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Send us Fan MailYour business does not need more hype about artificial intelligence. It needs a way to use AI marketing tools to drive real results without sounding like a robot. Grant McGaugh sits down with Dan of BizHack Academy and lead instructor Anita Larsen to unpack the true origin story behind their small business training movement, from an in-person Facebook ads course to a COVID-era scramble that forced a choice: shut down or serve. That decision sparked free webinars on crisis communications and digital marketing that ultimately helped more than 10,000 entrepreneurs and reshaped what BizHack became.We also dig into the moments that tested leadership and values, including how scholarships for minority-owned and women-owned businesses grew out of a commitment to show up when it mattered. Grant shares his own pivot from corporate healthcare IT into entrepreneurship, and why building a personal brand and repeatable marketing skills changed everything. Dan explains what it was really like to testify before a House subcommittee on small business about why AI literacy and training deserve public investment to protect Main Street and keep local economies from turning into nothing but franchises.Then we bring it to what's happening now: Breakthrough 402 launching in Omaha, Nebraska. Anita lays out an action-oriented, eight-week program where business owners build and run a real campaign, learn foundational marketing principles, and apply AI ethically through automation, emerging search concepts, and tools that get work done faster while keeping the human voice in charge. If you want practical AI training for small business, smarter storytelling, and a community that pushes for outcomes, hit play, then subscribe, share this with an owner who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest AI marketing question.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Follow The Brand! We hope you enjoyed learning about the latest trends and strategies in Personal Branding, Business and Career Development, Financial Empowerment, Technology Innovation, and Executive Presence. To keep up with the latest insights and updates, visit 5starbdm.com.And don't miss Grant McGaugh's new book, First Light — a powerful guide to igniting your purpose and building a BRAVE brand that stands out in a changing world. - https://5starbdm.com/brave-masterclass/See you next time on Follow The Brand!

Fear has a way of showing up when we least expect it. In First Light Ep. 47, Chuck talks about some recent moments that brought new fears into his life and forced him to look at fear, suffering, living, and hope a little differently. The more life we live, the more we realize they are often directly connected. Suffering can bring fear. Fear can make us question what comes next. But through it all, we are reminded that our hope was never meant to come from knowing what tomorrow holds. Our hope comes from knowing Who holds tomorrow. New fears will come. Hard days will come. There will be moments we do not understand and circumstances we would never choose for ourselves. But none of those things change who God is or what He has promised. Sometimes trusting the Lord is easy. Other times, it means choosing Him when we are scared, hurting, and unsure of what is ahead. It means believing His ways are greater than our understanding and continuing to walk with Him even when we cannot see where the road leads. Fear is part of living. Suffering is part of living. But because of the Lord, so is hope. "Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." Romans 5:3-4 (NIV)

Danny Peña and Parris Lilly break down all the major announcements from NVIDIA's GeForce event at Gamescom! From the rollout of DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction to the new RTX Spark laptops and GeForce NOW upgrades, here is everything you need to know about the future of PC gaming graphics.(Sponsored segment by NVIDIA GeForce)In this episode, we cover: DLSS 4.5 & Ray Reconstruction: Upgrades to lighting, image quality, and AI denoiser performance powered by NVIDIA's 2nd generation transformer model. Supported Titles: First look at DLSS 4.5 implementation in 007 First Light, Control Resonate, Cyberpunk 2077, and Pragmata. RTX 50 Series Specs: Dynamic multi-frame generation and hardware-level performance features. RTX Spark Laptops: Next-gen portable gaming performance offering 1440p at 100+ FPS. RTX Remix & Mods: Community projects getting DLSS 4.5 upgrades, including Painkiller RTX and Morrowind RTX. NVIDIA ACE & Cloud Gaming: AI-powered teammates via NVIDIA ACE and new GeForce NOW features, including Steam Machine support. Connect with us: Danny Peña Parris Lilly Pete Toledo Riana Manuel-Peña Send us questions - fanmail@gamertagradio.com | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.

Send us Fan MailThe moment AI stops being a chatbot and starts taking actions, the real question changes from “Is it smart?” to “Who owns the decision?” That's where this conversation with Alan Wesley goes fast and deep. Allen is a cybersecurity executive and educator working at the intersection of AI, national security, cognitive security, and human judgment. Together, we break down why agentic AI makes accountability harder, not easier, especially when automation moves faster than organizations can assign authority.We talk through the real-world mechanics of cognitive overload and cognitive offloading at work, including how AI can accidentally create more noise by producing polished, lengthy outputs that bury the actual ask. Allen shares a simple but powerful framework for getting better results: give the system a role, clear instructions, and a knowledge base that adds context so the output fits the human-to-human decision you're actually trying to make.From there, we get into the security realities of agents that are goal-driven and “creative” in ways you didn't plan for. We unpack permission drift, social engineering risks where an agent convinces a user to do what it cannot, and why “human intent is not a control boundary.” Allen explains what governance has to exist outside the model: policy as code, agentic role mapping, monitoring at machine speed, and tiered risk so critical functions never become a rubber-stamped approval chain. If you care about AI governance, cybersecurity, CMMC pressures on small businesses, and keeping humans meaningfully accountable, this one is for you.Subscribe for more conversations on leadership and technology, share this with a friend building with AI, and leave a review with your biggest question about decision authority in the age of agents.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Follow The Brand! We hope you enjoyed learning about the latest trends and strategies in Personal Branding, Business and Career Development, Financial Empowerment, Technology Innovation, and Executive Presence. To keep up with the latest insights and updates, visit 5starbdm.com.And don't miss Grant McGaugh's new book, First Light — a powerful guide to igniting your purpose and building a BRAVE brand that stands out in a changing world. - https://5starbdm.com/brave-masterclass/See you next time on Follow The Brand!

Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat, Aspen, and Walden frames at https://on.auraframes.com/KINDAFUNNY. Promo Code KINDAFUNNY Head to http://kindafunny.com/porty to grab the limited edition Portillo plushie! Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:01:10 - Vanessa Carlton00:02:26 - Topic of the Show:Gamescom 2026 Predictions00:04:00 - Topic of the Show:Gamescom 2026 Predictions00:10:00 - Ryse son of rome 200:13:00 - Viva Pinata - Andy00:18:10 - Witcher 3 Songs of the Past Release Date February 2027 - Greg00:20:33 - Kena: Scars of Kosmora is slated for Spring 2027 - Bless00:22:20 - Re9 DLC, Ada, with a date - Tim00:25:30 - Lies of P 2 - Andy00:29:55 - Ads00:32:05 - First Light 007 Lenny Kravitz December, Out today some Tacsim - Greg00:32:28 - Stranger Than Heaven Dr. Dre - Bless00:38:00 - FF7 April, over presented - Tim00:40:00 - Tides of Annhilation, Actress Confirmed, Summer 2027, playable demo - Andy00:43:15 - Exodus April - Greg00:46:16 - Wolverine Trailer - Bless00:49:20 - Transformers - Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat, Aspen, and Walden frames at https://on.auraframes.com/KINDAFUNNY. Promo Code KINDAFUNNY Head to http://kindafunny.com/porty to grab the limited edition Portillo plushie! Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:01:10 - Vanessa Carlton00:02:26 - Topic of the Show:Gamescom 2026 Predictions00:04:00 - Topic of the Show:Gamescom 2026 Predictions00:10:00 - Ryse son of rome 200:13:00 - Viva Pinata - Andy00:18:10 - Witcher 3 Songs of the Past Release Date February 2027 - Greg00:20:33 - Kena: Scars of Kosmora is slated for Spring 2027 - Bless00:22:20 - Re9 DLC, Ada, with a date - Tim00:25:30 - Lies of P 2 - Andy00:29:55 - Ads00:32:05 - First Light 007 Lenny Kravitz December, Out today some Tacsim - Greg00:32:28 - Stranger Than Heaven Dr. Dre - Bless00:38:00 - FF7 April, over presented - Tim00:40:00 - Tides of Annhilation, Actress Confirmed, Summer 2027, playable demo - Andy00:43:15 - Exodus April - Greg00:46:16 - Wolverine Trailer - Bless00:49:20 - Transformers - Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat, Aspen, and Walden frames at https://on.auraframes.com/KINDAFUNNY. Promo Code KINDAFUNNY Head to http://kindafunny.com/porty to grab the limited edition Portillo plushie! Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:01:10 - Vanessa Carlton00:02:26 - Topic of the Show:Gamescom 2026 Predictions00:04:00 - Topic of the Show:Gamescom 2026 Predictions00:10:00 - Ryse son of rome 200:13:00 - Viva Pinata - Andy00:18:10 - Witcher 3 Songs of the Past Release Date February 2027 - Greg00:20:33 - Kena: Scars of Kosmora is slated for Spring 2027 - Bless00:22:20 - Re9 DLC, Ada, with a date - Tim00:25:30 - Lies of P 2 - Andy00:29:55 - Ads00:32:05 - First Light 007 Lenny Kravitz December, Out today some Tacsim - Greg00:32:28 - Stranger Than Heaven Dr. Dre - Bless00:38:00 - FF7 April, over presented - Tim00:40:00 - Tides of Annhilation, Actress Confirmed, Summer 2027, playable demo - Andy00:43:15 - Exodus April - Greg00:46:16 - Wolverine Trailer - Bless00:49:20 - Transformers - Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat, Aspen, and Walden frames at https://on.auraframes.com/KINDAFUNNY. Promo Code KINDAFUNNY Head to http://kindafunny.com/porty to grab the limited edition Portillo plushie! Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:01:10 - Vanessa Carlton00:02:26 - Topic of the Show:Gamescom 2026 Predictions00:04:00 - Topic of the Show:Gamescom 2026 Predictions00:10:00 - Ryse son of rome 200:13:00 - Viva Pinata - Andy00:18:10 - Witcher 3 Songs of the Past Release Date February 2027 - Greg00:20:33 - Kena: Scars of Kosmora is slated for Spring 2027 - Bless00:22:20 - Re9 DLC, Ada, with a date - Tim00:25:30 - Lies of P 2 - Andy00:29:55 - Ads00:32:05 - First Light 007 Lenny Kravitz December, Out today some Tacsim - Greg00:32:28 - Stranger Than Heaven Dr. Dre - Bless00:38:00 - FF7 April, over presented - Tim00:40:00 - Tides of Annhilation, Actress Confirmed, Summer 2027, playable demo - Andy00:43:15 - Exodus April - Greg00:46:16 - Wolverine Trailer - Bless00:49:20 - Transformers - Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 791 is stacked with games, chaos, and a ridiculous amount of variety. The crew of Webby, Peebs, Darren, and Nick dive into Halo Campaign Evolved, Dragon Sword Awakening, Battlefield 6, Crimson Desert, the Gears E‑Day beta, NTE, Big Walk, Frog Sqwad, 007 First Light, Ghost Recon Wildlands, the Onimusha Way of the Sword demo, Mafia: Old Country – Man of Honor DLC, and Star Wars Outlaws. It's a buffet of genres, nostalgia, and new releases. Massive shout outs to our Patrons and Discord Boosters—you legends keep the show running. In the news: Xbox is quietly rolling out automatic age verification for long‑time fans, Helldivers 2 drops into PlayStation Plus alongside the Devoid of Liberty update, industry chatter erupts on X with new leaks and spicy takes. Another chunky week of gaming goodness.   https://www.patreon.com/360gamercast https://discord.gg/CqDMSg9 I https://www.facebook.com/groups/360gamercast/ https://twitter.com/Webby360G https://twitter.com/360GamerCast https://360gamercast.com/

Send us Fan MailAI isn't just a faster tool, and it isn't only a threat to job security. The real shockwave is what AI can reveal about how work actually gets done, especially the unwritten rules, side conversations, and invisible decisions that never make it into process docs.We talk with technologist, author, and speaker David Dean about the future of work in an AI-driven world through a practical lens he calls business AI realism. David explains why AI acts like a mirror inside organizations, creating organizational self-awareness by connecting to everyday systems like email, chat, meeting transcripts, and document collaboration. He calls the inbox a behavioral record, a place where the written contract of official policy collides with the unwritten contract that actually moves work forward. Once you can see that hidden layer, you can finally understand why approvals drag, where bottlenecks really live, and what behaviors are quietly shaping outcomes.That kind of visibility can also create tension. We unpack why leaders may feel uncomfortable when patterns become measurable, how “insight vs surveillance” becomes a real governance question, and why AI strategy is as much about behavior and intent as it is about technology. We also get personal about what makes humans valuable, from lived experience to lived consequence, and how the best AI story is using these tools to give people breathing room to think, decide, and lead.If you're navigating AI at work as a leader or an individual contributor, this conversation will help you ask better questions and make smarter choices. Subscribe, share this with a colleague, and leave a review with your take: is AI making work more honest, or just more exposed?Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Follow The Brand! We hope you enjoyed learning about the latest trends and strategies in Personal Branding, Business and Career Development, Financial Empowerment, Technology Innovation, and Executive Presence. To keep up with the latest insights and updates, visit 5starbdm.com.And don't miss Grant McGaugh's new book, First Light — a powerful guide to igniting your purpose and building a BRAVE brand that stands out in a changing world. - https://5starbdm.com/brave-masterclass/See you next time on Follow The Brand!

