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Ep. 349: The Pilot Episode of Pope & The Conman debuts and Pope and Howse discuss one of the most debated topics in professional wrestling today: What does it really mean to “pay your dues”?

The Pilot Episode of Pope & The Conman debuts and Pope and Howse discuss one of the most debated topics in professional wrestling today: What does it really mean to “pay your dues”?

With Sean Oliver setting sail on a cruise, Steve Kaufmann and Dom D'Angelo step up to the plate to join Kevin Nash for a brand new episode. The guys tackle the internet's latest burning topics, including the surprising online chatter surrounding Roman Reigns and the debate over his status in the industry. However, Kevin offers some candid perspective on the current state of the wrestling product and explains why he is more than happy spending his summer days soaking up the beach life instead of watching weekly television. The conversation soon takes a hilarious detour as Kevin recounts a chaotic airport experience that sounds straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster. From baffling boarding zone procedures to a tense standoff involving a delayed flight and a highly disruptive passenger, the travel drama is unmatched. Fans will be laughing out loud as they hear how a seasoned airline employee stepped in to handle the madness with the ultimate action movie attitude. Things take an unexpectedly intense turn when the discussion shifts toward societal decline and ultimate survival strategies. Kevin breaks down his meticulously planned apocalypse preparations, detailing everything from silent solar generators to serious home defense tactics. Find out why he relates his mindset to a classic Will Smith science fiction movie and what exactly it takes to ensure his inner circle stays safe if the world ever completely goes off the rails. BlueChew-When you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third FREE with promo code NASH. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information StopBox -Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code NASH at https://stopboxusa.com/NASH #stopboxpod MUD/WTR-Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code KLIQ at mudwtr.com/KLIQ! #mudwtrpod 00:00 Kliq This #215: He's 5 Foot Seven? 02:11 Why Kev doesn't watch much wrestling this summer 09:44 The Red Coats 30:41 BREAK STOPBOX 33:55 AI Conspiracies 35:13 Watching the news 42:01 Visiting CHINA in 2005 59:30 BREAK BLUECHEW 01:01:38 Tom Cruise 01:03:35 ALL of Nash's friends 01:10:37 UBEr Black out of MCO 01:15:01 Trump hiding in a catering cart 01:15:16 Donald Trump's cadence 01:21:26 The DSA party 01:35:54 Kamala Harris 01:40:10 Trump assassination 01:49:27 Avery Styles/all rookies should set up the ring? 01:59:50 WHICH UNIVERSE 02:08:54 BREAK MUD WTR 02:12:37 Billie Eilish Documentary 02:20:52 Ask Nash: Rolled blunts & cannabis 02:21:44 Ask Nash: AAA wrestling / Undertaker booking 02:24:29 Ask Nash: TNA vs WWE career choice 02:28:18 Ask Nash: Big Boss Man memories 02:30:07 Posting on Social media 02:38:41 OUTRO

Dave Steffen Band (Drive Me Crazy); Sons Of The Delta (Water Will Rise); Candice Ivory (When The Levee Breaks); Ivan Busic (Lonely Man's Dues); Slim Harpo (What A Dream); Ilana Katz Katz (Tribute To Slim Harpo); Graham Hine (What Am I To Do); Big Wheeler (Damn Good Mojo); Buddy Guy (The Way You Been Treating Me); Big Jon Atkinson (Don't Treat Me Like You Used To); GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite (The Blues Never Die); Cyril Neville (Don't Wait Til I'm Gone); Living Room Record Club (Big Bottle Blues); Maxwellium (Loaded Dice); The Walkin' Cane Band (Hush Mouth Money). 

This week's episode of the 3 time award winning podcast, Devon & The Duke, is another hot one. Listen as WWE & TNA Hall of Famer Devon Dudley and Award Winning Media Specialist Duke Loves Rasslin give hot takes, life lessons and a lot of laughs. Episode topics include:Surprise Theme Song: Duke kicks off the show by surprising Devon with a brand new, official theme song for the show.DDA Rebound Preview: The conversation shifts to DDA Rebound, the second live event promoted under Devon Dudley's DVon Dudley Academy wrestling school.Fuego vs. Cecilia Brooks: Duke brings up the intense feud leading into DDA Rebound. Does Fuego have enough fire to burn Cecilia up, or is Cecilia too much for the younger and smaller Fuego to handle?WWE Durability Revelation: The fellas analyze world champions over the past 5 years on the WWE main roster and come to a major revelation. Chelsea Green is more durable than the super majority of the roster, male and female, flying in the face of the lie that she is injury prone.The "Paying Dues" Debate: Devon and Duke weigh in on a GCW wrestler calling out Avery Styles, son of WWE Legend AJ Styles, for not helping set up and break down the ring. Devon delivers a surprising response to this traditional wrestling expectation.Milestone Shout-Out: The show ends with a tribute to EJ of the Earnestly Speaking Podcast for his incredible 15 years in podcasting.Catch DDA Rebound LIVE!When: Saturday, August 15 | Bell Time: 5:00 PM ESTTickets: Get your tickets now on EventbriteLive Stream: If you cannot attend live, visit TestifyDvon on major social media platforms or head to the DVon Dudley YouTube channel to stream the event LIVE!** Shop better hydration today. Visit  & use the promo code DukeLovesRasslin to save on your next order! ****All views expressed are that of those expressing them. Pull Up Your Skinny Jeans if you don't like it! **

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.DCI Finances: Jeff Gill on Drum Corps Costs, Dues & Sustainability | Quick SipCan drum corps keep increasing spending without making the activity less sustainable or less accessible?Trish O'Shea and Ricardo Robinson-Shinall sit down with Jeff Gill, former Cavaliers board member and treasurer, to discuss his “Follow the Money” analysis of publicly available Form 990 filings from DCI corps.Jeff walks through what he believes the data suggests about spending and competitive placement, rising operating costs, member dues, reserves, and the different revenue models behind today's organizations. He also explains the limits of the available tax data and why it cannot tell us whether props, uniforms, staff, or touring are specifically driving the increase.IN THIS QUICK SIP• Why Jeff started studying drum corps finances• Spending and competitive placement• Rising costs and a shorter DCI tour• Corps with outside revenue engines vs. corps depending more heavily on dues and reserves• Affordability and socioeconomic barriers for performers• Standardized financial reporting and DCI governance• A possible premier/elite-class model• Four reasons the sustainability issue is difficult to addressFEATUREDTrish O'Shea — @trishdish1102Ricardo Robinson-Shinall — @ricardorrobinsonJeff Gill — Instagram @jeff.sfo | Facebook jeff.gill.sfoREAD JEFF'S ANALYSISFollow the Money — Part 4: Nobody Owns This ProblemListen everywhere: https://plinkhq.com/i/1653637341?to=pageWebsite: https://www.onawaterbreak.comFollow @onawaterbreak.00:00 Quick Sip Intro00:23 Meet Jeff Gill + Ricardo Robinson-Shinall01:12 Jeff Gill's 32 Count Life Story02:49 Why Drum Corps Sustainability Matters04:48 Jeff's “Follow the Money” Series05:24 Does Spending Predict DCI Placement?08:46 Are Props and Uniforms Really the Problem?12:19 Should DCI Standardize Financial Reporting?14:58 Why Jeff Won't Use 2026 Results Yet17:18 Two Very Different Drum Corps Financial Models19:15 Are Member Dues Pricing Performers Out?21:10 What Happens Next?23:48 Four Reasons the Problem Doesn't Get Fixed27:11 Final Takeaways27:55 Where to Find Jeff Gill28:24 Quick Sip Closing

Washington Policy Center's Elizabeth New (Hovde) examines how the WEA, the Washington Federation of State Employees, and relevant locals of SEIU each contributed $1 million to oppose IP26-645, the initiative to repeal Washington's income tax, while also opposing two other statewide measures this November. She argues public employers should give workers clear, neutral notice of their First Amendment right not to join or financially support a public union. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-dues-donts-unions-are-political-and-union-money-is-again-driving-opposition-to-initiatives/ #WashingtonState #UnionDues #BallotInitiatives #WorkerRights #WEA #SEIU #PublicUnions #FirstAmendment #Opinion #ClarkCounty

www.marktreichel.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-treichel/State-level interchange legislation is no longer a one-state story, and a federal preemption ruling has left credit unions on opposite sides of a line they did not draw. Mark Treichel, former Executive Director of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), talks with Jason Stverak, Chief Advocacy Officer of the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC), about where interchange fights stand, what the NCUA board vacancies mean heading into budget season, and why every credit union should have a government shutdown plan ready before the end of September. Interchange at the state levelMassachusetts convened a commission to study interchange and has taken input from retailers, credit unions, card companies, and processors across multiple hearings — Jason testified at the third. Illinois passed an interchange law that has been delayed a year and is now in the courts. A federal judge, relying on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) position on federal preemption, ruled the law does not reach card networks, federally chartered banks, or other federally chartered savings institutions — but does reach federally chartered credit unions, state-chartered credit unions, and state-chartered banks. The NCUA has since moved on an interim rule extending the same exemption to federally chartered credit unions, with the comment period recently closed.That leaves state-chartered institutions carrying a compliance burden their federally chartered competitors do not. Jason's concern is structural: the strength of the credit union movement has always been the dual charter system, and a rule that effectively tells institutions to change charters to escape paperwork erodes it. Colorado's legislature passed an interchange bill that the governor vetoed; the issue has been introduced in a number of other states and in Puerto Rico. As more states pass their own versions, credit unions face the prospect of multiple interchange payment networks — and members who care about one thing only: whether the card works where they are. Marshall-Durbin in WashingtonThe Marshall-Durbin interchange legislation remains contained, but not dead. DCUC is watching the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), floor amendments, and any must-pass vehicle that could carry it. Jason's framing: the worry is not a fair fight, it is a provision slipping into a bill at two in the morning in December.For defense credit unions, the stakes are specific. Interchange revenue funds the ability to extend credit to eighteen-year-old service members with no credit history — a $1,000 card to fix a car or buy groceries until payday. Take that away and the alternative is the payday lender outside the front gate. The NCUA boardChairman Kyle Hauptman is set to depart. John Crews has had his nomination hearing. As of August 1, Hauptman will have served a year past the end of his term. The Senate has roughly three weeks before its August recess, and the practical hope is that a nominee package moves — or that Crews is processed individually before the August 6 recess. Mark's point from the Executive Director's chair: get him seated in August, because the budget is coming, and a new board member approving a budget in his second month is not the scenario that produces an optimal budget.Separately, Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka are proceeding with their court case following the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Slaughter, which gave the president broad removal authority over independent agency heads with the Federal Reserve excepted. Their argument is that Slaughter is specific to the Federal Trade Commission. The case sits in the D.C. Circuit and may or may not resolve this year. Coast Guard pay and shutdown readinessThe Coast Guard is part of the military but is funded through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), not the Department of Defense, absent a declared war. During the shutdowns, that meant Coast Guard members went unpaid. Credit unions filled the gap — Keesler Federal Credit Union committed its reserves to cover member paychecks; others set up food banks. Jason notes the balance-sheet reality: money going out increases, money coming in decreases, and examiners will see the reserve position. He credits the NCUA for working with credit unions through it.Looking ahead: no spending bills have been signed, and funding runs out September 30 at midnight. DCUC has already told its members to dust off their shutdown plans, because by mid-September members will be asking about mortgages and tuition, and members of Congress will be asking what programs are in place. Jackson Area and the banking tradesOn the alleged fraud at Jackson Area Federal Credit Union, both agree the issues are serious and warrant investigation, and that the industry should lead on governance, board training, and internal controls rather than wait to be led. What draws Jason's objection is the speed with which the banking trades pushed the story into congressional inboxes as evidence of an industry-wide problem, paired with the familiar asks: hearings, Form 990 filings, tax status. Mark adds a point from the record — the October 2025 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Inspector General report on Pulaski Savings Bank, a $45 million institution with two sets of books and a loss in the range of $28 to $30 million, a larger percentage loss than Jackson Area. Both push toward the same conclusion: identify the problem, fix the problem, and ask the board-level questions — why can one person control both inflow and outflow, and are we getting the audit we should be getting rather than the audit we are required to get? About DCUCNow in its 63rd year, DCUC was created as a council under CUNA to represent credit unions on military bases and has expanded well beyond them. Membership is open to any credit union — teacher, firefighter, oil and gas, and traditional charters are all in the mix. Dues are capped at $22,500 for the largest institutions, and the vast majority of members pay less than $1,000. The annual meeting runs August 3–6 in Aventura, Florida, with regional sub-councils bringing programming closer to members who cannot travel. Reach Jason Stverak: jstverak@dcuc.orgLearn more about DCUC: dcuc.org Credit Union Exam Solutions helps credit unions prepare for NCUA examinations, respond to Documents of Resolution, and navigate regulatory challenges. Learn more at creditunionexamsolutions.com.

What does it take to prepare every student, not just future engineers, for a world shaped by technology, AI, and constant innovation? And what role should associations play in equipping educators to meet that challenge?In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Kelly Dooley, Executive Director & CEO of the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA). Kelly discusses:Kelly's own journey from structural engineer to association CEO, and how association management became the career she never knew existed.How ITEEA has evolved from the American Industrial Arts Association into the leading professional association for technology and engineering educators, reflecting the changing nature of STEM education.Why every student, not just those pursuing STEM careers, needs technological and engineering literacy to thrive in today's world.ITEEA's Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy (STEL) and how they define what students should know and be able to do.The association's Engineering byDesign™ curriculum, a PreK–12 STEM program that is now used by states, school districts, and individual educators across the country, and which generates significant non-dues revenue for the association.What it takes to convince an entire state to adopt an association-developed curriculum.The nationwide shortage of technology and engineering teachers, and how ITEEA is addressing recruitment, retention, mentorship, and career pathways through its new strategic plan.How AI is transforming education by helping teachers automate routine work while creating new challenges around student use, classroom policies, and AI literacy.References:ITEEA WebsiteStandards for Technological and Engineering Literacy (STEL)Engineering byDesign™

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"""Revenge of the Zombie"" SIX FT UNDER Warpath ""The Conquest"" THY PRIMORDIAL Where Only the Seasons … " ""Busted / Chip Away"" SICKOFITALL Built To Last ""I Am Elite"" WAR Total War" ""Twist Action"" THE HELLACOPTERS Payin the Dues ""Detox"" Strapping Young Lad City" ""The Game"" RAZOR Decibels ""Like This With the Devil"" ENTOMBED To Ride, Shoot Straight " ""War Between One"" GRIP INC Nemesis ""Carnal"" VADER Back To the Blind" """Father Baker"" DEICIDE Serpents of the Light ""Dig Up Her Bones"" MISFITS American Psycho" ""Screams From the Gallows"" EXCITER The Dark Command ""Leave Me Alone"" OUT OF HAND Cdn Gothic" ""Of Fire"" DISMEMBER Death Metal ""Noctambulant"" IMMORTAL Blizzard Beasts" "Force of Change"" STRIFE In This Defiance ""Black Moon Rising"" NECROPHOBIC Darkside" ""The Clock Ticks On"" BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Shadow of the Moon"

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És el tercer any de La Sal Market, el mercat d'estiu de la Vilanoveta i aquest any ha obert les portes Llum de Mar, a l'espai Far de Vilanova i la Geltrú. En tots dos casos darrera hi ha segell sitgetà, el Grup Matas Arnalot i en Pau Matas. La idea neix d'una demanda d'oci a l'aire lliure sorgit sobretot després de la pandèmia i pel que han apostat fort amb una oferta que barreja gastronomia, moda, experiència i música i que és apta per a tots els públics, des de la canalla per a qui hi ha propostes de jocs i tallers fins al públic més adult. La col·laboració público-privada és fonamental pel desenvolupament d'aquestes activitats que semblen consolidar-se fort al territori tot i que de moment no hi ha previsió que aterrin a Sitges. N'hem parlat amb Pau Matas. L'entrada La Sal Market i Llum de Mar, dues propostes d’estiu amb segell sitgetà que funcionen ha aparegut primer a Radio Maricel.

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Ramon Gual serà un dels protagonistes musicals d'aquest juliol a la Costa Vermella. El dissabte 11 de juliol actuarà a la platja central de Banyuls, en el marc de la Festa Catalana, després de la banda Tres Vents i amb la cantant Paola Escudero com a telonera. L'endemà, diumenge 12, oferirà un nou concert a la plaça del 18 de Juny de Cotlliure, en el marc de la tradicional vetllada del Cremat organitzada pel Campanar Sardanista

Dues-paying members of the Strange family democratically elected their 2026 board members, who will serve for four years. I got to know who the family representatives were at the 85th Strange Family Reunion.

What exactly does ALPA National's Executive Council do and why should Delta pilots care? Host First Officer Ryan Argenta sits down with Delta pilot and ALPA Executive Vice President Captain Reed Donoghue for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the least visible but most impactful areas of the Association. Reed explains how the Executive Council serves as ALPA's fiduciary, oversees spending, approves major initiatives, and shapes policy that affects pilots across the industry. The conversation dives into ALPA's strong financial position, the proposed dues reduction from 1.85% to 1.55%, recent dues returns, and efforts to push more resources directly back to MECs, LECs, and pilot services. Reed also discusses how pilot-driven policy changes make their way through the organization, why engagement matters, and how line pilots can help shape the future of the Association. Whether you've ever wondered where your dues go, how ALPA's budget is managed, or why pilot participation matters, this episode provides an informative look at the work happening behind the scenes on behalf of Delta pilots.

Join Elevated GP by visiting THEELEVATEDGP.COM   In Part 2 of his conversation with Dr. Melissa Seibert, periodontist Dr. David Wong unpacks why patients actually decline treatment — and it's rarely the money or the dentistry. It's the connection you failed to build. He walks through the soft-skill work that's defined his career: reading where a patient sits on the decision-making scale, designing a separate consultation room so he can sit beside patients instead of across from them, and disarming fight-or-flight by finding common ground fast. He also shares one of the most underrated networking moves in dentistry — joining your local Chamber of Commerce — and how it helped him launch a practice from scratch. The second half pivots to the clinical: ridge preservation as a high-ROI skill for general dentists, how to think about bone graft material selection without getting overwhelmed by terminology, membrane selection for beginners through advanced users, and the specific brands David reaches for day to day. About the Guest Dr. David Wong is a board-certified periodontist and Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists — the only periodontist in Oklahoma to hold that distinction. He completed his periodontal training at the University of Missouri-Kansas City as chief resident, earned advanced implant and oral plastic surgery credentials from Temple University and the Misch International Implant Institute, and has published in the field of oral plastic surgery. Beyond his clinical work, he has spent his career studying the art of case presentation and patient communication. Chapter Markers Time Section 00:00 Pre-roll: Elevated GP 00:49 Welcome and episode preview 02:14 Why patients decline treatment — the connection problem 04:24 The mistake of trying to build trust in one appointment 05:06 Recommended books and resources on soft skills 06:44 Why David joins mastermind groups outside dentistry 08:35 The Chamber of Commerce — an untapped networking resource 10:41 How the Chamber helped David launch his practice from scratch 11:20 Ridge preservation as a high-ROI skill for GPs 12:30 Honest take on dental photography ROI 13:27 Bone graft material selection — keeping it simple 14:38 Allografts vs. xenografts and the global supply reality 15:18 Membrane selection: beginner, intermediate, advanced 16:19 The handling reality of amnion-chorion membranes 17:19 When primary closure matters 17:53 Non-resorbable / PTFE membranes — when they help, when they hurt 19:04 Subscribe CTA 19:20 The specific brands David uses day to day 20:35 The one thing David has invested most in: case presentation 21:09 Inside David's consultation room setup 23:04 Three resources for learning case presentation Key Takeaways On why treatment plans get declined. When patients say "I'll go home and think about it," dentists default to "they don't value the dentistry" or "they can't afford it." David's argument: the most common reason is that you didn't build trust or form a connection. People will spend $20,000 on a European vacation but not on asymptomatic dental work — that's a comparison about trust and felt need, not budget. Connection is a long game, not a five-minute pitch. New dentists try to close trust in a single appointment. David's reframe: you'll see this patient over years. Foster the relationship as long as it takes, and they will do the treatment — maybe not all at once, but eventually. The "I'm the doctor, you're the patient" model breaks in fee-for-service. Patients in a fee-for-service practice are decision-makers, not compliant subjects. You have to meet them as one. Design the room around the conversation. For any case over roughly $1,500, David moves the patient to a dedicated consultation room and sits side-by-side at a table — not across the operatory chair. He pays attention to where he's seated relative to the patient and the door. He has even recorded his own case presentations on camera and had them coached. The Chamber of Commerce is one of the most underused networking moves in dentistry. Every city has one. Dues are minimal or free. You get a room full of local entrepreneurs — publishers, contractors, surgeons, service providers — solving the same problems you are, just in different industries. When David launched his practice from scratch, the Chamber funded part of his open house, ran his ribbon-cutting, and brought a crowd. Get your CE ROI right. Start with skills that pay dividends immediately — molar endo, ridge preservation/socket grafting. They have low downside (a missed socket graft is no worse than not grafting at all), short learning curves, and you'll actually use them weekly. "Sexy" CE without immediate clinical application sits unused. Keep ridge preservation simple. Don't get lost in the 70/30 vs. 50/50 mineralized/demineralized debate. David teaches just two categories: mineralized cortical bone, or mineralized cortical-cancellous bone. That's it. For membranes, beginners should default to a long-lasting resorbable collagen membrane. The fancier options (cross-linked, titanium-reinforced, amnion-chorion, PTFE) are handling-skill problems before they're outcome problems. Case presentation isn't about "salesy words." It's about reading non-verbal cues, responding appropriately, and conducting the conversation — not delivering the right script. Notable Quotes "It's not necessarily just because they don't want it. It's not necessarily just because of financial constraints. It's because we didn't build the trust. We didn't form that connection." "You're going to see this patient more than one time. Hopefully ten years from now they're still your patient — so you have to foster that relationship as long as it takes." "We'll spend $20,000 on a European vacation. We won't spend $20,000 on dentistry when we're asymptomatic and have no known issues." "You spend all that money [on a photography setup] and you still use your intraoral camera to sell single-tooth dentistry. Good job." "Two, three years later, I am the guy where they're just like, 'Dr. Wong, just take my money and do it.'" "A lot of times dentists think that case presentation is using the right words — salesy words. That's not it at all." Resources Mentioned Books on influence, communication, and mindset Influence — Robert Cialdini Pre-Suasion — Robert Cialdini (the "second one" referenced in the conversation) Vanessa Van Edwards' work (and her courses on the Masterclass app) How to Win Friends and Influence People — Dale Carnegie How We Decide — Jonah Lehrer Books by Jonah Berger The E-Myth Revisited — Michael Gerber As a Man Thinketh — James Allen (~50 pages, mindset) Organizations and programs Your local Chamber of Commerce Local Toastmasters (for speaking) Spear Study Club masters program The Elevated GP (Dr. Seibert's virtual study club) Paul Homoly's case presentation program Clinical products David uses day to day Membrane: Mem-Lok resorbable collagen (BioHorizons) — current default Membrane (when available): OsseoGuard / Ossix Plus (Dentsply Sirona) — currently on hold Bone graft: MinerOss mineralized cortical or cortical-cancellous (BioHorizons) Bone graft (alternate supplier): Symbios mineralized cortical (Dentsply Sirona)

