Podcasts about finer points

Last week we had a fatal accident at KGOO. We have no information yet but I was planning to meet the pilot to begin instrument training and I think there are some valuable initial takeaways. Let's discuss them for the sake of learning.  Fly Your Best! Jason

In this podcast we talk about the 70/50 rule for determining takeoff performance. The rule says, "if I don't have 70% of the required speed by the halfway point of the runway, I should abort the takeoff". Is this a myth? Does it hold true? If you do have the speed, does it mean you should go? Let's discuss on this episode of The Finer Points, Fly Your Best!

Summertime is almost here, so let's re-visit an episode that's all about saving that dollar when it comes to the summer plans this year!Melissa has the The Points Guy - Brian Kelly, back on the show to share his hacks on finding the cheapest airfare this summer, the best credit cards to use for your various purchases, and why it's often much more affordable to see your dream concert overseas. Brian also gives us his rundown on the top 5 best airlines to use, and why a certain part of this latest season of RHONJ really gave him the chills. This week's sponsors: Apartments.com - The Place to Find a Place: www.Apartments.comBooking.com - Find the Stay That's Ridiculously Right for You: www.Booking.comPluto.TV - Streaming Television: www.Pluto.TV (Free!)Progressive - "Name-Your-Price" Tool: www.Progressive.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The FAA is proposing the removal of all Remote Communications Outlets in the lower 48. These RCOs are the only way to establish search and rescue in flight when you don't have a cellular signal. This would be a HUGE mistake. Please leave a public comment at the Federal Register using this link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/27/2025-05167/notice-of-intent-to-decommission-flight-service-remote-communications-outlets-rcos

What will truly fix our safety problem and why does it matter? Let's talk. 

This Steve Erceg kid is really going places. The bottom of the Marianas Trench, for example. A closer look at Steve Erceg's struggles coming soon to the Finer Points of Facepunching: https://facepunching.substack.com It was a soul-crushing month of sumo for those of us who like a man with a little body hair. Miguel Class returns to talk about it on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u 

A few words about the passing of George Foreman, and then we talk about an Englishman getting mugged by the Brady Bunch. Move over Magomed Ankalaev, there's a new choke artist in town. My latest at the Finer Points of Facepunching: https://facepunching.substack.com/p/move-over-magomed-ankalaev-theres?r=evbq Wood vs Charriere and more from UFC London on the Heavy Hands Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u 

Just one more title shot, sir? It's not so much to ask. Move over Magomed Ankalaev, there's a new choke artist in town. My latest at the Finer Points of Facepunching: https://facepunching.substack.com/p/move-over-magomed-ankalaev-theres?r=evbq Sumo is back! The first of two episodes of Heavy Henka up now on the Heavy Hands Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u 

Alex Pereira beat Magomed Ankalaev at his own game (fighting with as little effort as possible).  Move over Magomed Ankalaev, there's a new choke artist in town. My latest at the Finer Points of Facepunching: https://facepunching.substack.com/p/move-over-magomed-ankalaev-theres?r=evbq  New episodes of our sumo recap series Heavy Henka coming to the Heavy Hands Patreon next week: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u 

In this podcast, we talk with legendary mechanic and founder of Savvy Aviation, Mike Busch. Mike explains how shock cooling is not really a thing but we should all be concerned about shock heating! Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Michael Collins, Independent TD for Cork South West, and leader of Independent Ireland discusses their objectives when entertng talks around government formation.

On a recent CFI Club call, I was asked about how I teach spins. This is what I said ...  Fly Your Best!

On our recent Canyons of the Southwest Airplane Camp trip, one aircraft experienced an engine failure and had to execute a forced landing. In this podcast, we talk to both pilots and discuss what we learned. Please enjoy The Finer Points!

