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Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down the top-10 selections of Mel's second Mock Draft of the 2026 season. (0:00) Welcome to First Draft! (2:10) No. 1: QB Fernando Mendoza to Raiders (5:20) No. 2: S Caleb Downs to Jets (11:08) No. 3: Edge David Bailey to Cardinals (13:57) No. 4: LB Arvell Reese to Titans (17:30) No. 5: OT Spencer Fano to Giants (22:49) No. 6: WR Carnell Tate to Browns (27:00) No. 7: LB Sonny Styles to Commanders (31:12) No. 8: WR Makai Lemon to Saints (35:22) No. 9: RB Jeremiyah Love to Chiefs (38:33) No. 10: Edge Rueben Bain Jr. to Bengals (41:36) Final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

R.L. Maizes is the author of A Complete Fiction. Her debut novel, Other People's Pets, won the 2021 Colorado Book Award in Fiction and was a Library Journal Best Debut of Summer/Fall 2020. She also is the author of the short story collection, We Love Anderson Cooper. Her short stories have aired on National Public Radio and can be found in Electric Literature's Recommended Reading and in The Best Small Fictions 2020. Maizes's essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, O Magazine, and McSweeney's Internet Tendency, and have aired on NPR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is presented by Agora.The federal government is poised to enact legislation to make housing development easier.But federal desire does not always translate to local action — and that is where construction actually happens, said Continental Properties Chairman and CEO James Schloemer, who just concluded a two-year term as chairman of the National Multifamily Housing Council.“There are a lot of issues at the local level,” he said. “Between NIMBYs, ... issues regarding building codes and being [too] short-staffed to expedite the necessary permitting and inspections, there are a lot of challenges not correlated to things that the federal government influences.”

On a challenging day, it's easy to give up and believe that your first draft is worthless. But it's not. You're just tired, or stressed out, or hungry. Maybe your back hurts. I promise you – there's nothing wrong with your draft. When you are writing your first draft, you want to let yourself fall in love with the characters, the scenery, the plot development, and all the vivid landscapes floating through your mind. You want to capture it all in words. If you give up, you'll suffer. Take some time with this podcast episode. Let the content be a guide to you, whether seasoned or new at writing. I am passionate when it comes to helping writers complete their drafts. In this episode, I share common habits that lead people away from a perfectly good draft and how to get back in the game!Follow for more writing advice and support:https://www.coachdebby.com/Send a note to Coach Debbyhttps://www.coachdebby.com/connectFollow her on Youtubehttps://youtube.com/@coachdebby564?si=Z9jm6uMtRs7uq80nSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a challenging day, it's easy to give up and believe that your first draft is worthless. But it's not. You're just tired, or stressed out, or hungry. Maybe your back hurts. I promise you – there's nothing wrong with your draft. When you are writing your first draft, you want to let yourself fall in love with the characters, the scenery, the plot development, and all the vivid landscapes floating through your mind. You want to capture it all in words. If you give up, you'll suffer. Take some time with this podcast episode. Let the content be a guide to you, whether seasoned or new at writing. I am passionate when it comes to helping writers complete their drafts. In this episode, I share common habits that lead people away from a perfectly good draft and how to get back in the game! Follow for more writing advice and support: https://www.coachdebby.com/ Send a note to Coach Debby https://www.coachdebby.com/connect Follow her on Youtube https://youtube.com/@coachdebby564?si=Z9jm6uMtRs7uq80n

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're listing potential "steal" player-selections of the 2026 NFL Draft. 0:00 Welcome to First Draft 1:30 Previewing 2026 NFL Scouting Combine 7:24 QB Alabama QB Ty Simpson 12:18 Georgia OT Monroe Freeling 15:22 Clemson DT Peter Woods 18:12 Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. 22:10 Georgia WR Zachariah Branch 24:27 Georgia G Keylan Rutledge 26:30 Alabama G Jaeden Roberts 28:20 Louisville WR Chris Bell 31:27 Indiana RB Kaelon Black 34:43 Ohio State Edge Caden Curry 36:44 Missouri WR Kevin Coleman Jr. 38:25 Southeast Louisiana DT Kaleb Proctor 40:34 Cal DB Hezekiah Masses 42:49 Georgia Tech WR Eric Rivers 45:28 Final Thoughts + Thanks for Watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking selections 11 through 32 of Field's third NFL Mock Draft of the 2026 season. 0:00 Welcome to First Draft 1:30 Mock Draft Picks 1-10 Recap 2:20 No. 11 CB Mansoor Delane to Dolphins 6:35 No. 12 LB Sonny Styles to Cowboys 9:50 No. 13-15 Picks 10:40 No. 16 DT Caleb Banks to Jets 13:22 No. 17 OT Monroe Freeling to Lions 17:02 No. 18 CB Brandon Cisse to Vikings 19:24 No. 19 & 20 Picks 20:21 No. 21 QB Ty Simpson to Steelers 27:03 No. 22 G Olaivavega Ioane to Chargers 28:31 No. 23 & 24 Picks 28:50 No. 25 Edge Zion Young to Bears 31:44 No. 26 DT Peter Woods to Bills 32:39 No. 27 WR KC Concepcion to 49ers 35:25 No. 28 OT Kadyn Proctor to Texans 36:00 No. 29 Colton Hood to Rams 38:58 No. 30-32 Picks 40:10 Recapping Draft + Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Guterson is the author of thirteen books, including the PEN/Faulkner Award winner Snow Falling on Cedars, which was made into a major motion picture, translated into twenty–five languages, and has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide. He lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington. His new novel is Evelyn in Transit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down the top-10 selections of Field's third NFL Mock Draft of the 2026 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why clarity and authenticity matter more than ever in modern communication.Clear communication in the age of likes, LLMs, and constant noise isn't about talking more. For Nick Thompson, it's about being unmistakably clear and unmistakably yourself.Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and former editor-in-chief of Wired, has spent his career shaping stories that hold attention. “Clear beats clever,” he says, stressing that authenticity and specificity are what make messages land. “If you can get across what you're really trying to say— if you can say it honestly, specifically, and ideally briefly—that's good. And if you can say it in a way that feels like you, that's great.”Beyond journalism, Thompson is an elite marathon runner, ranking among the top competitive runners in the world, an identity that, for him, isn't separate from writing or leadership but deeply connected to it. “[Running] has taught me all kinds of habits of mind and discipline and pacing,” he says, “There are all kinds of lessons from the sport that apply to my business life.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Thompson joins host Matt Abrahams to share how great communicators craft “sticky” ideas without chasing soundbites. From practical editorial tests to the importance of editing, structure, and authenticity, Thompson offers a roadmap for communication that doesn't just get noticed but lasts.Episode Reference Links:Nick ThompsonNick's Book: The Running GroundEp.183 Rethinks: How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (04:10) - Good Communication in the Modern Day (04:52) - Finding Your Authentic Voice (05:59) - The Power of Editing (07:43) - Reading Your Writing Out Loud (09:36) - How to Create “Sticky” Content (10:58) - AI's Role in Journalism & Communication (13:01) - Using AI in Daily Life (13:45) - Running As Meditation (17:22) - What Running Teaches About Simplicity (18:57) - The Final Three Questions (23:15) - Conclusion  ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.This episode is sponsored by Grammarly. Let Grammarly take the busywork off your plate so you can focus on high-impact work. Download Grammarly for free today Join our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. 

Welcome back to "First Draft"! Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down the biggest "sleeper" prospects of the 2026 NFL Draft Class, featuring Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson and UConn WR Skyler Bell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of "Discovering Grayslake," hosts Dave and karl chat about the upcoming third annual Bachelorette Auction—a lively community fundraiser supporting a local Grayslake family in need. Recorded at Bellevue Studios, they share event details, highlight generous local sponsors, and describe exciting auction and raffle prizes, from unique experiences to a legendary "booze wagon." With heartfelt stories and plenty of laughs, Dave and Karl invite listeners to join in for a fun night out on February 27th at First Draft, all while giving back to neighbors and celebrating the Grayslake spirit. Discovering Grayslake Newsletter: The Third Annual Bachelorette Auction Hey there, Grayslake family! I'm thrilled to share some exciting news with you all. Our latest podcast episode dives deep into the heart of our community with a special focus on the upcoming Third Annual Bachelorette Auction. This event is more than just a fun night out; it's a chance for us to come together and support a local family in need. Here's a sneak peek into what you can expect and why you won't want to miss it! Key Highlights from the Episode: Event Purpose**: The Bachelorette Auction is a fundraiser aimed at helping a local family from Brighton Grayslake. This year, we're rallying behind Jenny and Tim, who are facing some tough times. Every dollar raised goes directly to them, making a real difference in their lives. Event Details**:   Date: February 27th   Location: First Draft   Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM, event starts at 7:00 PM   Tickets: $20 for general admission, $250 for VIP tables (seating four) What to Expect**:   Live Auction: Bid on bachelorettes representing amazing prize packages from local businesses.   Raffles: Participate in our 50/50 raffle and win big with our incredible raffle baskets.   Photo Booths: Capture the fun moments with friends and family. Sponsors and Prizes**:   Gold Sponsor: Herring Homes   Silver Sponsors: JP Financial, Legal Alan, Bob from Churchill, and more.   Raffle Prizes: From a police car ride for your child to school, to a 30-person catering package, and even an autographed Aaron Judge baseball, there's something for everyone! Special Touches**:   Booze Wagon: A wagon filled with premium liquor, perfect for hosting parties or stocking your bar.   Community Involvement: Local businesses and individuals have come together to make this event possible, showcasing the true spirit of Grayslake. Why You Should Attend: Support a Great Cause: Your participation directly helps a local family in need. Fun Night Out: Enjoy a lively auction, win fantastic prizes, and have a blast with friends. Community Spirit: Be part of something bigger and see firsthand how our community comes together to make a difference. How to Get Involved: Buy Tickets**: Don't wait! Tickets are available online, and we aim to sell out before the event. Donate**: Can't make it? You can still contribute by donating through our ticket link or Venmo. Spread the Word**: Share our podcast, videos, and event details with your friends and family. A Personal Note from Your Host: I've been part of this community for years, and seeing how we come together to support each other is truly heartwarming. This event is a testament to the kindness and generosity that defines Grayslake. Let's make this year's Bachelorette Auction the best one yet! Thank you for your continued support, and I can't wait to see you all on February 27th at First Draft. Let's have some fun and make a difference together! Warm regards, [Your Name]   Host of Discovering Grayslake P.S. Don't forget to check out our latest podcast episode for more details and some fun banter between me and Carl. It's a great listen, and it'll get you even more excited for the event!

Ann Packer is the author of four best-selling novels including Some Bright Nowhere, The Children's Crusade, Songs Without Words, and The Dive from Clausen's Pier, which received the Kate Chopin Literary Award among many other prizes and honors. Her short fiction has been published in two collections — Mendocino and Other Stories and Swim Back to Me — and includes stories that appeared in The New Yorker and in the O. Henry Prize Stories anthologies. Ann's work has been translated into over a dozen languages and published around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-The company started a pilot program last year to allow developers to create dedicated AI note writers.  X's Keith Coleman told Engadget that AI writers are “prolific” and that one has contributed more than 1,000 notes that were rated as helpful by other contributors. -Vibes was introduced as a feature in the Meta AI app in September 2025. Similar to OpenAI's Sora app, Vibes lets users prompt Meta AI to create TikTok-style vertical videos. -The US Central Intelligence Agency is ending one of its popular services, The World Factbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to "First Draft"! On this episode, Field Yates & Mel Kiper Jr. break down the top-rated Edge Rushers & Linebackers from the 2026 NFL Draft Class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's that time again - time look back at the year that was, and that was a year that was weird. Hine and Buckley have barely recovered from the horrific ordeal of looking back at 2024 but they bravely get their shit together just about enough to sift through the ragged tatters of weirdness that held together the fabric of reality of 2025. The Vayse boys encounter the usual suspects: Lue Elizondo, Christopher Mellon, Eric Davis et al, and some new (to the Vayseverse) recurring characters: Mark Christopher Lee, Avi Loeb and the sinister genetics company Colossal Biosciences. In this dizzying dance through to June of 2025 there are also highly strange encounters with egg shaped UFOs; wooly mice; twitchy dangling robots; foul mouthed relatives of his holiness the Pope; the wreckages of persistent bullshit-talking dullard, Elon Musk's childish, egotistical, spacefaring ambitions; soldiers on the moon... and some mother-fucking snakes on a mother-fucking plane... (recorded 22 January 2026) Thanks to Unexplained Mysteries who do incredible work keeping a record of weird news stories and make these Weird Reviews possible. January 2025 Do Scientists Think That Aliens Exist? - Nature.com The Drake Equation - Wikipedia Luis Elizondo - Wikipedia UFO OF God by Chris Bledsoe - Good Reads The Whistle Blower, Jake Barber, and the Egg UFO - News Nation Christopher Mellon - Wikipedia Doomsday Clock is Set To 89 Seconds to Midnight - The Bulletin Director David Lynch dies at 78 - BBC News Figures Walking Above Clouds - ABP Live Brocken Spectre - Wikipedia February 2025 Asteroid Collision Predicted - The Independent SETI 30th Anniversary - The Conversation Fortean Times Contact - Wikipedia X-Files - Wikipedia Twin Peaks - Wikipedia Independence Day Clone Robotics Releases Creepy Video - New Atlas Hellraiser - Wikipedia Peru Mummies Have Human Teeth - MSN.com Belief in the supernatural linked to higher stress and distress levels - News-Medical.net March 2025 Vast City alleged to have been discovered beneath Giza Pyramids - The Mirror The Controversial Case of Giza's “Underground City” - Answers In Genisis The US government has released the final batch of documents on the assassination of President John F Kennedy (JFK) - BBC News Ten Findings from the Newly-Released JFK Assassination Records - Centre for Politics Musk Outlines Ambitious Plan to Send Humans to Mars as Early as 2029 Musk Says First Mission to Mars Will Launch Next Year - BBC News 12 times rockets and spacecraft crashed and burned in 2025 - Space.com Scientists Working on Making Woolly Mammoths Make Woolly Mice April 2025 Secretive Russian military satellites release mystery object into orbit - Space.com Pope Francis Died on 21 April 2025 - BBC News Prophecy of the Popes - Euro News What Pope Leo Just Said Shocked the World - Charisma Pope 'Preparing' for First Contact with Aliens This Year, Says UFO Researcher - Mirror Pizzagate at the Vatican - NY Mag “I Confessed Everything Short of Murder” — Pope Leo's MAGA Brother Bares All - The Letters From Leo A Researcher Says the First UFO Really Crashed in Italy in 1933. And He Has Evidence - Popular Mechanics Researchers claim Vatican archives hold UFO secrets - Cath News Diana Walsh Pasulka - Wikipedia Scientists Announce Dire Wolf Species Has Been Brought Back From Extinction After 10,000 Years - Time ‘They Didn't De-extinct Anything': Can Colossal's Genetically Engineered Animals Ever Be the Real Thing? - The Guardian Consortium for Space Genetics - Harvard Jurassic Park - Wikipedia KLAS News Reports that Jacques Vallee Has Stated That “Aliens are Killing People” - 8 News Now Jacques Vallée George Knapp - Wikipedia Islanders say they cannot escape mysterious humming - BBC News Yellowjackets - Wikipedia May 2025 UAP Congressional Briefing on 1 May 2025 - Orbital Today Unfortunately Lue's Photo is Now 100% Officially Debunked Pentagon's UAP investigators exploring new options to better track and manage confidential reports - DefenseScoop Russian tourist leaps to death fleeing ‘ghost' in Pattaya - The Thaiger Ghosts in Thai culture - Wikipedia The New UK Disclosure Group Launches - Journalism.co.uk Most Songs on a Digital Album - Guinness World Records Unsold £1m album keeps royalties debate open - BBC News Robbie Williams Breaks The Beatles' Chart Record - BBC News The King of UFOs in the News - Raindance The World's Tallest Dog Met the World's Smallest Dog - Smithsonian Mag June 2025 Senior Army Official: 'We Spoke to a Soldier Astronaut on the Moon' - Mens Journal 25th Anniversary of the First Draft of the Human Genome - BBC News Futurism reported on the Mystery over the rise of AI-fueled delusions Man Found with 47 Venomous Vipers in Bag at Mumbai Airport - BBC News Mumbai Arrest: 47 Venomous Vipers Found in Baggage Stuns Airport Security Common Slow Worm - Wikipedia Vayse online Website Twitter Bluesky Instagram Bandcamp (Music From Vayse) Ko-Fi Email: vayseinfo@gmail.com

Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're answering Voice-Mel's and breaking down the best wide receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft, and who will likely be taken in the 1st 2 rounds.   00:00 Welcome to First Draft 1:10 Voice-Mels 3:00 Caleb Banks 4:45 New York Giants at pick #5 9:40 Best wide receiver prospects 10:30 Carnell Tate 12:41 Jordyn Tyson 15:00 Makai Lemon 17:30 Denzel Boston 21:00 Zachariah Branch 25:00 Could the Buffalo Bills select KC Concepcion 26:00 Field Yates' wide receiver rankings 28:00 Chris Brazzell II 30:40 Germie Bernard 32:30 Mel Kiper's wide receiver rankings 38:50 Shad Banks Jr. 41:40 Ted Hurst 46:40 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Saunders is the author of twelve books, including Lincoln in the Bardo, which won the 2017 Man Booker Prize for best work of fiction in English, and was a finalist for the Golden Man Booker, in which one Booker winner was selected to represent each decade, from the fifty years since the Prize's inception. His stories have appeared regularly in The New Yorker since 1992. The short story collection Tenth of December was a finalist for the National Book Award and won the inaugural Folio Prize in 2013 (for the best work of fiction in English) and the Story Prize (best short story collection). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torrey Peters is the author of the novel Detransition, Baby, which won the 2021 PEN/Hemingway award for debut fiction and was named a Best Book of the Century by the New York Times. Her second book of short stories is called Stag Dance. Torrey is an amateur sauna builder, rides a pink motorcycle, and splits her time between Brooklyn and Santa Marta, Colombia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down the best-value selections of players who will likely be taken in Rounds 2 or 3 or the 2026 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down the rest of Mel's first Mock Draft of the 2026 Class. (0:00) Welcome to First Draft (1:00) Drake Maye & Sam Darnold's ascension (4:07) Recapping top-10 picks (5:00) No. 11: Dolphins select DE Keldric Faulk (8:22) No. 14: Ravens select WR Makai Lemon (13:34) No. 15: Buccaneers select TE Kenyon Sadiq (18:10) No. 16: Jets select QB Ty Simpson (via IND) (27:47) No. 19: Panthers select LB CJ Allen (30:58) No. 20: Cowboys select DE Akheem Mesidor (via GB) (34:30) Picks 21-24 (35:04) No. 25: Bears select DT Kayden McDonald (37:55) No. 26: Bills select WR Chris Brazzell II (41:23) No. 29: Rams select OT Monroe Freeling (46:27) Picks 30-32 (47:00) Final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniyal Mueenuddin was brought up in Lahore, Pakistan, and Elroy, Wisconsin. A graduate of Dartmouth College and Yale Law School, his stories have appeared in The New Yorker, Granta, Zoetrope, and The Best American Short Stories 2008, selected by Salman Rushdie. His collection In Other Rooms, Other Wonders was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. For a number of years he practiced law in New York. He now divides his time between Oslo, Norway, and his farm in Pakistan's South Punjab. His new novel is called This is Where the Serpent Lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of First Draft Live is presented by Agora.Venezuela, Greenland, Canada's prime minister calling the death of America as global leader. Interest rate watching, Fed independence under question, tariffs.There's a lot of noise out there in the macroeconomy that can make it hard for CRE to tune into a good deal.And yet Abbe Franchot Borok, BGO managing director and head of U.S. debt, said she is optimistic the year ahead will be a good one for property investment.Sure, it has gotten more complicated and the industry has had to turn to new inputs and data sources. The normal supply vs. demand dynamic is changing as consumer use of commercial real estate has shifted.And yes, she said, Canadian and European investors are not liking what they are seeing out of the U.S. government.But the U.S. continues to be the most liquid and active market in the world, and she doesn't see a sustained lack of investment in the cards. Good deals are out there for those willing to double down on income generation and executing the business plan on the ground. 

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Hr 4 - ESPN’s Nick Wagoner talks Robert Saleh + Titans chances of a defense-first draftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down the top-10 selections of Mel's first Mock Draft of the 2026 Class. (0:00) Welcome to First Draft (0:40) Dante Moore announces return to Oregon (7:09) No. 1: QB Fernando Mendoza to Raiders (12:30) No. 2: LB Arvell Reese to Jets (14:48) No 3: OT Francis Mauigoa to Cardinals (19:37) No. 4: Edge David Bailey to Titans (22:08) No. 5: WR Carnell Tate to Giants (25:32) No. 6: OT Spencer Fano to Browns (28:44) No. 7: Edge Rueben Bain Jr. to Commanders (32:36) No. 8: WR Jordyn Tyson to Saints (34:44) No. 9: RB Jeremiyah Love to Chiefs (37:42) No. 10: S Caleb Downs to Bengals (40:34) Recapping Top-10 + Final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can't finish your first draft? Perfecting your outline for months? Staring at a blank page afraid you'll write something bad? These look like different problems, but they're all the same issue: you're focused on outcomes instead of process. This episode reveals why you're stuck, shows you how to convert paralyzing questions into productive ones, and gives you a concrete action plan to get unstuck. You don't need more courage or discipline. You need to ask different questions.Episode Web Page10 Questions First Time Novelists Ask, and Encouraging, Practical Answers to Help You Finish Your BookWant to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspiration and support? Join us in our private Writer Unleashed Community Facebook Group. It's totally free to join.

In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about getting drunk on ideas, writing and performing with confidence, getting through the first draft, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and Miss Corpus. Timestamps Thanks … Continue reading

Ashley Shelby's debut novel, South Pole Station, received praise from The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Public Radio and others.  It was also named a New York Times Editor's Pick and an Indie Next Pick, as well as a Best Book of 2017 by Shelf Awareness, and was awarded the 2017 Lascaux Prize in Fiction. Her 2024 story collection, Honeymoons in Temporary Locations is currently shortlisted for the Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize. Her short fiction, essays, and reviews have appeared in Slate, The New York Times Book Review, LitHub, Salon, Audubon, and other outlets. She is also the author of Red River Rising: The Anatomy of a Flood and the Survival of an American City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Mike Greenberg and Mel Kiper Jr., we're running through the biggest needs for team in the AFC East (Jets, Dolphins, Patriots & Bills). 00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 1:10 Fernando Mendoza vs Dante Moore 6:50 Trinidad Chambliss 11:19 New York Jets 19:24 Miami Dolphins 24:45 Buffalo Bills 29:39 New England Patriots 37:57 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Artificial intelligence has arrived in the legal profession. In this special episode, Kyle and Katya examine AI's growing role in the world of law from criminal defense to M&A and much in between. Over the past few months, they've asked every guest a simple bonus question: How has AI affected your practice?The answers offer a window into a profession in transition—curious, conflicted, and actively determining AI's proper role in law. Practitioners share how AI streamlines document review and accelerates research, while candidly discussing serious limitations and risks. This highlights how lawyers are still learning to navigate the technology.Feature voices:Eric Bernheim, Episode 120, Behind the Lease: Supporting Restaurant Expansion Through Real Estate LawAlexis Taitel, Episode 121, From Clerkship to Private Practice: Research, Writing, and Challenging AssumptionsVenetia Mayhew, Episode 122, Second Chances: Rewriting Life Through ClemencyJoe Stephens, Episode 126, Trial by Algorithm: Helping Lawyers Navigate the AI RevolutionAsha Sharma, Episode 127, Administrative Hearings and Human Stories: Social Security Disability on the FrontlinesAudi Syarief, Episode 129, Trading in Gray Areas: How Sanctions Shape International BusinessRachel Frank, Episode 131, Understanding the Appeal: Supreme Litigation from First Draft to Oral ArgumentElise Bennett, Episode 133, Cool Little Dudes and Legal Battles: Environmental Protection from the Courtroom to the CommunityMolly Henry, Episode 137, Navigating International Waters: Arresting Ships and Managing Crises on the SeasMichael Kohagen, Episode 139, At the Center of the Transaction: Coordinating Business Deals from Start to FinishThis episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee and Katya Valasek.Mentioned in this episode:Colorado Law SchoolLearn more about Colorado LawAccess LawHub today!Loyola Law SchoolLearn more about Loyola Law School

Benjamin Wood was born in 1981 and grew up in Merseyside. Seascraper is his fifth novel. His previous works have been shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award, the Commonwealth Book Prize, the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award, the RSL Encore Award, the CWA Gold Dagger Award and the European Union Prize for Literature. In 2014, he won France's Prix du Roman Fnac. He is a senior lecturer in creative writing at King's College, London, and lives in Surrey with his wife and sons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to a replay of 2025's 3rd most popular episode! #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer spoke with me about cutting her teeth on fanfiction, working briefly in publishing, and THE HAPPY WRITER, a guide to writing with less stress and more JOY. Marissa Meyer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, Heartless, The Renegades Trilogy, and Instant Karma, as well as the graphic novel duology Wires and Nerve. Marissa also created and hosted a popular podcast, The Happy Writer, that inspired her debut writing guide, The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond. Described as, “Applicable to writers in all genres and disciplines—from screenwriters to novelists, journalists to picture book authors, aspiring to many-times published—The Happy Writer is a heartfelt and optimistic guide that will show you the way to a happier writing journey.” Marissa holds a BA in Creative Writing from Pacific Lutheran University and a MA in Publishing from Pace University. [This episode is sponsored by Ulysses. Go to⁠ ⁠ulys.app/writeabook⁠⁠ to download Ulysses, and use the code FILES at checkout to get 25% off the first year of your yearly subscription."] [Discover⁠ The Writer Files Extra⁠: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at⁠ writerfiles.fm⁠] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please⁠ click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews⁠. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Marissa Meyer and I discussed: How an overactive imagination led to a lifetime of storytelling What she learned about the author/editor relationship early on  Why optimism has always been a part of her brand How to bring more joy to your writing “process” Embracing lifelong creativity And a lot more! Show Notes: ⁠marissameyer.com⁠ ⁠The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond⁠ By Marissa Meyer ⁠Marissa Meyer Amazon Author Page⁠ ⁠Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need⁠ by Jessica Brody (Amazon) ⁠Marissa Meyer on Facebook⁠ ⁠Marissa Meyer on Instagram⁠ ⁠Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how a self-proclaimed perfectionist wrote a 114,000-word first draft in just 88 days—while working full-time and without finding more hours in the day.Poornika didn't have endless hours to write. She had two hours a night after work, some longer weekend sessions, and a chronic illness that sometimes forced her to step away completely. And yet, she finished her novel in 88 days—and went on to sign with her dream agent.In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Poornika Kakkanaiah, a former Notes to Novel student, to talk about what made that kind of progress possible. Spoiler: it wasn't discipline or motivation. It was having a clear roadmap that eliminated decision fatigue and made every writing session count.Poornika shares how she broke free from months of research paralysis, the outlining approach that gave her a scene-by-scene outline she trusted, and why setting a cut-bait date changed everything.If you've ever felt like your day job makes finishing a novel impossible, this conversation will show you otherwise.Here's what we cover:[07:51] Why combining multiple plotting methods created confusion instead of clarity, and what she did instead[10:45] How Poornika built a scene-by-scene outline she trusted—and the cut-bait date that forced her to start drafting[11:27] The three strategies that made it possible to write 114,000 words in 88 days while working full-time[37:50] What it was like to get "the call"—and why signing with her dream agent felt like everything finally clicking into place[40:06] The truth about getting multiple offers of representation (and why one great fit is all you need)If you're craving proof that it's possible to write a novel alongside a demanding job and real-life challenges, Poornika's story will show you exactly what that can look like.

Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're conducting a 2026 NFL end-of-regular-season Mock Draft. (0:00) Welcome to First Draft (1:00) Biggest surprise of Top-10 (3:46) No. 1: Raiders select QB Fernando Mendoza (6:53) No. 2: Jets select QB Dante Moore (10:07) No. 3: Cardinals select RB Jeremiyah Love (15:19) No. 4: Titans select LB Arvell Reese (17:24) No. 5: Giants select OT Francis Mauigoa (19:24) No. 6: Browns select WR Carnell Tate (25:00) No. 7: Commanders select Edge David Bailey (26:50) No. 8: Saints select Edge Rueben Bain Jr. (28:48) No. 9: Chiefs select WR Jordyn Tyson (30:11) No. 10: Bengals select S Caleb Downs (32:41) No. 11: Dolphins select CB Mansoor Delane (34:11) No. 12: Cowboys select Edge Keldric Faulk (36:39) No. 13: Rams select CB Jermod McCoy (via ATL) (40:49) No. 14: Ravens select WR Makai Lemon (42:21) No. 15: Buccaneers select LB Sonny Styles (43:43) No. 16: Jets select DT A'Mauri Washington (via IND) (44:59) No. 17: Lions select DE Akheem Mesidor (47:40) No. 18: Vikings select TE Kenyon Sadiq (49:03) Final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marisa Silver⁠ is the author of the novels At Last, The Mysteries; Little Nothing, which was a New York Times Editor's Choice; Mary Coin, which was a New York Times bestseller and winner of the Southern California Independent Bookseller's Award; The God of War, which was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize; and No Direction Home. Her story collections include Alone With You and Babe in Paradise, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year and a Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The human mind operates on conscious and unconscious influence to determine the direction of action or inaction.Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 7 years.Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it'll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

Devon O'Neil is a freelance journalist based in Breckenridge, Colorado, and the author of The Way Out: A true story of survival in the Heart of the Rockies, published in November 2025 by HarperOne. In the past he has worked as a daily newspaperman, a staff writer for ESPN.com, and a correspondent for Outside magazine. O'Neil's stories have been anthologized in The Best American Travel Writing and noted in The Best American Sports Writing, and twice have been finalists for national awards in civic journalism.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Kleber-Diggs is a poet, essayist, and literary critic. He was born and raised in Kansas and now makes his home in Saint Paul, Minnesota. His debut poetry collection, Worldly Things, won the Max Ritvo Poetry prize and will be published by Milkweed Editions in June, 2021. Michael teaches creative writing through the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop and at colleges and high schools in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth McCracken is the author of nine books: Here's Your Hat What's Your Hurry, The Giant's House, Niagara Falls All Over Again, An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination, Thunderstruck & Other Stories, Bowlaway, The Souvenir Museum, The Hero of This Book, and A Long Game: Notes on Writing Fiction. She's received grants and fellowships from United States Artists, the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Liguria Study Center, the American Academy in Berlin, the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evie McGee Colbert returns to The Late Show to help her husband Stephen pick out the perfect holiday greeting card for the 2025 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Edward Larson discusses his newest book, Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Still Matters, which traces the idea of American independence in one pivotal year—1776—and its continued significance today. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.   This conversation was originally streamed live as part of the NCC's America's Town Hall program series on November 24, 2025.   Resources  Ed Larson, Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters (2025)  Thomas Paine, Common Sense (1776)  John Adams, Thoughts on Government (1776)  George Mason, First Draft of the Virginia Declaration of Rights (1776)  Stay Connected and Learn More    Questions or comments about the show? Email us at ⁠podcast@constitutioncenter.org⁠  Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr  Explore the ⁠America at 250 Civic Toolkit⁠  Explore Pursuit: The Founders' Guide to Happiness  ⁠Sign up⁠ to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate  Follow, rate, and review wherever you listen Join us for an upcoming ⁠live program⁠ or watch recordings on ⁠YouTube⁠  Support our important work ⁠⁠Donate

2025 was a noisy year.Policy changes, interest rate adjustments and geopolitical roller coasters kept CRE on their toes.With financing loosening up and transactions picking up, the groundwork is being laid for a better 2026, but where is a safe investment in a world where fundamentals seem to be shifting?CBRE Global Client Strategist and Senior Economic Advisor Spencer Levy said he advises his clients to wade through the noise and look at the drivers in New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Miami and the Midwest to really see what's on the horizon for CRE. These include the reshoring of manufacturing and the train from Mexico to Canada, which carries nearly $2T in trade each year.“You follow that durable demand driver, that infrastructure, despite some of the tariff noise, despite some of the trade noise, despite some of the political changes — that's the time to find opportunity,” Levy said.

Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down the rest of Field's 2026 NFL Mock Draft 2.0 with selections 11 through 32! (0:00) Welcome to First Draft (2:19) Recapping top-10 (4:07) No. 11: CB Mansoor Delane to Vikings (6:47) No. 13: DT Peter Woods to Ravens (10:20) No. 14: RB Jeremiyah Love to Chiefs (17:05) No. 18: CB Avieon Terrell to Giants (19:43) No. 19: TE Kenyon Sadiq to Buccaneers (22:50) No. 20: WR Makai Lemon to Steelers (31:37) No. 23: Edge Cashius Howell to Bears (34:50) Picks 24-27 (42:26) No. 28: Edge Damon Wilson II to Cowboys (45:18) No. 31: QB Ty Simpson to Rams (48:49) Final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruben Reyes Jr. is the son of two Salvadoran immigrants. He completed his MFA in fiction at the Iowa Writers' Workshop. He is a graduate of Harvard College where he studied History and Literature and Latinx Studies. His debut story collection, There is a Rio Grande in Heaven, was a finalist for The Story Prize, and longlisted for the the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, the Carnegie Medal for Excellence, the Aspen Words Literary Prize, and the New American Voices Award. Archive of Unknown Universes is his first novel. Originally from Southern California, he lives in Queens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down the top-10 selections of Field's 2026 NFL Mock Draft 2.0 (available on ESPN.com). (0:00) Welcome to First Draft (2:18) No. 1: QB Fernando Mendoza to Jets (15:44) No. 2: QB Dante Moore to Raiders (19:53) No. 3: LB Arvell Reese to Titans (22:31) No. 4: WR Carnell Tate to Browns (26:44) No. 5: OT Francis Mauigoa to Saints (29:24) No. 6: Edge David Bailey to Commanders (32:58) No. 7: WR Jordyn Tyson to Giants (37:57) No. 8: OT Spencer Fano to Cardinals (41:53) No. 9: S Caleb Downs to Rams (47:19) No. 10: Edge Rueben Bain Jr. to Bengals (50:20) Final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're highlight the 2026 NFL Draft prospects to watch during Championship week and the College Football Playoff. (0:00) Welcome to First Draft (1:00) NFL QB Musical Chairs (9:14) Prospect Watch: Big Ten Championship (18:54) Fernando Mendoza vs OSU (23:38) Carnell Tate vs D'Angelo Ponds (27:26) Prospect Watch: SEC Championship (30:44) Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor (33:22) SEC Championship continued (37:37) Prospect Watch: Big 12 Championship (43:59) Final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down the top non-quarterback, skill-position players in the 2026 NFL Draft. Plus, Shedeur Sanders reactions to his first NFL start. (0:00) Welcome to First Draft (1:00) Shedeur Sanders' first NFL start (6:51) Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love (11:04) WRs Jordyn Tyson, Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon (14:48) Georgia WR Zachariah Branch (17:42) Washington WR Denzel Boston (19:24) Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq (25:54) Texas A&M WR/PR KC Concepcion (27:55) Louisville WR Chris Bell (29:12) Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price (32:56) Blind Rankings: Thanksgiving Day Foods (42:00) Final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices