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Tune-in as we discuss the latest free agency updates and roster moves.  We look at New England's biggest needs remaining and discuss several NFL Draft prospects to address those needs. Plus, we discuss our favorite moments from the latest episode of 'Forged in Foxborough'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss the Oscars' irrelevance, dissect the media's fascination with environmentalist Paul Ehrlich and his erroneous overpopulation fearmongering, and analyze Americans' response to the ongoing Iran war. Mollie also shares about her trip to Las Vegas, and David laments Team USA's World Baseball Classic loss. Pre-order Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.Buy tickets to David's "Forged in Freedom; A History of American Guns" talk here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

In this episode, Dr. Killeen reflects on a trend many dentists are seeing right now. Patients are still saying yes to treatment, but overall dollars are down. Instead of reacting with fear, he reframes the moment through the lens of steel. Before steel is quenched it is strong, but after it goes through intense heat and rapid cooling, it becomes even tougher and more resilient. Dentistry works the same way. Challenging cases, tighter schedules, difficult conversations, and uncertain seasons are the fire that sharpens your skills. When you lean into learning and build real clinical and communication competence, confidence naturally follows. Pressure is not the enemy. It is often the process that makes you better.

Alec has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers! At such a big moment like this, it's important to revisit the SUPPORT crucible. How important is your support system? Alec calls it the "circle of impact", but it is a little more than that- Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast!If you like the show please subscribe and leave a 5 star rating - that and texting it to a friend are the easiest ways you can help us grow. 

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Unexpected Connections: Bonds Forged in Yerushalayim's Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-03-14-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: השוק הפתוח בירושלים היה מלא ריחות וצבעים.En: The open market in Yerushalayim was filled with scents and colors.He: דוכנים העמוסים במלאכת יד, תבלינים ריחניים ותוצרת טרייה, גרמו לחגיגה של תנועות ואנשים.En: Stalls loaded with handmade crafts, fragrant spices, and fresh produce created a celebration of movement and people.He: ההמולה הייתה נעימה, והרגשה של חג הפסח המתקרב הייתה בחלל האוויר.En: The bustle was pleasant, and the feeling of the approaching Passover holiday was in the air.He: המקום היה מלא באנשים שמחפשים מתנות ייחודיות לחג.En: The place was crowded with people looking for unique gifts for the holiday.He: נעם היה במרכז השוק, ליד דוכן קרמיקה עם כלי פסח מסורתיים.En: @Noam was in the center of the market, next to a ceramics stall with traditional Passover items.He: הוא רצה לקנות מתנה לאמו, שתשמח אותו על תשומת הלב במהלך החג.En: He wanted to buy a gift for his mother, who would appreciate his attention during the holiday.He: הוא היה בעל מלאכה מוכשר אך רגיל לבלות לבד.En: He was a skilled craftsman but used to spending time alone.He: ההמולה קצת הלחיצה אותו.En: The hustle and bustle made him a bit anxious.He: באותו רגע, הופיעה תמר.En: At that moment, Tamar appeared.He: היא עמדה ליד הדוכן, מתפעלת מהמוצרים.En: She stood by the stall, admiring the products.He: תמר הייתה מורה שאוהבת לדבר עם אנשים על התרבות והמסורת היהודית.En: Tamar was a teacher who loved talking to people about Jewish culture and tradition.He: היא חיפשה משהו מיוחד לשתף את תלמידיה בחג הקרוב.En: She was looking for something special to share with her students for the upcoming holiday.He: שניהם נפגשו ליד כלי קרמיקה ייחודי.En: They both met next to a unique ceramic piece.He: נעם הביט בתמר, שהתבוננה באדיבות בדוגמא המצויירת.En: @Noam looked at Tamar, who was kindly observing the painted design.He: "אה... זה יפה," אמר בשקט.En: "Ah... it's beautiful," he said quietly.He: תמר חייכה בחום.En: Tamar smiled warmly.He: "נכון? זה באמת מיוחד. מתכננת לקנות אותו בשביל להסביר לתלמידים שלי על המסורת."En: "Isn't it? It's truly special. I'm planning to buy it to explain to my students about the tradition."He: הם התחילו לשוחח.En: They began to talk.He: תמר סיפרה על התשוקה שלה ללמד את ילדיה על המשמעות האמיתית של פסח.En: Tamar shared her passion for teaching her children about the real meaning of Passover.He: נעם החזיר בחיוך, וסיפר על המסורת במשפחתו להעניק מתנות שמסמלות את הערכים המשותפים.En: @Noam smiled back and talked about the family tradition of giving gifts that symbolize shared values.He: שניהם גילו שיש להם הרבה במשותף.En: They discovered that they had much in common.He: אהבתם למסורת ולמשפחה התחברה.En: Their love for tradition and family connected them.He: תמר הזמינה את נעם להצטרף לסדר פסח קהילתי בעיר, מתוך רצון להמשיך את השיחה ולשתף בחוויות נוספות.En: Tamar invited @Noam to join the community Passover Seder in the city, with a desire to continue the conversation and share more experiences.He: השיחה הזו הייתה התחלה חדשה עבור נעם.En: This conversation was a new beginning for @Noam.He: הוא הבין כמה כוחה של שיחה פשוטה יכול לחבר אנשים.En: He realized how the power of a simple conversation could connect people.He: תמר הייתה שמחה על היכולת לשתף בתשוקותיה, ומצאה חבר חדש.En: Tamar was happy about the opportunity to share her passions and found a new friend.He: וכך, בידיעה שלכל חפץ יש סיפור, נעם ותמר עזבו את השוק..En: And so, knowing that every item has a story, @Noam and Tamar left the market...He: מזמזמים יחד את השירה שהיה להם קודם בראש, ועם תיק מלא באוצרות תרבותיים לקראת החגואתחיל חדשים ומרגשים.En: ... humming together the melody they'd had in their heads earlier, with a bag full of cultural treasures in anticipation of the holiday and exciting new beginnings.He: נעם הרגיש שמגע עם אנשים עשוי להיות פחות מאיים ממה שחשב, ותמר הייתה שמחה שיש לה מישהו לחלוק איתו את אהבתה למסורת.En: @Noam felt that interacting with people might be less daunting than he had thought, and Tamar was glad to have someone to share her love for tradition with.He: שניהם ידעו שנפגשו כדי להעניק אחד לשני משהו שלא ישכחו מהר כל כך.En: They both knew they had met to give each other something they wouldn't quickly forget. Vocabulary Words:scents: ריחותfragrant: ריחנייםproduce: תוצרתbustle: המולהapproaching: המתקרבcraftsman: בעל מלאכהanxious: הלחיצהadmiring: מתפעלתkindly: באדיבותspecial: מיוחדexplain: להסבירtradition: מסורתsymbolize: מסמלותpassion: תשוקהunique: ייחודיותceramic: קרמיקהdaunting: מאייםconversation: שיחהopportunity: הזדמנותmelody: שירהtreasures: אוצרותanticipation: לקראתconnected: התחברהvalues: ערכיםexperience: חוויותstudent: תלמידיהattention: תשומת לבdiscover: גילוhumming: מזמזמיםparticipate: להצטרףBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Forged in Fire judge and blade expert Doug Marcaida, known for his iconic "It will KEAL" catchphrase, shares how he transitioned from martial arts and weapons expertise into creating comics. He introduces his series Lineage, which blends his authentic knowledge of combat and edged weapons into a compelling narrative with rich world-building and mythology. Doug explains the concept and inspiration behind Lineage, introduces the main characters and tone of the book, and details his current Kickstarter campaign for issues #2-4. He addresses how his expertise influences the authenticity of the action sequences, the challenges of creating his own comic series, and potential expansion into other media like games or animation. You can back Lineage on Kickstarter until 3/16 here: http://kck.st/4s63TE2. And you can follow Doug practically everywhere, including his site, dougmarcaida.com, Facebook @kuyaDougMarcaida, and Instagram @dougmarcaida. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Explore the often-overlooked danger of premature judgment and how quickly forming conclusions can distort perception, damage relationships, and lead to poor decisions. This empowering moment challenges listeners to slow down, examine situations more carefully, and resist the impulse to judge before understanding the full context. By emphasizing the importance of discernment, patience, and thoughtful evaluation, this episode highlights how disciplined thinking leads to wiser responses, healthier interactions, and more accurate conclusions.CONNECT WITH CT JOHNSON

