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The Snug Wrestling crew is back with a full WWE Friday Night SmackDown review, breaking down one of the biggest episodes on the road to WWE Night of Champions, King of the Ring, Queen of the Ring, and SummerSlam. This week's SmackDown delivered major storyline movement as Gunther revealed his condition for a WWE Championship rematch against Cody Rhodes, creating a huge twist in the WWE title picture. We discuss what Gunther's decision means for Cody Rhodes, how Sami Zayn could impact the championship match, and whether WWE is setting up a major betrayal, controversy, or shocking finish. We also react to the explosive King of the Ring opening round Fatal 4-Way featuring LA Knight vs. Jey Uso vs. Finn Balor vs. Royce Keys. Did Jey Uso deserve the win? Was LA Knight robbed? Is Finn Balor being overlooked again? And what does this mean for the future of The Bloodline, Cody Rhodes, and the WWE Championship scene? The crew also breaks down the Queen of the Ring opening round Fatal 4-Way with Charlotte Flair vs. Jade Cargill vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Women's Intercontinental Champion Sol Ruca. We talk about Charlotte advancing, Jade Cargill's direction, Lyra Valkyria's role on SmackDown, and whether Sol Ruca is being positioned as a future breakout star in WWE's women's division. Plus, we cover the tag team match featuring Brie Bella & Paige vs. Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid, and discuss what this match means for WWE's women's tag division, nostalgia returns, NXT call-ups, and the future of women's wrestling on SmackDown. Topics Covered • Gunther's condition for a WWE Championship rematch against Cody Rhodes • Sami Zayn's role in Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther • WWE SmackDown full review and reactions • Jey Uso vs. LA Knight vs. Finn Balor vs. Royce Keys • King of the Ring tournament fallout • Charlotte Flair vs. Jade Cargill vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Sol Ruca • Queen of the Ring tournament fallout • Brie Bella & Paige vs. Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid • LA Knight's booking and fan reaction • Jey Uso's push toward the WWE title picture • Cody Rhodes' championship reign and next challenger • WWE creative direction heading into Night of Champions and SummerSlam What You'll Get In This Episode You'll get real wrestling fan reactions, honest opinions, storyline breakdowns, match reviews, and predictions for what WWE could do next. The Snug Wrestling crew discusses what worked, what didn't, which stars gained momentum, and which booking decisions could shape the next major WWE premium live event. This episode is for fans searching for WWE SmackDown review, WWE SmackDown results, Cody Rhodes vs Gunther, Jey Uso King of the Ring, LA Knight SmackDown, Charlotte Flair Queen of the Ring, Jade Cargill WWE, Sami Zayn special guest referee, WWE podcast, and wrestling live stream reactions. Why This Video Matters This SmackDown episode created major questions for WWE fans. Gunther's move changes the Cody Rhodes championship story. Jey Uso's tournament win could shake up the title scene. Charlotte Flair's Queen of the Ring victory adds another layer to the women's division. The Snug crew breaks it all down with direct reactions and predictions for where WWE goes next. Drop your thoughts in the comments: Did Jey Uso deserve to advance? Was LA Knight robbed? Is Sami Zayn going to cost Cody Rhodes? Should Charlotte Flair win Queen of the Ring? Who had the best performance on SmackDown? Like, comment, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more WWE reviews, AEW talk, wrestling podcasts, live reactions, and pro wrestling debates from Snug Wrestling. Follow Snug Wrestling: X/Twitter: https://x.com/SnugWrestling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snugwrestling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snugwrestlin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snugwrestlingg Merch/Website: https://tee.pub/lic/5RBm2m1Bhdo Business inquiries: snugwrestlingpod@gmail.com   Disclaimer: Snug Wrestling is a fan-made wrestling podcast and commentary channel. We are not affiliated with WWE, AEW, TKO, Endeavor, or any professional wrestling company. All opinions are our own. Copyright Disclaimer: This video is for commentary, criticism, news reporting, and entertainment purposes. Any clips, images, names, logos, or trademarks belong to their respective owners.

You're listening to the 235th episode of Dirt Sheet Radio!  Jon, Nick and Greg are diving into a wild week across the entire professional wrestling landscape. From shocking legal settlements and surprising main roster call-ups to new streaming deals and the fallout from Dynamite, we are breaking down all the biggest stories you need to hear. Here is everything on the card for today's show: WWE/TKO Lawsuit Settled: Breaking down the sudden cancellation of the trial and the settlement in principle reached by Vince McMahon, Nick Khan, and others just as the walls were closing in regarding the Endeavor merger. TNA Management Turmoil: Discussing the "effective immediately" releases of Steve Maclin and Myla Grace after both requested their freedom, and what Maclin's desire to "stack bodies" elsewhere means for his free agency. Tatum Paxley's Next Move: Following her loss of the NXT Women's North American Championship to Zaria, we analyze Tatum Paxley's emotional goodbye to the NXT Universe and her impending move to the main roster. AEW Hits Tubi: The first 101 episodes of AEW Dynamite have quietly landed on the free streaming platform Tubi. We look at the significance of this massive library expansion and what it means for their media rights. CM Punk Rumors & Non-Rumors: Sifting through the latest noise, speculation, and factual updates regarding the Second City Saint's current creative direction. AEW Dynamite 6/10/2026 Recap: A full breakdown and review of all the action and storyline progression from this week's Wednesday night flagship. Owen Hart Cup: The latest developments, brackets, and standout performances as the prestigious tournament heats up. King and Queen of the Ring: Analyzing the fallout and future main event implications for the newly crowned wrestling royalty. Chad Gable & Ludwig Kaiser: Following up on their latest WWE trajectory and how their aggressive character evolutions are playing out on Monday Night Raw. Chelsea Green Goes Hollywood: Discussing the Hot Mess's latest crossover ventures outside the squared circle and what it means for her WWE television time. Undertaker & Rey Mysterio's CMLL Jab: Reacting to the legends' recent comments aimed at the historic Mexican promotion. NJPW Dominion Card: Previewing the massive upcoming event and the biggest title matches announced for Osaka-jo Hall. Best of the Super Juniors Finals: Highlighting the climax of the grueling tournament and what the winner's victory means for the Jr. Heavyweight division. Keith Lee Update: The latest news on the Limitless One's health status and potential timeline for an in-ring return. Stardom Excursions: Tracking the international movements of Stardom talent and the impact of these global cross-promotional excursions.

