we stretch our perspective? How do we gain a deeper understanding of God at work around the world? Experience up close the ministry of New Missions by visiting the Dominican Republic. Rob and Beth Arms host our mission teams to the Dominican Republic and today, we have a conversation with Rob about their history with New Missions and some special up-coming trips. Hopefully, you can take a trip and visit or be encouraged by this episode to serve right where you are and live life on mission.Learn about visiting New Missions in the Dominican Republic at www.newmissions.org/trips  Learn more about priority projects at www.newmissions.org/projectsRead our monthly newsletter at www.newmissions.org/newsFollow New Missions on Instagram.Support the show

RaysUp -  Kimbrel joins the Rays on a Rough Road TripMark and Mat recorded this live while watching the Tampa Bay Rays wrap up a painful road trip in Baltimore, with the Orioles leading 5-0 early and eventually extending the lead. Despite the tough loss, the guys cover a packed agenda of Rays news, roster moves, and big-picture topics.Topics Covered1. Painful Baltimore Road TripThe Rays are getting roughed up in their final game in Baltimore. Steve Matz dominates early, putting up a 5-run first inning. The Orioles lineup — including standouts Ward and Alonso — is clicking at the right time.2. Shane Baz & The X-Rays WatchFormer Ray Shane Baz continues to impress with the Orioles, looking better than he ever did in Tampa. Mat notes his extension with Baltimore signals they're committed to him long-term, while discussing what the Orioles gave up (Grayson Rodriguez) and what they gained.3. Craig Kimbrel Signs with the RaysThe biggest roster news: the Rays signed talented veteran pitcher Craig Kimbrel. Mark and Mat break down:His career stats: 440 saves, 2018 World Series champion, 5x All-Star, 13.9 K/9 career rateHis walk rate dropping from 14% to 8% in 2026How the Rays coaching staff ("horse whisperer") can optimize his pitch mix and deceptive deliveryHis potential leadership value in the clubhouse alongside J.P. MartinezThe fun discussion about his signature pre-pitch lean-in routine — and what it means in the PitchCom era4. Victor Mesa Jr. Joins the RosterMat is excited about the outfielder's speed, power, defense, and baserunning — calling him a picture-perfect fit for the Rays' 2026 style of play. He profiles alongside Ryan Vilade, Chandler Simpson, and Cedric Mullins in the outfield mix.5. Bullpen Depth & Starting PitchingJonathan Heasley called up from Durham as Jesse Scholten hits the IL — Mat sees Heasley as a Zack Littell–type reclamation projectHunter Bigge still searching for his groove after returning from injuryGriffin Jax showing some fatigue; managing workloads is criticalCharlie Morton floated as a potential bullpen/reliever target for a short-season role6. Wander Franco Pardoned in the Dominican RepublicA sobering segment. Mat and Mark discuss:The Dominican Republic court's pardon and what it meansMLB's position as the ultimate decision-maker on reinstatementThe $182 million in guaranteed money still owed by the RaysHow political pressure (domestic and international) could influence MLB's rulingThe morals clause question and whether it applies across jurisdictions7. Fan Culture & Left Field EnergyA lighter moment: the shirtless fans in left field at Tropicana Field have become a genuine phenomenon. Mat compares it to beach culture; Mark notes even with only 11,000 in attendance, the noise was palpable and the players were visibly feeding off it.8. Stadium SituationMat flags the ongoing stadium issue as still unresolved and worth watching. Mark mentions plans to research how a similar stadium project in Tennessee (Nippon Stadium) navigated the political and business hurdles.9. Big Picture: Rays Are Still in Great ShapeDespite the rough road trip, Mat closes on an optimistic note:2nd overall pick in the upcoming draftCompensation pick available in trade packagesStrong minor league system (FCL crew standouts, Caden Bodine promoted)Just need a .500 record from here to reach 90 winsA significant trade expected before the All-Star break — watch the San Francisco Giants and Robbie RayUpcoming on the ScheduleRays return home — Angels series next (a chance to get the bats going)Mark & Karen heading to Miami to catch the Rays vs. Marlins. Thank you Lou Schiff (right behind the dugout!)BaseballBiz On Deck is produced by Mark Corbett and Mat Germain. New episodes drop regularly throughout the baseball season.Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social. That's Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B, Sky social or Mark at baseballbizondeck at gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social 

The practice of healthcare is inherently powerful, and our patients are vulnerable to our power. Though power can be abused, the righteous use of power, for the benefit of the vulnerable, is profoundly Christlike. We will explore the lessons of power which help us understand our roles, including the fundamental nature of professionalism and key kingdom strategies of healthcare missions.

#ELOsoFumarTakes #Take362 The NEW era of Drew Estate is officially here — and we're breaking it all down with Javier Largaespada. From the opening of the legendary J. Sann & Son Cigar Experience in Wynwood… to a brand-new factory in the Dominican Republic… to Drew Estate growing its OWN tobacco for the very first time in company history — the game is changing. And yes… we're diving deep into the creation of the latest Undercrown El Tigre release. While it's been a full team effort, Javier played a major role in bringing this powerhouse project to life. This is more than just cigars — this is the evolution of one of the most influential brands in the industry. Javier's story. The future of Drew Estate. Behind-the-scenes insight you won't hear anywhere else. Tap in for one hell of a conversation. #DrewEstate #Undercrown #ElTigre #CigarCulture #PremiumCigars #Wynwood #DominicanRepublic #JavierLargaespada #CigarPodcast #CigarLife #LuxuryLifestyle #BOTL #SOTL #Take362

Former cancer researcher Becky Nova transformed financial hardship into a thriving real estate portfolio spanning New York and the Dominican Republic. In this episode, Becky shares how she went from losing over $100,000 in a failed business overseas to building a 17-door portfolio through house hacking, strategic acquisitions, and remote property management. In this episode, we cover: - How Becky house hacked her first duplex in Yonkers - Scaling to 17 units across multiple markets - Investing in the Dominican Republic remotely - Building systems for self-managing rentals - Why she avoids “hot markets” from social media lists - Tax strategy lessons from working with multiple CPAs - The rise of the Lady Landlords community - Real estate investing as a path to financial independence To become a client, request a consultation from Hall CPA, PLLC at go.therealestatecpa.com/3KSEev6 Get the FREE Ultimate STR Tax Strategy Bundle: go.therealestatecpa.com/strbundle Register for the FREE Investing Debate: go.therealestatecpa.com/debate Submit your question for Tom & Nathan: go.therealestatecpa.com/question The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests. Any mention of third-party vendors, products, or services does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. You should conduct your own due diligence before engaging with any vendor.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays losing back-to-back games by walkoff home runs as the offense is struggling early in games and the defensive and baserunning gaffes cost them. Plus the Bucs have OTAs this week as Emeka Egbuka is looking to take the next step so is he ready to be the guy with Mike Evans departing? Plus Wander Franco found guilty again in the Dominican Republic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life moves faster than we realize. One day you blink, and years have passed. So what are we doing with the time God has given us?In this message, Pastor Brandon continues our Chasing Purpose series by looking at Solomon's final reflections in Ecclesiastes. After a life filled with wealth, influence, success, and regret, Solomon gives wisdom for how to live a life that actually matters.Through stories from the Dominican Republic, the Light Bearers Project, a powerful memorial service, and reflections on legacy, Pastor Brandon reminds us of three important truths: invest in the future, enjoy the season you are in, and keep God at the center of everything.If you want your life to leave a lasting impact, this message will encourage you to live with purpose, perspective, and eternity in mind.0:00 – YouTube Welcome from Pastor Brandon0:22 – Memorial Day Weekend Welcome0:44 – Opening Prayer1:11 – Pastor Brandon's Recent Trip Recap1:23 – Dominican Republic Trip + Solar Electricity Project1:46 – Country Music Awards + Travel Week2:10 – Brett Allen's Memorial2:54 – Ecclesiastes as Solomon's Final Speech3:21 – Dominican Republic Photos + Magdalena4:02 – Confronted by Poverty and Injustice4:34 – Why Missions Change Your Perspective4:56 – The Need for Electricity5:18 – Committing to Solar Power5:43 – The Three-Year Process6:10 – Out of Sight, Out of Mind6:54 – Returning to the Dominican Republic7:12 – Interviewing the Pastor7:41 – Why Electricity Matters8:07 – How Electricity Serves the Community8:32 – Praying and Fasting for Venture9:01 – Impact for the Next Two Decades9:11 – Home Visit Story9:47 – A Widow's Story in the Dominican Republic10:20 – How Electricity Helps Her Family10:38 – Compassion Sponsorship Story11:04 – Serving Hot Dogs to the Kids11:23 – Kids Saving Food for Their Parents12:08 – Food Storage and Electricity12:46 – The Weight of Her Story13:15 – Invitation to Give Toward the Project13:51 – Reflecting on Life and Legacy14:23 – Life Is Short14:58 – Solomon's Advice to the Next Generation15:27 – Ecclesiastes 9:1116:19 – Time and Chance Happen to Everyone17:11 – No One Knows Their Hour18:02 – Remembering Brett Allen18:51 – Life Can Be Gone Quickly19:25 – Country Music Awards Reflection20:22 – What Would Your Final Speech Say?20:53 – Three Things Solomon Tells Us to Do21:29 – Invest in the Future22:01 – Decisions Today Affect Tomorrow22:29 – Do Not Wait for Perfect Conditions22:58 – Sow Seeds for the Future23:49 – Brett Allen's Final Words24:56 – “Stay Here. Keep Working.”25:59 – The Value of Long-Term Friendship26:41 – Investing Early in Life27:36 – Investing in Apple Stock29:06 – Investing Your Life, Not Just Finances29:27 – Planting Venture Church29:59 – Airplane Conversation After the CMA Awards31:25 – The Impact of Venture in the Community32:10 – Why Investing in Kids Ministry Matters32:36 – Enjoy the Season You Are In33:07 – Remember God in Every Season33:49 – Advice for Your 20s34:45 – Enjoying the Empty Nest Season36:11 – Have Fun, But Remember God36:39 – Remember Your Creator37:37 – Life Has Meaning When God Is the Center38:09 – Solomon's Final Conclusion38:51 – Fear God and Keep His Commandments39:03 – Response Moment39:50 – Living with God at the Center40:42 – Commissioning Prayer41:30 – Leaving a Legacy42:17 – Closing Prayer43:51 – YouTube Outro

Join host Patrick Kelly and his daughter Lillee Kelly as they share a heartfelt conversation about their scouting trip to the Dominican Republic. Discover how their experience with the Water for All initiative revealed the critical importance of clean water access, sustainable farming, and community resilience in the produce industry. Tune in for a personal and inspiring episode that connects global produce supply chains with real human stories.

Michael Wittenberg, a U.S. citizen, shares his harrowing experience of serving nearly two years in a Dominican Republic prison. ⁣ ⁣ Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code COX at https://Mandopodcast.com/COX #mandopod⁣ ⁣ Get 50% sitewide for a limited time. Just visit https://GhostBed.com/cox and use code COX at checkout.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Connect with Michael Wittenberg:⁣ Website: http://www.michaelscottwittenberg.com⁣ Phone #: 516-834-3790 ⁣ Email: michaelscottwittenberg@gmail.com⁣ X: @msw070981⁣ TikTok: @msw0709⁣ IG: @msw07091981⁣ Facebook: Michael Wittenberg (Facebook.com/msw0709)⁣ ⁣ Do you want to be a guest? Fill out the form https://forms.gle/5H7FnhvMHKtUnq7k7⁣ ⁣ Send me an email here: insidetruecrime@gmail.com⁣ ⁣ Do you extra clips and behind the scenes content?⁣ Subscribe to my Patreon: https://patreon.com/InsideTrueCrime ⁣ ⁣

In the Interwar years America invaded many Central American and Caribbean countries. The major ones included Haiti, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. We start with the DR, 1916-1924, who nonetheless managed to get the Americans to withdraw.

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach sits down with Dominican poet Rosa Lía Gilbert to explore longing, exile, immigration, family, beauty, and the deep human desire for belonging. Through stories of the Dominican Republic, mango trees, immigration paperwork, marriage, and faith, Rosa Lía shares the journey behind her poetry collection Under the Saman Tree: Poems of Home, Longing, and Belonging.Together, they discuss Sehnsucht, the writings of C.S. Lewis, the ache for a better country, and how beauty points beyond itself toward God. This conversation is rich with wisdom on home, memory, identity, and the sacred tension of being pilgrims longing for eternity.Order Under the Saman Tree: Poems of Home, Longing, and Belonging: https://a.co/d/0eMHI9Q8Subscribe for more episodes of LAB the PodcastWatch to experience the space, hear the heart, and meet the people: https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFollow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @rosagilbertpoetryThank you for joining the conversation and embodying the life and beauty of the gospel. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow LAB the Podcast. #LABthePodcast #RosaliaGilbert #Poetry #Sehnsucht #CSLewis #DominicanRepublic #ChristianPoetry #Longing #Beauty #Belonging #ImmigrationStory #UnderTheSamanTree #VUVI VO #V3 #FaithAndArt #ChristianArtist #Poet #Literature #HomeAndBelonging #BeautyPointsBeyondItselfSupport the show

James and Jimmy welcome Vincent McGlone, owner and blender of Vicente Blends, to the show. Vince talks about his engineering background and how he started Vicente Blends. What was a passion project has turned into a business. Vince discusses how his engineering background impacts is approach to blending and marketing. We talk about the difference in cultures between the Dominican Republic and the US and what Vince does to work through those. Vince gives us his take on the industry, cigar bands, and much more!

Nobody is interested in sticking around New York City to watch communism destroy what is left of the once-great metropolis. Wealth taxes have been implemented, and billionaires have predictably left for the tax-free states that aren't importing 391,000 people from the Dominican Republic. Washington thought that capital gains taxes were the perfect ingredient to scare away billionaires and mega-corporations, and they were correct. Now that Starbucks has decided to pack up and leave Washington for Nashville, you know things are bad. Hollywood is facing a similar exodus after the decimation of the movie industry. But as they say: “get woke, go broke.”—Video ChannelsWatch the video version of Macroaggressions:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/Macroaggressions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MacroaggressionsPodcastBrighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/macroaggressions/—MACRO & Charlie Robinson LinksHypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwmsThe Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMmWebsite: www.Macroaggressions.ioMerch Store: https://macroaggressions.dashery.com/ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast—Activist Post FamilySign up for the Activist Post Newsletter: https://activistpost.kit.com/emailsActivist Post: www.ActivistPost.comNatural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com —Support Our SponsorsGround Luxe Grounding Mats: https://GroundLuxe.com/MACROReplace Your Mortgage: www.WipeOutYourMortgageNow.comC60 Power: https://go.ShopC60.com/PBGRT/KMKS9/ | Promo Code: MACROChemical Free Body: https://ChemicalFreeBody.com/macro/ | Promo Code: MACROWise Wolf Gold & Silver: https://Macroaggressions.Gold/ | (800) 426-1836LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.comEMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com | Promo Code: MACROChristian Yordanov's Health Program: www.LiveLongerFormula.com/macroAbove Phone: https://AbovePhone.com/macro/Van Man: https://VanMan.shop/?ref=MACRO | Promo Code: MACROThe Dollar Vigilante: https://DollarVigilante.spiffy.co/a/O3wCWenlXN/4471Nesa's Hemp: www.NesasHemp.com | Promo Code: MACROAugason Farms: https://AugasonFarms.com/MACRO—

We trace Jonathan Leonardo's journey from Adventist upbringing and party-driven identity to a sudden, undeniable encounter with the gospel that makes “God loves me” real. Along the way, we name how theology can mask bondage, how fear of being hurt shapes relationships, and how the Holy Spirit turns sonship into actual freedom.• growing up between the Dominican Republic, New York, and Massachusetts with Adventism as a defining culture• learning to speak and preach early while still feeling personally disconnected from God• building identity around being cool, being wanted, and avoiding vulnerability• the Red Cup college years, honest excuses, and the slow dulling of conviction• a seed planted through a new reading of Moses and Scripture's “failures”• Micronesia, Ellen White, and the first real hope that God uses weak people• switching to theology for curiosity while keeping a double life• public confession while preaching and the weight of hypocrisy• Australia bus tours and hundreds of short gospel talks that sharpen his voice• grad school and PhD ambition feeding pride and masking insecurity about the gospel• being confronted by the question “Do you know the gospel”• the relationship conflict that forces the double-minded life into the open• a YouTube message that breaks intellectual pride and reveals Holy Spirit power• “God loves me” as revelation, freedom from lust, and new power to live clean• reframing sin, flesh, and identity as beloved sons and daughters with an advocate

Bad Boys is BACK! Join TRK as we recap episode 3 of Bad Boys: Dominican Republic #Zeus #zeusnetwork  #BadBoysJoin our Patreon for the exclusive TEA: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealityKingdomUse this Link to cast your VOTE for what show you want us to cover next for our Reality Rewind! Maybe it'll make the list!: https://www.therealitykingdom.com/survey/reality-rewind-season-6-7/Join our Discord Here!: https://discord.gg/fsNhjTn9GS.Subscribe to The Scripted Kingdom Here!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScriptedKingdomThank you so much for watching! We love doing this content for you guys so comment what you want to hear from us!If you would rather just listen, here's a link to the podcast version of our videos:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1m9Kzqe...Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/k5unAtBLn7?amp=1Follow Us:https://linktr.ee/TheRealityKingdomSupport the show

Rafael Pepen was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 17, right in the middle of rehearsing for his very first musical in the Dominican Republic. Without access to a CGM or carb counting education, he learned to manage largely on instinct. Years later, he moved to the US, pursued his dream of performing professionally, and eventually landed at Disney, where he now performs five high cardio shows a day.In this episode, Rafael sits down with Lauren to talk about what it actually looks like to manage T1D in a life that never slows down. He shares the months of burnout, panic attacks around lows, and constant roller coaster blood sugars that led him to seek coaching, and what shifted on the other side of that.WHAT WE COVER:What it was like to be diagnosed at 17 in the Dominican Republic with limited access to education, CGMs, or carb counting guidanceThe unique challenge of managing T1D across five high cardio shows a day and why it is a completely different beast from a traditional performance scheduleThe moment things started to unravel at Disney and what five months of daily lows, panic attacks, and burnout actually felt like from the insideWhat shifted when Rafael started working with a Risely coach and the tools that made the biggest difference for his day to day managementThe emotional side of T1D that most people never talk about, including what it felt like to cry during a low and the moment that started to changeWhat Rafael is still working toward and the one thing he wants most from his relationship with diabetes going forwardWHAT'S NEXT:

This week on Chrisley Confessions 2.0, Todd and Julie are doing what they do best… laughing through chaos, reflecting on life, and saying the quiet parts out loud. From sleepless nights and Todd's latest workout obsession to Julie's ongoing mission of taking care of everybody around her, the conversation starts with the kind of everyday moments that somehow turn into full-blown confessions.But underneath the humor is a much deeper conversation about gratitude, growth, and the unexpected peace they've found over the last year. Julie opens up about the women she met while away, the relationships that still mean so much to her, and the emotional Mother's Day cards she recently received from friends still serving time. Todd and Julie also talk honestly about human nature, authentic friendships, why so many people bond over negativity, and how much their perspective on life has changed.The two also share updates on what's ahead professionally, including new television projects, a major experience Julie filmed in the Dominican Republic, and why this next chapter will look very different from the past. For the first time in a long time, Todd says he finally feels at peace with life slowing down and with the idea that, at the end of the day, it's simply him and Julie figuring it all out together.Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the show!- Veracity: Head to https://www.veracityhealth.co and use code CONFESSIONS for up to 65% OFF your order!- Morgan & Morgan: If you are injured, you can check out Morgan & Morgan, America's Largest Injury Law Firm, at https://www.forthepeople.com/chrisley or dial #LAW (#529) on your cell phon- Brooklyn Bedding: Go to https://www.brooklynbedding.com and use promo code CHRISLEY at checkout to get 30% OFF sitewide!- Jones Road Beauty: Use code CHRISLEY at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad- Quince: Go to https://www.Quince.com/chrisley for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!- GoodGirlRX: Visit https://www.goodgirlrx.com and use code UNLOCKED15 to get 15% OFF at checkout!FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:Todd Chrisley:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/toddchrisley)Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/toddchrisley)Julie Chrisley:Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/juliechrisley)Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/JulieChrisley)Chrisley Confessions 2.0:Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/chrisleyconfessions2.0)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisleyconfessions2.0)YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisleyConfessions)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.