Podcasts about Empire

Few technological advances have made the kind of splash –– and had the potential long-term impact –– that ChatGPT did in November 2022. It made a nonprofit called OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, household names around the world. Today, ChatGPT is still the world's most popular AI Chatbot; OpenAI recently closed a $40 billion funding deal, the largest private tech deal on record. But who is Sam Altman? And was it inevitable that OpenAI would become such a huge player in the AI space? Kara speaks to two fellow tech reporters who have tackled these questions in their latest books: Keach Hagey is a reporter at The Wall Street Journal. Her book is called “The Optimist: Sam Altman, OpenAI and the Race to Reinvent the Future.” Karen Hao writes for publications including The Atlantic and leads the Pulitzer Center's AI Spotlight Series. Her book is called “Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI.” They speak to Kara about Altman's background, his short firing/rehiring in 2023 known as “The Blip”, how Altman used OpenAI's nonprofit status to recruit AI researchers and get Elon Musk on board, and whether OpenAI's mission is still to reach AGI, artificial general intelligence. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week in the guest chair we have Maekaeda Gibbons, Trinidad-born founder & CEO of Brown Sugar Babe, the cult-favorite fragrance and body-care brand whose body oils like Wild Card and Rich Auntie just keep selling out. In this episode she shares:Turning a $300 paycheck into a side hustle that now ships 10,000+ orders a month Her exact growth playbook: pop-ups at Atlanta's Ponce City Market, a 20,000-member Facebook group, and influencer collaborations that went viral on the internetHow she approaches exploring various side hustle ideas as a multi passionate side hustlerHighlights Include:00:00 Intro06:00 Personal connection to scent09:00 Turning a business to a hobby15:00 Marketing strategies21:00 Financial growth and investment30:00 Importance of discipline in business40:00 Navigating debt46:00 Breaking the stigma around money53:00 Managing tariffs and business costs55:00 Tips for entrepreneursWatch episode 463 on YouTube and listen on all podcast appsLinks mentioned in this episodeBrown Sugar Babe Website: ttps://www.brownsugarbabe.net/ Shopify (e-commerce platform) – https://shopify.comPonce City Market Makers Market – https://poncecitymarket.comAsia Evans, Financial Therapist – @asiatherapy on InstagramBrown Sugar Babe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brwnsugarbabe/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rssAnnouncementsJoin our Facebook CommunityIf you're looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HBO's “Succession” bears a strong resemblance to media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his children. But in a stranger-than-fiction moment, the show may have also influenced the actual Murdoch family — and its future.

Geopolitical analyst Jacob Shapiro discusses the transition to a multipolar world order, the state of American Empire, the emergence of new power centers, and the notion of a looming World War III. He comments on Trump's recent foray into the Middle East, China's strategic engagement in Latin America, and the fate of Mexico. He offers some tips on the way forward. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube Geopolitics & Empire · Jacob Shapiro: We Are Entering a Multipolar Geopolitical Environment #556 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://easydns.com Escape Technocracy course (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Jacob Shapiro https://jacobshapiro.com X https://x.com/JacobShap Substack https://jashap.substack.com Bespoke https://bespokegroup.io About Jacob Shapiro Jacob Shapiro is a geopolitical analyst who provides strategic guidance to families, investors, and corporations. He is Director of Research at The Bespoke Group, a U.S.-based wealth strategy firm that applies generational thinking to the preservation and growth of generational wealth for families around the world. His approach blends rigorous, empathetic analysis with deep confidence in human agency and the transformative power of new ideas. Jacob is a global thought leader on geopolitics and its impact on everything from global markets to supply chains. A prolific public speaker, Jacob delivers frequent keynote presentations and tailored corporate briefings. His insights help audiences and c-suites across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world. Jacob also hosts “The Jacob Shapiro” podcast, which features interviews with subject matter experts in geopolitics, technology, markets, and other fields. He holds a master's degree with distinction from Oxford University and a bachelor's degree in Near Eastern studies from Cornell University. He lives in New Orleans with his wife and two daughters. When he's not tweeting at 4 a.m. about the latest international developments or commodities prices, you might find him at a basketball court near you doing his best Larry Bird impersonation at a pickup game. *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Want To Watch The Matt King Show?Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@mattkingatx Daniel Ramsey is the CEO and founder of MyOutDesk, who shares his two decades of experience in helping companies scale with virtual assistants.Connect with Daniel and explore MyOutDesk's strategy at their website through a free consultation to see how virtual professionals can transform your business. https://www.myoutdesk.com/ Moments From The Show00:00 Introduction to Daniel Ramsey and MyOutDesk00:20 Early Influences and Entrepreneurial Drive00:49 Pioneering the Virtual Assistant Industry01:05 Evolution and Challenges in the Virtual Assistant Market03:41 Retaining Talent and Building a Strong Team06:34 The Role of a CEO and Founder08:12 Balancing Business and Family Life14:27 The Importance of Delegation and Leadership16:52 Venturing into the Hotel Business19:33 Mentorship and Growth Journey20:31 Taking Bets and Building Trust22:14 Virtual Assistant Industry Insights24:02 Capabilities of Virtual Assistants26:16 Challenges and Improvements in Hiring29:31 The Importance of Virtual Assistants34:32 Balancing Leadership and Growth35:54 How to Get Started with Virtual ProfessionalsConnect With Matthttps://themattking.com/ Learn More About Gobundancehttps://gobundance.com/tribe Thank You To Our Partners!Lauletta Birnbaum, LLC. - Doing Business Justice®https://www.lauletta.com/ Gobundance Members Email: Gobundance@lauletta.comMyOutDesk - The Workforce That Workshttps://www.myoutdesk.com/ APEX Functional Health -  Take Control of Your Health https://www.apexfunctionalhealth.com/The Matt King Show is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the untold stories of high-achieving individuals—entrepreneurs, athletes, investors, and visionaries—who have forged their own paths to success. Hosted by Matt King, the show goes beyond surface-level interviews, diving deep into the pivotal moments, mindset shifts, and lessons that shaped their journeys. With an engaging and thought-provoking approach, The Matt King Show isn't just about success—it's about the experiences, challenges, and philosophies that define extraordinary lives. This is where ambition meets authenticity, and where listeners gain insights they won't hear anywhere else.

Saint Constantine was born in 272, the son of Constantius Chlorus, ruler of the western part of the Roman Empire, and St Helen. When his father died in 306 he was proclaimed successor to the throne. The empire was ruled at that time by several Caesars, each with his own territory. When Constantine learned that the Caesars Maxentius and Maximinus had joined against him, he marched on Italy. It was there that, on the eve of a decisive battle outside Rome, he saw in the sky a radiant Cross with the words "In this sign conquer." He ordered that a battle-standard be made bearing the image of a cross and inscribed with the Name of Jesus Christ. The following day he and his forces attacked and won a spectacular victory. He entered Rome in triumph and in 312 was proclaimed "Emperor of the West" by the Senate. (His brother-in-law Licinius ruled in the East.) Soon thereafter he issued his "Edict of Milan," whereby Christianity was officially tolerated for the first time, and persecution of Christians ceased. (Many believe, mistakenly, that the Edict made Christianity the only legal religion; in fact, it proclaimed freedom of religion throughout the Empire).   Licinius, though he pretended to accept the Edict, soon began persecuting Christians in his domain. In response, Constantine fought and defeated him in 324, becoming sole Emperor of the entire Roman Empire. In 324 he laid the foundations of a new capital in the town of Byzantium; in 330 he inaugurated the new capital city, naming it "New Rome" and "Constantinople." In 325 he called the First Ecumenical Council at Nicea, attending its sessions himself. Shortly before his repose in 337, he received Holy Baptism; he died on Holy Pentecost, at the age of sixty-five, and was interred in the Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.   St Constantine's holy mother Helen, in her role as "Augusta" of the Empire, founded countless churches. She traveled to Jerusalem and found the True Cross on which the Lord was crucified. In the Holy Land she established churches at the sites of Christ's Nativity and burial, which still stand today in much-modified form. She died at about eighty years of age.