About the Show:"Black Paper Party doesn't exist if it's not for the authentic representation of the Black diaspora and our products." – Jasmine HudsonWhat does it really take to build a business rooted in culture, stay true to your mission, and scale to 20,000 points of distribution—all from Northwest Arkansas? Jasmine Hudson, co-founder of Black Paper Party, is living proof that it's possible.In this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn welcomes Jasmine back for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about entrepreneurship, representation, and what growth really looks like when you refuse to compromise your values. From packing orders in her garage during the early days to landing shelf space with major retailers, Jasmine pulls back the curtain on the journey—including what really happened after the Shark Tank cameras stopped rolling.Jasmine also shares how Black Paper Party is using AI and technology to operate smarter, what it means to be selected for the prestigious Endeavor Heartland Scale Up Accelerator, and why staying connected to the mission of celebrating Black joy and culture has been their greatest competitive advantage.Whether you're a founder grinding through the early stages, an entrepreneur looking to scale without losing your soul, or someone who simply believes that representation matters—this episode is for you. Pull up a chair and get ready to be inspired.Key Takeaways:Authenticity Matters: Staying true to your mission and serving your community is at the heart of lasting growth and brand loyalty.Growth Is a Journey: Black Paper Party went from the garage to major retailers by focusing on both process and relationships.Technology as a Tool: Leveraging AI can help small teams do more, from managing e-commerce to automating business tasks—but it should never replace original thinking.Retail Wisdom: Walmart can be a powerful incubator for brands, especially for those who understand their customer and the importance of scalability.Community and Networking: Programs like Endeavor Heartland Scale Up provide important mentorship and support, but you have to put in the work to benefit.Resilience in Business: Setbacks, like shipping disasters or lost deals, are part of the journey—true grit keeps you moving forward.All this and more on this episode of the I Am Northwest Arkansas® podcast.Important Links and Mentions on the Show*Website: Black Paper PartyBlack Paper Party on InstagramBlack Paper Party on FacebookBlack Paper Party on LinkedInEndeavor Heartland Scale Up Accelerator: endeavor.org (Check show notes for direct links.)Canem Arkan Endeavor Heartland EmailShawn Morris Endeavor Heartland EmailJasmine Hudson on LinkedInFindItNWA.com NWA's Hyperlocal Business DirectoryThis episode is sponsored by*Signature Bank of Arkansas "Community Banking at its Best!"*Note: some of the resources mentioned may be affiliate links. This means we get paid a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.Connect more with I am Northwest Arkansas:Grab our Newsletter Email Us at hello@iamnorthwestarkansas.comConnect With Our Facebook Page Connect With Us on Threads Connect With Our Instagram Connect With Our LinkedIn PageJoin The Facebook Group Connect with our Fearless Host, Randy Wilburn on LinkedInThank you for listening to this I am Northwest Arkansas podcast episode. We showcase businesses, culture, entrepreneurship, and life in the Ozarks.Consider donating to our production team to keep this podcast running smoothly. Donate to I Am Northwest ArkansasMentioned in this episode:FindItNWA.comLooking to discover the best local businesses in Northwest Arkansas?

In the heat of late spring in western Minnesota, insects buzz around and green sprouts push up from rich, dark soil. This means it's go-time for farmers like Noreen Thomas. Thomas and her family produce vegetables, flowers, grains, eggs and seeds on Doubting Thomas farms near Moorhead. They sell to regional grocers, bakeries, and breweries as well as award-winning restaurants around the country. The farm also makes space for other producers raising honeybees, grazing cattle and harvesting herbs and Thomas mentors other women in agriculture. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini in front of a live audience at the Moorhead Public Library to talk about her journey into farming and her community-centered approach to agriculture.

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Getting laid off twice taught Yogashri Pradhan, founder of IronLady Energy Advisors, that staying visible matters as much as staying technical. She traces a career running from UT petroleum engineering to Devon, Endeavor, Coterra and Chevron, the downturns that reshaped it, and why she got married in front of a pump jack. There is also honest talk on the Diamondback merger, the wildcatters she looks up to, where AI fits in the field, life in Midland, and her new book Fueling Impact.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 0:00 Intro from Midland0:46 The full career timeline6:42 Studying petroleum at UT8:00 University Lands explained11:30 Devon and the Ivory Tower14:38 What a downturn really means20:00 Raising money in oil and gas22:30 The Endeavor and Diamondback merger24:35 Meeting Autry Stevens26:12 Wildcatters worth knowing27:33 Devon and Coterra coming together30:41 Inside Chevron34:24 Advice for picking the right company36:11 Going back for a master's and MBA39:00 Starting IronLady Energy Advisors43:16 Her connection to Wyoming45:52 Why she stays in Midland50:01 Working with OpsAI51:06 Where AI fits in energy54:34 Collide and the energy community56:19 The book Fueling Impact1:01:50 Sushi night with Chuckhttps://twitter.com/collide_aihttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/collide-ai.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collideai

Trevor Ault reports on the chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state, killing at least one person and leaving multiple critically injured, authorities said; Gio Benitez has details on the pilot on a Delta connection flight, operated by Endeavor, declaring an in-flight medical emergency after his first-officer briefly lost consciousness; Faith Abubey has the latest on the growing Ebola outbreak as the CDC sends an "urgent request" to staff for help screening Americans returning from central Africa for potential signs of the virus; and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, Brandon Thurston of WrestleNomics and Post Wrestling. Host John Poz and Brandon talk all things Pro Wrestling, including AEW lawsuit against Triller, Triller Lawsuit against TGI, Vince McMahon dealing with the Janel Grant, Ring Boy, and TKO merger lawsuits, WWE, Endeavor, UFC, Tony Khan, Nick Khan, Triple H, and so much more.Store - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPTFollow us @TwoManPowerTrip on Twitter and IG

In AI Valley, Gary Rivlin explains how OpenAI transitioned from a $10 million nonprofit endeavor to a multi-billion dollar enterprise. The immense cost of specialized chips and million-dollar salaries for machine learning talent rendered the original nonprofit model unsustainable. Consequently, Altman orchestrated a "for-profit subsidiary" to attract massive capital, notably from Microsoft, which invested $1 billion in 2019 and later an additional $10 billion. Rivlincharacterizes Altman as a charming and brilliant strategist who now prioritizes winning the global AI race over the company's original safety mission. This shift underscores the intense competition to become the next trillion-dollar company in the AI sector. (2/8)1903 SANTA BARBARA

Paul calls the church to endeavor together by edifying one another, following the example of Christ, and glorifying God with one voice. Christian unity is not about ignoring differences, but about using our freedom, gifts, and convictions to build up our brothers and sisters in the faith. Listen as we consider how a church can grow together for the Glory of God.

Deacon Patrick Jones and Veronica Ambuul discuss ways in which our modern culture steers us away from the Ten Commandments and how we can orient our lives back towards Christ.

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Featured Games & Highlights:Endeavor: Deep Sea (23:08 - 35:25): A major topic of discussion, with the hosts detailing their experiences playing it both solo and cooperatively.Century: Golem Edition (59:48 - 1:08:13): Discussed for its smooth, distilled mechanics.Alibis (1:31:07 - 1:37:05): A game the hosts played recently and compared to Codenames.Cacao (1:37:21 - 1:39:15): Mentioned as a light, tile-placement game with similarities to Carcassonne.Thursdays, we host a live call in show to chat with YOU about board games you've been playing and enjoying.* (813) 618-7099 *Call in and share what you've been playing lately.Thursdays9pm ETOur Board game Call-In Show is live streaming every Thursday night at 9pm eastern.youtube.com/beansanddicepodcastCall In Show (813) 618-7099Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BeansAndDice/Discord Link:https://discord.gg/UZ6RxyhBeansanddice@gmail.com-------------------------------------#boardgames #boardgamegeek  #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #tabletopcommunity #gamer #gamenight #games #boardgame  #bgg 