Excuse me sir, do you have a moment to talk about Alex Pereira? Breaking down Sean Brady vs Gilbert Burns and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Yes, pivots work in MMA. Don't believe me? Free reading on the Finer Points of Facepunching: https://facepunching.substack.com/p/yes-pivots-work-in-mma Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u 

Daniel Dubois defeated Anthony Joshua in a shocking upset, but what does that matter when the UFC is going to France! Breaking down Sean Brady vs Gilbert Burns and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands  Yes, pivots work in MMA. Don't believe me? Free reading on the Finer Points of Facepunching: https://facepunching.substack.com/p/yes-pivots-work-in-mma Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u  

What could be better than two of the dullest, most one-sided title fights in recent memory? How about two dull, one-sided title fights... with LIGHTS! Breaking down Sean Brady vs Gilbert Burns and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands  Yes, pivots work in MMA. Don't believe me? Free reading on the Finer Points of Facepunching: https://facepunching.substack.com/p/yes-pivots-work-in-mma  Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u 

In this podcast, we talk with Nick Wegner, one of the founders of Flight Schedule Pro. Nick and his team have announced a major effort to streamline the way flight training works for Schools, CFIs, and the pilots that fly there. Please enjoy The Finer Points!

For too long has the middleweight division been soiled by "technicians" and "good fighters." No longer. Dricus is here. Dricus Du Plessis: technique isn't everything, read the breakdown on the Finer Points of Face Punching: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Henka! Miguel Class returns to discuss the epic conclusion of the July 2024 Grand Sumo tournament: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u 

In this episode, we talk about the "teardrop" into a 45 on a non-towered pattern entry. Fly Your Best!  

If the style you developed led you to this... of what use was the style? Dricus Du Plessis: technique isn't everything coming SOON to the Finer Points of Face Punching: https://facepunching.substack.com/  Miguel Class returns to discuss the epic conclusion of the July 2024 Grand Sumo tournament: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u  

At Oshksoh 2024 I had a chance to catch up with JP Shulze to discuss his adventures. Live from the AOPA Lounge, here is the podcast as we recorded it yesterday. See y'all at #OSH25!

In this podcast, we discuss the Commercial certificate. What are the real goals here and how do we put Commercial applicants ahead of the game and make them ready for the professional environment? Fly Your Best!

Achieving an optimal level of vitamin D provides numerous health advantages, from relief from winter blues to reduction in cardiovascular risk to reduced risk for several forms of cancer. It's one of the most important nutrients to get right, i.e., achieve an ideal blood level of the primary blood marker for vitamin D, 25-OH vitamin D. But, even after many years of I and others discussing the importance of vitamin D, I still see plenty of people getting it wrong, often on the advice of their doctors. Sadly, you would think that doctors would be champions of nutrition, intelligent management of nutrients like vitamin D, the microbiome and other issues in health, but they usually are not. If anything, they are experts in the business of healthcare, but not in health—big difference. So, in this episode of the Defiant Health podcast, let's discuss some of the finer points that help you get your vitamin D status perfect. ______________________________________________________________________________For BiotiQuest probiotics including Sugar Shift, go here.A 15% discount is available for Defiant Health podcast listeners by entering discount code UNDOC15 (case-sensitive) at checkout.*_________________________________________________________________________________Get your 15% Paleovalley discount on fermented grass-fed beef sticks, Bone Broth Collagen, low-carb snack bars and other high-quality organic foods here.* For 12% off every order of grass-fed and pasture-raised meats from Wild Pastures, go here.SKIN TO IT PodcastWelcome to Skin to It.Your guide to healthy skin. Join us on our journey as...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.Books: Super Gut: The 4-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded ed

Join Ben, Brian, and Ted discussing a potpourri of topics, including Ted's trip that was 4x as fast as driving, Josh's Cirrus emergency, 1dullgeek's rant on hangars, and Brian landing Lucy on grass. Mentioned on the show: - Buzzfeed: How Nashville Became One Big Bachelorette Party: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/how-nashville-became-one-big-bachelorette-party - Patreon Member Bonus, KZK #1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-member-1-106886247 - Washington Pilots Association: https://www.wpaflys.org/ - Friday Harbor Airport: https://www.portfridayharbor.org/airport/ - GA provisions in the FAA reauthorization: https://download.aopa.org/advocacy/2024/FAA_Reauthorization_2024_GA_Title_Summary.pdf - Mailbox lasagna: https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-06-23-mailbox-lasagna-tennessee-weatherman-suggests-bizarre-recipe-amid-heatwave/ - THA Tullahoma: https://www.airnav.com/airport/THA - SYI Shelbyville: https://www.airnav.com/airport/SYI - GA2 Peach State Aerodrome: https://www.airnav.com/airport/GA2 - Jason Miller, The Finer Points, swinging from vine to vine like a monkey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMvTEdbnFnM#t=12m25s - Shelley + Scott Weckler, Property Pilots: https://www.instagram.com/propertypilots/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

His last episode was a hit, and he's back with some brand-new tips when it comes to getting the best bang for your buck. Melissa has the The Points Guy - Brian Kelly, back on the show to share his hacks on finding the cheapest airfare this summer, the best credit cards to use for your various purchases, and why it's often much more affordable to see your dream concert overseas. Brian also gives us his rundown on the top 5 best airlines to use, and why a certain part of this latest season of RHONJ really gave him the chills. This week's sponsors: Apartments.com - The Place to Find a Place: Apartments.com Liquid IV - Quick, Convenient, Easy Hydration: LiquidIV.com , promo code: MELISSA (20% off!) Love2Play - Mobile, Vegas-Style Gaming: Love2Play.com , promo code: MELISSA (50 free spins!) Pluto.TV - Summer of Cinema: Pluto.TV (Free!) Prolon - Fasting with Food: ProlonLife.com/OnDisplay (10% off 5-Day Nutrition Plan)

Even legends can lose to a random Dagestani dude. Kelvin Gastelum is back! And a few other matchups from the undercard: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands MMA's Marvin Hagler--the unique footwork of Dustin Poirier on the Finer Points of Face Punching: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u 

If we've gotta go back to the Apex... at least they're not middleweights.  Breaking down the latest grand sumo tournament with Miguel Class on episode 2 of Heavy Henka: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands MMA's Marvin Hagler--the unique footwork of Dustin Poirier on the Finer Points of Face Punching: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u 

Thank heavens for Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. Breaking down the latest grand sumo tournament with Miguel Class on episode 2 of Heavy Henka: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands MMA's Marvin Hagler--the unique footwork of Dustin Poirier on the Finer Points of Face Punching: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u 

Zan reveals the story behind the acquisition of the biggest card in his collection, and Brian dives into all things 1997 Finest.

How can you scale your business in an effective, sustainable way? In today's episode, I have the honor of introducing you to Diana Fang, systems architect and founder of The Finer Points. Diana and I are diving into how to set up your systems and automations to make a lasting impact with your business. Today's episode is brought to you by The Green House, my resource garden for photographers! Let me help you AMPLIFY your heart online and in real life to turn bridesmaids into future brides through templates, workshops, and freebies!You can find the full show notes and transcript for this episode at quiannamarie.com/podcast!Connect with Diana:InstagramWebsite Client JourneySystem AssessmentConnect with Quianna:InstagramFacebookTikTokPinterest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solar roofing or solar panels. Learn the finer points from Andy Lindus from Lindus Construction. lindusconstruction.com 844-9lindus

All too happy to see Dustin Poirier get another shot, but it feels like we've been here before.  Lerone Murphy vs Edson Barboza on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands MMA's Marvin Hagler--the unique footwork of Dustin Poirier coming soon to the Finer Points of Face Punching: https://facepunching.substack.com/  Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u 

Oleksandr Usyk is an all time great, and Tyson Fury was great enough to make him prove it. Lerone Murphy vs Edson Barboza on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Usyk vs Fury technique breakdown coming soon to the Finer Points of Face Punching: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u 0:00 Intro

This podcast discusses the upcoming changes to many of the ACS. Special guest, John Ewing is an author, CFI, and former DPE join us as we discuss some of these changes that will impact us all.  Fly Your Best! Jason

Is it too much too soon for Steve Erceg? Probably yes. But maybe not. Anyway, that's the main event of UFC 301. Dirty Bird, clean moves: the technique of Tim Means, up now on the Finer Points of Face Punching: https://facepunching.substack.com/ More UFC 300 on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands  Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u 

Pilot training with guest Jason Miller from The Finer Points. In the news, more pilot downsizing, new DOT rules for canceled and significantly delayed flights, the FAA reauthorization bill, a general aviation flyover of the nation's capital, and airport vs. tornado.