“The right book is worth a hundred blades.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about everyone being dead-dead, creating a horror movie nightmare for the fun of it, how they would join the Jay Kristoff cult, seeing a villain origin story for a horse develop, being concerned by veiny members and tiny buns, and insisting everyone Make Vampires Evil Again! in their discussion of Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff.

Imagine spending years pouring your heart and soul into a passion project that became a household name, only to have it ripped away from you right before you're due to go on maternity leave with your first baby. That's what happened to Frances Cook–journalist, truth-teller, and newly minted full-time entrepreneur known for her fearless reporting, media savvy, and authentic voice. In this episode, Frances shares her journey from newsroom deadlines to losing everything she worked so hard for, to going on to build a media empire on her own terms. This episode is packed with candid reflections, hard-won insight, and a few tears from me, ngl. If you've ever thought about making a leap from a “safe” job into your passion project, this one's for you. Get ready to be fired up because Frances's story is a powerful one that will have you feeling inspired to thrown in the corporate towel and do your own thing. Let's dive in!

Mike Rypka, CEO, owner and co-founder of Torchys Tacos, has been in and around the food business for almost 20 years. With 130 stores across 16 states, he is still focused on creating innovative food across the country. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. If you are doing something you are passionate about, you have more chances to win than when you don't have passion to do it. 2. When it is coming from inspired places and out of passion, the right stuff comes for the right reasons and people get it. 3. Hire people that are better than you at things that you are not good at. Have that humility to know that you are not going to do it all. Follow that passion and fulfil a need that needs to be fulfilled and go after it. Check out their website - Torchy's Tacos Sponsor ThriveTime Show - Become the next success story, schedule a free consultation and request tickets to join Football Star, Tim Tebow and President Trump's Son, Eric Trump at Clay Clark's next business conference today at - ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire.

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Bryan Young and Holly Frey talked far too briefly about Andor Season 2 and everything they loved about it and what nuances and subtleties that made it some of the best Star Wars storytelling they've seen.

After conducting over 300 interviews and spending seven years reporting on artificial intelligence, tech journalist and Empire of AI author Karen Hao discusses the story behind OpenAI and its founder Sam Altman, the current state of AI development, the potential risks and benefits of the technology, and the company's relationship with Microsoft. Then, Mike Gallagher, head of defense at Palantir Technologies and former U.S. Congressman, shares insights on the U.S.-China tech conflict, the dangers of using Huawei chips, the role of American companies operating in China, and the future of Taiwan. Plus, Home Depot reaffirmed its full-year guidance and said it will not raise prices due to tariffs, and Republicans are making progress on advancing a bill aligned with former President Trump's agenda in the House. Mike Gallagher 19:52Karen Hao  29:20 Emily Wilkins,@emrwilkinsMike Gallagher, @RepGallagherKaren Hao, @_KarenHaoBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinZach Vallese, @zachvallese

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lauren Corugedo, Head of Marketing at Chef Merito. Chef Merito is a family-founded Latino brand that has been bringing bold, authentic flavor to kitchens since 1985.  We dove into the brand's rich heritage, how it all started in her grandfather's garage, and why staying true to their roots is more important than ever as they grow across the U.S. Lauren shares the emotional connection people have with Chef Merito seasonings, the brand's commitment to quality and innovation, and how they're keeping flavors both timeless and trend-forward.  From collaborations at Dodger Stadium to growing demand in B2B and retail, this is a story of passion, perseverance, and flavor that connects generations. Here are a few highlights from our conversation:   * The family story behind Chef Merito and its first seasoning, Carne Asada * How the brand balances tradition with innovation in B2B, DTC, and retail * Why adaptability is key in modern marketing and flavor development * The surprising versatility of seasonings—from tofu to stadium fries * How community feedback and family values shape every decision Join me, Ramon Vela, in listening to the full episode and discover what it takes to build a multigenerational brand that honors its past while cooking up the future. For more on Chef Merito, visit: https://chefmerito.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave The Story of a Brand Show a rating and review.  Plus, don't forget to follow us on Apple and Spotify.  Your support helps us bring you more content like this! * Today's Sponsors: Compass Rose Ventures - Advisor for CPG Brands: https://compassroseventures.com/contact/ Compass Rose Ventures can help your CPG brand increase customer lifetime value, expand into the US market, create an omnipresent omnichannel footprint, optimize customer journeys, build brand communities, and more. Visit the link above to learn more.    Saral - The Influencer OS: https://www.getsaral.com/demo SARAL is the all-in-one influencer platform that finds brand-aligned creators, automates outreach, and manages everything in one place. Request a live demo today. Let the SARAL team know you're a The Story of a Brand Show podcast listener to get an extended free trial! Visit the link above. 

On this week's episode of the Father Hoods, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB connected with Hip Hop icon Doodlebug from Digable Planets for a real convo that hits on every level. He opens up about raising kids with wide age gaps, stepping up as a father figure, and the life lessons that came from growing up without a dad. From fighting for custody to giving flowers to his wife for holding him down, Doodlebug drops gems on presence, partnership, and figuring it all out as you go. The Dads jumped in with stories of their own, spotlighting how having the right partner can elevate your whole game and why fatherhood isn't a job but a lifestyle. Between parenting talk, Doodlebug gets into his current moves, including linking up with previous guests 80 Empire, and how he keeps all the plates spinning: family, music, and legacy. It's grown-man talk with heart, humor, and real perspective. No fluff. Just life. What You'll Hear in This Episode: [00:02:15] Showing Up, No Matter What [00:10:15] Parenting Across the Timeline [00:19:45] No Days Off [00:32:55] Dad Gems from the Bug [00:37:10] What's Next in the Lab? Why Tap In: Real ones talking real life. From the chaos to the comebacks, the Father Hoods crew keeps it raw, relatable, and full of gems. It's grown-man talk with heart, humor, and that Hip Hop edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashe in America and Abbey Blue Eyes return for Episode 104 of Culture of Change with a fiery takedown of the World Economic Forum's upcoming “Summer Davos” conference in China. From smart fabrics to AI surveillance and the corporatist cult of “New Champions,” the hosts break down how the globalist agenda masquerades as innovation while inching toward full-spectrum control. They explore the spiritual emptiness at the core of this technocratic loop, referencing ancient symbolism like the Ouroboros and drawing parallels to prophecy and end-times narratives. The episode weaves together philosophical, political, and spiritual themes, juxtaposing Trump's sovereign vision for national rebirth against the WEF's centralized, data-driven dystopia. Along the way, they discuss the propaganda in modern entertainment, the erosion of values through normalized media messaging, and the critical importance of personal sovereignty and non-compliance. With clips from Trump's Middle East speech and a powerful close from Shipwreck on quiet rebellion, this episode is a rally cry for those waking up to the psychological and spiritual battle playing out on a global stage.

In this episode, we're diving into the sticky, satisfying, sometimes stressful world of applying stickers to toys. Whether you're transforming a plain plastic robot into a battle-hardened ‘Bot with blazing insignias, or painstakingly lining up tiny tampos on a vintage vehicle, stickers can make or break the aesthetic of your action figures. We'll explore the pros of pristine placement — that factory-fresh feel, the added detail, the nostalgia! But also, the cons — crooked chaos, peeling panic, and the dreaded sticker sheet with no instructions. We'll share tips and tricks, from tweezers and toothpicks to magnifying glasses and mood lighting (yes, it helps). Should you use soapy water? Should you laminate or leave them raw and risky? So grab your light box, steady your sweaty hands, and settle in for some sticky talk. We're also going to talk about Plastic Empire to see if we should go there someday. Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/vISQ34KcGng  Listen & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or connect with us at http://cracktasticplastic.com Join this YouTube channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMCHHobJInn0AGC6LTegW8g/join  Like us on https://www.facebook.com/cracktasticplastic Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/cracktasticplastic Follow us at https://twitter.com/cracktasticpod Follow us at https://www.tiktok.com/@cracktasticplastic  Follow us at https://www.threads.net/@cracktasticplastic  Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/cracktasticplastic Support us at https://www.patreon.com/cracktasticplastic And lastly, check out all the amazing shows at http://thepfpn.com

Empire Wind is back on track. The first selectman from Bethany, Connecticut resigns amid a child sex abuse scandal. A look at the unofficial kick-off to Long Island summer. Plus, Connecticut lawmakers have three weeks to pass a biennial budget.

In this episode of The Franchise Life with Stacie Shannon, we sit down with Anthony Bambino, founder and CEO of Three Natives, an acai bowl and juicery brand that has rapidly grown to 50+ locations across the U.S. Discover how this Florida-based franchise went from a local smoothie shop to a thriving national brand—all while keeping customer service at the core. Anthony opens up about: How a California coffee shop inspired the concept Why expanding the menu helped attract a wider customer base The real secret to long-term franchise success (hint: it's not just ROI) How 3Natives maintains top-tier customer service across all locations The low-cost model that keeps investment between $350K–$500K The brand's approach to multi-unit growth and hub-and-spoke models Whether you're a prospective franchisee, an entrepreneur in food and beverage, or just a fan of Three Natives, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and practical tips.  

In Episode 418 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas sits down with award-winning journalist Karen Hao to discuss Empire of AI — her inside account of how OpenAI evolved from an idealistic, safety-first nonprofit into one of the world's most valuable private companies in its race to conquer the future. This conversation takes you inside that transformation—from the heady idealism of OpenAI's founding, through the billion-dollar Microsoft deal and the 2023 boardroom coup, to the unresolved questions that hang over Silicon Valley and Washington alike about the private concentration of power in the age of artificial intelligence and the nature of the world we are building. Whether you're an investor, a policymaker, or simply a concerned citizen trying to make sense of today's headlines, this episode will equip you with the context you need to understand what's really at stake in the race for AGI—and the levers we still have to steer it. Subscribe to our premium content—including our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports—by visiting HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you'd like to join the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces Genius community—with benefits like Q&A calls with guests, exclusive research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners—you can also sign up on our subscriber page at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you enjoyed today's episode of Hidden Forces, please support the show by: Subscribing on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, CastBox, or via our RSS Feed Writing us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Joining our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe and support the podcast at https://hiddenforces.io. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 05/12/2025

Gm! This week we're joined by Tom Dunleavy & Ryan Berckmans to discuss the bull case for Ethereum. We deep dive into Ethereum's big pivot, how to value the L1, should L2 tokens exist, the role of Etherealize, what's next for ETH & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Ryan: https://x.com/ryanberckmans Follow Tom: https://x.com/dunleavy89 Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code EMPIRE10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- ZKsync is the pioneering zero-knowledge technology powering the next generation of builders with limitless scale. Secured by math and designed for native interoperability, ZKsync enables an elastic, ever-expanding network of customizable chains. Deeply rooted in its mission to advance personal freedom for all, the ZKsync technology makes digital self-ownership universally available. To learn more about ZKsync, visit http://www.zksync.io -- Zenrock is a permissionless, decentralized custody network backed by 1RoundTable Partners, 10T, Maven11, and Spartan. Live on Jupiter, $ROCK is the native token for transactions within the Zenrock ecosystem and secures Zenrock's decentralized custody network. The first application launching on Zenrock is zenBTC – yield-bearing Bitcoin on Solana. zenBTC will be live in April 2025. -- Crypto never sleeps. So we built an Al analyst that never blinks. Meet Focal by FalconX: a GenAI insights engine built for institutional crypto. Already used by 80+ funds managing $10B+ in AUM.

ANDOR SEASON 2 – Episodes 10-12 Huddled together in the dim light of the One Of Us Rebel Alliance Headquarters, proudly declaring the words Marva taught us: “Fight the Empire!”, Nathan, Neil and T.C. unpack the final three episodes of Andor Season 2, a stunning and sobering conclusion that leads us directly into the events […]

Support the campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acidhorizon/vintagia-i-ching-oracle-for-psychogeographers-and-creatives"Living Currency" syllabus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OeUT0XSZdIQ9VpgLaqjuw0sP3blJZySG/view?usp=drive_linkWhat happens when queer liberation becomes entangled with the myths of the nation-state? In this episode, we speak with Alexander Stoffel about his new book Eros and Empire, which traces the transnational roots of sexual freedom movements in the U.S. From gay liberation to Black lesbian feminism and AIDS activism, Stoffer shows how desire has been both constrained by and mobilized against imperial and capitalist systems. Together, we explore how a Marxist approach to desire can open new paths for solidarity beyond the boundaries of the bourgeois state.Eros and Empire: https://www.sup.org/books/politics/eros-and-empireSupport the showVintagia Pre-Launch: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acidhorizon/vintagia-i-ching-oracle-for-psychogeographers-and-creatives Support the podcast:https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/acidhorizonAcid Horizon on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acidhorizonpodcast Boycott Watkins Media: https://xenogothic.com/2025/03/17/boycott-watkins-statement/ Join The Schizoanalysis Project: https://discord.gg/4WtaXG3QxnSubscribe to us on your favorite podcast: https://pod.link/1512615438Merch: http://www.crit-drip.comSubscribe to us on your favorite podcast: https://pod.link/1512615438 LEPHT HAND: https://www.patreon.com/LEPHTHANDHappy Hour at Hippel's (Adam's blog): https://happyhourathippels.wordpress.com​Revolting Bodies (Will's Blog): https://revoltingbodies.com​Split Infinities (Craig's Substack): https://splitinfinities.substack.com/​Music: https://sereptie.bandcamp.com/ and https://thecominginsurrection.bandcamp.com/

In this episode of Dietitian Boss podcast, host Libby Rothchild welcomes Jessica Jones, CEO and Co-founder of Diabetes Digital, a telehealth platform specializing in virtual nutrition counseling. Jessica shares her inspiring journey from starting the Food Heaven media company to leading a team of dietitians at Diabetes Digital. She discusses the importance of niching down, the impact of aligning with core values, and the intricacies of working with insurance to offer accessible care. Jessica also offers practical advice for dietitians interested in telehealth, emphasizing the significance of sales skills and robust referral networks. 00:00 Welcome to Dietitian Boss 00:37 Introducing Jessica Jones 02:11 Jessica's Journey from Content Creation to Telehealth 03:43 Challenges and Reflections During the Pandemic 04:27 Balancing Management and Patient Care 05:51 The Importance of Outreach and Sales 09:39 Building a Strong Brand with Food Heaven 14:01 Opportunities and Challenges in Telehealth 17:14 Strategies for Increasing Profit Margins 18:08 Roles and Responsibilities of Co-Founders 20:55 Tips for Dietitians Entering Telehealth 23:00 Final Thoughts and Resources Bio: Jessica Jones, MS, RDN, CDCES, is a nationally recognized dietitian and diabetes educator. As CEO and co-founder of Diabetes Digital, she leads an insurance-covered telehealth platform offering culturally inclusive nutrition counseling for diabetes and prediabetes. She co-hosts the Diabetes Digital Podcast and co-founded Food Heaven, a platform with over 250K followers and 5M podcast downloads. Jessica co-authored 28-Day Plant-Powered Health Reboot and A Diabetes Guide to Enjoying the Foods of the World and wrote the Diabetes chapter of the Food and Nutrition Care Manual. Her work has appeared in Oprah Magazine, SELF, and Bon Appétit. She lives in Sacramento with her husband and puppy. Connect with Libby: Instagram: @libbyrothschild | @dietitianboss YouTube: Dietitian Boss Connect with Jessica Jones Diabetes Digital Website (for signing up for an appointment): diabetesdigital.co Diabetes Digital Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diabetesdigitalco/ Diabetes Digital Instagram: @diabetesdigitalco Diabetes Digital YouTube: @diabetesdigitalco Diabetes Digital TikTok: @diabetesdigital.co Diabetes Digital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/98759072 Diabetes Digital Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/2xRnLYs57KNAjIpBCrk9WN Resources: Discover the seamless experience of Practice Better through our referral link! Join us on a journey of enhanced wellness and efficiency. Start here! Join our membership The Library HERE

In this episode of World's Your Oysta, celebrity hair colorist Jenna Perry shares how she built one of the most in-demand salons in New York City and became the creative force behind iconic looks for Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Kaia Gerber, Chloë Sevigny, Emily Ratajkowski, and more.We talk hot girl hair, going viral on Instagram, why hair is so emotional, and what it takes to build a brand that feels both cool and deeply personal.PLUS — Jenna just launched her new concept salon "Jenna's" in the East Village, a curated beauty hangout for friends to relax, treat their hair, and feel amazing.Join the World's Your Oysta community!Instagram: @wyo.podTikTok: @wyo.podYoutube: World's Your Oysta PodcastWebsite & Newsletter: WYO PodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noam and Jen discuss the mind numbing amount of stupid that took place last week, like people pretending to be very upset about James Comey's dumb 86 47 post,  the umpteenth news cycle about Joe Biden's mental state (not his cancer diagnosis thought, that was announced after the recording), and Sam Seder running into the brick wall that is Ezra Klein and the Abundance plan for making housing more affordable.  Not everything is stupid, though! We give our final thoughts on Andor and the portrayal of the Empire as a soul sucking bureaucratic grind that is both evil and banal. Also, the Israeli contestant in this year's Eurovision contest, Nova attack survivor Yuval Raphael, came in second place overall and first in public voting. 

Join Justin as he chats with legendary vocalist Geoff Tate about hotel ghosts, discovering his voice, his heart surgery, the iconic Queensryche performance in Tokyo in 1984, and more!Geoff Tate bio:“Geoff Tate (born Jeffrey Wayne Tate,January 14, 1959; he later changed his first name to Geoffery or Geoffrey) is an American singer and songwriter. He rose to fame with the progressive metal band Queensrÿche, who had commercial success with their 1988 album Operation: Mindcrime and 1990 album Empire. Tate is ranked fourteenth on Hit Parader's list of the 100 Greatest Metal Vocalists of All Time. He was voted No. 2 on That Metal Show's top 5 hard rock vocalists of the 1980s. In 2012, he won the Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Award for "Voice in Progressive Heavy Metal". In 2015, he placed ninth on OC Weekly's list of the 10 Best High-Pitched Metal Singers. After his farewell tour as Queensrÿche, he renamed his band Operation: Mindcrime, after the Queensrÿche album of the same name.”Intro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below):https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website. Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter.Monsters, Madness and Magic on YouTube

ANDOR SEASON 2 – Episodes 10-12 Huddled together in the dim light of the One Of Us Rebel Alliance Headquarters, proudly declaring the words Marva taught us: “Fight the Empire!”, Nathan, Neil and T.C. unpack the final three episodes of Andor Season 2, a stunning and sobering conclusion that leads us directly into the events […]

What if one Airbnb property could fund your travel lifestyle — forever? That's exactly what Mike Cossette and his wife did. In this episode, Mike shares how they turned one downtown home into five successful short-term rentals, supporting a life of freedom, travel, and raising four kids along the way. Whether you're new to real estate or curious about funding adventures unconventionally, this story will inspire you.

This week Allen discusses the European Investment Bank's major wind farm investment in Romania, the financial performance of German energy giant RWE, and the potential cancellation of Equinor's Empire Wind Project due to regulatory challenges. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Welcome to Uptime News. Flash Industry News Lightning fast. Your host, Allen Hall, shares the renewable industry news you may have missed. Allen Hall: Okay, starting off the week over in Romania, the European investment bank is investing 30 million euros in a major wind farm project in Romania. The poster two project located near the Black Sea, will have a capacity of up to 400 megawatts. That's enough to supply over 1.4 million Romanian households for an entire year. The EIB is partnering with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on the project with the total investment expected to be in excess of 500 million Euros. Construction is due to start later this year and it will bolster the European Union's push for climate neutrality by mid-century. German energy Giant RWE, reported an adjusted EBITDA of 1.3 billion euros [00:01:00] for the first three months of 2025. Adjusted net income amounted to 0.5 billion euros as expected earnings were below the level of the same quarter last year. This decline was primarily attributable to normalization of income in the flexible generation segment and a weaker start to the year in the trading business. The commissioning of new offshore wind farms, solar plants, and battery storage facilities had a positive impact on the company's performance. RWE commissioned 600 megawatts of new generation capacity in the first quarter alone. The company, currently has new plants with a combined capacity of 11.2 gigawatts under construction. Michael Mueller, chief financial officer of RWE, stated that they were reaffirming their full year earnings forecast after a solid start to the year. He noted, that the company is making great progress in expanding its portfolio in a value accretive manner. Construction projects remain on schedule [00:02:00] and on budget. Over in Norway, Equinor is warning it may cancel its Empire Wind Project off New York's coast. Following a Trump administration stop work order, the company is spending $50 million weekly to keep the project afloat while awaiting resolution. Molly Morris, president of Equinor's US renewable energy arm, describe the situation as unsustainable. The Interior Department led by Secretary Doug Bergham ordered Equinor to halt construction on April 17th. The order cited information suggesting the Biden administration may have approved the project without a thorough environmental analysis. The stop work order stemmed from a report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. However, Equinor says it has not seen the report and is not aware of the specific concerns raised. The project represents a significant investment for Equinor. The company has already invested $2.7 billion in the [00:03:00] Empire Wind Facility. Currently, 11 vessels with 100 workers remain on board, sitting on the water, waiting for an order to resume work. That's this week's top. New stories. Stay tuned tomorrow for the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast.

Colossians: The People of God in the Age of Empire – Culture-Making (Colossians 3:18–4:1) - Rev. Donnell T. Wyche - a2vc.org. Like us on fb.com/vineyardannarboror watch our livestream Sundays @ 10:45am - vimeo.com/annarborvineyard  Summary: In this sermon, Pastor Donnell Wyche examines one of the most difficult sections of Paul's letter to the Colossians, where household codes outline relationships between husbands and wives, parents and children, and slaves and masters. Far from affirming hierarchical or oppressive structures, Pastor Donnell argues that Paul is subverting the dominant culture of the Greco-Roman world. By addressing the powerless—wives, children, and enslaved persons—directly, Paul grants them dignity and moral agency. Paul's command that husbands love their wives and that fathers avoid embittering their children is revolutionary in a culture where power was rarely checked by compassion. In Paul's view, culture-making begins at home, and households become outposts of the Kingdom when marked by mutuality and cruciform love.   Pastor Donnell devotes significant attention to Paul's instruction to enslaved persons, acknowledging that these verses have been weaponized throughout church history to justify horrific systems of oppression. Pastor Donnell makes it unequivocally clear: God has always been anti-slavery. From Genesis to Revelation, God's vision is one of abundance, liberation, and human flourishing. Slavery always is anti-human (Genesis 1:26–28), anti-God (Isaiah 58), and anti-Gospel (Luke 4). While Paul does not outright condemn the institution of slavery—which scholars note was foundational to the Greco-Roman economy—Paul plants subversive seeds by calling for equality between slaves and masters, as he later does more explicitly in Philemon. Pastor Donnell laments Paul's limited prophetic imagination but sees Paul's writings as part of a kingdom trajectory that invites us to go further in working for liberation and justice in our own context.   Finally, Pastor Donnell challenges listeners to resist empire not just in theory, but in practice—beginning at home. The family is often where empire's patterns of control, fear, and domination take root. But in the Kingdom of God, the home is to be a place of tenderness, security, and love. We resist empire by embodying cruciform love in our relationships—with our spouses, our children, our coworkers, and our neighbors. Through daily acts of compassion and humility, we bear witness to a different way of being—one shaped not by power but by the cross, not by empire but by resurrection.

C'est le Napoléon de la pub. Celui qui a propulsé Publicis dans le top 3 mondial des groupes de com'.À son actif : un CA multiplié par 50, le développement à l'international et l'intégration au CAC40.Rien ne le prédestinait à ça : Maurice Lévy commence dans l'informatique.Mais repéré très vite par les géants du secteur – dont Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, le fondateur visionnaire de Publicis – il grimpe les échelons jusqu'à prendre les rênes du groupe en 1988.Maurice Lévy transforme cet acteur national en une référence mondiale en partant d'abord à la conquête des clients US.Commence alors une lutte féroce contre les géants américains. Il navigue entre procès et espionnages professionnels jusqu'à gagner des clients comme Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble et bien d'autres.Dans cet épisode d'anthologie, Maurice Lévy nous révèle toutes les méthodes qui ont fait de lui une référence absolue en France.Les 3 règles d'or pour faire de son entreprise un leader incontestable.L'art du km supplémentaire (extra mile) pour terrasser ses concurrents.Comment réussir ses acquisitions d'entreprises avec l'exemple de Saatchi & Saatchi.Ses meilleures anecdotes et leçons apprises auprès des plus grands.Et pourquoi, à 29 ans, il a refusé de devenir PDG.Aujourd'hui, à 83 ans, Maurice est toujours aussi actif : YourArt, VivaTech, Solocal (ex-Pages Jaunes)… “La retraite, le plus souvent, c'est la déroute.”1h57 des meilleurs apprentissages de l'un des plus grands hommes d'affaires français.Un pur bonheur, toute l'équipe de GDIY est fière de vous présenter cet épisode, on a hâte de lire vos retours et de découvrir quels ont été vos “wow moments”.TIMELINE:00:00:00 : 83 ans et toujours entrepreneur actif00:12:34 : “On va mettre le brief en pièce !” L'extra mile est systématique00:22:39 : Si on est le meilleur à 29 ans, c'est qu'on est au mauvais endroit00:29:37 : L'ascension chez Publicis par la transition informatique dans les années 7000:37:06 : Comment enthousiasmer le client par la disruption00:51:59 : “Mais a-t-elle seulement les qualités de son étiquette ?”00:56:15 : La mondialisation ne veut pas dire standardisation : l'art de pénétrer les marchés étrangers01:07:27 : Comment racheter et redresser des agences : l'exemple de Saatchi & Saatchi01:21:43 : Tout le monde dans la pub utilise déjà l'IA01:26:10 : LA règle d'or du boss de la pub01:36:06 : La création de VivaTech et YourArt01:49:05 : Le pari audacieux de reprendre les Pages JaunesLes anciens épisodes de GDIY mentionnés : #416 - David Corona - GIGN, In_Cognita - Devenir expert de la négociation et prédire les comportements#109 Olivier Brourhant - Mantu - 55 pays, 96% de croissance annuelle, un demi-milliard de CA en 13 ans… tous les secrets pour “Scaler”#434 - Frédéric Raillard - Fred & Farid - IA : la publicité sous stéroïdes#396 - Gérard Saillant - Institut du Cerveau — Le chirurgien de Ronaldo, Schumacher, du PSG et de la FIA#401 - Emmanuel Macron - Président de la République - Les décisions les plus lourdes se prennent seulNous avons parlé de :Publicis GroupeSolocal (ex-PagesJaunes)YourArtArtMajeurYCORProcter and GambleMarcel Bleustein-BlanchetBureau de Vérification de la Publicité (BVP) : aujourd'hui Autorité de régulation professionnelle de la publicitéArthur SadounViva TechnologySaatchi & SaatchiWPP GroupDes racines et des ailesHer (film)2001, l'Odyssée de l'espace (film)Omnicom GroupLes recommandations de lecture :Le Petit PrinceOeuvres complètes de Victor Hugo : Roman, tome 1A la recherche du temps perduVous souhaitez sponsoriser Génération Do It Yourself ou nous proposer un partenariat ?Contactez mon label Orso Media via ce formulaire.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

When I say this episode is packed with hard-won wisdom, I mean it. I sat down with Matt Orlic, founder of Qure Skincare, who's built 25+ brands over the past two decades, and survived losing $5 million when a major retailer collapsed overnight. Instead of giving up, he pivoted to DTC and built Qure, a brand redefining the skincare category through innovation, accessibility, and product efficacy. In this conversation, Matt discusses everything from emotional resilience and operating leverage to why he believes the future of skincare is tech-forward, community-driven, and built around real customer needs. His story is one of grit, reinvention, and what it really takes to scale a modern brand in today's market. Here are some key moments from our chat: * How losing millions taught Matt the value of diversification and product-market fit   * Why innovation and “leverage points” are Qure's secret to sustainable growth   * The power of storytelling and authenticity in an increasingly AI-driven world   * How Qure balances DTC-first growth with global retail expansion   * What it takes to create FDA-approved hardware and bring clinic-grade tech home   Join me, Ramon Vela, in listening to the full episode and discovering what it takes to build a skincare brand that's not skin-deep. For more on Qure Skincare, visit:  https://qureskincare.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave  The Story of a Brand Showa rating and review.  Plus, don't forget to follow us on Apple and Spotify.  Your support helps us bring you more content like this! * Today's Sponsors: Compass Rose Ventures - Advisor for CPG Brands: https://compassroseventures.com/contact/ Compass Rose Ventures can help your CPG brand increase customer lifetime value, expand into the US market, create an omnipresent omnichannel footprint, optimize customer journeys, build brand communities, and more. Visit the link above to learn more.  Today's Highlighted Brand: Goode Health: https://www.goodehealth.com/ If you have a family history of heart disease, listen up.  Now, you can reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke by simply eating more polyphenols, the powerful plant nutrients found in fruits and veggies. Goode Health designed and put them all in a tasty superfood shake and conducted a clinical study!  Users of Goode Health had a significant improvement in heart health in just 2 weeks!  Visit goodehealth.com today and use promo code STORY30 for 30% off now!

Author and entrepreneur Rick Culleton discusses the school of hard knocks, turning things around, becoming a successful businessman and entrepreneur, setting up shop in Latin America, where he sees the economy headed, and how to cultivate happiness. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube Geopolitics & Empire · Rick Culleton: From Hard Knocks to Success, LatAm, & Cultivating Happiness #555 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://easydns.com Escape Technocracy course (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Rick Culleton https://www.rickculleton.com About Rick Culleton Rick grew up in a small town in Central NY. His formal education ended at age 17 with a trip to State Prison. From there, he headed to Texas. ADHD and anxiety made life challenging. Staying focused was difficult. Rick washed dishes and waited tables. Soon he learned he wasn't suited to be anyone's employee. So he tried his hand at his own business, and that's where the story starts. Read the inspiring saga of ADHD to riches in 'Messed Up Like You', a best-selling self-help story. *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We discuss the state of the market, what to own this cycle, has BTC dominance topped, why you need to pay attention to crypto M&A in 2025 & much more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/jasonyanowitz Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code EMPIRE10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Marinade Labs develops staking technologies that strengthen Solana. In 2021, our protocol was the first to bring liquid staking to the network; today, our sophisticated, high-performance staking delegation platform brings billions in liquidity and security to the SOL market. We have solutions for both DeFi and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations. Our best-in-market features include user downside protection (through protected staking rewards) and optimized delegation (via our automated auction marketplace). Cryptoasset investors worldwide, from individual traders to global institutions, use Marinade to earn rewards on their SOL treasuries and holdings. We are headquartered in New York, with offices in the European Union, including Prague. To learn more about Marinade, visit marinade.finance. -- Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now at www.Ledger.com -- Get up to speed on the biggest stories in crypto each week. In five minutes. Get the Bitwise Weekly CIO Memo delivered directly to your inbox at bitwiseinvestments.com/ciomemo/empire -- Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:08) Ethereum: The Asset vs Network (07:44) State Of The Market (14:58) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (16:31) What To Own This Cycle (21:28) Has BTC Dominance Topped? (24:02) Anchorage Digital Acquires Mountain Protocol (27:05) Pay Attention To Crypto M&A In 2025 (34:03) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (35:35) How Should Companies Allocate Capital In Crypto? (48:56) Ads (Ledger, Bitwise) (50:29) eToro IPOs & Coinbase Joins The S&P 500 (57:25) Talent Is Leaving TradFi For Crypto (58:57) Gaming Isn't Dead (01:01:11) Content Of The Week — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Star Wars Generations: Andor Season 2 Finale Reactions - The Dawn of RebellionThe groundbreaking Andor series reaches its powerful conclusion, connecting directly to Rogue One and reshaping how we view the Star Wars universe. In this episode, hosts Matthew and Alex share their immediate reactions to the final episodes of Andor Season 2, examining how the show bridges crucial gaps in the Rebellion's formation while delivering some of television's most compelling character arcs.How Does Andor Enhance the Larger Star Wars Narrative?The hosts explore how Andor doesn't just stand alone but actively enriches the entire Star Wars saga. By connecting seamlessly to Rogue One and A New Hope, the series makes the sacrifices in the original trilogy even more meaningful. The show provides essential context for understanding the Rebellion's origins, showing the personal costs and moral compromises that went into fighting the Empire long before Luke Skywalker entered the picture.What Makes Luthen Such a Complex Character?Luthen embodies the moral complexities at the heart of revolution, raising uncomfortable questions about means and ends. As Matthew notes, the character "troubles me the most, and I think that's the point," drawing comparisons to historical revolutionary figures who employed violent tactics in service of just causes. Luthen's own words resonate throughout the series: "I'm condemned to use the tools of my enemy to defeat them," highlighting the central ethical dilemma facing all resistance movements. The hosts debate whether his methods were justified and how his character forces viewers to question their own moral judgments about real-world resistance movements.How Does the Empire Treat Its Own People?The fate of Imperial officers like Dedra Meero and Partagaz reveals a brutal truth: "You could do everything for the Empire, you could give yourself to it... but in the end, no matter how loyal you are, you're expendable." The hosts discuss how the series brilliantly portrays the Empire's callous treatment of even its most dedicated servants, creating a system where middle-management bullies like Krennic thrive while true believers are discarded when no longer useful.What Legacy Is Left Behind?The final moments of the series spark discussion about how characters' sacrifices ripple through the timeline. As Luthen states in his powerful speech, "I burned my life to make a sunrise that I know I'll never see," foreshadowing the future that Cassian and others will help create but never witness themselves. The hosts debate the controversial ending for Bix's character and whether it serves the narrative or relies too heavily on common tropes.Other Topics Covered:How K2-SO's introduction creates both comedic moments and surprisingly tense action scenesThe significance of Easter eggs connecting to other Star Wars properties, including RebelsWhether Kleya and Cassian might be siblings, and why making this connection would undermine the storyHow actors delivered Emmy-worthy performances across multiple complex rolesThe perfect execution of Andor as a complete two-season story with clear vision from start to finishWhy Orson Krennic's introduction establishes him as the quintessential Imperial middle-manager bullyThe visual parallels between key scenes in the finale and Rogue One's endingAndor has redefined what Star Wars storytelling can achieve on television, creating a rare series that appeals equally to hardcore fans and newcomers to the galaxy far, far away. By focusing on ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances, the show illuminates the personal costs of resistance while never losing sight of why the fight against tyranny matters—even when victory seems impossible and the path forward requires difficult compromises. **************************************************************************This episode is a production of Star Wars Generations, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Superhero Ethics.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.To learn more about co-host Erin and her incredible cosplay check out her Instagram, LadyTanoCreates.Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast's main page you can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse Audible for audiobooks. 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Deb and Vlarg eat their way through the Treasure! We also talk about Empire of the Damned, Stardust Thief, When the Moon Hits Your Eye, The Warriors, The Elephant Man, The Perfect Assassin, James Patterson, Bubble Shooter, Mobile Gmes, Ace Doubles, Sweet Silver Blues, Area 15, HBO Max comes to its senses, Bandersnatch no more, Bridgerton, X-Men plans, and the Future Ruins music festival. So, eat your fruit roll-up, it's time for a GeekShock!

The final three episodes of Andor raise the stakes for Cassian and the Rebellion as they race to rescue one of their own while the Empire scrambles to bury a secret.   This episode of Podcast Stardust discusses the following episodes from season two of Andor: Episode 10 - “Make It Stop” Episode 11 - “Who Else Knows?” Episode 12 - “Jedha, Kyber, Erso” In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our non-spoiler thoughts on the final three episodes of season two and the series of Andor, Lonni's meeting with Luthen that leads to everything that happens in Rogue One, The backstory between Luthen Rael and Keyla, Dedra Meero's confrontation with Luthen, Keyla's infiltration of the Lina Soh Medical Center for one last mission on Coruscant, Director Krennic's meeting with Dedra Meero, Cassian Andor, Melshi, and K-2SO's life on Yavin IV after Bix left, The mission to Coruscant to rescue Keyla, The fate of various ISB officers, The Rebel Council's reactions to Cassian's news after returning from Coruscant, and The final moments of the series. For more discussion of season two of Andor, check out episodes 879 (episodes 1-3), 881 (episodes 4-6), 884 (episodes 7-9).   Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Ever wonder how some entrepreneurs seem to do it all—run thriving brands, parent like a boss, AND stay consistent with their content? In this episode of Communication Queen, Kimberly Spencer pulls back the velvet curtain on the transformational strategy that powers her content machine: the 3:1 Ratio. What's the 3:1 Ratio? It's not just a productivity hack—it's a QUEEN strategy rooted in storytelling and leverage. Kimberly reveals how one golden nugget from a client convo, podcast ep, or coaching session turns into a kingdom of content—from social posts to email funnels, podcast topics, and beyond. With three kids (including a newborn), multiple businesses, and a best-selling book on deck, Kimberly walks her talk—and shows you how you can, too. This episode isn't about doing more. It's about doing smarter. Simpler. Louder. And in true Queen style: with unapologetic purpose. Whether you're burnt out from creating one-off content or you're just ready to scale without sacrificing your sanity, this episode will flip the script on how you think about marketing. Grab your crown, press play, and prepare to reign over your content strategy like never before.

The final three episodes of Andor raise the stakes for Cassian and the Rebellion as they race to rescue one of their own while the Empire scrambles to bury a secret.

Subscribe to Bad Faith on Patreon to instantly unlock our full premium episode library: http://patreon.com/badfaithpodcast Professor of International History at Boston University & author of Globalists: The End of Empire & the Birth of Neoliberalism Quinn Slobodian joins Bad Faith to discuss his latest book Hayek's Bastards: Race, Gold, IQ, & the Capitalism of the Far Right. Slobodian explains the way that neoliberalism hijacks democracy to prioritize capital interests over the substantive rights of the public, the dissonance between the tech community's anarcho-capitalism and the populist wing of the Republican party, and how race science plays a role in uniting these disparate factions.  Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod). Produced by Armand Aviram. Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).

What does it really take to build a powerful online presence across platforms—without burning out or selling your soul? Sahil Bloom made the leap from private equity to full-time content creator, and now reaches millions with his writing and ideas. Sahil is a Bestselling Author and the Creator of The Curiosity Chronicle, a weekly newsletter with 800,000+ readers. In this conversation, he shares how to grow your audience, create consistently, and use fear as fuel—not friction. We also talk morning routines, mindset shifts, and one question that might change how you look at your life right now: "If you were the main character, what would the audience be screaming at you to do?" Simple. Bold. And kind of hard to ignore. Key Timestamps [00:00:00] Introduction. [00:01:40] Who's really choosing your career? [00:03:28] Why consistency beats perfection. [00:07:31] Is anyone really watching you fail? [00:10:49] Optimal vs. useful paths. [00:16:08] How to get “lucky” on purpose. [00:18:28] The key to being memorable. [00:22:31] Why treat social media like an experiment? [00:25:11] The most underrated tool as a creator. [00:31:25] From side hustle to skillset superpower. [00:32:34] Why the best creators do both of these? [00:35:41] How to be the main character of your life. Memorable Quotes "The key to life is showing up. You've got to show up when it's messy, show up when it's hard, show up when no one is watching over and over and over again, even when the rewards are uncertain." — Sahil Bloom "Focusing on adding 10 times as much as you focus on extracting is the path to building longevity as a creator in this landscape of social media." — Sahil Bloom Where to Find Our Guest Website: https://www.sahilbloom.com/#Hero Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom X: https://twitter.com/SahilBloom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahilbloom/ The 5 Types of Wealth: https://www.the5typesofwealth.com/ To stay connected and to learn more about Vishen and Mindvalley, click on the links below:  Website: https://www.mindvalley.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindvalley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindvalley Become the best version of yourself with the world's most effective transformation platform. Join Mindvalley Membership Today: https://start.mindvalley.com/membership Produced by Evolved Podcasting: https://www.evolvedpodcasting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show: Chime is finally going public with strong financials and a shot at matching its $25B 2021 valuation, signaling real momentum in the IPO market. Databricks just made a $1B bet on agentic AI by acquiring Neon, a Postgres-as-a-service startup riding the new database wave. Then, Dave Rubin joins to share how he built and sold Locals, his uncancellable creator platform, all while navigating the intense media landscape.Timestamps:(0:00) Episode Teaser(1:14) Jason and Alex open the show(1:42) Why Chime's IPO is such a promising sign(7:22) Chime's financials and valuation(10:12) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST(12:17) So why did Databricks buy Neon?(13:22) Where is the AI Integration Desktop App?(17:29) Jason's plan to bring Americans back to the movies(20:10) Northwest Registered Agent. Form your entire business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Get more privacy, more options, and more done—visit northwestregisteredagent.com/twist today!(21:58) Make movies All-you-can-eat!(26:26) Special Guest: Dave Rubin(30:39) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist(31:41) Why Dave Rubin goes phone free for weeks at a time(45:24) Why Identity politics is killing business and sports(49:23) Can Locals reinvent subscription models?Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpLinks from episode:Rubin Report on Locals: https://rubinreport.locals.com/Follow Dave:X: https://x.com/RubinReportYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJdKr0Bgd_5saZYqLCa9mngFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:(10:12) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST(20:10) Northwest Registered Agent. Form your entire business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Get more privacy, more options, and more done—visit northwestregisteredagent.com/twist today!(30:39) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twistGreat TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.comSubscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

Hello and welcome to the History of the Germans: Episode 194 – The Fuggers of Augsburg, which is also episode 10 of Season 10 “The Empire in the 15th Century”Jakob Fugger had been dubbed the Richest Man Who Ever Lived, but there are many more contenders, my favorite being an African, Mansa Musa, the ninth Mansa of the Mali empire whose generous gifts during a visit to Mecca in 1324 triggered a currency crisis.That is something Jakob Fugger would never have done. He never was a flamboyant banker who impressed his contemporaries with lavish displays of wealth. He was actually fairly dull. If anyone in the firm of Fugger was flamboyant, it was the chief accountant. So if Jakob is a bit of a pale shadow, the story of what happened in the world of European Finance between 1480 and 1520 is anything but boring. Within just 40 years the heart of the banking industry moved from Florence and Venice where it had held sway since it was invented and moved north, into a medium sized Swabian city, Augsburg.That is as if JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley closed their doors and in their stead some local players from Scandinavia or Mexico took over the financing of the Global economy. I am not kidding, something like that really happened back in the late 15th century.The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comIf you wish to support the show go to: Support • History of the Germans PodcastFacebook: @HOTGPod Threads: @history_of_the_germans_podcastBluesky: @hotgpod.bsky.socialInstagram: history_of_the_germansTwitter: @germanshistoryTo make it easier for you to share the podcast, I have created separate playlists for some of the seasons that are set up as individual podcasts. they have the exact same episodes as in the History of the Germans, but they may be a helpful device for those who want to concentrate on only one season. So far I have:The Ottonians Salian Emperors and Investiture ControversyFredrick Barbarossa and Early HohenstaufenFrederick II Stupor MundiSaxony and Eastward ExpansionThe Hanseatic League

Stuart J. Hooper discusses U.S. foreign policy and the current global situation. He examines whether President Trump still has some promise left in him and implores the MAGA crowd to hold the president's feet to the fire. We run through global flashpoints including Trump's recent visit to Saudi Arabia, Israel-Iran-Gaza, Russia-Ukraine, and India-Pakistan. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube Geopolitics & Empire · Stuart J. Hooper: Global Flashpoints & Trump's Geopolitical Legacy #554 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (use code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.com Escape The Technocracy course (15% discount using link) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites X https://x.com/StuartJHooperYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/StuartJHooper Substack https://stuartjhooper.substack.com About Stuart J. Hooper Stuart J. Hooper is a Lecturer (ABD PhD, MA International Politics, MA Political Science) researching the Military Industrial Complex, Elites, War & Globalism. *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

This week, the Hivemind team discuss ETH's sudden outperformance and whether it's driven by genuine flows or just positioning, Solana's strength as the launchpad for "Internet Capital Markets," and the evolving narratives around RWA tokens, L1 rotation, and meme coin mania. They also touch on Celestia's roadmap struggles, the logic behind tokenized equity fundraising, and Worldcoin. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire -- Follow Ceteris: https://x.com/ceterispar1bus Follow Jose: https://x.com/ZeMariaMacedo Follow Yan: https://x.com/YanLiberman Follow Jason: https://x.com/3xliquidated Follow Empire: https://x.com/theempirepod Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4jYEkBx Subscribe on Apple: https://bit.ly/3ECSmJ3 Subscribe on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4hzy9lH -- Join us at Permissionless IV June 24th - 26th. Use code EMPIRE10 for 10% OFF! https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Believe Screener: https://www.believescreener.com/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Cold Opening (2:59) Introduction (5:37) ETH Pump & Future (13:51) Slightly Cautious (19:17) Time to Derisk? (24:34) What We're Excited About (29:11) Solana & Internet Capital Markets (38:04) Celestia Fundamentals (42:18) Hype & RWAs (45:38) Market Opportunities (49:27) Believe & ICM Launchpad (57:56) Worldcoin Pitch (1:03:50) Final Thoughts -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, the Hivemind team, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

The ForceCast is BACK!This week, Ryan and Brad discuss the series finale and final arc of Andor.The lead-in to Rogue One, Luthen's fate, Cassian's drive, and so much more! Tune in as we say goodbye to this wonderful show!

Join Phil and Steve on Streaming Things for their final Andor Season 2 breakdown, covering Episodes 10, 11, and 12: "Make It Stop," "Who Else Knows?" and "Jedha, Kyber, Erso." The season races toward its explosive conclusion as Cassian's fight against the Empire reaches new heights, alliances are tested, and familiar names from Rogue One begin to emerge. This has been such a joy covering, and we are very grateful to have all of you with us to enjoy this season of Andor with us. Remember, next week we will be doing a Mailbag AND Droid Draft to say goodbye to the series forever!00:00:00 - Introduction:Welcome to a new episode of Streaming Things, where we dive deep into the world of streaming content!00:03:29 - Star Wars DROIDS MadLibs Word Search:Steve solicits Phil and a special guest for words to create a MadLibs story.00:07:10 - Overall Thoughts:Our hosts share their initial impressions and overarching thoughts on today's movie/TV episode.00:16:56 - Episode 10 "Make It Stop" Recap:00:47:21 - Episode 11 "Who Else Knows?" Recap:01:15:14 - Episode 12 "Jedha, Kyber, Erso" Recap:01:46:57 - Favorite Moments Moments:The hosts list their top 3 moments of the episode.01:54:02 - Favorite Performance:The hosts recognize the talent they think delivered the best performance of the episode.01:55:56 - Star Wars DROIDS MadLibs Story Reveal:Steve reads the MadLibs story that Phil and a special guest helped create.Video Version of this Episode: YouTubeFollow Us on Social MediaStreaming Things PatreonStreaming Things InstagramFollow SteveInstagramFollow PhilInstagramVisit Our WebsiteCheck Out Our MerchSend Us Mail:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Yongzheng Emperor brings Peace, Justice, & Security to his new Empire. Time Period Covered: 1723-1728 CE Major Works Cited: Perdue, Peter C. China marches west: the Qing conquest of Central Eurasia. Qin, Han Tang (秦漢唐). 不同於戲裡說的雍正皇帝 [A different Yongzheng from the work of fiction]  Rowe, William T. China's last empire: the great Qing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#291: What does it mean to have true influence, and how can you tap into it?In today's episode, I'm chatting with Imani Ellis, the mastermind and founder of CultureCon and The Creative Collective NYC, about how a few small gatherings in her apartment turned into a massive cultural movement.With years of experience bringing creatives together, Imani opens up about what it really takes to build with intention—without all the noise.She shares her blueprint for staying true to yourself, building real connections, and creating lasting influence in a world that's often focused on instant attention.We also talk about…Imani's journey from corporate PR to founding CultureCon and The Creative Collective NYCThe difference between chasing clout and creating a lasting impactWhat it takes to cultivate trust and build real influence in today's digital ageHow to stay true to yourself while navigating the challenges of entrepreneurshipImani's approach to supporting creatives and fostering a sense of belonging in the industryThe power of community and collaboration in creative spacesResources:Follow Imani on Instagram @imaniimaniFollow CultureCon on Instagram @CultureCon and get details for the CultureCon Conference (October 4-5 in Brooklyn) at theccnyc.com/cultureconFollow The Creative Collective on Instagram @theccnycCheck out Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia HerseySubscribe to my Substack, Balance with LesCheck out my new brand Spacious Rituals and get your virtual planner for 2025!Keep in touch:Follow on IG: @shessoluckypod @lesalfredFollow on TikTok: @shessoluckypod @lesalfredVisit our website at: balancedblackgirl.comSponsors:Cotton | Learn more about the benefits of cotton products for yourself, your style, and your space at TheFabricOfOurLives.comNuuly | Upgrade your wardrobe by subscribing to Nuuly. Nuuly is a great value at $98 for any 6 styles, but right now you can get $28 off your first month when you sign up visit Nuuly.com and use the code BALANCEDLESMint Mobile | Ditch overpriced wireless and get 3 months of premium wireless service from Mint Mobile for $15 a month. Shop data plans at mintmobile.com/LUCKYDipsea | Dipsea is the female-founded app for spicy audiobooks and more. Go to DipseaStories.com/LUCKY to start your 30-day free trial!Opill | Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code BALANCEDLES for 25% off your first month at www.opill.comPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.