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Today's guest has quietly shaped the sound of a generation.He has written and produced some of the biggest songs of the last 15 years—from One Direction's "Story of My Life" to Niall Horan's "Slow Hands," Sabrina Carpenter's "Taste", Teddy Swims' "Lose Control," and Olivia Dean's "So Easy to Fall in Love."A true songwriter's songwriter, John Ryan doesn't just chase hits—he shapes careers, defines sounds, and knows exactly when inspiration is knocking.In this episode, John breaks down what it really takes to stay relevant across multiple eras, why authenticity always wins, and how he went from a Berklee kid living in his manager's parents' house to becoming one of the most trusted voices in pop music.We talk about:- The hardest years of his career- The real batting rate of the best songwriters- Meeting Sabrina Carpenter and Teddy Swims- Working with One Direction and losing Liam- Gems upon GEMS for up and coming musicians, songwriters, and producersand a special live performance of some of his biggest hits.A special thank you to our sponsors…Our lead Sponsor, NMPA— the National Music Publishing Association. Your support means the world to us.And @splice — the best sample library on the market. Period.Chapters:00:00 Intro: John Ryan02:30 How John Got Into the Music Industry06:30 Songs from Eighth Grade & Writing Early10:30 Writing Like a Kid Again (The Picasso Effect)13:00 Berklee, Pro Tools & Learning the Craft17:00 How Many Songs Actually Make It Out?19:30 Maroon 5's “Cold”21:30 Niall Horan: From One Direction to Solo Artist24:15 The Lowest Point of His Career26:00 The Realization That Saved Him28:00 Meeting Teddy Swims & Sabrina Carpenter31:00 Social Media, Virality & “I Don't Have That on My Phone”33:30 Writing “Heaven” with Niall Horan34:00 Sabrina Carpenter's “Feather”36:00 Stop Chasing Numbers. Start Betting on People38:00 Co-Writing with Amy Allen41:56 How John Ryan Produces Songs44:50 Country Music & Expanding Taste47:20 Liam Payne51:03 Olivia Dean – “So Easy to Fall in Love”56:45 John Ryan's Take on Collaboration58:50 Writing “Tears” with Sabrina Carpenter59:40 Managing Life, Energy & Relationships1:02:01 “Steal My Girl” & “Night Changes” Should've Been Bigger1:04:52 Choosing Great People Over “Sure Things”1:07:00 John Plays & Sings His Hits1:20:00 Why 10,000 Hours Isn't Enough1:21:06 GEM: Ruthlessly A/B Your Music to Get BetterHosted by Ross GolanProduced by Joe London and Jad SaadEdited by Jad SaadPost-Production VFX by Pratik Karki Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We've known Jean Grae from the New York comedy scene forever - and she was even on the live version of Couples Therapy back in the pre-pandemic times - and now that her new fantastic book In My Remaining years is out, we just had to have her back on the show! Now maybe you too know Jean from her book, from doing comedy stuff, especially with John Hodgman, from her days as a rapper, when she was genuinely one of the best to ever pick up a mic, or from tons of other stuff! But even if this is your first time meeting Jean, you're gonna fall in love! We talk about her later-in-life neurodivergent epiphany, dating and dealing with narcissists, how perimenopause is different from Perry Mason, the correct way to have a revenge fantasy and SO MUCH MORE! PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!We're in culture critic and Vulture writer Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen!ALSO BUY A SUPER CUTE "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to our ongoing series about The Age of Innocence! This week we're discussing when a thought becomes a sin in this book, whether there's enough substance in Newland for a woman like Ellen to fall in love with him, Newland's obsession with fate (even if he has manufacture some), Ellen as representative of European culture for Newland, and much, much more. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe

This conversation isn't really about rules.It's about the moments we don't look… because looking would require us to choose.In Part 2 of this opening 2026 conversation, I'm back with my best friend, Keira Brinton, and we talk about what happens when awareness replaces avoidance — in love, money, faith, intimacy, and self-trust.This episode is raw. It's quiet in places. It's honest in ways that feel slightly uncomfortable — and deeply freeing.We talk about grief that lives in the body, the loneliness that success doesn't protect you from, the fantasies we fall in love with, and the power we unknowingly give away when we don't trust ourselves enough to see clearly.Nothing here is polished.Everything here is real.In this episode, we talk about:The subtle ways we give our power to outside authority — and why it feels safer than trusting ourselvesAvoidance as self-protection… and how it quietly costs us intimacy and truth“Anything measured improves” — and what happens when we stop measuring because we're afraid of what we'll seeTouch, grief, and the kind of healing the body does without asking permissionThe loneliness that can exist inside successFantasy vs. reality in love — and why both can keep us stuckPower, worthiness, and the stories we tell ourselves about being chosenJudgment, compassion, and what changes when we let people be humanFaith without dogma — truth, love, and integrity as lived experiencesWhat reclaiming your power actually feels like (hint: it's not loud)Gentle content note:This episode includes discussion of intimacy, grief, sexually transmitted infections, and emotional vulnerability.What to do after listening:Notice one place you've been avoiding — not to fix it, just to see it.Ask yourself: Where have I been giving my power to something outside of me?Let one truth you already know guide a single decision this week.Remember: softness and strength are not opposites.Here are the key moments from the episode:00:00 This Isn't About Rules — It's About Power04:10 Awareness vs. Avoidance (and Why Not Looking Feels Easier)08:55 “Anything Measured Improves”… Until We Stop Measuring14:20 Exhaustion, Success, and Losing Touch with Yourself19:40 Touch, Grief, and the Body's Memory26:10 Loneliness Isn't Fixed by Achievement31:45 Fantasy vs. Reality in Love37:30 When Not Knowing Becomes a Choice43:05 Power, Worthiness, and Being Chosen49:50 Judgment, Compassion, and Letting People Be Human56:35 God as Truth. God as Love.1:02:10 Calling Your Power Back Without Hardening1:08:40 Choosing Reality — Even When It's Harder1:13:30 Closing Reflections: What Changes When You Trust YourselfConnect with Heidi:Website: https://heidipowell.net/Email: podcast@heidipowell.netInstagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowellTrain with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/Connect with Keira Brinton:Website: https://www.keirabrinton.com/Instagram: @keirabrintonAbout Keira Brinton:Keira Brinton is the CEO & Founder of JOA Publishing, host of the Sacred Wandering podcast, 7x author, and creator of the Book Activator method. She helps visionaries bring their truth into form — blending strategy and spirit, devotion and discipline — and is known for making the impossible feel inevitable.

Join Angela and Simon Alexander Ong, a life and business coach and author of the book Energize, for a discussion on how to transform your life by managing your energy rather than your time, focussing on the power of perception and mindset in achieving an "extraordinary life".  Simon shares his personal journey from the financial sector during the 2008 crisis to becoming a coach, illustrating how obstacles can be reframed as opportunities. They also look at practical strategies for goal setting, maintaining consistency over intensity, and building sustainable systems for long-term success in both personal and professional spheres. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Energy Management Over Time Management: True productivity and the ability to "bend reality" come from managing your energetic state and perception rather than just managing your calendar. Consistency Trumps Intensity: Success is rarely a straight line; it is more like a maze where long-term consistency in habits and systems is more effective than short-term bursts of intense effort. The Power of Pronoia: Reframing your perspective from paranoia (the world is out to get you) to "pronoia" (the universe is conspiring in your favour) significantly changes how you respond to challenges and opportunities. Value and Service as Business Foundations: In business, shift the focus from selling to providing value and service; Simon suggests that money is simply an "echo of value". TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS: [0:56] The career journey [2:50] “The messy middle" of any journey and why it's crucial to fall in love with the process [7:46] The difference between goal-setting (like training for a marathon) and building systems [13:48] “Daily non-negotiables," including physical exercise, reading across multiple formats, journaling for mental clarity, and using voice notes VALUABLE RESOURCES ⁠Join The High Performance Health Community⁠ ⁠Click here⁠ for discounts on all the products I personally use and recommend A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible Try Beam Minerals now at beamminerals.com/angela using code ANGELA for 20% off Take the BioSyncing Quiz: https://angelafoster.me/quiz ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women's Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. CONTACT DETAILS ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Shoshana Manssouri stumbled into the role of being a mikveh attendant as a young woman. Over the years, she has developed a deep reverence for the experience of accompanying women to immerse in the mikvah's holy waters.Today, she shares the deeper meaning behind mikvah immersion, what makes these ritual waters holy, and the experiences that made her fall in love with her role. * * * * * * *To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at info@humanandholy.comTo support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

Erika Ristovski and I explore the profound journey of spiritual awakening, touching on themes of mediumship, healing, and the interconnectedness of all beings. Erika shares her personal experiences with spirit, interdimensional beings, and the importance of self-acceptance. The discussion emphasizes the power of intuition and the transformative nature of embracing one's spiritual path, while also addressing the challenges faced in relationships when navigating spiritual growth. Ultimately, the conversation serves as a reminder that we are all enough and capable of achieving our desires through self-acceptance and connection with the divine. Erika Ristovski is a Psychic Medium, Healer, and Spiritual Life Coach who founded Quantum Transformation S.L., a sanctuary dedicated to rapid personal transformation, healing, and growth. Drawing from her own triumphs over depression, anxiety, and heightened sensitivity to energies, she empowers individuals to overcome life's challenges, rediscover inner strength, tune into intuition, harness energy, and live authentically with joy and purpose. From a reserved, introverted childhood in Colombia marked by self-doubt and isolation, Erika evolved through self-reflection and energetic practices, transitioning from a successful career as an exhibiting artist and educator—where she impacted communities through heart-centered knowledge sharing—to her current expertise with over 20 years in the Healing Arts, including certifications in business energetics and quantum harmonization. Today, she leads public speaking engagements, workshops on emotional intelligence, healing circles, and private mentorships, creating safe spaces for vulnerability and growth with a gentle, loving, and direct approach enriched by relatable stories. Now residing in Spain with her husband of 15 years, their dog, and 6-year-old son after two decades in the United States, Erika embraces slow living and has guided hundreds to heal from chronic conditions and fall in love with their lives. Find Erika: https://erikaristovski.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erikaristovski111 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Psychichealercoach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erika Ristovski and I explore the profound journey of spiritual awakening, touching on themes of mediumship, healing, and the interconnectedness of all beings. Erika shares her personal experiences with spirit, interdimensional beings, and the importance of self-acceptance. The discussion emphasizes the power of intuition and the transformative nature of embracing one's spiritual path, while also addressing the challenges faced in relationships when navigating spiritual growth. Ultimately, the conversation serves as a reminder that we are all enough and capable of achieving our desires through self-acceptance and connection with the divine. Erika Ristovski is a Psychic Medium, Healer, and Spiritual Life Coach who founded Quantum Transformation S.L., a sanctuary dedicated to rapid personal transformation, healing, and growth. Drawing from her own triumphs over depression, anxiety, and heightened sensitivity to energies, she empowers individuals to overcome life's challenges, rediscover inner strength, tune into intuition, harness energy, and live authentically with joy and purpose. From a reserved, introverted childhood in Colombia marked by self-doubt and isolation, Erika evolved through self-reflection and energetic practices, transitioning from a successful career as an exhibiting artist and educator—where she impacted communities through heart-centered knowledge sharing—to her current expertise with over 20 years in the Healing Arts, including certifications in business energetics and quantum harmonization. Today, she leads public speaking engagements, workshops on emotional intelligence, healing circles, and private mentorships, creating safe spaces for vulnerability and growth with a gentle, loving, and direct approach enriched by relatable stories. Now residing in Spain with her husband of 15 years, their dog, and 6-year-old son after two decades in the United States, Erika embraces slow living and has guided hundreds to heal from chronic conditions and fall in love with their lives. Find Erika: https://erikaristovski.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erikaristovski111 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Psychichealercoach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this very special episode of the Mashq Records Podcast, RJ Umar Nisar welcomes one of his all time favourite storyteller, Sajid Ali, the visionary director of Laila Majnu. A filmmaker who made us all cry, reflect, and fall in love with madness through his art, Sajid Ali opens up about the making of Laila Majnu, his inspirations, and his personal journey as a storyteller.Together, they explore Kashmir, cinema, art, love, pain, and the timeless story of Laila and Majnu , retold in a way that still resonates deeply with audiences. The conversation also dives into the impact of Rockstar, the creative genius of his brother Imtiaz Ali, and how their shared vision continues to shape modern Indian cinema.Highlights from this episode include:Sajid Ali's childhood and entry into cinemaThe idea behind retelling Laila Majnu and collaborating with Imtiaz AliImtiaz Ali's vision: “kaam hi break hai” — and what drives his storytellingThe cinematic parallels of Rockstar and Laila MajnuWhy Kashmir became the perfect backdrop for Laila MajnuDefining love after making the filmChemistry between Avinash Tiwary and Triptii DimriCasting choices and preparing actors for emotionally heavy scenesMusic as the heartbeat of the storyBehind-the-scenes stories and Sajid Ali's favorite shotsBalancing classic romance with a modern narrativeReflections on Chamkila, the necessity of pain in art, and creative honestyPersonal thoughts on life, mental health, happiness, and hopeThis episode is more than a film discussion... it's about cinema, legacy, love, madness, and the vision of two brothers shaping stories that stay with us forever.

In this episode, YA author, Andy Darcy Theo joins me to unpack why the genre hits so deeply. We talk about the tropes readers can't get enough of (and why they work every time), what goes into crafting emotionally addictive fantasy worlds, and how writers know when a story is actually working.Andy also opens up about the journey from loving romantasy as a reader to creating it as an author, including the quiet, unexpected moments that make you stop and think, wait… I really made it. We get real about creative doubt, trusting your instincts, and navigating the pressure that comes with having people fall in love with characters you once kept to yourself.Whether you're a romantasy reader, an aspiring writer, or someone chasing a creative dream that still feels far away, this episode is a reminder that passion, persistence, and a little bit of magic can take you further than you ever imagined.

Does it feel like you're constantly defending your child's reading choices to a well-meaning teacher who insists graphic novels "don't count"? Are you worried that letting them "just look at the pictures" is actually holding them back? Today, we're busting the biggest myth in the dyslexia community and looking at why the graphic novel revolution is the breakthrough your struggling reader has been waiting for. In this episode, I'm sharing the research that proves these books actually pack more sophisticated vocabulary than traditional children's stories - without the "wall of text" that leads to burnout. We'll talk about why visuals are a total game-changer for comprehension and how they allow your child's brain to actually process the story instead of just exhausted decoding, plus I'm also giving you the exact scripts to use when you get pushback at school and my personal "no-fail" book list to get your child reading voluntarily. By the end of this one, you'll stop stressing over "real books" and start seeing your child finally fall in love with a story! Would you like to understand reports, ask the right questions, and get schools to take you seriously? Together Through Dyslexia 6-month program provides expert mentorship for parents of dyslexics and struggling readers, and you can claim your spot now at https://www.literacyuntangled.com/together-through-dyslexia! My mini-course, From Lost to Empowered: How to Get Your Struggling Reader: The 3-Step Evaluation Request Blueprint for Parents of Struggling Readers, is available now! This 3-step evaluation request blueprint walks you through everything you need to know, from documenting concerns with the right details to writing the evaluation request letter with language that triggers legal timelines, to handling what to do when schools try to push you off, and so much more. You can break through the barriers NOW and get instant access at https://www.literacyuntangled.com/from-lost-to-empowered. Topics Covered: What happens cognitively when your child swaps a traditional book for a graphic novel [2:28] Why visual context and high-level vocabulary in graphic novels actually reduce cognitive load for struggling readers [3:40] The key reasons reading graphic novels builds sophisticated literacy skills that transfer to every other type of text [5:28] How to find the perfect high-interest graphic novel to hook your specific reader [6:16] Simple, fun strategies to incorporate graphic novels into your home routine without it feeling like "schoolwork" [7:41] What to say when teachers claim graphic novels "don't count" as real reading - plus the research to prove them wrong [8:32] Key Takeaways: The ways in which graphic novels are “vocabulary powerhouses.” For dyslexic readers, illustrations aren't "cheating" but rather visuals that bridge the comprehension gap. Manageable "text chunks" build stamina and engagement is the gateway to fluency. Links & Resources Mentioned: Center of Teaching and Learning (University of Oregon) Hilo Series by Judd Winick The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey Bone: The Complete Cartoon Epic in One Volume by Jeff Smith When you're ready to work with me, here are 3 ways I can help you: Claim your spot now to Together Through Dyslexia, my 6-month program providing expert mentorship for parents of dyslexics and struggling readers! Subscribe to my Podcast Literacy Untangled Podcast for bimonthly episodes on navigating the dyslexia journey with your kid. Want 1:1 help from an Orton-Gillingham expert? Book a call to see how I help kids who are struggling to learn how to read. Have a question or want a certain topic covered? Send an email to jennie@literacyuntangled.com or a DM on Instagram. I want to support parents with dyslexic children and get this content in the hands of those who need it most. Click the share button and send away! Thank you. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or on your favorite podcast platform. Connect: - Visit my website - Sign up for my newsletter - Follow me on Instagram - Join me on Facebook

AI didn't quietly evolve, it crossed the line from recommendation to execution. Once agents stopped advising humans and started acting inside real systems, trust replaced experimentation and consequences became unavoidable. In this episode, Ron sits down with Marcus J. Carey, Principal Research Scientist at ReliaQuest, to examine what happens after AI is given authority: agents running in production, prompt debt replacing technical debt, vibe coding accelerating risk, and maintenance emerging as the true bottleneck. Together, they discuss how cybersecurity, software engineering, and the job market are shifting now that AI operates with autonomy, often faster than organizations can explain what their systems are actually doing. Impactful Moments 00:00 - Introduction 02:26 - AI agents cross into production 03:35 - Trust boundaries become attack surfaces 6:46 - Vibe coding and hidden technical debt 09:22 - Prompt debt changes everything 17:40 - Why junior knowledge disappears 19:00 - AI replaces repetitive cyber workflows 23:43 - Coding becomes human leverage 29:30 - Fall in love with the problem   Connect with our guest, Marcus J. Carey: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuscarey/ X https://x.com/marcusjcarey   Articles and Books Mentioned: Article used for discussion:  https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/this-webui-vulnerability-allows-remote-code-execution-heres-how-to-stay-safe   Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits-summary   Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution: https://sobrief.com/books/fall-in-love-with-the-problem-not-the-solution   Our Links: Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/  

At the 2025 Medical Innovation Olympics, a powerful all-star expert panel moderated by Melissa Norcross (Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Hyland Software) featuring Eddie Power (CEO, Empower Medical, former Global Medical Affairs Leader at Pfizer), Vivek Mukhatyar (Senior Director, Medical AI Team Lead, Pfizer), and Ravi Kiran Koppichetti (Senior Analyst, Manufacturing Technology, Vertex; former Lead IT Data Engineer, Novo Nordisk) cut through the hype and delivered a practical playbook for leaders in healthcare: 1) Fall in love with the problem, not the tool; 2) Think in systems, not silos; and 3) Train your people, not just your models.Timeline00:00 Highlight 1: Why AI Innovation Fails When the Problem Is Mis-framed01:20 Highlight 2: Probable vs Precise Decisions: Where AI Helps vs Where Governance Must Lead03:38 Highlight 3: Falling in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution04:38 Highlight 4: Non-Patient AI Use Cases: Process, Partnership & Proof06:00 Leadership in the Age of AI: Framing the Right Questions08:52 Systems Thinking in Healthcare Innovation (Hepatitis C Case Study)11:35 Constraints in Medical Affairs: Where Humans Must Stay in the Loop13:19 AI as “Intelligence on Tap” vs Clinical Decision Authority17:53 Defining Target Conditions and What “Done” Really Means20:15 Systems Failures in Real-World Healthcare Environments22:50 How Providers, Payers, and Pharma Are Using AI Today25:47 Who Decides: Human vs AI Agents in Regulated Healthcare27:18 Industry 4.0 Explained: Integrating OT and IT in Pharma Manufacturing30:33 Data Quality, Trust, and Why Most Organizational Data Is Unstructured32:03 Probabilistic AI vs Precision Decisions: A Leadership Framework34:35 Trust, Evaluations, and Human-in-the-Loop AI Design39:11 Why 95% of AI Pilots Fail — and the Role of AI Ambassadors43:08 Closing Reflections: Systems Thinking, Learning Loops, and Fearless Curiosity

Happened In the 90's hosted by Steve and Matt picks a day, any day, and then goes back in time to that magical decade we all know and love the 90's, to revisit episodes of tv, movies that premiered, or cultural events that occurred on that day in the 90's. This week Steve & Matt discuss the dark side of Varsity Blues, when a "Beauty" can't get her "Beast," and how to smoke a cigar in your teens!!!SEGMENT 1Show: X-Men: The Animated SeriesEpisode: "Beauty & the Beast” (Season 2 | Episode: 10)Premiere Date: 1/15/1994Story: The Friends of Humanity attack a hospital for the blind that Beast is working at. Wolverine plans on tearing them apart from the inside. Beast and one of his patients, Carly, fall in love together, but Carly's father is a mutant hater.SEGMENT 2Show: The Larry Sanders ShowEpisode: "Make a Wish” (Season 5 | Episode: 7)Premiere Date: 1/15/1997Story: Larry is desperate to make People Magazine's Sexiest Men Alive list, and it causes problems with Ben Stiller, his friend and guest on the show. Customs busts Hank for importing Cuban cigars.

Hey comrades! It's the first deep dive (deep cut? slice? stab?) of the year and we're really getting under your skin with listener suggested serial killer romance BUTCHER & BLACKBIRD by Brynne Weaver. I'm joined by returning guest host Katie to talk about this bonkers romance in which two bonkers people, Sloane and Rowan, fall in love and also murder a good amount of people on the way. Enjoy the show! Katie's previous episode: Morning Glory Milking Farm C.M. Nascosta episode Ep. 80 - Xeni   Dr. Death Podcast Subscribe! Follow! Rate! Review! Tell your friends and family! Bookshop.org Storefront: buy a book mentioned in the episode through this link and I earn a small commission Buy me coffee WRION merch! My feminist, sapphic, bookish Etsy shop! Instagram/Threads: @wereaditonenight TikTok: @wereaditonenight Facebook: We Read It One Night Email: wereaditonenight [at] gmail.com

Welcome back to part two of my interview with Susannah Cahalan, bestselling author of the #1 New York Times-bestselling memoir “Brain on Fire,” and the books the “The Great Pretender,” and her most recent “The Acid Queen,” about the life and influence of Rosemary Woodruff Leary, a psychedelic pioneer who has best known in her lifetime as Timothy Leary's wife but who has a story and legacy all her own.In addition to her award-winning work as a journalist and author, Susannah's advocacy work in brain disorders and mental health awareness has taken her around the world, speaking to universities and medical schools. It also earned the American Brain Foundation's Ambassador Award in 2022.This is a super juicy episode about managing your own expectations, focusing on the good, and putting your inner critic to good use.We covered:- How each of her books have been a wildly different experience in terms of reach and “success”--and how she's processed how little of a book's impact is under an author's control- Balancing your dreams for your book's impact with the knowledge that most books don't get the readership they deserve- Trying to figure out what the heck to do about using social media to promote your work–on the one hand, it's vital, on the other, it can suck your time and sap your sanity- The tarot card reading that helped her get out of a “publication psychosis” spiral over her most recent book (link to him in the show notes on Substack)- Working with those “who do you think you are?” thoughts–especially as a writer who tackles topics you're not an expert in- Using the inner critic as fuel to be really really careful (and hire your own fact checkers)- Learning how to use ignorance as a strength- How her process of deciding what to write about has changed now that she's a couple decades in- The value of figuring out what you *don't* want to write about, even if you're not sure what you do want to cover- What it feels like to fall in love with your topicVisit Susannah on Instagram @susannahcahalan or at susannhacahalan.com.For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com.Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astra Award-winning actor, Indy! He won for his performance in Good Boy (2025) Who’s a good boy? Why, you are, Indy! In a monumental achievement, Indy the dog’s performance in Good Boy earned him the Astra Award for Best Performance in a Horror or Thriller, beating out his esteemed human competition. In a year that has started off with so much social friction, it is amazing news like this that gives us hope. This win is for the underdog. How did Indy do it? Listen to my interview with director Ben Leonberg about how they pulled off this miraculous feat. The Astra Awards are presented by the Hollywood Creative Alliance, a collective group of movie industry professionals, and this was their ninth annual awards ceremony. The Astra Awards expand the genres eligible for awards. Like the Golden Globes, they award separate categories for dramas and comedies/musicals. In a laudable move, they also have awards for best horror or thriller. So, this is not a genre awards festival; they have set these awards to align with the end of the year and the lead-up to the Oscars. Indy’s competition this year was strong: Alfie Williams for 28 Years Later Alison Brie for Together Ethan Hawke for The Black Phone 2 Sally Hawkins for Bring Her Back Sophie Thatcher for Companion Indy the Dog for Good Boy Curiously, no acting nominations for Sinners or Weapons. I’m actually pleased that these other performances got rewarded. No worries. There will almost certainly be Oscar noms for Amy Madigan and Michael B. Jordan. This may be a first: a non-human acting award over human competition. I think the Astra Awards just made some waves. For those of you who fall in love with Indy and want a dog like him, he is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. It’s an uncommon breed, but I’d expect this movie to make the breed a lot more popular! The AKC describes this breed as “lovey dovey”, pretty good with other dogs, and very good with children. Moreover, they are super cute. How Did They Pull This Off? First and foremost, it helps that Indy is director Ben Leonberg’s pet. Secondly, it took a very long time, over three years from start to release. Hundreds of hours of footage had to be shot to capture the perfect reaction for Indy, and the shooting schedule was limited to three-hour sessions with him to avoid wearing him out. For anyone worried about harming the dog, worry not! All the acting was done with positive reinforcement and treats, and a stunt dog was used for any truly perilous scenes. Harm to dogs is a trigger for many viewers, particularly in horror movies. People who willingly put good money to see teenagers get slaughtered by the dozen will nope out with violence to a dog. So, many people have asked me, “Does Indy make it?” I can’t say that without spoiling the movie, since it’s all about him. However, if it means the difference between seeing the movie and not, I suggest you go to the site Does the Dog Die trigger warning database to get the spoilers. Good Boy is going to go down as the little Indie Horror film that could for 2025. On a reported budget of only $70,000, the movie to date, with a limited release, has a worldwide gross of over $8,700,000… plus whatever they were able to receive as their Shudder contract. That’s over a 100:1 ratio of profitability! Congratulations to Indy and Ben for their wonderful movie. This will be a cult film favorite. It lands at #4 on my Horror Movies for 2025, and I know I am not alone in my admiration for this movie. The Interview: For deeper insight into the movie’s production and how Ben got such a wonderful performance out of Indy, here is my interview with Leonberg at the Overlook Film Festival in April 2025. I’ve been doing industry interviews for going on nine years, and this is one of my absolute favorite discussions. Check it out! Ben Leonberg of Good Boy, directing his dog, the award-winning Indy. On set with the dog height camera rig: Indy and Ben Leonberg from Good Boy.

WELCOME TO THE BEST PODCAST so far in 2026. Corneezy & Beezy create some new insults, we call around to get the winning Powerball numbers, we call Cornell's girlfriend and insult her, Bee Man writes a whole movie about a woman and a fish who fall in love, we beat box, and much more! Enjoy this episode before it's too late! JOIN US AT patreon.com/worldrecordpodcast FOR FULL EPISODES, LIVESTREAMS AND BONUS CONTENT or BUY SOME MERCH & GET INFORMED AT worldrecordpodcast.com 00:00 Intro & Beatboxing 03:02 Break Dancing Discussion 04:00 Dance Studio Voicemail Prank 17:53 Calling Girlfriend - Turkey Tits 19:26 Gorilla Tits Story 23:46 Controversial Jokes 27:24 Fish Movie Pitch 29:35 Comic Book Store Calls 28:31 Fish Character Voice Demo 38:00 Detailed Fish Movie Plot

Here's a HOT NEW A Spoonful of Paolo episode with actor, comedian, author, and Emmy winner Jeff Hiller! If you didn't fall in love with him on HBO's incredible Somebody Somewhere, it's time to start watching immediately. This is a conversation I will truly never forget. Jeff's story is raw, honest, relatable, and deeply inspiring. From being bullied as kids, to coming out to our parents, to losing our beloved moms and always dreaming BIG, our worlds felt beautifully—and cosmically—connected. Enjoy!To see the video version of this interview or any of our other interviews, head over to aspoonfulofpaolo.com or our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/PaoloPrestaTHREADS https://www.threads.net/@paoloprestaFACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaoloTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@paolo.prestaTWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPrestaWATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com If you enjoy our podcast, please take a quick second to rate, comment, subscribe & tell a friend. It all truly helps!

Jessica L. Cozzi crafts swoon-worthy romances for teens to show that there is always love in the world, if you're willing to find it. She is a publicist at William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins, and is also a former YA book blogger. She has a BA in Creative Writing from Fordham University and an MFA in Young Adult Fiction Writing & Professional Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. Her literary passion lies in Young Adult stories, including any and all contemporary romantic comedies. Through the stories she puts on bookstore shelves, she gives readers the chance to flip through the pages, fall in love, and find their inner hopeless romantic. Her first novel is We've Hit Turbulence. Learn more at jesscozziwrites.com Special thanks to NetGalley for early preview copies.Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

Another two-parter, Ladies and Gents...and this one gets a little strange.For Episode 188, we're diving into Stranger Things Season 5, and we brought in our brother and sister podcast, Anthony ( ⁨@TSWNMediaNetwork⁩  ) and Lisa ( ⁨@reelmovielovers9570⁩  ). We look back at what made us fall in love with the series, the countless breaks over the past nine years, and what we finally got after a three-year drought. We break down some of the new characters, Vecna/Henry/One's makeover, and debate whether Erica would've been a better choice than Holly to take on Vecna this season. We save our “What Did You Think Though?” for Chapter Two, but just like the first half of Season 5, we leave you on a solid cliffhanger.Be on the lookout for Chapter Two, dropping Thursday (1/15) at 6am EST / 5am CST, with visuals hitting YouTube at 9am EST / 8am CST.

Savanna finally brings her right-hand girl and longtime BFF Maria on the pod!From hurricane parties and mango allergies to spa meltdowns and elevator showdowns, nothing is off-limits in this episode.They spill on their 4+ year journey together, what really goes down at SBA, and how Maria almost gave Savanna Xanax by accident

Writer Katherine May talks about ‘wintering' and learning to love the darkest months of the year. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Monday Minute, part of our new series on The Independent Dealer Podcast, brought to you by our sponsor, Podium.The Monday Minute is your quick weekly reset. It's designed to help you lead better, think clearer, and build your dealership with intention. Think of this as the mindset. The Sunday newsletter is the roadmap.This week, Jeff breaks down one of the most important decisions you'll make as a dealer: choosing the right dealership model.Retail, Buy Here Pay Here, Lease Here Pay Here. There's no single “best” option. The right model depends on your market, your capital, your risk tolerance, and even the season of life you're in. Too many operators chase what looks good on paper instead of what actually works in their market.In this episode, we cover:Why dealership models aren't one-size-fits-allThe real tradeoffs between retail and BHPHHow market demographics should guide your decisionThe role of capital, debt, and cash flowWhy honesty about risk, stress, and time mattersBefore you fall in love with any model, make sure you're asking the right questions and doing the market research. Cash flow mistakes can end a dealership before it ever really starts.Don't forget to review this week's Sunday newsletter, where we lay out the full theme and practical exercises to help you take action.If you're not subscribed yet, head to TheIndependentDealer.com and join us.Let's build it together.Check out our new sponsor: Podium - podium.com

What if reading the Bible felt life-giving instead of overwhelming? In this week's episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I sit down with author Annie Weber, the heart and voice behind the book Astounding Truths. Annie's passion is simple but powerful: helping people read God's Word for themselves and truly understand it — not as religion, but as relationship. Annie shares what inspired her to write Astounding Truths, a bite-sized, approachable guide to understanding the world's best-selling book: the Bible. We talk about how learning Scripture transformed her faith, deepened her intimacy with God, and shifted her perspective from obligation to invitation. If you've ever struggled to stay consistent in reading the Bible, felt intimidated by Scripture, or wondered how to actually apply God's Word to your everyday life, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Annie's story will inspire you to open your Bible with fresh eyes, renewed confidence, and a desire to know God more deeply. ✨ This episode is an encouragement to stop outsourcing your faith and start digging into God's Word — one truth at a time.

Rich Kahn, CEO and Co-Founder of Anura, is driven by a mission to help businesses grow by eliminating digital ad fraud that silently siphons marketing budgets. A lifelong entrepreneur and developer, Rich is passionate about ensuring that advertising dollars reach real users—not bots, malware, or human fraud. We explore Rich's journey from launching an early digital advertising platform to uncovering widespread fraud that threatened his own business—and how building an internal solution eventually led to Anura. Rich breaks down his Ad Optimization Framework—Minimize Fraud, Optimize Conversion, Refresh Content—and explains why fraud must be addressed before any meaningful optimization can occur. He also shares how ad fraud impacts ROI, why lifetime value matters more than cost-per-click, and the conviction required to build and scale a SaaS company in a crowded market. — Improve Traffic Quality by 25% Overnight with Rich Kahn Good day, dear listeners. My name is Steve Preda, the Founder of the Summit OS Group, and the creator of the Summit OS Business Operating System. And today, my guest isa Rich Kahn, the CEO and Co-founder of Anura, an ad fraud solution that monitors traffic to identify real users versus bots, malware, and human fraud. Rich, welcome to the show.  Thanks for having me today.   Well, it’s super interesting business you have and the entrepreneurial journey. So let’s start with my favorite question. What is your personal ‘Why’, and how are you manifesting it in Anura?  My personal ‘Why’ has always been to help people. Fraud is a huge problem. And it’s no longer a question of if you have fraud, it’s a question of how much fraud you have. And I’m watching people spend millions and millions of dollars on digital marketing and getting it siphoned out by fraudsters with bogus traffic. So the ‘Why’ is that, in all the businesses that I've done, I've wanted to help people grow their business. I want to help people grow their staff. I wanted to help people grow, just in general.Share on X And in this case, with the Anura, I’m able to help them identify, wasted spend, eliminate that so they can grow their marketing campaigns and grow their company. And if they grow their company, then they have to grow their staff, and it’s a good thing for everybody. Yeah, definitely. And until we talked, I was not aware that fraud is rampant, especially in ad spend. It didn't occur to me. And I kind of wonder why this is happening. But tell me how you found this problem, and why do you want to solve this, and how did you get to this point to launch a company about it?  Well, in 2003, my wife and I launched a digital marketing firm. Think of Google, but really small. So it’s text-based ads you can target by keyword, bid price, geography, audience, like it had all these targeting criteria. We launched it in 2003. By 2004, we had a nice, stable list of clients, but we started getting some complaints about the traffic quality. Something wasn’t right. And I’m a developer, so I started looking at the code and realizing, looking at all the analytics and the data, and realized that it was bad traffic, it was fraudulent traffic. So I figured, you know what? I don't want to solve fraud. I want to go out, buy a fraud solution, bolt it onto my platform, and just continue doing my business.Share on X Kind of like buying McAfee for your laptop. You just buy and let it scan and do its thing. But in 2004, it didn't exist any fraud solutions. In fact, the first commercial available fraud solution didn’t start selling until 2008 or '09. So I was a developer, and I said, we're going to lose our business if I don't do something. So I figured it out I'd build it myself, and we did. I wrote the software. It worked great. We had to continue evolving it as fraud evolved. And it got to the point where we started having clients ask—if not beg—to use our software outside of our network. And that’s when we kind of got the idea that this might be a good tool to sell by itself, as opposed to baked into our platform. And that's where we launched it, in 2017. We ended up launching a Anura as a standalone solution.  Wow. I mean, it's definitely, if this is a big problem, it's going to affect everyone who advertises. So it could be hundreds of millions of people. How can someone even make money with fraudulent traffic? How does it help them to make money?   Well, what happens is internet advertising fraud is not illegal. There’s no law that says you can’t do it. So if you do find somebody that’s doing it, it’s really difficult to prosecute them in the U.S. But a lot of it happens overseas, so it’s even worse. There’s a lot of countries that allow all kinds of stuff. So basically, what we focus on is that their job is to try to make money. And I read an article one time from another company that was doing stats on fraud detection. They said the average fraudster—and this is why they do it—makes $5 million a year. But how?  There’s a lot of different ways. It depends if they're buying from Google, Facebook, DSPs, or affiliate marketing. But I’ll give you a simple example. One example, which is affiliate marketing. A lot of companies use affiliate marketing. I think it's a $20 or $30 billion industry at this point. It's a big market. So what happens is, right now, you or I can go to Amazon and sign up for their affiliate program, and every time we send them a new client, they'll give us 5% of what they spend. So I'm getting paid on the spend, right? So what if I sent fake users there? I’m not going to get paid for anything because they're not spending money. But what if I’m the fraudster? I use stolen credit cards to make those purchases. So if the purchase gets made and shipped, I get 5%. Affiliates usually get paid net 7. So I get paid net 7, somewhere across that month, maybe the next month, the person whose credit card was stolen says, “Hey, wait a second, I recognize charges that don't belong to me.” And then the investigation starts and takes months before it comes back to Amazon and says, “Oh, you shipped out a product to a fraudulent credit card. You're not getting paid for this. We're taking the money back.” But by then, they've already shipped the product, so they're out the hard cost of the product. They've already paid out the affiliate. The affiliate has already been paid. The affiliate can continue to do that for weeks, knowing that it’s going to take months for them to get caught. Once they get caught, they just set up another account. And what they're doing is making those affiliate margins. So if they spend a hundred dollars, they make five. If they create dozens and dozens of accounts, you can quickly see how they can make a lot of money in a short period of time. That’s just one example.  Yeah. That’s very interesting. Very interesting. So, okay, that’s really cool. So you basically help people not have the fake traffic. So whatever traffic they have, it’s real. So they pay real prices for real value. That’s got to be a significant improvement in advertising efficiency. What is the kind of improvement that you see on average happening for people?  On average, it’s 25% improvement. So 25% of the marketing dollars that they’re spending is fraudulent. Now, if they buy from like Google and Facebook, it's probably around 10%—they're on the lower side. If you buy from the programmatic space, like The Trade Desk and things like that, it’s upwards of 50%, and then everything else falls in between. All the digital types of marketing. If you're doing influencer advertising, if you're doing affiliate advertising, each one has different levels of fraud that we’ve found. But on the high side is programmatic, and on the low side is probably search and social.   Okay, so this seems like a big part of optimizing an ad, and making it perform better. So what I’d like you to share with us—and we'd talked about this in the pre-call is that you have a framework for generally optimizing digital ads. So what would that look like? And one element is fraud, but what are the other elements, and how do you go about optimizing your advertisement?  Sure. Like the heaviest hitter, in my opinion, is fraud. So you start with fraud, you look at where fraud is, and you minimize that, right? The next thing you want to focus on is conversion value. Every campaign has some level of conversion. It could be as simple as a click. It could be as simple as watching a video. It could be purchasing a product. It could be generating a lead for, let’s say, Hey, save money on my car insurance, and you fill out a lead. So what you want to do is look at where that conversion takes place. First off, you want to analyze the conversions because not all conversions are real conversions. You’ll get conversions like credit cards, fake credit cards being used, or fake information being used in fill in forms, and that’s where the fraud comes in. Once you eliminate that, now you can rely on the data that you see in your conversion value, and you start optimizing your campaigns around that conversion value. So as long as hey, this source is generating me a 20% conversion, this source is generating me 10%. Guess what? I want to stop spending on the 10%, spend more than the 20% just optimizing for the conversion value. And that's what's going to get your campaign to perform at its highest level.Share on X  So what are ways to optimize conversion beyond the fraud piece? Yeah, so once fraud’s out of the game, we’ve eliminated fraud, it’s really focusing on the data. What source you buy the traffic from, what sources they get the traffic from. Because sometimes you might buy a source of traffic like Google, and it may not come from Google. It may come from one of its syndicated partners like a CNN or a weather.com or Bloomberg, somewhere where you’re not familiar with, but if they’re getting traffic, that’s their partner network. They’re getting traffic from there. So you want to identify the sources. It could be by keyword, right? You can take a look and break it down by keyword. If you're looking at Google and maybe you have certain keywords that have a much higher performance because it's a better audience to targetShare on X and then you can have some that are much lower, then you got to decide what the cutoff is. So if you say, “Hey, anything less than a 10% conversion, I'm going to get rid of. And anything greater than 10%, I'm going to buy more of.” So that’s kind of where you focus on your conversion value. And ultimately, it’s to try to maximize your conversion while still spending your budget. Because let's say if you've got a source that's converting at 80%. It's going to be far and few between, and they're going to be expensive, and the volume of traffic is going to be light, and it's not going to be enough. Because if you've got one conversion a month, that's probably not enough to survive your company on. So you got to get somewhere in between, where you get the volume and you get the conversion value that you're looking for to give you the best possible campaign.Share on X So basically, you calculate your ROI on each type of conversion, and you get to a point where you still get a positive ROI. Is there like a rule of thumb? What is the kind of ROI do you need in order for it to generally be worth taking the risk of doing the advertising and putting in the effort?  Yeah. It’s very different from client to client. It’s got to be specific to a client. And I'll give you an example. I used to work with a company called TigerDirect. They were a huge reseller of electronics, computers, computer components, and stuff like that. And they would spend $110 to generate a $20 sale. So everybody knows that’s losing money, right? You're losing $80 on every sale you generate, or whatever the number is. If they're spending $100 to generate a sale just to get a $20 sale, why would they do that?  Well, they know once they get a client in the door, they market. They used to send weekly magazines of all the new stuff that's out in the market, the new pricing index, constant email bombardments. They would call you and say, “Hey, I saw you bought recordable CDs. We have a special on recordable CDs if you're looking for them.” They would market like crazy to their client base, and they would average over $300 per client.  So that’s the lifetime value.   Right. Their lifetime value was much greater than their cost for acquisition. And they were comfortable and in a position to spend that money to acquire the client knowing that they would make the money over time. Most companies don't operate that way. Most companies operate like GEICO—they pay $15 or $20 to get somebody to fill out a form saying they want to save money on car insurance. And they may close 15% of those leads into actual deals. And when they do the math, they’re making money every single lead that they get in, the ones that convert. And on the ones they lose, they're making enough money on the wins that the losses are outweighed, and they're still making money. So again, every company, every product—it's different. I've seen the same industries, like car insurance. Let's stick with car insurance. I've seen four or five companies where I'm looking at their conversion rates. Conversion rates are different. Their ROIs are different, their spend is different—everything's different. It's just targeting different audiences.Share on X  So if I had unlimited funding, let’s say, and I want to ramp up as fast as possible, but I wanted to make it in a smart way. Is there like a rule of thumb that your lifetime value—the profit you make on a customer—has to be 3x the amount you spend on advertising? And the lifetime is measured by the profit, not the top line, but the bottom line.  Yeah, I haven't seen a specific rule of thumb to give clients. Obviously, your lifetime value of a client needs to be more than the cost to acquire that client.  And if you want to be profitable, not every company starts out profitable. Look at Uber—they were a billion-dollar company before they went profitable. They were able to raise enough money to keep everything going, because all they cared about was client acquisition.  Yeah.  Let me get as many clients and as many drivers and riders in the door, as many drivers and riders in the door as they can possibly get so they can own the market. They had a great idea. Lyft was right behind them. They didn’t care. They were able to raise enough capital to just keep spending like crazy, knowing that in the long game, once they owned the market in all the different markets they were targeting, they were going to be profitable.Share on X So they were spending like crazy.  Doesn't that mean that there are some actors in the advertising market that inflate prices because maybe they’re venture-funded, and one out of a hundred company is going to make it unicorn? And the other 99 are going to be spending money on advertising, driving up prices. So if someone comes in and they're bootstrapping, they're going to be hard-pressed to actually make a return on their Facebook ads, because there's so much demand chasing results without appropriate expectation.  Well, if there’s enough demand, then the bootstrapper can make it work. I’ve been a bootstrapper my whole life. So if you’re in a market where there’s enough demand, it’ll work. But if you're in a situation where, let's say today, you decide to come up with a rideshare app, you're going to be hard-pressed to win riders and drivers as a new bootstrapped company. Personally, I don't think Uber would be where it is today if it were bootstrapped. A business model like that required to grow fast, and they needed the capital to do it. So there are certain industries that bootstrappers just aren't going to be able to touch, because you've got a company like Uber that was losing money while acquiring all these new clients, knowing that down the road they would own the network and they would be able to be profitable. That’s a big gamble. Yeah. But it's also all the other companies that get funding but never actually make it. And the venture capitalists are spreading their risk because they invest in ten companies, and if one blows up, that's enough.  Yeah.   So that means that there’s a lot of fake demand, basically.  Well, I’m talking about the demand from the client, not demand from the company. The company has the product, and they're trying to generate demand for their product. So when I say demand, I mean demand from the customer.  No, I mean, demand for advertising.  Oh, okay. Yeah, I see what you’re saying.  So clicks.   Yeah. So there's a limited number of people that are looking for that term. You’ve got a lot of people spending money. It’s going to make it difficult to get it unless you’re spending a lot per click.   Yeah.  So that means that maybe pay-per-click advertising is not for the faint of heart.  I wouldn't say that.  Yeah.   It's not for everybody when you're talking about every industry, right? Certain industries—I’ll give you an example. Let's say you're a roofer. Pay-per-click is going to work great for you because there are only so many roofers in a given area, and there's a high demand for roofing. You can get away with spending a couple dollars a click, where it’s not going to break the bank, and you get that phone ringing. My son, for example, owns a power washing and holiday lighting company. And he does Facebook and Google ads. He’s a small company, bootstrapped, and generates plenty of demand because of that situation. But again, if he decided he wanted to compete with Uber, he'd be lost. So it really depends on the industry, Insurance. Let's say you want to start your own Rich Kahn insurance company. Well, I’m going to be competing against Allstate, Progressive, GEICO—all these companies that are spending heavily in that sector. The only way you're going to get action is to spend more per click than they do. And if I’m spending more per click, and I don’t have the scale like they do, I’m going to lose money. Yeah. Super interesting. So let’s circle back to your framework. So we talked about fraud minimization as a way to optimize ads. We talked about conversion. What's the third leg of this stool?  For me, it’s content.   So let's say you've got fraud out of the game. You optimize by campaign and your ads are showing up number one every single time, but the copy doesn't draw. Or you don't refresh the copy often enough, then it gets stale, and people see it and think, “Eh, let me try somebody new.” So they're always looking for newer content, a way to hook the client. You really have to optimize campaign copy. So again, working with Google—that's ones out there—you have the ability to put up multiple ads, multiple creatives. Their system will automatically take titles and rotate them for you so they stay unique. And then they'll push more traffic to the ones that are getting a better conversion rate or a better click-through rate. So it's about constantly staying on top of your copy. Just like when you watch TV. You'll see the same companies advertising over and over again, but it's always a different commercial because they're trying to hook you. If they played the same commercial for the last 20 years, you'd just tune it out.  Tune it out. Yeah.   Yeah. But when you see something new, it's like, “Oh, let me watch that one.” It's kind of cool. Because the commercials have to have good copy. If it's boring, stale copy, nobody's going to pay attention.  And if it's entertaining, then it's even better, right?   Exactly. If it becomes memorable and you think, “Oh my God, you've got to see this commercial I just saw, it was amazing,” that's the kind of commercial you try to build—but it's very difficult to build.  Yeah, that’s very interesting. The creative element is very important. To catch attention and keep it, it has to be creative, curiosity-inducing, and potentially entertaining. That’s wonderful.  Yeah.  So when did you decide to go all in on Anura?  Yeah. We launched it April 1st, 2017. We spent that first year trying to figure out who we were as a business. Because I'd never sold SaaS before, so I was trying to figure out—do I have a pitch deck? How do I talk to people? What works best? How do I get the person to say they're interested and want to get on a call? There was so many things that we were struggling with that first year. I don’t know if we signed up more than one or two clients that first year. By the second year, we signed up a bunch of clients because we started to figure out what was working, who we’re talking to, the right trade shows to go to, the right Google ad campaigns to run.  And as we started getting that, we started getting our traction and we started growing the client base. So I guess we would say we launched in 2017, but really went all in in 2018. That's when we saw our first couple of clients jump on the software, fall in love with it, give us case studies and reviews, and say, “I can't believe how you changed my business. This is amazing.” Once we got into the hands of a client, and we had one or two clients that really embraced it, that's when we felt, “Okay, we're onto something special. We're all in.” That was about 2018.  And then you started winding down your consulting business and went all in on the SaaS business?  Yeah. We left the Google competitor, the really small Google competitor marketing agency. We left it up for a couple years because we had some clients that were still buying and using it. As the client attrition naturally occurred, we got to a point where we said, “Okay, it's time to shut it down.” That was also around 2018–2019. Basically, in 2018 we pulled all the resources from it and just kept it running for the clients that were still there. They'd been with us for years, so we kept it stable. We weren't going to trade shows, we weren't advertising it. Support was handled by two of us, the client support, actually the whole company was run by two of us, three of us, and we just let it run for a couple of years until the last client jumped off, and then we shut it down. Yeah. Actually, that's a great approach—to evolve from a business that maybe has a ceiling, find another opportunity, start putting more time into it as it takes off, reallocate resources, use the legacy business as a cash cow, your legacy business and then once the new business takes off, then basically cut bait. That’s very interesting. And I’ve seen this happen. I’ve done it myself as well. So what's the hardest decision you've ever had to make in your business?   I’m going over the last 22 years. The hardest decision I ever had to make was firing a best friend. And unfortunately, it actually happened twice. My two best friends—one was a partner and one was an employee. We were working together, and it just got to the point where we had to go our separate ways from a business standpoint, and that hurt the relationship. We stopped talking. It was a bad breakup. And I just ran into them about a year ago, and we picked up where we left off—bygones be bygones. It was tough back then because you have a good friend, and it's like, “Oh, I want to bring my friends into the business. So I always tell new business owners when they're starting: if you're going to start the business with friends as a partner, that's different.Share on X But don't hire your friends as employees. Because if you hire them as employees and you have to make a business decision that doesn't go well for them, they're going to pull the “friend card.” And you’re going to be stuck between either getting rid of a bad employee, and I say bad, but like an employee that you need to get rid of or lose a friend. That’s tough. Friends are hard to come by, especially good friends. Especially when you get older and your kids are out of school, you're not hanging out on the sidelines at sports or having coffee with people. As you get older, there are fewer groups you hang out in, so it's harder to find friends. So it’s not worth losing a friend over business.  Yeah, I agree. I agree. I had this experience as well, and it’s it was super painful for both of us. It did impact the relationship, even though we both put up a brave face over it, but it kind of breaks the trust.  Yeah. It’s not fun.   Yeah. So, final question I want to ask you is: what is the most important question an entrepreneur should ask themselves, in your opinion?  Am I willing to not give up? Like I said, when I started this company, it wasn’t a new concept. If it’s a new concept, it's a lot easier to say, “Man, I'm going to crush this.” Because when we started this, there were probably about a half a dozen different fraud solutions in the marketplace back in 2017. There was a handful of them that were out. They were already getting a lot of traction. I think all of them were fully funded and doing really well. It’s not the greatest time in the world to enter the fraud detection market when you have traction like that—kind of like entering the market trying to compete with Uber. But I looked at it and thought, based on everything I was doing, I think we have a better product. And once we started getting that feedback from clients who use the other products and realized we had a better product, it made me more convinced that this is the direction we want to go to.Share on X We want to turn this into its own company. We want to grow it. And for me, that question is: is this something I can do and not give up on? But if it’s something like you’re like, “Ah, if it doesn't do this, I don't know,” then don't start. Because one of the things you’ll find with most entrepreneurs, successful entrepreneurs, they don’t give up, persistence. They’re can be smart about it, but persistent.   It’s also a balance. It’s a belief. Maybe this is what you’re talking about that, do you have this conviction that this is going to work out in the end?  Yeah.  So how do you know? How do you know that you are willing to not give up? What makes you be able to make this decision? Is this a decision or is this like an ongoing question that you keep asking yourself?  For me, it's: I've got to run it through my head and feel that it's an unfillable business. And then I got to feel it in my heart. If I don’t feel it in my head and my heart, I’m not going to do it. I’ve had cut dozens and dozens of great ideas, some that I think would be phenomenal even in today’s standard, but I didn't have the resources I wanted behind them. I didn't really have the heart in those businesses, so I didn't start them. I wasn't all in. Like I said before, with this business, when we started it, I was all in with my toe. And then once I started getting feedback from clients, I jumped in. Because then I knew, it wasn’t me saying I’ve got the best solution, it was my client’s telling me I got a better solution. And then as I get client after client, so now you know, you look at seven, eight years later, I’ve got new people in the office. I started working for this new fraud company. I see they’re kind of small compared to some of the other big companies out in the marketplace. And then they’re on the phone with clients who are like ranting and raving about our software. They come back—now they're all in. And that's really what I want is I want every team member to feel that, to know that they're with the right company. It's not just for me—it's for the team too. Share on X Yeah, the team. I agree. That’s super important. Well, I love that. And this whole idea of the client feedback, reinforcing the value, and making people confident to sell it is huge. Yeah.  All right. So if people would like to reach out to learn about your solution—maybe they’re advertising, they’re spending a lot of money, and they want to save the 25% without losing any conversions, or they just want to reach out and learn more about and get to know you—where should they go and how can they reach you?   I would start with anura.io or www.anura.com . We own both. And on there, we have huge amount of resources. We publish several blogs every week. We have dozens of eBooks online. We have the world’s only comprehensive guide on ad fraud, it’s about an 80 page document. So plenty of ways to learn. And then once they want to talk to somebody, once they’re ready, and like they’ve done their research and they’re ready to talk to us, they can fill out a form and we'll reach out, or they can just pick up the phone and call us. If they want to follow me on LinkedIn, that’s my social media of choice. I post videos like this on there, some wacky videos sometimes with me and my grandkids. The best way to find me is just Rich Kahn on LinkedIn. I'm easy to find.   Awesome. Well, Rich, thank you for coming and sharing your framework—the Ad Optimization Framework. So it's content, fraud minimization, conversion, and this idea of conviction: when you are willing to not give up concept. It’s fabulous. For those of you listening, if you found this valuable, follow us on YouTube, check out our LinkedIn page, and stay tuned because every week we are going to get a wonderful contributor like Rich Kahn, the CEO of Anura. So Rich, thanks for coming and thanks for listening.  Appreciate it. Important Links: Rich's LinkedIn Rich's website

When three princes all fall in love with the same princess, their father sends them out into the world to find the most wonderful curiosities...An adventure that keeps unfolding, Prince Ahmed's tale is probably the longest in the Blue Fairy Book - so we've split it into two. Part 2 will be out on Thursday!If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal collections were assembled between 1889 and 1913 by a married couple, folklorists and translators Nora and Andrew Lang, with most of the work done to compile them completed by Nora, also known as Leonora Blanche Alleyne.Assembled and published in 12 colour-coded "Fairy Books," the corpus the Langs put together included 798 fairy tales from across cultures, many of which had never before been translated into English.They were amongst the most influential books of their time, changing the course of children's literature - although they're hardly just for children, and often deal with quite challenging concepts.Today, purchasing a complete set of the Lang Fairy Books in good condition costs over £4,000 ($5,000+).Thankfully, the collections are all out of copyright, meaning that we can now tell these stories, in podcast form, many for the first time, and share them with a global audience, for free.Our plan is to release the stories between main series of Three Ravens, performing them straight (though with plenty of silly voices) letting the tales speak for themselves in all their madcap, sharp-edged, often quite bizarre glory.The only edits we have made are to amend some culturally-insensitive epithets, which typically pertain to ethnicity, with any such edits made by Eleanor Conlon.Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOURProud members of the Dark Cast Network.Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does the sanctuary candle really mean—and how can it help our children fall in love with Jesus in the Eucharist?In this powerful and heartwarming episode, we sit down with Catholic author Susan Joy Bellavance to discuss her new children's book from Sophia Institute Press, This Little Light of Thine. This beautifully illustrated story follows the sanctuary candle as it travels from church to church, gently teaching children (and adults) the profound truth it represents: Jesus Christ is truly present in the Tabernacle.Susan explains how the sanctuary candle points us to the same holy reality revealed in Scripture—from God's presence in the burning bush to His dwelling among us today in every Catholic church around the world. The book is a simple yet profound tool to help restore reverence, awe, and joy for the Eucharist, especially in the hearts of our children.But this conversation goes even deeper.Susan also shares the miraculous story that brought this book to life, along with unforgettable personal testimonies from the three years she spent discerning religious life in Mother Teresa's order. Living, praying, and serving alongside Mother Teresa herself, Susan witnessed extraordinary moments of faith, humility, and trust in God's presence—experiences that continue to shape her life and mission today.This episode will:Help parents teach children why the sanctuary candle mattersRekindle reverence for Jesus truly present in the EucharistOffer rare, firsthand stories of Mother Teresa's holiness and miraclesInspire deeper faith through powerful storytelling and witnessWhether you're a parent, catechist, or simply longing to grow in Eucharistic devotion, this episode will remind you that God is not distant—He is here, waiting for us, in every tabernacle.https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

In this all new episode of The Steamboat Comedy Podcast, Kyle Ruff and Matt Newland discuss gym etiquette and their biggest peeves while working out, including how to get your gym crush to fall in love you. Topics also include new pick up lines to try, sentences that have never been said, serious statements involving world events, and maybe the greatest philosophical would-you-rather question ever asked

Actor and writer Aizzah Fatima (High Maintenance, The Good Wife ), joins Son of a Binge host Reshma Gopaldas to talk all about her live comedy show Muslim Girls DTF, her film Americanish, and the shows and movies that made her fall in love with filmmaking. Fatima talks about her first role as an extra in Shah Rukh Khan's Kal Ho Naa Ho, the shows that she grew up watching, from Friends to ER, how she had to learn how to write authentic women, the worst feedback she got from an audience member, and why she decided a long time ago to create her own content.Watch Americanish on Prime Video. Son of a Binge production credits:Hosted by: Reshma Gopaldas (TW: @reshingbull, IG @reshmago)Artwork by: Laura Valencia (IG @iamlauravalencia)Music by: Kevin Calaba (IG @airlandsmusic)Send us a text, let us know what shows and guests you want us to cover.

We have an extra-long episode to kick off 2026 here at Breakfast All Day. Earlier this week, we posted our lists of the best and worst movies of 2025. Now, we're looking at new movies and chatting about movie news and spoilers: PRIMATE. A brilliant, highly-trained chimpanzee gets bitten by a rabid mongoose and goes on a homicidal rampage. It's the first week of January, but this gory horror movie is better than its calendar placement would suggest. In theaters. SONG SUNG BLUE. We're catching up with this crowd-pleaser from writer-director Craig Brewer ("Hustle & Flow," "Footloose"), inspired by a true story. Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson co-star as musicians who fall in love with each other and the music of Neil Diamond while performing as a tribute band. In theaters. MOVIE NEWS LIVE! So much to discuss on this first news livestream of 2026, including the state of awards season, the "Stranger Things" finale, Mickey Rourke, Spencer Pratt and Ashley Tisdale's scathing mom group essay. Join us at our YouTube channel at Noon Pacific on Fridays. MARTY SUPREME SPOILER CHAT. We got into everything -- starting from the ending -- in our in-depth, live discussion of "Marty Supreme." What did you think of the Timothée Chalamet movie? Have you seen it more than once, as well? We love doing deeper analysis like this, so keep an eye out for more spoiler chats. Thanks for starting the year with us! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

Up next we're headed to a small town to meet three magical women and a horny lil' devil with a teeny lil' ponytail. We're dealing with snowy egrets, boobie dolls, dis-GUS-ting mouth stuff, and so much Gonzo dick and yet no dick at all. Divorce, desertion or death, don't break a bone and go insane it's a time where maybe we should have read the book even though we could have written it, a movie that made us avoid cherries for 35 years, fall in love with The Witches of Eastwick, this time on Doom Generation.

In this powerful and uplifting episode of Tenacious Thoughts, we sit down with Ty Allan Jackson—award-winning author, nationally recognized literacy advocate, TEDx speaker, and founder of a global movement dedicated to helping children and communities fall in love with reading.Ty's success did not come from privilege or ease. It came from a foundation built early—by a mother who became a parent at just fifteen, raised two sons with unwavering kindness, read to them every single day, worked tirelessly, and made love the constant in their home.This episode explores how literacy became a lifeline, how consistency creates confidence, and how a young mother's devotion shaped a man whose work now reaches schools, families, and audiences around the world. Ty shares how his upbringing directly influenced his voice, his mission, and his commitment to empowering others through education, storytelling, and service.This is not a story of overcoming through force—it is a story of becoming through love.A testament to motherhood, resilience, and the quiet power of showing up—day after day.

EPISODE 659 - Leokadia George - Meet Trumpet the Miracle Wolf Pup From The Wolf Conservation Center in New YorkLeokadia George started volunteering at the Wolf Conservation Center in 2016 where she was introduced to the world of wolf conservation. She also became inspired by one particular Mexican Gray Wolf nicknamed Trumpet, and is honored to be able to share her story.At the Wolf Conservation Center, while the workers are worried about the endangered species of Mexican Gray Wolves, two wolves who live there just want a pup of their own. Sadly, there are no puppies yet, and everyone has begun to give up hope.Based on true events surrounding the miraculous birth of one wolf pup at the Wolf Conservation Center, “Trumpet the Miracle Wolf Pup” will fill your whole family with hope, while starting a conversation with your kids about the importance of saving endangered species.REVIEWS“Especially and unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library Wildlife themed picture book collections for children.” – Midwest Book Review“Beautifully illustrated throughout with the artwork of Maddy Moore, ‘Trumpet the Miracle Wolf Pup: Trumpet Becomes a Mom' from author and storyteller Leokadia George is an informative and fun read from cover to cover.” – Midwest Book Review“Parents will love Trumpet the Miracle Wolf Pup by Leokadia George, which is not only adorable and heart-warming, but also a touching story that educates children about the importance of protecting endangered species. It is sure to become animal lovers' go to children's book!” – Stacy Padula, award-winning and best-selling author of On the Right Path, Gripped, and Montgomery Lake High“I bought this book for myself, a supporter of reintroducing wolves back into the wilderness. It is a delightful story about an alpha pair of wolves at the wolf center in New York. The center was trying to breed them. No spoiler here. The illustrations are soft and sweet, and the story is uplifting . I recommend this book. It's a neat story, and proceeds support the wolf center in New York.” – Abby S., Amazon Reviewer“I just love this children's book. Finally not the big bad wolf story generations have grown up with. You will fall in love with Trumpet and her family. Beautifully illustrated, easy for children to read. I want to read more beautiful Trumpet and her family.” – Marlene B., Amazon Reviewer“A beautiful book written about a very special Mexican Gray Wolf by the name of Trumpet! Based on a real Mexican Gray Wolf living at the Wolf Conservation Center, this tells the amazing story of conservation work behind the scenes! Written by someone who works behind the scenes and has first hand experience, I found the book to be very educational (for myself!) and a wonderful introduction for children to the modern world of conservation science. Would highly recommend!” – K. Weeks, Amazon Reviewerhttps://brileybaxterbooks.com/author-leokadia-george/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

Salley and Venita can’t get on the same page… What’s Tamra and Dolores’ advice when it comes to a friend’s unlikable boyfriend? Craig’s using ChatGPT as a therapist. Are we going to see him fall in love with a robot like Joaquin Phoenix in the movie “Her”?! Plus, does Austen even care about his girlfriend?! When Patricia mentions wedding bells, we think his response is a huge red flag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kaitlin Olson (Hacks, High Potential, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) joins Chelsea to chat about juggling 3 shows at once, forcing her husband Rob Mac to fall in love with her, and why balls are funny… until they’re not. Then: A postal worker can’t jibe with girls her own age and finds happiness in may-december friendships. An ex-wife struggles to name a newborn. And an ex-stripper chases her new dream job - but will her past hold her back? * Check out Redneck Kitty at @redneck.kitty * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kaitlin Olson (Hacks, High Potential, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) joins Chelsea to chat about juggling 3 shows at once, forcing her husband Rob Mac to fall in love with her, and why balls are funny… until they’re not. Then: A postal worker can’t jibe with girls her own age and finds happiness in may-december friendships. An ex-wife struggles to name a newborn. And an ex-stripper chases her new dream job - but will her past hold her back? * Check out Redneck Kitty at @redneck.kitty * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Are you looking to save time, make money, and start winning with less risk? Then head to https://www.ovtlyr.com.If you have ever rolled your eyes at another “top stocks for next year” video, this one is probably going to hit home. The whole point here is calling out how ridiculous stock predictions have become on YouTube and explaining what actually matters if you want to trade seriously.This video reacts to a popular claim that 14 out of 16 finance YouTubers beat the market. On the surface, that sounds impressive. But once you slow it down and really think about it, the bigger question becomes this: are these results coming from skill, or are they coming from lucky guesses wrapped in great thumbnails and bold titles?What makes this conversation different is that it does not pretend anyone knows the future. Markets do not reward confidence, charisma, or conviction. They reward discipline, risk control, and the ability to respond to what price is actually doing right now. Predicting where a stock will be in 2026 might be fun, but it is completely unnecessary if you understand trends and market structure.A big theme throughout the video is accountability. Talking about stocks is easy. Putting real trades out in public, tracking them, and standing by the results is a completely different game. That difference is what separates entertainment from real trading.There is also a blunt but important idea that shows up midway through the discussion: all stocks are bad. That does not mean you should avoid them. It means stocks exist to take your money unless they are behaving correctly. Your job is not to fall in love with a company or a story. Your job is to recognize when price action is working in your favor and step aside when it stops.Using Tesla as an example, the video walks through multiple cycles where the same technical setup produced very different outcomes. Some runs were massive. Some were small. Some fizzled out quickly. The lesson is not to predict which one will happen next, but to focus on catching the middle of the move and avoiding the damage on the way down.Here is what you will take away from this video:✅ Why future stock picks are mostly engagement bait✅ How market cycles repeat over and over again✅ What “all stocks are bad” actually means in practice✅ Why reacting beats predicting every time✅ How professionals think about entries, exits, and riskThere is also a clear mindset shift around control. You cannot control what the market does. You can control position size, risk, and how you respond. Once that clicks, trading stops feeling like gambling and starts feeling like a process you can actually repeat.This philosophy runs through everything taught inside OVTLYR University. The goal is not hype or hero trades. The goal is consistency, clarity, and long-term survival in the market.If you are ready to stop chasing predictions and start understanding how the market really works, this video lays it out in plain language with zero fluff.Gain instant access to the AI-powered tools and behavioral insights top traders use to spot big moves before the crowd. Start trading smarter today

Liz and Ben do a little light Summer reading as they tackle one of the biggest Discworld books of all – Terry Pratchett and Stephen Briggs' The Discworld Companion, in all its various editions (but mostly 2021's The Ultimate Discworld Companion). From the Abbott of the History Monks, to dimensionally-displaced traveller Jack Zweiblumen, the Discworld Companion is an alphabetical encyclopaedia of everything Discworld! Flip to your favourite character, location or thing from across the Disc, and rediscover what made you fall in love with this world all over again. After Stephen Briggs started adapted the Discworld novels for the stage, he started to make notes about how the pieces of this fictional world fit together. He started by suggesting it would be possible to draw a map of Ankh-Morpork, and then advanced to trying to encompass the whole of the world in a single reference work. That was in the 1990s, at the height of Discworld's fame and success – and before the world wide web was on everyone's desk (or in everyone's pocket). But there have been four major editions (and multiple other revisions) of The Discworld Companion since then, each bigger than the last – and the Dunmanifestin expanded edition of The Ultimate Discworld Companion is probably the biggest Discworld book of all time! Do you have a copy of the Companion? Which edition is it? How do you read it, and what are your favourite entries? What would you compile an encyclopaedia about, and what would you put into the Discworld Companion if you got the chance? And do you know where Mr Harris and the Blue Cat Club come from – if they come from anywhere? Let us know your answers via social media (optionally using the hashtag #Pratchat91), send us an email, or comment on our website to join the conversation! You can find episode notes and errata on our web site. Next month it's back to the digital Discworld, as we play and discuss the second Discworld adventure game, Discworld II: Missing, Presumed…!? (aka Discworld II: Mortality Bytes.) Send us any questions you have via email (chat@pratchatpodcast.com) or social media, optionally using the hashtag #Pratchat92. Want to help us get to the end of our six(ish) year mission and read every Pratchett book – and more? You can support us with a tip, or a subscription for as little as $2 a month, and that's cuttin' our own throats! See our Support Us page for details.

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What really kills business deals—without anyone noticing? Not the obvious red flags.Not the spreadsheets.But the quiet mistakes buyers make the moment they think they’ve already won. In this episode, Jaryd Krause sits down with John Martinka (aka The Escape Artist), who’s spent 25+ years advising buyers and sellers across 150+ real acquisitions. No theory. Just what actually happens in deals. You’ll hear why first-time buyers fall in love too fast, how stopping your search early weakens your position, and why relationships matter more than price once negotiations get serious. John also reveals how “great on paper” deals quietly turn into long-term stress, and what to do instead. Plus, what happens after the deal closes: how one small shift helped a buyer grow a business by 75% in under a year, and why growth often fixes problems faster than perfection ever will. If you’re buying a business (or even thinking about it), this episode will change how you see deals before it’s too late.

It's a brand new year and we're starting off with a tribute to director Rob Reiner. And what better way to kick off both than with his enduring, perfect romantic comedy, When Harry Met Sally. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan star as two strangers who gradually become friends and then eventually fall in love. Written by Nora Ephron and co-starring Carrie Fisher and Bruno Kirby, this classic had a successful box office run in 1989 and is still just as beloved nearly 40 years later

What if the “busy leader” image isn't making you effective but making your team keep their distance?In this episode of The Few Leaders: Speaker Series, leadership expert Lisa Even joins the show to unpack the real driver behind performance: culture the everyday “ways of being” leaders model through their energy, choices, and micro-behaviours. If you've ever felt like your team isn't fully speaking up, trusting you, or bringing you the real issues, this conversation will change how you look at your own presence.Lisa shares a candid moment of feedback that stopped her in her tracks, then breaks down how leaders “bring the weather” into every room and how that ripple effect quietly shapes what people feel safe to say, do, and challenge. We talk about why culture isn't posters or values statements, but what gets normalised on a normal Tuesday, and why too many leaders fall in love with fixing the problem instead of leading the human in front of them.You'll leave with practical actions you can use straight away: adjust your pace and energy so you're more approachable, get curious about what's going on in your team's lives, and pause before reacting so you respond with intention not urgency.Whether you're leading through change, managing pressure, or simply trying to build a team people want to be part of, Lisa's honest insights will help you shape culture on purpose one small moment at a time.Actionable Takeaway: Stop wearing “busy” as a badge — make yourself easy to approach.Check your mood before you enter a room, because everyone else will.Watch what gets repeated on your team — that's your real culture.Treat small reactions like big moments, because they travel further than you think.Ask what's going on before you try to fix anything.Put the person before the problem every single time.Pause before you respond — most things don't need an instant answer.Help people feel seen, and trust will follow.Connect with Lisa Even:Learn more about Lisa EvenLisa on LinkedInLisa on FacebookLisa on YouTubeLisa on InstagramConnect with Christian "Boo" Boucousis:Learn more about Christian BoucousisBoo on LinkedInBoo on InstagramBoo on...

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Surah At-Tawbah (Surah 9), one of the last revealed chapters of the Qur'an and the only surah without Bismillah, addresses the moral, political, and spiritual challenges facing the Muslim community in Madinah. It declares disassociation from treaties with polytheists who repeatedly broke their agreements while upholding justice toward those who remained faithful, and it strongly condemns hypocrisy, exposing those who claimed belief yet avoided sacrifice and responsibility. The surah emphasizes sincerity in faith, striving in Allah's cause through wealth and effort, proper leadership, and the fair distribution of zakah, while highlighting the importance of unity and accountability. Despite its firm tone, Surah At-Tawbah concludes by reminding believers that the door of repentance remains open, affirming Allah's mercy and compassion, and portraying the Prophet ﷺ as deeply concerned for the wellbeing of his ummah. This video series is a curated collection of reflections and summaries drawn from the 30 Days with the Qur'an series, where each Juz was explored over the month of Ramadan. While not a full tafsir, these concise and heartfelt talks aim to highlight key themes and insights from each Surah to inspire a deeper connection with the Qur'an. In this series, we've taken those reflections and focused them surah by surah, offering a dedicated video for each chapter of the Qur'an. The goal is to spark curiosity, build motivation, and encourage further study of the Qur'an in a manageable, engaging format. Whether you're revisiting familiar Surahs or exploring new ones, these summaries are here to help you pause, reflect, and fall in love with the Qur'an all over again. Link to donate - https://www.whitethread.org/whitethread-centre/ Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDV1iu5a249gftHif0D You can find us on Facebook, twitter and instagram @ZamZamAcademy Our tiktok account is @zamzamacademy.com Soundcloud.com/zamzamacademy https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/zamzamacademy/id1533951645 https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/zamzamacademy/3030095 For publications: https://www.whitethreadpress.com DISCLAIMER: No part of this video (graphics, images, audio, music) may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the written permission of the copyright holder.

“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” —Albert EinsteinJames 2:17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.I hope to I declare.CONSISTENCYTHE DECLARATION“This year, with God's help and the power of the Holy Spirit, I declare I will be a PERSON of CONSISTENCY, because TRANSFORMATION happens when I do consistently what others do OCCASIONALLY.”Are you consistent in the RIGHT THINGS?1 Timothy 4:7–8 MSG Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever.Romans 7:15, 18–19 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do…For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing.FOUR WAYS TO GROW IN CONSISTENCY1. Start SMALLSMALL things done consistently beat BIG things done occasionally.Zechariah 4:10 Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.2. Don't GIVE UP when change is SLOWGalatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.3. Plan for FAILURE not PERFECTIONIf your aim is PERFECTION, when you mess up you'll GIVE UP.Planning to fail doesn't mean you EXPECT TO FAIL.It means you already know what you're going to do to GET BACK ON TRACK.The ENEMY is after your CONSISTENCY.Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.4. Fall in LOVE with the PROCESS“New goals don't deliver new results. New lifestyles do. And a lifestyle is a process, not an outcome. For this reason, all of your energy should go into building better habits, not chasing better results.”—James Clear“Success isn't when you achieve a goal in the future. Success is when you honor God today.”—Craig Groeschel Transformation happens when you do CONSISTENTLY what others do OCCASSIONALLY.CHALLENGE: What's one thing I can do to become more spiritually consistent?Hebrews 10:24–25 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together… but encouraging one another…“This year, with God's help and the power of the Holy Spirit, I declare I will be a person of consistency. Transformation happens when I do consistently what others do occasionally.”

Every year, Eddy and I do a Christmas episode, but this one turned into something way bigger than we expected. We ended up going deep on what we're calling our grail gear. The sticks, cymbals, snares, and full drum kits that shaped us, inspired us, and flat-out made us fall in love with the drums in the first place. From Joey Jordison's blood-red sticks and Dave Weckl hero worship, to wild discontinued cymbals, one-of-a-kind snares, and the drum kits that literally made us want to play, this episode is pure nostalgia mixed with real perspective on how gear influences creativity.Along the way, we talk about why change feels uncomfortable (even when it's good), how our brains resist new ideas, and why, when it's healthy, obsession often pushes us to practice more, play more, and grow. This episode is for anyone who remembers staring at drum catalogs, trusting the drum shop guy, saving every dollar, and dreaming big. It's a Christmas special, a gear episode, and a reminder of why we started doing this in the first place. A Merry Happy Christmas to you all - Mike JSupport the show