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Tropidelic drummer Rex Larkman to talk about the band's new album, First Light, and the musical evolution behind it. Rex joined the Cleveland group in 2018, bringing the intensity of his punk and metal background into Tropidelic's blend of reggae, rock, ska, funk, and hip-hop.We dig into Rex's growth as a drummer—from wanting to play everything to recognizing the beauty and difficulty of playing exactly what a song needs. He explains why pocket, restraint, and a strong connection with the bass player matter so much in rhythm-driven music, and why listeners often move more when the drummer leaves space.Rex also takes us inside the making of First Light. Ideas emerged at soundchecks and on the road before being developed with producer Craig Broadhead in Cleveland. Live performances, programmed beats, layered snares, keyboards, and studio experimentation all became part of an album in which every song was allowed to find its own sound.We talk about the danger of quantizing the life out of a drum performance and the importance of allowing music to breathe. Rex describes how Tropidelic transforms its studio recordings for the stage by changing tempos, rearranging sections, adding horn solos, and adjusting set lists from one night to the next.We also discuss Tropidelic's touring community, the band's Everwild festival, and the positive message running through the new music. For Rex, the goal is straightforward: work hard, connect with the audience, support the people around you, and give every room a high-energy show that still feels human.Key TakeawaysRex joined Tropidelic in 2018 after becoming part of Cleveland's local punk and independent music community.His early influences included classic rock, Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, punk, metal, ska, Sublime, Streetlight Manifesto, and Less Than Jake.Playing with Tropidelic taught Rex that restraint can be more challenging—and more musical—than filling every available space.Much of First Light began with short ideas created at soundchecks and developed later with producer Craig Broadhead.The album combines live drums, programmed elements, layered snare sounds, keyboards, effects, and production created in several locations.Rex believes precise editing can remove the natural movement from a performance; everything should feel in time without necessarily sitting perfectly on a grid.Tropidelic regularly reshapes its songs for the stage, changing tempos, shortening arrangements, adding solos, and responding to each audience.Music from the EpisodeSignals - TropidelicAbout the PodcastThe Bandwich Tapes is a podcast about music, the people who make it, and the experiences that shape their creative lives. Hosted by musician Brad Williams, each episode offers an honest, thoughtful conversation with artists, producers, engineers, and other members of the musical community.Connect with the ShowEmail: contact@thebandwichtapes.com

Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James and Grant go over their games of the year so far! From Crimson Desert to Mixtape to 007 First Light and everything inbetween! Remember to rate, follow, like, and subscribe!

Send us Fan MailAI automation is everywhere right now, but most of what people see online is the easy part: a slick demo, a chatbot, a promise that one person can suddenly do the work of five. We get real about what happens after the hype, when you try to put agentic AI into production and it has to run every day on real data, real customers, and real consequences.Grant McGaugh sits down with Navin, a longtime IT and workflow automation builder who helps small business owners design reliable AI agents, configure tools, and connect messy systems into clean business process automation. We unpack why the biggest challenge is not “which AI tool should I buy” but “what problem am I solving.” From financial reporting workflows to e-commerce operations, we show how to map the steps, define the inputs and outputs, and build an AI roadmap that actually improves speed, communication, scale, memory, and pattern recognition inside your company.We also dig into AI governance and validation, because probabilistic AI outputs still need domain expertise, especially when accuracy matters. Then we shift into what is changing in marketing and discovery: SEO is no longer the only game in town. With Artificial Engine Optimization (AEO), people ask AI for answers, and businesses need to understand how they show up and how to audit what these systems return. If you want AI to save time without creating new chaos, this is the playbook to start with. Subscribe, share this with a founder who is overwhelmed by AI tools, and leave a review with the workflow you want to automate next.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Follow The Brand! We hope you enjoyed learning about the latest trends and strategies in Personal Branding, Business and Career Development, Financial Empowerment, Technology Innovation, and Executive Presence. To keep up with the latest insights and updates, visit 5starbdm.com.And don't miss Grant McGaugh's new book, First Light — a powerful guide to igniting your purpose and building a BRAVE brand that stands out in a changing world. - https://5starbdm.com/brave-masterclass/See you next time on Follow The Brand!

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Anyone who's ever searched for a deer knows the feeling. You replay the shot, follow every sign, and keep going because you know what you're searching for is valuable. This week, Chuck uses that pursuit to remind us of an even greater treasure. The things we chase in this world will eventually fade, but a relationship with the Lord is worth seeking above everything else. Just like a determined hunter doesn't quit looking, we shouldn't stop pursuing Christ. The greatest treasure you'll ever find isn't hidden in the woods—it's found in Him. "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." — Matthew 6:21

Hey Podtimists,This week David plays both Gamecube AND Pico 8 games. Meanwhile, Chase plays the origin story of everyone's favorite Mi6 spy.Then we took a deeper look at 1995's Bug! This was suggested to us by listener Gatzby, thanks for suggesting Bug!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(8:24) - What David has been playing(8:30) - Mario Kart Double Dash(17:20) - Soul Calibur 2(24:24) - Spider-Man 2(29:21) - Just One Boss(33:39) - What Chase has been playing(34:25) - 007 First Light(55:35) - Scrap Mechanic(1:05:37) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:08:30) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:09:49) - Good Games! Featuring Bug!(1:26:09) - Outro---Games mentioned:Mario Kart Double DashSoulCalibur 2Spiderman 2Just One Boss007 First LightScrap MechanicBug!