Regal Renord [sic] Corporation Names Aamir Paul As New CEOIN: Louis Pinkham (24%) will also resign from the Board of Directors effective on his last day as CEO. ININ: Because of Chair Rakesh Sachdev (15%) OUTA powerful counterpoint to a new CEO's powerAxalta Coating Systems (27%)Herc Holdings (14%)Edgewell Personal Care (13%)OUT: “On October 29, 2025, the Company announced that Mr. Pinkham, our CEO, will separate from his role with the Company in connection with a CEO search process being led by the Company's Board. Mr. Pinkham's separation from his role as CEO is expected to occur by June 30, 2026.” OUTWhat took them so long?And what's wrong with their bench? ($8.775M golden hello)Brooke Lang: President, Power Efficiency Solutions (2022-)VP & GM of the Power Components DivisionEaton (2008-2016)Jerry Morton: President, Industrial Powertrain Solutions (2015-)served as President – Integration, Motion Control Solutions from 2021-2023, President of the Power Transmission Solutions from 2019-2021, Vice President, Business Leader of Power Transmission Solutions from 2017-2019, and led the global operations for Regal Rexnord's power transmission business from 2015-2017. Kevin Long: President, Automation and Motion Control (2025-)10 years at Dover Corporation, most recently as Group President of OPW, a global business serving the fluid handling, clean energy, cryogenics, and car wash markets.IN: Aamir spent years at Schneider Electric: essentially a AAA MSCI companyENVIRONMENT: Opportunities in Clean Tech 4.7 industry average/6.4 score (Regal is completely opposite here 4.7/3.0) INOUT: The Board is too entrenched: get rid of Rakesh Sachdev (15%, 18 years) Curtis Stoelting (21 years, 9%), Stephen Burt (15 years) and maybe this could work. OUTUFC CEO Dana White Says WHCD Shooting Was 'Awesome' and He 'Took In Every Minute' of the Incident IN: Dana White is Dana White. Works perfectly for TKO Holdings and Meta Platforms ININ: Because of Ari Emanuel (CEO/founder/Chair of TKO) and Zuck OUT (CEO/founder/Chair of Meta). Ari is the most powerful agent in Hollywood. Zuck is the king of social media addiction. They handle the “adult” business while Dana handles the “middle school” businessTKO Group Holdings: Ari Emanuel 67%Meta Platforms: Zuck 68%; Dana White 0%OUT: Dana White is Dana White. How are major sponsors like Disney going to feel about calling a shooting “awesome.”IN: Look at the Board: these are serious douches and they love this kind of behavior OUTAri Emanuel: known as being the a-hole of Hollywood.Silver Lake's Egon Durban: VC bro, Elon bud, Dell buddy, say no moreTKO COO Mark Shapiro: Hollywood man has served wherever there are bratty boys in charge: TKO, Endeavor (re: Elon, Ar, Egon), Dick Clark Productions, Papa John's, Six Flags, etc.TKO LD Steve Koonin is the CEO of the Atlanta Hawks and used to serve on the WWE and GameStop boards“The Rock”Former WWE CEO Nick KhanNepobaby Jonathan Kraft, NFLOUT: Look at the Board: these are serious douches and they love this kind of behavior. This is male toxic leadership that will eventually screw it all up. Ari Emanuel: known as being the a-hole of Hollywood.Silver Lake's Egon Durban: VC bro, Elon bud, Dell buddy, say no moreTKO COO Mark Shapiro: Hollywood man has served wherever there are bratty boys in charge: TKO, Endeavor (re: Elon, Ar, Egon), Dick Clark Productions, Papa John's, Six Flags, etc.TKO LD Steve Koonin is the CEO of the Atlanta Hawks and used to serve on the WWE and GameStop boards“The Rock”Former WWE CEO Nick KhanNepobaby Jonathan Kraft, NFL AIG names Andersen CEO as Zaffino moves to exec chairIN: You're getting a two-headed monster. Eric Andersen (ex-Aon President) handles the daily operations, while Peter Zaffino stays as Exec Chair to handle the high-level strategy OUTIN: Andersen spent years at Aon. OUTClimate Change Vulnerability 6.2/8.2 Human Capital Development 4.2/4.9 Privacy & Data Security 3.8/5.0OUT: AIG is already strong in the same places: OUTClimate Change Vulnerability 6.2/7.1 Human Capital Development 4.2/6.0Privacy & Data Security 3.8/4.9OUT: Peter Zaffino is a massive personality (32%). He's going to backseat-drive every decision Andersen makes, leading to a paralyzed C-suite. OUTLD John Rice 14%, Diana Murphy 11% (4 boards), Linda Mills 11%No tenure above 10 yearsOUT: Crappy succession planning. Why ignore the bench? Anderson's golden hello has not been disclosed yet but you know it's going to be bad. What about? INCharlie Fry: EVP, Reinsurance and Risk Capital OptimizationJon Hancock: EVP & CEO, General Insuranceleads AIG's three business segments: North America Commercial Insurance, International Commercial Insurance and Global Personal Insurance, and AIG's Claims organization and Chief Underwriting Office.Previously, led AIG's International Commercial Insurance and Global Personal Insurance businesses; former CEO of International General Insurance from June 2020 to December 2023; Director of Performance Management at Lloyd's of London from 2016 to 2020 with responsibilities including oversight of performance and risk management globally across the Lloyd's market.Pearson CEO Omar Abbosh is up for Autodesk board seat as director exitsIN: Omar Abbosh led Microsoft's Industry Solutions. Autodesk is desperate to become an AI software company: Omar is the guy who actually knows how to sell AI to enterprises. INOmar is “Hall of Famer”Autodesk already has 2 hall-of-famers: Ram Krishnan, Rami RahimStephen Milligan (who Omar is replacing) = ROTATIONOUT: Have a director named Jeffrey Epstein OUTIN: Chair Stacy Smith (12%; former CFO Intel) is cleaning up: replacing a hardware guy (Milligan) with a software/AI guy (Omar) OUTOUT: Despite what you might think, don't invest because they have a female board chair: Stacy is a dude. OUTIN: Omar is CEO at Pearson, dealing with the ethics of AI in education: Autodesk is rapidly integrating AI into urban planning and architecture to foster more sustainable, equitable, and efficient cities. All boards need AI dudes like Omar OUTOUT: Omar is the CEO of Pearson. Pearson is in the middle of its own massive AI transition. He doesn't have the bandwidth to be an effective director at Autodesk. He's just a big name OUTOUT: Losing Stephen Milligan (ex-Western Digital CEO) could be trouble: will Autodesk overdo its AI hand? Spend too much, fire too many people? OUTTrump's idea to ‘just buy' bankrupt Spirit Airlines draws GOP backlashIN: CEO Dave Davis (45%) rescued Sun Country. OUTTransportation 12%Law and Government 2%Economics & Accounting 3%Sales & Marketing 0.4%IN: Director (and ALL STAR) Robert Milton (6%). Former CEO/Chair of Air Canada; led the restructuring there; isn't at Spirit to watch it liquidate INOUT: CFO Fred Cromer is presiding over Spirit's second bankruptcy restructuring in under two years OUTOUT: John Bendoraitis has been the COO since 2017. He's been the architect of the operation during Spirit's entire decline—the engine issues, the labor disputes, and the service meltdowns OUTOUT: Trump thinks it's a good idea INSnap (SNAP) Appoints Doug Hott as New CFO.IN: Doug Hott is coming from Amazon. He understands addicted customers.INOUT: former CFO Derek Anderson also came from Amazon. OUTIN: Evan Spiegel (40%) and Robert Murphy (36%), despite owning all the decisionmaking, finally have someone willing to do the dirty work and make decisions (Mr. “16% layoff” Hott is a real man.) INOUT: Former CFO Derek Andersen is bailing right as the company announces layoffs and faces activist pressure from Irenic Capital. Maybe that's a sign? OUTOUT: Evan Spiegel (40%) and Robert Murphy (36%) needed Irenic Capital to realize they needed to fire CFO Derek Andersen OUTOUT: New CFO Doug Hott started by firing 16% of the workforce? He will be hated forever. Plus, why invest in another heartless finance bro treating human beings like line items to be deleted? OUT: Chair Michael Lynton (8%), the only adult with power on the board, was CEO/Chair of Sony Pictures (2004-2017), when the studio faced what is widely considered the most devastating corporate scandal in Hollywood history: the 2014 Sony Pictures Hack. Run. IN

"Leadership is really like leading by example." "I come in. I listen a lot." "Do what you say." "You need to gain the trust of the people and show that you actually care." "Everything can be trained." Wolfgang Bierer is the President of Endeavor SBC and a long-term Japan business builder whose career has moved across engineering, consulting, retail, fashion, medical devices, software, and interim executive leadership. Originally from Germany, he studied electrical engineering at the University of Stuttgart and first came to Japan through a German government youth leader exchange program. That early exposure led to an internship at Hitachi Software Development Centre in Totsuka, which became a full-time role after he completed his master's thesis at Mercedes in Germany. At Hitachi, Bierer experienced Japanese corporate life from the inside, including living in a men's dormitory and working as one of the few foreigners in the organisation. He later moved into consulting, working with Swiss and German consulting firms and spending several years back in Germany, where he completed an executive MBA with the St. Gallen Business School. Regular assignments back to Japan eventually convinced him to return and build his own company. He founded Endeavor SBC after moving to Japan with his wife, two suitcases each, and €100,000 in savings. His first major consulting opportunity came through Adidas, where he helped rescue a troubled SAP project in Japan. From there, he built a reputation in performance-based consulting, inventory optimisation, process improvement, retail operations, and Japan market entry. Over time, he became involved in running, setting up, acquiring, or representing multiple companies, including German and European brands in software, fashion accessories, shoes, bags, and premium retail. Bierer's adaptability in Japan comes from his willingness to get close to the work itself. He has sold products in stores, reorganised warehouses, built back-office systems, negotiated with department stores, hired staff, secured medical device licensing, and acted as interim president for companies entering or restructuring in Japan. His leadership is defined by hands-on execution, listening, process discipline, cross-business synergies, and earning trust through action rather than title. Wolfgang Bierer's leadership story in Japan is not the conventional tale of an expatriate executive parachuted into a single subsidiary with a fixed playbook from headquarters. It is the story of a German engineer who entered Japan through curiosity, learned the operating reality of Japanese companies from the inside, and built a portfolio of businesses by combining process discipline, entrepreneurial risk-taking, and deep practical engagement with people. His first serious experience in Japan came through Hitachi, where he worked in software development and lived in a traditional men's dormitory. That early exposure gave him more than technical experience. It gave him a grounded understanding of hierarchy, group dynamics, implicit communication, endurance, and the daily operating rhythm of Japanese corporate life. Rather than observing Japan from the outside, he experienced the systems and expectations that shape behaviour inside Japanese organisations. Bierer's later move into consulting sharpened his ability to diagnose business processes. His work with Adidas in Japan, particularly around SAP and business process reform, became a launching point for Endeavor SBC. He developed a methodology centred on keeping systems standard wherever possible and changing the process rather than endlessly customising the software. That practical discipline reflects a key leadership question in Japan: how does a leader introduce change without creating unnecessary resistance? His answer is not to force transformation through slogans, but to make the process visible, measurable, and understandable. A recurring theme in his career is the difference between risk and uncertainty. Bierer accepts risk when he understands the process, the numbers, and the levers available to him. His performance-based consulting model, where compensation is tied to improved results, would seem risky to many executives. Yet for him, the uncertainty is reduced through data, inventory analysis, decision intelligence, and a clear view of waste. In industries such as fashion, sports, retail, and accessories, he sees inventory not as a static asset but as a source of hidden cost, operational drag, and strategic danger. His leadership style is highly hands-on. When entering a struggling company as interim president, he does not begin with distance, hierarchy, or command-and-control. He listens, studies the team, identifies cost drivers, and quickly looks for operational improvements. He believes leaders in Japan must be close enough to the work to understand it and close enough to the people to earn trust. This is where concepts such as nemawashi, consensus, and uncertainty avoidance become practical rather than theoretical. People need to see that the leader understands the business, respects the team, and will not abandon them when conditions become difficult. Technology matters in Bierer's world, but only when tied to process and decision quality. SAP, IT cost reduction, websites, digital workflows, checklists, and potentially tools such as digital twins all matter because they help leaders see the system. Yet technology cannot replace judgement, trust, or leadership presence. The leader still has to go to the warehouse, visit the store, meet the customer, and understand what is happening on the floor. Ultimately, Bierer's model of leadership in Japan is built on credibility through proximity. He leads by example, pays staff before himself, rewards contribution regardless of age, and expects people to go the extra mile because he does the same. His story shows that leadership in Japan is not about mastering every cultural term or speaking perfect Japanese. It is about building trust, learning the business deeply, communicating with care, and showing through action that people can believe what the leader says. Q&A Summary What makes leadership in Japan unique? Leadership in Japan is unique because trust is built through proximity, consistency, and careful attention to how people interpret instructions. Bierer's experience shows that Japanese teams often listen closely, weigh the leader's words carefully, and work hard to match expectations. This makes clarity essential. Leaders cannot rely on vague direction and assume the team will independently interpret the strategic intent in the same way as a Western organisation might. Japan's leadership environment is also shaped by consensus, nemawashi, ringi-sho thinking, and uncertainty avoidance. People often want to understand the process, reduce ambiguity, and confirm that the group is aligned before moving forward. Bierer's approach is to get close to the team, understand the operational detail, and build credibility by showing that he is not merely issuing instructions from above. For him, leadership in Japan requires showing care, being approachable, and proving competence through action. Why do global executives struggle? Global executives struggle when they assume that European or American leadership approaches will automatically work in Japan. Bierer notes that some international leaders become frustrated when teams do not operate in the way they expect. They may see hesitation or heavy checking as weakness, when in reality the team may be trying to interpret instructions carefully and avoid mistakes. Another struggle is distance. Executives who remain in an "ivory tower" or manage only from the top miss the operational detail that matters in Japan. Bierer argues that leaders need to sit with people, learn the business, and understand how work is actually done. Without that, they may misread the team, misdiagnose performance problems, and fail to gain trust. Is Japan truly risk-averse? Bierer's story suggests that Japan is often better understood as uncertainty-averse rather than simply risk-averse. Risk can be accepted when the process is clear, the data is strong, and people understand the decision pathway. In his own career, Bierer took significant risks: founding Endeavor SBC, accepting performance-based consulting, buying inventory, opening retail spaces, acting as interim president, and acquiring or representing brands in Japan. The difference is that he reduces uncertainty through analysis. He studies inventory, purchasing patterns, cost structures, and operational processes. This is decision intelligence in practice. Rather than gambling, he turns risk into a structured calculation. In Japan, this matters because teams and partners often need to see the logic, not just the ambition. What leadership style actually works? The leadership style that works for Bierer is hands-on, direct, fair, and close to the work. He describes leadership as leading by example. That means going to the warehouse, selling in the store, joining the team during busy periods, checking processes personally, and showing people that no task is beneath the leader. He also values listening. When he enters a company, he studies the team and the business before imposing change. He looks for people who understand his direction and can become part of his trusted core team. At the same time, he recognises that underperformance must be addressed. His approach combines patience, coaching, process clarity, and accountability. How can technology help? Technology helps when it improves visibility, discipline, and decision quality. Bierer's work with SAP, IT systems, websites, back-office processes, and cost reduction shows that technology can support leadership when it is connected to the business model. He is especially focused on standardising systems and improving processes rather than allowing unnecessary customisation or inflated costs. In a modern context, tools such as decision intelligence, digital twins, inventory analytics, and process dashboards could strengthen the same principles he already applies. They can help leaders simulate outcomes, identify waste, monitor cash flow, and understand operational bottlenecks. However, Bierer's example also shows that technology must not become a substitute for human closeness. Leaders still need to meet people, listen, and understand the floor-level reality. Does language proficiency matter? Language matters, but Bierer does not believe foreign executives should assume they can quickly master Japanese to the level required for nuance. His advice is to invest in someone who can act as a communication bridge. This person helps the leader communicate intent clearly and understand what is happening beneath the surface. The larger lesson is that communication is not only vocabulary. It is interpretation, expectation setting, cultural reading, and trust-building. Leaders need to know whether the team has truly understood the message, whether concerns are being hidden, and whether instructions are being interpreted too literally. Language support can reduce uncertainty and prevent misalignment. What's the ultimate leadership lesson? The ultimate leadership lesson from Bierer is that people trust what leaders consistently do, not what they claim. He pays staff even when he misses his own salary. He supports temporary workers during downturns. He rewards performance regardless of age. He gives young people responsibility and creates opportunities for those who may not fit traditional Japanese corporate environments. His leadership lesson is also practical: get close to the people, get close to the process, and do what is promised. In Japan, where trust, credibility, and consistency carry enormous weight, this approach gives leaders the foundation to make change possible. Author Credentials Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). In addition to his books, Greg publishes daily blogs on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, offering practical insights on leadership, communication, and Japanese business culture. He is also the host of six weekly podcasts, including The Leadership Japan Series, The Sales Japan Series, The Presentations Japan Series, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews. On YouTube, he produces three weekly shows — The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews — which have become leading resources for executives seeking strategies for success in Japan.

Today, we are sharing a special episode from No Small Endeavor, the Signal Award-winning podcast that explores what it means to live a good life through conversations about culture, ideas, and the habits that help people flourish.This episode is the first instalment of their new two-part series, “The Human Cost of AI.” In part one, host Lee C. Camp examines artificial intelligence through a sobering insight: every ship we build also creates the possibility of a shipwreck. The question is not whether AI will save us or destroy us, but how our own formation may already be the collateral damage of its rise. To trace the human cost of AI, the series follows three fault lines: tools, sex, and money. Camp also brings together leading scholars and technologists, including computer scientist Josh Brake, MIT professor Rosalind Picard, and journalist Garrett Graff, to discuss how these technologies shape our habits and desires, and how they are shaped by the systems of power we live within. To listen to part two of the series, follow No Small Endeavor on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app.

Send us Fan MailIn this special April compilation episode of AI and the Future of Work, we're bringing back six great former guests who published popular books about how AI is redefining humans at work. The future of work isn't about competing with algorithms. It's about how we use technology to increase our capacity for trust, express our vulnerability, and discover meaning.This episode brings together insights from authors who explore how AI is reshaping work and what it means for individuals and organizations. What You'll LearnWhy delegating routine tasks to AI frees us to explore our human superpowers like empathy, rational thinking, and compassion.How the future of knowledge work lies in navigating ambiguity and expressing entirely new ideas.Why leaders must move beyond monitoring and productivity theater to build cultures of trust and give teams the space to experiment.How the traditional, contract-based employment model is failing the next generation and what replaces it.Why the era of the “superhuman” leader is over, and how showing your human side earns loyalty in times of disruption.How the AI revolution is sparking a massive work quake, and why only you can write your own story and decide what gives you meaning.Featured GuestsBernard Marr, Futurist and Bestselling Author of Generative AI in Practice - Listen to the full conversation here: [https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/15441666] Atif Rafiq, Former Fortune 500 Executive and Author of Decision Sprint - Listen to the full conversation here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/14507445] Brian Elliott, Executive Advisor and bestselling author of "How the Future Works". - Listen to the full conversation here: [https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/17282891] Josh Drean, Co-founder of the Work3 Institute and Co-author of Employment is Dead - Listen to the full conversation here: [https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/16473644] Linda Rottenberg, CEO and Co-founder of Endeavor, and Author of Crazy is a Compliment - Listen to the full conversation here: [https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/8356582] Bruce Feiler, Bestselling Author of The Search: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World - Listen to the full conversation here: [https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/14158168] 

In this episode, we're joined by Crystal—commission artist, fan theorist, and animation enthusiast (Twitter/X: @Shapeshift16)—to explore some of the most compelling fan theories across our favorite series, each offering a new way to interpret the stories beyond what's shown on screen.We kick things off by exploring the theory that Light Yagami from Death Note may not have simply died, but instead became a Shinigami. By breaking down the rules of the Death Note and the symbolism in his final moments, we discuss whether his fate represents punishment, irony, or a continuation of his god complex in a different form. It raises the question of whether the series quietly leaves room for his story to go on.We then shift into the deeper lore of Amphibia, focusing on the Calamity powers and their true nature. Rather than just being tools of heroism, we explore the idea that these powers may be unstable or even dangerous when fully realized. This connects to the broader theory of Amphibia itself acting like a Pandora's box—where accessing powerful forces across worlds can lead to unintended and possibly irreversible consequences.Next, we dive deeper into the connections between The Owl House and Gravity Falls, expanding on the idea of a shared universe. We go beyond surface-level Easter eggs and look at recurring symbols, similar magical rules, and even character parallels that suggest these worlds may operate within the same multiverse. We also discuss how creators leaving subtle clues—whether intentional or not—fuel fan speculation, allowing viewers to build bridges between stories and imagine crossovers that feel surprisingly believable.We wrap up with the intense and emotional theory from My Hero Academia surrounding Dabi's identity, centering on Endeavor as the father at the core of it all. By examining his past actions and relentless pursuit of power, we explore how this theory transforms the Todoroki family storyline into a deeper narrative about generational trauma, accountability, and the lasting impact of one person's choices.In the end, this episode highlights how fan theories are driven by passion, creativity, and attention to detail. No matter how small a moment or clue may seem, fans continue to analyze, interpret, and build their own conclusions. These theories don't just fill in gaps—they expand the experience, proving that storytelling doesn't stop when the episode ends.Want to be a guest on MC Anime Podcast? Send Maison Collawn a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1641957469391x431959952478003800

“Endeavor executed with intelligence in Krishna consciousness is called utsaha, or enthusiasm. The devotees find the correct means by which everything can be utilized in the service of the Lord (nirbandhah krishna-sambandhe yuktam vairagyam uchyate).” (Shrila Prabhupada, Nectar of Instruction, Verse 3 Purport)

Desde Crescenta, Gonzalo Ruíz Verdasco, del departamento de relación con Inversores explica cómo han levantado una nueva ronda de financiación. Cuentan con 5 millones de euros, en la que participan tanto inversores ya existentes, que potencian su relación con crescenta, como Endeavor: una red de emprendimientos de alto impacto, que convierte a través de su fondo, y como señala Verdasco, invierten tan bien que han conseguido encontrar algún “unicornio”. Así Crescenta consolida su crecimiento y lo potencia en clientes y producto, encaminando la internalización de la empresa con el objetivo de llegar a 2027 con 1.000 millones de euros bajo gestión y 20.000 clientes. Crescenta busca consolidarse como referente dentro del sector ampliando la oferta de producto para llegar a nuevos segmentos de clientes para hacer un efecto “bola de nieve”, dónde podrán seguir creciendo como compañía.

Joel Drucker joins the podcast to discuss a wide-range of pro tennis topics and storylines, as the calendar switches to the red clay. Drucker gives his thoughts on Rafael Nadal's decision to work with Iga Swiatek, and examines why former some elite level players decide to enter the coaching world. The esteemed journalist also discusses the two rivalries at the top of the sport, with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz still awaiting their first encounter in 2026, while Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina continue to play extraordinary matches against one another. Drucker dives into a wide range of topics including a prediction of what Novak Djokovic's schedule might look like in 2026, and why Alexandra Eala's popularity is unlike anything he has seen in quite some time. The writer also discusses the challenges Americans face on clay courts, several players he enjoys watching, and his newest venture as editor of the innovative instructional website Tennisplayer.net. And you can receive an exclusive 15% discount with the promo code "inside-in15" on a yearly subscription at Tennisplayer.net, a deal too good to pass up. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you ready to let go of beliefs, habits, emotions, and stories that no longer serve you? In this special Endeavor to Discover episode, Endeavor B2B's Chris Messer is joined by Mike Jones of Discover Leadership and Louie Sharp, owner of Sharp Auto Body in Chicago. They emphasize that past struggles, negative motivation, anger, fear, or even past success can initially drive achievement—but holding onto them eventually limits progress. True leadership and fulfillment come from awareness, self-reflection, and consciously choosing how to respond to events rather than reacting emotionally. By changing the internal narrative, practicing self-worth, and being curious instead of judgmental—especially in leadership situations—people can build trust, stronger relationships, and healthier cultures. The discussion highlights that everyone controls their response to circumstances, and that lasting success requires releasing control, punishment, blame, and outdated motivations. Growth is a lifelong process, and moving forward means giving up what once helped you but now holds you back.    

In Episode 295 we give our hot take review on Endeavor: Deep Sea covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We talk about the games we'll be playing at our bi-annual (or semi-annual) BGHT Con and also discuss some games that have been on our tables including Captain Flip, Endless Space 2, and Earthborne Rangers.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:22 BGHT SandyCon Excitement Chat (M.U.L.E, Stroganov, Kanban E.V., Speakeasy, March of the Ants, Echoes of Time, Lords of Vegas, Civolution, Aquaria, Endeavor: Deep Sea, Beyond the Horizon)7:50 Endeavor: Deep Sea Description10:47 Gameplay and Mechanisms31:27 Production and Theme37:21 Final Thoughts41:23 Captain Flip45:22 Endless Space 253:46 Earthborne RangersIf you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakesFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.socialJoin our Board Game Arena Community: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205Join our Discord server at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd⁠⁠⁠

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Lori Collins-Hall, Project Director, Endeavor Lab CollegesIn this episode, sponsored by the ​ELIVE 2026​ Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the ​HigherEd PodCon​ II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by CoursedogYOUR host is ⁠Dr. Jodi BlincoHow does a national collaborative of 10 small liberal arts colleges integrate mental health, well-being & purposeful life through $8.5 million over 5 years?Why does a holistic approach place mental health responsibility on institutions & communities rather than solely on students?What makes Mapping Belonging use campus maps as immersive tools to connect students deeply with history, place & nature?Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want to get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content to help support the show? Become an #EdUp Premium Member today!

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Marc Reeves, Global Head of Strategic Partnerships for Fever. Reeves is an investor and advisor across various sports properties including Leeds United, CD Leganes, Cancun FC and Blue Crow Analytics.  He was previously Head of Brand, Football, for Nike.  In this role, he was the consumer and marketplace lead for the company's business across NFL, NCAA, High School, Grassroots and Performance.  Previous to this role, Marc was GM, Nike+, responsible for the company's connected membership ecosystem including vision, brand and connecting all consumers through digital (apps, Nike.com), physical (DTC, wholesale, events) and related products (e.g. Apple Watch Nike+).  Prior to joining Nike, Marc was the NFL's first ever International Commercial Director, where he led partnerships and marketing for the league outside of the US.  He added on the responsibilities of Managing Director of NFL Canada during his tenure.  His prior experiences include various roles at IMG (now Endeavor), including Vice President, Consulting where he led the agency's global relationships with Visa, Electronic Arts, Wells Fargo, and he worked in the Athlete Management division at ProServ.  In addition, he co-founded a sports-based social gaming company, Lionside, which was acquired by Japanese mobile company, ngmoco:).  Marc is on the Board of Directors of Relo Metrics.  He is also a Board Advisor to Cloud9 esports, Sportable, Web3 Pro, Screen Skinz, a Techstars Sports Mentor and on the Advisory Board of the Tulane Sports Law Program.Marc has been a featured speaker at numerous venues including Stanford Graduate School of Business, Kellogg School of Management, University of Michigan, Tulane Law School, Leaders (UK), Sports Lawyers Association and Ivy League Sports Symposium. He has been interviewed and quoted in various media outlets including The New York Times, CNN, ESPN, Reuters, Irish Times, The Nikkei and the Sports Business Journal. Marc has been an adjunct professor of Sports Marketing at University of San Francisco. He earned a JD/MBA from Tulane University, with a specialty in Sports Law, and a BA from Kalamazoo College, where he was a member of two NCAA Division III National Championship Tennis teams.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Mark Reeves02:05 Mark's Journey in Sports Management05:24 Transitioning from Agent to Executive09:51 Building the NFL's International Presence12:51 Engaging Fans through Technology18:19 Memorable Brand Collaborations and Campaigns22:34 The Power of Storytelling in Sports Marketing25:09 Innovating Live Experiences with Data29:21 The Intersection of Sports and Entertainment32:05 Expanding the Reach of Football33:54 Investing in Soccer: A Personal Journey39:35 The Future of Soccer in AmericaMarc Reeves:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcjreeves/

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Abby and Katie are having a hard time sticking to one show we are so obsessed with everything you can watch on PBS, especially if you support public media with their Passport to all past shows. Are we into true crime? Not really, but if you give us an offbeat detective of any kind on a PBS show we are already there with popcorn in hand. Performances of all kinds abound on this platform, and we dive into our favorites in the PBS universe. Some titles discussed include All Creatures Great and Small, The Puzzle Lady, Finding Your Roots, Wolf Hall, Endeavor, Bookish, The Magpie Murders, and many more!Did we get it right or wrong? Drop us an email at mustseeIMDB@gmail.com and tell us all about it.

What's in The Rift is a Cortex Prime Actual Play.Season 2 follows three hapless robots (ChroniCarl, PsychoBot 2000, and Helpis) plus their one human companion (Donny Fink) as they are dragged unwillingly into a murder mystery that may have far-reaching political ramifications. Of course, they can't be bothered with that unless dragged kicking and screaming by their GM back into the story.Episode 2 - ¡Viva la Revolución!The stakes of Helpis's continued existence become apparent, as MARTY I attempts to conceal the party away in his palatial apartment on the hull of the Endeavor. ChroniCarl and Donny discover a new way to charge a robot, and Psychobot2000 attempts to psychoanalyze the captain at just about the worst time imaginable. Oh, and there's a MURDER. Dun dun dun.Cast:Grayson Stamm as ChroniCarlYolandie Hamilton as PsychoBot 2000Rae Witte as Donny FinkLandon Whisnant as HelpisJosh Burgess as GMThis season's artwork is done by the inimitable Warpsol.https://instagram.com/warpsolWhat's in The Rift is a production by Man in Jumpsuit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

California utility PG&E is studying the impacts of electrification to understand and prepare for a future grid with high levels of distributed energy resources, and significantly higher power demand.   But although PG&E expects to spend about $25 billion by 2040 on grid upgrades, the distribution portion of customers' electric bills could decrease up to 25% over that period as added revenue from increased power usage more than covers the investment costs.   In this episode, host Dan Testa speaks with Quinn Nakayama, PG&E's senior director of grid research, innovation and development, about this process and how the utility is deploying technology to make electrification easier for customers, particularly by lowering the cost of upgrades necessary to charge electric vehicles at home.  

California utility PG&E is studying the impacts of electrification to understand and prepare for a future grid with high levels of distributed energy resources, and significantly higher power demand.   But although PG&E expects to spend about $25 billion by 2040 on grid upgrades, the distribution portion of customers' electric bills could decrease up to 25% over that period as added revenue from increased power usage more than covers the investment costs.   In this episode, host Dan Testa speaks with Quinn Nakayama, PG&E's senior director of grid research, innovation and development, about this process and how the utility is deploying technology to make electrification easier for customers, particularly by lowering the cost of upgrades necessary to charge electric vehicles at home.  

What's in The Rift is a Cortex Prime Actual Play.Season 2 follows three hapless robots (ChroniCarl, PsychoBot 2000, and Helpis) plus their one human companion (Donny Fink) as they are dragged unwillingly into a murder mystery that may have far-reaching political ramifications. Of course, they can't be bothered with that unless dragged kicking and screaming by their GM back into the story.Episode 1 - We're Done HereMeet the cast, their characters, and the sauce-mining ship Endeavor on its mission to mine the most rare sauces from the far flung corners of our galaxy. An accident interrupts two robots being bolted to the hull of the ship before the Rifting, and drags them and a new human acquaintance into committing light corporate fraud.Cast:Grayson Stamm as ChroniCarlYolandie Hamilton as PsychoBot 2000Rae Witte as Donny FinkLandon Whisnant as HelpisJosh Burgess as GMWhat's in The Rift is a production by Man in Jumpsuit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's December 26th, 1776. Gen. George Washington has just successfully gotten 2,400 men from the Continental Army across the Delaware River from Pennsylvania into New Jersey. The first year of the American Revolution has been a difficult one. The young United States has had few victories battling the highly skilled British army and their paid German mercenaries, the Hessians. Washington has retreated from New York after sustaining significant losses during the Battle of Long Island. Morale is low. Supplies even lower. Men are deserting. And it seems like the American Experiment is doomed before it's really gotten started.It is bitterly cold. In fact, the other detachments of 3,000 American troops never make it across the freezing river. Washington's troops that did make it across the dangerous river crossing arrived several hours later than planned. The element of surprise might be lost.But none of that matters at this moment. At this moment, Washington is in Trenton leading his troops on a surprise attack. Then, the first shots ring out as the Americans caught the Hessians off guard.The Battle of Trenton was not a grand, orderly clash of polished armies. It was desperate, freezing, chaotic and brutally human.While the battle itself lasted less than an hour, the victory at Trenton revived the Revolution. It proved the Continental Army could beat professional soldiers. It convinced many whose enlistments were about to expire to stay.More than a battle, it was a turning point — a moment when a failing rebellion felt, for the first time in months, like it might survive. Now, while there's plenty of state parks in Pennsylvania that highlight important history, people, communities, industries, resources, flora, fauna, animals and more. There aren't many that highlight one specific event.Washington Crossing Historic Park does just that. This episode will go into detail about this all-important surprise attack, but we'll also delve into much more than just that one moment in time. As much as this park is meant to celebrate the brave actions of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, it also serves as a wonderful river-side escape for those looking to spend time outside. On this episode, I speak with Kimberly McCarty. Kim is the museum curator at Washington Crossing Historic Park.Be sure to support our 2025 sponsors:Keystone Trails AssociationPurple Lizard MapsPennsylvania Parks and Forests FoundationSisters' SunflowersDiscover Clarion CountyGo Laurel Highlands Support the showVisit our website to learn more about the podcast, to purchase merch and to find out about our incredible sponsors. Follow us on Instagram and Meta to stay connected. Hosting, production and editing: Christian AlexandersenMusic: Jon SauerGraphics: Matt Davis

In this episode, we explore why sustainable continuous improvement depends less on tools and more on people. Using The Gund Company as a case study, we trace its two-decade journey from Lean tool adoption to a deeply embedded, people-centered system grounded in the Shingo Model.You'll hear how leaders shifted from driving compliance to developing people—integrating respect, humility, and listening with practices like A3 problem-solving and meaningful gemba engagement. The result? World-class engagement and quality, sustained 15% annual growth, and a culture where people know their contributions matter.For more information, please visit https://shingo.org. 

In this episode of The Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt interviews Meeky, the co-founder and CEO of Endeavor, a leading technology development agency.Meeky shares her journey of building a specialized tech-focused agency, choosing to partner with creative teams rather than offering full-service solutions. She explains the benefits and challenges of niching down by industry and tech stack, offering valuable insights for agency leaders looking to refine their focus.The discussion dives into the latest trends in open-source CMS platforms, the continuing impact of WordPress, and how Endeavor adapts to evolving client needs in both enterprise and mid-sized businesses.Meeky and Kurt examine the influence of AI on software development, including how AI tools can streamline tasks but won't fully replace developers. They also explore what this means for the future of junior developers and talent in the tech industry. Meeky shares lessons learned about marketing her agency, the importance of building a supportive network with other agency owners, and her unique perspective as a woman and minority in tech leadership. The episode wraps up with actionable advice for agency owners and developers on integrating AI, preparing for industry changes, and creating a sustainable, scalable business. Whether you're a tech startup founder, agency leader, or developer navigating the rapid changes in digital technology, this episode is packed with practical tips, honest insights, and forward-thinking advice.Tune in to learn how to grow your tech-focused agency, adapt to AI-driven changes, and lead with purpose in a competitive digital landscape.Connect with Meeky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meekyhwang/Ndevr website: https://ndevr.io/BoozyBrowsing: https://www.youtube.com/@boozybrowsingVisit https://schmidtconsulting.group for more show info!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

In this episode of On Stage, Karen Brodkin, President of WME Basketball, joins Rachel Axon, Staff Writer at Sports Business Journal, for a dynamic conversation on leadership, representation, and influence across the sports ecosystem.  Recorded on September 25, 2025, at SBJ's Game Changers event in New York City, this discussion traces Brodkin's remarkable career—from senior leadership roles at Fox Sports and the NFL, to serving as Executive Vice President at Endeavor, to her current position overseeing WME Basketball.  Throughout the conversation, Brodkin reflects on:  A Career Across Power Centers: Lessons from the NFL, Fox Sports, and Endeavor—and how those experiences shape her leadership today.  Boardroom to Broadcast: How rights negotiations, distribution strategy, and talent representation intersect in modern sports.  The Business of Basketball: The growth of women's and men's basketball and how agencies play a role in shaping the sport's next chapter.  Leadership & Advocacy: Her work across nonprofit and foundation boards, including youth sports and community initiatives.  Navigating Change: How to lead through disruption while maintaining clarity of vision and purpose.  It's a compelling look at how one executive has influenced sports from multiple vantage points—league, media, agency, and governance.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, David Rahija, PT, MBA, FACHE, President of Northwest Community Hospital at Endeavor Health, joins the podcast to discuss designing seamless, personalized care across the full healthcare continuum. He shares strategies for reducing cost structures, priorities for growth in 2026 through expanded access and subspecialty services, and how his organization is elevating care to better serve the surrounding community.

This episode we share our favourite long and really long board games. We also talk about what we've been playing including first thoughts on Scurry Up from Up Games, and wrap up with two featured reviews, How to Save A World from Burnt Island Games and Metro Runner from Thunderworks Games. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 294 was recorded on February 4th, 2026. These episodes are recorded Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/294 (00:00:00) Checking In (00:02:36) Ask the Bellhop - Great longer board games (00:41:51) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:14:44) The Game Room - How To Save A World Pre-order How to Save A World direct from Burnt Island: https://www.burntislandgames.com/how-to-save-a-world?ref=tabletopbellhop Check out our review of Endeavor on A Grand Time, Episode 258: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep258/ Learn about other great games published in Canada on Elbows Up! Episode 282: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep282/ (01:43:47) The Game Room - Metrorunner Pick up Metrorunner on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZWJTHK Show for other games from Thunderworks: https://amzn.to/4akBvHb Our other Thunderworks Games content: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=thunderworks (02:02:09) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

In this episode, we sit down with Paul Caine, President of Endeavor's IMG Events and On Location businesses, to explore the future of live experiences and global sports entertainment. Paul oversees a vast international portfolio spanning consumer experiences, premium hospitality, and brand partnerships, placing him at the center of how fans engage with the world's biggest events.   Website: onlocationexp.com Instagram: onlocationexp   BACK STORY Paul Caine is the President of premium experiential hospitality leader On Location, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). In this role, Paul oversees a diverse and global portfolio of consumer experiences, hospitality, and brand partnerships.   Through partnerships with more than 150 rightsholders, including the NFL, NCAA, UFC, IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games), FIFA (FIFA World Cup 26TM) and PGA of America, On Location provides corporate clients and fans with official and exclusive access to memorable experiences at marquee events. Before joining On Location, Caine amassed an extensive track record building, operating, and transforming public and private businesses. He most recently served as Global Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of Bloomberg Media, as Chief Executive Officer of Westwood One, and in numerous roles at Time Inc. over a span of 23 years, including Publisher of People, Entertainment Weekly, Executive Vice President, CRO, and Group President. He is also the Founder of PC Ventures (an investment and advisory company), Chairman of the Board of Magnite, and Co-Founder, with his wife Pam, of the Griffin Cares Foundation.   SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR If you enjoyed today's podcast, I'd be so appreciative if you'd take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICONIC HOUR. It makes a huge difference for our growth. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.  