Send a textIn this candid and wide-ranging conversation, former Massy Group CEO Gervase Warner reflects on the setbacks, risks, and defining decisions that shaped his journey from a struggling secondary school student to Harvard Business School, McKinsey partner, and one of the Caribbean's most influential business leaders.Warner shares the lesser-known stories behind his path — academic rejection, early professional failures, and the unexpected gap-year experience that strengthened his leadership foundation. He explains why he left a prestigious global consulting career to return to the Caribbean, and how he helped transform Neal & Massy into Massy through culture change, strategic divestment, and purpose-driven leadership.The episode explores:Competing — and succeeding — in elite global institutionsBuilding and leading at McKinseyReturning home to lead during a complex corporate transitionRebranding and reorganising a Caribbean conglomerateConscious capitalism and why focusing on people can drive stronger performanceNavigating public controversy and leadership under scrutinyThe role of self-awareness, discipline, and personal growth in executive leadershipRace, identity, and responsibility in regional leadershipThis is a masterclass in resilience, ambition, and the reality behind corporate leadership at the highest level.A story about failure, growth, and the courage to evolve.

Doug Marcaida is a martial artist, edged weapons specialist, and knife designer born in the Philippines, who calls Upstate New York home. Doug's interest in martial arts began at the age of 8, but he did not begin formally training in the arts until he was 16. At age 25 he discovered his love for Filipino Martial Arts, and from there, he changed his life and started to change the lives around him. He has time in the Air Force, 20 years as a respiratory therapist and a lifetime of knowledge about weapons, martial arts, and moving from a place of anger to a place of inner peace. Cory speaks to him about his new comic Lineage, a comic that tells a tale of intrigue, martial arts, and cults. We discuss the deeper reason why he is telling this story, how he went from the Reality show Forged in Fire to the world of comics and how to tell stories in the comic form. He is Kickstarting the conclusion of the first story arc for Lineage here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kidheroes/doug-marcaidas-lineage-2-4-comic?ref=profile_created&category_id=250And you can get the special covers and other merchandise for the first issue here:https://www.kidheroes.net/lineage

These special episodes of the Forged in the Fires Podcast with Fireman Rob dive deeper into the heart behind the book F@ked Up Yet Fighting for Tomorrows.This isn't polished. It isn't filtered. And it isn't about pretending everything is fine.These episodes explore the real struggles many of us face—mental health battles, trauma, identity loss, divorce, career setbacks, physical pain, and the silent weight first responders, veterans, leaders, and everyday people carry. Each conversation breaks down themes from the book and connects them to practical mindset shifts, resilience tools, and honest reflection.The message is simple:Pain is real.Struggle is part of the journey.But it is not the end of your story.These episodes are about choosing to fight forward—even when you feel f@ked up. They're about acknowledging the darkness while building the strength to create a better tomorrow.

Episode 170: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Jarrett Cieslak Owner of Fire Beard Forge.In this episode, we sit down with Jarrett Cieslak, owner of Fire Beard Forge — an artisan design and manufacturing business dedicated to creating handcrafted knives and bespoke products built to last generations.Jarrett shares how he turned a passion for working with fire and steel into a purpose-driven business focused on quality over quantity in a disposable world. We dive into the process of bladesmithing, what it takes to transform raw steel into a functional work of art, and why bringing back heirloom-level craftsmanship matters now more than ever.We also talk about his experience competing on Forged in Fire, the pressure of performing on a national stage, and how that challenge sharpened both his skills and his confidence as a maker.From entrepreneurship and brand building to legacy and American craftsmanship, this episode is about more than knives — it's about building something that stands the test of time.It will KEAL (Keep Everyone ALive)Fire Beard ForgeSHOW SPONSORS:Cleona Coffee Roasters. A small batch coffee roastery & coffee shop, veteran & first responder owned located inside 911 Rapid Response in Annville PA.Angelo's Pizza. Enjoy mouthwatering Italian dinners.Triggered 22. Support a local veteran and help spread awareness for PTSD & #22aday.Hossler Engraving. Looking for unique handcrafted gifts for all occasions Zach has you covered.Hains Auto Detailing. Have your car smiling from wheel to wheel.Sip or Snack break?SIP: Garage Beer.SNACK: Jurgy.OFFICIAL STUDIO SPONSOR: Colortech Creative Solutions takes your creative projects from visualization to realization. We've been doing so since 1980 all while keeping your budget in mind.To see photos of today's guest follow on social media:IG: AmericanGrownPodcastFB: American Grown Podcast or visits us at American Grown Podcast

Today we dive into Alec's 2026 mission off the field! On this podcast, we discuss setting big goals and identifying key ways to achieve those goals. How can Alec serve 1 Million kids in 2026? Sometimes it starts with knowing what he cannot do. Dive back in - Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast!If you like the show please subscribe and leave a 5 star rating - that and texting it to a friend are the easiest ways you can help us grow. 