There's little evidence the Electronic Arts going private because it's being bought by a Saudi Arabian-backed financial group is good for the industry, but who was expecting good news these days? Rob, Chia, and Patrick mull this latest development, news that Sony isn't giving back any tariff money, and talk about a bunch of games, including Chia's adventures at GenCon and Patrick finishing 007: First Light alongside dumping a whole bunch of hours into Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation. Oh, and how would we re-imagine a football video game?Links: EA bought by Saudi Arabia, Sony recieves Tarrif Refund, Motherboards are getting more expensiveDiscussed: 00:39 - Tyranny & Peter Molyneux11:26 - The John Company Megagame26:39 - EA purchased by Saudi Arabia 1:08:08 - Sony receives tariff refunds 1:15:30 - Motherboards are going to become more expensive1:21:26 - Beast of Reincarnation 1:50:46 - Chia's Gen Con Adventures2:11:42 - Theater of Idols2:23:19 - 007: First Light 2:32:10 - Boreal Tenebrae Act 0: Sundowning2:37:25 - The Question Bucket2:48:26 - Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we chat about the fallout from EA's acquisition finalizing, Ghost Recon's 25th anniversary, my 007 First Light review and more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel00:00:00 Intro00:01:09 EA's Acquisition Fallout00:28:45 Ghost Recon's 25th Birthday00:32:36 The Division 2 At gamescom00:35:56 Twitch Training AI00:38:01 007 First Light Review00:43:29 400th Episode Plans00:45:22 Weight Loss Update00:46:20 Outro

In this episode of Fraud Talk, ACFE Research Director Mason Wilder, CFE, and Training Director Jason Zirkle, CFE, join the show to examine the results of Interpol's Operation First Light 2026, a global enforcement effort involving 97 countries that led to thousands of arrests, the identification of more than 142,000 victims and the interception of nearly $293 million in illicit funds.   The conversation explores what an investigation of this size reveals about the modern fraud landscape, including the growing professionalization of fraud networks and the rise of global criminal enterprises operating like mature businesses. Wilder and Zirkle discuss how fraud schemes have evolved beyond individual bad actors into interconnected ecosystems involving recruiters, money launderers, data brokers and other specialized participants.   This episode also highlights the importance of information sharing, public-private partnerships and cross-border collaboration, offering practical insights for fraud examiners working to identify larger criminal networks hidden behind seemingly isolated cases.

On this episode of The GAP Joab Gilroy is joined by Jeremy "Junglist" Ray and... drumroll please... Luke "Mike Lowrey" Lawrie! The trio has been playing Battlefield 6, Mechabellum, Guildrun, Machine Party, Diablo IV, Titanium Court and 007 First Light. In the news, Andrew Wilson made stacks on stacks on stacks by laying everyone off. Microsoft is bringing 360 games to the PC, and there's a Half-Life Alyx Flat-Screen Mod. This episode goes for 2 hours and 14 minutes, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:20:49 – Battlefield 6 00:29:00 – Mechabellum 00:36:55 – Guildrun 00:54:33 – Machine Party 01:00:30 – Diablo IV 01:06:22 – Titanium Court 01:16:43 – 007 First Light 01:42:13 – News 02:07:56 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

We weren't expecting Splatoon Raiders to become one of our favourite games of the summer, but Nintendo surprised us. We also dive into 007 First Light, discussing why IO Interactive might have nailed the James Bond formula while still making something very different to Hitman. Elsewhere we chat about our recent trips to Barcelona and Copenhagen, cinema arguments (what's new?), the other games we're currently playing, and answer your comments on you've been enjoying recently. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:12:43 007 First Light review 00:36:48 Splatoon Raiders impressions 00:59:20 Nintendo's future for Splatoon 01:00:30 What we've been playing recently 01:21:50 Your comments: What are you playing? 01:24:27 The biggest releases in August #SplatoonRaiders #007FirstLight #NintendoSwitch2 ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social 

Weeds have a way of showing up where they aren't wanted. If they're left alone, they slowly take over and choke out the things meant to grow. In this episode of First Light, Chuck shares how the same can happen in our lives when we allow distractions, bitterness, worry, or sin to take root. The good news is that the Lord doesn't leave us there. Through His grace, He helps us pull those weeds before they become what defines us. Stay rooted in Him, keep your eyes on His purpose, and don't get stuck in what was never meant to hold you back. Scripture: Matthew 13:22  "As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful."

Send us Fan MailThe life looks impressive, the resume is stacked, and yet something feels off. That tension is exactly where this conversation with Tiffany Lauren Jones begins and it quickly turns into a deeper look at why so many high-achieving women feel burned out, unfulfilled, or trapped inside a version of success that no longer fits. Tiffany shares her path from a dream corporate role to a full reset, and she gives language to a pattern we don't talk about enough: building a performance identity to survive and achieve, then realizing it can't carry you into your next chapter.We dig into what Tiffany calls the identity evolution era, where collapsing trust in institutions, mass layoffs, and cultural change force a new question: who are you without the title, the degree, the grind, or the approval? We talk sovereignty versus validation, why emotional signals are real data, and how reflection portals like layoffs, divorce, or major loss can push you toward truth if you don't numb out. Tiffany also breaks down a practical entry point: permission to not be okay, plus time off with no agenda so you can actually hear yourself again.We also connect the dots to artificial intelligence and the shift from the information age to the intelligence age. AI can amplify output, but it also raises the stakes on authenticity, lived experience, and intellectual property. We explore how to build an identity ecosystem around your gifts and values, and why rest, seasonal cycles, and “beginner” practices like pottery can retrain your nervous system away from perfection and performance.If this resonates, subscribe, share this with a high achiever who needs it, and leave a review telling us what part of your identity you're ready to reclaim.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Follow The Brand! We hope you enjoyed learning about the latest trends and strategies in Personal Branding, Business and Career Development, Financial Empowerment, Technology Innovation, and Executive Presence. To keep up with the latest insights and updates, visit 5starbdm.com.And don't miss Grant McGaugh's new book, First Light — a powerful guide to igniting your purpose and building a BRAVE brand that stands out in a changing world. - https://5starbdm.com/brave-masterclass/See you next time on Follow The Brand!

On this Episode Halo is officially a PlayStation title now, yes that actually happened. I read YOUR emails about… Farming Simulators? I then break down the news out of San Diego Comic Con - God of War Laufey gets a release date and Marvel's Wolverine gets an impressive trailer. Finally I go over the games I have been playing over the last two months including 007 First Light, Pragamata and Hades II. Thanks for tuning in! Intro: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Libery 6 Things: - Halo: Campaign Evolved - Email! - God of War Laufey Release Date - 007 First Light - Pragmata - Hades II Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks

James Bond has been in the pop culture sphere longer than video games. He's gone through many creators, portrayers, and mediums. It can be difficult to feel like you're playing as the secret agent. Whether it's a first-person shooter, a driving game, or a text adventure, it's a tricky needle to thread. His latest foray in games is IO Interactive's 007 FIrst Light.  Matt & Gen are joined by Josh from Still Loading Podcast to discuss the history of 007 in games, what defines a Bond game vs other spy games, and how well First Light represents MI6's most famous agent We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

In der fünften Folge des SHOCK2 Redaktionsgewitters ziehen Clemens, Christoph, Daniel und Michael wieder eine unterhaltsame Unwetterfront aus Games, Filmen, Serien und Comics auf. Zwischen teuren Trikots, neuen Gaming-Gadgets, Ripperln und Umzugskartons gibt es die neuesten „Patch Notes des Lebens“, persönliche Highlights der San Diego Comic-Con sowie Eindrücke zu Spielen wie 007 First Light, Splatoon Raiders, Forza Horizon 6 und Halo: Campaign Evolved. Außerdem wird der erste Trailer zu Avengers: Doomsday gnadenlos seziert, über aktuelle Film- und Serienerlebnisse geplaudert und bei der „Gewitter-Wette“ wieder die journalistische Glaskugel poliert. Vier Redakteure, viele Meinungen und akute Blitzschlaggefahr für jedes Fettnäpfchen! Achtung: Die ersten ca. 15 Minuten dieser SHOCK2 Podcast-Sendung sind ab sofort komplett frei verfügbar. Die komplette Sendung, mit über 2 Stunden, ist exklusiv für unsere SHOCK2 VIPs auf ihrem persönlichen RSS-Feed verfügbar und kann auch direkt bei Patreon und Steady heruntergeladen und gestreamt werden!

This week we're talking about games we've been playing to kick off the summer of 2026! Was Backyard Baseball worth the wait? Is 007 First Light the best James Bond game ever made? Is Slippy finally not an annoying character? We answer these questions and more on this week's episode!On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on Spotify!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

It's the last live episode for a bit, as Julian will be going under the knife to remove the cancer from his broken body. We leave you with a decent amount of games, some movies, and the return of Dr. Thad Powers! Fear not; the feed will not be totally dark. We'll see you on the other side!00:00 Introduction, Did I Jot That Down?11:03 Show announcements and upcoming schedule14:24 Real talk (dropping kayfabe)24:46 007 First Light final thoughts37:17 Ghost Vanguard, Hololive Dreams, The Remake of the Ending of the Greatest RPG of All-Time57:13 Thad Powers: Alpha Doctor, Yo JTV Rapz01:27:07 Directive 802001:38:54 The Quarry02:06:21 Hamm and Titus at the Movies (Deep Water, The Cure, Wonderland, Traffik, Roadhouse (2024), Memento, The Campaign, Stepbrothers, Safety Not Guaranteed, The Fly (1986))Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024-2026 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

We've got a smorgasbord of topics for you this week. Fallout 5 and other Fallout game announcements; Marvel's Wolverine and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls new trailers; 007 First Light DLC and more!Quests0:00:00 intro0:04:40 Games we wish we could play again for the first time0:18:20 007 First Light/Hitman0:38:15 Marvel Tokon/Wolverine0:58:20 state of FalloutAd-Free version: www.patreon.com/c/GeekVerseYouTube version: https://youtube.com/live/IjeouUyb14ILinksDylan on Twitter @DylanMuss Dylan on Backloggd backloggd.com/u/Rapatika/Dylan's games https://rapatika.itch.io/Taylor on Twitter @TaylorTheFieldKirklin on Twitter @kirklinpatzerTravis on Twitter @TravisBSnellBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/geekverse-podcast--4201268/support.

We've got a smorgasbord of topics for you this week. Fallout 5 and other Fallout game announcements; Marvel's Wolverine and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls new trailers; 007 First Light DLC and more!Quests0:00:00 intro0:04:40 Games we wish we could play again for the first time0:18:20 007 First Light/Hitman0:38:15 Marvel Tokon/Wolverine0:58:20 state of FalloutAd-Free version: www.patreon.com/c/GeekVerseYouTube version: https://youtube.com/live/IjeouUyb14ILinksDylan on Twitter @DylanMuss Dylan on Backloggd backloggd.com/u/Rapatika/Dylan's games https://rapatika.itch.io/Taylor on Twitter @TaylorTheFieldKirklin on Twitter @kirklinpatzerTravis on Twitter @TravisBSnell

Title: 007 First Light [Wikipedia] [IMDb] Developer(s): IO Interactive, Delphi Interactive (add'l work/dev support) Publisher: IO Interactive Designers: Hakan Abrak, Martin Emborg (directors) Platforms: PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 PROMO: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast) SHOWNOTES: On our latest Game Launch review, Ash, Zach, and Dan are excited to talk about 007 First Light! Having covered the likes of GoldenEye and Nightfire on the show previously, IO Interactive's new take was a highly anticipated title of ours. With some time to play through the campaign and "TacSim" missions, what do we think? Find out now; also, check out Part 1 of our Season Finale on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and stay tuned for Part 2, as well as our next Game Launch review on Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced! Collateral Gaming is on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Twitter, and is on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Google Podcasts, YouTube, iHeart, and wherever else you get your podcasts! Also, check out Collateral Let's Play! on our YouTube channel. Collateral Media merch is available on Dashery! Check out everything from shirts and hats, to stickers and even tapestries, at our affiliate link now: collateralmedia.dashery.com Collateral Gaming is happy to announce that we are now partnered with Dubby Energy! Use our promo code CGAMINGPOD to get 10% off your first purchase of Dubby Energy drinks on their website: dubby.gg/discount/CGAMINGPOD (Collateral Gaming is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat from Purple Planet Music. All music and game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don't sue us; we're poor!)

Send us Fan MailAI can write your emails, summarize your meetings, and spin up a strategy deck in minutes, but it cannot do the one thing that actually determines outcomes: execute. Grant McGaugh sits down with Peter De la Torre, a longtime executive and the creator behind the Magic of 13 Weeks, to confront a brutal truth leaders need to hear. Most teams don't have a knowledge problem. They have an execution problem, and the gap between knowing and doing is where goals go to die.We dig into the hidden “blind spots” that sabotage implementation, including AI abdication, when companies invest in artificial intelligence but ignore the human habits required to make it work. We also break down the 12-month mirage that turns yearly planning into annualized lethargy, plus the convenience of busy, where meetings and inbox churn replace results. Peter shares a clear rule of thumb for productivity and business growth: protect the time that drives revenue-producing activities or results-producing activities, and automate the rest.The conversation moves from tactics to identity: red ocean competition versus blue ocean creation, personal vision that creates an emotional stake, and ruthless honesty as the foundation for real change. Peter challenges the usual language around accountability, arguing that ownership is the only lever that consistently works, then adds a practical tool to keep execution real: predictive scorekeeping built on lead indicators, like a scoreboard that tells you whether you're winning before the quarter ends.If you want a repeatable execution framework that makes strategy real, press play now. Subscribe, share this with a leader who's stuck in “busy,” and leave a review with the one execution habit you're committing to next.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Follow The Brand! We hope you enjoyed learning about the latest trends and strategies in Personal Branding, Business and Career Development, Financial Empowerment, Technology Innovation, and Executive Presence. To keep up with the latest insights and updates, visit 5starbdm.com.And don't miss Grant McGaugh's new book, First Light — a powerful guide to igniting your purpose and building a BRAVE brand that stands out in a changing world. - https://5starbdm.com/brave-masterclass/See you next time on Follow The Brand!

You all knew this coming. It HAD to happen. It's finally here. My nearly 3 hour episode on the new James Bond game, 007 First Light. I have been anticipating this game for quite some time and I'm not gonna lie ya'll it did not let me down even in the slightest. It lived up to all my hopes for it. Joining me to break down this game in all it's glory is returning friend of the show and fellow Bond fanatic Thrak from The 3DO Experience podcast and the Call of Duty Thrak Ops podcast. We talk about how this game feels like James Bond in every way possible. We talk about how the gameplay makes you feel like Bond, the sound design, the cinematic nature of the game and so much more. We do a big spoiler dive into the story of the game as well which we do shoutout clearly before we dive in. If you love James Bond like I do you will not want to miss this episode. Check out Thrak's solo show, Call of Duty Thrak Ops HERE! Follow Thrak on Bluesky HERE! Shout-out Song:  Switching The Body - from Thunderball (LoFi Version) Artist: Rich Douglas Original Composer: John Barry Album: The Spy Who Chilled Me (A James Bond 007 Lofi Project) https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-spy-who-chilled-me-a-james-bond-007-lofi-project/1808713529 End Song: First Light Artist: Lana Del Rey Album: 007 First Light Soundtrack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFPy8rDmPLM Get Still Loading Podcast merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

Halo: Campaign Evolved is een emotionele nostalgietrip voor Ron, ondanks de ontbrekende multiplayer. Verder: Denshattack, 007 First Light en perstrips. Schaar je bij de community via ronenerik.com, kom bij onze Discord en steun ons via Patreon!

I was kindly invited to interview the curators of Royal Observatory Greenwich to celebrate the 350th Anniversary of the first Astronomer Royal, John Flamsteed, moving in. I got to explore the whole museum, and then sat down for a chat with two curators: Senior Curator Dr Louise Devoy, and Daisy Chamberlain, Curator of First Light. The Royal Observatory is open to the public, and well worth a visit! https://www.rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich, Aaron, and Amanda chat about the dog days of summer playing back to back games. Games: 007 First Light, Forbidden Solitaire, Tombwater, Creature Kitchen, Powerwash 2 DLC, Neofeud 2, Denshattack, The Isle Early Access, Veritas Tales, The Adventures of Elliot, and The Incident at Galley House. To contact us, email call@gamerswithjobs.com! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes.

Welcome to Watch. Review. Repeat. This is the podcast where two best friends discuss the latest in film and television and then do it all over again the following episode! Colton and Andrew disclose their feelings on Steven Spielberg's new science fiction film, 'Disclosure Day'! 00:00:00 - Episode Teaser/Intro Music/Opening 00:04:33 - Andrew's Mythology Trivia Question of the Episode! 00:10:42 - 'Disclosure Day' (Intro and Fun Facts) 00:15:50 - 'Disclosure Day' (Box Office Breakdown) 00:18:58 - 'Disclosure Day' (Non-Spoilers and Recommendation) 00:49:59 - 'Disclosure Day' (Spoilers) 01:18:36 - Catching Up With Andrew (Blue Ridge Trip, 'Love Hard', 'How to Make a Killing', 'Love Island', 'Toy Story 5', 'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders', 007 First Light, Magic: The Gathering) 01:44:56 - Catching Up With Colton ('Supergirl', 'Romeo + Juliet', 'National Treasure', 'ER', 'Reacher' Season 2, 'Widow's Bay', Mortal Kombat X, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American 25th Anniversary Tour, 4th of July Vermont Trip, Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis, Homer's The Odyssey) 02:19:35 - Listener's Corner ('Shining Girls', 'Spider-Noir') 02:24:00 - Conclusion/Outro Music Visit our website! Support us on Patreon! Thank you for listening! Got something to say? Send it our way to watchreviewrepeat@gmail.com! Produced by: Anna Mattis Intro/Outro Music: Mechanolith Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Really, 007! review the 007 video game First Light... only mild spoilers!Host Tom Pickup is joined by brothers Math and Harry, as well as John Kell, Rob Parker and George Aldridge from Cinema SavvyDisclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Amazon Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian welcomes Jordan Epstein and Phillipe Bosher the show this week to discuss more Fallout games getting announced, a casting change for Amazon's God of War TV show, the Call of Duty movie teaser, and moreThe Playlist:Jordan: 007: First Light; Palworld 1.0; Fire Emblem Awakening; MixtapePhillipe: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess; Trauma Center: Under the Knife; Danganronpa: Trigger Happy HavocChristian: Denshattack!Parting Gifts!

Dark seasons don't have to be the end of the story. Chuck shares how one difficult situation became an opportunity to bring hope to someone else. Sometimes the greatest thing we can offer isn't advice or answers, it's simply being a friend. A kind word, a listening ear, and choosing to walk alongside someone can make more of a difference than we realize. As followers of Christ, we're called to love others well, even when life is hard. You never know how God might use your willingness to simply be there. "Carry one another's burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." — Galatians 6:2

Trent Kusters chats with Hakan Abrak, CEO & Co-Owner of IO Interactive. Hakan is also the Game Director on IOI's take on the Bond legacy with 007 First Light. Together they discuss how IOI met with MGM and the Ian Fleming estate to first pitch the project; the responsibilities they felt to stay true to the Bond IP; balancing dialogue and humor and how that differs from film to games; the casting process of finding a new Bond; and what they learned from the Hitman series that informed the design of a 007 experience. This episode is supported by Xsolla Episode Host: Trent Kusters Producers: Claudio Tapia and Josh Chu, The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving us a rating and review. Support the show and get all of our episodes early/ad-free: https://bit.ly/4kU34Lt Follow us: linktr.ee/AIAS Please consider supporting game dev students with: AIAS Foundation

Hudson Williams’ paparazzi blow-up, Zendaya’s private jet dress and another AI gaffe. Hi listeners! A reminder that you can receive a few extra Bookmarked recommendations on our Substack, plus you can watch this episode on YouTube. Lots of pop culture popcorn this episode, so grab your coffee/ tea and settle in. Heated Rivalry actor Hudson Williams has been accosted by Parisian paparazzi and is fed up. Is this warranted or is it one standard for celebrity women versus men? We reference this post by creator Susan Hyatt. This past week, Marie Claire Australia was called out on the global stage (including on Saint Hoax) for an AI gaffe. We reference a report on it via Crikey's daily news column The Snoop, and ask if, rather than blaming the writer, it's a symptom of a systemic rot in the media industry worldwide. The Odyssey by Christopher Nolan is out now, and Zendaya has been STUNNING on red carpets during its press tour. One showstopping angel-inspired dress we reference is by French label Matières Fécales (aka Fecal Matter). Another was by Schiaparelli and had to be personally private jetted from Paris to London ahead of the premiere. We reference the original video by fashion creator ly.as. In Bookmarked, Jas enjoyed First Light, the debut feature from Filipino-Australian James J. Robinson. You can see it in select cinemas now. Maggie recommends The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa, translated by Stephen Snyder. Thank you for listening! Jas & Mags xo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailMost security teams keep buying tools and still feel behind. That's not because you picked the “wrong” scanner or missed the latest AI feature. It's because many organizations are trying to secure software like it's a one-time project instead of a repeatable manufacturing process. I'm joined by Darius Radford, founder and CEO of Knights Watch Cyber, to make that idea concrete and practical for any software-driven business. Darius breaks down why applications, APIs, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, open source dependencies, and identity are the real battlefield now. He shares the core insight behind what he calls the Secure Software Factory: software isn't “written” anymore, it's manufactured. When you adopt a factory mindset, you build in quality control, governance, automation, standards, metrics, and feedback loops so secure software development becomes consistent instead of heroic. We also walk through the four capabilities he sees as non-negotiable: orchestrated delivery, developer-centric application security tooling, supply chain and artifact management governance, and unified risk correlation that turns endless security data into real context. We go straight at the AI era too. Developers and AI will build the next generation of products together, which makes AI security governance and testing even more urgent. Darius gives practical guardrails for AI-generated code, including input validation, session management, authentication and authorization checks, and permission modeling. We also talk about how a mature DevSecOps approach can help you win deals by proving security by design with repeatable metrics and alignment to common risk frameworks like OWASP. If you build software, lead engineering, or sell into security-conscious customers, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a builder on your team, and leave a review with your biggest question about secure software development, what are you struggling to make repeatable?Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Follow The Brand! We hope you enjoyed learning about the latest trends and strategies in Personal Branding, Business and Career Development, Financial Empowerment, Technology Innovation, and Executive Presence. To keep up with the latest insights and updates, visit 5starbdm.com.And don't miss Grant McGaugh's new book, First Light — a powerful guide to igniting your purpose and building a BRAVE brand that stands out in a changing world. - https://5starbdm.com/brave-masterclass/See you next time on Follow The Brand!

In this epsiode Chuck reflects on a peace that isn't dependent on circumstances, but one that's found through faith in the Lord. In a world full of uncertainty, true peace comes from trusting the One who never changes. Join Chuck as he shares how a relationship with Christ brings a calm that the world simply cannot offer. John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

Send us Fan MailAI is getting faster, cheaper, and easier to access, but that doesn't mean it's safe or ready to run your business unattended. We talk with Wilfred Morgan, an AI systems architect working at the front edge of enterprise AI automation and multi-agent orchestration, about what actually matters when you move beyond prototypes and put AI agents into production. If you've ever wondered why an AI rollout can look “successful” on a dashboard while quietly failing in the real world, this conversation is for you.We break down the jump from prompt-driven generative AI to agentic AI: systems that don't just write a good email, but can execute tasks, pull from multiple sources, and operate like structured digital workers. That power comes with a dependency most teams underestimate: context architecture. Clean data, clear processes, and well-curated knowledge artifacts become the fuel, and legacy data becomes drag. We also talk about the competitive reality that AI-native companies can build modern workflows from day one while larger organizations often wrestle with legacy systems, governance, and compliance overhead.Then we go straight at the risk side: subtle errors, misplaced trust, and why confidence can trick humans into believing incorrect outputs. Wilfred shares a practical evaluation-first mindset inspired by high-stakes domains like aviation and healthcare, plus a grounded checklist for small business owners using systems thinking to map the customer journey and decide where humans must stay in the loop.If this helped you think more clearly about AI automation, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more builders and leaders can find it.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Follow The Brand! We hope you enjoyed learning about the latest trends and strategies in Personal Branding, Business and Career Development, Financial Empowerment, Technology Innovation, and Executive Presence. To keep up with the latest insights and updates, visit 5starbdm.com.And don't miss Grant McGaugh's new book, First Light — a powerful guide to igniting your purpose and building a BRAVE brand that stands out in a changing world. - https://5starbdm.com/brave-masterclass/See you next time on Follow The Brand!

Cast: Christian H, & Tom Caswell GamesPokémon: 540 - SewaddleOfftopic: Jimmy Neutron, Disney, Bob Newhart, Star WarsGames: Xbox, Assassins Creed: Black Flag, Pragmata, 007 First Light, Star FoxYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/unrankedpodcastDiscordhttps://discord.gg/wkvu88KvTVQuestions, Comments, Complaints, Corrections!?Call: 805-738-8692Email@UnrankedPodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things don't look great for console and game makers right now. With Xbox and PlayStation sales flagging, Microsoft preparing for big layoffs in its gaming division, and the price of everything on the rise, maybe it makes sense to save money where you can. You know, like making discs? David and Nilay discuss the end of the physical video game, before wondering whether Microsoft might be getting ready to get rid of Xbox altogether. After that, they talk about the new wave of hardware for AI coders, and the ongoing attempt to replace your laptop keyboard with... something, plus the latest iPhone 18 rumors and leaks. Finally, it's time for the Hype Desk, Brendan Carr is a Dummy, some breaking SpaceX phone news, and some truly wild BMW headlights. Further reading: Sony is killing all physical PlayStation game discs Xbox testing disc-to-digital feature that digitizes a physical game collection Xbox weighs canceling Blade game and shuttering Arkane  Xbox: “We're not reducing our overall investment in games.”  Sony's next-gen PlayStation will go ‘beyond the living room'  PlayStation and Xbox hardware had a tough May.  Xbox prices spike another $100 or more With GTA looming, consoles are getting expensive at the worst possible time 007 First Light's developer lays off staff but claims its next franchise will continue Rockstar workers push to unionize ahead of GTA VI's launch OpenAI is teasing new hardware… for Codex  Here's a photo of OpenAI's Codex hardware.  iPhone 18 Pro ‘drop test' leaks get yanked from X  Leaked iPhone 18 Pro photos reportedly wound up on the dark web   A future Qi standard could bring 50W wireless charging to more devices.  Exclusive | SpaceX Showed Investors Prototype of Elon Musk's New AI Device - WSJ Comcast is splitting in two The Supreme Court stops Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship WhatsApp is launching usernames: here's how to reserve yours  Supreme Court allows firing of FTC commissioners, ends agency independence  Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed. We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. (Timestamps are approximate.) 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:00 Book Pitch and Grill Week 00:04:00 Discs Are Dying 00:08:00 Live Service Shopping Malls 00:11:00 Microsoft Xbox Layoffs Talk 00:16:00 Console Sales Slump and Prices 00:20:00 PlayStation Beyond Living Room 00:24:00 OpenAI Codex Macro Keyboard 00:27:00 Voice Coding and Verification Loops 00:31:00 Dictation Hype and AI Limits 00:39:00 iPhone 18 Pro Leak Mystery 00:44:00 Battery Life Tradeoffs 00:48:00 Fast Wireless Charging Heat 00:52:00 CarPlay Beta Workarounds 00:56:00 Netflix Horror Unhinged 01:03:00 Cozy Repair Game Restory 01:06:00 Brendan Carr is a Dummy 01:16:00 SpaceX AI Phone Rumors 01:22:00 Grok OS App Problem 01:25:00 Comcast Splits In Two 01:33:00 WhatsApp Username Land Grab 01:35:00 BMW Headlights Go Bananas 01:40:00 Wrap Up And Plugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For Semiotician Uklan Tel, the discovery of the object in the vaults of the New Archives was a gift he could scarcely have hoped for. The Holy City, walled and impenetrable, had fascinated him for so long. He'd pored over the Marieldan documents and artifacts that the Archives had collected over the years so many times that his name repeated in the access cards like a prayer . But here was something new - misfiled, overlooked - that had evaded his eye all this time. He was starting to take notes for a book. We could not be more excited to unveil the Marielda 10th Anniversary Vinyl Soundtrack edition in all its unfolding, kaleidoscopic color, and let you know that it is now available to preorder at lostincult.co.uk/marielda. A very limited number of signed copies still remain, to be followed by a second, unsigned run. This extra-special edition, which began in early ideas and sketches six long years ago, is based on concepts by Annie Johnston-Glick and illustrated by Elemei, and is created in collaboration with the British publisher and designworks Lost in Cult. The centerpiece, alongside the full Marielda soundtrack, is the "star book", an unfolding, layered diorama showing four scenes from that fateful High Sun Day, secured by a red ribbon. This object exists in-fiction and tells a story, discovered in the cavernous vaults of The New Archives by Semiotician Uklan Tel, and shipped (much to the chagrin of the Archives' Exceptional Loans division) to a friend in Velas. In addition to the vinyl and star book, contained inside are two enamel pins showing coinage of ancient Hieron, as well as five bone-white d6 dice emblazoned with the sigil of the second god to rule the holy city. Alongside Tel's covering letter, you can also find eight pieces of Marieldan paper ephemera: an undelivered postcard bought by a holidaymaker at a pleasure garden, a double-sided broadsheet of Marielda's newspaper "The Charioteer", and six other mysterious pieces from the City of First Light at a time of great change. Oh, and there's also a 7" vinyl with a plain red label, and we'll say no more on that for now. We've already been blown away by yesterday's response to this project from our Patrons, which has really helped demonstrate that there's an audience for physical media projects from Friends at the Table. It has been an absolute joy to return to this world in collaboration with such incredible artists and designers. Writing in character as gods, citizens, and tourists to the holy city (as well as people thousands of years later, trying to make sense of what they hold in their hands) has been a real treat and we are so excited to finally - finally! - get to share it with you.

PlayStation Network has once again been targeted by nefarious actors, this time exposing flaws in Sony's online infrastructure that we never even considered. If you've noticed weird games popping-up in your recently played list, titles that don't belong in your library, cluttered PSN widgets, and other oddities, you were affected. And while Sony seems to have begun to mend the issue, it feels like they're unable to accept their solemn corporate obligation to protect their customers. Will they ever even publicly admit their problems, nonetheless solve all of them? We discuss. Plus: Other news! Grand Theft Auto VI's pre-orders are imminent, rumors are circulating about a potential delay of PlayStation 6, Housemarque talks about its post-Saros future, Halo: Campaign Evolved's Trophies have been surreally revealed, Mark Hamill is set to appear in Twisted Metal's third season on Peacock, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Is PlayStation at risk of losing its hard-earned prestige? Why aren't more at-risk studios sold instead of shuttered? Should Capcom get more credit for their runaway success with RE Engine? Will Dustin ever return to the show, or will Sacred forever move forward as a duo? Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro37:04 - Leon the Great38:35 - Dustin's weeb degeneracy45:27 - Colin adopts Joshua's wife52:17 - Long Island history55:40 - LSM's extra content58:35 - GTA VI pre-orders1:09:05 - PS4 got a new firmware update1:13:39 - Yet another PSN security issue1:37:16 - Will PS6 be delayed?1:52:02 - Housemarque's future2:07:50 - Halo's first trophy list2:13:29 - Mark Hamill joins Twisted Metal2:18:25 - Black Ops 1 & 2 are coming to Playstation2:23:53 - EA reveals EA Advertising2:32:16 - Rockstar retires PS4 players2:33:20 - Sony patents DualSense with button hardness2:41:21 - Unreal Engine 6 releases in 20272:54:54 - Capcom disempowers its authors3:04:38 - Devil May Cry 5 sold more copies in 20253:06:03 - Sony speaks on PC cancellations3:08:49 - What We're Playing (007 First Light, Pragmata, Crazy Taxi 2)3:14:03 - Has Playstation lost its riz?3:20:25 - Could Sony relocate?3:25:58 - Why are studios shut down?3:33:26 - Should Playstation exit the A and AA space?3:43:51 - RE Engine praise3:51:36 - Grifting doesn't earn much Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices