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Bonus content + early and ad-free episodes: https://patreon.com/MorgansPopTalksPOP 3:Love Island USA is officially back, and I'm sharing my first impressions from the Season 8 premiere, including the last-minute cast shakeup involving Vasana, my early favorite couples, why Sincere is already giving main character energy, and the one thing about Love Island that continues to drive me absolutely insane every season. Plus, Miranda McWhorter and Pepe Garcia spark dating rumors after being spotted together in Miami, and I break down the latest custody update involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, including why I'm stunned producers are still discussing the possibility of Dakota returning to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.DEEP DIVE:Part 2 of the Summer House reunion, including the conversations between Amanda and West in their dressing room that raised major red flags for me, Dara's brutal assessment of West, the timeline questions surrounding Amanda and Kyle's breakup, Kyle's admissions about his marriage, Carl and Lindsay's surprisingly positive dynamic, and the shocking FaceTime appearance from Meija that may have completely changed how viewers see West and his relationship history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Heather opens up about an emotional medical appointment that ended with her walking out in tears. Terry weighs in with nearly 30 years of marriage memories, a Facetime faux pas, a surprisingly effective sleep hack, and why he might run for mayor of Los Angeles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, the ladies sit down with registered dietitian and functional medicine practitioner Ayla Barmmer, founder of Fullwell, to break down what's actually in your supplements and what's not. We get into iron deficiency, the choline conversation blowing up in the prenatal world, what "pixie dusting" is and why your drugstore multivitamin might be lying to you, and the ovary-brain connection that proves your reproductive health matters whether or not you're having babies. Plus, Jac wants you in Chicago for our Lady Hang Brunch Club on July 11th, Becca's mom told her over FaceTime that her grays are no longer "blending with the blonde" (rude), and Keltie accidentally turned her pool into a 104-degree hot tub for a kids' playdate! Use code LADYGANG25 for 25% off at fullwellfertility.comWe have great deals for YOU!Hers: Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/ladygang for personalized, affordable care that gets YOU.DirecTV: Get over 60 channels, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max ALL IN ONE PACK for $34.99 a month at DirecTV.com/genrepacksMacy's: Live YOUR Tropical Fantasy! Remember to shop at Macys.com OR in-store!Progressive: Looking to save on car insurance? Cruise on over to Progressive.comClean Simple Eats: Shop the best tasting protein powders at CleanSimpleEats.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ashley covers the latest news on the custody battle with Taylor and Dakota! Plus - who was Taylor recently FaceTime’ing with and what does it possibly mean???See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timothy Hudson is reportedly captured on surveillance footage as the only individual entering and exiting the stateroom aboard the Carnival Horizon where Anna Kepner's body was found concealed on November 7, 2025. The body was positioned under a bed, wrapped in a blanket, and covered with life preservers. The medical examiner determined the cause of death to be mechanical asphyxiation and ruled it a homicide. A federal grand jury indicted Hudson as an adult on first-degree murder and aggravated harm charges. He has pleaded not guilty. Trial is scheduled for September 8th.With identity effectively established by the surveillance evidence, the defense's viable avenues narrow to charge severity, degree of intent, and mitigating circumstances — including the decisions made by the adults responsible for both the victim and the defendant.The publicly reported pre-incident history is substantial. Anna Kepner's ex-boyfriend reportedly told investigators Hudson attempted to climb on top of her during a FaceTime call. He was allegedly fixated on her and reportedly wanted to pursue a romantic relationship despite their step-sibling status. He allegedly habitually carried a large knife. Anna's aunt has stated publicly that Anna did not want to go on the cruise and was afraid of Hudson. Despite these reported warnings, Anna was placed in a shared stateroom with Hudson with no parental presence.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta examines the strategic calculus of a defense built around adult failure — the risks of jury backlash against perceived deflection, the tension between mitigation and accountability, and the procedural mechanisms for introducing family culpability into a federal trial.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer addresses the prosecution's "without any warning" characterization in light of the reported behavioral pattern and examines the forensic significance of deliberate concealment paired with a claimed memory loss.Timothy's biological mother and her husband have reportedly indicated they will not attend the trial. His father alleges she chose her marriage over her son. The absence of parental support at a federal murder trial carries evidentiary and psychological weight before a jury.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AnnaKepner #TimothyHudson #CarnivalHorizon #FederalTrial #JusticeForAnna
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Anna Kepner's ex-boyfriend's father has publicly claimed he tried to warn the family. Timothy Hudson was allegedly fixated on Anna. He reportedly wanted to date her despite being her stepbrother. He was allegedly seen climbing on top of her while she slept during a FaceTime call. He reportedly always carried a large knife. Anna's aunt said Anna didn't want to go on the cruise. Anna was afraid of him.Despite all of that, Anna was placed in a cabin with Hudson aboard the Carnival Horizon. No parents present.On November 7, 2025, Anna's body was found under a bed in that stateroom. Wrapped in a blanket. Covered with life preservers. The medical examiner ruled her death a homicide caused by mechanical asphyxiation. Hudson is reportedly on camera as the only person entering and leaving the cabin. A federal grand jury indicted him as an adult on first-degree murder and aggravated harm charges. He's pleaded not guilty. The trial has been pushed to September 8th.This isn't a question of identity. Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta examines what the defense does when the fight isn't about who — it's about charges, degree, and the constellation of adult decisions that allegedly preceded that night. If the defense argues these adults failed Anna, they have to do it without making the jury despise them for pointing fingers. Motta walks through how that calculation works.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer addresses why prosecutors would use "no warning" language in their filings when the public record suggests a documented pattern of escalating behavior toward Anna. She examines how investigators handle a crime scene showing deliberate concealment from a suspect who reportedly claims total memory loss — and what that combination signals about premeditation.Timothy's biological mother and her husband have both reportedly said they won't attend the trial. His father alleges she chose her marriage over her son. When your own mother won't show up to your murder trial, what does that absence communicate to twelve jurors?Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AnnaKepner #TimothyHudson #CarnivalHorizon #FederalTrial #JusticeForAnna #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #BobMotta #JenniferCoffindaffer #CruiseShipCase
Prosecutors say Timothy Hudson killed Anna Kepner "without any warning." Jennifer Coffindaffer spent 28 years at the FBI and wants to know why they'd use that language when the public record suggests something very different.Anna's ex-boyfriend reportedly told investigators Hudson tried to climb on top of her during a FaceTime call. He was allegedly fixated on her. He reportedly wanted to date her despite being her stepbrother. He allegedly always carried a large knife. Anna's aunt said Anna was afraid of him. Reports say she didn't want to go on the cruise. The adults put her in a shared cabin with him aboard the Carnival Horizon. No parents present.On November 7, 2025, Anna's body was found under a bed in that stateroom — wrapped in a blanket, covered with life preservers. The medical examiner ruled it homicide by mechanical asphyxiation. Hudson is reportedly on camera as the only person entering and leaving. A grand jury indicted him as an adult. He's pleaded not guilty. Trial is September 8th.Coffindaffer examines what the alleged behavioral pattern tells an investigator about whether this was escalation toward a foreseeable outcome versus an isolated event. She addresses how the FBI reads a crime scene showing deliberate concealment alongside a suspect who reportedly claims complete memory loss — and why those two elements existing together carry specific forensic significance.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta addresses the defense's strategic dilemma. Identity isn't the fight. The fight is charges, degree, and the adults' decisions. If the defense argues the family failed Anna — put her in danger they'd been warned about — they risk the jury's contempt for deflecting responsibility. Motta walks through how you thread that needle.Timothy's biological mother reportedly won't attend the trial. His father alleges she chose her marriage over her son. Coffindaffer examines what that family fracture looks like to a jury — and whether it helps or hurts the defense when the person who should be sitting behind the defendant has reportedly walked away.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AnnaKepner #TimothyHudson #CarnivalHorizon #FederalTrial #JusticeForAnna #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #JenniferCoffindaffer #BobMotta #FBI
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Survivor 50 Postseason Listener Treemail-Bag Rob Cesternino is joined by Brandon Donlon for a special postseason mailbag episode focusing on the dramatic end of Survivor 50. Right from the start, Rob and Brandon take on fan questions and dive into hot topics from this monumental season, shining a spotlight on the big decisions and surprises that capped off Survivor's milestone year. The conversation kicks off with a look at the bizarre live finale moment—did Jeff Probst truly make a mistake, or was there more to it? Rob and Brandon peel back the curtain on the chaos surrounding the fire-making challenge and what might have gone wrong behind the scenes. They also unpack the ongoing controversy around betting markets like Kalshi and how leaks affected the Survivor 50 outcome, sharing not only their opinions but also direct quotes from Jeff Probst himself. The discussion highlights how returning players, celebrity cameos, and the unique challenges of the 26-day format shaped this season's alliances and endgame moves. – Rob's deep dive into the live finale mishap and Jeff Probst's on-air reaction – The impact of betting markets on spoilers and gameplay, plus Jeff's response – Revisiting the loved ones visit and why Australian Survivor's FaceTime twist could make waves – The debate over Aubry vs. Michele's Survivor legacies and what defines a Mount Rushmore player – Big questions about the future: Will Survivor last to season 60, and which returning player strategies still work in the “open era”? As Rob and Brandon review Survivor 50, they wrestle with what really cost Jonathan the win, how Aubry's underdog story resonated with jurors, and whether the “middle game” is the only recipe for success now. Will new twists or a returnee-heavy cast shake up the next era even more? Dive in to see how Survivor 50's biggest moments set the stage for what's next on the island. Listen now for strategy talk, behind-the-scenes stories, and predictions on who might return—or finally claim the Sole Survivor title. Chapters: 0:00 Postseason mailbag kickoff with Brandon 1:16 Survivor 50 returnees vote and reveal 2:03 Celebrity presence at Survivor 50 finale 4:06 Season 51 trailer and preview speculation 7:41 Kalshi, prediction markets, and spoilers 13:33 Jeff Probst slams Survivor betting leaks 20:19 Finale live show error dissected 30:08 Family visit at Survivor 50 final three 37:04 Preparing for Survivor exit interviews 44:52 Aubry winning Koh Rong alternate timeline 51:44 Joe’s archetype and zero vote finalists 58:03 Jonathan’s social game and jury losses 1:09:10 Survivors most likely to return again 1:18:07 Survivor's future: Season 60 and returnees 1:21:26 New era second-chance cast wish list 1:22:55 Rizo's back-to-back performance ranked 1:30:26 Middle gameplay's success in new era 1:37:09 Survivor legend coaches and missed twists 1:39:16 Celebrity impact on Survivor 50 viewership 1:40:28 Open era speculation and podcast wrap To order Rob’s book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!
Survivor 50 Postseason Listener Treemail-Bag Rob Cesternino is joined by Brandon Donlon for a special postseason mailbag episode focusing on the dramatic end of Survivor 50. Right from the start, Rob and Brandon take on fan questions and dive into hot topics from this monumental season, shining a spotlight on the big decisions and surprises that capped off Survivor's milestone year. The conversation kicks off with a look at the bizarre live finale moment—did Jeff Probst truly make a mistake, or was there more to it? Rob and Brandon peel back the curtain on the chaos surrounding the fire-making challenge and what might have gone wrong behind the scenes. They also unpack the ongoing controversy around betting markets like Kalshi and how leaks affected the Survivor 50 outcome, sharing not only their opinions but also direct quotes from Jeff Probst himself. The discussion highlights how returning players, celebrity cameos, and the unique challenges of the 26-day format shaped this season's alliances and endgame moves. – Rob's deep dive into the live finale mishap and Jeff Probst's on-air reaction – The impact of betting markets on spoilers and gameplay, plus Jeff's response – Revisiting the loved ones visit and why Australian Survivor's FaceTime twist could make waves – The debate over Aubry vs. Michele's Survivor legacies and what defines a Mount Rushmore player – Big questions about the future: Will Survivor last to season 60, and which returning player strategies still work in the “open era”? As Rob and Brandon review Survivor 50, they wrestle with what really cost Jonathan the win, how Aubry's underdog story resonated with jurors, and whether the “middle game” is the only recipe for success now. Will new twists or a returnee-heavy cast shake up the next era even more? Dive in to see how Survivor 50's biggest moments set the stage for what's next on the island. Listen now for strategy talk, behind-the-scenes stories, and predictions on who might return—or finally claim the Sole Survivor title. Chapters: 0:00 Postseason mailbag kickoff with Brandon 1:16 Survivor 50 returnees vote and reveal 2:03 Celebrity presence at Survivor 50 finale 4:06 Season 51 trailer and preview speculation 7:41 Kalshi, prediction markets, and spoilers 13:33 Jeff Probst slams Survivor betting leaks 20:19 Finale live show error dissected 30:08 Family visit at Survivor 50 final three 37:04 Preparing for Survivor exit interviews 44:52 Aubry winning Koh Rong alternate timeline 51:44 Joe’s archetype and zero vote finalists 58:03 Jonathan’s social game and jury losses 1:09:10 Survivors most likely to return again 1:18:07 Survivor's future: Season 60 and returnees 1:21:26 New era second-chance cast wish list 1:22:55 Rizo's back-to-back performance ranked 1:30:26 Middle gameplay's success in new era 1:37:09 Survivor legend coaches and missed twists 1:39:16 Celebrity impact on Survivor 50 viewership 1:40:28 Open era speculation and podcast wrap To order Rob’s book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!
On Episode 301 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with rising country artist Elizabeth Nichols. From leaving law school at Belmont University to becoming one of the most unique voices in country music, Elizabeth shares the journey behind her viral rise and songwriting style. The conversation dives into growing up in Kentucky and living in Oklahoma, her love for witty storytelling inspired by artists like Kacey Musgraves and Zach Bryan, and how songs like “Sweet Cigarette,” “Tough Love,” and “Paul Revere” came to life. Elizabeth also talks about touring with artists like Wyatt Flores, festival season, viral TikTok moments, and building friendships with fellow rising artists including Gabriella Rose and The Castellows. From Red Door stories and Nashville nights to playing the Grand Ole Opry, this episode is packed with laughs, songwriting stories, and a look at one of country music's fastest-rising new artists. Follow on Social Media: Elizabeth Nichols: @elizabethnicholsmusicMatt Burrill: @raisedrowdymattOutside The Round: @outsidetheroundRaised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy Chapters (00:00:00) - Reeded Rowdy(00:01:44) - Tennessee Country Star on Going to Law School(00:03:17) - Louisville Singer on Searching for Jack Harlo(00:06:03) - Elizabeth Nichols on Writing Her Songs(00:07:52) - Bob Dylan on His Co-Writing Crew(00:11:05) - CMA Fest 2017: From Facebook to FaceTime(00:11:46) - Was Casey Musgraves a big inspiration for you?(00:12:29) - Zach Bryan on Tough Love EP(00:16:22) - The Spirit of Detroit(00:16:30) - What other concerts have you seen? Country Music(00:18:38) - Sweet Cigarette(00:22:40) - Selena Gomez on hitting 10k on Instagram(00:23:33) - What is the interaction with fans at live shows?(00:26:48) - Keith Urban on His Grand Ole Opry Debut(00:28:25) - Elizabeth Nichols on Having a Balanced Life(00:30:51) - Are You a Kentucky or Louisville Fan?(00:32:22) - Rodeo Star Rocker At NFR(00:33:41) - Favorite Bars in Tulsa(00:35:56) - Dancing at Skinny Dennis(00:37:20) - Paul Revere on His New Album(00:40:40) - Top 10 Nashville Bars You Know(00:42:56) - People Try Patron In Their Salsa(00:43:08) - What Would You Tell Law School Student Elizabeth Nichols?
The BOB & TOM Show — May 27, 2026 6:00 AM Joe Walsh interview Letter about Joe Walsh opening for Stevie Nicks Listener says they are 73 with no gray hair Discussion about gray hair Discussion about dyeing hair Kristi's husband has no gray hair Letter about Tom being “really cool” Discussion about “trd lovr” Restaurant story involving fried pickles Ranch dressing spilled at restaurant Letter about wearing Josh's t-shirt while mowing Discussion about Josh's t-shirt slogan Letter about deep-fried hot dogs in Big Fork, Montana Chick and Tom discuss brushing teeth 7:00 AM Pat discusses upcoming shoulder surgery Josh discusses colonoscopy anesthesia Sports segment More sports World record: most stairs descended by a slinky Tom avoids escalator handrails Discussion about metal slinkys Josh questions washing hands during break Tom jokes about speaking before Congress Discussion about slinkys Josh talks about super balls 8:00 AM Josh and Tom argue on-air Josh criticizes angel food cake Josh jokes about Tom being on the radio Letter about wanting to bite spouse's calf Pat performs “Everywhere I Go I Have to Pee” Discussion about dining out Discussion about fantasies involving faceless people Pat jokes about identity during intimacy Today in History segment 9:00 AM Kenny Wayne Shepherd interview Kenny discusses friendship with Jim Irsay Discussion about 30th anniversary of first album Kenny talks about upcoming cover album Kenny discusses his father being a DJ Jessica joins in studio Alli joins via Zoom from London Letter about trying new things in a relationship Letter about unemployed girlfriend not helping around the house Letter about FaceTime concerns Letter about dating a friend's ex during divorce Discussion about feminine hygiene products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joining from different locations, Seth from a business trip and Rebecca from home, the couple reflects on the emotional roller coaster of finishing their first year as college parents.In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth open up about what it was really like sending their oldest child off to college for the very first time. From emotional goodbyes and FaceTime check-ins to learning when to step back and let Max handle things on his own, this conversation is honest, relatable, funny, and heartfelt.They discuss the challenges of letting go, staying connected from afar, navigating expectations, and how both parents and students grow during the college transition. Rebecca also shares the tools, support systems, and mindset shifts that helped her survive the first year as a college mom.Key Takeaways→ Your child's college experience may look very different than yours.→ You can stay emotionally connected even when you're far apart.→ FaceTime, texting, and family check-ins matter more than ever.→ Sometimes the best parenting move is doing nothing and letting them figure it out.→ Support from other college parents can make a huge difference.→ The first year of college is an adjustment for the entire family. Listen to more episodes of The Whinypaluza Podcast and subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whinypaluza-podcast/id1534167756
Brandon Thrower and I sat down via FaceTime to talk about the Ridge to Rails races coming up on June 6th. There is a 50k, Half Marathon and 10k. As of the recording, there were still some spots available, so sign up quickly! Brandon and I had recorded a podcast about this race a few years ago, but there have been quite a few changes to the courses. We are so fortunate for all the new trails that have opened and the access we have to them for races such as these. If you are running in any of these races, you will want to listen. Brandon talks thoroughly about each course, including aid station and crew information. Lots of pertinent information for you to hear! Enjoy, and I will be praying for good weather and good times to all those running out there! Tanawha Adventures website: https://www.tanawhaadventures.com/ridgetorailsTanawha Adventures instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanawha_adventures/Follow Facing Vert on Instagram! @facingvert
On the first episode of the new season of Nobody's Ever Asked Me That, host Nick Dawson sits down with Emmy-winning actor Tatiana Maslany, whose new thriller series Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is now streaming on Apple TV. In wide-ranging conversation, the two talk about how she fell in love her husband over FaceTime, her very unconventional way of turning up for auditions, why she falls asleep thinking about coffee, the hardest time she's ever had on a movie set, her love of taking COVID tests, and much more. Nobody's Ever Asked Me That now has a Substack, so head there to check out all of our past episodes, plus subscribe to get access to exclusive audio and video content!
Geek Pride Day kicks off an episode packed with the kind of tips you’ll actually use. You’ll learn why Shift+Tab is your fastest escape from a runaway numbered list, how holding the lower-left CarPlay button summons Siri, and why copy/paste (and drag-and-drop) between apps still beats exporting and re-importing every time. You’ll also get the real story on Comcast’s email migration (spoiler: it’s not mandatory), discover why the Screenshot app blows past Command-Shift-5 (and -4), and figure out how to shut down the fake browser notifications hijacking your Mac. Then it’s into the meaty stuff: whether those no-name fast chargers are quietly cooking your devices, and the brands the guys actually trust to plug in without worry. Public charging stations look innocent until they aren’t, so the crew breaks down power-only cables, data blockers, and the chillingly clever O.MG Cable from Hak5: Don’t Get Caught handing a stranger the keys to your iPhone over a free USB port. You’ll get strategies for sharing organized photo libraries with the non-Mac humans in your life, dock recommendations for driving external monitors from your laptop, and a stacked Cool Stuff Found run featuring Gifski for gorgeous animated GIFs, WhatCable.uk for decoding that mystery USB-C cable in your drawer, Talk For Me v3 piping text-to-speech into FaceTime calls, and free GigSky eSIM data for Visa Signature cardholders heading abroad. Press play, take notes, and keep your gear (and your data) yours. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1143 for Monday, May 25th, 2026 May 25th: Geek Pride Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a Function101 Apple TV Button Remote The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Ben-QT-Use Shift+Tab to back out of a numbered list 00:03:31 Todd-QT-Hold Lower-Left CarPlay button to invoke Siri 00:04:39 QT-Remember you can copy/paste images between apps Drag-and-Drop often works, too, even while switching apps 00:07:02 Eric-QT-1142-The Comcast Email switch isn’t mandatory Upgrade your comcast.net email experience to Yahoo Mail 00:16:15 J-QT-Use the Screenshot app for more screenshot flexibility Store your screenshots on a shared drive (iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Synology Drive, etc) OnyX Sponsors 00:20:05 SPONSOR: Even Realities G2. Use promo code MGG at evenrealities.com to get 10% off Even Ring 1 and/or Even Clip when you add them to your Even G2 order. 00:22:06 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:23:37 Rick-How do I stop fraudulent notifications on my Mac? Check your browser's notifications Check your browser extension 00:30:54 Joe-Are No-Name-Brand Fast Chargers Safe? An incomplete list of brands we trust Anker Chargers Baseus Chargers Ugreen Chargers Satechi Chargers 00:40:15 Adam Savage's Tested Channel Power Only Cables for “Public Charging Stations” Hak5 – O.MG Cable Data Blocker Pass Through Connectors 00:49:50 Kenneth-Sharing organized photos with all my family, including non-Mac-users Flickr Pro Or your cloud-based USB stick options: Dropbox (for Photo Sharing) Google Drive (for Photo Sharing) 00:57:32 Brent-What docks do you recommend for my laptop with external monitors? Cool Stuff Found 01:03:47 Ben-CSF-Gifski, a free, full-featured Movie-to-Animated GIF converter 01:08:12 Gary-CSF-WhatCable.uk to learn what your USB-C Cables can do 01:09:32 Darrin-CSM-Talk For Me v3.0 allows Text To Speech to be routed into FaceTime and voice calls 01:12:01 J-CSF-Free GigSky eSIM plans with Visa Signature Cards US Mobile's Unlimited plan comes with an included Apple Watch plan, too! 01:14:04 ATC-Darknet Diaries Podcast EP 161: MG – With the developer of the O.MG Cable from Hak5 01:15:30 MGG 1143 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete's Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam's new podcast! Dave's Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab iOS app Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week's MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews feedback@macgeekgab.com 224-888-GEEK Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network
This week on Tea Time with Gabby Lamb and Harper-Rose Drummond, the honks are BACK with part 2 of listener-submitted chaotic household stories — and somehow these are even more unhinged than the first round. From “camping” for two years without realizing you were homeless, to basement napalm experiments, weird family dynamics, chaotic siblings, and absolute childhood madness, this episode is messy, hilarious, dark, and painfully relatable. If you love candid comedy, chaotic storytelling, and feeling like you're on FaceTime with your funniest friends, welcome home. Grab your V8, your emotional support ramen, and spill the tea with us. Tea Time is the comedy podcast where Gabby Lamb and Harper-Rose Drummond take life's worst moments and somehow make them funny through pure honesty, chaos, and way too much sharing. Subscribe for weekly episodes full of listener stories, relatable struggles, funny commentary, and the kind of unhinged energy that makes you feel a little better about your own life. Find & instantly book doctors appointments with ZocDoc @ http://ZocDoc.com/HONK If you love the show and want to support us, join our growing community on Patreon to see what we're giving for $5 a month! JOIN OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/teatime42069 Watch Gabby Lamb's set here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7oOYWgK598 Donate to Gabby's Fundraiser - Salam Charity https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/gabbys_appeal_for_emergency_aid More info - https://www.salamcharity.org.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/fromnadawithlove_/
Screens are rewiring teen brains and torching their happiness. Michael Regilio cuts through the glare to explain what's really at stake on Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by skeptic, comedian, and podcaster Michael Regilio!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1332On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:The fear of new technology is ancient and remarkably repetitive. Critics warned the telephone, the printing press, even writing itself would rot brains and shred social bonds. Today's smartphone panic is the latest verse in a very old song, though experts insist this time the data is louder.The "U-shaped" happiness curve — high in youth, dipping in midlife, rising again after fifty — has held steady across cultures for decades. But around 2014, right as every teenager got a smartphone, that youthful high point collapsed, and researchers like David Blanchflower are sounding alarms.Big Tech isn't accidentally addictive — it's engineered that way. Frameworks like the Fogg Behavior Model power infinite scroll, autoplay, and notification floods designed to exploit adolescent cravings for status and novelty. Reed Hastings admitted Netflix's real competitors are sleep and human connection.Internal documents from Meta and Alphabet lawsuits revealed the ugly truth: companies knew their platforms harmed teen girls and deliberately targeted users as young as 11. One memo read, "If we want to win big with teens, we must bring them in as tweens" — exploiting developing prefrontal cortexes by design.Screens aren't the devil — how we use them is what matters. Play video games with your kids, FaceTime grandma, keep phones away from babies, and set lights-out rules at night. The best screen time report might be a screen-down report: what did you do with your one short life while you weren't scrolling?Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!Connect with Michael Regilio at Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and YouTube, and check out War Bar, his comedy special!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Lufthansa Allegris: Go to Lufthansa.com and search for "Allegris" to learn moreRidge Wallet: Get 10% off with code JORDANSimpliSafe Home Security: 50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordanProgressive Insurance: Free online quote: progressive.comLufthansa Allegris: Go to Lufthansa.com and search for "Allegris" to learn moreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Antoine and Annie Ksadzhikyan bought an apartment in Nice, France, without ever seeing it in person. They did it from Los Angeles, over FaceTime, and they have zero regrets. Annie Sargent talks with them about finding the right neighborhood, making an offer in two hours, and securing a French mortgage as Americans — no small feat. You'll also hear what daily life looks like when you split your time between LA and the Côte d'Azur. In the magazine segment, Annie shares hard-won tips from a two-week road trip through France on making the most of your time as a visitor. Hit play. Then subscribe so you never miss an episode. Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast: Buying an Apartment in Nice Sight Unseen and Getting a French Mortgage as Americans Magazine segment Meet Antoine and Annie Why Nice Became the Dream Cold Emails to Agencies Pandemic Pause and Persistence Choosing Carré d'Or Location FaceTime Tours and The Offer Negotiating Terms and Acceptance Remote Closing and Loan Hunt France vs US Buying Process Notaire Power of Attorney Trusting a Sight Unseen Purchase Living Between Two Countries Why Nice Has Everything Finding Promenade du Paillon Why Nice Keeps Improving First Day Rituals in Nice Beach Clubs and Market Days Europe vs US Lifestyle Making Friends and Expat Groups Favorite Riviera Villages Driving North and Parking Tips Buying Property Paperwork French Loans Income and Age Booking Flights Without Hacks To Rent or Keep It Private Living Two Lives Abroad Patron Thanks And Perks Thank you, patrons Planning Around Closures Ideal Daily Touring Rhythm How Long To Stay Trustworthy Travel Advice Tickets Lines And Timing Time Estimates For Visits VoiceMap Tours And Future Plans Newsletter Credits And Episode 600 Next week on the podcast Copyright More episodes about moving to France
this week on Delusional Diaries, Halley and Jaz are back, but they're not alone. Greta is also back behind the mic after all the love the first time around… but this time, they're still riding the high from their trip to Korea and Tokyo with enough stories, inside jokes, and energy to prove they absolutely should have started podcasting from abroad. from salmon sperm eye treatments that may or may not have done anything, to hand-sculpted Korean nail charms that sparked stranger conversations back home than any engagement ring ever could; this episode kicks off exactly how a good episode should: zero filter, zero agenda, and covering everything. the girls go deep on the things that really matter: what you'd actually bid on at a charity auction, whether you'd rather have ten nudes leaked or a year's worth of iMessages exposed, the lost art of Omegle sleepovers, and why blacking out around influencers hits completely different than it used to. there's also a very sincere debate about grandparent names (honey is taken, non-negotiable), a smash-or-pass round on every fashion trend you've been quietly judging, and a surprisingly earnest pitch for why Sabrina Carpenter must perform at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.of course, as always, the episode navigates so many tangents, chaotically in the best way: girls trip shenanigans, internet brain rot, niche humor that keeps getting resurrected, and the kind of couch conversation that turns into twenty different topics before anyone remembers the original point. if this episode proves one thing, it's that spending too much time together only makes these three funnier. this episode feels exactly like being trapped in a group FaceTime with your funniest friends for two hours. practically, it's very Halley, Jaz & Greta…Timestamps1:41 - Korea Recap 10:38 - Manifesting, sleepovers, and rain plans 34:43 - Putting something up for auction 42:41- Questions for Greta 50:42 - Fashion trends More of Delusional Diaries Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delusionaldiariespodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delusionaldiariespodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DelusionaldiariespodcastSubstack: https://delusionaldiariespodcast.substack.com/Website: https://delusionaldiaries.com/More of Halley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halleykmcg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halleykateMore of Jaz:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justjazzzyidk/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justjazzzyidkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/justjazzzyidkMore of Greta:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretalouisetome/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gretalouisetomeLinks Ollie - Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/diaries and use code diaries to get 70% off your first box!Progressive - progressive.com Wayfair - wayfair.comQuince - quince.com/delusional for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsApartments.com - apartments.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Viral studies/statistics about gay men having hundreds or thousands of partners have circulated for years Many are based on older convenience samples, bathhouse culture eras, or niche populations—not necessarily representative of all gay men Yet the stereotype persists because it taps into cultural fascination and fear around gay sexuality Why are people SO fascinated by gay male sexuality? Why does society obsess over gay men's sex lives more than straight people's? Is there still moral judgment attached to gay male pleasure? The hosts talk about their own sexual conquests throughout the years and try and figure out how many men they've slept with... Fun Quick Fire with the hosts Hot Topic: Two German male tourists are arrested for defacing a LGBTQ park bench with the swastika... Hot Topic: Clavicular heads to court for shooting a dead alligator but is the judge hotter than Clavicular? Hot Topic: Apple's Facetime 'sensitivity' warning may not be good for long distance couples.... Hot Topic: Pride News - Ambulance service pulls out of Birmingham Pride and Long Beach Pride was cancelled? Advice: Darkroom cruising etiquette Advice: Is he into me or not after 3 dates? Visit: Steve V's new app - Studio.com/stevev for the website version and visit the app version: Studio.com/stevev/connect Follow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekly or one time tip to TAGSPODCAST - Show your love for the show and support TAGS! Visit our website: tagspodcast.com Needs some advice for a sex or relationship conundrum? Ask TAGS! DM US ON IG or https://www.talkaboutgaysex.com/contact Follow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Will He Date a Woman Your Age?It's the question every woman over 40 is secretly asking but nobody is saying out loud. Will he swipe right on me? Am I too old for the dating apps? Are the men I want to meet even looking at women my age? In this episode matchmaker Gina Hendrix gives you the honest, unfiltered answer — and it's not what most people will tell you.Gina has spent 18 years working with some of the most eligible high net worth men in the world. She knows exactly how they think, what they look for, and why they overlook certain women on the apps before ever giving them a chance. In this episode she breaks down the truth about dating over 50, why women at a certain age start getting overlooked on dating apps, and the one simple strategy that gets you back on the radar of the men you actually want to meet — without lying, without compromising your integrity, and without pretending to be someone you're not.Also in this episode: how to handle a career that makes men's minds go to the gutter — and the baby step rollout strategy Gina recommends so you never have to lead with the thing that gets you judged before he even knows you. How to handle a man who asks for your phone number and then never calls — and why you should never take it personally or read into it the way women tend to. Why a man who pushes straight to FaceTime before a phone call is a red flag — and exactly what he's really looking for when he does that.Gina also breaks down one of the most important mindset shifts she teaches — stop letting men pre-qualify you and start pre-qualifying them. If you've been showing up to the dating apps feeling like you're the one being judged and evaluated, this episode is going to completely flip that script. You are the prize. You are the one doing the selecting. And Gina gives you the exact words and strategies to operate from that place of power every single time.Plus the full pre-qualifying formula from apps to phone call to first date — two to three messages on the app, a 20 to 30 minute phone call, then a date. That's it. No endless texting, no video calls before a phone call, no giving him your number so he can text you more. Gina breaks down why this formula works and what happens when women skip steps.Also covered: what to do when a man who's traveling wants to fly or drive in to meet you — and why asking you to pick the restaurant is actually a sign of effort not laziness. How to handle a unique or unconventional second date idea without overthinking it. Why a man who talks about himself early on isn't necessarily a narcissist — and how to tell the difference between nervous excitement and a genuine red flag. And what to do when a confrontational opener on the apps makes you want to unmatch immediately.And finally — a success story that will give you hope no matter where you are right now. A woman who came through Gina's program after discovering her husband had been living a secret life. She followed every strategy, did the work, stayed the course. Two years later she just got engaged. If she can do it, so can you.Dating over 40, dating over 50, dating after divorce, dating on Bumble and Hinge as an older woman — this episode covers it all with the kind of straight talk and real world matchmaking intel that most dating coaches simply don't have access to.New episodes every week. Follow Gina on TikTok and Instagram @MatchmakerGinaHendrix and visit ginahendrix.com to learn more about her matchmaking for men and insider intel for women.
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This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features new Kentucky football coach Will Stein, making his second appearance on the podcast but first since taking over at UK. Stein speaks on the demands of the job, including how he used the time between a set change at a Morgan Wallen concert to FaceTime a recruit. He details what he views as the biggest difference between coaching today's players and how he was coached as a player. And he discusses how his playing days at Louisville may have been different had the transfer portal and name, image and likeness (NIL) been around back then.
