Podcasts about enthusiastic

Most volunteer leaders learn on the job, through trial and error, and sometimes burnout. But what if you could start with the skills that really matter?In this episode, Tobi Johnson draws on 25+ years of experience to share the essential skills she wishes she had from day one. You'll learn why self‑regulation and emotional resilience are critical for preventing burnout and leading with clarity. She also breaks down strategic planning that connects program design, metrics, and budgets, including how to advocate for volunteer‑related expenses.Tobi also tackles change management and influence, especially when you don't have formal authority. Her participatory leadership approach helps you engage stakeholders, manage resistance, and build trusted teams. Plus, she offers a free worksheet to help you develop your personal leadership philosophy.If you're ready to lead with confidence and create lasting impact, this episode is your toolkit.Skills I Wish I Had – Episode Highlights [00:00] Introduction to Volunteer Management Skills[04:08] Top Nonprofit Volunteer Management Skills[08:46] Emotional Self-Regulation in Leadership[12:54] Strategic Planning for Nonprofits[17:08] Budgeting for Volunteer Programs[24:10] Change Management and Influence[31:12] Participatory Leadership and CollaborationHelpful Links Volunteer Management Fundamentals Live! Volunteer Nation Episode #185: To Burnout & Back – My Secret Struggle with Long COVIDVolunteer Nation Episode #022: My Fave 6 Nonprofit Leadership and Management Wins Volunteer Nation Episode #205: My Top Time Management Tips for Overwhelmed Volunteer ManagersVolunteer Nation Episode #186: Strategy vs Tactics – How to Include Both in Your Volunteer Planning Independent Sector Value of Volunteer TimeVolunteer Strategy Scorecard™ Volunteer Management Fundamentals Live!Summer Cohort: June 18 – July 24, 2026Learn the Essential Frameworks for Attracting and Engaging, Enthusiastic, Committed Volunteers with Less Stress and Greater Confidence. Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause.  For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

Commanders have saved Operations, which can now be launched on 30 June as planned.

Yigdal part 3 - Enthusiastic support

Most organizations see volunteers as free labor. That narrow view hides their true value.In this episode, Tobi Johnson explains why redefining volunteer roles unlocks hidden assets: relational capital, advocacy reach, donor pipelines, and community credibility. She covers practical steps to write clear role descriptions, reduce staff‑volunteer tension, and stay legally compliant, from U.S. Department of Labor standards to local laws.If fuzzy definitions are holding your organization back, this episode gives you the clarity and strategy to turn volunteers into your most valuable strategic asset.What Is a Volunteer? – Episode Highlights [00:00] Understanding Volunteers: Definitions and Importance[04:47] Valuing Volunteer Time: Beyond Wage Replacement[11:23] Legal Perspectives on Volunteerism[21:05] Defining Volunteer Roles vs. Paid Staff Roles[24:54] Clarity in Volunteer and Staff Relationships[34:56] Action Steps for Defining Volunteer RolesHelpful Links Volunteer Management Fundamentals Live! Volunteer Nation Episode #214: Defending National Service & Community Resilience with Kaira EsgateVolunteer Nation Episode #009: Helping Nonprofit Employees See the Value of VolunteersVolunteer Nation Episode #096: Volunteer Work or Staff Position? How to Decide! Volunteer Nation Episode #129: Paid or Volunteer Role? A Simple Checklist Volunteer Nation Episode #157: A Fresh Take on Volunteer Position Descriptions Independent Sector Value of Volunteer Time US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division: Final Rulings and Option Letters Volunteer Strategy Scorecard™ Volunteer Management Fundamentals Live!Summer Cohort: June 18 – July 24, 2026Learn the Essential Frameworks for Attracting and Engaging, Enthusiastic, Committed Volunteers with Less Stress and Greater Confidence. Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause.  For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

Hour 2 with Steve Czaban: Floppers never prosper, except when they do / Commander's Javon Kinlaw was enthusiastic, and profane, about defense / The sports trends sweeping baseball: beer snakes, tarps off / Clint Eastwood turned 96 today

It's nice to see some point/counterpoint on news again. CNN is making *some* effort to do this finally. Joe Concha is a Fox News Contributor and author.

A generic “thanks” isn't enough. Personalized thank-you notes can transform volunteer retention.In this episode, Tobi Johnson shares a simple four‑step framework to write meaningful appreciation: specific actions, impact, acknowledgment, and gratitude. She also offers creative ways to recognize remote volunteers, scale appreciation, and build a culture of genuine gratitude.If you want volunteers to feel valued and stay engaged, this episode gives you an easy, actionable formula for better thank-you notes.Full show notes: Episode 216 - Your Quick Guide to Better Volunteer Thank You Notes Volunteer Thank You Notes – Episode Highlights [00:00] - Introduction to the importance of volunteer thank you notes[06:30] - The transformative power of the right thank you note[13:49] - Recognizing all volunteers, not just stars[20:32] - Connecting volunteer efforts to organizational impact[25:15] - A quick four-step framework for crafting your message[30:30] - Closing remarks and call to actionHelpful Links Volunteer Management Fundamentals Live! Volunteer Thank You Letter Cheat Sheet Volunteer Nation Episode #215 – 5 Ways to Boost the Fun Factor for Community Volunteers Volunteer Nation Episode #176: Beyond Pizza Parties: Innovative Appreciation Ideas for VolunteersVolunteer Management Fundamentals Live!Summer Cohort: June 18 – July 24, 2026Learn the Essential Frameworks for Attracting and Engaging, Enthusiastic, Committed Volunteers with Less Stress and Greater Confidence. Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause.  For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of "The Atlantic" and moderator of "Washington Week With The Atlantic" on PBS discusses the the state of U.S. politics, how the publication has grown its subscribers, and how the magazine will remain "by humans, about humans, made by humans and for humans."

Send us a text & leave your email address if you want a reply!If you believe that mismatched libidos are destroying your relationship, you're not alone—but you're also not seeing the full picture. What if everything you've been told about "high desire vs. low desire" partners is completely wrong? In this explosive episode of Sex Reimagined, somatic sex therapist Susan Morgan Taylor reveals the real culprits behind fading desire and introduces her revolutionary "Pleasure Keys" process that's helping couples worldwide reignite passion—no matter how long they've been together.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS➠ Why the "high libido vs. low libido" narrative is damaging your relationship➠ The three root causes of desire discrepancy that no one talks about➠ How mismatched sex drives are actually a skills problem, not a fundamental incompatibility➠ The critical difference between direct and indirect pleasure seeeking➠ The game-changing distinction between expressing desire vs. making requests➠ How to create safety for sharing fantasies without pressure➠ Negotiation techniques that turn "no" into enthusiastic "yes"CLICK HERE FOR LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEROOTED IN DESIRE. A Journey Back to Your Feminine Essence If you're a heart-centered woman ready to embody your femininity, awaken your sacred sexuality, and fall deeply in love with yourself, this immersion is for you. Register: https://www.sexreimagined.com/rooted-in-desire THE MALE GSPOT & PROSTATE MASTERCLASS. This is for you if… You've heard of epic anal orgasms, & you wonder if it's possible for you too. Save 20% Coupon PODCAST20.  AWAKEN AROUSAL OIL LUBRICANT | Reach new levels of intimacy with our arousal oil, formulated for the female body. Once applied, this topical oil works with your body to enhance sensation and "o's," helping you reach states of euphoric pleasure.Support the showFREEBIE- Introduction to Tantric Kissing Video and WorkbookSxR WebsiteDr. Willow's WebsiteLeah's Website 

Send us Fan MailThis episode is simply a recording of a conversation with one of my favorite people. Every time I get to talk with and share time with James-Olivia I am left with a little more curiosity, a little more ease, and a full heart. James-Olivia Chu Hillman is a Facilitator and lover of extraordinary, uncomfortable, life-changing conversations. A nurturer of Disobedience & Regard, and an Enthusiastic & loving interrogator of reality. As we were chatting I just pressed record because the conversation we were already having was worth sharing. I share some personal things about relating to family  (trying to relate, choosing to (or not to) relate to family. Together we muse about life in relationship with ourselves, each other, and the world around us. Get in there and give it a listen! Connect with James-Olivia: @inquisitive_human on instagram Support the showYou can find more about Brain-Body Resilience and JPB:On the BBR WebsiteOn InstagramSign up for the BBR newsletter 

Super Mario Bros had a record breaking opening day… on a Wednesday! Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star in ‘The Drama' and the tag line is enticing Bob to go see it this weekend. Khloe Kardashian is opening up BIG TIME about Lamar Odom in a new documentary. Body cam footage from Tiger Woods' arrest is shocking. An update on the woman who assaulted Lindsey Buckingham. Plus, if you're looking for a new book series, Sarah's got you! Seth Macfarlane agrees! March Madness Final 4 starts tomorrow. Is the future of Meta AI glasses going to help the sightless? An emerging food trend: Sushi roll push up pops. How much money do we need to retire?

You've hired people who seemed great on paper. Energetic. Enthusiastic. Full of potential. And then… nothing. They wait. They think. They hesitate. And somehow, months later, you're still in the same place doing more of the work yourself and wondering what went wrong. Here's what Kim found out: it wasn't a skills problem. It was a screening problem. In this episode, Kim breaks down the 3 I's... the three non-negotiables she looks for in every team member, business partner, affiliate, and ideal client. These aren't just nice-to-have qualities. They're the difference between someone who moves and someone who stalls. You'll hear:

Asst. Pastor Melvin Gaines Romans 12:9-16

Asst. Pastor Melvin Gaines Romans 12:9-16

We continue our discussion of how the requests of the Blessed Mother became known to the Church hierarchy in the second volume of The Whole Truth About Fatima.Please support the Our Lady of Fatima Podcast: http://buymeacoffee.com/TerenceMStantonLike and subscribe on YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/@OurLadyOfFatimaPodcastFollow us on X:@FatimapodcastThank you!

Hour 2 of A&G features... AI "adult mode" Don't date robots! SO many questions about Iran's new leader Muslim radicalization happens at home in the US See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent at the Economist, discusses Trump's demand that other nations help secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Hour 2 of A&G features... AI "adult mode" Don't date robots! SO many questions about Iran's new leader Muslim radicalization happens at home in the US See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is AI killing software stocks — or creating the buying opportunity of the decade? Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz review: Since peaking in September 2025, the software ETF (IGV) has crashed 30% while semiconductors (SMH) surged 30% and broad tech stayed flat. The market is pricing in a "SaaSpocalypse" — the idea that generative AI will make traditional SaaS companies obsolete. But is that narrative right? Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Investment Advisor, Danny Ratliff, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo 0:00 - INTRO 0:49 - National Chili Day & Demise of Whataburger 3:04 - Nvidia & SalesForce Report 7:25 - Markets Are "Stable" 12:17 - Blizzards & Chili 13:21 - The Incredible Nvidia Numbers 15:37 - The Lack of Market Reaction to Nvidia Report 17:02 - Where Will the Capital Come From? 23:22 - Why the Market Isn't Enthusiastic (about Nvidia) 24:30 - SalesForce & The Software Apocalypse 30:15 - Who Will Survive? 33:13 - Will AI Create a New Spreadsheet 36:19 - Tariffs: Old vs New: Markets Are Calm 40:49 - Betting on Tariff Refunds? ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/6DavZVDY7OQ ------- Articles Mentioned in Today's Show: "Software Stocks: Navigating The SaaSpocalypse" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/software-stocks-navigating-the-saaspocalypse/ ------- Watch our previous show, "Q & A Wednesday: Straight Talk About Your Money" here: https://youtube.com/live/oW7OkyOvYC4 -------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "100-DMA Support at Risk," is here: https://youtu.be/tiE6S1qaBn0 ------- Download Lance's Latest e-book, "Laws of Money & Wealth:"https://realinvestmentadvice.com/ria-e-guide-library/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #StockMarket #SP500 #MarketOutlook #TechnicalAnalysis #RiskManagement #PersonalFinance #RetirementPlanning #InvestingBasics #FinancialPlanning #AskUsAnything

Is AI killing software stocks — or creating the buying opportunity of the decade? Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz review: Since peaking in September 2025, the software ETF (IGV) has crashed 30% while semiconductors (SMH) surged 30% and broad tech stayed flat. The market is pricing in a "SaaSpocalypse" — the idea that generative AI will make traditional SaaS companies obsolete. But is that narrative right? Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Investment Advisor, Danny Ratliff, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo 0:00 - INTRO 0:49 - National Chili Day & Demise of Whataburger 3:04 - Nvidia & SalesForce Report 7:25 - Markets Are "Stable" 12:17 - Blizzards & Chili 13:21 - The Incredible Nvidia Numbers 15:37 - The Lack of Market Reaction to Nvidia Report 17:02 - Where Will the Capital Come From? 23:22 - Why the Market Isn't Enthusiastic (about Nvidia) 24:30 - SalesForce & The Software Apocalypse 30:15 - Who Will Survive? 33:13 - Will AI Create a New Spreadsheet 36:19 - Tariffs: Old vs New: Markets Are Calm 40:49 - Betting on Tariff Refunds? ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/6DavZVDY7OQ ------- Articles Mentioned in Today's Show: "Software Stocks: Navigating The SaaSpocalypse" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/software-stocks-navigating-the-saaspocalypse/ ------- Watch our previous show, "Q & A Wednesday: Straight Talk About Your Money" here: https://youtube.com/live/oW7OkyOvYC4 -------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "100-DMA Support at Risk," is here: https://youtu.be/tiE6S1qaBn0 ------- Download Lance's Latest e-book, "Laws of Money & Wealth:"https://realinvestmentadvice.com/ria-e-guide-library/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #StockMarket #SP500 #MarketOutlook #TechnicalAnalysis #RiskManagement #PersonalFinance #RetirementPlanning #InvestingBasics #FinancialPlanning #AskUsAnything

Go to www.LearningLeader.com The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. www.InsightGlobal.com/LearningLeader My Guest: Jesse Cole is the owner of the Savannah Bananas. He went $1.8 million in debt, slept on an air mattress, and built a business that is now valued at over a billion dollars. I spent half a day with Jesse in Savannah watching practice, and Jesse gave me a personal tour of their entire operation. It was incredible. Notes: Fans First - The sign is on every locker. And leading out to the field, "Tonight is someone's first time seeing our show." Obsessed/Focused - Banana Ball/Serving people is his life. We didn't talk about hobbies, TV shows, or anything other than what they're doing now and in the future. He's obsessed with what he does and super focused. Transparent - Jesse just released their full P&L as a private company: revenue, expenses, player salaries, everything. Most businesses guard this religiously. He's completely transparent. I asked why, and he said, "Fans first. They deserve to know everything." Reps - We went to the field to watch practice. It looked just like a game. Players were dancing all the time. And every single rep they practiced as a trick play (behind the back, through the legs, etc.). They never play normal baseball. You wonder how they are so good on gameday at doing a backflip while catching a fly ball. Because they practice it thousands of times without fans so that when they're there, they put on a great show. Hiring – "Love your people more than you love your customer." 12,000 people on the waitlist to work for the Bananas. When you hire, have them do a "fans first" essay. Then they write a future essay.  Always Be Caring, Different, Enthusiastic, Fun, Growing, & Hungry Fans First: The Counter-Intuitive Decision - Jesse sacrificed $6 million in ticket revenue after a system messed things up for fans.  Merch – 787,000 fans purchased merchandise in 2025, totaling 1.96 million total items. That means the average person is purchasing ~2.5 items at checkout, with 80% of total sales taking place in person. 621,000 at live shows versus 166,000 online. It's a $50m business! TV: The Distribution Strategy - Giving Away Value - Jesse insisted on free YouTube streaming even when ESPN wanted exclusivity. Jesse is building a zero-profit secondary ticket market. He's literally giving away things other sports properties would monetize. So, even with all of the team's games still airing for free on YouTube, the Bananas averaged 500,000 viewers on ESPN, The CW, and Roku. The team's most-watched broadcast was a July 4th game at Fenway Park, which averaged 837,000 viewers on ESPN, making it the holiday weekend's most-watched primetime sports broadcast. TV networks want exclusivity, but you demand that the games still be broadcast for free on YouTube (in addition to whatever channel they are on) Social Media - The Bananas added 12.7 million new social media followers in 2025 alone. That pushes their total social media following across all channels north of 35 million... Roughly 2x more followers than MLB's most popular team, the Yankees, at 18 million. You have to believe something before you achieve something. Six years ago, Jesse said, "We're gonna sell out Fenway Park," and his team looked at him like he was crazy (they were a college summer baseball team, not even doing tours yet). You have to get through the messy to get to the great. Their first world tour was brutal: the sound was terrible, the show wasn't great, the game finished in the seventh inning because they didn't have a rule to make it go nine innings. See what's best for the guest, not what's best for the business. Walt Disney was the first to go into full-length animation, color, sound, and with Disneyland, he focused on one entrance to control the experience, custom rides, and invested in a castle and landscaping, which made no money. Go where others won't go. Sam Walton went to small towns, and no one paid attention to him for the first five to ten years. It's somebody's first time every night. Fans wait three years on a waitlist to come to a game, so Jesse doesn't care if you're having a bad day. That's their first time. Control the entire experience. Walt learned he couldn't control the experience when people watched his movies at a theater (it could be dirty, and people might not be nice), so he built Disneyland. Who do we work for? Fans. Jesse opened the books completely (numbers, player salary, merch sales, everything) because they have a responsibility and accountability to their fans. We have to feel our mistakes. When they sent a wrong email to 44,000 fans instead of 4,000, it cost them $6 million to take care of those fans with tickets (more than the company brought in their first five years). We need to have bigger failures. If we're not trying things big enough, we won't have bigger failures and mistakes that cost us a lot more in the future. Turn mistakes into moments. After the $6 million email mistake, Jesse set up a Zoom call with all 44,000 people, had everyone turn their cameras on, and apologized while looking at every single person. Build something you wish existed for yourself. Jesse played baseball until he couldn't anymore. He put so much pressure on himself that it wasn't fun anymore, and he was told he wasn't good enough. Design every second of the first-day experience. When players showed up, they went to a parking lot with a DJ at 8:30 AM. Three buses arrived with balloons, hundreds of people lined the streets cheering, Man-nanas served munchkins on silver platters, a custom hype video played, the host introduced from the roof, and fireworks went off. Every player has been told they're not good enough. All Bananas players have been drafted or been top college players, and at some point, they've all been rejected, cut, told to hang it up. Obsession is awesome. If you can find something you're obsessed with, so few people in the world get to have that. Watch the best of the best obsess over details. Derek Hough (one of the greatest dancers) wasn't just focusing on the dance; he was producing while dancing, telling the camera crew exactly where to come, when to hit him, and where he would wink. No one goes home excited about normal. No one says, "That restaurant was really normal, the waiter served it the same way, the food was pretty normal, the parking lot was normal." Whatever's normal, do the exact opposite. Normal gets normal results. There's a lot of normal in the world, but not a lot of extraordinary. Put yourself in the customer's shoes and eliminate friction. Where's the game tonight? On Amazon, Peacock, CBS, NBC? Jesse threw away millions to keep all games free on YouTube because that's a friction point. Your fans will reward you. The Bananas sold over 1.9 million merch items last year because they built something people are proud of and want to wear. If people don't want to wear your merch, you haven't made them feel something yet. One fan gets a new Bananas tattoo every year (he's got six logos on his leg now). Invest everything in the experience, spend zero on traditional marketing. Make the experience so good that fans will share with everyone that this is something they haven't experienced before. Social media growth came from trying and stumbling into learning. In 2016, an intern said he could create videos; they did a lip sync to "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake. It wasn't even well-produced, but they tried. Give energy back because of how good it feels. A woman came up to Jesse on a cruise and said she was there because he gave her a hug at a Sacramento game the day after her sister died. She came on the cruise to give him a hug back. Do what gives you energy. Jesse's entire day is filled with things that give him energy: being with people, rehearsing shows, banana ball youth meetings, broadcast team, and talented writers. Have people who love to execute. You do what gives you energy and have them execute at a high level. Be very involved at the beginning (get the idea and vision right) and at the end (make adjustments).

LinksBilly Preston: That's The Way God Planned It Official Trailer - YouTubeThe Paragons - "The Tide Is High" - YouTubeBlondie - The Tide Is High - YouTubeThe Number Ones: Blondie's "The Tide Is High" (Stereogum)I've Never Seen A USB-C Charger This Good! - YouTubeIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Chirping - YouTubeOff Menu_ podcast - Lucia KeskinLinksys WRT54G: The Router That Accidentally Went Open Source (Tedium)Aldus Pagemaker - The Interface Experience: Bard Graduate CenterDesktop Publishing: The PageMaker Revolution (Computer History Museum)https://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/personal-computers/17/306Butterick's Practical TypographyLibrary of Congress Classification - WikipediaMLA Style CenterThe Chicago Manual of StyleThe Remarkable Story of Roget's Thesaurus (Merriam-Webster)Guardian style guide: A | Information | The GuardianDavid RemnickDavid Remnick once suggested 'reconsidering' New Yorker's diaeresis! - The Washington PostEustace TilleyThe True History of Eustace Tilley (The Comics Journal)The Elements of Style, by William Strunk--A Project Gutenberg eBookThe Elements of Style PDF

January's Golden Apple Award winner is Mr. Matt McArdle. He is a teacher's aide at Christel House Academy South who specializes in helping special education students. In this conversation hear his reaction to the surprise, his journey into education and advice on what fellow teachers and parents should keep in mind when it comes to students.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

-The NYC Rolling Hobo Express-An Enthusiastic Armada Full of Speed and Violence-Iranian Death Toll Discourse and Roger Waters Still Sucks-The Donroe Doctrine and the Near Abroad Dodge-Everyone's Favorite Powder Keg-A Norwegian, A Rat Bag, and a Lunatic-A disgusting thing to say-Noem's Bellebolent Hypotheticals-Stephen Miller's Basement Lotions and the Little Rogaine Carpet-Fingerers, Reach-Arounds, and Reaganite as a Slur-Anne Cool-ter-Fuck You Jonathan-Mehmet Oz, P.I.-Ye's apology ad and the uncanny valley of writing-One from the MailbagPrefer to watch & chat live with other members of the Fifthdom? This episode premieres over on our YouTube channel at 12PM EST.The Fifth Column (A Podcast) is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Follow The Fifth ColumnYouTube: @wethefifthInstagram: @we.the.fifthX: @wethefifthTikTok: @wethefifthFacebook: @thefifthcolumn This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wethefifth.com/subscribe

Summary: Want your frontline employees to consistently deliver wow moments—not just when they feel like it? Discover the proven DiJulius Group methodology that transforms random acts of kindness into designed, trained, and repeatable customer experiences that build emotional connection and loyalty at scale. In this episode of the Customer Service Revolution podcast, customer experience expert John DiJulius breaks down the four-pillar system world-class organizations use to eliminate "employee roulette" and create signature experiences customers can't stop talking about. What You'll Learn: Service Aptitude: How to train teams to read customer cues and recognize wow opportunities—even when customers don't explicitly ask for help (why "fine" is the F-bomb of customer service) Secret Service Systems: Hidden intelligence tools that make every customer feel like a VIP, from color-coded appointment books to the "white cape vs. black cape" technique used in John Robert's Spa for 30+ years Zero Risk Service Recovery: The fastest way to earn loyalty isn't delight—it's removing uncertainty through communication, clarity, and ownership (includes the Service Recovery Paradox research) Non-Negotiable Standards: How to turn wow behaviors into journey-mapped touch points that don't depend on superstar employees Real-World Examples Featured: The $15,000 Painter Story: How one contractor earned a lifetime referral by taking down a Christmas tree, switching out a damaged bedpost, and cleaning up so well "you couldn't tell he was there" at 5pm each day—proof that wow moments don't have to be expensive The Concierge Doctor Paradox: Why a 4-month wait for primary care appointments is driving patients back to premium concierge services (and what that teaches about making price irrelevant) The $4 Airline Snack Fail: When a flight attendant argued with a frequent flyer over a declined card instead of just giving him the item—a masterclass in missing the wow moment Key Frameworks & Systems: The LEAST Service Recovery Method: Listen Empathize Apologize Solve Thank The 80-20 Rule for Service Defects: 80% of problems happen in 20% of areas—train intensely on those bottlenecks first FORD Intelligence System: Track Family, Occupation, Recreation, Dreams to personalize every interaction The Three-Stage Journey Map Structure: Service Defects: What frustrates customers (don't do this) Non-Negotiable Standards: Operational + experiential musts (do this every time) Above & Beyond Opportunities: Pattern recognition moments (do this when it presents itself) Critical Insights: "The customer may complain about what went wrong, they're gonna rave about how well we handled it." - John DiJulius The Service Recovery Paradox: Companies that drop the ball and pick it up create MORE loyalty than never dropping it at all Employee roulette is the #1 killer of customer experience—your experience shouldn't depend on which employee someone gets Policy-driven cultures create employee paranoia and customer frustration—empowerment drives both morale and revenue Wow moments work in ANY industry, even ones without repeat customers (injury attorneys, funeral homes, basement waterproofing) Discount is the tax you pay for an average experience—make the experience so good that price becomes irrelevant Perfect For: Customer Experience Directors training frontline teams Contact center managers reducing complaint volume Retail and hospitality leaders eliminating employee roulette Service business owners wanting more referrals Anyone trying to scale personalization without adding headcount Tactical Implementation Guide: Start Tomorrow: Pick ONE stage of your customer journey and improve it this week. Focus on: The greeting (eye contact, enthusiastic greeting, ear-to-ear smile, engage, educate) Using customer names twice per interaction Asking "Is there anything else I can do for you today, Ms. [Name]?" Weekly Cadence: Send 2-5 minute micro-learning videos every Wednesday covering service aptitude, secret service, zero risk, or celebrating employee above-and-beyond stories (creates positive FOMO) Celebrate Above & Beyond: When employees deliver wow moments, share stories company-wide to reinforce behavior AND inspire others Featured Resources: Experience Revolution Membership (March 9th workshop: Breaking Down Silos) Customer Experience Executive Academy (CXEA) 12-month certification The Five E's: Eye contact, Enthusiastic greet, Ear-to-ear smile, Engage, Educate Stop hoping your people deliver great experiences. Start building systems that make it normal. Learn how to coach service aptitude, implement secret service, deliver zero risk, and turn wow behaviors into non-negotiable standards that create raving fans. Schedule your free strategy call here Links: The DiJulius Group Methdology: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/x-commandment-methodology/ Company Service Aptitude Test:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/c-sat-forms/individual-c-sat/ Schedule a Complimentary Call with one of our advisors:  tdg.click/claudia Ask John!  Submit your questions for John, to be aired on future episode:  tdg.click/ask Customer Experience Executive Academy: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/project/cx-executive-academy/ Experience Revolution Membership:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/membership/ Books:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/shop/ Contacts:  Lindsey@thedijuliusgroup.com , Claudia@thedijuliusgroup.com   Subscribe We talk about topics like this each week; be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.

In hour 3, Eliot Shorr-Parks joined the 94 WIP Midday Show to give his say on the current Eagles offensive coordinator search. He says that Sean Mannion is probably the favorite to land the job although he feels Mannion will not be the best fit. Shorr-Parks says that whoever takes this role will either be a risk-taker or a coach who is desperate. He also says that the Eagles fired Kevin Patullo because something had to change and someone had to go. The Eagles are interviewing Broncos QB Coach Davis Webb and former Jets offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand for the job.