The UFC is staging a solid but ultimately meaningless flyweight main event. Meanwhile, boxing has reached new heights of fascinating stupidity. More UFC 300 on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Max Holloway's Immortal on the Finer Points of Face Punching: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u 

Barry Beats Instagram (via Si Spex): https://www.instagram.com/sispex/Barry Beats Bandcamp (via Si Spex): https://barrybeatsakasispex.bandcamp.com/Barry Beats YouTube (Via Si Spex): https://www.youtube.com/@SispexOnce A DJ links: https://linktree.com/onceadjSummaryIn this conversation, Barry Beats discusses his journey into beat making, his experience creating a live cut and paste mix, and his latest project, the Ultimate Fakes compilations. He emphasizes the importance of finding your own sound and enjoying the process of music making. Barry also shares advice for DJs who want to start making their own beats and discusses his YouTube channel and upcoming Patreon plans.TakeawaysFind your own sound and enjoy the process of music making.Experiment with different techniques and technologies to create unique beats.Take inspiration from your favorite producers and study their processes.Consider limitations as a creative tool and embrace the power of simplicity.Support independent artists and explore sample packs and compilations.Join online communities and platforms like YouTube and Patreon to connect with fellow musicians and share your work.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:50 Getting Started in Beat Making09:06 Creating a Live Cut and Paste Mix15:06 Planning and Recording the Mix24:52 Ultimate Fakes Compilations31:51 Advice for DJs Starting to Make Beats39:16 Barry Beats' YouTube Channel and Patreon44:07 Conclusion

Apart from gusts, once the airplane leaves the ground it knows no wind. Agree? Let's discuss on this episode of TFP! Fly Your Best, Jason

2/12 The finer points of your 401(k)

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For a full transcript of this episode, click here. This show is a very natural follow-on to episode 418 with Mark Cuban and Ferrin Williams, PharmD, MBA. This show is the how, as in, “How did everything that we talked about in the earlier show wind up the way it did?” And it also proves it … with data. I gotta say I never quite understood the finer points of the rationale of a cash pay system for minor expenses—expenses like generic drugs. I always framed this whole thing in the context of a senior on a fixed income taking 10 drugs, as my grandma did. And even if each of those drugs was only $5 or $10 a month, that's enough beans a month that it was a big deal for her to swing. So, I have always had this thought that these drugs should be covered by her insurance so she and everybody else living on a fixed income trying to make ends meet could get them and take them and not die from complications of diabetes or high blood pressure. Now, the counterargument to the above, which I have certainly heard more than once, is to offer members/patients HSAs (health savings accounts) and have them buy stuff with their HSA. My knee jerk there is, yeah, but I can barely figure out the deal with HSAs. Most Americans don't even know what a deductible is let alone an HSA. This approach just feels like it demands a lot of health literacy. So, that's the place I was when I walked into this conversation in this episode with Ge Bai, PhD, CPA. Here's two facts that got me inching away from my original position: 1. Generic drugs are cheap. There is already competition in the manufacturing marketplace that holds these prices down. 2. PBMs (pharmacy benefit managers) and insurance are devices to pool risk. If you have a high expense, that expense gets spread out over the rest of the insured population (ie, the risk pool). This whole spreading out of the risk is arduous to pull off and requires a level of administrative costs. So, let's break this down: In terms of #1 fact, that generic drugs are cheap, let's think about the value prop of PBMs. It's to throw their market power around to lower drug prices. But, oh wait … the prices of cheap generics are already cheap. So, not much need for market power? Yeah, that's a fact. One of the studies that I talk about in this healthcare podcast with Ge Bai quantifies that. For patients in their deductible phase actually, 79% of the time paying cash is cheaper than if the patient had used their insurance and gotten the price “negotiated by their PBM.” So, yeah … anytime pretty much anybody can wander in and get a better price than a Fortune 15 PBM, it's pretty clear that market power is not overly required here. In fact, getting PBMs in the mix just seems to make the drug prices higher for patients. Alright now, moving on to my fact #2 I talked about earlier, which is, what is the point of insurance (and PBMs are a derivative of insurance)? The point with them is to pool risk, to spread out the cost of something over the entire risk pool. So, yeah … drug costs $3. What is the administrative burden that goes in to spreading $3 across a risk pool? Is it worth it? Or is the admin cost burden more burdensome than the actual cost burden of the cost of the drug, and all we're doing here is driving up the price of healthcare, which ultimately might throw more financial burden back on the patient through higher premiums or out-of-pockets? That's the second study that I talk about today with Ge Bai, and it quantifies exactly how much that administrative burden is when it comes to generic drugs. Because you know who makes the most money in a generic drug transaction? No, it's not the pharma manufacturer, if that's what you were thinking. It's not the pharmacy. It's not the wholesaler. Yeah, it's the PBM. The PBM, by a margin of 10 points, makes the most money. The administrative cost burden is actually the most expensive part of buying a generic drug using your insurance and going through that PBM. There's a bar chart that visualizes these proportions. But while I'm on a roll here, here's a #3 fact that speaks to my concerns about HSAs that I raised at the beginning and the financial literacy required to use them: Health insurance is already super complicated, and no one can understand it. And here's a #4 let's-talk-about-the-real-world fact: Health insurance and paying for drugs is already pretty unaffordable for lots of people. So, I guess in theory it would be amazing if we could have our drugs paid for so they could be affordable. And if that were true and things were a little complicated … okay, trade-offs and all that. But right now, the situation is that drugs can be pretty unaffordable, including “cheap” generics; AND getting them covered is complicated. So, bar is pretty low to do better by patients is my point. And this is what I talk about with, as aforementioned, my guest today, Ge Bai. Ge Bai probably needs no introduction. She is a professor of accounting at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and also a professor of health policy and management at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. As she says, she studies nothing but healthcare dollars. Also mentioned in this episode is the show with Steven Quimby, MD (EP344) going deep on the generic drug market. Additional links for this episode: Links for second study: JAMA Health Forum, coauthored with Joey Mattingly, Kenechukwu Ben-Umeh, Gerard Anderson; The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School; Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; University of Utah College of Pharmacy Bar chart/article: by Jason Shafrin You can learn more about Ge's research on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter).   Ge Bai, PhD, CPA, is a professor of accounting at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and professor of health policy and management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. An expert on healthcare accounting, finance, and policy, she has testified in Congress, written for the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post, and published her studies in leading academic journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and Health Affairs. Her work has been widely featured in the media and cited in regulations and congressional testimonies. She was a visiting scholar at the Health Analysis Division of the Congressional Budget Office from 2022 to 2023. She teaches graduate courses and has received the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association's Excellence in Teaching Award.   06:13 What is the background on generic drugs that is need-to-know? 06:39 EP344 with Steven Quimby, MD. 07:04 Do we have affordability for generic drugs? 15:40 What's the policy failure around generic drugs? 18:34 Why is there a huge health equity issue? 20:13 How do PBMs have both a monopoly and a monopsony? 21:59 What should be the goal for cheap generics? 23:36 “Whenever we have no competition, we'll see high price.” 26:00 What's the best approach to addressing operational challenges behind generic drug costs? 28:42 How do we solve generic drug costs on the back end? 31:15 “Healthcare insurance is not the same as health.” 36:07 “It's time for us to reflect and think whether there is a better way to try.”   You can learn more about Ge's research on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter).   @GeBaiDC discusses paying cash for #genericdrugs in our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth   Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! Andreas Mang, Karen Root (Encore! EP381), Mark Cuban and Ferrin Williams, Dan Mendelson (Encore! EP385), Josh Berlin, Dr Adam Brown, Rob Andrews, Justina Lehman, Dr Will Shrank, Dr Carly Eckert (Encore! EP361)

In this podcast, we answer a few listener questions and drop in with this week's Office Hours to discuss the practical application of lesson plans.  Fly Your Best! Jason

In this podcast, we discuss how to use checklists, which to use, and how to make your own. Please enjoy!

In this podcast, we cover: How to best transition from High Wing to Low Wing How to best approach CFI Training 2 Year CFI -- How to best train other CFIs Please enjoy! Jason

In this podcast, we cover A LOT. We're coming live from TFP Office Hours which happen every Friday at 12pm Pacific via Zoom. In this session, we covered: Pop Up IFR Practice Approaches VFR Flight Plans IFR Flight Plans Search and Rescue  ... and much more. 

Hello Aviators! In this episode, we discuss listener questions about:   logging time as a safety pilot why AOA is "not" taught more should you hold student solos to ACS standards why might an approach not be authorized at night? Please enjoy!

The last in the series on the laws of learning this podcast will help you understand why it's important to stay current to stay proficient. Also, our special guest Rich Rafferty discusses how he approaches being a CFI on his way to the airlines. Please enjoy!

In this podcast, we continue the series on the laws of learning. I will tell you a horror story about the law of readiness -- if you're not ready, you're not ready. Please enjoy!

The 2nd in our series on the laws of learning, let's discuss the law of INTENSITY! Fly Your Best!