Tess shares her journey of embracing authenticity and finding her unique voice across stage, television, and film. She opens up about how she found true artistic fulfillment by embracing the "kooky," quirky, and offbeat parts of herself rather than trying to constantly force her five-foot-nine frame into a traditional ingenue box. She breaks down the surreal whirlwind of her recent career milestones, from performing on The Today Show at five o'clock in the morning to hearing the news of a Tony nomination. Alan and Tess swap hilarious stories about major life updates happening in the least convenient places, including the exact moment she received a FaceTime call inviting her to Broadway while riding completely alone in an Amtrak quiet car. The conversation also shifts into creative endeavors outside the theater world, including Tess's passion for music and her upcoming solo album. She breaks down the therapeutic process of heading to Nashville to record a deeply personal breakup album, laying down tracks on the legendary microphone used for Kelly Clarkson's Breakaway. Alan and Tess bond over their shared experiences with self-diagnosed ADHD, hilariously dissecting the reality of "body doubling," "doom scrolling," and the mounting clutter of "doom piles". From a formative high school moment where a failed math test accidentally set her on a path to music school, to a lightning-fast, 60-second summary of Les Misérables, Tess delivers a wonderfully candid, smart, and funny look at a life in the arts. Tess Marshall is a versatile performer whose stage credits include a year and ten months as a swing and dance captain for the off-Broadway production of Titanique at the Daryl Roth Theatre, where she ultimately stepped into the iconic role of Celine Dion. Her screen credits include playing the recurring role of Dionne in the NBC series Ordinary Joe, as well as making her feature film debut in Beauty of Poverty, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. In addition to her extensive performance career, she also performs as a rock vocalist with the band Clyde Frog and works as an arts educator. This episode is powerbed by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Connect with Tess: @tess_marshall @clydefrogmusic Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support the podcast on Patreon and watch video versions of the episodes: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Instagram: @theatre_podcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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(00:00:00) Spegnere i lag per sconfiggere la noia (00:00:52) Intro: Meno di un mese alla WWDC (e l'evento Google di ieri) (00:03:25) Il bilancio di iOS 26.5: la build definitiva e il "peso" del Liquid Glass (00:05:56) Coerenza hardware/software: cali di batteria e la caccia ai micro-lag (00:12:31) L'approccio "Snow Leopard": cosa ci serve davvero da iOS 27 (00:16:56) Semplificare l'ecosistema: la proposta di unire Telefono, FaceTime e Contatti (00:21:33) La noia del software: una passione da rialimentare (00:23:14) Verso l'8 giugno: i tagli hardware e le funzioni salvavita negate in UE (00:29:02) Conclusioni: rinfrescare il bello per ritrovare l'effetto Wow L'uscita definitiva di iOS 26.5 ci impone un bilancio a freddo. Il Liquid Glass è visivamente stupendo, ma ha preteso un dazio salato in termini di batteria e micro-lag. I rumor puntano tutti su un iOS 27 in puro stile "Snow Leopard": meno fuochi d'artificio e tanta pulizia del codice. Ma basta la stabilità per riaccendere l'entusiasmo? Tra la necessità di snellire app ridondanti (perché non fondere Telefono, FaceTime e Contatti?) e il rammarico per le utilissime funzioni di Siri bloccate in Europa, cerchiamo di capire come Apple possa sbloccare un software diventato troppo prevedibile.Visita Digiteee e scopri tutte le notizie sulla tecnologiaSegui Digiteee su TikTokDimmi la tua su Twitter, su Threads, su Telegram, su Mastodon, su BlueSky o su Instagram.Mail jacoporeale@yahoo.it Scopri dove ascoltare il podcast e lascia una recensione su Apple Podcast o Spotify.Ascolta An iPad guy su YouTube Podcast.Supporta il podcast
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Latinos are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the United States, and yet the system is not exactly set up to help them scale. This episode is proof of what happens when you build anyway.In this episode of Amiga Handle Your Shit, Jackie Tapia sits down with Shan Berries and her sister Erika K. Clark, the CEO and CFO behind Shades by Shan, an inclusive beauty brand built from the ground up and now available in every JCPenney store nationwide. Their story starts in their mom's garage in San Francisco, mixing formulas and testing products, determined to create what every beauty aisle had failed to give them: something made for women who looked like them. What makes their story worth paying attention to is not just the destination. It is every wall they hit getting there. When JCPenney came knocking with an offer to launch in all 610 stores, the sisters had no outside funding, no bank support, and no investor willing to take the risk. They turned every stone, heard every no, and almost walked away from the deal entirely. Then JCPenney did something they had never done before: they funded the order themselves. That partnership turned a near-defeat into a seven-figure brand with 80 percent year-over-year growth.But what keeps Shades by Shan growing is not a viral moment or a celebrity co-sign. It is the community they built one store visit at a time, showing up to all 610 locations, training associates themselves, and bringing Hot Cheetos along the way. And behind the brand, there is a foundation, Mama Berry's, dedicated to supporting single parents in need, built in honor of the woman who raised them.Tune in to episode 281 of Amiga Handle Your Shit for a real conversation about building a business without a safety net, and what it actually takes to get your product on the shelf.Episode Takeaways:Why Shan and Erika started a makeup brand and a nonprofit at the same time, and why one could not exist without the other (07:30)What happened when a stranger on a FaceTime call turned out to be connected to JCPenney's beauty buyer (15:43)How they almost turned down a 610-store deal because they could not afford to fulfill it, and what JCPenney did next (18:14)Why visiting every single store in person, Hot Cheetos in hand, became one of their biggest competitive advantages (22:19)The one financial tip every Latina entrepreneur needs to hear before she goes looking for funding (29:29)What "if you're not embarrassed by your first launch, you launched too late" actually looks like in practice (38:58)Connect with Shan and Erika:Shades by Shan websiteShades by Shan InstagramShan Berries InstagramErika K. Clark InstagramLet's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBook: The AMIGA Way: Release Cultural Limiting Beliefs to Transform Your Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is the audio from our FMF Racing Checking in with Larry Brooks, posted on swapmotolive.com Earlier this year, HEP Suzuki Team Manager Larry Brooks was diagnosed with colon cancer and was forced to step away from racing. Still, we saw Ken Roczen on FaceTime with LB after each of his race wins, and it was obvious that, though the team leader was not on hand, he was still very much a part of the effort. We were pleased to see Larry in Salt Lake City yesterday, and overjoyed when he shared the news that he was 100% cancer free after three months of treatment. He still has more chemotherapy on the horizon to shrink the tumor before it can be removed, but the fact remains that he is healthy!
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These episodes of #thePOZcast, live from Transform 2026 in Las Vegas, are proudly brought to you by our friends at Overalls What if your employees had one central hub to handle real life? Meet Overalls. A smarter way to support your team, combining expert human LifeConcierges™ with AI to solve everyday challenges across healthcare, caregiving, benefits, insurance, finances, life admin, and more. From start to finish, Overalls handles the details — using existing benefits where they fit, and filling in the gaps where they don't. So employees save time, reduce stress, and stay focused at work, while employers boost engagement and get more value from their benefits. Overalls is redefining how work supports life, helping employee teams from Reddit, Patreon, BeatBox, and more cross pesky to-dos off their lists every day. Learn more at https://getoveralls.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pozcast Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com TAKEAWAYS: 1. Great Benefits Nobody Knows About Are Wasted Benefits The biggest failure in corporate benefits isn't a weak package — it's a strong package that employees can't find or don't understand. Navigation is the missing layer. If an employee can't get a real-time answer to "my knee hurts, what do I do," they'll go to the emergency room, every time. 2. Healthcare Navigation Is the Next Essential Platform Layer Jon's view from 20 years in-house: the employers who are winning aren't just offering more benefits, they're offering smarter access to what they already have. A platform that speaks plain English, routes employees to the right care, and answers questions in real time is increasingly non-negotiable. 3. Site-of-Care Redirection Saves Real Money for Everyone Emergency room copays for an ear infection versus urgent care or telemedicine — the difference is significant for both the employee and the employer. Navigation platforms that help employees understand their options and redirect care appropriately are one of the clearest ROI plays in the benefits stack. 4. ROI Models Don't Always Capture the Full Picture Jon's GLP-1 example is a sharp one: the short-term cost data on weight-loss medications looks difficult, but the downstream impact on joint health, blood pressure, cholesterol, and energy is real and compounding. Sometimes the right benefits decision requires setting the spreadsheet aside and taking a bigger picture view of what it means to help someone get healthier. 5. Stop Keeping Your Benefits a Secret For years, many employers treated their benefits as proprietary information — worried that competitors would copy them. That era is ending. The companies winning on talent are putting their lifestyle support benefits front and center in offer letters, career pages, and recruitment conversations. If you spent the money, get the credit. 6. Real Stories Drive Benefits Utilization More Than Bullet Points Jon's open enrollment philosophy from nearly two decades of in-house experience: the most effective benefits communication isn't a list of what you offer — it's a real story of how someone used it. Personal examples create emotional connection and drive employees to actually take advantage of what's available to them. 7. Caregiving Benefits Reach Further Than the Employee Jon's story about using a caregiving support benefit to help his mother through a terminal illness illustrates a point that's easy to miss: when a company helps an employee navigate elder care, legal planning, or family crisis, the benefit extends to the whole family. And when families feel taken care of, employees stay. 8. On-Demand Pediatric Telemedicine Is One of the Most Underappreciated Benefits A 2 AM croup episode that stayed out of the emergency room because of a telemedicine call is worth more to a parent than almost any other benefit in the package. If you're offering this and not talking about it constantly, you're leaving impact on the table. 9. Claims-Based Personalization Is the Most Exciting AI Development in Benefits AI that proactively nudges employees toward preventive care — based on their own claims data — is moving from concept to reality. Annual physicals, colonoscopies, mammograms: catching things before they escalate is better for the employee, cheaper for the employer, and the kind of thing that makes people feel like their company genuinely cares about their health. 10. An Ounce of Prevention Is Still the Best Benefits ROI The math hasn't changed: early detection and preventive care cost a fraction of late-stage treatment. The technology has finally caught up to make personalized preventive nudges possible at scale. The employers investing here now are building a healthier, more productive workforce — and a more defensible benefits budget. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Dad Talk: Presence Over Everything Jon and Adam open with a candid conversation about working parenthood, FaceTime at 4 AM, coaching Little League, and what it means to be truly present for the moments that matter. 03:00 – Meet Jon & The Alterity Group Jon introduces himself and The Alterity Group — a third-party benefits and HR tech advisory firm helping large employers find the right vendors and maximize those relationships across their full HR technology stack. 05:30 – Where to Start: Evaluating a Benefits Package Jon's first move when assessing a company's benefits competitiveness: understand who the client is and what they're actually trying to accomplish — because retention goals look different from recruitment goals, and blue-collar needs look different from financial services. 08:00 – Total Rewards Is More Than a Salary Number How the right HR technology helps companies communicate total rewards — base, bonus, equity, benefits, and employer healthcare contributions — clearly to both candidates and current employees. 10:30 – The Utilization Problem: Great Benefits Nobody Knows About Jon's diagnosis of the biggest waste in corporate benefits: employers spend significant money on programs that employees never use, simply because nobody told them it existed. The fix isn't more benefits — it's better navigation. 13:00 – Healthcare Navigation: The One-Stop Shop The case for navigation platforms that guide employees to the right care in plain English — whether that's a musculoskeletal app for a sore knee or telemedicine for an ear infection — and why real-time answers drive better outcomes for everyone. 16:00 – Site-of-Care Redirection: The Hidden Cost Saver Why sending an employee to urgent care instead of the emergency room for an ear infection saves money for both the employer and the employee — and how navigation platforms are making smarter care routing the norm, not the exception. 19:00 – Rethinking Benefits ROI Beyond the Numbers Jon's honest take on GLP-1 benefits: the short-term cost data looks scary, but helping an employee lose 50 pounds, lower their blood pressure, and reduce joint pain is a win that doesn't always show up in a 12-month ROI model. Sometimes you have to take the bigger picture view. 22:00 – Why Companies Used to Hide Their Benefits — and Why That's Changing Jon traces the shift from employers keeping their benefits close to the vest to the current moment where leading companies are putting lifestyle support benefits front and center in offer letters and recruitment materials. 25:00 – Tell the Stories. Use Real Examples. Jon's open enrollment philosophy from 19 years of in-house experience: the most effective benefits communication uses real employee stories — not bullet points on a flyer. 27:30 – A Caregiving Benefit That Helped His Family Jon's most personal moment: how a caregiving support benefit helped his mother navigate will preparation, power of attorney, and advanced directives during a family member's terminal illness. 31:00 – The 2 AM Pediatrician Call A vivid story about the power of on-demand pediatric telemedicine: Jon's croup-prone infant, a 2 AM barking cough, and a provider who talked him through treatment — avoiding an emergency room trip entirely. 34:00 – Claims-Based Personalization: The AI Frontier in Benefits Jon's optimistic take on what's coming: AI that mines claims data to proactively nudge employees toward preventive care — annual physicals, colonoscopies, mammograms — catching things early before they become expensive and life-altering. 37:00 – An Ounce of Prevention Jon closes with the simple math behind preventive care investment: catching something early is almost always cheaper and better for the employee than treating it late.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to The Kevin Jackson Show, where we take today's headlines, flip them over, shake out the loose change, and somehow still come up richer than the people running the country.Let's start with a little aviation eulogy. Cue the soft violin, maybe a single overhead bin creaking in the distance…Spirit Airlines… is gone.Flatlined. Toe tag. Curtain call at 30,000 feet.Now Spirit wasn't exactly the Ritz-Carlton of the skies. Nobody ever said, “You know what would really elevate this anniversary trip? A middle seat on Spirit with a guy eating tuna out of a Ziploc.” No. Spirit was the airline equivalent of a gas station hot dog… you knew what you were getting into, and yet somehow, it still surprised you.It was cheap. It was chaotic. It was… honest.And yes, it had a reputation. You'd go to the gate and it looked less like boarding a plane and more like casting for a reality show titled “Who Packed Their Entire Life Into a Carry-On?” Fights at the counter? Legendary. Viral before viral was even trying that hard.But here's the question nobody in power bothered asking: Did people fly Spirit because they loved it… or because it was the only thing they could afford?See, Spirit wasn't just an airline. It was a pressure valve for the middle and working class. It was the difference between “I can visit my family” and “I'll just FaceTime them and pretend my Wi-Fi froze when it gets emotional.”And now? That valve is gone.And somehow, in the twisted funhouse mirror of modern politics, this is being celebrated.You've got Elizabeth Warren out there practically popping champagne, calling this collapse a “win for consumers.” A win. That's right. Because nothing says “victory” like 14,000 people updating their résumés while ticket prices quietly double in the background.That's like burning down a grocery store and calling it a diet plan.Let's rewind the tape a bit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
For our first ever Season 27 episode of SVU, we caught a fun ripped-from-the-headlines story that manages to do the impossible. This tale of a serial doula-duper whose escalating fraud eventually lands her in the lap of our heroes has a twist I never saw coming. Michele Fazekas and her writing room have managed to make Olivia Benson seem fresh and interesting. It's good stuff and leaves me optimistic about the direction the show is headed.Sources:Brantford Doula Defrauder Gets Prison For Breaching Probation - The Brantford ExpositorThe Con: Kaitlyn's Baby - CBC PodcastsMusic:Divorcio Suave - “Munchy Business”Thanks to our gracious Munchies on Patreon: Jeremy S, Jaclyn O, Amy Z, Tony B, Drew D, Nicky R, Stuart, Jacqi B, Natalie T, Robyn S, Sean M, Jay S, Briley O, Suzanne B, Tim Y, John P, John W, Elia S, Lily, Sarah L, Melsa A, Alyssa C, Johnathon M, Tiffany C, Brian B, Whitney C, Alex, Jannicke HS, Erin M, Melissa H, Olivia, Holly F, Karina H, Zak B, Karyn R, Summer S, and Matt - y'all are the best!Be a Munchie, too! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/munchmybensonBe sure to check out our other podcast diving into long unseen films of our guests' youth: Unkind Rewind at our website or on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcastsFollow us on: BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Reddit (Adam's Twitter/BlueSky and Josh's BlueSky/Letterboxd/Substack)Join our Discord: Munch Casts ServerCheck out Munch Merch: Munch Merch at ZazzleCheck out our guest appearances:Both of us on: FMWL Pod (1st Time & 2nd Time), Storytellers from Ratchet Book Club, Chick-Lit at the Movies talking about The Thin Man, and last but not least on the seminal L&O podcast …These Are Their Stories (Adam and Josh).Josh discussing Jackie Brown, The Love Witch, The Long Goodbye, and Bugonia with the fine folks at Movie Night Extravaganza, debating the Greatest Detectives in TV History on The Great Pop Culture Debate Podcast, and talking SVU/OC and Psych (five eps in all) on Jacked Up Review Show.Visit Our Website: Munch My BensonEmail the podcast: munchmybenson@gmail.comYou can also call in and leave a voicemail at (507) 479-6440 and have your message played on the show.Next New Episode: Season 14, Episode 21 "Traumatic Wound"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/munch-my-benson-a-law-order-svu-podcast--5685940/support.
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Send us Fan MailToday marks the 2nd guest we've invited back for another conversation, so thank you, Jed Collins for coming on to tell us what's changed since we last spoke and to also share more about your new book!In today's conversation, we explore that the hardest part of youth sports isn't usually the practice or the game, it's what happens right after. As you might recall, Jed is a former NFL Fullback who will help us unpack how dads can raise confident, resilient kids without turning every weekend into a scoreboard crisis. Jed shares what's changed in his home as his daughters hit middle school, and why his north star has shifted from chasing wins to building the best human being long term. We get practical about intentional parenting and fatherhood habits that actually stick. Jed explains the three phrases he repeats every morning (“Be kind, try hard, I love you”), why presence is a real gift even when you're exhausted, and how the Bruce Brown “Car Ride Home” concept can protect your relationship with your kid. We also talk about handling big emotions as a girl dad, listening to learn instead of rushing to solve, and why sometimes the best move is to “shut up and give a hug.” Then we go behind the scenes on Jed's new book, Fourth And Goal, built from his daily NFL journal during his final season. We dig into journaling prompts, identity and personal brand, and why writing things down may matter even more in the age of artificial intelligence. We even hit a quick health tangent on creatine and brain function before closing with a lightning round. If you get value from the conversation, subscribe, share this with a dad who needs it, and leave a review so more families can find the show.Support the showPlease don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts! Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!
Episode 97 of She Said It First starts exactly how it usually does—like a FaceTime call that accidentally turned into a podcast. Jerrilyn Lake (aka Indeskribeabull) and Lynee’ Monae kick things off swapping recommendations and irritation, from Netflix documentaries that ruin your peace to the general realization that watching one thing can spiral into questioning everybody involved. That warm‑up quickly gives way to the main event: the internet’s wild reaction to Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson’s breakup. What should’ve been a simple “ah dang, that sucks” somehow turned into a case study on misogyny, projection, and why folks who don’t know Megan personally are the loudest in her comments. The ladies walk through just how much effort men can publicly put into a relationship—family holidays, boats named after you, big gifts—while still managing to embarrass women with ease. Jerrilyn breaks down why blaming women for being cheated on is tired, lazy, and historically incorrect (shoutout to every iconic woman who’s still been wronged). Lynee’ adds balance with insights on knowing when it's actually over, when to keep things offline, and why the moment you speak freely is usually the moment the door is fully closed. The title comes into focus when discussions of cheating journals, ego, and emotional immaturity reveal that sometimes men document foolishness with Broadway‑level confidence. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@u1pn Follow: @urban1podcast @indeskribeabull @lynee_monae Executive Producer: Jahi Whitehead/ @Jahi_TRG Video/Social Media Producer: Walter Gainer II See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Modern Family: "Connection Lost"Five years before TV was forced to do Zoom episodes, Modern Family had their own take -- an entire story told through one Macbook screen with Apple apps like FaceTime and iMessage! We talk about why episode writer Megan Ganz is a Gimmicks favorite, the long legacy of this hit mockumentary sitcom and the discourse around its queer representation, the very 2015 references of Facebook and cronuts, and more.A proud part of The Glitterjaw Queer Podcast CollectiveTip us on Ko-Fi | Gimmicks WebsiteEmail: gimmickspodcast@gmail.com | Bluesky | InstagramTheme song: "Disco Tears" by Raven | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0Sources: This is How “Modern Family” Filmed an Episode Entirely with iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks
We begin today's episode on a heartfelt note as we remember our former co-host and longtime friend, Raj Sharma—a brilliant comedian, storyteller, and genuinely great human being. His impact on The Treehouse Show and everyone who knew him won't be forgotten.Then, in true Treehouse Show fashion, we pivot hard back into the absurd.This week, we break down the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and the chaos surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner. From bizarre public reactions to people refusing to let a little danger interrupt dinner and drinks, the internet—and real life—delivered some truly unbelievable moments. Plus:The strangest reactions to breaking news eventsCelebrity birthdays you didn't know you cared aboutA story about two friends who may have taken things way too farAnd more ridiculous headlines you won't believe are realWelcome to The Treehouse Show—a comedy podcast covering funny news, viral stories, pop culture chaos, and the weirdest moments from around the world.Comedian Raj Sharma Dead At 50WHCD Shooter Identified as Thomas Allen ColeFacetiming A Friend During SexAbout the show:Leave your worries outside and join Dan O'Malley, Trey Trenholm, and their hilarious guests for laughs about funny news and viral stories with ridiculous commentary inside the Treehouse Show.
PRACTICAL Wisdom for Parenting Adult Children with Dr. Gary Chapman (Episode 291) John 15:5 NIV ““I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” *Transcription Below* Dr. Gary Chapman is an experienced and well-respected family counselor, and a well-known author having written more than forty books. He hosts a nationally syndicated radio program, A Love Language Minute, and a Saturday morning program, Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, that air on more than 400 stations. The 5 Love Languages, one of Chapman's most popular titles, topped various bestseller charts for years. It has been published in more than 50 languages, sold more than 14 million copies and is currently on the New York Times best-seller list. Dr. Chapman has been directly involved in real-life family counseling for more than 40 years. Dr. Chapman holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in anthropology from Wheaton College and Wake Forest University, respectively. He received his Ph.D. degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has taken postgraduate work at the University of North Carolina and Duke University. Dr. Chapman and his wife, Karolyn, have been married for more than 45 years and reside in Winston- Salem, N.C. The Chapmans have two grown children, Shelley and Derek. 5 Love Languages Website Thank you to Our Sponsor: Midwest Food Bank Questions and Topics We Cover: Are there any other practical things we can be doing now, while our children are still in the home, that ideally sets us up for a healthy relationship once they launch out of our home? For parents approaching the new season of parenting young adults, what are the best practices for navigating this transition? If we do find ourselves in a season where our adult child and maybe his/her family is living with us, what guidelines do you suggest to honor both parties? Previous Episodes of the Savvy Sauce with Dr. Gary Chapman: 85 Five Love Languages with Dr. Gary Chapman 182 Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager with Dr. Gary Chapman 191 Friendships Heal Racial Divides with Dr. Clarence Shuler and Dr. Gary Chapman 220 Cultivating Healthy Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman Related Articles: Family Discipleship Tools My 10 Favorite Parenting Books How Can I Enjoy My Kids More? Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website Gospel Scripture: (all NIV) Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.” Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.” John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.” Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“ Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“ Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” *Transcription* Music: (0:00 - 0:11) Laura Dugger: (0:12 - 2:04) Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger. I'm so glad you're here. Thank you to an anonymous donor to Midwest Food Bank, who paid the sponsorship fee in hopes of spreading awareness. Learn more about this amazing nonprofit organization at MidwestFoodBank.org. Dr. Gary Chapman is my amazing returning guest. I'm going to link to his other episodes on The Savvy Sauce, where we've covered a variety of topics, from the five love languages in marriage or in families, parenting teenagers, and just overall creating a loving home and family environment. But today, we're going to actually focus on a later stage of life, parenting adult children. Whenever I get a chance to talk with Dr. Gary Chapman, he just oozes wisdom on every topic that we've covered, and I know you're going to feel the same way after concluding the message today. I've just noticed this theme that anytime I talk to somebody who's a few seasons ahead of me, they consistently said the same thing, that their hardest stage of parenting was parenting adult children. And that shocked me, so I wanted to seek out the wisdom of somebody who's gone before us and bring in this expert who can give us wise counsel so that all of us can delight in parenting well and enjoying all of the seasons. Dr. Gary Chapman is going to do exactly that today. Here's our chat. Welcome back to The Savvy Sauce, Dr. Chapman. Dr. Gary Chapman: (2:04 - 2:07) Well, thank you. I'm delighted to be with you again. Laura Dugger: (2:07 - 2:40) Well, our main topic for today is going to be about parenting adult children, especially after completing your amazing resource. But I think it'd first be helpful to back up a little bit and just have you share how we can be proactive now while our children are still in the home. If we're hoping to have wonderful relationships when we launch our children, when they're grown adults. So, can you just start off by sharing the dangers of both under-parenting and over-parenting? Dr. Gary Chapman: (2:41 - 7:35) Well, I think, first of all, as parents, we have to keep in mind we have 18 years. Because in our culture at 18, they're typically going to college, get a job or join the military. So, we have to be thinking independence. That is doing everything we can to help them to be able to take care of themselves. And when we're not around. So, first of all, I think it means that we need to make sure we are expressing love to them in a way that's meaningful to them. That our children feel loved. I've often said to parents, the question is not, do you love your children? The question is, do your children feel loved? And that's where the five love languages of children and the five-love language of teenagers has helped so many parents realize what makes one child feel loved doesn't make another child feel loved. So, you have to discover their love language and on a regular basis be speaking that love language to them. I think another factor is that I would encourage parents, especially if they're in the teenage years or 10 and up, have maybe once a month have breakfast with one child. Take them out to breakfast, just one child, so that you can talk about whatever they want to talk about. And you can talk about whatever you want to talk about. But if they know that that's a part of life and that's where they can ask you questions when nobody's around, and you can have conversations with them. I just found that with my own kids. That was great. And they say to me, they look back on that as a very positive experience, is having that individual time with me. Of course, we only had two children. Now, if you have five children, and I only did it once a month, but five once a month would be every week, I guess. But it's just an idea. But I think if they feel loved, and they feel like that we're a safe place where they can talk about and ask questions about things, and we can talk openly, that's a big part of getting them ready. The other thing that I've suggested to couples is, what if you make a list? And if your children are 10 or up, let them help you make a list of all the things they would like to know how to do by the time they're 18. And some of them may say, well, I'd like to learn how to cook, or I'd like to learn how to boil eggs. Or I might like to learn how to take a tire off of my car, put it back on, put the spare on. Amazing, you know, what they might want to do. And that may vary with each child. But you ought to think in terms of what would you like for them to be able to do. And then you want to be working on those things while they're still with you. If you want them to be able to make up their own bed, you can start that at five years old. You know, by the time they get to be 18, they got it down. If you don't want them to know how to make up a bed, then they're going to go to college and never make up a bed. And they're going to get married and never make up a bed. And if they marry somebody that thinks a bed ought to be made up, then they got a conflict. So, it can be little things like that. But I do think that for most parents, they would hope that the children will learn a little bit about cooking. You know, because we have to eat. And it's an advantage. Anybody that gets married is happy if they marry somebody that knows how to cook. Whether it's the husband or the wife. So, I think that's a huge issue. But keeping the flow of communication open with the children so that they feel like they're safe with you. That they can communicate with you. That is huge. And I'll be very honest; there are a lot of parents that don't do that. They're so involved in their work and in other activities that they don't really talk with their kids very much. You know, they might watch a ball game together or something, but they don't really talk about life. And consequently, when the kids go off and they don't feel a real attachment to you, they're far more out there on their own now. And they're likely going to have more problems than if they had a close connection with you. Because if they have a close connection, even in college, they'll ask you questions. They'll communicate with you. And communication is the lifeblood of relationship. So, anything you can do to foster that. Wonderful. Laura Dugger: (7:37 - 8:03) So great. I love those practical tips for what we can be doing now. And I'm just curious, with all of your travels and speaking around the world, and throughout the decades, just seeing changes, do you have any caution for parents of what to avoid or even what to focus on currently to set them up well for their relationship in the future with their adult child? Dr. Gary Chapman: (8:04 - 10:42) I think one is talking to them about what they think they might like to do when they grow up. Having those kinds of conversations. And what that might look like. Because our daughter, for example, when she was eight years old, said to us, “When I grow up, I'm going to be a doctor.” And we said, “Well, honey, if that's what God wants, then that would be fine.” But in high school, she took four years of Latin. Three years of chemistry in high school. She was serious. And so, if they say they want to be something, then you have to help them think about what kind of requirements would that be to do what you're thinking about doing. And another thing would be to, in high school, let them have conversations with somebody that you might know in your church or your circle that does that. If they think they'd like to be a businessperson, for example, or sell cars, or run a business, or try to have a conversation. And most adults who are in a business or who are doing anything, they'd be happy to talk to a teenager that thinks they'd like to do this. And that person can give them great advice in terms of what you might be doing now in high school and what you might do if you go to college and all that sort of thing. So, I think because vocation is a huge part of life. And I think the other thing, of course, is we need to be sharing our faith. If we're Christians, we need to be sharing our faith with them. And to me, that means things like the very beginning, as early as you can start it, having a devotional time for the whole family every night. And what my wife and I did when they're just all the way along, one of us would go to the bed with them when we put them to bed and get on our knees beside the bed and pray with them. And if they get older, then they start praying. But when they see when we teach them our faith, and of course, having them involved in a church and all that sort of thing is so very helpful to kids. And in the teenage years, for them to have a place to go and do things with other Christian kids. Again, you know, the church can't raise kids. That's our responsibility. But the church can be a real source of help with our children, where they can interface and have other people that are teaching them things about God and about life. So, all of that, I think, is important. Laura Dugger: (10:43 - 11:22) I love that. I'm hearing themes of open communication both ways, where we're sharing and imparting and discipling, but they're also expressing their wants or needs or desires. And I think also a theme of purpose, instilling purpose in them, which gives a great vision for long term. But now let's speak to parents who are approaching this new season of maybe their teenager turning 18 or moving out. And now the parents are finding themselves transitioning to parenting young adults. So, what are the best practices for navigating this transitional season? Dr. Gary Chapman: (11:23 - 15:48) Well, that's why I wrote this book. Because a lot of parents' struggle. And some over parent, you know, after they moved out, they over parent. They want to keep talking with them every single day and tell them what they ought to be doing and all that kind of stuff. And the child feels like, you know, I can do some things on my own, you know. And then some are under parent. They just, if they go to college, they go to college. They might talk to them once a week or something, you know. So, I think we have to just think in terms of what feels good for the child, you know. Because you to call them when you don't know their schedule, you probably have a hard time. Far better to ask them, how would you like to talk for us to talk? And when would be a good time in your schedule that you could call us, you know. So, I think working out some things about how much contact we're going to have because they want a sense of freedom. And they should have. And we've been training them for independence. So, but we also want to keep in contact with them. We want to, you know, have some ongoing time with them. And depending on now many times today, they're living at home while they go to college. So, you have an extended opportunity. To have an influence on their lives. But that's where you have to talk about, now what's our pattern going to be? Because you're going off to college, but you're going to be coming home every night to be here. And we're happy about that, you know. If that's what you want to do. Obviously it's saving money for the parents because they don't have to pay for a dorm room. So, but we talk about, you know, can we agree on kind of a bedtime? Because if you're out at one o'clock, you know, I have a hard time sleeping. Because you just, you know, I think, wonder what's happened to them, you know. So, could we have a kind of a set time that you shoot to be home? And if you realize there's something turned up, you would call me. You call one of us and say, you know, I know I normally get home at whatever time, but right now this is what's happened. So, I need to do this and all. Okay, honey, okay. That's fine. You don't want to over control them. But if you're going to be home, you have to think about yourself as well as them. Because you've got a life to live. Your life has to go on while they're developing their new lifestyle. So, I think conversations again, it's really important at that stage of life. And keeping in contact but not over controlling them. And I'd say make suggestions rather than like giving your advice. You know, just to say, you know, you ought to do this. Or maybe now they're looking for a job, you know. And you say, well, you ought to get that, you ought to get that resume sent in today if you want to get a job. And now you're putting pressure on them, you know. But you could say just as easily, you know, one suggestion that I'd suggest that you think about is maybe getting in your application as soon as possible. Because probably the sooner you get it in, the more likely you might, you know, be able to get the job. So rather than telling them what they need to do, make suggestions rather than demands. Because again, we want to foster independence. We don't want to control their lives. We want them to be free to make decisions. But if they ask advice, it's fine. Give them advice if they ask advice. If they don't, it's okay to give them a suggestion. But give it as a suggestion, not as something, well, you ought to do this, you know. So, we don't want to over-control them. Otherwise, we're really going to push them away. No young person wants to be over-controlled by their parents. And yet, they need our input. And if we have a positive relationship, they'll probably ask us for our input, you know. It's a good relationship. Laura Dugger: (15:50 - 17:50) I think that really requires humility on both sides. And that's great and worthwhile to cultivate that in any phase of life. And now a brief message from our sponsor. Midwest Food Bank exists to provide industry-leading food relief to those in need while feeding them spiritually. They are a food charity with a desire to demonstrate God's love by providing help to those in need. Unlike other parts of the world where there's not enough food, in America, the resources actually do exist. That's why food pantries and food banks like Midwest Food Bank are so important. The goods that they deliver to their agency partners help to supplement the food supply for families and individuals across our country, aiding those whose resources are beyond stretched. Midwest Food Bank also supports people globally through their locations in Haiti and East Africa which are some of the areas hardest hit by hunger arising from poverty. 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Well, I think one thing is that there are a lot of young adults who feel like their parents are trying to control their lives and that's not a positive thing. I think there are a lot of parents that are very disturbed over the decisions their young adult children are making. And this is hard. I can understand that. It's hard. When you see them, for example, telling you, I've decided not to go to church this semester or I've decided, I don't think I want to go to church anymore. Well, you come down hard on them and say, now, da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da. You're just pushing them away. Far better to ask questions. That's interesting, honey. What leads you to say that? And then just keep asking questions. Keep asking questions. And then I think we have to do what God does. We have to give them freedom. And we can honestly say, after we've listened to them and they tell us why, we can say, well, you know, it's your decision, honey. I mean, you're an adult now and it's your decision. You know that. I'm not real happy about it, but it's your life. And, you know, again, whatever kind of relationship you've had with them spiritually and how you shared with them spiritually is going to have an impact here. But I think parents have a hard time when their children make decisions that hurt them. You know whether it's moral decisions or whether it's spiritual decisions or whatever the decision. But what we don't want to do is cut them off. Because if we say, “Well, if that's the lifestyle you're going to live, I don't want you in my house anymore.” And there are parents that have said those kinds of things. Now you've lost all opportunity to have a positive influence on them. And it was your choice. Now, if they break off from you, and this happens a lot too, where a parent, a child is deciding a lifestyle that they know their parents don't like. And the parents have come down on them really hard. And every time they get together, they're preaching them a sermon. And the adult child says, well, I'm just not going to have contact with you. Every time I come home, you're on my case. I'm not going to answer your phone. And I'm not going to answer your text. Well, again, we can't keep them from doing that. But what we want to do is to try to keep the relationship open and not demanding things of them so that they won't cut us off. Because if they cut us off or we cut them off, we've lost opportunity to have an impact on their lives. So even if we disagree with them, and as I said, “God gives his children freedom. If you want to disobey God, you can. You'll suffer the consequences, but you can.” And we have to give them the same freedom. And we can say things like, honey, it hurts me that you're choosing to do that. But I want you to know that I love you. And I will love you no matter what. And I will pray for you. I love you. And if you ever want to talk further about this, I'd be happy to talk further with you. But I love you, even though I disagree, obviously, with what you're choosing. But that kind of approach is far healthier. And chances are, listen, the prodigal son's father didn't go out there trying to bring him back. He waited till God brought his son to the pig pen. And if they're making poor decisions, they're going to end up in the pig pen. But now, they've got a picture in their mind of a parent who loved them. And they do what the prodigal son did. I'd be better off working on the farm at home than out here in the pig pen. And they come home. And, you know, they come home often with regret. And then we receive them back. And now we're reunited. Now we've got another chance here. But I think as parents, you know, we're so concerned. And I understand that. And we should be concerned. And we want them to make wise decisions and make lifestyle choices that we know are healthy and we know are right. And it breaks our heart when they're not. But because out of our pain, we often make poor decisions ourselves. You know, we retreat them in a way that's negative and condemning and demanding. And so, they walk away. Far better to express the truth about how you feel. They already know they're hurting you. But you express it to them. But you let them know I love you and I will always love you no matter what you do. Now you've kept the door open. Laura Dugger: (23:38 - 24:01) And I think the fruit of the spirit that really stands out in that response is gentleness and that that would go a long way. But also, if we are at that phase of parenting adult children, a lot of times around that time comes grandparenting as well. So, do you have any wise counsel for grandparents? Dr. Gary Chapman: (24:02 - 27:21) Yeah, I would say. And again, a lot depends on how close you are physically. If you live in North Carolina where I live and your grandkids live in Portland, Oregon, that's one thing, you know. But if you live in the same town as a grandparent, you might be keeping them after school when they get out of school. You know, the kids, you were keeping them. Now they're, you know, of course, they grow up. But I think grandparents can play a key role in the lives of children. And the earlier it starts, the better. And even if they do live far away, you can still have contact. Now we can do FaceTime. We can see them. They can see us. You know, you can do that when they're four years old or three years old. So, I think having that kind of contact if they live away from you is really, really good. And you can even play games, you know, online with them at different stages and all. So, the more you do when they're little to build a bond between them, the more likely they are when they get older to keep in contact with you. For example, my granddaughter, who is 25 now, she calls her grandmother, my wife, she calls her every Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. And if she, if something in her work schedule or whatever doesn't allow it, she'll send her a text and say, Grandma, I can't call you at three today, but I'm going to call you at five because of da-da-da-da-da. That's absolutely wonderful, you know. And so, I think we build that relationship when they're young and chances are as grandparents, then we will have a positive contact with them as they grow up in the future. And again, we're not, we have to remember as grandparents, two things. Number one, I'm not the parent. The parents are the ones who set the rules. But I am a grandparent. And so, when they're at my house, I'm not going to violate the parent's rules. Whatever the rules are of the parents, that's okay. But we're going to do some things, you know, when we're together that maybe your parents don't do with you. Maybe they don't take walks. Maybe they don't take you to the park. Again, depending on the age, you know. But if you live close as they grow up, you try to stay involved in their activities. If they're into sports or if they're in a play at school, as grandparents, you try to go to those things, you know, which communicates to them, man, they care about me. So, the more you can be involved in their lives when they're young, the better the chances are that you will have a positive relationship with them when they get to be adults. And again, I think grandparents can have a tremendous impact on their grandchildren. Laura Dugger: (27:22 - 28:34) I completely agree and it's fascinating sometimes to see the same lesson that we're trying to teach as parents. Sometimes it just takes one grandparent to reiterate that or to share it and it clicks for our kids. So, there is a supernatural, even anointing, it seems, on that relationship. Do you love The Savvy Sauce? Do you gain anything when you listen? Did you know that the two ways we earn money to keep this podcast live is through generous contributions from listeners? And from our paying sponsors? That means we can promote your business and you're still supporting The Savvy Sauce. It's a win-win. Please email us today at info at the SavvySauce.com to inquire about pricing for sponsoring each episode. Thank you for your consideration. Is there also any research that you've come across for factors that set adult children up well to be healthy in their relationships and independent from relying on their parents and just well-adjusted overall? Dr. Gary Chapman: (28:35 - 32:49) You know, I don't know specific research percentages and that sort of thing, but I do know that there's an awful lot of young adults today that are not mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally healthy. And there's a lot of reasons for that because many young adults have grown up in homes where their parents divorced and that's had a tremendous impact on them. And loneliness is a pandemic on college campuses today all over the country where the students feel isolated. They don't have not made friends at the university and they don't know how to have relationships. Many times, they've been on the cell phone and online. Their whole life is connected to the screen and they don't know, they don't have social skills. They don't know how to have conversations. So, which is really sad. And sometimes grandparents can step in when parents maybe, you know, are for whatever reason not stepping in. Sometimes, of course, one of the parents has died. Sometimes one of the parents has problems that limit what they can do. And grandparents can step in and be an adult figure who relates to this young adult and has an open door at their house. You can always come to grandma's, you know, that kind of thing. So, it's a troubled, it's a troubled world for young adults today. And many times, they have a hard time getting a job and they move back home with their parents. And, and because many of them can't afford an apartment. So, if they get a job, you know, and they can come back home and live with the parents, that's going to help them and make it possible for them to survive. And so, as parents, even though, you know, we all think of a time that we're going to have an empty nest, when they come back, see it as another opportunity just to have a positive impact on them. But I would suggest that when they move back in that situation, you have conversations from the very beginning on how can we organize this now because you're an adult now. It's not like you're a child. But how can we organize it so that it's good for everybody and so that, you know, you feel good about it, we feel good about it. Now, we're not going to charge you rent because we know that's, you know, but you are going to be back in the family now. So, let's think in terms of like, you know, what kind of chores could you do that would be helpful to us? And what can we do that would be helpful to you? And let's talk about schedules and, you know, just talk about whatever you can think that you'd like to discuss so that each of you have an idea of how this is going to work rather than nobody talking about it, but the parents have ideas of what it ought to be like, but the adult child has ideas of what it ought to be like and they're different. And so, you end up in conflict with each other. Far better to have open conversations to start with . And we can change it if we need to. We can talk about it again in two months and see if it's working or not working. But this is also teaching them a skill on how to relate to people because all of life they're going to be relating to people. So, that can be a positive thing and not a negative thing. But, again, sometimes this becomes real contentious because the parents pictured one thing, the young adult pictures another thing, and it becomes an adversarial kind of situation. Laura Dugger: (32:51 - 33:43) Well, and you even address that in your book. You share some guidelines for both parties. And so, I'll list these off. Feel free to elaborate if there are any that you want to say more about. But you recommend clarifying those expectations and maintaining open communication, balancing freedom and responsibility, honoring your moral values I think you give, for instance, if you're a Christian and your adult child does not want to go to church or have their children go to church, how to navigate that, considering your own physical and mental health, setting time limits and goals, being pleasant and firm, and then you also talk about how to deal with anger. So, is there anything you'd want to elaborate on that? Dr. Gary Chapman: (33:43 - 37:16) I think all of those things are important. You know, just remember now, as parents, it is your house and your moral values, you know, you want to have them respect that. For example, if you do not do alcohol at all, you need to say to them, now honey, you know that we don't drink alcohol if you think they do. So, don't bring alcohol in the home. Okay? Can we just agree on that? If you drink a beer, that's you, somewhere else, but don't do it here because we just don't like that. You know, that's fine. It's your house. They're adults. So, and they'll respect that. They'll respect that. So, I think, you know, and again, you just say, we're not going to make you go to church because you're an adult. That's your decision. If you would like to go to church, you know, there is a young adult group at our church that I think you might fit into and you might feel good about. You know, you can try it out and see what you think. Or if you have a church that doesn't offer that, you can say, you know, I don't think our church has a young adult group, but there is a church in town that I understand has a really good young adult group. So, you might want to visit that church and kind of plug into that and see what you think. You know, so we're not, again, demanding that they, you know, go to our church with us every Sunday, but we are trying to help them and give them some possibilities, you know, what they might do. So, all those things are really important. And I think setting some limits and goals also to say, how long do you think it might be before, I know you want to, I know you want to be independent. Someday you may want to get married. I don't know, but how long do you think it might take before you would, you know, be able to, you know, find your own place or whatever? It doesn't matter to us, but I'm just thinking out loud with you so we can all kind of have some goals and things that we can have in the back of our minds. We can change them later if we want to but talking to those kinds of things like that is helpful because both of you then have a framework in which to, you know, and maybe they're coming back. Maybe they drop out of college and they're back home because they don't have a job. They don't have anywhere to go. And so to talk about, you know, maybe what could be done while you are here that might prepare you for a job, you know, and let them share the kind of job they might have an interest in and then see if there's a local technical school that's teaching, you know, people how to do that particular thing, you know, find out about it and say, well, you know, this course is available and we would be willing to pay for it if you'd be interested in doing that because if you have an interest, I understand it's a really good school and you're far more likely to get a job if you've had the training that they give over there, you know. So it may just be a year-long thing for, you know, training just one year, but helping them if they're struggling socially or relationally, mentally, then try to find whatever helps available in the community that they might plug into that could help them move toward being independent. Laura Dugger: (37:16 - 37:38) I love that. Reaching maturity, independence, and then also you really did focus on the parents, the importance of them taking care of themselves and their marital relationship because that will change the dynamic if an adult child moves back in or if they move back in with their kids. Dr. Gary Chapman: (37:38 - 38:59) Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. It's very different and I think as the parents, we don't want to spend time with each other silent, I mean, personally arguing with each other, you know, I just don't think we ought to do this now, you know. Listen, listen, we're a team and this is our child. So, let's talk about what we're going to do. If we don't do it, what are we going to do? We're going to let them live on the street. We're going to send them to the rescue mission. What are our options, you know, and what is the Christian thing to do? So yeah, we likely will have different ideas. Husbands and wives will have different ideas of what we ought to do in those kinds of situations, but let's respect each other's ideas. Let's listen and try to see the world through their eyes and say, okay, I can see what you're saying. I can see how that makes sense. And then, okay, how can we solve the problem? Because we want to be a team. We want to keep our marriage growing. We don't want this to be a divisive thing in our marriage because we hope down the road they're going to be on their own, but we want our marriage to be good now and then, you know. Laura Dugger: (39:00 - 39:12) So, to sum up this time together, do you have any additional words of encouragement or helpful do's and don'ts as we navigate this new part of parenting? Dr. Gary Chapman: (39:14 - 42:07) I think one thing I would say to Christian parents is pray. The Bible says if you lack wisdom, ask God for wisdom. And all of us need wisdom. And so, you just say, God, you know the situation, you know where we are, and we need your wisdom. You know we have our thoughts and our ideas, but what we really want to do is what is best in this situation for our child and for us. And we know that you can give us wisdom. And the second thing I would say is read a book such as the one we're discussing. Because we're dealing with many common things in this. Read a book together about it. And then, also talk to other parents maybe in your church, who have adult children who are moving home or whatever the situation is. And see how they're handling it. Because, you know, they may have found some things and discovered some things that would be very helpful to you. Sometimes parents want to hide what's going on, especially if their child is making decisions and living a lifestyle that they don't want them to be living. They don't want to tell their friends about it. Because they think it puts them down as parents, that we failed, you know. And I like to say to those parents, because many times here's what the parents say to me when their child is making a lifestyle decision that's not biblical. They'll say, Dr. Chapman, what did we do wrong? And I say, well, ask God if you did anything wrong. God will tell you. And if you did, you can apologize. You can confess it to God. You can apologize to your adult child. But let me remind you of this. God's first two children went wrong, and they had a perfect father. So don't blame yourself for the decisions your adult children are making. Yes, none of us are perfect. And maybe you made some real bad decisions. Then apologize to your adult child. But don't just assume that you are responsible for what they're doing. God makes his children free. And as you know, a lot of God's children make poor decisions. God still loves them. And if they repent, God will forgive them. But they suffer the consequences. Anytime we violate God's plans, we have to suffer. There are consequences. So, yeah, those are just some of the things I would say to parents. But I do think that they'll find this book to be very helpful. It's very practical. And I think they'll find it to be very helpful. Laura Dugger: (42:08 - 42:24) Your teaching is always full of wisdom, full of practicality. And this isn't the only topic that you've written about or spoken about. And so where would you like to direct us after this chat so that we can learn more from all of your teaching? Dr. Gary Chapman: (42:25 - 42:59) I would say go to the website 5lovelanguages.com. The number 5 and lovelanguages.com. And there you will find resources, all my books and so forth. You can receive a weekly email from me if you like. And you can take a quiz on the love languages and other things. Just a lot of help at that website. My publisher actually runs that website for me. But it's very, very helpful. So, you know, that's where I would encourage them to go. Laura Dugger: (43:00 - 43:19) Wonderful. We'll add that link in the show notes for today's episode. And Dr. Chapman, you've been a repeat guest. So, you're familiar that we're called The Savvy Sauce because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge. And so, as my final question for you today, what is your savvy sauce? Dr. Gary Chapman: (43:22 - 44:41) I would say recognize the truth of what Jesus said as recorded in Matthew chapter 15, and verse 5. I think I'm right about that. Where he said, “I'm the vine. You're the branches. You stay connected to me. You bear fruit. Without me, you can do nothing.” So just recognize your dependence on God. We may know a lot about a few things, but there's a whole bunch of stuff we don't know much about. So just realize if you stay connected to God, have a daily quiet time with God in which you sit down and read a chapter in the Bible and ask God to speak to you. Or read a devotional book every morning with Scripture. You stay connected closely to God; you're going to bear fruit. And tell God, without you, Lord, I can't do anything worthwhile. We won't. We can't do anything. He gives us breath. We could be gone tomorrow. I can't do it without you. I need your help. I need your wisdom. So, you stay connected closely to God. You're going to not only survive, you're going to thrive. Laura Dugger: (44:42 - 45:13) Well said. And it's great to witness someone who has been abiding in Christ and we're getting to enjoy that sweet fruit from the overflow of even your lifestyle and your guidance and your wisdom, Dr. Chapman. So, it's always such a joy to get to talk to you. And I think my heart rate slows down every time we're having a conversation. You're so calm and peaceful. And I just really am grateful for you and appreciate you. So, thank you for being my guest. Dr. Gary Chapman: (45:14 - 45:25) Well, thank you. I always enjoy chatting with you. And thanks for what you're doing. Because, you know, we take whatever we've got and try to help other people. And you're doing that. So, keep up the good work. Laura Dugger: (45:25 - 48:42) Thank you. One more thing before you go. Have you heard the term gospel before? It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you. But it starts with the bad news. Every single one of us were born sinners. But Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves. This means there is absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own. So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved. We need a Savior. But God loved us so much He made a way for His only Son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with Him. That is good news. Jesus lived the perfect life we could never live and died in our place for our sin. This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus. We can be covered and justified through the work Jesus finished if we choose to receive what He has done for us. Romans 10.9 says that if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead you will be saved. So would you pray with me now? Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Jesus to take our place. I pray someone today, right now is touched and chooses to turn their life over to You. Will You clearly guide them and help them take their next step in faith to declare You as Lord of their life? We trust You to work and change lives now for eternity. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. If you prayed that prayer you are declaring Him for me so me for Him. You get the opportunity to live your life for Him. And at this podcast, we're called the Savvy Sauce for a reason. We want to give you practical tools to implement the knowledge you have learned. So you ready to get started? First, tell someone. Say it out loud. Get a Bible. The first day I made this decision, my parents took me to Barnes & Noble and let me choose my own Bible. I selected the Quest NIV Bible and I love it. You can start by reading the Book of John. Also, get connected locally, which just means tell someone who's a part of a church in your community that you made a decision to follow Christ. I'm assuming they will be thrilled to talk with you about further steps such as going to church and getting connected to other believers to encourage you. We want to celebrate with you too, so feel free to leave a comment for us here if you did make a decision to follow Christ. We also have show notes included where you can read Scripture that describes this process. And finally, be encouraged. Luke 15 10 says, In the same way I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. The heavens are praising with you for your decision today. And if you've already received this good news, I pray you have someone to share it with. You are loved, and I look forward to meeting you here next time.
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The federal case against Timothy Hudson in the death of Anna Kepner presents several analytical complexities that retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer — a veteran of federal behavioral investigations — is uniquely positioned to address.Hudson, sixteen, was indicted as an adult by a federal grand jury on charges of first-degree murder and aggravated abuse in the death of his eighteen-year-old stepsister. Anna Kepner's body was found under a bed aboard the Carnival Horizon on November 7, 2025, wrapped in a blanket and concealed. The medical examiner ruled her death a homicide caused by mechanical asphyxiation. The case falls under federal jurisdiction because the alleged crimes occurred in international waters. Hudson has pleaded not guilty and remains free in his uncle's custody under GPS monitoring.Coffindaffer provides expert analysis on several critical dimensions of this investigation. She examines why federal prosecutors used language stating Hudson acted “without any warning” when publicly reported accounts from the ex-boyfriend's family describe alleged prior concerning behavior including fixation and a reported incident observed during a FaceTime call. She addresses the investigative challenge of a suspect claiming complete memory loss while the crime scene reflects deliberate post-offense concealment. And she analyzes what the FBI's approach would be when investigators learn that family members may have been made aware of alleged predatory behavior before placing the victim in an unsupervised setting with the suspect.The superseding indictment added aggravated abuse charges months after the initial proceedings. Coffindaffer explains what that progression tells us about the state of the investigation and whether prosecutors may still be building.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AnnaKepner #TimothyHudson #HiddenKillersLive #CruiseShipMurder #CarnivalHorizon #FBI #FederalCase #TrueCrime #BehavioralAnalysis #CriminalInvestigation
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Security cameras showed one person entering and exiting the stateroom that night. Anna Kepner's younger brother was outside and reportedly heard violent sounds coming from inside. When Anna's body was found the next morning — under the bed, wrapped in a blanket, covered in life vests — the medical examiner ruled it a homicide by mechanical asphyxiation.Anna was eighteen. A cheerleader from Titusville, Florida, weeks from graduation, planning to join the Navy. Her father Christopher Kepner had married Timothy Hudson's mother Shauntel in December 2024. The family cruise on the Carnival Horizon was supposed to be a bonding trip. Anna reportedly didn't want to go. An ex-boyfriend's father has alleged he witnessed Hudson attempt to climb on top of Anna during a FaceTime call. He described Anna as frightened of her stepbrother, who reportedly always carried a large knife and appeared fixated on her.For months, sealed juvenile proceedings kept the details from the public. The initial understanding was that there was no indication of assault beyond the asphyxiation. A federal grand jury superseding indictment returned on March 10 shattered that narrative — charging Timothy Hudson, sixteen, as an adult with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse. The case was formally transferred to adult court on April 10.Hudson was on medication for ADHD and insomnia and reportedly hadn't taken his insomnia medication for two nights before the killing. His mother texted his father afterward saying Hudson kept repeating he couldn't remember anything. He was released to his uncle's custody under GPS monitoring after his February arrest. Prosecutors have now moved to revoke that release and detain him pending trial, arguing the seriousness of the charges warrants custody. Anna's father has stated the family is deeply troubled that Hudson has remained free despite the nature of the charges.This episode walks through the full timeline — from the night on the ship, to the sealed juvenile charges, to the transfer hearing, to the federal indictment — and examines the competing narratives about this family, the evidence trail, and the warning signs that reportedly preceded this crime. If convicted, Hudson faces life in federal prison. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AnnaKepner #TimothyHudson #CarnivalHorizon #FederalIndictment #CruiseShipMurder #JusticeForAnna #FBI #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #FirstDegreeMurder
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Dale and Amy are back for another episode of Bless Your 'Hardt, and things get chaotic fast. It starts with their oldest daughter dropping a very “Dale-coded” phrase on a grown man over FaceTime, and Dale's explanation only makes it funnier. Amy opens up about brain spotting therapy and a buried childhood memory involving a seventh-grade teacher, a Hakeem Olajuwon jersey, and a moment of public embarrassment that stuck with her longer than she realized. Dale answers with one of his own from his teen years, getting called out by Tony Eury Sr. for not offering pizza to a crew, and how it shaped him. They also get real about couples therapy and the one piece of advice that completely changed how they handle arguments. Of course, it would not be an episode without the chaos: Dale giving a 2,500-person speech with a cardboard collar still in his shirt, the girls walking around with one earring each, and Travis going down a Google rabbit hole after Dale makes up a wild alligator “fact.” Plus, Ask Amy returns with questions about festivals, cats, and social etiquette disasters. And do not miss this week's Drink of the Week presented by High Rock Vodka. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Dad Edge Podcast (formerly The Good Dad Project Podcast)
In this episode, I sit down with Kelvin Davis — fashion trailblazer, author of Be a Good Man Not a Nice Guy, creator of Notoriously Dapper, one of the first Black big-and-tall models for Gap and Target, and dad of two daughters. This one covers a wide range of territory — style, masculinity, nice guy syndrome, divorce, co-parenting, and raising daughters as a single dad — and somehow manages to be one of the most fun and most real conversations we've had on this show. We start with style — and not the surface-level kind. Kelvin breaks down why how you dress is actually a statement about how you see yourself, how the right fit and color unlocks a level of confidence that can't be faked, and why most guys are unknowingly dressing for a version of themselves they no longer are. Then we get into the heart of the show: the difference between a good man and a nice guy. Kelvin draws the line clearly — nice guys are motivated by approval and the avoidance of conflict, good men are grounded in purpose, principles, and accountability. He gets deeply honest about his own nice guy patterns, including a porn addiction and seeking emotional connection outside his marriage, and how staying in a relationship he knew wasn't right ended up costing him and his daughters dearly. We dig into his divorce — how the girls responded, the pressure to pick sides, the importance of therapy, and what happened when his daughters moved to Tennessee and their relationship actually deepened over FaceTime. And we close with a powerful conversation about what Kelvin believes a dad's real job is: not to be liked, but to get your kids ready for the world. Timeline Summary [0:00] Introduction to the Dad Edge mission and the movement to raise leaders of families and communities [1:01] Introducing Kelvin Davis — style, Notoriously Dapper, big and tall modeling, and Be a Good Man Not a Nice Guy [4:58] Kelvin's backstory — knowing from age eight that fashion was his calling and going back to speak at his old elementary school [9:23] Larry's story with style expert Tanner Gazi — and the fat kid still living inside him who wears dark colors to hide [12:58] What style actually is — and why the right fit unlocks confidence that cannot be faked [14:03] How to build a base wardrobe — know your true size, nail the fit, then add accessories to elevate everything [16:52] What happens when you walk into a room dressed confidently — including the people who love it and the ones who resent it [19:53] How Kelvin learned to stop caring what people think — and why we all care to some degree [23:50] Introducing Be a Good Man Not a Nice Guy — how Kelvin defines the difference [24:36] Nice guys are motivated by approval and conflict avoidance — good men are grounded in purpose and values [27:25] Covert contracts, people pleasing, and why nice guys always eventually fall apart [29:01] Kelvin's nice guy symptoms — avoiding accountability, gaslighting, saying yes to everyone at the cost of himself [31:33] The one place Kelvin's nice guy syndrome never showed up — fatherhood [33:34] Why dads who weren't loved well as kids tend to over-serve their kids — and why holding the line is still the right move [35:08] What Kelvin's daughters would have picked up on if he'd stayed in a marriage where he wasn't showing up as his true self [37:03] The guilt and shame of a pregnancy that forced a marriage — and admitting the foundation was never really there [40:37] Seeking emotional connection outside the marriage — and the fear that keeps nice guys trapped [41:38] The unexpected peace of living alone for the first time after the divorce [43:37] How the girls responded when he moved out — the pressure to pick sides and what Kelvin told them [45:32] Kids hear everything — the damage done when adults talk about each other in front of their children [46:22] Therapy for the girls starting in 2022 — what the therapist revealed about the older daughter's emotional burden [47:31] His job was to carry his own anger — not put it on his daughters [49:28] His 15-year-old's personality emerging — meeting her where she is and becoming more of a collaborator [50:43] Since the girls moved to Tennessee, their relationship has deepened more over FaceTime than it ever did in person [52:08] Creating psychological safety — how connection is the foundation of all influence as a dad [53:28] When mom was more friend than parent — and why the oldest pushes back on her but never on Kelvin [55:46] My job is not to be your friend — it's to get you ready for the world [57:21] Larry's 18-year-old in the 1,000 pound club — and the moment your kid surpasses you is the moment you know you did your job Five Key Takeaways Style is not vanity — it's communication. How you dress tells the world and yourself who you are. If you've been hiding behind dark colors and ill-fitting clothes, ask yourself what you're really trying to hide. The difference between a nice guy and a good man is what drives them. Nice guys chase approval and avoid conflict. Good men are grounded in purpose, values, and accountability — and people feel that difference. Your kids are watching everything — including how you treat their mother, who you are when your guard is down, and whether the man at home is the same man everyone else gets. They will model it. Your job as a dad is not to be liked — it's to get your kids ready for the world. That means holding the line, teaching respect, and preparing them for authority figures, hard seasons, and life without you. Psychological safety is what makes your kids come to you. Connection comes first. Without it, you have no influence — no matter how many rules you set or sacrifices you make. Links & Resources Dad Edge Alliance & Business Boardroom: https://thedadedge.com/mastermind The Men's Forge: https://themensforge.com Be a Good Man Not a Nice Guy by Kelvin Davis: Available on Amazon Notoriously Dapper website: https://notoriouslydapper.com Follow Kelvin on Instagram: @kelvindavis Follow Notoriously Dapper on TikTok: @notoriouslydapper Episode Link & Resources (Episode 1463): https://thedadedge.com/1463 Closing If there's one message from this episode that stands out, it's this: your kids don't need you to be their friend — they need you to be the man they can model their entire life after. Kelvin Davis built a brand around showing up as your true self — unapologetically, consistently, and confidently. But it took a failed marriage, a divorce, and years of self-work to get there. And out of all of it, he's built a deeper relationship with his daughters than he ever had when they lived under the same roof. That's what happens when a man stops performing and starts leading. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a dad who needs to hear it. Go out and live legendary.
In May 2020, Nick Cordova was shot in the head while on FaceTime with his children. Suspicion initially focused on one man, but surveillance video showed he was not the shooter.. Nearly six years later, Cordova's family is still pleading for answers. If you have any information about the death of Nicholas “Nick” Cordova in Gilbert, Arizona, contact the Gilbert Police Department at 480-503-6500. To remain anonymous, reach out to Silent Witness at 480-948-6377. Head over to our Crime Junkie YouTube channel to WATCH this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCViIMwuDO0 Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-nick-cordova/ Interested in trying the Crime Junkie Fan Club for free? Visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/fanclub to view the current membership options and policies. Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie! Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuck TikTok: @crimejunkiepodcast Facebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllc Crime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawat Twitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawat TikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkie Facebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Taylor Lewan and Will Compton are back with another STACKED episode of Bussin' With The Boys! This week's guest is Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend and one of the greatest linebackers to ever do it, Lavonte David. In the intro, Will and Lavonte discuss golf, fishing and favorite TV shows. Will announces Bussin’s upcoming spring tour dates hitting Texas Tech, Miami, and Notre Dame. Lavonte may even show up to Miami to kick it with the boys when they’re there. Lavonte David’s interview begins with Will listing off all of his accolades, only to then try to bully Lavonte into admitting he was Will's little bro during their time together playing college football at Nebraska. Lavonte is NOT buying it and the argument gets heated. Carolina Panthers legend Luke Kuechly FaceTimes in to settle the 2013 Defensive Player of the Year debate once and for all, and the results might surprise you. Lavonte then calls Will out for never having a signed Willy C jersey from him, which is honestly criminal. Lavonte opens up about the moment he found out Tom Brady was coming to Tampa, what it was really like playing with Gronk, and how the locker room changed overnight when TB12 walked through the door. This episode has everything — beef, FaceTime ambushes, Super Bowl stories, and Harry Potter drama. Please like, subscribe, and as always... Big Hugs, and Tiny Kisses! Timestamp Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:58 Lavonte Co-Hosting The Intro 3:44 March Madness talk (Nebraska hoops) 8:30 Tiger Woods News 11:15 Game of Thrones, Harry Potter & the New Snape 17:19 Nebraska stories 35:57 Lavonte David Interview Starts 37:54 Will's intro of Lavonte (the Hall of Fame resume) 45:32 JUCO stories 50:45 Conditioning horror stories 59:08 Strength coach was a psychopath 1:11:48 Talking About Coaches 1:15:46 Bo Pelini explained 1:27:40 Eight losing seasons & almost leaving Tampa 1:33:00 The Time Lavonte Almost Retired Previously 1:36:43 Pro Bowl & All-Pro snubs 1:46:56 Trying To Call Luke Kuechly 1:51:22 Jameis Winston's legendary 30-30 season 1:56:28 Tom Brady Coming To Tampa 2:00:06 Brady's Super Bowl locker room speech 2:06:50 Gronk in the locker room 2:08:59 The Antonio Brown moment 2:29:53 First week of retirement 2:40:42 What's next after retirement 2:59:53 Mike Evans leaving Tampa 3:02:07 The Bud Light Question 3:03:39 Closing thoughts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.