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METRO TV
Hasil Rakornas HMD Gemas Tolak Surat Edaran Badan Gizi Nasional - Headline News Edisi News MetroTV 75580

METRO TV

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 1:47


Himpunan Masyarakat Dapur Gemas (HMD Gemas) seluruh Indonesia mendesak Badan Gizi Nasional untuk segera mencabut Surat Edaran Nomor 12 Tahun 2026. Desakan tersebut disepakati dalam Rapat Koordinasi Nasional (Rakornas) di Jakarta yang dihadiri oleh pengurus DPP, DPW, DPD, serta ratusan perwakilan relawan dan pelaku UMKM dari berbagai daerah. HMD Gemas menilai surat edaran tersebut memicu ketidakpastian hukum dan berdampak langsung pada keberlangsungan para pelaku usaha serta relawan yang terlibat dalam program Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG). Jika tuntutan ini diabaikan, organisasi tersebut menegaskan siap menggelar aksi damai serentak di depan Istana Merdeka serta berbagai daerah di seluruh Indonesia.

City Cast Denver
Kyle Clark on GOP Exorcisms, CD-8 Switcheroos, and Tornado False Alarms

City Cast Denver

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 48:16


Can Victor Marx conduct exorcisms over the phone? The ordained minister and front-runner in the GOP primary for governor says so, and made national news when HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver picked up 9News' debate between Marx, State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, and State Rep. Scott Bottoms. Journalist Kyle Clark joins host Bree Davies and politics contributor Adrian Felix to dig into that unhinged Republican rodeo Kyle and colleague Marshall Zelinger moderated, plus discuss CD8 primary candidate Manny Rutinel's sudden switch on fracking and veganism, and of course our wins and fails of the week.  Plus, if you're a City Cast Denver Neighbor, you get a special bonus segment where the trio discusses Bow Mar's dystopian dream of building a wall around the tiny town and what it says about humanity. Come see us at Denver Bike Fest, this Saturday, June 13, from 3-9 p.m. at York Street Yards! Bree mentioned her interview with reporter Logan Davis about Advance Colorado, scooter accidents and kids, and DIY venue, The D.M.V. Kyle talked about the tornado false alarm and Tina Peters' appearance at “Freedom Fest.” Adrian discussed DPD's proposal to replace discipline with training, the return of City Park Jazz, and Kyle's Word of Thanks fundraising for the City Park Bandstand.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Denver Bike Fest Energy Outreach Colorado Vail Wine Classic Regional Air Quality Council Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

R2Kast - People in Food and Farming
Field to Front Door – Episode 8 on peony season, delivery challenges and keeping customers happy

R2Kast - People in Food and Farming

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 53:42


Today we're back with Field to Front Door

Talking Pools Podcast
Natural Pools, AI, and the Quiet Revolution Nobody Saw Coming - Rudy

Talking Pools Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 55:59 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailThis week on Floc-It Friday, Rudy Stankowitz takes listeners on a journey that starts with a surprisingly heated social media debate about natural swimming pools and ends somewhere in the future of artificial intelligence, predictive maintenance, and autonomous pool care.After receiving a flood of messages asking whether natural swimming pools are truly safe, Rudy shares the Facebook post that unexpectedly sparked a debate with advocates of natural pool systems. The discussion explores concerns about cyanobacteria, biofilms, phytoplankton toxins, and the potential risks associated with naturally managed aquatic environments. Rudy explains why his position has never been anti-natural pool, but rather pro-science, pro-testing, and pro-data. He also shares a direct response from renowned environmental microbiologist Professor Charles Gerba, whose comments on natural waters, disease transmission, and the importance of healthy skepticism add valuable perspective to the conversation. The episode then shifts gears into a much larger discussion about how dramatically the swimming pool industry has evolved over the past several decades. Rudy reflects on entering the business during an era of paper route sheets, handwritten invoices, filing cabinets, road maps, and technicians whose greatest diagnostic tool was experience rather than technology. He explains how much of the industry once relied on instinct, memory, and hard-earned field knowledge passed from one generation to the next. Listeners will hear an in-depth examination of how water testing transformed from subjective color matching to sophisticated digital analysis. Rudy discusses the progression from OTO and DPD testing to FAS-DPD and modern photometric systems, highlighting how improved testing did more than provide better numbers—it exposed inconsistencies and helped move the industry away from guesswork and toward true diagnostics. Drawing from his own research into black algae and cyanobacteria, Rudy explores the concept of pools as living ecosystems rather than simple containers of water. He discusses biofilms, microbial communities, prevention strategies, and why future pool care must focus on understanding entire systems rather than merely reacting to visible symptoms. The conversation touches on copper, silver, zinc, and the broader philosophy of preventative water management. The discussion expands into comfort technologies and the changing expectations of modern pool owners. Rudy examines how heat pumps, cooling systems, automation, and environmental controls have shifted pools from seasonal luxuries to highly managed recreational environments designed around convenience, predictability, and user experience. Along the way, he shares the unforgettable story of Ozzy Osbourne attempting to cool his swimming pool with 3,000 pounds of ice. Professionalism also takes center stage as Rudy discusses how the public perception of pool service has changed. Today's technicians are expected to understand chemistry, hydraulics, automation, electrical systems, filtration, customer service, data analysis, and business management. He explains why professional appearance, continuing education, certifications, and information sharing have become critical components of industry growth and credibility. Finally, Rudy looks ahead to the future. He explores the growing role of sensors, remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, artificial intelligence, drones, robotics, and machine learning. Rather than replacing skilled professionals, Rudy argues that these technologies will amplify expertise, allowing future technicians to spend less time collecting information and more time interpreting it. He paints a picture of an industry increasingly driven by data while still relying on the judgment and experience that only people can provide. This episode is part history lesson, part industry analysis, part philosophy, and part glimpse into the future. Most importantly, it asks a simple question:What happens when an industry stops reacting to problems and starts understanding why they happen in the first place?In This Episode Natural swimming pools and the science behind the controversy  Professor Charles Gerba's thoughts on natural waters and disease risks  The evolution of pool water testing  Cyanobacteria, biofilms, and preventative water management  Why clear water isn't always clean water  The rise of digital diagnostics and photometric testing  Heat pumps, cooling systems, and comfort technology  Professional identity in the pool industry  The future of AI, robotics, drones, and predictive maintenance  Why expertise will matter more than ever in the decades ahead Sponsored By BlueRay XL  LaMotte Company  Aqua Comfort Water Group Service Industry News Revved Up Apparel  Jacks Magic  AquaStar Pool Products Connect With Talking Pools

The Dumb Zone
DZ 6-1-26 | Sarah Hepola and accused "sexual encounter center" owner Israel Luna

The Dumb Zone

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 182:16


Hear every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneWe come back from a big NBA weekend to discuss the outcome of the Spurs-Thunder series. Sarah Hepola sits in on the latter half. We're also joined by a man from the news, Israel Luna. We previously covered the story of his studio being raided by DPD. He explains the truth of the matter. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On Being a Police Officer
Ep. 83 - Dallas PD Chief Daniel Comeaux: first-year initiatives, successes, future goals; Drawing on his 35-year law enforcement career from Houston PD to DEA.

On Being a Police Officer

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 60:01


Ep. 83 - Chief Daniel Comeaux, the 31st Chief of Police of the Dallas Police Department joins me to look back at his first year in the role – his initiatives, his accomplishments as well as his goals for the future. Chief came to the job with 35 years in law enforcement, six with Houston PD starting in 1991 where he spent much of his time in narcotics; and 28 with the DEA which he joined in 1997.As I say in the episode, I think Chief of Police is a tough job, no matter what department, no matter what city. And the first year in that position has to be the most demanding – fraught with scrutiny, challenges and potential pitfalls – especially when you come in as an outsider to the department and to the city and on top of that, when you're coming to it after 28 years on the Federal side.In this interview, you will hear just how well Chief Comeaux has navigated these waters. He has drawn on all of his experience to define his role, strengthen the department, reduce crime and successfully recruit. He has done it judiciously with keen insight, thoughtful decisions, and I would add, humor. We talk about what shaped him and his leadership style over the years. We discuss what drew him to law enforcement, and some memorable stories from patrol in Houston including the people he remembers and all those fights and foot chases. We cover his time with DEA and talk about the case he is most proud of; the challenges of working hundreds of miles of the Mexican border while in both Tucson and Houston; and his work navigating every drug epidemic over those 28 years, from crack to ecstasy, meth, opioids and now fentanyl.Thank you, Chief for a great interview and for taking the time. And thanks DPD Officer Joe King head of DPD's wellness unit and host of the podcast ATO Bridging the Divide for connecting me with Chief and allowing me to share Chief's story with my audience. Dallas PD is hiring! Check out all the info here:https://www.dallaspolice.net/joindpd Check out ATO: Bridging the Divide. Chief's Episodes are called “Geaux Time.”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ato-bridging-the-divide/id1582921763 You can hear my interview with DPD Officer Joe King Ep. 77https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-being-a-police-officer/id1532102404?i=1000730846623 Dallas PD Child Abuse Detective Kristin King Ep. 79https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-being-a-police-officer/id1532102404?i=1000743979081 Thanks for listening to On Being a Police Officer. YOU are what keeps me going.Find me on my social or email me your thoughts:Instagram: on_being_a_police_officerFacebook: On Being a Police Officer Abby@Ellsworthproductions.comwww.onbeingapoliceofficer.com©Abby Ellsworth. All booking, interviews, editing, and production by Abby Ellsworth. Music courtesy of freesound.org

KRLD All Local
More lightning is expected in North Texas today, posing the risk for more storm-related fires

KRLD All Local

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 11:30


Plus, be prepared for a very busy holiday weekend at DFW Airport and Love Field with significant thunderstorms in the forecast, DPD have some new tools to help solve cases and respond to 911 calls quicker, TexRail train travel has now resumed in North Fort Worth but it took hours to repair yesterday's damage, and more!

The Paul W. Smith Show
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 19, 2026 ~ Full Show

The Paul W. Smith Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 62:33


May 19, 2026 ~ US creates $1.3 billion lawfare fund. Selfridge gets more funding. Latest on mosque shooting in San Diego. DPD starting walk a mile Wednesday and step up patrols because of teen takeovers. Ebola declared global health emergency and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Turning A Moment Into A Movement
ACCOUNTABILITY IN REAL TIME: JUSTICE, pt. 2 Power & What's Happening Right Now

Turning A Moment Into A Movement

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 138:19


ACCOUNTABILITY IN REAL TIME: JUSTICE, pt. 2 Power & What's Happening Right NowThis is not just a conversation… this is what's happening right now. Join us on Turning A Moment Into A Movement podcast for a powerful, real-time discussion as we connect the dots between wrongful convictions, policy decisions, and the impact on our communities. We will be joined by Gloria Hurst Vesey Jackson...speaking on the wrongful conviction fight for her sons Trische' Duckworth...Executive Director of Survivors Speak and long-time advocate for the Vessey Brothers Leslie Les Go McGraw... panelist, journalist and advocate for justice. We're also diving into: The latest SCOTUS Voting Rights decision. The legacy of misconduct tied to former DPD officer Barbara Simon... This is about Justice! Power! and Accountability....not later, but Right Now!!Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast MISSION:To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT. www.change.org/Justice4Gerard"TAMIAM" podcast | TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook | Linktree

ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE
Episode 132 Dallas Police Sgt. Mark Bacon #9148: Make it Last

ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 170:43


In memory of Terry Bacon 1950-2015 Today we welcome Mark Bacon back to the show to finally tell his story. We last heard from Mark in episode 127, as we talked about our time together on the South East CRT, but this story puts the spotlight squarely on a very private man's life. I have personally wanted to do his episode for years, but Mark being Mark, did not want to come on to talk about himself. Sgt Bacon takes us about to growing up in Missouri, country life, and his path to gaining a love and respect for the law enforcement profession. Marks LE journey started in Missouri, and he quickly developed a work ethic and passion that he would eventually come to Dallas Pd.   Dallas PD Assignments: Patrol Operation Disruption Southeast CRT Narcotics: Street Squads, Lab Unit Creator of the Overdose Squad Promotion of Sgt: Patrol, CRT, Sgt of Overdose Squad, Dallas Mayors Detail As you can see the man is successful and this is just noting his professional side with DPD. Mark is much more than his amazing police work and leadership, he is an even better father, husband, and friend.   FINALLY……The life of Sgt Mark Bacon

Sound OFF! with Brad Bennett
Tuesday 4/21/26 hour 3

Sound OFF! with Brad Bennett

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 40:19


Tortoise & Hare Footwear, HCMC financial crisis, MN business environment is struggling, Brad earned another mug, another whistleblower at the DPD, Leah Finke's dead name, Pierre talked underwater hockey, funding ICE, social service fraud in MN, street sweepers rule, and Nonna Maxxing...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KRLD All Local
Two Congressmen, one from each party, are stepping down in the face of sex scandals

KRLD All Local

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 11:00


Plus, the President's feud with Pope Leo XIV has local Catholics speaking up, the owners of Camp Mystic were questioned in court about the moments leading up to the catastrophic flooding last July, DPD is looking to add nearly 700 more officers to it's force, and more!

Talking Pools Podcast
Andrea Unfiltered: The Liver of the Pool (Chemistry That Actually Matters)

Talking Pools Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 41:19


Pool Pros text questions hereIn this episode of Talking Pools Podcast, Andrea wraps up her multi-part deep dive into pool chemistry with a no-BS breakdown of what actually matters when it comes to testing, dosing, and not screwing it all up.And yes… she's cooking chicken while recording.

Public Defenseless
459 | What will Happen if Washington State does not Figure Out How to Fund Public Defense at the State Level? w/Matt Sanders

Public Defenseless

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 65:27


Today, Hunter was joined by Matt Sanders, Director of King County's Department of Public Defense. Matt joins to discuss Washington's millionaire tax and the impact Public Defense will face because of the tax revenue no longer going to fund Public Defense.     Guest: Matt Sanders, Director, King County Department of Public Defense, Washington   Resources: Learn more about DPD here https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dpd       Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patreon www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home **** ALL OPINONS SHARED BY HOST HUNTER PARNELL DO NOT REFLECT THE THOUGHTS OR OPINIONS OF THE AURORA MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER****

All Talk with Jordan and Dietz
Former Detroit Police Assitant Chief on Shocking Double-Life Allegations

All Talk with Jordan and Dietz

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 8:10


March 20, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief, reacts to disturbing allegations that a former DPD sergeant lived a double life as a serial rapist, according to Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy. Dolunt breaks down how this could happen inside the department and what it means for public trust. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lone Gunman Podcast
JFK ASSASSINATION - Ep. 383 - Talking Tippit

The Lone Gunman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 119:33 Transcription Available


LIVE STREAMING tonight at 8:00pm EST... Join me and JFK Debate series host and Tippit Expert Matt Douthit, as we have a conversation about lone nutters and all things Tippit! Tune in for a good one!Matt's YouTube channel - https://youtube.com/@mtdouthit1291?si=ywma7QuJ3fASoy_rSilk CIty Hot Sauce - https://www.silkcityhotsauce.com Use our code GUNMAN for 20% off entire order at checkout!The COLDEST Cup - https://snwbl.io/TLG10 Follow our link to save $10 on every cup ordered!Music By - Lee Harold OswaldA Loose Moose ProductionBBBBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lone-gunman-podcast-jfk-assassination--1181353/support.

Detroit Voice Brief
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Feb. 18, 2026

Detroit Voice Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 2:50


Detroit urges transparency from DPD, questions limiting ICE operations Fate of Detroit cops tied to immigration officials to be decided soon U.P. moose population lower than expected — and scientists aren't sure why Detroit Opera broadens its stage with new events, $3 million grant

Quick Hits : JFK Assassination News & Analysis
QH Ep. 70 - Sick Verses, Blind Curses, & Wet Nurses

Quick Hits : JFK Assassination News & Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 149:38 Transcription Available


IN THIS EPISODE~ Along with a detailed explanation for listeners of the things that unfortunately delayed us in getting out THIS-- our first episode of the year-- Rob Clark ("The Lone Gunman Podcast") and Doug Campbell ("The Dallas Action" Podcast) have the usual full plate of JFK Assassination-related News, Notes and Study material for YOU! Among the many topics discussed:What if...things that can't be conclusively proven to be True...that we as a Research Discipline have come to BELIEVE are true...aren't? Rob will give us some thought-provoking examples involving slain DPD Officer JD Tippit; Murky details surrounding the movements of both Tippit and Lee Harvey Oswald soon after The Hit; How credible WAS Earline Roberts?; CIA Officer David Atlee Phillips attempts to publish a memoir in the mid-1970s...and receives monumental backlash from CIA, Officer Tippit's alleged stop at The "Top 10 Records Store", and a look at a couple of Lee Oswald's fellow boarders, as of 11/22/63.PLUS: Was Mary Pinchot Meyer's murder tied to 11/22/63? Will Marina ever spill the beans? What's the deal with Mark Lane?And why our new 2nd-half part-time sponsor can be a little "shady."JOIN US!Written & Hosted by Rob Clark & Doug CampbellRecorded & Engineered by Curado "Little Momo" Scaranucci, Jr. for Drop-D Podcast Productions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/quick-hits-the-jfk-assassination--3682240/support.

The Lone Gunman Podcast
JFK ASSASSINATION - Ep. 382 - Confluence Or Coincidence?

The Lone Gunman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 69:17 Transcription Available


LIVESTREAMING tonight at 7:00pm EST... Join us as we welcome Paul Abbott back to the show for a follow-up conversation about events surrounding the basement shooting of LHO. Book link below... Tune in for a good one!Book Link - https://a.co/d/0djhNiRnPaul's Articles - https://pabbott.substack.com/Paul's Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/death-to-justice-the-shooting-of-lee-harvey-oswald/id1835192062Silk CIty Hot Sauce - https://www.silkcityhotsauce.com Use our code GUNMAN for 20% off entire order at checkout! The COLDEST Cup - https://snwbl.io/TLG10 Follow our link to save $10 on every cup ordered!Music By - Lee Harold OswaldA Loose Moose ProductionBBB&JOEBBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lone-gunman-podcast-jfk-assassination--1181353/support.

The Lone Gunman Podcast
JFK ASSASSINATION - Ep. 381 - Tracking Tippit

The Lone Gunman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 112:47 Transcription Available


LIVESTREAMING tonight at 7:00pm EST... Join us as we take a closer look at the movements of JD Tippit in the moments leading up to his untimely demise... what really happened?? Tune in for wild one!Silk CIty Hot Sauce - https://www.silkcityhotsauce.com Use our code GUNMAN for 20% off entire order at checkout!The COLDEST Cup - https://snwbl.io/TLG10 Follow our link to save $10 on every cup ordered!Music By - Lee Harold OswaldA Loose Moose ProductionBBB&JOEBBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lone-gunman-podcast-jfk-assassination--1181353/support.

PuckSports
Daily Puck Drop "Damn HUGH MILLEN!!!"

PuckSports

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 32:57


On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett starts off the show quickly setting the stage for Thursday.  He doesn't waste much time and gets right into Mike Garafolo from San Francisco. Mike Garafolo, NFL Network joins Puck from radio row for the last visit before the Super Bowl.  Mike describes the buzz surrounding the game and if the majority of people are leaning toward Seattle.  If the Seahawks win, it will be one hell of a comeback story for Sam Darnold.  Plus, they touch on the Seahawk impending sale, Klint Kubiak to the Raiders and Mike gives his final prediction for the game. KJ-Arent's with Mitch Levy  and Puck as they chat about the upcoming Super Bowl, the past history between the Patriots and the Seahawks and the role that Hugh Millen played! Plus, they just can't stop being so confident!      The full show airs in it's entirety during the live DPD, but after the show is over the only way to watch and listen to the show is to sign up to be a Puck's Posse member at PuckSports.com.   “On This Day….”   Sugar Ray Leonard, Eli Manning, Andre the Giant and a two-time Masters champ celebrates his birthday. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”    Sam Darnold will put the narrative to rest Sunday (1:00) Puck  (4:15) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network  (19:00) KJ-Arent's w/ Mitch Levy  ( 24:49 ) “On This Day….” ( 29:15   ) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE
Geaux Time with Dallas Chief Comeaux: Class 406, No Matter the Risk, We Got Your Six

ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 49:02


Today we sit down with the Dallas Chief of Police for another episode, but this one comes with two special cohosts to guide this story. Class 406 recruits, Jeremy Delafuente and Casandra Palmer join Chief Comeaux to discuss their short time with the Department and what it means to them to be the future of the profession. Casandra, growing up in Miami, did her research on where to serve and ultimately decided on calling Dallas her new home and her classmate, Jeremy, didn't have to travel far to join DPD. The Dallas Police Department has been in existence since 1881 and we have only had 31 Police Chiefs and so many great many men and women have put on our badge and served that never get to sit down with one of these Chiefs so we wanted to take a different approach to hear from the future of our Department and get their thoughts on how this journey is beginning for them and how we can continue to evolve our culture of excellency.  Class 406 will graduate on February 27th, 2026.

PuckSports
Daily Puck Drop "The Seahawks will handle the Patriots!"

PuckSports

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 75:28


On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and the Go-2-Guy Jim Moore are joined by PGA golfer Joel Dahmen, by phone to talk about his love for the Seahawks and he thinks they'll hammer the Patriots.  They also chat about Joel's play at the Famers Insurance Open, his exemption to the Waste Management, straddle putting on the tour, why he wants to replace Jim on the DPD,  and his Super Bowl party plans. “In the Bloody Trenches” with Rob Staton from SeahawksDraftBlog.com  break down the Seahawks and Patriots and continue to come to the same conclusion, the Seahawks are going to win this game because they are simply just better than New England.  Rob expects Seattle's defense to create problems for Drake Maye and Puck thinks the Patriots run defense is a tad overrated.  Rob will be in attendance for the game, his first ever Super Bowl!   “On this Day….”   Pete Rose banned and one of the great NFL defenders celebrates a birthday! Puck wraps up with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   The Colfax community bands together for a special coach (1:00) Puck and Jim are joined by PGA golfer Joel Dahmen (36:57) Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.com (1:06:50) “On This Day…” (1:09:09)  “Hey, What the Puck!

Huynh Duy Khuong Show
419. 1 Nguyên tắc giao việc để nhân viên MUỐN làm mà không cần TRUYỀN ĐỘNG LỰC

Huynh Duy Khuong Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 6:34


Thông tin các khóa học của Huỳnh Duy Khương tại AYPImpactful Public Speaking - Kỹ năng giao tiếp, thuyết trình: https://link.ayp.vn/DOFThe Underground Leader - Kỹ năng quản lý, phối hợp đội nhóm: https://link.ayp.vn/DOEIntentional Eating - Khóa học về ăn uống và lối sống: https://link.ayp.vn/DPD

Huynh Duy Khuong Show
418. 1 Lầm tưởng về LẮNG NGHE khiến bạn trở thành người GIAO TIẾP KÉM

Huynh Duy Khuong Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 9:20


Thông tin các khóa học của Huỳnh Duy Khương tại AYPImpactful Public Speaking - Kỹ năng giao tiếp, thuyết trình: https://link.ayp.vn/DOFThe Underground Leader - Kỹ năng quản lý, phối hợp đội nhóm: https://link.ayp.vn/DOEIntentional Eating - Khóa học về ăn uống và lối sống: https://link.ayp.vn/DPD

PuckSports
Daily Puck Drop "Are Seahawks fans TOO CONFIDENT??"

PuckSports

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 55:05


On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett starts off the show discussing the Seahawks and Patriots common opponents this season and compares and contrasts how they did.  Also, could this be the final game in a Seahawks uniform for Ken Walker?Mike Garafolo, NFL Network joins Puck from Mobile, Alabama, the site of the Senior Bowl.  Mike talks about the Bill Belichick hall of fame snub, Seahawks win over the Rams, no more doubting Sam Darnold, why the early advantage points toward Seattle in the Super Bowl, Klint Kubiak's future and what new hires in the NFL does he like and the one he doesn't understand. KJ-Arent's with Mitch Levy is overly confident about the Seahawks chances in the Super Bowl and he's got numbers to back up his claim! This a brand new Mitch Levy!    The full show airs in it's entirety during the live DPD, but after the show is over the only way to watch and listen to the show is to sign up to be a Puck's Posse member at PuckSports.com.   In the full show they also discuss a large wager by a Seahawks fan, Riq Woolen,  and Bill Belichick! “On This Day….”   Winter Olympics, first HOF and Magnum P.I.Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”     The story of Sam Darnold (1:00) Puck  (7:07) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network  (35:37 ) KJ-Arent's w/ Mitch Levy  (48:10) “On This Day….” (50:36) “Hey, What the Puck!”

New Money Review podcast
Unseen Money 16—synthetic identity fraud

New Money Review podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 32:47


In the latest episode of Unseen Money, Timur Yunusov helps Paul Amery unravel a strange real-life story involving a spoofed eBay delivery, Paul's phone number and a photo of an Indian lady in a pink dressing gown.The story is part of a rapidly growing form of crime involving so-called “synthetic” identities. In a synthetic identity fraud, criminals create fake online identities by blending real, stolen data with fabricated information. They then use those identities to conduct money laundering and fraud.In the podcast, we cover:(00' 25”) How Paul got a DPD delivery notification for an eBay parcel he hadn't ordered (1' 20”) How DPD provided “proof of delivery” to a woman in a pink dressing gown(2' 45”) How eBay showed no interest in investigating the transaction(3' 15”) Why a synthetic identity combines real and fictitious information(4' 40”) How criminals use synthetic identities to decrease online friction (6' 40”) Possible use of synthetic IDs in buy now pay later (BNPL) fraud (7' 10”) Why synthetic identity frauds don't fit the standard stolen identity playbook(7' 40”) Why synthetic ID cases deserve much greater scrutiny from anti-fraud teams (11' 30”) Identity theft (account takeover) and synthetic identities (13' 00”) Why synthetic identity fraud has boomed post-COVID(21' 40”) AI and machine learning have turbocharged synthetic identity fraud(23' 40”) Who's buying the sets of synthetic IDs?(24' 30”) How criminals use synthetic identities in frauds(29' 30”) Dead souls, the Russia-Ukraine war and the exploitation of fake identity sets

The Lone Gunman Podcast
JFK ASSASSINATION - Ep. 379 - Dallas Police Files

The Lone Gunman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 101:55 Transcription Available


LIVESTREAMING tonight at 7:00pm EST... Join us as take a closer look at Jesse Curry, Joe Cody, Lummy Lumpkin, and some other interesting DPD officers!Silk CIty Hot Sauce - https://www.silkcityhotsauce.com Use our code GUNMAN for 20% off entire order at checkout!The COLDEST Cup - https://snwbl.io/TLG10 Follow our link to save $10 on every cup ordered!Music By - Lee Harold OswaldA Loose Moose ProductionBBB&JOEBBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lone-gunman-podcast-jfk-assassination--1181353/support.

PuckSports
Daily Puck Drop:

PuckSports

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 56:10


On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett starts off the show with the latest news on the injury front for the Seahawks and whether or not Charles Cross plays Sunday. Mike Garafolo, NFL Network joins Puck to preview Seahawks and Rams, and he's leaning toward L.A.. He also expects to see the Broncos pull off the use against the Patriots.  John Schneider is named executive of the year and Mike reacts to the news and what the hell is going on in Buffalo?KJ-Arent's with Mitch Levy as Puck tries to get Mitch enthused about the game on Sunday, but Mitch is too nervous. They talk Sam Darnold expectations and nerves, plus, John Schneider, the best college golfer going to LIV and Mitch's favorite show, Landman.  The full show airs in it's entirety during the live DPD, but after the show is over the only way to watch and listen to the show is to sign up to be a Puck's Posse member at PuckSports.com. “On This Day….”   The Greatest drive in Super Bowl history Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”    Time for the Cougars to make a change with their basketball coach. (1:00) Puck  (9:28) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network  (32:38 ) KJ-Arent's w/ Mitch Levy and the Go-2-Guy Jim Moore  (44:25) “On This Day….” (50:43) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

The Lone Gunman Podcast
JFK Book Reviews - No More Silence By Larry Sneed

The Lone Gunman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 24:10 Transcription Available


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The Lone Gunman Podcast
JFK ASSASSINATION - Ep. 378 - The HSCA Vs. The DPD

The Lone Gunman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 72:57 Transcription Available


LIVESTREAMING tonight at 7:00pm EST... Join us as take a closer look at Jim Leavelle, Revill, Stringfellow, and Bass! We'll hear what they told the HSCA investigators...Silk CIty Hot Sauce - https://www.silkcityhotsauce.com Use our code GUNMAN for 20% off entire order at checkout!The COLDEST Cup - https://snwbl.io/TLG10 Follow our link to save $10 on every cup ordered!Music By - Lee Harold OswaldA Loose Moose ProductionBBB&JOEBBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lone-gunman-podcast-jfk-assassination--1181353/support.

Huynh Duy Khuong Show
407. Làm hoài 1 CÔNG TY hay CHUYỂN VIỆC liên tục - Hướng nào tốt hơn cho SỰ NGHIỆP?

Huynh Duy Khuong Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 12:05


Sau vài năm đi làm, tôi nghĩ ai rồi cũng có lúc ngồi lại và tự hỏi: Mình nên gắn bó lâu dài ở một nơi để đào sâu, hay nên đổi môi trường để trải nghiệm nhiều hơn? Trong video này, tôi chia sẻ hai câu chuyện – một của chính tôi và một của người bạn – để bạn có thêm góc nhìn, rồi tự chọn cho mình con đường phù hợp nhất.TÌM HIỂU KHOÁ HỌC CỦA ANH Ở ĐÂYImpactful Public Speaking - Kỹ năng giao tiếp, thuyết trình: https://link.ayp.vn/DPEThe Underground Leader - Kỹ năng quản lý, phối hợp đội nhóm: https://link.ayp.vn/DOEIntentional Eating - Khóa học về ăn uống và lối sống: https://link.ayp.vn/DPD

The Lone Gunman Podcast
JFK Book Reviews - Marina Oswald By Joachim Joesten

The Lone Gunman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 17:36 Transcription Available


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The Lone Gunman Podcast
JFK ASSASSINATION - Ep. 377 - Half-Baked Sub-Plots

The Lone Gunman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 105:17 Transcription Available


LIVESTREAMING tonight at 7:00pm EST... Join us as we discuss an odd find in Oswald's pocket when he was arrested, and what it could mean, and much more!Silk CIty Hot Sauce - https://www.silkcityhotsauce.com Use our code GUNMAN for 20% off entire order at checkout!The COLDEST Cup - https://snwbl.io/TLG10 Follow our link to save $10 on every cup ordered!Music By - Lee Harold OswaldA Loose Moose ProductionBBB&JOEBBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lone-gunman-podcast-jfk-assassination--1181353/support.

The Ben and Skin Show
NYE Bullets & Fireworks

The Ben and Skin Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 6:03 Transcription Available


“If the bullets go up… where do they come down?” That simple question leads to one of the funniest and most jaw-dropping conversations on today's episode of The Ben and Skin Show. Join Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray as they dive into the wild world of New Year's Eve in DFW—where fireworks aren't the only things lighting up the sky.In this episode:Celebratory Gunfire Madness: KT reveals shocking stats—759 calls to DPD about gunfire this New Year's (down from 865 last year!). Is this progress or just apathy?KT's Awkward Family Encounter: “Donde es boletos?”

The Dallas Morning News
Fewer celebratory gunfire calls reported in Dallas on NYE this year ... and more nrews

The Dallas Morning News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 5:56


Dallas saw a drop in emergency calls about celebratory gunfire this New Year's Eve compared to the start of 2025. DPD reported Thursday that they received 759 calls related to celebratory gunfire and another 273 calls about fireworks In other news, Texas is poised to make historic investments in water supplies and infrastructure in the next few decades, but some of the funding won't be immediate; a woman was fatally shot in Fort Worth on New Year's Day after a confrontation with a security guard outside a business. Fort Worth police officers responded to a reported shooting Thursday around 5:40 p.m. in the 2600 block of South Riverside Drive; and Texas Tech's football season is over after a 23-0 loss to Oregon in the CFP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE
BTD Revisited X: Episode 14 Dallas PD Homicide Detective Elmer ”Sonny” Boyd #840: The Kennedy Assassination Revisited

ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 99:05


This is our first release, #10, in the reloaded series as we give the listener a behind the curtain peek at some of our older episode's stories. Every episode has its own unique story that goes beyond the final cut of the show we release and these reloaded episodes will tell some of these stories. Enjoy……… Former Dallas Police Homicide Detective Elmer “Sonny” Boyd badge #840.  Sonny started DPD in 1952 and eventually joined Captain Will Fritz's elite Dallas Homicide unit. On November 22nd, 1963, he lost a friend, and the nation lost a President as he found himself immersed into one of the most controversial dates in world history.  Sonny reflects on handling Lee Harvey Oswald and his role in the Dallas PD before and after tragic day in our nation's history. Sonny Boyd passed away on May 24th, 2024, at age 96. He will be buried in his Dallas PD uniform and return home to his wife, Yvonne. Dallas Officer J.D. Tippit End of Watch 11/22/1963 Atodallas.org

The Lone Gunman Podcast
JFK ASSASSINATION - Ep. 375 - War Is Hell

The Lone Gunman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 158:34 Transcription Available


LIVESTREAMING tonight at 7:00pm EST... Join us as we deep dive in Johnny Brewer, Julia Postal, and Warren "Butch" Burroughs and the strange goings on in and around the Texas Theater.Silk CIty Hot Sauce - https://www.silkcityhotsauce.com Use our code GUNMAN for 20% off entire order at checkout!The COLDEST Cup - https://snwbl.io/TLG10 Follow our link to save $10 on every cup ordered!Music By - Lee Harold OswaldA Loose Moose ProductionBBB&JOEBBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lone-gunman-podcast-jfk-assassination--1181353/support.

Balázsék
2 - Sokasodnak a problémák az egyik csomagküldő szolgálatával - vonalban Varga László, a DPD kereskedelmi- és marketing igazgatója

Balázsék

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 30:43


2 - Sokasodnak a problémák az egyik csomagküldő szolgálatával - vonalban Varga László, a DPD kereskedelmi- és marketing igazgatója by Balázsék

Balázsék
2025 12 17 Szerda Balázsék (Teljes adás)

Balázsék

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 125:13


00:00 - 6 óra 29:14 - Sokasodnak a problémák az egyik csomagküldő szolgálatával - vonalban Varga László, a DPD kereskedelmi- és marketing igazgatója 59:58 - Az év utolsó gyónás rovata 1:19:17 - Zavarja a vegánokat a ferencvárosi malacsütés - Trillázs Sütide tulajdonosa és alapítója Tóth Csaba 1:31:25 - Ma este céges karácsonyi party lesz a Rádio1 dolgozóinak

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ASCO Guidelines Podcast Series
Management of Cancer During Pregnancy Guideline

ASCO Guidelines Podcast Series

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 34:50


Dr. Alison Loren and Dr. Ann Partridge share the latest guideline from ASCO on the management of cancer during pregnancy. They highlight the importance of this multidisciplinary, evidence-based guideline and overarching principles for the management of cancer during pregnancy. Drs. Loren and Partridge discuss key recommendations from each section of the guideline, including diagnostic evaluation, oncologic management, obstetrical management, and psychological and social support. They also touch on the importance of this guideline and accompanying tools for clinicians and how this serves as a framework for pregnant patients with cancer. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on the unanswered questions and how future evidence will inform guideline updates.  Read the full guideline, "Management of Cancer During Pregnancy: ASCO Guideline" at www.asco.org/survivorship-guidelines TRANSCRIPT This guideline, clinical tools, and resources are available at www.asco.org/survivorship-guidelines. Read the full text of the guideline and review authors' disclosures of potential conflicts of interest in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO-25-02115   Brittany Harvey: Hello and welcome to the ASCO Guidelines Podcast, one of ASCO's podcasts delivering timely information to keep you up to date on the latest changes, challenges, and advances in oncology. You can find all the shows, including this one, at asco.org/podcasts. My name is Brittany Harvey, and today I am interviewing Dr. Alison Loren from the Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Ann Partridge from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, co-chairs on "Management of Cancer During Pregnancy: ASCO Guideline." Thank you for being here today, Dr. Loren and Dr. Partridge. Dr. Alison Loren: Thanks for having us. Dr. Ann Partridge: It's a pleasure. Brittany Harvey: And then just before we discuss this guideline, I would like to note that ASCO takes great care in the development of its guidelines and ensuring that the ASCO conflict of interest policy is followed for each guideline. The disclosures of potential conflicts of interest for the guideline panel, including Dr. Partridge and Dr. Loren who have joined us here today, are available online with the publication of the guideline in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, which is linked in the show notes. So then to dive into the meat of this guideline, to start us off, Dr. Loren, could you provide an overview of the scope and purpose of this new guideline on the optimal management of cancer during pregnancy? Dr. Alison Loren: Sure, thanks, Brittany. So this was really born out of I think a lot of passion and concern for this really vulnerable patient population. We have observed, and I am sure it is not any surprise to your audience, that the incidence of cancer in young people is increasing. And simultaneously, people are choosing to become pregnant at older ages, and so we are seeing more and more people with a cancer diagnosis during their pregnancy. And for probably obvious reasons, there is really no way to do randomized clinical trials in this population. And so really trying to assemble and articulate the best evidence for safely managing the diagnosis of cancer, the management of cancer once it is confirmed, being thoughtful about obviously the health of the mom, but also attending to potential risks to the developing fetus, and really just trying to be really comprehensive and balanced about all the choices for these patients when they are facing some really challenging decisions in a very emotionally fraught environment. And I think it is really emotionally fraught for the providers, too. You know, this is obviously an extremely intense, very emotional set of decisions, and so trying to provide a rudder essentially to sort of help people frame the questions and trying to make as evidence-based a set of recommendations as possible. Dr. Ann Partridge: And I would just add that "evidence-based" is a strong word here because typically our, as you just heard, our gold standard evidence is a randomized trial, but you can't do that in this setting, in general. And so, what we were able to do with the support of the phenomenal ASCO staff was to pull together kind of the world's literature on the safety and outcomes of treatments during pregnancy, as well as consensus opinion. And I think that is a really, really critical difference about this particular guideline compared to many of the other ones that ASCO does, where consensus and good judgment needed to kind of rule the day when evidence is not available. So, there is a lot of that in our recommendations. Dr. Alison Loren: That is such a good point. And I just, before we move forward, I just want to reflect that the composition of the panel was really broad and wide-ranging. We had maternal medicine specialists, we had legal and ethical experts, we had representatives who understand pharmaceutical industries' perspectives, and then medical oncologists representing the full spectrum of oncology diagnoses. And so it was a really diverse, in terms of expertise, panel, internationally composed to try to really get the best consensus that we could in the absence of gold standard evidence. Brittany Harvey: Absolutely. That multidisciplinary panel is really key to developing this guideline and, as you said, looking at the evidence and even though it does not reach the level of randomized trials, still critically evaluating it and reviewing that along with consensus to come up with optimal management for diagnosis and management of cancer during pregnancy. So then to follow that up, I would like to next review the key recommendations of the guideline across the main sections that the expert panel provided. First, I will throw this out to either of you, but what are the important general principles for the management of cancer during pregnancy? Dr. Ann Partridge: I think there were three major principles that we hammer home in the guidelines. One is that this is a team sport. It is multidisciplinary care that is necessary in order to optimize outcomes for the patient and potentially for the fetus. And that you really need to, from the beginning, bring in a coordinated team, including not just oncologists but obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, ethics consultants, and obviously the patient and potentially her family. So that, I think, is one of the most important things. Second would be that obviously in a pregnancy, there are two potential patients and that the nuances of safety and risk from treatment is really wrapped up in where in the trimester of the pregnancy the patient is diagnosed, along with the kind of cancer that it is, both the urgency of treatment and the risk of the cancer, as well as the potential risks of any given intervention across the cancer continuum. It is a broad guideline in that regard. And then finally, and this is particularly timely given what is going on from a sociopolitical standpoint in the U.S., really thinking about informed consent and potential ethical as well as legal implications of some of the choices that patients might have when they are thinking about, in particular, continuing a pregnancy or potential termination. Dr. Alison Loren: And I will just add that I think that the key to all of this guidance is nuance and individualization and also making sure that patients and their care providers understand all the choices that are available to them and also the consequences of those choices. You know, nobody would choose to receive chemotherapy during pregnancy if that wasn't necessary. So there are risks to treatment, but there are also risks to not treatment. And making sure that in a suboptimal situation where you do not have a lot of evidence, trying to weigh, the best you can, the risks and benefits of all of the choices so that the patient can come to a decision about the treatment plan that is right for her. Brittany Harvey: Definitely. And those core concepts really set the stage for individualized care on what is necessary for appropriate multidisciplinary care, prioritizing both patient autonomy and informed decision making. With those core concepts and key principles in mind, I would like to move into the recommendations section of the guideline. So what are the key recommendations regarding diagnostic evaluation for pregnant patients with signs or symptoms of cancer? Dr. Alison Loren: I think the most important thing is to not delay, that there are very careful and well-thought-out recommendations for how to evaluate a potential cancer. And while there are certain things that we know can be harmful, particularly when certain dose thresholds are exceeded - for instance, abdominal imaging, there are certain radiographic thresholds that you don't want to exceed because of risk of harm to the embryo or fetus - there are still lots of options for diagnosing cancer during pregnancy. And again, thinking about the costs of not doing versus the cost of doing, right? It is really important to make the diagnosis of cancer if that is a consideration or a concern. And sometimes going directly to biopsies or getting definitive studies, even if there is a small risk to the developing fetus, is really essential because if the mom does not survive, of course, the fetus is also not going to survive. And so we need to be thinking first about the patient who is sitting in front of us, the woman who needs to know what is going on in her body so she can make good decisions about her health. So, I think that is a key principle in thinking about this. Brittany Harvey: Absolutely. So, following that diagnosis of a new or recurrent cancer, what is recommended for oncologic management of patients who are diagnosed with cancer during their pregnancy? Dr. Ann Partridge: So, I think the general principle is, again, cancer is such a wide number of diseases and even within diseases, a range of stages and risks and associated opportunities for risk reduction and/or treatment depending on the type of cancer. Just by example, in the work that I do, which is breast cancer, once someone has had a surgery in the early-stage setting, a lot of our treatment is about risk reduction. And that is very different than from what Alison does, which is treating people with leukemia, where it is kind of binary. If you do not treat, including with cytotoxic drugs, the patient and an unborn fetus will die, especially early in the pregnancy, obviously. So this is where cancers are very, very different. So I think taking the approach of what would you do if the patient were not pregnant? And what is the best treatment for that particular patient with that particular kind of cancer? And then applying the pregnancy and where the patient is in that pregnancy in terms of the trimester of the pregnancy, and what is safe and what is unsafe from the options that you would give her if she were not pregnant. And then if the patient is choosing to keep the pregnancy, which in my practice, many people come and they come to me because they want to hold onto their pregnancy and want to figure out how to make it work, coming up with a regimen that tries to give them kind of the best bang for the buck, the best possible breast cancer therapy with the least harm, when possible, to the fetus. It is a bit of a balance, right? And then we cannot always give people the best approach. And sometimes it comes down to making a decision to give up something that may improve their survival so as not to harm the fetus. And sometimes it goes the opposite direction where a patient will say, "Oh, that is going to improve my survival by 5% and you can't give it to me now? I am going to choose to terminate." Even though that is obviously a very, very difficult and challenging decision to make in this setting because they want to optimize their survival and ideally live on to potentially have another pregnancy in the future if that is something that is of interest to her. So these are really, really hard conversations as you can imagine, but that is kind of where we go. Dr. Alison Loren: Yeah, and I think this is where the need for more research and understanding is really key because sometimes questions come up. I guess I am thinking about like HER2-directed agents, which we know are contraindicated in pregnancy. But what about sequencing? Does it matter when you get it? Can you get it later? I think that is something that we don't really fully understand. And similarly, again, this is obviously like a breast cancer and blood cancer focused discussion because that is what we do, but thinking about managing blood cancers, certainly with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, there is actually a lot of options now that, you know, you could potentially use to temporize or sort of get somebody through a pregnancy relatively safely. I am focusing on the word "relatively" because we do not know what the long-term impact might be of potentially not optimal therapy in the long run. And then thinking about other things like timing of a bone marrow transplant relative to either delivery or termination. I mean, again, we really do not know what are the right sets of sort of timing considerations for those. So there are just a lot of unknowns. And I think trying to be sort of self-aware and humble and honest about those unknowns so that the patient can engage in the conversation in a way that is meaningful to her and make the decisions that make the most sense for her. I think the most important thing is to make sure that the patient feels supported and safe to make those decisions with as little regret as possible. Brittany Harvey: Yes, I think it is really important that you mentioned that there is a wide range of cancers here, and that means that care really needs to be individualized for each patient. I will also note, just in this section, that I found really informative while reading through the guideline the list of oncologic agents that may be offered in each individual trimester, whether it is contraindicated or it can be used with caution, or if there is relatively good safety data on it for prioritizing maternal treatment needs and balancing fetal safety at the same time. I think that is, that is really key. And I think readers will really like that section of the guideline to provide concrete information for them and their patients. Dr. Alison Loren: Thank you. We actually spent a lot of time on that table and just thinking about what it should look like, what the format ought to be, what the language ought to be. Because of course, at the end of the day, everything should be used with caution. So what does that actually mean? And we sort of tried to explicate that a little bit in like the footnotes. We really tried to leverage what we know from clinical experience, from package labels, from mechanism of action to try to be as clear and definitive as we could be without overstating or understating what we know. Dr. Ann Partridge: Yeah, and I think we are focusing on breast and leukemia because that is what we do. But the truth is much of the data comes from those two areas. Leukemia, not because it is so common, but because you do not really have choices to treat or not treat. And so for decades, they have been treating and saying, "We hope the progeny comes out okay." And for many agents it does. The babies are okay. And so, we have reasonable observational data. And then in breast cancer, there have been actually some prospective registry-type studies where people have been followed and treated when pregnant, and the progeny have been accounted for, and so we have some good experience in that way too. Again, not randomized trials, but at least data that suggests certain agents are safe. And increasingly, because of that, when we have had to treat patients, we have said, "Okay, let us do it on this registry so that we can at least learn from every patient that comes in in this situation." And so, I think we will have more and more data given the growing number of young adults with cancer and the delays in childbearing that are happening around the world, and particularly in Westernized countries. I wish we did not. We wish we did not see this problem, but of course, when we do, we have to make sure that we learn from it and try and get patients enrolled in these registries and any kinds of studies that are available. Dr. Alison Loren: Yeah, I will just underscore that to say that, you know, there is outcomes of pregnancy and then there is outcomes of pregnancy, right? So there is like, "Okay, the baby was born with 10 fingers and 10 toes, and they passed their Apgar, and they are doing all their developmental processes along the way." But what happens when they are 10 or 15 or 20? Are they maturing normally? Are they cognitively intact? And then, of course, it is really inseparable from what is the impact on a family of having the mom with cancer? And how does that impact childhood development and intellectual development? And so these are really, really important questions that are very difficult to answer given the longitudinal information that you need, but it is a really critical question that, you know, patients ask and we do not know the answer. Dr. Ann Partridge: Yeah, that actually leads me to one of the important principles in the guideline that is a little bit of a change from when I first started practicing, which is we have learned from the wider neonatology literature, as they have followed up on the children that were born prematurely, that it is actually better not to be premature and to keep the baby in utero as long as it is safe for the fetus and the mother as long as possible, ideally to term rather than delivering early and then giving the chemo after that or separating the chemo from before and after. We used to try and deliver early and then give agents, but now we typically will give agents that are safe to be given at the end of pregnancy, ideally close to term, a couple weeks out, to allow for the ability of count recovery, and you do not want to go into preterm labor with chemotherapy on board, but we used to go much earlier and have an argument with our maternal-fetal medicine doctors. "How early can you get them out?" And they would say, "How long can they stay in?" And increasingly, we have been able to try and compromise to go even later and allow the fetus to go to term because of the neonatal outcomes that in longer term there is a suggestion that the children are developing better in the long run if they are kept in utero for as long as possible. Dr. Alison Loren: Yeah, that is such a great point. I think that is probably the most important thing for people to take away. For anyone who sort of does this, I mean, no one does this regularly because it is a rare event, although I think it is increasing as I mentioned. But this idea that the third trimester is, most of us know, is primarily a time for growth. Most of the critical development has already occurred, and so administering most chemotherapy agents towards the end of the third trimester seems to be preferable long term than delivering them early. So that is a really big change. I think we used to try to sort of, "Oh, get them to 30 or 32 weeks and then deliver," but we really are trying to get them closer to term, 37 weeks or more, and then coordinating the treatment so that they are not nadiring, as Ann said, at the time of planned delivery. Brittany Harvey: Yes, and that is a really important point related to evidence-based care and why we have changed that practice. And so then that actually leads nicely into my next question. But as you both mentioned, this is an important collaboration between oncologists and obstetricians. So the next section of the guideline addresses obstetrical practice. And so beyond what is standard, what additional recommendations are there in obstetrical management for pregnant patients with cancer? Dr. Alison Loren: That is a great question. So I will say we were really struggling with like how much do we cover? Like this is an oncology guideline. We are not obstetricians. We certainly had great representation from our maternal-fetal medicine colleagues on the panel. But really trying to sort of give useful information without overstepping. And so I think that the main recommendations are to increase the frequency of fetal monitoring, make sure that there is close attention to blood counts in the patient. But I think there is really still a gap in terms of what we know about optimal management of a pregnant person who is receiving therapy and how to handle the pregnancy itself. The delivery should be a usual delivery. Our colleagues did not recommend a planned C-section. They recommended usual care in terms of planning for the delivery. Obviously, if a C-section is indicated, then it should be done, but it should not be planned this way because of the cancer diagnosis. And I guess the other thing that we mentioned in the guideline, although we were reluctant to push it too hard because of access to these specialized services, was evaluating the placenta after birth to ensure that there were no metastases in the placenta itself. Dr. Ann Partridge: Those are the main things, and judicious and prudent obstetrical care, as I think, you know, is trying to be practiced regularly with MFM. Typically these patients should be followed not by your average OB/GYN, but a maternal-fetal medicine specialist because these patients will have special concerns, especially if they are sick. So oftentimes, especially Alison's patients, are actually sick with leukemia. And so you are monitoring them a lot, whereas, you know, a breast cancer patient typically isn't sick, although they could get sick with their chemotherapy. And so we really want to hand-in-hand manage these patients with our MFM colleagues. Dr. Alison Loren: I think we also highlighted in the guideline just for the refresher purposes of the oncology community, generally which drugs that would be given in a normal oncology setting are safe to be given to a pregnant person. So we talked a little bit about what kinds of steroids are recommended, antiemetics, DVT prophylaxis, peripartum. These are things that we think about a lot in oncology, but just want to make sure that it sort of intersected appropriately with the care of a pregnant patient. Brittany Harvey: Definitely. That specialized care is really important for patients who are pregnant and have cancer. And then the last section of the recommendations addresses psychological and social support. As you both mentioned before, this is a highly emotional time and it can be difficult and challenging to make decisions. So what is recommended for the psychological and social support of pregnant patients with cancer? Dr. Ann Partridge: Well, as I said, it is really something that needs to be considered at the beginning, through the diagnostic period, all the way into survivorship. Ironically, even though it is a highly fraught, emotional situation, I find that my pregnant patients actually are extraordinarily resilient, and what they are really focused on often is the safety of the fetus, because again, many of the people that come to me, it is a highly wanted pregnancy. They are also focused on their own health, of course, and often you need to bring in social work, sometimes a psychologist, professionals who are there just to help manage their emotions while we are focusing on what do they need medically to be as healthy as possible, both for the again, the mother, the patient, and the fetus. It is very tricky, and I will say also bringing in sometimes people on the ethics team in the hospital to help, both from the "Are you recommending and giving something that is safe?" That is number one. And then number two, sometimes patients want to be treated with drugs that we do not have any safety data for in pregnancy. What are our obligations? I think most of us would say we would not treat someone if we do not have safety data and there is suspicion for concern. But where is that line in terms of the right thing to do by that patient? And so we are all beholden to our ethics colleagues to help us when we make decisions like that. You know, we all want to do right by the patient, but we have to uphold our oaths and legal obligations. I don't know if you have to add on that because it's very tricky. Dr. Alison Loren: It is, it is very hard. I mean, I think, you know, there is a lot of emotion, obviously any cancer diagnosis is extremely charged and people are already at sort of a heightened, you know, they are anticipating a new baby and planning around that. And so it is just an extremely disruptive is the smallest word I can think of to describe it. And I think that often there is a co-parent, there might be parents and in-laws and other siblings, and then there is care after delivery. And so it is just a very complex set of dynamics. And having both our ethics colleagues and our psychology and social work colleagues to sort of just pitch in and make sure that the patient is being supported. I think there are sometimes really difficult situations where maybe what the patient wants is different from what the father of the baby wants or what the rest of the family wants. And so that can be really challenging. And you never really know where those landmines are going to pop up. So it is good to have the team on board early and often. Dr. Ann Partridge: Yeah, I would add to that, the other thing here that I think is really important, like in all of medicine but especially in situations like this, this is where we have to be very careful as professionals not to impose our own ethical, moral, emotional, personal views on the patient and to try to reserve judgment as much as possible. We are their navigator with the most important evidence and information that we can provide in the current situation. And that is where this guideline is extraordinarily helpful, we hope, for clinicians in the years to come. And at the same time, we cannot necessarily impose our own views and what we would do on a patient or what we tell our daughters, sisters, friends, family members. It is very tricky in that way. And so sometimes not just support for the patient, but support for the care team may be warranted in some of these very fraught situations. Dr. Alison Loren: Yeah, that is such a great point. And I was sort of thinking that too. I mean, it is, of course, the patient is front and center, but these are really difficult situations to navigate. And I will just add also that a lot of times these patients end up in academic centers, which I think is that's where the expertise or even just the experience may be. But the downside of that is that, you know, the teams are constantly changing. You have a new resident, you have a new intern, you have a new attending, a new fellow. And so, you know, the patients may be subjected to lots of different ways of communicating and sometimes those perceived differences can be really challenging. So sort of team huddles to sort of make sure that everybody is reading from the same script and everyone is comfortable with how the information is being presented so that the patient does not feel more confused or more overwhelmed, that they are kind of getting a consistent message from the whole team that, "This is what we know, this is what we are recommending, here are your other choices, and here are the pros and cons of each of these options." Brittany Harvey: Yes, I think you have both touched on this and that bringing in appropriate experts to support both clinicians and patients and their decision-making and their mental health is really important for this section of the guideline. We have already discussed this a fair bit throughout our conversation, but in your view, what is the importance of this guideline and how will it impact both clinicians and pregnant patients diagnosed with cancer? Dr. Ann Partridge: I could start with that. We just talked about experts and having them all around, but the fact is most people do not have the experts all around when they are dealing with this. And I think this is, you know, an expert-based, evidence-based guideline where having this in one's back pocket, whether you are in rural Montana or at a major cancer center on either coast, you will be armed with the latest and the greatest in terms of what we know and what we do not know, and some very helpful algorithms for how to think through the process of dealing with a patient who is diagnosed during pregnancy, whichever type of cancer it is. We could not cover every single specific thing about every cancer, although it is a pretty long guideline and there is a lot of nuance in there. So you might find a lot about specific cancers. And I think that that will be very, very helpful for people who are faced with this situation in the clinics just to frame it out, think through. Sometimes there is no answer that is the perfect answer and then, you know, using this as kind of a scaffolding and phoning a friend who may have more experience to help guide you and guide the patient, most importantly. I think it will be very helpful in that regard. Dr. Alison Loren: Yeah, I think so too. And I have talked about that we are working on this guideline and the anecdotal feedback has been, "This is so helpful." Like there really has not been, I think, an all-in-one place, diagnostic considerations, radiographic considerations, staging, treatment, all the modalities, surgical, radiation, systemic chemotherapy. We tried to include, when we could, novel agents including targeted agents and monoclonal antibodies and bispecifics and cellular immunotherapies and non-cellular immunotherapies. We really, really tried to cover in 2025 what are people using to treat cancer and to try to give the most balanced view of what we think is is safe or reasonably safe and what we think is either unproven or known to be risky, really to have it be kind of a go-to, like all-in-one, as much information as we have about these really challenging cases. We tried to include, Ann mentioned, you know, specific cancers, and I think when there were specific things to shout out with specific cancers, we really tried to highlight that. Like, "Okay, lots of young patients with cancer have Hodgkin's lymphoma, so what is safe and what is not for that specific case?" Or, "What is safe or what is not when you are thinking about colon cancers?" And we have a shout-out in here about considering checking for DPD deficiencies in patients who are pregnant. And I know it is generally recommended nowadays, but certainly for people who are pregnant, you know, you really want to avoid excess toxicity. So I think just really trying to be attentive to specifics about certain cancers in young patients and what would be valuable for a practicing oncologist and obstetrician to know when you are faced with this situation. Dr. Ann Partridge: Yeah, and I think the other critical thing that is great about this guideline is it's a starting place. And I anticipate that we will be building on this guideline for many years to come. And remember that when first, I was not around then, but probably three or four decades ago, when chemotherapy was just coming out and patients were coming in pregnant, there was a feeling I am sure that was, "We cannot give this to this person because it is purposefully going to destroy cells. And when you destroy cells in a growing fetus, you are going to destroy or harm that fetus." And yet, people did not have great choices. It was get treated or die, especially with things like leukemia early on. And bold patients along with their oncologist said, "Bring it on." And that is how some of this literature has been born. And so moving forward, there will be either purposeful exposures or inadvertent exposures of some of our therapies where we will learn ultimately. And this is a place where we can update these guidelines. That is the beautiful thing about the ASCO guidelines is that they are constantly being thought about to be updated. And then when there is enough of a change in practice, they will be updated such that they will continue to inform how we do this in the years to come for patients who come in pregnant. Dr. Allison Loren: Yeah, and I will say I have been doing this long enough now, we were just talking about a different guideline, the fertility guideline earlier today, and over the 20 years that the fertility guidelines have been out, just the amount of research has really skyrocketed. And you can see as you look at each guideline how much we have learned, what we can say, "Yes, this is working," "No, this is not working." Like, it is stuff that we used to say, "Oh, we do not really know," and now we have answers.  I think I speak for both of us when I say that we are hopeful that this will serve as, as Ann said, as a starting off point and really inspire people to ask the questions and do the research so that we can give better guidance moving forward, really trying to think about, you know, mechanisms and leaning on our colleagues in pharma and in the government who sort of think about safety and efficacy, to sort of make sure that they are contemplating not just non-pregnant patients, but also pregnant patients or as they are thinking about marking the package inserts with safety guidelines around this. Brittany Harvey: Yes, this is a critically important first guideline on the management of cancer during pregnancy, and we will look forward to continuing to build on that. I think as you mentioned, this guideline is far-reaching and has a lot of recommendations in it. And so both the full text of the guideline and those at-a-glance algorithms, figures, and tables will be really useful for clinicians in their clinic. Finally, to wrap us up, we have just been discussing this a little bit, but specifically, what are the outstanding questions on the management of pregnant patients with cancer, and where is this further research needed? Dr. Alison Loren: There are lots and lots and lots of unanswered questions. And I think if you look at the table, most of what we say is, "We are pretty sure this is okay, we are not so sure about this." I am paraphrasing, but we really just are operating in a paucity of what we would normally consider gold-standard evidence. It is hard to imagine, of course, there would ever be, as we mentioned in the beginning, randomized trials. But I think that preclinical data, mechanistic data, trying to think about including as we go through animal data, making sure that we are looking at female animals and pregnant animals so that we can sort of fully understand what the impact may be. And then I think thinking about more localized therapies around sort of radiation, you know, we are now moving into really hyper-focused radiation treatments like protons. Is that better because there is less scatter? Like I think those are real considerations that we just do not know the answer to. What do you think? Dr. Ann Partridge: I think so many unanswered questions, and this is a call to action to continue to and increase the documentation of the experiences and outcomes for patients diagnosed during pregnancy. Dr. Alison Loren: Yeah, and I think the long-term outcomes too are really going to be critical. Brittany Harvey: Yes, we will look forward to learning about more evidence across the spectrum of care to inform future updates to this guideline. So I want to thank you both so much for your work to develop this guideline, to review the extensive amounts of literature that you did, and work to create this guideline. And thank you also for your time today, Dr. Loren and Dr. Partridge. Dr. Alison Loren: Thanks. It was fun. Dr. Ann Partridge: Yeah, thank you. Brittany Harvey: And finally, thank you to all of our listeners for tuning into the ASCO Guidelines Podcast. To read the full guideline, go to www.asco.org/survivorship-guidelines. You can also find many of our guidelines and interactive resources in the free ASCO Guidelines app, which is available in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. If you have enjoyed what you have heard today, please rate and review the podcast and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. 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The Rebel Author Podcast
Lessons Learned from Ten Months of Direct Sales Book Distribution

The Rebel Author Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 80:17


The History  I started my shopify store around the 10th December 2023 after a viral video on TikTok on December 8th. So I integrated with Bookvault and stayed with POD shipping until February 2025. Since February 2025, I've been distributing and fulfilling all orders from my website in my own warehouse. These are the lessons I've learned from the last ten months of running my own website sales and distribution. And yes, I will talk numbers, but I'm making you wait till the end! Please note, I will talk about finances, systems and the occasional legal thing. Absolutely nothing I say is financial, legal or tax advice. You must seek advice from professionals in your own countries and tax territories. I recognise that this model is not for 99% of authors. It's a LOT of work. It's a lot of logistics, a lot of peopling, team building, paperwork and problem solving. This is as far removed from sitting behind a desk and writing 24/7 as you can get.  Do not listen to this with an open heart. Be skeptical, that will keep you on the right track for creating a business you love. But know that I do love this and I am framing these lessons learned from that perspective. Why Direct? I'd always had a transactional website for Sacha Black work but it barely did £20 a month. So I knew the work I was about to scramble to do for Ruby may be for nothing. But I didn't want to be beholden to TikTok the way I'd been beholdened to other sources of income and I knew if I'd gone viral once, I could do it again and that would lead to relying on TikTok. What do I mean why? Two reasons: why should you as an author have a direct store but also why should readers come to you? For you, you can earn more per sale. POD companies integrating with shopify automatically give you more as there are no hidden fees. But when you shift to print runs you more than half the cost of printing each book. Of course you also give yourself a host of other problems like fulfillment and overheads, but you gain a lot more product flexibility and potential meaning you have the opportunity to make bigger profit. BUT and this is a big but, you have to work out what you want your business to look like. That said, there are consequences. I usually write and publish 3 books a year and this year I've dropped to 2 published. Though I will have written a 3rd and a short story by the end of the year. But I wasn't able to get that third one published. Despite that, this is going to be my biggest year ever for income. It already beat last year in 7 months. Which goes to show that you don't have to be rapid releasing anymore to make good money. The fact I've not published three, is a direct consequence of the warehouse and also the increasing team size and the need to train staff. Thankfully due to the Kickstarter, some rights deals an big increase in direct sales of products and merch, I haven't seen a dip in income. Which goes to show that you don't have to be rapid releasing anymore to make good money. There are other benefits like reader loyalty because you're treating them better, you are able to provide higher quality books and with extra goodies and sign all the books for example. And that's really the heart of the mindset shift you need to have and how you should frame thinking about a direct store. Why should a reader bother coming to you when they can get next day shipping for free on Amazon? Can you answer that before you set up your store? For me this looks like three promises: Every book that leaves the warehouse is handsigned by me (I do this in batches and sign for 4-5 hours and get several thousand books signed in one go so it doesn't disturb writing time.) They get extra bonuses for ordering directly like stickers, bookmarks and character art. Last, if they preorder a book in any format I have for sale on the website, it will get shipped BEFORE the public release date. We aim for delivery a couple of weeks prior but it depends on print runs and me hitting deadlines. Things to consider before leaving POD direct and moving to self fulfillment: Where are you going to stock your books? Do you have local warehousing facilities or somewhere you own you can use? Stock requires more space than you think. Because it's not just books you need space for, it's packaging, and space for parcels before collection and space for a computer and printer etc. What is your cash flow like? Do you have the capital that you can risk losing to spend on investing in this? Thanks to great advice from one of my closest author pals, I didn't buy shipping containers for conversion to put on family land which was a circa 40k investment. Instead I rented a warehouse so that I was only risking the cost of one year's rent circa 9k and I'd also be able to up and leave and close everything down if it went wrong. What's your problem solving resiliency like? Solving problems, if it's not your bag, is relentlessly exhausting. Problems arise in all areas of this business, from shipping to label printing to packaging to import and export paperwork, to sourcing products, VAT, pricing, website, delivery issues. Etc. The list is long. Honestly? There's rarely a day without some kind of issue that needs resolving. How does that make you feel? Excited or horrified? Pay attention to those emotions. The only business you should be building is one that brings you joy. Last, is the reality that if you want to fulfill direct yourself you *will* need staff—if you want to continue to write that is. If you think about it, POD direct staff your website for you. They have teams packing the boxes, printing labels and shipping everything for you. So no matter which way you cut it, whether it's you organising staff or your printers, someone has to do the leg work. Mindset shifts eCommerce  Yes I'm an author, but running your own fulfillment from website sales means you also run an eCommerce business. And over and above that, I now run a physical product business because we have merchandise. Those combined make for a very, very different business structure and set of problems compared to the old school models of being an indie author. Traffic Direction First of all and most basic of all. I direct all traffic to my website without exception. My primary links on social media are my website. If people ask where they can buy my books, it's my website. If they say they can't then I'll direct them online to a more well known store.   Schedules are a bitch.  When you're writing in a solo business and uploading your books online, your schedule is essentially your own. When you then bring on a team, they are reliant on you delivering on time to make sure they can do their job. How does that make you feel? Knowing you *have* to deliver for someone else? For a long time I really hated being beholden to deadlines—probably a corporate spill over. But being responsible for a team and needing to deliver for them is very different. I adore my team, I love them and care about them and I *want* to deliver on time for them. This is a total re-framing for me. It's the right kind of pressure and responsibility attached to a deadline. Does that mean my creativity needs to show up on time? Sure, but I find this motivating because it's the right people around me. However, the first book post warehouse opening, we were all still learning and mistakes were made. I delivered one book late. That pushed everything and made a lot of the timelines difficult including getting the printed books delivered on time. For Architecti there were two main problems: a solid 20% of the order arrived damaged by rain. But we'd already sold almost all the initial print run so we couldn't spare 20% and thus didn't have enough stock to cover our preorders. So this caused a lot of anxiety. Under ordering stock is a terrifying prospect. As is over ordering because do you have enough space for it and what if you then don't sell it?  The second mistake was releasing a book without checking the diaries of the warehouse team who happened to be on holiday during the fulfillment process. Which in a bout of shit timing, my mum then got sick in the crucial week. Meaning I had to stop writing and fulfill 1000 preorders single handedly. It was grueling physically, mentally and emotionally doing it on my own. We're never having that cluster fuck again.  So we've produced a heat map style document with everyone's leave, delivery dates, deadlines for me, product ordering dates, prepping dates and fulfillment periods etc. This was an enormous lesson in logistics of both a warehouse and people. Exclusivity Kindle Unlimited works for a reason. It has books exclusive to Amazon, you literally cannot get them anywhere else. Meaning you're forced to get them there. If that worked for Amazon, you can bet you're arse it works for others.  So I stole the idea. I have four novellas /short stories that I publish exclusively on my website. Does that mean a huge risk for loss of visibility and potential sales? Absolutely. No rank, no visibility in the biggest algorithm machine in the world. But it is also one of the key sales tactics I've used to get readers over to me. And boy has it worked. I make sure it's content I know they'll want, I flash the extra books on my reels and videos and then the questions flood in — how do I get those books… Well I'll tell you…! Preorders Preorders are both a gift and a logistical nightmare. How to get them? We ran an enormous campaign for Architecti. Ending up with 1027 paperbacks, 323 hardbacks and 193 ebooks. For a total 1543 preorders on my website. Plus over 1000 ebooks on Amazon. So the total preorders were in excess of 2500 preorders. Firstly you have to ask why should readers preorder direct to you? As mentioned earlier we make three promises: Everything is signed They get extras and goodies including a Roe-Mantics popsocket, series sticker and bookmark and an art print. As well as a Ruby Roe reading tracking and reading order and some stickers. They get the books delivered early (ebook and physical) We promoted the shit out of these three facts and I do believe this is the reason we did so well. That, plus almost two years of pushing direct sales and building reader trust. I won't go into all the marketing we did as this is a podcast about the warehouse. But we pushed HARD. We made a couple of mistakes: We didn't order enough books. We ordered 1000 paperbacks and ended up having to do a second print run because we sold over 1000 and obviously knew we needed stock on hand for general sales — a good problem to have obviously. But if we had ordered a higher quantity from the start we would have had a better price per book and saved ourselves some money and increased profit. That's a tough lesson to learn as we're always having to balance cashflow. The second mistake was packaging. We pride ourselves on making sure the books arrive in pristine condition. The consequence of that is how long it takes to package. The primary damage a book can fall prey to is the rain, or being dropped. We were individually wrapping each book in foam or bubble wrap before putting them inside bookwraps with the goodies to ship. This took me almost two weeks to do for circa a thousand parcels. I spoke to my warehouse neighbour who is a book box subscription company and discovered that they ship 1000 parcels in a couple of days because they uses origami boxes with packing peanuts and a plastic exterior envelope bag for water protection. This results in them working at a significantly faster rate than us. And has led us to get boxes designed and we're in the process of ordering 10k boxes. Customer Communication Customer communication has been an absolute maelstrom. The more products we create, the more complex everything gets. Becca used to be primarily a scheduler for me. Now, she's moved to be a customer services manager. Major issues include: when they preorder a book and put a published book into the same order. This is a means we have to email them to let them know they have two options: either we refund and they order separately or they wait for both their books. This is a huge problem as there are a number of preorders live at any one time and thus a ton of customer communication needed. It has gotten better as we have educated our repeat customers, put messages and labels on the site. But it is an ever present problem. We have decided to commission a coder to write some code for shopify so that we can charge two lots of shipping and split ship. We've also had so many communications about the tariffs. This has been so difficult because we are not the ones charging but we are the first point of call. It is in large part due to the team being incredible that we got through this. Last, I still receive an email for every single order. So I do one additional thing. I make a point to keep an eye on when someone has ordered multiple times in short succession and then send them to the team to refund duplicate postage.  Protecting Writing Time This is so vital. And has been the hardest part of having a warehouse. I definitely feel like I lost 6 months of writing time. It's the reason I barely managed to get Architecti done, and the reason I didn't meet my primary goal of getting ahead of production this year. Staffing means interruptions. But more than that, having the discipline to put my phone on do not disturb or muting team chats while I write. Now that we're up to speed, refining processes and we have SOPs in place, I am finding it easier and easier to not go to the warehouse. We also stopped having the smaller deliveries sent to my house and instead they're going to my team's houses or direct to the warehouse. Regulations and Tariffs  With a physical product business there are so many more regulations and acronyms and pieces of law that you have to deal with. The level of bureaucracy is quite astonishing and has caused a number of headaches. These headaches are not the type of headaches that most authors would want to deal with. You have to choose the poison you want to drink and I genuinely recognise that 99% of authors would not want this headache. The other matter here is that the regulations have required a colossal amount of time spent on them. More time than we anticipated. Something new is always being thrown at us and usually things that we do not have knowledge on. So we're constantly in a state of adapting and learning. This is both wonderful and also a little gruelling.  As there's not many people doing this we don't have many options for checking we're on the right path, so having to trust ourselves that we've done the best we can with the knowledge we have. And also recognise that it's okay to not know everything. Logistics There's been a lot of logistic lessons learned too. Firstly, that shipping providers are a nightmare. They're massive organisations and that means corporate bureaucracy. Lots of being passed between departments and having to wait for responses. You're probably going to need additional app integrations some of which will cost. Just pay for the apps because it will make your life simpler. We have a DPD integration app that makes handling and managing preorders and labels considerably easier. Batch as much as you can: like signing books, preparing freebie packets, cutting foam and pre-building boxes. Batch packaging, in particular for preorders. For example, all the UK paperbacks then all the UK hardbacks etc. It's easier to do the same thing over and over and then task switch than it is to do it higgledy piggledy. Timelines  Understanding the timelines for launches has been quite the challenge. When you're a solo indie you are in charge of your own time. When you have a team, and other people do parts of the publishing process, you're no longer working on your own schedule. Combined with the fact that a huge percentage of my turnover comes from physical book sales. This means we have to do print runs. Instead of loading up to KDP or the POD services and knowing it will be live the next day or a few days later after a proof copy. Print runs take a couple of days to finalise the files (up to several months for international printers) and then 2-3 weeks to print and deliver to the warehouse for UK printers, and several weeks to months for international. We then have to unpack them and check the quality and then I have to sign them. I am pretty fast at signing now and choose to sign in long batches 4-5 hours at a time and usually manage 1-2000 books in that time. The other timelines that need to be considered are how long things take to pack. But I've already talked about that. But it is something that needs to be considered when planning preorder fulfillment. The more preorders we get, the more significant the time it takes, that or we need more people to help pack. The Money This is the bit everyone is interested. All costs are in GBP.  Set up costs for the warehouse were approximately £4-5000. This included the deposit, racking, furniture etc. In total, I've spent 100k on printing this year. However a significant portion of that was on the Kickstarter. So I don't count that in the costs for the warehouse. Those sit at £61,171. We are still holding a huge amount of stock in the warehouse so this spend should start to even out. In December 2023 I started the shop around 10th December, I made just shy of £1700 which I think was mostly due to the viral TikToks. In the month of May 2024 I broke £5000. November 2024 I broke 10k for the first time and in December 2024 I broke 15k. That was the month I knew I needed to take advantage of what I was building. I knew I wanted to do more for readers who were clearly willing to buy direct. In 2024, the website turned over £73.5k. I collected keys for the warehouse of January 31st. It took a couple of weeks to set the warehouse up and then we had print runs delivered around the 17th and started shipping on Feb 20th 2025. That was a £16k month, and the first time my Shopify sales beat my Amazon, only by a couple hundred pounds, but it still beat it. It wasn't lost on me that it was the first month I had taken control of distribution. April eclipsed Amazon at 29k and I've stayed between 15 and 29k a month since — Finally in November 2025, I surpassed 30k. As of 21st November we're standing at 222k for the year. I suspect we will end up with turnover somewhere between 230 and 250k for 2025.  Creating definitive turnover and net profit calculations are difficult. What I can tell you is that between the warehouse, staff for the warehouse, utilities and insurances I spend approximately 18-1900 a month (21-23k per year). Shipping varies between 500 and 1500 a week on average but on preorder weeks it can spike to 8k. The highest month for shipping was 11k. I suspect for the year it will be roughly 45-55k.  So for print costs, staffing, rent and shipping the total is approximately £133,971. I estimate 4-7k on other costs like packaging and freebies. So let's estimate £140k spend for £222k turnover. So I estimate approximately £82,000 in profit - to which I'll then have to pay tax. That's a 36% profit. Not as high as I'd like, but also it's year one and spend is always higher in year one because of set up. I expect that as we move into year two that will grow and my aim is to reach 45% but the ultimate goal will be 50% I'm not sure if this is possible but we will try. We have a lot of stock that we can sell without having to spend out anymore.  In terms of granular costs to give you an idea of profit on the detail level: The cost of each book is loosely £2.20 per paperback for which we charge £10.99 on average. We allow for £1 of that to cover packaging and freebies. Meaning £3.20 of costs. Though this doesn't include a % for warehouse overheads. I don't have any advertising costs. I have bought all customers in from my mailing list, TikTok and Instagram. On average my returning customer rate is 35%. However, in months where I set up a new product preorder, that rate shoots up. For November 2025 it's 56%. Similarly, my average conversion rate is 5.83% conversion rate. What's interesting is that in those early months my conversion rate was 3.18%. This month it's 8.53%. I think this increase is twofold. First, I have a high returning customer rate, this automatically increases the conversion rate as your customers want what you're providing. Second, I think my marketing has gotten better and better. We're providing more books, stories and products that my audience wants and we're also getting better at marketing to market. Cash Flow One of the best things I did was create multiple pots and accounts. For a long time I'd lived under the assumption you could only have one business bank account. That was bad advice from an accountant. I have since left them and now have an excellent accountant. I've also had lots of advice from a dear friend who knows far more about money and systems than me.  Cash flow can either sky rocket or cripple a business. And when you run a physical business the numbers you run with are so much higher that you can easily crush your company. One of my favourite tactics is to create mini pots and split money up. For every preorder we run I create a pot in my bank, like a mini bank and every week I put the amount earned for that preorder product into the pot. If the product requires a print run, I pay for it out of that pot. If we have to buy wholesale merch, I take it from that pot etc. I also set aside money for tax each month. I move both personal tax money and corporation tax money and set it aside in a high interest savings account. The biggest outflows for running a distribution warehouse are staffing, warehouse rent, shipping and print runs.  For Architecti specifically, we had to do two print runs because we under ordered books. Meaning I had to outflow huge amounts of money twice. The print runs totalled £11,630. Plus 11,000 in shipping fees for that month. If I didn't have the money set aside for this, it could easily have pushed me into debt. One of the main things I did to help prevent cashflow issues, is have dozens of pots inside my bank accounts.  Every week the team calculates the income for orders and shipping for each product we have on preorder (there are always usually 2 to 3) and then I transfer that money to individual pots. Meaning I save all the money from preorders right up until launch. I then take the money for the print runs from this pot and for the shipping. What's left is the profit which is taxable so I move the tax money into my tax pot and then keep the rest. This is the safest way I've found for managing cashflow and ensuring I don't spend money that needs to be saved for specific things. I also have an entirely separate account for my shopify. So all print runs are paid for out of the shopify account. All shipping payments go out of that account. All printing for freebies etc comes from that account. It becomes totally self managing and over time it increases. Then if I want to take out chunks of profit, I do and keep the account at 20k. This is the equivalent of the average monthly turnover for the shopify. So should cover all bills or worst case scenarios.  I also have a tax pot where I move money each month. My accountants have a report that generates each month and estimates my tax. I then place my tax in a high interest account and leave it to earn some money before I have to pay it. Next Steps Business infrastructure. I recently visited Author Nation – the Las Vegas conference that was once 20books. There are so many areas for growth and improvement and I realised that I have essentially brut forced my way to the position I'm in. Upsell app Integration with better email upsell marketing system Possibly advertising Branded packaging

The Lone Gunman Podcast
JFK Book Reviews - JFK: First Day Evidence

The Lone Gunman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 27:26 Transcription Available


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The Lone Gunman Podcast
JFK ASSASSINATION - Ep. 369 - Ambitionz Az A Ryder

The Lone Gunman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 147:18 Transcription Available


Join us LIVE tonight at 7pm EST for some crazy tales and connections involving a cast of folks, some you may have heard of, some you probably haven't. Our special guest tonight is Ed Ledoux, weaving a tale involving the Davis sisters, Dial Ryder, John Grossi, Roy Mantooth, and a host of others!Silk City Hot Sauce - https://silkcityhotsauce.com Use our code GUNMAN at checkout for 20% off entire order!The COLDEST Cup - https://snwbl.io/TLG10 Use our link for $10 off each cup purchased!Music By - Lee Harold OswaldA Loose Moose ProductionBBB&JOEBBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lone-gunman-podcast-jfk-assassination--1181353/support.

PuckSports
Do YOU Believe in Sam Darnold?

PuckSports

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 62:10


On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason "Puck" Puckett starts off the show with the headlines of the day, including MLB Free Agency getting underway today and what that means for the Seattle Mariners. Mike Garafolo, NFL Network pays Puck his weekly appearance where they wrap up the NFL trade deadline, thoughts on the Seahawks and did they have one more big trade in them with the Raiders?   Plus, tragedy hits the league and where would Mike put the Seahawks if he were ranking them?It's Thursday and another edition of KJ-Arent's LIVE with Mitch Levy.  The entire show airs during the live DPD, but once the show is over it's just for Puck's Posse members. Sign up at PuckSports.com.  They discuss everything from Mariners free agency, Sam Darnold, Mina Kimes, Tarik Skubal and a super model divorces her NFL husband because he was “too large.” Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”    Ja Morant is the worst thing about an individual in a team sport. (1:00) Puck (7:58) Mike Garafolo, NFL Network (38:08) KJ-Arent's w/ Mitch Levy  (58:04) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

Leveraging Thought Leadership with Peter Winick
The DPD Framework: How to Decide Faster and Lead Smarter | Dr. Geoffrey Mount Varner | 676

Leveraging Thought Leadership with Peter Winick

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 20:48


What happens when life-and-death decision-making meets the boardroom? Today our guest is Dr. Geoffrey Mount Varner—a physician, author of "FAST DECISIONS: Think Fast. Be Bold. Be Fearless", and leadership expert—shares how his experience in emergency medicine led him to develop a powerful framework for decision-making under pressure. As the former head of Washington D.C.'s emergency Ebola response, Dr. Varner learned that hesitation can be deadly. Today, he brings that same clarity and urgency to the world of business leadership. Dr. Varner explains how most leaders waste valuable "decision energy" by treating every choice as equally important. His approach teaches executives to quickly identify which decisions deserve deep thought and which can be made in seconds. At the core of his DPD framework—Deep Breath, Pause, Decide—is a deceptively simple but scientifically grounded process that empowers leaders to quiet emotion, activate intuition, and make confident, timely decisions. He and Peter Winick dive into how the corporate world often rewards inaction—where delayed or avoided decisions are seen as safe career moves. Dr. Varner argues that indecision is, in fact, a decision—and one that can cripple organizations. He offers practical, repeatable ways for leaders to break through analysis paralysis, train their teams for agility, and create a culture of accountability and speed. Finally, Dr. Varner reflects on his own transition from medicine to thought leadership—transforming his crisis-tested experience into a business-ready system. Through books, speaking engagements, and workshops, he's building a new generation of leaders who make better choices, faster. Because in both medicine and business, the ability to decide well can be the difference between success and failure. Three Key Takeaways: • Decisiveness Is a Trainable Skill. Great leaders aren't born decisive—they're trained. Dr. Varner's DPD framework (Deep Breath, Pause, Decide) helps leaders manage emotion, engage intuition, and act with confidence under pressure. • Not All Decisions Deserve Equal Attention. Leaders often waste energy treating minor choices like major ones. Dr. Varner categorizes decisions by consequence—low, medium, and high—so leaders can spend their time where it matters most. • Indecision Is Still a Decision. In business as in medicine, delayed action carries risks. Dr. Varner reminds leaders that avoiding decisions is itself a choice—one that can stall progress, weaken accountability, and erode trust. If you found value in this episode's focus on making faster, smarter decisions under pressure, you'll want to check out "Making Better Decisions Through Thought Leadership" with Thomas Lahnthaler. In that conversation, Thomas explores how the strategic use of thought leadership isn't just about ideas—it's about preparing teams for inevitable crisis-points, creating choices rather than waiting for them, and harnessing collective insight when the pressure's on. Listen to both episodes back-to-back to unlock how frameworks + mindset + action combine to turn uncertainty into advantage and hesitation into leadership momentum.

Pharmacy Podcast Network
Preventable Toxicity: The Pharmacogenomics Case for DPYD Testing in Oncology | Precision Medicine Pharmacist Podcast

Pharmacy Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 39:27


Fluoropyrimidines such as 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and capecitabine remain cornerstone chemotherapies in oncology. However, for patients with certain DPYD gene variants, these commonly used drugs can cause life-threatening toxicities due to impaired metabolism of the active compounds. In this episode of the Precision Medicine Pharmacist Podcast, host Melissa Smith, PharmD, explores how DPYD genotyping is transforming oncology care by helping clinicians identify patients at risk before toxicity occurs. Joined by Karen Merritt, an advocate for universal DPD testing and leader with the Test4DPD initiative, the discussion sheds light on how pharmacogenomics is shaping safer, more personalized cancer treatment. Together, they explore current evidence, new FDA updates, and implementation frameworks that empower pharmacists and oncology teams to prevent preventable harm through precision medicine.

City Cast Denver
Replacing Cops With Drones, Cheap yet Controversial Calzones, and the Mayor's Affordable Housing Fail

City Cast Denver

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 65:56


Should law enforcement employ drones to respond to 911 calls? DPD has already signed a free-trial contract with Flock, but how these drones will actually be used isn't clear. Then, even as restaurants say they are struggling to stay open amid rising costs, labor issues, and concerns about crime, one calzone shop owner on South Broadway has chosen to drastically lower his prices. Producers Paul Karolyi and Olivia Jewell Love are joined by Denverite reporter Kyle Harris to talk about automating law enforcement and a very iconoclastic calzone maker, plus their wins and fails of the week.  Tomorrow, call in to our guest-hosting stint on The Jeff & Bill Show. Bree & Paul are on KNUS from 6am to 10am in the morning of Friday the 17th. Call (303) 696-1971 and give us your name and neighborhood! Paul talked about the mayor's latest affordable housing proposal downtown, Beyonce, and Chef Jose Avila's new spot, Malinche Audio Bar. Olivia mentioned Fox31 meteorologist Kylie Bearse's stalking case, Evergreen shooting survivor Matthew Silverstone, and some of Gov. Polis' recent social media posts. Kyle discussed the Pentagon's new press rules. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think about Denver employing police drones? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Denver Film Elizabeth Martinez with PorchLight Real Estate - Do you have a question about Denver real estate? Submit your questions for Elizabeth Martinez HERE, and she might answer in next week's segment. Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

PuckSports
Cal Raleigh joins Greatness. Is the Apple Cup in jeopardy? | Daily Puck Drop

PuckSports

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 93:33


On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by the Go-2-Guy Jim Moore as they chat about Cal's historic night and they are joined by former college football reporter Bud Withers, who has a new book out about the Apple Cup called, “To Be Good To Be Through.”   Puck and Jim remain as it's time for the “Old Crimson” podcast where they discuss the North Texas loss, Jimmy Rogers handling of the QB situation and a preview of the Apple Cup. Puck heads back to baseball to welcome MLB Insider Ryan Divish from the Seattle Times to discuss Cal's historic night and his chances for the MVP.  Puck only plays a portion of the Divish podcast during the DPD, to watch and listen to the full show, join Puck's Posse at PuckSports.com.  Puck and Divish discuss the postseason and debate who will be in the starting rotation and the depth of their lineup. “Inside the Bloody Trenches” with Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.comsits down with Puck to chat about the Seahawks win vs. Pittsburgh, Sam Darnold's performance, Geno Smith supporters, Robbie Outzs , Ken Walker revival, winning at home and Grey ZabelLastly, Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   The Apple Cup should survive and still be played. (1:00) Puck is joined by Jim and Bud Withers to discuss his new book about the Apple Cup  (37:53) “Old Crimson” podcast with Puck, Jim and Paul Sorensen (54:20)  MLB Insider Ryan Divish (1:03:20) “Inside the Bloody Trenches” with Rob Staton (1:29:00) “Hey, What the Puck!” 

JFK The Enduring Secret
Episode 292 The Tippit Murder Part 5 An Overview Before We Go Any Further

JFK The Enduring Secret

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 50:55


Episode 292 is the fifth episode of our mini-series on the Tippit murder.  David Belin, the celebrated Warren Commission attorney called  it the "Rosetta Stone" of the JFK assassination. It may very well be... just that! In  this  episode we take a step back and attempt to provide an overview of the problems in the case and the areas and issues  to be mindful of as we progress through the remainder of the series. Episode 5 gives a real peak at what is to come next. This episode also begins a  process of piecing  evidence in the Tippit case together and shedding light on critical issues surrounding the assassination investigation as a whole.  In this mini-series, we examine the evidence, and delve into the bewildering array of contradictory eyewitness testimonies, from those who struggled to identify Oswald, to others like Aquilla Clemens, who bravely reported seeing not one, but two men at the murder scene, neither resembling Oswald. And we hear of witnesses that were subsequently threatened into silence or submission. We'll review the  questionable ballistics evidence: bullets and shells of different manufacturers with marks that mysteriously vanished, and a chain of custody so compromised it renders the evidence highly suspect. And then, there's the enigma of Oswald's wallet, containing his ID and an alias, inexplicably found at the Tippit murder scene by Dallas police Captain Westbrook, even as the official story claims it was taken from Oswald upon his arrest at the Texas Theatre. We begin with a group of core episodes that cover the murder itself. And then we work our way backwards and forwards...finally capturing Lee Harvey Oswald at the Texas Theatre. This raises uncomfortable questions about the Dallas Police Department itself. We  scrutinize the actions of officers like Captain William Westbrook and Sergeant Gerald Hill, whose movements, statements, and handling of evidence on November 22nd, 1963, appear less like routine police work, and more like a deliberate effort to frame Lee Harvey Oswald. Was this simply incompetence, or did elements within the DPD actively participate in a cover-up? And what of J.D. Tippit himself? We will  cover details about his personal life: a financially burdened veteran suffering from war trauma, a man  with an alleged "dark side" and connections to the right-wing underworld, including Jack Ruby.  We'll track his frantic, agitated behavior and unusual movements in the hour before his death…movements which  suggest he was not merely on routine patrol, but actively searching for someone, possibly Oswald, under direct orders—orders that mysteriously bypassed official police radio channels. And of course…all of this has  lead some very well respected  researchers such as John Armstrong  to theorize about a "two Oswalds" scenario in this murder, where multiple individuals resembling Oswald played roles in a larger deception.