Today we’re wrapping up our One Word 2026 series with the final two invitations: enthusiastic and trusting. I wanted this whole month to feel unhurried—like space to look back on 2025 with gratitude, and then ask God, “How do You want to grow me in 2026?” And here’s what I’ve realized: enthusiasm isn’t something we manufacture by willpower. Real, lasting enthusiasm comes from being filled with God—and I love that the word itself traces back to that idea. If you’ve felt tired, distracted, discouraged, or even a little apathetic, I’m inviting you to consider what it would look like to be ardently alive, fueled by the Spirit. Then we talk about trust—because so many of us are carrying unknowns, losses, or things we can’t control. Trust is choosing to rely on God’s character when the outcome isn’t clear. We’ll look at Zacchaeus (Luke 19), the centurion (Matthew 8), and we’ll end with a reminder that God’s holiness means He is truly worthy of our trust. What We Cover: Discover what “enthusiastic” originally meant—not just high energy, but being “in God” and Spirit-filled. Identify the real enemy of enthusiasm: indifference and apathy that grows when we’re overwhelmed and disconnected from God’s strength. Learn how spiritual enthusiasm shows up in real life through Zacchaeus: curiosity, bold response, generosity, and immediate heart-change in Jesus’ presence. Understand trust as steady reliance on God’s character, not on what you can control, predict, or prove. Be invited to name your modern “chariots and horses”—the things you’re tempted to rely on for security (money, approval, control, success, relationships, etc.). See what extraordinary faith looks like in the centurion: trusting Jesus’ authority without needing visible proof. Walk away with two simple affirmations to practice daily if either word becomes your focus for 2026. Bible Verses Mentioned: Romans 12:11 Luke 19 Psalm 20:7 Matthew 8:5–13 Resources Mentioned: Free One Word 2026 companion/reflection guide: Nicoleunice.com/newyear Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Building a Culture Where Customers and Employees Want to Stay   Shep interviews David Fuhr, Sweetwater's Chief Sales Officer. He talks about creating remarkable customer experiences through personalized service, passionate employees, and living the company's core values in every interaction.  This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    How does additional generosity impact customer loyalty?  Why is personalizing customer interactions important in today's business environment?  How does a company's culture influence its service and customer retention?  How can companies prevent recurring customer complaints based on feedback analysis?  Why should businesses focus on solving customer issues rather than just addressing problems?  Top Takeaways:    Additional generosity goes a long way in customer experience. It does not have to be expensive or flashy. When you add a small, unexpected touch to a customer interaction, you create a memorable moment. Any brand can show appreciation and stand out by doing a little more than expected. (Sweetwater includes a small bag of candy with every order. Sweet!)  Hiring employees who are truly passionate about what they do makes a big difference. If your team genuinely loves the industry they work in and believes in the products they sell, it shows in the way they interact with and help customers.  Match customers with employees who are genuinely interested in and knowledgeable about the products they sell. This builds trust by creating interactions in which the advice customers receive feels more valuable because it is personalized.   Training never stops. When hiring new employees, equip them with the knowledge they need to excel through immersive training. Once they are working with customers, empower them by providing continuous training that keeps everyone updated and motivated.   Listening to customer feedback leads to better service. Encouraging honest opinions, both good and bad, helps you find out what customers truly care about.  It's important to have a system for collecting this information and then actually acting on it.   Mistakes are learning opportunities. When something goes wrong, the real test is how a company reacts and focuses on "solving the customer,” not just the problem. Communicate with customers quickly, fix what went wrong, and then look deeper to stop the issue from happening to others.   Plus, Shep and David discuss Sweetwater's emphasis on company culture and community. Tune in!  Quote:   "Additional generosity means doing something a little unexpected for the customers. It is a way of saying thank you for thinking of us and giving us the opportunity to earn their business."  About:    David Fuhr is the Chief Sales Officer at Sweetwater, where he leads the company's renowned sales team. Since joining the company over five years ago, he has held key leadership positions, including SVP of Customer Experience, focusing on delivering the Sweetwater Difference for both customers and staff.  Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Series: N/AService: Sunday Morning WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Mike Brenneman

-New York governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation on Friday aimed at holding large AI developers accountable for the safety of their models. The RAISE Act establishes rules for greater transparency, requiring these companies to publish information about their safety protocols and report any incidents within 72 hours of their occurrence. -OpenAI revealed that users can adjust characteristics under new Warm, Enthusiastic, Header & Lists and Emoji options found in the Personalization settings. Between the four options, you can choose between more, less or default to fine-tune exactly how you want ChatGPT to sound in its responses. -On Friday, Bloomberg reported on the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) severing its ties with FWD.us. Zuckerberg's group provided no funding to the advocacy group for the first time this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Series: N/AService: Sunday Morning WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Mike Brenneman

Lachie has come in all guns blazing, plugging his football side hustle (The Soccerwhos Podcast) and asks to give away the BYD on Friday. PLUS, Nikki has a video that has gone viral over the weekend and we find out exactly what the other behind the scenes staff do. "I told publicity I want a big bouquet for my last show" - Nikki Listen live on the Nova Player. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on Pope Leo XIV's visit to Turkey.

This Day in Maine for Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Welcome to the podcast where we don't review movies—we aggressively scream about them like gremlins who found a mall PA system. This week we're spiritually summoning the ghosts of the Evil Dead series and go absolutely feral over two of the most chaotic low-budget masterpieces that were clearly made after someone said, “hey what if we did this but like with ZERO adult supervision?”

Enthusiastic coaches can be susceptible to focusing on the details or the shiny new coaching idea they come across rather than the basic, simple things that matter the most. This coaching catnip might come from a good place of curiosity and a desire to share information, but it neglects the big rocks. This week we talk about some examples of the coaching catnip you might see in a CrossFit gym or in remote coaching, and reflect on what is actually important and what truly moves the needle forward in coaching. Check out the episode to hear more about breathing drills, secret weightlifting drills and knowing your basic times tables in coaching. If you're not already subscribed to our newsletter, head over to www.legionsc.com to get a weekly selection of training tips and our favorite articles. We run online workshops for coaches as well. Find out when our next workshop is here: https://legionsc.com/program-design-workshops [1:00] Coaching catnip and focusing on the wrong things [3:30] Figuring out the most important thing to address when coaching someone [5:20] Secret weightlifting drills  [7:00] Learning how to simplify complex coaching concepts [11:30] Coaching catnip with programming and progressions  [14:15] Getting the reps in on very basic and simple training

On this episode of Coaching Call, Sifu Rafael welcomes Kirk McCarley, The Seed Sower Coach. With more than 30 years of executive leadership experience across public and private sectors, Kirk has a proven reputation for cultivating growth that exceeds expectations. Enthusiastic yet contemplative, determined yet relaxed, his coaching helps clients elevate self-confidence and realize their full God-given potential.A graduate of the University of North Texas, Kirk is a Certified and Accredited Professional Coach, a Professional in Human Resources (PHR), and SHRM-CP Certified. He also serves as a Production Assistant with ESPN for college football and basketball, and leads group cycling classes as a Certified Spinning Instructor. Married to his wife Cindy for 43 years, Kirk is a proud father and grandfather who makes his home in Florida with rescue dog, Ivy.Sifu Rafael is a master instructor, professional speaker, and the founder of Speaking Prowess, Sifu's Mind Body Method, and the NYC Mastermind Experience, where he combines expertise in communication and leadership to help individuals unlock their full potential. As a solutions expert and executive coach, he guides clients with clarity, purpose, and strategic insight. His mission is to make effective communication accessible to all, empowering personal and professional growth. Learn more about Sifu's Mind Body Method at www.sifurafael.com/smbm.This episode is brought to you by Sifu's Mind Body Method, a 90-day lifestyle transformation blending movement, mindset, nutrition, hydration, fasting, journaling, and faith. Learn more at www.sifurafael.com/smbmWatch on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube. Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv?sub_confirmation=1

Once Upon a Katamari is finally out and we have something resembling a review from an expert in the field. Speaking of fields, Wreckreation is out and it's probably about as close as you're going to get to a Burnout Paradise-like anytime soon. Let's talk about that, Halo's campaign remake, some more details around Xbox's next hardware, Battlefield's new battle royale, Toshinden?!??!?!?! And more?!?!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

☕

In this shocking episode of Dirty Little Secret, a caller reveals how one innocent greeting from the babysitter turned into a scandal that spiraled way out of control. From hidden affairs to unexpected long-term connections, this confession will leave you questioning trust, temptation, and boundaries. Tune in now to uncover the jaw-dropping secret that’s never been told before. Perfect for fans of juicy real-life confessions, shocking relationship twists, and secrets too wild to keep quiet. The juiciest, most outrageous confession podcast from The Jubal Show! It's the Jubal Show's Dirty Little Secret! Listeners spill their wildest, weirdest, and most scandalous secrets anonymously—no judgment, just pure entertainment. From shocking revelations to hilarious mishaps, you never know what you'll hear next! Hosted by Jubal Fresh and the team, every episode is packed with jaw-dropping confessions, witty reactions, and unexpected twists. Got a secret? Share it with us… we promise we won’t tell!➡︎ Get on The Jubal Show with your story - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enthusiastic book recommendations! Martha's savoring the biography of Alexander von Humboldt, the 19th-century explorer, polymath, and naturalist who revolutionized our understanding of nature and predicted the effects of human activity on climate. Grant's enjoying A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived, about how the study of DNA is rewriting our understanding of history itself. And a customer is startled when a salesperson waves goodbye with a friendly Preesh! Is Preesh really a word you might use to say you appreciate someone's business? Plus, what's a tizzy and where would you hunt for it? All that, and whang, sloomy, abbiocco, receipt vs. recipe, scorn vs. scone, the language of emotions, poronkusema, a brain-tickling puzzle about the letter P, and the story behind the unit of distance called a smoot. Hear hundreds of free episodes and learn more on the A Way with Words website: https://waywordradio.org. Be a part of the show: call or text 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free in the United States and Canada; elsewhere in the world, call or text +1 619 800 4443. Send voice notes or messages via WhatsApp 16198004443. Email words@waywordradio.org. Copyright Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the final day of the 6th Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! In five big daily episodes this week, we're bringing you the day's major astrological news, along with an interview from one of five wonderful astrologers in five different specialties! Today: Uranus turns retrograde, and we look at Sunday's Pisces Full Moon/Total Lunar Eclipse! And today's interview is with Ronnie Gale Dreyer, who shares her knowledge and perspectives on Astro*Carto*Graphy, including: beyond Venus and Jupiter lines, remote activation, and how your planetary lines sometimes come to you! Plus, all the Podathon news, including how to make your donation, receive special gifts, and be enrolled in a drawing for a chance to win one of six fabulous prizes! Don't forget to make your donation at BigSkyAstropod.com! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [0:37] It's the Sixth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, with five daily episodes, all the week's planetary news, some special podathon segments, and a chance to win prizes! Donate $25 or more, or become a monthly donor, to be entered into the drawing! One grand prize winner will win a 90-minute reading with April, two lucky listeners will win a 60-minute personal astrology reading with April, and three lucky donors will win a copy of April's Followed by a Moonshadow Eclipse Report, to help you prepare for three years worth of eclipses in your birth chart! To be entered in the drawing, make your $25 donation or become a monthly donor at BigSkyAstropod.com no later than 11:59 pm PDT on Monday, Sep. 8. The drawing will be held on Sep. 9, and winners will be notified by email. [1:55] Can't contribute that much? That's ok! Donate $10 or more to gain access to April's special series of YouTube videos for donors only, released over the next twelve months! [3:49] If you can't contribute financially, here are some free ways to help the show! Please subscribe or follow the BigSkyAstrology Podcast on your app of choice. Enthusiastic 5-star ratings and reviews are welcome. And please share the show with your astrology-loving friends. [5:28] Uranus turns retrograde (Fri. Sep 5, 9:51 pm PDT) at 1°27' Gemini. Uranus will re-enter Taurus on Nov. 7, and turns direct on Feb. 3, 2026 (6:33 pm PDT) at 27°27' Taurus, finally returning to Gemini on Apr. 25, 2026. A transiting planet that's retrograde sometimes appears to behave contrary to its usual mode – in the case of Uranus, seeming to toe the line and go along with the crowd. Note, “seeming to.” [7:14] The Moon trines Mars (Fri. Sep 5, 1:51 pm PDT) at 19°05' Aquarius and Libra. It's VOC for 19 hours, 3 minutes before it enters Pisces (Sat. Sep. 6, 8:54 am). This is an energizing transit for social commitments. [8:03] The Pisces Full Moon (Sun. Sep. 7, 11:08 am PDT) is a total lunar eclipse at 15°22' Pisces and Virgo. The Full Moon reveals what's working in our lives and what isn't. Eclipses represent a crisis or turning point, and Lunar Eclipses are especially important for relationships. The Sabian symbol for the eclipse is 16 Pisces, “The flow of inspiration,” and the Sun is on 16 Virgo, “An orangutan.” Together, they suggest something about letting our inspiration be inspired by wildness and lack of refinement. [9:54] Previous eclipses near this eclipse point: March 9, 2016 (solar); Sep. 7, 2006 (lunar); Sep. 6, 1998 (lunar); March 9, 1997 (solar). Themes from those time periods might be important to you now. [10:39] If you need a little help figuring that all out, ORDER APRIL'S MOONSHADOW ECLIPSE REPORT! For the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, this report will show where all the eclipses are falling in your chart, the aspects they're making to your birth planets, and most importantly, the previous years in their cycles! You can order the report at eclipseastrology.com. [11:21] INTERVIEW: Astro*Carto*Graphy with Ronnie Gale Dreyer. [12:40] What is Astro*Carto*Graphy, and how does it add a new or different perspective to a natal chart? [15:54] An explanation of the planetary lines on an Astro*Carto*Graphy map. [19:28] Interpreting an Astro*Carto*Graphy map alongside a natal chart. [22:07] Looking at planetary lines on an Astro*Carto*Graphy map versus actually experiencing a location. [23:52] Is Astro*Carto*Graphy only useful for deciding where to move or where to travel? [27:24] What is remote activation in Astro*Carto*Graphy? [29:56] What is the first step Ronnie would recommend for someone who is curious about Astro*Carto*Graphy? Does she recommend that people visit their planetary lines in person or activate them in other ways? What are some Astro*Carto*Graphy resources? The Psychology of Astrocartography, Martin Davis, Kepler College, Astro.com were mentioned. [34:25] Make sure to check out Ronnie's offerings on her website! She will be giving a presentation on Astro*Carto*Graphy for OPA in November. [36:13] And that's a wrap for the Sixth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! Make your donation at BigSkyAstropod.com and to be entered in our drawing for a chance to win a reading or report, donate $25 or more, or become a monthly donor, no later than 11:59 pm PDT!

It's Day 4 of the 6th Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! In five big daily episodes this week, we're bringing you the day's major astrological news, along with an interview from one of five wonderful astrologers in five different specialties! Today, a sobering conjunction from Moon to Pluto, and the drive and impatience of the evening's Mars-Jupiter square. And today's interview is with Patrick Watson, who gives an overview of Hellenistic Astrology! Including: Hellenistic astrology as Latin, a case for determinism, and reading the room! Plus, all the Podathon news, including how to make your donation, receive special gifts, and be enrolled in a drawing for one of six terrific prizes! Tune in tomorrow for Day Five of the Podathon! And make your donation at BigSkyAstropod.com!   Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [0:35] It's the Sixth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, with five daily episodes, all the week's planetary news, some special podathon segments, and a chance to win prizes! [2:50] Donate $25 or more or become a monthly donor to be entered into the drawing! One grand prize winner will win a 90-minute reading with April, two lucky listeners will win a 60-minute personal astrology reading with April, and three lucky donors will win a copy of April's Followed by a Moonshadow Eclipse Report to help you prepare for three years of eclipses. To be entered for a chance to win one of these prizes, make your $25 donation or become a monthly donor at BigSkyAstropod.com no later than 11:59 pm PDT on Monday, September 8th. The drawing will be held on September 9th, and winners will be notified by email. [3:27] Can't contribute that much? That's ok! Donate $10 or more to gain access to April's special series of YouTube videos for donors only! [3:39] If you can't contribute financially, here are some free ways to help the show! Please subscribe or follow the Big Sky Astrology Podcast on your app of choice. Enthusiastic 5-star ratings and reviews are welcome, and please share the show with your astrology-loving friends. [5:15] Mars squares Jupiter (September 4, 7:58 pm PDT) at 18°35' Libra and Cancer. The Moon enters Aquarius (3:31 am PDT), sextiles Neptune in Aries (5:51 am PDT), trines Uranus in Gemini (6:12 am PDT), then conjoins Pluto (6:40 am PDT). [6:08] A lunar aspect is generally influential for a couple of hours, in this case between about 5:40 - 7:40 am PDT. You may have a hard time getting moving when you wake up, but with the Mars-Jupiter square already coloring the mood of the day, you could also feel a rush of excitement and enthusiasm for something that you want to get done. [7:28] Interview with astrologer Patrick Watson about Hellenistic Astrology. [9:02] What distinguishes Hellenistic astrology from other types of astrology? Why is Hellenistic astrology Patrick's astrology of choice? [14:36] When compared to modern astrology, does Hellenistic astrology focus more on fate? [19:30] How does Patrick work with the idea of fate during consultations? [22:12] Thoughts on putting a positive spin on difficult transits. [25:12] Are techniques such as profections, zodiacal releasing and sect a part of Patrick's astrological toolbox? Are there any other techniques in Hellenistic astrology that give insights that a modern astrological technique might not? [36:30] The importance of journaling and tracking personal transits. [37:41] Recommended resources for learning more about Hellenistic astrology: The Astrology Podcast; Adam Elenbaas of Nightlight Astrology; Demetra George's Ancient Astrology Volume 1, Ancient Astrology Volume 2 and Astrology and the Authentic Self. [39:30] You can find Patrick Watson's offerings on his website PatrickWatsonAstrology.com. He is also the president of CAPISAR. [41:25] And that's a wrap for the fourth day of the Sixth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! Make your donation at BigSkyAstropod.com, and join April again tomorrow morning for one FINAL Podathon episode!

It's Day #3 of the 6th Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! In five big daily episodes this week, we're bringing you the day's major astrological news, along with an interview from one of five wonderful astrologers in five different specialties! Today, Mercury squares Uranus – look for a breakthrough in a project – and the Moon squares Mars and opposes Jupiter, all before your morning coffee. And today's interview is with Psychological Astrologer, Margaret Gray! Including: psyche and the soul, what to expect from a psychological astrology reading, and April finally “gets” Chiron! Plus, all the Podathon news, including how to make your donation, receive special gifts, and be enrolled in a drawing for one of six fabulous prizes! Tune in tomorrow for Day Four of the Podathon! And make your donation at BigSkyAstropod.com! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [0:36] It's the 6th Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, with five daily episodes, all the week's planetary news, some special podathon segments, and a chance to win prizes! [2:34] Donate $25 or more to be entered into the drawing! One grand prize winner will win a 90-minute reading with April, two lucky donors will win a 60-minute personal astrology reading with April, and three lucky donors will win a copy of April's Followed by a Moonshadow Eclipse Report. To be entered in the drawing for a chance to win one of these prizes, make your $25 donation or become a monthly donor at BigSkyAstropod.com no later than 11:59 pm PDT on Monday, September 8th. The drawing will be held on September 9th, and winners will be notified by email. [4:00] Can't contribute $25 or more? That's ok! Donate $10 or more to gain access to April's special series of YouTube videos on New Moons, going in depth on big planetary transits and the New Moon symbolism. [4:24] If you can't contribute financially, here are some free ways to help the show! Please subscribe or follow the BigSkyAstrology Podcast on your app of choice. Enthusiastic 5-star ratings and reviews are welcome and please share the show with your astrology-loving friends. [5:27] Mercury squares Uranus on Wed. Sep. 3 (12:40 AM PDT) at 1°27' Virgo- Gemini.  If you've been looking for a breakthrough in any project you're working on, it will probably show up today. [7:06] The Moon squares Mars on Wed. Sep. 3 (4:19 am PDT) at 17°31' Capricorn-Libra. There's a high probability of waking up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. [7:30] The Moon opposes Jupiter on Wed. Sep. 3 (5:50 am PDT) at 18°19' Capricorn-Cancer. Grumpiness is in the air and this transit can make mountains out of molehills. If you can get through the morning unscathed, the rest of the day looks productive and inspirational. [7:57] Interview with Psychological Astrologer, Margaret Gray. Check out Margaret's first appearance on the podcast in Episode 142. [9:55] What is Psychological astrology? [12:10] How is Psychological astrology different from conventional therapy? [16:05] What kind of training or certification should we expect of someone who calls themselves a Psychological astrologer? [17:38] How might a typical Psychological astrology reading differ from a regular astrology reading? [19:53] What do you think regular astrologers should do when we find ourselves in an intense consulting situation? [24:09] What are some helpful astrological tools that come from the Psychological branch of astrology? [25:57] What would an astrologer get from Chiron that they are not getting from other planets? [31:04] Resources for people at the beginning of their journey of learning more about Psychological astrology: Howard Sasportas, Liz Green, Melanie Reinhardt, Erin Sullivan, Lynn Bell, Marcia Ferreira, Alejo López, Yvonne Smith Tarnas, and Barış İlhan. (April also got a very kind shout-out, but she is not technically a Psychological astrologer.) [33:20] Margaret can be reached at Relationshipsandastrology.com. Check out Margaret's Centre for Relationship Astrology and the new program, Astrology of the Heart. Alex Trenoweth was mentioned. [36:07] And that's a wrap for the third day of the Sixth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! Make your donation at BigSkyAstropod!

It's the second day of our Sixth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! In today's sky, Mercury enters Virgo and the Moon in Capricorn teams with the Sun in Virgo for accomplishing practical, long-term plans. And in a special Podathon interview, April talks about Vedic astrology with Kenneth Miller! Including: Square charts with triangles, the sidereal situation, and how a Leo could possibly be a Cancer! Plus all the Podathon news, including how to make your donation, receive special gifts, and be enrolled in a drawing for one of six fabulous prizes! Tune in tomorrow for Day Three of the Podathon! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [0:35] It's Day 2 of the 6th Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, with five daily episodes, all the week's planetary news, some special podathon segments, and a chance to win prizes! [2:28] Donate $25 or more to be entered in the drawing!  One grand prize winner will win a 90-minute reading with April, two lucky listeners will win a 60-minute personal astrology reading with April, and three lucky donors will win a copy of April's Followed by a Moonshadow Eclipse Report, to help you prepare for three years of eclipses! To be entered in the drawing for a chance to win one of these prizes, you need to make your $25 donation at BigSkyAstropod.com no later than midnight (11:59 pm PDT) on Monday, September 8th. The drawing will be held on September 9th, and winners will be notified by email. [3:37] Can't contribute $25 or more? That's ok!  Donate $10 or more to gain access to April's special series of YouTube videos! [4:04] If you can't contribute financially, here are some free ways to help the show! Please subscribe or follow the BigSkyAstrology Podcast on your app of choice. Enthusiastic 5-star ratings and reviews are welcome, and please share the show with your astrology-loving friends. [5:57] Mercury enters Virgo today, Tue. Sep. 2 (6:23 am PDT).  Mercury is in its rulership in Virgo and will be in this sign until Sep. 18, 2025.  Mercury is the planet of communication, and when it's in Virgo, we're especially adept at analysis, editing, and making informed choices. [6:44] If you're in business, it's a good time for updating your office systems, breaking in new software, or hiring help.  At home, while Mercury is in Virgo, get your animals to the vet for their checkups, get your own annual exam, catch up on dental work, take your car in for maintenance, and organize your closet. [7:23] The Moon trines the Sun on Tue. Sep 2 (3:23 pm PDT) at 10°42' Capricorn and Virgo.  This transit supports Mercury in Virgo, making the day an excellent time for accomplishing practical, long-term plans. [7:55] Interview with Vedic astrologer, Kenneth Miller, MA. [9:25] What is the biggest difference a person will notice when they look at a Vedic chart for the first time? [12:16] An explanation of the aspects in Vedic astrology. [14:12] An explanation of the Sidereal Zodiac. [14:56] Why does Vedic astrology have a reputation for being a more predictive branch of astrology? [18:19] What draws clients to the Vedic style of astrology? [19:33] The Moon, lunar mansions and nakṣhatras in Vedic astrology. [25:30] The North Node (Rahu) and the South Node (Ketu) in Vedic astrology. [31:10] Eclipses in Vedic astrology [33:09] Final thoughts on Vedic astrology. [34:30] Check out Kenneth's offerings and sign up for his newsletter here or email him at kenneth (at) celestialintelligencer (dot)net. [35:58] Recommended resources on Vedic astrology:  James Kelleher and James Braha. [38:10] A salute to some of our financial donors. And that's a wrap for the second day of The Sixth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! Make your donation at BigSkyAstropod.com, and join April again tomorrow morning for another episode!

It's the first day of our Sixth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! In this week's special daily episodes, we'll cover the day's major astrological news and feature an interview with an astrologer about their astrological specialty! Today: Saturn backs into Pisces, a Void-of-Course Moon in Sagittarius, and an interview about Evolutionary Astrology with Dabney Lawless of Lawless Astrology! And all the Podathon news, including how to make your donation, receive special gifts, and be enrolled in a drawing for one of six fabulous prizes! Plus: Past lives, factual vs true, and The Pluto Thing! Make your donation at BigSkyAstropod.com, and tune in tomorrow for Day Two of the Podathon! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [0:37] It's the 6th Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, with five daily episodes, all the week's planetary news, some special podathon segments, and a chance to win prizes! [2:54] Donate $25 or more to be entered into the drawing for a 90-minute or 60-minute reading with April, or a copy of April's Followed by a Moonshadow Eclipse Report, to help you prepare for the upcoming eclipses. To be entered in the drawing for a chance to win, make your $25 donation at BigSkyAstropod.com no later than midnight (11:59 pm PDT) on Monday, September 8th. The drawing will be held on September 9th, and winners will be notified by email. [4:04] Can't contribute $25 or more? That's ok! Donate $10 or more to gain access to April's special series of YouTube videos on New Moons, going in depth on big planetary transits and the New Moon symbolism. [4:38] If you can't contribute financially, here are some free ways to help the show! Please subscribe or follow the BigSkyAstrology Podcast on your app of choice. Enthusiastic 5-star ratings and reviews are welcome and please share the show with your astrology-loving friends. [6:42] Saturn retrogrades back into Pisces on Mon. Sep. 1 (1:07 am PDT), until it returns to Aries on Feb. 13, 2026. [7:35] With Saturn in Pisces, the focus returns to spiritual foundations, emotional boundaries, rather than that outer-focused, “let's get it done” quality of Aries. This return of Saturn to Pisces overlaps with eclipse season, which begins at the end of this week with a Full Moon lunar eclipse in Pisces, and the Solar Eclipse at 29 Virgo on September 21, making a close opposition to Saturn in Pisces. [8:51] The Moon squares Saturn (Sep. 1, 6:38 pm PDT) and is then Void-of-Course (VOC) for 6 minutes, when it enters Capricorn (6:44 pm PDT). Use this brief VOC Moon period to get in the habit of being kind to others. [9:45] Interview: Evolutionary Astrologer, Dabney Lawless. OPA and Anne Ortelee were mentioned. [13:19] How does Evolutionary Astrology differ from other approaches to astrology, especially in how it looks at the birth chart? What sets it apart from other schools of astrology? Jeff Wolf Green and Steven Forrest were mentioned. [15:32] The roles of the Nodes and Pluto in Evolutionary Astrology. [21:40] What kind of an experience can a client expect from an Evolutionary Astrology reading? Why would someone choose to have this type of reading? [26:16] What does Pluto bring to an Evolutionary Astrology reading? [32:36] Final thoughts on Evolutionary Astrology. [34:04] Make sure to check out Dabney's website and YouTube channel! [35:11] And that's a wrap for the first day of The Sixth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! A tribute to this week's donors! And be sure to make your donation at BigSkyAstropod.com. Join April tomorrow morning for another Podathon episode, including an interview with Vedic astrologer Kenneth Miller!

Take our free English-level quiz here to find out what your current English level is.  Do you love All Ears English?  Try our other podcasts here: Business English Podcast: Improve your Business English with 3 episodes per week, featuring Lindsay, Michelle, and Aubrey IELTS Energy Podcast: Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 or higher, featuring Jessica Beck and Aubrey Carter Visit our website here or https://lnk.to/website-sn If you love this podcast, hit the follow button now so that you don't miss five fresh and fun episodes every single week.  Don't forget to leave us a review wherever you listen to the show. Send your English question or episode topic idea to support@allearsenglish.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices