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Join Matt Forde and Matt Dyson for an afternoon of goals and chaos!This week, the guys launch a brand new feature where they ask for your highlights and lowlights of the week - and they also discuss things you've been told to stop doing - after West Ham winger Adama Traore was told to stop lifting weights!80s food also comes into discussion - and Dyson tells the tale of being behind enemy lines at a Premier League fixture!

Greenpeace hat einen Monat nach dem ersten Mal erneut Waren beim chinesischen Billiganbieter Shein bestellt. Und die Laborresultate sind erneut vernichtend, obwohl Shein nach dem ersten Testkauf Besserung gelobt hatte. +++ Weiteres Thema: Teure Geräte und verärgerte Kunden bei Dyson.

Dyson heeft een nieuwe steelstofzuiger op de markt gebracht die er fundamenteel anders uitziet dan alles wat het bedrijf eerder maakte. De PencilVac FluffyCone is 3,8 centimeter in doorsnede. Ter vergelijking: een standaard steelstofzuiger is twee tot drie keer zo dik. Motor, batterij en stofbak zitten allemaal verwerkt in de steel zelf. Het toestel weegt 1,8 kilo. In deze aflevering van De Schaal van Hebben bespreekt Stijn Goossens de Dyson PencilVac FluffyCone uitgebreid. Wat kan dit toestel wel, wat kan het niet, en voor wie is het überhaupt bedoeld? De zuigkracht bedraagt 55 AirWatt. Dat is aan de lage kant voor een stofzuiger van dit prijsniveau, en onvoldoende voor tapijt. Dyson erkent dat zelf: het bedrijf positioneert de PencilVac nadrukkelijk als aanvulling op een bestaande stofzuiger, niet als vervanging. Denk aan de snelle veeg over een keukenvloer, niet aan de wekelijkse grote schoonmaakbeurt. De borstelkop is volledig nieuw ontworpen. De zogenoemde FluffyCones bestaan uit vier conische borstels die tegengesteld draaien en lange haren actief afstoten in plaats van ze op te wikkelen. Dat werkt in de praktijk goed, al heeft het een bijwerking: losse haarballetjes die apart moeten worden opgezogen. De ingebouwde groene lasers maken fijnstof op harde vloeren zichtbaar tijdens het zuigen. De beperkingen zijn concreet: de stofbak heeft een capaciteit van 80 milliliter, de batterij gaat maximaal 25 minuten mee, en het ontwerp maakt het toestel vatbaar voor omvallen. Ook ergonomisch is er kritiek: wie snel last heeft van handen of polsen, vindt dit geen prettig toestel. De prijs in Nederland is 500 euro. Dat is voor Dyson-begrippen gemiddeld, maar voor een stofzuiger die uitsluitend harde vloeren aankan en bedoeld is als bijtoestel, is het een serieuze aanschaf. Luister de podcast voor het uitgebreide oordeel! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! 441-M - 1877 - SETI: A la caza de megaestructuras artificiales extraterrestres ¿Piensas que es una idea muy especulativa? Pues ya se han descubierto al menos 5 objetos candidatos a ser "Esferas de Dyson". Imagen de la miniatura: Representación relatista de un enjambre de Dyson. Crédito: Віщун / Wikimedia Commons Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

The grid has been here before. Between 1960 and 2000, US utilities grew demand 4–5x while cutting real electricity prices by 20%, and the lessons from that era are more relevant than ever.Mark Dyson is Managing Director of Electricity at RMI, where he's spent nearly two decades working on grid modernization, distributed energy resources, and the policy and market design that holds it all together. Before returning to RMI, he led analytics at Ascend Analytics, giving him a rare vantage point across both the technical and market sides of the energy transition.In this episode, Mark draws on that history to make the case that data center load growth isn't the crisis it's being framed as — it's a solvable problem, and virtual power plants are a big part of the solution. He breaks down why VPPs are 40–60% cheaper than gas peakers or batteries for meeting new peak demand, and what it actually takes to deploy them at scale.This episode covers:- The three lessons from last century's grid growth: embrace new technology, invest proactively in infrastructure, and make the most of existing capacity- Why virtual power plants are the fastest, most affordable tool for meeting data center demand growth- Why hyperscalers resist flexible load at the project level — and how paying others to curtail resolves that tension- Navigating permitting headwinds and the post-OBBBA policy environmentIf you're working on the energy transition, Mark's perspective on what history can actually teach us about today's challenges is essential listening.Learn more about RMI here. Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?

Ein Makler bringt eine Familie wegen der Krankenversicherung in Bedrängnis. Er schliesst ohne ihre Einwilligung Verträge ab. Die Finanzmarktaufsicht zog in einem Jahr tausend Vermittler aus dem Verkehr. Reichen die neuen Regeln? – Dazu: Schlechter Kundendienst von Dyson und Test Fertigpizzas. Mangelhaft – Dyson-Kundendienst Zahlreiche Kundinnen und Kunden melden sich bei «Kassensturz», weil sie vom Kundendienst von Dyson hängen gelassen werden. Dyson wirbt mit hochstehenden Haushaltsprodukten, der Kundendienst lässt zu wünschen übrig: monatelanges Warten, vergebliche Anrufe. Qualität sieht anders aus. Visana lässt Familie im Regen stehen Ein Vermittler schliesst für eine ganze Familie Krankenkassenverträge bei Visana ab – ohne ihre Unterschrift und ihre Einwilligung sowie mit gefälschten Angaben. Die Familie reklamiert sofort, doch die Versicherung lenkt nicht ein, sondern droht mit Pfändungsankündigung. Erst nach über zwei Jahren löst Visana den Fall. Krankenkassenvermittler – Problem ungelöst Seit eineinhalb Jahren gelten bei der Vermittlung von Krankenversicherungen härtere Regeln. Trotz Registrierungspflicht für Vermittler und gedeckelten Provisionen nehmen die Reklamationen von Konsumentinnen und Konsumenten nicht ab. Was unternimmt die Finanzmarktaufsicht? Bettina Ramseier im Gespräch mit Markus Geissbühler, Leiter Aufsicht Versicherungen und Vermittler bei der Finma. Test Fertigpizzas – Ein Produkt überzeugt Zwölf Fertigpizzas «Margherita» – gefroren und gekühlt – testet eine fachkundige Jury: Welche schmeckt am besten? «Kassensturz» hat die jeweils teureren Produkte aus den Sortimenten des Detailhandels eingekauft. Trotzdem können nicht alle Produkte überzeugen – Testsiegerin ist ein Produkt von Coop.

refurbed, the leading online marketplace for refurbished products in Ireland, has surpassed €3 billion in cumulative Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) and expanded into 12 new European markets, doubling its footprint and marking a major milestone in the mainstream adoption of refurbished products. The company reached €3 billion in the total value of goods sold through its marketplace less than 12 months after passing €2 billion, reflecting year-on-year GMV growth of over 40%. The milestone follows a €50 million investment round in November 2025 and profitability achieved earlier that year, providing a strong foundation for continued expansion across Europe. "Refurbished is no longer a niche – it's becoming the default for many customers across Europe." said Peter Windischhofer, co-founder and CEO of refurbed. "We've proven that a circular business model can scale profitably. Surpassing €3 billion in GMV and expanding into 12 new markets shows that." To date, refurbed has sold 10 million products across their European markets and over 50% of its customers have returned for additional purchases. Since entering the Irish market five years ago, refurbed has sold more than 400,000 products to over 200,000 customers, contributing over €146 million in GMV. Through the purchase of refurbished devices, Irish customers have saved almost 17 million kilograms of CO?, more than 5 billion litres of water and nearly 60,000 kilograms of electronic waste. Pan-European expansion at scale The company's new markets include Spain, France, the UK, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Bulgaria and Luxembourg, bringing refurbed's addressable market to approximately 486 million consumers. Leading brands available on the platform include Dyson and Kärcher in home and garden, alongside Apple, Samsung and Google in consumer electronics. "This expansion is a deliberate next step," Windischhofer adds. "After reaching profitability and securing fresh investment, we are deploying capital where we see clear demand, strong supply infrastructure and long-term value creation. We scale where our model works – and we know it works." €3 Billion GMV: Refurbishment moves into the mainstream The acceleration from €2 billion to €3 billion in under a year highlights growing consumer trust in refurbished products and increasing competitive strength against new product sales. Premium supply is expanding rapidly, with the premium product share of order volume increasing by +113% and the premium share of GMV rising by +90% since the category launched in 2025. "We are witnessing a clear, structural shift in consumer behaviour," says Kilian Kaminski, co-founder of refurbed. "Smart and sustainable growth is no longer a trade-off. The circular economy is becoming mainstream, and Europe has the opportunity to lead globally by proving that profitability and sustainability go hand in hand." To date, refurbed has contributed to saving 445,000 tonnes of CO2 by offering refurbished instead of new products to consumers. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Ein Makler bringt eine Familie wegen der Krankenversicherung in Bedrängnis. Er schliesst ohne ihre Einwilligung Verträge ab. Die Finanzmarktaufsicht zog in einem Jahr tausend Vermittler aus dem Verkehr. Reichen die neuen Regeln? – Dazu: Schlechter Kundendienst von Dyson und Test Fertigpizzas. Mangelhaft – Dyson-Kundendienst Zahlreiche Kundinnen und Kunden melden sich bei «Kassensturz», weil sie vom Kundendienst von Dyson hängen gelassen werden. Dyson wirbt mit hochstehenden Haushaltsprodukten, der Kundendienst lässt zu wünschen übrig: monatelanges Warten, vergebliche Anrufe. Qualität sieht anders aus. Visana lässt Familie im Regen stehen Ein Vermittler schliesst für eine ganze Familie Krankenkassenverträge bei Visana ab – ohne ihre Unterschrift und ihre Einwilligung sowie mit gefälschten Angaben. Die Familie reklamiert sofort, doch die Versicherung lenkt nicht ein, sondern droht mit Pfändungsankündigung. Erst nach über zwei Jahren löst Visana den Fall. Krankenkassenvermittler – Problem ungelöst Seit eineinhalb Jahren gelten bei der Vermittlung von Krankenversicherungen härtere Regeln. Trotz Registrierungspflicht für Vermittler und gedeckelten Provisionen nehmen die Reklamationen von Konsumentinnen und Konsumenten nicht ab. Was unternimmt die Finanzmarktaufsicht? Bettina Ramseier im Gespräch mit Markus Geissbühler, Leiter Aufsicht Versicherungen und Vermittler bei der Finma. Test Fertigpizzas – Ein Produkt überzeugt Zwölf Fertigpizzas «Margherita» – gefroren und gekühlt – testet eine fachkundige Jury: Welche schmeckt am besten? «Kassensturz» hat die jeweils teureren Produkte aus den Sortimenten des Detailhandels eingekauft. Trotzdem können nicht alle Produkte überzeugen – Testsiegerin ist ein Produkt von Coop.

Stewart Alsop sits down with Ulises Martins on the Crazy Wisdom podcast to explore how artificial intelligence is fundamentally disrupting professional careers, labor markets, and the pace of human adaptation itself. They discuss everything from Dario Amodei's concept of "technological adolescence" to the possibility that we're approaching a point where AI advancement accelerates beyond our ability to keep up, touching on topics ranging from the economics of software development and the future of warfare to generational differences in how people will respond to AI-driven change. Martins emphasizes that while we may not be able to predict exactly what's coming, we need to dramatically increase our efforts to learn and adapt—potentially doubling the time we invest in understanding AI—because this isn't optional change, it's disruption happening at an unprecedented speed. Connect with Ulises on Linkedin to follow his work in AI and generative technology.Timestamps00:00 — Stewart introduces Ulysses Martins, framing the conversation around accelerationism and the future of work.05:00 — Ulises uses the parent-child analogy to argue humans will no longer play the dominant role as AI surpasses us.10:00 — Both agree learning AI is non-negotiable, urging listeners to double their investment in staying current.15:00 — Discussion shifts to software as media, the collapsing cost of building products, and the risk of big players like Anthropic making your idea obsolete overnight.20:00 — Ulises raises ecology vs. cosmic ambition, questioning whether humanity should aim for civilizational-scale goals like the Dyson sphere.25:00 — Stewart's ESP32 hardware project illustrates AI's current blind spots beyond software, while both predict physical-world AI will arrive as a byproduct of bigger industrial goals.30:00 — Tesla's birthplace in Croatia sparks a reflection on human genius as luck versus deliberate investment, invoking the Apollo program as a model.35:00 — The US-China AI race is compared to the Cold War Space Race, with interdependency acting as a brake on outright conflict.40:00 — Drone warfare and AI reframe military power, making troop size irrelevant and potentially reducing total war.45:00 — Agile methodology and generational shifts are linked, asking how Gen Z's values will shape the AI era globally.50:00 — Argentine vs. American Zoomers are contrasted, with millennial expectations versus Gen Z's pragmatism explored.55:00 — Ulises closes urging everyone to enjoy the ride, taking the infinite stream of change one episode at a time.Key Insights1. The Death of Traditional Career Paths: The concept of professional careers as we know them—starting as a junior and progressively advancing—is becoming obsolete due to AI's rapid advancement. This applies far beyond just software and SaaS companies, extending to all industries as robots and AI systems gain capabilities that fundamentally disrupt labor markets. The question isn't whether we'll adapt, but whether humans can adapt fast enough to keep pace with exponential technological change.2. The Acceleration Imperative: People must dramatically increase their investment in learning about AI immediately. Whatever time you were previously dedicating to staying current with technology needs to be doubled or tripled. This isn't optional—it's comparable to the necessity of basic education. Unlike previous technological transitions where you had years to learn new frameworks or tools, the current pace demands immediate, intensive engagement or you risk becoming irrelevant.3. Software as Media and the Collapse of Development Economics: Software has become media—easily reproducible and increasingly commoditized through AI assistance. The fundamental economics of software development are collapsing because if building software requires dramatically fewer development hours, the value and price of that software must necessarily decrease. Entrepreneurs need a new evaluation framework that assesses the risk of their ideas being replicated by AI or absorbed by major players like Anthropic or OpenAI.4. The Parent-Child Analogy for AI Development: Humanity's relationship with AI will inevitably mirror that of parents with increasingly capable children. Initially, we understand and control what AI does, but as it advances, it will surpass human capabilities in most domains. Just as parents cannot control fully grown adult children who exceed their abilities, humans will need to reconcile with creating something superior to ourselves. Attempting to permanently control such systems may be both impossible and potentially pathologic.5. The Kardashev Scale and Civilizational Ambitions: AI represents a civilizational-level technology that should redirect humanity toward grander goals like capturing stellar energy through Dyson spheres and expanding beyond our solar system. The competition between China and the United States over AI mirrors the Apollo program's space race but with higher stakes—potentially making traditional concepts like money less relevant if we successfully crack general intelligence. This requires thinking beyond planetary constraints.6. The Changing Nature of Warfare and Geopolitics: AI and autonomous weapons systems are fundamentally changing warfare by making human soldiers less relevant, similar to how nuclear weapons reduced the importance of conventional military force. This shift may actually reduce bloody civilian casualties in conflicts between major powers, as drone warfare and AI-driven systems create new equilibriums. The geopolitical map may fracture into more sovereign states and city-states as centralized control becomes less effective.7. Generational Adaptation and Unpredictability: Different generations will respond uniquely to AI disruption based on their values and experiences. Generation Z, having grown up during the pandemic without traditional expectations, may adapt differently than millennials who experienced unmet expectations. However, we must remain humble about our predictive abilities—we're not good at forecasting technological change or its timing. The best approach is maintaining openness, trying to understand developments as they unfold, and accepting that we cannot consume all information in an era of unlimited AI-generated content.

This morning is Exploration Sunday and we are excited to welcome our guest, DeSean Dyson, to speak into our theme, Draw Near: A Year of Radical Presence.

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Following the Supreme Court decision on tariffs, big companies including FedEx, Dyson, and L’Oréal are suing to recoup money paid. NPR’s Alina Selyukh explains why getting it back could be tricky. Some progress appears to have been made in the latest round of talks between the U.S. and Iran. Olivia Le Poidevin of Reuters joins to discuss why the two sides are still far apart. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is under intense pressure to confront drug cartels. Emily Green of Reuters dissects how the killing of Mexico’s most powerful drug lord was a risky move. Plus, Hillary Clinton gave a deposition in the House’s Epstein investigation, why Netflix is backing out of the deal to buy Warner Bros., and Pope Leo tells priests not to use AI in homilies. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

FedEx is suing the U.S. government for a full refund after the Supreme Court ruled the president lacked authority to impose certain tariffs, and the panel breaks down the $175 billion in refund claims from companies like L'Oréal, Dyson, Prada, and Costco, debating whether the ruling was about process, not legality, and what it means for negotiation leverage, small businesses, and America's ability to compete with China on national security priorities like semiconductors and rare earths.

From the BBC World Service: First up, British manufacturer Dyson settles a lawsuit filed against it by 24 migrant workers, and the Premier League says it's launching its own streaming service. And while David Brancaccio and the team will continue to share the economic news you need each weekday morning, today marks the final edition of the "Marketplace Morning Report" produced by the BBC World Service. Host Leanna Byrne reminisces about some of the show's biggest global news stories from over the years.

From the BBC World Service: First up, British manufacturer Dyson settles a lawsuit filed against it by 24 migrant workers, and the Premier League says it's launching its own streaming service. And while David Brancaccio and the team will continue to share the economic news you need each weekday morning, today marks the final edition of the "Marketplace Morning Report" produced by the BBC World Service. Host Leanna Byrne reminisces about some of the show's biggest global news stories from over the years.

Tony: -Carbonation Station: Redbull White Peach Sugar Free, Protein Pop Plus (Citrus, Orange Cream, Peach) Liquid Death Tropical Terror -ASML EUV is The Height of Human Technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiUHjLxm3V0 -Donut Labs SSB update: https://electrek.co/2026/02/23/donut-lab-vtt-solid-state-battery-test-results-fast-charging/ -Maybe Tech isn't always the answer: https://fortune.com/2026/02/21/laptops-tablets-schools-gen-z-less-cognitively-capable-parents-first-time-cellphone-bans-standardized-test-scores/ -Lizard man defends Instagram: https://www.engadget.com/social-media/mark-zuckerberg-testifies-in-social-media-addiction-trial-that-meta-just-wants-instagram-to-be-useful-234332316.html?guccounter=1 -Artemis 2 pushed back again: https://www.engadget.com/science/space/nasas-crewed-artemis-ii-launch-gets-pushed-back-again-this-time-due-to-a-helium-issue-231010042.html Jarron:  -Google Pixel 10a is the same phone as the Pixel 9a: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/26/02/18/2152215/googles-pixel-10a-is-the-same-damn-phone-as-the-pixel-9a?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed -Dyson still sucks its way to my heart: https://www.theverge.com/tech/880594/dyson-pencilwash-wet-floor-cleaner-thin-battery-handle -MAHA supporters are freaking out about RFK Jr's sudden flip on pesticide: https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/02/maha-moms-threaten-to-turn-this-car-around-as-rfk-jr-flips-on-pesticide/ -DJI is suing the FCC: https://www.theverge.com/tech/883734/dji-fcc-lawsuit-drone-import-ban -Lisan al-Gaib designed this shower head: https://www.theverge.com/tech/883006/kohler-anthem-evocycle-smart-shower-system-water-recirculate-filter-recycle Owen: -Just what we need! Detachable robot hands! https://www.sciencenews.org/article/detached-hand-robot-fingertips-ai -Maybe this is some evidence of DJI being banned? https://www.theverge.com/tech/879088/dji-romo-hack-vulnerability-remote-control-camera-access-mqtt Lando: -YT Lite Gets Better! https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/youtube-premium-lite-is-now-the-best-option-for-most-people  

Steve Caplin is dismissive of a robot that can fold laundry – very slowly and possibly needing remote human operation. More impressive is the forthcoming Dyson PencilWash electric floor mop. He is in tune with the Co-op in Sheffield whose freezers are attracting people who like the C#major chord they play. Scientists at Vienna University have created the smallest ever QR code while Microsoft's aim to store data on glass that will last millennia might have a small flaw. Steve explains why some video doorbells don't spot nefarious activity. There's a military-grade smartphone with thermal imaging and night vision. And the world's largest spherical building, modelled on the moon and containing a 4,000-room hotel is being planned. They just aren't sure where to put it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zückt eure Lippenstifte, nehmt den ZickZack Kamm in die Hand und probiert euch aus: Im Beauty Trendreport 2026 sprechen wir über den Lipstick Effect und die Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Ästhetik als „Quiet Precision“-Code und welche Trends aus den 90s wirklich zurück kommen. Und eine andere Frage umtreibt Lea und Laura: Kann man Skincare essen? Wir suchen nach Anti-AI Lebendigkeit auch in der Beauty Szene, und schauen auf den kulturellen Shift von Clean Girl zu Human Touch: messy hair statt Dyson, Seitenscheitel, ungemachtes Haar, silbriger Holo Eyeshadow, Smokey Eyes und den 90s Supermodel Glam. Weniger Algorithmus-Perfektion, mehr Ausdruck, mehr echte Haut, mehr Hände statt Filter. Dazu: Ballet Vibes, Silber, Lidstrich. Wir diskutieren das Ende der Dyson Frisur und erklären, was Disziplin und Kontinuität mit High-Performance Treatments zu tun hat. Kurz: 2026 wird polished, but human – sichtbar gepflegt, aber nicht perfekt mit Ordentlich Experimentiergeist und Nostalgie. Und ganz wichtig ceos: Diese Trends dürfen wie immer inspirieren, eine neue Version von sich auszuprobieren. Nichts weiter! Kein Muss, kein Druck. Nur Spaß! 00:00 Intro 02:10 Zeitlosigkeit & 90s-Revival (Carolyn-Bessette-Vibes)05:30 Messy Hair vs. Blowout-Ära – raus aus der Einheitsfrisur11:20 Human Aesthetic vs. AI-Perfektion14:10 Sichtbares Make-up: Eyeliner, Blush & Comeback der Kontur18:10 Icy Looks & silberne Brows – Gegentrend zur Wärme20:15 Beauty als Selbstwirksamkeit & Identitäts-Experiment24:40 Botox, Treatments & Urteilsfreiheit in der Beauty-Kultur31:45 Der Lipstick-Effekt: Wirtschaft & Micro-Luxury35:20 High-Performance-Treatments & Kontinuität in Skincare37:45 Eat Your Skincare: Darm, Hormone & Proteinpulver42:45 Scents, Ritual & Duft als Mindset-Tool48:15 Charakter statt Clean Girl – Beauty als Ausdruck von PersönlichkeitLovestory Serie:https://www.disneyplus.com/de-de/browse/entity-505f79c2-0d1c-4977-a127-5652f6d108a0Retinol Salat: https://www.google.com/search?q=karottensalat+rosinen+pinienkerne&oq=karottensalat+rosinen+pinien&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgBECEYoAEyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigAdIBCTEyNTU5ajBqNKgCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

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Will the Boomers be welcomed back in the Philippines? Bryce wins his 6th MVP, Goorj wins his 7th COTY; NZ shows out in the Gold Coast; Boomers squad thoughts; Dyson continues his hustle! Bryce wins his 6th! Goorjian gets his flowers yet again! New Zealand wins inaugural Ignite Cup. The Boomers return to the Philippines since 2018 brawl. Thoughts on the Boomers Squad for World Cup Qualifiers. Dyson continues his hustle on the court. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys discuss how almost all known statue related deaths revolve around  jealousy, when two hundred feet of extension cord and a Dyson will definitely get you a misdemeanor, and why Damon believes his tectonic plates must be shifting. 

Eric Dyson, Executive Director of 90 North Consulting and one of the retirement industry's more active ERISA expert witnesses, joins the 401(k) Specialist Podcast for a practical conversation on how plan sponsors and advisors can reduce fiduciary risk—and be better prepared if the Department of Labor comes calling.Drawing on his experience testifying in more than a dozen ERISA cases, Dyson shares the most common mistakes he sees in litigation and investigations, why a DOL audit may be a bigger risk than a lawsuit for most plans, and what courts actually expect from fiduciaries. He tackles pressing questions around paying advisors and TPAs with plan assets, properly documenting QDIA selections to secure safe harbor protection, conducting RFPs and benchmarking at “reasonable intervals,” and crafting committee meeting minutes that protect rather than expose.Dyson also provides clear, actionable steps sponsors can take before their next committee meeting to strengthen governance, document prudence, and stay off the litigation radar, and reduce fiduciary risk.EDITOR'S NOTE: This podcast episode is part of our new “Deep Dive” special content package for Q1 2026 titled, “How Not to Get Sued.” You can find additional coverage in the links below, and more focused content will be available in the coming days.SEE ALSO:How Not to Get Sued in 2026: Part 1How Not to Get Sued 2026: Part 2

Klarna "AI-first", le High-Tech perce sur TikTok Shop et le séisme du SaaS.Dans ce 258ème épisode, Laetitia et Adrien décryptent la transformation radicale de la rentabilité : quand l'IA ne se contente plus d'aider, mais remplace et vend. Entre le pari fou de Klarna pour son introduction en Bourse et l'explosion des paniers moyens sur TikTok Shop, le retail bascule dans une nouvelle ère d'efficacité.Au programme de cet épisode :

Chris Cuomo brings together key moments from this week's Cuomo Mornings on SiriusXM, featuring conversations with Michael Eric Dyson and Gary Vaynerchuk as the country reflects on the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson. Dyson shares personal stories from decades alongside Jackson, tracing his rise after Dr. King's assassination, the Rainbow Coalition campaigns of 1984 and 1988, and the relentless activism that defined his final years. The discussion turns to who carries that mantle now and what leadership looks like in a moment many Americans feel is lacking it. Gary Vee joins to talk about the algorithm-driven culture shaping politics, outrage, and self-worth — and why accountability, mindset, and economic opportunity may matter more than partisan warfare. Cuomo pushes back on whether social media is neutral, how political primaries reward extremes, and whether Americans still know how to disagree without dehumanizing one another. Calls from listeners also take the conversation into the Epstein controversy, transparency, media credibility, and the danger of conspiracy culture replacing serious inquiry. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Get 15% off OneSkin with code cuomo at https://www.oneskin.co/cuomo. #oneskinpod Head to https://factormeals.com/cuomo50off and use code cuomo50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. Eat like a pro this month with Factor. Reverse hair loss with iRestore and get exclusive savings on the iRestore Elite—use code CUOMO at https://irestore.com/cuomo! #irestorepod Go to https://Leesa.com for 30% off mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code CUOMO, exclusive for my listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Catherine Dyson's latest play, The Last Picture, focuses on an emotional support dog, Sam, who is taking a group of school children on a trip around an exhibit focusing on Europe in 1939. She chats to Hannah about empathy, dogs, antisemitism, audiobooks and the National Theatre. You can see The Last Picture in Manchester, Bristol and Guildford. More details and tickets here: https://ett.org.uk/our-work/the-last-picture/ Become a Standard Issue supporter here: Standard Issue Podcast | creating a magazine for ears, by women for women | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eri Mizobe is a digital marketing leader with over 12 years of experience spanning influencer marketing, social media, and public relations. As VP of Digital at MSL, Publicis Groupe's creative communications agency, she leads integrated digital strategy and execution for global brands including KitchenAid and JM Smucker. She has worked with industry-leading companies such as Dyson, Estée Lauder, and Marriott International, driving innovative campaigns that connect brands with modern audiences. Outside of work, Eri enjoys traveling, film photography, cooking and planning her wedding in Malta.

In this episode, the mates, along with guest Ben Horowitz, explore Elon Musk's shift to lunar AI data centers, mass drivers, O'Neill cylinders, Dyson swarms, and Optimus robots pioneering space. Get notified once we go live during Abundance360: https://www.abundance360.com/livestream  Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends   Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Ben Horowitz is a cofounder and general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), NY Times bestseller author, and creator of the a16z Cultural Leadership Fund. Salim Ismail is the founder of OpenExO Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross is a computer scientist and founder of Reified – My companies: Apply to Dave's and my new fund:https://qr.diamandis.com/linkventureslanding   Go to Blitzy to book a free demo and start building today: https://qr.diamandis.com/blitzy   _ Connect with Peter: X Instagram Connect with Ben X Instagram Linkedin Learn about a16z Connect with Dave: X LinkedIn Connect with Salim: X Join Salim's Workshop to build your ExO  Connect with Alex Website LinkedIn X Email Substack  Spotify Threads Listen to MOONSHOTS: Apple YouTube – *Recorded on February 13th, 2026 *The views expressed by me and all guests are personal opinions and do not constitute Financial, Medical, or Legal advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Earned, CreatorIQ CMO Brit Starr sits down with Frank Dudley—marketing leader, Northwestern professor, and author of an upcoming Wiley book on Creator Marketing and Commerce Media—to unpack why the industry's shift from influencer marketing to creator marketing is more than semantics. Frank argues that creators aren't a channel; they're the connective tissue across the customer choice journey, orchestrating demand from awareness through conversion in a dynamic, signal-driven system. Brit and Frank explore how this reframing helps brands move beyond siloed campaigns and start designing creator programs around jobs to be done: removing real consumer friction like confusion, skepticism, inertia, and perceived risk. Frank shares concrete examples—Dyson using explainer creators to demystify product claims, Sephora leaning on creators for mid-funnel confidence like shade matching, and Instacart creators driving lower-funnel utility through speed, substitutions, and savings. The conversation also dives into measurement, including why the market is shifting toward incrementality over engagement, and how integrating creators with commerce and paid amplification enables closed-loop learning and attributable impact. Finally, Frank breaks down the unglamorous—but essential—operational infrastructure required to scale: creative supply chains, decisioning layers, and data/legal ops. The takeaway: creator marketing isn't a tactic—it's a full-funnel operating system CMOs can roadmap. In this episode, you'll learn: How creators are now the engine behind modern targeting and demand creation The shift from disconnected creator efforts to coordinated marketing systems How creator programs contribute to measurable revenue outcomes Connect with the Guest: Frank's LinkedIn - @fdudley   Connect with Brit Starr & CreatorIQ: Brit's LinkedIn - @britmccorquodale CreatorIQ LinkedIn - @creatoriq Follow us on social: CreatorIQ YouTube - @CreatorIQOfficial CreatorIQ Instagram - @creatoriq CreatorIQ TikTok - @creator.iq CreatorIQ Twitter - @CreatorIQ

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What makes a bun dance?In Episode #513 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: the definition of abundance versus how futurists/technologists and everyday folks actually use it, the conflation of “lots of something” with “zero friction access,” whether abundance must be global or can be meaningfully local, test the concept across water, food, intelligence and money, why more does not equal free (or even better), scarcity's persistent psychological pull, whether a world of replicators (à la Star Trek) would make us healthier or simply more indulgent, Dyson spheres/Matryoshka brains/chess engines and why perfect performance is boring compared to messy human stories. Huge shoutout to Cole for the support!Stan Link: https://stan.store/meremortalsTimeline: (00:00:00) Intro(00:00:26) Defining abundance: frictionless access vs sheer quantity(00:03:21) Is abundance local or global? Water as a case study(00:05:23) Tech and food narratives: AI will make everything abundant(00:08:46) Limits, time and space: why infinite abundance breaks down(00:11:14) Air as the closest real abundance; distribution still matters(00:14:29) Observer effects: meaning, colour and value are perceived(00:20:29) Wealth, perspective and the abundance mindset(00:21:45) Boostagram Lounge: Star Trek replicators and personal vs private property(00:23:07) Is abundance actually good? Utopia, suffering and growth(00:26:25) Replicators and diet: would unlimited food make us healthier?(00:32:29) Health, sport and sameness: does abundance kill excitement?(00:36:58) Scarcity still drives value: the mine effect(00:40:00) Waste, recycling and shifting norms in abundant contexts(00:43:27) Raising the floor vs widening the gap: distribution dynamics(00:46:54) Utopian promises, isms and the risk of abundanceism(00:51:58) More isnt always better: goals, dieting and selfcontrol(00:56:57) Longevity, time perception and what remains human(00:59:26) Closing thoughts and next weeks book review: The Sovereign Individual Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastsValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

Join Matt Forde & Matt Dyson for another afternoon of goals, chaos and action from the Premier League and beyond...After reports reached the RNR Football Team that some male skiers could be injecting themselves "you know where" to enhance their athletic performance, the guys were asking, "What have you done to enhance your appearance?" and "Have you ever cheated?"Plus! "What were you mocked for at school?" and as the Six Nations kicks off, can someone, somewhere convince Fordey and Dyson that Rugby is actually a decent sport? Spoiler alert: No.

Leslie Looney is a professor of Astronomy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on star formation, the early evolution of planets, and building the powerful telescopes and observational tools needed to explore our universe. In this episode, we explore how stars and planets come to life, why building a giant telescope on the Moon could lead to revolutionary discoveries, and the idea that the universe itself is fundamentally unimaginable.At the core of our conversation is one powerful idea: whether we're human, alien, or artificial, the mark of a truly advanced civilization is curiosity. The unstoppable desire to explore, discover, and understand our place in this vast, unimaginable universe.What are YOU curious about?EPISODE LINKS:Leslie Looney's Website: https://eeyore.astro.illinois.edu/Leslie Looney's UIUC Website: https://astro.illinois.edu/directory/profile/lwlOUTLINE:0:00 Preview1:16 Host intro4:11 What makes research “good”5:43 Would you go to space? + NASA / shuttle launch energy6:27 Gatekeeping8:49 Research vs teaching:9:44 R110:16 Why are students here?11:53 Modern astronomy13:29 His path: first-gen, low-income, didn't know “science” as a career → electrical engineering + physics14:58 Do you want a star named after you?17:01 Holy grail18:20 What is a star?20:05 Motion20:56 Baby stars22:02 Turbulence23:29 Big Bang24:25 Hydrogen26:20 Survival27:27 Scale29:06 Butterfly effect31:08 How small fluctuations made everything36:22 Gravity38:36 Dark energy40:03 Dyson sphere41:16 Expansion43:02 Meaning44:43 The next fundamental discovery: “we're not alone”46:34 Signals48:27 Messaging51:23 Civilization priorities52:33 Wonder57:06 Simulation59:33 Robots1:02:52 Moon telescope1:05:22 NASA stories1:08:21 Munich1:12:22 Astronomy as a career1:15:04 Independent research1:19:18 Open skies1:28:25 Advice for Young People

Send us a textGriffin Brand and Dan Casey, co-authors of Bring Your Own Pencil: Bill Walsh's Playbook for Winning at Anything, join Joe to explore preparation, leadership, and what separates sustained excellence from short-term success.It's Super Bowl weekend, so football is part of the lens—but it doesn't stay there. The discussion moves from Bill Walsh and the San Francisco 49ers to Dyson vacuums, Raising Cane's chicken fingers, JSOC, and even 50 Cent. Different worlds, same underlying question: why do some people and organizations endure while others flame out?At the center is a simple idea: success is a lagging indicator. Drawing on Walsh's leadership philosophy, Griffin and Dan explain why outcomes take care of themselves when leaders focus on standards, habits, and ownership of preparation—long before performance is visible.From there, the episode broadens into leadership more generally: perseverance, the myth of overnight success, and how constraints can sharpen thinking instead of limiting it. A key theme is the idea of a permanent base camp—maintaining standards that keep teams within striking distance of excellence without burning them out.They also spend time on legacy. Not wins or titles, but people. The episode reinforces a simple measure of leadership: how many people succeed because you took the time to invest in them.Watch the full interview on YouTube!Joe, Griffin, and Dan also discuss: What “bring your own pencil” really means for leaders Alive time vs. dead time  How the path to the top is rarely a straight line How to sustain excellence without burning people or culture Why inputs matter more than outcomes How culture becomes real when it carries itself forward What legacy looks like when leaders step back Why the best leaders make their ceiling someone else's floorWhether you're watching the Super Bowl or leading a team far from the spotlight, this episode is a reminder that the work that matters most usually happens long before anyone is watching.A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!Veteran-founded Adyton. Step into the next generation of equipment management with Log-E by Adyton. Whether you are doing monthly inventories or preparing for deployment, Log-E is your pocket property book, giving real-time visibility into equipment status and mission readiness. Learn more about how Log-E can revolutionize your property tracking process here!Meet ROGER Bank—a modern, digital bank built for military members, by military members. With early payday, no fees, high-yield accounts, and real support, it's banking that gets you. Funds are FDIC insured through Citizens Bank of Edmond, so you can bank with confidence and peace of mind. Logistics Systems Incorporated (LSI) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business supporting DoD and federal civilian agencies with enterprise IT operations, global logistics support, cybersecurity, data, and mission support services. Founded by a veteran Army leader, LSI is known for operating inside complex, high-consequence environments where leadership, discipline, and execution matter. Their teams support large user communities and mission-critical systems across defense and civilian agencies.

Yep - we are at the start of a new world - a world where AI is going to be 'even bigger than the internet'. And as the leaders of challenger brands in CPG, we've gotta lean in. In this episode of Brand Growth Heroes, I'm joined by one of my oldest and best friends, Paul Adams, CPO & Marketing at a multi-billion dollar company, Intercom AND he is building Fin.ai. If you're not in 'Tech' you may not have heard of him, but Paul Adams is one of the world's most prominent tech product designers, researchers, and authors -  recognised as one of the world's leading thinkers on the the intersection between humans and technology... and now between humans, commercialisation and AI.... amongst many other aspects of tech that most of us are not even privy to!  Described as "one of Silicon Valley's most wanted", he's also one of my closest friends, and I can't tell you how proud we are of the young man who rocked up to live with us in Balham in 2002 to work at Dyson, his very first job. After only a few years he was poached by Facebook, where he made the platform 'mobile' and then Google, where he worked on making Gmail, Google and YouTube mobile too. It was while working for these behemoths that he moved to San Francisco with his wife Jennifer, who's one of my three besties (Love you, Jen), and became globally renowned on the Tech speaker scene. In this episode, Paul argues that AI isn't just another new channel or tool. It's a platform shift on the scale of the internet and potentially bigger. We talk about why the moment we're in feels eerily similar to 1999, why marketing is getting less effective across the board, and why the brands that win next will look very different to the ones that won the last cycle.A bit more background on Paul:"Most Wanted" Status (2011): Paul Adams was highlighted by Fortune as a highly sought-after talent in Silicon Valley following his significant contributions to major tech firms.Google (Social Research): At Google, he led the social research team, and his work directly influenced the creation of "Circles," which became the foundational feature of Google+. He also worked on Gmail, YouTube, and mobile products.Facebook (Brand Experience): He later joined Facebook as the Global Brand Experience Manager, where he focused on research, design, and product strategy, working with marketers and advertising agencies.Intercom (Product Strategy): He joined Intercom as VP of Product in 2014, later becoming the Chief Product Officer.Thought Leadership: Adams is the author of Grouped: How Small Groups of Friends are the Key to Influence on the Social Web. His work on "The Real Life Social Network" is widely recognized as one of the most viewed presentations on the evolution of social networks.Background: Before his time in tech, he worked as a product designer at Dyson, where he designed electronic appliances. Current Status: As of September 2023, he was working as the Chief Product Officer at Intercom, focusing on product strategy in the age of AI.This isn't a tactical 'AI' for the sake of AI episode. It's a big-picture conversation about what's actually changing, what's already changed, and what brand builders need to understand to stay relevant over the next decade. it was this conversation that made me set up a buzzing new community called NextGen CPG -  a community for AI-native founders.   Take a look and see if you're eligible to join us hereUseful linksConnect with Paul Adams on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauladams/Connect with Intercom The #1 AI Agent https://www.linkedin.com/company/intercom/Join the NextGen CPG WhatsApp community and LinkedIn page ============================================================Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor - Joelson, the commercial law firm=============================================================If you're a founder, you already know how much of your energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with your consumers.But don't forget that scaling a CPG business also comes with a maze of legal complexities that can make or break your business journey. From contracts, term sheets and regulatory compliance to protecting your brand's intellectual property as you expand, it's essential to get it right.And that starts with the right legal partner.So we're thrilled to introduce you to Joelson, a leading commercial law firm that specialises in guiding the founders of scaling CPG brands, as Brand Growth Heroes' sponsor.With long-term relationships with clients like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze, and Pulsin, Joelson is also famous for advising the innocent founders in their landmark sale to Coca-Cola! As a female team, we are especially impressed by Joelson's commitment to championing female founders in CPG.Not many law firms are also BCorps, nor do they specialise in helping founders navigate the legal challenges of scaling without stifling the creativity and momentum that got you here in the first place. 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Vic Verchereau welcomes Simon Dyson, who is Owner and Insurance Consultant at I Care Insurance. The South African Munga Race is a death defying challenge that stretches the most gifted athletes. In the midst of facing overwhelming odds and life threatening hazards, Simon Dyson emerged from the painful physical stress to find a new purpose for the possibilities his life holds. The Munga is a premier 1,000 km+ single-stage, semi-supported ultra-endurance mountain bike race held annually in South Africa (typically starting in Bloemfontein and ending in Wellington). Known as one of the world's toughest races, it takes 3 to 5 days of riding through the scorching Karoo desert, featuring immense heat, freezing nights, and sleep deprivation. In these extremes, Simon discovered inner passions through physical pain. In this edition of the Leadership Lowdown, Vic Verchereau takes us along for the ride of a lifetime and the discovery of crystal clear clarity. Join us on this rocky road to discovery! » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

"There is a limit on how much you can save, but there is no limit on how much you can make." - Sergio Martin Procurement is evolving fast. The true differentiator now is how the function can become a partner for growth and resilience. That means reimagining "customer experience" at every touchpoint, not just inside the business, but with suppliers as well. In this episode, procurement advisor and former procurement and supply chain executive Sergio Martin explains what it takes to deliver that value. Sergio shares practical stories from his experience at companies like Burberry and Dyson, explores what it means to move beyond "cost control," and reveals why empathy, expertise, and credibility are non-negotiable. In this episode, Sergio discusses: Defining the idea of a "customer" for stakeholders and suppliers Shifting procurement's mindset from savings to growth Building credibility through continuous expertise Becoming the customer of choice for innovation and resilience Links: Sergio Martin on LinkedIn Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube  

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The Robertsons dig into why truth doesn't always play well in modern culture, and why Jesus wouldn't be popular in a TikTok world built on virality and approval. The guys talk through everything from their long-running distrust of dentists to why being pro-life isn't a matter of personal preference or opinion. They reflect on how stories like The Chronicles of Narnia communicate hard truths better than arguments ever could and why true change is often so uncomfortable. Today's conversation is about Lesson 2 of C.S. Lewis on Christianity taught by visiting Hillsdale professor Michael Ward. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/. More about C.S. Lewis on Christianity: Encounter the faith & wisdom of C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis's writings bring the great questions of the Christian faith to life. Through his imaginative and invigorating style, Lewis answers these questions in ways that are compelling to those outside Christianity and energizing to those within the Christian faith. In this free, seven-lecture course, Professor Michael Ward—a leading scholar of C.S. Lewis—will explore Lewis's: argument for objective moral value in response to the rise of modern subjectivism; bittersweet path to conversion and the role of enjoyment in the Christian life; advice regarding the proper way to pray and read the Bible; teachings concerning the purpose of pain and how to confront suffering and loss; insights about the nature of heaven and hell. This course examines these fundamental topics not only through his classic works—including Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, and The Abolition of Man—but also through Lewis's personal experiences with doubt, conversion, suffering, grief, and joy. Through this course, students will discover Lewis's core lessons regarding the truth and goodness of the Christian faith and how to apply those lessons to one's life.  Join us today in discovering C.S. Lewis's enduring lessons about the meaning and practice of Christianity. Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 0:00 – All good conversations need caffeine 4:05 – Why studying C.S. Lewis still matters today 8:25 – “I can't believe anything unless it makes sense” 13:10 – Objective truth vs. subjective feelings 18:20 – The problem of evil & why moral outrage points to God 23:55 – How suffering backed C.S. Lewis into Christianity 29:10 – Tolkien, Dyson, & relaxing into the Christian story 34:40 – Faith as participation, not just belief 40:05 – Why C.S. Lewis wouldn't be popular in today's culture 45:30 – Christianity isn't safe but it is good — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We have a man making sweet sweet love to his Dyson and a drunk soldier who slept it off in an old folks home in the Ill-Advised News . We play a TV themed Synonym Game, try and make our own jingles, and try not to get fired. We learn cheaters listen to one style of music, have a new coworker join us in the studio for a fun game, and talk to Diana of Hofbrauhaus Buffalo about Can’t Beat Cassiday live, which is this Saturday. Support the show and follow us here Twitter, Insta, Apple, Amazon, Spotify and the Edge! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explore the work of the Princeton, Indiana producer and engineer Robert Hosea Williams (also known as R. José Williams) best known for his work with Gil Scott-Heron. Williams was born in 1936 in Princeton, Indiana, the county seat of Gibson County in the state's far southwestern corner. While his career would eventually take him far from southern Indiana, his family's roots in the region ran deep.  His mother, Martha Alice Stewart, came from one of Gibson County's long-established Black families. Her father, Hosea Henry Stewart, was born in Lyles Station, Indiana, one of the most significant Black settlements in the state.  Founded in the 1840s by free Black landowners, Lyles Station grew into a self-sustaining farming community with its own school, churches, businesses, and railroad access. For decades, it served as a center of Black life in the region.  Gibson County was home to several early Black settlements, formed by free Black families migrating from the South in the early 19th century. These communities emphasized land ownership, education, spiritual life, and mutual support—values passed down across generations, even as many rural settlements declined in the 20th century due to flooding, economic change, and migration into towns like Princeton.  Williams' family left Princeton in the late 1940s, but the values of self-determination and cultural pride rooted in Gibson County found their way into Williams' production work, reflected in the socially conscious music he produced for artists like Gil Scott-Heron and Father's Children.  In the early 1970s, Williams established himself as a recording engineer and producer in the Washington, D.C. area, building a career that placed him at the center of the city's vibrant but often overlooked soul and R&B scene. In D.C., Williams founded Red, Black and Green Productions, named after the Pan-African flag. Under that banner, he worked with many R&B and funk musicians clustered around the nation's capital, including Father's Children, The Summits, and Dyson's Faces. In 1973, Williams came to the attention of poet and singer-songwriter Gil Scott-Heron, who had been teaching at Federal City College in D.C. Scott-Heron had gained national prominence with his 1971 recording The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Along with his musical collaborator Brian Jackson, Scott-Heron secured Williams as producer and engineer for his classic 1974 release, Winter in America. Join us for music featuring the engineer and producer Robert Hosea Williams.

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The Space Show Presents Dr. Antonino Del Popolo, Friday, 1-23-25Quick summaryThe Space Show hosted Dr. Antonin o del Popolo, an Italian astrophysicist, to discuss his book “We Are Not Alone: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life.” Dr. del Popolo explained the various theories on the origin of life, including panspermia and abiogenesis, and discussed the challenges in detecting extraterrestrial life, such as the distance between stars and the lack of confirmed signals from other civilizations. He highlighted the potential for microbial life on exoplanets and the importance of future telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope in confirming its existence. The discussion also touched on the Fermi Paradox and the possibility of advanced civilizations, though Dr. del Popolo expressed skepticism about the likelihood of contact with such civilizations anytime soon.Detailed SummaryDavid and Antonino discussed the possibility of extraterrestrial life, with Antonio explaining that while there have been claims of life on other planets, such as the detection of dimethyl sulfide on an extrasolar planet, these claims have been discredited. He suggested that future telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope might provide clearer evidence of life in the next 10 years. David mentioned his listeners' interest in UAP phenomena and the possibility of alien visitation, but Antonino dismissed these ideas as not supported by the scientific community.We formally started with introductions and small talk about volcanoes, with participants discussing locations like Sicily, California, and Idaho. David introduced the main guest, Antonino del Popolo, a physicist from Sicily with a new book on extraterrestrial life. Antonio explained that he would summarize the book's contents rather than use slides to save time for discussion. The host announced upcoming guests and programs, including Dr. Kothari, Dr. Ethan Siegel, and Greg Autry. The conversation ended with David introducing Antonio to discuss his book, “We Are Not Alone.”Antonino discussed his book on the origins of life, exploring two main theories: panspermia, where life originated elsewhere in the universe and was brought to Earth by comets, and abiogenesis, which posits that life arose from non-living matter on Earth. He also covered the iron-sulfur world hypothesis and the lipids world theory, highlighting the challenges in replicating cellular life in laboratories. Antonio concluded by discussing the potential for life in our solar system, particularly on moons like Europa and Enceladus, as well as on exoplanets, noting the discovery of the first exoplanet in 1991 and the ongoing search for habitable conditions beyond Earth.Antonino discussed the potential for microbial life on exoplanets, noting that while many planets in the habitable zones of their stars might support liquid water, confirming the presence of life is challenging due to the distance and limitations of current technology. David inquired about the difficulty in detecting life, to which Antonino explained that while spectroscopy can identify biosignatures like water and oxygen, only one exoplanet, K218b, has shown such signs, and it will take time to confirm life on more planets. Antonino also highlighted the challenges in detecting advanced civilizations, citing the “Great Silence” and the Fermi Paradox, which suggest that either civilizations are extremely rare or there are significant barriers to communication across vast interstellar distances.Antonino discussed the possibility of extraterrestrial life and civilization, mentioning Fermi's paradox and various theories such as the Great Filter and Kardashev's scale. He explained that recent studies, including work by Frank and Sullivan in 2016, suggest that technological civilizations have likely existed in the universe, based on statistical calculations of astrophysical and biological factors in the Drake Equation. John Jossy asked about the certainty of these studies, and Antonino clarified that while the calculations are statistically sound, the unknowns in biology could potentially invalidate the results.Antonino discussed the probability of life evolving on planets similar to Earth, noting that calculations for our galaxy suggest a high likelihood of inhabited planets, especially those orbiting red dwarfs. He explained that while exact probabilities are difficult to determine, estimates indicate around 6 billion such planets in our galaxy and potentially 10^22 in the universe. Antonino also addressed the perspective of believers, suggesting that the existence of life beyond Earth aligns with religious beliefs, while non-believers might find it harder to accept.The Space Show Wisdom Team discussed the probability of life and civilizations in the universe, with Antonino presenting estimates of 6 billion Earth-like planets around Sun-like stars, though Joe noted that only super-Earths have been discovered so far. They explored the concept of biosignatures, including carbon dioxide, water vapor, and methane, as indicators of life, with Antonino mentioning the discovery of dimethyl sulfur on the exoplanet K218b. The conversation concluded with a discussion about the possibility of past life on Mars, based on Viking lander experiments and recent findings of organic matter and water on the planet.Antonino talked about the presence of methane in the universe, explaining that while methane can be found on Jupiter and Saturn, its presence alone is not sufficient to prove the existence of life. He emphasized the need for precise biosignatures to confirm life and noted that microbial life could still exist despite the Fermi Paradox, which questions why we haven't detected any extraterrestrial civilizations. Dr. Ajay inquired about the historical context of the Fermi Paradox and the Drake Equation, and Antonino clarified that the paradox preceded the equation, though the exact timeline was not fully discussed.The team discussed the possibility of extraterrestrial civilizations and the Kardashev scale, which measures a civilization's ability to harness energy. Antonino explained that while the Fermi Paradox suggests no advanced civilizations in our galaxy, microbial life could still exist. Marshall proposed a theory about civilizations moving to galactic arms with more stars, and Antonino mentioned the concept of Dyson spheres as a way for advanced civilizations to harness energy from stars. Dr. Sherry Bell asked about the next steps if biosignatures were found, and Antonino explained that the James Webb Space Telescope would be used, with a more powerful telescope called Ariel planned for the future. He also noted that it would take a long time to confirm the existence of life on a distant planet, even with current technology.Antonino mentioned the time it takes to observe potential biosignatures with James Webb, explaining it could take several months to a year, and highlighted that the existence of life on K218b remains uncertain despite observations starting in 2023. He explored theoretical possibilities of faster-than-light travel using general relativity, though he considered such advancements unlikely within 50 years. The discussion also covered alternative chemistries for life, with Antonino noting that while silicon-based life is possible, carbon remains the most probable basis for life as it forms stable and complex structures. He concluded that microbial life likely exists in the universe, with intelligent life potentially following as evolution progresses, though he expressed skepticism about the likelihood of detecting extraterrestrial civilizations.Special thanks to our sponsors:American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentOur Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223 (Not in service at this time)For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. 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Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc kick off this episode with a sharp breakdown of the retail news that mattered this past week. AI dominates the conversation—not as hype, but as a clear shift from experimentation to real-world implementation. Steve shares observations from the show floor, noting how retailers are racing to modernize product data, digital infrastructure, and site experiences to better capture the growing wave of AI-driven and agent-led shopping traffic.The conversation then turns to one of the most consequential stories in retail: the Saks Global bankruptcy. Steve provides deep context on the failed Saks–Neiman Marcus merger, the leadership shake-up, Amazon's unexpected equity exposure, and the cascading impact on vendors—particularly smaller brands that may never be made whole. Early earnings and sales signals round out the news segment, with standout performances from Costco, American Eagle, and Five Below reinforcing a widening gap between retail's winners and laggards. The hosts also discuss Walmart's renewed push into drone delivery and the accelerating ripple effects of GLP-1 drugs, especially as pill-based options expand access and potentially reshape apparel and discretionary spending.From there, Steve and Michael are joined by Jessica Schinazi, CEO of Away for an engaging interview recorded live in the Narvar remote podcast studio on the floor at the NRF Big Show  Jessica reflects on her journey from LVMH, Amazon, and Dyson to leading one of the original digitally native vertical brands as it approaches its tenth anniversary. She shares why Away's emotional connection with customers—paired with uncompromising product quality—has allowed the brand to endure while many early DTC peers have struggled.Jessica explains Away's evolution into what she describes as a “DTC-smart” model: maintaining direct customer relationships while strategically expanding through wholesale partners such as Nordstrom, Amazon, and Dick's Sporting Goods. Each channel plays a distinct role, from immersive storytelling in owned stores to trust-building through reviews and scale on marketplaces. The discussion also explores leadership in the AI era, with Jessica emphasizing resilience, curiosity, and the importance of using AI as a tool to elevate human work—not replace it.In the closing segments, the hosts revisits new details emerging from the Saks Global bankruptcy, and share what's on their radar screen, exploring labor market signals and leadership changes at Kendra Scott, the fast-growing jewelry brand. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Astronomy Cast Ep. 778: Dyson Swarms By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Jan 5, 2026. Freeman Dyson asked a fascinating question. What would it look like if a civilization was using all the energy coming from their star? And what form would this take? This introduced the concept of a Dyson Sphere, or more realistically, a Dyson Swarm surrounding a star. But if you're skeptical about the concept, you're in good company. This show is supported through people like you on Patreon.com/AstronomyCast In this episode, we'd like to thank: Burry Gowen, Eric Lee, Jeanette Wink, Michael Purcell, Andrew Poelstra, David, David Rossetter, Ed, Gerhard Schwarzer, Jason Kwong, Joe McTee, Sergey Manouilov, Siggi Kemmler, Sergio Sancevero With special guest star Stella!