A provocative new history of modern black liberalism Black Excellence: Atlanta and the Making of Modern Black Liberalism (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025) offers a provocative new history of modern black liberalism by situating the seemingly conservative tendencies of black elected officials in the post–civil rights era within neoliberal American politics and an enduring black liberal tradition. In the 1970s and '80s, cities across the country elected black mayors for the first time. Just as these officials gained political power, however, their cities felt the full brunt of white flight and deindustrialization. Tasked with governing cities in crisis, black political leaders responded in seemingly conservative ways to the social problems that austerity worsened. Nowhere was this response more evident than in Atlanta. In the nation's preeminent black urban regime, black leaders such as mayors Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young employed the power of policing and the private sector to discipline black Atlantans, hoping they would equip vulnerable communities with the tools to manage the volatility of the era. Danielle Wiggins shows that these punitive responses to the problems of crime, family instability, and unemployment were informed by black liberalism's disciplinary impulse: an enduring tendency to reform behaviors believed to threaten black survival in a white supremacist nation. Forged in response to the violence of Jim Crow, the disciplinary impulse relied upon notions of pathology and its inverse, black excellence. Wiggins identifies several black liberal efforts to cultivate excellent black communities, families, and workers in the post–civil rights era, including community policing, corporate-sponsored family initiatives, and black entrepreneurship. In embracing disciplinary strategies, however, black liberals often focused on behavior at the expense of addressing structural inequality. Consequently, their approaches dovetailed with those of the “New” Democrats, whose post–Great Society social policies were informed by urban black liberals. Black Excellence reveals thus how urban black liberals not only reshaped black politics but, as Democrats, also helped build the neoliberal Democratic Party. Guest: Danielle Wiggins is an assistant professor of history at Georgetown University, where she teaches courses on U.S. and African American history since the 1960s. She is currently researching race and the politics of energy since the 1960s. Focusing on the 1970s energy crisis, her project will explore how black Americans thought about energy, consumption, growth, and sustainability in ways that alternately challenged, intersected with, and radically rethought mainstream energy discourses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

A provocative new history of modern black liberalism Black Excellence: Atlanta and the Making of Modern Black Liberalism (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025) offers a provocative new history of modern black liberalism by situating the seemingly conservative tendencies of black elected officials in the post–civil rights era within neoliberal American politics and an enduring black liberal tradition. In the 1970s and '80s, cities across the country elected black mayors for the first time. Just as these officials gained political power, however, their cities felt the full brunt of white flight and deindustrialization. Tasked with governing cities in crisis, black political leaders responded in seemingly conservative ways to the social problems that austerity worsened. Nowhere was this response more evident than in Atlanta. In the nation's preeminent black urban regime, black leaders such as mayors Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young employed the power of policing and the private sector to discipline black Atlantans, hoping they would equip vulnerable communities with the tools to manage the volatility of the era. Danielle Wiggins shows that these punitive responses to the problems of crime, family instability, and unemployment were informed by black liberalism's disciplinary impulse: an enduring tendency to reform behaviors believed to threaten black survival in a white supremacist nation. Forged in response to the violence of Jim Crow, the disciplinary impulse relied upon notions of pathology and its inverse, black excellence. Wiggins identifies several black liberal efforts to cultivate excellent black communities, families, and workers in the post–civil rights era, including community policing, corporate-sponsored family initiatives, and black entrepreneurship. In embracing disciplinary strategies, however, black liberals often focused on behavior at the expense of addressing structural inequality. Consequently, their approaches dovetailed with those of the “New” Democrats, whose post–Great Society social policies were informed by urban black liberals. Black Excellence reveals thus how urban black liberals not only reshaped black politics but, as Democrats, also helped build the neoliberal Democratic Party. Guest: Danielle Wiggins is an assistant professor of history at Georgetown University, where she teaches courses on U.S. and African American history since the 1960s. She is currently researching race and the politics of energy since the 1960s. Focusing on the 1970s energy crisis, her project will explore how black Americans thought about energy, consumption, growth, and sustainability in ways that alternately challenged, intersected with, and radically rethought mainstream energy discourses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A provocative new history of modern black liberalism Black Excellence: Atlanta and the Making of Modern Black Liberalism (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025) offers a provocative new history of modern black liberalism by situating the seemingly conservative tendencies of black elected officials in the post–civil rights era within neoliberal American politics and an enduring black liberal tradition. In the 1970s and '80s, cities across the country elected black mayors for the first time. Just as these officials gained political power, however, their cities felt the full brunt of white flight and deindustrialization. Tasked with governing cities in crisis, black political leaders responded in seemingly conservative ways to the social problems that austerity worsened. Nowhere was this response more evident than in Atlanta. In the nation's preeminent black urban regime, black leaders such as mayors Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young employed the power of policing and the private sector to discipline black Atlantans, hoping they would equip vulnerable communities with the tools to manage the volatility of the era. Danielle Wiggins shows that these punitive responses to the problems of crime, family instability, and unemployment were informed by black liberalism's disciplinary impulse: an enduring tendency to reform behaviors believed to threaten black survival in a white supremacist nation. Forged in response to the violence of Jim Crow, the disciplinary impulse relied upon notions of pathology and its inverse, black excellence. Wiggins identifies several black liberal efforts to cultivate excellent black communities, families, and workers in the post–civil rights era, including community policing, corporate-sponsored family initiatives, and black entrepreneurship. In embracing disciplinary strategies, however, black liberals often focused on behavior at the expense of addressing structural inequality. Consequently, their approaches dovetailed with those of the “New” Democrats, whose post–Great Society social policies were informed by urban black liberals. Black Excellence reveals thus how urban black liberals not only reshaped black politics but, as Democrats, also helped build the neoliberal Democratic Party. Guest: Danielle Wiggins is an assistant professor of history at Georgetown University, where she teaches courses on U.S. and African American history since the 1960s. She is currently researching race and the politics of energy since the 1960s. Focusing on the 1970s energy crisis, her project will explore how black Americans thought about energy, consumption, growth, and sustainability in ways that alternately challenged, intersected with, and radically rethought mainstream energy discourses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Discover why teamwork is essential for achieving meaningful success. This empowering moment explores how aligned individuals working toward a shared objective can multiply effectiveness, strengthen problem-solving, and produce outcomes far beyond what one person can accomplish alone. Learn why unity, collaboration, and shared responsibility are critical to lasting results.CONNECT WITH CT JOHNSON

A provocative new history of modern black liberalism Black Excellence: Atlanta and the Making of Modern Black Liberalism (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025) offers a provocative new history of modern black liberalism by situating the seemingly conservative tendencies of black elected officials in the post–civil rights era within neoliberal American politics and an enduring black liberal tradition. In the 1970s and '80s, cities across the country elected black mayors for the first time. Just as these officials gained political power, however, their cities felt the full brunt of white flight and deindustrialization. Tasked with governing cities in crisis, black political leaders responded in seemingly conservative ways to the social problems that austerity worsened. Nowhere was this response more evident than in Atlanta. In the nation's preeminent black urban regime, black leaders such as mayors Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young employed the power of policing and the private sector to discipline black Atlantans, hoping they would equip vulnerable communities with the tools to manage the volatility of the era. Danielle Wiggins shows that these punitive responses to the problems of crime, family instability, and unemployment were informed by black liberalism's disciplinary impulse: an enduring tendency to reform behaviors believed to threaten black survival in a white supremacist nation. Forged in response to the violence of Jim Crow, the disciplinary impulse relied upon notions of pathology and its inverse, black excellence. Wiggins identifies several black liberal efforts to cultivate excellent black communities, families, and workers in the post–civil rights era, including community policing, corporate-sponsored family initiatives, and black entrepreneurship. In embracing disciplinary strategies, however, black liberals often focused on behavior at the expense of addressing structural inequality. Consequently, their approaches dovetailed with those of the “New” Democrats, whose post–Great Society social policies were informed by urban black liberals. Black Excellence reveals thus how urban black liberals not only reshaped black politics but, as Democrats, also helped build the neoliberal Democratic Party. Guest: Danielle Wiggins is an assistant professor of history at Georgetown University, where she teaches courses on U.S. and African American history since the 1960s. She is currently researching race and the politics of energy since the 1960s. Focusing on the 1970s energy crisis, her project will explore how black Americans thought about energy, consumption, growth, and sustainability in ways that alternately challenged, intersected with, and radically rethought mainstream energy discourses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

A provocative new history of modern black liberalism Black Excellence: Atlanta and the Making of Modern Black Liberalism (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025) offers a provocative new history of modern black liberalism by situating the seemingly conservative tendencies of black elected officials in the post–civil rights era within neoliberal American politics and an enduring black liberal tradition. In the 1970s and '80s, cities across the country elected black mayors for the first time. Just as these officials gained political power, however, their cities felt the full brunt of white flight and deindustrialization. Tasked with governing cities in crisis, black political leaders responded in seemingly conservative ways to the social problems that austerity worsened. Nowhere was this response more evident than in Atlanta. In the nation's preeminent black urban regime, black leaders such as mayors Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young employed the power of policing and the private sector to discipline black Atlantans, hoping they would equip vulnerable communities with the tools to manage the volatility of the era. Danielle Wiggins shows that these punitive responses to the problems of crime, family instability, and unemployment were informed by black liberalism's disciplinary impulse: an enduring tendency to reform behaviors believed to threaten black survival in a white supremacist nation. Forged in response to the violence of Jim Crow, the disciplinary impulse relied upon notions of pathology and its inverse, black excellence. Wiggins identifies several black liberal efforts to cultivate excellent black communities, families, and workers in the post–civil rights era, including community policing, corporate-sponsored family initiatives, and black entrepreneurship. In embracing disciplinary strategies, however, black liberals often focused on behavior at the expense of addressing structural inequality. Consequently, their approaches dovetailed with those of the “New” Democrats, whose post–Great Society social policies were informed by urban black liberals. Black Excellence reveals thus how urban black liberals not only reshaped black politics but, as Democrats, also helped build the neoliberal Democratic Party. Guest: Danielle Wiggins is an assistant professor of history at Georgetown University, where she teaches courses on U.S. and African American history since the 1960s. She is currently researching race and the politics of energy since the 1960s. Focusing on the 1970s energy crisis, her project will explore how black Americans thought about energy, consumption, growth, and sustainability in ways that alternately challenged, intersected with, and radically rethought mainstream energy discourses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A provocative new history of modern black liberalism Black Excellence: Atlanta and the Making of Modern Black Liberalism (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025) offers a provocative new history of modern black liberalism by situating the seemingly conservative tendencies of black elected officials in the post–civil rights era within neoliberal American politics and an enduring black liberal tradition. In the 1970s and '80s, cities across the country elected black mayors for the first time. Just as these officials gained political power, however, their cities felt the full brunt of white flight and deindustrialization. Tasked with governing cities in crisis, black political leaders responded in seemingly conservative ways to the social problems that austerity worsened. Nowhere was this response more evident than in Atlanta. In the nation's preeminent black urban regime, black leaders such as mayors Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young employed the power of policing and the private sector to discipline black Atlantans, hoping they would equip vulnerable communities with the tools to manage the volatility of the era. Danielle Wiggins shows that these punitive responses to the problems of crime, family instability, and unemployment were informed by black liberalism's disciplinary impulse: an enduring tendency to reform behaviors believed to threaten black survival in a white supremacist nation. Forged in response to the violence of Jim Crow, the disciplinary impulse relied upon notions of pathology and its inverse, black excellence. Wiggins identifies several black liberal efforts to cultivate excellent black communities, families, and workers in the post–civil rights era, including community policing, corporate-sponsored family initiatives, and black entrepreneurship. In embracing disciplinary strategies, however, black liberals often focused on behavior at the expense of addressing structural inequality. Consequently, their approaches dovetailed with those of the “New” Democrats, whose post–Great Society social policies were informed by urban black liberals. Black Excellence reveals thus how urban black liberals not only reshaped black politics but, as Democrats, also helped build the neoliberal Democratic Party. Guest: Danielle Wiggins is an assistant professor of history at Georgetown University, where she teaches courses on U.S. and African American history since the 1960s. She is currently researching race and the politics of energy since the 1960s. Focusing on the 1970s energy crisis, her project will explore how black Americans thought about energy, consumption, growth, and sustainability in ways that alternately challenged, intersected with, and radically rethought mainstream energy discourses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-south

Helen Brach was the wealthy heiress to the Brach candy fortune, living a life of privilege in Chicago. In February 1977, she traveled to the Mayo Clinic for a routine medical visit and was expected to return home shortly afterward. Instead, she vanished.Her houseman claimed she returned home briefly before leaving for Florida, but investigators quickly noticed inconsistencies in his story. Suspicious purchases appeared soon after, including a large meat grinder and an unusually thorough cleaning of her home.As detectives dug deeper, they uncovered a web of financial fraud and organized crime. Forged checks were traced to people in Helen's inner circle, and she had become entangled with Richard Baily, a con artist linked to the Chicago horse racing mob. Authorities believed Baily and associates targeted wealthy women through horse investment scams, and Helen had reportedly planned to expose the operation.Over the decades, multiple informants claimed Helen was murdered and her body destroyed, including one account suggesting she was killed and incinerated at a steel mill in Indiana. Despite extensive investigations and millions of dollars tied to the case, no one has ever been charged.Nearly fifty years later, Helen Brach remains one of the wealthiest missing women in American history and one of Chicago's most enduring mysteries.

The murder charges against Kouri Richins get the headlines. But prosecutors have built a parallel case about years of alleged financial exploitation — and the paper trail is damning.Nearly half a million dollars allegedly taken from Eric Richins through forged signatures, unauthorized credit lines, and misdirected tax payments. A $250,000 home equity line prosecutors say was opened without his knowledge. Credit cards maxed in his name. Tax payments redirected. And all of it while Kouri ran her own real estate business and closed multi-million-dollar deals.This wasn't a trapped wife with no options. The forensic accounting shows money flowing one direction: from Eric to Kouri.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins True Crime Today to examine the psychology of financial exploitation when objective reality contradicts the story someone tells themselves. Testimony suggests Kouri complained about their prenuptial agreement as though she were the one being controlled. How does someone construct that grievance narrative when the evidence shows substantial financial freedom?Eric discovered the fraud in September 2020. According to prosecutors, Kouri admitted it and promised repayment. She allegedly never paid a cent. He consulted divorce attorneys but stayed in the marriage.What happens psychologically when a partner catches you and stays anyway? Does that get interpreted as permission?The forensic accountant painted a grim picture: Kouri's business brought in $170,000 over five months while debt service exceeded $250,000. Prosecutors allege falsified bank statements and Eric's letterhead used to secure loans.Shavaun Scott breaks down entitlement, escalation, and what keeps someone doubling down when everything is collapsing.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #EricRichins #KouriRichinsTrial #FinancialFraud #ForgedSignature #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeToday #UtahMurder #ForensicAccounting #TrueCrimePodcast

Financial abuse in relationships is real — and it typically looks like one partner restricting access to money, controlling every purchase, or keeping a spouse economically dependent. That's not what the evidence shows in the Kouri Richins case.Eric wasn't keeping Kouri on a tight leash. She had her own real estate business. She had access to accounts. She was closing on multi-million-dollar properties. The forensic accounting shows money flowing from Eric's accounts to Kouri — not the other way around. Nearly half a million dollars allegedly taken without his knowledge through forged signatures, unauthorized credit lines, and misdirected tax payments.Yet testimony suggests Kouri framed herself as "trapped" by their prenuptial agreement, as though she were the one being controlled.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Hidden Killers Live to unpack that disconnect. How does someone construct a grievance narrative that justifies taking from a partner who was providing for them? What psychological function does a false "trapped" story serve when the objective facts show substantial financial autonomy?We examine the alleged escalation: prosecutors say it started with smaller transactions around 2015-2016, then a $250,000 home equity line opened with what they call a forged signature in 2019, then misdirected tax payments, credit cards, and eventually life insurance fraud.Eric found out. He stayed. What happens to accountability when consequences don't materialize?The forensic accountant testified Kouri's real estate business was hemorrhaging money while she allegedly falsified bank statements and wrote bad checks to herself. Shavaun Scott explains how someone keeps doubling down instead of admitting defeat.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #EricRichins #KouriRichinsTrial #FinancialFraud #ForgedSignature #TrueCrime #HiddenKillersLive #UtahMurder #ForensicAccounting #TrueCrimePodcast

In this high-impact episode of the Forged in the Fires Podcast, Fireman Rob sits down with Derick Johnson, Army Veteran and elite leadership and performance coach known for one mission: break patterns and build confidence.Derick shares his journey from military service to helping men and leaders transform their mindset, discipline, and identity. He dives into the habits that keep people stuck, the excuses that limit growth, and the daily standards required to operate at a higher level.This conversation is about ownership. It's about confronting the patterns that no longer serve you and stepping into the version of yourself that leads with strength, clarity, and conviction.If you're ready to raise your standards, eliminate excuses, and build unshakable confidence—this episode is for you.

The forensic accountant's testimony may have been the most methodical — and most devastating — presentation in the Kouri Richins trial. Nearly half a million dollars allegedly siphoned from Eric Richins through a pattern prosecutors say escalated over years.It started with smaller transactions around 2015-2016. Then came the $250,000 home equity line prosecutors say was opened with Eric's forged signature in 2019. Then misdirected tax payments. Credit cards maxed in his name. And ultimately, alleged life insurance fraud.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott breaks down what this escalation pattern reveals psychologically. At what point does someone cross from "bending the rules" into sustained financial exploitation — and why don't their internal alarm bells stop them?The evidence doesn't support a "trapped wife" narrative. Kouri ran her own real estate business. She closed deals worth millions. She had account access. Money flowed from Eric to her ventures — not the other way around. Yet testimony suggests she complained bitterly about their prenuptial agreement as though she were the one being controlled.Eric discovered the fraud in September 2020. According to prosecutors, Kouri admitted it and promised to pay everything back. She allegedly never did. He consulted divorce attorneys but stayed.What happens when consequences don't materialize? Shavaun Scott explains how a partner's decision to stay can get interpreted as permission to continue — and how accountability dissolves.The forensic accountant testified Kouri's business was hemorrhaging money while she allegedly falsified bank statements and used Eric's letterhead to secure loans. This is what entitlement looks like when the numbers don't lie.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #EricRichins #KouriRichinsTrial #FinancialFraud #ForgedSignature #TrueCrime #UtahMurder #ForensicAccounting #KouriRichinsTrial2025 #TrueCrimePodcast

Private markets are entering 2026 at a pivotal moment. After years defined by inflation, rate volatility and compressed liquidity, investors now confront a landscape where opportunity is expanding — but not evenly. In this episode of the Future Standard Podcast, we explore why the year ahead represents an inflection point, how capital concentration is reshaping private markets and why the middle market remains a durable source value creation.Our 2026 Outlook, Forged, Not Found, argues that the next cycle won't reward passive allocation to private market beta. Returns will be built through specialization, operational intensity and by addressing the market's most pressing risks through real diversification, not diversification in name only.Download the full outlook: https://www.futurestandard.com/insights/private-markets-outlook/forged-not-found-selectivity-shapes-outcomes-as-momentum-buildsHave a question for our experts? Text us for a chance to have your questions answered on the next episode.For more research insights go to https://futurestandard.com/insights

Examine the mindset behind habitual excuses and the hidden cost they carry. This empowering moment challenges listeners to shift from blame to ownership, revealing how excuses limit growth, undermine credibility, and delay progress. Learn why responsibility—not explanation—is the key to personal development and lasting results.CONNECT WITH CT JOHNSON

Today Pastor Matt begins our new sermon series, called FORGED, during which we will examine the process of taking raw material and changing it into something that can be used for a practical purpose.  This is how we become more like Jesus -- he takes us and shapes us, changes us, to be more like Him.  Pastor Matt will teach us about the process of refinement, how -- like iron ore -- we can turn into something God can use for His kingdom.  Join us at 10a and see how you can be refined! —ACC Website: http://www.arundelcc.org/Give Online: https://arundelcc.churchcenter.com/giving---CCLI License #1588415

Today Pastor Mike finishes up our FORGED series with the message THE SWORD OF PURPOSE.  We all have a purpose for being here -- God made us with that purpose in mind. How can we discover that purpose? By examining Jesus's purpose!  —ACC Website: http://www.arundelcc.org/Give Online: https://arundelcc.churchcenter.com/giving---CCLI License #1588415

Today Pastor Matt delivers the second sermon in our new series FORGED.  Last week we learned about the process of using a forge to get pure metal from the raw material, just as God gets rid of our impurities so he can make us into something he can use to grow his kingdom.  Today's message, THE HAMMER OF SHAPING, shows us what God does once we are pure, how we are shaped according to his will for us.  —ACC Website: http://www.arundelcc.org/Give Online: https://arundelcc.churchcenter.com/giving---CCLI License #1588415

Today Pastor Matt continues our FORGED sermon series with the message THE ANVIL OF COMMUNITY.  He plans to teach us how the support of community with God and each other shapes us to be more like Him.—ACC Website: http://www.arundelcc.org/Give Online: https://arundelcc.churchcenter.com/giving---CCLI License #1588415

In the "Forged by Fire" series, we follow David through the ultimate crucible: the transition from a hunted fugitive in the wilderness of 1 Samuel to the established King of Israel in 2 Samuel. These messages explore how God uses seasons of intense pressure, betrayal, and waiting to refine the character of His people. From the caves of Engedi to the heights of the Davidic Covenant in 2nd Samuel 7, we see that God's primary work isn't just changing our circumstances, but shaping our hearts. Join us as we learn how the "fire" of life's trials is designed not to consume us, but to forge a faith that lasts.

What is Alec's favorite story of the Old Testament? Often in life we gravitate towards characters. In movies, books, comics. Alec shares one of the characters he has always been drawn towards from the Old Testament and why. Get on your thinking caps and dive in - Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast!If you like the show please subscribe and leave a 5 star rating - that and texting it to a friend are the easiest ways you can help us grow. 

In this episode of Forged in Fire, Dr. Liz Cavallaro and guest co-host Eduardo Placer sit down with Milwaukee Alderman Peter Burgelis to explore what leadership looks like when it happens in full view of the people you serve.From knocking on thousands of doors to pointing out potholes on a neighbor's street, Peter reflects on leading in one of the most immediate and accountable forms of government. Local office, he reminds us, isn't about party labels — “We don't have Democratic potholes or Republican snowplows.” It's about problem-solving, public safety, and earning trust one conversation at a time .Peter shares how his immigrant roots, his grandmother's quiet wisdom, and his early career in community lending shaped his belief that leadership is fundamentally about service. He discusses becoming the first out elected official on the Milwaukee County Board, launching a sweeping recognition effort for LGBTQ+ leaders, and passing legislation to ensure the Intersex Progress Pride flag flies at every county and city building during Pride Month. A letter from an intersex resident who finally felt “seen” by government captures why representation — and visibility — matters.This conversation weaves together themes of neighborliness, courage, accountability, and endurance. It's about showing up. It's about refusing to give up. And it's about understanding that leadership isn't forged in grand speeches — it's forged in daily decisions, shared streets, and the commitment to serve every neighbor, every route, every time.If you've ever wondered what leadership looks like at ground level, this episode is for you.

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This is the episode I've been thinking about for months.The Kouri Richins trial just started in Utah. The headlines are all about the fentanyl, the children's book about grief, the alleged affair. But nobody's talking about what Eric Richins actually lived through—the years of psychological warfare before the night prosecutors say she killed him.According to court documents, Eric discovered Kouri had allegedly stolen nearly half a million dollars from him. Forged his signature. Drained his accounts. He confronted her. She promised to pay it back. She allegedly never did.He consulted divorce attorneys. Changed his will in secret. Created a trust so Kouri could never control his assets. Warned his family: if anything happens to me, she's to blame.And then—on Valentine's Day 2022—he ate one bite of a sandwich she left him. Hives. Couldn't breathe. Used his son's EpiPen. Called a friend and said: "I think my wife tried to poison me."Eighteen days later, he was dead.So why didn't he leave? Because he had three boys under ten. And there's no custody arrangement that protects kids from a parent whose mind doesn't work like yours. Eric stayed close because he thought staying was safer than leaving.He was wrong.This episode is for everyone who's ever lived with someone whose reality didn't match theirs. Who questioned their own sanity. Who stayed too long because leaving felt more dangerous than staying.Eric Richins deserves to be more than a true crime headline. He deserves to be a warning.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #EricRichins #HiddenKillers #KouriRichinsTrial #NarcissisticAbuse #CoerciveControl #TrueCrime #ToxicRelationships #DomesticViolence #PsychologicalAbuse

It's four years this week since Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine. And by this summer the conflict will have gone on for longer than the First World War. Casualties run into the hundreds of thousands. Peace talks brokered by the US have been off and on for the past few months, with President Putin demanding that Ukraine gives Russia full control of the eastern Donbas region, including the part it does not occupy. President Zelensky refuses. Meanwhile, Ukraine has experiened one of its harshest winters as its cities and energy infrastructure have been pounded by Russian drones and missiles. Still both sides fight on in a war which has become dominated by advanced drone technology. David Aaronovitch asks his guests whether anyone is winning and when and how this war might end. Guests:Mark Galeotti, head of Mayak Intelligence and author of "Forged in War: a military history of Russia from its beginnings to today." Dr Jack Watling, Senior Research Fellow for Land Warfare at the Royal United Services Institute and author of "The Arms of the Future: Technology and Close Combat in the Twenty First Century." Rebecca Lissner, Senior fellow for U.S. foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations and lecturer at the Jackson School of Global Affairs, Yale University. Christopher Miller, Chief Ukraine Correspondent, The Financial Times and author of "The war came to us: life and death in Ukraine."Presenter: David Aaronovitch Producers: Caroline Bayley and Kirsteen Knight Production Co-ordinator: Maria Ogundele Sound engineer: Neil Churchill Editor: Richard Vadon

These special episodes of the Forged in the Fires Podcast with Fireman Rob dive deeper into the heart behind the book F@ked Up Yet Fighting for Tomorrows.This isn't polished. It isn't filtered. And it isn't about pretending everything is fine.These episodes explore the real struggles many of us face—mental health battles, trauma, identity loss, divorce, career setbacks, physical pain, and the silent weight first responders, veterans, leaders, and everyday people carry. Each conversation breaks down themes from the book and connects them to practical mindset shifts, resilience tools, and honest reflection.The message is simple:Pain is real.Struggle is part of the journey.But it is not the end of your story.These episodes are about choosing to fight forward—even when you feel f@ked up. They're about acknowledging the darkness while building the strength to create a better tomorrow.

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Subscribe now for early access to this episode and all future shows. Early access is the newest benefit of becoming a History As It Happens Premium subscriber. You'll get new episodes a day or two ahead of everyone else, plus ad-free listening and bonus content! The Russian invasion of Ukraine is entering its fifth year with no end in sight despite several rounds of U.S.-mediated negotiating sessions. The battlefield dead and wounded have reportedly surpassed a million men, yet neither side is on the brink of military or political collapse. Neither side is close to victory. In this episode, historians Michael Kimmage and Mark Galeotti try to place this tragic and unnecessary conflict in historical perspective, as the opposing armies send a generation of their young to fight and die over piles of rubble in eastern Ukraine. Michael Kimmage is the founding director of the independent Kennan Institute. He is the author of "Collisions: The War in Ukraine and the Origins of the New Global Instability." Mark Galeotti is an Honorary Professor at University College London, an expert on Russian military history, and the author of many books, including "Forged in War: A Military History of Russia From Its Beginnings to Today." Subscribe at https://historyasithappens.supercast.com

In the "Forged by Fire" series, we follow David through the ultimate crucible: the transition from a hunted fugitive in the wilderness of 1 Samuel to the established King of Israel in 2 Samuel. These messages explore how God uses seasons of intense pressure, betrayal, and waiting to refine the character of His people. From the caves of Engedi to the heights of the Davidic Covenant in 2nd Samuel 7, we see that God's primary work isn't just changing our circumstances, but shaping our hearts. Join us as we learn how the "fire" of life's trials is designed not to consume us, but to forge a faith that lasts.

In the "Forged by Fire" series, we follow David through the ultimate crucible: the transition from a hunted fugitive in the wilderness of 1 Samuel to the established King of Israel in 2 Samuel. These messages explore how God uses seasons of intense pressure, betrayal, and waiting to refine the character of His people. From the caves of Engedi to the heights of the Davidic Covenant in 2nd Samuel 7, we see that God's primary work isn't just changing our circumstances, but shaping our hearts. Join us as we learn how the "fire" of life's trials is designed not to consume us, but to forge a faith that lasts.

One of the most vivid memories from my childhood was the day I was bucked off my pony, Macaroni. I was only six years old. We were in an arena where my mother was giving me my very first riding lessons.  Macaroni was stung by a bee, and she reacted by bucking. I couldn't hang on, and I landed hard on my back. It knocked the breath out of me. I gasped for air. Then, as I finally caught my breath, I started bawling at the shock of being involuntarily dismounted.  My mom caught the pony, led her back over to me, and gently told me to dust myself off and get back on. But by this time, I was sobbing the way kids do when they've cried so hard that they can't stop.  Failure is Just a Bruise I shook my head and refused to get back on the pony. My mother tried her best to calm me down and reason with me, but I still refused to get back on.  Then she took a different tactic and got tough. Her stern, direct tone of voice made it clear that she was not asking me to get back on the pony—she was telling me. That's what I remember the most because my mom had never talked to me like that before and has rarely ever used that tone and directness since.  “Get up, and get back on that pony now!” she admonished.  She was unmovable. Like Teflon. My tears and pleading made no difference. I knew I had no choice, so I stood up, shaking. Still trying to catch my breath, she helped me get back on the pony.  Right there in the riding ring, at six years old, I experienced one of the most pivotal lessons of my life. My mother taught me that failure is just a bruise, not a tattoo.  She wasn't being cruel; she was being protective—protective of my future self, the one who might otherwise have carried an irrational fear of horses, or an ingrained habit of backing down at the first taste of adversity into the rest of my life. She knew that if she had let me off the hook and let me walk away from that pony, there was a good chance that I'd never get back on again. That the fear I felt when I landed on my back in the sand would grow and gain a life of its own. That I would vow to never let the pain and embarrassment of falling off happen to me again, and with that, my brush with failure would become permanent.  Failure Can't Really Bite You The truth is, failure is usually a short-lived event. Yes, it's jarring, unexpected, and can momentarily knock the breath out of you. But it doesn't have to be the defining chapter of your story.  That's what my mother understood so well in that riding ring. She insisted that I face my fear, effectively telling me, “Hey, the worst part's over. Now that you've experienced fear and failure, get back on and prove to yourself you can handle it.”  Because once you push through that initial sting, you discover that the fear can't really bite you unless you give it teeth in your own mind.  When Failure Becomes Permanent For far too many people, though, the pain of failure does become permanent. Instead of allowing themselves a moment to dust off and try again, they walk away in defeat—often without fully grasping the long-term impact of that decision.  Rather than letting the bruise fade, they opt to memorialize failure in their minds, assigning it more meaning than it deserves. They replay the embarrassment and pain over and over, until it becomes an unspoken vow: “Never again.”  And in that single choice, a brief setback can morph into a defining moment in which they forfeit the chance to learn, grow, and eventually experience the sweetness of victory. Think about how this scenario plays out in everyday life. Maybe you dream of learning a new skill—painting, playing guitar, writing a book, starting a podcast—but in your first attempt, you falter or feel foolish. Rather than chalking it up to “beginner's missteps,” you decide: “I'm terrible at this; I'll never try again.” And that small bruise becomes a tattoo right there, on the spot. You miss out on the personal growth, the fun, and potentially incredible experiences you would have discovered if you'd simply dusted yourself off and tried again. Sales is a Tapestry of Failure In sales, this avoidance of failure is just as prevalent, if not more so, because the stakes often involve your income or your reputation at work.  One day, you run a sales call that goes terribly off the rails—the prospect is disinterested, you get flustered, or you stumble on a key question. You come away feeling embarrassed, incompetent, maybe even humiliated if it happened in front of your sales manager.  That single negative experience can color your perception of future calls. You avoid that type of call, that kind of prospect, or that particular approach. You remember that unpleasant feeling so vividly that you decide it's “safer” never to try again.  So many sales reps finally gain the courage to cold call a C-level executive at a high-value prospect. Then freeze when they get a hard objection, leaving them feeling small and insecure. Instead of analyzing what went wrong, adjusting their approach, and trying again, they vow, “I'm never calling anyone that high up again.”  And while that might spare them from momentary embarrassment and discomfort, the long-term consequences are enormous. Their pipeline shrinks and income tanks because they're playing it safe. And, ultimately, their career crashes because they're afraid to push outside of their comfort zone. Sales Failure: Where the Bruise Can Really Hurt Sales can be bruising. Each rejection takes a piece out of you and can feel like a blow to your self-worth. It's easy to internalize it. Over time, a string of “no's” can erode your confidence, making the idea of picking up the phone and calling prospects feel daunting. Our minds can often be drama queens. When something painful happens, we cling to that memory and replay it, each time piling on new layers of negativity—“I can't believe I said that,” “What was I thinking,” “I'm so stupid.” In reality, the prospect might barely remember it or might even respect your courage. But to you, it's all-consuming. But remember, a “no” in sales is rarely personal. Often, it's circumstantial—maybe the prospect is having a bad day, or their budget cycle doesn't align with your proposal, or they had a negative experience with a different vendor and brought that baggage with them into your presentation.  The more you detach your self-worth from the outcome, the less likely you are to see these “no's” as permanent markers of failure. Instead, you'll shift your mindset. You begin to view failure as data that you can use to gain insight into how to improve. You start to treat each rejection as a chance to refine your approach. Success Stories are Forged in Failure The true success stories in sales almost always come from people who learned to pick themselves up, analyze the failure, and adapt. They didn't let the fear of failure overshadow their potential for greatness.   The best salespeople—and frankly, the happiest people—know that failure is inevitable. Rather than avoiding it, they embrace it. They feel the pain just like anyone else, but recognize that bruises eventually fade. You just have to keep moving forward in order to heal. At the end of the day, resilience in the face of failure is a choice. It doesn't always feel like one, especially in the raw moments right after you've messed up, taken a big hit, or find yourself on your back in the dirt.  But as soon as you reclaim your power to stand up, brush off the dust, and climb back on—whether it's a literal or figurative pony—you'll find your perspective shifting. Failure no longer holds you hostage. It becomes a footnote in a broader story of your determination and personal growth. Failure is Only Final If You Make That Choice So, the next time you bomb a sales call, lose a deal you thought was a lock, get yelled at on a cold call, or face an embarrassing situation in front of your peers, remember: you get to choose. Will this be just a bruise, or will you sear it into your psyche, turning it into a tattoo of permanent self-doubt?  My challenge to you this week is when things go wrong, to look up and get up. Get back on the phone. Set another meeting. Propose the next big idea. Trust yourself to learn, adapt, and keep going. Will yourself to stop and make one more call.  Because failure is only final if you decide to never get back on that pony again. If you haven't grabbed our FREE guide, 25 Ways to Ask for an Appointment on a Cold Call, download it now at salesgravy.com/cold-calling-guide/.

So often on this podcast, we talk about the importance of a strong mindset and body. In today's episode, Alec discusses the other side we need as well: empathy and love. Just like a smithing process, we are tested in life through different fires and different elements. Together the experience makes us stronger. Giving practical advice to business owners and mentors as well - Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast!If you like the show please subscribe and leave a 5 star rating - that and texting it to a friend are the easiest ways you can help us grow. 

Truth was never meant to be used as retaliation, ego defense, or subtle revenge. In this thought-provoking episode, C.T. Johnson challenges the modern misuse of “speaking truth” and re-centers it on its true purpose—revealing Christ and directing lives toward freedom.Discover why truth must be spoken in love, how it reflects the character of Jesus, and why its ultimate goal is salvation, wholeness, and spiritual maturity—not humiliation or personal vindication.If you've ever felt justified in “telling someone the truth,” this episode will challenge your motives and empower you to steward truth as a tool of redemption.CONNECT WITH CT JOHNSON

It's a very special episode of the Cryptid Creator Corner podcast as Jimmy chats with Doug Marcaida about the current Kickstarter campaign for LINEAGE. Doug is well known for his martial arts videos on YouTube and TikTok, but also as a judge on Forged in Fire. Doug discusses his influences and inspiration for LINEAGE and partnering with Kid Heroes Productions. Doug also offers insight into his time as a judge on Forged in Fire, Filipino martial arts, and how making his videos helped him hone his skills as a storyteller. Doug is a fascinating individual, generous with his time and talents, and this is a great episode. Back LINEAGE on Kickstarter Check out Doug Marcaida's website Go to Kid Heroes Productions website Follow Doug Marcaida on YouTube Check out Forged in Fire on the History Channel Follow Comic Book Yeti

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Forged by Fire: Jesse James on Craftsmanship, Controversy, and ReinventionThis week, Marcus and Melanie sit down with Jesse James, one of the most influential custom motorcycle builders of the modern era. A fabricator at heart and an old-school craftsman by trade, Jesse is best known as the founder of West Coast Choppers, a brand that redefined the custom chopper world with raw metal, rigid frames, and uncompromising attention to detail.Jesse's journey began in his mother's garage, where he learned the art of fabrication under the mentorship of legendary hot rod builder Boyd Coddington. What started as a passion for building with his hands quickly evolved into a full-scale operation in Long Beach, California—one that would grow to employ more than 50 people and produce hand-built motorcycles commanding prices from $50,000 to $150,000.His rise to national fame came through the Discovery Channel's Motorcycle Mania, which gave viewers an unfiltered look into his shop, his process, and his relentless standards. That exposure led to Monster Garage, cementing Jesse as a household name and a defining figure in reality-based automotive television.Known for crafting—not assembling—his bikes, Jesse's signature style emphasizes stretched frames, precision metalwork, and function-driven design over flash. His work has been commissioned by high-profile clients including Kid Rock and Shaquille O'Neal, further solidifying his influence across culture, sports, and entertainment.In 2010, after facing both personal and business challenges, Jesse closed the original West Coast Choppers headquarters and relocated to Texas. There, he rebuilt—both personally and professionally—continuing to create custom machines and expanding into new ventures, including firearms manufacturing and direct-to-consumer media through platforms like OTLW.tv.In this episode, Jesse opens up about learning discipline and skill the hard way, building a brand from nothing, the cost of fame and fast success, and why craftsmanship, grit, and honesty still matterThis is a raw, no-nonsense conversation about earning your skills, owning your mistakes, and building something real—one weld at a time.In this episode you will hear:• I went to Iraq in '03, a month after we invaded. We did a USO tour and Kid Rock went and invited me. Nobody from USO knew who I was, so I told them I was, so I lied and said I was his tour manager. (1:13)• I ended up going t jail my senior year for stealing cars. (14:47)• I went to college and it was like crabs trying to get out of a barrel. (15:25)• I was always working in the garage, building bikes. I had a Harley in High school. I was restoring bicycles, and building Volkswagons and sending them to Japan. I was hustling. (16:11)• From my parents being antique dealers, I had a huge, pretty valuable tin toy collection. Like really rare Mark 10 toys worth thousands of dollars. I loaded ‘em up in my car and took ‘em to the big toy show in Pasadena. I sold them all to a dealer, and I used that money to buy a mill and a lathe and a welder for my garage. (23:27)• If you're gonna wait for the right time, that's never coming. (23:51)• My dad started me really young working. I literally despised him for it. And now I'm thankful because I have this relentless work ethic. (25:01)• I restored a 1940 or '41 bicycle called the Hiawatha Chippewa. I bought it for $100. (29:08)• The first thing I ever made was a dust pan. (32:33)• I was getting pai $750 a week salary, and at night I was making about 15 grand a week, making and shipping fenders. (43:56)• If you would watch the Discovery channel in '99 and 2000, they would run [my documentary on how a motorcycle gets built by hand] over and over. It was the highest rated show in the history of the network. (53:32)• I did 118 cars. (56:43)• I love taking about what I do. I love interaction. (60:11)• [Marcus] When you're driving into work early – with an hour difference – what type of cars are on the road early in the morning as opposed to the ones during rush hour. I heard that. (61:47)• Success in this country, and in the world, isn't defined by tactile skills. (62:40)• I'm eliminating everything in my life that keeps me from working and being a craftsman. (63:48)Support Jesse:-  IG: popeofwelding- https://westcoastchoppers.com/- https://jessejamesculinary.com/  Support TNQ  - IG: team_neverquit , marcusluttrell , melanieluttrell , huntero13  -  https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquitSponsors:  - Navyfederal.org       - selectquote.com/TNQ   - davidprotein.com/TNQ  - mizzenandmain.com   [Promo code: TNQ20]   - masterclass.com/TNQ  - Dripdrop.com/TNQ  - ShopMando.com [Promo code: TNQ]  - Tractorsupply.com/hometownheroes  - meetfabiric.com/TNQ  - Prizepicks (TNQ)   - armslist.com/TNQ   -  PXGapparel.com/TNQ  - bruntworkwear.com/TNQ   - shipsticks.com/TNQ   - stopboxusa.com {TNQ}   - Tonal.com [TNQ]  - greenlight.com/TNQ  - drinkAG1.com/TNQ  - Hims.com/TNQ