Hello Cruisers! Welcome to episode 236! Have you ever wondered how to plan a multi-country vacation, with three different cruise sailings, hotel stays, site seeing and so much more? Well Scott and his first mate, Pam are on their way to Europe for 39 days this summer! On this new episode they dive into the details on planning this adventure of a lifetime.  Be ready to take many notes, there are a lot of details that they share. Enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott

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Former Mongols MC leader Mooch sits down to reveal the inside story of motorcycle club life, the Mongols' war with the Hells Angels, ATF informants, RICO cases, and what really happened behind the scenes of major biker investigations. In this episode, Mooch breaks down how federal informants allegedly infiltrated motorcycle clubs, how Operation Black Rain impacted the Mongols MC, and why he believes many members were pressured through RICO charges and plea deals. He also talks about club politics, being labeled “out bad,” the fight over the Mongols patch, the rise of biker club violence, and the reality of life after leaving the patch. Mooch gives a rare firsthand look at the structure of the Mongols Motorcycle Club, the rules members live by, the conflict with the Hells Angels, and how biker culture has changed through social media, pop culture, and federal pressure. This is a deep dive into outlaw motorcycle clubs, brotherhood, betrayal, informants, law enforcement, and redemption after leaving the life. Topics include:Mongols MC, Hells Angels, ATF informants, RICO cases, Operation Black Rain, biker wars, motorcycle club politics, federal investigations, outlaw motorcycle clubs, life after the patch, and Mooch's personal journey. Go Support Mooch! Book: https://a.co/d/0bK2pZwm Podcast: @automotoent IG: https://www.instagram.com/og__mooch Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Introduction & The Mongols' Reputation 01:10 Meet Mooch: Inside Mongols Culture 03:30 Leaving the Club & 'Out Bad' Explained 05:54 Speaking Publicly & Club Structure 08:00 International Chapters & Racial Politics 13:34 Membership Growth & Changing Biker Image 20:45 Dues, Club Size, and Prospecting 25:25 Mongols Bylaws & Internal Discipline 32:30 Drug Use, Criminality & Club Culture 39:05 Federal Prosecution: Myths, Informants, & Racketeering 48:54 Undercover Stings & Entrapment Tactics 58:18 Mooch's Arrests & Justice System Challenges 01:12:00 Life After Mongols & Positive Change 01:19:44 What Does '1%' Mean Today? 01:26:30 Leadership, Politics & Club Conflicts 01:34:00 Club Growth, Violence & The Changing Landscape 01:40:00 Law Enforcement, Propaganda & Final Thoughts 01:41:30 Mooch's Book, Podcast & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PJ talks to Cllr Albert Deasy who wants to praise those companies that took graffiti seriously and cleaned it off street cabinets before it encouraged copycat "tagging" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin O'Neill and John Flannigan join our first hour chatting on the ever-rising costs of education and how it limits the entry to college sports, among other rising costs. Russell Rhoads and special guest, Maggie Rhoads joins our second half talking on Maggie's latest fresh-out-of-school experiences, more on rising education costs, and a dash of […]

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start this week’s podcast talking about the Trump administration creating a $1.776 billion fund to pay people […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start this week’s podcast talking about the Trump administration creating a $1.776 billion fund to pay people […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start this week’s podcast talking about the Trump administration creating a $1.776 billion fund to pay people […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start this week’s podcast talking about the Trump administration creating a $1.776 billion fund to pay people […]

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Jonathan Hines argues Washington's public-sector union system creates a self-reinforcing financial loop — public wages become dues, dues fund PACs, and PACs elect the politicians who set the next round of contracts. He calls for opt-in-only political fundraising, pay-to-play restrictions, and an end to government-run dues collection for partisan campaigns. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-restoring-balance-breaking-the-loop-of-public-union-dues-and-politics/ #Opinion #UnionDues #CampaignFinance #WashingtonState #PublicSectorUnions #FiscalIntegrity #Olympia #LaborReform #Janus #ClarkCounty

This week on the podcast, we dive into the controversy surrounding NAR reportedly using realtor dues to help fund political advertising and whether agents should have a say in where that money goes. We also break down the viral fake Truth Social post claiming Trump wants realtors to be homeowners before getting licensed. Plus, we have some fun creating the “Mount Rushmore” of things almost everyone agrees with. Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

The Madison Metropolitan School District adopts a voluntary dues deduction policy for employee association groups, Madison Hilton workers of Unite Here Local 1 Members want a first contract, IBEW Local 159 is celebrating its 125th anniversary, Labor Radio gets some voices of the COPE Bean Feed 2026, NABET-CWA members at Milwaukee's WIDI TV Fox News outlet have been without a first contract for years and Labor Radio speaks to a member, striking Long Island Railroad Workers reach a deal, and University of Chicago Press workers have joined the News Guild.

La maladie de Crohn et la rectocolite hémorragique sont les deux maladies inflammatoires chroniques de l'intestin, appelées plus communément MICI. Dues à une dérégulation du système immunitaire, ces maladies se caractérisent par l'inflammation de la paroi d'une partie du tube digestif.  Pourquoi de plus en plus de personnes sont atteintes de la maladie de Crohn ou de la rectocolite hémorragique ? Pourquoi parle-t-on rarement des MICI ? Avec : Pr Julien Kirchgesner, gastroentérologue à l'Hôpital Saint-Antoine à Paris et directeur d'une équipe de recherche en épidémiologie à Sorbonne Université, spécialisé dans la prise en charge des patients atteints de maladies inflammatoires chroniques de l'intestin   Retrouvez l'émission dans son intégralité iciMaladies inflammatoires chroniques de l'intestin: améliorer la qualité de vie des patients

La maladie de Crohn et la rectocolite hémorragique sont les deux maladies inflammatoires chroniques de l'intestin, appelés plus communément MICI. Dues à une dérégulation du système immunitaire, ces maladies se caractérisent par l'inflammation de la paroi d'une partie du tube digestif. Généralement diagnostiquées entre 20 et 30 ans, elles sont plus fréquentes dans les pays industrialisés. Quels sont les symptômes ? Comment se fait le diagnostic ? Quelle prise en charge existe ?     Parler de santé, c'est aussi faire sortir certaines maladies de l'anonymat: les rendre visibles, alors que pour beaucoup d'entre nous, leur nom sont inconnus et leurs symptômes ignorés et c'est aussi à cela que servent les journées mondiales ! Ce 19 mai, c'est précisément la journée mondiale des maladies inflammatoires chroniques de l'intestin, les MICI : 4 lettres pour désigner la maladie de Crohn et la Rectocolite Hémorragique. 300.000 personnes concernées dans un pays comme la France, où près de 8.000 nouveaux diagnostics sont posés chaque année. Alors, on peut légitimement se demander pourquoi ? Comment expliquer que ces MICI et les patients soient en quelque sorte invisibilisés ? Pour comprendre :  il faut saisir la dimension taboue des symptômes et des complications possibles (diarrhées, douleurs, fistules, urgenterie, saignements...) et plus largement, la difficulté de parler ouvertement de ces organes - ceux de la sphère digestive (anus, rectum)- qui peuvent être directement affectés par les poussées inflammatoires.  Aujourd'hui, il n'existe pas de test de dépistage dédié pout le diagnostic, et côté explications, il s'agit plutôt d'un faisceau de facteurs : prédisposition génétique, rôle de l'environnement, déséquilibre du microbiote. Mieux connaitre ces maladies qui peuvent très lourdement impacter le quotidien, c'est important pour sortir de la stigmatisation et intégrer certaines habitudes alimentaires ou en termes de lutte contre le stress, qui vont permettre d'améliorer la qualité de vie.  Avec : Pr Julien Kirchgesner, gastroentérologue à l'Hôpital Saint-Antoine à Paris et directeur d'une équipe de recherche en épidémiologie à Sorbonne Université, spécialisé dans la prise en charge des patients atteints de maladies inflammatoires chroniques de l'intestin Dr Innocent Ngo, gastroentérologue au Cabinet Médical Icare à Abidjan. Président de la Société Ivoirienne de Gastro Entérologie et d'Endoscopie Digestive (SIGEED). Président de la Société Africaine d'Hepato Gastro Entérologie (SAHGE). Reportage de Raphaëlle Constant. ► En fin d'émission, nous parlons des polluants qui entrent dans la composition de certains cosmétiques. Selon une étude publiée le  7 avril dans Environment International, par des chercheurs de l'Inserm de l'Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) et du CNRS, le fait de réduire l'usage des cosmétiques permettrait de diminuer rapidement l'exposition à certains produits chimiques et perturbateurs endocriniens, comme le bisphénol A. Interview de Claire Philippat, chercheuse Inserm.      Programmation musicale :  ► Michelle Michina – Omochi Croissant ► Bella Shmurda – Verily. 

La maladie de Crohn et la rectocolite hémorragique sont les deux maladies inflammatoires chroniques de l'intestin, appelés plus communément MICI. Dues à une dérégulation du système immunitaire, ces maladies se caractérisent par l'inflammation de la paroi d'une partie du tube digestif. Généralement diagnostiquées entre 20 et 30 ans, elles sont plus fréquentes dans les pays industrialisés. Quels sont les symptômes ? Comment se fait le diagnostic ? Quelle prise en charge existe ?     Parler de santé, c'est aussi faire sortir certaines maladies de l'anonymat: les rendre visibles, alors que pour beaucoup d'entre nous, leur nom sont inconnus et leurs symptômes ignorés et c'est aussi à cela que servent les journées mondiales ! Ce 19 mai, c'est précisément la journée mondiale des maladies inflammatoires chroniques de l'intestin, les MICI : 4 lettres pour désigner la maladie de Crohn et la Rectocolite Hémorragique. 300.000 personnes concernées dans un pays comme la France, où près de 8.000 nouveaux diagnostics sont posés chaque année. Alors, on peut légitimement se demander pourquoi ? Comment expliquer que ces MICI et les patients soient en quelque sorte invisibilisés ? Pour comprendre :  il faut saisir la dimension taboue des symptômes et des complications possibles (diarrhées, douleurs, fistules, urgenterie, saignements...) et plus largement, la difficulté de parler ouvertement de ces organes - ceux de la sphère digestive (anus, rectum)- qui peuvent être directement affectés par les poussées inflammatoires.  Aujourd'hui, il n'existe pas de test de dépistage dédié pout le diagnostic, et côté explications, il s'agit plutôt d'un faisceau de facteurs : prédisposition génétique, rôle de l'environnement, déséquilibre du microbiote. Mieux connaitre ces maladies qui peuvent très lourdement impacter le quotidien, c'est important pour sortir de la stigmatisation et intégrer certaines habitudes alimentaires ou en termes de lutte contre le stress, qui vont permettre d'améliorer la qualité de vie.  Avec : Pr Julien Kirchgesner, gastroentérologue à l'Hôpital Saint-Antoine à Paris et directeur d'une équipe de recherche en épidémiologie à Sorbonne Université, spécialisé dans la prise en charge des patients atteints de maladies inflammatoires chroniques de l'intestin Dr Innocent Ngo, gastroentérologue au Cabinet Médical Icare à Abidjan. Président de la Société Ivoirienne de Gastro Entérologie et d'Endoscopie Digestive (SIGEED). Président de la Société Africaine d'Hepato Gastro Entérologie (SAHGE). Reportage de Raphaëlle Constant. ► En fin d'émission, nous parlons des polluants qui entrent dans la composition de certains cosmétiques. Selon une étude publiée le  7 avril dans Environment International, par des chercheurs de l'Inserm de l'Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) et du CNRS, le fait de réduire l'usage des cosmétiques permettrait de diminuer rapidement l'exposition à certains produits chimiques et perturbateurs endocriniens, comme le bisphénol A. Interview de Claire Philippat, chercheuse Inserm.      Programmation musicale :  ► Michelle Michina – Omochi Croissant ► Bella Shmurda – Verily. 

Vet aquí la història de tres dones i, en especial, dues a quí Sitges deu molt: les germanes Rosalia i Josefina Dalmau. Sense elles, la fundació Ave Maria no hagués pogut tenir l'emblemàtic edifici de Vil·la Havemann, i sense elles l'hort de Can Falç i la masia de Can Falç no haguessin passat a mans públiques. Dues donacions que si ja foren importants en el seu dia, el context actual no ha fet més que valoritzar. Amb Beli Artigas connectem la vida de Ursicina Sanahuja, vidua de Victor Havemann, amb la família Dalmau, que va rebre vil·la Havemann en herència i el 1987 en va fer donació. Una història ben singular a cavall entre València i Sitges. L'entrada I un carrer per a les germanes Dalmau? De la casa d’Ursicina Sanahuja (Vil·la Havemann/Ave Maria) a Can Falç. Amb Beli Artigas ha aparegut primer a Radio Maricel.

Oh, snap! It's time to hit that runway. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is now in theaters, so we're taking a look back at Disney Channel's very own Miranda Priestly and Raven Baxter's first day working for her in the episode Dues and Dont's. Plus, updates on Princess Diaries 3, Camp Rock 3, and Miley Cyrus's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony speakers. ----- Follow The Time Mousechine: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clark County Councilor Dick Rylander examines the lasting impact of the landmark Janus v. AFSCME Supreme Court decision on public sector unions and teacher dues. With Camas, Evergreen, and Battle Ground teacher contracts up for renewal, Rylander explores why Washington teachers continue paying $737 annually despite the Court's 2018 ruling that eliminated mandatory agency fees. The analysis covers union membership retention strategies and the ongoing debate over exclusive representation in public education. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-do-teachers-continue-to-pay-union-dues/ #TeachersUnion #JanusDecision #ClarkCounty #WashingtonEducation #LaborLaw #TeacherContracts #PublicSectorUnions #FirstAmendment #Opinion #Politics

Henrietta Treyz, the co-founder and director of economic policy at Veda Partners, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the economic impacts of the war against Iran and the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The boys get together to recap their trip out to South Florida to watch Austin FC take on the defending MLS Champions. They talk through the match before expanding on some thoughts about the team headed into a packed section of the schedule and discussing other highlights from the weekend jaunt to Miami before closing out the episode with The Boy Factory. 0:30 - Intro 3:15 - U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 draw 5:30 - Injury updates 11:30 - Lineup reactions 14:55 - Inter Miami recap 1:06:15 - Postgame takeaways 1:22:05 - The Boy Factory Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join us on The Crypto Podcast as we delve into the intricate world of digital payments with industry veteran Joe Zahaitis. With over 30 years of experience in credit card processing, Joe brings a unique perspective to the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency. In this episode, he shares his journey from a crypto skeptic to a dabbler, exploring the philosophical challenges and exciting potential of digital assets as a payment vehicle. We discuss the current challenges of crypto exchanges, the hidden fees in traditional merchant processing, and the urgent need for simplification in the crypto transaction process. Joe also offers invaluable advice for merchants on vetting payment providers and understanding their effective rates. Tune in for a candid conversation that demystifies crypto payments and offers a glimpse into the future of finance. What we Discussed: 0:00 Welcome & Introduction 0:37 Joe's 30-Year Career in Payments 1:35 The Crypto Journey: Skeptic to Dabbler 2:58 Crypto as a Payment Vehicle 3:51 The 'Kludgy' Reality of Exchanges 5:29 Crypto as a Cash Transaction 8:04 Platform Fraud & Spammers 9:02 The Rise of 'Friendly Fraud' 10:08 Identity Fraud in Digital Assets 11:41 NFTs and Utility Scams 13:22 Fraud at the Speed of Electrons 14:05 Synthetic Identity Fraud 14:35 Card Brands' Toehold in the Market 15:21 The Responsibility Gap in Fraud 25:00 The Cost of Small Transactions 25:34 Per-Item vs. Percentage Fees 26:52 Mitigating Low-Ticket Costs 28:02 Consumer Protection & Velocity Checking 29:26 Real-Life Fraud Example: Apple Store Chicago 31:12 PIN vs. Signature Security 32:02 Saving vs. Credit Culture 41:48 Joe's 'Big Bold Statement' on Banking 42:22 The Exchange Monopoly 43:11 The Potential for 0.1% Fees 43:52 Simplifying Global Remittances 44:34 Currency Complexity & Stablecoins 45:52 The Legitimacy of the Ledger 46:42 Dues and Assessments 47:22 The 'Trading Places' Analogy 48:19 Crypto ATMs Explained 49:34 The Mad Dash to the Bottom 50:21 The Wild West: Betamax vs. VHS 51:00 The 'Fog' of Relevancy 52:08 Blocking Innovation: Stripe & New Businesses 53:36 Stripe's $250 Minimum Withdrawal 54:19 Overnight Investment & The Float 54:50 FX Trading & The 'Black Box' 55:56 Joe's New Podcast: 'Hard Currency' 56:58 Where to Find Joe: Zaidis.com 57:33 Contacting Joe's Admin: Julie 57:51 Outro & Closing Remarks How to Contact Joe Zahaitis : ⁠ ⁠https://www.zahaitis.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jzahaitis https://x.com/jzahaitis https://www.instagram.com/jzahaitis/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joezahaitis/ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠

Join us on The Crypto Podcast as we delve into the intricate world of digital payments with industry veteran Joe Zahaitis. With over 30 years of experience in credit card processing, Joe brings a unique perspective to the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency. In this episode, he shares his journey from a crypto skeptic to a dabbler, exploring the philosophical challenges and exciting potential of digital assets as a payment vehicle. We discuss the current challenges of crypto exchanges, the hidden fees in traditional merchant processing, and the urgent need for simplification in the crypto transaction process. Joe also offers invaluable advice for merchants on vetting payment providers and understanding their effective rates. Tune in for a candid conversation that demystifies crypto payments and offers a glimpse into the future of finance.  What we Discussed: 0:00 Welcome & Introduction 0:37 Joe's 30-Year Career in Payments 1:35 The Crypto Journey: Skeptic to Dabbler 2:58 Crypto as a Payment Vehicle 3:51 The 'Kludgy' Reality of Exchanges 5:29 Crypto as a Cash Transaction 8:04 Platform Fraud & Spammers 9:02 The Rise of 'Friendly Fraud' 10:08 Identity Fraud in Digital Assets 11:41 NFTs and Utility Scams 13:22 Fraud at the Speed of Electrons 14:05 Synthetic Identity Fraud 14:35 Card Brands' Toehold in the Market 15:21 The Responsibility Gap in Fraud 25:00 The Cost of Small Transactions 25:34 Per-Item vs. Percentage Fees 26:52 Mitigating Low-Ticket Costs 28:02 Consumer Protection & Velocity Checking 29:26 Real-Life Fraud Example: Apple Store Chicago 31:12 PIN vs. Signature Security 32:02 Saving vs. Credit Culture 41:48 Joe's 'Big Bold Statement' on Banking 42:22 The Exchange Monopoly 43:11 The Potential for 0.1% Fees 43:52 Simplifying Global Remittances 44:34 Currency Complexity & Stablecoins 45:52 The Legitimacy of the Ledger 46:42 Dues and Assessments 47:22 The 'Trading Places' Analogy 48:19 Crypto ATMs Explained 49:34 The Mad Dash to the Bottom 50:21 The Wild West: Betamax vs. VHS 51:00 The 'Fog' of Relevancy 52:08 Blocking Innovation: Stripe & New Businesses 53:36 Stripe's $250 Minimum Withdrawal 54:19 Overnight Investment & The Float 54:50 FX Trading & The 'Black Box' 55:56 Joe's New Podcast: 'Hard Currency' 56:58 Where to Find Joe: Zaidis.com 57:33 Contacting Joe's Admin: Julie 57:51 Outro & Closing Remarks                                                           How to Contact Joe Zahaitis : ⁠ ⁠https://www.zahaitis.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jzahaitis https://x.com/jzahaitis https://www.instagram.com/jzahaitis/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joezahaitis/ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠

City councilors tend to spend most of their campaign funds on things donors expect: consultants, advertising, office costs. They also spend thousands of dollars getting around town, hobnobbing at dinners and clubs, and on donations to nonprofits in their districts. And there's the coffee — lots of coffee.

In this episode of Chamber Chat, host Brandon Burton speaks with Sheila Thomas, President and CEO of the Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce. They discuss the importance of diversifying programming to enhance economic development and tourism marketing. Sheila shares insights on the Chamber's operations, including their innovative Chamber University, which offers educational programming for members. They also explore non-dues revenue strategies, the implementation of a lodging tax, and the future of chambers in fostering community connections. Transcript and show notes found at this link. Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Resource Development Group rdgfundraising.com Econ Dev Ops econdevops.com Swypit chamberchatpodcast.com/cc

Shardell Dues is the Chef/Owner/Operator of Red Sauce Pizza in Portland, Oregon I chatted with Shar about how she got into making pizza, her journey toward opening up her own pizzeria, her growth as a leader, the hardships of running a business, what makes a great pizza, and more!To keep up with Red Sauce Pizza and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links below! ---------------------------------------------------Thank you to DistroKid for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. Use the link below to receive 30% off your first year of DistroKid services.https://distrokid.com/?c=cableRed Sauce Pizza:https://www.redsaucepizza.com---------------------------------------------------INSTAGRAM:@redsaucepizza@dancablepresents@distrokidEmail: dancablepresents@gmail.comSpotify Playlists:https://open.spotify.com/user/54u8tkp1mevtd0i3cz79qbp8l?si=-4NT4PWPSlSowoXQkJhlkAApple Playlists:https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/dcp-april-2022/pl.u-EdAVRqdsXqWdRJVenmo: Dan-Cable-Presents

The podcast kicks off with Lino flying directly from the Holy Land to MN...to the hospital. After that, it's time to pay our dues. Then, a listener asks what to do when you're far from God. And the podcast wraps up with Lino sharing memories of Cardinal Dolan! 

Hi there boys and girls! Welcome back to another Jeep Talk Show interview episode!

Welcome, DVC enthusiasts and curious minds alike, to this week's edition of the My DVC Points podcast recap. Today, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of DVC dues—a billion-dollar industry in the making. Join Chad and his guest, Ron Shaer, as they crunch the numbers and explore the true cost and value proposition of Disney Vacation Club. Episode 375

Maddox Batson is 15, doesn’t have a driver’s license, and is somehow getting his first passport so he can head out on a world tour. In this episode, he talks about bringing his entire family on the road, growing up on bluegrass with a mandolin-master dad, and how being homeschooled actually fits with a life of airports, soundchecks, and hotel rooms. He and Bobby get into what a “normal day” looks like for him, why he begged to get off the screen and onto real stages, and how it feels now to hear crowds singing every word back. Maddox also opens up about the hobbies that keep him grounded such as collecting watches, playing golf, hunting and whether he still feels like a kid when most of his friends are just starting high school. He shares his love for artists like John Mayer, Keith Whitley, George Jones, and Ed Sheeran, his “pinch me” Opry moment, and the story of averaging 35 points a game in basketball before a knee injury changed everything. Plus, there’s a funny clip about being accused of being a ball hog, some “uncountry” talk, and what it’s like playing shows in Nashville and beyond at 15 years old. For tour dates and tickets go to MaddoxBatson.com Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.