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A folklorist is swept up in a journey to find the proof that supports her seemingly preposterous notion about porcupines and fairy tales. Genre: Fairy Tale   Excerpt:Tommie's conjecture concerned the many fairy tales where a sudden growth of thorny vines encompassed a tower or a castle to protect, or more likely imprison, a young woman possessing some degree of power—a princess of surpassing beauty, say, or a sorceress. That growth was typically attributed to a magic spell cast by an evil witch or jealous warlock. Tommie allowed that magic and wickedness may have been involved, or not. Either way, the wild thorny thickets that held back princes were cast out by a creature. "Have you ever heard of the prickly vine porcupine?"   The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is "Turn Again." One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. This episode landed on CREATURES. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: Isle of the Fairy Ring Find more stories and episodes featuring this theme here: Year of Creatures.   MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: STORYFEATHER STORE   The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you'd like to keep up with the fiction I create)Fictioneer's Field Guide (if you'd like writing tips and guidance from me)  Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.)   MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I've gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called Fictioneer's Field Guide: A Game Plan for Writing Short Stories. It's now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: STORYFEATHER STORE   CREDITSStory: "Isle of the Fairy Ring" Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel   Music:"Quizitive" by LEE ROSEVERE (Intro)"All the Answers" by LEE ROSEVERE (Outro)"Abstract Vision #5" by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by LEE ROSEVERE"Awkward Silences Version b""All the Answers""Small Steps""Betrayal""Expectations""Not Alone""Heat Haze""Quizitive""Puzzle Pieces""Making a Change""Awkward Silences Version a" Track by Andrew Sitkov is part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev MarketMusic by Lee Rosevere is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Sound effects from AudioJungle, GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through Hindenburg)Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration.   Find more music by Andrew Sitkov at gamedevmarket.net Find more music by Lee Rosevere at freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere and leerosevere.bandcamp.com Find more stories by Nila at storyfeather.com   Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. A porcupine with an array of glowing greenish quills, facing and looking forward, seen from the right flank. The wispy shapes of yellow and purple mushrooms surround the porcupine, suggesting the shape of a ring. At top right, there floats a bright glow, surrounded by hazy pink light. Watermark of "Storyfeather" along the inner part of the porcupine's left foreleg. Rectangular image made square with top and bottom borders that display blurred sections of the main image.

Today's guest is Richard Bernstein, Chief Investment Officer of Richard Bernstein Advisors, which he founded in 2009. He was previously the Chief Investment Strategist at Merrill Lynch. In today's episode, Richard argues that the market is defined by rampant speculation and extreme narrowness. He explains why he's bullish on both dividend-paying and international stocks and believes crypto is the first global investment bubble. To close, he warns that corporate credit is priced for perfection, inflation risks aren't gone, and diversification is the best defense in a bubble-prone market. (0:00) Starts (1:20) Richard on market narrowness & speculation (6:21) The Earnings Expectations Life Cycle (12:33) Non-US stocks are undervalued (18:38) Small cap trends and long-term investment themes (24:14) American Industrialization Renaissance (27:10) Corporate credit risk (33:42) Is the Fed independent? (36:38) Is crypto the first global investment bubble? (41:11) The importance of financial history (46:07) Richard's most memorable investment ----- Follow Meb on X, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Sponsor: Join Alpha Architect's LIVE webinar Feb 3rd to learn if a 351 Exchange may fit your clients' needs.  Before the webinar, visit Alpha Architect's 351 Education Center for use cases, tools, FAQs, upcoming launches, and more. ----- Follow The Idea Farm: X | LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com ----- Past guests include Ed Thorp, Richard Thaler, Jeremy Grantham, Joel Greenblatt, Campbell Harvey, Ivy Zelman, Kathryn Kaminski, Jason Calacanis, Whitney Baker, Aswath Damodaran, Howard Marks, Tom Barton, and many more.  ----- Meb's invested in some awesome startups that have passed along discounts to our listeners. Check them out here!  -----Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rivka and Frank are joined by their dear friend Peter Moses—entrepreneur, creative producer, and co-founder of Rain Delay Media—for a deep dive into the Oscar-winning 1987 classic Moonstruck, starring Cher and Nicolas Cage. They unpack the film's take on class, family, and a version of New York City that once felt economically possible. Next week, we're watching Paul Thomas Anderson's 2025 film One Battle After Another.

In this episode of Reza Rifts, Keith Reza interviews his acting hero, John Cusack, exploring various aspects of Cusack's career, including his experiences in filmmaking, scriptwriting, and the importance of music in film. They discuss the emotional depth of storytelling, the challenges of acting in historical roles, and the dynamics of collaboration on set. Cusack shares insights on the impact of directors and editors, memorable experiences with co-stars, and his thoughts on perfectionism in the creative process. The conversation culminates in Cusack's reflections on his career and advice to his younger self, making it a heartfelt and inspiring dialogue. Follow John IG @johncusack  https://www.instagram.com/johncusack/  X @johncusack  https://x.com/johncusack  Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:44 - The Impact of Family in Filmmaking 05:31 - Writing and Rewriting Scripts 08:12 - The Role of Music in Film 10:53 - Exploring Emotional Depth in Characters 13:39 - Guerrilla Filmmaking and Character Development 16:13 - The Art of Monologues and Dialogue 19:04 - Historic Roles and Research in Acting 21:56 - Personal Connections with Characters 24:37 - Searching for John Cusack: Anecdotes and Experiences 31:12 - The Art of Filmmaking: Writing, Shooting, and Editing 32:11 - Transitioning from Screenwriting to Graphic Novels 33:44 - Connecting with Fans: The Power of Cameo 35:08 - The Impact of Movies on Audiences 37:55 - The Evolution of Comedy and Performance 39:51 - Creating a Unique Film Concept 41:38 - Life Lessons: Reflections on Youth and Perfectionism   Follow Keith on all social media platforms: Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!   #JohnCusack  #BehindTheScenes  #FilmmakingSecrets  #sayanything #actorinterview

In this episode, our inmates are in hot pursuit of their first HellSpawn! Dalton is breaking down walls, Collette is falling apart, and Donnie does his best owl impression as Flail to the Face plays Kill Your Necromancer! Enjoy!This episode of Flail to the face features the game Human Occupied Landfill by Todd Shaughnessy, Daniel Thron, Chris Elliott, Kill Your Necromancer by Pawel Kicman & HellSpawn by Richard Markert and Lee Iovis.With:Thomas Genno-Stume playing Dalton Walls.Tom Gambino playing Collette Stellarno.Charles Paschke playing Donnie.And Kevin Welch as the GameMaster.Season 2 theme music is Void Construct by Alex Grohl.Editing by Kevin Welch.Cover Art by Tom Gambino with assets from UnitSix.Video Editing by Dan FinneySFX courtesy of Epidemic Sound & Pixabay.Whispers of the Dying Lands:https://open.spotify.com/show/7yFvPcYtVa2jP5nCI1QqCS?si=9b22LV8ORPO400RWs3u-cQHellSpawn:⁠⁠hellspawnrpg.com⁠⁠Kill Your Necromancer:⁠⁠Kill Your Necromancer by Heltung Storytelling⁠⁠https://shop.heltung.onlineDan Finney:OVERLAND EMPIREFind us on whatever social media platform you use:FacebookTwitterInstagramBlueSky#FlailToTheFace #mörkborg #actualplay #podcast #ttrpg #hol #humanoccupiedlandfill #Hellspawn #KillYourNecromancer

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So you want to start a podcast? Think you need a $500 microphone and a soundproof studio to get heard? Think again. In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, host Justin Barone breaks down exactly how to start a podcast with zero budget.Forget expensive gear and high-priced studios. You can launch a professional show from your couch using the tools you already own. Whether you're looking for a fun new hobby or a potential career shift, we're proving that you can create a high-quality podcast with a total investment of $0 in 2026.As an independent creator, editor, and producer with 5 years of podcasting experience, Justin Barone is stripping away the gatekeeping to help you enter the world of podcasting without spending a dime. This is the first episode in our new "Getting Started" series—designed for the creator who has the ideas but doesn't know where or how to begin.In this episode, we cover:The "Hidden" Studio: Which tools you already own that are perfect for your first 5 episodes.Editing for Free: The best no-cost software to produce a crisp, professional audio experience.Zero-Cost Distribution: Free hosting platforms that push your show to Spotify, Apple, and beyond.The Creator Mindset: How to keep podcasting fun and avoid burnout.Your First Content Map: What to record first (and why your audience will help you find your "niche").Organic Promotion: Which social media platforms to prioritize for your first listeners.Websites to help start your podcasthttps://creators.spotify.com/https://rss.com/https://www.buzzsprout.com/https://www.podbean.com/https://redcircle.com/I hope you enjoy the sesh!Like, Share, Subscribe, leave a Comment and Visit Tots420.comhow to start a podcast, best zero budget podcast equipment, Spotify for creators tutorial for beginners, podcast recording software free, cheap vs free podcast hosting, podcasting for beginners, start a podcast in 2026, podcast tutorial for beginners, thoughts off the stem, Justin Barone, comedy podcast, self improvement podcast, personal growth podcast, cannabis podcast

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what predestination and election mean.Questions Covered in This Episode:Can you remember how you were introduced to these doctrines?What is reformed theology?What is predestination? What is election? Are they synonyms? Where do we find them in scripture?What have been faithful approaches to these doctrines?Who do you disagree with on this, but you respect the way they articulate their view?What is determinism?What is the point? Why should we care about this?Helpful Definitions:Predestination: God has ordained specific things to happen.Election: God administers His saving benefits and/or judgment.Pelagius: Man is not stained by sin; humanity is neutral before God.Augustine: Humans are dead in their sin and saved by grace.Arminianism: Humans are dead in their sin and allowed to choose saving grace.Determinism: God is so other than, there is no meaningful place for human agency. Compatibilism: God directs our desires, and humans act in accordance with our desires.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Romans 9, Genesis 1-2, Genesis 12, Ephesians 1, Romans 5-6, Proverbs 16:9, Romans 8, John 6, Matthew 13, John 10Deep Discipleship ProgramLigonier MinistriesRenewing Your MindActs 29T4G“Let the Nations Be Glad!” by John PiperBFM 2000 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcast:Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if financial planning were approached the same way engineers design aircraft, medical treatments, or complex systems—with clearly defined objectives, constraints, and rigorous trade-off analysis? In this episode, Benjamin Felix is joined by Braden Warwick for a deep dive into what it means to engineer financial outcomes. Drawing on Braden's background as a PhD-trained mechanical engineer and his work building financial planning software at PWL Capital, the conversation reframes financial planning as a design problem rather than a speculative exercise. They explore the critical distinction between a financial plan and a financial projection, why uncertainty does not invalidate good planning, and how professional communication under uncertainty can build trust with clients—especially those from technical backgrounds. The discussion highlights the importance of goals-based planning, sensitivity analysis, and explicitly quantifying trade-offs when clients have multiple competing objectives. Key Points From This Episode: (0:00:04) Introduction to Episode 393 and the return of Braden Warwick (0:02:50) Braden's role at PWL and his experience deploying Conquest Planning software (0:05:46) The tension between low industry entry barriers and professional standards in financial planning (0:07:54) Braden's background in mechanical engineering and academia 0:09:33) Financial plans vs. financial projections: why uncertainty doesn't make a plan "wrong" (0:12:59) Lessons from medicine and engineering on communicating decisions under uncertainty (0:15:15) An engineering framework for financial planning: objectives first, then solutions (0:18:42) Why surface-level goals like "minimize tax" or "maximize returns" often miss what really matters (0:21:19) Evaluating plans against goals using projections, scenario analysis, and sensitivity analysis (0:24:28) Why sensitivity analysis helps planners focus on what actually drives outcomes (0:29:27) Handling multiple competing goals using trade-off analysis and Pareto frontiers (0:36:46) Practical ways planners can present trade-offs without complex math (0:39:25) Case study setup: professional financial planning with corporate clients (0:40:20) Salary vs. dividends for business owners when optimizing for legacy goals (0:44:26) Why financial planning software outputs can be misleading without context (0:48:23) The importance of understanding how planning software calculates key metrics (0:50:22) Using PWL's free retirement tool to analyze CPP and OAS timing decisions (0:53:44) Approximating Monte Carlo outcomes using standard error of the mean (0:56:16) Linking "bad" and "terrible" outcomes to plan success probabilities (0:58:44) How CPP and OAS deferral affects sustainable spending and downside protection (1:02:46) What makes PWL's CPP calculator different from typical break-even tools (1:05:15) Why wage inflation assumptions materially affect CPP deferral decisions (1:07:46) Closing framework: goals, constraints, sensitivity analysis, and quantified trade-offs (1:09:36) Financial planning as an emerging discipline rooted in engineering-style thinking Links From Today's Episode: Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Benjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

The Vermont National Guard usually takes orders from the state. But at the end of 2025, President Trump deployed the Vermont guard to the Caribbean — and Gov. Scott said he had no control over the president's orders.It gave this question from a listener newfound relevance: “Who controls the deployment of the Vermont National Guard if orders from the federal government and the state are in conflict?”You can find the web version of this story here. For more about the Vermont guard, check out this 2010 VPR series, which covered some of the 1,500 Vermonters who were deployed to Afghanistan.This episode was reported and produced by Sabine Poux and Josh Crane. Editing and additional production from Burgess Brown. Our executive producer is Angela Evancie. Theme music by Ty Gibbons; other music by Blue Dot Sessions.Special thanks to Michael Bosworth, Jill Lepore, Mikaela Lefrak, Jon Ehrens, Alicia Freese, April McCullum, Peter Hirschfeld, Peter Teachout, Steve Zind and Zoe McDonald.As always, our journalism is better when you're a part of it: Ask a question about Vermont Sign up for the BLS newsletter Say hi onInstagram and Reddit @bravestatevt Drop us an email: hello@bravelittlestate.org Make a gift to support people-powered journalism Tell your friends about the show! Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public and a proud member of the NPR Network.

In episode #598 of the Lawyerist Podcast, learn how Microsoft Copilot can help lawyers work more efficiently inside Microsoft 365—without compromising accuracy, security, or client trust. Zack Glaser talks with Ben Schorr, innovation strategist at Affinity Consulting Group and former Microsoft insider, about how attorneys can move past AI hype and start using Copilot for real, everyday legal work.  Zack and Ben break down how Copilot helps lawyers draft and edit documents, summarize complex files, extract key deadlines, prep for meetings, and manage inbox overload—all while keeping client data protected within Microsoft's security framework. They clarify where Copilot delivers the most value, where caution is required, and why understanding its limitations is essential to using it effectively. For lawyers curious about AI but unsure where to begin, this episode offers a clear, realistic roadmap for adopting Copilot without compromising accuracy, ethics, or trust.  Listen to our other episodes on  AI, Legal Technology & Practical Innovation in Law Firms:   Rethinking Law Firm Growth in the Age of AI, with Sam Harden Apple | Spotify | LTN  Episode 550: Beyond Content: How AI Is Changing Law Firm Marketing, with Gyi Tsakalakis & Conrad Saam Apple | Spotify | LTN  Episode 543: AI Ethics: What Lawyers Need to Know, with Hilary Gerzhoy Apple | Spotify | LTN  Episode 497: Real Talk About Artificial Intelligence in Your Office, with Ben Schorr Apple | Spotify | LTN    Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!   If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.  Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.    Chapters / Timestamps:   00:00 – Introduction  08:43 – Meet Ben Schorr  11:08 – What Copilot Is (and Why Lawyers Care)  13:27 – Security, Privacy, and Client Data  16:47 – Drafting Legal Documents With Copilot  18:36 – Schorr's Law: Always Review AI Output  20:30 – Editing, Fact-Checking, and Improving Existing Work  23:57 – Summarizing Documents and Extracting Key Info  28:49 – Brainstorming, Personas, and Strategy Testing  34:34 – Agentic AI: What's Possible (and What Isn't)    

John is joined by one of the most famous litigators in the world, David Boies, Chairman and Founding Partner of Boies Schiller Flexner.  They discuss David's career, unique aspects of trial work, and the challenges of transitioning leadership in law firms.  David describes his early years at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLP, where he became a partner in 1972, and his founding of Boies Schiller in 1997.  He candidly discusses the aging process, especially the balance that exists between somewhat diminishing memory and the ever-improving judgment that comes with experience.  Despite plans to step down as Chairman of his firm at the end of the year, David remains engaged in high-stakes litigation, particularly cases which may improve society, such as marriage equality and sex trafficking litigation.   John and David also discuss trial advocacy.  David believes that trials are both morality plays and peculiar searches for truth, shaped by a unique decision-making process that excludes jurors with specialized knowledge and forbids them from seeking knowledge in the ways they are accustomed to.  They also discuss the unique pressures on courtroom lawyers, including the need to say everything right in real time, having a professional constantly trying to make you look bad, a jury that studies everything you say or do, and clients watching whose fortune or liberty depends on your performance.  John and David also discuss the business of law, critiquing the hourly billing model and reflecting on the challenges of aligning client and firm interests in alternative fee arrangements.  They agree that legal practice, while demanding, remains intellectually and personally rewarding.  David also offers his thoughts on his late friend and sometimes adversary Ted Olson, whose integrity, warmth, and professionalism left a lasting impact.  Finally, John and David discuss the possibility of a follow-up to David's book Courting Justice, which chronicled significant cases from his career in light of the major cases he has had in the years since the book was published.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Kiran Chawla is joined by certified human trafficking expert Dr. Willie Brooks, as they discuss the alarming reality that this issue permeates in our community.Timestamps08:35 Parent-Child Communication12:10 Advice for Kids16:53 The Dangers of the Internet25:18 Apps for Monitoring Children32:26 The Impact of Gaming35:36 The Scale of Human Trafficking38:58 Safety Measures for ChildrenLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Dudley DeBosier Injury LawyersFamily Worship Center ChurchSound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:

Want to build a long, healthy, and profitable photography career? Wedding photography legend Ryan Brenizer reveals exactly how he's stayed at the top for years. In this episode, we dive into: How to scale your photography business without burning out Staying physically healthy in a demanding, gear-heavy profession Adapting to trends while maintaining your personal style The mindset shifts required for long-term creative success How to stay relevant in a constantly changing industry Whether you're a new photographer or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with practical advice for building a career that actually lasts. Listen and learn how to future-proof your photography business. Episode Promos This episode contains promos for: StyleCloud WordPress Website Templates - https://stylecloud.co/ref/380/ On1 Photo Raw - https://nerdyphotographer.com/recommends/on1/ Backblaze Cloud Data Backup - https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-backup/personal#afc32p Aftershoot AI Culling, Editing, and Retouching Support The Nerdy Photographer Want to help The Nerdy Photographer Podcast? Here are a few simple (and mostly free) ways you can do that: Subscribe to the podcast! Tell your friends about the podcast Sign up for the newsletter - https://nerdyphotographer.com/newsletter Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyFatchett Buy a print from the print shop - https://art.caseyfphoto.com Follow on Instagram - https://instagram.com/thenerdyphoto Follow on Threads - https://threads.net/@thenerdyphoto Follow on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/thenerdyphoto.bsky.social Follow in Tiktok - https://tiktok.com/@thenerdyphoto Get some Nerdy Photographer merchandise - https://nerdyphoto.dashery.com If you're feeling extra generous, check out our support page - https://nerdyphotographer.com/support-nerdy-photographer/ About My Guest Ryan Brenizer is a New York–area wedding photographer known for turning real moments into cinematic images. He's photographed 900+ weddings and four U.S. presidents, been blessed by a pope, and once got stared down by Muhammad Ali. A depth-of-field panorama approach widely known as the Brenizer Method bears his name. Nearly two decades in, he still builds every frame on the same principles: honesty first, story over spectacle, and technique in service of people. You can see Ryan's work at his website - https://thebrenizers.com - or on Instagram https://instagram.com/thebrenizers About The Podcast The Nerdy Photographer Podcast is written and produced by Casey Fatchett. Casey is a professional photographer in the New York City / Northern New Jersey with more than 20 years of experience. He just wants to help people and make them laugh. You can view Casey's wedding work at https://fatchett.com or his non-wedding work at https://caseyfatchettphotography.com    If you have any questions or comments about this episode or any other episodes, OR if you would like to ask a photography related question or have ideas for a topic for a future episode, please reach out to us at https://nerdyphotographer.com/contact  

We are back and in conversation with the lovely Elizabeth Morgan of independent -- slow fashion, Manchester (& online) based retailer The Norah Store. We get into how creating something that her and her best friends could shop in real life became a reality, the male dominated Manchester shopping scene and the importance of having both a store and community there for women, the curation and criteria behind the independent designers she stocks, how slow fashion looks different for different designers, maintaining an accessible price point, how much clothes should actually cost, not being a faceless organisation and the importance of trust, the joys of working with smaller designers, the future of independent retail & so much more

Most people think views equal success. They don't. In this conversation, Sam Gaudet and Chris Dufey break down what actually matters if you want content to turn into revenue, not just attention. If your content is not creating clients, it is not building a business. It is just entertainment. This episode goes deep into the real metrics serious operators track, including: • Followers gained per video • View velocity in the first 24 to 36 hours • View to follower ratio • Followers to revenue You will learn why a video with 250,000 views and 10,000 new followers is far more valuable than a video with 1 million views and 100 followers, and how viral content can quietly damage your brand by attracting the wrong audience. They also explain why they do not run ads or chase virality for personal brands, how trust is built at scale, and how to think about content like an actual growth engine instead of a guessing game. If you are posting every day but not seeing real business results, this episode will completely change how you think about content, growth, and what actually matters. This is how professionals use content to build real businesses. —— In this video: 00:00 — Why most people misunderstand content and growth 01:05 — Content vs business, what is the difference 02:10 — Awareness without revenue is not a business 03:20 — The real goal of social media 04:15 — Why followers to revenue is the only metric that matters 05:40 — Followers gained per video explained 07:10 — View velocity and why it predicts winners in 24 hours 09:05 — The metric nobody tracks, view to follower ratio 11:10 — Why viral videos can destroy your brand 13:00 — 250k views vs 10k followers, what actually wins 15:10 — Why Sam and Chris do not run ads on personal brands 17:00 — How facial impressions affect trust and conversion 18:40 — Editing, thumbnails, and reacting to momentum in real time 20:00 — Followers vs clients, lagging vs leading metrics 22:10 — How content turns into a sales pipeline 24:00 — What high quality audience really means 26:30 — Protecting your brand while you scale 28:30 — Final thoughts on content that actually makes money —— If this is our first time meeting, hey

Are you considering starting your own podcast but have no idea where to begin? In this episode, we cover everything you need to know to get started on the right foot.From choosing a topic and name to recording equipment and editing software, I've got you covered. I also discuss how to retain listeners, promote your show, and even monetize your podcast.Niall Mackay, a seasoned podcast expert, provides valuable insights and shares his extensive knowledge to make your journey smoother.Learn how to produce a high-quality show that reaches people across the world and attracts loyal fans and potential sponsors. Join us as we take the first steps of podcasting together.Topics discussed:- Choosing a topic and name for your podcast- How to attract sponsors even with a small audience- Recording equipment, including microphone options and quiet recording spaces- Editing software and techniques- Retaining listeners and promoting your show- Monetizing your podcastSave Frustration. And time!Let my team and I save you the time and frustration it takes to edit a podcast. From start to finish, we can help you share your story with the world with minimum fuss and cost. – Niall Mackay, The Podcast GuyFor my Audience Only: Audio Episodes Edited for ONLY $27! Save $127!!Book a FREE consultation now!Need a stunning new logo for your brand? Or maybe a short animation?Whatever you need, you can find it on Fiverr.I've been using Fiverr for years for everything from ordering YouTube thumbnails, translation services, keyword research, writing SEO articles to Canva designs and more!These are the programs the Seven Million Bikes Podcasts uses. These are affiliate links so they will give us a small commission, only if you sign up , and at no extra cost to you! You'll be directly supporting Seven Million Bikes Podcasts too.NordVPN | Descript | Buzzsprout | Fiverr |Send us a textEmail me (niall@sevenmillionbikes.com) or contact me on Seven Million Bikes Podcasts Facebook or Instagram to book your free Podcast Audit!Thanks to James Mastroianni from The Wrong Side Of Hollywood for the endorsement!Sign up for Send us a textEmail me (niall@sevenmillionbikes.com) or contact me on Seven Million Bikes Podcasts Facebook or Instagram to book your free Podcast Audit!Thanks to James Mastroianni from The Wrong Side Of Hollywood for the endorsement! Sign up for Descript now! Need a stunning new logo for your brand? Or maybe a short animation?Whatever you need, you can find it on Fiverr.I've been using Fiverr for years for everything from ordering YouTube thumbnails, translation services, keyword research, writing SEO articles to Canva designs and more!

You don't have time to sift through endless financial content. That's why I do it for you. Get my top 5 must-read articles every week in a quick, easy-to-digest email. Sign up for my newsletter. -----  Ever wondered where your retirement plan's "probability of success" really comes from? In this episode, Peter pulls back the curtain on the assumptions inside Monte Carlo analysis—and explains why Plancorp anchors its projections to long-term base rates instead of short-term forecasts.   Listen now and learn: ► The three numbers that quietly drive most Monte Carlo projections ► The four common ways advisors choose capital market assumptions—and why they differ ► Why "more sophisticated" assumptions can sometimes create more error, not less ► How to think about your plan's probability of success without getting lost in the math Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions.   Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠)   Disclosure: This content, which contains security-related opinions and/or information, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner as professional advice, or an endorsement of any practices, products or services. There can be no guarantees or assurances that the views expressed here will be applicable for any particular facts or circumstances, and should not be relied upon in any manner. You should consult your own advisers as to legal, business, tax, and other related matters concerning any investment. The commentary in this "post" (including any related blog, podcasts, videos, and social media) reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints, and analyses of the Plancorp LLC employees providing such comments, and should not be regarded the views of Plancorp LLC. or its respective affiliates or as a description of advisory services provided by Plancorp LLC or performance returns of any Plancorp LLC client. References to any securities or digital assets, or performance data, are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Charts and graphs provided within are for informational purposes solely and should not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The content speaks only as of the date indicated. Any projections, estimates, forecasts, targets, prospects, and/or opinions expressed in these materials are subject to change without notice and may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed by others. Please see disclosures here.

Taylor welcomes Intuitive Mentor Zoey Greco back to the podcast to talk all things numerology. They do a deep dive into the 9 + 1 archetypes and discuss the transition from a 9 year into a 1, the numerology of January 2026, how to work with numerology, when your personal number is different from the collective year number and SO much more on this week's episode of Magic Hour!   Connect with Taylor Paige Instagram @angels_and_amethyst  Website https://www.angelsandamethyst.com Follow @MagicHourPod on instagram and YouTube for more Magic Hour content.   Connect with Zoey Greco Website⁠ https://zoeygreco.com⁠ Instagram ⁠@thezoeygreco⁠ The Higher Self Hotline on ⁠Youtube⁠     If you have any questions about, intuition, spirituality, angels, or anything and everything magical, please email contact@magichourpod.com. We will answer listener questions once a month in our solo episodes Don't forget to leave us a 5 sparkling star review, they help more people find the pod and remember their magic. Please screenshot and email your 5 star reviews to contact@magichourpod.com and we will send you a free downloadable angelic meditation, and enter you to win an angel reading with Taylor Paige! The next Angel Reading giveaway will happen when we hit 222 5 star reviews on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Join the waitlist for a reading with Taylor here: https://angelsandamethyst.com/offerings/   Find Taylor's 3 part workshop series on Angelic Connection, Attracting a Soulmate Connection, and Healing the Witch wound here: https://angelsandamethyst.com/workshops/     Code 333 gives $33 off, plus, each student can email Taylor one question on the subject material per lesson. Join Taylor's email list at https://www.angelsandamethyst.com  to know when her monthly gatherings of Earth Angel Club are open for registration. Earth angel club is a monthly meeting of like-minded and magical people across the world. EAC includes an astrological and energetic overview, a guided meditation attuned to the current zodiac season, and for the highest ticket tier, a mini email angel reading. Each EAC member also has the option to skip the waitlist and sit with Taylor sooner for a reading.   Are you an aligned business owner that would like to advertise to our beautiful community of magical people? Please email contact@magichourpod.com ****** Editing by Ashley Riley  Music by Justin Fleuriel and Mandie Cheung. For more of their music check out @goodnightsband on instagram.   #magichour #witchypodcast #intuition #spirituality #angelicmessages #higherself #intuitiveguidance #spiritguides #astrologer #astrologytips #birthchart #zodiac

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In this episode, Brett is joined by Dr. Ryan Topping, theologian, author, and founder of the Gregory the Great Institute, for a wide-ranging conversation on family, Catholic education, culture, and vocations. Drawing from his academic work and lived experience as a husband and father of ten, Dr. Topping explains the crisis facing Catholic education and priestly vocations in Canada, while offering a compelling vision rooted in classical education, fidelity, and the renewal of culture. The discussion highlights the family as the primary counterweight to the state and a powerful force for evangelization in our time. The episode closes with Dr. Topping's vision for the Gregory the Great Institute and a hopeful call for bold, faithful leadership in the Church today. Website: https://www.gregorythegreat.ca/ Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to the podcast on whatever platform you are listening on. Help other people find the show by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Connect with Brett: Website: https://brettpowell.org Coaching: buildmylifecompass.com/coaching Twitter/X: @BrettPowellorg https://twitter.com/BrettPowellorg   Music "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Editing by ForteCatholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com)

This episode is made possible by the generous support of our subscribers on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. Join us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/leviathanchronicles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to hear episodes ad free and unlock exclusive content. In the thrilling conclusion of Snipe, Darkwater agents Elizabeth Franklin and Shoichi Honda are drawn deeper into a web of betrayal and conspiracy as their mission becomes a desperate race across hostile waters toward an abandoned Leviathan outpost. With enemies closing in and loyalties unraveling, the true nature of their mission finally emerges. To discover more podcasts set in The Leviathan Universe go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leviathanaudioproductions.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow us social on media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written by Christof Laputka and Mur Lafferty Produced by Robin Shore Directed by Nobi Nakanishi Executive Produced by Amish Jani Original Music by Luke Allen Sound Design & Editing by Luke Allen and Robin Shore Starring Nicola Barber as Elizabeth Franklin Nobi Nakanishi as Soichi Honda Max Vogler as Bennu Laura Post as Evangeline Leifreik Samantha Parker as The Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is a special episode. Only David Senra could get me to be on the other side of the mic. Because I don't plan on being interviewed often, I wanted to share this conversation, which I so enjoyed, with our audience. It went in a very different direction than I expected. We barely talk about investing or interviewing. Instead, we talk about finding an organizing principle for life, undiscovered talent, and the idea that “the reward for good work is more work.” We also discuss the principles that guide how I think about building Invest Like the Best, Colossus, and Positive Sum. This conversation was originally recorded and released on David Senra, and I wanted to share on the Invest Like The Best feed as well. Please go follow what he's doing, there's no one like David. Enjoy! For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Ramp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ramp.com/invest⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. ----- This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Vanta. Trusted by thousands of businesses, Vanta continuously monitors your security posture and streamlines audits so you can win enterprise deals and build customer trust without the traditional overhead. Visit vanta.com/invest.  ----- This episode is brought to you by Rogo. Rogo is an AI-powered platform that automates accounts payable workflows, enabling finance teams to process invoices faster and with greater accuracy. Learn more at Rogo.ai/invest. ----- This episode is brought to you by ⁠WorkOS⁠. WorkOS is a developer platform that enables SaaS companies to quickly add enterprise features to their applications. Visit ⁠WorkOS.com⁠ to transform your application into an enterprise-ready solution in minutes, not months. ----- This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ridgeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ridgelineapps.com. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Timestamps (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like The Best (00:04:26) Intro (00:05:14) The Joy of Championing Undiscovered Talent (00:07:33) How One Tweet Changed David's Life (00:10:16) The Upanishads Passage That Shaped Patrick's Worldview (00:15:32) Growth Without Goals  (00:17:24) Why Media and Investing Are the Same Thing (00:33:05) The Search for True Understanding (00:35:36) The Daniel Ek Dinner That Launched David's Podcast (00:39:02) Making Your Own Recipe From the Ingredients of Great Lives (00:43:46) The Privilege of a Lifetime Is Being Who You Are (00:52:06) Bruce Springsteen (00:57:23) Clean Fuel vs Dirty Fuel: The Source of Your Ambition (01:01:43) The Unfair Advantage of Podcasting (01:04:12) Relationships Run the World (01:11:10) The Origin Story of Invest Like the Best (01:12:45) Building Colossus: Why Start a Magazine in 2025 (01:18:42) People Are More Interested in People Than Anything Else (01:22:12) Hiring Through Output (01:26:23) Learn, Build, Share, Repeat (01:30:01) The Daisy Chain: How Reading Books Led to Everything (01:33:15) Red on the Color Wheel: Sam Hinkie's Observation (01:40:17) Finding Your Superpower and Becoming More Yourself (01:45:06) Repetition Doesn't Spoil the Prayer: Teaching as Leadership (01:48:11) Life's Work: A Lifelong Quest to Build Something for Others (01:52:00) The Ten Roles Game and What Matters Most (01:59:12) Husband, Father, Grandfather (02:01:52) The Kindest Thing

Hans Swildens is a partner and Head of Industry Ventures at Goldman Sachs. Industry Ventures is one of the pioneers in the secondary market for venture capital, managing several billion in assets across LP stakes, direct secondaries, and primary fund investments. In October of 2025, Goldman Sachs announced they were acquiring Industry Ventures in a deal worth over $900 million dollars. In this episode of World of DaaS, Hans and Auren discuss:The evolution of secondaries from distressed deals to 70% of VC exits Why Goldman Sachs paid almost $1 billion to acquire Industry Ventures How Industry Ventures uses data from 700+ fund LP positions as a competitive edge The future of venture fund structures and permanent capital vehiclesYou can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Hans Swildens on X at @hansswildens.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Diamond, Cupcake, and Raw lead us to shopping for an engagement ring, Birthstone Steve Austin, cupcake panties, a bad oyster story, the fajitas of desserts, and more.New episodes every Tuesday.Editing by: Julia WD HarrisonTheme by: Arne Parrott Logo by: Casey BordenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Once you type The End on your manuscript, the real work begins: editing. But editing is not just re-reading and tweaking a few words here and there. Editing involves some deep work. So let's get into the top five tips I have for writer, indie or traditional, for polishing their book to the best potential.Be sure to check out CS Lakin at LiveWriteThrive.com and find my masterclass Building a Story for the Character that Haunts You here: https://katcaldwell.com/character-masterclassSign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I'm reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

What happens when you get sick—and you don't eat animals?In this uncharacteristically candid solo episode, Michele shares a personal rant sparked by a winter virus, a year full of medical appointments, and the familiar (and frustrating) question many plant-based and vegan people hear when something goes wrong:“Are you sure veganism is working for you?”Drawing from her own experience all while receiving consistently excellent bloodwork and zero nutritional concern from her medical team—Michele unpacks why these comments feel so patronizing, why they persist, and why they're often not actually about health at all.This episode is not about denying medical advice. It's about rejecting the myth that being vegan requires asceticism, self-neglect, or irrational dogma—and offering reassurance to anyone who has felt judged, scrutinized, or quietly undermined for their choices.In this episode, we explore:Why illness or injury often becomes a “conversation starter” about protein, supplements, or animal foodsThe difference between medical advice and cultural projectionWhy none of Michele's doctors or registered dietitians expressed concern about her nutritionWhat the phrase “as far as possible and practicable” really means in a vegan contextHow “concern” can sometimes function as a defense against self-examinationWhy being plant-based or vegan does not mean being extreme, irrational, or self-destructiveMichele also reflects on how deeply embedded cultural assumptions—what psychologist Melanie Joy calls “normal, natural, and necessary”—shape the way vegan choices are perceived, especially when health enters the conversation.A reminder worth repeating:Veganism is not a purity test.It is not martyrdom.And it is not incompatible with caring for your health.As Michele puts it: how you go vegan is how you do everything—with realism, compassion, and respect for the external realities of your life.Listener Reflection / InvitationEver had someone question your health or judgment because you're vegan or plant-based?Not a troll. Not a stranger. Someone close.Michele would love to hear from you.And if your version of “Vedge-ing Your Best” right now isn't perfect, ideal, or 100%—let that be okay. Subscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and share the message of plant-based living with more listeners.For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠veganatanyage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@micheleolendercoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music, Production, and Editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Charlie Weinshank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For inquiries email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠charliewe97@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Virtual Support Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://proadminme.com/⁠

Podcasting takes time. Usually more time than you expect. If your show feels like a lot of work with very little return, the problem probably isn't your commitment. It's your production process. I see this all the time as a podcast coach. Podcasters reacting week to week instead of working from a repeatable system. Scrambling for topics. Recording whenever there's a free moment. Editing on the fly. Publishing late. Promoting inconsistently. It's common, but it's also the fastest way to burn out before your podcast ever pays off. In this episode, I break down why efficiency matters more than hustle when it comes to podcasting for your business. Not because podcasting should be easy, but because narrowing the gap between effort and return is the only way to stay consistent long enough to see results. You'll hear what actually makes a podcast production process efficient, what most podcasters are missing, and how a clear structure, intentional batching, and a documented workflow can dramatically reduce the time and energy cost of your show. This isn't about cutting corners. It's about building a process that supports consistency, quality, and long-term momentum. If you're just starting out, efficiency helps you build the right habits from day one. If you're already podcasting and wondering why the return doesn't match the effort, this episode will help you see where things are breaking down. If you want help tightening up your production process or figuring out how to get it right from day one, book a free private podcast coaching call. Let's build a podcast production process to serve you instead of draining you. Find my coaching programs at: https://podcastperformancecoach.com   FULL SHOWNOTES HERE: https://podcastperformancecoach.com/253-efficient-podcast-production-process-saves-time/  

This is a truly wide-ranging and phenomenal episode as Jimmy welcomes Dave Chisholm onto the podcast to discuss his newest series with Mad Cave Studios: Is Ted OK? Issue #1 is out February 25, 2026. This series contains some of Dave's best work today, which is a high bar looking at his previous comics including the recent Spectrum with Rick Quinn. Dave discuses how every choice in his comics is deliberate and work to serve the story and compel the narrative forward. Dave also discusses his work on Spectrum and his different approach to that comic compared to Is Ted OK? Dave also drops a fascinating anecdote about the early Renaissance composer Guillaume Du Fay, and I've included a link below to an example of that music. Follow Dave on Bluesky Pre-Order Is Ted OK? Buy Spectrum Nuper rosarum flores by Guillaume Du Fay as sung by Quire Cleveland CHAPTERS (00:00) Welcome to Cryptid Creator Corner (Comic Book Yeti)(01:13) Introducing Dave Chisholm (Spectrum, Is Ted Okay?)(02:25) What Is Is Ted Okay?? A Corporate Surveillance Horror Comic(03:52) Power, Corporations & the Modern Surveillance State(04:58) Pitching a “Mystery Box” Comic Without Spoilers(06:58) Empathy, Violence & Writing Modern Masculinity(08:15) Why Is Ted Okay? Gets Weird (and Keeps Escalating)(09:36) Ending Issues on Shock: Big Story Beats Without Betrayal(11:11) Music as Character Insight: Paganini & Ted's Obsession(14:04) Hidden Motifs, Pietà References & Artistic Echoes Across Works(15:45) Paneling Philosophy: Normalcy, Contrast & When to Break the Rules(18:09) Visual Language as Storytelling (Color, Layout & Impact)(24:59) Satire Becoming Reality: Corporate Culture & “Positive Paranoia”(28:34) Using Color to Convey Trauma, Memory & Emotion(35:19) Comics, Music & Craft: Making Work That Rewards Deep Reading(42:27) Script vs Instinct: Chisholm's Writing & Art Process(44:46) Collaboration, Editing & Letting Characters Drive the Plot(49:48) Final Thoughts: Taking Big Swings in Indie Comics From the Publisher about Is Ted OK? This is a story about Ted and Sarah. Ted, isolated and paranoid, works for a mega-corporation owned by the world's only trillionaire. He suffers from night terrors, obsessively draws the same mysterious figures again and again, all while listening to one track of music on repeat–oh, and the only “person” he ever talks to is a stray cat. His humanity is hanging by a thread. Sarah is a new arrival to the city, fighting her own demons, and her job is to remotely spy on Ted to ensure he doesn't hurt anyone…or himself. When Ted's mental state begins to crack, Sarah compassionately intervenes to help, and things go catastrophically wrong. IS TED OK? mashes up the paranoid existentialism of SEVERANCE with the cosmic sci-fi of AKIRA while exploring what happens when the act of help goes horribly wrong. Follow Comic Book Yeti

We learn how Jesus began His ministry by being baptized and then facing temptation in the wilderness. Even when tempted, Jesus obeyed God perfectly by trusting and using God's Word—showing us why He is the Savior who came to rescue sinners.

Season 4 is here, and it's time for a brand-new Bible adventure! In this episode, we zoom way back in time to a huge empire called Persia—full of fancy palaces, endless parties, and a king who loved being in charge. But behind all the sparkle and gold, something wasn't quite right…We're introducing the book of Esther, a true story from the Bible about God's people living far from home—and a girl whose name means star. ✨ At first, Esther is nowhere to be seen, but the stage is being set in a big way. A powerful king makes a shocking decision, a brave queen says one very important word (“no”), and suddenly the entire kingdom is turned upside down.Grab your listening ears, get cozy, and step into a story full of drama, danger, and a mystery that's just getting started…

Oscar Rivera welcomes Steve Beckholt—a devout Catholic, Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, and Houston Texans “Ultimate Fan”—for a conversation that blends football passion with fearless faith. From praying the Rosary for strength to standing by a team through criticism, Steve draws powerful parallels between lifelong fandom and steadfast devotion. This episode challenges listeners to live their faith boldly, lead their families by example, and remain rooted in Christ even when the noise gets loud. Steve Beckholt, also known as the “Ultimate Fan,” is a devoted longtime season-ticket member of the Houston Texans. Behind the mask, Beckholt is a champion for the community, particularly through his work with the Marfan Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of thousands of people living with the syndrome. He and his wife, Norah, regularly volunteer with the Marfan Foundation in support of their son, Hunter. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/)

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Romulans raise their weapons and a howl echoes from the tunnels—now the corridor erupts in phaser fire as the away team fights to hold the line. For all your Fallout Modding needs, check out Al’s stuff on YouTube, Twitch & Patreon! Background Music and Sounds Syrinscape “Multiple Songs” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Editing & Sound Design byKevin Robbins Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/adventureawaitspodcast Check out the store!https://adventureawaitspod.creator-spring.com/ Get a discount on Arkenforge!Use code AAPOD at checkout!Arkenforge's Dark Fantasy Kit is now live on Kickstarter. Check it out using our affiliate link below.Get access to the builder, premade maps, and a cool new feature: Mood Images!!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/arkenforge/the-dark-fantasy-construction-kit?ref=b34eyl

This episode is sponsored by Your360 AI. Get 10% off through January 2026 at Your360.ai with code: INSIDE. Tulsee Doshi is Senior Director and Head of Product for Gemini Models at Google DeepMind. She joins us to reveal how real-world usage is reshaping Google's AI roadmap in unexpected ways. We explore the surprising discovery that Deep Think excels at creative writing rather than just academic research, why the team is now pursuing layer-based editing capabilities for Nano Banana Pro based on user demand, and how internal adoption patterns exceeded expectations. We also cover Gemini 3's reasoning breakthroughs, the path from research to production, and what Google learned from achieving gold medal performance at the International Mathematical Olympiad. Hit play for a candid discussion about AI development. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Podcast begins 00:01:32 - Introducing Tulsee Doshi, Head of Product for Gemini Models 00:03:20 - Nano Banana Pro Launch: Surprises and User Adoption Two Months Later 00:04:17 - What Users Are Asking For: Future Directions for Nano Banana Pro 00:05:21 - User Demand for Photoshop-Style Editing and Layered Image Control 00:06:04 - Gemini 3 Integration Across Google Products and Beyond 00:08:23 - Will AI Change How We Interact With Google Products? 00:12:20 - The Future of Real World Models and 3D Spatial Understanding 00:27:36 - Deep Think Explained: When to Use Different Gemini Modes 00:28:41 - Deep Think Use Cases: Academic Research, Enterprise, and Consumer Applications 00:30:51 - Surprising Deep Think Application: Creative Writing Beyond Academic Research 00:31:45 - The Future of AI-Generated Movies and Long-Form Content 00:32:00 - Thank you to Tulsee Doshi for joining the AI Inside podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show Notes:So many Great Takeaways!!!Katherine has been writing since childhood, illustrating her first book at age seven.The publishing process is often more challenging than writing itself.Support from friends and family is crucial in an author's journey.Katherine's writing is influenced by her personal experiences and those around her.Editing is a vital part of the writing process and should be embraced.Katherine's characters often reflect real people and their experiences.Researching settings and details enhances the realism of her stories.Writing can be a journey of discovery for both the author and the characters.Katherine emphasizes the importance of finishing what you start in writing.Persistence and hard work are key to achieving publishing success.Where you can find Katherine:@authorkwaltershttps://www.katherinearmstrongwalters.comOrder Katherine's Books!https://amzn.to/4a32ci9AQUA promo video youtubeAFTERSHOCK promo videoABYSS promo video youtube

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A humble seahorse reconstructs his form by studying his fellow fish, and emerges as the most magnificent creature to grace the sea. Genre: Mythology, Fable   Excerpt:"We are only one of many different kinds of horses," his mother said. "And all of us, the ones who fly through storm, the ones who canter on land, the ones who wander in dreams, we all came from one place, the sea. We all came from the first horses, who dwelt in the sea, and dwell there still, though they haven't been seen in many ages." The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is "Turn Again." One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. This episode landed on REVISITATION. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: The Last Magnificent Seahorse Find more stories and episodes featuring this theme here: Year of Revisitation.   SEAHORSE MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring the seahorse (hippocampus)?Here's the direct link:Bubblegum Pink and Blue Hippocampus merch on TeePublic   Please visit my Store page for up-to-date info on where you can buy merchandise featuring my artwork: STORYFEATHER STORE   The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you'd like to keep up with the fiction I create)Fictioneer's Field Guide (if you'd like writing tips and guidance from me)  Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.)   MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I've gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called Fictioneer's Field Guide: A Game Plan for Writing Short Stories. It's now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: STORYFEATHER STORE   CREDITSStory: "The Last Magnificent Seahorse" Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel   Music:"Exploration Mystical Place (loop 1)" by ALBERT FERNANDEZ (Intro & Outro)"Abstract Vision #5" by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro)   Music by ALBERT FERNANDEZ (Audio Alchemist, Potion Studio)"Exploration Cave (loop)""Exploration Forest of Magic""Exploration Mystery (loop)""Exploration Mystical Place (loop 1)""Humorous Exploration (loop)""Battle 1 normal (loop)""Humorous Stealth (loop)" Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)"Secrets of Kingdom""Magic Within"  All tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market.   Music by Albert Fernandez and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev MarketSound effects from AudioJungle, GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through Hindenburg)Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Albert Fernandez and Andrew Sitkov at gamedevmarket.net Find more stories by Nila at storyfeather.com   Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. Floating in water among small bubbles, the mythical creature known as the hippocampus. Seen from left side, the front half looks like a horse, except that the mane is replaced with a spiny dorsal fin, and the hooves are replaced by fins. The forelimbs appear to be in mid-gallop. The back half appears like a fish with fins protruding from the sides. The tail arcs toward the front. The creature's coloring is vivid and shimmering like a fish. Watermark of "Storyfeather" along middle of back.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about what happens to animals (and Jen's pugs) when they die.Questions Covered in This Episode:What happens to animals when they die?How are humans and animals different?How does any creaturely thing make it into heaven?Are animals in need of redemption?Does the fall impact animals?Do animals have a soul?What is a soul? Do only humans have souls?How do we give the right level of importance to things that have breath?Will any animals be brought into the new heaven and the new earth?Helpful Definitions:Psychosomatic Unity: Humans are unions of body and soul.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Training the Church Ministry Cohort Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcast:Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this true scary story, we hear from Tracey. From the time she could walk, she knew something was watching her. What began as a childhood fear followed her through foster homes, adulthood, and motherhood... growing stronger with every major change in her life. As others finally began to witness what she had always felt, the truth became harder to deny: this was definitely not imagination, sensitivity, or coincidence. It was something attached to her family line… and it wasn't done yet.Have a true, personal, scary story? Reach out through TrueScaryStory.com! We'd love to have you on, it doesn't cost anything, and you'll schedule a call directly with me.Editing and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound.You can find Edwin on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook as @edwincovWant even more scares? We have more shows by Edwin and Scary FM, including Paranormal Club (video podcast).TrueScaryStory.com

ETFs were once almost synonymous with low-cost, sensible investing. But that era is changing fast. In this episode, Ben Felix, Dan Bortolotti, and Ben Wilson introduce and unpack the concept of "ETF slop"—the explosion of complex, high-fee, behaviorally engineered ETFs that are designed to attract assets rather than improve investor outcomes. The trio traces how ETFs evolved from simple index-building tools into wrappers for increasingly speculative strategies. They discuss how the ETF "halo effect" can mislead investors into equating structure with quality, and why innovation in financial products often benefits manufacturers more than end investors. From thematic hype to downside "protection" that isn't what it seems, the episode offers a clear framework for thinking critically about modern ETF offerings. Key Points From This Episode: (0:00:04) Introduction to the Rational Reminder Podcast and the hosts. (0:00:39) Ben introduces the idea of "ETF slop" and why ETFs are no longer synonymous with sensible investing. (2:20) More actively managed ETFs now exist than index-tracking ETFs in the U.S. (3:30) ETFs increasingly engineered to attract assets rather than improve investor outcomes. (4:04) Record ETF launches in 2025: over 1,000 in the U.S. and 300+ in Canada. (6:43) Average management fees on newly launched ETFs rival traditional active mutual funds. (7:47) The ETF "halo effect" and why structure is mistaken for quality. (10:31) What an ETF actually is—and why it's just a wrapper for a strategy. (11:13) The first ETF was launched in Canada and still exists today. (14:40) ETFs as tools for speculation versus long-term investing. (17:08) Evidence that simpler allocation funds reduce harmful investor behavior. (20:35) Why too much product choice can make good investing harder. (21:40) Four categories of ETF slop introduced: thematic, buffer, covered call, and single-stock ETFs. (22:16) Why thematic ETFs appeal to optimism and extrapolation bias. (24:04) Evidence that most thematic ETFs underperform after launch. (26:25) Morningstar data: almost no thematic ETFs outperform over long horizons. (28:55) Why exciting narratives don't translate into superior returns. (31:25) Buffer ETFs explained: capped upside with partial downside protection. (34:31) Research showing high fees, high costs, and inconsistent protection. (38:16) Why simple stock/bond mixes dominate buffer ETFs even in drawdowns. (42:53) Covered calls: high income today, lower total returns tomorrow. (45:48) Why covered call ETFs systematically underperform their underlying assets. (47:38) Income needs can be met more efficiently without covered calls. (48:19) The cult-like following driven by double-digit yield marketing. (49:57) Single-stock ETFs as the "sloppiest" form of ETF slop. (53:44) Leveraged and inverse ETFs magnify volatility and complexity. (56:20) Research showing massive underperformance versus simple benchmarks. (58:56) Why these products resemble speculation more than investing. (1:03:35) Complexity in investment products is strongly linked to poor outcomes. (1:05:48) John Bogle's warning: beware of new and "hot" investment products. (1:06:48) Why ETFs are powerful tools—but only when used correctly. Links From Today's Episode: Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Benjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Cameron Passmore — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Cameron on X — https://x.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/ Ben Wilson on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-wilson/ Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)  

John is joined by Robert Tyson and Cayce E. Lynch, both partners at Tyson & Mendes and Apex Defense Consulting. They discuss how defense lawyers can counter the recent rise in “nuclear verdicts.” Nuclear verdicts are extremely large jury awards, often in personal injury cases, in which pain and suffering or emotional distress awards are vastly disproportionate to economic damages.  These verdicts are a key factor behind the recent, dramatic rise in insurance costs. Over the past 15 years, plaintiffs' lawyers have shifted tactics. While plaintiffs' attorneys used to appeal to jurors' sympathy for the plaintiff, they now focus on inciting juror anger against the defendant. Robert and Cayce obtained the trial transcripts from 100 nuclear verdict cases and carefully analyzed each case. They tracked 60 data points per case and concluded that defense lawyers frequently failed to respond effectively to plaintiffs' shift to inciting anger in the jury.   Their research identified four strategies which, when used together, greatly reduce the risk of a nuclear verdict. First, defense counsel must personalize the defendant to create a connection between the people on the jury and the people working for the defendant.   Second, defense counsel must accept responsibility for some issue in every single case. Accepting responsibility helps take the anger out of the jury.  Third, counsel must give an alternative damages number to the plaintiff's claim in every case. When defense counsel fails to give an alternative number, the jury will often award significantly more than the plaintiff asked for. A University of Iowa study also found that when the defense provides its own damages number, the likelihood of obtaining a defense verdict increases.  Finally, defense counsel must address the plaintiff's non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. This should be done by presenting a message emphasizing the joys that remain in the plaintiff's life. They should also emphasize the impact their alternative damages number could have on the plaintiff's life.  None of the 100 nuclear verdict cases Robert and Cayce reviewed involved defense lawyers who employed all four of these strategies.Robert and Cayce conclude by advocating for a broader sharing of best practices among defense counsel, noting that the plaintiffs' bar has traditionally excelled in coordinating and sharing information and best practices.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

In this episode, BRPD Chief T.J. Morse sits down with Kiran Chawla to discuss the budgetary concerns that has led to a shortage of officers in the Baton Rouge Police Department.Timestamps05:53 Strategic Crime Reduction Approaches08:17 Youth and Gun Violence10:15 Crime Statistics for 202513:47 Community Engagement and Technology17:20 Repeat Offenders and Legal Challenges21:15 Domestic Violence Insights26:42 Overall Crime Trends and Public Perception29:15 Funding and Budgeting Concerns36:14 Upcoming Police Academy and Recruitment42:32 Event Funding and Police Support47:48 Patrol Live and Community EngagementLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Dudley DeBosier Injury LawyersFamily Worship Center ChurchSound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:

The new book The Conspiracists: Women, Extremism, and the Lure of Belonging by Noelle Cook offers an unusually intimate look at why seemingly bizarre conspiracy worlds that involve starseeds, ascended masters, and shadowy cabals are powerfully compelling even when they damage the lives of believers. Rather than taking a detached academic approach, Cook traces how white, middle-aged women were pulled deeper into conspiratorial belief systems in the years leading up to and after January 6, through online communities, the pandemic, personal upheaval, and a New Age spiritual subculture fused with far-right politics. The book follows Cook's long, complicated relationship with two women in particular: Yvonne St. Cyr and Tammy Butry. Yvonne, from Idaho, sought structure in the Marines after a turbulent childhood, then found a home in the world of conspirituality, where politics becomes divine destiny and January 6 becomes a “spiritual war.” Tammy, from Pennsylvania, carries a history of trauma and instability, including seeing how the real-world betrayal of the “Kids for Cash” scandal harmed her children, making QAnon's “save the children” framing feel emotionally plausible. Together, their stories show how conspiracism can function as belonging, meaning, and an explanation big enough to encompass their pain. Travis and Jake talk to Noelle about how her book came together, her relationship with the two subjects, and why conspiracist movements like QAnon can appeal to women over fifty years old. Noelle Cook https://bsky.app/profile/noellecook.com The Conspiracists: Women, Extremism, and the Lure of Belonging https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9798889832423/The-Conspiracists Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes: www.patreon.com/qaa The first five episodes of Annie Kelly's new 6-part podcast miniseries “Truly Tradly Deeply” are available to Cursed Media subscribers, with new episodes released weekly. www.cursedmedia.net/ Cursed Media subscribers also get access to every episode of every QAA miniseries we produced, including Manclan by Julian Feeld and Annie Kelly, Trickle Down by Travis View, The Spectral Voyager by Jake Rockatansky and Brad Abrahams, and Perverts by Julian Feeld and Liv Agar. Plus, Cursed Media subscribers will get access to at least three new exclusive podcast miniseries every year. www.cursedmedia.net/ Editing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (https://instagram.com/theyylivve / https://sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (https://pedrocorrea.com) https://qaapodcast.com

Send us a textIn this thoughtful and deeply human conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Sharon Florentine, Editorial Director at CyberRisk Alliance, to explore the intersection of creativity, leadership, community, and the ever-changing MSP landscape. Sharon shares her roots as a rhythm guitarist, her love of knitting, and the creative habits that keep her grounded before diving into the bigger questions facing today's MSPs.Sharon breaks down the three biggest challenges MSPs face—security, human capital, and sustainable growth—and explains how media, community, and honest storytelling can help leaders navigate them. She discusses how CyberRisk Alliance supports MSPs with trusted reporting, events, education, and authentic industry insight.The conversation also explores the evolution of publishing, the role of AI in editing, the importance of company values, and the subtle but powerful impact of workplace culture. Sharon also opens up about her personal journey quitting smoking and how consistency, clarity, and self-awareness shape both personal and professional success.This episode blends heart, humor, and hard-won wisdom—perfect for anyone building a business, a team, or a better version of themselves.

Episodes are available on Patreon 2 weeks ahead of the public :) Check out the ⁠Limited Edition Guardian Statue⁠! Adele explores the strange caves for a way free, while Iffy is forced to drag Dragana to safety within the darkness. Growing ever nearer, Dís and Kōsuke gear up and prepare for the full force of a ‘site visit'. Credits: Written & Created by K. A. Statz Co-Created, Produced, & Directed, with Foley and additional Editing by Travis Vengroff Co-Directed, with Dialogue Editing by Rikke Rømer Edited, with Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, AJ Punk'n, Carol Vengroff, & Maico Villegas Script Editing by W. K. Statz & Travis Vengroff Translations in Icelandic by Kristján Atli Heimisson Japanese by Hinako Matsumoto Tagalog by Luis Cruz Serbian by Tanja Milojevic Cast: Iffy Talno – Lauren Tucker Adele Fathers Tsįą – Marcy Edwards Dragana Vuković – Tanja Milojevic Kidlat Tolentino – Luis Cruz Dís Eldrúnsdóttir – Hildur Magnusdottir Kōsuke Iwai – Daisuke Tsuji Voice - Finnur Neilsen Ben Libby - Tim Sample Music arranged and remixed by Travis Vengroff “Goshawk" (Main Theme) & "The Bitter Moon" – Written and Performed by Dayn Leonardson, based on "Unsealed" by Brandon Boone Cover Art by Adam Tubak Lettering by K.A. Statz This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Free Transcripts are available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/posts/91167855⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foolandscholar.com/store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | David Cummings | Kristján Atli Heimisson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guests today are Tom Digan and Greg Stewart. Tom is the co-founder of Ladder, and Greg is its CEO. Ladder was my first angel investment. What followed over the next seven years is one of the most unlikely and dramatic business stories I've been a part of. Today, Ladder is the number one grossing fitness app in the App Store, approaching $100M in ARR with more than 300,000 paying members. But the path from near death to dominance involved debt collectors, leadership changes, and a full reset during the pandemic. Tom and Greg built Ladder by being relentlessly empirical about their customers, ruthless about prioritization, raising money wherever they could, and doing whatever it took when most founders would have quit. We cover the messy early years when survival meant negotiating creditors, how they found PMF by reading thousands of app store reviews, and how they built a TikTok growth engine with no performance marketing experience. They share their long-term vision for becoming the category winner for health and fitness and the impact of AI and GLP-1s on their business. This is a conversation about how hard it really is to build something valuable, told by two people who lived through all of it. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Ramp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ramp.com/invest⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. ----- This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Vanta. Trusted by thousands of businesses, Vanta continuously monitors your security posture and streamlines audits so you can win enterprise deals and build customer trust without the traditional overhead. Visit vanta.com/invest.  ----- This episode is brought to you by Rogo. Rogo is an AI-powered platform that automates accounts payable workflows, enabling finance teams to process invoices faster and with greater accuracy. Learn more at Rogo.ai/invest. ----- This episode is brought to you by ⁠WorkOS⁠. WorkOS is a developer platform that enables SaaS companies to quickly add enterprise features to their applications. Visit ⁠WorkOS.com⁠ to transform your application into an enterprise-ready solution in minutes, not months. ----- This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ridgeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ridgelineapps.com. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Timestamps (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like The Best  (00:04:26) Episode Intro (00:05:45) Ladder: The #1 Fitness App (00:09:28) The Messy, Early Years (00:14:47) Sponsors (00:16:20) The Darkest Point (00:18:17) Why Greg Joined Ladder (00:19:45) The Turning Point: Ladder 2.0 (00:21:57) The Key to Negotiating with Creditors (00:23:16) Fundraising Challenges and Strategies (00:25:50) Developing Ladder Teams (00:31:31) Listen to Your Customers (00:32:57) Launching Nutrition (00:38:53) Sponsors (00:39:31) Don't Listen to Investors on Product Feedback (00:40:18) The Cave Process (00:43:13) Crossing the Chasm (00:43:53) How to Crack TikTok (00:51:10) The Content Frontier (00:52:07) Controlled Bets at Scale (00:54:19) Why you should Build a B2C Company (00:57:37) The Impact of AI and GLP-1s (01:02:32) Sponsors (01:02:53) Staying Focused on the Core Product (01:05:00) Building the System of Record for Health and Fitness (01:09:45) What It's Like Talking to Investors Now (01:12:32) The Kindest Thing

  In this episode of The Heart & Hustle Podcast, Evie and Lindsey step straight into the creative arena with James Broadbent, founder and CEO of Narrative, for an honest, unfiltered conversation about AI, culling, editing, and whether photographers really need to leave the "dark ages" of legacy workflows behind. From debating Photo Mechanic loyalty and DSLR comfort zones to breaking down how AI-assisted culling and editing actually work inside a real photographer's workflow, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it looks like to save hours behind the computer without sacrificing creative control. James shares how Narrative was built by photographers for photographers, why AI doesn't replace artistry (but can absolutely support it), and how freeing up your time can lead to better work, less burnout, and a more sustainable business. If you have ever felt skeptical, overwhelmed, or quietly curious about AI tools and still want your work to feel intentional, emotional, and unmistakably yours, this conversation is your permission slip to rethink how you work. Check out Narrative now: https://narrative.so/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narrativeapp/ --------------------------------- Content Pillars Freebie: https://theheartuniversity.com/pillars/ --------------------------------- Website Templates: www.theheartuniversity.com/website-templates --------------------------------- Check Out Our Course Library: https://theheartuniversity.com/courses --------------------------------- Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theheartuniversitychannel?si=33lzxpBA9UxKlgTE --------------------------------- If you want to connect with us and other listeners in the Heart and Hustle community join our Facebook group here. --------------------------------- "PODCAST10" for 10% off anything from The Shop! www.theheartuniversity.com/shop --------------------------------- Follow along: www.instagram.com/mrslindseyroman www.instagram.com/evierupp www.instagram.com/theheartuniversity