Startup success is often explained through geography, capital, or timing.But the real story is about people, resilience, and long-term commitment.In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Arjun is joined by Allen Taylor, Managing Partner at Endeavor Catalyst, to unpack how world-class companies are being built far beyond Silicon Valley.Allen shares how Endeavor identifies and backs the top 1% of founders across emerging and underserved markets, why venture outcomes are shaped over decades not fund cycles, and how resilience and ambition matter more than location. From Latin America and Eastern Europe to the Middle East and frontier markets like Nigeria and Pakistan, the conversation explores what it really takes to build billion-dollar companies from anywhere.The episode also dives into how venture capital is evolving, why the traditional 10-year fund model no longer reflects reality, how AI is changing both startups and investing, and what creates durable entrepreneurial ecosystems over time.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker's 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Shirin Hasan, Research Manager at Endeavor Health, as she discusses managing large-scale clinical trials and NIH-funded research across multiple hospitals. She shares insights on improving operational efficiency, leveraging technology and AI, and designing high-impact workflows to enhance both patient care and research outcomes.

In this episode, Nirav Shah, Associate Chief Medical Informatics Officer, AI and Innovation, Endeavor Health, shares how the organization is evolving from isolated AI tools to an AI-first operating model, highlighting ambient documentation, enterprise governance, and large-scale process redesign. He also offers practical guidance for leaders on workflow transformation, change readiness, and building trust to safely scale AI across health systems.

This week on the Drive Thru, Jim reviews WWE Raw, and talks about the 2025 South Korean wrestling awards, Chris Jericho, Vince McMahon & Endeavor's pre-sale plans, Dave Meltzer's top rated matches of 2025, the Dallas wrestling war of 1953 & the burning of the Sportatorium, WWE without former AEW stars, Steve Keirn & Nelson Royal at Crockett Cup '87, and much more! Thanks to our episode sponsors: PRIZEPICKS: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JCE and use code JCE to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! MANDO: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code JCE at shopmando.com! #mandopod HELIX: Go to helixsleep.com/jce for 27% Off Sitewide exclusive for listeners of the Jim Cornette Experience! RAYCON: Essential Open Earbuds are here to help you crush your new year goals. Go to buyraycon.com/jceOPEN to get 20% off sitewide Send in your question for the Drive-Thru to: CornyDriveThru@gmail.com Follow Jim and Brian on Twitter: @TheJimCornette @GreatBrianLast Merch! https://arcadianvanguard.com/ Join Jim Cornette's College Of Wrestling Knowledge on Patreon to access the archives & more! https://www.patreon.com/Cornette Subscribe to the Official Jim Cornette channel on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialJimCornette Visit Jim's official site at www.JimCornette.com for merch, live dates, commentaries and more! You can listen to Brian on the 6:05 Superpodcast at 605pod.com or wherever you find your favorite podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 289 We do a solo episode going into the new year! Nothing too earth shattering just sharing some thoughts and perspectives on the Endless Endeavor of life.  Please enjoy Episode 289 of The Endless Endeavor Podcast. Connect with Greg: Instagram: @granderson33 Email: gregandersonpodcast@gmail.com Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/Granderson33 Podcast Apparel: www.theelectricnorth.com Episode Resources:  Moya Brand https://www.moyabrand.com Coupon ENDLESS 20% off Vortex Optics ENDLESS20 for 20% off all Vortex Products https://www.eurooptic.com/ If you enjoy the show, make sure to give the Endless Endeavor Podcast a rating via your favorite audio platform OR on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieFsr26t9cyPDKMbLQJzXw/featured!

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the TKO merger process with new documents unsealed and correspondence among key executives revealed. Plus, a look back at the biggest news stories of 2025 and ones to watch in the coming year. Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We discussed a few things including:1. Their career journeys2. Carta3. Archangel and Techstars4. Current trends5. Outlook for investing for 2026Hamza Shad is an insights manager at Carta, where he analyzes data on startups and the venture capital ecosystem. He leads Carta's quarterly State of Pre-Seed report on early-stage companies and has spoken at Startup Grind, 500 Global, SOSV, the World Bank, and more. Previously, Hamza conducted research on entrepreneurship in emerging markets at Endeavor. He holds a bachelor's in economics and political science from the University of Chicago and a master's in international development from University of Oxford. ----Mellie Chow is an Engineer turned Entrepreneur / Operator turned Angel Investor / Venture Capitalist with over 25+ years of experience across multiple industries including telecommunications & cable, utilities & power generation, banking, healthcare, government, and food. She is a Board Advisor at Techstars Toronto Accelerator and a Venture Partner at Archangel Network of Funds, Axion Fund, ventureLAB EIR and University of Delaware - Horn Entrepreneurship - Venture Acceleration Lab mentor. She is also an adjunct professor at New York University SPS and Elizabethtown College of Competitive Product Strategy. She holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering (University of Waterloo), an MBA (Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management & Schulich). #podcast #AFewThingsPodcast

In this episode, Dhruv Bansal, MD, MBA, Director of Immunotherapy, Precision and Thoracic Oncology at Endeavor Health, joins the podcast to discuss how precision medicine is becoming a foundational tool in oncology. He explores how teams are bridging the gap between genomic research discoveries and real-world patient treatment, and why vaccines are expected to play an increasingly important role in the future of cancer care.

Kyle Worley is joined by Don Whitney to answer the question, “How important is the local church and the Christian community to the journey of becoming more like Christ?”Questions Covered in This Episode:How important is the local church and the Christian community to the journey of becoming more like Christ?Helpful Definitions:Spiritual Disciplines: Practices found in the Bible by which we experience God and grow in Christlikeness.Fellowship: Koinónia (κοινωνία)Guest Bio:Don Whitney is the Professor of Biblical Spirituality and the John H. Powell Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds a M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; a D.Min., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; and a Ph.D. in Theology from the University of the Free State, South Africa. He has authored several books, including but not limited to: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life and Praying the Bible. Dr. Whitney also serves as the founder and president of The Center for Biblical Spirituality. Don lives with his wife Caffy in Kansas City, Missouri. The Whitneys have a married daughter, Laurelen, and five grandchildren.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Luke 4“Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life” by Donald S Whitney 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.

Sharing an episode of the No Small Endeavor podcast.These days, our culture is marked by political unrest, polarization and anxiety. Beauty and art feel like a luxury, or even a distraction.In a special series, No Small Endeavor is asking: What if art, beauty, and poetry are exactly what we need to face the crisis at hand? Can poetry help us protest, pray, lament, and even hope? Host Lee C. Camp talks to poets like Haleh Liza Gafori, a poet, musician, and acclaimed translator of the Persian poet Rumi; and Pádraig Ó Tuama, poet, theologian, and host of Poetry Unbound. Their conversations evoke thoughtfulness about how to fight for beauty in the current culture, and how to make it through the fires of our time together.In this episode, Lee talks to Joy Harjo, a musician, author, and three-term U.S. Poet Laureate. Camp and Harjo explore how poetry can act as a form of justice, a practice of self-development, and a tiny experiment in healing.You can listen to No Small Endeavor at https://link.mgln.ai/goodlifeprojectWatch Jonathan's new TEDxBoulder Talk on YouTube now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zUAM-euiVI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we're sharing an episode of the No Small Endeavor podcast. These days, our culture is marked by political unrest, polarization, and anxiety. Beauty and art feel like a luxury, or even a distraction. In a special series, No Small Endeavor is asking: What if art, beauty, and poetry are exactly what we need to face the crisis at hand? Can poetry help us protest, pray, lament, and even hope? Host Lee C. Camp talks to poets like Haleh Liza Gafori, a poet, musician, and acclaimed translator of the Persian poet Rumi; and Pádraig Ó Tuama, poet, theologian, and host of Poetry Unbound. Their conversations evoke thoughtfulness about how to fight for beauty in the current culture, and how to make it through the fires of our time together. In this episode, Lee talks to Joy Harjo, a musician, author, and three-term U.S. Poet Laureate. Camp and Harjo explore how poetry can act as a form of justice, a practice of self-development, and a tiny experiment in healing. You can listen to No Small Endeavor here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.