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In this Boston Movie Club REWIND, we're talking about Fever Pitch, the 2005 romcom starring Jimmy Fallon, Drew Barrymore, and the 2004 Red Sox. Joining me to dig into this divisive film is Tyler Rotman, who you might remember from EBtM: The 2004 Red Sox. We talk about Fallon as a leading man, the last-minute script changes, and why some locals loathe this movie. This episode originally aired on September 24, 2025.  Here's the essay Tyler mentions: “In defense of Fever Pitch, the greatest Red Sox movie of all-time” When your baseball team loses (TikTok) “Here comes the pizza” Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send a voice memo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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It's not a character flaw that you're replaying that comment, that tone, that thing you should have said — it's your mind doing its job badly. This episode breaks down what rumination actually is, why it feels productive even though it never resolves anything, and why the standard advice (stop overthinking it, just think positively) quietly makes it worse. Brett Ingram reframes the 2am replay as misdirected care — real concern with nowhere to go — and walks through three moves to redirect it: creating distance from the loop, asking whether it wants an action or a feeling, and giving it a channel out of your head. What You'll Learn in This Episode What rumination actually is, and why replaying something forty times leaves you with zero new information Why your mind loops specifically on things that feel unfinished and unsafe at the same time Why most replays are about people, not tasks — and what that says about how your brain tracks belonging The research showing rumination doesn't just fail to solve problems, it actively makes you worse at solving them Why "just stop overthinking it" and "just think positively" both backfire, and the famous experiment that proves it The reframe at the center of the episode: rumination is misdirected care, not a malfunction Three concrete moves — creating distance, asking "action or feeling," and finding a channel — plus a simple "two a.m. reset" you can use tonight Episode Timestamps [00:00] The 2am replay: reliving a conversation frame by frame [01:00] The real question — what is your mind actually trying to do? [02:00] Naming it: what rumination actually is, and why it feels productive but isn't [03:00] The "Buckner moment" — watching your worst footage on repeat [05:00] You're not broken: the Harvard study on mind-wandering and mood [06:00] Why the mind loops: unfinished and unsafe at the same time [07:00] Why most loops are social — belonging, safety, and the people around you [08:00] Susan Nolen-Hoeksema's research: rumination makes the problem harder to solve [09:00] The white bear experiment — why forcing yourself to stop backfires [10:00] The reframe: rumination is misdirected care [12:00] Move 1: Name the loop and create distance (distanced self-talk) [14:00] Move 2: Ask the one honest question — action or feeling? [17:00] Move 3: Give it a channel — say it, write it, move your body [19:00] The limits: when it's more than rumination, and when the loop is right [20:00] The Two AM Reset — a three-step practice you can use tonight Episode Summary You're an intelligent, capable adult who solves real problems all day — and yet at 2am, you're powerless against one specific conversation, replaying it frame by frame, hunting for the edit that would make it come out clean. Brett Ingram argues that this loop isn't a malfunction. It's your mind trying to protect you. It's just going about it badly. Psychologists have a name for it: rumination — the habit of responding to distress by replaying the causes, the meaning, and the what-ifs, without ever moving toward resolving anything. That's the trap. Rumination feels like processing, so it feels productive, but you can watch the same footage forty times and end up with exactly zero new information — the same trap the Fever Pitch character falls into, replaying the Buckner moment instead of living his own life. The mind loops on anything that feels unfinished and unsafe at the same time — a conversation with no clean ending, paired with something you care about (your competence, your kindness, your standing with someone) feeling at stake. Put those together, and your mind treats the moment like an active threat, refusing to file it away because filing it away feels like giving up on protecting you. Most replays are social rather than practical, because for most of human history, belonging was survival — which is why you might replay an awkward comment to a friend for a week and forget an actual mistake at work by Friday. The cruel twist, backed by the late Yale psychologist Susan Nolen-Hoeksema's decades of research, is that rumination doesn't just fail to solve the problem — it actively makes you worse at solving it, muddling your thinking and eroding the very relationships you're looping about. Brett takes apart the two most common pieces of advice — "just stop overthinking it" and "just think positively" — and shows why both backfire, using Daniel Wegner's famous 1980s "white bear" experiment: people told not to think about a white bear end up thinking about it more, not less, because suppression forces part of the mind to stand guard over the very thought it's trying to avoid. The reframe at the center of the episode: rumination is misdirected care — real concern about something that matters, aimed at a problem it can't solve by staying in your head. From there, Brett offers three moves. First, name the loop and create distance from it, using Ethan Kross's research on "distanced self-talk" — talking to yourself in the second or third person instead of "I." Second, ask the loop one honest question: is this a real action you need to take, or a feeling you need to let yourself feel? The two require opposite responses, and confusing them is why loops never end. Third, give it a channel out of your head — say it to someone, write it down, or move your body. Brett closes with two honest caveats: when the looping is relentless, trauma-linked, or pulling you somewhere dark, that's a sign to talk to a professional, not a podcast framework. And sometimes the loop is right — it's not malfunctioning, it's a messenger for a conversation you've been avoiding. The episode ends with a simple "two a.m. reset" — name it, ask action-or-feeling, pick one channel — and the reminder that the goal was never to stop caring. It's to give the caring somewhere to go. Resources Mentioned Susan Nolen-Hoeksema — Late Yale psychologist whose decades of research established that rumination impairs, rather than aids, problem-solving Daniel Wegner — Psychologist behind the 1980s "white bear" thought-suppression experiment and the concept of the "ironic process of mental control" Ethan Kross — University of Michigan psychologist and author of Chatter, whose research on "distanced self-talk" underlies the episode's first move A well-known Harvard mind-wandering study — Real-time experience-sampling research referenced in the episode finding minds wander roughly 47% of waking hours (researcher/citation not named in the source transcript — confirm before publishing, likely Killingsworth & Gilbert, "A Wandering Mind Is an Unhappy Mind," 2010) Fever Pitch — Film referenced for the scene of a character replaying his team's worst loss on repeat instead of moving on Frequently Asked Questions Why can't I stop replaying an embarrassing or painful conversation in my head? Your mind loops on things that feel both unfinished (no clean resolution) and unsafe (something you care about — your competence, your standing with someone — feels at stake). When both are true at once, your mind treats it like an active threat and keeps it "open" rather than filing it away, because filing it away feels like giving up on protecting you. What is rumination, and how is it different from normal reflection? Rumination is the habit of replaying the causes, meaning, and what-ifs of a distressing moment without ever moving toward resolving it. A lesson has an endpoint — you learn something and the thinking is done. A loop has no endpoint — you circle the same ground and arrive nowhere, no matter how many times you replay it. Why doesn't telling myself to "just stop thinking about it" work? Because suppressing a thought requires part of your mind to keep checking whether you're thinking about it — which keeps the thought alive instead of closing it. Psychologist Daniel Wegner demonstrated this with his famous "white bear" experiment: people told not to think about a white bear thought about it more than people who were never given the instruction at all. What is "distanced self-talk," and how does it help with rumination? It's talking to yourself using your own name or "you" instead of "I" — for example, "you're looping on this again" instead of "why did I say that." Researcher Ethan Kross found this small shift creates enough psychological distance to lower distress and help people see a situation more clearly, without suppressing the thought. How do I know if I'm dealing with a real action or just a feeling that needs to be felt? Ask the loop directly: is there something I actually need to do or say, or is this just a feeling I haven't let myself feel? If it's an action, write down the smallest next step — the moment there's a plan, the urge to keep replaying it tends to drain away. If it's a feeling, name it and let it be there; you can't think your way out of something that just needs to be felt. What's the fastest thing I can do at 2am when the loop starts? Try the "two a.m. reset": name the loop and step back from it ("this is a loop, not a lesson"), ask whether it's an action or a feeling and respond accordingly, then pick one channel for tomorrow — tell one person, write one page, or take one walk. Even just naming the loop is a win on its own. When is replaying a conversation actually a sign I need to talk to a professional? If the looping is relentless, tied to a trauma you keep reliving, feels intrusive and frightening, or is pulling you into a darkness that's hard to climb out of, that's beyond ordinary rumination — it's a sign to talk to a real professional, not something a framework alone is meant to fix. 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Dylan Campione and Matt Potter are joined by Quinn Gallagher as the trio discuss the best baseball movies on the heels of the Field of Dreams Game. From Major League to 42 to Fever Pitch, the guys pick their 15 favorite baseball movies. Please hear their perspectives on where they would like to see an MLB game played next from upstate New York to Omaha, Nebraska. All that and more packed into today's show.  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or to nominate a guest, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on Social Media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter). 

Pharma rally in the EGX. CIRA's next expansion. Gov't mulls EV import tariff. A third export batch. Morning Drive is your daily download of the essential headlines shaping Egypt. From business policy and finance to the latest in tech, all in under 10 minutes. Hosted by ‘Synthetic Salma’ — an AI-powered version of our own Executive Editor Salma El-Saeed. You can read the full newsletter on the website. Morning Drive is brought to you by: Madinet Masr GRANITE Financial Holding Bonyan for Real Estate Investments And check out our other show Making It, where we speak to CEOs and entrepreneurs about building a great business in the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This past weekend, Argentina, led by Messi, in what could have been his final World Cup appearance, lost to Spain 1-0. It was a crushing loss, one that, understandably, left Messi looking more reflective and appreciative than full of joy. Ok, now let’s rewind to 2022. Messi won the World Cup and, in the midst of his elation, the look on his face shifted from unbridled happiness to perplexed discomfort. The kind of face Curb Your Enthusiasm has made famous over the years. That’s because, in Messi’s biggest moment, surrounded by teammates and being watched by millions around the world, he had his moment stolen by an internet celebrity. Salt Bae, the internet’s most infamous social media chef, grabbed the trophy and somehow made Argentina’s, and Messi’s, World Cup win about himself. Welcome to REAL DEAL! I’m Tony Reali, and I’m so happy you’re here. Today we’re diving into a moment that felt like a cross between a Mad Lib and a fever dream. Helping us make sense of it all is The Athletic’s Nick Miller, who has covered Messi and his dealings with Salt Bae extensively. It all boils down to one question: Was Salt Bae inserting himself into Messi’s celebration the most hijacked moment in sports history? Let me know what you think in the comments. Subscribe for new episodes of REAL DEAL every Tuesday. Watch on YouTube or listen on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Telemundo announcer, Andrés Cantor chats about his infamous phrase, the FIFA World Cup Final, and how he prepares his voice ahead of matches. Ken Jeong and Rei Ami talk more about their new television special, “K-Pop Shark Heroes” that will kick off Discovery's annual “Shark Week.” Chef Elena Besser gives tips and advice on summer entertaining and how to be the host with the most. And, nutrition and health expert, Joy Bauer has three summer dishes consisting of grilled teriyaki, BBQ salmon skewers, and peach cobbler.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We start today with Balenciaga's latest move in ultra-lux athleisure. Its new TechWear line, debuting as part of the Fall 2026 collection titled “Body & Being.”, melds sport, technology and the House's legacy of savoir-faire, the line is engineered as a direct response to today's wellness-focused lifestyles and health-conscious rituals. But with jackets costing upwards of two and a half THOUSAND pounds, the team ask, who is this for really? And next up, with the World Cup well and truly reaching fever pitch, especially after the weekend's results (did the team predict correctly?), we look at what the world cup means for business. Come on England! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England are through to the World Cup semi-finals… but before kick-off there was still time to keep on the FAN48 trail.On the journey to the Hard Rock Stadium I finally meet a South African supporter, hearing how football fits into a nation better known for rugby, why this tournament has reignited hope back home, and what it means to travel halfway around the world with family divided between England and South Africa.There's also an Irish fan trying to support England without looking too English, samba dancers refusing to let Brazil's exit spoil the party, familiar faces from Mexico reappearing in Miami, and ninety-plus minutes that swing from tension to absolute euphoria as England keep the dream alive.Host: Rob Shaw CameronFAN48: fan48.infoInstagram: @fan48podWhatsApp: +44 7518 715948#England #Norway #WorldCup2026 #ThreeLions #SouthAfrica #Miami #FootballCulture #FootballFans #TravelPodcast #FAN48

Sanjana and Tyler open by making the case that the World Cup is a 48-country meet-cute machine (see: kilted Scotsmen throwing women over their shoulders in Boston bars). Then KT Hoffman joins to talk baseball in romance: why the minor leagues are more romantic than the majors, why slow-burn and baseball are basically the same thing, and what it takes to write queer and trans joy into sports. And: Tyler and Sanjana watch Bull Durham and Fever Pitch back-to-back—and discover that one is proto-Challengers. KT Hoffman is the author of The Prospects, a queer and trans baseball romance set in the minor leagues. His recommended reads: You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian, The Art of Catching Feelings by Alicia Thompson, and the baseball romances of KD Casey. The baseball movie homework: Bull Durham and Fever Pitch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every quarter recently, semiconductor stocks keep churning out incredible numbers. And every quarter, it seems as those companies somehow “miss expectations”. The most recent example was when Samsung Electronics reported a 1,900% increase in profits, the stock dropped so much it halted trading on the Korean composite index. Lou, Matt, and Tyler dig into the expectations game Wall Street is playing and the underlying trends still supporting it. Plus, defense companies are making moves at the NATO summit and investor questions. Have a question? Email us; podcasts@fool.com Want to take the next step in your investing journey? Explore Motley Fool's Epic for our portfolio-centered investing experience, premium research, tools, and guidance: fool.com/epic fool.com/epic Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - Samsung's big profits and big stock drop - Amazon's $25 billion debt deal - Lockheed Martin goes underwater - Are defense companies ready for the changing landscape? - Mailbag: How to navigate the Sunk Cost Fallacy? Companies discussed: SSLNF, MU, HXSCL, AMZN, GOOG, LMT, NOC, KTOS, AVAV, LHX, BOC, RKLB Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Lou Whiteman Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the group stages completed for the World Cup. We take a more forensic look at the remaining knockout stages, discussing key moments in the tournament so far, performances of the great teams and players of the remaining contenders, ultimately picking our teams to win the World Cup. All this in the company of Ross Martin, Glenwin April, Terry Hogan and Tim Hogan. Anyone wanting to contact the show can email us at fromfeverpitch@gmail.com. #FFPtHotD

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Tony is under the weather but powers through. The guys talk about the big trade that sent Dru Brown back to Winnipeg, and the Bumblebee back in the CFLThe guys also preview week 4 and which game will be the first stinker?!?!?!?!Partnered with  Sports Interaction.  Go to sia.com/rouge and your first deposit is matched up to 100%Sponsored by Manscaped.  go to manscaped.com and enter ROUGE for a 20% discount and free worldwide shipping

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9just don't mention the Champions league Final too much! ) With the club season completed we discuss the Champions League final. We also begin our World Cup coverage discussing iconic moments, great teams and players, contenders and pick our all time World Cup 11. All this in the company of Ross Martin, Glenwin April, Terry Hogan and Tim Hogan. Anyone wanting to contact the show can email us at fromfeverpitch@gmail.com . #FFPtHotD

The FIFA World Cup is taking place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It's often called the beautiful game, but is it really more science than art? This episode features Rachael Ralph, Hugh Hunt, and Alex Grantham on the physics of football; Tom Brownlee on elite player performance; Gill Cook on the psychology of fans; and Jan Wendt on whether AI can assemble a top squad. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down some of the popular finance media and fund manager perspectives on the SpaceX IPO, and the wave of historic IPOs that are poised to follow, including Anthropic and OpenAI. Does this mark the AI boom getting to “fever pitch” stage?Related episodes:Elon's SpaceX HAS TO Grow Like No Company Ever Has https://open.spotify.com/episode/0utF3Iw7k1Tmz5PDf02FfXIs SpaceX Overvalued by ~$1 Trillion? (Morningstar Says So) https://open.spotify.com/episode/6luNeIb6Er8hkgOV9ySsw0Is Elon's SpaceX ‘Coup' About to Rob Your 401K? https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Cz8MYXopM3MAeLsAiy8EQReferenced videos:AI's $400 Billion Test Is About To Begin | Prof G Markets https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FuGGfeFaNdGtGTS7nVPok‘Big Short' investor Steve Eisman: I'm 'not a fan' of the upcoming SpaceX IPO | CNBC Television https://youtu.be/sL9hq7Qj1qcTom Lee: False narrative to think bull market is in trouble | CNBC Television  https://youtu.be/MJ56NoxTaYISpaceX's gravitational market pull CNBC Television https://youtu.be/PyOsEp36AOQDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down some of the popular finance media and fund manager perspectives on the SpaceX IPO, and the wave of historic IPOs that are poised to follow, including Anthropic and OpenAI. Does this mark the AI boom getting to “fever pitch” stage?Related episodes:Elon's SpaceX HAS TO Grow Like No Company Ever Has https://open.spotify.com/episode/0utF3Iw7k1Tmz5PDf02FfXIs SpaceX Overvalued by ~$1 Trillion? (Morningstar Says So) https://open.spotify.com/episode/6luNeIb6Er8hkgOV9ySsw0Is Elon's SpaceX ‘Coup' About to Rob Your 401K? https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Cz8MYXopM3MAeLsAiy8EQReferenced videos:AI's $400 Billion Test Is About To Begin | Prof G Markets https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FuGGfeFaNdGtGTS7nVPok‘Big Short' investor Steve Eisman: I'm 'not a fan' of the upcoming SpaceX IPO | CNBC Television https://youtu.be/sL9hq7Qj1qcTom Lee: False narrative to think bull market is in trouble | CNBC Television  https://youtu.be/MJ56NoxTaYISpaceX's gravitational market pull CNBC Television https://youtu.be/PyOsEp36AOQDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

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Saving the planet by running at 50% load. Games discussed include Forza Horizon 6, Demon's Souls (PS5), Vampire Crawlers, Marathon, Echo Generation 2, Starminer and Big Ambitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup games are set to tip off, last year's champion Indiana Fever has a ton of discourse surrounding it, and more with Jamie Steyer Johnson and Marisa Ingemi. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nithya Raman, candidate for L.A. Mayor gets a front row seat to her own policy masterpiece over the weekend as she woke up to a perfectly staged "homeless encampment" on her Silver Lake lawn – complete w/ tents, trash, old tires, and a BBQ setup. Final shots also being fired in the race for CA gov as Tom Steyer is lighting money on fire like it's 2020. Elsewhere the war's just getting started over A.I. Data Centers, but the real danger is the politicians who want to step in and "help."

This is an all-timer, my friends. Portland queer folk collective Complimentary Colors joined us this week, and Ash, Camille, and Hannah instantly made us hope we could be friends IRL…as I'm sure most people hope for in their company. They make beautiful, emotional, honest music and they played three such tunes LIVE in studio. Plus, movie ettiquette, an organic conversation about Taco Bell, and Big Papa Drew. Just enjoy, y'all! Music this week:"Not Coping Well" by Complimentary Colors (25:48)"Moonbeam Girl" by Complimentary Colors (48:37)"Fever Pitch" by Complimentary Colors (86:09)"Fly Fly" by Zookraught (105:29)

John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the Pac-12's biggest issue... Oregon's secret sauce... private equity and a 24-team CFP tug-of-war. Subscribe to this podcast. Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com. Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group. Follow on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT www.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline

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(00:00-22:02) Is this on your Mt. Rushmore of Madonna? Hosts texting other hosts about other hosts. Fever Pitch. Don't tell us what to do. Greg Sankey talking about the future of the SEC Championship game and its importance. Kirby Smart talking about roster depth now compared to years ago. Is Tim in discussion to coach college football? Ted Lasso coming back.(22:10-30:35) What just happened? They're not happy there's no After The Morning After today. Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD(30:45-32:02) We gotta catch up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Papers drop game was on fire yesterday. Chaos abounds as people are saying there's an app issue. Did Jackson quit the show? Nope, he's back and the app is working. Where you going to watch the Maypole? Do we have more female listeners than Delilah? Jackson's Wetherholt bet cashed early yesterday. There's still a Ponderosa in Arnold. Still waiting on Lix's statement. Oil Marmol talking about sweeping the Pirates. NLCS preview this weekend? The mean streets of Glendale. Polos and dixie cups. Sopapilla.The buzzsaw that is the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals. Cards 19.8% chance to make the playoffs according to Fangraphs. Marmol talking about Hunter Dobbins start. Jackson's wearing a Hamptons hat. Big performance on the softball field last night.Summer '98 curse broken yesterday. Mike Trout having a good start to the season. A vortex of ADD. Oilers and Stars vanquished last night. Big elimination night in the NHL. Doug's pulling for Buffalo. Knicks put one on the Hawks last night. You can't put journalism on hold. It's all about The Puma. Pizza in the territories. Colorado style.Good Friday vibes. Would they like toasted ravioli in Italy? Why does Jackson hate St. Louis so much? Cuck style pizza. Paul Skenes talking about growing up playing with Nathan Church. Time to put domes over all the Little League fields. Ball Coach Steve is on the phone lines. BCS is ruffling feathers on TikTok. Tournaments in Cooperstown. Bat flips. Interning with Zip Rzeppa. If you have to make payments on clothing, it's probably not for you.Coach Vaughn never had any kids hot dogging. What makes Ball Coach Steve so special? Drops of the Week. Martin getting held accountable in his work e-mail.Audio of former Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy giving Yadier Molina some high praise. Is Jackson gonna pass out? Gettin' warmer. Time for a text audit. Sit in a dark room and watch Pearl Harbor. Solar red. Cards Cubs night game at Wrigley on 4th of July. Majoring in Twitter replies.Is this on your Mt. Rushmore of Madonna? Hosts texting other hosts about other hosts. Fever Pitch. Don't tell us what to do. Greg Sankey talking about the future of the SEC Championship game and its importance. Kirby Smart talking about roster depth now compared to years ago. Is Tim in discussion to coach college football? Ted Lasso coming back.What just happened? They're not happy there's no After The Morning After today. Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDWe gotta catch up.Make it 13 for Soup. Soup's choke and poke advice paid dividends. Where are you getting your box scores? How real is momentum in baseball? Doug's peppering Soup with the tough questions. Throwing scuffed balls. How long did it take to move on from a bad outing? Working with a sports psychologist. Bill Buckner. Cards with 5 and 4 game winning streaks during Soup's call-in streak.Mad Dog just absolutely lets Sunday Night Football have it. Claire Underwood.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taina Asili's Fever Pitch is to be part of the inaugural Mohawk Hudson Earth Fest, April 25 at Music Haven in Schenectady's Central Park.

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Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dive into a classic New York sports mashup, from the Yankees' strange opening stretch to the growing buzz around St. John's. They debate Cam Littler's pitch count, whether Will Warren starting the home opener is a real problem, and why the Yankees' early off days could leave fans more frustrated than refreshed. The conversation also turns to the team's Netflix opener and the bigger question of how much streaming is changing the way fans follow baseball. The energy only ramps up from there with St. John's optimism hitting another level as the guys revisit the biggest moments of Evan's lifetime as a fan and look ahead to what could be next. They also get into the Knicks' push for playoff positioning, why a win over the Nets mattered more than it looked, and the usual mix of sharp opinions, fan therapy, and New York sports chaos that keeps the conversation moving.

Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook and Bharat Sundaresan bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Hawthorn v Sydney, Adelaide v Bulldogs - These 2 match ups headline the "blockbusters" on offer in Round 2 of the season. Plus, after a fortnight of games already, it's finally time for fans in South Australia and Western Australia to get their footy fix! Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Macrodosing, Big T is joined by Chief and Jersey Jerry to discuss the Mexican drug cartels. From today's fentanyl epidemic and border debates to the decades-long evolution of Mexico's most powerful criminal organizations. Plus, we get into the State of the Union, a man gaining control of robot vacuums, a new release of CIA files relating to Projecting Artichoke, ‘Fever Pitch' and much more. Enjoy! (00:14:16) State of the Union (00:19:51) Man accidentally gains control of 7,000 robot vacuums (00:25:12) Project Artichoke (00:38:01) Fever Pitch (00:51:01) Mexican Drug CartelsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

King Charles the Third will visit the United States on April 28 for a slimmed-down, three-day tour marking America's 250th anniversary — with stops in Washington and New York, but no California visit.Palace aides say the lighter schedule reflects the 77-year-old monarch's ongoing cancer treatment. The decision to skip a West Coast leg will inevitably spark fresh speculation about the family rift.Meanwhile, abdication chatter is growing.On TalkTV, Jeremy Kyle said: “I think it's so bad the King might have to stand aside,” adding, “Maybe, the best thing he can do is fall on his sword to ensure the continuation of the monarchy.”Royal biographer Andrew Lownie agreed: “I think it may be the only way to clean out the stables and start afresh.”Andrew Morton warned of a “slow-motion car crash,” adding: “You can't be magical and under investigation at the same time." Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening.  Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.Royal Books:William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

Today we are rehashing Younger Season 4, Episode 7: "Fever Pitch." Join us as we discuss pitch fest, an upstate (romantic?) getaway, Liza's hyperrealistic dream and so much more!

Neil Pearson is probably best known for his role as Dave Charnley in Drop the Dead Donkey and as Richard Fink in all four Bridget Jones films. He was nominated for the 1994 BAFTA for Best Actor for Between the Lines and some of his other television and film roles include All the Small Things, Waterloo Road, In the Club ad Fever Pitch with Colin Firth .Neil Pearson is our guest in episode 564 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Neil Person's rare books website - https://www.neilpearsonrarebooks.com .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people .To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #452: “We still had a lot of ideals… but we had some illusions, so to speak.” François Nosten has spent decades on the Thai-Myanmar border, where war, disease, and displacement overlap endlessly. He arrived in the 1980s, a young doctor from Toulouse with Médecins Sans Frontières, drawn by a sense of purpose. What he found was devastation: malaria sweeping through camps, killing faster than bullets. “There were more of the student dying of malaria than from the fighting,” he recalls of the post 1988 movement. Nosten met British scientist Nicholas White, and their work helped pioneer artemisinin-based treatments, which transformed malaria care worldwide. “If you test and treat systematically, early, quickly, then the people don't die anymore,” he explains. For a moment, it seemed victory was possible: “One year later, malaria was gone from the Thai side.” But the disease returned, mutating and persisting through poverty and conflict. When Myanmar's 2021 coup collapsed its health system, millions were displaced. Aid stopped, clinics closed, and outbreaks flared again. “Tuberculosis is still very serious worldwide… more than HIV,” he warns. “If funding is being cut… I think that tuberculosis will explode again.” Nearby, scam compounds now imprison thousands in unsanitary, lawless towns. “They are like towns,” he says, almost as big as Mae Sot itself.” Nosten still reflects on the conviction and purpose that drove his early ambition as a young doctor. “I did my medical school to be able to travel and to do something that I think was useful,” he says. Now, decades later, he continues that same work, even as the border he serves teeters once again on the edge of collapse. “If you have a stable country… you can control malaria,” Nosten says. “But here, everything conspires against stability.”

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Most founders lie to themselves long before they ever pitch an investor. They convince themselves their story is clear, their deck is solid, and their passion will carry them through. The truth? Investors can smell self-deception a mile away. In this episode of The Inquisitor Podcast, Marcus Cauchi sits down with Ben Wiener, venture capitalist, author of the novel Fever Pitch, and someone who knows what it's like to fail spectacularly before finding the formula for investor resonance. Ben's first fund didn't just flop, it crashed. He pitched over 27 investors, was rejected every single time, and even received a few profane ejections. But instead of walking away, he dissected every misstep and built a structural narrative that now underpins the most persuasive startup pitches. Despite being fiction, Fever Pitch hit #1 in multiple non-fiction categories because it teaches a painful truth: most founders don't lose funding because their idea is bad, but because they fail to tell their story truthfully, empathetically, and structurally. What You'll Learn in This Episode 1. Storytelling Isn't Manipulation. It's Communication Many founders, particularly those with technical or analytical backgrounds, resist storytelling. They see it as emotional fluff or manipulation. Ben argues the opposite: stories are how human brains process truth. He explains how a well-structured narrative, rooted in the hero's journey, helps investors understand what's at stake, where the opportunity lies, and why this team is the one to back. As Ben puts it, the goal isn't to cram everything into your pitch. It's to decide what not to say. Founders who “firehose” investors with data end up obscuring their brilliance. The art lies in compression: crushing a lump of charcoal into a diamond. 2. The H-E-A-R-T Framework: How to Win Investor Attention Ben developed the H-E-A-R-T framework to help founders design pitches that resonate instead of repel. Each letter corresponds to a psychological trigger that maps to how investors make decisions: Element Focus Founder Insight H – Hypothesis Start with why. Throw down a belief statement that calls out something broken in your market. E – Enormous Stakes Make it matter. If the problem isn't big, neither is the opportunity. A – Alternatives Are Grossly Inadequate Build tension. Show that the current state is “totally effed up” so your solution feels inevitable. R – Radically Differentiated Solution Deliver the hero. Your idea must be a leap, not a tweak. Investors crave paradigm shifts, not feature lists. T – Traits and Skills of the Team Prove capability. Investors don't buy ideas—they buy the hacker, the hustler, and the hipster. Prove you're all three or have them in your team. 3. Empathy: The Secret Weapon in Pitching and Sales The best founders sell like the best salespeople: they start where the buyer is, not where they wish they were. Ben and Marcus explore why empathy isn't softness, it's strategic. When you meet the investor where they are mentally, you can anticipate objections before they surface, disable the “red neurons” of doubt, and guide them toward clarity instead of confusion. And remember: being invited to pitch doesn't mean you're trusted. You still need to prove your credibility through behaviour, not biography. 4. Balancing Ambition and Reality Entrepreneurship is lonely, and founders must live between two worlds: belief and reality. You need enough delusion to keep pushing against the odds, but enough realism to recognise when something's broken. Ben and Marcus talk about how to use rejection as a diagnostic tool, not an emotional wound. Sometimes, the strongest negative reactions mean you're onto something non-consensus but right. The trick is to refine your structure, not abandon your conviction. As Marcus says, “Run to the sound of gunfire. Find people who'll prove you wrong, that's where the gold is.” For Female Founders Ben's framework levels the playing field by focusing on traits and roles rather than pedigrees and logos. It values demonstrable ability over image.  The episode also redefines selling and leadership as acts of service: helping others make the best decision for themselves. For founders juggling ambition, life, and sanity, this conversation offers a grounded, practical guide to staying both bold and real. Resources and Next Steps Get the Framework: feverpitchbook.com Free Tools: Access the interactive playbook and the H-E-A-R-T pitch generator. Learn More About Ben's Work: Visit jumpspeed.com, his venture fund investing exclusively in one geographic area. Support a Good Cause: All proceeds from Fever Pitch go to charity. Buy the book:  https://amzn.to/4nxFEMv Why Listen This episode will sting, in a good way. It's not about investor psychology, pitch decks, or persuasion tricks. It's about truth, empathy, and building the credibility to lead others. If you've ever wondered why your story doesn't land, or if you've secretly feared you're the one holding your business back, this conversation will hold up the mirror and show you why. Listen now. Face the ugly mirror. And learn to sell your truth.

Matthew and original co-host Paul Hoppe dive into the psychology and ethics of sports fandom through the lens of the British film Fever Pitch. From childhood Mets devotion to adult poker room baseball discussions, they explore how sports shape our social connections, teach us about loss, and hold the potential to become obsessions.The conversation weaves between personal fandom stories, the communal nature of sports culture, and the complex relationship between hope, disappointment, and identity that defines the fan experience.Key Questions We Explored:Why do sports serve as social lubricant? How knowing "what happened in the game last night" opens doors to conversations with strangers and provides safe topics with difficult relationshipsWhat happens when fandom conflicts with social identity? The tension between sports culture and alternative subcultures like goth/punk communities in the 1990sHow do we balance obsession with healthy relationships? The Fever Pitch protagonist's struggle to integrate his Arsenal devotion with romantic partnershipWhat does losing teach us about life? The variance, randomness, and "never give up" lessons that emerge from following teams through disappointmentWhy is it so hard to switch team loyalties? The deep psychological roots of childhood fandom and failed attempts to adopt new teams as adultsHow has sports economics changed the fan experience? From $8 bleacher seats to luxury boxes and the transformation of sports into premium entertainmentNote: This episode experienced technical difficulties and ended abruptly during the discussion of failure and loss in sports. **************************************************************************This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast's main page. You can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.

Welcome to the latest installment of Boston Movie Club where we're talking about Fever Pitch, the 2005 romcom starring Jimmy Fallon, Drew Barrymore, and the 2004 Red Sox. Joining me to dig into this divisive film is Tyler Rotman, who you might remember from EBtM: The 2004 Red Sox. We talk about Fallon as a leading man, the last-minute script changes, and why some locals loathe this movie. Here's the essay Tyler mentions: "In defense of Fever Pitch, the greatest Red Sox movie of all-time" When your baseball team loses (TikTok) "Here comes the pizza" Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send a voice memo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 1 ECU has a potent passing attack, can BYU slow it down? Chris Level, Texas Tech Radio Analyst, clarified viral comments he made about Utah & Rice-Eccles Stadium.  Don't mess with Utah fans Ute Preview Show: Hour 1 A lot of excitment heading into Utah's Big Noon Kickoff with Texas Tech Utah is more proven through 3 games than the Red Raiders more Hour 2 Devon Dampier too dyamic to make one dimensional Texas Tech sideline reporter Chris Level replay Final thoughts on Utah Vs Texas Tech

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger dive into the exciting world of golf as they prepare for next week's Ryder Cup. They discuss the overwhelming sports weekend, recap Scottie Scheffler's win at the Procore, Alex Noren emerging victorious at the BMW PGA, and Charley Hull's dubious win in Cincinnati, and analyze the performances of key players. The conversation shifts to the dynamics of the Ryder Cup teams, including vice captains and potential what-if scenarios for player selections. The hosts also take a stock watch of both Team USA and Team Europe, assessing their readiness for the competition. With anticipation building, they conclude with final thoughts on the upcoming event and the excitement it brings to golf fans. Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUAVE GOLF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goods ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hot Drops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fermented & flavorful condiments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Golf Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - purveyors of discounted greens fees across Northern California WATCH - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like & Subscribe to Nice Grass Nice People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nicegrassnicepeople@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the key to winning over investors wasn't just in your numbers—but in the story you tell? On this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Ben Wiener, author of Fever Pitch, a fictional story crafted to teach startup founders how to captivate investors. Ben shares why so many pitches fail, how storytelling bridges the gap between vision and funding, and why a well-told narrative often matters as much as your deck or financials. We dive into the storytelling formula behind Fever Pitch, why founders struggle to get their message across, and how investors can use this book to better understand the entrepreneur's journey. Whether you're preparing your first pitch or looking to refine your message, this episode will help you turn your startup story into a funding advantage. ⏱ On This Episode [02:18] – Why most startup founders struggle to get their pitches across effectively [04:46] – How fiction can teach real-world lessons about storytelling and persuasion [07:12] – The unique formula Fever Pitch uses to engage readers while teaching founders [10:05] – Why investors benefit from reading stories like Fever Pitch to understand founder psychology [13:21] – The common mistakes founders make when presenting their ideas to investors [16:08] – How storytelling builds trust and emotional resonance in a pitch [19:33] – Ben's advice for founders preparing to pitch: how to stand out beyond the slide deck [23:10] – Kyle and Ben discuss why blending creativity and business is a founder's superpower [27:41] – Closing thoughts: why every founder needs to see their pitch as a story

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This episode is a first for Decoder Ring: a live show, recorded at the WBUR Festival in Boston, Massachusetts. Given the setting, we decided to take on a Boston-based cultural mystery: namely, the “Boston movie.” Beginning in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Hollywood has churned out a whole cycle of films drenched in Beantown's particularities, crimes, crops, class conflicts, and accents, from The Departed to The Town. Why does a city smaller than El Paso or Jacksonville loom so large in the cinematic imagination? Why does Boston have a movie subgenre all its own? What makes a Boston movie a Boston movie? With the help of three guests—film critic Ty Burr; Lisa Simmons, founder of the Roxbury International Film Festival; and Boston University linguist Danny Erker—we look closely at the history and heyday of the Boston movie: how The Friends of Eddie Coyle set the template, Good Will Hunting shoved the door wide open, and Mystic River ushered in an imperial phase. We discuss the importance of race and class to the Boston movie and the city itself, the role of homegrown movie stars like Ben Affleck and Mark Wahlberg, and, of course, the best and worst of Boston accents on film. This episode of Decoder Ring was produced by Willa Paskin and Max Freedman. Our team also includes Katie Shepherd and supervising producer Evan Chung. Merritt Jacob is Slate's Technical Director.  If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, please email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on our hotline at 347-460-7281. Films referenced in this episode: The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) Love Story (1970) The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) The Brink's Job (1978) The Verdict (1982) Quiz Show (1994) Good Will Hunting (1997) Squeeze (1997) Monument Ave. (1998) The Boondock Saints (1999) Southie (1999) Lift (2001) Blue Hill Avenue (2001) Mystic River (2003) Fever Pitch (2005) The Departed (2006) Gone Baby Gone (2007) The Fighter (2010) The Town (2010) Ted (2012) Ted 2 (2015) Black Mass (2015) Spotlight (2015) Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a first for Decoder Ring: a live show, recorded at the WBUR Festival in Boston, Massachusetts. Given the setting, we decided to take on a Boston-based cultural mystery: namely, the “Boston movie.” Beginning in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Hollywood has churned out a whole cycle of films drenched in Beantown's particularities, crimes, crops, class conflicts, and accents, from The Departed to The Town. Why does a city smaller than El Paso or Jacksonville loom so large in the cinematic imagination? Why does Boston have a movie subgenre all its own? What makes a Boston movie a Boston movie? With the help of three guests—film critic Ty Burr; Lisa Simmons, founder of the Roxbury International Film Festival; and Boston University linguist Danny Erker—we look closely at the history and heyday of the Boston movie: how The Friends of Eddie Coyle set the template, Good Will Hunting shoved the door wide open, and Mystic River ushered in an imperial phase. We discuss the importance of race and class to the Boston movie and the city itself, the role of homegrown movie stars like Ben Affleck and Mark Wahlberg, and, of course, the best and worst of Boston accents on film. This episode of Decoder Ring was produced by Willa Paskin and Max Freedman. Our team also includes Katie Shepherd and supervising producer Evan Chung. Merritt Jacob is Slate's Technical Director.  If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, please email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on our hotline at 347-460-7281. Films referenced in this episode: The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) Love Story (1970) The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) The Brink's Job (1978) The Verdict (1982) Quiz Show (1994) Good Will Hunting (1997) Squeeze (1997) Monument Ave. (1998) The Boondock Saints (1999) Southie (1999) Lift (2001) Blue Hill Avenue (2001) Mystic River (2003) Fever Pitch (2005) The Departed (2006) Gone Baby Gone (2007) The Fighter (2010) The Town (2010) Ted (2012) Ted 2 (2015) Black Mass (2015) Spotlight (2015) Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a first for Decoder Ring: a live show, recorded at the WBUR Festival in Boston, Massachusetts. Given the setting, we decided to take on a Boston-based cultural mystery: namely, the “Boston movie.” Beginning in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Hollywood has churned out a whole cycle of films drenched in Beantown's particularities, crimes, crops, class conflicts, and accents, from The Departed to The Town. Why does a city smaller than El Paso or Jacksonville loom so large in the cinematic imagination? Why does Boston have a movie subgenre all its own? What makes a Boston movie a Boston movie? With the help of three guests—film critic Ty Burr; Lisa Simmons, founder of the Roxbury International Film Festival; and Boston University linguist Danny Erker—we look closely at the history and heyday of the Boston movie: how The Friends of Eddie Coyle set the template, Good Will Hunting shoved the door wide open, and Mystic River ushered in an imperial phase. We discuss the importance of race and class to the Boston movie and the city itself, the role of homegrown movie stars like Ben Affleck and Mark Wahlberg, and, of course, the best and worst of Boston accents on film. This episode of Decoder Ring was produced by Willa Paskin and Max Freedman. Our team also includes Katie Shepherd and supervising producer Evan Chung. Merritt Jacob is Slate's Technical Director.  If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, please email us at DecoderRing@slate.com, or leave a message on our hotline at 347-460-7281. Films referenced in this episode: The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) Love Story (1970) The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) The Brink's Job (1978) The Verdict (1982) Quiz Show (1994) Good Will Hunting (1997) Squeeze (1997) Monument Ave. (1998) The Boondock Saints (1999) Southie (1999) Lift (2001) Blue Hill Avenue (2001) Mystic River (2003) Fever Pitch (2005) The Departed (2006) Gone Baby Gone (2007) The Fighter (2010) The Town (2010) Ted (2012) Ted 2 (2015) Black Mass (2015) Spotlight (2015) Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices